The Tracy Quartermaine Lovefest

[Linnierose]

Just one, hooked. Luke said he could tell by the look on his Spanky's face that she had spent the afternoon talking to his kids about what to do with him. He said they couldn't reach a consensus and described what each kid had said. He said Ethan said it was a horrible accident and there is nothing wrong with him; Lulu ever the daddy's girl was protective of him and said she doesn't think he is an alcoholic but inside she is terrified that he could be; and Lucky thinks he is a hopeless lush beyond help. Tracy said he was correct, but that they all agreed that they would have to bury him too if he keeps going like he is now.

Edited April 17, 2011 by Linnierose

[hookedongh]

Here is the article on TG/Luke's story from this issue of SID. Of course as usual he expresses his lunacy love!

Edited April 17, 2011 by hookedongh

[hookedongh]

Remos

Thought you might get a kick out of this "wedding" pic between Anjelica/Neal along with Victor from DOOL--he was threatening Anejlica at the time to wipe her out financially unless he gave her Justin's baby. Neal married her to protect her.

[hookedongh]

Soapboy here is a jackie zeman interview with Kin..this guy has another one up for her too

[remos]

Thanks Hooked - but can we have one flipping article that doesn't mention EWCBO? Seriously? At least it's not TG bringing it up. He's a LuNatic of the first order.

[Mr. Vixen]

Thanks for the scans and the video hooked!

LOVE that picture of Ruby/Luke/Bobbie...But DAMN do I wish one of these interviewers would just tough it out and get Tony to give his opinion on JZ/Bobbie's absence. I know they're close in real life. He HAS to have thoughts.

[GroovyTracyQ]

I *love* the way TG thinks. LuNacy love is mature, rich, and seasoned. LnL was based on an illusion. LOL! Any hardliner still pinning their hopes on a revenge walk into the sunset might as well help Palin measure the White House windows for drapes. One is as likely to happen as the other!!

This is not a mainstream fan opinion, but I am ready for GH to end. The intervention to come and a few scenes here and there are just random diamond chips in a big, ole heap of repetitive manure that wasn't even interesting the first time around. It's still all about Sonny and Jason, Jason and Michael, Jason and Carly, Carly and Michael.

Some soaps are at their best when they're wrapping things up. There's nothing to lose, like fickle viewers bent on instant gratification with short attention spans, and the suits just say let her rip, do what you want. And the creatives actually create instead of cowtowing to focus groups and advertisers. So, I'm looking forward to it! (Famous last words...)

In the end, it won't really matter anyway because the whole thing will probably have been Luke's dream. Only Luke won't be Luke. He'll be some guy named Sal living in an ashram or a trailer park with a woman named Tootie played by Roseanne Barr or Judge Judy.

[Ms. Quartermaine]

Thanks for the TG article hooked.

I'm actually OK with the author bringing up Laura. We might not like it, but LnL is a huge part of Luke's history, and it makes sense for people to compare that relationship to LuNacy's.

[Linnierose]

Thanks for the article, hooked. I loved the part where he says Tracy is used to screaming fights having grown up a Quartermaine. Too funny.

[hookedongh]

Well since GH has less than a year likely, I guess stepping back and thinking about it, lunacy really did get a good ride. What other couple on the show has been paired up for six years and even longer actually cause they were in story before the wedding. We got a fake weddng, years of laughs/fighting/oneup manship, then real falling in love, real health issues and life threatening issues for both of them, then a real wedding we actually got to see. Plus now Tracy pulling luke through the most difficult thing that has ever happened to him. Jane is right--they are going out with a bang!!

I can't think of one other couple that has been together (okay I know the have had fights etc) for that long on the show. Tracy has morphed from a Q to a Spencer. And in the end, we probably have more great Tracy clips and stories to go back and watch on youtube and clips than most of the cast now who are all new etc.

It is so sad to have a part of your connection with the past going away. OLTL has gotten sooo good lately. I never watched AMC and OLTL growing up but my grnadma did so I always knew about them.

Anyway, feeling kind of nostalgic tonight for my soaps!

[remos]

I've been feeling this for a while but you've expressed it extremely well, GTQ. I've been reading the negativity about soaps for some time and been fighting against it - I don't think it's bad writing (although I do think the UnHoly Trinity are getting way too much attention). It's just a medium that is tired. "Soap Opera" itself is a cliche, so it's little wonder that we are left with stories that have been told before. I challenge anyone in 80 years, 5 days a week to come up with something that's truly not been done before. And the reality on this one is the ABC shows are not going because they've lost in the ratings wars or because they don't have a loyal viewership, they are leaving because suits at the Mouse House don't want the cost. It's not like GH has power on its own, and is probably a testament to the Frons and others that they made such effort for so long. If GH is cancelled before 2012 ends, then at least the bandage pulling will be quick and it won't be a dragged out death like AW, which was done years before it was gone.

Ms. Q, I understand your POV but I do think the inclusion of Laura in every single interview about Luke/LuNacy is needless. It's been 10 years since she left and 6 years since Luke has moved on. What would have been more significant IMO is if she was mentioned in anything having to do with Jake's Death proper, but she's not - it's only in connection with Luke's love life that EWCBO is ever mentioned. At least the show doesn't fall into that tar pit and GH isn't encouraging the constant reference to LnL.

Hooked, I understand what you're saying about the connection. It's why we even chat with each other and have found some "Bosom Buddies" across the lands. But I do think its time.

I'm feeling Bob Hope about to enter the room……. "Thanks for the memories, the Mobbies and their wars, the Q's slamming doors, the doctors' kiss, the big calls they missed, the roling on the floor. How lovely it was….."

[ILoveTracyQ]

I agree with most of this. And I think for that reason, that some of AMC's and OLTL's best stuff is going to be coming up. I love TG's take on Lacy, too. There are some LnL fans who aren't happy unless TG says something akin to "Luke will never love anyone but Laura", and some who still say he isn't in love with Tracy.

I kind of think, you don't have to like certain couples (for instance, I loathe JaSam) but I can't deny Sam loves Jason. Jason, I don't think, loves anyone. But that's a different cup of tea altogether.

And I think denying Luke loves Tracy and vice versa is denying what's being played out. Which is subsequently why I think an LnL reunion out of the blue would make no sense.

Of course, all it would take is for Jane to give Guza a dirty look passing him in the hall, for him to suddenly write Luke waking up one morning and deciding he didn't love Tracy anymore and then hopping a plane to Paris to reunite with Bora.

Do I think Guza might do it? Oh, it's always a possibility. I rule nothing out on this show. And if it happens, it happens. Of course, should it happen, I want Guza to write Tracy following Luke. Then, on the final show, LnL have the walls of Jericho up again (because well, what else can they do but WASH RINSE REPEAT, just like others accuse Lacy of doing?

On the other side of the blanket, however, is Tracy, who has dynamite strapped to her chest. She looks at Luke and says "I always said I wanted to go out with a bang". And of course Bora can't do anything but stand there with her mouth open like the dolt she is.

End scene/FTB

Of course, Tracy wouldn't really do that, not unless she'd gone nuts, and I wouldn't want to see it. It's fun thinking about it, though.

I give GH until Jan of 2013 at the most. It's sad, but it's had a good, long run. And I think we may see a cable channel like SoapNet pop up again after most or all of the soaps are gone. That would be nice.

IF we couldn't get a Lacy together and happy GH ending, what do you want for Tracy? Let's say LnL do reunite, or Luke leaves or dies. What is Tracy's ending?

Personally, if she doesn't leave town/stay with Luke, I can't see any ending for her but death or reuniting with Larry.

Scott she didn't love enough, Paul doesn't really make sense...but Larry does.

Larry and Luke aren't that different really, not at their core.

But I think I'd choose death for Tracy. It would make me bawl my eyes out, not just because I know Jane and Tony would kill it, plus Jane and Wally/Scott/Julie/Adrianne, etc.....just everyone. It would also be a sad but fairly honorable ending to the Qs. I DO think, regardless, that the rest of this year and next should be mostly drama for Lacy. But the last kind of "story" for them should be Tracy finding out she is ill. I don't care what kind of ill, in fact, I think it would be better if it were a little known disease that is usually NOT terminal. This will give Luke hope until the final few months when he is in denial. I can't even describe the goodbye scenes. I just know that the history alone, the actor chemistry alone, with everyone involved, would be must see TV.

And it would be a totally unexpected ending for that character. Which is probably why I like it most. It won't be Tracy leaving town with her tail between her legs. It won't be something bland, like Luke and Tracy playing the roulette wheel at the casino, then FTB.

Either a long illness, or she sacrifices herself to save one of her children/grandchildren/stepchildren/Luke. Perhaps Helena tries to kill one of them and Tracy takes the bullet/knife instead.Although that is not nearly as much to my liking.

Other ideas, anyone?

[hookedongh]

It will be interesting cause if Gh only has til Jan of 2012 like OLTL, wonder if Tony will return early from vacation. Two months is not a lot of time to wrap up his story with GH.

They have Sept 12 at very best case scenario which make me wonder if he would stick around instead of leaving in May for long vaction next year. Guess we will just have to wait and see.

Here are some spoilers for next week. I don't think we will see either Tracy or Luke this week.

4/25

General Hospital

(Luke's Downfall)

Luke tries to provoke Jason; Michael loses control when he learns that Abby was arrested for Brandon's murder.

4/26

General Hospital

(The Truth)

Maxie realizes Liz's motivation for keeping Aiden's paternity a secret; Jason decides to question Abby about her arrest.

4/27

General Hospital

(The Intervention)

The Spencer family gears up for Luke's intervention as he prepares to leave town

4/28

General Hospital

(The Intervention)

Luke's loved ones gather together to help him battle his alcohol addiction.

[remos]

IF GH is cancelled - and it's still the big "IF" - it won't happen by January 2012. That's OLTL's date and they have to give the show months to wind down. I wouldn't be surprised if they did give AMC the heads-up months ago when the move happened.

I'm not worried about any LnL garbage. There isn't any reason nor seemingly the interest. Luke has nicely moved on and who wants to undo that amount of history and relationship just to go back and revisit a couple who really lost their appeal over a decade ago. Diehards are diehards for a reason - they won't move on. But that doesn't mean they speak for the rest of the universe.

Nice to see the Spencer family getting the attention. I would be happy with all Spencers all the time, but if we can't have that at least we can have them getting the good stuff. The Unholy Trinity might be on all the time, but they certainly aren't getting good material.

[Mr. Vixen]

Robert Guza. He lives to undo history. Do you not remember how much contempt Luke now has for his children and life, when we watched for years as he completely enjoyed it. Do you remeber how solid Luke n Laura were, until we found out he cheated and created a child?

The list goes on and on, but the point is, Guza LIVES to retcon and rewrite history.

Edited April 18, 2011 by SoapBoy94