OUT!

Julie Marie Berman is leaving.  Word is, LuLu will be recast.  I'm a little sad to see her go, but am looking forward to a new take on the character. Wonder if someone will assume the part immediately, or if LuLu will be off screen for a period of time?  Is going to be interesting to see the chemistry between Dominic and whomever lands the role.

Contract!

Prospect Park has released a list of all contracted players.  Pretty impressive!

Julia Barr (Brooke English)
Ryan Bittle (JR Chandler)
David Canary (Adam Chandler)
Lindsay Hartley (Cara Castillo)
Vincent Irizarry (Dr. David Hayward)
Francesca James (Evelyn Johnson)
Thorsten Kaye (Zach Slater)
Jill Larson (Opal Cortlandt)
Ray MacDonnell (Dr. Joe Martin)
Cady McClain (Dixie Cooney)
Debbi Morgan (Dr. Angela Hubbard)
Eric Nelsen (AJ Chandler)
Jordan Lane Price (Celia Fitzgerald)
Eden Riegel (Bianca Montgomery)
Heather Roop (Jane McInttyre)
Saleisha (Sal) Stowers (Cassandra Foster)
Denyse Tontz (Miranda Montgomery)
Jordi Vilasuso (Griffin Castillo)
Darnell Williams (Jesse Hubbard)
Robert Scott Wilson (Peter Cortlandt)

How about the surprise addition of Francesca?!  Awesome!  Will never be able to properly convey my excitement!  Can't believe this is actually happening!  It's real!

More!

Ray MacDonnell will once again wear Joe Martin's stethoscope.

Denyse Tontz has been cast as Miranda.

Ryan Bittle is the new face of JR.

Eric Nelsen snags the role of a teenage AJ

Sal Stowers is Cassandra Foster

Two other roles have been cast, but are yet to be announced.

I'm going to ignore that there's only one familiar name on this list, and hope for the best.

In an unsettling piece of news, it looks as though veteran soap slayer Christopher Goutman has been tapped to direct AMC.  Will lessons never be learned from past mistakes?  The feeling of disquiet is back in the pit of my stomach.

Quote Of The Moment...

"Humility means being honest about your own weaknesses."

-Pastor Rick Warren

Quote Of The Moment...

"God never wastes a hurt."

-Pastor Rick Warren

For Pete's Sake!

Robert Scott Wilson has joined the cast of All My Children as Peter Cortlandt.  The choice to reintroduce this character has the potential to be amazing.  Last time he was around, though I joined Daniel Kennedy, everything was a disaster.  Hopefully, whoever is writing, (because there still hasn't been an announcement), will see fit to take him in a more adult direction. 

Side note: If logic prevails, Opal will be front and center.  Would be great!

Quote Of The Moment...

"Where glory walks, jealousy is bound to follow."

-Sherlock Holmes

Decisions...

Poor little guy couldn't decide whether to eat or sleep.  Adorable either way.

Hilariously True!

Quote Of The Moment...

"There was no way to compromise, and so now we're living separate lives."

-Separate Lives-Phil Collins And Marilyn Martin

Quote Of The Moment...

"We really only wanna hear things we like to say."

-Only You Know And I Know-Phil Collins

Long Time Coming!

The new WWE Championship was unveiled on Raw Monday.  Truthfully, I thought it was hideous at first.  Didn't like the bull being prominently showcased.  As you can see though, it's a personal touch that is easily removed.  With that knowledge, looking at it with fresh eyes, it definitely has a classy feel.  Will take some time to adjust, but is an immense improvement over the spinner.

Quote Of The Moment...

"Man juice.  Good for the man, bad for the skin."

-Rainy

News!

Ecstatic to be writing this!  Eden Riegel is back as Bianca!  According to sources, it's only short-term.  From what I'm hearing, Bianca is returning to introduce a teenage Miranda to the canvas.  So many possibilities!  No matter how long she sticks around, it's a thrill to see Eden everytime!

This next news is huge!  In a recent blog post on her website, Cady McClain confirms that our favorite show will eventually move to a cable outlet.  From what she says, episodes will first air online, and be available on television after initial broadcast.  I would imagine interest being peaked relative to internet success.  No specifics were given, but this is awesome!

Supervision...

Sonia Blangiardo has been named Supervising Producer of All My Children.  While I'm not exactly sure what the title entails, those in the know seem to be excited with the news.  I'm assuming she'll have a hand in making everything run smoothly.  Blangiardo is no stranger to this position.  She has served as a director and/or producer on As The World Turns, General Hospital, One Life To Live, and AMC in the past.

Story Time!

...Nap...

Casting!

In my last AMC related post, I reported that there was a good chance Dixie would resurface on All My Children.  Cady McClain has now confirmed this!  YAY!

Sadly, though, we won't be seeing Tad in any hurry.  Michael E. Knight said that while he wants to return, and almost definitely will at some point in the future, the timing isn't right at the moment.  Wonder if that means Dixie'll be getting a new love interest?

As of this writing, Susan Lucci is set to make only a single appearance on the reboot.  While I never thought I'd see Pine Valley without Erica Kane, I'm not as upset as I thought I'd be.  To compensate for the whole, it's high priority to make sure Bianca and Kendall are prominent.

David Canary is reprising his Emmy-winning roles of Adam and Stuart Chandler!  According to sources, he is going to be a regular!  This is definitely the best casting news so far concerning the men of PV.  So awesome!

Now, on to the best news when it comes to the opposite sex.  Julia Barr is back as Brooke!  From all accounts, she's also set to be a permanent fixture!

With legacy characters returning, it only makes sense that their children would to.  Hope to hear more about the younger generation soon.  Really like the picture I see as it's becoming more clear.

Quote Of The Moment...

"The worst possible thing is to try to recapture the past; it poisons the present."

-Luke Spencer

Quote Of The Moment...

"You've got the talking down, just not the listening."

-King Of Anything-Sara Bareilles

Dixie?

Though unconfirmed, Soaps In Depth is reporting that Cady McClain is set to reprise Dixie on All My Children.  This is great news, if true.  Hopefully, Michael E. Knight will bring Tad on back as well.  Before cancellation, though never really explored, I loved the potential of a Tad/Cara/Dixie triangle.  If he doesn't come to terms, I hope the idea of revisiting David and Dixie doesn't even occur to anyone.  No interest in sitting through another round.

25th!

Debbi Morgan tweeted that All My Children will begin production on February 25th!  This news is very welcome, as my fears and paranoia were starting to get the best of me.  As excited as I am with the confirmation, lack of cast has me concerned.  Come to think of it, I find it very strange that no official announcement has been made regarding writers.  Can't imagine production kicking off unless all barnyard animals are in a row.  I hope all is quiet because they're some big surprises in the works.  Nothing worse than not knowing.

So Cute!

Must have missed this one.  They look excited, don't they?  Facial expressions are great!

Quote Of The Moment...

"The past is history.  Tomorrow's a mystery."

-Goldust

Home!

NEP Broadcasting, a large mobile production services company, is transforming an old factory in Connecticut into Llanview and Pine Valley.  Apparently, the space came cheap, and there's plenty of room for both shows.  Construction is said to be moving at a feverish pace, as the reboots begin production on February 25th.  Glad to hear they're not sharing quarters with Jerry Springer, as originally thought.

"Though It May Get Harder For You To See Me..."

The Broadway revival of Evita officially closed on Saturday.  If there's any good news to be found in this, it's that box office for the final week of performances was very impressive.  After all was tallied, the show bowed on a high note, with $1,104,835 in sales.

I still can't believe the show has ended its run.  While I understand Ricky Martin is extremely popular, you'll never be able to convince me that it couldn't continue without him.  There are countless Broadway leading men who could have brought Che to heights Mr. Martin could never dream of.  While I'm at it, for the producers to point to him as the major draw is extremely disrespectful.  With strong leads to support the iconic material, Evita could have ran for years.  Just sad.

Quote Of The Moment...

"Dreams don't have deadlines."

-LL Cool J

YUM!

Little ones love their spaghetti!

Incredible!

Prospect Park has just announced that they have inked deals with Hulu, Hulu Plus, and, iTunes to distribute the revivals of One Life To Live, and All My Children!  The agreements will allow these shows to be seen by millions through various sources.  Don't feel like watching them on TV?  Watch on the go anytime on your smartphone or tablet!  PP is doing whatever necessary to make sure this resuscitation attempt is successful.  Hopefully, they're eyeing a partnership with Amazon as well.  So awesome!

Beautiful!

My cousin, Jill, rescued this beautiful little kitty from life on the street.  Now, she has a loving home, and a name.  Kit Cat is very lucky!

Relief!

According to One Life To Live head writer Thom Racina, rumors that All My Children and his sudster would adopt a telenovela style of storytelling are entirely untrue.  While some people were looking forward to the idea of shorter story arcs, with possible breaks between, I'm very happy to hear that the traditional continuous form will stay in place.  That said, if these shows choose to go down the Port Charles path, I won't be upset.  Fresh stories every thirteen weeks can be a welcome creative shakeup if well executed.  I guess it all depends on the ability to churn out captivating material.  Definitely not oppose to small changes and experiments occasionally, as long as the shows are ongoing.

Official Cast List!

Prospect Park has released an official cast list for the new All My Children.

Darnell Williams as Jesse Hubbard
Debbi Morgan as Dr. Angela Hubbard
Vincent Irizarry as Dr. David Hayward
Lindsay Hartley as Cara Martin
Jordi Vilasuso as Griffin Castillo
Jill Larson as Opal Cortlandt
Thorsten Kaye as Zach Slater

With the exception of Thorsten as Zach, I have absolutely no problem with the way things are shaping up.  My only concern is that the list seems short.  While most of the actors and actresses are heavy hitters, I'm having trouble seeing storyline possibilities.  I hope that PP is working overtime to secure some essential talent and characters.  Even if The Powers That Be are miracle workers, there's no plausible way of explaining some of the gaping holes.  This is most certainly an excellent start, but I need more.

Show Me Sexy!

Quote Of The Moment...

"I always trip, but never fall."

-Jill Rock

Someone's In The Kitchen...

Found a recipe that turned out amazing, and wanted to share.  This is Slow Cooker Bacon Wrapped Apple Barbecue Chicken!  My sister made it for the family dinner yesterday, and it totally blew my mind!  Here's the recipe:

Number Of Servings: 2
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Hours

Ingredients:

2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
4 slices bacon
1/2 cup BBQ sauce (homemade or store bought)
2 large apples, peeled and cur into small pieces
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Directions:
1.  Wrap each chicken breast in 2 slices of bacon and place in a slow cooker.
2.  Mix the BBQ sauce, apples and lemon juice and pour it over the chicken.
3.  Cook on low for 8 hours.

Happy eating!  Hope y'all enjoy as much as we did!

Quote Of The Moment...

"Fame just magnifies who you really are."

-Oprah Winfrey

Quote Of The Moment

"You must take risks.  You must grow, even if the growth is failure."

-Barbra Streisand

Quote Of The Moment...

"I'm easily inspired... if it's true.

-Chita Rivera

Amazing!

Robin Strasser has confirmed that she will be part of Prospect Park's One Life To Live!  How amazing is this?!  Don't have a lot of history with the show or character, but Robin is FIYA!  A huge score for fans!  Absolutely cannot wait to see Dorian raising hell in Llanview again!

There Are No Words...

Quote Of The Moment...

"With soaps, it's all about the story, and the characters."

-Debbi Morgan

Rats!

Meet Richard, The Rat King!  Isn't he awesome?!  Two people I love very much found him in a store in Florida, and sent him to me!  Cannot tell you how touched I was.  Small acts of kindness like this mean the world to me.  Much love to them!  Without knowing it, they've done me an amazing favor.  All my nutcracker soldiers were starting to fight amongst themselves.  Maybe Richard will be able to keep them in check!

Studying!

Quote Of The Moment

"Shut up, before I throw up on your cat!"

-Jill Rock

Quote Of The Moment...

"I wasn't crying!  My eyes were sweating!"

-Drew McCarty

Finally!

Someone finally listened!  TNA has announced that they are reducing the number of pay-per-views they produce in 2013 to four.  I've been screaming for them to do this since they started the monthly money losers.  Here's what the schedule looks like:

Genesis: January 13th
Lockdown: March 10th
Slammiversary: June 9th
Bound For Glory: October 13th

As is probably expected, fans will have to pay more to see them.  Though the price increase sucks, I would argue that with more time to build intriguing storylines, characters, and feuds, the number of people willing to part with their hard earned cash will increase exponentially.  Definitely the smartest move TNA has made in years!

Ballgame!

It's happened, people!  Brings me great joy to let everyone know that Prospect Park has finally come to terms with The Writers Guild Of America!  Apparently, the sticking point in previous negotiations was residuals.  As long as it's resolved, I don't care!  With the issue ironed out, there's quite a bit to think about.  Who would I like to write AMC?  For the immediate future, the obvious answer is Lorraine Broderick.  As she was the last to wield the power of the pen, I'd love to see how she'd wrap up the cliffhanger we were left with.  Then again, who knows if that situation will even be addressed?  Either way, this is incredible news for both shows, and will be interesting to watch develop.

Griffin!

Jordi Vilasuso and Griffin back to AMC!  Wasn't the biggest fan of the character.  Who knows, maybe this time around, he'll get a little more fleshed out.

Kevin!

Jon Lindstrom is bringing Kevin back to PC.  No word yet on length of stay.  Apparently, Lucy finds herself in major trouble after mistaking Sam for Livvie, and John for Caleb.  Kevin to the rescue!  I think it's awesome that Frank and Ron have chosen to mine this history!  Don't know how long it'll last, but definitely appreciate the nod to Port Charles.  Highly doubt Caleb has been masquerading as a cop all these years, but the journey to finding out is going to be a blast!  Port Charles is one of my all-time favorite shows!  Can't wait!

Big!

Genie Francis is returning to General Hospital!  Laura will be back just in time for the show's 50th anniversary celebration.  No word yet on how long she's sticking around, but I can't imagine Frank and Ron letting her go in a hurry.  I foresee a contract... hopefully.  Am interested to see if this long-anticipated homecoming leads to a boost in ratings.

Smoke?

We all know by now that I'm over the moon thrilled that Prospect Park plans to relaunch All My Children.  For the last week or so, information has been leaked from various sources regarding actors and actresses signing on, agreements being reached, locations, and budgets.  Amidst all this craziness, nary a word has been spoken of writing.  Please tell me, what is the point of getting everything else lined up if the most important element is missing?  From what I'm hearing, with a launch date fast approaching, nothing is set in stone on this front.  Solid long story is THE ABSOLUTE MOST IMPORTANT component of this genre!  Without it, there is nothing!  Prospect Park is delusional if they think this venture has any chance of being a success at this point!  Am so upset!  I don't know how to feel!  I'll tell you right now, if this has all been smoke and mirrors, with no real plan in place, I'll probably lose my mind.

Stub!

Quote Of The Moment...

"Bad things happen fast, but you live through them slowly."

-Jason Morgan

Jekyll And Hyde!

Was lucky enough to get tickets to a performance of Jekyll And Hyde at The Providence Performing Arts Center!  One of my favorite shows ever, and this production does not disappoint!  Completely engrossing from beginning to end!  Wonderful time with a good friend!  If what I've heard about the success of this pre-Broadway tour is true, Jekyll And Hyde will be calling The Great White Way home for years to come!

1,000!

Absolutely unreal!  When this journey began, I could have never imagined it lasting!  A big thanks to my readers for taking this incredible ride with me!  Have loved every moment!

Dazed And Confused?

Hubbards!

Darnell Williams and Debbi Morgan will slip into the skins a Angela and Jesse once again!  This is such amazing news!  With these two anchoring the ship, my faith is strong.  One request.  When story continues, I hope lingering baby issues are addressed.  Last we saw, everything was unrealistically saccharine.  Rushed.  Bow was tied a little too tight to be convincing.

Quote Of The Moment...

"Sometimes, those who fly solo have the strongest wings."

Official!

Prospect Park has released a statement officially announcing their intentions to continue One Life To Live and All My Children online.

MESSAGE FROM JEFF KWATINETZ AND RICH FRANK:

http://www.theonlinenetwork.com

We are pleased to confirm that Prospect Park is reviving the beloved soap operas, All My Children and One Life To Live as the anchor programs on The Online Network (TOLN).

Today we are also pleased to confirm that Prospect Park has: 1) signed guild agreements with both SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) and the DGA (Directors Guild of America); 2) entered into a consulting agreement with Agnes Nixon the creator of All My Children and One Life to Live guaranteeing her active involvement; 3) hired Foz McDermott (coordinating producer Heroes) as TOLN's head of production, Jennifer Pepperman (Director, One Life to Live) as Executive Producer on One Life to Live, and Ginger Smith (Producer, All My Children) as Executive Producer on All My Children; and 4) arranged the necessary financing to begin production in February on both All My Children and One Life To Live.

We thank the loyal audience and new generation of fans of both shows who have demonstrated that passion and exciting story lines are not just reserved for traditional television. Their enduring support encouraged us to move forward each and every day. We look forward to sharing more details including our launch air date and additional specifics in the coming weeks.

Please encourage fans to visit http://www.theonlinenetwork.com to subscribe to updates.

Thank you,

Jeff Kwatinetz and Rich Frank

Amazing!  So excited!

Merry!

Had such a wonderful Christmas!  Have to say, the two highlights were watching the niece and nephews open and enjoy their gifts, and getting to spend some quality time with my best friend after the festivities wound down.  A great day!  Very blessed!

Paging Dr. Hayward...

That's right, dastardly Dr. David Hayward is set to bring his unique brand of trouble back to Pine Valley.  Vincent Irizarry took to Twitter to announce that he's jumped aboard, and is planning a ride on the reboot train.  While it's definitely awesome news, the last line of the announcement made me uneasy.

"Let's all keep our fingers crossed together that it becomes a reality."

What exactly does this mean?  I honestly don't think I can take another "close, but no cigar" situation.  I should think that those agreeing to sign contracts would be given some sort of financial guarantee.  If not, at least reasonable assurance that this thing actually gets off the ground.  Please, PP, no more games.

Related, there are reports that Prospect Park has finally extended an olive branch to The Writers Guild Of America.  Glad they realized that all other avenues lead to slim pickings at the bottom of the barrel.  Hopefully, come the first of the year, the long-awaited announcement of a union will be made.

Quote Of The Moment...

"Sometimes it feels bigger than it actually is."

-Jill Rock

Love Him!

Tracie got him for me for Christmas!  Awesome!  Up to 39 now!

Santa Dixie!

She's so over all the holiday festivities!

Think It Through...

Solicitation!

First Signing!

In my post earlier today, I said that I'd have more confidence in the possibility of a bright future for the planned reboot of my favorite show once actors and actresses began signing on the dotted line.  Apparently, someone was listening, and wanted to appease my doubts.  Lindsay Hartley has signed on to reprise Dr. Cara Castillo when All My Children begins its new chapter.  This is awesome news!  Have been a fan of Lindsay from the moment I saw her over a decade ago, and saw such potential in the character the first time around.  Hopefully, this first great get will lead to many more.

Huge Developments!

Prospect Park has named Ginger Smith as Executive Producer of All My Children.  If she rings a bell, it's because she was involved with the show for twenty years.  Kudos to PP for finding someone with experience and dedication.

The way it's looking now, the show will run for thirty minutes Monday-Thursday, with a recap episode on Fridays.  Have to say, I think this is very smart, and extremely cost effective.  Speaking of money, in an interesting little twist, AMC's television licensing fee will be slightly higher than One Life To Live.  Don't know exactly what that says, but find it curious nonetheless.

For those excited with the possibility of our show moving production back to New York City in order to entice certain actors and actresses back, I'm sorry.  It appears as though Pine Valley has found a new home in Connecticut.  From the bit of research I've done, it's a good place to produce shows with a strict budget.  Given its relative proximity to The Big Apple, I'm hoping it not too much of a stretch to see some familiar faces.

While I was skeptical and dismissive at first, things seem to be moving full steam in the right direction.  Will be even more excited and hopeful when casting announcements start being made, and a head writer is positioned.

Awesome!

Found this on We Love Soaps!  Have never seen it before!  So amazing!  Cast photo from 1975!  Wow!

Lucci?

In their effort to revive All My Children, Prospect Park has reached out to daytime's biggest star.  A friend of Susan Lucci has confirmed that there are ongoing talks between the two sides that could find her reprising iconic Erica Kane.  Loving the character as much as she does, I'd imagine that Lucci would jump at the chance.  On Prospect's end, I'm pleased to see them making contact this time around.  Hopefully, the attempt to come to terms will erase some of the memory of the horribly disrespectful way she was treated last time, and score points with Susan.  Apparently, word of negotiations wasn't supposed to be public knowledge just yet.  I hope this is all on the real.

Resurrection? Hope?

Daytime Confidential is reporting that Prospect Park has officially renewed its plans to resurrect All My Children and One Life To Live.  Several reports say that production of the revived Sudsters will begin sometime in the first quarter of 2013.  Representatives for The Screen Actors Guild, and The Directors Guild Of America have confirmed that deals have been reached between all parties.  Word is, PP is looking to completely sidestep The Writers Guild Of America in favor of Fi-Core scribes.  Stay tuned.

As expected, and rightfully so, there are those dismissing all of this as nothing but a stunt.  Apparently, ABC has shown interest in seeing if CPR can be done.  Skeptics seem to think that the only reason Prospect Park has renewed licensing is to deny The Mouse House ability to capitalize on the current resurgence of daytime drama.

All right, time for my two cents.  All about honesty.  Against my better judgment, I'm cautiously optimistic.  With the major deals described above locked in, it seems things are moving further then last time.  These developments have been hinted at for weeks by reputable sources, so I think there may be something brewing.

Can't Say I'm Upset...

Last night, via his Twitter, Scott Reeves broke the news of his being fired.  As the headline of this post indicates, I won't be crying.  From what I've heard for years, Steven Lars Webber is an important part of GH.  Since being brought back to the canvas, he hasn't done all that much.  Who knows?  The several writing regimes may have been uninspired to create for the character because of Reeves' wooden, often stoic take.  No word regarding intention to recast, but expect a final airdate in February.

Quote Of The Moment...

"To have ego means to believe in your own strengths"

-Barbra Streisand

AWWWWWWWWW!!!

Closing!

Have to say, I'm absolutely shocked!  Though Evita was set to continue with new leads after the departure of the three original on January 26th, the production will close instead.  I can't believe I just dictated that last sentence.  Apparently, the task of finding worthy replacements is impossible.  All right, let's be honest.  While that's the official line being given, I don't believe it.  I know Ricky was a huge draw initially, but the show is strong enough to stand without him.  As for Elena, with acting ability and vocal chops sorely lacking, I should think she'd be relatively easy to recast.  Why would a show regularly exceeding $1 Million in weekly sales be brought out to pasture and shot in the head?  Don't know.  Think there might be something else at work here.  So very sad.

When the curtain falls for a final time, The Broadway Revival of Evita will have played 26 previews, and 337 regular performances.

I'll always have the incredible memories of this production being the center of my first trip to New York City.  No amount of shady reasons can take them away.

So Handsome!

New!

Mom picked these up for me.  Love them!  The one on the bottom looks like he belongs on The Island Of Misfit Toys.

Rockin' The Do!

Red Plum.  Jury is still out...

Quote Of The Moment...

"You won't line your pockets with boredom."

-Nicole Bonnet

All Dressed Up!

Old girl doesn't clean up half bad.

Nice One!

Sara took this with her Samsung Galaxy S III.  Love it!

Turnover...

The names on the Evita marquee will soon be different.  A couple of days ago, it was announced that current stars Elena Roger, Ricky Martin, and Michael Cerveris will take final bows on January 26, 2013.  Personally, I'm looking forward to the change.  I think the show needs a breath of fresh air that only a new cast can bring.  No word yet as to who will assume the roles.  Unfortunately, to keep audiences packing the theatre, I think Che will have to be stunt cast with a celebrity again.  Will detail full casting when the announcement is made.

Grateful!

Happy Thanksgiving, all!  Count your blessings, and surround yourself with loved ones!

Early!

Christmas shopping done!  All in one shot, too!  Had such an awesome time with Tracie!  Picked up a couple of gifts at Barnes And Noble.  Has been years since I'd been inside.  Very overwhelming place.  Could spend hours there!  Finished the list up at Walmart.  May find I need odds and ends, but the principles are set.  So good to feel that stressful weight lifted from my shoulders early!

First...

Auntie snapped this while he was in the middle of enjoying his first lollipop.  Only got a couple of licks before his mother realized what was happening, and replaced the sweet treat with a teething toy.  Bummer!

Quote Of The Moment...

"In hindsight, everyone's a genius."

-Axl Rotten

Quote Of The Moment...

"I'm gonna miss you like a child misses their blanket, but I've gotta get a move on with my life."

-Big Girls Don't Cry-Fergie

Yet Another...

That's right, my special friend has made me another Afghan!  Isn't it just beautiful?!  Big thanks!  Love it!

Quote Of The Moment...

"My heart was branded, while my senses stood by."

-Sarah-Jefferson Starship

Worried...

While the world is slowly rebounding from an economic crisis, professional wrestling is in the midst of the worst downward trend I've ever seen.  It's incredibly frustrating to have to watch three different products in order to feel satisfied.

WWE, the biggest company in the game, doesn't know which end is up.  In the face of an unfortunate injury to their top star, I hoped to see someone young, hungry, and deserving get a push.  How wonderful would it have been to see Dolph Ziggler or Wade Barrett be given a chance to run with the ball?  Who knows, maybe one of them would have caught fire.  Instead?  Ryback.  No charisma whatsoever, a repertoire of moves that make John Cena's look like Shawn Michaels', and the natural in-ring ability of a sloth.  Really makes me want to buy tickets.  If I were to really get rolling, I'd mention inconsistencies around every corner, storylines so bad whomever conceived of them should be shot, shameful writing, and a chairman who hasn't known what makes a quality product in over a decade.  But, I won't waste space.  So terrible.

One major problem with ROH.  Jim Cornette booked as if it were the early 1970s.  Maybe now, with someone new at the helm, pace will pick up.

What to say about TNA?  While in-ring action is consistently better than WWE, major problems still need addressing.  How am I supposed to invest completely when half of the roster acts as though they'd rather be doing anything else?  Along that same line, regularly botched spots are incredibly distracting, absolutely unnecessary, and detract from enjoyment immensely.  The Impact Zone is a huge problem.  TNA can't afford to travel, and is stuck producing shows on an unevenly lit, low budget soundstage.  Cut unnecessary expenses, and get out of there as soon as possible.  One last thing.  I'm all for having a loyal fanbase.  It's one of the most important aspects of keeping a promotion afloat.  However, when the same crowd attends every week, enthusiasm is bound to wane, and complacency set in.  Not the best thing to expose to your television audience.

Thank God for independent promotions like Dragon Gate USA and Evolve.  They keep my faith in the thing I love most in the world from dying.

Quote Of The Moment...

"Once you see, you can't unsee."

-Epilogue-Carrie: The Musical

Disappointed!

 

I can't believe it!  I just realized I never made a final post about season 9!  Come to think of it, I didn't write about it much at all.  I don't know, just didn't feel as emotionally invested as I have in the past.  Maybe it's because, as soon as I got attached to someone, they were voted off.  I also felt, specifically in relation to Cyrus, that better dancers were being sacrificed in order for him to stay, and draw ratings.

Anywho, Eliana and Chehon won.  They are amazing dancers, and deserved it.  Let's hope, when next season rolls around, I rediscover my passion for this great show!

I Love Lucy!

Pop the cork, and pass the bubbly!  Awesome casting news just keeps coming!  Lynn Herring is bringing Lucy back to PC!  I can't tell you how excited I am.  Though my history with the character is from the vampire-infested spinoff, my television screen will be better for her being on it again.  While details about length of stay remain under wraps, we know that Lucy returns home just in time for The Nurses Ball!  That's right, Ron and Frank have resurrected the beloved event!  How genius are they?!  No one can ever accuse them of not respecting the history of this show!  Such amazing awesomeness!

Quote Of The Moment...

"Nobody dies from a scar."

-The World According To Chris-Carrie: The Musical

Ninja!

Looks pretty intimidating to me!  Bet he scared up plenty of candy!

Very Creative!

A hunter, sitting in a tree.  Waiting for just the right moment...

A Little Different...

Found this.  It's a slight variation of the ads I've seen.

Scrat!

Had a Halloween party on Sunday.  Nephews came dressed up in their costumes.  Wasn't able to get a picture of the oldest as a ninja, but got this one of his brother as Scrat from the Ice Age movies.  You can't see it, but he even as a bushy tail!