OLTL: Discussion for the week October 19

[DeeeDee]

Jack's gonna make Todd's life a living hell.

[SFK]

Does anyone here ever call Robin's hotline? She told a story a few weeks ago that I got a chuckle out of, SO Robin... on little Carmen's first day (at least I think she said it was his first day, or at least her first day working with him?), he wasn't quite off book and he kept flubbing his lines so they had to stop and restart a couple of times. When he was finally finished taping for the day, I'm assuming it was his mom who told him to go around and give everybody a hug and say goodbye. When he got to Robin, she said something to the effect of, "Unh-unh, I'm not giving you a hug. You've gotta work harder and be more prepared. The next time I see you I want you to be ready to work." Apparently, she looked around and everybody was all . Oh man, I died when I heard that. But I bet he'll NEVER forget that, that was probably his baptism by fire moment, a story he'll be telling in SOD someday.

[Toups]

LOL That's a pretty awesome story. I think that advice worked because Carmen LoPorto BRINGS IT in every scene he's in and I can see he has a bit of improvising skills too. I really hope they don't age Jack because I want to see this kid grow as Jack grows.

Jack's scene with Elijah this week was hilarious: "I'm going to call security and tell you tried to kiss me." *makes kissing sounds*

[SFK]

Yes! I thought that was hilarious, and a little risque actually, even for OLTL!

I get a kick out of the native South Jersey/Pennsylvania accent he, Starr, and Matthew have, well had in the case of the Aldersons. JPL has it too.

[DRW50]

Jack tends to just fling sitcom-esque one-liners in most of his scenes. I'm curious as to how he might change when this new girl shows up.

I agree with ACEM about recasting some roles. I think Starr and Jessica both needed to be recast (although I can't really say Bree has been that much better for me in the role than Erin, although she is more believable as an adult woman). I think a lot depends on whether the actors or actresses still look young. For instance, I think most DAYS fans had no real problem accepting Christie Clark as she aged from young girl to woman because she didn't look like she was stuck around 13-15.

I think Eddie Alderson's been doing a great job in his storyline, and I think him playing the role as long as he has adds for some emotional connection which otherwise would not be there, as Bo and Nora are acting so cold.

[DeeeDee]

:lol: :lol:

[SFK]

I think turning Matthew into a bit of a (rhymes with) prick to his parents was the best thing that could have happened for EA, and Matthew for that matter, he has become 100% more interesting. Sure he was a sweet kid, but damn if he wasn't soap opera Sominex. One flash of fun was when he teased Starr about her braces (is it me or did she wear those for a REALLY short period of time? Maybe I'd stopped watching for a while...), but making him an essentially good kid with a chip on his shoulder is a good balance, he's not a "boring" nice guy nor is he some typical wannabe flashy/cool soap dude.

Personally, I buy the Aldersons as the ages they are supposed to be playing as of right now. I don't know how things will develop in the future looks/career-wise, I don't know if going away to college is something they hope to do either. I also accepted Erin Torpey just fine, and she has continued to grow more and more beautiful, when she came back as baby Megan when Viki went to heaven 2.0, she'd never looked more beautiful. EA may grow up to be more of a Jonathan Jackson than a Greg Vaughn, and it's up to the network or the EP if that's something they're cool with. I just feel that there are SO many subpar actors that get hired for these shows, adults and kids alike, but with kids it's more understandable and if you manage to find one who can deliver, stick with them until at least late teens.

Sort of speaking of which, I found the pairing of Destiny and David oddly amusing/endearing/annoying. I think I liked it for the most part, it was unlikely and a little surreal. And Destiny in that big floppy yellow hat was funny to me for some reason. It would be so bizarre and David would make plenty of jokes about the inappropriateness of the situation, and the Evans parents would kill David, but how funny if David and Destiny went on a little caper trying to find Matthew...

[Vee]

I like the kid playing Jack a lot. For a soap kid, he's incredibly reactive to TSJ, KDP, KA etc and back when these characters still had half-decent family scenes, the rapport between Jack and Starr was amazing, very realistically chaotic. He's always doing something in a scene on his own terms, not just waiting for a cue. He regularly upstages St. John. He's a treasure. Unless he turns fugly upon puberty, I don't want a recast.

I didn't hear the original RS story - poor kid! - but she has complimented him since, recently.

[DeeeDee]

Rachel needs to stop propping Todd/Tea.

If Tea needs a confidante let Carlotta deal with her ass.

[SFK]

And the only reason they can be friends is because they'll never be pitted against each other for the same man. Rachel of course hates Todd. Though I could totally see them having some dirty crazy heat of the moment love making, perhaps Tea and Greg too. But yes, Rachel is too good and has too much going for her to be relegated to "the best friend", as long as Tea is as much of the supportive girlfriend as Rachel is.

The "torn between two brothers" thing is cool, but I'm concerned about the future of a character like Shaun. I just don't see him driving story as 1/2 of a front burner couple as things stand, he seems much more like a cool, reliable, supporting character presence on the show. But it would be awesome if they kind of turned him into a Trevor Dillon, I think Shaun would be great with a fun, neurotic love interest, like Natalie or Janet, something like Dwayne and Whitley on A Different World. I want him to stay, but I don't want him to be put in the position where his story falls flat and they end up dropping him. Know what I mean?

[Ann_SS]

David and Destiny were adorable together. Their rescue of Matthew promises to be comedic. Poor Destiny is destined to get her heartbroken. I saw how Matthew was looking at Danielle.

I didn't like Rachel rekindling her friendship with Tea. It won't be good for Rachel.

[Cheap21]

well I saw Tea and Rachel's connection as mutually beneficial. It started off with Rachel unloading her problems to Tea and Tea being a sounding voice to give her advice and help make her feel better about her situation. Rachel desperatly needs a female to act against for this type of stuff and she cant keep going to her mother with all her issues. She's been pretty segreated with only dealing with her family and love life and reconnecting with Tea was an oppurunity to branch her out. I thought the scenes worked effectively and it wasnt simply about Rachel being thrown into Todd/Tea's story as a prop. If anyone is going to pull that card than the same could be said about Tea being thrown into Rachel/Greg's story as one

Shaun isnt a leading man. I dont see much potential in him and was initially surprised when they expanded his role. He really doesnt have much going with Rachel as I dont see the chemistry and she clearly doesnt want to be with him.

[SFK]

Yeah, I know, poor Destiny. How long do they intend to keep Matthew and company over in England? WTH is Destiny going to do, I REALLY don't want to see her sitting around talking about Matthew for the next few months. I've said this before, but I'm afriad this is going to be used as some opportunity to get rid of her for a while and maybe recast her, and I hope I'm totally off base. Feel free to spoil me. Of course she's got her brothers to deal with, but even that looks like it's coming to a resolution pretty soon.

[DRW50]

The problem with reconnecting with Tea is that it's just going to be what is good for Tea. She has already screwed Rachel over once, and I don't see why she won't again. Tea is a fascinating character when they bother to write for her but she's never been a BFF type. To write them like Layla/Sarah is kind of odd.

I second the idea of Carlotta/Tea. Then perhaps Carlotta can snap and turn into Carmen Santos.

[Cheap21]

well she did do that with Carlota this week. Those scenes fell flat for me though. Maybe if PM was still in the role but the Tea/Carlota special relationship vibe has been lost with the recast. Wasnt feeling it and it felt odd seeing her in scenes with this stranger