OLTL: Discussion for the week November 8

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+1 ICAM.

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Yeah, I like how he's playing it because I can see how the boys would have been really nervous around him growing up, like, "Ummm, are we having fun now or are you going to steal me in my face in two seconds? " It's more interesting than affected deep, menacing voice, cut eyes, and moustache twirling.

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I think that there would be more room for him to be grayer character if we hadn't found out that he was really abusive to the boys. If he was just more strict/controlling as opposed to constantly beating on them, I think there would be more room for him show more layers. And be a grayer character.

I think that he could play a gray character instead of a one dimensional villian like Eli. I think he could seem like a character that does care about his kids, deep down, even if he was very controlling towards them. But since we found out that he was constantly beating them that decreases the chances of him being that type of character.

Even though he's doesn't seem scary to me, I'm already seeing people on places like soapcentral say he's scaring them.

I don't know how long he's supposed to be staying around. But I think if they wanted him to be a long term character then they shouldn't have said he was constantly beating on his kids.

It's hard for people to root for a child beater, even if the actor is talented. People can root for a person though that seems kind of loopy at times, and is controlling, but not extremely abusive. I think that Papa Ford could have been that type of character.

[SFK]

Right. I don't know how long he's supposed to be around either, but if what the show's done with his son Bobby (or Todd for that matter) is any indication, if they want to keep him around, oh, they'll find a way. Redemption ain't nothin' but a word on One life to Live.

[DeeeDee]

The Nora is jealous of Inez stuff is terrible.

But Bitchy Nora? HILARIOUS.

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After finishing today's episode, I now can say the same. I am so looking forward to this party. Hoping for an old-school drama-filled soap gala.

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Yes! Right now, Inez is coming across like a little pest. I wonder if they'll reveal that there's more to her, make her feel like a legit threat.

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I could have seen him being kind of like a Todd Manning type of character. But not as deranged as Todd is sometimes and minus him being a rapist. I think that the actor could make him sympathetic at times and show that he cares about his children.

And have him appear as more desperate and shady than evil. I'm not sure how they would go about redeeming him, if they decide they want him around long term. But maybe they might have him really regret beating the boys and apologize for that. And then have him move on from there.

[chrishntr]

Wow!! That was one hellva good show today, from start to finish.

I can't believe that Viki wanted to know HOW often Charlie and Echo had sex but it did make me LOL at Charlie's expression and then Viki's when he proceeded to tell her. And I loved that we finally got some insight on Charlie's feelings since losing his son. Viki and Charlie for me is just the icing on the cake, the jelly in the doughnut, the peanuts in my soda. I adore them.

Can't say this much but I enjoyed Todd so much today. He had me laughing a few times, I do miss that back and forth that he's always had with Nora and it was great to watch as he warned her about Inez.

The Cramer women were good, but the could have found something else to talk about instead of Ford.

Clint and Echo are just fantastic. Clint has become such a F@)$k(*g ass but I be damned if he isn't fun to watch.

Don't care at tall about any Ford.

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Neither did Eli but that didnt stop them from going over the top, trying to sell him as this big bad evil. The stuff we got was downright laughable and embarassing.

[London]

Agreed which is exactly why I'm laughing so much at this new guy. I couldn't even take him seriously.

[Antoyne]

So weird seeing nice guy Mitch Leary being...well "Evil" Ford Papa...He was a bit rough today, but knowing that he was actually pretty good on Dawson's Creek I'm willing to let him get comfy again in the acting world...

All around today was a great episode and as someone else said I really hope we get the classic dramatic soap party with everyone there.

The Mannings pt. Deux are easily my favorite family now.

[Cheap21]

So how long before Blair and Papa Ford are hitting the sheets?

[OLTL_fan]

+1

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I saw the promo, so expect Marty to act up...lol. I hope she doesnt dissapoint