And the beat goes on

The Young and the Restless

Wow, more good stuff from the Young and the Restless today. Peter Bergman continues to rock the house as the wounded Jack. He went from determined with Jill to vulnerable with Ashley and his father. Definitely, Emmy worthy performances.

Who is Brad really? I am finally curious. Okay, so what exactly is Victor up to? It is the question of the moment. What game is he playing with Brad, Victoria, Nikki, and Nick? Guess, we'll find out soon enough. The funniest line today was from Neil when he told Dru that Brad had gotten a seat on the Newman board and he said, "at the rate I am going I will be answering to Noah!" Who else just fell out laughing!

The Bold and the Beautiful

What are TPTB doing to the wonderful Stepanie Forrester? Who is this imposter on my screen? What the hell was with that loving tribute to Brooke today? Stephanie gave Brooke half the company and hugged her. I almost puked. Sickening. I want the real Stephanie back, please.

Y&R shows the way it is done

The Young and the Restless

Is there any doubt that The Young and the Restless is simply the best soap? Nope, none whatsoever. After waiting months for Jack to find out about Phyllis and Nick's affair, I was not let down by the outstanding performances from Peter Bergman (Jack) and Michelle Stafford (Phyllis). Peter Bergman was simply wonderful. He made subtle, but effective acting choices for Jack in the scenes with Phyllis and then later on with Ashley. Kudos to the writers for great dialogue.

So what is up with Victor? What scheme is he putting into motion? I refuse to believe that TPTB at Y&R have done to him what B&B has done to my wonderful Stephanie. Clearly, Victor is setting a trap of some kind for Brad or he already knows Brad's secret.

What a completely enjoyable episode today!

Good stuff!

The Young and the Restless

Anyone else on pins and needles as Jack overhead Nick and Brad's confrontation today? Finally, Jack is going to find out how Phyllis was stringing him along all this time, while she was having an affair with Nick.

Guiding Light

Usually there isnt much to say about Guiding Light, but the rough sex between Gus and Harley was intense. Gus has been acting out his inner Spaulding and I have to say that I definitely like this facet of his character. He hasn't had a rough edge since he first came to Springfield.

The Bold and Beautiful

I'm sure that you are gagging with me over FauxStephanie fawning all over Brooke. Ugh. Totally sickening.

Even less

The only soap that stood out today was:

One Life to Live

Dan Gauthier continues to do outstanding work as he (Kevin) berated Kelly for her role in Duke's death and struggled with his own guilt. I loved Paul Satterfield's protrayal of Spencer also. It was like the writers finally decided to make him human by letting us see his inner turmoil. The shower scenes with Blair were hot and steamy.

Not much really

One Life to Live

Kudos to Dan Gauthier for doing a bang up job with this horrible storyline. It was heartbreaking to watch Kevin call LeeAnn to tell her that Duke was dead.

The Young and Restless

What is up with Brad and Victoria crapping all over Neil today? Gloria, Gloria ... I think I'll be muttering that woman's name in my sleep in fustration.

The Bold and Beautiful

The scenes with Stephanie, Brooke and Ridge in his hospital room were simply hilarious. What hokey dialogue! I don't know how the actors got through those scenes without breaking down in laughter.

On the other hand, I'm loving Dante and Felicia. What chemistry! I hope Brad Bell can see this couple's potential.

Ummm ... Strange Day

I wasn't moved to post yesterday and today's soaps barely had a pulse really.

One Life to Live

Dan Gauthier is doing a fine job with the material that he has been given in this atrocious storyline. Kevin buries yet another son. Poor dude.

The Bold and Beautiful

I'm officially exhausted by the repetition of the Stephanie/Ridge/Brooke merry go round. However, I find Felicia and Dante's suddenly budding relationship hot and very interesting. How will Bridget react?

As the World Turns

I was glad to see Mike out of jail. Loved the intimate reception that he and Katie enjoyed. There are definitely hints that Nick is far more involved in the mysterious death of Maya Gold that he is letting on.

TPTB (the powers that be) have gone over the top with Paul Ryan. I watched incredulous as he attempted to pressure Emily to have an abortion. What were they thinking here?

The Young and Restless

What was Dru thinking treating Daniel with such disrepect? He is a good kid who loves her daughter. Plus, I love Daniel and Lily as a couple, even if they are too young to be married. There is something compelling and sweet about their relationship.

I felt really bad for Sharon today. She seemed to be barely holding it together as she experienced her first Mother's Day without her daughter.

Weird Soap Day ...

One Life to Live

My skin is still crawling from Kelly and Duke's lovemaking, but I have to comment on the aftermath of the tornado. It really seemed like they were trying too hard with the couples of the moment, John/Natalie and Chris/Evangaline. Does this car accident mean that Tessica and Antonio bond? Because I've just about had enough of shrewish Tess.

As The World Turns

Wow, another stirring day in the Snyder household as Lily must confront her son's sexuality and the lies and deceit that he and her husband have enaged in over the last few months. I liked the realism of the dialogue and the performance by the actors. Lily was bewildered and shocked by Luke's revelation that he was gay, that her husband suspected and said nothing. Great stuff. I hope we get more tomorrow.

At first I was totally grossed out by Mike and Katie doing "something" in the Oakdale PD interrogation room, but then it was so hot that I was blown away. Katie actually looked like she was riding Mike. I can't remember when last time that I saw so much tongue on a soap opera. Nice work by Mark and Terri.

It is official that Paul Leyden who played Simon, Katie's ex-husband is returning to ATWT for at minimum of 6 months so the rocky road continues for Mike and Katie. I'd be surprised if they are still together by December. Ah, the short term life of soap marriages. It is just like real life, unfortunately. LOL!

The Young & the Restless

The way that Brad was looking at Sharon as she walked down the aisle at the wedding, I really had to wonder who he was planning to marry. I am convinced that he loves Sharon, but is totally into Victoria's money.

Day 2 of the Winters Family Crisis and it was wonderful soap drama. Neil's outrage against Dru's fear only for Lily to rush in and spill the beans. Can you believe that Victoria Rowell (Dru) is 46 years old on May 10th, 2006? The woman is stunning.

The Bold & the Beautiful

I finally saw a spark between Dante and a woman today and it was Felicia. When he touched her scar, there was definitely chemistry. I was stunned that Brad Bell actually let Felicia have a scar.

Can Brooke please get over her Stephanie obsession? Brooke is a skank who had sex with the woman's husband and two sons. How can Brooke expect Stephanie to respect her?