The way that Phyllis’ trial was resolved was ridiculous. There was months of build up & fans really felt that it wads time for Phyllis to pay for at least one of her crimes.

She has got to be kidding! The mess that she made!!

Sorry Maria, but I’m happy your stories are ending in ways you didn’t want them to. The series was beginning to end because of you. Luckily, now we have a chance. You’re not a Bell, you shouldn’t have been in charge period!

No, Im not happy with Josh’s spin on thesee storylines!

here’s a quick reboot– how about a nikki sharon pairing? that would have been the logical next step –once the serial newman/abbott wives run out to of newman men by all means move on to the ladies. or pull a Lysistrata–and have the women trapped at the spa, realize that its the male characters who are the real whores on this show (and most soaps) and refuse to have sex with anyone until the fellas are held accountable for at least some of their crimes. Why is it that when Jack and Victor have slept with virtually every woman on… Read more »

or show that the real reason jack and victor keep marrying each other’s exes (and sometimes each others children) is their sublimated lust for each other. The new super couple “Vack” or “Jicktor” ! Honestly, there was a period that y and r was the standard bearer of smart multi generational soaps (give jeanne cooper a plot again please)–this past year the show has played out like a more bizarre version of the fraternity row final on OLTL without the affection for the genre–and maria bell has the nerve to try to disclaim how people try to reboot her mess?

They should’ve at least let Phyllis go to prison. Now they’re taking Victor’s company. So not happy with this. Still too many new people.

I’m happy with the story line!

I was wondering about that because I thought it was new with nuNoah, but her name was still up there.

Very strange the way the trial ended. What a farce!

Too BAD!!!!! I’m convinced they only kept her name in the credits because they were finishing up the crap strories she had crammed down our throats. Goes to show how bitter she is, can’t even accept common courtesy from the new regime. Glad you are gone Maria. Stick to art gallas, this is more your speed.

I for one am happy with the resolution to the Phyllis/hit & run story – I said it time and time again that the Bug was NOT a Federal agent at the time! Can you imagine how much more MAB would have driven that story into the ground?!? I shudder to think…!! JG did his homework went back to the past and used the past to close the story – ’nuff said! Had MAB done her homework and worked within the vast history of “Y & R”, she might have been able to tell a compelling story, but like most… Read more »

I am glad I did not have to endure a tedious trail and hear Phyllis say over and over “are you kidding me, are you kidding me.” Phyllis did pay, she lost her marriage and the respect of her daughter by trying to cover her butt because she thought she was perserving her family. It was poetic justice, in trying to protect her “family” she destroyed it. I loved the scene when Nick (powerfully played by JM) told Phyllis, she was the one who destroyed everything, it was her fault. And I loved the look on Christine’s face when the… Read more »

As a long time viewer I am very disappointed in the way the trial ended. Bit was way past time for Phyllis to pay. Frankly if Phyllis does not pay in some other way I will quit watching.

I’m not that happy with the way they seem to be resolving some of these stories so quickly. I would’ve liked for Phyllis to pay in some way for her crimes, hopefully Christine will get her with a civil suit. I can for the life of me understand why they recast Summer that new actress looks like she’s pushing 30!!

I am not surprised the MAB mess is being hastily closed. The quicker done, the sooner we forget this sad chapter in Y&R history. Still, I could use a rest from Phyllis and sending her to prison for a time would be fine by me. She is a strong character but I think we need to put her on a shelf, allow her some self-reflection, and then come back new (or seemingly so) to reclaim what is hers, or maybe start over.

very happy the way the stories are ending. Maria made a huge mess that Josh Griffith needs to clean up.

MAB, you are more than welcome to say how things would have ended. Just so we can hear both sides of the argument. I always suspected something else was going on. So PLEASE do tell.

I had to laugh when I read that. She has not handled being let go with any dignity. I’m sure it sucks to get fired but she deserved it. She was a cancer to Y&R. The fact that she is calling out to the very fans she dismissed for years is pathetic. Where the hell was she when we were trying to clarify things? We wanted a better show!! We screamed from the top of our lungs for a better show!! All we got was the same generic recycled garbage over and over again. She dodged questions all the time… Read more »

I”m also happy that these awful s/ls are mercifully being brought to an end. This conceited woman never knew anything about telling a logical, coherent story. The only thing that I agree with her about is that her name should no longer be in the credits. Adios, MAB…and you might consider seeking a little therapy for that over-inflated ego of yours.

The Phyllis storyline should never have been revisted let sleeping dogs lie. Just tell me this means an end to the endless arm flying running around in our underwear and saying it is everybody’s fault I am a D/Bag! Get Sharon some much needed counseling let Victor lose everything and lets rock and roll. Lol!

OMG! So she didn’t write the ending of these storylines and I say AMEN to that! The show is so much better now. The only difference that Ms Bell would have made in the Phyllis s/l, is that she would have dragged it on and on and on…until it would have ended the same way it did: either a mistrial or a dismissal. She is no longer part of this show and I hope that she will NEVER ever be again. She has made a mockery of this once classic soap that William J. Bell created and let’s hope that… Read more »

I was very happy with the Phyllis resolution. Y&R is populated with naughty characters reaching redemption: Nikki, Victor, Lauren, Jill, Nina, Michael, Kevin, etc. etc. etc. Also, the naughty side of me was cheering Phyllis on all those years ago, because I totally did not like Cricket OR a Cricket and Paul pairing. Boring doesn’t do it for me on my soap. My life is boring enough. hehe. I want naughty, juicy characters stirring it up, and Phyllis is the queen of stirring it up. Being boring and self -righteous, to me, is a bigger sin in the soap world… Read more »

Maria, dear, it’s perfectly obvious the resolution to Phyllis’s trial was something you didn’t have any part of–because what has happened since last Friday actually makes sense, unlike what had come before. Having Phyllis’s past come back to haunt her was a promising idea, but your execution was (as usual) an absolute disaster, chock full of jaw-dropping legal implausibilities, and I think having the new judge come in and point out all the holes in it was actually a pretty brilliant way of terminating something that should have never gotten as far as it did. So–thanks for the news flash… Read more »

Adam and Sharon, tender? Dont make me laughChelsea is the only woman who makes Adam a better man. Jack is only interesting when fighting Victor to gain control. When a winner, he turns into a gloating, cruel bastard that will see his empire destroyed. You dont mess with Victor and his family and not pay!

Phyllis needs to die. Sick of that character. I hope Cricket flips and does her in.

Y&R need to do a Who Shot Phyllis? storyline. Ratings would go through the roof.

I despise the way that the new writers handled Phyllis’ trial, but for Maria Arena Bell to really warn us that the new storylines aren’t hers? That is laughable. Honey, you should’ve took to facebook about the storylines you DID write so I wouldn’t have wasted years watching one of my favorite shows go down the tubes.

Her storylines were inane. The Phyliss trial was a waste of time but the new writers came up with a fair resolution with PN losing her family. And Paul murdering his son is ludicrous, considering Ricky was pyscho. He was another character cut in his prime; he should have been kept around to cause more havoc. No more DAISY EVER! Jack and Victor’s sparing is good in bits and doses. But advice to the new writers, no more Victor/Jack/Nikki marriages. Tired of musical “marriage” chairs! i The actor who plays Adam was correct when he said, “Do we need another… Read more »

Maria, glad to know that you had nothing to do with the ending of these stories and you also had nothing to do with the way the new story lines take off. The new writer has the ability to change a story punchline whenever they want to. That’s what they are suppose to do…be creative. Well, needless to say, the new writer is worse! It appears that every story line is pathetic. They need to get rid of the ghost (Jack’s dad)…not an interesting part nor does it have a great impact on the story. The whole Phyllis trial was… Read more »

It’s very evident that the writing was not maria’s, thank goodness that crap is over with and the very over acting antics of michelle stafford, someone get this woman some lessons, I don’t remember her being this bad, it’s like she hated the complete storyline in the beginning and started mucking it up. The new Noah debuted and he can act, the new summer on the other hand seems to have taken lessons from michelle. Looking forward to some good storylines with this new writing team, “fingers crossed”.

Who wrote the story line about Sharon? She is a pathetic.loony these days.She does not recall who set the Newman ranch on fire?

The new writing team is horrible. I say ax them!!! I loved Abby. I do not like the new Summer or Noah. Nor do I like the story lines!!! Sony you are letting them put nails in Y&Rs coffin!!!!

Well I got caught up on some episodes and I am a little upset the character of Harmony says two words and then poof she is gone without Devon being there very tacky. Word to you JG yes your hatred for MAB is showing but do not take it out on actresses that have had nothing to do with this mess. Debbie Morgan, Genie Francis and Jennifer Landon all emmy actresses they deserved a better write off then this. Just tacky I agree they did not fold in like they could have but this is a slap in their faces… Read more »

I have watched since I was 11 .. yes 11 years old… please fire Phelps .. the show is sooo boring I find myself fast forward thru the pointless dialogue and clearly having no interest the schizophrenic story lines ..