Nicole and Joey's 1:1 was the highlight of today's episode followed by a nice surprise appearance from Caroline. And I see that Tomas had a bit of expression on his face.. miracle of miracles.

Dani/Vanessa was a waste of a scene.. but we all need filler.

Hayley needs to learn about doing things on the DL.

2 minutes ago, janea4old said:

I don't remember how DAYS did the riverfront clinic for low-income people back in the day, when Kayla was a nurse, decades before she became a doctor. What was that clinic set like? I mean I realize 1980s DAYS would have a bigger budget than any modern soap, but I'm still curious how a clinic set was done.

Small lol

There was a main room, with the entrance and the reception desk. And behind the desk, there was a smaller exam room that was just divided by a curtain.

Now that BTG has secured a season 3 & 4, I'm going to need the show to spring for a dining room/table for the Duprees. I have a hard time believing that an illustrious, cultured Black family with alleged "soul" doesn't have big soulful (with drama) dinners, at least sometimes. And no, the country club doesn't count.

As for today's episode. I got nothing.

2 minutes ago, Soaplovers said:

And I see that Tomas had a bit of expression on his face.. miracle of miracles.

But that always happens when he gets around Kristen Dimera...I mean Hayley. lol.

1 minute ago, DramatistDreamer said:

I'm going to need the show to spring for a dining room/table for the Duprees. I have a hard time believing that an illustrious, cultured Black family with alleged "soul" doesn't have big soulful (with drama) dinners, at least sometimes.

Same. I'm honestly shocked. Though I was just about to say they don't use the foyer much anymore...for it to turn up last week.

The Abbotts on Y&R have a dining room. Surely the Duprees can do that.

16 minutes ago, janea4old said:

I don't remember how DAYS did the riverfront clinic for low-income people back in the day, when Kayla was a nurse, decades before she became a doctor. What was that clinic set like? I mean I realize 1980s DAYS would have a bigger budget than any modern soap, but I'm still curious how a clinic set was done.

"Edge of Night" (ultra-low budget in the 1980s) had an office set for Dr. Miles Cavanaugh. There was a little "waiting room" with a reception desk, and a small office for Miles where he treated an occasional patient. I believe they spent $1.86 on the set. That's about all "Beyond the Gates" would need for their Invisible Free Clinic. They could keep their plasma in a cooler in the office. (With inflation since 1980, it would probably cost them $8.50 now. But they blew their budget putting graffiti on Rashad & Smitty's brick wall.)

I would love a dining room for the Duprees. I know they have Rowena to do the cooking, but even a kitchen would be nice. I loved seeing Ellie in the kitchen pouring herself some coffee or the Ewings having conversation in the kitchen or breakfast out on the patio on Dallas. Not sure it would make much sense since it's only Vernon and Anita who live there and Kat for now.

Needed/desired

An outdoor area for Summer brunches at the Country club.

A Dupree dining room

A study for Vernon

An office for Joey

Banneker set

Free clinic

An office for Martin

A mid scale eatery above Orphey/below CC

Ditch

The Atrium/Airport Coffee Shop

Joey's back room.

We've just seen the motel where Jacob is living. That was a decent size. So there is some space to incorporate some additional sets. Wish we understood how it all works.

Set decoration is a separate issue and there need to be some fixes there as well.

At least the Judge Judy GIF is getting a rest...

Here's an idea. Maybe post a response if you disagree with another poster. So there maybe can be discussion and healthy debate. Or just ignore.

I'd be genuinely interested to know why you think the idea of different/extra sets is laughable.

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6 minutes ago, Paul Raven said:

At least the Judge Judy GIF is getting a rest...

Here's an idea. Maybe post a response if you disagree with another poster. So there maybe can be discussion and healthy debate. Or just ignore.

I'd be genuinely interested to know why you think the idea of different/extra sets is laughable.

Same. A meme laughing at other posters' comments offers nothing but condescension and snark.

IMO, you were spot on about all of those set ideas.

To me, sets aren't that important. I don't care if the Dupree's have a dining room table, or if Naomi has an office. Those things aren't that important to me.

To me pacing is the biggest issue and working on some of the dialogue so it seems a bit more consistent from episode to episode should be the focus over if the Dupree's have a dining room table or not.

6 minutes ago, Soaplovers said:

To me, sets aren't that important. I don't care if the Dupree's have a dining room table, or if Naomi has an office. Those things aren't that important to me.

To me pacing is the biggest issue and working on some of the dialogue so it seems a bit more consistent from episode to episode should be the focus over if the Dupree's have a dining room table or not.

Thanks for the response. And I totally get that. But I am a bit of a set nerd !

And I agree there are other issues that are just as important - it all comes down to the writing. But it's a visual medium.

They do a great job on the whole with costuming and to me that really adds to the enjoyment. I just don't think the sets are at the same level.

Just now, Paul Raven said:

Thanks for the response. And I totally get that. But I am a bit of a set nerd !

And I agree there are other issues that are just as important - it all comes down to the writing. But it's a visual medium.

They do a great job on the whole with costuming and to me that really adds to the enjoyment. I just don't think the sets are at the same level.

I'll join your set nerd group.

I agree that TV is a visual medium, and I see no problem in wanting this show to do better. I don't think it's fair to reduce your argument to "focusing on a dining room table." The Duprees are all about family, and sharing food and conversation woul be second nature -- more than going to the country club for every meal.