From: sally@remarque.berkeley.edu (S. A. Wilson)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.tv.soaps
Subject: DOOL: Friday Nov. 6th....
Date: 7 Nov 1992 05:32:43 GMT
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Wow...is this a trend, another great episode.

Well, I really enjoyed the show today, and I watched it LIVE...as Catherine
O'hara would say it was soooo good it's scccccarrrrrrryyyyyyy.

Okay, there was a low point: Asstin and BillieGoat, Scarrie with Asstin,
but she was not bad in the scenes with John. So again, the only low
points were Asstin and BillieGoat.

Today did not have any major revelations, shocking events, or major
cliff hangers, but none the less it was a great episode for the major
reason that the whole show consisted for character interaction, that
some insight to the characters was presented, and that characters 
discussed their feelings and motivations to other characters. For far
to long this had not occurred on DOOL and in this manner that DOOL
had wandered far off the course of its past.

Now, John was great today. He had scenes with Victor, Carrie, and
Roman. All of which were enjoyable. I was so glad to see he and
Carrie interacting what with the past history of the two. Although,
he may not [or may be] Roman, it was he who raised Carrie for most
of her life--her formative years. Therefore, though he may [or may not]
be her biological father, in a since he is more of a father to her
than Roman. I found it rediculous that puff Wayne came back, assumed
the role of Roman, and the writers [PTB] just had the twins and Carrie
accept it, that they had no more connection to John/Roman. It made
sense that she would seek his aid over Roman's. That she felt somewhat
more comfortable talking to him. Also, their discussion concerning
missing Ickie too was fitting--for all too often a character dies,
for a week he/she is missed/discussed and then never mentioned/thought
of again, ie Hope.

John and Victor were great. I really enjoy their present relationship,
working together on account of their love for Brady and Ickie. Victors
reaction toward finding out about Viv was good, and touching, and John's
sympathy for him about this was a nice touch. The two worked well 2
years back during the Cruise that Defied Description, and thus their
present relationship is not that unbelievable.

As for John and Roman [though Vickie might Juilienne me] I really liked
them together--and I still say that they should have been the Romulus/Remus
twins. Romans initial anger, which was justified, over Carrie coming to
John for help over him. Yet, this was not dragged out. Roman admitted
what was bugging him, wow, wow, wow, truth in a soap. His explanation
made sense too. Finally, some discussion between the two concerning their
past again fitting. John being able to understand Roman's plight, since
they both were robbed of a number of years of their lives. I hope that
this is an indication that before Wayne leaves, that what happened during
each's missing years is further examined, and that we finally learn
what transpired, and that we get to see Joeseph Mascolo return in the
role of Stefano [sans "ph"] to redemn that great romantic, cultured villan.

Jack and Jenn were cute. And Jack is being Jackesque without coming
across as a fool as he did for the past year. His actions seem realistic
considering Jack's nature. Having failed at business, and having failed
before through his past evil deeds, he is now trying to succeed at 
being a husband and parent, and househusband. I really enjoy the fact that
we see the two having problems with Abbey, and housework. It is always
a joke how couples have a child and they have no problems, can take
care of the child, the house, and have a life; that the writers stoop
to the old kidnapping ploy as opposed to real life difficulties. I am glad
that they too are not just gee whiz happy with their in-laws without
being completely at odds. The frustation at wanting to be alone and have
some quiet yet not being able to do so because of the family, well-meaning,
yet still somewhat annoying. And, they still it was nice seeing an
honest to goodness Horton family gathering, and Jo too, the show has
really lost a great deal by neglecting the Horton clan for new ones
such as the Lombards and Reeds. Jack interferring with Jenn's life was
cute too. And then not lying about and keeping it a secret, instead
being honest about what he did. I thought it was cute, who pleased Jack
was in thinking he helped Jenn, and then Jenn getting after him, yet not
in an obnoxious way that she is her own person.

And then the major storyline of the day Marlena, and my heroine STTTTEELLLLAAA.
These two work off each other so well. Bromka is just wonderful, her eyes
belay everything. Her little retorts are delievered in such a great manner
too--there are too many folks on the show who are so stiff, and unexpressive--
that she is a breath of fresh air to behold. Marlena is much more
animated with her; it is obvious that she and Hall are really enjoying 
themselves. So much of what she tells Marlena reflects, and paraphrases
much of what has been writen on this net concerning Marlena--it seems more
than a co-incidence. It is as if they are satirizing themselves, esp.  Hall.


So I was pleased today. I look forward to more scenes with Hall and
Bromka; this Bleak House storyline shows some promise, and it is nice
to see a mystery surrounding the Horton family, the symbol of DOOL for
over 25 years. Hey can someone post a history of what happened to Laura,
what set her off--someone who was watching when this took place. From
what I gather Laura wigged out, tried to commit suicide, and then fell
into a catatonic state--didn't a similar thing happen to Laura's mother?
I do know that while she was married to Mickey, Bill raped her, and
Mike was conceived. I like to see more of John relating to Roman, and
Victor. John will be the one to find Marlena, since when Marlena does
not visit an injured Roman in the hospital, John will know that something
is amiss. He will track Marlena down and rescue her. No matter what the
spoilers were I still am expectant of some form of relationship between
Julie and Victor.

Well Ciao....

Spudnix--

UC Davis will not beat San Francisco St., nor will they move up in the rankings.
UC Davis will not beat San Francisco St., nor will they move up in the rankings.


-- 
Amore e 'l cor gentil sono una cosa,	   |||	 Sally A. Wilson
  si come il saggio in suo dittare pone	   |||	 Spudnix Peel
  e cosi esser l'una sanza l'altro osa     |||	 sally@mica.berkeley.edu
  com'alma razional sanza ragione.  [_Vita_Nova_ XX, Dante]