I thought it deserved its own thread from the current episode thread so that we can discuss the classic episodes as they air.

Edited March 29, 20205 yr by Soapsuds

next week sometime we are getting #9557
December 30, 2010
 

Maybe a Sharon week? That ep is right after she pushed Skye into the volcano

26 minutes ago, Dylan said:

next week sometime we are getting #9557
December 30, 2010
 

Thurs June 11, 2020

 

 

18 minutes ago, EllenP said:

Maybe a Sharon week? That ep is right after she pushed Skye into the volcano

 

The first episode of the week of June 8th is from 1986. Back then, Victoria was a little girl, and Nicholas hadn't been born yet.

Edited June 3, 20205 yr by janea4old

15 hours ago, Soapsuds said:

It's nice to see David Tom as Billy. It's too bad Joshua Morrow never asked for acting tips from DT.

David Tom was good in his first run. When he returned? Not so hot. He didn’t work at all.

Nice to see a 1986 ep. coming up, but it's still not early enough.  I want to see a creepy Edward episode, one of Victor's bomb shelter prison, crazy Suzanne Lynch, early Brock, the Pete Walker mob, and a few others.  All very good stuff and much better than some of the more recent yawners they've been showing.

9 hours ago, Dylan said:

next week sometime we are getting #9557
December 30, 2010
 

 

That sounds terrible, lol.

 

If it's a romance week, I'm guessing this is why?

 

https://www.soapcentral.com/yr/recaps/2010/101227.php#thu

Chloe said that Kevin was her Ducky. Kevin didn't want to hear that. Kevin didn't want to be a movie character that was the leading lady's best friend. Chloe said that Ducky belonged with the leading lady. Chloe told Kevin that he was just what she'd been looking for in a man, including that he was her best friend. Chloe feared that Kevin hated her. Kevin said he didn't hate Chloe. Chloe asked Kevin to tell her what he was really feeling. Kevin said that he wanted Chloe. Chloe said she wanted Kevin, too. They kissed passionately.

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Monday June 8, 2020: #3396 from July 18, 1986
Victor sends a car for Ashley to bring her to meet him at the *private* dining room at the Colonnade Room. He is wearing a tuxedo and she is wearing a beautiful golden gown. He speaks very passionately to her and says she is the woman of his dreams, the only woman in the world for him. They have dinner and dance. She opens a present he gives her, and it's a model boat -- an exact model of a real yacht he is naming "Forever Ashley". He says he can't wait for his divorce so he can marry her. They pledge their love and nothing will ever separate them.

[other things happen with other characters]

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Tuesday June 9, 2020: #7150 from June 7, 2001
Nick had convinced Sharon to ride horses with him on the ranch and they had arrived at a tent-like structure somewhere on the Newman ranch property. In this episode, they enter the tent and it is richly furnished, as if from a far-off land. She wonders where it came from and who put it on the ranch. Nick had prepared the whole thing. He has arranged for some  exotic costumes to be there for them to change into. After they change clothes, they enjoy a gourmet feast. Sharon says it's like a fairy tale. She thanks Nick for preparing such a romantic evening. He says they had considered going on a second honeymoon; but since that didn't happen, he is offering this special evening. They profess their love for each other and kiss. Nick tells her that he has arranged for someone to take the horses home, and there is someone watching Cassie and Noah. Special transportation will arrive to take them home later when they are ready. They have the evening free to be together. Nick claps and musicians begin to play, and Nick and Sharon dance.

[other things happen with other characters]

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Wednesday June 10, 2020: #8134 from May 16, 2005
Lauren puts on a gorgeous gown that Michael had given her. Michael is in a tuxedo. He is taking her to a mystery location: Michael had arranged for the Colonnade Room to be set up as a special casino just for them. They enjoy wonderful food and drink, and then dance a sensuous tango, staring into each other’s eyes, ending with a kiss. At the gaming table, the dealer flips two cards up which say "Marry Me!" Michael takes a huge diamond ring out of a box. Lauren is stunned.

[other things happen with other characters, especially Cassie.]

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Thurs June 11, 2020: #9557 from December 30, 2010
Kevin is at Jimmy's bar with Alison whom he has dated a few times. Chloe is home in her pajamas. Chloe decides she wants to be more than just friends with Kevin. It is New Year's Eve, so Chloe dashes off to the bar to see Kevin. She arrives wearing pajamas, a sweater, and slippers. Kevin and Chloe admit their feelings to one another, and kiss outside the bar at midnight.

[other things happen with other characters]

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If if you compare the romance scenes, the Thursday episode is so different. Mon, Tues, and Wed are couples who are deeply in love and committed.  And their dates are epic with glamorous garb and totally planned out.  Thursday is a couple just beginning and it's spontaneous, and she's wearing pajamas and slippers.

 

I don't care so much about their attire. If this was Bo and Hope on DAYS and they reconnected after a long physical separation, it would be powerful and epic no matter what they were wearing.

 

I just don't see Kevin and Chloe as an epic couple.

Edited June 3, 20205 yr by janea4old

1 hour ago, trainman said:

Nice to see a 1986 ep. coming up, but it's still not early enough.  I want to see a creepy Edward episode, one of Victor's bomb shelter prison, crazy Suzanne Lynch, early Brock, the Pete Walker mob, and a few others.  All very good stuff and much better than some of the more recent yawners they've been showing.

Thank you thats what ive been saying, dont get me wrong 1986 is good but they need to show the viewers what was going on in the very early 80's.

 

There is lots they could have even shown when Paul and nikki were apart of new world so maybe some people will understand the whole ian world mess, or show Vanessa death or victor when he made Julia loose there baby. And crazy Edward with andy involved there is soo much they haven't even shown since its original run shows that material.

5 minutes ago, janea4old said:

 

 

I just don't see Kevin and Chloe as an epic couple.

 

Agreed, but they have the benefit of still being on the show and together, as are Michael and Lauren (Ashley, Victor, Nick, and Sharon still on the show but not together; and all of them are still played by the same actors). And I feel like that "Ducky" clip has been referenced on the show quite a few times so they think it's epic.

 

I suppose if Cane were still on the show we'd get the episode where he and Lily imagine themselves dancing in a black and white film. I can hardly imagine what other post-2010 "gems" we'll get.

 

After going through Abbot week and Katherine week I'm very pessimistic about the chances of getting anything else before 1985. The only chances are an all Nikki week or an all Victor week. I doubt Paul or Lauren will get their own week.

13 hours ago, Antoyne said:

I’m on the episode where Dru and Neil meet.

 

Lovely scenes with Dru and John. He seemed so caring of her. Did they maintain that relationship through the 90’s??

 

Kristoff and Victoria Rowell had instant chemistry. I’m usually not someone that says every black character needs to be paired off, but these two had it immediately.

 

What happened to Katherine’s husband Rex? He’s popped up in a few episodes now and they really seemed like a lovely couple. He was a ghost in one episode I saw, seems a shame to have killed off a good pairing for Katherine.

 

I loved Rex and Katherine together! a beautiful couple! unfortunately they killed of rex in late 1994. I really want to see again the episodes surrounding his death and funeral. 

I guess I will let go of my prior theories.

 

I see now that all of these couples have "romantic moments" in these episodes -- some have big moments and some have small little moments.

 

Mon June 8 (July 18, 1986)
Ashley and Victor - the couple featured in this epi.
Nikki and Matt - other couple.

 

Tue June 9 (June 7, 2001)
Sharon and Nick - the couple featured in this epi.
Mac and Billy - other couple.

 

Wed June 10 (May 16, 2005)
Lauren and Michael - the couple featured in this epi.
Mac and J.T. - other couple.

(Lily and Daniel are a couple but they are scared he'll be imprisoned, so no romantic moments today).

 

Thurs June 11 (Dec. 30, 2010)
Chloe and Kevin - the couple featured in this epi.
Abby and Daniel - other couple.
 

Edited June 3, 20205 yr by janea4old

Kevin & Chloe? A dreadful couple that should have been killed off a long time ago!

Y&R Sept 2001-I recall this was right at Scott’s tenure as EP was ending, with Nikki gone due to 11th hour contract negotiations as Christopher Douglas replaced as Sean by the actor in this episode due to Alden & Scott feuding.

 

That said another gorgeous ep and I was glad at the time that Lauren was back on Y&R again. 
 

Cassie was such a wonderful kid to watch.

Edited June 3, 20205 yr by soapfan770

I was wondering if Lauren and Traci had an encounter at the party but I guess they didn’t?? I’m just glad TEBs hair was an improvement from  when she had it super short the previous Summer 2000 return.

 

I didn’t even realize Colleen was around for this party...always sad seeing her and Brad. Did teenage Colleen even act with her godfather Victor?? Victor and Brad were basically at odds at this point.

 

 

26 minutes ago, YRfan23 said:

I was wondering if Lauren and Traci had an encounter at the party but I guess they didn’t?? I’m just glad TEBs hair was an improvement from  when she had it super short the previous Summer 2000 return.

 

I didn’t even realize Colleen was around for this party...always sad seeing her and Brad. Did teenage Colleen even act with her godfather Victor?? Victor and Brad were basically at odds at this point.

 

 

I don’t remember if they did or not but I did catch Lauren giving the side eye to Gina! 
 

Brad & Colleen were sweet, I don’t recall Colleen ever interacting too much with Victor at all until after Brad died and she got his board seat and Victor humiliated her. Ugh.