On 4/15/2020 at 3:53 AM, edgeofnik said:

 

You're correct about YR's approach to 'psycho' women back then (Veronica, Mari Jo), they didn't just snap randomly - there was a lot of build up. What I meant by quota is that every two years or so, another woman went over the edge for good and usually in a big way: Lisa (1989), Sheila (1993), Mari Jo (1996), Veronica (1998), Tricia (2001). I seem to recall Leanna was destined to have the same fate, but something switched radically. I'm definitely missing stuff and maybe others. But it was a clear pattern.  

 

I guess I was remembering that I really liked Tricia, how she evolved and was more sad to see her go. I just reread her bio and it all came flooding back to me. She was involved in some really good stuff. I disliked the Victor/Tricia stuff ('ick'), but was surprised when she made the false allegations. To be fair, he was conning her.   

 

I see what you mean! And you are right - it's what Aback called the 'winning Y&R formula': There's usually a psycho on the show... sometimes two at the same time! It's to the show's immense credit that it doesn't necessarily feel like it was done too much. I think it's something that fitted the show's dark, gothic elements well and also provided a lot of "action" in a decidedly slow-paced show.

 

So that's what they did with that intro! Good; I'm glad that nonsense isn't eating into show time.

 

We got to see the whole ep last week in the NY Metro area... I don't know if that's just cause it was Good Friday or what... fingers crossed for tomorrow.

Haha Yeah it makes sense now, they are just "Promos" but still a good idea...I wonder if next week they will air the 1996 one with Paul and Christine's honeymoon? I'm sure Doug Davidson and Lauralee Bell, maybe even Michelle Stafford will do a promo for that? 

On 4/14/2020 at 10:48 PM, YRBB said:

Why was it insulting? She was psychotic and therefore committed psychotic acts. I'd understand if she was portrayed as sane....

 

I just think that was the first story where a woman accused a man of rape/harassment in a decade. It was insulting because it was a false accusation (many women still get the message they shouldn't report because they won't be believed) and it came right after the sperm saga, which I loved but I could see why it was considered a misogynistic story.

On 4/15/2020 at 12:53 AM, edgeofnik said:

 

You're correct about YR's approach to 'psycho' women back then (Veronica, Mari Jo), they didn't just snap randomly - there was a lot of build up. What I meant by quota is that every two years or so, another woman went over the edge for good and usually in a big way: Lisa (1989), Sheila (1993), Mari Jo (1996), Veronica (1998), Tricia (2001). I seem to recall Leanna was destined to have the same fate, but something switched radically. I'm definitely missing stuff and maybe others. But it was a clear pattern.  

 

I guess I was remembering that I really liked Tricia, how she evolved and was more sad to see her go. I just reread her bio and it all came flooding back to me. She was involved in some really good stuff. I disliked the Victor/Tricia stuff ('ick'), but was surprised when she made the false allegations. To be fair, he was conning her.   

Well when you say it like that, yes definitely a pattern. But like I said, they did such a good job of making the psychos gradually that way or make them tick.

 

But like @YRBB said above me, it is a testimony to the excellent writing and plotting that it was so not noticeable at all. 

 

 

My cable on-screen TV guide added a description of the episode today. The other classics just had a generic description of a soap set in Genoa City. Pretty cool to see Sheila mentioned! It says

 

"David wears the same disguise as Danny to the masquerade ball; Paul and Lauren see Scott and Sheila."

1 hour ago, BoldRestless said:

My cable on-screen TV guide added a description of the episode today. The other classics just had a generic description of a soap set in Genoa City. Pretty cool to see Sheila mentioned! It says

 

"David wears the same disguise as Danny to the masquerade ball; Paul and Lauren see Scott and Sheila."

Ooooooo...Sheila...

8 minutes ago, Taoboi said:

Ooooooo...Sheila...

 

17 minutes ago, Soapsuds said:

 

LMAO

 

"Holly Hollywood and the Wolf" clearly being Marilyn Monroe and the Beast from the Beauty of the Beast is cracking me up. So is Esther trying to be a sexy French maid and then just scurrying to follow Katherine's coattails.

 

The costumes are so cute and fun. This is great.

Katherine, Rex, and that damn necklace  I'm suddenly back in my grandma's kitchen.

Jeanne Cooper, man. What a great woman who could just do it all.

Edited April 17, 20205 yr by All My Shadows

2 hours ago, BoldRestless said:

My cable on-screen TV guide added a description of the episode today. The other classics just had a generic description of a soap set in Genoa City. Pretty cool to see Sheila mentioned! It says

 

"David wears the same disguise as Danny to the masquerade ball; Paul and Lauren see Scott and Sheila."

I got the description, haha so fun!

Pre-empted in NJ for Cuomo's press conference. I was going to wait to watch the episode b/c I'm on September 1991, but wanted to catch a glimpse of HD Y&R. A shame for those tuning in. Hopefully someone will upload just like last episode.

Edited April 17, 20205 yr by YRBB

I know this is a crisis, but if Cuomo doesn’t get off my screen... 

I forget that most of you get the show on the half-hour. Was wondering why no one else was posting lol

Bruh, Esther is cutting up on this stage. Katherine loves her friend but is sitting there like "Look at this bitch..."