He REALLY does. I'm personally pulling for him and Budig so we can end this Rylee ish FOREVER.

It's great to see DC back as Scott. Yeah his slightly snarky Scott isn't remotely like Adam's (or even much like how I remember DC as Scott back in the day, really)--and I didn't mind Adam, but he's so far broguth a great energy to the role, and the kind of leading younger man the show needs right now.I know some felt he sleep walked through his role on--ATWT I think (or was it his last role on GL) so I hope he keeps up his current style on AMC.

Its not just about storyline, its about legacy. Susan Lucci IS the show, or at least a big part of it. This show has become so unrecognizable in many ways, yet Susan is still here. The one constant that is left. Without her IMO the show no longer exists. She is probably the one thing left that still makes this show "All My Children. Yes, Susan was gone for 3 months.... 3 months that I didn't really watch one episode in full. Not saying that was just because Erica was gone, but it definitely had something to do with it. I just think its rather ludicrous to compare the exit of Melissa Claire Egan to that of Susan Lucci and it kind of makes your opinions seem hollow. Clearly you are a huge JR/Annie supporter, but don't let it cloud your judgment into thinking a pair of characters who have been doing a romantic/sexual tango for not even a year (who never really became a true couple) mean more to the show than Erica [!@#$%^&*] Kane. Sorry, you struck a nerve.

That's not what I mean. For 3 mths. La Lucci who is after this contract..you know. For 3 mths. it did not effect the ratings much at all. Yes PV has become so unrecognizable, Erica is a constant, is the stamp to the show, but I doubt the ratings would tank w/ or w/o her anymore. I said MCE's exit would impact more S/Ls, b/c her character made alot of things, made characters watchable or rootable, or interesting *coughs Marissa, Colby, JR actually broke that pitiful Martin boy streak and became his own, unfortunately regressed now* these people were in midst of good S/Ls and now the direction is cracked. I'm a Annie/JR supporter, I was Radison too, Jack/Erica, Jessie and blind ass Angie, Liza/David..but I live w/ knowing none of those are going to happen. La Kane retires, yes it hits the show in the headlines, Susan Lucci leaves AMC, we will hear that in 2011 sadly, but S/L wise it doesn't hurt anything. Show interest maybe, but connected S/Ls? no.

Edited January 27, 201114 yr by Clear Drama

I like Damon but why is a newbie getting such a going away party?

As Pine said, because he's Tad's son. Besides it was actually done *well*--they didn't focus all that much on him, used it as an excuse to have a number of character interactions, etc. I was worried Damon would leave the way that way too many characters have left recently--we just hear someone casually mention that he flew out a few days back or something. I find nothing more annoying on soaps than "non exits" for characters and for a while AMC was plagued with them (even when it's a character I hate I appreciate some sort of exit scene, and in this case he's connected to some major characters).

Bingo, and they needed somewhere to assemble everyone to display the clear angst and tension over the Liza/Damon tryst. Plot Driven Storytelling 101!

Nuh uh In this case I'd say it's equally character driven storytelling--there was nothing forced about the characters being there, unlike some scenes (OK Asher was a stretch, but I guess he's up to something...)

Edited January 27, 201114 yr by EricMontreal22

I have been enjoying Cara but I think her reason she gave for leaving Jake were very weak reasons. And not something that paints her as sympathetic. Maybe there is more to the story, but if not then I think that her reasons for leaving Jake were very weak and that she looks ridiculous for lying to him/not being honest with him.

I actually disagree. On paper, I think it is a weak excuse, but I bought it in the show, and actually found it a nice change fromt he typical soap reasons. Obviously (at least I hope) she didn't leave Jake for the reasons she said--I think ti was connected to a pregnancy (remember those flashbacks? maybe the Leukemia left her incapable of having a baby, or too dangerous to have one and she left with Griff to have an abortion? or?)--but the rest of the story--why she kept her past secret, why Griffin stalks her like a slasher movie villain, etc, was well done I thought.

I agree, Cheap.

I didn't like that she did that to Scott either. I guess she named Scott as her "stalker" to be more convincing, as witnesses saw Scott at the yacht club (I think that's the yacht club, isn't it?) and she knows JR doesn't trust the guy.

Doesn't make it right, however. I thought Annie geniunily cared for him.

I do kinda agree, but thought it was a smart move and like you say, firther pits Scott against JR. Also, in the past we've seen that Annie when paranoid will throw practically anyone under the bus for her goal (even her daughter)--I would liek to think she's somewhat outgrown that, but it does make character sense to me.

I feel like they are trashing the show to write it's cancellation. Kendall w/ Griffin/Ricky b/c one is evil and the other can always leave town. AM won't stay. Damon leaves. Colby already feels lost in PV, she can go to college, Annie mental institute, death, or runs away.

JR bottle after Annie hits mental institute or runs away. Scott when Madison dumps him for Ryan's spawn or Frankie's bb exits PV, Cara never stays in town, Amanda *see Annie* It literally feels like this show is ending when I watch it. It does.

I think int he past we used to agree on the show--but lately I can't disagree more with most of your complaining Just see it almost completely differently.

Finn costs $$$ b/c he's an actor, Trent is cheap and prbly signed on short term. He's good for shirtless/sex scenes then 5-6 mths. goodbye

Finn quit. He wasn't fired. I just felt I should point that out

It's seriously hard to watch. JR seems annoyed with Annie these days, almost like he doesn't even want to be around her...not to long ago, he couldn't stand to not be around her. Now it's the other way around. I wish they could both mutually want to be around each other. Things are just falling apart and it's just SAD to watch!!

I admit I find it kinda riveting to watch despite myself. I hate to see Annie fall apart again, but to me anyway (I know others on here strongly disagree) it doesn't feel out of character fully (I never felt she even got the help she needed--Oak Haven was a complete bust with psycho therapists, and then she went from one whacked relationship to another). I also think it makes sense from JR's POV. His main attraction to Annie was the deviousness they shared and the forbidden stuff--now that's quickly gonna fade with his divorce, and the relationship is losing its appeal for her-- It's the chase. Now that he has Annie she's become obsessed and dependant on him--and it's causing him to lose interest--meanwhile boring Marissa is looking more and more appealing now that she isn't dependant on him--the chase again.

Finn quit. He wasn't fired. I just felt I should point that out

Haven't you learned by now? Never present facts -- it only muddles the agenda.

And could you *imagine* OldMarissa doing those scenes? LOL

LOL! Hellz no! Those scenes would be laughable/embarrassing with BA.

Finn quit. He wasn't fired. I just felt I should point that out

Insiders have said how much TIIC didn't like Finn, Finn left on his own terms after that. You know you're gonna be seeing alot more of that but it's all gonna be sugar coated, then you'll realize what is really going on @ AMC.

Insiders have said how much TIIC didn't like Finn, Finn left on his own terms after that. You know you're gonna be seeing alot more of that but it's all gonna be sugar coated, then you'll realize what is really going on @ AMC.

With all due respect, They seemed to be giving him more story before any info about him leavingeven leaked. Yes AMC is not in a great spot right now (although i think it's, day to day, creatively much stronger than it has been in *years*--and yes I've read all yours posts and know you completely disagree), but you can't rile yourself up to believe every conspiracy theory. if it depresses you so much to watch each day because it feels like the end... Don't watch. That's the only way to send a message to the show *anyway*. We all bitch and moan on here, but I'd hate to see someone have a heartached because they're busy posting the exact same rant, based on half truthes, over and over--deep breaths are good. (I do know you're a huge AMC fan, as am I, and just love your show and don't likewhere it's at right now, but be calm... I'd be curious to read what you think they should be doing with the show instead--besidees getting rid of Lucci which you think they will this year anyway and I can't tell if you think that's a good or bad thing cuz each post seems to say the opposite).

No way in hell would the network fire Lucci. That's insanity.

Yeah I remember it was said in one of the soap mags that some behind the scenes didn't get Finn's "appeal" it was probably Frons or his wife LOL

No way in hell would the network fire Lucci. That's insanity.

Exactly--there have been those who have suggested they're slowly trying to phase her out--but I simply don't see it. Even with the commute, and three month holiday, she's been on this past year more than many past ones...

Yeah I remember it was said in one of the soap mags that some behind the scenes didn't get Finn's "appeal" it was probably Frons or his wife LOL

It's certainly true that he doesn't seem to think "a decent-good actor" is any kind of appeal that should matter...

Yeah he likes the pretty boy types who can't act and have to take off their shirts