Comments for Soapbox1 by Michele Dargan http://www.soapbox1.com Life's guiltiest of pleasures: soap operas. Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:53:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Killing Trevor’s Todd/Victor is an Atrocity: OLTL by soapbox1 http://www.soapbox1.com/one-life-to-live/killing-trevors-toddvictor-is-an-atrocity-oltl/#comment-18631 soapbox1 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:53:44 +0000 http://www.soapbox1.com/?p=4112#comment-18631 I agree about the Marty rape s/l...It was so disturbing and so graphic, that it was really hard to get past as far as RH's Todd goes. Good idea about wanting TSJ to go to GH. That would be interesting! I agree about the Marty rape s/l…It was so disturbing and so graphic, that it was really hard to get past as far as RH’s Todd goes.
Good idea about wanting TSJ to go to GH. That would be interesting!

]]> Comment on Killing Trevor’s Todd/Victor is an Atrocity: OLTL by Eiwcakeff http://www.soapbox1.com/one-life-to-live/killing-trevors-toddvictor-is-an-atrocity-oltl/#comment-18598 Eiwcakeff Fri, 02 Sep 2011 04:29:16 +0000 http://www.soapbox1.com/?p=4112#comment-18598 When I look at RH I see the Marty rape s/l I stopped watching after that and didn't watch agIn until yens later and TSJ was in the role I loved him as Todd but he could make you really dislike him also. He is a wonderful actor I'll miss him and I didn't miss RH at all. I want TSJ to go to GH and become involved with EW and yes still love Liason. BH needs a real actor who actually looks like an adult as her on screen partner--sorry JJ ten yrs from now you'll appreciate that you still look 25. I'm so glad I missed the killing off of TSJ it was another dumb ABC move. When I look at RH I see the Marty rape s/l I stopped watching after that and didn’t watch agIn until yens later and TSJ was in the role I loved him as Todd but he could make you really dislike him also. He is a wonderful actor I’ll miss him and I didn’t miss RH at all.
I want TSJ to go to GH and become involved with EW and yes still love Liason. BH needs a real actor who actually looks like an adult as her on screen partner–sorry JJ ten yrs from now you’ll appreciate that you still look 25.
I’m so glad I missed the killing off of TSJ it was another dumb ABC move.

]]> Comment on Killing Trevor’s Todd/Victor is an Atrocity: OLTL by soapbox1 http://www.soapbox1.com/one-life-to-live/killing-trevors-toddvictor-is-an-atrocity-oltl/#comment-18594 soapbox1 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 03:06:42 +0000 http://www.soapbox1.com/?p=4112#comment-18594 Yes, Shadow! I totally agree about the long-winded explanation....At the end of it, I thought - WHAT???? And, yes, there were so many different scenarios where he could have left town and left the door open. Soooo disapointing! Yes, Shadow! I totally agree about the long-winded explanation….At the end of it, I thought – WHAT???? And, yes, there were so many different scenarios where he could have left town and left the door open.
Soooo disapointing!

]]> Comment on Killing Trevor’s Todd/Victor is an Atrocity: OLTL by Shadow http://www.soapbox1.com/one-life-to-live/killing-trevors-toddvictor-is-an-atrocity-oltl/#comment-18593 Shadow Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:56:28 +0000 http://www.soapbox1.com/?p=4112#comment-18593 I thought it was great up until the point Irene had to talk for 40 minutes to explain it all. That was laborious. You're right. Killing TSJ seemed like a waste. Now they have to resurrect him if he comes back. They should've hedged and left bis fate open and mysterious. Both actors have their fans. Murdering soap characters now seems like a copout. It's more emotionally satisfying to see them just leave & wonder what is to become of them. Death has far less meaning to me anymore in the soap world. I thought it was great up until the point Irene had to talk for 40 minutes to explain it all. That was laborious. You’re right. Killing TSJ seemed like a waste. Now they have to resurrect him if he comes back. They should’ve hedged and left bis fate open and mysterious. Both actors have their fans. Murdering soap characters now seems like a copout. It’s more emotionally satisfying to see them just leave & wonder what is to become of them. Death has far less meaning to me anymore in the soap world.

]]> Comment on Killing Trevor’s Todd/Victor is an Atrocity: OLTL by soapbox1 http://www.soapbox1.com/one-life-to-live/killing-trevors-toddvictor-is-an-atrocity-oltl/#comment-18591 soapbox1 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:43:53 +0000 http://www.soapbox1.com/?p=4112#comment-18591 Hi Kimi!! So glad to hear from you! As usual, you bring up many good points that I totally agree with, especially the part about Sam. There is no question that TSJ's Todd is the father of Sam. What are they going to do with that?" And I wholeheartedly agree that it was soooo unnecessary to describe Victor as "special." I really didn't understand why that needed to be said and, yes, I also agree that facets of RH's version could fall under that category....especially the part about him not wanting to be touched. The whole ending of TSJ as Todd is unfortunate on so many levels. Hi Kimi!!
So glad to hear from you!
As usual, you bring up many good points that I totally agree with, especially the part about Sam. There is no question that TSJ’s Todd is the father of Sam. What are they going to do with that?”
And I wholeheartedly agree that it was soooo unnecessary to describe Victor as “special.” I really didn’t understand why that needed to be said and, yes, I also agree that facets of RH’s version could fall under that category….especially the part about him not wanting to be touched.
The whole ending of TSJ as Todd is unfortunate on so many levels.

]]> Comment on Killing Trevor’s Todd/Victor is an Atrocity: OLTL by Kimi http://www.soapbox1.com/one-life-to-live/killing-trevors-toddvictor-is-an-atrocity-oltl/#comment-18590 Kimi Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:01:43 +0000 http://www.soapbox1.com/?p=4112#comment-18590 When I heard month's ago that RH might return, I was afraid TSJ would get kicked to the curb. I loved to hate TSJ's Todd, and he was Todd for so long I don't remember RH's Todd as much. I didn't see the need to kill TSJ off. What about Sam? I would've loved to see TSJ fight to get his son back from Blair, and Tea helping him to do so. Arrgghh! SO many potential storylines just gone. And was it really necessary to not only make TSJ's Todd brainwashed, but also described as "special"? WTH is that about? Based on some of the things RH's Todd has done technically they're both a little "special"! Also agree that the writers trashed an excellent opportunity to showcase both brothers, especially since Tea stayed true to her feelings for the man she fell in love with (which I didn't expect), and Jack & Dani didn't write him off immediately. I can understand Starr having mixed feelings and reservations because she really knew, and loved, RH's version. Writers missed the mark on this one, if they're over extended financially, there are many other characters they could've gotten rid of. I'm disappointed. When I heard month’s ago that RH might return, I was afraid TSJ would get kicked to the curb. I loved to hate TSJ’s Todd, and he was Todd for so long I don’t remember RH’s Todd as much.

I didn’t see the need to kill TSJ off. What about Sam? I would’ve loved to see TSJ fight to get his son back from Blair, and Tea helping him to do so. Arrgghh! SO many potential storylines just gone.

And was it really necessary to not only make TSJ’s Todd brainwashed, but also described as “special”? WTH is that about? Based on some of the things RH’s Todd has done technically they’re both a little “special”!

Also agree that the writers trashed an excellent opportunity to showcase both brothers, especially since Tea stayed true to her feelings for the man she fell in love with (which I didn’t expect), and Jack & Dani didn’t write him off immediately. I can understand Starr having mixed feelings and reservations because she really knew, and loved, RH’s version.

Writers missed the mark on this one, if they’re over extended financially, there are many other characters they could’ve gotten rid of. I’m disappointed.

]]> Comment on Killing Trevor’s Todd/Victor is an Atrocity: OLTL by soapbox1 http://www.soapbox1.com/one-life-to-live/killing-trevors-toddvictor-is-an-atrocity-oltl/#comment-18587 soapbox1 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 01:08:33 +0000 http://www.soapbox1.com/?p=4112#comment-18587 So well put, Crispy! I totally agree....So many lost possibilities. I, too, want Trevor back on OLTL and hope that Prospect Park brings him back to Llanview....Fingers crossed! So well put, Crispy! I totally agree….So many lost possibilities. I, too, want Trevor back on OLTL and hope that Prospect Park brings him back to Llanview….Fingers crossed!

]]> Comment on Killing Trevor’s Todd/Victor is an Atrocity: OLTL by Crispy829 http://www.soapbox1.com/one-life-to-live/killing-trevors-toddvictor-is-an-atrocity-oltl/#comment-18586 Crispy829 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 00:48:08 +0000 http://www.soapbox1.com/?p=4112#comment-18586 I know there are a lot of Roger Howarth fans out there but when he left. HE LEFT! Trevor St. John came on and brought a whole new dimension to Todd Manning. I enjoyed the layers. I applauded the sensitivity. I loved the passion in him. When Roger Howarth returned I didn't want to watch because in my mind TSJ was TODD MANNING...no if's, and's or but's about it. However, when it was revealed that TSJ was Victor JR. I was intrigued. Still wanted him as Todd but now prefered him as Victor Jr. (VJ as I call him). I loved and was in tears when Tea (Florencia T.) accepted Victor as "Victor" I loved the steamy, hot scenes they brought in the affirmation of their staying together because of the love they share. I loved the passion between these two characters. I wanted more of VJ and Tea. I wanted VJ to deal with the aftermath of knowing he was brainwashed into thinking he was Todd and now having to get his "own" life as VJ. I wanted to see that play out. I wanted to see all the relationships he formed as Todd now continue as Victor Jr. Above all else I wanted to continue to see TSJ and Ericka Slezak play off of each other. These two stellar performers would light up the screen. Now we have been robbed of seeing this great actor continue to bring his "A" game to our screens. I know great things are in store for Trevor but I'm selfish as a soap fan because I want him back on OLTL giving us his brilliant acting. Alas, I hope Prospect Park does whatever it can to bring Trevor St. John aboard. Llanview needs Victor Jr. The viewers want Victor Jr. Prospect Park......MAKE IT HAPPEN! I know there are a lot of Roger Howarth fans out there but when he left. HE LEFT! Trevor St. John came on and brought a whole new dimension to Todd Manning. I enjoyed the layers. I applauded the sensitivity. I loved the passion in him.

When Roger Howarth returned I didn’t want to watch because in my mind TSJ was TODD MANNING…no if’s, and’s or but’s about it. However, when it was revealed that TSJ was Victor JR. I was intrigued. Still wanted him as Todd but now prefered him as Victor Jr. (VJ as I call him). I loved and was in tears when Tea (Florencia T.) accepted Victor as “Victor” I loved the steamy, hot scenes they brought in the affirmation of their staying together because of the love they share. I loved the passion between these two characters. I wanted more of VJ and Tea.

I wanted VJ to deal with the aftermath of knowing he was brainwashed into thinking he was Todd and now having to get his “own” life as VJ. I wanted to see that play out. I wanted to see all the relationships he formed as Todd now continue as Victor Jr. Above all else I wanted to continue to see TSJ and Ericka Slezak play off of each other. These two stellar performers would light up the screen.

Now we have been robbed of seeing this great actor continue to bring his “A” game to our screens. I know great things are in store for Trevor but I’m selfish as a soap fan because I want him back on OLTL giving us his brilliant acting.

Alas, I hope Prospect Park does whatever it can to bring Trevor St. John aboard. Llanview needs Victor Jr. The viewers want Victor Jr. Prospect Park……MAKE IT HAPPEN!

]]> Comment on See Kim Zimmer in Hit Off-Broadway Show by Bob Andelman http://www.soapbox1.com/one-life-to-live/see-kim-zimmer-in-hit-off-broadway-show/#comment-17215 Bob Andelman Fri, 05 Aug 2011 01:23:10 +0000 http://www.soapbox1.com/?p=3998#comment-17215 Kim Zimmer fans will also enjoy the Mr. Media VIDEO interview in which she talks about working with her friend Alec Baldwin on "The Doctors," replacing Kathleen Turner on "The Doctors" and playing her double onscreen in "Body Heat," her 26 years on "The Guiding Light," and her struggles with alcohol in the show's final years. Check it out: http://www.mrmedia.com/?p=2172 Kim Zimmer fans will also enjoy the Mr. Media VIDEO interview in which she talks about working with her friend Alec Baldwin on “The Doctors,” replacing Kathleen Turner on “The Doctors” and playing her double onscreen in “Body Heat,” her 26 years on “The Guiding Light,” and her struggles with alcohol in the show’s final years. Check it out: http://www.mrmedia.com/?p=2172

]]> Comment on The Reasons Why Soaps Are Dying by Ida Deen http://www.soapbox1.com/cancellation-of-soaps/the-reasons-why-soaps-are-dying/#comment-14588 Ida Deen Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:37:59 +0000 http://www.soapbox1.com/?p=2680#comment-14588 I just wanted to say something when you said something about spoilers. I love spoilers. I love knowing what is going to happen before hand because this way the mystery is out of the way and I can enjoy everything else about the show. I just wanted to say something when you said something about spoilers.

I love spoilers. I love knowing what is going to happen before hand because this way the mystery is out of the way and I can enjoy everything else about the show.

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