By Marlena De Lacroix a.k.a. Connie Passalacqua Hayman Soap critics never miss a chance to bash all they dislike. But credit should always be given where credit is due. So this week, Marlena would like to give kudos to three significant decisions: 1. OWN, the Oprah network, picked up the first 40 episodes of All My Children and One Life to … [Read more...]
Franco: Make or Break for General Hospital?
June 1, 2013 by 25 Comments
By Marlena De Lacroix a.k.a. Connie Passalacqua Hayman So let’s take a survey. How many Thinking Fans think Roger Howarth’s great charm as an actor can overcome the unbelievable maneuvers that have been made to bring back evil Franco as a viable everyday character? Erasing Franco’s responsibility for the rapes of Sam and Michael has taken … [Read more...]
What’s a Daytime Emmy Year Without Complaining? Or Even Watching?
June 30, 2010 by 10 Comments
For a full report on the Viva Las Vegas Daytime Emmys, read the post following this one by Marlena's friend, TV columnist Ed Martin. But first ... ____________________________________ By Marlena De Lacroix Due to a car malfunction, Moose, Nigel and I had to stay away an extra day this past Sunday, (delightfully) stranded in … [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...]
Point-Counterpoint: The Infuriating Holden/Carly Romance on As the World Turns
July 10, 2008 by 18 Comments
What is daytime's most unpopular romance? Judging from fan complaints, I'd say it's Holden and Carly on As the World Turns. Here are two characters -- wed not to each other -- who are or were partners in two separate long-running supercouples. Well, so what? Since partner switch -- and adultery -- are staples of soaps, I can't quite understand … [Read more...]
