Oh wow! I've watched the Monday episode of BB about 5 times already. It is simply, in a word "Fantastic!". Great drama. Great directing. Wonderful writing. If they submit this for Outstanding Drama next year and they do NOT win a Daytime Emmy, there is no justice in this world.
Not only does it combine great soap storytelling, but they use the hospital and crime scene sets effectively. There are actual background actors used in ways not just as roaming orderly, doctors and nurses in the hospital scene.
If you haven't seen it, skip over to cbs.com. However, the video will only be up until Monday afternoon.
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Saturday, April 26, 2008
BB: New Katie Gets Shot
I like Heather Tom, but the newKatie is still growing on me. Thus, I thought the "Katie gets shot" storyline would be a bit of a bore. However, the family reactions are just ace and have me tearing up here at my desk.
Saturday, March 08, 2008
ATWT: One out of Three Ain't Bad
On Thursday's episode (3/6), we came close to a trifecta.
First, a Lily and Holden love scene. (Hit)
An almost kiss between Luke and Noah. (Another almost)
Jack and Carly are in bed together, though Jack is sleeping on top of the covers. (Thus, the one out of three.)
Sigh....
First, a Lily and Holden love scene. (Hit)
An almost kiss between Luke and Noah. (Another almost)
Jack and Carly are in bed together, though Jack is sleeping on top of the covers. (Thus, the one out of three.)
Sigh....
ATWT: Lonely Katie
I am just now watching Monday's (3/3) episode of As the World Turns. One minute, Katie is about to kiss Brad. The next, she is reaching out to Brad's brother Jack. I guess she is just lonely, but try to keep it to one man a day. Or, at least, one man an hour.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
BB: Will Stephanie's blackmail catch up with her?
As part of both Thursday and Friday's cliffhanger, Stephanie is about to tell Det Baker and son that Storm is the one who shot her. However, will it also be uncovered that Stephanie has known for sometime and blackmailed the Logan family with promises of keeping quiet?
Also, it could also be revealed Stephanie's role in Brooke's rape.
I would love if that happened. If as the story is told, Det Baker says well it looks like we have to make an arrest---and go for Stephanie instead of (or in addition to) Storm.
Well, a Goddess can dream, can't she?
Also, it could also be revealed Stephanie's role in Brooke's rape.
I would love if that happened. If as the story is told, Det Baker says well it looks like we have to make an arrest---and go for Stephanie instead of (or in addition to) Storm.
Well, a Goddess can dream, can't she?
Friday, December 28, 2007
Y&R: Practice What You Preach
The Young and the Restless often slips in pro-environment messages within their stories and dialogue. As a "green" person myself, I appreciate it. However, what the characters say and do seem to be miles apart.
Last week, several of the female characters were wearing sleeveless blouses or low-cut tops. At the same time, each talks about how cold it is outside. Well, that only says you have the heat in the house cranked up above what it should be for people who talk a pro-environment message.
Walk the walk if you are going to talk the talk. Turn down the thermostat and put on a sweater/sweatshirt and/or a few layers.
Last week, several of the female characters were wearing sleeveless blouses or low-cut tops. At the same time, each talks about how cold it is outside. Well, that only says you have the heat in the house cranked up above what it should be for people who talk a pro-environment message.
Walk the walk if you are going to talk the talk. Turn down the thermostat and put on a sweater/sweatshirt and/or a few layers.
Friday, November 30, 2007
YR: Is it a disguise if it's obvious who you are?
Today's episode of Y&R has Amber parading around as "Marina" and trying to trap Cane. It is so her voice. I was really listening today (not looking at the television) and though "now what is Amber doing?"
Add to that, when you look at her--it is her face!!!! Not much of disguise.
And how dumb is Cane if he can't realize that--and he was married to her.
Add to that, when you look at her--it is her face!!!! Not much of disguise.
And how dumb is Cane if he can't realize that--and he was married to her.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
What's Up ATWT!!!
Someone must have gotten the scheduling screwed up. Today (Tuesday, 10/30) we had Emma Snyder AND Bob and Kim Hughes all on the same episode!
If we could have just had some Lisa, Lucinda, and Nancy I wouldn't know what to do.
If we could have just had some Lisa, Lucinda, and Nancy I wouldn't know what to do.
Tuesday, October 09, 2007
ATWT: Hand-held cameras
It seems as if the Al's set is built too far from a power outlet. They have been using hand-held cameras in the scenes set there for a while.
It often makes for creepy camera angles and occasionally makes me a bit queasy to watch.
It often makes for creepy camera angles and occasionally makes me a bit queasy to watch.
ATWT: Carly and Chemo
I'm a little behind on my ATWT viewing comments. Last week, Carly went in and was told that chemotheraphy might be an option to prolong her time with her kids.
Carly's only comment was that she was afraid to loser her hair.
What?!
I've known people who have gone through chemo. They are so weak most of the time they can barely function. By the time they feel better, it is time for another chemo treatment.
Why would she choose that course of action. While it may give her more days on this earth, sometimes you have to think about the qualityof time, not just the quantity.
Carly's only comment was that she was afraid to loser her hair.
What?!
I've known people who have gone through chemo. They are so weak most of the time they can barely function. By the time they feel better, it is time for another chemo treatment.
Why would she choose that course of action. While it may give her more days on this earth, sometimes you have to think about the qualityof time, not just the quantity.
Tuesday, October 02, 2007
CBS Videos
Okay, I am growing impatient here.
CBS is to post same-day episode videos by 5 PM Central Time. Here it is almost 8:30 and no sign of today's eppy.
So much for catching up while I am at work.
CBS is to post same-day episode videos by 5 PM Central Time. Here it is almost 8:30 and no sign of today's eppy.
So much for catching up while I am at work.
ATWT: "My Carly" can NOT be dying
Turn on the TV and pass the Kleenex! Boy, nothing like a good cry every day that Carly is featured on my favorite soap. Every time she has to tell someone about her brain legion and its terminal diagnosis, I just tear up!
Will this bring Jack and Carly back together?
Will he realize that he is losing the love of his life?
Of course, this is a soap and I just know that there is going to be some sort of miracle cure. But, in the meantime the drama is great!
Will this bring Jack and Carly back together?
Will he realize that he is losing the love of his life?
Of course, this is a soap and I just know that there is going to be some sort of miracle cure. But, in the meantime the drama is great!
Saturday, September 15, 2007
BB:Brooke's Scarlett O'Hara moment
As a birthday treat to me (oh yeah and Happy B-day to Michelle Stafford, too) Bold and the Beautiful rocked. As Eric, Ridge and Brooke realized that Stephanie was the one who "served Brooke up on a silver platter".
The only thing that would have made it dynamo would be Stephanie's presence in the scene. Alas, Susan Flannery is down with illness and is taking a much deserved break.
That small thing aside, KKL's Brooke was wonderful once she got to the Forrester Mansion. She screamed, she hollered, she broke things! Once the intense rage was out of her system, she resolved to become the strong women she was before. That instead of bringing her down, she would be even better than before. That she would be a rape survivor.
Listen up other shows--this is how you tell a rape story. Not two months later the victim is in love with her attacker.
The only thing that would have made it dynamo would be Stephanie's presence in the scene. Alas, Susan Flannery is down with illness and is taking a much deserved break.
That small thing aside, KKL's Brooke was wonderful once she got to the Forrester Mansion. She screamed, she hollered, she broke things! Once the intense rage was out of her system, she resolved to become the strong women she was before. That instead of bringing her down, she would be even better than before. That she would be a rape survivor.
Listen up other shows--this is how you tell a rape story. Not two months later the victim is in love with her attacker.
Monday, August 20, 2007
ATWT: Friday was a real FRIDAY!
Now that was good soap opera! Classic Friday cliff hangers on ATWT this Friday. First you have Luke and Noah sharing their first kiss. Then, Carly sinking into the quicksand. (Though you would think Carly would be a bit more experienced after Julia had her in quicksand at one point.)
Can't wait for today's show!
Can't wait for today's show!
Friday, August 03, 2007
BB: Stephanie is such a Hypocrite!
For years, Stephanie has chided Brooke by saying that Brooke is so desperate for love and not to be alone that Brooke has sacraficed her pride and self-respect.
Well, today (Friday, August 3), Stephanie--in an attempt to get Ridge and Ashley back together--she uses her relationship with Eric as an example. She tells Ridge that sometimes, that no matter how much someone has hurt you, pride won't snuggle you in bed at night.
Isn't this the exact opposite of what she has been telling Brooke for years (in attempt to keep her away form Ridge)?
Well, today (Friday, August 3), Stephanie--in an attempt to get Ridge and Ashley back together--she uses her relationship with Eric as an example. She tells Ridge that sometimes, that no matter how much someone has hurt you, pride won't snuggle you in bed at night.
Isn't this the exact opposite of what she has been telling Brooke for years (in attempt to keep her away form Ridge)?
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
BB: Oh Mama!
I find it a bit ironic what the "other mothers" are doing while Brooke is having her children removed by Child Protective Services.
Ashley spends the night with Ridge to help out. However, no Abby in sight.
Stephanie is being over-meddlesome, but the last we saw her other son Thorne he was drinking and downing some pills.
Umm...perhaps one should focus on their own kids before looking down their noses at my Brooke.
Relatedly, what is Thorne doing?! Is this a suicide attempt? Oh no. He is too hot to go off the show. Put him back with Brooke.
Ashley spends the night with Ridge to help out. However, no Abby in sight.
Stephanie is being over-meddlesome, but the last we saw her other son Thorne he was drinking and downing some pills.
Umm...perhaps one should focus on their own kids before looking down their noses at my Brooke.
Relatedly, what is Thorne doing?! Is this a suicide attempt? Oh no. He is too hot to go off the show. Put him back with Brooke.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
YR: A "Nick" observation
Just catching up on my YRs. Several times Nick has said to Phyllis in regards to Summer "She's beautiful. Of course, I will be there for her."
Umm...so if Summer was an ugly baby he would treat her like he is treating Phyllis?
Umm...so if Summer was an ugly baby he would treat her like he is treating Phyllis?
Thursday, June 21, 2007
YR: If the rumors are true, I am just heartbroken.
Adrienne Leon, the actress who (until recently) played the role of Colleen Carlton on YR has been fired from her position. According to a post on her MySpace blog, she states that she was told of this firing after she taped her final episodes.
Now comes word (rumor) that AL was fired from the job because of recent weight gain. What?! This is a beautiful actress--beautiful face, beautiful hair and a beautiful curvy body. Was she really fired because she wasn't a stick figure?! And, if anything, the role of Colleen should be played with someone who isn't overly thin because the character's mother (Tracy) also struggled with weight issues.
It has been revealed that Tammin Sursok, an Australian actress, has been recast in the role. Hmmm...another foreigner taking our American jobs! :)
Now comes word (rumor) that AL was fired from the job because of recent weight gain. What?! This is a beautiful actress--beautiful face, beautiful hair and a beautiful curvy body. Was she really fired because she wasn't a stick figure?! And, if anything, the role of Colleen should be played with someone who isn't overly thin because the character's mother (Tracy) also struggled with weight issues.
It has been revealed that Tammin Sursok, an Australian actress, has been recast in the role. Hmmm...another foreigner taking our American jobs! :)
CBS Soaps are now online!
Yippee!
Three soaps from the CBS Daytime lineup will now be available for same day viewing on the CBS.com website. As the World Turns, Guiding Light, and Young and the Restless will be available. (Curious that there is no Bold and the Beautiful.) It even looks like a week or so may be kept in archives for viewing.
Here is the announcment on the site:
I tested with today's ATWT. The video streaming had no glitches. However, the sound during the show seemed to come through my left earphone and during commercials or credits from my right earphone. This wouldn't necessarily bother me except that I was watching at work and usually only cover one ear. (So, I would hear fine one moment and hear nothing the next.)
Three soaps from the CBS Daytime lineup will now be available for same day viewing on the CBS.com website. As the World Turns, Guiding Light, and Young and the Restless will be available. (Curious that there is no Bold and the Beautiful.) It even looks like a week or so may be kept in archives for viewing.
Here is the announcment on the site:
Watch Full Daytime Episodes Now! Did you miss your favorite soap today? Full streaming episodes of ATWT, GL and Y&R are now available exclusively on CBS.com. Beginning at 3pm PT/6pm ET, you can catch the same day’s entire episode right on your computer!
I tested with today's ATWT. The video streaming had no glitches. However, the sound during the show seemed to come through my left earphone and during commercials or credits from my right earphone. This wouldn't necessarily bother me except that I was watching at work and usually only cover one ear. (So, I would hear fine one moment and hear nothing the next.)
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