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Post by Kpatch on Apr 14, 2011 20:58:44 GMT -5
You can tell I have been catching up on my Soap Opera Digest reading. They were right on about these two topics.
Thumbs Down: Sudden Siblings (April 12th issue)
Since Rafe was introduced in 2008, the Hernandez clan has been slowly expanding -- with little success. Arianna’s poor characterization was a bust and Gabi exists to engage in a snoozy G-rated romance with Will. So to fill the void of exiting Mark Hapka (Nathan) and Jay Kenneth Johnson (Philip), enter Dimbulb. In a curious attempt to make him click with the audience, the show colored Dario with one annoying emotion for the first few weeks: anger.
He and Melanie took an instant dislike to each other, which can only mean we’ll have to endure a romance between them. Not the best introduction.
Speaking of other bad beginnings, Taylor’s saccharine background -- she has an MBA and she worked with Romanian orphans -- is doing nothing to make her endearing. It only makes Nicole appear more vulnerable for trusting her sneaky sis.
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Thumbs Up: Hello Hortons! (April 19th issue)
With the expansion of the Dimera clan and the introduction of the Hernandezes, it seemed like the first family of Salem was fading away. Not only had Hope been moved to the back burner and Lucas written out, but Mickey’s on-screen death was followed by the heartbreaking real-life passing of Frances Reid’s Alice. The Horton house appeared to be shuttered for good.
Wisely, the show thrust Maggie onto the front burner to great success, brought back fan fave Melissa Reeves as Jennifer and recast her daughter Abigail. Jen and Abby currently reside in Alice’s old home, and the familiar sight of the living room serves as a touchstone for longtime viewers and a reminder that the Hortons will always be synonymous with Salem.
With the announcement that Kristian Alfonso (Hope) has inked a new deal, here’s Hoping that the house will be full for the annual tree-trimming come Christmas.
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Post by Trey on Apr 14, 2011 21:45:00 GMT -5
I totally agree with both! Thanks for sharing!
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Post by sportsgirl on Apr 14, 2011 21:45:54 GMT -5
SOW also calls him dimbulb??? WOW!!! ;D
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Post by addictedtodool on Apr 15, 2011 13:08:09 GMT -5
Or was jkjpatch simpy enjoying the naughty impluse? ;D Thanks for verifying my feeling all along that The Hernandez siblings are just about the worse thing to happen to Salem in a long time. It was so nice to see Lucas mentioned. Except now I have to cry again. No Philip...No Lucas....  |
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Post by fluffysmom on Apr 15, 2011 18:51:35 GMT -5
Or was jkjpatch simpy enjoying the naughty impluse? ;D Thanks for verifying my feeling all along that The Hernandez siblings are just about the worse thing to happen to Salem in a long time. It was so nice to see Lucas mentioned. Except now I have to cry again. No Philip...No Lucas.... If we can't have Jay we should get Bryan back!! He's hot in person too! |
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