ICAM. Of course, I'm probably biased, but JE can do no wrong in my book. She can take even the silliest or most throwaway parts (her guest-star role on "Electra Woman and Dyna Girl," her brief bits on "Law & Order" and the movie "Baby Boom") and somehow make them so compelling. IMO, she belongs in the same group as Beverlee McKinsey, Elizabeth Hubbard and Erika Slezak.
Again, ICAM. The Lechowicks never bothered to develop Dianne beyond being Karen's antagonist at a job she never was qualified for and was created for her solely because they wanted to write a stalking storyline for Michele Lee. (Notice how "Open Mike" becomes an afterthought once the stalker is finally captured). Next to JE and Marcia Cross, I'd say Robin Strasser was the best actor KL let slip through their fingers.
Obviously, Kathleen Noone always has a blast playing roles like Claudia, but - and I admit, this might be because I literally grew up watching AMC - I think Ellen Dalton is more in her acting wheelhouse. Even on KNOTS, her scenes with Stacy Galina felt more authentic to me and reminded me a lot of Ellen's relationships with Devon and Julie.
Even a late-in-the-game revelation of this not being the first time Jill went mental over a guy - or that it wasn't the first time she had killed a romantic rival - might have explained a lot. As it was, it was like, one day, she didn't see Val as much of a threat; and then, the next, she's filling Val's prescription for some sleeping pills and making her think Ben's returning.
Then, to follow that up with Danny and "Sally's Friend"...it's just too much, lol.
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