May - "the RIGHT people at GH believe JaSam's chemistry is off the charts. That includes Frons, Guza, SBu, and all the focus groups they put together when they decided to reunite them in the first place"

While I agree about chemistry, I won't about the RIGHT people part. SBu has said he had chemistry with RB, he is an actor and as such will pimp the current story line because he is paid to do so. As for Guza, he was willing to write for Liason, and I am sure if VMG had stayed we would of had Brazen all the signs were pointing in that direction. FRONS on the other hand is the one who garnered his "focus groups" and was quoted as saying that JaSam was the right choice. In the end the man in charge is Frons and its his way or the highway

And while I agree that Brazen are not "in" love they have a mutual respect/hate that creates some of the best couples daytime has ever seen.

Raven... See, I was also watching the show during the time VM came back in 2002, and I do not see that the signs were pointing in the direction of Jason and Brenda. Jason was all over Courtney and could barely tolerate Brenda most of the time. In fact, he was so into Courtney that he basically dropped Liz like she never meant anything to him, while Courtney did the same with AJ. Brenda constantly got on Jason's last nerve. And Brenda was with Jax, but she was daydreaming about Sonny and doing everything in her power not to be sucked in by him again. So, this is a perfect example of how people see things differently all the time. And, yes, I agree that the actors promote the couples they are in. But SBu NEVER stopped gushing about JaSam, even after they broke up. In fact, during Liason, SBu did a Q&A with a magazine and listed the top 10 best things about Jason over the years. #1 was his mentor/grasshopper relationship with Spinelli. #2 was Jason's relationship with Sam. And he's always said that the s/l of Sam losing her baby is his favorite of all time and that he hated the way TPTB broke JaSam up. So, I don't believe it's a situation of SBu "pimping" JaSam just because he's obligated to. He's always loved that pairing, he's a big reason why they were reunited and he's had a lot to do with the writing this time around. He's invested in it.

okay so I have promised myself a million times that I would not comment on Jasam vs. Liason ever again but it's been a while so here goes, I can't possibly read all of SBu's interviews but in the ones I've read he seemed to prefer Liason which isn't a knock on Jasam or KM, I don't think that is connected with loving the story of Sam losing the baby because it was a meaty sl for him and at the end of the day he is an actor playing the same role for the better part of 20 years and the only way to do that is with writing that challenges you and Liason was a series of essentially the same scene replayed 100 times.

And what has SBu not made references to Liason...he is the perfect ambassador for his craft and knows that he cannot make either fanbase unhappy..and he has also made claim that as long as Liason share a child that there is always a chance but I am not waiting with baited breathe.

I am not denying what SBu has said but he is a very tactful man who had many great romantic duos (all with huge fanbases) over the years something that not many actors can lay claim to..and all the while he still managed to been seen as being supportive of all relationships

I just want to clarify that I, in no way, attempted to make this JaSam vs. Liason. In fact, I was very careful not to mention Liz at all except in the broader context, which is Jason and Brenda were not romantically interested in each other because Jason was in love with Courtney and Brenda was in love with Jax and fighting feelings for Sonny. And, with regard to SBu liking JaSam, I mentioned that because I strongly believe Brenda's return has nothing to do with breaking them up. I wasn't comparing Sam and Liz AT ALL. I just said that people at GH, including SBu, wanted JaSam to reunite, that he's always liked that pairing, and that he's invested in it. I did not say he liked it over any other pairing. Not even close. See what I mean about people reading into things in their own way?

to clarify, I felt that in interviews SBu said he preferred working with RH with whom he had formed a bond outside of work, this does not mean he did not or does not like working with KM, just that he preferred RH. Not that it matters, it sounds like and has for awhile that Jasam is Guza's endgame which is fine for this former Liason/Jason fan who wouldn't want Jason as currently written with my Liz.

3 weeks to VMG and my return to GH.

Sbu said that he likes the way RH hair smells which kind of pisses me off because the nerve of her being blessed with that skin and hair that smells yummy enough for SBu to want to sniff it. ( wanted to inject a little humor)

Raven - I pointed out that apparently VMG and KeMo are getting along like fast friends because it feels like SOME (not most, not all, but SOME) Jiz fans are licking their lips over the idea of Brenda coming because they lost the fanbase was to JaSam and the sense is that in a Brenda vs. Sam fanbase war, Brenda comes out on top. There seems to be some effort to fuel that battle. I find that idea to be silly - the two actresses are now apparently new bffs and their is a lot of overlap between the brenda and Sam fanbases. I dont think Sam is a Brendabot any more than I think Brenda is a Sambot, but they have similiarities in that they both have a penchant for bad boys, they are both extremely capable and self reliant, and they are both smart, charming and ooze chemistry with just about everyone they share a screen with.

Could Brenda and Jason hook up? Sure, its a soap. Could they make a great pairing? Maybe, depends on the writing. JaSam wouldnt stay together for ever - I never imagined they would. Eventually their will be an obstacle that separates them for a time. During that break I intend to campaign for a Sam/Johnny JAM pairing. Or maybe they will bring back Jagger for Sam. YUM. All that said, I dont think that is the initial plan. It sounds from the interview that the story is Brenda in danger and Jason saving her. Then its back to love and romance with the love of his life. Although again, i think there is an irony here that some say I hate this Jason, he would never be with Sam because of everything that happened, but they are now rooting for a pairing that really violates everything we now about Jason. Jason would never take up with one of Sonny's great loves. Its one of the reason's why Carly is no longer an option for him. Neither really is Brenda. I think Olivia - as one of Sonny's baby mamas would be off limits too. Sonny, on the other hand, would think nothing of going after someone Jason wanted, but Jason wouldnt engage in that kind of behavior.

One last thing - all of this obviously changes if KeMo's contract negotiations fall through. Who knows what happens then. I think anyone with a contract coming up has to worry that they are going to get low balled in this economy and if they are looking to cull the herd, forcing people to take a huge pay cut or leave is a good way to do that. But i am not esp. worried. Guess what though - guess who's contract is ALSO up soon. Yep, ReH.

"Jiz fans are licking their lips over the idea of Brenda coming because they lost the fanbase was to JaSam"

When did this happen..but its nice to know that you know what this Liason fan is thinking all the time I mean if it wasn't for you EET I might not knwo there was even a war we apparently loss

"the two actresses are now apparently new bffs"

I kind of have to laugh at this since she started working on Monday for my taste it sounds a little planted because VMG has had good relationships with all her co-stars before why would that change now..buts BFFs damn Jillian Michaels better watch out

Raven... maybe you should read all of EET's post. Especially the part where she says, "SOME (not most, not all, but SOME) Jiz fans are licking their lips over the idea of Brenda coming because they lost the fanbase was to JaSam"

I agree with this because I've read the posts. Not on this board, but on other boards where Jiz fans plan and plot ways to get KeMo fired, talk about sending mass emails of naked pictures of KeMo to her costars and bosses, conspire to send massive attack twitters to her, and speculate on which cast changes will get KeMo out of the picture permanently. I can give you a link to the board where these nutjobs congregate if you need proof.

MAY - Raven... maybe you should read all of EET's post. Especially the part where she says, "SOME (not most, not all, but SOME) Jiz fans are licking their lips over the idea of Brenda coming because they lost the fanbase was to JaSam"

I read her entire post and that's why I did the winky at the end.

EET, I said I don't like this Jason and I am not rooting for a Brenda/Jason coupling, if you weren't singling me out, I apologize in advance. I loved Jason/Robin most of all and I wouldn't want that back either with this current Jason. And while I don't feel the Jason I loved would have taken Sam back, that isn't the deal breaker, it's the hunger to kill Dante and the change in his stance on Sonny since he gave him the organization again.

I don't understand why the crazies get brought up, they are not fans, they are crazies. Today both Jen Aniston and Sandra Bullock were in the news re: stalkers, are those people fans? Twitter and the internet have given crazies an outlet and unprecedented access to the objects of their obsessions but using them as part of an arguement gives them a credibility that they do not deserve.

oh and have to agree with Raven's post #39, I like to think of myself as a riddle wrapped in an enigma

I should clarify that the fan war was "lost" when TPTB decided to go with JaSam over Jiz.

I should also clarify bffs the way girls can be. They meet someone new and they just get along like a house afire. I am sure someone new isnt going to replace JM or any of her long term friends, I am just saying it sounds from the rumor mill that they have their heads together. I give that a little credence since I always thought that KMc and VMG were buds and Kim and Kelly hang out a lot from what it sounds like on facebook and twitter. Also I think Kelly and Kristen hang a bit and Kristen is now in Kim's new movie - at least I think that was what got reposted from twitter, that she had a part. It does sort of make sense. Yes VMG has a child, but she shares custody and she isnt married. That seems to be the young single contingency, so it sort of makes the rumor sound at least somewhat truthful.

EET - "Yes VMG has a child, but she shares custody and she isnt married."

EET - Just to clarify your previous point. VMG is recently married, hence the G in VMG.

true - duh...i just still think of her single since thats new. LOL. But i do think she is more the young, going out type than the stay at home with the fam type.

She's actually not that young. She's 41... she just doesn't look it. At all!

I'm 42....thats YOUNG LOL

I am trying to figure out how to say this without it getting misconstrued which is why I was going with the whole young single thing. KeMo takes an unusual form of dance lessons with KMc. She loves extreme sports. You see her photographed at events out and around hollywood. VMG - her bff makes her career from athletics. She too is snapped around town and various premieres. Against that backdropped the rumor that they hit it off makes a lot of sense. If someone said she instintly hit if off with say constance towers I would wonder about that since they dont APPEAR to have much in common - they wouldnt really be working in the same storyline, the age difference, lifestyle difference etc. Now if someone then said will constance has a thing for x and so does vanessa I would say AHA now I get it. I think given the things i mentioned there are a lot of AHA aspects to give that rumor legs.

EET - Yes 42 is young! Unless you're a teenager and then I guess 42 could seem old. LOL

As for VMG, she has said in several interviews that she's a homebuddy and not big on the "Hollywood party scene" but I can certainly see how VMG and KM could be friends. And why not? One can never have enough friends in this life!!!

Awww... Sorry EET and Sassy. I absolutely do not think 41 or 42 is old!! For the record, I'm 34. But when EET said VMG seemed like the young, going out type, I immediately pictured myself in my 20's. I'm sure we've all had our crazy days, and even though I truly feel young now, and even better about myself than I felt in my 20's, I definitely don't pull all nighters at the club anymore. Well, on occassion, but not often.

mayjadjor -

Oh I think I missed a party lOL

EET, Sassy Maya thank you for the amazing posts..

I agree Jason and Brenda will be more like Jarly add the odd couple, Jason will save her from Franco and will fight with her..
I don't see any romance between them, Guza wants Brenda with Sonny that is what he is aiming for..
I am actually looking forward to see Brenda with SPinelli and Jason that will be hilarious talking about the pink bed room..

About JaSam they are the plan they are getting good points in the focus groups and also the fans....

About Steve interview it was about his favorite scenes, it was Brenda leaving for paris in 97, he got emmy for that, should get more.. But anyway,
the Las vegas wedding, which was the funniest episode in GH in a long time.
Sam's baby death , and SPinelli coming..
he didn't say something about Liaosn because the story wasn't good,.. it was the same dialogue again and again....

Steve is diplomatic he knows he has fans from both couples, and he wants to be good with all of them. in the end he may have a say, because he is a lead actor on GH but the final choice is on Guza and the writers stuff.. they are the people who see the focus groups and the ratings and they decide.. I think they were right....