DC #525: ABC Camelot
On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Regan discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:
Jamey's Blind Item news that former All My Children star Eden Riegel is going to The Young and the Restless. What does this mean for both soaps? AMC has said it wants to recast the role of Bianca, but should it when other roles need to be recast? Jamey outlines what AMC fans can expect if they tune in to Y&R to see Riegel. Is Annie's return to crazy land a good twist or a desperate move? Should the role of Scott be recast so that AMC can play up the Camelot angle?
Regan has a major problem with One Life to Live's Ford and how he's turned Langston into a panty dropper. Is he smarmy or is he a classic soap character? Has ABC and OLTL turned Scott Evans into a star Y&R should snap up? What can be done with Marty? Should she be moved back into Todd's orbit or should Clint and Marty fall for each other? Who should get custody of Sierra Mist? The DC gang reacts to Jessica reverting to 17 again. Did anyone care Melinda died?
Johnny takes on the Corinthos organization to try and make Sonny pay on General Hospital. Jamey believes GH needs to tell fans what illegal products Sonny and Jason are trafficking in. The claim he's shipping Cuban cigars doesn't cut it anymore. Does Elizabeth have too many children? Patrick confronts Sonny and calls him out. Luke is tired of Spinelli's small dog syndrome. Give Spinelli and Maxie a better storyline. Helena manipulates the paternity tests.
All this and much more on today's show.
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4 August 2008
51 weeks 1 day
I'll watch AMC just for Dixie.
Not gonna lie. I'll be honest. I dont blame Langston. Ford is hot. I'm 18 and I would have got some of that the second I layed eyes on him. The boys hot. Dont like him anymore but he's hot!
And Sole are dull. Super duper dull. they are boring. Starr's character had been ruined cause of the pairing. Starr looks like his little sister. The new chick hannah who not only has amazing style looks Cole's age. I believe them as a couple. And the actress is great. Saw her on broadway!
I love Spixie. I'm hoping this recent story they have brings back the spixie I know pre franco. I also want Spin out of the mob!!! I ignore the hate cause i notice the hate is from the same ppl on message boards. But when I see polls and read that 300 angry comments were made to the hotline after Maxie slept with Franco i realize that Spixie fanbase r standing strong.
And what needds to be discussed is Sam. Ive never liked her but never hated her but come on this character is pathetic. Shes Jason's bitch. there I said it. Shes Jason's litle puppy dog. Aka His bitch!
14 January 2009
2 weeks 6 days
I like marty because she's Cole's mom, and him losing her like that again will kill him. John, I like because he help takes down the big bad criminals that arrive at Llanview. I don't think though that RH is going to come back. And Marty and Clint? No way. Ford really need to be taken down soon. he is really a sleazebag. Langston is only being manipulated by Ford. Markko is a great guy, along with Langston and markko. That's what this story is, a big test for their relationship. Langston though is not wanting ford. She is really wanting markko, but Ford is really messing with her badly, and he has got to stop. She feelss obligated because they love each other. I know for a fact that they are not going to try to do that to Cole though, not after the drug story. starr is okay with the place, saying that they want to do it on their own. I don't they were going to get rid of Cassie like that, because i think se was supposed to be on for six episodes, but that was only like three or four episodes there. Oliver and Kyle definitely deserve to raise that little girl. I so can't wait till Sierra gets with her real father.
22 January 2009
25 weeks 4 days
Oh Jamey, you have no idea how much I loved your rant at the beginning of the podcast. It gets me so mad how AMC and Frons just roll all over ER and Bianca. Hell, I wouldn't be surprised if they recasted Bianca just to make her crazy, make out with some dude (probably Ryan), set something on fire and kill her off. You know, just as a last insult to ER, Bianca and the fans.
AMC is dead, Frons has made it clear he's planning to kill all the soaps. Why else would he hire Pratt and now these clows? Ah, if only they would fire him and remember soaps are for women, not a boys club.
12 February 2010
9 hours 20 min
If Eden Riegel didn't want to return to AMC, that was her choice!!! As much as people like to blame executive producers and head writers, they can't FORCE an actor to return to a show when their heart is clearly not in it!! With that being said, I find all the talk about Eden Riegel being IRREPLACEABlE to be ridiculous!!! The only actress on AMC who is TRULY irreplaceable is Susan Lucci!!!
I am not gonna get back on my soapbox about how Eden is playing the wrong character on Y&R, and how she SHOULD be replacing Mac, because.......(moving on!!!)
It appears that Ron C. needs a head writing PARTNER to help him plot storyline. He has all these great characters on the canvas, yet he seems to be at a loss for how to properly utilize them!!! I am TIRED of the show being ALL ABOUT JESSICA!!! I rarely watch, but it seems like he keeps falling back on the same TIRED old plot twists, and he needs a jolt of creative energy!!! I say that they need to find a co-head writer to help Ron...maybe Thom Racina???? He's out of work, isn't he???? He used to write GH in the early 80s!! Or Claire Labine??? ANYONE!! This man needs a lifeline!! He's drowning!!! LOL!!!!
GH's Elizabeth needs to put a QUARTER between her knees and leave it there for a few years!! She is the OCTOMOM of daytime television!!!I thought that Sonny and Jason were in the COFFEE business???? Patrick needs to leave Sonny alone and focus on his OWN MARRIAGE!!! Sonny was right when he told him that life isn't as perfect and black and white as he thinks it is. Patrick is on the verge of cheating on his wife with that Lisa woman, we can all see the writing on the wall!! Then he will be working overtime to win Robin back after she dumps his sorry butt. She will probably end up turning to JASON, which will put her at odds with Sam.......(cue the thunderclap!!!) This storyline is about as subtle as a pie in the face!!!
14 June 2009
6 min 11 sec
I think the reason that OLTL was higher in ratings during the Mitch Lawrence return is obvious. We LOVE Roscoe Born. Too bad writers always want to paint his characters in the corner. Maybe Mitch has a slightly younger look alike brother who is only slightly a cad and comes to town to "help" get rid of Mitch for good. Only he is a bit of a player. that I am sure would boost ratings!
31 July 2008
1 week 3 days
Sonny and Jason deal in smuggling guns/weapons, illegal gambling and them whores. GH has actually stated what they do, no drugs. I think when Sonny took over, no drugs. When he was dealing drugs back in the Karen days, he wasn't the boss, he was working for what's his name, Joe Scully.
I don't really think Robin minds about Sonny and his work. She's been around mobsters since her step-father.
1 July 2009
2 days 8 hours
As always great podcast, Regan.
On AMC,
Right on Jamey on Eden going to Y&R good for her, as for Scott, I like Adam Mayfield I just think they need to totally revamp Scott.
On OLTL,
You guys are right on, but I loved Ford.
On GH,
I say just bring the WSB back, let them give Sonny and Jason a run for their money.
26 November 2008
46 weeks 6 days
I love Spixie and reading this makes me feel good. I agree, I am hoping that this storyline will get them back to the pre-Franco story and I'd like Spin out of the mob (or at least being seriously conflicted about it -- difficult in mob-worshipping GH). I read a lot of the hate on the message boards and it upsets me, but I also know a lot of Spixie fans aren't posting so much anymore. I used to post and now I hardly ever do. So, I wonder if its just that the fanbase isn't coming out so much anymore to post and not so much that they don't exist.
I do agree that GH needs to allow Spinelli and Maxie to keep any maturity they've gained. It's not fair to the fans to see them repeat everything over again. Even though this story had a rocky start, I'm enjoying it and I'm hopeful that it will be the beginning of a new and good chapter.
About Sonny, I want to find out what he is selling too. I'm getting tired of him blaming everyone for everything. He rarely takes the blame for anything. I am no Sonny fan, and I try to respect those who are, but I don't like it when they try to make him out to be a victim when he is the one behind a lot of the violence in PC.I have a hard time seeing eveyone become apologist for Sonny and the mob. It was expecially hard to see Robin dong that. I remember a time when Sonny treated Robin coldly, so it seems weird that she is all full of warm feeligns for him.
I would like the WSB to come back to PC. We need them to be someone who could finally challeng and, hopefully win, the mob wars. I think Spin would be a great WSB agent! Love the idea, Jamie.
9 December 2008
18 weeks 3 days
Listening to this podcast left me a bit sad because it was posted after the whole Kish news. I know it was recorded before, and the podcast was still good and entertaining, but that part just made me go 'awww, Scott Evans won't be getting no contract!'
However, one part of the podcast had me cheering like a crazy person. Y'all giving well deserves props to Faith Rosco! I loooooved me some crazy Faith. I miss her so damned much. And I just had to give a shout out to that.
14 December 2008
3 days 17 hours
Jamey, as a ferd [female nerd] I'm offended! LOL! BUt than, you and the rest of the cast me me laught out loud several times, so not really. :) I have to say, I'm enjoying AMC a little more than you guys are. I don't think it's great but it's vastly improved. But then, I love Dixie so I'd watch gor her regardless. I really do wish the show would move heaven and Earth [ha!] to get Cady McClain back.
If not though, I'd like Hillary Weston to come back. I don't even mind that Daemon the thief might be Tad's son.
I absolutly would love recasts for Colby and Scott though. Why not bring Taylor Gildersleeves over from One Life To Live?
Speaking of which, I'm liking it a lot lately too. Even the custody battle with Sierra Rose. I actually think the little dolls are cute.
And while I don't like the idea of a Jessica/Cris pairing, I really like the storyline. I think Bree's having fun with it and it shows in her work.
I don't like Langston and Marko though, I'm with you, Reagan, he's a prevert!
25 October 2009
4 hours 12 min
I like Spinelli and Maxie. They can be very good together. The writers just need to stop with the repetitive crap that turns fans away out of boredom. Spinelli needs to stop being a doormat and Maxie needs to stop with the bad boy oogling. Get them the heck away from Jason!!!! They, like everyone else in Jason's orbit, are made to look stupid. Jason follows Sonny who is stupid so by extension everyone who follows Jason looks stupid. Save Spixie!!!!
8 February 2010
1 year 30 weeks
On OLTL: I think that Marty needs to either be thrown back into Todd's orbit or Patrick needs to return. I would love to have a Jolie/Jarty + baby/Patrick quad.
27 December 2007
1 day 16 hours
Yep Faith Roscoe, this broadcast was really funny. I enjoyed listening to it...