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From TV history to Netflix, TV Banter has it covered.Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.comBlogger652125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-78066262173645061692024-03-14T21:24:00.002-04:002024-03-14T21:26:29.720-04:00Whatever happened to Jason (Heshimu) and Bernie (David Joliffe) from Room 222?<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVnOYL9Jb27-RYULtqkPPPNFhTrpks6HNhGs9aYwIswzhxYJhMI26d6xgp0Dl_ERgcdzBnlfduQNOUXLN04SCp2vRuwJGrkxRW2PDIk4M0TiEbdu9y7D0wsxzs9HKGXA-ogM7KZ8RRwKKy1OOSDmpFU-HHX2J9h2HmhAbCddCzXNFCq1m1u05T58p2TAc/s225/room%20222%20bernie%20and%20jason.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="225" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVnOYL9Jb27-RYULtqkPPPNFhTrpks6HNhGs9aYwIswzhxYJhMI26d6xgp0Dl_ERgcdzBnlfduQNOUXLN04SCp2vRuwJGrkxRW2PDIk4M0TiEbdu9y7D0wsxzs9HKGXA-ogM7KZ8RRwKKy1OOSDmpFU-HHX2J9h2HmhAbCddCzXNFCq1m1u05T58p2TAc/w400-h320/room%20222%20bernie%20and%20jason.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Joliffe & Heshimu on <i>Room 222</i></td></tr></tbody></table><p><i>Room 222 </i>aired for five years, from 1969 until 1974. It was a hit series about a Los Angeles high school with a racially diverse student body and faculty. The fictional inner city school was called Walt Whitman High, and many of the show's stories revolved around Pete Dixon's American History class. Pete Dixon was played by Lloyd Haynes, who passed away in 1986.</p><p>The series dealt with social issues. It explored such hot topics of the 1970s as racism, drugs, alcoholism homosexuality, feminism (which was then called women's lib), the Vietnam Warr and Watergate. At the same time, it offered some light-hearted and comical moments. Two of the most prominent students at Whitman were Jason and Bernie, one African American and the other white. Jason Allen was a soft-hearted tough guy, while Bernie (no last name given) was the white guy with the huge red Afro.</p><p><strong style="color: #5d5d5d; font-family: "Libre Franklin", sans-serif; font-size: 17.2px; letter-spacing: 0.32px;">Heshimu Cumbuka</strong></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRcDt0LXiBf31lztwdnwFeIpm-YlZa4E3To4erk1FWaHQtzI4hAXszOYOMV2GT3ajnwFUUTR-Mn6DiG-BdjMT3QWMLdl2zZ2nXHsbu1k776Q5l-LXOfHdh1WgTvpbwhgxkYsMhcxEruPkjAmi1b4HX9Balp3Fpome4M2fW_ctc6xo97eUEj5bCq9Z1Mk/s194/Room%20222%20%20Heshimu%20jason%20%232.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="194" data-original-width="159" height="194" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIRcDt0LXiBf31lztwdnwFeIpm-YlZa4E3To4erk1FWaHQtzI4hAXszOYOMV2GT3ajnwFUUTR-Mn6DiG-BdjMT3QWMLdl2zZ2nXHsbu1k776Q5l-LXOfHdh1WgTvpbwhgxkYsMhcxEruPkjAmi1b4HX9Balp3Fpome4M2fW_ctc6xo97eUEj5bCq9Z1Mk/s1600/Room%20222%20%20Heshimu%20jason%20%232.jpg" width="159" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Heshimu Cumbuka portrayed Jason Allen in 91 episodes of Room 222. He appeared in all five seasons of the series from 1969 to 1974. While on <i>Room 222</i>, the actor was billed simply as "Heshimu." It is extremely difficult to find any current information about the actor. It seems that he is very private and that information about him is very sketchy. According to the website <i>AmoMama (amomama.com)</i>, he was born in Arlington Banks. However, I cannot locate a place by that name. There is no date of birth listed for him either.<div><br /></div><div>Aside from his work on <i>Room 222</i>, Heshimu appeared in a 1974 episode of<i> Run, Joe Run </i>as a mute person. The episode is entitled "The Mute" (Season 1, Episode 11, Air Date: November 16, 1974). He played Stewart in a 1978 TV crime movie called <i>To Kill a Cop. </i>He also portrayed a drummer in the 1979 television film <i>The Ordeal of Patty Hearst</i>. </div><div><br /></div><div>Heshimu had a role in the 1979 feature film <i>Sunnyside</i>, starring Joey Travolta. That same year, he appeared as Clark in an episode of the TV drama <i>Lou Gran</i>t, starring Ed Asner. The episode is entitled "Slammer" (Season 3, Episode 3, Air Date: October 1, 1979). </div><div><br /></div><div>In the 1983 biographical TV movie <i>Fighting Back: The Story of Rocky Bleier</i>, Heshimu played a soldier. He had a bit part as a hawker in the 1981 TV movie <i>Born to Be Sold</i>, which deals with a crime ring that sells babies illegally. </div><div><br /></div><div>Heshimu played a pimp in two episodes of the crime drama <i>Hill Street Blues</i>. The episodes are "Hill Street Station" (1981) and "Invasion of the Third World Body Snatchers" (1982). Heshimu's last screen credit is as Curtis in the 1982 feature <i>They</i> <i>Call Me Bruce</i>, a comedy action film about a goofy Korean who is continually mistaken for Bruce Lee. According to the Internet Movie Database (IMDb), he has no further acting credits. Since then, he has vanished from the public eye.</div><div><div><br /></div><div><p>I found the following 2008 internet chat about Heshimu, which is very interesting.</p><p><i><span face="proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">This morning I happened to be thinking about the old TV series Room 222, and I wondered whatever happened to the actor who played Jason (the tall black student with the gap-toothed smile and a penchant for wearing colorful shirts). The actor's name is Heshimu, which should be fairly easy to seek out on the internet. But alas, it seems as though he has dropped off the face of the earth since making this TV show.</span><br style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / .5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border-color: var(--gray-200); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /></i><br style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / .5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border-color: var(--gray-200); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><i><span face="proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Whatever happened to Heshimu?</span><br style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / .5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border-color: var(--gray-200); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><br style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / .5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border-color: var(--gray-200); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span face="proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">I can't even find a picture of him. Surely there must be an internet detective amongst us chit-chat denizens that can find more information about this guy.</span><br style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / .5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border-color: var(--gray-200); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /></i></p><p><i><span face="proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">I get him as being in </span><span face="proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / .5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border-color: var(--gray-200); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 15px;">Hill Street Blues.</span></i></p><p><i><span face="proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Also a movie called </span><span face="proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / .5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border-color: var(--gray-200); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 15px;">Born to be Sold.</span><br style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / .5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border-color: var(--gray-200); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;" /><span face="proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">And apparently had a role in </span><span face="proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif" style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / .5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border-color: var(--gray-200); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 15px;">They Call Me Bruce?</span></i></p><p><em style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / .5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border-color: var(--gray-200); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><br /></em></p><p><b><em style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / .5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border-color: var(--gray-200); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">You are assuming </em><em style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / .5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border-color: var(--gray-200); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">that Heshimu and Heshimu Cumbuka are the same person. I don't think this is true.</em></b></p><p><em style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / .5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 #0000; --tw-shadow: 0 0 #0000; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; background-color: white; border-color: var(--gray-200); border-style: solid; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;"><b>I stumbled upon a forum entry from 2004 that claims that Heshimu was working behind the scenes at a San Francisco radio station in the 1980s.</b></em></p><p><em style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgb(59 130 246 / .5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 #0000; 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font-size: 15px;"><br /></em><p></p><p><span face="proxima-nova, Arial, sans-serif"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15px;">Heshimu is obviously wants to remain private, which is his prerogative. </span></span></p><p><strong style="color: #5d5d5d; font-family: "Libre Franklin", sans-serif; font-size: 17.2px; letter-spacing: 0.32px;">David Jolliffe AS Bernie</strong></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaf22hDWNz7wISIv5_CuLRYhL271AmjXprKNcOtDhuW8kPq48EUfmd1e7q3HpXCGsMQF6GEAHyOa05BlYAmtV70gcrAp_N9B4O5-Sp19oMxfRP-uRRz4bV2Z-LSov_DM0AkeIoj7z_HVcxAyLJT4keU1IISID7wezciI6ET7WHM3_wGYK0zU0F6M0SYoM/s248/Room%20222%20David%20Joliffe%20as%20Bernie.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="248" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaf22hDWNz7wISIv5_CuLRYhL271AmjXprKNcOtDhuW8kPq48EUfmd1e7q3HpXCGsMQF6GEAHyOa05BlYAmtV70gcrAp_N9B4O5-Sp19oMxfRP-uRRz4bV2Z-LSov_DM0AkeIoj7z_HVcxAyLJT4keU1IISID7wezciI6ET7WHM3_wGYK0zU0F6M0SYoM/s1600/Room%20222%20David%20Joliffe%20as%20Bernie.jpg" width="248" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>David Joliffe was born in Glendale California on November 19, 1952. He is the son of actress Glorya Lord and Broadcast Executive Richard Joliffe. At the age of ten, David appeared in a commercial for Kraft Marshmallows.</div><p>In the summer of 1969, David's mother heard about casting for the pilot of an ABC comedy-drama called<i> Room 222</i>. She thought her son would be ideal for the role of the free-spirited Bernie, a student at the fictional Walt Whitman High School in Los Angeles. He was just 15 years old when he landed the part and his bright red hair made him stand out from the rest of the ensemble cast.</p><p>"I was living in Philadelphia with my dad and staying in L.A. in the summer, " David told the <i>Los Angeles Daily News </i>in 2007. "I did the pilot and didn't think anything, went back to Philadelphia, and my mom called and said, "It got picked up! Get back over here!."</p><p>David's trademark Afro was not quite formed in the pilot episode, but it wasn't long before he grew it out. "That's my legacy. I brought the Afro to the white guys. Every year, I'd show up after (summer) hiatus, and it would just get bigger and bigger," he commented in his <i>L.A. Daily News</i> interview.</p><p>David appeared as Bernie (no last name given) in 83 of the 113 episodes of <i>Room 222, </i>over all five seasons of the series from 1969 to 1974. Of his <i>Room 222 </i>experience he said, "I knew that I had just scratched off a great Lotto ticket. This was a great opportunity, and I always felt very lucky. We touched on a lot of issues during those 113 episodes. We did a lot of social issues of the time. I'm so proud to have been a member of this cast, which was the first fully integrated cast on television in 1969."</p><p>In his first three years on <i>Room 222</i>, David attended school on the 20th Century Fox Lot. His classmates were Angela Cartwright and Billy Mumy of <i>Lost in Space</i>, who chose to remain in the studio school after their series ended. For years, David played in a band, The Jenetors, with Mumy and Miguel Ferrer, the son of actor Jose Ferrer and singer Rosemary Clooney.</p><p>During his time on <i>Room 222</i>, David guest-starred in a 1971 episode of the legal dream <i>Men at Law </i>entitled<i> "</i>The Climate of Doubt",(Season 1, Episode 14,, Air Date: February 3, 1971), and in a 1972 episode of <i>The Partridge Family</i> entitled "This Male Chauvinist Piggy Went to Market" (Season 3, Episode 1, Air Date: September 15, 1972).</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNXZeFfgsPFwHGY26n-RplMH4o4_Vm_LF6BZmKCYa4EUPnM0OdKWJKI82YdCdJIYFkWpUZtEXKEzf_ey4dyoI1ELwEBNXGuojYjh12ace-9M81Zh64JuIp2tubsFni2PWbSXkIZ0asQWSiAhXTp2Mauesqnuy5SMyPLVtE7vUnXx7rTp8807crHMAI7M/s298/David%20Jolffe%201973.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="298" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNXZeFfgsPFwHGY26n-RplMH4o4_Vm_LF6BZmKCYa4EUPnM0OdKWJKI82YdCdJIYFkWpUZtEXKEzf_ey4dyoI1ELwEBNXGuojYjh12ace-9M81Zh64JuIp2tubsFni2PWbSXkIZ0asQWSiAhXTp2Mauesqnuy5SMyPLVtE7vUnXx7rTp8807crHMAI7M/s1600/David%20Jolffe%201973.jpg" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Joliffe in 1973</td></tr></tbody></table><p>In the 1980s, David became a prominent commercial performer. He appeared in more than 100 TV commercials. He eventually became a successful voice-over performer and Automated Dialogue Replacement (ADR) Looper (An ADR Looper is a sound editor who reviews all the dialogue recorded in filming and decides what needs to be be re-recorded).</p><p>David played the role of Tongue in the 1984 film <i>Lovelines</i>. He has lent his voice to many animated series such as<i> Battle of the Planets</i>, <i>Clue Club,</i> and <i>Higglytown.</i></p><p>In 1995, due to his dissatisfaction with The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) management, David ran for both the SAG and American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) National Boards. He was elected to both boards. Soon after, he was elected as SAG National Vice President. David was recently re-elected as the Los Angeles Local Vice President of SAG-AFTRA.</p><p>On April 1, 1982, David married actress and Broadway star Patty Dworkin, known for her appearances in such films as <i>Mr. Mom</i> (1983) and <i>Ghostbusters</i> (1984). After signing a contract with the ABC network, Patty appeared on TV shows such as <i>The Love Boat</i>, <i>Fantasy Island</i>, <i>Happy Days</i>, <i>One Day at a Time</i> and <i>Eight is Enough</i>. David and Patty divorced and Patty went on to marry news and entertainment publicist Andrew E. Freedman in 1987, after which she changed her name to Patty Freedman.</p><p>David is now married to talent agent Mary Ellen Lord.</p><p>Below is a more recent photo of David Joliffe.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxxlUvzeZ8Vn007dloLK-x4Aa15gQduDNmlMSIyz3Qn26doH7DsVPT08Y93IGsKQEk0jys33goX63ljd00bmLhjAW2XKf0SFObz5S1KP9N42pyPHX7G5G61SvZllenXi0szqKVt1lTzzF48daYxjbOO7RwrS5pI8gwceCuZwHmb43QH3YcnPJxoBqcvk/s350/David%20Jolliffe%20more%20recent%20photo.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="350" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxxlUvzeZ8Vn007dloLK-x4Aa15gQduDNmlMSIyz3Qn26doH7DsVPT08Y93IGsKQEk0jys33goX63ljd00bmLhjAW2XKf0SFObz5S1KP9N42pyPHX7G5G61SvZllenXi0szqKVt1lTzzF48daYxjbOO7RwrS5pI8gwceCuZwHmb43QH3YcnPJxoBqcvk/w171-h200/David%20Jolliffe%20more%20recent%20photo.jpg" width="171" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLhyphenhyphen5mhgtKE8-eaOVfvfa1lNuE9MTL_T2YIR-oeMKo7Nu7fF6nL04OvSzvmLOgATSUZFgTHcNq-cyKyfq_hhYRnmyT9-87NQ64ngEoWezIAAGyyUKvPSR-Wg8LeUm3GalJsL5atcT1jMvQLZoP_AQLx5xJOHkSU4AUhcWkc0RC-B15bO-xqKY1DbF1S0/s400/David%20Joliffe%20%233.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtLhyphenhyphen5mhgtKE8-eaOVfvfa1lNuE9MTL_T2YIR-oeMKo7Nu7fF6nL04OvSzvmLOgATSUZFgTHcNq-cyKyfq_hhYRnmyT9-87NQ64ngEoWezIAAGyyUKvPSR-Wg8LeUm3GalJsL5atcT1jMvQLZoP_AQLx5xJOHkSU4AUhcWkc0RC-B15bO-xqKY1DbF1S0/s320/David%20Joliffe%20%233.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><b>END NOTES</b><p></p><p>* During her acting career, David Joliffe's mother, Glorya Lord, had roles feature films such <i>The Man Who Knew Too Much</i> (1956), <i>The Big Country </i>(1958) and <i>The Great Race </i>(1965). She appeared in bit parts and minor roles in episodes of such TV series as <i>My World and Welcome to It </i>(1969), <i>Mary Tyler Moore</i> (2 episodes 1970, 1971). <i>The Doris Day Show </i>(1971), <i>Mannix</i> (1971) and<i> Newhart </i>(1983). She also appeared in four episodes of <i>Room 222</i> from 1969 to 1970, in which she played Mrs. Jackson, Miss Jackson and a PTA member. </p><p>Glorya Lord was originally billed as "Gloria Lord." She was born on August 30, 1931.</p><p>* David Joliffe's first wife, Patty, passed away on February 17, 2017. She died of breast cancer at the age of 64.</p><p><br /></p><p>SOURCES: <i>Los Angeles Daily News, </i>"For David Joliffe, there was life after 'Room 222,''" December 19, 2007; <i>David Joliffe website (www.davidjoliffe.com); Wikipedia; Internet Movie Database (IMDb)</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p>- Joanne</p></div></div>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-89495339974965907612024-03-09T11:51:00.000-05:002024-03-09T11:51:38.039-05:00Y&R Report (March 9, 2024): The Latest on The Young and the Restless<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="color: #2288bb; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><b>Hey <i>Y&R</i> fans,<i> every second Saturday</i> TV Banter discusses the latest happenings and provides commentary on your favourite daytime drama. Note to U.S. readers - SPOILER ALERT: Here in Canada, I watch the show on Global TV, which is one episode ahead of CBS. I will inevitably refer to incidents you haven't seen yet. Read at your own risk. If you are the curious type, though, you may prefer to discover some things in advance.</b></b></p><p></p><p></p><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></b></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hi fans, </span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Oh my! Jordan is pointing a gun at Victor Newman and Michael Baldwin. Why is Victor meeting that dangerous woman in an isolated place? Why did he drag Michael along with him, endangering his lawyer's life as well? Victor seems confident in his plan to bring Jordan down. Michael, on the other hand, appears scared out of his wits Michael is such a lackey. He runs to Victor's side whenever Victor summons him. He never turns Victor down, even when Victor's requests threaten his life and limb.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Poor Seth was killed by wicked Aunt Jordan, as she pushed him in front of a speeding car. That woman is as Nikki describes her, is "pure evil." She is a murderer and an arsonist. She set fire to a prison and now she has set fire to Victoria's house. By the way, where will Victoria live now that her home has burned down? Will she move into the Newman ranch, or will she get a suite at the Athletic Club like so many other Genoa City residents? </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Jordan's reign of terror against the Newman family will soon be coming to an end. Her encounter with Victor and Michael appears to be the final showdown. Jordan will be returned to prison or she will most likely meet her death. </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">What will be Cole Howard's fate? Will J. Eddie Peck, the actor who portrays Cole, stay around? That depends on whether there's a storyline for his character. If the writers can't fit Cole into a storyline, he'll likely pack his bags and return to England.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">I expect that Claire, played by Hayley Erin, will remain with the cast. When she's fully recovered, she'll be integrated into a new storyline. She will probably become involved with Kyle, or maybe even Chance. Kyle Abbott has been in the background lately and he doesn't have a woman in his life since he parted ways with Summer and Audra. Kyle is much more worldly than Claire and will likely break her heart, just as he has broken Lola's heart and Summer's heart in the past. </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Now that Summer and Chance are an item, things are going too well for them. There needs to be conflict. Claire added to the mix, would stir things up, though I think she's more likely to become involved with Kyle. Something or someone else may create conflict for Summer and Chance, but not right away. They will bask in their romance for a while.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Michelle Stafford can certainly put on a smirky smile. When she enters a room as Phyllis, she grins as if she is proud of herself and getting ready to stir things up. Phyllis is almost always ready to cause trouble and she enjoys every minute of it. Phyllis will always be Phyllis, and she's her own worst enemy. She has a habit of looking for love in all the wrong places. </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">What's up with this reconnection between Nick and Phyllis? According to an online spoiler, "after his talk with Phyllis, Nick makes a bold move,"</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Good news for <i>Y&R </i>fans. <i> The Young and the Restless </i>has been renewed for four more years. Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment, said,<i> "The Young and the Restless </i>has been a staple of daytime television for over 50 years, and it is with great pleasure that we will continue that legacy at CBS." </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">This four year renewal of<i> Y&R</i> means that the show will officially remain on the air until at least 2028, when the show will celebrate its 55th anniversary. <i>Y&R</i> premiered on March 26, 1973.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">I must commend<i> Y&R</i> for tackling the issue of children's mental health with Connor Newman, played by young Judah Mackey. It's about time for some focus on that sensitive topic. <i> Y'&R</i> performed a public service because dialogue about Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is needed. By the way, I found the actress who played Connor's psychiatrist, Dr. Alcott, to be very convincing. Her name is Catherine Dyer and she certainly played the part well.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-lxQ3FKxQwAk_sCoM_9wU23uofj9kjyZmDlkvtJmgGRJxpXEl9D-utZdg_zDfuvWZ8LsxTeQv7aMjOYQYopy6DnaV22cWJGBnaRbjWdqwPRKivef_dF74orjJVF7TrS3W14fVkI1XxngIZbvTuBD5jXGvWbJ5lRZrI8Fel62fTEbRwCCydjCwTI-kCo/s150/Judah%20Mackey.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="150" data-original-width="150" height="150" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq-lxQ3FKxQwAk_sCoM_9wU23uofj9kjyZmDlkvtJmgGRJxpXEl9D-utZdg_zDfuvWZ8LsxTeQv7aMjOYQYopy6DnaV22cWJGBnaRbjWdqwPRKivef_dF74orjJVF7TrS3W14fVkI1XxngIZbvTuBD5jXGvWbJ5lRZrI8Fel62fTEbRwCCydjCwTI-kCo/s1600/Judah%20Mackey.png" width="150" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Judah Mackey</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: xxx-large; font-weight: bold;">VIEWER FORUM</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><p style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: red;">If you have any comments on Y&R, please email them to me with "Viewer Forum" in the subject line. I will be happy to publish your comments and reply to them You do not have to use your real name. </span></span></p><div style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 15.4px; margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="color: red;">My email address: </span></span><span style="font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 36.8px;"> </span><a href="mailto:jmadden16@yahoo.ca" style="color: #888888; font-size: 15.4px;">jmadden16@yahoo.ca</a></div></div></div></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">I received an email from longtime <i>Y&R</i> fan, Carly in Ontario.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><b><i>I have been watching Y & R & keep wondering why. It's getting so ridiculous especially like you said Phyllis-Cricket-Danny acting like teenagers & the hype over Tucker, two beautiful intelligent women fighting over him. My big toe has more personality than he does.</i></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">Well Carly, it seems that Cricket has smartened up, but Phyllis hasn't. She is still the same conniving woman she's always been. Contrary to what Danny thinks, Phyllis hasn't changed at all. She'll probably continue to torment Cricket, even though Danny has finally made it perfectly clear that he wants to be with Cricket. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;">As for Tucker, your description of him having less personality than your big toe is quite apt. It is not only accurate, but highly amusing. However, Tucker is not a well-written character. His true motivations remain unclear. It's difficult to know whether he actually means what he says. or if he's ever sincere about anything. However, I think he's genuinely confounded by Ashley's strange behaviour. She's sending him mixed messages. Sometimes it's "I love you." Other times it's "I love you not."</span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="font-size: 16px;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>CAST NEWS</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Brian Gaskell ends his run as Seth</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTN8QTNKv-tR1S5O3zhjyxaRtq-Ts5rUpOrSxBttr0UfkMcyYLzCUAHqUO_sfbr2rBAAuAxvilQiXuB93l2QVCUuR6sBlJbK7myoBZFgsADq6zzNVt3fisPUR0wvRd5Jas4SrCPEvHjpLsYfYpuDeVWTzeFkv4BE9z3KPx0vWAfBINf5U8YXBLPKJrwI/s202/Brian%20Gaskill.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="202" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTN8QTNKv-tR1S5O3zhjyxaRtq-Ts5rUpOrSxBttr0UfkMcyYLzCUAHqUO_sfbr2rBAAuAxvilQiXuB93l2QVCUuR6sBlJbK7myoBZFgsADq6zzNVt3fisPUR0wvRd5Jas4SrCPEvHjpLsYfYpuDeVWTzeFkv4BE9z3KPx0vWAfBINf5U8YXBLPKJrwI/s1600/Brian%20Gaskill.jpg" width="202" /></a></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b>Soap veteran Brian Gaskell's character became a victim of dastardly Aunt Jordan. Brian has completed his temporary role as Nikki Newman's former AA sponsor. He began his daytime career in 1995 as the teenage Bobby Warner on <i>All My Children</i>. He subsequently portrayed Rafe Kovich on <i>Port Charles</i> from 2001 to 2003, Oscar Marone on T<i>he Bold and the Beautiful </i>from 2003 to 2004, and Dylan Lewis on</b> Guiding Light<b> from 2007 to 2008. </b></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Christel Khalil (Lily) returns from maternity leave</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2Km-g0kuVQKZHUcMszM320ND7J2aA1o4RufAxu822v8YhLVko02vWI7Cn2YLFeisOKEk5AQqI82dB4hBxVe3KXYVqUyzCJIcfPFOlw2f2tI717v3fhjGGRw44QrczVRwSrDVPWLDK698ilwdcmmqHyc3BrqpfO2kPqPSqugo2PeCS6xG1f51MGejMP8/s4896/Christel%20Khalil.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4896" data-original-width="3264" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2Km-g0kuVQKZHUcMszM320ND7J2aA1o4RufAxu822v8YhLVko02vWI7Cn2YLFeisOKEk5AQqI82dB4hBxVe3KXYVqUyzCJIcfPFOlw2f2tI717v3fhjGGRw44QrczVRwSrDVPWLDK698ilwdcmmqHyc3BrqpfO2kPqPSqugo2PeCS6xG1f51MGejMP8/s320/Christel%20Khalil.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div>It was revealed in the previews that Christel Khalil will be returning as Lily Winters this coming week. Christel has also posted an Instagram message, captioning a photo of herself with Bryton James (Devon) and Eric Braeden (Victor). The message reads "Back At It!"</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">It has been two months since the Lily departed to be with her daughter Mattie in Mattie's time of need. In the meantime, Lily's boyfriend, Daniel, has rekindled his romance with Heather. Lily is going to come home to a rude awakening.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">In a June Instagram post, Christel revealed that she was pregnant with her second child, her first with fianc<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">é Sam Restagno (She has a son, Michael Caden Hensley, from a previous marriage). In another post, Christel shared the news that her new baby would be a boy. The date of the baby's birth is still a mystery, perhaps for personal or private reasons. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: x-large;"><i>Joshua Morrow's home is up for sale</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXFL6sDczPOnh8pqZVM7_Jk60_hJVI5ueDDY6obXsD9CIdOlDHQ3vhGPAIpQQhrotYU_oiGKhtaFzPPsjIbEefaSmZ0rNU38tCoXv1sRgsbYDxDLrLoX8CjL22y-Ap0Gl9zeyzjTQP2235TYYMWA7W-7xabkypAtPJcA7_kOs3hyTwnxz5I4wLtkuSWig/s3264/Joshua%20Morrow%20%232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1623" data-original-width="3264" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXFL6sDczPOnh8pqZVM7_Jk60_hJVI5ueDDY6obXsD9CIdOlDHQ3vhGPAIpQQhrotYU_oiGKhtaFzPPsjIbEefaSmZ0rNU38tCoXv1sRgsbYDxDLrLoX8CjL22y-Ap0Gl9zeyzjTQP2235TYYMWA7W-7xabkypAtPJcA7_kOs3hyTwnxz5I4wLtkuSWig/s320/Joshua%20Morrow%20%232.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span></div>The Los Angeles home of Joshua Morrow (Nicholas Newman) is on the market. The actor is selling the 5,839 square foot home where he and his interior designer wife, Tobe Keeney, have raised their four children. The asking price for the 6 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom multi-story home is $5.25 million.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjx7CmIC9iDWwh8ctkhxYFVaKAGJQQzBXd6HC8JSCvP9x3-W6AxGqRHfnqlOe8wkKjP-kgGNjxRn5klv6SR3xqznaLZ7fwRGdyCZggAno5sO0yhzQrzaH00R5g0vJ9ZiTHrpHm30EweHnRPmOh6CZaUldPSo4UB4A5UsUxNkA0N1LOKZWInyIhNKsTSw/s738/Haley%20Erin.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="738" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMjx7CmIC9iDWwh8ctkhxYFVaKAGJQQzBXd6HC8JSCvP9x3-W6AxGqRHfnqlOe8wkKjP-kgGNjxRn5klv6SR3xqznaLZ7fwRGdyCZggAno5sO0yhzQrzaH00R5g0vJ9ZiTHrpHm30EweHnRPmOh6CZaUldPSo4UB4A5UsUxNkA0N1LOKZWInyIhNKsTSw/w200-h200/Haley%20Erin.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Claire Grace (Haley Erin) is at a crossroads. She's preparing to start a new life as a member of the Newman family and she is in the midst of a delicate recovery from mental trauma. Claire enjoys spending time with children, so maybe working with kids will help her heal. Is it too early for her to starting thinking of a romantic relationship? What do you think, fans? Respond to the poll below and let me know.<div><br /><form action="https://poll.pollcode.com/37989277" method="post"><div style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; padding: 2px; width: 175px;"><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><strong>Now that Claire is recovering, with whom do you think she should have a romantic relationship?</strong></div><input id="answer379892771" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="1" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Kyle Abbott</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer379892772" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="2" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Chance Chancellor</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer379892773" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="3" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;"> Her priority should be her mental health. Romance can wait for a while.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer379892774" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="4" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">She should concentrate on starting a career.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer379892775" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="5" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Other</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><div align="center" style="padding: 3px;"><input type="submit" value="Vote" /> <input name="view" type="submit" value="View" /></div><div align="right" style="font-size: 10px;">pollcode.com <a href="https://pollcode.com/">free polls</a></div></div></form><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">That's all for now. <b><i>Please remember that the next edition of Y&R Report will appear in this space on Saturday, March 23, 2024</i>.</b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Take care,</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Joanne</span></div></div>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-33584077592412635772024-02-24T11:33:00.000-05:002024-02-24T11:33:28.967-05:00Y&R Report (February 24, 2024): The Latest on The Young and the Restless<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="color: #2288bb; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><b>Hey <i>Y&R</i> fans,<i> every second Saturday</i> TV Banter discusses the latest happenings and provides commentary on your favourite daytime drama. Note to U.S. readers - SPOILER ALERT: Here in Canada, I watch the show on Global TV, which is one episode ahead of CBS. I will inevitably refer to incidents you haven't seen yet. Read at your own risk. If you are the curious type, though, you may prefer to discover some things in advance.</b></b></p><p></p><p></p><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></b></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hi fans, </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">What possessed the writers of<i> Y&R </i>to come up with the idea of Ashley Abbott having a breakdown? Isn't it enough that Nikki is battling alcoholism and that she is being terrorized by Jordan? People watch soaps for a bit of escapism. By the way, how convenient that wicked Jordan, wearing glasses and a wig, should meet up with Nikki's former AA sponsor, Seth, in the same seedy bar where Nikki went in disguise.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Many of the storylines on the show are becoming tiresome and repetitious, especially the Ashley, Tucker, Audra storyline. It seems to be going in all directions. It's very murky, especially where Ashley is concerned. She is behaving very strangely and it really makes no sense.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">As for Tucker, he just sits around drinking all day. He talks a lot, but he never really does anything. Yet, now he has Ashley and Audra fighting over him. What they see in him, I will never understand. However, head writer Josh Griffith really likes romantic triangles. We already have Phyllis, Danny and Cricket, plus Lily, Daniel and Heather, Notice how it's two females competing for the affection of one male. The only exception is the Adam. Sally and Nick triangle. That seems to be over, though. Nick has conceded that she prefers Adam. Yet Sally's business partner, Chloe, continues to despise Adam. She is going to create problems in the plan to put their interior design company under the Newman umbrella.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Claire seems to be on the road to recovery. She'll eventually be incorporated into a storyline without Jordan. Maybe she'll be the third person in a triangle with Summer and Chance. Things are going too well for those two. There's bound to be complications. Kyle doesn't have a love interest at the moment. Maybe Claire will become involved with him. Of course, he would most likely break her heart, just like he broke the heart of Summer and Lola.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">I hope Connor Newman (Judah Mackey) shows up soon. There's all this talk and concern about him between Chelsea, Adam and Billy. When is he going to appear onscreen again?</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">It was good to see the return of Mishael Morgan as Amanda Sinclair, at least for a visit. I've missed her. Welcome back Mishael!</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">I was disappointed that<i> Y&R</i> completely ignored Valentine's Day, When is the show going to feature some lighter moments? Does everything have to be so tense most of the time? </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>CAST NEWS</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Melody Thomas Scott celebrates 45 years in the role of Nikki</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguORk4hMl2vQo-9Gjv63QYue7GriixIDO0kzmXlqeiTzrhZAKSTyMa7gc09e3ZlkOqc7q9N3N2uVAlFgC-LGgtapgY2_Y72f7PvKQEj3ngiNGsNc6R9bkxwsrIYHLJEOjB7qUlGUPj1SBryWOp_7FYSmlM3_PSRtualQNs7swlFqkxBm_3vJrGEemPdC0/s322/melody%20thomas%20scott.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="322" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguORk4hMl2vQo-9Gjv63QYue7GriixIDO0kzmXlqeiTzrhZAKSTyMa7gc09e3ZlkOqc7q9N3N2uVAlFgC-LGgtapgY2_Y72f7PvKQEj3ngiNGsNc6R9bkxwsrIYHLJEOjB7qUlGUPj1SBryWOp_7FYSmlM3_PSRtualQNs7swlFqkxBm_3vJrGEemPdC0/w155-h200/melody%20thomas%20scott.jpg" width="155" /></a></div><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">On February 20, 2024, Melody Thomas Scott celebrated 45 years in the role of Nikki Reid Newman. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Her Newman castmates made a video to mark the occasion. They wore black T-shirts featuring their matriarch with all her hairstyles through the years. Joshua Morrow, who has portrayed her son Nick since 1994, began the video with a tribute to his television mother. He said, "To my mama, Melody Thomas Scott, celebrating a huge, huge, huge anniversary, an absolute icon the show." </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">All the Newmans model the T-shirt in the video, including Amelia Heine (Victoria), Melissa Ordway (Abby), Haley Erin (Claire), and Mark Grossman (Adam). Eric Braeden, who portrays Nikki's onscreen husband, The Great Victor Newman, just smiles slyly and holds the T-shirt.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Nikki character debuted on the<i> Y&R </i>in 1978. She was first played Erica Hope, but the character didn't really take off until Melody assumed the role in 1979. All these years later, Nikki is involved in a major storyline involving her alcoholism and her battle with her archenemy, crazy Jordan. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL</b></span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b>When it comes to storylines, tastes differ. So,</b><i> Y&R</i><b> fans, the question I would like to ask you to consider to be the worst storyline on the show. I don't like what the writers have done to Ashley. I don't mind Phyllis and Cricket both chasing Danny. It's amusing at times. I just wish that those two supposedly mature women wouldn't behave so much like teenagers. As for Danny Romanlotti, I wish he wouldn't act so wimpy. What do you think? </b><b>Respond to the poll below and let me know.</b></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b><br /><form action="https://poll.pollcode.com/68194838" method="post"><div style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; padding: 2px; width: 175px;"><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><strong>What do you think is the worst storyline on Y&R?</strong></div><input id="answer681948381" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="1" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">The Ashley/Tucker/Audra storyline</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer681948382" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="2" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">The Nikki/Jordan/Claire sttoryline</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer681948383" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="3" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">The Phyllis/Crick/etDanny triangle</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer681948384" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="4" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">The infighting at Chancellor-Winters</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer681948385" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="5" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Connor Newman's problems</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer681948386" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="6" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Daniel/Lily/Heather triangle</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer681948387" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="7" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">I don't know.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer681948388" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="8" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Other</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><div align="center" style="padding: 3px;"><input type="submit" value="Vote" /> <input name="view" type="submit" value="View" /></div><div align="right" style="font-size: 10px;">pollcode.com <a href="https://pollcode.com/">free polls</a></div></div></form></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: large;">NOTE TO READERS</span></b></div><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><p><b style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></b></p><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="&quot"><b>I really need your feedback. If you have any comments on <i>Y&R</i>, please email them to me with "Viewer Forum" in the subject line. I will be happy to publish your comments and reply to them You do not have to use your real name. <i> I really need your input. I really need to hear your opinion. I want to know if you agree or disagree with me. </i></b></span></div><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin: 0px;"><i style="font-size: 15.4px;"><b>My email address:<span style="color: red;"> </span></b></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 36.8px;"> </span><a href="mailto:jmadden16@yahoo.ca" style="color: #2288bb; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration-line: none;">jmadden16@yahoo.ca</a> </div></div></div></div></span></div></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">That all for now.<i> <b>Please remember that the next edition of Y&R Report will appear in this space on Saturday March 9, 2024.</b></i> </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Take care, </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">- Joanne</span></div>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-4898861404544433472024-02-12T11:39:00.001-05:002024-02-12T11:44:04.624-05:00Jeopardy! News<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZ6VpmOumUQN7lTq6mLWxje4yOYBihBsRG9ikGb-iBAKn3ESXfN_othrqUctot7g-pSVox65xNVRNBCfMnfkGKMILO-nZPtHSbT4LZDrcAf4ce9pCnUFMHUSV9xM9sKKGVbWJzI84f1DvXqj5S1VtANzv5_9eDw5qWAA1IdkW9TzbXP9-brEX46pZo9M/s2048/Jeopardy%20clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="2048" height="301" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmZ6VpmOumUQN7lTq6mLWxje4yOYBihBsRG9ikGb-iBAKn3ESXfN_othrqUctot7g-pSVox65xNVRNBCfMnfkGKMILO-nZPtHSbT4LZDrcAf4ce9pCnUFMHUSV9xM9sKKGVbWJzI84f1DvXqj5S1VtANzv5_9eDw5qWAA1IdkW9TzbXP9-brEX46pZo9M/w400-h301/Jeopardy%20clipart.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><i style="font-size: x-large;">Emma Stone dreams of appearing on Jeopardy!</i></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijoUzGgO36E9oUDYpmX_pXjLxdm6MD29xZZOf9bfsxOw2dxE4kquIQnWOKIqdDrSKm5fHVH33cvyWS641McQTtvtUSvfTXZ6wdsQLC2jMKHc0zgz-FeSvL8I5pgR1_HmxuaGG58Jq6f2UYOgVZVFE5NU84WnVoxC7lC7TwUocHDntyEKU3uzmgr1bAu0s/s1024/Emma%20Stone.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="759" data-original-width="1024" height="237" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijoUzGgO36E9oUDYpmX_pXjLxdm6MD29xZZOf9bfsxOw2dxE4kquIQnWOKIqdDrSKm5fHVH33cvyWS641McQTtvtUSvfTXZ6wdsQLC2jMKHc0zgz-FeSvL8I5pgR1_HmxuaGG58Jq6f2UYOgVZVFE5NU84WnVoxC7lC7TwUocHDntyEKU3uzmgr1bAu0s/s320/Emma%20Stone.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Emma Stone</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"></span></div><p></p><p>Oscar winner Emma Stone is a huge fan of <i>Jeopardy</i>! In a recent interview with<i> Variety</i>'s "Awards Circuit" podcast, Emma expressed her desire to become a contestant on the long-running quiz show. In fact, she applies every year. If you think she means <i>Celebrity Jeopardy!</i>, you are wrong. Her goal is to compete in the regular, syndicated show, with non-famous trivia buffs. "I apply every June," Emma stated in the podcast. "I don't want to go on <i>Celebrity Jeopardy!</i> I want to earn my stripes."</p><p>Aspiring <i>Jeopardy!</i> contestants must first take an online test. They are only permitted to apply once a year with their email address. According the show's website, a random group of applicants who pass the test may then be invited to audition. Those who do well in their audition will then enter the contestant pool. Emma has yet to be chosen to compete. She will, however, be competing for an Academy Award this year on Sunday, March 10th. She has been nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in <i>Poor Things</i>. She already has one Oscar under her belt for L<i>a La Land</i>. </p><p><i style="font-size: x-large;">Another Canadian shines on Jeopardy!</i></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-niiMNgwRWcgMfaNyU0sallRJmL8NbPkbqLJy9wU_C3-Fdi9R3AQJT6rEpiM3TXTvO-mFF8e1LzRUnvQg8ZhyHbXyk8UD6HOI93ZdfKxr3OXT8VsX40Kmv0NrF_unIbMkfggNOXihacY7p5BObDMsroTmfU0fAxqPAv-LjxcQ-I9p9PVdpdqOFdhY30s/s800/Juveria%20Zaheer.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="760" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-niiMNgwRWcgMfaNyU0sallRJmL8NbPkbqLJy9wU_C3-Fdi9R3AQJT6rEpiM3TXTvO-mFF8e1LzRUnvQg8ZhyHbXyk8UD6HOI93ZdfKxr3OXT8VsX40Kmv0NrF_unIbMkfggNOXihacY7p5BObDMsroTmfU0fAxqPAv-LjxcQ-I9p9PVdpdqOFdhY30s/w190-h200/Juveria%20Zaheer.jpg" width="190" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Juveria Zaheer</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Juveria Zaheer, a psychiatrist from Whitby, Ontario, has earned a spot on<i> Jeopardy!</i>'s<i> Tournament of Champions, </i>beginning on February 23rd. Juveria triumphed in the <i>Champions Wildcard </i>Season 39 competition. She won the $100,000 grand prize with a two-day final score of $20,000. Ken Jennings gently teased her because she missed a question on Canadian-born Lorne Greene, but she emerged the winner with an impressive performance.</p><p>Dr. Zaheer s a psychiatrist and researcher for the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH). The mother of two.is also an assistant professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto. In addition, she is recognized in Canada as an expert in suicide risk assessment and prevention. Her credentials are impressive and I will be cheering her on in the <i>Tournament of Champions</i>.</p><p><br /></p><p><i>-</i> Joanne</p>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-338455240866293602024-02-10T11:35:00.003-05:002024-02-10T18:30:15.652-05:00Y&R Report (February 10, 2024): The Latest on The Young and the Restless<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="color: #2288bb; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><b>Hey <i>Y&R</i> fans,<i> every second Saturday</i> TV Banter discusses the latest happenings and provides commentary on your favourite daytime drama. Note to U.S. readers - SPOILER ALERT: Here in Canada, I watch the show on Global TV, which is one episode ahead of CBS. I will inevitably refer to incidents you haven't seen yet. Read at your own risk. If you are the curious type, though, you may prefer to discover some things in advance.</b></b></p><p></p><p></p><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></b></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hi fans,<br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">So Tucker McCall and Audra Charles are conniving again. Those two are cut from the same cloth. No wonder they don't trust each other, although that doesn't seem to bother Tucker. He thinks it makes the relationship more exciting. According to Audra, Tucker was the one who taught her not to trust anybody.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Tucker may have some competition from Nate over Audra. It seems to me that Nate is very attracted to Audra, although he won't admit it. That's why he couldn't keep his eyes off her when she was cozying up to Tucker. It was just about business and family. I detected some jealousy on the part of both Nate and Tucker.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">For a guy who really hasn't made any concrete moves on Jabot. Tucker just sits around drinking all day, but he sure stirs up a heap of trouble. He upsets a lot of people in Genoa City. He's actually more unpopular than Phyllis and Adam. He even has Ashley Abbott obsessing over him. Speaking of Ashley, what's going on with her? Is she losing her mind? I can't understand where this "gaslighting" storyline is going. It's very muddled. The writing is not very clear. Viewers don't know what to believe.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Tucker, however, can't seem to shake his obsession with Ashley, which upsets Audrey greatly. He even keeps track of Ashley's comings and goings. Someone phoned him to inform him that Ashley had returned from Paris. This leads me to believe that Tucker's obsession with Ashley is not romantic. He seems to be stalking Ashley, which does not bode well for her.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Speaking of romance, I haven't noticed any romantic sparks between Victoria Newman and Cole Howard. They seem comfortable with each other. They share a deep concern about the welfare of their daughter, Claire, but that's all there is so far. After what happened with Billy and Ashland and Nate, Victoria will likely take her time before rekindling a relationship with her old flame and ex-husband. I don't see much chemistry there, but maybe sparks will fly eventually. Keep in mind that when Cole and Victoria were married, Heather Tom played the role of Victoria. </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Claire seems to be improving. I thought that she would freak out when she was informed about the fire at the prison where Jordan was being held. Instead, she was very calm about it. She even came up with a very helpful suggestion. I wouldn't be surprised if Claire's notion that her Aunt Jordan started the fire turns out to be correct. </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Unlike Claire, Nikki seems to be on a downward spiral and Jack Abbott didn't help by agreeing to keep her secret about him being her sponsor. He finally showed some spine and told Victor the truth. Nikki wasn't happy about that, but it's for the best. Victor would have found out anyway.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">By the way, that was quite a scene with Nikki wearing sunglasses in that seedy bar. </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Another <i>Y&R </i>character is becoming involved in the corporate world. Abby doesn't find the restaurant business challenging anymore. So, she's decided to join the board of Chancellor-Winters. She's also offered the job of managing Society to Tessa Porter. I guess the writers have decided to give Tessa more to do. However, I fail to understand why she hasn't been hired to sing at Society. I really thought Abby was going to ask her to perform there. That would have been so much better. Actually, she could do both. She could manage the place and sing there. </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>CAST NEWS</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Mishael Morgan expected to return as Amanda in time for February sweeps</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmplWdYvZJzu3J9TN_X1Nhpwm5pMmAnrHWOMLn7tqDVdSCZhvLydnQEH6mz42IDxXIjV3HQiEdnV9YbPMZT0qfTxqiqjqiUm1b-qjJCp1u1vnK6AyhOyz56-zvqpo9Y1iYtgt6UeWgyIidrE0oMBYW_Wq12O098elSt7ts9ge9aO5ODE1VmpcaXnlyIh8/s335/Mishael%20Morgan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="228" data-original-width="335" height="136" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmplWdYvZJzu3J9TN_X1Nhpwm5pMmAnrHWOMLn7tqDVdSCZhvLydnQEH6mz42IDxXIjV3HQiEdnV9YbPMZT0qfTxqiqjqiUm1b-qjJCp1u1vnK6AyhOyz56-zvqpo9Y1iYtgt6UeWgyIidrE0oMBYW_Wq12O098elSt7ts9ge9aO5ODE1VmpcaXnlyIh8/w200-h136/Mishael%20Morgan.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span><br /></span></div>In the last edition of <i>Y&R Report</i>, I mentioned that Mishael Morgan, who plays attorney Amanda Sinclair, will be returning to <i>The Young and the Restless</i>. I'm not sure for how long or how many episodes. I do know that based on the dates of social media posts, Amanda will likely appear in Genoa City during the last week in February or the first week in March, just in time for the February sweeps.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span>Amanda won't be too happy to see Abby when she visits Chancellor-Winters. Now that Abby has joined the board of the company, she'll be around there a lot. It will be awkward.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span> Amanda will also catch up with her friend, Phyllis. Phyllis, of course, will fill Amanda's head with her problems with Cricket. I assume she'll advise Phyllis to leave Danny alone. Phyllis, naturally, will ignore her friend's advice. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span> </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL</b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiBzirm4eKNwIZPGvDbU1RN0-hhSeaBDTeMoLlTm2btcCnV5mFL7tUgx9qh2XzvaNFxXNs2G2feXVD0jzqPLXCoktU4KKLD851rG8aNuzg5B71upjQx__9fLihAJZfHVthHBVKpzQEBTqKWPsPrFOqY1PPiH3wTfyCH4Be-DxLT9NFU1HiRevGIOLpcTE/s305/Eileen-Davidson.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="305" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiBzirm4eKNwIZPGvDbU1RN0-hhSeaBDTeMoLlTm2btcCnV5mFL7tUgx9qh2XzvaNFxXNs2G2feXVD0jzqPLXCoktU4KKLD851rG8aNuzg5B71upjQx__9fLihAJZfHVthHBVKpzQEBTqKWPsPrFOqY1PPiH3wTfyCH4Be-DxLT9NFU1HiRevGIOLpcTE/w200-h180/Eileen-Davidson.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Eileen Davidson (Ashley)<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNZU4OkChlE8CBPwDzDT-UbNJCgUlYthwTwOPRYwlRR6q0MqMgdk-TGogtVLErcuRYf6HCRq_ki_EzAu90MTwdr1EJG03Fsfy168uadDq08NuTUan5Q3JTuZKLczaNbLl0Lphv9_VJJsNvxZUQOGiyol8PEUYJV8N5r92qWOee66tMuun-6siWXxyvfQ/s1200/Trevor%20St.%20John.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmNZU4OkChlE8CBPwDzDT-UbNJCgUlYthwTwOPRYwlRR6q0MqMgdk-TGogtVLErcuRYf6HCRq_ki_EzAu90MTwdr1EJG03Fsfy168uadDq08NuTUan5Q3JTuZKLczaNbLl0Lphv9_VJJsNvxZUQOGiyol8PEUYJV8N5r92qWOee66tMuun-6siWXxyvfQ/s320/Trevor%20St.%20John.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trevor St. John (Tucker)</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Why is Ashley so obsessed with Tucker McCall? All she can think about is proving that he gaslighted her. Why should it matter so much. This behaviour doesn't seem normal. The writers have given us no insight as to why Ashley is acting this way. She is usually pretty level-heaved. She wouldn't tolerate someone like that dastardly Tucker. Why can't she just move on? </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">So, what do you think, fans? Is Ashley really being gaslighted by Tucker, or has her mind become muddled? Respond to the poll below and let me know.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /><form action="https://poll.pollcode.com/68242435" method="post"><div style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; padding: 2px; width: 175px;"><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><strong>Is Tucker McCall really gaslighting Ashley?</strong></div><input id="answer682424351" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="1" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Yes, he's very wicked.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer682424352" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="2" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">No, it's all in Ashley's mind. She seems to be falling apart.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer682424353" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="3" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Maybe. I wouldn't put it past him.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer682424354" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="4" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">I don't know.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer682424355" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="5" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Other</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><div align="center" style="padding: 3px;"><input type="submit" value="Vote" /> <input name="view" type="submit" value="View" /></div><div align="right" style="font-size: 10px;">pollcode.com <a href="https://pollcode.com/">free polls</a></div></div></form></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: large;">NOTE TO READERS</span></b></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><p><b style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></b></p><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="&quot"><b>I really need your feedback. If you have any comments on <i>Y&R</i>, please email them to me with "Viewer Forum" in the subject line. I will be happy to publish your comments and reply to them You do not have to use your real name. <i> I really need your input. I really need to hear your opinion. I want to know if you agree or disagree with me. </i></b></span></div><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin: 0px;"><i style="font-size: 15.4px;"><b>My email address:<span style="color: red;"> </span></b></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 36.8px;"> </span><a href="mailto:jmadden16@yahoo.ca" style="color: #2288bb; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration-line: none;">jmadden16@yahoo.ca</a> </div></div></div></div></span></div></span></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">That's all for now.<i> </i><b><i>Don't forget that the next edition of Y&R Report will appear in this space on Saturday, February 24, 2024. </i></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Take care,</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Joanne</span></div>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-19920224796804422702024-02-06T14:21:00.000-05:002024-02-06T14:21:48.272-05:00Netflix has reported a substantial increase in profits. Can we expect lower subscription prices?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSGvnpEmFAX1wgjpdUilruLnnPN44YppSvFrkw7p3-ko9rU34x70RFE4u7Ziwexqfg5mOo990tMlpcL9VXZ1eU1WHDK-_kiEUjFdR_LbCPGkO_oKp3DVRDiNaYSY8rhij9PErTZ1HaRUjCX1R1zf7oTMaCcephnKglE8r-tH58UENSvBhPx9f2AIB4rQ/s620/Netflix%20clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="413" data-original-width="620" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuSGvnpEmFAX1wgjpdUilruLnnPN44YppSvFrkw7p3-ko9rU34x70RFE4u7Ziwexqfg5mOo990tMlpcL9VXZ1eU1WHDK-_kiEUjFdR_LbCPGkO_oKp3DVRDiNaYSY8rhij9PErTZ1HaRUjCX1R1zf7oTMaCcephnKglE8r-tH58UENSvBhPx9f2AIB4rQ/s320/Netflix%20clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <div><span face=""Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Midlevel", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 17px;">“It is becoming increasingly clear that Netflix has won the ‘streaming wars,"</span></div><div><span face=""Segoe UI", "Segoe UI Midlevel", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #2b2b2b; font-size: 17px;">- Bank of America media analyst Jessica Reif Ehrlich, as quoted in a January 2024 Reuters story </span></div><div><p></p><p>In recent years, the dominance of Netflix has been challenged by several other streaming companies such as Amazon Prime, Hulu and Disney+. Not too long ago, the world's largest streamer was concerned about losing subscribers. In 2019, <i>Forbes </i>even published an article entitled "All The Reasons Why Netflix Is Doomed." The article described Netflix as being in the "Danger Zone".. </p><p>My, how things have changed! Netflix seems to be regaining popularity. As of the fourth quarter of 2023, the giant streaming service had about 260 million subscribers worldwide. This was an increase of more than 13 million subscribers as compared to the previous quarter. Furthermore, in the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported a net income of $937.8 million or $2.11 per share, a significant increase from the $55.3 million or 12 cents per share posted for the same period in 2022. Netflix's revenue for the fourth quarter of 2023 was $8.83 billion, up from $7.85 billion in the fourth quarter a year previously.</p><p>Netflix's strong showing was fueled by a strong slate of shows, including the final season of the royal drama <i>The Crown</i>, as well as David Fincher's original film, <i>The Killer</i>. Since Netflix is obviously doing well financially, will subscribers benefit from the company's increased revenue? Will subscription costs decrease? All I can say is don't expect lower subscription prices any time soon.</p><p>Netflix is planning to eliminate its Basic zero-ad plan, the company's cheapest ad-free plan. The Basic plan, which is priced at $9.99 per month, is already being phased out. New subscribers, as well as existing subscribers, have not been allowed to choose the Basic plan since 2023. The Basic plan will be "retired" in Canada and the United Kingdom beginning in April of 2024. </p><p>Back in June of 2023, when Netflix announced that it was cutting off its lowest priced ad-free plan to new clients, the company informed The Canadian Press that those customers would have a choice between a cheaper $5.99 per month plan that includes advertisements, or one of its advertisement-free plans, which start at $16.49 per month. I</p><p>n a letter to shareholders in its 2023 fourth quarter report, Netflix justified the changes in its plans.</p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 28px; margin-top: 0px;"><b style="background-color: transparent;">"We seek to provide a range of prices and plans to meet a wide range of needs, including competitive starting prices," the letter reads. "As we invest in and and improve Netflix, we'll occasionally ask our members to pay a little extra to reflect these improvements, which in turn helps drive the positive flywheel of additional investment to further improve and grow our service."</b></p><p style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "Open Sans", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 28px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;">Unfortunately, streaming services are becoming more expensive. Those higher prices seem here to stay. Will customers continue to stick with Netflix, or will they be able to find less expensive alternatives?</span></p></div><div>- Joanne</div><div><p></p></div>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-39216899667212180192024-01-27T13:56:00.000-05:002024-01-27T13:56:06.654-05:00Y&R Report (January 27, 2024): The Latest on The Young and the Restless<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="color: #2288bb; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><b>Hey <i>Y&R</i> fans,<i> every second Saturday</i> TV Banter discusses the latest happenings and provides commentary on your favourite daytime drama. Note to U.S. readers - SPOILER ALERT: Here in Canada, I watch the show on Global TV, which is one episode ahead of CBS. I will inevitably refer to incidents you haven't seen yet. Read at your own risk. If you are the curious type, though, you may prefer to discover some things in advance.</b></b></p><p></p><p></p><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></b></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hi fans, </span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">The old saying that when the cat's away, the mice will play certainly applies to Daniel Romalotti. With Lilly out of town, it didn't take much time for Daniel to start playing around with Heather. He easily gave in to temptation. At first, Daniel planned to tell Lily himself about Heather. However, he decided against it because he felt that the timing isn't right. He'd have to go to California and upset her while she's supporting her daughter through a difficult time.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">You can be sure, however that Lily will find out that her boyfriend cheated on her as soon as she returns. You can also bet that she'll find out before Daniel tell her himself. I guess Daniel is a chip off the block. He has no backbone. He is much like his dad, the rock star. </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) may be a rock star, but the writers have made his very wimpy and weak in his personal life. He told Cricket that she is the one he wants to be with, yet he doesn't have the strength to resist Phyllis. She senses his hesitation and his weakness, and she plays him perfectly. Instead of asking her to leave, he sat and listened to her. He failed to make it clear to the fiery redhead that the wanted no part of a romance with her. That was exactly the opening Phyllis needed to work on him. The truth is that Phyllis is not really in love with Danny. She's in love with the idea of, as she put it, "bugging the Bug." Danny is the best means for her to exact her revenge on Cricket. Cricket's mistake was to flaunt how well things were going between her and Danny. She never should have taunted Phyllis. That is a recipe for trouble, and Phyllis is the ultimate troublemaker.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">If there is one character on <i>Y&R</i> who baffles me, it's Tucker McCall. He sits around drinking all day and discussing schemes to bring the Abbotts down, usually with Audra or Phyllis. Yet, it is difficult to gauge his true fillings. It's hard to tell if he ever means what he says, or if he's just playing games. Someone like Ashley Abbott would never put up with it. Why is she so obsessed with a man who has treated her terribly? Now she's obsessed about whether he gaslighted her in Paris.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Unlike Asley, I thought Audra had distanced herself from Tucker, but now I'm not so sure, especially since Nikki fired her. This may cause her to team up with Tucker again in a scheme to take over Jabot. It seems that she's finished with Kyle,, so who else does she have to turn to? As for Kyle, why did he suddenly get the idea that his mother, Diane, was the best candidate to be co-CEO of Jabot> Diane doesn't have enough experience. Also, I expected Kyle to be at least a little bit jealous when he found out about Summer and Chance. He was rather nonchalant about it.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black;"><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: xx-large; font-weight: bold;">VIEWER FORUM</span></div><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><p style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: red;">If you have any comments on Y&R, please email them to me with "Viewer Forum" in the subject line. I will be happy to publish your comments and reply to them You do not have to use your real name. </span></span></p><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="color: red;">My email address: </span></span><span style="font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 36.8px;"> </span><a href="mailto:jmadden16@yahoo.ca" style="color: #888888; font-size: 15.4px;">jmadden16@yahoo.ca</a></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;">I received an email from longtime <i>Y&R</i> viewer Carly in Barrhaven, Ontario. Here are Carly's comments.</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: black;"><i><b>Y&R is up & down. There are times I enjoy it & other times I don't. I fast forward a lot. No I couldn't be bothered watching the special Sharon episode. Yes there are lots of love triangles. I don't like that they have brought back Nikki's alcohol addiction. I want to enjoy the soap not be depressed. There is enough sadness in the world.</b></i></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;">Yes, <i>Y&R</i> can be up and down. I wish some of the storylines would move faster. Some of them drag on far too long. There should be more happenings and less discussion in restaurants and coffee houses. There is far too much repetition. More comic relief and some lighter moments are needed.</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;">I enjoyed the special Sharon episode. Although the writers have dealt with Nikki's alcoholism before, this time there is a different angle to it. Neil and Mrs. Chancellor aren't around and Nikki relapsed because the alcohol was forced on her by the wicked Jordan. </div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;">I agree that the show could use some lighter moments. There isn't enough fun. There isn't enough singing. Why doesn't Tessa have a singing engagement at a restaurant or club? Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) hasn't been singing very much. Fans would love to hear Danny and Lauren and Traci sing a song together.</div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: black;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><span face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: black;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>CAST NEWS</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Mishael Morgan Returning for a Visit</i></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUI7EBM1r5Fn9-lemlkAy49OJRIgygyhh8SP4_5Mgr02WJS_3pfVI9K-12LPOL08rut985kFa30WNQ8YUbLtV0Ft09ODDPP1ENhKa-kRIUWXyeEyhxn9mW1cEbIq7DoU8OWIPSi9_w5BswVxtUU6x2b-TPzOll6FP4ZSvNPEgva760gx4ZZpoWW5TNW4s/s335/Mishael%20Morgan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="228" data-original-width="335" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUI7EBM1r5Fn9-lemlkAy49OJRIgygyhh8SP4_5Mgr02WJS_3pfVI9K-12LPOL08rut985kFa30WNQ8YUbLtV0Ft09ODDPP1ENhKa-kRIUWXyeEyhxn9mW1cEbIq7DoU8OWIPSi9_w5BswVxtUU6x2b-TPzOll6FP4ZSvNPEgva760gx4ZZpoWW5TNW4s/s320/Mishael%20Morgan.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="font-size: xx-large;"><br /></div><div>Daytime Emmy winner Mishael Morgan is returning to her role as lawyer Amanda Sinclair on <i>Y&R</i>. Mishael revealed the news to fans in an Instagram post. There is no information yet as to when she'll be returning, or for how long. My guess is she'll be involved in the storm that is sure to arrive when Lily returns from California and learns about Daniel and Heather. Remember that Heather, who is also a lawyer, has been hired by Chancellor-Winters. Will Lily and Devon still want her around their company?</div><div style="font-size: xx-large;"><br /></div></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL</b></span></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGyAAlB_Aqk9ibtr1KXcVaVQ-Egy9JITAWtsr8nie4K4DaHFqWvYZzLn1_PGZj-sa5QdlXhz0i-e496C8VchwWT4hMiIOkiFvgUE2L6jWv2eaJFIp56DQEN3O-oeNkgLBZxv4ro61LQFdzL4FiVwXHqPEeBC2qjc-5ChSBLR4QTkx5JHbPTDUE_xIrkZU/s322/melody%20thomas%20scott.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="322" data-original-width="250" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGyAAlB_Aqk9ibtr1KXcVaVQ-Egy9JITAWtsr8nie4K4DaHFqWvYZzLn1_PGZj-sa5QdlXhz0i-e496C8VchwWT4hMiIOkiFvgUE2L6jWv2eaJFIp56DQEN3O-oeNkgLBZxv4ro61LQFdzL4FiVwXHqPEeBC2qjc-5ChSBLR4QTkx5JHbPTDUE_xIrkZU/w155-h200/melody%20thomas%20scott.jpg" width="155" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Nikki is battling alcoholism again, but not Jack is stepping in to help her. This will not sit well with their respective spouses, Victor and Diane. Is Nikki tired of Victor's controlling ways and will she turn to Jack for solace? Is that where this is headed? What do you think, fans? Respond to the poll below and let me know.</div><div><br /><form action="https://poll.pollcode.com/64237562" method="post"><div style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; padding: 2px; width: 175px;"><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><strong>Do you think Jack and Nikki begin a romance?</strong></div><input id="answer642375621" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="1" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Yes. I think Nikki is sick and tired of Victor controlling her. Jack understands her addiction.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer642375622" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="2" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">No way. Victor and Diane will be watching carefully.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer642375623" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="3" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Maybe, but the storyline could be headed in another direction.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer642375624" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="4" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">I don't know.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer642375625" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="5" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Ohter</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><div align="center" style="padding: 3px;"><input type="submit" value="Vote" /> <input name="view" type="submit" value="View" /></div><div align="right" style="font-size: 10px;">pollcode.com <a href="https://pollcode.com/">free polls</a></div></div></form></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">That's all for now. </span><i style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-weight: bold;">Please remember that the next edition of Y&R Report will appear in this space on Saturday, February 10, 2024. </i><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Enjoy the February sweeps.</span></div></div></div></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Take care,</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Joanne</div>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-21736424925937066272024-01-24T23:00:00.000-05:002024-01-24T23:00:10.751-05:00Whatever happened to Gary Frank (Willie on Family)?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtVzcmWhY371WUv5KClQARBe8UCwtTuao9xMOa9_Yv53xnlSWgz2R4KXyyjoIA4pJVtWJ1TMrI6aj_6aTKdg0j8XMaqhlb29pujLzm7H-6TWvEBjoMqhhNzWkgaYMXRqCP195pprsiZf9L48Aisyq-J02a-SrbiAzdOu7fpBOIIPTXD6SB74Rhyphenhyphen3ayc6g/s283/gary%20frank.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="283" data-original-width="220" height="283" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtVzcmWhY371WUv5KClQARBe8UCwtTuao9xMOa9_Yv53xnlSWgz2R4KXyyjoIA4pJVtWJ1TMrI6aj_6aTKdg0j8XMaqhlb29pujLzm7H-6TWvEBjoMqhhNzWkgaYMXRqCP195pprsiZf9L48Aisyq-J02a-SrbiAzdOu7fpBOIIPTXD6SB74Rhyphenhyphen3ayc6g/s1600/gary%20frank.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><p>Do you remember Gary Frank, the actor who played Kristy McNichol's big brother on <i>Family, </i>the one with the curly blond hair? Despite numerous guest appearances and TV movies since <i>Family</i>, Gary seems to have faded into obscurity. Now 74 years old, he has been out of the spotlight and under the radar for years.</p><p>Gary Bruce Frank was born on October 9, 1950 in Spokane, Washington, U.S.A. HIs father was in real estate and the family moved quite often, relocating from Washington to Oregon to California. Gary studied drama at high school and college. In 1969, he continued his studies at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute, becoming a member of the famed Actor's Studio.</p><p>In 1973, Gary Frank landed the role of Mark Simpson, a bedridden patient, on the daytime drama <i>General Hospital</i>. Gary was to be paid $300 dollars a show for eight or nine shows. He began work on a Monday and wasn't scheduled to work again until the following Monday. To celebrate, he went for a drive along Mulholland Drive in the Hollywood Hills. Unfortunately, his car sit a soft shoulder and plunged down a cliff.. Gary fractured a bone in his lower back and also broke his nose. He spent a week in the hospital, but his injuries did not prevent him from showing up for work the next Monday, albeit wearing a brace.</p><p>Gary's career on film was launched in 1974, when director Richard Donner cast in the television movie <i>Senior Year</i><b>. </b><i>Senior Year </i>later became the CBS TV drama series <i>Sons and Daughters</i>, co-starring with Glynnis O'Connor The two played high school sweethearts in the California in the mid-1950s. Gary portrayed Jeff Reid and Glynnis played Anita Cramer. CBS aired just nine episodes of the series, which never caught on with viewers. It didn't help that <i>Sons and Daughters</i> shared the same Wednesday night time slot as NBC's popular <i>Little House on the Prairie.</i></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGWBRsL-FVN5Uq-phPVlAVaD6RFeVEr9dfUPuaT6J0qLDUmTXOSyzwoEzoV5hzypO3jkucdvwUEMot895DolPFvy0Sa92lbNYhJ9aA-Oc90xwWhoZfPJDaMpkkDp2r9S7Wumm-9uC4fx83Z7h5oIqjZsHlxQkWypoP67J4K-e3HGyDHVP_GgbilqgDeE/s288/Gary%20Frank%20and%20Glynnis%20Sons%20and%20Daughteres.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="216" data-original-width="288" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitGWBRsL-FVN5Uq-phPVlAVaD6RFeVEr9dfUPuaT6J0qLDUmTXOSyzwoEzoV5hzypO3jkucdvwUEMot895DolPFvy0Sa92lbNYhJ9aA-Oc90xwWhoZfPJDaMpkkDp2r9S7Wumm-9uC4fx83Z7h5oIqjZsHlxQkWypoP67J4K-e3HGyDHVP_GgbilqgDeE/s1600/Gary%20Frank%20and%20Glynnis%20Sons%20and%20Daughteres.jpg" width="288" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Glynnis O'Connor and Gary Frank</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Gary was a contract player with Universal Studios until the cancellation of <i>Sons and Daughters</i>. However, two days later, he was cast by director Mark Rydell and producer Mike Nichols to play Willie Lawrence on the critically acclaimed drama <i>Family</i>. <i>Family </i>aired on the ABC network from 1976 until 1980. The series chronicled the ups and downs of the Lawrence family of Pasadena, California. <div>In 1977, Gary won an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Willie, the only son in the Lawrence household. Kristy McNichol also won an Emmy that year for her portrayal of Willie's sister, Letitia "Buddy" Lawrence.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJPA1wBV2uGhhHuZt0n4L_OVtxfVL86k4HTE3md5dhwrYrz3kxhsBIasGeGpfDYzrn5KJJUv4yKOzsaNgGPkdk5OB6gV4y066XXC5TB1RdhoZus_tbESoQg4TgguZo-Pb1yHy7FLzRvmQYfwDV9-4ee69q9dSSwu8o9Tmd7MiQY7kKge21Dra0crpzcoc/s1125/Family%20Tv%20show%20%20cast%201976.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="750" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJPA1wBV2uGhhHuZt0n4L_OVtxfVL86k4HTE3md5dhwrYrz3kxhsBIasGeGpfDYzrn5KJJUv4yKOzsaNgGPkdk5OB6gV4y066XXC5TB1RdhoZus_tbESoQg4TgguZo-Pb1yHy7FLzRvmQYfwDV9-4ee69q9dSSwu8o9Tmd7MiQY7kKge21Dra0crpzcoc/w213-h320/Family%20Tv%20show%20%20cast%201976.jpeg" width="213" /></a></div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85RN2E_GdGOgTNV69eKU9nTyDBwQBlxwmzd5i-NRsVyNN4fdFrx3PX7jBLb31fRffr76_c8gW_nWp6TIjsEZ-XdexRBHXJETZmbyT5C3TXiwK6zXk8JTjaeK56daekPJsG8kghSsjVeVAqadw5W96LMRUpEuYWpediBnlNNsmLwuK16DYAmZyTsHLniE/s203/Gary%20Frank%20with%20Kristy%20at%20Emmys.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="140" data-original-width="203" height="221" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh85RN2E_GdGOgTNV69eKU9nTyDBwQBlxwmzd5i-NRsVyNN4fdFrx3PX7jBLb31fRffr76_c8gW_nWp6TIjsEZ-XdexRBHXJETZmbyT5C3TXiwK6zXk8JTjaeK56daekPJsG8kghSsjVeVAqadw5W96LMRUpEuYWpediBnlNNsmLwuK16DYAmZyTsHLniE/w320-h221/Gary%20Frank%20with%20Kristy%20at%20Emmys.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gary and Kristy with Emmys in 1977</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Of his time on <i>Family</i>, Gary told <i>TV Guide</i>, "The first full season was wonderful. My enthusiasm never faltered. The second season was interesting because I had a lot to do. The next year I did less and my interest waned." For <i>Family'</i>s fifth and final season, ABC chose to make it the fall guy for <i>Monday Night Football</i>, rather than finding a a new time slot for the still-popular show. It was not seen on the air until <i>Monday Night Football </i>had finished..</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Below is a photo of Gary as Willie Lawrence in a scene from<i> Family </i>with his TV parents, James Broderick and Sada Thompson (Doug and Kate Lawrence). As you can see, Willie enjoyed munching on apples.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBi2QUIUq7HmsLXijMcFxM1TXcnvzOibye5Yj0vh8vKK8wZMP4safuN_3eVj6W0pYOExWj1EmebVV88DtHmsd8VvaRuhp0X-ALokb-X4Mjh8R5RL93Dio3qBU3CvwW9orH97aUrX_paN8yjsiGaqGwHhY3vkaj7lYDrPVbUL2VAs1aYnw9Sew4lNR0-Bw/s220/Gary%20Frank%20on%20Family.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="147" data-original-width="220" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBi2QUIUq7HmsLXijMcFxM1TXcnvzOibye5Yj0vh8vKK8wZMP4safuN_3eVj6W0pYOExWj1EmebVV88DtHmsd8VvaRuhp0X-ALokb-X4Mjh8R5RL93Dio3qBU3CvwW9orH97aUrX_paN8yjsiGaqGwHhY3vkaj7lYDrPVbUL2VAs1aYnw9Sew4lNR0-Bw/w320-h214/Gary%20Frank%20on%20Family.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><p>Prior to his role on <i>Family</i>, Gary guest-starred on<i> Ironside</i> (1975), <i>Medical Center</i> (1975) and <i>The Streets of San Francisco </i>(1976). He later co-starred with Glenn Ford and Julie Harris in the 1979 TV Christmas movie <i>The Gift</i>.</p><p>After<i> Family</i> ended its successful five-year run, Gary made guest appearances on many major TV series in the 1980 and 1990s. He appeared in episodes of <i> Charlie's Angels</i> (1980), <i>T.J. Hooker</i> (1982), <i>Matt Houston</i> (1982), <i>Fantasy Island</i> (1982), <i>Hart to Hart</i> (1983), <i>Trapper John, M.D. </i>(1983), <i>Hill Street Blues</i> (1983), <i>Hotel </i>(1984), <i>Murder, She Wrote </i>(1986), <i>Remington Steele (</i>3 episodes, 1983, 1985 1986), <i>Scarecrow and Mrs. King </i>(1986), <i>Hunter</i> (two-part 1988 episode), and <i>Matlock</i> (2 episodes, 1986, 1989).</p><p>In the 1990s, Gary appeared in episodes of <i>Dragnet </i>(1991), <i>Picket Fences</i> (1993), <i>L.A. Law</i> (1994),<i> Under Suspicion</i> (1995) <i>Pacific Blue</i> (1997), and <i>Star Trek: Deep Space Nine</i> (1997).</p><p>Gary played portrayed Major Thomas Ferebee in the 1980 made-for television movie <i>Enola Gay: The Men, the Mission, the Atomic Bomb</i>. Ferebee was the bombardier aboard the B-29 Superfortress, Enola Gay, which dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945. Gary's other made-for-TV movie credits include<i> Getting Up and Going Home </i>(1992), <i>Deliver Them from Evil</i>: <i>The Taking of Alta View</i> (1992), <i>Nurses on the Line The Crash of Flight 7 </i>(1993), <i>Untamed Love</i> (1994), <i>Death in Small Doses</i> (1995), and most recently <i>Like Father, Like Santa</i> (1998).</p><p>Gary quit acting in the late 1990s. There doesn't seem to be any online information about his recent activities. </p><p>On August 21, 1976. Gary married producer Caroll Newman. Caroll is the daughter of Academy Award winner Lionel Newman (1916-1989), a prominent composer, pianist and conductor. Lionel retired as senior vice president of the music department at 20th Century Fox studios, where he had worked for 45 years. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDP5g6QR5Y533Mtfs1vuo9YppC1Iqu_oRRKACqFLE-FrfVU5r1weMbv-6VqBh7sFn3y9P6_cmFEuJvRCgwSqFEkgGZ0_V1AO6EcAjH3HnibJP5z8a8wZnqN5MIdmTDs_DKRJxRx1LN_Caq3ei90s7xSYvAH4Qo8EWRb4eujdEaBSIwW-1n0y8uAYAszc/s92/Caroll%20Newman.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="92" data-original-width="92" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpDP5g6QR5Y533Mtfs1vuo9YppC1Iqu_oRRKACqFLE-FrfVU5r1weMbv-6VqBh7sFn3y9P6_cmFEuJvRCgwSqFEkgGZ0_V1AO6EcAjH3HnibJP5z8a8wZnqN5MIdmTDs_DKRJxRx1LN_Caq3ei90s7xSYvAH4Qo8EWRb4eujdEaBSIwW-1n0y8uAYAszc/w200-h200/Caroll%20Newman.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Caroll Newman</td></tr></tbody></table> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijALp_kALiletraeJs4M-hnOLbDUOFhcYRKfVyIcaSfSVklWcMZpCsKi7u22csZoZsLgwXJa9UqDxfeHTnCeIk4iZOBQ4Izma4S2Rybbow7veVqf2zFkorIyYeSrM2zQ_lbs7y7f4FDV-pDQ6N3ASV-57htufcQ5rO-71H8-eUcQFRUnpZjOWaiYrU62E/s240/Lionel%20Neman.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="240" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijALp_kALiletraeJs4M-hnOLbDUOFhcYRKfVyIcaSfSVklWcMZpCsKi7u22csZoZsLgwXJa9UqDxfeHTnCeIk4iZOBQ4Izma4S2Rybbow7veVqf2zFkorIyYeSrM2zQ_lbs7y7f4FDV-pDQ6N3ASV-57htufcQ5rO-71H8-eUcQFRUnpZjOWaiYrU62E/w200-h200/Lionel%20Neman.png" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lionel Newman</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Caroll was the associate producer of 45 episodes of <i>Family</i>, from 1976 to 1979. Caroll and Gary have a daughter, Jessica Newman Frank. Jessica, an actress, writer and producer, was born in Los Angeles, California on August 2,1985. In May of 2007, she graduated from the University of Southern California (UCLA). with a Bachelor of Arts in Production in the School of Cinematic Arts. In 2008, she became Executive Director, Digital Marketing at Lions Gate Films.</div><div><br /></div><div><p><b>END NOTES</b></p><p>Ethnically, Gary Frank is he son of a German Jewish father and an Irish Mormon mother.</p><p>* Gary portrayed Lieutenant Dalton in the 1989 sci-fi action action flick <i>Deadly Weapon</i>, starring Rodney Eastman.</p><p>* Gary is the uncle by marriage of film and TV composer Joey Newman. Joey is the grandson of Lionel Newman.</p><p>* Gary was the host of champion figure skater Dorothy Hamill TV special, entitled<i> Dorothy Hamill's Corner of the Sky. </i>In the one-hour special, which aired in 1979, Dorothy returns to Lake Placid in the Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York, where she trained for the Olympics.</p><p><b>NOTE TO GARY FRANK</b>: I completely understand if you wish to remain private. However, I would be delighted if you would email me a brief update on your life and recent activities for your fans. It would be very much appreciated.</p><p><b>SOURCES: </b><i>TV Guide</i>, "I hardly ever hit anyone anymore: <i>Family' </i>s Gary Frank now saves his best shots for his acting," by Arnold Hano, March 15, 1980; <i>Wikipedia</i>; <i>Internet Movie Database (IMDb.com)</i></p><p><i><br /></i></p><p>- Joanne</p></div></div>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-4106934359931544692024-01-13T15:46:00.001-05:002024-01-19T23:25:23.857-05:00Y&R Report (January 13, 2024): The Latest on The Young and the Restless<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="color: #2288bb; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><b>Hey <i>Y&R</i> fans,<i> every second Saturday</i> TV Banter discusses the latest happenings and provides commentary on your favourite daytime drama. Note to U.S. readers - SPOILER ALERT: Here in Canada, I watch the show on Global TV, which is one episode ahead of CBS. I will inevitably refer to incidents you haven't seen yet. Read at your own risk. If you are the curious type, though, you may prefer to discover some things in advance.</b></b></p><p></p><p></p><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></b></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hi fans, </span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">I'm back after a brief Christmas and New Year's break. I hope that you and your families enjoyed the holidays. All the best in 2024. I also hope that <i>Y&R</i> has some good things in store for us this year.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">What is going on with Tucker McCall? I really can't understand that man. His character has not been drawn out very well by the writers. Sometimes he seems sincere in his feelings, but then he always has an angle. Ashley is spending too much time trying to figure him out. Why doesn't she cut her losses and move on? It's interesting that Cole, her old flame. is back in town. Will there be a love triangle with her and Cole and Victoria.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Sharon is really quite a woman. She runs a coffee shop and doles out advice. Many a Genoa City resident stops in at Crimson Lights to speak to her. She is considered a professional therapist, although she only has a degree in psychology. In addition, she is taking over the company of Cameron Kirsten, a psychotic criminal who tried to kill her and her daughter, Faith.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">The writers really slipped up about Sharon's past during a recent scene. When Nick informed Sharon about how Victoria's child, Eve, was stolen from her and brainwashed by her aunt, Sharon replied that she couldn't imagine what Victoria is going through. Do the writers think that we viewers have forgotten that Sharon also has a daughter, Mariah, who was taken from her and brainwashed by cult leader Ian Ward.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">To their credit, however, the writers did a good job on that special standalone episode about Sharon's life and experiences. In the episode, Sharon has a long dream which helps her make a decision about her future. For me, the episode was enjoyable and fun. </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">After the dream, Sharon decided to break up with Chance. She told him that she wasn't ready for a serious relationship and that she didn't want to hold him back. She said her life was full for the time being.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">As for Chance, he has resigned as Genoa City Police Chief and is headed for the corporate world at Chancellor-Winters. I can understand why Dr. Nate Hastings wanted to become a businessman when he could no longer perform surgery. It doesn't really make sense for Chance to leave his law enforcement career, although I could never understand why the writers made him become police chief. I know Paul Williams retired, but why was he replaced by Chance. Chance has zero business experience and is reluctant to allow Billy to be his mentor.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">The door is wide open now for Chance to hook up with Summer. It won't be that simple, though. There will have to be complications. Maybe Kyle will try to win Summer back, but it won't be an easy task. Anyway, I think Kyle has broken too many hearts and he is about to get a taste of his own medicine.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Everything is going smoothly for Adam right now. Victoria has taken a leave of absence from Newman Enterprises in order to deal with Claire. Victor has promoted Nick and Adam as co-CEOs and he has urged them repeatedly to work together. His romance with Sally is back on track again. So, what could go wrong? For one thing, what will happen to Adam when Victoria returns from her leave of absence?</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Why does Cricket keep goading Phyllis? Why does she keep rubbing it in about Danny? It seems to me that the Cricketmeister is getting too sassy and overconfident. Her attitude is not helping the situation. Phyllis is trying to behave, but Cricket's taunts are too much for her. I must say, Cricket's superior attitude is causing me to have a bit of sympathy for Phyllis - but just a bit.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>CAST NEWS</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Soap vet Brian Gaskill joins Y&R cast as Nikki's AA sponsor </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2xlr9YLed8ulBEI_7x9VKsRN3id2q6I3QiBHwsIUKo1EnKkaMjIB8l9oyok_0COIfujZF_fvAqNExKsGMUCJfWWT3MfTelbG_qNzLS4PK_tMftIQZdyLc2_KARoBIRNUDWljoWDPDjsu90GurSAQi5rQ6zo2URT7WDwKUW_tpcZshDWBU58whi3oTfNg/s202/Brian%20Gaskill.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="202" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2xlr9YLed8ulBEI_7x9VKsRN3id2q6I3QiBHwsIUKo1EnKkaMjIB8l9oyok_0COIfujZF_fvAqNExKsGMUCJfWWT3MfTelbG_qNzLS4PK_tMftIQZdyLc2_KARoBIRNUDWljoWDPDjsu90GurSAQi5rQ6zo2URT7WDwKUW_tpcZshDWBU58whi3oTfNg/s1600/Brian%20Gaskill.jpg" width="202" /></a></div><br /><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Nikki Newman has fallen off the wagon again. Mrs. Chancellor and Neil Winters are no longer around to help her with her struggle with the bottle. However, soap veteran Brian Gaskill has joined the cast of <i>The Young and the Restless </i>as Seth, Nikki's Alcoholic Anonymous sponsor. Not surprisingly, Victor does not trust Seth. He is very protective of Nikki, whom he refers to as "my baby." Nevertheless, Victor's suspicions may indicate that there is more than meets the eye where Seth is concerned. </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">We do not know Seth's last name yet and it's uncertain where this storyline is going. Perhaps they are waiting for fan reaction to the new character, before deciding whether to give him a larger role. The February ratings sweeps are approaching. so we'll see what happens.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Y&R</i> is Brian Gaskill' is sixth appearance on a daytime drama. His first soap role was as Bobby Warner on <i>All My Children</i> in 1995. From 2001 to 2003, he appeared as Rafe Kovich on <i>Port Charles</i>, a<i> General Hospital </i>spinoff.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">He then played Oscar Marone on <i>The Bold and the Beautiful </i>from 2003 to 2004. For a short time in 2005, he played a villain named B.J. Green on<i> As the World Turns</i>. His last appearance on a soap was as Dylan Lewis on <i>Guiding Light</i> from 2007 to 2008.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Brian was born in Honolulu, Hawaii on January 22, 1970. He was raised in Neptune, Township, New Jersey. He and his wife, Tonya Watts, welcomed their first child, Alabama Zoe, on September 26, 2005.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Soap Legend Bill Hayes dead at 98</i></span></div><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyUm0L1ZP190VZdazwIPS06XG8hlXD8DB9iC6kqRyobIAU29Cvqeqc3zCczAC9dej5L9Y-wRLGmDT5pYakhAzJYKT4RqRLItd4POXlCNyKv1un7-KY_9lur1NTjN4OU0AFPQCRTYJL337jfXiBU0okmOOoiXuPx20FJfzUwTyns2ctWlmwbLwwOmsT2Wc/s333/Bill%20and%20Susan%20Seaforth%20Hayes%20%232.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="187" data-original-width="333" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyUm0L1ZP190VZdazwIPS06XG8hlXD8DB9iC6kqRyobIAU29Cvqeqc3zCczAC9dej5L9Y-wRLGmDT5pYakhAzJYKT4RqRLItd4POXlCNyKv1un7-KY_9lur1NTjN4OU0AFPQCRTYJL337jfXiBU0okmOOoiXuPx20FJfzUwTyns2ctWlmwbLwwOmsT2Wc/s320/Bill%20and%20Susan%20Seaforth%20Hayes%20%232.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Bill and Susan Seaforth Hayes</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Bill Hayes and his wife, Susan Seaforth Hayes, delighted fans of <i>Days of Our Lives </i>for decades as Doug and Julie Williams. Susan and Bill married in real life in 1974 and then on screen in 1976. Sadly, Bill died yesterday at the age of 98. It's interesting to note that William J. Bell, the co-creator of <i>The Young and the Restless</i> played an instrumental role in Bill's career and in his private life. Back in 1970, Bell was the head writer of<i> Days of Our Lives</i>, When Bill was cast as Doug Williams, Bell noticed the chemistry between him and Susan Seaforth, who played Julie Olson, and he decided to pair the two. When <i>Days</i> was expanded to an hour, the show took advantage of Hayes' singing talent. His character opened a nightclub called Doug's Place</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">It's also interesting to note that between her stints on <i>Days</i>, Susan Seaforth Hayes played Joanna Manning, mother of Lauren Fenmore, on <i>Y&R </i>from 1984 to 1989. Bill Hayes received two Daytime Emmy nominations for his role on <i>Days of Our Lives</i>. In 2018, he and Susan earned lifetime achievement awards from the Daytime Emmys.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: xx-large;">Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL</b></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJpZgleKjGSqkp2JmKAFwF5A34ev01ZNEUXXkAFBAXTzqARpPt_4O_lDSZzM9lrSq0I6WgfQBs_RsZm-fRvesaOnQ6UgoRnNfevQ3Z95vtdFeIs_oc67LxSAzqDhVb37_0PxZNRaHlXMJp_Yq0U6ZuUGUgRymzUNWzP9nUOXJI3njOzwoaxLViAD7XKkg/s169/Michael%20Damian%20%232.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="166" data-original-width="169" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJpZgleKjGSqkp2JmKAFwF5A34ev01ZNEUXXkAFBAXTzqARpPt_4O_lDSZzM9lrSq0I6WgfQBs_RsZm-fRvesaOnQ6UgoRnNfevQ3Z95vtdFeIs_oc67LxSAzqDhVb37_0PxZNRaHlXMJp_Yq0U6ZuUGUgRymzUNWzP9nUOXJI3njOzwoaxLViAD7XKkg/w200-h196/Michael%20Damian%20%232.webp" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michael Damian (Danny)</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Singing star Danny Romalotti, played by Michael Damian, is in a quandary. He's caught between two feuding women, Phyllis and Cricket. He prefers Cricket, but he doesn't have enough gumption to tell Phyllis firmly enough that nothing can happen between them. Meanwhile, Cricket, has been flaunting any success with Danny in Phyllis' face. What do you think, fans? Should Click and be together? Click on the poll below and let me know.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><form action="https://poll.pollcode.com/65476367" method="post"><div style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; padding: 2px; width: 175px;"><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><strong>Do you hope that Cricket and Danny get together or should Phyllis ruin it for them?</strong></div><input id="answer654763671" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="1" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Yes, Danny and Cricket belong together. They were happy until Phyllis interfered.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer654763672" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="2" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">No, Cricket thinks she's superior. She needs to get off her high horse.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer654763673" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="3" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">No, Danny is too wishy-washy. He sends mixed signals. Phyllis and Cricket should drop him..</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer654763674" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="4" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Ohter</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><div align="center" style="padding: 3px;"><input type="submit" value="Vote" /> <input name="view" type="submit" value="View" /></div><div align="right" style="font-size: 10px;">pollcode.com <a href="https://pollcode.com/">free polls</a></div></div></form></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: large;">NOTE TO READERS</span></b></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><p><b style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></b></p><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="&quot"><b>I really need your feedback. If you have any comments on <i>Y&R</i>, please email them to me with "Viewer Forum" in the subject line. I will be happy to publish your comments and reply to them You do not have to use your real name. <i> I really need your input. I really need to hear your opinion. I want to know if you agree or disagree with me. </i></b></span></div><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin: 0px;"><i style="font-size: 15.4px;"><b>My email address:<span style="color: red;"> </span></b></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 36.8px;"> </span><a href="mailto:jmadden16@yahoo.ca" style="color: #2288bb; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration-line: none;">jmadden16@yahoo.ca</a> </div></div></div></div></span></div></span></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">That's all for now. <i>Don't forget that the next issue of Y&R will appear in this space on Saturday,</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i> January 27, 2024</i>.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Take care,</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Joanne</span></div>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-32870509266153644622024-01-07T15:20:00.000-05:002024-01-07T15:20:04.743-05:00Whatever happened to Quinn Cummings?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvbze9bk1mJDwvRoNzIlnOGXluW75NeRcwmn1x1vxcxa1wbALninnDUjbcyj4B0BbZg6O7Lhr1_evGf7Mij6RVPE_B8Cj9pbfLOzCR_ypY8osEq0OyjwgljZ3CPX6tCevU_Zl3PAdGrhU98UV3rAVy13or5zqY7HsvqLFrAtvkKghZJ-WcHEeosjwyGc/s300/Quinn%20Cummings.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="300" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvbze9bk1mJDwvRoNzIlnOGXluW75NeRcwmn1x1vxcxa1wbALninnDUjbcyj4B0BbZg6O7Lhr1_evGf7Mij6RVPE_B8Cj9pbfLOzCR_ypY8osEq0OyjwgljZ3CPX6tCevU_Zl3PAdGrhU98UV3rAVy13or5zqY7HsvqLFrAtvkKghZJ-WcHEeosjwyGc/w320-h240/Quinn%20Cummings.webp" width="320" /></a></div><p> <span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #292929; font-size: 20px;">“I loved everything between ‘action’ and ‘cut," </span><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #292929; font-size: 20px;">but hated every other aspect of celebrity, including interviews and talk show appearances.”</span></p><p><span style="color: #292929;"><span style="font-size: 20px;">- Quinn Cummings, </span></span><span style="color: #292929; font-size: 20px;">As quoted in </span><i style="color: #292929; font-size: 20px;">People </i><span style="color: #292929; font-size: 20px;">Magazine, 2002</span></p><p>Quinn Cummings was s very familiar face on television in the late 1970s and early 1980s. She had great success as a child actor. Although she hasn't had any acting credits since 1992, she has remained active as an entrepreneur, inventor, author and humourist. She is passionate about the world of books.</p><p>Quinn Louise Cummings was born in Los Angeles, California on August 13, 1967. She was an only child. Her businessman father, Sumner Cummings, was the president of a necktie company. He died of a heart attack in 1977 when Quinn was just ten year old. Quinn's mother, Jan, was a bookkeeper. </p><p>Quinn began her career after being discovered by a neighbour, master cinematographer James Wong Howe (1899-1976). Howe was so impressed with her that he put her mother in touch with a talent agent. Quinn began appearing in television commercials and landed the role of Lucy McFadden, the precocious daughter of Marsha Mason's character in 1977's <i>The Goodbye Girl</i>. On the last day of the filming of the movie, Quinn's father died suddenly. </p><p>Sumner Cummings never lived to enjoy the accolades his daughter received for her performance in <i>The Goodbye Girl. </i>She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, and a Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress - Motion Picture. "It was very tough," Quinn's mother, Jan, told<i> People Magazine i</i>n 2002.. "Quinn is an only child, and my husband and I were only children." "I remember his as being as a really lovely man," Quinn added.</p><p>In 1978, Quinn appeared in an episode of <i>Starsky and Hutch</i> entitled "The Action" (Season 3, Episode 12, Air Date: January 7, 1978). That same year, she guest-starred on the drama <i>Family </i>as Marcy Willis in a Season 3 episode entitled "Lifeline" (Season 3, Episode, Air Date: January 31, 1978). In Season 4, Quinn joined the cast as Annie Cooper, an orphan adopted by the Lawrence family. She remained on <i>Family</i> until the show ended its run in 1980.</p><p>During her stint on<i> Family</i>, Quinn found a paternal figure in her TV dad, James Broderick. Broderick, the father of actor Matthew Broderick, passed away in 1982. According to Sada Thompson (1927-2011), who played Kate Lawrence, the matriarch of the Lawrence family, Quinn "used to hang around Jimmy all the time." She recalled that Broderick was "very sweet with her."</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8IBdCUdtpL37SfOOCDgFVglT7ip3hwdmFyK02DhM5MJMnWkVJP1gQsRaWaN2yfViT7are85XZGyqgFalzDqV24GRv-OGfOrvoF6KmxgVeFix-Z3_os0OZ7_GynEClyNzSqkZMZRlx1pEOb_dFOVNmeowF3xbBTm8oODJvjolxwMqnpAiPrjIIDydpYRA/s664/Quinn%20Ummings%20and%20Broderick.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="435" data-original-width="664" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8IBdCUdtpL37SfOOCDgFVglT7ip3hwdmFyK02DhM5MJMnWkVJP1gQsRaWaN2yfViT7are85XZGyqgFalzDqV24GRv-OGfOrvoF6KmxgVeFix-Z3_os0OZ7_GynEClyNzSqkZMZRlx1pEOb_dFOVNmeowF3xbBTm8oODJvjolxwMqnpAiPrjIIDydpYRA/s320/Quinn%20Ummings%20and%20Broderick.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Quinn and James Broderick<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Quinn starred in the 1980 TV movie<i> The Babysitter</i>, along with Patty Duke and William Shatner as her parents. She played Tara, a spoiled, rambunctious 12-year-old, whose mother (Duke) hires an 18-year-old live-in companion for her daughter, after which things go awry.</p><p>In 1984, Quinn made a guest appearance in an episode of the TV adventure series <i>Remington Steele</i>, alongside stars Pierce Brosnan and Stephanie Zimbalist. The episode is entitled "Elegy in Steele" {Season 2, Episode 16, Air Date: February 21, 1984).</p><p>Quinn had a role in the short-lived comedy series <i>Hail to the Chief,</i> in which Patty Duke portrayed the first female President of the United States. The sitcom aired on ABC in 1985. Only seven episodes were produced, and Quinn appeared in all seven.</p><p>Below is a 1985 press photo of the cast of <i> Hail to the Chief</i>: Top (Left to Right): Maxine Stuart and Quinn Cummings, Bottom (Left to Right): Patty Duke, Ted Bessell and Taliesin Jaffe.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48k_Frt48wKy4sXmgktxLOQiJ5nQN5ccevcgRe9aLM6YMiEAoiF5E2IZkiSzRi5JZsXY7V9ejVciHN_04HM-X_i4ByR3_hRlDeSxKckVtsGxqrevQ6oYX_zlL0ktsZL_TOvr5GXPmppSqbuzOk2sLEneTtiAkoDrGubK4d_Z8fSPmP1FpcvIMJKh5OtA/s500/Quinn%20Cummings%20hail%20to%20the%20chief%20cast.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="393" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh48k_Frt48wKy4sXmgktxLOQiJ5nQN5ccevcgRe9aLM6YMiEAoiF5E2IZkiSzRi5JZsXY7V9ejVciHN_04HM-X_i4ByR3_hRlDeSxKckVtsGxqrevQ6oYX_zlL0ktsZL_TOvr5GXPmppSqbuzOk2sLEneTtiAkoDrGubK4d_Z8fSPmP1FpcvIMJKh5OtA/s320/Quinn%20Cummings%20hail%20to%20the%20chief%20cast.jpg" width="252" /></a></div><p>Quinn also guest-starred in a 1986 episode of <i>The Love Boat</i>, and a 1991 episode of <i>Blossom</i>. Her final TV credit is a 1992 episode of the comedy <i>Evening Shade</i>, starring Burt Reynolds and Elizabeth Ashley. After retiring from acting, Quinn began working as a recruiter of short stories writers, which she published online.</p><p>On October, 27, 2017, <i> Esquire.com</i> published an article by Quinn Cummings entitled "I Was a Child Actress in Hollywood. There Were Always Whispers." The article describes a culture of routinely ignored sexual assault in Hollywood, much of it involving the abuse of youngsters.<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: NPRSerif, serif; font-size: 18px; letter-spacing: 0.36px;"> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwefSoXRRJd3lu24aaaCZBdiFJukjMkvVgAbscu_DyWfEmnFAGIeEiiCtwT8sR5IfICRc4wBd7TdX46CoWijgTdWuW1ltw8oSbFFTkcpAbUJ37vj8LufPF_foo4fuTfxuEBaQAf3CPamhmp52zNwnRx_g72WTzvxTbz8zVNx_wgDICQELbR-BlofyBFOE/s180/Quinn%20Cummings%20recent.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="128" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwefSoXRRJd3lu24aaaCZBdiFJukjMkvVgAbscu_DyWfEmnFAGIeEiiCtwT8sR5IfICRc4wBd7TdX46CoWijgTdWuW1ltw8oSbFFTkcpAbUJ37vj8LufPF_foo4fuTfxuEBaQAf3CPamhmp52zNwnRx_g72WTzvxTbz8zVNx_wgDICQELbR-BlofyBFOE/w228-h320/Quinn%20Cummings%20recent.jpg" width="228" /></a></div><p>In the year 2,000, Quinn Cummings gave birth to a daughter, also an only child, named Anneke DiPietro, by her partner Donald Di Pietro, an internet software executive, whom she met at a business meeting in 1996, After the birth of their daughter, Quinn created the Hip Hugger baby carrier, a sling-type device for carrying babies securely and comfortably. While pregnant with Anneke, Quinn had suffered from carpel tunnel syndrome, a painful compression of the nerves in the wrist and hand that eventually prevented her from picking up her child. She also found that strollers did not provide Anneke with the eye-to-eye contact that she needed, and the front carrier wasn't working either.</p><p>Not satisfied with the baby carriers on the market, Quinn and a high school friend, fashion designer Amy Turner, were inspired to create their $75 slings in such fabrics as denim and pink faux python. They sold out quickly in Los Angeles boutiques. Quinn became president of the company, which she sold in 2006.</p><p><b>END NOTES</b></p><p>* According to some internet sources, Quinn and Don Di Pietro are no longer a couple. However, I have not been able to confirm that this is true. Quinn is very private about her personal life.</p><p>* When<i> Family</i> ended, Quinn, who had been schooled on the set, enrolled in a private school. She later attended UCLA for two years.</p><p>* Quinn worked as a casting agent in the late 1980s.</p><p>* In February of 2005, Quinn began a blog, <i>The QC Report,</i> which contained Quinn's insights on life from the point of view of a 30-somehing mother.</p><p>* Quinn's first book, <i>Notes from the Underwire Adventures from My Awkward and Lonely Life,</i> was published in July of 2009. It is a memoir of her life as a mother, a series of quirky and funny vignettes in which she explores subjects such as home repair, childhood orthodontics and child stardom.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUiUquQuns0dbhfD00FZO-XiiJyh2terW04J0w721Jio29lEphEY19ba-0t4ivr72J1N5Yeo1ZK2MWl7ls3lZe3U_ldBCDL3ZqreHoiZ4FV-eIMJMdK1WmhXZIiV1_kZImgaZxDcJnSJo853XAfQlZn1C8IyH2vPE95-3pB5qRKqxSI3ybmv6Qry5aACI/s500/Quinn%20Cummings%20book%20notes.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="325" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUiUquQuns0dbhfD00FZO-XiiJyh2terW04J0w721Jio29lEphEY19ba-0t4ivr72J1N5Yeo1ZK2MWl7ls3lZe3U_ldBCDL3ZqreHoiZ4FV-eIMJMdK1WmhXZIiV1_kZImgaZxDcJnSJo853XAfQlZn1C8IyH2vPE95-3pB5qRKqxSI3ybmv6Qry5aACI/w130-h200/Quinn%20Cummings%20book%20notes.jpg" width="130" /></a></div><p>* Quinn's second book, published in August of 2012, is entitled <i>The Year o f Learning Dangerously</i>, Its topic is the state of home schooling in the United States and her decision to homeschool her daughter.</p><p>* Quinn's third book, <i>Pet Sounds</i>, was published in 2013. In<i> Pet Sounds</i>, Quinn draws from her own experiences and from her popular blog, to write funny and droll stories about living with various pets.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5huDdtJKdFgeqrTo8ysBmMboyM-qARb6pHxO8QxPJPO4WPsu9Clt8UL-1vJsi_S2czbMWRJG1lCViCdttFtZ4TFHV4eL4i1Q64j2Cwrk7NJdlHOU3CPyLU9F4GdbMmkkyHbAPrmxYaxUGxHHqRzDPmJMWa2kcL-iHB223QHzYP23n5K8KcOmBziMM8kU/s1134/Quinn%20Cummings%20P..jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="736" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5huDdtJKdFgeqrTo8ysBmMboyM-qARb6pHxO8QxPJPO4WPsu9Clt8UL-1vJsi_S2czbMWRJG1lCViCdttFtZ4TFHV4eL4i1Q64j2Cwrk7NJdlHOU3CPyLU9F4GdbMmkkyHbAPrmxYaxUGxHHqRzDPmJMWa2kcL-iHB223QHzYP23n5K8KcOmBziMM8kU/w130-h200/Quinn%20Cummings%20P..jpg" width="130" /></a></div><p>* In 2019, Quinn began a podcast, <i>Quinn Cummings Gives Bad Advice</i>, in which she responds to questions from listeners on any topic, even if she has no special knowledge or understanding of the subject being discussed.</p><p>In 2021, Quinn self-published a book called <i>Modest Blessings for Modern Times</i>. It's a humorous compilation of situations where the reader might be "modestly" grateful for a certain outcome. Quinn donated some of the proceeds from the book to non-profit groups.</p><p><b><br /></b></p><p><b>SOURCES</b>:</p><p><i>People Magazine</i>; "Getting the Hang of It," by Susan Horsburgh, February 18, 2002; <i>Amo Mama (amomama.com), </i>"Life of 'Family and 'The Goodbye Girl' Child Star Quinn Cummings After Retiring from Acting," by Aby Rivas, November 21, 2019; Wikipedia; Internet</p><p><br /></p><p>- Joanne</p>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-34747041755690043752023-12-16T11:00:00.001-05:002024-01-10T09:24:31.726-05:00Y&R Report (December 16. 2023): The Latest on The Young and the Restless<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="color: #2288bb; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><b>Hey <i>Y&R</i> fans,<i> every second Saturday</i> TV Banter discusses the latest happenings and provides commentary on your favourite daytime drama. Note to U.S. readers - SPOILER ALERT: Here in Canada, I watch the show on Global TV, which is one episode ahead of CBS. I will inevitably refer to incidents you haven't seen yet. Read at your own risk. If you are the curious type, though, you may prefer to discover some things in advance.</b></b></p><p></p><p></p><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></b></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hi fans, </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">First, a note to readers: I am going to take a short Christmas break. I will be back in the New Year. My </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Y&R</i> </span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">column will return to this space on Saturday, January 13, 2024.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">It's not Christmas yet, but <i>Y&R</i> has not been quite as festive as usual this Christmas - at least so far. Expect that to change soon. According to online spoilers for the week of December 18th, Traci makes an effort to get the Abbott family into the Christmas spirit,, Abby helps Devon with a holiday dilemma, Daniel is reminded of the true meaning of Christmas, Michael thinks outside the box to surprise Lauren, and Phyllis puts coal in Cricket's Christmas stocking (Literally or figuratively?).. That should all be fun!</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Nikki is struggling with alcoholism. So, why are bottles left right out in the open for easy access at the Newman ranch? Does that make any sense? Why would Victor and the Newman siblings allow her to be tempted so easily? Do the writers think that we viewers haven't noticed? Super ambitious Audra is likely to take advantage of Nikki's addiction and incapacity.. It wouldn't be surprising if she tried to take over Nikki's job as head honcho of Newman Media.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">I think Claire will turn out to be the daughter of Victoria and Cole. Aunt Jordan will probably meet a gruesome end. It's interesting that Michael has asked Claire to plead guilty by reason of insanity. She will probably undergo psychiatric treatment and avoid going to prison. She may stay on the show and be part of the storyline.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">It's often said that when the cat's away, the mouse will play. That seems to be the case with Lily and Daniel. Lilly has taken a leave of absence from Chancellor-Winters to be with her daughter who is involved in a crisis at her university. In real life, Christel Khalil, who plays Lily, is expecting a baby and has taken maternity leave. Now that her character, Lily, is out of town, Heather has already started making a play for Daniel. </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Summer is behaving like a besotted high school girl over Chance. It doesn't become her. However, I think Chance will choose Summer over Sharon in the end. Sharon will eventually reconcile with Nick Newman.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"> As for Summer's estranged hubby, Kyle Abbott, he is behaving like such a fool. His dallying with Audra and his association with Tucker is bound to backfire on him. Since Billy Abbott intends to leave Jabot and return to Chancellor-Winters, does that mean he'll be replaced by Kyle?</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: xx-large; font-weight: bold;">VIEWER FORUM</span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><p style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: red;">If you have any comments on Y&R, please email them to me with "Viewer Forum" in the subject line. I will be happy to publish your comments and reply to them You do not have to use your real name. </span></span></p><div style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 15.4px; margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="color: red;">My email address: </span></span><span style="font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 36.8px;"> </span><a href="mailto:jmadden16@yahoo.ca" style="color: #888888; font-size: 15.4px;">jmadden16@yahoo.ca</a></div><div style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br /></div><div>I received an email from longtime <i>Y&R</i> viewer, CC in Etobicoke. Here are CC's comments.</div></div></div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><div style="outline: none;"><b><i>Hi Joanne, </i></b></div><div style="outline: none;"><b><i><br clear="none" style="outline: none;" /></i></b></div><div style="outline: none;"><b><i>I just watched today's episode which has left us hanging about whether Claire's DNA is a match with that of Victoria and Cole; and, Nate ratting to Victor about Nikki's drinking.</i></b></div><div style="outline: none;"><b><i>Surprisingly, I was a lapsed viewer during the Victoria/Cole storyline in the 80's and early 90's. Likely because I did not have a VCR yet at that time.</i></b></div><div style="outline: none;"><b><i><br clear="none" style="outline: none;" /></i></b></div><div style="outline: none;"><b><i>Alcoholism is such an insidious, deadly disease that destroys the body and spirit of its patients and their loved ones.</i></b></div></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><b><i>Too painful to watch this storyline.</i></b></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><b><i><br clear="none" style="outline: none;" /></i></b></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><b><i>And then there are the Abbots who are doing the 10-step to try to outsmart each other to gain control of the company. </i></b></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><b><i><br clear="none" style="outline: none;" /></i></b></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><b><i>I think it will elude all of them.</i></b></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><b><i><br clear="none" style="outline: none;" /></i></b></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><b><i>Too many different evil allies trying to one up the other. </i></b></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><b><i>Something told me that Tucker and Diane, and maybe Jeremy, too, were in cahoots together and still are. Tucker brings in Audra because some people can be useful in more than one way.</i></b></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><b><i>Then Tucker allies with Ashley who goes so far as to marry him to catch him in his scheme and get control for herself.</i></b></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><b><i><br clear="none" style="outline: none;" /></i></b></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><b><i>For the most part I am BORED with the same old, same old.</i></b></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><b><i><br clear="none" style="outline: none;" /></i></b></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><b><i>Looking forward to the holidays to get a break from their craziness. </i></b></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><b><i><br clear="none" style="outline: none;" /></i></b></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><b><i>CC from Etobicoke.</i></b></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;">Thanks for your comments, CC. The Eve Howard, Cole stoyline was so long ago that many people don't remember it, or like you, were unable to record it back then. did my own research on the storyline, which I wrote about in the last edition of <i>Y&R Report.</i></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;">As for Nikki's alcoholism, we've been through that before. The only difference this time is that Katherine Chancellor and Neil Winters aren't around to support her in her struggle.</div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;">I agree with you that there is too much of "the same old, same old" on the show. There is far too much repetition. The writing could be much better. A shakeup is needed. Some more humour and lightheartedness is required. There is far too much tension. </div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>CAST NEWS</b></span></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Camryn Grimes gives birth to baby boy</i></span></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcF_OY8mmUP3mCTWqSwmHAT-4-xhn48ZXvCg-w7bJ0ZDxsDJcG9QeJMQA8UBDirDMWW5cC8cLnNV4LoYx2bZiOvrXON4fOEfyBWA6NbS8CU1OU-1tg5ANaKQfD58N6Ggn2PUVZwEhtfOI50j5zmrfnFXZkC4qoE6ItcTxC2CL5L-DyGWSuJWwqbMoWU54/s960/camryn%20grimes%20%232.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="640" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcF_OY8mmUP3mCTWqSwmHAT-4-xhn48ZXvCg-w7bJ0ZDxsDJcG9QeJMQA8UBDirDMWW5cC8cLnNV4LoYx2bZiOvrXON4fOEfyBWA6NbS8CU1OU-1tg5ANaKQfD58N6Ggn2PUVZwEhtfOI50j5zmrfnFXZkC4qoE6ItcTxC2CL5L-DyGWSuJWwqbMoWU54/w133-h200/camryn%20grimes%20%232.jpg" width="133" /></a></div></span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span></div></span></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Camryn Grimes, who plays Mariah Copeland, has given birth to her first child. The baby, a boy named Bridger Elias, was born on December 13, 2023. Camryn's character, Mariah, will be written out of the show for a while.</span></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><br /></div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh7ltUOmUy261hkwdWTG8dhQoJGBsX9auUZQhrvg5Wz5iUl0ahASfXkww8RBFno3D__zUy_RWyH2deoOuHXckHpRXWeLOeWsMc5Rf3cxW-LHNBgKKA7eBvKZHyC-VfASY9rhf1RsAHhZHwmLzOKe1J7cRrPpC_kYSsC6ILWnH_aJkUrMJJyFTiCDPGeYo/s446/daytime%20emmys%20trophy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="299" data-original-width="446" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh7ltUOmUy261hkwdWTG8dhQoJGBsX9auUZQhrvg5Wz5iUl0ahASfXkww8RBFno3D__zUy_RWyH2deoOuHXckHpRXWeLOeWsMc5Rf3cxW-LHNBgKKA7eBvKZHyC-VfASY9rhf1RsAHhZHwmLzOKe1J7cRrPpC_kYSsC6ILWnH_aJkUrMJJyFTiCDPGeYo/s320/daytime%20emmys%20trophy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div>The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy's were presented last night. The ceremony was postponed due to the Hollywood writers and actors strikes.</div><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><i>General Hospital</i> dominated, winning the award for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series,, Directing Team for a Daytime Drama, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Young Performer and Guest Performance. <i>The Bold and the Beautiful </i>won both Outstanding Actor and Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama</div><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><i>The Young and the Restless </i>was shut out of those major categories. It did win for Outstanding Writing Team, Daytime Drama</div><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Shemar Moore. ex-Malcolm Winters on<i> Y&R</i>, presented the Daytime Emmys Lifetime Achievement Award to Susan Lucci.</div><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><div><br /></div></div></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b style="font-size: x-large;">Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL</b></div><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; font-size: x-large; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqyVW7q4v_ZLuaNfjbF0KGyPg22rHAdLXu_Dg261JSAzOOqkv1LcfmJMtgfEOCCHhBV2psimReHNg8RzVo3GpUGEX0TuqL0Ibs_hJltsH_fEp4PyO7IyVOVvjhNGmcuNyKa2JXJBUftFLqgzOejlhyphenhyphenXCWU9Tz6rUduDYb51LjfZ2Gbt8wXSxth95H5_7k/s500/Amelia%20Heinle%20%232.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="414" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqyVW7q4v_ZLuaNfjbF0KGyPg22rHAdLXu_Dg261JSAzOOqkv1LcfmJMtgfEOCCHhBV2psimReHNg8RzVo3GpUGEX0TuqL0Ibs_hJltsH_fEp4PyO7IyVOVvjhNGmcuNyKa2JXJBUftFLqgzOejlhyphenhyphenXCWU9Tz6rUduDYb51LjfZ2Gbt8wXSxth95H5_7k/w166-h200/Amelia%20Heinle%20%232.jpg" width="166" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Amelia Heinle</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMaHXFYTIcg4rp73_z8XhTEcE9YPjH2NWmvDnU3g6AYpkDGhm_t67UsQ_MJFckD19QwlB3ObGhMkWltfB2k5QZoS347SQiFftvoSjY7mczgruDhwz-XHp8C3VwH5qdwrd_TPVBVJw7escfEMfPLHaoTS1gdRIkhSLDPGUpeEfGN1H1iIJovfFCyiNqFE/s180/J.%20Eddie%20Peck%20%232.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="180" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUMaHXFYTIcg4rp73_z8XhTEcE9YPjH2NWmvDnU3g6AYpkDGhm_t67UsQ_MJFckD19QwlB3ObGhMkWltfB2k5QZoS347SQiFftvoSjY7mczgruDhwz-XHp8C3VwH5qdwrd_TPVBVJw7escfEMfPLHaoTS1gdRIkhSLDPGUpeEfGN1H1iIJovfFCyiNqFE/s1600/J.%20Eddie%20Peck%20%232.jpg" width="180" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">J. Eddie Peck</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Victoria (Amelia Heinle) and Nate (Sean Dominic) have obviously cooled toward each other. Could that mean that Victoria is now headed for a romance with Cole Howard? I tend to think it will happen, especially if the DNA results show that Claire is their daughter. What do you think, fans? Will Victoria and Cole get together? Respond to the poll below and let me know.</div><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /><form action="https://poll.pollcode.com/93337415" method="post"><div style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; padding: 2px; width: 175px;"><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><strong>Do you think Cole and Victoria will have another romance?</strong></div><input id="answer933374151" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="1" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Yes. Victoria is finished with Nate and Claire will bring them together.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer933374152" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="2" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">No. Cole will eventually return to England, where he's been living.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer933374153" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="3" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Maybe, but I don't see any spark between them yet.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer933374154" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="4" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">I don't know.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer933374155" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="5" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Other</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><div align="center" style="padding: 3px;"><input type="submit" value="Vote" /> <input name="view" type="submit" value="View" /></div><div align="right" style="font-size: 10px;">pollcode.com <a href="https://pollcode.com/">free polls</a></div></div></form><span><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">That's all for now. <b><i>Please remember that the next edition of Y&R Report will appear in this space on Saturday, January 13, 2024.</i></b></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b>I wish you all a very Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays. All the best in the New Year. I will be back in with more<i> Y&R </i>discussion in 2024.</b></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgelDJ9hapNXMMZb8QJZskE3KsIVmLGBD7iXIppDUn31dz32j71A6SyjH0XUSoB1vVAoeOGwuwyBad5-pdmwBBWhrw7LGICCSPcF1puwoU5dDKfi4rJ9qx23l7817RJJIayOmGCe-TLvAd2gUhqi-CVU4N_W9OOZT6XovusPHWXrhdJvv6kqf_31PC-t7E/s248/christmas%20clip%20art.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="75" data-original-width="248" height="75" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgelDJ9hapNXMMZb8QJZskE3KsIVmLGBD7iXIppDUn31dz32j71A6SyjH0XUSoB1vVAoeOGwuwyBad5-pdmwBBWhrw7LGICCSPcF1puwoU5dDKfi4rJ9qx23l7817RJJIayOmGCe-TLvAd2gUhqi-CVU4N_W9OOZT6XovusPHWXrhdJvv6kqf_31PC-t7E/s1600/christmas%20clip%20art.gif" width="248" /></a></div><br /><b>Take care.</b></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b>Joanne</b></div>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-67731805383702922472023-12-14T13:40:00.003-05:002023-12-16T11:22:42.402-05:00Jeopardy! - News and Updates<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKIYtRS5idxGvLGu5_QOevWHwHfEJ9pxqlBhHveBSd1Ci_OJ6raTnVO5wWdXRBJJYP5Z6gaVeVEmiwvNBxgEmFOpR8WPyL6Xsz05dMhrrQAuY4p_zO4kgSzWfd2pKEzT-Q89RZXuxubdfWsy9KWQAw-o3ihIAgqg8SCzit3WznxgzbiFFx82GwyF0qPlA/s2048/Jeopardy%20clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1544" data-original-width="2048" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKIYtRS5idxGvLGu5_QOevWHwHfEJ9pxqlBhHveBSd1Ci_OJ6raTnVO5wWdXRBJJYP5Z6gaVeVEmiwvNBxgEmFOpR8WPyL6Xsz05dMhrrQAuY4p_zO4kgSzWfd2pKEzT-Q89RZXuxubdfWsy9KWQAw-o3ihIAgqg8SCzit3WznxgzbiFFx82GwyF0qPlA/s320/Jeopardy%20clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">When will Mayim Bialyk return to<i> Jeopardy!</i>?</h3><p>Now that the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and the Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strikes have been resolved, when will Mayim Bialiyk return to her hosting duties?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPmNmqoeZFeydwkMr_WuIYJRe3lKc1xwg-AhpimT5WNudvX6LJAID5LixcLpnD50KJBaPVwDwSrAeQXHVQTqtR9plQWuMixUlYqbZUMbTLOtxUpUmyYSpLOM0dglFo4mc0QrDRBYkUxSosrM_CHBdLobzT6taNpEoZrfqvmXjouYdVnfCuHIJjxpYVVs/s980/Mayim%20Bialak,.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="557" data-original-width="980" height="182" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOPmNmqoeZFeydwkMr_WuIYJRe3lKc1xwg-AhpimT5WNudvX6LJAID5LixcLpnD50KJBaPVwDwSrAeQXHVQTqtR9plQWuMixUlYqbZUMbTLOtxUpUmyYSpLOM0dglFo4mc0QrDRBYkUxSosrM_CHBdLobzT6taNpEoZrfqvmXjouYdVnfCuHIJjxpYVVs/s320/Mayim%20Bialak,.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>It remains unclear if and when Mayim Bialyk will return. Bialyk stepped away from hosting <i>Jeopardy</i>! back in May in solidarity with the WGA strike. As of this writing, she has not announced whether she will be returning to the popular quiz show. Ken Jennings as the sole host since then and he has also replaced Bialyk as host of <i>Celebrity Jeopardy!</i></p><p><b><i>EDITOR'S UPDATE: </i> Mayim Bialyk has announced that she will not be returning to Jeopardy! On Friday, December 15, she wrote of her departure on Instagram. "Sony has informed me that I will no longer be hosting the syndicated version of <i>Jeopardy!</i> I am incredibly honored to have been nominated for a primetime Emmy for hosting this year and I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of the <i>Jeopardy!</i> family."</b></p><p><b>Sony issued the following statement: "We made the decision to have one host for the syndicated show next season to maintain continuity for our viewers, and Ken Jennings will be the sole host for syndicated <i>Jeopardy! </i> We are truly grateful for al of Mayim's contributions to<i> Jeopardy!,</i> and we hope to continue to work with her on primetime specials."</b></p><h3>Change coming to Jeopardy!</h3><p>A big change is coming to<i> Jeopardy!</i> beginning on December 19th. During a recent episode of the podcast<i> Inside Jeopardy!</i>" producer Sarah Whitcomb Fox revealed that the show will unveil a new logo and opening tittle sequence. At present, every<i> Jeopardy! </i>episode begins with a rotating globe containing 19 different box images. The images consist of footage from previous episodes and contestants. When the globe stops spinning, the <i>Jeopardy!</i> logo appears on the screen and the camera pans to the three contestants on stage. Announcer Johnny Gilbert introduces them in his distinctive voice. </p><p>The new format has been compared to <i>Saturday Night Live'</i>s opening segments. There will be a little behind-the-scenes activity leading up to the show. The new title sequence will debut on December 19th, along with the Season 39 edition of Second Chance tournament for players who lost their initial game. This marks the Season 39 post-season, postponed as a result of the writers strike.</p><p>As far as the changes are concerned, I can't say I'm very enthusiastic about them. I'm quite satisfied with the opening sequence as it is right now. Sometimes change is necessary, but I think there have been too many changes since Alex Trebek died. I realize that some of those changes have occurred because of the Hollywood strikes. I do enjoy the tournaments, but right now it seems there are too many of them. When there are so many of them, they do not seem so special. As a Jeoppardy! fan, I hope that the show recovers from the negative effects of the strikes. I also hope that Mayim Bialyk returns, just because she has a different personality than Ken Jennings. I like the two-host setup. <i>(As you've read above, it isn't going to happen).</i></p><p><br /></p><p> - Joanne</p><figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram" data-slot-rendered-content="true" style="background-color: white; font-family: -apple-system, system-ui, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; font-size: 18px; margin: 0px 0px 1.5em; overflow-wrap: break-word;"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper" style="border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; position: relative;"></div></figure>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-34679842866531733442023-12-13T12:16:00.001-05:002024-02-11T16:07:29.636-05:00A Christmas treat for British TV viewers<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklfHMiGkDGuxQJ6PqQnAxMy_9t11FGkcDI1xdQunT5ZI7TSIoTnqzBaI8kJKQ_ik1kBKeL2iwGs7GtySqFTve2rPLPa5XHCAsUOdVs77k-v7JFAG5qVVIeeteoEf4UWhqn7T13wUX6_qJTSOl8bSWZ1LuauIxJaPnIrKSHDICQtuiKGVMRbIAVpzFYwM/s278/David%20Jason.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="278" data-original-width="201" height="278" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiklfHMiGkDGuxQJ6PqQnAxMy_9t11FGkcDI1xdQunT5ZI7TSIoTnqzBaI8kJKQ_ik1kBKeL2iwGs7GtySqFTve2rPLPa5XHCAsUOdVs77k-v7JFAG5qVVIeeteoEf4UWhqn7T13wUX6_qJTSOl8bSWZ1LuauIxJaPnIrKSHDICQtuiKGVMRbIAVpzFYwM/s1600/David%20Jason.jpg" width="201" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">David Jason</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>This Christmas, television viewers in the UK will receive a delightful gift. 83-year-old Sir David John White, better known as David Jason, is making<i> </i>an<i> Only Fools and Horses </i>comeback two decades after the sitcom ended its run. The venerable actor, who portrayed schemer Derek "Del Boy" Trotter, will reveal behind-the-scenes secrets in a new <i>Only Fools </i>Christmas special. Celebrity fans of show such as Krishnan Guru-Murthy and <i>Benidorm</i>'s Sherrie Hewson, are set to pay tribute to the beloved comedy.</p><p>The Yuletide documentary will be broadcast on Channel 5 on Christmas Eve. It's called <i>The Story of Only Fools and Horses</i> and will include appearances by Tessa Peake-Jones, who portrayed Del Roy's wife, Raquel, and other members of the cast and crew. Sadly, Roger Lloyd-Pack, who played street sweeper Trigger, Kenneth MacDonald, who played pub landlord Mike, and Buster Merryfield (Uncle Albert) have passed away).</p><p></p><p></p><p>Seven series of <i>Only Fools and Horses </i>were originally broadcast on BBC One in the United Kingdom from 1981 to 1991 16 sporadic Christmas specials aired until the classic comedy ended in 2003. This year's 90-minute special will reflect on the show's Christmas episodes, including "To Hull and Back." "To Hull and Back" was filmed in Amsterdam and was aired on December 25, 1985. It was the show's fourth Christmas special and its first full-length edition. </p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiglZwi4nGkhnJRajDW9GQQ_CuTMFurQVPiBe8482C8Vk4ZqpfH5BA4_fD29-35IGa0H_-jypUwBV1uimSnJPXMXy_zaRgfI2R3X9XDJst6FpLG9VzjJC3cGCoG7ESGgDa0EX-_2N_FG7o4IpYKmcct8lhytwYxvzqgRf8WpkUMZ5LvHku39Lu8HMF5TjA/s346/David%20Jason%20as%20Del%20Boy%20Trotter.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="346" data-original-width="288" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiglZwi4nGkhnJRajDW9GQQ_CuTMFurQVPiBe8482C8Vk4ZqpfH5BA4_fD29-35IGa0H_-jypUwBV1uimSnJPXMXy_zaRgfI2R3X9XDJst6FpLG9VzjJC3cGCoG7ESGgDa0EX-_2N_FG7o4IpYKmcct8lhytwYxvzqgRf8WpkUMZ5LvHku39Lu8HMF5TjA/s320/David%20Jason%20as%20Del%20Boy%20Trotter.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sir David as Del Boy Trotter</td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><i>Only Fools and Horses</i> was created and written by John Sullivan, who died at the age of 64 in 2011. The show is set in south-east London. David Jason's character, Del Roy Trotter, is an ambitious market trader. He and his younger brother, Rodney Trotter, played by Nicholas Lyndhurst, have had their ups and downs, but they never stopped scheming to become wealthy. On December 29, 1996, more than 24 million viewed the episode "Time on our Hands," in which the Trotters finally becomes a millionaires.</p><p>Below is a press photo (Left to Right) of David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst (Rodney Trotter) and the late Buster Merryfield (Uncle Albert) in <i>Only Fools and Horses.</i></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_NjvtVA3mTt-ZN02ASEfpUn7KusiE9qrgj6PLwIku6-NLqdYMVG6nbJLV2FH9UQdQVieJWjobXrXTPMC71qgrTeLMPCfLNvYZLEVhsv-yAjRL7nPD2WZd6OpLtF4ZM-cE0xOwLXq2-We0W2l6vSefX9SsZbKhqwhS1Z_8PilHFlhn6SzhgujleXrberI/s1500/Only%20Fools%20and%20Horses%20cast.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1133" data-original-width="1500" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_NjvtVA3mTt-ZN02ASEfpUn7KusiE9qrgj6PLwIku6-NLqdYMVG6nbJLV2FH9UQdQVieJWjobXrXTPMC71qgrTeLMPCfLNvYZLEVhsv-yAjRL7nPD2WZd6OpLtF4ZM-cE0xOwLXq2-We0W2l6vSefX9SsZbKhqwhS1Z_8PilHFlhn6SzhgujleXrberI/s320/Only%20Fools%20and%20Horses%20cast.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><i>Only Fools and Horses </i>has been critically acclaimed and the series has received many awards, including BAFTA, the National Television Awards and the Royal Television Society. In a 2004 BBC poll, it was voted Britain's Best Sitcom.</p><p>SOURCES: <i>Microsoft News (msn.com)</i>, "UK's most popular comedy ever returning with TV legend back at the helm," by Ruth Lawes, December 2023; <i>Wikipedia</i></p><p><br /></p><p>- Joanne</p>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-70356598582074556952023-12-05T15:11:00.005-05:002023-12-05T15:13:24.141-05:00Whatever happened to Tina Cole (Katie on My Three Sons)?<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSJ1L-ZHU99EUdEuKKp3feqLTdwXjZMwygZCvKRjmLV2OoUvZhbEivo-o-WVY3F_sYat82c9uWrun91kHW2Yd7lEmA5g0DogEUukjBA6-jjnd7oGMndGKBsFAbcK2ScBv_tvZfV8CSkMMyXa_NA7G89Kxxx-3cWsBa_MJHHjGLTguoHDiyiUluCnOjL6Q/s908/Tina_Cole.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="908" data-original-width="688" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSJ1L-ZHU99EUdEuKKp3feqLTdwXjZMwygZCvKRjmLV2OoUvZhbEivo-o-WVY3F_sYat82c9uWrun91kHW2Yd7lEmA5g0DogEUukjBA6-jjnd7oGMndGKBsFAbcK2ScBv_tvZfV8CSkMMyXa_NA7G89Kxxx-3cWsBa_MJHHjGLTguoHDiyiUluCnOjL6Q/w303-h400/Tina_Cole.jpg" width="303" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tina on <i>My Three Sons </i>with triplets in 1968</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Tina Cole comes from a talented musical background. She was born Christina Yvonne Cole in Hollywood, California on August 4, 1943. She is the daughter of jazz pianist Buddy Cole (1916-1964), an accomplished musician who backed up Rosemary Clooney and Bing Crosby. Her mother was Yvonne "Vonnie" King of the King Sisters, a vocal group consisting of six Mormon sisters from Utah. She has a younger sister, Cathy Cole Green, born on June 4, 1947.</p><p>Tina has been an entertainer since childhood. At the age of 19, she signed an exclusive contract with Warner Brothers Studios. During a contract dispute between Warner and Connie Stevens, Tina was chosen to replace Connie as the female lead in the TV detective series <i>Hawaiian Eye</i>, starring Troy Donahue and Robert Conrad. She portrayed Sunny Day in nine episodes of the series from 1962 to 1963. </p><p>In the 1963 Warner Brothers college comedy <i>Palm Springs Weekend</i>, Tina had a minor role in the company of Donahue, Conrad, Connie Stevens and Stefanie Powers. She then guest-starred alongside Lucille Ball, as a college girl in a 1963 episode of <i>The Lucy Show</i> entitled "Lucy's College Reunion" {Season 2, Episode 11, Air Date, December 16, 1963).</p><p>Tina Cole first appeared in an episode of <i>My Three Sons</i> in 1964, when the Douglas family still lived in Bryant Park. She played Ina, a high school classmate of Robbie Douglas an episode entitled "House for Sale" (Season 4, Episode 22, Air Date: February 13, 1964). Tina also appeared as Sherry in another 1964 episode "The Coffee House Set," as well as a 1965 episode called ""Lady in the Air" and a 1966 episode called "Robbie and the Little Stranger." It was not until the beginning of the show's eighth season in 1967 that she began portraying Katie Miller, who married Robbie Douglas (Don Grady). The couple had triplets - three sons, of course. </p><p>Tina became the first female series regular on <i>My Three Sons</i>, Her first appearance as Katie was in an 1967 episode entitled "Moving Day" (Season 8, Episode 1, Air Date: September 9, 1967). In the episode, the Douglas family movies to California and Robbie meets Katie at his new college.</p><p>Tina remained with <i>My Three Sons </i>until its 12th and final season. In total, she appeared in 136 episodes, including the ones before she assumed the role of Katie. Below is a 1967 photo of the cast of<i> My Three Sons</i>: Back Row L-R, Don Grady, Tina Cole, Fred MacMurray, William Demerest, Stanley Livingston. Front: Tramp the dog and Barry Livingston.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVHivPP6YABBaahjb3yUFM6F3AyJZt68piQgcNPoAYRZzbOi27cpjeseVT6cTJVorUQS0hxyJA0FtHoI9kS2PHCNBZBxGsc59StRpEHMG_kK3CaNo5sh3GhQ87DG30xuEBNU5sLdpPWB0oizF_LqV1LmtmPHwNLSF_nwLIJuKDvne4Mi-k21l9ieWxEw/s275/My%20Three%20Sons%20Cast%201967.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="208" data-original-width="275" height="242" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQVHivPP6YABBaahjb3yUFM6F3AyJZt68piQgcNPoAYRZzbOi27cpjeseVT6cTJVorUQS0hxyJA0FtHoI9kS2PHCNBZBxGsc59StRpEHMG_kK3CaNo5sh3GhQ87DG30xuEBNU5sLdpPWB0oizF_LqV1LmtmPHwNLSF_nwLIJuKDvne4Mi-k21l9ieWxEw/w320-h242/My%20Three%20Sons%20Cast%201967.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>After <i>My Three Son </i>went off the air in 1972, Tina made guest appearances in episodes of such series as <i>The Rookies</i> (1973), <i>Adam-12</i> (1974) She and her sister, Cathy played singers in the two-episode 1976 mini-serie<i>s Eleanor and Franklin. </i>They also appeared as singers in the follow-up TV movie, <i>Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years</i>.</p><p>Tina then stepped away from acting for almost a decade. She became director of the Sacramento Children's Theatre. She also worked as an acting coach at the John Robert Powers drama schools in Elk Grove in Elk Grove and Roseville, California. She returned to acting with appearances in the 2016 film <i>The 6h Friend</i>, the 2017 television movie <i>Take it from the Top</i>, and the 2018 horror film<i> Reawakened</i>.</p><p>Tina has been married and divorced twice. She is the mother of four children, one from her first marriage and three from her second. From 1965 until 1970, Tina was married to TV producer Volney Howard III. They had a son, also named Volney Howard. </p><p>Tina's second husband was Filmore Pajeau Crrank Jr., whom she wed in 1979. They had three children, including a son, actor Filmore Pajeau Crrank III, (known as Paj Crank), born August 26,, 1981. and two daughters, Chelsea Crank and Samantha Crank.</p><p>In a January 2020 interview with Fox News, Tina Cole revealed her secret love affair with her <i>My Three Sons</i> co-star Don Grady," which began soon after her divorce from her first husband. She felt she was falling in love with Don, so she ended her marriage.</p><p>Don did not initially approve of the casting of Tina as his on-screen wife. "He didn't think I was the right girl for him," she told Fox News. According to Tina, Don envisioned someone else for the role, a Peggy Lipton surfer girl type, someone who was "skinny and blonde." Tina claimed that she "had no idea that he really fought the casting." </p><p>Tina and Don were awkward with each other when Tina first began playing the role of Katie. They frustrated the director because they had difficulty kissing, Their noses kept bumping each other and they were asked to go to back of the stage and practise kissing. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI-MqK5hKXh6oHJBW1Ad3lXJLHohJOJyTeLkZFZqJmpayoQvo_SDPf78GWdqzAWeLubrbW3JJqpEjGLFBDRgcqLDqoePzGv9aJcm2p6d45rJ6TvNIVNelbLhWIS-gJpAsDwEtJbzV0wiN05TYvYEevzmPdA9dYv4T50RSIHmaNXgGZWsDmw4VbfYHMbPU/s174/Tina%20Cole%20and%20Don%20Grady.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="174" data-original-width="167" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI-MqK5hKXh6oHJBW1Ad3lXJLHohJOJyTeLkZFZqJmpayoQvo_SDPf78GWdqzAWeLubrbW3JJqpEjGLFBDRgcqLDqoePzGv9aJcm2p6d45rJ6TvNIVNelbLhWIS-gJpAsDwEtJbzV0wiN05TYvYEevzmPdA9dYv4T50RSIHmaNXgGZWsDmw4VbfYHMbPU/w192-h200/Tina%20Cole%20and%20Don%20Grady.jpg" width="192" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tina with Don Grady</td></tr></tbody></table><p>Tina told Fox News a story about twin beds on the set. She said, "I remember in one episode, Robbie and Katie We walked into what is going to be our bedroom. There were twin beds. Now, this is 1967. Don said, 'There's no way. We can't do this. We've gotta have a big bed. There's no way we can have twin beds'. So they had to scramble to find this big bed. I think we were one of the first shows that had a couple on the same bed together on television. (Editor's NoteThere were very few in the 1960s, but Mary Kay and Johnny Stearns did on their sitcom way back in their 1947).</p><p>Tina and Don sang together on telethons and they shared a passion for music, "We went together on and off for about eight years, He wanted to marry me, but I wasn't ready," Tins stated. "I loved him madly, but I had a son and I just wasn't sure. I wasn't quite ready."</p><p>After Tina rejected his marriage proposal, Don wed Julie Boonisar in 1976. According to Tina, the next time they met, at a shoot for a<i> Thanksgiving Reunion with the Partridge Family & My Three Sons,</i> Don told her that his marriage had been a big mistake. He said would call her when he was no longer married. Dona and Julie divorced in 1979 and he and Tina eventually got back together. When Don decided to to New York and try his luck on Broadway, Tina refused to join him unless they married. Don insisted that they go only as friends. In 1985, Don married Virginia Lewsader and the couple remained together until Don's death in 2012. </p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_l09VQ8EwqK2LUI14CsQOwQKftDyhUZn4KpddrII1THZOy_xtJxW1bTJWPJj4_LhYg3fCiM8CzMKc32Thw_jwAPmo6kPE_FvsjYEKa-8FXIi4MLJ37b3bdP92Vbqy_bRMZeXyJnLJTCW7N2KF0x_74nlzeNfcIO1sCEB57CJBoEnuZOPmUeFup6vOcs/s289/tina%20cole%20recent.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="289" data-original-width="196" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc_l09VQ8EwqK2LUI14CsQOwQKftDyhUZn4KpddrII1THZOy_xtJxW1bTJWPJj4_LhYg3fCiM8CzMKc32Thw_jwAPmo6kPE_FvsjYEKa-8FXIi4MLJ37b3bdP92Vbqy_bRMZeXyJnLJTCW7N2KF0x_74nlzeNfcIO1sCEB57CJBoEnuZOPmUeFup6vOcs/s1600/tina%20cole%20recent.jpg" width="196" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">More recent photo of Tina</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p><b>END NOTES</b></p><p><b>* </b>Tina Cole's mother, Yvonne, died on December 13, 2009 after suffering a fall at her home in Santa Barbara, California. She was 89 at the time of her passing.</p><p>* Tina's first husband, Volney Howard III, passed away on July 14, 2016. He was 74 at the time of his death. </p><p>* Beverly Garland, Tina's <i>My Three Sons </i>TV mother-in-law became Tina Cole's real-life mother-in-law when Beverly's son, Filmore Crank, Jr. married Tina in 1979. Beverly portrayed Barbra Harper, who married patriarch Steve Douglas (Fred MacMurray).</p><p>* Tina Cole, Don Grady and Uncle Charley (William Demerest) portrayed their My Three Sons roles in a 1970 episode of the John Forsythe series <i>To Rome with Love</i>. They visit Rome in an episode entitled "Rome Is Where You Find It" (Season 2, Episode 6, Air Date: October 20, 1970).</p><p>* Tina Cole and Don Grady appeared in a 1971 TV movie entitled <i>After the Honeymoon</i>. It was a a proposed spin-off of <i>My Three Sons </i>in which Robbie and Katie Douglas move to San Francisco with their triplets. They soon become involved in the comic mishaps of their landlords and fellow tenants.</p><p>* Don Grady died of myeloma, cancer of the plasma cells on June 27, 2012. He passed away at the age of 68 in Thousand Oaks, California. </p><p>* Tina was a member of the Four King Cousins, a pop group consisting of the daughters of the King Sisters, including Tina's sister, Cathy, and cousins Candy and Carolyn. In late 2013, Tina performed with her King Cousins and appeared at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood. They made further appearances at the Catalina in April 2014 and August 2016.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8-VMLdX3HqzpCwoAFxxGsDHncdGqcLAbLQ8rUNFYsDyBy8XfjfnT6TbdlWZWLSgs4Wtk8qKDqSn89IUhGj7q89VD5s6Y5AJWCukYV73Cj4fnyaqEbdMCyQXNhoN9JL1w4NjeKarhywISuKEQzdY-auj_HWbHQq3yD2gZrpWPUKJlBOstvUkwu10_CV9o/s209/Tina%20Cole%20King%20Cousins%20LP.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="209" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8-VMLdX3HqzpCwoAFxxGsDHncdGqcLAbLQ8rUNFYsDyBy8XfjfnT6TbdlWZWLSgs4Wtk8qKDqSn89IUhGj7q89VD5s6Y5AJWCukYV73Cj4fnyaqEbdMCyQXNhoN9JL1w4NjeKarhywISuKEQzdY-auj_HWbHQq3yD2gZrpWPUKJlBOstvUkwu10_CV9o/w320-h275/Tina%20Cole%20King%20Cousins%20LP.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>* Tina has made guest appearances on <i>The Ed Sullivan Show</i>, Johnny Caroson's <i>Tonight Show</i>, <i>Hollywood Squares </i>and <i>Family Feud</i>. She serenaded the Osmond Brothers on their first television special and she toured with Bob Hope and Rowan & Martin. She has joined the King Family in concert and on television, including the classic 1967 <i>Christmas With The King Family </i>special.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYzon2HEFP_Sf3Riq8M16S3S5V73s1Zg08rsJD6I9k0w9CqF0bdyHgvHDtfBVBp-ORDVAhk4SEyGtViS8vZs5E8hLaWZGsVLYHHy2LVnXIE36UKPYTMZdKMRloQ704Z5UnorruxriSvZ4pzuDcLAhCLzGx2rFOuRQNmW2UptIQ03kr9VMnQEO5RI8NNCQ/s466/Tina%20Cole%20book.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="466" data-original-width="293" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYzon2HEFP_Sf3Riq8M16S3S5V73s1Zg08rsJD6I9k0w9CqF0bdyHgvHDtfBVBp-ORDVAhk4SEyGtViS8vZs5E8hLaWZGsVLYHHy2LVnXIE36UKPYTMZdKMRloQ704Z5UnorruxriSvZ4pzuDcLAhCLzGx2rFOuRQNmW2UptIQ03kr9VMnQEO5RI8NNCQ/w202-h320/Tina%20Cole%20book.jpg" width="202" /></a></div><p>* Tina is the author of a 2022 memoir entitled<i> My Three Lives: A Memoir. </i>It deals with three phases in her life.</p><p><b>SOURCES</b>: Fox News; '"My Three Sons' Star Tina Cole ditched twin beds with on-screen husband Don Grady;" by Stephanie Nolasco, January 6, 20202; <i>Do You Remember? </i>(doyouremember.com); "Tina Cole from 'My Three Sons' is 79 And Almost Married Her Biggest Critic," by Donna Daly, July 2023; Great Entertainment Television, "Tina Cole: 6 Fun Facts About the Christmas with the King Family Star," by getTV Staff; <i>Biography Pedia.</i>"Where is Tina Cole today? Wiki Biography, Children, Husband, July 28, 2023; <i>Closer</i>, "My Three Sons' Tina Cole Reveals Why She and Costar Don Grady Never Married in Real life," by<i> Closer</i> Staff, September 21, 2013; <i>AmoMama (amomama.com)</i>, "Don Grady Wed Another Woman after Tina Cole Rejected His Proposal but Soon Regretted It," by Gaone Pule, October 13, 2021; <i>AmoMama (amomama.com)</i>, "'My Three Sons' Tina Cole & Don Grady Were "Madly in Love' & Dated for 8 Years Yet She Refused to Marry Him," by Salwa Nadeem, May 13, 2023; <i>Wikipedia</i>; <i>Internet Movie Database (IMDb)</i></p><p><br /></p><p>- Joanne</p>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-10282281506410158352023-12-02T10:54:00.001-05:002023-12-05T17:55:36.644-05:00Y&R Report (December 2, 2023): The Latest on The Young and the Restless<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="color: #2288bb; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><b>Hey <i>Y&R</i> fans,<i> every second Saturday</i> TV Banter discusses the latest happenings and provides commentary on your favourite daytime drama. Note to U.S. readers - SPOILER ALERT: Here in Canada, I watch the show on Global TV, which is one episode ahead of CBS. I will inevitably refer to incidents you haven't seen yet. Read at your own risk. If you are the curious type, though, you may prefer to discover some things in advance.</b></b><p></p><p></p><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></b></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hi fans, </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Newman family experienced quite a Thanksgiving nightmare. Nikki was drugged, kidnapped and tormented by Claire and her evil Aunt Jordan. Meanwhile, Victor, Nick and Victoria were poisoned. We didn't really know Jordan and Claire's motives. We also didn't know their true identities. The picture seems clearer now, but it is still somewhat murky. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Aunt Jordan claims to be Eve Howard's sister. She is a mad woman who wants revenge on the Newman family for what she perceives as their unjust treatment of her sister. But can we believe anything Jordan says? Maybe. Cole confirmed that his mother did have a sister, even though he was not familiar with her. You'd think he'd be able to recognize her immediately.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Since so many years have passed, let's have a little refresher on Eve Howard, portrayed by Margaret Mason.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64yJyqmFae0GvNOBj9bfqTW7M90vQNK1SUm625N67lpQZxUZ2a8Wb3frKOF7EzTwlUXmHUN3jY_HCAAlTsgKIRqvQM486FsO-yXQYPFicTwVid5U6XJ5GLZ2MStzqGHm8MCW3-6vSKmaSXF1I7MHirHjMARCJqFOyTkoue-zi3YJpTomZzvfngS5kOlw/s400/Eve%20Howard%20(Y&R).webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="345" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg64yJyqmFae0GvNOBj9bfqTW7M90vQNK1SUm625N67lpQZxUZ2a8Wb3frKOF7EzTwlUXmHUN3jY_HCAAlTsgKIRqvQM486FsO-yXQYPFicTwVid5U6XJ5GLZ2MStzqGHm8MCW3-6vSKmaSXF1I7MHirHjMARCJqFOyTkoue-zi3YJpTomZzvfngS5kOlw/w173-h200/Eve%20Howard%20(Y&R).webp" width="173" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mason as Eve Howard</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">For a brief history of Eve Howard, were going to have to go all the way back to 1980, when Victor Newman was married to his first wife, Julia. Eve was Victor's assistant at Newman Enterprises and Victor had a one-night-stand with her. In 1982, Eve returned to Genoa City and attempted to get Victor back. She claimed that Victor was the father of her son, Cole. In order to rid himself of Eve. Victor agreed to accept her claim that he was Cole's father, as long as she left town to work for one of his other companies.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Eve continued to scheme against Victor, but it was eventually proven that Cole was not Victor's son. Eve died after an illness caused by a mosquito bite while she was on a plane on her way to Genoa City.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">As for Claire, she seems quite confused. It appears that she has been been brainwashed against the Newmans by Jordan. Claire referred to Victoria as her mother. Jordan claimed that Claire is the daughter of Victoria Newman and Cole Howard. She was able to persuade Claire that her parents rejected her. Why was Claire so vulnerable to Jordan's manipulation? </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Back in 1998, when Victoria and Cole were married, they tried for a child. Victoria conceived, but the couple's daughter, Eve Nicole Howard (named after grandmothers) died soon after birth. So how could Claire be their daughter? Wicked Aunt Jordan came up with the old switched at birth explanation. She claimed that she switched baby Eve in the hospital for the child who had died. Is this true? If so, what happened to the baby who died?</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">All signs seem to indicate that Jordan is telling the truth about the baby swapping. Victor discovered that Jordan was a registered nurse at Memorial Hospital at the time of baby Eve' birth. That isn't surprising since she used an IV to feed alcohol to Nikki. However, more proof is needed, such aa a DNA test,</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">The whole storyline is convoluted and complicated. Many viewers don't even remember Cole or Eve Howard. Claire was finally convinced that her Aunt Jordan had lied to her all these years, but she was still arrested. Nick Newman was stabbed and the police were unable to find Aunt Jordan. She is hiding in the house. It looks as if we haven't seen the last of her. Will she go to Genoa City and continue to torment the Newman family. Is the nightmare really over?</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Now that Victoria and Nate's relationship is on the rocks, will Nate hook up with Audra. They've been quite chummy lately and she seems attracted to him.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kyle is just going to get himself into more trouble by pretending he's spying on Jabot in order to help Tucker. Tucker is a snake-in-the grass, but he isn't stupid. He's already skeptical that Kyle would betray his family.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">I enjoyed the Baldwin/Fisher Thanksgiving reunion. Gloria (Judith Chapman) was hilarious. She provided some much-needed comic relief on a show that has become much too serious and tense.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>CAST NEWS</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>J. Eddie Peck is back as Cole Howard</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg50BtbnxP_sLTWP34AAX6rvYTXbIuPrMxQMbQeNvLvIGlkeM_JZ4ETMoRZ4OIP_IkSDNZXNegWA_Nd9KPbrn66JB4z9pZ9SCueJsWMHJf-OLAbE0GCeFEAaRCCNWqVghLf0h4uPMLhYZYiZTlXvXf5bwz0ShF3jZkiIInfd8Cb3nxhBSCKTVg5WH6yTrY/s180/J.%20Eddie%20Peck%20%232.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="180" data-original-width="180" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg50BtbnxP_sLTWP34AAX6rvYTXbIuPrMxQMbQeNvLvIGlkeM_JZ4ETMoRZ4OIP_IkSDNZXNegWA_Nd9KPbrn66JB4z9pZ9SCueJsWMHJf-OLAbE0GCeFEAaRCCNWqVghLf0h4uPMLhYZYiZTlXvXf5bwz0ShF3jZkiIInfd8Cb3nxhBSCKTVg5WH6yTrY/s1600/J.%20Eddie%20Peck%20%232.jpg" width="180" /></a></div></span></div><div><br /></div>J. Eddie Peck portrayed Cole Howard from 1993 to 1999. He was married to Victoria Newman and then to Ashley Abbott. Cole eventually accepted a teaching position at Oxford University and relocated to England. He divorced Ashley. Since Aunt Jordan and Claire have been written into the storyline, it makes perfect sense that J. Eddie has returned as Cole.<div><br /></div><div>Now that Cole is back, will he become close with Victoria again? Will they rekindle their romance after all these years?</div><div><br /><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;">Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL</b></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVo0FMX_4TLo5MvFfNV5JCTvhD-bTkNJYi2ZpTt7tzF_eIsYoEy7xORrYcPX7exCs-8cD9SsbfZ2T3wyMeUAkL0Vk5AWxk8lcB_3bMnwxuVWaEnWK1ge9i-v7q88d61JXM0rhyZ0x1Df_raocsarnQ3NKRHwUJupi1lW81lY8XlNOUvUf7SUKP_Nxat84/s738/Haley%20Erin.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="738" data-original-width="738" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVo0FMX_4TLo5MvFfNV5JCTvhD-bTkNJYi2ZpTt7tzF_eIsYoEy7xORrYcPX7exCs-8cD9SsbfZ2T3wyMeUAkL0Vk5AWxk8lcB_3bMnwxuVWaEnWK1ge9i-v7q88d61JXM0rhyZ0x1Df_raocsarnQ3NKRHwUJupi1lW81lY8XlNOUvUf7SUKP_Nxat84/s320/Haley%20Erin.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Haley Erin (Claire)</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Is Claire really the daughter of Cole and Victoria? Only a DNA test will provide proof, However, I think it's very likely that she is their daughter. That would be a reason to keep Claire (Haley Erin) in the storyline. It would be interesting to see how Victoria deals with the appearance of a daughter she thought she lost years ago. It's noteworthy that Victoria expressed empathy for Claire and how she was manipulated by Aunt Jordan.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">What do you think, fans? Is Claire really the daughter of Victoria and Cole? Respond to the poll below and let me know.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /><form action="https://poll.pollcode.com/86959235" method="post"><div style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; padding: 2px; width: 175px;"><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><strong>Do you think Claire is the daughter of Victoria and Cole?</strong></div><input id="answer869592351" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="1" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Yes. That would be an interesting storyline.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer869592352" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="2" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">No. Aunt Jordan is lying. She is a complete fraud.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer869592353" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="3" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Maybe, but I have my doubts.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer869592354" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="4" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">I don't know.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer869592355" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="5" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Other</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><div align="center" style="padding: 3px;"><input type="submit" value="Vote" /> <input name="view" type="submit" value="View" /></div><div align="right" style="font-size: 10px;">pollcode.com <a href="https://pollcode.com/">free polls</a></div></div></form></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div style="font-size: medium; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"> <b style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: large;">NOTE TO READERS</span></b></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: medium; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><p><b style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></b></p><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 700;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="&quot"><b>I really need your feedback. 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I want to know if you agree or disagree with me. </i></b></span></div><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin: 0px;"><i style="font-size: 15.4px;"><b>My email address:<span style="color: red;"> </span></b></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 36.8px;"> </span><a href="mailto:jmadden16@yahoo.ca" style="color: #2288bb; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration-line: none;">jmadden16@yahoo.ca</a> </div></div></div></div></span></div></span></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">That's all for now. <i>Please remember that the next edition of Y&R Report will appear in this space on Saturday, December 16, 2023. </i>Happy Hanukkah to all who celebrate! It begins on December 7th and ends on December 15th.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilEisRiMxXfTnw7pvnw2L91sEK-xgGO4KAMHul1Th4NN4hJYyhVkfWJPQUk7dlLcxgDVbCx6K-Ktqu7HO7sXfuqV6m41wwXJWPOqpDtzySHOqdIsZ227lSFldrq7b87bE8VNKjqTIdXC7drFa11-_p1lodUhYwA4RYKzDLrwo5G2fp4f5dRoftxHcm4_4/s155/Hanukkah%20clipart.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="117" data-original-width="155" height="117" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilEisRiMxXfTnw7pvnw2L91sEK-xgGO4KAMHul1Th4NN4hJYyhVkfWJPQUk7dlLcxgDVbCx6K-Ktqu7HO7sXfuqV6m41wwXJWPOqpDtzySHOqdIsZ227lSFldrq7b87bE8VNKjqTIdXC7drFa11-_p1lodUhYwA4RYKzDLrwo5G2fp4f5dRoftxHcm4_4/s1600/Hanukkah%20clipart.png" width="155" /></a></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Take care,</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Joanne</div></div>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-18774856491584915162023-11-18T10:12:00.001-05:002023-11-20T23:14:23.766-05:00Y&R Report (November 18, 2023): The Latest on The Young and the Restless<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="color: #2288bb; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><b>Hey <i>Y&R</i> fans,<i> every second Saturday</i> TV Banter discusses the latest happenings and provides commentary on your favourite daytime drama. Note to U.S. readers - SPOILER ALERT: Here in Canada, I watch the show on Global TV, which is one episode ahead of CBS. I will inevitably refer to incidents you haven't seen yet. Read at your own risk. If you are the curious type, though, you may prefer to discover some things in advance.</b></b></p><p></p><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></b></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hi fans, </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Well, that was quite a cup of tea Nikki Newman had with Claire Grace, except that Claire didn't drink her cup and Nikki was drugged. Claire has revealed herself as a villain, just as we suspected, but who is this mystery woman anyway? We know that she despises the Newman family. We also know that she is working with her "Aunt Jordan." Some important questions, however, still remain unanswered. We don't know Aunt Jordan's identity. We don't know why she and Claire are seeking revenge on Nikki and the Newman family.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">There has been some online speculation as to the identity of Aunt Jordan. It's been speculated that she may be a long-lost relative of Nikki and her sister, Casey. This theory holds that Aunt Jordan may actually be their half-sister, the unknown daughter of their abusive father, Nick Reed, whom Nikki killed in self-defemce. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Another theory holds that Aunt Jordan is actually be Meggie McClaine In 2010, Meggie was a bartender Victor met while searching for Adam in Canada. She played a role in saving Victor from a thug name Shaw. Meggie had a crush on Victor and she was jealous of Nikki.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">The cat and mouse game between Nikki and Claire will continue for a while because the writers want to keep us guessing. Claire enjoys tormenting Nikki. She must have some medical background because she attached an IV to Nikki's arm. She also knows about Nikki's battle with alcoholism and she is taking advantage of that knowledge. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">It seems that <i>Y&R</i> is full of romantic triangles lately. There is the Daniel, Lily and Heather triangle. We also have Chance and Summer and Sharon. Then there's Danny and Phyllis and Christine (aka Cricket), as well as Adam and Sally and Nick. That is a total of five triangles.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">As far as Chance is concerned, I think Summer has the edge. Here's why. I am sure that Nina, Chance's mother, will come out in favour Summer because Sharon has more baggage from her past. Nina's opinion will carry some weight with Chance. Furthermore, Phyllis has given her daughter, Summer, some important information regarding Sharon. According to Phyllis, Nick is the one that Sharon has always really loved. You can bet that Summer will use that information to her own advantage, unless her mother does that for her. However, Phyllis seems too preoccupied with getting "The Bug" away from Danny.Romalotti. My guess is that Summer herself will attempt to bring Nick and Sharon together again. The interesting wrinkle is that Nick is Summer's own father.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Although Phyllis is trying to become a better person, expect her cat claws to come out soon. She is irked by the sight of Danny with Cricket. She can't help herself. She can't stand the thought of Christine winning. Those two are headed for a collision and poor Danny will be caught in the middle.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Daniel should take a deep breath and chill. He's trying much to hard to show Lily that he's not interested in reconciling with Heather. His attitude is only making things worse and leaving Lily wondering. There are forces working against Lily. Daniel's meddling mother, Phyllis, would love Daniel to reunite with Heather and daughter Lucy. Lucy would also want her parents to reunite. Speaking of Lucy, why don't the writers give her a storyline with characters her own age? It might help draw some younger viewers to the show. </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">There's no way that Heather is going to keep her distance from Daniel. Since Lucy has her own room at Daniel's apartment, Heather has a perfect excuse for showing up there often. This does not bode well for Lily.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">As for Nick and Sally and Adam, it appears that Adam has won Sally's heart, at least for now. He may do something to alienate her again. </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Dr. Elena hasn't been seen much for a while. Since she broke up with Nate, she doesn't have much of a part anymore. She shows up at the hospital when there is an emergency such as when Sally lost her baby or when Chance was recently shot. Now that Nate has been fired from Newman Enterprises by Victor, he may try to win Elena back, although she does appear to be finished with him.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">So, Victor Newman is in control again, exerting his authority and pointing fingers. I had a problem with him accusing Nate of wanting to send him to the "looney bin." <i>Y&R </i>should really be much more sensitive about mental illness. That kind of language does not help.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Has Victor really alienated Princess Victoria for good? He was very unfair in mentioning all her failed relationships - J.T., Billy and Ashland Locke. Yes, Victoria hasn't made the best choices in men. Don't forget Ryan and Cole. However, Victor has also left a trail of failed relationships. Let's see now. There was Julia, Ashley, Hope . . . He's finally settled down with Nikki, but he has broken up with her many times in the past. I've lost count of how many times they've married, divorced and remarried. Furthermore, Victor has always interfered in Victoria's relationships. Maybe this time Victoria should cut herself loose from Daddy. Somehow I don't that will ever happen, at least permanently.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">It hasn't happened for Nick either. He always tries to distance himself from Newman Enterprises. He's tried to start his own ventures. He ran a magazine called Restless Style. He had a company called Dark Horse. He owned and operated a restaurant called The Underground. Still, he always returns to Newman Enterprises.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">So Nina and Jill want Chance to enter the business world. I can understand how Nina, as his mother, and Jill, as his grandmother, feel about him putting his life in danger all the time as a cop. However, they shouldn't pressure him into working for Chancellor-Winters. It's true that Chance doesn't seem too pleased with his position as Genoa City's police chief and he seems to want to try something new. Yet, he doesn't appear to be the type for the corporate world. I can't picture him wearing an expensive suit and sitting behind a desk. I'm sure he's going to end up there anyway. After all, Nate Hastings transformed himself from a surgeon to a business man, didn't he? It happens so easily on <i>Y&R</i>.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Kyle must not be the sharpest knife in the drawer. Why did it take him so long to recognize that Audra was just using him? Duh!! He should stay as far away as possible from that unscrupulous woman and her partner in crime, Tucker McCall. But he won't. </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b>I'm looking forward to watching <i>Y&R</i>'s Thanksgiving episode with the Baldwin/Fisher clan. </b><b>The show did not have a Fourth of July episode this past summer. Nor did it have a Halloween episode. Holiday episodes are very popular with the fans, so <i>Y&R'</i>s writers should include them. </b><b> According to an online spoiler, Michael and Gloria will return from Singapore with some shocking news.</b></div><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>CAST NEWS</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Soap veteran Barbara Zenk appears as Claire's "Aunt Jordan"</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguhJQEKpgwbzvTcccc5hWjo8ktKPNMzWGBAyoA2Nd38pKSovHgtGQ76jsofSdzhICguQRM6mcPloJ7HR2-Co-hUMJUNhdxixbXkqYVKZ8xbC5_VD0qn3RnMQS6tWOuh41TcZRhDvXPV_-UaDdPsCxigpVLwzH9eWwh67v-0SOYmzohi7i8_f64Y7fo7nw/s478/colleen%20zenk.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="399" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguhJQEKpgwbzvTcccc5hWjo8ktKPNMzWGBAyoA2Nd38pKSovHgtGQ76jsofSdzhICguQRM6mcPloJ7HR2-Co-hUMJUNhdxixbXkqYVKZ8xbC5_VD0qn3RnMQS6tWOuh41TcZRhDvXPV_-UaDdPsCxigpVLwzH9eWwh67v-0SOYmzohi7i8_f64Y7fo7nw/s320/colleen%20zenk.webp" width="267" /></a></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b>The actress who plays Claire's "Aunt Jordan" is no stranger to soaps. She is no newcomer either. Barbara Zenk portrayed Barbara Ryan on<i> As the World Turns </i>for 32 years. She played the character from 1978 until the show's demise in September of 2010. Since the cancellation of As the World Turns, she has appeared in episodes of<i> Blue Bloods</i>, <i>American Criminal,</i> <i>Tainted Dreams </i>and <i>After Forever</i>. It will be interesting to see what Barbara does with her juicy new role.</b></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b><br /></b></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b style="font-size: xx-large;">Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL</b></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kzZGxg7sOgc3G04wPXJzq-IurZ-Ndo10dNAOeRSIQjsOTCQyu4Um6R-ZsozZgeCgKhXmjszjNXFHJsEN_tFLmZfpj5zs370nGjt1i2K5QcEf3aRORG6iZvKQCUtALeOQOCMHARg-cenJrRH4l8qLNfFA9XEFReWlnMPmzWXSehYtTT3l817st605z5M/s322/melody%20thomas%20scott.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="322" data-original-width="250" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7kzZGxg7sOgc3G04wPXJzq-IurZ-Ndo10dNAOeRSIQjsOTCQyu4Um6R-ZsozZgeCgKhXmjszjNXFHJsEN_tFLmZfpj5zs370nGjt1i2K5QcEf3aRORG6iZvKQCUtALeOQOCMHARg-cenJrRH4l8qLNfFA9XEFReWlnMPmzWXSehYtTT3l817st605z5M/w248-h320/melody%20thomas%20scott.jpg" width="248" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Well fans, no one realizes that Nikki is in trouble yet. Will she get home in time for Thanksgiving, or will she return for Christmas? Will her disappearance help to bring her family together? Is it inevitable that Victor will rescue her? What do you think? Respond to the poll below and let me know.</div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b> <span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: large;"><form action="https://poll.pollcode.com/42382561" method="post"><div style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; padding: 2px; width: 175px;"><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><strong>Will Victor save Nikki from the clutches of Claire and her aunt?</strong></div><input id="answer423825611" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="1" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Yes. I have no doubt that Victor will ride in like a white knight and rescue her.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer423825612" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="2" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">No, Nikki will escape by herself.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer423825613" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="3" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Nikki's children, Nick and Victoria, will rescue her.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer423825614" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="4" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Someone else who Nikki knows will save her.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer423825615" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="5" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">A stranger will rescue Nikki.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer423825616" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="6" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Other</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><div align="center" style="padding: 3px;"><input type="submit" value="Vote" /> <input name="view" type="submit" value="View" /></div><div align="right" style="font-size: 10px;">pollcode.com <a href="https://pollcode.com/">free polls</a></div></div></form><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></span></b></div>NOTE TO READERS</span></span></b></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b><p><span style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></span></p><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin: 0px;"><span face="&quot">I really need your feedback. If you have any comments on <i>Y&R</i>, please email them to me with "Viewer Forum" in the subject line. I will be happy to publish your comments and reply to them You do not have to use your real name. <i> I really need your input. I really need to hear your opinion. I want to know if you agree or disagree with me. </i></span></div><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></div><div style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; margin: 0px;"><i style="font-size: 15.4px;">My email address:<span style="color: red;"> </span></i><span style="font-family: "times new roman"; font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 36.8px;"> </span><a href="mailto:jmadden16@yahoo.ca" style="color: #2288bb; font-size: 11pt; text-decoration-line: none;">jmadden16@yahoo.ca</a> </div></div></div></div></span></div></b></span></div></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">That's all for now. Please remember that the next will appear in this space on Saturday, December 2, 2023. To my American readers, have a very Happy Thanksgiving </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Take care,</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Joanne</div>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-89290038963138975452023-11-18T02:45:00.002-05:002023-12-13T20:55:13.826-05:00Mary Kay and Johnny: The earliest sitcom/reality show on television<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZLUe81L7Ntgu2pTV-U-YbAMcJmpZxzqvUwwFSpEtD-4J0U6BnRJyq4jQXgcUqYPSca3w75BDhaUqRWJFf-7IMARHOBV2AtypjfhBarzzG6PcPSXHD4WNZCW7A8rkckkoiROA183NTYBXIJb0z0Mo79QDTQsCnZxU13AclI2rqcsdtA9ck0UAWE8zbxg/s640/Mary%20Kay%20and%20Johnny%20promotional%20photo%201950s.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="575" data-original-width="640" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEZLUe81L7Ntgu2pTV-U-YbAMcJmpZxzqvUwwFSpEtD-4J0U6BnRJyq4jQXgcUqYPSca3w75BDhaUqRWJFf-7IMARHOBV2AtypjfhBarzzG6PcPSXHD4WNZCW7A8rkckkoiROA183NTYBXIJb0z0Mo79QDTQsCnZxU13AclI2rqcsdtA9ck0UAWE8zbxg/s320/Mary%20Kay%20and%20Johnny%20promotional%20photo%201950s.jpg" width="320" /></a> </div><div><br /></div><b>Are you ready? Let's go way back to a time when television was in its infancy and owning a TV set was a novelty. You may not have heard of Mary Kay and Johnny Stearns, but they were trailblazers. In the post-World War II era, they were ahead of their time. If you think <i>I Love Lucy </i>was the first sitcom on network television, you'd be wrong Before there was Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz or George Burns and Gracie Allen, there was Mary Kay and Johnny Stearns. This real-life married couple were the stars of American television's first situation comedy. Their show, <i>Mary Kay and Johnny</i>, ran from 1947 until 1950. It finished its run before <i>I Love Lucy </i>premiered in October of 1951, and it paved the way for the famed Lucille Ball-Desi Arnaz sitcom. It was also an early version of a TV reality show.</b><p><b><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;"><i>Mary Kay and Johnny</i> </span><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;">began as a 15-minute program on the old DuMont network on November 18, 1947, exactly 76 years ago today. The sitcom aired on DuMont until August of 1948. In subsequent years, however, it was broadcast on NBC (October 1948-February 1949), CBS (March 1949-June 1949) and then NBC again (August 1949-March 1950). It ended its run as a 30-minute program.</span></b></p><p><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;"><b>The Stearns played fictional versions of themselves in a domestic comedy about the lives of a newly married couple in New York. Johnny Stearns' character was employed at a bank and he and his zany wife, Mary Kay, resided in a Greenwich Village apartment. Johnny, who wrote the episodes, often took his inspirations from the couple's real life experiences. Unlike the more well-known Lucy and Ricky Ricardo, the Stearns' characters slept in the same bed, something that would become taboo in early television sitcoms. However, it should be remembered that </b><i><b>Mary Kay and Johnny</b></i><b><i> </i>was not constrained by the Code of Practices for Television Broadcasters, which came into effect in December of 1951.</b></span></p><p><b><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;"><i>Mary Kay and Johnny</i> was filmed live in front of a New York studio audience. Unfortunately, very little footage remains in existence. It cannot be found on YouTube. Unlike </span><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;"><i>I Love Lucy</i></span><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;">, it is mostly recognized by TV trivia buffs. <i>When Mary Kay and Johnny</i> was launched, television was a new medium and its future was uncertain. As Mary Kay put it in a 1997 interview with <i>The Associated Press</i> for the 50th anniversary of <i>Mary Kay and Johnny</i>, "Television was just one of those things that your did to help pay the rent while you were looking for a real job in the theatre."</span></b></p><p><b><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;">Mary Katherine Stearns</span> (<span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-size: 14px;">née Jones) was born on October 27, 1925 in Glendale, California. Her father Walter, was employed by the Bank of America. Her mother, Katherine Jones, was a homemaker. Mary Kay, as she was called, was raised in Santa Monica and she graduated from North Hollywood High School. She began her show business career at an early age. At two and a half years old, Mary Kay appeared as an actress and singer at the Pasadena Playhouse in Pasadena, California. "I wore a bunny outfit," she recalled when she and Johnny sat down for an interview in 1999 with the American Television Academy as an oral history for the Archive of American Television </span></b></p><p><b><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-size: 14px;">Mary Kay made her made her film debut with a tiny part in the 1946 comedy<i> Our Hearts Were Growing Up</i>. She then moved to New York in order to work in the theatre. She was soon hired as an understudy in <i>Dear Ruth,</i> a comedy that had been appearing on Broadway since 1944. It wasn't long before she became a replacement player. In an attempt to improve her career prospects, Mary Kay had tea with Edith Bond Stearns, founder of of the Peterborough Players, a summer theatre based in Peterborough, New Hampshire. Edith was Johnny's mother and during the tea, he showed up unexpectedly. By the time the tea was over, Mary Kay was smitten with the young actor.</span></b></p><p><span style="color: #202122;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 14px;"><b>John Stearns was born in Billerica, Massachusetts on October 13, 1916 and he was a member of his mother's theatre troupe which she founded in 1933.. Johnny began acting at the age of 14 at the Mariarden Theater in Peterborough. He made his Broadway debut in <i>Night Music </i>with Group Theater. He also performed in Broadway musical productions such as <i>One Touch Venus </i>with Mary Martin in 1943, <i>On the Town</i> in 1944 and <i>Are You With It </i>in 1945.</b></span></span></p><p><b><span face="sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #202122; font-size: 14px;">Inn 1946, Mary Kay Jones and Johnny Stearns were wed. Mary Kay had been</span></b><b> performing on Broadway when her agent suggested that she audition for a new television fashion show, actually a New York garment maker's. couple were not impressed. Johnny told the American Television Academy the following: "What it consisted of is Mary Kay, looking 14 years old, wearing junior dresses and modelling them and telling about the belt and this and that." </b></p><p><b>After making it clear that he disliked the fashion program, Johnny put forth a proposal. "I said there are a lot of very successful domestic comedies on radio, but nothing had ever been done like that on TV, he told the Associated Press in 1997. "We got the go-ahead to try one episode. So I went back to our apartment in the (Greenwich Village, and I wrote a little script about a young married couple - and played it for comedy."</b></p><p><b>The Stearns needed a sponsor to back their fictional series based on a young newlywed couple, not unlike them. That sponsor turned out to be Anacin, a pain relief medication whose executives feared they might be wasting money on a show with a sparse audience. In those days, there were no Neilsen ratings (the measurement of ratings began in 1950). However, Anacin found another way to gauge the popularity of the show.</b></p><p><b>During one commercial spot on <i>Mary Kay and Johnny</i>, Anacin offered a free pocket mirror to the first 200 viewers who requested one To be on the safe side, the company purchased 400 mirrors, in case the requests were twice as large as they anticipated. Although the ad was only shown once, they received almost 9,000 requests for mirrors.</b></p><p><b>According to Mary Kay, the show was "tremendously popular actually at the time, because there was little else on TV." The couple received a high volume of mail, Mary Kay explained, "because people had never seen a husband and wife in real life doing skits that were based on what really happened in our marriage. So people became tremendously identified with us as people, and they did all sorts of wonderful things, like knitting Christmas stockings for our children." </b></p><p><b style="color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;">In December of 1948, the real Mary Kay Stearns gave birth to the couple's son, Christopher William Stearns. Mary Kay's pregnancy and the child's birth was incorporated into the script. The birth was worked into an episode on the exact day that Mary Kay delivered the baby. Since the show was done live, Mary Kay had to be absent.</b></p><p><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;"><b>On the day of Christopher's birth, the episode that night featured the fictional Johnny anxiously pacing the waiting room floor. Days later, the infant, also named Christopher, was displayed on the show. He joined the cast less than one month after his birth, appearing in his bassinet. According to <i>Ripley's Believe it or Not, </i>he was the youngest cast member of any show in television history.</b></span></p><p><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;"><b>Christopher's 1948 birth predated the January 1953 birth of Desi Arnaz Jr./"Little Ricky" by about 4 years. In 1952 and early 1953, Lucy's real-life pregnancy stirred up controversy over whether it should be incorporated into the show. There was no such apprehension for Mary Kay and Johnny. They easily wove the pregnancy into the show. "I decoded, well, Mary Kay and Johnny is about us, and Mary Kay is pregnant, so I just wrote it into the script," Johnny said in the interview for American Television Academy. </b></span></p><p><b><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 15.4px;">Mary Kay accepted a couple of TV roles after the series ended. She appeared in a 1951 episode of <i>Armstrong Circle Theatre </i>entitled "Danny's Tune" (Season 2, Episode 2, Air Date: September 25, 1951) and she played the role of Cinderella in a 1952 episode of Kraft Theatre, alongside Leslie Nielsen's Prince Charming. In 1951 and 1952, Mary Kay hosted<i> Mary Kay's Nightcap</i>, in which she informed NBC viewers of the next day's schedule on the network. </span></span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;">However, she mostly retired from acting after <i>Mary Kay and Johnny. </i></span></b><b><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;">Johnny went on to become one of the original producers of the precursor to <i>The Tonight Show</i> with Steve Allen on WNBC in New York. He also produced and directed <i>The Arthur Murray Party</i>, a musical variety show.</span></b></p><p><b><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;">When the Stearns family moved to California, Johnny continued to pursue work as a television producer, director and host. </span></b><b><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;">In 1961, he began a lengthy career in public affairs television as producer and host of NBC's Agriculture U.S.A. (later known as AG-USA), which aired on the network until 1990.</span></b></p><p><b><span face="Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;">Johnny Stearns passed away on December 5, 2001 after complications from a fall. He was 85 years old at the time of his death in a Newport Beach, California hospital. </span><span style="color: #222222; font-size: 15.4px;">Mary Kay died on November 17, 2018, five years ago yesterday. She died in Newport Beach at the age of 93. Her death was not reported until two months later. </span></b></p><p><b>Mary Kay and Johnny are largely forgotten today, but they were truly television pioneers. They hold an important place in TV history.</b></p><p><b>END NOTES</b></p><p>* Mary Kay and Johnny had three children together: sons Christopher and Jonathan, and daughter. Melinda. It was Jonathan who reported Mary Kay's death to <i>The New York Times</i> for an obituary.</p><p>* The supporting cast on Mary Kay and Johnny consisted of Hoard Thomas, who played Johnny's best friend Howie, and Nydia Westman, who portrayed Mary Kay's mother.</p><p>*In the early 1950s, Mary Kay and Johnny appeared in live commercials for the <i>U.S. Steel Hour</i>. The couple promoted U.S, Steel around the United States.</p><p><b>SOURCES</b>: <i>Deadline (www.deadline.com)</i>, "Mary Kay Stearns Dies: Star of Pioneering 1940s Sitcom Was 93," by Greg Evans, January 10, 2019; <i>Los Angeles Times</i>, "Johnny Stearns: 85: Paired With Wife in Trailblazing TV Sitcom of the Late '40s," by Dennis McLellan, December 9, 2001, <i>Wikipedia</i>; <i>Internet Movie Database (IMDb)</i></p><div><br /></div><p>- Joanne</p>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-53071381577763893162023-11-04T12:15:00.001-04:002023-11-11T01:21:00.373-05:00Y&R Report (November 4, 2023): The Latest on The Young and the Restless<p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="color: #2288bb; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></b></div><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><b>Hey <i>Y&R</i> fans,<i> every second Saturday</i> TV Banter discusses the latest happenings and provides commentary on your favourite daytime drama. Note to U.S. readers - SPOILER ALERT: Here in Canada, I watch the show on Global TV, which is one episode ahead of CBS. I will inevitably refer to incidents you haven't seen yet. Read at your own risk. If you are the curious type, though, you may prefer to discover some things in advance.</b></b></p><p></p><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></b></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hi fans, </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cricket . . .er Christine. . .poured her heart out to Danny Romalotti about the collapse of her marriage to Paul Williams. Here's what bothered me. Cricket claimed that she and Paul had differences of opinions and issues. Yet, she never spelled those issues out. She never told Danny what was the cause of the tension between her and Paul.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Speaking of the Cricketmeister, I must say I enjoyed the special episode that paid tribute to Lauralee Bell's 40 years on the show. I enjoyed the flashbacks, especially the ones with Paul (Doug Davidson). I really miss Doug on the show.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Cricket is still feuding with Phyllis after all these years. Although Phyllis claims that she wants to make peace with Christine, she'll be up to her old tricks to prevent Cricket and Danny from getting together. That's bound to happen because it seems as if she has her heart set on a romance with Danny. She invited him to have dinner with him, but he hemmed and hawed when Cricket entered the room. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Kyle Abbott has to be the biggest fool in Genoa City. He is a spoiled rich kid. What makes him think he is more entitled to the Jabot CEO job than Billy. Billy is the son of John Abbott, the founder of Jabot, not someone outside of the family. Jabot is just as much Billy's birthright as Kyles's. Why should he be pushed out of the company for Kyle's sake? Kyle is simply arrogant. Where would he be if his last name wasn't Abbott? His unholy alliance with Audra and Tucker is doomed to failure and he is headed for a big fall. It might be the best thing for him. He is certainly in need of some humility.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Good for Mamie for standing up to that snake-in-the-grass, Tucker McCall. She told him exactly what she thinks of his behaviour. I'm glad she put him in his place. Devon also called him out after catching him in one of his many lies. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">It's hard to believe that someone like Ashley would still have feelings for Tucker McCall after all he's done to her and her family. Tucker may shed a tear over Ashley, but he never stops all his lying and scheming and cheating. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: x-large;"><b>CAST NEWS</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Christian LeBlanc battles cancer</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgvc9CUFunwPK-1jO-b-wl0hsDO7gogJTJoomgpvFMrSoCucIehfcE1FN3whHFzCOXbE4-_etOHmd9sS8ycrlFuubZFJbBb5Q72WKgQdEHlHjpkDTmoKUvvsBOR_1BsWlv3BDBRuI8qAx2vn8ln8W8WUlJahkmMWcjwX1myliXrhpxOs8CQo1eyCgJv0/s1020/Christian%20Leblance%20%232.webp" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="595" data-original-width="1020" height="187" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqgvc9CUFunwPK-1jO-b-wl0hsDO7gogJTJoomgpvFMrSoCucIehfcE1FN3whHFzCOXbE4-_etOHmd9sS8ycrlFuubZFJbBb5Q72WKgQdEHlHjpkDTmoKUvvsBOR_1BsWlv3BDBRuI8qAx2vn8ln8W8WUlJahkmMWcjwX1myliXrhpxOs8CQo1eyCgJv0/w320-h187/Christian%20Leblance%20%232.webp" width="320" /></a></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span>Christian LeBlanc has not appeared in his onscreen role as Michael Baldwin for months. The 65-year-old actor has been battling a blood cancer called multiple myeloma. </span><span> </span><span style="font-size: small;">Christian first portrayed lawyer Michael Baldwin on <i>The Young and the Restless </i>from 1991 to 1993. He returned to the role in 1997 and has been nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award eight times and won for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 2005, 2007 and 2009.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span>Christian revealed to New Orleans CBS affiliate WWL-TV that<i> Y&R</i> viewers alerted h</span><span>im to a sign of the disease after noticing a change in one of his eyes, If it hadn't been for the fans, he wouldn't have caught it as soon. He explained that the cancer may have progressed further if he had not had an eye exam. "It's a very fast cancer, and that is the danger of it, but it's also because the speed of which a cell reproduces is a signifier of cancer," he told the TV affiliate. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span>Eventually, Christian was informed that there was a tumour in his sinus cavity. He said he was diagnosed in June. "I'd never spent a day in the hospital in my 65 years, until this year,' he stated. </span><span style="font-size: small;">Christian lost a great deal of weight and he experienced symptoms of the disease on the set such as nose bleeds. He underwent surgery and immunotherapy treatment in hospital. </span><span style="font-size: small;">The cancer is now in remission and Christian will return to the show on the Thanksgiving episode, which will air on November 23rd on CBS and November 22nd on Global TV.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span>On a personal note, I have met Christian a few times at <i>Y&R </i>teas for the March of Dimes charity, He is very friendly and has a good sense of humour. He is one of my favourite actors on <i>Y&R </i>and I wish him well. </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Baldwin/Fisher family Thanksgiving</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2UNsO1i7EbXSl6P0M3XrrqewLwWD_hxEbX9gbyFjg7e273YkEx5Ebt8Vs8IbCZUnfDZJK2mz8FJZOWCTB93pdlQvvZsg7O-xplTIwnQXWYS72Ri-k2Gabm-zqhSFJ81CuWHpOC6UWFg0oQD4JaagG3ZLDncf1GhApTv-BBRJazfNbTen4tf8Ph_rt_g/s500/greg%20rikkart.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="389" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE2UNsO1i7EbXSl6P0M3XrrqewLwWD_hxEbX9gbyFjg7e273YkEx5Ebt8Vs8IbCZUnfDZJK2mz8FJZOWCTB93pdlQvvZsg7O-xplTIwnQXWYS72Ri-k2Gabm-zqhSFJ81CuWHpOC6UWFg0oQD4JaagG3ZLDncf1GhApTv-BBRJazfNbTen4tf8Ph_rt_g/s320/greg%20rikkart.jpg" width="249" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Greg Rikkart (Kevin)</td></tr></tbody></table></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">The Baldwin/Fisher family will be reunited for Thanksgiving. Christian LeBlanc as Michael Baldwin will appear with Greg Rikkart (Kevin Fisher). Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren Fenmore), Judith Chapman (Gloria Fisher) and Elizabeth Hendrickson (Chloe Mitchell). </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Greg Rikkart hasn't appeared as Kevin since January for the special episode marking Tracey Bregman's 40 years on <i>Y&R</i>. He's been busy playing Leo Stark on <i>Days of our Lives</i>. He has a major role in a storyline and there is no indication that he will be leaving <i>Days </i>anytime soon.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">As for Judith Chapman, she too hasn't been seen in her role as Gloria since Tracey Bregman's anniversary episode. Back in July, it was revealed that Gloria was in Singamore and that Michael was going to help her out of some legal mess.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Eizabeth Hendrickson has made some appearances as Chloe, but she hasn't had much to do except warn Sally Spectra, her friend and business partner, against the evils of hooking up with Adam Newman again. Chloe also serves as Nick Newman's cheerleader, constantly telling Sally what a great guy he is.</div></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><br /></b></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUeLuDZpZgQaCk8XjRewzVVuJRiz4dtfZmWKw6g7e9TbWMNNbVkfGjv8uakOeA-16zhoY-8sjkQOQQLA2NhcSAf5P1lvroe4EkaQ1xOzw5jluBjZdxYU-nlRNGNqSH-U2DfH221tTT6HrpUQ4ex_juzPmxD43cEF83CBwL1uArG_zUwBU9Vd6mvz4MFG0/s1200/Trevor%20St.%20John.webp" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="1200" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUeLuDZpZgQaCk8XjRewzVVuJRiz4dtfZmWKw6g7e9TbWMNNbVkfGjv8uakOeA-16zhoY-8sjkQOQQLA2NhcSAf5P1lvroe4EkaQ1xOzw5jluBjZdxYU-nlRNGNqSH-U2DfH221tTT6HrpUQ4ex_juzPmxD43cEF83CBwL1uArG_zUwBU9Vd6mvz4MFG0/s320/Trevor%20St.%20John.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Trevor St; Joh (Tucker McCall)</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPMtR9slqQVqr38IvCg1656nyhfOTa-1VYwDHrM65ZEQgQ168mIXvB4vf4XDD0qsCk4uUnPrDVI1HG49CHTSTopb9W8xmmN85-wJxJ5XUkVhCPNJ_SJtbshmbOeMB7hcAHIyvXhYAaTZqEal4UTfo7T3CLvQICXWPVd20WBzjyIvG6xgZNAJf4cMVk5Dc/s275/michael%20mealor.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="275" data-original-width="183" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPMtR9slqQVqr38IvCg1656nyhfOTa-1VYwDHrM65ZEQgQ168mIXvB4vf4XDD0qsCk4uUnPrDVI1HG49CHTSTopb9W8xmmN85-wJxJ5XUkVhCPNJ_SJtbshmbOeMB7hcAHIyvXhYAaTZqEal4UTfo7T3CLvQICXWPVd20WBzjyIvG6xgZNAJf4cMVk5Dc/s1600/michael%20mealor.png" width="183" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Michael Mealor (Kyle Abbott)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Who is the most unlikeable male character currently on <i>The Young and The Restles</i>s? 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Its first season, consisting of ten episodes, focused on the early days of the marriage of Princess Elizabeth (played by Claire Foy) and Philip Mountbatten (played by Matt Smith). Four other ten-episode seasons followed, chronicling the saga of the British royal family, <div><br /><div>I recently finished watching the first five seasons of <i>The Crown</i>, which means that I have viewed a total of 50 episodes. However, there will be an additional ten-episode season in this royal soap opera. Netflix has announced that the sixth and final season of <i>The Crown</i> will be released in two parts. The first part is comprised of four episodes and will be available on November 16, 2023, while the second part, comprised of six episodes, will be available on December 14th. Part one will be mainly about Princess Diana and Dodi Fayed. Part two will focus on Prince William, Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee, and Charles and Camilla. </div><div><p>Of course, the sixth season of <i>The Crown </i>will deal with the shocking death of Princess Diana and its aftermath in 1997. Elizabeth Debicki will return as Princess Diana, and Dominic West will continue in his role as Prince Charles. In September, Netflix hinted that the final season will depict the 2005 wedding of Charles and Camilla Parker-Bowles.</p><p>In April, photos from the show's last season were released featuring Ed McVey as Prince William and Meg Bellamy as Kate Middleton when they met as students at the University of St. Andrews in Scotland in the early 2000s.</p><p>It is understandable that the royal family would be deeply offended by some of the scenes in <i>The Crown</i>. I was not particularly pleased to learn that the ghost of Princess Diana will appear in the sixth season. It bothers me and I don't think it's necessary.</p><p><i>The Crown </i>is not a documentary and it can't be expected to be historically accurate. In fact, it is laden with historical inaccuracies. I had to remind myself that the conversations are scripted. Most of the events actually happened, but not without some embellishment for dramatic effect.</p><p>Nevertheless, Andrew Morton, the journalist who wrote the 1972 bestselling book <i>Diana: Her True Story</i>, based on audio recordings provided by the Princess of Wales, was left "shaken" about watching the portrayal of his association with Diana on <i>The Crown</i>. In an interview with <i>Good Morning America</i>, he commented on Season 5, where Diana (Elizabeth Debicki) is seen recording answers to his interview questions at her home in Kensington Palace. "When you see Diana talking," he said, "you're really seeing what happened, and she's using many of the words which she sent me through tape recordings."</p><p>The sixth season of <i>The Crown </i>covers the years 1997 to 2005. Therefore, it will not depict the wedding of Prince William and to Kate Middleton in 2011, nor the births of their three children. Nor will it touch upon Prince Harry's marriage to Meghan Markle, their move to California, their Oprah interview and Harry's book. There could be a seventh season focusing on Harry and Meghan's exploits and how they affected the rest of the royal family. However, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex would likely sue Netflix for enormous amounts of money.</p><p><br /></p><p>- Joanne</p><p class="Ekqk nlgH yuUa lqtk TjIX aGjv" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: TiemposText; font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: var(--articleBody-p-marginBottom-regular,32px); margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"></p></div></div>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-12900143140908067152023-10-31T10:01:00.002-04:002023-10-31T10:04:32.773-04:00Whatever happened to Paul O'Keefe (Ross from Patty Duke Show)?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwdQuJNZ9P64lrDyYJoSnTR8tXZszjqBXZan-7RedLe_9TCSgskZqhtpyneXxmFoVXDp9dsu05LsbiV7ITQLe8sAgkGcwXBBC2u_bTKF6f8L0bROcz0dLSUxv7UDm2LvKOdSOmJWBL8KtSMcWG1q5PWbLoCEWvMf37Etk4-0ece6tJMyM9YDsAqQdJfNA/s200/Paul%20O'keefe%20%232.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwdQuJNZ9P64lrDyYJoSnTR8tXZszjqBXZan-7RedLe_9TCSgskZqhtpyneXxmFoVXDp9dsu05LsbiV7ITQLe8sAgkGcwXBBC2u_bTKF6f8L0bROcz0dLSUxv7UDm2LvKOdSOmJWBL8KtSMcWG1q5PWbLoCEWvMf37Etk4-0ece6tJMyM9YDsAqQdJfNA/w320-h320/Paul%20O'keefe%20%232.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Here's a blast from the past. Remember Paul O'Keefe from <i>The Patty Duke Show</i>. He played Russ Lane, the younger brother of Patty Lane, Patty Duke's character on <i>The Patty Duke Show</i>. With the death of Eddie Applegate, who played Patty's boyfriend, Richard Harrison, on October 17, 2016, Paul is the only surviving member of the main cast of the show. </p><p>Paul was born on April 27, 1951 in Everett, Massachusetts, near Boston. He was a child performer in his home state. He studied music at the New England Conservatory and performed in shows such as <i>Annie Get Your Gun</i> at the Carousel Theater in Framingham. His sister was also involved in theatre work. At the age of seven, Paul played Winthrop in the 1959 Broadway production of the musical <i>The Music Man</i>. In 1959, he sang in an episode of <i>The Ed Sullivan Show</i>.</p><p>Paul also appeared in the daytime soap opera <i>Ass the World Turns </i>as Danny Stewart (aka Jimmy Lowell) from 1962 to 1963 and as Tommy Hughes from 1967 to 1968). He had minor roles in three episodes of the TV comedy<i> Car 54, Where Are You? </i>in 1962 and 1963. - "Toody's Paradise" (Season 1, Episode 19, Air Date:: January 28, 1962) , "Quiet! We're Thinking" (Season 1, Episode 29, Air Date: April 8, 1962), "See You at the Bar Mitzvah" (Season 3, Episode 24, Air Date: March 3, 1963). He also appeared in a 1963 episode of the crime drama <i>Naked City</i> entitled "Robin Hood and Clarence Darrow, They Went Out with Bow and Arrow" (Season 4, Episode 17, Air Date: January 9, 1963).</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwZWNgjX0_bG-4PECUY6Tc2qboO5-aK4MVSjJ0AGfUTXga1_7vTmE4pI9Y2A_4FEXWyOfH5BMdeUrTnCp5EI2ZMfib33_H0XvdLs2aKHlAZsN3S3byZ51JRQaVcw-cwXvZazC2DNE82qNzRnKiB0_EP1aqp6zqyBFlKAccr_Fo5yVPuuyOfyr8UaUif5c" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiwZWNgjX0_bG-4PECUY6Tc2qboO5-aK4MVSjJ0AGfUTXga1_7vTmE4pI9Y2A_4FEXWyOfH5BMdeUrTnCp5EI2ZMfib33_H0XvdLs2aKHlAZsN3S3byZ51JRQaVcw-cwXvZazC2DNE82qNzRnKiB0_EP1aqp6zqyBFlKAccr_Fo5yVPuuyOfyr8UaUif5c" width="320" /></a></div><br />In 1963, Paul was playing the role of "Oliver" on Broadway when he was cast as Patty's bespectacled kid brother on <i>The Patty Duke Show</i>. <i>The Patty Duke Show </i>was created by Sidney Sheldon and William Asher. The series was designed as a vehicle for the teenage Patty who had won an Academy Award in 1963 for her performance as Helen Keller in 1962 film <i>The Miracle Worke</i>r..<p></p><p>The Patty Duke Show ran on the ABC Network from 1963 to 1966, It chronicled the adventures of the Lane family of Brooklyn Heights, New York. Patty Duke portrayed rambunctious teenager Patty Lane. She also portrayed Patty's sophisticated look-a-like cousin, Cathy Lane. </p><p>Martin Lane, the father of Patty and Ross is the managing editor of the <i>New York Chronicle</i>. Cathy's widowed father, Kenneth Lane, is Martin's identical twin brother. He is the <i>Chronicle</i>'s foreign correspondent, and is often away. Hence, the brainy, well-travelled Cathy stays with her relatives in Brooklyn Heights, where she attends high school with her all-American cousin, Patty. Cathy spoke with a Scottish accent and a split screen effect was used so that the cousins could appear on screen together, despite both being portrayed by Patty Duke.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuH4LzuWYYu5css3nvReF_A6a8GyN3IS4dJoKDXdu5m3jNzO_EjBsCePG-AqAyepVsNHMQY9GeH18SSoAYWOXlBKpQOwAVwq5FdbWkQODNgat5Gf4KqOrK-DSaUpTTf70VIXXOFznEez_NEQlNlSi2LBf2xVf2SbOFQkpmj2G3OezvodjElKRAdwOvMo0/s980/Patty%20Duke%20Show.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="735" data-original-width="980" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuH4LzuWYYu5css3nvReF_A6a8GyN3IS4dJoKDXdu5m3jNzO_EjBsCePG-AqAyepVsNHMQY9GeH18SSoAYWOXlBKpQOwAVwq5FdbWkQODNgat5Gf4KqOrK-DSaUpTTf70VIXXOFznEez_NEQlNlSi2LBf2xVf2SbOFQkpmj2G3OezvodjElKRAdwOvMo0/s320/Patty%20Duke%20Show.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Patty and Cathy in the same scene</td></tr></tbody></table><p><i>The Patty Duke Show</i> was cancelled in 1966 after three season. Paul O'Keefe went on to guest stars in a 1967 episode of <i>My Three Sons. </i>He portrayed Norman in an episode entitled "The Computer Picnic" (Season 8, Episode 12, Air Date: November 25, 1967).</p><p>In the 1972 horror film <i>Child's Play</i>, Paul portrayed a Catholic school student whose character is beaten up and loses an eye.</p><p>Paul's last television acting performance was in the 1999 TV movie<i> The Patty Duke Show: Still Rockin' in Brooklyn Heights</i>, a reunion of the show with original cast members. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuhYJgc1Qh0_osMTTjWcyPnB6onk7xmdrTWXJlOwi3eRi9zRmtZu3VgWNSB2lCqfbkg-8M4odeJPpu6IOT4WafQdbb9l6pRoOCzW0xYy7l8XHCTw3RzTMZgHCZheds1yREPgRO89ZgBg8DfPcWtSaxgfyxKSwQUyNofsexkAUjHCO4jU_35aJ85wSROUc/s200/Patty%20Duke%20Show%20reunion%20video.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="148" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuhYJgc1Qh0_osMTTjWcyPnB6onk7xmdrTWXJlOwi3eRi9zRmtZu3VgWNSB2lCqfbkg-8M4odeJPpu6IOT4WafQdbb9l6pRoOCzW0xYy7l8XHCTw3RzTMZgHCZheds1yREPgRO89ZgBg8DfPcWtSaxgfyxKSwQUyNofsexkAUjHCO4jU_35aJ85wSROUc/w237-h320/Patty%20Duke%20Show%20reunion%20video.jpg" width="237" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Paul O'Keefe first saw<i> Rent</i> on stage about 25 years ago. He was greatly impressed by Jonathan Larson's production. About a year into the show's Broadway run, Paul was invited to become a sub-musician by his friend, Tim Weil, the musical supervisor of <i>Rent.</i> He jumped at the opportunity, but was anxious about being required to play multiple instruments. "It was kind of daunting," he told Metro.US. The first few performances I managed to do okay and not screw anything up, but it was a real stretch for me artistically. I was really pleased when things settled down and I was accepted and approved by everybody."</div><div><br /></div><div>Paul O'Keefe never really established an acting career as an adult. Since he left acting, he has kept his personal life very private. I could find very little online about his recent activities or his current whereabouts. Since Paul is the only surviving member of the Patty Duke Show's cast, fans of the show would appreciate an update on him. Paul, if you are reading this, I would appreciate it very much if you would email me a few lines about yourself and what you have been up to lately. My email address is <a href="mailto:jmadden16@yahoo.ca">jmadden16@yahoo.ca</a></div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSx_4oVc3_MUVgNPMAUERJyv1N0XqIeQosSKyfalpHabC0s1dzKxPQBA6FUxjB5WoA3PXfxe7q_bJswpmGe79eaOztrizxXPtJfQepRn-aoMRuEfCWGBc9N-WLs2Ji-Dpp4dqPOASCV4ka-LmveszGN6YRp1wiySgXKcAbGnUwkpncN8q6vqB4sMlMJfA/s594/Paul%20o'keefe.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="594" data-original-width="403" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSx_4oVc3_MUVgNPMAUERJyv1N0XqIeQosSKyfalpHabC0s1dzKxPQBA6FUxjB5WoA3PXfxe7q_bJswpmGe79eaOztrizxXPtJfQepRn-aoMRuEfCWGBc9N-WLs2Ji-Dpp4dqPOASCV4ka-LmveszGN6YRp1wiySgXKcAbGnUwkpncN8q6vqB4sMlMJfA/s320/Paul%20o'keefe.jpg" width="217" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Paul O'Keefe</td></tr></tbody></table><i><br /></i><b>END NOTES</b><div><br /></div><div>* Paul O'Keefe is the cousin of actor Ellen Pompeo who is also a native of Everett, Massachusetts. Ellen is well known for her role as Dr. Meredith Grey on the popular medical drama<i> Grey's Anatomy</i>. </div><div><br /></div><div>* Three members of the cast of the Patty Duke Show died in 2016. Jean Byron, who played Natalie Lane, the mother of Patty and Ross Lane, died on February 3, 2006. William Schallert, who played their father, Martin Lane, as well as Martin's twin brother, Kenneth, passed away on May 8, 2016. On March 29, 2016, Patty Deke died of sepsis from a ruptured intestine. She was 69 a t the time of her passing.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijJTpK7-sEVVgE4HDjo7oTlnteDWxC8fuZKT4n-hCZZWDi6KyPbKE64cUq_jnjnSg9iFbVJ-hPgU0NctO4BfZRkYCnMcyCoF8F6rFWzZzMt3NH1y3nOarmSOsFAQgRLXRHhPv_J1IPFT1SRTJuGv3J44ZcvaK7LL42pYG686MBH1i3agDnS5xHJX7n8cM/s300/Jean%20Byron.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="200" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijJTpK7-sEVVgE4HDjo7oTlnteDWxC8fuZKT4n-hCZZWDi6KyPbKE64cUq_jnjnSg9iFbVJ-hPgU0NctO4BfZRkYCnMcyCoF8F6rFWzZzMt3NH1y3nOarmSOsFAQgRLXRHhPv_J1IPFT1SRTJuGv3J44ZcvaK7LL42pYG686MBH1i3agDnS5xHJX7n8cM/w133-h200/Jean%20Byron.jpg" width="133" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jean Byron</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDGr3HolnTnhVN6u8aS71fJmAbljvjEeZKyYm17v27uhxqnG__wN3I5WXuErfh36ILSdbCzXBfKMN0MK1u0kgAczIYcPoaG5maKT3TQbM0RDJb9dzfVzhKCia_Zxa-wjPXvO5hgJ-ZZJi3vJIhbMZXzY9YqbTpw2LwldIhmIVQjuBOB0amUNT4KUMLCw/s96/William%20Schallert%20%232.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="96" data-original-width="61" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJDGr3HolnTnhVN6u8aS71fJmAbljvjEeZKyYm17v27uhxqnG__wN3I5WXuErfh36ILSdbCzXBfKMN0MK1u0kgAczIYcPoaG5maKT3TQbM0RDJb9dzfVzhKCia_Zxa-wjPXvO5hgJ-ZZJi3vJIhbMZXzY9YqbTpw2LwldIhmIVQjuBOB0amUNT4KUMLCw/w127-h200/William%20Schallert%20%232.jpg" width="127" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">William Schallert</span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><br /></div><div>* In 2019, Paul O'Keefe served as the assistant musical director of<i> Rent </i>for the show's 20th anniversary tour. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>SOURCES: Metro.US, "Rent is all about family for Everett's Paal O'Keefe," by Matt Juul, October 31, 2019; <i>Wikipedia</i>;<i> Internet Movie Database (IMDb)</i></div><div><i> </i></div><div><p>- Joanne</p></div>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-33126209228383790632023-10-21T12:04:00.002-04:002023-10-21T12:04:44.490-04:00Y&R Report (October 21, 2023): The Latest on the Young and the Restless<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="color: #2288bb; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;">Hey <i>Y&R</i> fans,<i> every second Saturday</i> TV Banter discusses the latest happenings and provides commentary on your favourite daytime drama. Note to U.S. readers - SPOILER ALERT: Here in Canada, I watch the show on Global TV, which is one episode ahead of CBS. I will inevitably refer to incidents you haven't seen yet. Read at your own risk. If you are the curious type, though, you may prefer to discover some things in advance.</b></p><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></b></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hi fans, </span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Claire Grace, Nikki's new assistant at Newman Media, is bad news. She is gong to be trouble with a capital T. From the beginning, I felt that something was not right with her. She is far too eager to please. She bows down to Nikki and the Newmans and compliments them incessantly. You'd think she was Nikki's servant, not her employee. She's up to something sinister. She's planning to sabotage them. That's why she was studying pictures of the Newmans and looking up information on them on her computer. Could she be in league with Audra Charles and Tucker McCall?</span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">I've wonder why sweet Aunt Mamie would join forces with a snake-in-the-grass like Tucker McCall. Is she not aware that Tucker is out to destroy the Abbot family? She loves the Abbots and they consider her part of the family. What is going on with her? It seems she has really changed since her years in the Abbott household. She's tougher. She has more of an edge to her, and she's more worldly. The days when Mamie made delicious cinnamon buns for the Abbott breakfasts are long gone. This is very determined Mamie. Her main goal is actually the same as Victor's. She wants her whole family, including Nate, united and working for Chancellor-Winters, just as Victor wants his family to work together under the Newman umbrella. </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Why can't Victor and Mamie just stay out of it and let their loved ones make their own decisions? Of course, Victor has always been controlling, and now Mamie is behaving the same way. However, she also has another motivation. She wants to get back at her nemesis, Jill. Mamie and Jill are on a collision course, especially when Jill discovers that, thanks to Mamie, Tucker has his grubby hands on Chancellor-Winters.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">I am glad that Victor Newman is not really losing it, that he is just putting on an act. <i>Y&R</i> fans definitely do not want another story about dementia or Alzheimer's. We've already been through that with Dina. It would be depressing to go through that again, especially with someone as vital and feisty as Victor. Given all the turmoil in the world right now, we need a little harmless escapism. It seems that Victor has his children and Nate fooled, especially Princess Victoria. At the moment, Nikki is going along with her husband's plan, but she's not happy about it. She's texted Victoria to meet with her and I'm sure that she'll reveal the truth to her daughter. From the previews and spoilers, I can tell that Victor will be forced to admit that he's been faking it.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">What's with Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope)? Why is she afraid to go back to Adam, especially since she admitted that she still has feelings for him? Is she afraid he might hurt her again? I can't blame her for that. He's so unpredictable. Sally seems to be in agony over Adam. It's the old story. She can't live with him, but she can't live without him either.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Have you noticed that some <i>Y&R</i> characters have just quietly faded away? For example, Noah and Allie are barely mentioned anymore. What happened to Noah's nightclub, his pride and joy? Would he just go off and leave it for months and months? Who's managing it during his absence.? I guess the writers just can't come up for a storyline for those two. What about Dr. Elena Dawson? Ever since she broke up with Nate, she has had very little screen time. She's really not a factor in any storyline. </div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><p style="font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: x-large;">VIEWER FORUM</span></p><p style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: red;">If you have any comments on Y&R, please email them to me with "Viewer Forum" in the subject line. I will be happy to publish your comments and reply to them You do not have to use your real name. </span></span></p><div style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: quot;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="color: red;">My email address: </span></span><span style="font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 36.8px;"> </span><a href="mailto:jmadden16@yahoo.ca" style="color: #888888; font-size: 15.4px;">jmadden16@yahoo.ca</a></div></div></div></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">I received an email from longtime <i>Y&R </i>viewer, Carly in Barrhaven, Ontario. She wrote the following:</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span face=""Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif" style="color: #1d2228; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;">I am happy that Victor has taken back control of his company.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b><i><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;">The marriage celebration of Jack & Diane was OK.</div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;">Chance should be with Summer, much closer in age. Of course that means Nick & Sharon will reunite.</div><div style="color: #1d2228; font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; outline: none;"><br /></div></i></b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Thanks for your comments, Carly. I am also pleased that Victor Newman has taken back control of his company. It's about time Princess Victoria was taken down a notch. Of course, Victor is way too controlling and he has interfered far too much in the lives of his children. However, Eric Braeden shines in the role of Victor when he is tough and bossy. Victor is not the type to just sit at home and play chess. He has to be part of the action. So, apparently, does Eric Braeden.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Kyle is behaving like a spoiled jerk. He has a sense of entitlement and he was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. He wants the co-CEO job at Jabot, and nothing else will do. He knows that Billy has the job for the foreseeable future. If he can't have what he wants, he is willing to betray his own family by joining an unholy alliance with the despicable Tucker McCall and the duplicitous Audra Charles. How childish and petulant!</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Kyle will eventually have a downfall. He will realize that selfish Audra is just using him. He will want Summer back, but she will turn him down because of Chance. Kyle has broken so many hearts. Think about how he treated Summer in the past, a well as the way he just dumped Lota to be with Summer again. This time, he will have a taste of his own medicine. Kyle is playing with fire and I can safely predict that he is going to burned.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">I think Nick and Sharon belong together. The problem is that if they are happy together, there isn't any conflict and not much storyline. </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>CAST NEWS</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><i>Lauralee Bell (Christine Blair Williams aka Cricket) will celebrate 40 years on Y&R</i></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9Tfc7Yn8YPu-cGUftPzhVy0WErTTHe0pv3MKwUtDsCJccKKshSEX-D874R0JiwROyZPRmdKfFo43p8sdMn9U-qqYmYmIItDWmBWXp3FyyZztVExtMLDhkZm1K5tr-RCnoO_aRn_cIo0QhYLUAG03vv4Mz8v6rLzXCFgEG8el1dKzdbkDwPSD1ZfTzSQ/s632/Lauralee%20Bell.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="475" data-original-width="632" height="241" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc9Tfc7Yn8YPu-cGUftPzhVy0WErTTHe0pv3MKwUtDsCJccKKshSEX-D874R0JiwROyZPRmdKfFo43p8sdMn9U-qqYmYmIItDWmBWXp3FyyZztVExtMLDhkZm1K5tr-RCnoO_aRn_cIo0QhYLUAG03vv4Mz8v6rLzXCFgEG8el1dKzdbkDwPSD1ZfTzSQ/s320/Lauralee%20Bell.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">It's hard to believe, but Lauralee Bell, the Crickmeister, will be celebrating 40 years on<i> Y&R,</i> the show her parents, Willian and Lee Phillip Bell created. She literally grew up on screen, before our very eyes. Longtime viewers of the show will remember when she was Miss Junior Jabot, a teen model. She later became a lawyer and a district attorney.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">To mark Lauralee's four decades on the soap, <i>Y&R</i> will air a special episode with classic flashbacks. Christine will receive support from her friends as she attempts to sort out the professional and romantic aspects of her life. The special, "40 years of Cricket," will air on CBS on Thursday, November 2, 2023 Wednesday, November 1, 2023 on Global TV.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"> Lauralee began playing the role on July 15, 1983, when she was just 14 years old, and she is the only actress to have played Cricket. For a number of years, the actress was on contract. She now appears on the show on a recurring basis.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">The special episode will feature fan favourites Michael Damian (Danny Romalotti) and Tricia Cast (Nina Webster). According to<i> Soap Central</i>, the throwback flashbacks will include Cricket's romances through the years and her marriages to Danny and to Paul Williams (Doug Davidson), as well as her epic rivalry with her arch-enemy Phyllis Summers, who refers to her as "The Bug." </div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><i style="font-size: xx-large;">Doug Davidson had a bad case of COVID</i></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: xx-large; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_j-OeLORBJyP7aB3wIjHdKeFL_d0_iYqYKJ77iv7MRcVGAClHka__SXlWGYddrp1sMCAA-6cl0y5rs23q1gQESP6R5bbbe3h9rmueKC3qbaQJEuCwWJmiBjEBjc1SaMf48J7k3pqyDiUx90TdD509mtK1fIHGNw_NzjIoM8rAY6ZoCPfcVBBc3vpHTPI/s1000/Doug%20Davidssn%20%232.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><b><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="1000" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_j-OeLORBJyP7aB3wIjHdKeFL_d0_iYqYKJ77iv7MRcVGAClHka__SXlWGYddrp1sMCAA-6cl0y5rs23q1gQESP6R5bbbe3h9rmueKC3qbaQJEuCwWJmiBjEBjc1SaMf48J7k3pqyDiUx90TdD509mtK1fIHGNw_NzjIoM8rAY6ZoCPfcVBBc3vpHTPI/w400-h200/Doug%20Davidssn%20%232.jpg" width="400" /></b></a></div></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Doug Davidson (ex-Paul Williams) returned from the Dominican Republic with a severe case of COVID. He had significant trouble breathing and was taken to emergency. His former castmate Lauralee Bell wrote to him, "Thanks to all of them who helped you! Thank God for first responders!! So appreciated.!!"</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">As readers of<i> Y&R Report</i> know, I think Doug was terribly mistreated by <i>Y&R</i>. He didn't deserve to be nudged off the show after devoting 40 years of his life to it. Fans miss him. All the best to you, Doug.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL</b></span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUYsddF2pGMHQVS22D8A9_Mz3AmTuBnPP5w2_iHi9f5E6E40mZpH1louPVjIY-U1jCtXFAMWlR-l0gULazDpPEBVhEade14-n9cI4XgEcEVWk5KtoTYb7efQdlAo0Ofcprb1Oev0L-rDY_mgJrzPl5trWc0VXNUwHPqBqjzBGBGFdCucE5vr1tqh3EwM/s300/Courtney%20Hope.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuUYsddF2pGMHQVS22D8A9_Mz3AmTuBnPP5w2_iHi9f5E6E40mZpH1louPVjIY-U1jCtXFAMWlR-l0gULazDpPEBVhEade14-n9cI4XgEcEVWk5KtoTYb7efQdlAo0Ofcprb1Oev0L-rDY_mgJrzPl5trWc0VXNUwHPqBqjzBGBGFdCucE5vr1tqh3EwM/s1600/Courtney%20Hope.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope}</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_0eC078SloMfFda7MzIsN2-fQa0nxHZfU5cPul-5mvaB4w1RU7miQ9fL623vVJEC6mVTu3bUiMD_XnaVFRh9x2xgx9qlvjso3kru0xYazPEdfulMyJmYRYBGYZJfTAwnQ-Gzuy84Tf-xmLNVbLBmX35wApMHjyf-Q2ljrhjZJBmj2OyyMAqBsGwDRsw/s300/Mark%20Grossman.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_0eC078SloMfFda7MzIsN2-fQa0nxHZfU5cPul-5mvaB4w1RU7miQ9fL623vVJEC6mVTu3bUiMD_XnaVFRh9x2xgx9qlvjso3kru0xYazPEdfulMyJmYRYBGYZJfTAwnQ-Gzuy84Tf-xmLNVbLBmX35wApMHjyf-Q2ljrhjZJBmj2OyyMAqBsGwDRsw/w200-h200/Mark%20Grossman.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adam Newman (Mark Grossman</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">It appears that Sally Spectra and Nick Newman are done, at least it looks that way. What now? Should Sally go back to Adam and risk getting hurt again? What do think, fans? Respond to the poll below and let me know.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /><form action="https://poll.pollcode.com/88895721" method="post"><div style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; padding: 2px; width: 175px;"><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><strong>Should Sally go back to Adam?</strong></div><input id="answer888957211" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="1" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Yes, it's obvious Sally really wants to be with Adam, not Nick. She should follow her heart. </label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer888957212" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="2" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Yes. 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There was <i>Columbo</i>, <i>Kojack</i> and <i>The Rockford Files</i>, to name a few. During that time, ABC needed something to bolster their Sunday night lineup. Producer Glen A, Larson was assigned the task of <span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: "Caslon Doric", serif; font-size: 18px;">of </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: "Caslon Doric", serif;">developing a hipper (yet still wholesome) hour-long series </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #111111; font-family: "Caslon Doric", serif; font-size: 18px;">featuring the youthful sleuths from </span>Edward Stratemeyer's popular <i>Hardy Boys </i>and <i>Nancy Drew</i> books.</p><p>Lawson found three attractive actors to star as slightly older versions of the well-known characters, and <i>The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries</i> was launched in 1977. Shaun Cassidy, 18, was cast as amateur sleuth Joe Hardy. Parker Stevenson, 25, played his older brother, Frank Hardy, and Pamela Sue Martin, 24, was chosen to portray Nancy Drew. </p><p>Although Shaun and Parker played sibling detectives, the two had very different interests in real life.. Parker was an aspiring architect and a recent graduate of Princeton University. He was about to enter the business program at New York University (NYU) when he auditioned for <i>The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries</i>. Shaun, meanwhile, was not as academically inclined. He was a rising pop singer.</p><p>Of his relationship with Shaun Cassidy, Parker told <i>Entertainment Weekly</i>, "Shaun and I couldn't have been more different, but we have the same sense of humour. We have a kind of bizarre, dry sense of humour, and we cracked each other up all the time. It didn't really make sense because I was a preppy Ivy League kid, and he was the heir to this entertainment family. But I came out and did a screen test with him and got cast right away."</p><p>As the series progressed, the character of Nancy Drew received less and less screen time. Pamela Sue Martin departed in Season 2 and was replaced by Janet Louise Johnson. For the third season, (1978-1979), the character of Nancy Drew was dropped and the series was retitled <i>The Hardy Boys</i>.</p><p><i>The Hardy Boys</i> was abruptly cancelled in January of 1979, halfway through Season 3, due to low ratings. Concerning the cancellation, Parker Stevenson told <i>Entertainment Weekly</i> (EW): "I don't know what would have happened to the show if we had kept making it. At what point are we getting too old to be running around with flashlights."</p><p><br /></p><p><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: xx-large;">SHAUN CASSIDY</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOqrUVwBosjVTwzjFu1pChjZ5OD4muxNaSA9IK4Rj3P8jc2AYHoNzu7DUUestGg6qzP-aEAHhjHQGY9wU4sCME4aOFl0nN0StmC3JB6s2MLSsWfdzIuAsohqnVSax1X5kekgKuK8Re2vugnbxLGZbY0LU_lLa9XbSTiHn0nvSlKGpKa1vHmk9o43PyHU/s1600/Shaun%20Cassidy%20%232.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1190" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmOqrUVwBosjVTwzjFu1pChjZ5OD4muxNaSA9IK4Rj3P8jc2AYHoNzu7DUUestGg6qzP-aEAHhjHQGY9wU4sCME4aOFl0nN0StmC3JB6s2MLSsWfdzIuAsohqnVSax1X5kekgKuK8Re2vugnbxLGZbY0LU_lLa9XbSTiHn0nvSlKGpKa1vHmk9o43PyHU/s320/Shaun%20Cassidy%20%232.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Shaun Paul Cassidy was born on September 27, 1958 in Los Angeles California. The former teen heartthrob recently turned 65 years old. His parents, actors Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy, married in August 1956, soon after Jack's divorce from his first wife, Evelyn Ward, with whom he shared a son, the late David Cassidy. David, who passed away in 2017, also became a teen idol while starring on <i>The Partridge Family </i>with his stepmother, Shirley Jones.</p><p>Shaun is the eldest of of the three sons of Shirley Jones and Jack Cassidy. His brother, Patrick Cassidy, was born on January 4,1962. The youngest sibling, Ryan Cassidy was born on February 23, 1966. Both Patrick and Ryan are actors.</p><p>While still in high school, Shaun signed a contract with a division of Warner Brothers records. In 1977, his first solo album, <i>Shaun Cassidy,</i> was released in the United States. The album included "Da Doo Ron Ron," which became a number one single in the U.S. At the same time, Shaun began starring in <i>The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries</i>.</p><p>After the <i>The Hardy Boys </i>ended its run, Shaun starred in<i> Breaking Away,</i> a 1980 comedy-drama that was based on the 1975 film of the same name. The TV series was set during the year before the events in the film and Shaun took over the role of Dave Stohler, played by Dennis Christopher in the film. The character had a passion for bicycle racing and all things Italian. Unfortunately, the series was caught up in the 1980 Screen Actor's Guild strike. Although strongly promoted by ABC, it received low ratings and was cancelled after the filming of eight episodes.</p><p>In recent years, Shaun Cassidy has built a successful career as a television writer and producer. He has created series such as<i> American Gothic</i> and <i>Invasion</i>. He also served as an executive producer of NBC's hit medical drama <i>New Amsterdam</i>. In 2020, Shaun brought his one man show, <i>The Magic of Midnight Sky,</i> to the stage. It was his first live music performance in nearly 40 years.</p><p>Shaun Cassidy has been married three times and divorced twice, He has seven children. His first wife was model/actress Ann Pennington (born June 3, 1950),. Shaun and Ann wed on December 1, 1979. They had two children, a son named John Cassidy (also known as Jake). and a daughter, Caitlin Ann Cassidy. Shaun and Ann divorced in 1993. </p><p>On May 7, 1995, Shaun married TV actress/director Susan Diol. They had a daughter named Juliet Jones Diol Cassidy (born March 19, 1998). Shaun and Susan divorced in 2003.</p><p>Shaun wed his current wife, producer Tracey Lynne Turner, on August 28, 2004. They have four children. Their first child, a son named Caleb Turner Cassidy, was born on March 3, 2005. Three more children followed: Roan Howard Cassidy, Lila Tracey Cassidy and Marin Cassidy.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGugLZ98Wx09FClwe6dW1Jxyxmmn3QqYPcYvLWsgALhfecX_vqQnE47c8a5BatDW-3msiomfYR8UqrWtr-hhwL6B6LMJw0RlyM-ZnE63RvakN8wGSWWO4K6XYRC2HZ0S-Krt5ou1tg8stY0TxWzdyBsFHl6ECGfQ2VeboSM1ab5NhteRXKstkRlFd1A0U/s720/Shaun%20Cassidy%20recent.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="720" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGugLZ98Wx09FClwe6dW1Jxyxmmn3QqYPcYvLWsgALhfecX_vqQnE47c8a5BatDW-3msiomfYR8UqrWtr-hhwL6B6LMJw0RlyM-ZnE63RvakN8wGSWWO4K6XYRC2HZ0S-Krt5ou1tg8stY0TxWzdyBsFHl6ECGfQ2VeboSM1ab5NhteRXKstkRlFd1A0U/w320-h320/Shaun%20Cassidy%20recent.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shan</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHrt0ERAmzs-bgaepFobvI19uWdsej5yxHBKj-8HP9xbEutvIp36Xz9JVKkZOPvLG-RrPqeBmOZFHgrsAoSDbP98TUmkcmJm61XrEgxP4h3anNpzZYP2iaUOJVSaTH6d4i1DcQEL7Ra70O0bYWMSPGfQimQEqnOfpghtsZO1iJd7eIfFoNFkJeA1EyeY/s139/Shaun%20Cassidy%20and%20Tracey.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="100" data-original-width="139" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEHrt0ERAmzs-bgaepFobvI19uWdsej5yxHBKj-8HP9xbEutvIp36Xz9JVKkZOPvLG-RrPqeBmOZFHgrsAoSDbP98TUmkcmJm61XrEgxP4h3anNpzZYP2iaUOJVSaTH6d4i1DcQEL7Ra70O0bYWMSPGfQimQEqnOfpghtsZO1iJd7eIfFoNFkJeA1EyeY/w200-h144/Shaun%20Cassidy%20and%20Tracey.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shaun and Tracey<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><b style="color: #2b00fe; font-size: xx-large;">PARKER STEVENSON</b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnlQjhubCDboEojOpG6UutZy51BTHy74X6ZLebs7kbobt9qr-OxCqwPbHa2WN4vT5yt13JWTCGmhXtIGPtzZ6Vhle7DDTGtAIWmd7IZ9G0Hi2bFs7acFHeopCzwtysRf2HtHoh0fWTK_umoQk__Vp2zaNn9NOzb64UEZhLu-HTtHFmidL-skw-4txWM90/s230/Parker%20Stevenson.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="230" data-original-width="228" height="230" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnlQjhubCDboEojOpG6UutZy51BTHy74X6ZLebs7kbobt9qr-OxCqwPbHa2WN4vT5yt13JWTCGmhXtIGPtzZ6Vhle7DDTGtAIWmd7IZ9G0Hi2bFs7acFHeopCzwtysRf2HtHoh0fWTK_umoQk__Vp2zaNn9NOzb64UEZhLu-HTtHFmidL-skw-4txWM90/s1600/Parker%20Stevenson.jpg" width="228" /></a></div><p>Parker Stevenson was born Richard Stevenson Parker, Jr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on June 4, 1952. He is the son of investment advisor Richard Stevenson Parker, Sr. and Sarah Meade, an actress who appeared on Broadway and in many television commercials. Parker's mother brought him to filming sessions when her was five years old. The youngster made a couple of minor television appearances, despite his father's disapproval.</p><p>In 1971, Parker graduated from Brooks Preparatory School in North Andover, Massachusetts. At Brooks School, he performed in a few plays, but his intention was to be an architect rather than an actor. He enrolled in the architecture program at Princeton University. </p><p>So, why did he Parker change course from architecture to an acting career? In an interview with <i>Classic Film & TV Cafe</i>, he said, "I graduated from the architecture program at Princeton, but decided I didn't want to keep doing architecture and I really didn't know what to do. I'd been acting since I was 14, doing movies, television, and commercials. Just as I was graduating, I got offered <i>The Hardy Boy</i>s, so I made the switch and really committed to acting at that point."</p><p>After graduating from Princeton, Parker moved to Hollywood where he landed a role alongside Sam Elliott in the 1976 film <i>Lifeguard</i>. Television stardom followed when he was cast as Frank Hardy in The <i>Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries. </i>He told <i>Classic Film & TV Cafe </i>that he got the role "because the producers had seen a couple of the movie he'd done. "In fact, I had done one with Pamela Sue Martin a couple of years before (1974's <i>Our Time</i>) and she ended up being Nancy Drew. So, I think that was the connection for them."</p><p>After <i>The Hardy Boys</i>, Parker Stevenson went on to appear in series such as <i>Falcon Crest</i>, <i>Baywatch</i>, and <i>Melrose Place</i>, On <i>Falcon Crest</i>, he had the recuring role of Joel McCarthy from 1984 to 1985. On<i> Melrose Place</i>, he played Steve McMillan for six episodes in 1993. From 1989 to 1999, he portrayed Craig Pomeroy in 28 episodes of <i>Baywatch</i>. His role in<i> Lifeguard </i>helped him win the part..</p><p>Parker played Billy Hazard in <i>North and South, Book II, </i>the 1986 sequel to the 1985 hit TV miniseries. His then-wife, Kirstie Alley, also co-starred a Virginia Hazard, Billy's sister. </p><p>In 1988, Parker starred in a short-live crime/comedy series called <i>Probe, </i>about an eccentric prodigy and his secretary who investigate mysteries. Parker stated that <i>Probe </i>was his favourite of all the TV shows he's done. He said, "My favourite was<i> Probe</i>, which I did for ABC, It ran a year. I loved the show. It was Isaac Asimov's <i>Probe</i>, so it had really trippy interesting stories. It was up against <i>The Cosby Show</i>, or something, so it struggled in the ratings. It was the closest to me in terms of how I think and what I'm like in real life."</p><p>Parker appeared in episodes of <i>Judging Amy </i>(2002) and Bull (2016), as well as TV movies such as <i>His Secret Family </i>(2015), <i>A Christmas Reunion</i> (2015). <i>The Perfect Daughter</i> (2016) and <i>My Christmas Prince</i> (2017).</p><p>Most recently, Parker starred in Netflix's <i>Greenhouse Academy </i>as Louis Osmond. From 2017 to 2020, he appeared in 39 episodes of the series. He also played the role of Simon in the 2021 science fiction film <i>Last Call in the Dog House.</i></p><p>Parker Stevenson has been married twice. His first wife was actress Kirstie Alley, whom he married on December 1983. They adopted two children, a son, William True Stevenson, in 1992 ,and a daughter, Lillie Price Stevenson, in 1995. They divorced in 1997.</p><p>On September 29, 2019, Parker wed for a second time, to celebrity chef Lisa Schoen. The wedding took place at the Demetria Vineyards in Olivos, California.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8LI5svKhuICtlN3ANRmn3GeOmcWhFFMJlhiQodsYLR2AzY852U8pW1N3MatnVRsCk_B2KfzjdbUT-4cdH_m07zaNF1YfDTsZ-FLVjsU3-SsXyshOROllJ7yt-7I4FC9IOAITX4B50Lef41vSX2xC7AdW7NXZSNJxsgekog3qXxVjNG1h9IW9phhHh9Q/s345/Parker%20Stevenson%20more%20recent.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="345" data-original-width="181" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho8LI5svKhuICtlN3ANRmn3GeOmcWhFFMJlhiQodsYLR2AzY852U8pW1N3MatnVRsCk_B2KfzjdbUT-4cdH_m07zaNF1YfDTsZ-FLVjsU3-SsXyshOROllJ7yt-7I4FC9IOAITX4B50Lef41vSX2xC7AdW7NXZSNJxsgekog3qXxVjNG1h9IW9phhHh9Q/w105-h200/Parker%20Stevenson%20more%20recent.jpg" width="105" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Parker</td></tr></tbody></table><p><b>END NOTES</b></p><p>* Parker Stevenson's first wife, Kirstie Alley, died of colon cancer on December 5, 2022. She was 71 at the time of her passing.</p><p>* Parker co-starred with Burt Reynolds in the 1983 film Stroker Ace. The car racing film was unsuccessful both critically and at the box office.</p><p>* Parker Stevenson's younger brother, Hutch Parker (born November 19, 1963) is a producer and actor.</p><p>* From 1993 to 1995, Shaun Cassidy appeared in the musical <i>Blood Brothers</i> on Broadway. His half-brother, David Cassidy, was also a member of the cast.</p><p>* Pamela Sue Martin, the original Nancy Drew on <i>The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries, </i>went on to play socialite Fallon Carrington on the primetime ABC soap opera <i>Dynasty </i>from 1981 to 1984. Below is a 1977 publicity photo of her for the <i>Nancy Drew Mysteries series</i>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30UdxNvRQSOxlgEGcOUEQWKdAqC8aOnM43f7poyckrolB3BHtVcfEPC1OVlywJqglcG9o5t_PX0HIsejNNrslIlxu8tNrscfxcuLeL_i1bzaFzMkMv8JZXRXo2Jb1wtFqR9_aN0V-IUdg2VrHeRsTnqQOcrO6586luXENJ6Vj32UmH-JeVwiWzHeH9U8/s316/Pamela%20Sue%20Martin.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="316" data-original-width="220" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi30UdxNvRQSOxlgEGcOUEQWKdAqC8aOnM43f7poyckrolB3BHtVcfEPC1OVlywJqglcG9o5t_PX0HIsejNNrslIlxu8tNrscfxcuLeL_i1bzaFzMkMv8JZXRXo2Jb1wtFqR9_aN0V-IUdg2VrHeRsTnqQOcrO6586luXENJ6Vj32UmH-JeVwiWzHeH9U8/w139-h200/Pamela%20Sue%20Martin.jpg" width="139" /></a></div><p><b>SOURCES</b>: <i>Entertainment Weekly (EW.com)</i>, "The case of the dreamy detectives: Shaun Cassidy and Parker Stevenson remember The Hardy Boys," by Kristen Baldwin, March 16, 2023; Classic Film Cafe, "Parker Stevenson Talks About The Hardy Boys, Prob, and His Passion for Photography," July 24, 2014; <i>Wikipedia</i>; <i>Internet Movie Database (IMDb).</i></p><p><br /></p><p>- Joanne</p>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-73424871148276069532023-10-12T19:59:00.000-04:002023-10-12T19:59:47.119-04:00British TV personality quits after alleged kidnapping/murder threat<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIS4waZd_vHL1gdG4BnV9rmsYmMOB4UxQ3b8DxUU2OIswSYKOp0NJ1-ele-I3z5MwXgbCRzt-sI7DRJjRsSNl6i4MaBHqkmdvOpznAq5mGfD_r8eEhHQjA8CPG3TRY2pvdYTX6gvw9mu-QulM06ia4gONYUM4hNEoC8wjw0hEAFZaUGHQ67etNNkRmU4c/s284/Holly%20Willoughby.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="177" data-original-width="284" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIS4waZd_vHL1gdG4BnV9rmsYmMOB4UxQ3b8DxUU2OIswSYKOp0NJ1-ele-I3z5MwXgbCRzt-sI7DRJjRsSNl6i4MaBHqkmdvOpznAq5mGfD_r8eEhHQjA8CPG3TRY2pvdYTX6gvw9mu-QulM06ia4gONYUM4hNEoC8wjw0hEAFZaUGHQ67etNNkRmU4c/w400-h249/Holly%20Willoughby.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <div>Some unsettling news from across the pond. British TV presenter Holly Willoughby, 42, has left her hosting duties on <i>This Morning</i>, a daytime magazine program that is broadcast on ITV in the UK. She resigned after a man was arrested for plotting to kidnap and murder her. The mother of three was reportedly given 24/7 security by ITV.<p>On Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Gavin Plumb, a 36-yea-old Essex man, was arrested and charged with soliciting to commit murder and incitement to kidnap Holly Willoughby According to the BBC, the accused man allegedly assembled "a kidnap and restraint kit" and urged a third party, whom <i>The Guardian</i> identified as American hitman David Nelson, to come from the U.S.in order to put the murder plan in motion. </p><p>Holly Willoughby made her final appearance on <i>This Moring </i>on October 4th. The next day, police informed ITV bosses about the murder plot. On Thursday, October 5th and Friday, October 6th, other co-hosts filled in for Holly. On Friday, Plumb appeared in court and he remains in custody.</p><p>On Tuesday, October 10th, Holly wrote on Instagram: "I've let ITV know today that after 14 years, I will not be returning to <i>This Morning</i>. To everyone who has ever worked on the show over the years, thank you so much. It's been an honour to be part of its story and I know this story has many chapters left to go. Sadly, however, I now feel I have to make this decision for me and my family. This is such a difficult goodbye, you are incredible and I forever will be proud of what we've done together. Thank you everyone at ITV for being supportive. To every guest who has sat on our sofa, thank you. Most of all, thank you to the wonderful viewers. You've been so loyal, so supportive and the very best company every day."</p><p>Holly did not directly mention the investigation into a kidnap/murder plot against her. Undoubtedly, she is spooked by the shocking murder of 37-year-old Jill Dando, an English journalist, television presenter and newscaster. On the morning of August 26, 1999, Jill was shot dead outside her home in Fulham, southwest of London. Her murder led to the largest murder inquiry conducted by the Metropolitan Police. It was Britain's largest criminal investigation since the search for the Yorkshire Ripper. Barry George, a local man, was eventually convicted and jailed for the murder. However, after eight years in prison, George was acquitted after an appeal. No one else has been charged with Jill Dando's murder and the case remains unsolved. Years later, her death is still shrouded in mystery.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdDRyGUCAbfR6rDybG-aoxJRnm6mcFJ7BlOxLWKQDmO9c4rrgTE2NE6geKf2bjdhcb50sHcrIRCRa2lOlyPIwT6gmQaCdBoue2rmJtd3YkMVpick5KlPnPluMsj31Om8gl8m05nDG9uAxlJp8QY3Ew2b0qy1nzkpJDvxwlL7azQlSVO_I-B3o66QmMH-s/s418/Jill%20Dando.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="235" data-original-width="418" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdDRyGUCAbfR6rDybG-aoxJRnm6mcFJ7BlOxLWKQDmO9c4rrgTE2NE6geKf2bjdhcb50sHcrIRCRa2lOlyPIwT6gmQaCdBoue2rmJtd3YkMVpick5KlPnPluMsj31Om8gl8m05nDG9uAxlJp8QY3Ew2b0qy1nzkpJDvxwlL7azQlSVO_I-B3o66QmMH-s/s320/Jill%20Dando.webp" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jill Dando</td></tr></tbody></table><p><b>SOURCES</b>: <i>New York Daily News</i>, "British TV host Holly Willoughby quits show for plotting her murder," by Joseph Wilkinson, October 12, 2023; Evoke, "'Petrified' Holly Willoughby is given 24/7 secuity by ITV after 'kidnap plot,'" by Bryony Jewell, October 7, 2023, Wikipedia</p><p><br /></p><p>- Joanne</p></div>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-37756017509636117722023-10-11T13:51:00.005-04:002023-10-12T17:14:38.553-04:00Frasier's back<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgszb9m-GQ3Bx5VctJoMXQWEVXbsE0sSmIB4sIDsfoyTQeEVVgV8rmJAk4shp2R3nePMtyC1l8j4SeDyIUZV87_FkMOn8CCAaiQgXhipmjKWXZ-CE_7wuxj7GpZZfY6gMzOQPpufUavnxSQtENXaX2t2nOgtSJjTsIsvARoGvl7TM_DmMYlvWmH8XKN4UQ" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" data-original-height="625" data-original-width="1040" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgszb9m-GQ3Bx5VctJoMXQWEVXbsE0sSmIB4sIDsfoyTQeEVVgV8rmJAk4shp2R3nePMtyC1l8j4SeDyIUZV87_FkMOn8CCAaiQgXhipmjKWXZ-CE_7wuxj7GpZZfY6gMzOQPpufUavnxSQtENXaX2t2nOgtSJjTsIsvARoGvl7TM_DmMYlvWmH8XKN4UQ" width="320" /></a></div><p><i>Frasier</i> fans will be delighted that a revival of the series is imminent. However, there will be significant changes. Yes, Kelsey Grammer will star as Frasier Cane, but this will be different from the original Emmy award-winning NBC sitcom that ran from 1993 to 2004, and was a spinoff of <i>Cheers</i>. <i>Cheers</i>, of course, was set in Boston. The premise of the original series was that Frasier, a psychiatrist, had left Boston and returned to his home town of Seattle. He reconnected with his equally pompous brother, Niles, also a psychiatrist, and his father, Martin Crane, a former police officer who had been wounded.in the line of duty.</p><p></p><p>For one thing, this series will not be set in Seattle and Frasier will not be hosting a radio program. Nor will he work as a therapist. In the series revival, Frasier returns to his old stomping grounds in Boston. He accepts a position as a faculty member at Harvard University after reconnecting with an old friend who teaches there, and is the chair of the psychology department.</p><p>If you are expecting to see many of the original cast members, you will be disappointed. John Mahoney, the actor who played Martin Crane, passed away at a Chicago hospice on February 4, 2018. He died of complications from throat cancer at the age of 77.</p><p>Unfortunately, it doesn't appear that David Hyde Pierce, who played Niles, will appear in the new series. According to a recent article on Yahoo News, Hyde Pierce will not be returning for the reboot. Kelsey Grammar stated that David is not interested in reprising the role of Niles. Also, Jane Leeves will not be returning as Daphne Moon, the Crane's English housekeeper who eventually marries Niles in first episode of Season 11. However, it was recently announced that Peri Gilpin, who played Frasier's radio producer and friend, Roz Doyle, will guest star in the reboot, as well as Bebe Neuwirth as Frasier's ex-wife, Lilith.</p><p>In a segment on <i>Today</i> last spring, Kelsey Grammer was asked about David Hyde Pierce and Jane Leeves. He replied, "If there is a spot for a one[off appearance, and their interested. I'm sure we would do something like that. But it's a new world. It's a new life. Frasier's going back to Boston to put himself back in a place where he didn't fell he quite made it." </p><p>The new cast includes Jack Cutmore Scott, who portrays Frasier's now grown son, Freddy, a firefighter, Nicholas Lyndhurst as Frasier's old Harvard pal Alan Cornwall; Toks Olagundoye as Olivia Finch, Harvard's psychology department head, and Jess Salquerioas as Eve,, who shares a connection with both Frasier and Freddy, Anders Keith portrays Frasier's nephew David Crane, a Harvard freshman, and the son of Niles and Daphne.</p><p>The new <i>Frasier</i> will will premiere exclusively tomorrow, October 12th, on Paramount Plus. The show is available on Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount with Showtime. You can access Paramount Plus through Apple TV Plus , Amazon Prime Video and Roku. Ten episodes of the series will air on Thursdays.</p><p><br /></p><p>- Joanne</p>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-805177506426443892.post-13068687462707254182023-10-07T10:18:00.000-04:002023-10-07T10:18:16.231-04:00Y&R Report (October 7, 2023): The Latest on The Young and the Restless <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="color: #2288bb; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mypz-t0Z9Vg39XVTFp0yZHkVrrZfmCc-bef8rlEjvPolb0X4FYFSx9UuwTDLEmfhyphenhyphengoFLNSLU3ySw9f9xF-3ui_-WotD_0b2dafOXw3na00lIfMEXjqUY7Yd4vpyRYITmnQIIvuO8bo/s1600/The+Young+and+the+Restless.jpg" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; padding: 5px; position: relative;" /></a></div><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;">Hey <i>Y&R</i> fans,<i> every second Saturday</i> TV Banter discusses the latest happenings and provides commentary on your favourite daytime drama. Note to U.S. readers - SPOILER ALERT: Here in Canada, I watch the show on Global TV, which is one episode ahead of CBS. I will inevitably refer to incidents you haven't seen yet. Read at your own risk. If you are the curious type, though, you may prefer to discover some things in advance.</b></p><p><b style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"></b></p><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Hi fans, </span></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Will Phyllis ever learn? I really don't think so. She just can't stay out of trouble. However, if she behaved herself, there would be no storyline and no conflict. Phyllis always has a chip on her shoulder. She complains that people treat her unfairly. She claims that she is trying to change, but people don't give her the benefit of the doubt. Why should they? Has she given them a good reason to trust her?</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Phyllis is fortunate that Lauren and Michael are still one of her few friends. It was unfair of her to come down on Lauren for designing the dress for Diane's wedding celebration. Phyllis is her own worst enemy.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">My! My! My! Isn't Mamie being coy. She definitely has something up her sleeve. Jill is absolutely right when she says that there is more to the story than Mamie's investment in Chancellor-Winters. That became obvious when Mamie made a mysterious phone call. She looked like the cat who caught the canary. Whatever she's hiding, Jill won't like it. According to an online spoiler, it's Devon who uncovers Mammie's secret.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">So, Danny Romalotti (Michael Damian) is back in town and he'll be around for an extended stay. He obviously wants ex-wife Christine (aka "Cricket") back. He yearns for the lovely "Cricketmeister." Disappointment was written all over his face when he was told that she was in Portugal trying to work things out with current husband Paul Williams. However, I don't expect a reconciliation to happen because Doug Davidson, who plays Paul Williams, doesn't have any intention of returning to the show. He was treated shabbily, and I can't blame him for not returning. If another actor were cast in the role of Paul, that would be rubbing salt in Doug's wounds. <i> </i></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Paul has retired as Genoa City's police chief. The new police chief is Chance, who looks more like an undercover cop than a police chief. As Chance himself admitted, he's happy working in the field. He isn't the type to run an office or give orders. Somehow, I don't think his tenure as police chief will last very long. He will never be comfortable behind a desk.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">It seems that Danny will be caught between ex-wives Phyllis and Cricket, which means that another love triangle is developing in Genoa City. I enjoyed that scene between Phyliss and Danny with Danny at the piano. Danny was straight with Phyllis. He advised her to let go of her feud with Diane;. I doubt that the fiery redhead will be able to do that. To be fair, though, Diane really hasn't let go of her animosity toward Phyllis either. Since Diane seems to have everything she wants, why does she keep provoking Phyllis and flaunting her good fortune every time they run into each other?</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Meanwhile, Danny Romalotti's son, Daniel, is also caught in a love triangle with Lily and Heather. Like father, like son, I guess. According to an online spoiler, Heather gives Daniel some surprising news and Daniel hides a secret from Lily. It's only reasonable to assume that Daniel will hide Heather's news from Lily.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">Why aren't some characters on the shown given more to do? Why don't the writers give Lucy a storyline with some other young actors. All she does is talk to her parents, Daniel and Heather, about their issues. Mariah and Tessa have nothing to do except fret over baby Aria's hearing loss. Tessa could at least sing at some Genoa City venue. I hope the writers make good use of the new character, Claire Grace, played by Hayley Erin. They should have an interesting storyline mapped out for her. She's Nikki's assistant and Mrs. Newman isn't easy to work with. She's very fussy.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">I am enjoying Diane and Jack's marriage celebration. I was surprised that Nikki toasted the happy couple despite her animosity toward Diane. It seems that she is finally letting go. Besides, she's very busy keeping an eye on Audra.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><i>Y&R </i>should lighten up. The atmosphere is too tense. Some comic relief is badly needed. Almost everyone is feuding or out for revenge.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span><p style="font-size: medium; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: x-large;">VIEWER FORUM</span></p><p style="font-size: medium; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="color: #222222; font-family: quot; font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: red;">If you have any comments on Y&R, please email them to me with "Viewer Forum" in the subject line. I will be happy to publish your comments and reply to them You do not have to use your real name. </span></span></p><div style="color: #222222; font-family: "times new roman"; margin: 0px;"><div style="font-family: quot;"><div style="margin: 0px;"><div style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-size: 15.4px;"><span style="color: red;">My email address: </span></span><span style="font-size: 15.4px; line-height: 36.8px;"> </span><a href="mailto:jmadden16@yahoo.ca" style="color: #888888; font-size: 15.4px;">jmadden16@yahoo.ca</a></div><div style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;">I am concerned that the storylines on<i> Y&R </i>have become uneven and too repetitive. The writing seems haphazard. The writers don't follow through on some storylines. For example, why did they suddenly drop J.T.'s return after his appearance in a video call? A storyline shouldn't be an experiment or a test of popularity. Before starting a new storyline, there should be enough confidence that it will work. It should be well thought out. It should also be given a chance to gain popularity, an opportunity to attract fans. </div><div style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;">I spoke to two longtime <i>Y&R </i>fans, Helen in Scarborough, Ontario and Fi Fi in Collingwood, Ontario. They share some of my worries about the future of the show.</div><div style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;">Helen thinks that the show has too much corporate mumbo jumbo. The viewer has to keep track of all the new companies and name changes. Helen also thinks that the writers should actually show us what happened, not just talk about it after the fact. We were never shown when Jack and Diane set up Jeremy Stark to take the fall for stealing a necklace from Nikki and Victor's safe in Chicago. We were never shown actual scenes from Ashley and Tucker's honeymoon, only flashbacks described by Ashley.</div><div style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;">Fans, if you are unhappy with the direction of the show, please let CBS know. They listen to the fans, if only because they are concerned about ratings. If something really bothers you, do the following:</div><div style="font-size: 16px; font-weight: bold;"><br /></div><div style="font-size: 16px;"><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #111111; font-size: 20px; font-style: normal;">Give</span><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #111111; font-size: 20px;"><i> Y&R </i></span><span face="Roboto, sans-serif" style="color: #111111; font-size: 20px; font-style: normal;">your feedback! 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As regular viewers know, Nina is Chance's mother and Cricket's longtime friend. She'll be proud that her son is the new GC police commissioner. Will she prefer him with Sharon or Summer? We will soon find out. I'm sure she'll offer some advice to Cricket about Danny and Paul. </div><div style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">No air date has been announced for Tricia Cast's return. We also do not know how long she is staying.</div><div style="font-size: 16px; font-style: italic; font-weight: bold;"><br /></div></div></div></div></div></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><b style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: xx-large;">Y&R REPORT READERS' POLL</b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">As you have noticed, there have been many black and white flashbacks on <i>Y&R</i> - in my opinion, too many. Some flashbacks are needed and the black and white makes a distinction between the past and the present. Also, it's a way for viewers who have missed some episodes to catch up. Still, I think that <i>Y&R</i> has gone overboard with the flashbacks. They are starting to interfere with the flow of the show. What do you think, fans? Respond to the poll below and let me know.</div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /><form action="https://poll.pollcode.com/89493313" method="post"><div style="background-color: #eeeeee; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: small; padding: 2px; width: 175px;"><div style="padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><strong>Are there too many black and white flashbacks on The Young and the Restless?</strong></div><input id="answer894933131" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="1" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Yes. Some flashbacks are necessary, but there are too many right now.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer894933132" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="2" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">No. The black and white flashbacks are very effective. I like them.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer894933133" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="3" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">I don't know.</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><input id="answer894933134" name="answer" style="float: left;" type="radio" value="4" /><label style="float: left; width: 150px;">Other</label><div style="clear: both; height: 2px;"></div><div align="center" style="padding: 3px;"><input type="submit" value="Vote" /> <input name="view" type="submit" value="View" /></div><div align="right" style="font-size: 10px;">pollcode.com <a href="https://pollcode.com/">free polls</a></div></div></form></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;">That's all for now. Please remember that the next edition of <i>Y&R</i> Report will appear in this space on Saturday, October 21, 2023. To my Canadian readers, I wish you a very Happy Thanksgiving on Monday, October 9.</div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbUlT_Xs6CB8Pw4796mC4QafGfj2ukeiptF1D7o1uGfrmliTP3EGmoazHvQow8ScR4-vzwm0zw1Kn76_3nEU1-BCV8X0639hJmzW8X266z8lbu_J7H6gtJAR_BbjOzJMx6wgfO95KI4QBd1yJTt4dyH1Ca2B3QWLaSMO4B46hBn48P_gUX_Oo0jItC71I/s431/Canadian%20Thanksgiving%20Day%20clipart.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="339" data-original-width="431" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbUlT_Xs6CB8Pw4796mC4QafGfj2ukeiptF1D7o1uGfrmliTP3EGmoazHvQow8ScR4-vzwm0zw1Kn76_3nEU1-BCV8X0639hJmzW8X266z8lbu_J7H6gtJAR_BbjOzJMx6wgfO95KI4QBd1yJTt4dyH1Ca2B3QWLaSMO4B46hBn48P_gUX_Oo0jItC71I/s320/Canadian%20Thanksgiving%20Day%20clipart.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Take care,</span></div><div style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, Tahoma, Helvetica, FreeSans, sans-serif; padding: 2px 0px 4px 2px;"><span style="color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman";">Joanne</span></div></span></div>Joannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18303862386440522922noreply@blogger.com0