Thinking Fans Comment Update: Melanie isn't buying the "poor Todd" routine ... Jenn misses the days when "soaps relied on love and chemistry" ... and more. See Comments below. ________________________ My friend, television journalist Ed Martin called me last week to congratulate me on my Todd and Marty: Way Beyond Merely Disgusting column, … [Read more...]
One Life To Live’s “Tarty” Controversy: It’s Not Over Until It’s Over
November 17, 2008 by 13 Comments
One Life To Live’s Todd and Marty: Way Beyond Merely “Disgusting”
November 7, 2008 by 55 Comments
Susan Haskell as Marty, Trevor St. John as Todd -- ABC Photo by Heidi Gutman _________________________ Thinking Fans Comment Update Nov. 9: Miajere laments the misogyny in daytime ... Christian in Boston is disgusted by Todd's elevation to "redeemed and tortured anti-hero" status ... Steve protests Todd-Marty story exists "for no other … [Read more...]
Happy Halloween, Thinking Fans!
October 29, 2008 by 11 Comments
When my husband/site managing editor Moose showed me this special Halloween illustration of moi, done by our cherished resident artist Ira Blutreich, I said, "Moose, it's politically incorrect for anyone to be called a witch these days unless she is a Wiccan or ... or she is Tabitha Lenox, who actually was a witch on Passions." But … [Read more...]
All My Children’s Tornado: “Look at Me, I’m Chuckie P!”
October 27, 2008 by 27 Comments
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...]
