Newsgroups: rec.arts.tv.soaps
Subject: Re: DOOL: Thursday's show
From: Nelson Broat <NMBCU@CUNYVM.BITNET>
Date: Sunday, 23 Aug 1992 20:01:33 EDT
Organization: City University of New York/ University Computer Center

In article <1992Aug21.160522.656@cbfsb.cb.att.com>, mins@cbnewsf.cb.att.com
(timothy.j.mizerak) says:
>
>Ok all you "Talk about the show" fans, here we go....
>
>Carly really REALLY irritated me when she scolded Nicky during breakfast.

I also found that annoying. And now that I'm all caught up on the show...
I must say I wasn't happy with the way they had Lisanne scold Nicky
just for holding that darn cat. What was the point in that? Can't that
woman survive without Zues? Perhaps this is a blessing in disguise.
In Greek mythology sacrifices were made to the gods, and it looks
like Lisanne will be doing anything in her power over the next few weeks
to destroy Carly. So perhaps, she'll dabble in a little murder? You
never know, she might might screw up the first attempt in
November by offing the Ick monster by accident :) and then regroup
and get it right the second time around just in time for the Christmas
holidays! :) Of course, a murder mystery on Dool means we'll have to
suffer for months and months while Salem tries to figure out whodunit.
But considering they had bionkbreathe graduate from macedamia in 5 weeks
perhaps they will have him find the "killer cat" in 3. Then everyone
except Kim the hoofer (oops, I mean hooker, sorry Tim :)), can miss his
award ceremony. But I digress..., so back we go to Tim's post...

>First off, she was cold and uncaring to him throughout the entire show.
>She seems to forget that this is a CHILD and that she needs to be more
>accepting of his own personality.   But I will say that this attitude is
>in-character for her, as she doesn't really consider anyone else EVER.

I think there's a clause in her contract that prevents fat lips from
interacting with anyone other than bionkisafourletterword.

>But anyway, at breakfast the comment is made about the boys being up all
>night whispering.  Carly says to Nicky "ShawnD isn't used to such late
>hours" or some such nasty remark.  Excuse me, but they were BOTH talking
>and it is hardly either one's fault.  I'm sure we can all remember an
>incident from our childhood when an adult other than our parents reprimanded
>us for something they had no business to.

Absolutely! It used to annoy the sh*t out of me evertime we lined up for
fire drills in grade school and the kid behind me used to whisper, and I
used to tell him to be quiet. But did the teacher ever yell at him? Nope
never, not once. Always me, me, me. :-p

                                                              And also, I
>hope Crystal is shaking in her boots.  I know I'd be if I was so clearly
>out-acted by an 8 yr. old.

Well said! Well said! This kid can act circles around quite a few
of the Dool regulars. Like Izwegonnacelebratewhenshedepartsorwhat,
bionklessifthepeelshavetherewayandtheywill (i.e - MedVanLipsinc),
thegangatthemall (including Scarrie, Jesse, and Austin).

BTW, I found it amusing that Tim has a part on the show. :) Lucky guy,
all I ever got was a bit part way back when Desire sang Holy Night. Okay
Tim, its up to you to turn this soap around. Now remember...no betting on
Kimmy. :-)

All in good fun, Tim. All in good fun. Look another Smiley. ==> :-)

>Wasn't it strange how Larry and Lisanne totally narrated the unseen "Icky
>is a hit at the board meeting" scene?  Why in the world didn't we see that
>scene?
>I just can't envision, no matter how hard I try, a scene with Isabella
>outwitting Larry and Lisanne.  I'm so glad that some merciful soul in
>charge at DAYS had the decency to spare us.

I'm betting it was one of our Californian Peels, who snuck into the
cutting room and edited it out just in the nick of time. The question
is which one? Now we all know it couldn't possibly be Spud, right. ;-)

>Also, Lisanne and Vivian [who were AWESOME, BTW]  quipped about revealing
>age and income.  This seemed like it was in reference to something else,
>but I can't remember anything else to make a connection.  Does anybody?

I don't think it was meant to refer to anything specific. I think it was
just the two of them exchanging barbs. Does anyone remember the exact
quote?

>Perhaps they cut too much out when editing out "Icky at the meeting",
>no doubt due to their delirious state over the whole thing.

Now why would the Peel who did the cutting be delirious? :)

>Now, about Kim...   I mostly agree with Sally's comments but I do have some
>complaints.  I like how Patsy is playing the grief and the indecision when
>she is "herself", but I was disappointed by the way the "other Kim" came
>out.  First of all, it all happened too fast.  There should have been more
>scenes with subtle hints at what was happening to her.  We get the fight
>with Caroline and then boom!  Kim is whacked out and buying wild lipstick.
>They must have rushed this.  I saw a promo for this storyline for the first

They either rush or prolong everything. They haven't timed anything
right in a long time, with maybe the exception of Drake and Diedre's
reunion. Now that was worth the wait. Great scene on the pier!

>Anyway, I thought the whole "other Kim" was much too superficial and
>stereotypical.  If you can think of only one adjective that sums up a
>person, that is a bad sign.  For "other Kim" it is "slutty".  Not very
>interesting.  I would have liked to have scene a new *personality*
>come out, not a caricature.  And get ready, I do blame Patsy a lot for

As well you should, her "other Kim" acting was pathetic!

>This is Patsy's chance to do something with the "character" and add
>some depth, and so far, I am disappointed.   Also, a really good
>actress should be able to convey the "change" through facial expressions
>alone.  We should be looking into her eyes and *seeing* that she just
>switched over.  This wasn't the case yesterday.

No Tim, it wasn't. And I don't think it will get better. Like you, I'm
disgusted with the fact that her other self is going to be a hooker.
I'm not surprised by Dool's choice, just disgusted. You're right when
you say a totally different and knew persona would have been better.
But this is Dool we're talking about. ): May I suggest you start watching
SB, I have and its great! DOOL pales by comparison.


                                                Been a long time since I
                                                discussed the show in a non
                                                TAN way -n- All

                                                                   Nelson