Brokeback Soap

With the critical acclaim of Brokeback Mountain, I wonder if soaps will start to do more gay/lesbian themed stories. And true-to-life stories, not the "second-string character with AIDS" storylines we had in the eighties and nineties.

Just curious if they thought of this. IF so, what hot soap hunks would you like to see in a romantic pairing. Hmm...what about ATWT's Jack and Mike. They have things in common besides just Carly.

GL: Man on the Run!

According to the CBS Daytime promo, GL is going to have Tammy and Jon go on the run. How overdone is that storyline? Teen lovers on the run is so not original. It's been done since I've been watching soaps which is thirty some years.

On CBS alone, we had Gwen and Will on the run (ATWT) as well as Lily and Daniel (YR). BB managed to avoid this with the Thomas and Gabi storyline--though I am surprised they didn't have them do more than just run off to Vegas and elope.

ATWT: New Luke has a blog!

Well, welcome to the 21st century CBS daytime. In an exciting move, the actor now playing Luke Snyder on ATWT will be keeping a blog. The idea is to keep the fans informed on what it is like behind the scenes, taking over a new role, and all the other details we just guess.

It can be accessed thru the blogroll to the right (you may have to scroll down as the blogroll is the last item on the sidebar.

ATWT: Gwen vs Jenn is the realm of maturity

I figure Jenn is probably 5 or so years older than Gwen but Gwen way outpaces her in the maturity department. While I am glad Jenn is getting her child back (and putting an end to the never-ending storyline), the wrapup had me comparing the two.

Jenn has only gotten by with her family's wealth and position. When things go wrong she is always running off to Europe or elsewhere and never handling the things in her life. Gwen, due to a lack of $$ to practically run off--though she did try, has had to face her problems and is thus way ahead of Jen is emotional years/age.

Just my thought. What do you think.

ATWT: Mexico and Cancer storylines

It's really hard to get involved with these storylines when they only show them once a week. I spend half the show trying to remember where we left off and the rest thinking "if it's only important to show once a week, it can probably be scrapped".

I like the Lucinda/cancer storyline (not that I want Lucinda to have Cancer). However, I did not like that they made all alternative treatments out to be deadly. I would like them to move toward a mix of alternative and traditional treatments. They could not only do a good storyline on breast cancer but on healthy lifestyles in general.

As far as the Mexico storyline...hmm, do I want these people to be found? Do I even care anymore at this point?

GL: Was the wardrobe supervisor on vacation

Whoo--who was doing the wardrobe for the episode on (Tuesday) 9/27? Reva had on a lime green blazer with a blue and red top underneath. Primary colors and neon?!
Then Tammy had on one of those handkerchief-style tops. However the pattern on it was awful and it did not look good on her at all.

BB: Brooke and Nick

You know, Brooke is my favorite character on the show. However, this renewed love for Nick is totally BORING!!! It's almost laughable on how they got the two of them back together. And somehow we are supposed to believe that Brooke is now totally devoted to Nick and now heartbroken he is married to Bridget?!
The writers did the same thing to us when they broke up the Brooke and Thorne marriage. I could get whiplash for how they change Brooke's everlasting devotion from week to week.

GL: Harley as CEO?

This woman can barely manage her life, let alone a multibillion dollar enterprise. Sell your Spaulding stock now.

GL: In the Boardroom

Wasn't it wonderful to see so many women in a corporate boardroom? The outnumbered the men in the room by far. The real progress is that this wasn't a cosmetic or perfume company--but a multi-industrial corporation.

GL: India Delight

Wow! Guiding Light must want me back as a regular and dedicated viewer. They have brought back my favorite GL character of all time--India von Halkien. If only she was here for a long-term stay.

ATWT: Tame this shrew, please

One of my favorite characters on all of daytime is Carly Tenney. I am a huge fan of Maura West. That said, Carly's latest actions make her very unlikeable. In the past, Carly has lied, cheated and schemed. She is a master manipulator. However, she was never mean. That is why it is so hard to understand Carly's nastiness toward Gwen. Why is Carly becoming such a shrew?

GL: Something about Ava

It seems obvious where the Olivia-Ava-Billy storyline is going. If we are talking about a Something About Eve approach, I cannot wait to see Olivia take on Bette Davis. Hang on kiddies, it's gonna be a bumpy storyline.

YR: Putting the P back in PI

On The Young and The Restless, JT was recently trying to convince Mac to join him in the PI trade. However, JT forgot that PI stands for private investigator.
Victor tells JT that he wants to speak to him later about a job. A few minutes later, JT is asking Nikki about the job. Very confidential JT!!!
Paul is supposed to be showing him the ropes. And I am sure that several of Paul's cases are divorce investigations where husbands invetiage wives (or vice versa). Eve if not, part of his training has to be confidentiality which includes not only keeping client cases secret but the client list itself.

BB: Stephanie's Motives

I have to wonder: Is Stephanie really trying to help Bridget?

Or is she just trying to make Brooke lose her daughter since she probably holds Brooke responsible for Stephanie losing her whole family?

BB: Is Bridget the most susceptible character on daytime?

How many times do we have to see the same scene? Bridget has a conversation with a supposed "friend" or concerned family member who tells her that Nick doesn't want her, just her mother. And then she walks in on the two of them and misunderstanding ensues.

I think this was the plot of Three's Company--except that was comedy.

In this dramatic version, Bridget just proves that she is mentally susceptible to the thoughts these folks put in her head.

ATWT: Celia's Leaving--Are You Cheering, Too?

Whoo hoo is all I can say. I was so ready to see Celia leave.
I just wonder...
Did TPTB decide this character just wasn't working?
Or are they just trying to wrap up their teen/summer storylines?

BB: What was the point of Stephanie's visit to Jackie?

There is nothing that says "I'm a bitch" like coming to someone's home just to tell them that you are out for them! I mean, what really was the point of Stephanie's visit to Jackie's penthouse? I could see if she had a purpose to be there and it just had a downward spiral. But, it appeared her reason was just to come and "stir the pot".

CBS Soapbox: Daytime Internet Talkshow

Just saw this on the CBS website. While, I am glad that they are doing more to promote their daytime lineup, does it make sense to have this right in the middle of their shows? 3 PM Eastern is when GL airs in most of the central and eastern time zone (except New York). 12 Noon Pacific time is the last half of YR and BB!

Things that make you go hmmmm....

CBS Soapbox: Daytime Internet Talkshow

Calling all daytime fans...it's time to let your voice be heard! Tune in to CBS.com at 3:00PM ET/12:00PM PT on Tuesday, July 19th for the premiere episode of the "CBS Soapbox," our new LIVE internet call-in talkshow hosted by GL's Ricky Paull Goldin (Gus) and Y&R's Kristoff St. John (Neil). Now you'll have the chance to chat with your favorite daytime stars and get the answers to all your pressing questions!

Guest Schedule
Premiere Tuesday, July 19: Y&R's Christian LeBlanc (Michael)
Tuesday, July 26: B&B's Shanelle Workman (Gabriela)

BB: July 4th was Brooke's independence day

Finally--Brooke admits that it's not that Taylor and Stephanie are so strong, but that Ridge is so weak!

When she said that on Monday (7/4) episode, I thought that July 4th was truly Independence Day for Brooke. I love that Nick is making her be this stronger woman and making her realize that Ridge is the problem. (Although I do not want her romantically involved with Nick.)

I also loved the next day when she pretty much said the same thing to Ridge and Taylor about Ridge. That he did not make a decision considering his children or Taylor or Brooke. But only about his mother!!

I am sure that give Taylor something to think about.

ATWT: It was HORRIBLE

The Carly mystery is being described by everyone as HORRIBLE.

• "It was horrible."
• "I remember something horrible happened."
• "The files were sealed because it was so horrible."

Do the writer's need a thesaurus?