18 hours ago, AbcNbc247 said:

Days: When Abigail died in Chad's arms

GH: This moment

 

I don’t really watch DAYS all that often because I can’t stand Ron, but I will have to look those scenes up because I do like Flynn.

10 hours ago, Paul Raven said:

Just yesterday ....Y&R bored me to tears.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

Seriously that final scene when Katherine/Jeanne slowly mounted the stairs and Jill/Jess looked up was pretty heartwrenching, knowing that was Jeanne's last appearance.

It really was.

5 hours ago, Vee said:

I'm racking my brain but it's probably Robin's big return in 2013 on GH. The whole thing was so drawn out and so much of the surrounding story got very stupid, but as it so often is/was with Ron Carlivati you could tell he had been planning for the Big Moment above all and when it came, he did execute that at least. It was satisfying.

(Then the characters stood around reciting banal dialogue in small clusters while Patrick and Robin monologued at each other, but that's another quibble.)

We even got the mini slow-mo Anna reunion for the history before her reunion with Emma.  As much as I enjoy Robin I don’t think I cried during any of her storylines after Stone until that reunion.

Even mentioning Stone shows how far we have fallen.  I am a sympathy crier so I am an easy mark.  I truly bawled my eyes out often during that Stone storyline, and many soap moments.  Now it’s like nothing really brings it out on daytime.

Probably 1985 Bobby's "death" on Dallas.

Sineads death on Coronation Street back then when she lost her cancer battle. Still cry just thinking about it!

Alan Q’s and Emily’s deaths in 2007. GH nearly brought some tears out of me between 2007-2022 but nah.

B&B.. Tough one.. Probably when Hope got her child back.. but before that? Phoebes death probably

Y&R? I don’t know but this show never really effected me emotional besides Johns death. 
 

Days! When Tripp finally got cleared from Allies rape accusations! Poor lad. All his scenes with Steve made me choke up. Like when he asked his son if he raped her or not and promised to still be there for him. He believed in him and fought for him. Loved it and it still makes me emotional

I will admit I cried when I thought BOLD killed off Finn. Cause you know we all thought the triangle of suck was returning lol and because I love Finn lol

 

The last time I truly ugly cried when Steffy lost "phoebe" whom was Beth, JMW played that to perfection 

4 hours ago, Darn said:

Has Ron ever created an iconic moment?

I think he has his fair share, especially in his earlier days. I loved Viki and Charlie in Texas on OLTL, and their first Christmas in his pick-up got me. Marcie holding her hostage as those two stories climaxed so well. The Buchanan Enterprises gala and Nash's death. Jessica's meltdown at his funeral, which was Bree Williamson's best work on the show. Kish's reunion at the mass gay wedding (which I loved, shut up). The big Two Todds reveal in August of 2011 where Todd revealed himself. Bo and Nora getting back together (just the whole thing). Viki's televised speech at the end of the network run. I can probably think of more.

At GH he got me with the aforementioned, as well as the climax of the big water crisis in 2012 which probably saved the show from cancellation, however goofy and rushed it was. There was a real sense of exhilaration and joy among the cast which came through onscreen. I've loved my fair share of Ron's work - that's why I used to write about it for a buck when he first took over, to proselytize that OLTL was somehow, against all odds, actually good again. The problem in years since then is everything else, and his inability to evolve or deal with his weaknesses or laziness. I don't have any faith in him executing today.

4 hours ago, Darn said:

Has Ron ever created an iconic moment?

I'm going to count this.

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5 minutes ago, Vee said:

The Buchanan Enterprises gala and Nash's death. Bo and Nora getting back together (just the whole thing). Viki's televised speech at the end of the network run.

Those were very good. I just wanted to harp on how he uses callbacks as a crutch.

1 minute ago, DRW50 said:

I'm going to count this.

As you should!!

DAYS: Maybe Bo's death in 2015? Can't remember for certain. But definitely Alice's in June 2010. 

The last time I was emotional watching DAYS was during Will’s initial coming out stories, especially his scenes with Marlena where he was clearly troubled and almost there and Dee played it like Marlena was just waiting for him to say the words, quiet support and clear emotion in both of their eyes.  It’s some of her best work in years too IMO.

Can't recall the details now, but the monologue Caroline had on Days about 2 customers in days gone by who were gay and because of the times never acted on those feelings.

It was beautifully written and Peggy McCay sold it.

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When Stephanie lost her memory became homeless and returning to her house she couldn't remember her children.

When Sheila took the poison telling everyone she just wanted to be loved and fell down...

When Caroline made Stephanie and Brooke hold hands while she was dying

 

I recently re-watched Nathan's death and funeral on General Hospital, and the work done by the cast was outstanding. Brought some tears to my eyes. But it did not when I first watched.

23 hours ago, soapfan770 said:

Y&R: That final scene of Jill and Katherine with her going up the stairs and saying goodnight. 

 

22 hours ago, YRfan23 said:

B&B: Stephanie saying goodbye to everyone before heading off to the cabin to die. 
 

Y&R: Katherine’s final scene walking up the stairs.

Shows don't make me cry but those moments were very impactful.

Remembering the ferocious Katherine of the 80s made it all the more difficult to see her looking so weak. But she went out in the most dignified way!

Stephanie's lung cancer scenes where she was sick and coughing were so realistic, sad, and graphic in a way. Knowing that cancer is a very real way to die rather than some soap melo drama made it hit even harder.

Y&R when Hillary died. 

DAYS: Abby's death.