My friend Ed Martin weighs in, too, on the loss of As the World Turns in a new post immediately following this one. ___________________________________________ By Marlena De Lacroix I broke into tears when I heard that As the World Turns was canceled yesterday. I'm sure many of you did, too. ATWT has been a part of all our lives for so … [Read more...]
As the World Turns Outrage: Another National Treasure Bites the Dust
December 10, 2009 by 5 Comments
By Ed Martin The ‘00s may be the new Golden Age of primetime drama, but for fans of daytime serials they have truly been the Dark Ages, right up until the very end. With only 24 days left until the turn of the decade, and just three months after the last episode of Guiding Light, a historic franchise that spanned 15 years on radio I wonder if … [Read more...]
Soap Shrink at Sea: On Deck With As the World Turns’ Van Hansis
April 15, 2009 by 18 Comments
Thinking Van Fans on Mr. Hansis' sea-going chat: Morgan D. enthuses, "Van is amazing, but we all knew that. But look how much brighter he shines when he is asked INTELLIGENT questions" ... Mary says, "It's always nice to hear an actor be able to really understand his character" ... while Tom confirms, "As someone who has met, and talked to, Van at … [Read more...]
Spinning As The World Turns’ Luke and Noah — Again!
January 13, 2009 by 20 Comments
Thinking Fans weigh in on the Nuke "surprise": Aprioriguy avers "This is about ATWT deliberately not promoting this couple" ... while keie loved the surprise so much, he "literally jumped out of my chair and screamed!" ... and Michael thinks "The show is trying to have it both ways -- being progressive while trying to appease conservatives." See … [Read more...]
Marlena’s “Only the Bests” List 2008
December 29, 2008 by 18 Comments
Thinking Fans' picks and pans for 2008: Cherry Ames pans Todd/Marty as "the foulest story ever" ... DSO816 picks the Angie/Jesse reunion ... while Marlene agrees GHNS2 set the bar higher for all soaps ... and more. See Comments below. ________________________ By Marlena De Lacroix Last year I decided I will no longer do "Best" and … [Read more...]
As The World Turns in 2008: The “World” at Warp Speed
December 22, 2008 by 5 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update: James wonders, "Where's the happiness in Oakdale?" ... likewise, Steve says Oakdale has become "a bitter, mean-spirited place" ... and more. See Comments below. ____________________ By Patrick Erwin As The World Turns may be the second oldest soap, but this year, the show burned through storylines at … [Read more...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
