Like A Ghost in the Night
March 26, 2008

I read the news but I wouldn't let myself believe it. Could it be true? And then it was confirmed by the actress herself. Cady McClain, aka Dixie Cooney, is coming home to the valley.

It's only a brief stint but it is wonderful that she's returning for two reasons. First I love Cady...I miss her as Rosanna on ATWT and secondly, could it be that TPTB are finally understanding the reality of their selfish mistakes.

I see the show rebounding in so many ways, thank goodness. I'm choosing to block out that unfortunate stripper pole at Fusion show. I thought I'd loath the Erica on the run but so far things are good there too. And finally more Latina's on the show. I haven't seen Julia in a while and even then I forget she's hispanic. If they follow through with the storyline of Carmen and Erica this could be fun. This is how Erica and Janet became friends. And I like the exchange with Carmen over "have you ever taken a man's life before?". It would be nice to step away from the killing and see the other side.

So Cady/Dixie's scenes aire in May. Who knows maybe one day we'll discover Dixie isn't really dead but looking for Kate after being skirted away into witness relocation.

As Marah said to Bill back in the 90's on Guiding Light at Vanessa's Memorial. "Maybe your Mom will come back from the dead. Mine Mom did."

Here Endth My Rant.

I Long For The Good Old Days
March 21, 2008

I've wanted to Rant for along time now. Weeks have gone by and nothing has been worth ranting about. Oh don't get me wrong, it's not because of the pefectness of the show or anything. My interest meter is barely registering. And this just pisses me off!!!!

I've been a Soap Fan for so long I don't know anything else but these days when TPTB have no interest in me well I get bored when I'm ignored. I've got favorite couples who are being ignored. I love certain characters (Josh and Amanda) and they are being ignored and for what? Adventure storylines that have left me sour, no thanks.

I've said this before that I get that Soaps are a business but the first rule of business is Know your product...then Know your Target Consumer. I seriously believe after 4 years of being Bi*ch slapped by TPTB they haven't a clue as to either! It's not about what THEY want to see...it's about what WE want to see.

Angie and Jesse started out strong even though there was a writing strike. Now Jesse runs around yelling and shooting stuff. Angie cries all the time with her new BFF Krystal everywhere. Tad asks Adam for help...are you kidding me??? Colby is paired with Frankie who is way too old for her and hello we love Colby and Dre together so where is the kindling of romance? Why isn't Dre being Colby's hero?

I could go on endlessly about Greenlee and Aidan, Kendall and Aidan, Everyone in Love with Ryan and Zach being "whipped". But I just don't care anymore. I'm still reeling from Dixie dying of poisoned pancakes 2 years ago. But I digress. Cady Love...I miss you.

In just 3 short months all those little consumer teenie boppers will be out of school and there is no teen s/l for them to watch. Nope...apparently young Colby has skipped her junior and senior year of high school to work at the Comeback Bar and Grill. Hey Barbara and James I have a suggestion for ya...how about you go back to writing class or make it easy on yourself and give a call to Ron Carlivati. OLTL is off the hook.

Speaking of OLTL is this not the coolest show going right now. Their Teen s/l should be the envy of all the shows. And I love the actors...not too much of one particular actor. Storyline fore everyone.

I've written before that I USED to like Ryan and I feel bad for Cam Mathison because it's not his fault the character is overly exposed using the same old plot devices but a day without Ryan is a day WITH sunshine.

I'm going to let the now ex-Lily from ATWT (Sadness is an understatement) Martha Byrne close this rant because she speaks the truth!

"Doug would always say, "You write a good story. You get good actors. That's all you need." I remember when I joined the show the Oakdale police station was nothing more than a phone, a desk and a window. But you had Benjamin Hendrickson (Hal) and Hillary Bailey Smith (Margo) and Scott Holmes (Tom) and Scotty Bryce (Craig). Man, were they good! And all anyone wanted to do was create great entertainment for the fans. Forget the fireworks and the tap dances and all the stuff we do these days. All we needed back then were good stories. " ~ TV Guide Interview

Here Endth My Rant!

So Ridiculous It's Entertaining!
March 6, 2008
Erica my dear even in jail you've still got it. I think it was perfectly summed up by Greenlee who said "Leave it to Erica to get arrested wearing a ball gown". And those mug shots were so camp how could you not love them. I give you exhibits A thru C.

Or how about Erica in the jail cell explaining she's Erica Kane and doesn't deserve to be in jail...followed by a "Cute shoes" retort to the prostitute sharing her cell. Classic and fun. I thought the fashion show was silly at first but it grew on me once the actual fashion show began. I loved the music and the dresses. I think it's the only time I've actually liked Ava and didn't Aidan look cute in his red and black? I loved the music and the camera work. The one anchor dragging this party down was the "Is Kendall Pregnant". Frankly I'm not that comfortable with Kendall breeding or even having the children she has....Thank goodness the boys have Zach because this Tart is the worse mother ever. Least we forget the gun in the diaperbag. And seriously, Kendall had so little faith in her husband's ability to survive that she had "comfort" sex with Aidan. Has this woman no character? Ha ha...a character with not character...I amuse...well only myself.

Also not loving the "Charmed" storyline either. Kendall writes a trashy novel, is stalked by a skeevy guy who makes her read her book of sexcapades to him. Boo hiss.

There is a lot to love on the show right now. Uncle Rob Gardner being one, Jesse and Angie and snagging Ricky Paull Goldin from Guiding Light. Ricky will be the new Dr. Jake Martin and I'm hoping that he will hook up with Amanda. I really want Amanda to have a storyline because she's so much fun to watch...particularly when she's being bad. And I'd love for Colin Egglesfield (Dr. Josh Madden) to get back to the hospital and go head to head with his new Uncle Jake! On the sad side of the news...Jeff Bransen (Jonathan Lavery) is saying goodbye to Pine Valley. I love Jeff, he's a great actor but honestly, Jonathan's tumor story soured me on the character. If he had just come back bad and with a vengence against Ryan I'm might have had an interest. I'll miss ya Jeff...to bad the writers royal screwed up your character!

Here Endth My Rant!