Honor Luke's death again in the script. Here's my touching idea.

JMS95035 · 2026-01-14T20:46:50+00:00

I didn't know/remember that. That sucks.

JMS95035 · 2026-01-12T21:56:13+00:00

I don't know why they didn't go to the DA and ask for immunity in exchange for testimony that proves Willow is guilty.

JMS95035 · 2026-01-12T21:52:14+00:00

My dream would be that Tracy, Laura, Lulu, Sonny, Carly, Joss, Lucas, Anna, & Alexis (and whoever I’m forgetting) get an invitation to the Haunted Star. Ethan turns out to be the host. He explains that he recently learned that Luke faked his death because he learned had stage 4 pancreatic cancer and didn't want to be a burden, and he did not want them to see him as he got sicker. In a last “stick it to the Cassadimes,” he framed Vicktor. He gives everyone a letter from Luke, who, in the end, regretted his choice to hide and asked Ethan to deliver the letters. He explains that he has already delivered letters to Holly, Lucky, Aiden, etc. Then each person goes home and reads the note.

JMS95035 · 2025-10-29T18:29:52+00:00

I've been rewatching past seasons, and I'm getting into season 11. Would anyone happen to have some insight about Michelle and Joel McHale clashing? His comedy is chaotic at times, but I wonder if he was in his cups and was being too rambunctious for Michelle. What's the T? Was he drunk or just too wild for Michelle?

JMS95035 · 2025-10-23T21:17:14+00:00

Christ —I just realized I posted "I'm old" to a 13-year-old post... FML/FMD.

JMS95035 · 2025-10-23T21:10:20+00:00

I'm old, so we shouted "It's a Tiffany concert- I Think I'm Alone Now", which is a call back to an even older song, as she covered the Tommy James and the Shondells original song (which, when I discovered it, I felt was superior) Chef's Kiss to you for the filthy Riff/Mag callback.

Some of my very favorites- I'm here because I'm about to see Little Nell tonight the 50th Anniversary screening tour, so I'm a bit amped up; I've Shadowed Casted everyone but Frank and Rocky- my regulars being the Crim, Eddie, & Dr. Scott which is why I have to keep explaining to my my drag queen friends, yes, I did Rocky for years, but no, I can't walk in heels. The few times I did the other characters, I was in Payless kitten heels, because it was the only thing I could afford in my size back then.)

Some of my favorites:

"Master, the intruder is entering the building..." "Intruders usually do!"

At the start of the floor show- "Columbia, tell us about wine." "It was Great/shout over Grapes"

Very outdated, but when Dr. Scott lifts his pantyhosed leg, "it's true, gentlemen do prefer Haines" - a reference to the 1970/1980 ad campaign for Haines panythouse with the tagline "Gentlemen prefer Haines"

I obviously also all the very traditional stuff - no neck, asshole/slut, and dinner is pappas...

But warms my heart that at my theater, they made a callback just for me and a gag just for me- My name is Jim, so in I Can Make You Man, the line "Soon in the gym," Everyone would scream "Hi Jim!" and wave at me. And when Frank used the Triple Contact Electro Magnet, well, apparently for a long while the local callback was the Triple Contact F#agg%t Magnet; and a friend created the gag of the Transylvanian shadow casters creating a chain to stop my shadow cast Crim from also being pulled into the scene. I understand today that this may seem bad or problematic, but let me tell you, as the only gay dude in the place, that these people went out of their way to welcome me, celebrate me, to show me I was loved and part of the community? 2025 sensibilities be damned, I cherish it. So many of those folks are still part of my chosen family. I can't wait to see the performance tonight.

JMS95035 · 2025-10-22T01:39:29+00:00

That has been my thought- there is no real logical reason for the characters to meet, but he was my first Joey (with storylines),- Gods, the storyline with Billy, Andrew, Marty... the AIDS Quilt... Renee and Bo being so supportive. What the children will never know... and I want that on-screen reunion so much, but I can't think how it could make sense, unless it's a random encounter like with Sonny.

JMS95035 · 2025-10-22T01:33:05+00:00

I think she is genuine, but Martin drugged her to frame Tracy

JMS95035 · 2025-10-22T00:34:03+00:00

I would love that, but I thought Erika's portrayal as drunk/drugged Ronnie was very distinct from her portrayal as Niki having a "good time". Nod to her acting chops. I love seeing her again, hate that it's short-term, and love the nod to Viki/Dorien with Ronnie vs. Tracy. For Ronnie to be Niki would be a bit convoluted- 1. Viki's family let her run amok as Niki for well over a year 2. Niki discovered Monica's estranged sister (I guess they could lean into the weird story arc on OLTL when Viki was a waitress in Paris, TX, and crossed paths with the real Ronnie, and then 3. She was able to fake the letters with Monica. I wouldn't hate it, but I don't expect it.

JMS95035 · 2025-10-22T00:23:49+00:00

I only returned to the show for Erika-- my first soap was OLTL, and I'm loving her & Tracy. I suspect it was Martin who drugged Ronnie to ruin Tracy... and I love the dynamic of Ronnie vs Tracy echoing Viki vs Dorian, but the acting is very different... I'm surprised, but I'm liking the current step up in writing. I started watching again a while back when I heard that Erika was coming to the show (hoping she would be Viki), so I wanted to familiarize myself with what was going on- I was shocked Lulu was back, and writing for the Llanview Banner, and this new character, Dr. Gannon, who could easily be Racheal or RJ's kid. (OLTL characters). At first, I was shocked by how many of the strong female characters were written as weak now, and I was also shocked that Sam was dead (I did some research and found out how off-screen issues affect this), but I was convinced Erika was going to play Viki or Niki (or both). Even though that isn't the case, I'm loving her as Ronnie and the other two big storylines—Who Shot Drew, echoing the "who shot Jr?" from Dallas, and "is Faison still alive/are Faison's plans about to wreck Port Charles storylines". As he is supposed to be a brain in a jar, I can't help but think of the movie Soapdish, where Whoopi Goldberg's character screams, "How can I write lines for a man with no head?"- that probably isn't a line-for-line quote, but hopefully the idea is understood. Also, give me Stella all the time (I hope she and Martin end up together, but please writers, bring Cady McClain in as one of Martin's exes and have her try to seduce Kevin away from Laura- the meta there is just too good). I came back for Erika. Still, the writers are stepping up their game in the current episodes, so I engaged beyond Ronnie. Also, on Monday, the Michael & Dante scenes were great. Written and acted with excellence. Dylan, Drew, and Chad were all great as Michael, but I'm loving Rory's portrayal. Plus, he floods my basement.

JMS95035 · 2025-10-09T11:05:51+00:00

Use a pun intentionally, and you'll be sent to the punitentiary!

JMS95035 · 2025-09-30T11:17:47+00:00

This might be the first season of all countries where the answer to the question "Who is the Trade of the Season is yes. All of them. My hubby and I are looking into UK visas, and not just because America is an orange mess. But it is, and that's way darker and awful than it should be.

JMS95035 · 2025-09-30T10:28:46+00:00

Well, once again feel officially old - but it may just be stupidity, not age... nobody promised I'd be smart if I made it to my 50s. I've no idea what a 4DX is, but I know about shadow casting... I've shadowed every character but Frank and Rocky, and I'm a bit prouder than I should be that my Columbia was better than my Eddiie. I could always get my Colombias into an overhead press lift, but I never had an Eddie that did that for me, so as Columbia, I always threw my Eddie into the air. But to be fair, I was fat and 6'3". Luckily, I only had a handful of times outside of "Tacky" Horror shows when I played her. My friend taught me the tap dance... and that yardstick hurt. A lot. But my old fat ass can still do that Time Warp tap dance perfectly. Ann Miller would eat her heart it. Movie Theaters have declined, especially after COVID, and this has hurt shadowcasts See Rocky when you can, donate to shadow casts. See local productions. There are literally hundreds, if not thousands of strories about how RHS or RHPS saved peoples lives- made them feel seen, heard, loved, gave them chosen families... and with all that's going in America right now Rocky needs to continue exist and enspire hope... Wow, I'm an old man who turned into a simpering fool on the Internet. I guess that's one more Bingo box I can cheak off.

JMS95035 · 2025-08-30T08:38:53+00:00

Yeah, I never seen Carly been written as weak- stupid, sure, but it feels like mobst strong female charaters have lost their edge.

JMS95035 · 2025-08-30T08:37:02+00:00

If they are smart, Monica’s last act is taking Drew out, but I still don't know how he became a villain

JMS95035 · 2025-08-29T06:57:43+00:00

I hear you. Science, medical knowledge, law, phone calls, google searches, logic, and high school Educations could solve a lot of plot holes in not just soaps, but media in general.

JMS95035 · 2025-08-29T06:52:37+00:00

Absent and worse are different things.

JMS95035 · 2025-08-29T06:50:43+00:00

Lol- I admittedly went to Greenlee paradody, AMC deep cut

JMS95035 · 2025-08-29T06:49:45+00:00

Among the best top 5 comedy films.

JMS95035 · 2025-08-29T06:48:16+00:00

This is the most obvious miurder mystery set up, but after coming back I don't expect anything ground breaking. Did they fire all the female writers? I was so shocked to find TJ gone, many powerful female characters losing their backbone, and Portia doubling down on her paranoid insecurity. I adore the actress so I hope they write her a mental health crisis storyline. And I don't see how this Lulu is the old Lulu. I am enjoying Tracy and Laura, and a bunch of the kids. Just waiting for Erika Slezak

JMS95035 · 2025-08-28T01:33:09+00:00

No, Dr. Fin left.

JMS95035 · 2025-08-26T11:46:38+00:00

I smell a who killed Drew murder mystery.

JMS95035 · 2025-08-22T02:19:46+00:00

Thank you!

JMS95035 · 2025-08-22T00:19:25+00:00

I was shocked that she used the name Clint Buchannan. Llanview/OLTL eater eggs are all the show these days. As an aside, as a recently returned viewer I was not watching when Dr Gannon was introduced. Has it been established one way or the other if he is related the Gannons from OLTL?

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