Thinking Fans Comment Update: Steve's take on AMC's "January stunts" is "I don't know if I can think of a more blatant example of the type of heartless sickness that has wounded soaps" ... and S. Woods adds: "The crud on offer from these soaps is giving tastelessness a bad name" ... while Twb6y optimistically doesn't believe John and Marlena are … [Read more...]
On the Soap Shrink’s Couch: General Hospital’s Spinelli
January 26, 2009 by 17 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update: Karen likes Spinelli just as he is, thank you very much ... antmunoz thinks "different" characters reflect the real viewing audience more than the "ultra-gorgeous" do ... while S. Woods feels Spinelli "is one of the few redeeming characters on bloody bullet-riddled General Hospital" ... and more. See Comments … [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 LacroixLast year I decided I will no longer do "Best" and … [Read more...]
Soap Shrink: From Savvy to Reckless, How General Hospital’s Alexis Davis’ Behavior Makes Perfect Sense
November 3, 2008 by 8 Comments
Thinking Fans fret over Alexis: Purple Haze is puzzled by her treatment of her children ... esther says give up a bit of mob air time and tell us what happened to Sam's father ... while Marilyn Henry wants to see her learn from her mistakes ... and more. See Comments below. ________________________ By Damon L. JacobsIf you've been … [Read more...]
Night Shift 2 Served Up that Old General Hospital Magic as its Sublime Second Season Came to an End
October 23, 2008 by 17 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update October 26: Dianne says NS2 was a gift to long-time GH fans ... Suzette applauds the celebration of GH history, though she missed Genie Francis ... Mike agrees, mostly, but wonders, where was Holly? ... and more. See Comments below. ________________________ By Ed Martin Sri Rao and Lisa De Cazotte are my … [Read more...]
General Hospital Night Shift 2: If They Could Bottle This Show, They’d Save Soaps
October 22, 2008 by 10 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update October 26: Brandon says his patience was rewarded as NS2 got better and better ... Marybell says the end of NS2 left her near tears ... and more. See Comments below.________________ By Marlena De Lacroix"I love you ..." I lost count after about half a dozen the number of times one character said that to … [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...]
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 LacroixLast night I unexpectedly saw the best soap … [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...]
