From: owner-port-charles-digest@lists.xmission.com (port-charles-digest) To: port-charles-digest@lists.xmission.com Subject: port-charles-digest V1 #39 Reply-To: port-charles-digest Sender: owner-port-charles-digest@lists.xmission.com Errors-To: owner-port-charles-digest@lists.xmission.com Precedence: bulk port-charles-digest Friday, April 24 1998 Volume 01 : Number 039 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 06:30:02 PDT From: "Julie Saker" Subject: GH/PC: update plea hi all... i got home last night only to discover that my *@#$@*%$#@ landlord had turned off the power during the course of the day, for some unknown reason...so, of course, my vcr was blinking 12:00, and subsequently did not record either pc or gh yesterday (monday). is there anybody out there who saw them, and who would be kind enough to post a fairly comprehensive update as to what i missed? thanks a million! :) julie ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - - ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 10:04:55 PDT From: "Julie Saker" Subject: GH/PC: WOO-HOO!!! HAPPY SPOILER!!!!! big, big, HUGE spoiler, straight from the keyboard of abc-joanne (www.abc.com)! l o o k o u t b e l o w TUESDAY, April 21 Wonderful, wonderful news!....... Genie Francis is returning to GENERAL HOSPITAL to resume the role of Laura Spencer. Her first airdate will be Wednesday, May 20. Laura's return to Port Charles will occur after a surprise visit from Nikolas (Tyler Christopher). Many more surprises are in store when Laura arrives at Wyndemere on the night of Stefan (Stephen Nichols) and Katherine's (Mary Beth Evans) engagement ball. I can't wait to see what happens. While I know the story -- I'm so looking forward to seeing Genie act it out! Hey Genie -- we're glad you're back where you belong! Now, on to May sweeps highlights for PORT CHARLES and ALL MY CHILDREN. Tomorrow, I'll give you the sweeps highlights for ONE LIFE TO LIVE and GENERAL HOSPITAL. Everything may look the same, but looks are deceiving. It's an entire month of mystery on "ABC MAYTIME." Art imitates life in Port Charles when the fiction of "General Homicide" becomes a real unsolved mystery. Expect the unexpected as residents of Pine Valley go back to the future and unveil secrets of the past that will jeopardize everyone's present. On PC the word "fiction" takes on a whole new meaning. Kevin (Jon Lindstrom) had no idea that his tall tale, known as "General Homicide," would not only reveal secrets from his own past, but would also put the entire town in danger as a serial killer targets the people Kevin fictionalized in his book. While the murder mystery has everyone watching their backs, Chris (Nolan North) is finally exposed for who he really is -- but again, looks are deceiving. As Scott (Kin Shriner) and Eve (Julie Pinson) finally give in to absolute pleasure, their new romance is already being driven apart by suspicion, as fingers point to Eve and no alibi is in sight. The always dubious Lucy (Lynn Herring) not only believes that Eve is behind the murder, but tries to prove that Eve's secret past will help free Kevin from any possible blame. Frank (Jay Pickett) careens out of control, and Julie's (Lisa Ann Hadley) world comes crashing down around her as she struggles to understand what has happened to the man she loves. Matt (Mitch Longley) and Ellen (Debbi Morgan) hit a critical juncture in their relationship, as Matt is forced to make a choice between the two women in his life. Finally, an unknown woman and her child arrive in town and manage to threaten Karen (Jennifer Hammon) and Joe's (Michael Dietz) relationship. But, why? On AMC it's "Mystery Science Theater," Pine Valley style. "Murder, mayhem and matrimony" unfold as Tad (Michael E. Knight), Adam (David Canary), Camille (Schuyler Grant) and Jack (Walt Willey) travel to none other than Pigeon Hollow on a fact-finding mission to do a little "digging" into the past. What they uncover about the death of Camille's mother will shock viewers. While Jack is off playing good cop, Mike Roy (Nick Surovy) is definitely playing bad cop where Erica (Susan Lucci) is concerned. Some things never change: The sparks between Erica and Mike ignite again! Will she give in to old desires, or will she be loyal to her good cop, Jackson? This is Erica Kane, after all. Mateo (Mark Consuelos) continues to "flash forward" and it becomes increasingly more evident that he must make changes to his and Hayley's (Kelly Ripa) life to avoid the peril he keeps seeing ahead of them. After a suspicious elevator crash, Stuart (David Canary) lies injured in Pine Valley Hospital and a devoted Marian (Jennifer Bassey) nurses him back to health. Interestingly, all fingers point to Camille as the prime suspect in this mysterious malfunction. Sparks fly as Belinda (Amelia Marshall) and Keith (Norm Lewis) go head-to-head when Brooke (Julia Barr) goes on trial for murder. Belinda and Trevor (James Kiberd) team up to defend. Finally, here comes that bride, Janet (Robin Mattson), with her groom in question, Axel (Nick Sullivan). Will they say their I do's? Now, here's a sneak peek at Wednesday's shows. On PC, Scott makes a startling discovery in the hospital lab! At AMC, Mateo realizes he has "seen" virtually everything Brooke describes to him. Over at OLTL, Georgie gives Todd and Viki copies of the photo she made. And on GH, what is Jerry Jacks up to now? Well, that's all for now. See you tomorrow, ABCJoanne me again. sonny AND laura--all in the space of one week?!? as taiyin would say... !!!!! now we can REALLY get this storyline underway... julie ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - - ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 13:21:43 -0400 From: Danielle Graham Subject: GH/PC: Woo Woo Happy Spoiler at 1:04 Julie wrote: big, big, HUGE spoiler, straight from the keyboard of abc-joanne (www.abc.com)! l o o k o u t b e l o w TUESDAY, April 21 Wonderful, wonderful news!....... Genie Francis is returning to GENERAL HOSPITAL to resume the role of Laura Spencer. Her first airdate will be Wednesday, May 20 FINALLY, FINALLY FINALLY! It really sounded like she "had" to come back w/all the build ups going on between her "families". And also like Julie said, I'm doing the happy dance as well! Yes, yes, yes!!!! Let the fireworks begin!!! - - ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 13:29:00 EST5EDT From: "Gina Clayton" Subject: GH/PC: MAJOR SPOILER!! Here is a major (wonderful) spoiler from abc.com. After that are some May sweeps updates about Port Charles. enjoy!! gina h e r e g o e s n o t h i n g Genie Francis is returning to GH to resume the role of Laura Spencer. Her first air date is May 20th. Laura's return to PC will occur after a surprise visit from Nikolas. Many more surprises are in store when Laura arrives at Wyndemere on the night of Stefan and Kat's engagement ball. Now May sweeps on PC : The word "fiction" takes on a whole new meaning. Kevin had no idea that his tall tale, "General Homicide" would not only reveal secrets from his past, but would put the town in danger as a serial killer targets the people Kevin fictionalized in his book. While the murder mystery has everyone watching their backs, Chris is finally exposed for who he really is, but looks are deceiving. As Scott and Eve finally give into absolute pleasure, their new romance is already being driven apart by suspicion, as fingers point to Eve and no alibi is in site. Lucy not only believes that Eve is behind the murder, but tries to prove that Eve's secret past will help free Kevin form any blame. Frank careens out of control, and Julie's world comes crashing down around here as she tries to struggle to understand what has happened to the man she loves. Matt and Ellen hit a critical juncture in their relationship, as Matt is forced to make a choice between the two women in his life. finally, an unknown woman and her child come to town and manange to threaten Karen and Joe's relationship, but why?? - - ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 15:06:46 -0700 (PDT) From: Geri Fosseen Subject: GH/PC: ABC Commerials! Hi all... Has anyone else been screaming at their tv sets lately??? The commercial for GH with Tony's verdict and the consequences of it? (I'm assuming that's not a spoiler 'cause I'm not saying what the commercial showed!) Why is ABC putting such big spoilers in their commercials?? It makes it so aggravating -- it's like waiting for the other shoe to drop for days on end! They can build suspense without spoiling the storyline, can't they?? Even TV Guide last week had a major spoiler for a different ABC soap. I don't understand this stuff! On another topic, what does everyone think the Frank storyline on PC??? Personally, I'm not enjoying it, though the acting is top-rate. Frank looks like a whole different person somehow since they changed his personality. I realize they have to make Devlin evil for the next steps to occur, but I really liked Frank better before! Just my well-taxed two cents... == Take Care...Geri ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ %~}"I believe I am growing skeptical of cynicism."{~% --Chuck Lorre %~}"Do not think you are on the right path just because it is well-beaten."{~% --Unknown ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com - - ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 17:45:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Cagey Subject: Re: GH/PC: WOO-HOO!!! HAPPY SPOILER!!!!! At 10:04 AM 4/21/1998 PDT, you wrote: >big, big, HUGE spoiler, straight from the keyboard of abc-joanne >(www.abc.com)! > >l >o >o >k > >o >u >t > >b >e >l >o >w > >Many more surprises >are in store when Laura arrives at Wyndemere on >the night of Stefan (Stephen Nichols) and >Katherine's (Mary Beth Evans) engagement ball. That's even better than waiting until the wedding. Though it would serve Katherine right to be stood up at the altar . >Finally, an unknown woman and her child arrive in town >and manage to threaten Karen and Joe's relationship. >But, why? Because she and Karen had an affair, and the child is Karen's love baby! >And on GH, what is Jerry Jacks up to now? Smirking, no doubt. - --kg who lost her good Ned and Alexis quotation. The one that went something like "Your eyes should come with a warning label." Anybody got it? ;) - - ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 17:53:51 -0700 (PDT) From: Cagey Subject: Re: GH/PC: ABC Commerials! Geri wrote: >Has anyone else been screaming at their tv sets lately??? Constantly. But I'm sure you meant in relation to the commercials . >(I'm assuming that's not a spoiler 'cause I'm not saying what the >commercial showed!) You are a canny one ;) I think that, given Robin's testimony and the fact that Brad M. is still on contract, the verdict wasn't really in doubt. But in principle, I thoroughly agree. For example, I would have preferred to see the spoiler that they revealed about Carly as it happened. My biggest complaint, however, lies with Alexis. Why, oh why, oh why didn't she just tell Ned that Helena had threatened her life and she felt compelled to defend Tony. Yes, I realize then we wouldn't get to see Ned thundering and brooding quite so much, but it would have been the logical thing to do. Grrrrrrrrr. >Frank looks like a whole different person somehow since they changed >his personality. I'm blanking on the name of the actor who plays Frank, but he manages to project such intensity.... He'd make a *wonderful* villain. I don't think Frank would, however. Maybe Frank has a twin that nobody knows about. In fact, maybe Frank's twin could turn up in Kevin's mirror as a change of pace, and thereby spare Jon from having to shave. I'm not saying that I advocate the latter, but since Taiyin's not here, I won't have to listen to her taunt me about slippage on the beard/no beard issue ;) - --kg - - ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 18:47:16 -0700 (PDT) From: Geri Fosseen Subject: Re: GH/PC: ABC Commerials! - ---Cagey wrote: > For example, > I would have preferred to see the spoiler that they > revealed about Carly as it happened. > > > Right!! That was infuriating!!!! %^} > My biggest complaint, however, lies with Alexis. Why, oh > why, oh why didn't she just tell Ned that Helena had > threatened her life and she felt compelled to defend Tony. > Grrrrrrrrr. Yep -- it's not like she didn't have the opportunity -- he was lying in her bed, for goodness sake's!!! LOL! I really like the two of them together, but let's get real -- honesty is still important, ain't it??? :) Of course, if Rena Sofer were to decide to come back, I'd be THRILLED with this storyline!! > I'm blanking on the name of the actor who plays Frank, but > he manages to project such intensity.... He'd make a > *wonderful* villain. I don't think Frank would, however. > Maybe Frank has a twin that nobody knows about. In fact, > maybe Frank's twin could turn up in Kevin's mirror as a > change of pace, and thereby spare Jon from having to shave. > ROTFLMAO!!!!!!! I loved it when Ryan said, "Sure you're normal. Oh yeah, everyone has conversations with their dead brother!" or something to that effect. BTW, not only is Jon Lindstrom/Kevin/Ryan absolutely yummy-licious, but his character has such good taste -- good music yesterday and that frosted glass bottle with the squiggly lines on it is gorgeous -- whoever goes on the next set visit, wouldja' swipe that for me??? LOL!! == Take Care...Geri ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ %~}"I believe I am growing skeptical of cynicism."{~% --Chuck Lorre %~}"Do not think you are on the right path just because it is well-beaten."{~% --Unknown ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com - - ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 21 Apr 1998 22:25:30 -0500 From: "Mike and Leslie Langley" Subject: GH/PC: OT:GH Tapes Hey Everyone, I would like to buy tapes of all the gh episodes. From the first show to the last show of 1997. I was wondering if anyone knows where or who I can buy them from. Thanks. Leslie Langley - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 00:17:15 -0600 From: Rebecca Subject: GH/PC: Random thoughts Hi all- Did anyone else catch Carly's little tummy rub today while she was at the hearing? Of course it was a Sarah Brown tummy rub, but it made me laugh nevertheless. It was just when Tony is put on the stand-- the camera cuts back to her and she must not have been aware of it. More important random thnoughts :) I loved the scene with Jason (what can I say? Any scene with Jason and I revert back to Jr. high adolescent crushes) talking about Michael and his family's reaction to his comments and his love for Michael-- also, Jason's comment about the 5th amendment "My favorite one" was classic. When I heard that Jason really got on Carly's case about what she said to Robin, I was hoping it was a la the car scene after she called the strike. Of course, I was surprised that it was very controlled anger, but I have to admit it was pretty effective and believable. Jason isn't an out of control guy, so to play that would have shown a man who can't handle those kinds of things. I must say I really like the way that Steve Burton is playing this character-- and who was it who wondered how long it would be before Carly held Michael over his head? We didn't have to wait for long! I have also been trying to guess what Helena wants with Tony-- does anyone have any theories? I can't come up with a one... Rebecca - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 08:29:45 -0400 From: Danielle Graham Subject: GH/PC: ABC COMMERICALS/Brenda/Sonny Why is ABC putting such big spoilers in their commercials?? Probably because even though we all think they are spoilers, they are stepping stones to the next "part" of the storyline which will be so much bigger. by the way, is anyone thinking that the Jax family is somehow connected to Sonny coming back? Especially when Lady Jane said to Brenda, "what if" Sonny came back, who would you choose??? Hmmm? Danielle - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 10:02:38 PDT From: "Julie Saker" Subject: GH/PC: GH sweeps SPOILERS oh boy oh boy oh boy...and i thought YESTERDAY'S news was good?!? some things i've been waiting for for a VERY long time are coming VERY soon!!! from abc-joanne... m a y s w e e p s s t u f f WEDNESDAY, April 22 Today we have....... sweeps info for all of you GENERAL HOSPITAL fans! On GH, it's "confrontations, collisions and celebrations." One plane crash plus two people at odds equals many people's despair. As Brenda (Vanessa Marcil) and Jason's (Steve Burton) ELQ flight disappears without the ability to radar anyone in Port Charles for help, they come to terms with one another. In the meantime, Jax (Ingo Rademacher) realizes how much he loves Brenda and sets out on a mission to find her before it's too late. Robin (Kimberly McCullough) also admits to herself that she still loves Jason, hoping and praying he's still alive. Stefan (Stephen Nichols) and Katherine (Mary Beth Evans) decide to celebrate their engagement by throwing a Bacchanalia Ball. As guests arrive in masks and costumes, an unlikely union is formed between Luke (Anthony Geary) and Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn), which leads to a tragic event that will shock everyone. What masquerade would be complete without a little romance? Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) and Lucky (Jonathan Jackson) not only crash the party but find a moment to trip the light fantastic. Mac (John J. York) and Felicia (Kristina Wagner) struggle over how to tell everyone that they're not really engaged, since everyone but Mac and Felicia can see why they're perfect for one another. Bobbie (Jacklyn Zeman) continues to surprise everyone, including herself, as she becomes closer to Carly (Sarah Brown) and vows to stop the Quartermaines from using Jason's disappearance to claim baby Michael. And finally, Alan's (Stuart Damon) drug addiction is no longer his best-kept secret. Now, here's a sneak peek at Thursday's shows. On PORT CHARLES, is Kevin's book actually coming to life? At AMC, Erica wants to hire Axel to portray her stalker. Over at OLTL, Nora thinks she sees Bo and Georgie in a clinch. And on GH, Helena privately vows revenge on Katherine. Well, that's it for now. See you tomorrow, ABCJoanne ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 13:15:38 EST5EDT From: "Gina Clayton" Subject: GH/PC: GH May Sweeps These are from abc-joanne... G O O D S T U F F It's "confrontations, collisions and celebrations." One plane crash plus two people at odds equals many people's despair. As Brenda and Jason's ELQ fight disappears without the ability to radar anyone in PC for help, they come to terms with one another. In the meantime Jax realizes how much he loves Brenda and sets out on a mission to find her before it is too late. Robin also admits to herself that she still loves Jason, hoping and praying he's still alive. Stefan and Kat decide to celebtare their engagement by throwing a Bacchanalia Ball. As guests arrive in masks and costumes, an unlikely union is formed between Luke and Alexis which leads to a tragic event that will shock everyone. What masquerade would be complete without a little romance? Elizabeth and Lucky not only crash the party but find a moment to trip the light fanatastic. Mad and Felicia struggle over how to tell everyone that they aren't really engaged, since everyone but Mac and Felicia can see why they are perfect for each other. bobbie continues to surprise everyone, including herself as she becomes closer to Carly and vows to stop the Q's from using Jason's disappearance to claim Micheal. And finally, Alan's drug addiction is no longer his best-kept secret. Sounds pretty good to me!! What do ya'll think?? gina - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 13:22:25 EST5EDT From: "Gina Clayton" Subject: Re: GH/PC: GH May Sweeps I just received my own copy of these from my mailbox!! sorry for the duplicate postings!!(i'm an idiot!!) gina BTW....what did ya'll think of today's PC?? - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 11:51:44 -0700 (PDT) From: Geri Fosseen Subject: Re: GH/PC: GH sweeps SPOILERS - ---Julie Saker wrote: > > oh boy oh boy oh boy...and i thought YESTERDAY'S news was good?!? some > things i've been waiting for for a VERY long time are coming VERY > soon!!! from abc-joanne... > > m > a > y > > s > w > e > e > p > s > > s > t > u > f > f > > As Brenda > (Vanessa Marcil) and Jason's (Steve Burton) ELQ > flight disappears without the ability to radar anyone > in Port Charles for help, they come to terms with > one another 'Scuse me -- why are Brenda and Jason on an ELQ jet???????? I'm utterly confused!!! :) >>>>>(re:Jax luvs Brenda) > > Awww, come on -- what woman wouldn't want Jax??? LOL!! I think Vanessa Marcil summed it up perfectly in the 35th anniversary special when she said something like "Jax is incredible - the perfect man...he does not exist in real life!" Brenda and Sonny had electricity, yes, but let's face it, he's not good for her. That was an emotionally abusive relationship, and having been through one of those myself, I need not watch it on tv! Jax respects her as well as loves her and that's a true basis for a relationship. If he can learn to trust her again, I think they're good for each other. He makes her want to be a stronger woman and that's good. Ok...off my relationship soapbox now... > Robin (Kimberly McCullough) also admits to > herself that she still loves Jason, hoping and praying > he's still alive. According to Steve Burton's interview with Cindi Rinehart (NW Afternoon) he and Robin will never get back together - she'll wind up with Nickolas, prince of darkness.... > > Stefan (Stephen Nichols) and Katherine (Mary Beth > Evans) decide to celebrate their engagement by > throwing a Bacchanalia Ball. BO-RING!!!!! LOL!! > As guests arrive in > masks and costumes, an unlikely union is formed > between Luke (Anthony Geary) and Alexis (Nancy > Lee Grahn), > > > The only thing more fun to watch than Ned & Alexis is Luke & Alexis!!!! I love their bantering! However, I do NOT want Luke & Alexis "together" - that would not be good. I realize with Genie Francis coming back she'll blow up to find out all the things that have happened that Luke kept from her, but I don't want them with other people - they've come through too much together to blow it now. And frankly, if she has come back just to have them break up it'll be a huge waste of talent! > And finally, > Alan's (Stuart Damon) drug addiction is no longer > his best-kept secret. > > > "Finally"??? What is that, the understatement of the year...the decade??? I am SO tired of that storyline!! As a disabled person who lives in chronic pain, I have a real problem with the way this whole thing was introduced anyway, but that's another soapbox. > Now, here's a sneak peek at Thursday's shows. On > PORT CHARLES, is Kevin's book actually coming > to life? At AMC, Erica wants to hire Axel to portray > her stalker. Over at OLTL, Nora thinks she sees Bo > and Georgie in a clinch. And on GH, Helena > privately vows revenge on Katherine. > Ok...I know this is a GH/PC list, but since someone else included this AMC piece, I have to ask - did anyone else see Michael Knight (Tad) check his zipper yesterday in the middle of a scene??? LOL!! That cracked me up -- did he stop for a pit stop before taping the scene or what??? Too funny!!! == Take Care...Geri ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ %~}"I believe I am growing skeptical of cynicism."{~% --Chuck Lorre %~}"Do not think you are on the right path just because it is well-beaten."{~% --Unknown ~-~-~-~-~-~-~-~ _________________________________________________________ DO YOU YAHOO!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 12:30:37 PDT From: "Julie Saker" Subject: GH/PC: Re: GH sweeps SPOILERS Geri wrote: > > m > a > y > > s > w > e > e > p > s > > s > t > u > f > f > > 'Scuse me -- why are Brenda and Jason on an ELQ jet???????? I'm >utterly confused!!! :) now THAT i can't help you with! > Awww, come on -- what woman wouldn't want Jax??? LOL!! I think >Vanessa Marcil summed it up perfectly in the 35th anniversary special >when she said something like "Jax is incredible - the perfect >man...he does not exist in real life!" i can deal with the "what woman wouldn't want jax" part, really i can...it's just this whole j&b revisited thing that i can't handle. it's preposterous. if that man takes her back (which we all know he will) he's a bigger idiot than MOST men are. she dumped him, numerous times, for another man, the self-professed "love of her life," and NOW he'd like to settle for second best? please. the man deserves better. if he asks nicely, i'll give him my phone number... :) >Brenda and Sonny had electricity, yes, >but let's face it, he's not good for her. That was an emotionally >abusive relationship, and having been through one of those myself, I >need not watch it on tv! i disagree. not about the part about them not being good for each other--they clearly weren't--but i thought that was part of what made them such great fun to watch! i don't mean to belittle anyone else's pain, nor do i think it would be fun to watch one of my friends go through such a relationship, or to go through one myself--but maurice benard said it himself when he said watching s&b was like watching a train wreck--you don't WANT to look, but you can't help yourself. it's tv, it's drama, it's larger than life...it's just too good not to watch! now, would i want them back together when sonny returns? no, i don't think so. i think what tptb did to sonny makes it impossible for any self-respecting woman to forgive him. but that doesn't mean i want brenda back together with jax either. there ARE other men in the world, aren't there? >Jax respects her as well as loves her and >that's a true basis for a relationship. pardon me??? now THIS i REALLY disagree with. respects her? please. jax likes to play, and jax likes to win. do you remember how he first came to port charles, trying to woo lois away from ned? or how he blackmailed brenda into marrying him with that little ultimatum of his? or how he conveniently forgot to mention his previous not-quite-dead wife? or, and this is the worst part, in my view--how he's consistently leading her on now? ok, we have the advantage of knowing that guza WILL put them back together sooner or later. but let's pretend we didn't know that--that these were two people we knew (god, i wish!). and jax person, despite telling brenda person in no uncertain terms that there is NO hope for a reconciliation between the two of them (remember--we DON'T KNOW he's wrong) continues to let her spend all her money (money she doesn't have, i might add) on him, despite the fact that he's a gazillionaire, and almost gets her shot (i don't count that nick as actually BEING shot), and kisses her but then says "no, i didn't mean that"...if brenda person were your best friend, what would YOU tell her? keep on trying? or GIVE UP ALREADY--HE'S LEADING YOU ON!!! >If he can learn to trust her >again, I think they're good for each other. He makes her want to be >a stronger woman and that's good. i don't think brenda is capable of being a stronger woman until she severs all ties with both sonny AND jax, realizes there ARE other men in the world, and--more importantly--realizes she can live just fine without ANY of them. and maybe learns how to make a decision on her own someday. that'd be nice, too. :) > Ok...off my relationship soapbox now... yeah, me too! this subject makes me a little rabid...in case you hadn't noticed! > According to Steve Burton's interview with Cindi Rinehart (NW >Afternoon) he and Robin will never get back together - she'll wind up >with Nickolas, prince of darkness.... i remember reading a quote by guza saying r&j still had a lot of unfinished business--but i've decided he lies when it's convenient, so who knows. > The only thing more fun to watch than Ned & Alexis is Luke & >Alexis!!!! I love their bantering! However, I do NOT want Luke & >Alexis "together" - that would not be good. oh, i don't think THAT will happen. guza also said that breaking up l&l would be like breaking up his parents. i just meant that i LOVE luke and alexis together as sparring partners, or reluctant (on alexis's part) co-conspirators. i just love their scenes together, and think if the two of them team up against helena, sparks could REALLY fly! so i wouldn't worry about genie--i think she's got some GREAT stuff waiting for her when she comes back! julie ______________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free Email at http://www.hotmail.com - - ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 22 Apr 1998 15:34:51 -0400 From: Danielle Graham Subject: GH/PC: Sweeps Spoilers s p o i l e r s p a c e 'Scuse me -- why are Brenda and Jason on an ELQ jet???????? I'm utterly confused!!! :) Gotta say, the only reason right now is....so that both of them can crash land somewhere in Rio to see ol' Sonny boy! Danielle - - ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 25 Apr 1998 06:56:33 -0700 From: Taiyin Subject: GH/PC: Catching up Well, I'm back. The Magic Kingdom was delightful, and Tuesday it was HOT. Niece, nephew and sisters were DYING to come home by yesterday, though. Thank gods. None of them actually have to go to work today. While we were in line for Star Tours the guy who works there started teasing me that everyone else in our group was wearing Disney hats, and what was the matter with me? I was wearing my GH hat that I bought at the Museum of TV and Radio last month when Cagey and I were in LA for our PC set tour. So I told him that I *was* wearing a Disney hat. GH is owned by ABC, which is owned by Disney. So neener, neener, neener. He was quite amused. Anyway, 'scuse me whilst I play "catch-up.: Julie wrote: >>>>>>(re:Jax luvs Brenda) >> Amen. Geri wrote: > Awww, come on -- what woman wouldn't want Jax??? LOL!! But, he's a BLOND. ;-) (I have a SERIOUS allergy to blond guys, don't ask me why.) Beyond that, I think I've gotten to the point of sharing Mac's opinion of Jax -- especially after that assassination attempt business. And I still can't watch Brenda at ALL. Julie wrote: >i disagree. not about the part about them not being good for each >other--they clearly weren't--but i thought that was part of what made >them such great fun to watch! I agree. Part of what was enticing about them is that the ONLY place Sonny and Brenda would EVER be able to be together would be in a soap. The rest of the world would have chewed them up and spit them out in the first six months. It made for fabulous escapism. >now, would i want them back together when sonny returns? no, i don't >think so. i think what tptb did to sonny makes it impossible for any >self-respecting woman to forgive him. but that doesn't mean i want >brenda back together with jax either. there ARE other men in the world, >aren't there? The way those three have been written over the past couple of years sometimes make me doubt that. >if brenda person were your best friend, what would YOU tell her? >keep on trying? or GIVE UP ALREADY--HE'S LEADING YOU ON!!! You know, despite the fact that I can't watch them at all, I have to say that even on fast-forward they've been looking more and more like this all the time. If they are going to get back together, yes, absolutely Brenda needs to make some SERIOUS amends with Jax and he needs to learn to trust her. But she's jumping through hoops and he's playing games. Aside from the fact that I actually (for once) agree with Jax's position regarding Brenda at the moment, he keeps sending her totally mixed signals - -- the kind that men trash women for sending ALL the time. >i don't think brenda is capable of being a stronger woman until she >severs all ties with both sonny AND jax, realizes there ARE other men in >the world, and--more importantly--realizes she can live just fine >without ANY of them. and maybe learns how to make a decision on her own >someday. that'd be nice, too. :) Ha! Don't hold your breath, Julie! Geri wrote: > According to Steve Burton's interview with Cindi Rinehart (NW >Afternoon) he and Robin will never get back together - she'll wind up >with Nickolas, prince of darkness.... I still haven't made up my mind about that pair at all. On one hand I like it MUCH better now that they are moving Robin away from the conventional stuff she was doing before (pre-med, college, etc.), but I really go back and forth a lot as to whether or not I like Nikolas at all - -- never mind my recent complaints about what they've been doing with Robin. Julie wrote: >i remember reading a quote by guza saying r&j still had a lot of >unfinished business--but i've decided he lies when it's convenient, so >who knows. That makes him pretty much like every other member of TPTB. Though, it's entirely possible that "unfinished business" (which I do agree they still have) could be dealt with without them getting back together. And considering the way that Guza tends to write for Robin, I think I may actually prefer it that way. OTOH, when it comes to Guza's comments regarding Kevin/Lucy/Scott (that there is just too much history to resist delving into when it comes to Scott and Lucy -- bleah. Been there, done that. Scott bolted from town with a two day old infant and left Lucy standing in the snow in a cemetery with a seven digit check that was supposed to heal her broken heart. Grrrrr.), I could SERIOUSLY get behind the idea that he was just BIG TIME lying. Please, please, please. re: Kat and Bat Geri again: > > BO-RING!!!!! LOL!! Amen to that one, too. OTOH, what a DELIGHTFUL time for Laura to resurface! > The only thing more fun to watch than Ned & Alexis is Luke & >Alexis!!!! I love their bantering! I second THAT emotion. >However, I do NOT want Luke & >Alexis "together" - that would not be good. Nah, never gonna happen. Even with Guza talking out of both sides of his mouth, he'd never do it. He couldn't afford to. I do wish he'd put a lid on it already, though. He spent MONTHS going on and on and on and on about how he could NEVER break up Luke and Laura, and talking about how it'd be like his parents getting a divorce, and then in the past two months he says stuff like, "We're not afraid to deconstruct the greatest love of all time." Yadda, yadda, yadda. HA!!! ABC-whatshername wrote: >>Finally, an unknown woman and her child arrive in town >>and manage to threaten Karen and Joe's relationship. >>But, why? Cagey commented: >Because she and Karen had an affair, and the child is >Karen's love baby! Don't get my hopes up like that. Nothin' I love more than a good controversy. >who lost her good Ned and Alexis quotation. The one that >went something like "Your eyes should come with a warning >label." Anybody got it? ;) Probably. Let me check at the office. >My biggest complaint, however, lies with Alexis. Why, oh >why, oh why didn't she just tell Ned that Helena had >threatened her life and she felt compelled to defend Tony. You know, I've had much more cause to complain about the way that Robin has been written lately, but part of me still has this nagging feeling that Guza has essentially 'neutered' Alexis, too. I know she needs vulnerabilities, but I have a real problem watching her cower in front of Helena over and over and over again. Yes, everyone knows not to mess with the Queen of Mean, but eventually a person is going to get sick of having her life threatened every other day and just say, "Fine, do it! But I'm not going to be your lackey anymore!" Maybe I watch too much La Femme Nikita. But I have an even bigger problem with the way that, in general, she seems to be lacking some of her fire lately. I hope it was mostly because they were trying to hide NLG's pregnancy, so they just didn't use her very much. Maybe this alliance with Luke will h*lp; they do bring out the fighters in each other. >I'm blanking on the name of the actor who plays Frank, but >he manages to project such intensity.... He'd make a >*wonderful* villain. I don't think Frank would, however. Jay Pickett. And I'd never thought of him in a villain role before. Hmmmm.... yum. I think you're right about it not quite working for Frank, though. The way the character has been established over most of the past year sort of makes that one impossible to see. >Maybe Frank has a twin that nobody knows about. In fact, >maybe Frank's twin could turn up in Kevin's mirror as a >change of pace, and thereby spare Jon from having to shave. Yes!!! No more shaving! And what a delightful surprise to see you say ANYTHING to support The Beard, dahling. >I'm not saying that I advocate the latter, but since >Taiyin's not here, I won't have to listen to her taunt me >about slippage on the beard/no beard issue ;) Ha! Fat chance! Taiyin Beard. Beard. Beard. Beard. Beard. Beard. "You know, I really wish you wouldn't use the term "loonies" - -- at least as long as we're in a *mental hosptial.*" -- Kevin to Scott - - ------------------------------ End of port-charles-digest V1 #39 *********************************