It's a shame, because that story had potential to be dynamite. But they gave both sides of the conflict short shrift. You didn't have to make JJ a villain or Abe a heavy.

9 hours ago, beebs said:

It's funny, because when the Grants were introduced on DAYS in the mid-70s, they hired a very talented black writer and poet (whose name escapes me at the moment) to ensure their portrayal and story were accurate and authentic.

 

Wanda Coleman.

1 hour ago, Khan said:

 

Wanda Coleman.

I had never seen this, but she talks about it here:

https://www.paulenelson.com/2018/08/02/wanda-coleman-soap-opera-writing-and-editors-mind/

 

From Darcy Rose Byrnes about KSJ:

 

 

Loren Lott posted a bit of Neil from KSJ’s final episode:

 

 

1 hour ago, Khan said:

 

Wanda Coleman.

THANK YOU. My brain at 2am is not what it used to be.

 

 

Edited February 7, 20196 yr by Darn

@Darn OMG - that video from CG just made my day! 

2 minutes ago, edgeofnik said:

@Darn OMG - that video from CG just made my day! 

 

It was nice to get a laugh.  So sweet.

 

as a survivor of #Y&R playing #Gus Had many profound discussions w #Kristoff about #Fatherhood & #celebrity

— Tony Todd (@TonyTodd54) February 4, 2019

 

 

The use of the word "survivor" is very interesting.

 

 

According to daily recaps for tomorrow's episode, the tribute for Kristoff airs at the very end of the show. It's shown in place of the Next Week's scenes clips. Kristoff is shown in a clip talking about his time on Y&R while some flashbacks are also shown. He thanks and says "I Love You" to fans in the clip and then the "In loving memory" placard is shown again.

 

I wish we would have gotten a full show showing clips from his time on the soap.  

Edited February 7, 20196 yr by xtr

I'm not at all surprised that Y&R slapped on that "tribute" to the very end of the show. They're promoting the heck out of it as if they're really doing something thoughtful.

Anyway,

Onto people who actually cared.

 

 

 

 

 

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It was only yesterday that he and I ran into each at a store and stood there talking about fatherhood, love, and the great joy and tremendous responsibilities of life. For an hour this conversation went on and it felt like we never had enough time. Whenever we spoke we BRIEFLY spoke about our careers! I loved that we BOTH knew the importance of life. We competed in daytime television in the same category for Emmy awards but in life we were like-minded allies! I adored this Man who was one of the most genuine I’ve ever come across. My heart is broken that he is gone. My brother King, I salute you and celebrate you. You will be missed. #MaleVsMan

A post shared by Dondré T. Whitfield (@alldondre) on Feb 4, 2019 at 7:29am PST

I never expected them to dedicate a special episode to him like they did with Jeanne Cooper, sadly.

Edited February 7, 20196 yr by BetterForgotten

3 hours ago, Darn said:

 

 

 

That CG clip was all sorts of cuteness!

 

Also, damn how I miss THIS Y&R.  The music, writing, acting, and that apartment, I loved it.

 

 

I can't believe the quality of the show has decreased so much in just 10 years.