Members DaytimeFan Posted May 29, 2013 Members Share Posted May 29, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ~bl~ Posted May 29, 2013 Members Share Posted May 29, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Soapsuds Posted May 30, 2013 Members Share Posted May 30, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members QueenOfHearts Posted May 30, 2013 Members Share Posted May 30, 2013 I believe JFP said she wished it could've been 2 hrs as well and that they plan on putting some extra footage online Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted May 30, 2013 Members Share Posted May 30, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frequentsoapfan Posted May 30, 2013 Members Share Posted May 30, 2013 Sharon's had some good scenes lately with her therapist and Noah. And Shick anvils are obviously dropping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Y&RWorldTurner Posted May 30, 2013 Members Share Posted May 30, 2013 Maybe that will make Joshua Morrow want to "leave badly" too. I can only hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Ann_SS Posted May 30, 2013 Members Share Posted May 30, 2013 Ha, if only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frequentsoapfan Posted May 30, 2013 Members Share Posted May 30, 2013 Are Traci and Lauren gonna be friends now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cat Posted May 31, 2013 Members Share Posted May 31, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frequentsoapfan Posted May 31, 2013 Members Share Posted May 31, 2013 Ugh Phyllis's smug ass did not need to go talk to Carmine. She was more annoying than Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Y&RWorldTurner Posted May 31, 2013 Members Share Posted May 31, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DramatistDreamer Posted May 31, 2013 Members Share Posted May 31, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members frequentsoapfan Posted May 31, 2013 Members Share Posted May 31, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Y&RWorldTurner Posted May 31, 2013 Members Share Posted May 31, 2013 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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