By Marlena De Lacroix Wednesday night I LMAO and in addition laughed so often I had tears and mascara running down my face. I attended a preview of What's That Smell? The Music of Jacob Sterling, a "comedy with vocal selections" starring David Pittu (Tony nominated for Is He Dead?) and our own beloved Peter Bartlett (Nigel, One Life to … [Read more...]
From Bad to Good or Good To Bad: Seven Soap Characters Who Changed Before Our Eyes
September 8, 2008 by 15 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update Sept. 9: Sina nominates Maxie Jones ... Greg would include Vanessa Chamberlain ... Aaron misses Annie Dutton ... and more. See Comments below. ________________________ By Patrick Erwin It's been interesting to watch recent scenes with Melissa Claire Egan as Annie on All My Children. Once a good girl, Annie … [Read more...]
Soap Shrink: Is One Life to Live’s Blair Cramer a Tramp or an Icon of Female Empowerment?
September 3, 2008 by 13 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update Sept. 4: Matthew Cormier suggests a no sex vow might help Blair heal ... Johnny, however, can't fathom the randy Blair in therapy ... and more. See Comments below. _________________________ By Damon L. Jacobs You've got to hand it to Blair Cramer. She may have grown up in foster homes, she may have a nasty … [Read more...]
Young and the Restless’ Surprising Mother and Child Reunion
September 1, 2008 by 8 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update Sept. 2: Bob thinks the twist makes sense ... Jonnysbro thinks EH is paydirt ... but Chris thinks the writers won one and lost one. See Comments below. __________________ By Patrick Erwin By the time you read this, Young and the Restless will have just revealed a major plot point -- that fashionista Chloe, … [Read more...]
Rating As the World Turns’ Busy, Busy Summer
August 29, 2008 by 9 Comments
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. _____________________ 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 … [Read more...]
Welcome Back, Genie! Laura’s Heart Could Save General Hospital
August 24, 2008 by 24 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. _________________________________________ In 1982, at the height of Luke and Laura mania on General Hospital, I was fortunate … [Read more...]
General Hospital: Night Shift 2 Is a Monty Man’s Dream Come True
August 21, 2008 by 8 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. ________________________ So many readers responded to my two earlier columns on General Hospital: Night Shift 2 that I've decided to … [Read more...]
On the Soap Shrink’s Couch: Adam Chandler, All My Children’s Supreme Control Freak
August 19, 2008 by 2 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. _______________ 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 … [Read more...]
The Killing Fields of Soap Journalism
August 15, 2008 by 34 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. _________________________ By Marlena De Lacroix This is a short note to Marlena readers in another … [Read more...]
