On 11/4/2025 at 1:07 PM, Maxim said:

Now as you mention this... and trigger my curiosity about Marland's writing. I feel like I'm destined to dive into his ATWT sooner or later. It's just meant to happen. I haven't seen any of his material with exception of couple of 1982 Guiding Light episodes in German that I actually loved. 

BTW... I just did a quick google search... looking for Viki's weak spot in his youth - Roy Thinnes (Sloan) and I was not prepared for this. WOW. I mean... Jesus... The man was breathtaking. 

 

Viki has good taste. 

That's why Roy was so popular as Phil on GH and quickly departed to work in primetime.

I knew Roy best from Dark Shadows '91 as a young child, and was stunned when I began watching OLTL and there he was as Sloan. It took me years more to realize it was him on '60s GH. But I'll always be fond of Roy's ridiculous TV movie/failed pilot that got roasted on MST3K, a Hawaiian spy caper with Ian McShane and Franc Nuyen - Code Name: Diamond Head.

Edited November 9Nov 9 by Vee

Roy never landed a hit series (like many others). The closest he got was The Invaders which has a cult following-pretty much like any sci fi series.

And of course he was married to Lynn Loring for many years.

1 hour ago, Vee said:

But I'll always be fond of Roy's ridiculous TV movie/failed pilot that got roasted on MST3K, a Hawaiian spy caper with Ian McShane and Franc Nuyen - Code Name: Diamond Head.

Best part of that episode: whenever a pre-Y&R Eric Braeden would appear in CN:DH and Mike and the 'bots would ask, "Where do I know that guy from?," lol.

41 minutes ago, Khan said:

Best part of that episode: whenever a pre-Y&R Eric Braeden would appear in CN:DH and Mike and the 'bots would ask, "Where do I know that guy from?," lol.

Oh God, that's right. I forgot Eric was in it too.

As already posted:  while Erika Slezak was in L.A. to film GH, she met with Chris McKenna's family, and also visited Tuc Watkins' home with Roger Howarth.

Update that Erika also connected with Mark Derwin (Ben Davidson).  Erika had a restaurant dinner with Mark and Mark's longterm partner Toni. 
https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/general-hospitals-erika-slezak-dishes-reunions-with-former-one-life-to-live-husband-and-son-excl/

Renee Elise Goldsberry does Soapy:

 

14 hours ago, Vee said:

Renee Elise Goldsberry does Soapy:

Goddess!

On 11/8/2025 at 11:47 PM, Paul Raven said:

That's why Roy was so popular as Phil on GH and quickly departed to work in primetime.

I've been meaning to see some of his film work this week. He's just so marvelous.  

Edited November 13Nov 13 by Maxim

Up to November 30th, 1992.

  🦩

"Thanksgiving from HELL."

or

"Goodbye Sarah, we won't miss you!"

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Hey guys, it's been a while! After two weeks of work, family stuff, and getting lost in an amazing book... I'm back in Llanview. Let's finish 1992, shall we?

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It's Thanksgiving. A time to reflect on all the things that made your life meaningful this past year. Time to meet with your closest relatives and friends. But Llanview is having one extremely dramatic and dark Thanksgiving. Did we really expect anything different? The family is totally torn apart, spending the night in two separate houses. Kevin and Clint are at Asa's, while Viki and the little kids are at Llanfair with a few family friends (including Billy who gets 1 or 2 scenes a month these days... and his ex-homophobic mother). Little Jessica stood by the door like a puppy waiting for her dad to come home. And guess what? He did... Clint shocked everyone, including Victoria... by actually COMING HOME.

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If you thought this was a good thing, you are totally wrong. Why? Because right before that, Victoria went to see Sloan and basically promised herself to him. She told him she needed "a little more" time and that it would happen soon. She gave him all the hope in the world. Sloan was like a new man - he immediately started taking care of himself, got new clothes, and began planning what to eat and how to get fit. He was giving himself this pep talk - You can do it! You can get Viki! So just as Viki was about to turn to Sloan... Clint surprised her with his decision to come home and be with her and the children. But hold up. In a twist I didn't see coming - she turned him down. She wasn't ready to move on and take him back. She wanted more time. But we all know what that really means, right? Clint knew it too. The disappointment and hurt were palpable. Sloan Carpenter swooped in at just the right moment and gave her a plane ticket to some faraway town where they could spend the weekend together. She said "Yes".

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But the twists just kept coming. Viki couldn't make it because something totally unexpected (well... knowing Gottlieb and Malone's work so far... I kinda expected it) happened, involving the whole family. Sarah and Bo Buchanan got into a car crash. Sarah BROKE her neck (Ouch, writers) and died on the spot. And now Bo is... a widower before he even got to marry the ex-druggie. Honestly, it's his fault, because he wasn't even looking at the road. He killed her basically. He was too busy being all lovey-dovey and staring at her ring. Well... that's what you get for messing with Cassie's feelings and breaking her heart. Karma is a bitch, Bo. The show sticks to its tradition of killing someone off every few months. I just pray we don't have to watch Bo cry and mope around for months now. 

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So, about Cassie... she finally got the freedom she was craving. The emotional freedom. It was like something out of Sex And The City, with Carrie Bradshaw obsessing over John Preston, aka Big. In this case it's not Big... but it's BO. All these months Cassie was all like "What did I do wrong that made Bo ditch me for Sarah?" And then he finally said it, the !@#$%^&*] of a man finally had the courage to say it - she never stood a chance. It wasn't her fault, but his heart was just with Sarah. Honestly, it was a touching moment that made me tear up. Wonderful performance by Laura Bonarrigo. Definitely a highlight. Then Cassie rushed off to find Andrew, who was all sad and alone at his dad's lodge, to surprise him and say she's ready to move on. I kinda don't like what this says about women as a whole, but I'll let it pass. I would have loved to see Cassie continue refusing to get married. She had that right. But I get what they are doing. 

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Oh, and let’s not forget - Max is alive after Luna won over Death and of course now... is 100 percent in love with Luna. LOL. I love when the writers decide to erase history (something or someone called Blair), but OK. And Mortimer? He’s gone full Carlo after two wild sex sessions with Alex. 😂He found his inner macho while penetrating her... and totally manhandled that pathetic mobster who was trying to mess with their empire. There’s a new king in town... and guess what? It’s the old one - Carlo is back. Finally, by the way. The actor is doing what he’s supposed to do... and the comedy is OVER. I’d much rather watch these serious mob scenes than that stupid carnival music sitcom junk that’s just begging for laughs.

 Overall -  9/10!

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 

Clip of the day

Bo and Cassie have a heart to heart. ❤️

 

Edited November 14Nov 14 by Maxim

Welcome back @Maxim and thanks for the great writeup and clip. They really did have it out for Sarah or for Grace Philips anyway. She probably deserved better, but the character never should have been brought back or should have just returned long enough for Megan's death then she and Bo realized they'd both moved on.

The scene with Cassie and Bo is very interesting. He's very patronizing toward her, calling her "kid" and telling her that she can be fine now because she was never going to be good enough anyway. I think it underscores the age gap between them which the writing otherwise did not address, IIRC. 

The scene also helps clarify Andrew/Cassie for me. I do think Cassie loved Andrew, but something has always felt a little rushed about their relationship, and a little performative on Cassie's part. We see here how much of the relationship is built on Cassie's insecurities and just wanting to actually be wanted by a man, especially a saintly man who would not do to her what Bo did. 

8 hours ago, DRW50 said:

Welcome back @Maxim and thanks for the great writeup and clip. They really did have it out for Sarah or for Grace Philips anyway. She probably deserved better, but the character never should have been brought back or should have just returned long enough for Megan's death then she and Bo realized they'd both moved on.

The scene with Cassie and Bo is very interesting. He's very patronizing toward her, calling her "kid" and telling her that she can be fine now because she was never going to be good enough anyway. I think it underscores the age gap between them which the writing otherwise did not address, IIRC. 

The scene also helps clarify Andrew/Cassie for me. I do think Cassie loved Andrew, but something has always felt a little rushed about their relationship, and a little performative on Cassie's part. We see here how much of the relationship is built on Cassie's insecurities and just wanting to actually be wanted by a man, especially a saintly man who would not do to her what Bo did. 

Thank you for the warm welcome 🤗 @DRW50.

And yes...  😂 I think snapping Sarah's neck in two (after not seeing her for months) was telling. It was like... let’s be compleeeetely clear now... - YOU are never coming back. (Even though we all know in soaps, no one is really dead - which I don’t think is a good thing.) And I agree that she should never have came back in the first place. Bo dumping Cassie over the phone was my first "what the hell" moment with this soap. I never forgot it. They had us so invested during the Alex Fatal Attraction storyline that lasted almost 5-6 months. By the way, that was the last time Alex was genuinely threatening - when she terrorized Cassie at her wedding.  IMO Tonja deserved an Emmy for that. I understand that such performances might not appeal to everyone... but she really made me fear for Cassie. I have no idea why they decided to make her a comedian after that.  

 

8 hours ago, Maxim said:

They had us so invested during the Alex Fatal Attraction storyline that lasted almost 5-6 months. By the way, that was the last time Alex was genuinely threatening - when she terrorized Cassie at her wedding.  IMO Tonja deserved an Emmy for that. I understand that such performances might not appeal to everyone... but she really made me fear for Cassie. I have no idea why they decided to make her a comedian after that.  

Thanks for uploading those great scenes. I suppose they moved Alex away because they knew she wouldn't be viable in that state. The question is, while Tonja was very charismatic, sexy, etc. was there really a need for Alex in what she became once they toned her down. She does have some fun moments from about 1992-1994, but I'm not sure.

I loved Alex with Asa in 1993-1995. Once 1996 came around, she was ruined for me. 1996 was just all around horrible.

1 hour ago, mar4331 said:

I loved Alex with Asa in 1993-1995. Once 1996 came around, she was ruined for me. 1996 was just all around horrible.

Asa and Alex... JESUS CHRIST. WOOOOOOOOOW.  I think 1993 will be a wild ride. LOL. I can't wait.