Nice to see Aggie there, even if it's not the most flattering photo. I wouldn't worry about her looking frail--she has looked that way for a while now, but by all reports I've heard (some from people who recently spoke with her) she's actually sharper and doing better recently than she was for a while.

(I mean c'mon, we ALL know she personally has ghost written all the dialogue for AJ and Miranda )

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Nice to see Aggie there, even if it's not the most flattering photo. I wouldn't worry about her looking frail--she has looked that way for a while now, but by all reports I've heard (some from people who recently spoke with her) she's actually sharper and doing better recently than she was for a while.

(I mean c'mon, we ALL know she personally has ghost written all the dialogue for AJ and Miranda )

Eric, that is great to hear. I am so happy that Agnes is back at the table with AMC.

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I could name 100 characters that are more "core" than Krystal even if she did have that completely unnecessary Jenny namesake. I think the core ginger was referring to are the Kendall cameo, Colby, and the rumored core character tied to the Celia mystery and whatever they are trying to work out with Lucci now that her show wrapped.

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Remember that this is still Agnes Nixon book and she does have creative control now. Ginger will have to listen and take advice. If Agnes Nixon has this control, it is her baby, her show. More core characters are coming folks.

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The NYT review was written by someone who never saw the shows before. So I dont buy that reviiew. It was so sterotypical it doesnt fly to me. As for those Fans demanding this &amp; that, they need to grow the [!@#$%^&amp;*] up. Be greatful the shows are back and realize AMC isnt produced just for their tastes. Also those saying I dont like hearing the word [!@#$%^&amp;*] on AMC but Ill watch Rae, Murder, sex etc are hypocrites

Also dont pay attention to soap blog polls they can be rigged by fans up and down. They are not quanitive

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Fan Focus groups do exist. Still complaints on cursing. Fans brought the show back, period. Fans demanded the show back. Polling can matter.

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The NYT review was written by someone who never saw the shows before. So I dont buy that reviiew. It was so sterotypical it doesnt fly to me. As for those Fans demanding this &amp; that, they need to grow the [!@#$%^&amp;*] up. Be greatful the shows are back and realize AMC isnt produced just for their tastes. Also those saying I dont like hearing the word [!@#$%^&amp;*] on AMC but Ill watch Rae, Murder, sex etc are hypocrites

Also dont pay attention to soap blog polls they can be rigged by fans up and down. They are not quanitive

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Shows are not produced for your tastes either. It always goes both ways in life. Life is a two-way street.

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Is that the same article that refered to AJ as Brook's son and had the nerve to pose the question "Who is Bianca?" Yeah, I stopped reading after that cause it was clearly written by someone who does not understand the concept of a soap opera, or the idea that maybe a show that had been on for 41 years before cancellation will have characters that don't require introduction.

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NYT article passed editor's approval for print and went to press for print issue. Case closed.

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Just spotted the AMC cast photo with Agnes in it:

She is looking very frail, it makes me very sad to see:

http://www.trbimg.com/img-51756c00/turbine/chi-allmychildren-20130422/600/600x450

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Agnes looks fantastic and just keeps going. You go Agnes.

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I agree with everything you've said. Also, writing a review after watching only four half hour shows seems premature at best, especially from someone who's never watched a soap before. The writers for these two returning shows have been given an impossible task: bring in new viewers without alienating longtime fans. So far I think they've done an admirable job. As for critiquing the acting: we're all aware that soaps are training grounds for young actors. Viewers allow them a little leeway as they grow into the roles, and most do. What's important is that the heart and soul of Pine Valley is still there, in its characters' interactions and the history. That's priceless. There'll undoubtedly be some tweaking to the stories and acting as the shows move forward, but I think a new viewer would be drawn in by the very question the reviewer asked: "Who is Bianca?" And many more questions like it. Well, stay tuned and find out, much as one does in reading a novel. You don't instantly know all the characters, their histories/backstories, but if the novel is written well, you go on the journey with the author to find out. That's what's required of a soap viewer. Honestly, am I surprised by this review? No. But shame on the NYT for allowing someone who doesn't understand the soap genre to write the initial review for the return of two soap classics. Would they send someone who's never seen a Broadway play to review an opening night? Absolutely not. I'm just sorry for the actors, writers, directors and production people who've poured so much of themselves into this endeavor, and get this type of shabby treatment. But that's pretty much how it's always been for the soaps. Somehow, I was hoping for more this time around.

Primetime Pilots get picked up on networks and do get cancelled after one or two episodes. It does happen. Alot of them get cancelled mid-season. So critics reviews even get Broadway shows cancelled after a few months or so and even in the previews leading up to Opening night.

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When I saw that AJ was all the way by the Hubbards, I wondered if the show was going to revisit the storyline where the Hubbards fostered AJ for a while.

Oh I had totally forgotten about that. He's close to his grandma Dixie and is on the same height level as Miranda but that's about all I got. I know they took photos with JR and Jesse in swapped positions though and I'd like to see those eventually.

Nice to see Aggie there, even if it's not the most flattering photo. I wouldn't worry about her looking frail--she has looked that way for a while now, but by all reports I've heard (some from people who recently spoke with her) she's actually sharper and doing better recently than she was for a while.

(I mean c'mon, we ALL know she personally has ghost written all the dialogue for AJ and Miranda )

I am glade she is not "Keen" anymore...lol!

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NYT article passed editor's approval for print and went to press for print issue. Case closed.

Was this argued? Linda, I really can't decide if I adore your posts, or hate them.

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Primetime Pilots get picked up on networks and do get cancelled after one or two episodes. It does happen. Alot of them get cancelled mid-season. So critics reviews even get Broadway shows cancelled after a few months or so and even in the previews leading up to Opening night.

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It's relative. The NYT still has huge sway when it comes to theatre, at least mainstream Broadway theatre. Their reviews matter there (shows close far far earlier than after a few months often due to a pan from the Times.) But they really don't when it comes to TV shows--as examples such as Game of Thrones (which they hated) show.

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Primetime Pilots get picked up on networks and do get cancelled after one or two episodes. It does happen. Alot of them get cancelled mid-season. So critics reviews even get Broadway shows cancelled after a few months or so and even in the previews leading up to Opening night.

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Ratings on pilots & ticket sales for plays/musicals get those canceled & closed. Not so much reviews. Nice try though.

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The soaps are getting ads on Youtube

The soaps are getting ads on Youtube

Very cool