By Marlena De Lacroix, a.k.a. Connie Passalacqua Hayman The Young and the Restless: So, what did you think of Y&R’s 10,000th episode, aired Thursday? This was the one in which a “dead” character came back for his own funeral. In this case, it was Victor Newman, in what seemed to be his 438th resurrection. (It was actually his third). … [Read more...]
Sunday Reflections 12: Young and Restless’ Blah 10,000th Episode … General Hospital’s Sabrina and Her Fantasies, and Connie and Her Body Shot
September 29, 2012 by 3 Comments
Winter Thoughts and a Book Review
February 14, 2011 by 11 Comments
By Marlena De Lacroix Bonjour, everyone. Still watching. I've particularly enjoyed One Life to Live's sweeps, with the downfall of Clint, and his acid confrontations with that bitch Aubrey. Pine Valley seems to be emptying out and you have to ask yourself how long Alicia Minshew can carry the show on her boney shoulders. I'm rooting for … [Read more...]
Guiding Light’s Olivia and Natalia, Part 2: The Kiss and Beyond
January 19, 2009 by 15 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update: Cate points out All My Children's gay storyline initially caused a furor that later died down as viewers "warmed up to the character" ... adds Blake, "I hope GL does not get my hopes up about this great couple only to break them up" ... and more. See Comments below. _________________________ Guiding Light's … [Read more...]
Guiding Light’s Olivia and Natalia: Women in Love? — Part 1: Why They Have GL’s Best Friendship
January 16, 2009 by 8 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update: Dayna says Otalia is "a modern romance told with beautiful soapy writing" ... Levi says Guiding Light is getting better, and "I am finally happy to tune in every day" ... and more. See Comments below. _____________________________ The friendship between Guiding Light's Olivia (Crystal Chappell) and Natalia … [Read more...]
Merry Christmas, Cher Thinking Fans!
December 24, 2008 by 6 Comments
This our second Christmas here in our home on the Web. By now, we feel we know most of you by name, and are more pleased than words can express to welcome your regular visits. So many of you Thinking Fans have been frequent correspondents, and have enriched our site with your thoughtful, heartfelt commentary. Thank you, thank you, for investing so … [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...]
Listen to Marlena and Company on In the Zone Blog Talk Radio!
December 4, 2008 by 3 Comments
Join us, Thinking Fans, as we continue our first anniversary celebration! Our Soap Shrink Damon Jacobs, Patrick Erwin and I will be guests Friday night, 10 PM EST, on the In the Zone Blog Talk Radio Show . We'll be talking about our site and reviewing the many events of the last, tumultuous soap year. We'll all be pleased to speak with you on the … [Read more...]
Dee-A-Palooza, Day Two: Days’ Marlena’s “Cool Intelligence and Warm Sensuality Hard to Ignore”
November 25, 2008 by 4 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update: James sees Deidre's departure as another nail in Days' coffin ... and more. See Comments below. _________________________ By Patrick Erwin I've watched Deidre Hall as Dr. Marlena Evans on Days of Our Lives since Marlena came to Salem in 1976. By some miracle of good living and genetics, Hall looks almost the … [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...]
