4 hours ago, Bill Bauer said:

This was a good one but I still find Alan insufferable. 

And we were getting a great Patricia Bruder behind the scenes story of her surprised they were going with a 20 something screwing a 16 year old... and Alan comes in and tells us who she is on the show..we know Alan, and Melanie just told us but it stopped the flow...he did that in the Eileen Fulton part where it was just them talking about her and it was cool and natural and he inserts himself.  He must be a real pain in the ass at a party. Ohh..oh, remember I am here!!!

5 hours ago, Bill Bauer said:

This was a good one but I still find Alan insufferable. 

 

His lack of perception, lack of historical knowledge, and lack of interviewing skills grates on my nerves. How did he ever get and keep a job at P&G?

 

(I realize that I should not even be asking this question about a company that kept MADD, Goutman, Wheeler, etc., employed. 🙄)

Andy Kavovit's anecdote about P&G's "thanks" to him after he won the Daytime Emmy was so telling in how the corporation (dis)regarded its daytime dramas.

Damn, they all look amazing.

12 hours ago, Mitch said:

And we were getting a great Patricia Bruder behind the scenes story of her surprised they were going with a 20 something screwing a 16 year old... and Alan comes in and tells us who she is on the show..we know Alan, and Melanie just told us but it stopped the flow...he did that in the Eileen Fulton part where it was just them talking about her and it was cool and natural and he inserts himself.  He must be a real pain in the ass at a party. Ohh..oh, remember I am here!!!

 

I think he'd like to think he's one of the stars and that people are interested in his stories. You are right in that he kills the flow of interesting conversation and revelation by interjecting irrelevant stories about himself. When he does that, people immediately clam up and there's an awkward silence. 

20 hours ago, victoria foxton said:

Colleen seemed a bit tipsy. Alan was making faces. When Colleen took over. Andy's so yummy. 

Who is Alan that everyone is mentioning?  I know everyone's names but I don't remember an actor "Alan"?

3 minutes ago, Fevuh said:

Who is Alan that everyone is mentioning?  I know everyone's names but I don't remember an actor "Alan"?

The guy that does the interview.

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1 minute ago, victoria foxton said:

The guy the does the interview.

Ohhhh thanks.  I haven't watched it yet...and just read this part of the threads and thought I don't remember a popular actor "Alan"....

5 minutes ago, Fevuh said:

Ohhhh thanks.  I haven't watched it yet...and just read this part of the threads and thought I don't remember a popular actor "Alan"....

Alan is a terrible interviewer. But when the actors are into it. It's worth the watch. 

Edited September 19, 20205 yr by victoria foxton

I wonder if he interjects on purpose or he's one of those people that can't read a room?  If there is silence, I can see him interjecting...but a lot of the time..he will do it when the conversation is flowing.

 

Thank gosh Colleen came in..and took over asking questions because it seemed to be more natural for her to ask them because she knew all three well.  And losing a child and going through a divorce...I think these reunions have been a godsend for Colleen...so I welcome her coming on and talking a lot.

1 hour ago, Soaplovers said:

I wonder if he interjects on purpose or he's one of those people that can't read a room?  If there is silence, I can see him interjecting...but a lot of the time..he will do it when the conversation is flowing.

 

Thank gosh Colleen came in..and took over asking questions because it seemed to be more natural for her to ask them because she knew all three well.  And losing a child and going through a divorce...I think these reunions have been a godsend for Colleen...so I welcome her coming on and talking a lot.

 

I really feel for Colleen. I wish I could give her a hug. 

15 minutes ago, Bill Bauer said:

 

I really feel for Colleen. I wish I could give her a hug. 

 

Same. ❤

Got more ❤ from Melanie on FB with my posts😊

 

@DramatistDreamer thought you might be especially interested as weren't you watching this era not long ago.

Jan. 18, 1989 Episode. The sounds of terrific and wind. The seasons of the year not being ignored. Homophobia and HIV/ AIDS being addressed. A montage with music.  An intricate umbrella story.  It's just sad how an almost 32 year old episode. Is engrossing and progressive. And what we have now. Is dry, boring, flavorless and played out #$@&%*! 

Edited September 20, 20205 yr by victoria foxton