Thinking Fans mourn the passing of Ms. Herlie: Pat loved her cosmpolitan gypsy flair ... Tess relished her confrontations with Langley ... Dale says she stole our hearts ... while Joey wishes for Myrtle's blueberry muffins and lemonade ... and more. See Comments below. _________________________ By Marlena De Lacroix I just heard that … [Read more...]
All My Children’s Eileen Herlie Dies; Her Myrtle Was a Beloved “Mom” to Us All
October 9, 2008 by 30 Comments
Our As The World Turns Expert’s Reaction: Jon Lindstrom Cast as the latest Craig Montgomery
October 9, 2008 by 7 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update October 10: James thinks Lindstrom is a worthy successor ... but Dawn worries that he'll join the dumpees. See Comments below. _________________________ Last December our Patrick Erwin did a very, very perceptive take on the very strange state of the character of Craig Montgomery on As the World Turns. Earlier … [Read more...]
Irene Dailey: That Exquisite Pain, Aunt Liz
October 8, 2008 by 15 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update October 9: James says Aunt Liz was often the voice of the audience ... while Dave Feldman recalls her vicious streak ... and more. See Comments below. _________________________ By Marlena De Lacroix As you know, Tony and Daytime Emmy winning actress Irene Dailey died of colon cancer September 24 in Santa … [Read more...]
The Young and the Restless’ Victor Newman In Crisis: Our Soap Shrink To the Rescue!
October 7, 2008 by 6 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update October 10: Matthew Cormier argues for more long-term, in-depth character development instead of "crazy plot-driven one-day-at-a-time crap." See Comments below. _________________________ By Damon L. Jacobs It's not easy being The Young and the Restless' Victor Newman. Finding love with a woman half his age … [Read more...]
A General Hospital (Bang Bang!) Double Header
October 1, 2008 by 21 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update October 2: Lois chronicles soaps' long history of bloody brides (who knew?) ... Cat complains that The Shooting was ripped off from The Godfather Part III ... while Cyber is just tired of bad, repetitive writing ... and more. See Comments below. ______________________________ The occasion of yet another … [Read more...]
A Soap Shrink Special: The Valuable Lesson You Can Learn From The Bold and the Beautiful’s Stephanie Forrester
September 26, 2008 by 3 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update Sept. 30: Matthew Cormier wonders why Stephanie is so jealous of Brooke ... jefhamlin says it all started with Beth Logan ... and Cherry Ames says the marvelous Susan Flannery almost makes her want to watch B&B, but not quite. See Comments below. __________________________ By Damon L. Jacobs Soap operas … [Read more...]
General Hospital: Night Shift Pulls a Stunner!
September 24, 2008 by 17 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update Sept. 26: pjs reports that his tear ducts got a work-out ... Nancy wishes Night Shift could become home to neglected soap veterans ... Marilyn Henry reflects on other great soap scenes ... and more. See Comments below. _________________________ By Marlena De Lacroix Last night I unexpectedly saw the best soap … [Read more...]
He’s Back: Paul Rauch for Real!
September 19, 2008 by 26 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update Sept. 20: Christian in Boston loved Rauch's OLTL except for the lighting (bring sunglasses!) ... James expresses respect ... but Cherry Ames lists Rauch's soap sins, chapter and verse ... and more. See Comments below. ____________________ By Marlena De Lacroix Paul Rauch. That name may send you screaming … [Read more...]
A Descent into Prime Time: 90210 and Gossip Girl
September 17, 2008 by 10 Comments
Marlena has always looked down her nose at prime time soaps (at least those post-Dynasty and Knots Landing.) Years ago at SOW I even wrote a column called "Who Needs Beverly Hills 90210?" and to my surrpise, thousand of young fans wrote in and said, "We do! We do!" So although the new 90210 and Gossip Girl are not theoretically fodder for my … [Read more...]
Marlena Says: Take Me Home to Pine Valley
September 15, 2008 by 24 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update Sept. 16: James recalls shopping and dining in old Pine Valley ... Kel agrees it's too soon to judge the new headwriter ... Brandon opines even bad Pine Valley circa 1997 beats today's incarnation ...and more. See Comments below. ______________________ By Marlena De Lacroix All My Children was always my … [Read more...]
