Newsgroups: rec.arts.tv.soaps
Date: Wed, 12 Aug 1992 16:35:04 -0400 
From: Liz Fox <lf01+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: Re: DOOL: Viv,Carly,Lawrence


[Vix not Lix]
 
Ann writes:
 
> Just a couple of thoughts here.  I know this will provoke some
> interesting responses! :)
 
Well, I hope so! ;)
 
> This deal with everyone pulling for Viv to keep Nikki really bugs me.
> OK, so you hate Carly and Bo, and Viv obviously loves this child, but
> think about this.  She has majorly deceived someone who believes she is
> a wonderful friend, and her favorite nephew.  Carly thinks Viv is
> really her friend and Viv has played this out for 8 years - convinced
> Carly that Nikki died and kidnapped and raised him.  Granted, maybe the
> writers and actors haven't portrayed this as it should be done, but
> honestly, would you feel the same way if you liked Carly and Bo?  I
> know this is only a soap, but what if it was your child...?
 
Well Ann, they do portray Viv as quite the villainess.  On the other hand,
Carpy deceived her best friend which resulted in rape and yet they have
endlessly portrayed her as the guardian of all things good in this world.
She gets way too much airtime and even if she was a great actress, I would say
this.  I actually think they have been much more reasonable with the
character of Vivian than with Carpy.
 
> And secondly, I agree that Carly shouldn't forget about Lawrence raping
> Jennifer, but God knows the chemistry between Chappell and Sabatino is
> incredible (perhaps because it doesn't require acting?), and chemistry
> plays a large part in what your heart decides.  I think they could
> really do a good story here, but I do think they need to deal with
> Lawrence facing up to the rape before the viewers will buy it.  I do
> remember several months ago people pulling for this relationship to
> happen because of the chemistry involved and the potential for a great
> couple.  What happened to that thread?  What if they let Larry deal
> with the rape, would that be in character for him?  I don't know...
 
I agree about this chemistry.  It is about the only time I can stand CC
(although I did like her when Victor was being threatening to her).  I just
find the character majorly annoying and the actress less than talented, BUT
that is just my opinion.  I also think that Michael could be wonderful
in scenes where he faces what he did to Jennifer.  On the other hand, look
what they did to Jack when they made him such a goody two shoes.  I wouldn't
wish that on anyone let alone an actor with Michael's talent and unfortunately,
I think the only way they could pair up Lizardo and Carpy would be to make
him good (bleah) or her bad (which to be honest, has real appeal to me since
this incredibly saintly act she's got going on this show makes me want to
puke).  I think she'd be a hell of a lot more fun if they didn't make her
out to be such a polly-pureheart, but then I always like the bad guys the
most.  
 
I do think that if they try and sweep the rape under the rug it will backfire.
I could be wrong, but I think that J&J are still the big fan favorites and
in a duel over who the fans will side with, Carpy will lose especially if
it looks like CC favored this move.  Rape is a VERY touchy issue.  If CC
is shrewd, I can't imagine her thinking this is a good move, but then, maybe
she believes that crock that Kenny keeps spewing about her being the best
thing since sliced bread.  Yes, she has her fans, but she annoys a lot of
people and there are others on the show with a lot more clout with the fans.
Of course, I could be completely wrong about all of this.
 
> I say anything to get her away from RKK - YUCK!  I used to like Bo when
> Reckell had the part, but this is unbearable!!
 
Well, I'd just as soon they stay together since I can't stand either of them,
but I agree, RKK -- YUCK!
 
Vix