Thinking Fans contemplate the Big Wind(s): Marlene opines the strong wind is meant "to sweep away the stench of E&B" ... while Tom Casiello is exhausted by the "piling on of plot points" ... and NancyJo has just one word for Thorsten Kaye: "MAGNIFICENT!" ... and more. See Comments below. _________________________ By Marlena De … [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...]
Jim Reilly, Very Fondly Remembered
October 14, 2008 by 20 Comments
Thinking Fans remember James E. Reilly: Jonnysbro says nobody else could have written Passions ... Fabobug says Reilly "knew how to think outside the bubble" ... Jenn appreciated how he used his Catholic background ... and more. See Comments below. ____________________ By Marlena De Lacroix It's one thing to write an obituary for an … [Read more...]
All My Children’s Eileen Herlie Dies; Her Myrtle Was a Beloved “Mom” to Us All
October 9, 2008 by 30 Comments
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...]
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...]
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 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...]
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...]
