Opening and closing with Jess Walton was such a perfect choice, so obvious and right; it's sad just how much I was surprised that she had that role. My heart really went out to her, as that was probably the toughest thing she's ever done in her career.

If Maria were still there, I wonder if Jess would even be invite to something like this.

I'll echo you both, Jess Walton was the right, obvious and only choice for leading this tribute to Jeanne and it saddens me that I was surprised she had so much prominence. It was sad that it took JFP to be the one to GET IT, after so many EP's had failed to do so and to give Jess, Jill Abbott and the fans the respect they deserve.

As others have said, whatever comes of JFP's tenure at Y&R, she did an amazing tribute.

The odd thing is I sort of understand why JFP of all people would get that. Jess was the person who worked with her most consistently for the longest time of the current cast, so it made perfect sense. That said due to what happened before the skepticism is understandable as you can be burned so many times you end up not expecting anything in fear that it won't happen.

I thought the tribute was nicely done. I wish we could've had 2 hours. I would have liked to have seen more actors on and more stories about their time with her. It was great seeing Heather Tom, the real Victoria and Beau Kazier(Brock). I loved the opening credits and the opening and ending with Jess Walton.

I thought the tribute was nicely done. I wish we could've had 2 hours. I would have liked to have seen more actors on and more stories about their time with her. It was great seeing Heather Tom, the real Victoria and Beau Kazier(Brock). I loved the opening credits and the opening and ending with Jess Walton.

I believe JFP said she wished it could've been 2 hrs as well and that they plan on putting some extra footage online

I forgot to say yesterday I was very pleased they used a variety of opening credit shots of Jeanne - it's been said before, but to me the scene of Rex putting the necklace on her epitomizes Y&R.

Sharon's had some good scenes lately with her therapist and Noah. And Shick anvils are obviously dropping.

Sharon's had some good scenes lately with her therapist and Noah. And Shick anvils are obviously dropping.

Maybe that will make Joshua Morrow want to "leave badly" too.

I can only hope.

Edited May 31, 201312 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

Ha, if only.

Are Traci and Lauren gonna be friends now?

Lauren and Jill need to interact more. I know people hate that they were made sisters, but these two powerhouse women are going to need to lean on each other now and over the next few months.

Traci involved with those two makes it even better. She has history/ties with both.

Edited May 31, 201312 yr by Cat

Ugh Phyllis's smug ass did not need to go talk to Carmine. She was more annoying than Paul.

Other than being a confidant for Michael, I don't see why her ass has to get in the middle of this and track Carmine down.

Lauren asked her to talk to Michael and encourage him to work on their marriage, not track down Carmine and get him to stay away from Lauren.

Edited May 31, 201312 yr by Y&RWorldTurner

I know people hate that they were made sisters,

Not only that but by making Jill a Fenmore, it has weakened Jill's once very strong identity.

As much as I've loved and enjoyed the Lauren character over the years, Lauren was initially the stereotypical spoiled Daddy's littlle rich girl who acted out. Textbook case.

Jill, on the other hand, was a far more complex character. From a working class, background that was mostly headed by a single Mother, Jill, was not a Daddy's girl but a striver who used whatever means she had available to survive and climb up the ladder financially and socially. It played into her motivations, strengths and weaknesses. This was all traded for a storyline that was a 'fix' for another botched story but in reality, a story that had no legs, provided no rich material down the line and provided a temporary spark for two characters who were being wasted at the time.

In the end, not only did this story not provide many possibilities for other stories to be told but it really has been a negligible force for the Jill character.

I hope they can make lemonade out of lemons but I don't really see any stories for them unless it involves a clash over Fenmore's somehow. It might have been different had they interacted in years past but I don't remember them doing so.

Didn't Jill flirt with Lauren's father back in the day too?(I read that on one of the boards).

I hope dull Oliver is not sticking around on Y&R like the rumors he saying. If we have to keep him then I need at least 3 Y&R people sent to B&B.

Conroy is a terrible actor in everything I've seen him in.

I really wish they'd ignore that Jill as a Fenmore retcon. It's a perfect example of the damage MAB and her cronies inflicted on this show that will never be salvaged in any way.

Edited May 31, 201312 yr by Y&RWorldTurner