Why oh Why R sssssooooooo many bad actors and actresses being
nominated ❓❓❓❓❓❓❓❓Poor acting doesn’t warrant an EMMY.
That’s the problem w/ no longer having a dozen soap operas on the air,
The academy will nominate just about anybody… Hopefully they’ll triple
check the reels before making final decisions.

Haha…Nancy. I thought Kelly was fantastic this year!

Not only would that be awesome, but both would be well deserved!!!

I love them all! I didn’t know that 25 was the magic number. Thanks for clarifying!

Genie Francis gave one of the best performances in daytime when Spencer was “kidnapped”..Most of performers in the pre-nominations are submitted with just one or two scene reels! There is just no respect to this great actress by TPTB!!

Since when is he Kevin Baldwin???? What happened to Fisher?

He really is, such a hot guy. I’m surprised he’s under 25 years old, he’s been on the show for many years now. But he definitely deserves it for his scenes at Christmas.

And so much more, Soaphound—Casey CAN act !! Hot and talented….what else can we ask for!? LOL.

Great description, Soaphound. Love Melissa, not Chelsea—add ‘dollsville’ to ‘dullsville’.
That’s how I see her represented : a doll. Melissa, as seen on AMC, has so much more to offer other than being Nick’s playmate.

Hi Soaphound! I hope all is well! Over the years, I have visited this site and commented only on occasion, although lately I have been more active, given my disdain regarding the Genie Francis decision. I have saved links to several threads in which I participate. I was just going through them and noticed a very nice reply you gave to me in 2016 in a thread about GH Sonny (I am no fan of that character, to say the least…). You stated in part: “I’ve been watching GH on & off since the 70s. This current stint of 10… Read more »

Soaphound, thank you for your most gracious and thoughtful reply to me below. I value your insight. I wholeheartedly agree with you about Billy Miller. Your assessment of his contributions to GH the last 2 years are correct. He is undoubtedly a great actor who flexibly rode this roller-coaster nobly. I also saw his great work on Y&R. The choices of characters with whom you are tired are clearly warranted. I echo you on all. And I do understand your interest in Julian. Glad you feel the same way about Genie Francis. I think it’s clear that GH is losing… Read more »

Awwwww, Jamesj75. I just read your “note” to Soaphound” above and your last line …”…just as I miss the glory days of Jamesj75.”

In the words of William Wordsworth…

“Though nothing can bring back the hour
Of splendor in the grass, of glory in the flower;
We will grieve not, rather find
Strength in what remains behind…”

And…I’m baaaaaaack! No warning, probably a good thing… Soaphoud, thanks so much for your reply! I appreciate your sentiments on nostalgia, which we share. I also appreciate our friend, @rebecca1, for, among other things, her injection of that great quote by Wordsworth! I think you’ve listed a few remarkable movies and music talent. I like them as well. And to this day, for me, my favorite singer of all time is the late Karen Carpenter. Carpenters’ music, for me, was incredible, and it was Karen’s angelic, clear, emoting voice that was the highlight — and always will be so. With… Read more »

Hi Jamesj75…

You are a sweetheart! Thanks so much for the nod…here and the other acknowledgment that landed under my comment further down.

I love the quote you posted! So true…acts of kindness and love…the essence of life.

Sending a virtual hug to you. 🙂

Maybe it comes from dating a much younger guy in real life.

@blake

Wes is 7 years younger than Laura Wright. Don’t know if that qualifies as “much”.

Tell me about it, dmr!!!! Love Laura, sick of Carly!!
To reply to Steve’s comment:..,
Yes, 7 years, in the grand scheme of things, is nothing.
I don’t know if it’s just me, but Laura’s love, Wes, does not look his age….a very youthful appearance. I must say, though, I appreciate the fact that Laura is ‘natural’ and not knife-happy, compared to those whose faces look like they’ve been stung by bees.

James…to me, Brother, that’s editing at it’s FINEST!!!!! Yep.

Have a good one, Brother.

Echo…Echo….Echooooing you, Jamesj…yeah!!

Hello James…so good to see your posts. And I’m glad you asked, because I’m in a quandary about GH. The only reason I’ve stuck the past 2 years is my love for Billy Miller. He is the best Billy Abbott that ever will be and he worked so hard to make Jason palatable and interesting. And though the actors have made a difficult situation at least partially successful, I believe, like many, that all knees bend (inexplicably) to Steve Burton and that Billy was shafted. Until…he reminded us of what a great actor, and apparently a real gentlemanly professional, he… Read more »

Oh, Jamesj75, where to begin. You remind me of myself in regard to the glory days past. Unlike some, I LOVE nostalgia and don’t find anything wrong with it. Like our dear Celia quoted from Wordsworth, I do find strength in what remains because we ARE our experiences. I grew up in the late 1960s/early 70s when everything good still seemed possible. The singer/songwriter era was my life..I just hung on the records of Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, Carly Simon…these records spoke to me. They were MY feelings and someone else understood and felt the same. And guess what….I still… Read more »

Hi Soaphound…

Just a teeny correction…It was me who quoted Wordsworth on this page! 🙂 Glad you liked the quote; I’ve always loved it!

Uh…N-O!!!!!

Hi, Matthew, I have really begun to appreciate Steve his subtle nuances, Matthew. He has that quiet, decisive manner about him, almost methodical; as if by rote…yet, I cannot condone a criminal. But, this is about talent, not what a character is…. Everyone will get a good laugh over this, but; I nominate Kathleen Gati—-how does someone who shows a face ( pretty at that) with tears running down her cheeks, yet expressing no emotion except for an ” Oh, well”-kind of countenance, such as Kelly Monaco, get a nomination and not this “never-fails-to-surprise-me” thespian of the acting ‘elite’, does… Read more »

Yeeesss!! Go Marla!!

Ahhh, Susan!!!!! Who else can wear/have those teeth and leave such an impact, but Eileen? Yeeesss, agreed, Mo.

Cannot look away when Marla and Camryn are on screen!

@Mark Y.
Absolutely, Mark Y. Each has her own style, as different as night and day…..yet, we are drawn to their every action and await their every word, in anticipation….”cannot look away”…They are that inspiring to me.

With all of the drama, intrigue, pathos, passion and fury that goes on within these comment pages, would it be reasonable to request that we have our own Michael Fairman SoapFan Awards?

@Phyllis…I love your idea, and might I add, I would nominate you as favorite character actress…your entertaining posts—-of which far too few apparently make it here online—-are always a delight and laugh riot to behold! Regardless, it is never anything less than a real treat when I do see your name and sentiments actually materialize on these threads! Keep on keepin’ on, “Saucy Lady!”

Hey, Fanny,
Neil giving Hilary a baby didn’t even cross my mind….but, I like it. After Hilary and Devon had that exchange ( about her wanting a baby and looking for a sperm donor), it felt like Devon was going to offer his services tout-de-suite. LOL.
I definitely agree with your choices. Marla is a seosoned thespian and never disappoints….but, Mariah just broke my heart by ‘exposing’ herself…..her heart was naked for everyone to see….her performance was both torturous and awesome to watch. It was such effortless acting, I felt she bared her soul to me alone….so credible!!

And don’t forget the episode when she showed Noah her diary with tears glistening in her eyes. I was crying right along with her. I think Tessa got what she deserved. Even though he sometimes annoys me, I hope for Mariah’s sake that he makes amends with her

@CeeCee, Morning Sweets…
What I meant to say was …I wanted Neil back on
screen ASAP, Devon running the show without him
feels like there’s a void in the room.. And truthfully
Neil & Ashley would make a smart, beautiful pairing,
together they’d make heads turn. Hillary and Devon
belong to one another…Devon never fell out of love
with her, she’ll get her baby with him.

Hi, my lady, Fanny,
I agree, Devon is deeply in love with Hilary….so obvious. That’s why I said he seemed to want to jump right into ‘helping’ her with her having-a-baby-plight.
As I mentioned somewhere else, I bet Mishael is pregnant in real life; ergo, the urgency of having a baby.
Neil and Ashley? Hmmmm. Never thought about it. Were they involved before? I don’t remember. I think he and Vicoria ( Heather Tom) were involved at one point….

Glad you said it first, Patrick. Bryton James gets a nomination virtually every year… For what?!?!

LOL, Patrick….Devon showed some spunk when confronting Tessa….maybe there’s still hope?

@CeeCee, hoping Devon gives her the boot. Finds new talent…
We get Neil back soon…Gives Hillary a baby….for starters.

Agreed, Patrick. Unless the award is for prettiest hair, don’t know why Chad is there. And Bryton? He can’t even claim good hair with the buzz cut.

Really, CeeCeeGirl….No Genie or Finola???? Apparently non-scenery chewing GH actresses GH need not apply!

@Shay.
Exactly, Shay,
I don’t know….perhaps, it’s just moi? But, I don’t get that good, fuzzy feeling when I see Alexis…as I do with Genie….and Finola is just exciting to watch….both have that intangible IT factor….
Alexis has come a long way for me….I ‘d like her to stay that way without Julian’s dark presence….
At the same time, as good as an actress Nancy is……her delivery is not natural; one can see she’s ‘acting’……Finola and Genie are born to this…it’s an innate gift, and it comes out in their delivery.
So, it is stunning to me!!!!!

Yes, let’s give those two billion to Mac, Patrick!!

Cannot stand Cane he is the male version of Sam on GH.

hi 4ever,,
I know,, 0ooops!
I have to say.. I love Marla Adams (of Y&R lol)
She is giving an outstanding performance I hope she wins, she is deserving.

My comment above was in reply to SuOOOO, but it never seems to get in the right place. Don’t know what I’m doing wrong.

Hi Violet Lemm… I was having a problem with comment placement, too. However, it only happened when I was using my Samsung tablet! Sometimes from my cell phone. However, seems to be fine when responding from my desktop. So, THAT’S been strange! Comments would just seem to pick a random spot. At least yours landed in the right thread! 😉 Bascially, just reply under the actual reply box (where you literally see the word “reply” in black under a comment,( regardless of how many people posted under it) of the person you want to respond to. There were a bunch… Read more »

@CeeCee.. Kelly/Sam only came alive when OJ/ Steve Burton was in a scene
with her….otherwise she’s one note like Maurice B,Chad D, Billy M, and so many others.
Their not breathing LIFE into their characters…R they so blasé that they no longer
care….it comes across that WAYYYYYYYY!!! So comfortable in this role, been here
forever ….taking it for granted instead of bringing it.

@Fanny.
Hey, again, Fanny,
Oh, I am right up there with you. I have only seen Sam show any signs od life, interest or a sense of anything, twice….maybe three times. She is not fun….ever!! Hardly ever smiles—Ahh, Sam, morose is thy name!
One note is right….but, it takes an entire concerto to even teach her that one ‘note’.
Billy M did well with Liz…unfortunately, now, the character can’t seem to exist without Sam’s demoralizing presence.
Billy Abbott is forever gone.

@CeeCee….I’m not all that bothered by Kelly’s pre-nom because it will probably end up being just that….I would be surprised if she made it into the final round given her often too-subtle expressions of emotion vs. some of the other powerhouse players she is up against….hence this little pat on the back for her past year’s efforts really hurts no one. But the overrated NLG kudos are truly unwarranted…for what? A sloshed Alexis drowning her self-pitying sorrows in the bottom of a bottle whilst trotting about town in all of her condescending glory telling everyone how to live when she… Read more »

@Shay.
Hi, Shay,
Believe me, as I stated on the other site, Genie Francis is like no other—-whatever character dhe plays…..she pours her heart and soul into said character. And, her smile brought dundhinr….there is no comparison.
Nancy Grahn, as far as I sm concerned, is not in the same league as Finola and Genie….
Nancy plsyed the best drunk ever….fighting her demons and alll. But, that record has been played so much, the chips and scrstches make it impossible to plsy it….

@Shay,
Oh, sweet Jesus!! LOL…Sunshine!!…” …her smile brought sunshine”… WOW!!
Anyone with a three-year old in tow, at my elbow, will understand the typos. LOL. Nap-time….doing better…
It is so baffling to me, not only that Finola has not been given the honor of a nomination…but, Ari Zucker ( DOOL), as well.
Are you familiar with her acting? She has a killer talent, Shay….and gorgeous, to boot. I am not in these people’s heads….therefore, I hope it’s not politics.

Hi Rebecca. This is in reply to the email you sent. I had to reply here, because it says not to reply on there. What’s a gal to do? Thanks so much for trying to help, and I do usually use my Samsung. Also agree with most of your comments, and love M.F board.

Hi Violet…

You’re welcome! But, I’m confused…what do you mean when you said “it says not to reply on there…” Where? LOL…Splain, please…

And thanks for you saying you agree with most of my comments! 😉

Rebecca, thanks so much for your mention to me of the inspirational quote by William Wordsworth! Words (and Wordsworth!) worth remembering, and so true…

I agree with you. I have been a Traci Abbott lover since I started watching when she was fighting with Lauren over Danny. The good old days

@Soapqueenforever.
Hi, Soapqueen,
It seems that Lauren fought every woman over any man….LOL. She’s another who slept with every guy, available or not….or so I heard….
I think ( as per my Gran) Lauren wrecked Jack (Terry Lester) and Patty’s marriage? Correct me if I’m wrong…. Can’t be sure. My grandmother is 77, with a sharp wit and memory. However, this was almost forty years ago….and Lauren still looks the same. LOL.
Not only that, but Lauren was a bully….always persecuting and ridiculing Traci about her weight….who then became addicted to diet pills.

Oh, wow!!! I did not realize she was pregnant again, Mo…thanks.

Thanks, Mo. where have I been? I honestly thought she only had one son. WOW!! Busy Mom.

on a siebar : MUST BREAK THIS

H-E-A-T-H-E-R Tom : IS NOT NOMINATED any more

iPatrick…I agree with you re: Melody. Why has she not been nominated do you think? Is it her choice? Since I started watching Y&R a few years ago she has always seemed to have a good, interesting storyline. And is consistent in her delivery. I like how she has handled some of the challenges she has been up against. Except maybe Victor, but at least she draws a line at the Ranch sometimes. And Nikki is soooo unlike her counterpart on the power couple of GH…Carly who is constantly interfering with everyone from the Jasons, Sam, and her kids; never… Read more »