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Have we seen them? There’s a bit more variety than some of the other soaps but I feel like GH still has them beat. Right now everyone literally only eats at the country club or Orphy Genes.

Jessica and Samantha look like twins.

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I don't think we have. I suspect @Paul Raven could confirm it for sure. 

ETA: off the top of my head, I counted 13 sets (counting the hotel room Doug/Vanessa made up in separate from the hotel room Ted is in unless it was refashioned).

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I believe they said 27 sets. We have not seen that many maybe around 20. Perhaps they meant they have space for that number.

I would like to see another meeting place -maybe a restaurant that could fit in b/w Orphy's and the Country Club. Casual but classy.

Jacob/Naomi need a living room and it would be good if Vern/Anita had a smaller study/library so they're not always in the same room.

I guess budget plays a part. For example, maybe the plan is for Jacob/Naomi to get a home down the track when they become more prominent.

I really hope that outdoor sets come into use. A terrace at the Country Club or a few shopfronts-a park maybe.

Speculation re June. I would go with a Hayley connection as she needs something else to do apart from whining to Bill. June could  provide some conflict cos I don't see Bill being that interested in having her around. He could try to buy her off, upsetting Hayley or she could overhear/uncover some dirt on Bill so he's forced to keep her around.

The parents of Tyrell/Samantha can be held for down the track along with the mystery of Andre's parents.

The advantage of a new show is that there is so much from character's pasts that can be used.

An ex for Vernon or Anita and various relatives to come out of the woodwork.

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They desperately need another meeting spot that isn’t Orphy Genes or the Country club. Y&R is awful now but there’s at least GCAC, Crimson Lights, Society, and the Jazz room at GCAC to meet at. 4 places is definitely better than 2 and I can’t imagine these rich folks literally only eat at their damn country club.

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Just finished yesterday & 

SEX

Bill & Hayley & I'm looking around, waiting for them to be through, not into it.

Dani & Andre  

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OH BOY

Moving on, Anita, so poignant. Will have to go back & get her lines.

Summary: another great day in Fairmont Crest

whistling, dragging toe in dirt, secret smile

 

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Thank you for this! 

My guess is that they had actresses audition as backup in case Tunie said no. Debbi Morgan mentioned she was asked but turned them down and I imagine it was likely for Anita as well. I love that they sent her a letter acknowledging her advocacy. 

I hope that down the line they consider her for another role. We need two Articulettes! 

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I think Ms. Rowell should be one of Anita's former bandmates... maybe the one that still harbors resentment over being abandoned.

I think the Articulettes probably started out more like The Supremes.. and probably when the other bandmates wanted to go in a more funk/synth pop direction (as what happened to groups in the late 70s/early 80s)... I could have seen Anita bail and forge a solo career since perhaps that genre was not to her liking... and the group disbanded.

Wasn't Ms. Morgan also doing another project when the show was casting?  Maybe one day she'll join the show when a role opens up and her schedule is open.

 

 

I don't mind the set, but is it a hip place.. or a more upscale after work/weekend night spot.   I'm not sure what vibe it's trying to go for.

Orphey Jean's is my favorite... it's a great gathering/neutral meeting place where people of high incomes, middle incomes, and working class can all gather and hang out.

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