Thinking Fans Comment Update Aug. 30: Kristen says ATWT writers finally got one right … while Oakdalian found the summer a mixed bag … and more. See Comments below.
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By Patrick Erwin
What’s been happening in Oakdale? It’s been an interesting summer for As The World Turns as the show has been finding its balance after the departure of Martha […]
Posted on August 29th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: As the World Turns, PATRICK | 9 Comments »
Thinking Fans Comment Update Aug. 28: Aaron enjoyed “1968″ for its fun, escapism and heart … while Christian in Boston found the acting embarrassing … our own Soap Shrink discovered a compelling psychological adventure beneath the silliness … and more. See Comments below.
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By Marlena De Lacroix
What did I do to deserve two Farah Faths on my TV screen? […]
Posted on August 27th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: MARLENA, One Life to Live | 30 Comments »
Thinking Fans Comment Update Aug. 25: horselover fears Genie’s return is just another bait and switch … Mike, a disappointed ex-GHer, will come back for Laura … so will Denise … and more. See Comments below.
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In 1982, at the height of Luke and Laura mania on General Hospital, I was fortunate enough to publish “The Legend of Luke […]
Posted on August 24th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: GUESTS, General Hospital | 24 Comments »
Thinking Fans Comment Update August 22: Bonnie likes GH:NS2 much better than “General Mob” … MontyFan is desperately seeking Holly … Chris says even Gloria would be proud … and more. See Comments below.
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So many readers responded to my two earlier columns on General Hospital: Night Shift 2 that I’ve decided to run another very interesting viewpoint. It […]
Posted on August 21st, 2008 by admin
Filed under: GUESTS, General Hospital | 8 Comments »
Thinking Fans Comment Update Aug. 22: norn sees Adam as a fierce competitor … while Trey thinks Adam is driven by love. See Comments below.
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By Damon L. Jacobs
“If I don’t take care of this, no one will.”
Does this sound familiar to you? Have you ever known someone who thought that way? Or, dear Thinking Fans, have […]
Posted on August 19th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: All My Children, SOAP SHRINK | 2 Comments »
Thinking Fans Comment Update Aug. 17: Young Jay spent his snack money on Soap Opera Weekly … Professor Cindy calls for higher soap writing standards … Liz V is saddened by the decline of soap journalism … and more. See Comments below.
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By Marlena De Lacroix
This is a short note to Marlena readers in another terrible […]
Posted on August 15th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: MARLENA | 34 Comments »
Thinking Fans Holy @#%! Update Aug. 14: Melanie picks Wayne Northrup’s return as Roman on Days … B3 loved Gwyneth as the killer on Loving … Carl recalls five faves from Santa Barbara … and more. See Comments below.
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By Patrick Erwin
Soap plots have many twists and turns in them, but we rarely get to see a complete […]
Posted on August 12th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: As the World Turns, Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives, Guiding Light, PATRICK | 37 Comments »
Thinking Fans Comment Update Aug. 15: The judges’ hits and misses, according to Dale, Cherry Ames, Purple Haze et al. See Comments below.
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As a longtime soap opera journalist, I was asked by New York Magazine this week to be one of five judges to pick five of the most promising young soap opera stars. Yes, that’s moi, under my real name, topping the […]
Posted on August 11th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: MARLENA | 9 Comments »
Thinking Fans Comment Update Aug. 9: Fabobug appreciates Passions’ honest eccentricities … Jonnysbro wishes the cast well … Cherry Ames, with mixed feelings, says the likes of Passions will never pass our way again … and more. See Comments below.
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By Marlena De Lacroix
I don’t have the chance to say good-bye to Passions because I don’t […]
Posted on August 8th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: MARLENA | 10 Comments »
Thinking Fans Comment Update August 5: Ryan offers kudos to the bigger but still sexy Kim … esther wants to see more age appropriate attire … Aaron says the issue isn’t pounds, it’s Reva’s “white trash” look … and more. See Comments below.
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By Damon L. Jacobs
There has been a lot of discussion on the boards about Guiding Light these […]
Posted on August 4th, 2008 by admin
Filed under: Guiding Light, SOAP SHRINK | 25 Comments »