Um, so we have that ever lengthy thread on classic Y&R articles and discussion, I was wondering if we could do one for B&B? I mean the whole show is a hot mess and has been well at least since 2007/2008 and unwatchable but I'd like to think back to when I loved the show 1991ish-2006. A lot of stories liked and/or remember well have now been long forgotten like Ivana's murder and the mystery around it, Macy vs. Karen, Connor(someone mentioned him recently!) Dylan and Michael, CJ/Becky, Sly, Grant. Hell Macy was my favorite character right after Sally of course.

Edited June 27, 201114 yr by soapfan770

2 hours ago, sheilaforever said:

For everyone watching late 1995/1996 - I would love to hear your thoughts on the stories, characters etc.

I have slowed down my watching quite a bit and am still in March 1995 just days before episode #2000. I rewatched 1996 one or two years in its entirety and am ready to jump from Xmas 1995 to Xmas 1996 as soon as Videoland/our gracious Vault angels provide us with the respective episodes...

I'm currently at episode 2247, right at the beginning of the mercury storyline!

Here are my thoughts about the storylines of late 1995/early 1996:

Sheila's storyline: To me, Sheila is the best thing about this time period. Late 1995 (after Anthony's exit) was almost unwatchable to me until she returned - there was virtually no drama and all the storylines led to a dead end (Taylor/Eric, Dylan/Maggie, Sally stealing designs, Rick's tantrums, Taylor's stalker). But things are so much better now that Sheila is a major character again.

Bridget's paternity: This much anticipated reveal has shaken things up and brought a lot of drama. Some of it is quite contrived (like everyone believing Brooke bribed Dr Peters with very little evidence, Brooke conveniently leaving town, Stephanie suddenly encouraging Eric to go for custody of the kids despite him apparently being unable to take care of them in his own home, or Ridge immediately giving up his role as Bridget's father) and seems designed to make Brooke the heroine and Stephanie the villain, but it's interesting to see the whole thing unfold, mainly because of Sheila's involvement.

Jessica/Sly: This whole storyline, like everything involving Jessica, is the weakest link. Jessica just isn't a compelling character, and her plan to "teach Sly a lesson" by pretending to be pregnant after he almost forced himself on her doesn't ring true at all.

Maggie/James: I'm not really feeling this couple. Maggie is like nails on chalkboard to me, and James just isn't fit to be in any kind of romantic role.

The Spectra storyline: The Spectras have been backburnered for a while, but I am looking forward to Clarke's return and the strange storyline that will follow. I still remember those creatively ugly designs quite vividly!

Lauren is a good addition although she doesn't quite have much of a storyline right now.

Edited November 12, 20232 yr by Videnbas

I am watching 1996 and i was bored with the Barbados story. When i first watched these episodes i remember it as quite interesting but now. ...  Dylan's dancing well i am enjoying it allover again

Jessica trying to give Sly a lesson is not a bad story at all, having in mind the end of it.

The poisoning story i enjoy a lot.

BTW i am up to episode 2325 and the music is there. In which episodes is it missing?

4 hours ago, Pedro said:

No way, it can't be How many episodes are out there on VL that have no music so far? 

It was only two episodes in this latest bunch. But for example Jessica’s rape without music was quite … hmmm 

10 minutes ago, skebujebu said:

It was only two episodes in this latest bunch. But for example Jessica’s rape without music was quite … hmmm 

Which episode Numbers? 

This is pretty disgusting subjecting the videoland subscribers to this. Also they are probably airing in that way on RTL lounge. It makes me even more sure I need to continue editing the 2001 and 2002 episodes with english audio. Who knows what they will do next. The idea of making the show available is amazing, but the execution is BAD.

1. The absurd bad quality episodes on youtube that makes people STOP watching. It is not realistic to expect people to watch 360p bad quality in 2023 when people have 8k TVs in their livingrooms.

2.The messy SEASON 10 that they uploaded without background music, completely disrespecting the shows history. 

3.Aborting season 10 in the middle without any excuse and more than 2-3 thousand watchers of the season that suddenly didnt have anything more.

4.Writing how they will upload 3-4 episodes a day for a better viewing experience... now only upload ONE classic episode a day. In this speed it will take years and years  to catch up to 2005 when the first other available episodes are there.

 

I dont want to be just ranting, I am happy that we now have pretty much all the seasons... BUT it would have been so much better if they made the seasons available in the quality they first started uploading - at least a solid 480p. And if they continued to upload AT least 3 episodes. There would have been THOUSANDS more watching every day and more money for THEM.

Please someone do keep a list of the episodes without music. Maybe someone will come along with the CALA Classics or some other version.

4 minutes ago, BoldRestless said:

Please someone do keep a list of the episodes without music. Maybe someone will come along with the CALA Classics or some other version.

YEEEES!

I am really scared this will persist and completely ruin the collection.  I myself CANNOT WATCH without music... it just makes me feel very off. 

Edited November 13, 20232 yr by divinemotion

EPISODE 2347 DOES NOT HAVE MUSIC

EPISODE 2349 DOES NOT HAVE MUSIC

 

Edited November 13, 20232 yr by divinemotion

I for sure know that someone is recording Cala episodes since I saw couple of short clips from future episodes recorded on youtube but the channel got deleted.

If this person reads... we would love if you could upload episodes.

I think Cala is VERY far now. 

Edited November 13, 20232 yr by divinemotion

The Videoland version of the episodes look really weird too. Why do the end credits look so distorted and bobble around like jello? At least the official YouTube channel doesn't have that issue.

8 hours ago, divinemotion said:

This is pretty disgusting subjecting the videoland subscribers to this. Also they are probably airing in that way on RTL lounge. It makes me even more sure I need to continue editing the 2001 and 2002 episodes with english audio. Who knows what they will do next. The idea of making the show available is amazing, but the execution is BAD.

1. The absurd bad quality episodes on youtube that makes people STOP watching. It is not realistic to expect people to watch 360p bad quality in 2023 when people have 8k TVs in their livingrooms.

2.The messy SEASON 10 that they uploaded without background music, completely disrespecting the shows history. 

3.Aborting season 10 in the middle without any excuse and more than 2-3 thousand watchers of the season that suddenly didnt have anything more.

4.Writing how they will upload 3-4 episodes a day for a better viewing experience... now only upload ONE classic episode a day. In this speed it will take years and years  to catch up to 2005 when the first other available episodes are there.

 

I dont want to be just ranting, I am happy that we now have pretty much all the seasons... BUT it would have been so much better if they made the seasons available in the quality they first started uploading - at least a solid 480p. And if they continued to upload AT least 3 episodes. There would have been THOUSANDS more watching every day and more money for THEM.

Rant away. We feel your pain.

The cold hard truth is that these are all commercial decisions. By restricting uploads, the show generates buzz and anticipation. But also, it allows the likes of Videoland to make a bit of coin and give subscribers exclusive access to the latest uploads well before the rest of us get to see them.

It's all so transparent.

I wrote to videoland on messenger to ask what is going on with the episodes with no music but I am assuming they got the episodes with no music and cannot reupload them correctly this is so frustrating. This is defenitely not what I am paying for. Who does the Distribution take us for? For some fools? They can do whatever the hell they want on their YouTube channel but leave videoland alone. 

Edited November 13, 20232 yr by Pedro

Good morning Peter,

 

Thank you for your message. I will take over from the Chatbot and checked the episodes. 

I will let the relevant department know that the music is missing. They will contact they will check this and will adjust this if possible.

 

Sorry for the inconvenience

 

Kind regards, Simone

 

This is what they replied to me. Knowing my luck the adjustment won't be possible but I would like to be very wrong here. Episodes without music.. This is simply unthinkable

Edited November 13, 20232 yr by Pedro

Thanks @Pedro I'm glad you notified them! Hopefully they will fix it. 

Thank you so much Pedro for writing to them. I may do it too! We need all of us to write to them and just report this to no end till they fix it. They are really not respecting the fans.

I don't feel its a major deal a few episodes have missing cue music (although if there is an alternate broadcast of those episodes that would be fab). I can count on both hands the frequency this has happened on Videoland. It is clearly a distribution error by BBL, rather than a Videoland error. I had a list of episodes without music cues but I must have deleted, sorry.

Re the quality on YouTube, I think I mentioned a while back this is 100% a business strategic decision. They do not want perfect quality episodes sitting on a free platform that can be downloaded. Perfect quality HD episodes will always be behind a paywall - they have recently began adding old episodes to Google Play too.

Edited November 14, 20232 yr by boldau