Laura’s there with Lulu…she’s been there the whole time….Kevin? I have no idea why they paired this couple up if they weren’t going to show them. Pointless. I love Kevin and I think they’re great together but either Jon Lindstrom doesn’t want the gig or the powers that be are too cheap to pay him. If it’s the latter they need to cough it up and bring him back full time.

They do need to cough up the money for Jon Lindstrom. He has been on only once the last few months, just to sit and listen to Lulu babble. Can’t be satisfying as an actor to come in for that. . That’s a big problem with the show, no consistency with storyline . Characters off screen for weeks at a time. I was really enjoying Kevin and Laura, started watching again and now nothing for months. Why would they pair Genie with Jon if he is not available? I am baffled.

Remember when Sadie Grey sang at llanview’s funerals on OLTL OMG #PRECIOUSLORD.

@Nancy…Per your Met Gala comment: Certainly for some, the point was to be comically bizarre, and I suppose that Caroline of Kennedy’s particular lampshade-inspired party frock could have been intended as a salute to this year’s event honoree, Rei Kawakubo/CommesDesGarcons, but judging by most of the other attendees, the standard garb was still pretty much a tossup between traditionally gorgeous designs or as much revealed skin and as little actual fabric coverage as possible…I mean, really, the back-in-the-day hookers in Times Square donned more than a lot of these chickadees! Upon further research, I did discover a definite few other notables who trended toward the more outre’, as well….think Katy Perry, Rihanna, Madonna, you know, the usual examples known for flaunting bad taste!—Yet none seemed quite as overwhelmingly-offbeat and surprisingly strange in their choice of couture as the normally impeccably-attired Kennedy! Hers apparently took the cake above all other fashion oddities of the evening. However, I’ll still give her this…I did love the shoes!!!

@Steve….Not a bad thought, but I think she should have been Epiphany’s lil’ sis!!!! It seems a shame that this longstanding GH character has never had any family other than her son, Stan…especially when they bring on black characters right and left that have no historical connection to the GH canvas! However, speaking of Claudia, it would be oh-so-nice to see her return to Port Charles…Laura and she were such good friends back in the day! Time for a “catch-up!”

@Shay… I agree Epiphany should have more family. As Milo has apparently joined Alice and Rosalie in the characters dropped without notice department, Phip can use a connection. Might be too late to connect her to Deanna though.

I’ve read a few spoilers that they’re bringing on a son or daughter for Curtis that he never knew about. Not sure of the age group. Josslyn could use an age appropriate friend.

@Steve….I’ve never understood the showrunners’ dismissive attitude toward Epiphany….this character is so substantial and full of potential, well-connected with fans and an established favorite, not to mention, a superb candidate as both one of GH’s moral centers and a matriarch of her own extended family….it makes absolutely no sense that her lack of presence has become backburnered to the point of virtual non-existence, except when it’s time to bring her back to sing!!! In the past five years, we have repeatedly seen new minority players brought onto the GH canvas, and why they have never been given status as part of Nurse Johnson’s familial orbit is just beyond me….starting with Shawn, Felix, and then so many others, these characters had the potential to be brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, cousins, etc. to Epiphany with a mere stroke of a pen…It strikes me as simply plain lazy and lacking in foresight to have ignored this obvious angle, although it just further illustrates this show’s highly annoying tendency of bringing on at a breakneck pace one meaningless new character after another with no real historical ties to Port Charles’ past. Of course, given this has become the standard GH practice for an age now, I suppose Epiphany’s “role” would have no reason to be the exception to that “rule!”

Yeah, you said it, Harry! Looked a bit like that “cloud” thing that Rhianna wore a year or so ago, didn’t it? 🙂

I share your deep sense of horror, Harry! My most present fear is that we are going to have some sort of sappy salutapalooza to Sabs since the NB was once her raison d’etre—well that, and being Port Charles’ #1 majorly annoying and useless character for what seemed an absolute age—be it in the form of a montage of her “greatest hits,” a holographic appearance or even a ghostly visit from the great beyond. Needless to say, I hope that I am wrong, wrong, wrong!!!!

Kudos to Emme Rylan actually. She tweeted a picture of her backstage with Kelly Monaco hiding under the dress. Now there’s a great sense of humor!

Is not slow as molasses they’re just embarrassing the entire canvas trotting long missed characters out because they refuse to pay their salaries and don’t know how to write for more than ten characters month to month. Our soaps are just that over melodramatic drama that’s only missing the Power Rangers to swoop in and save the city.

But wasn’t the choice of dress SUPPOSED to be bizarre –according to the “artsy” theme as discussed by the director of the gala?! In that case “Lulu (and Caroline K.) fit right in 🙂

SHAY..why is there a red carpet? Never understood it. Even Port Chuck denizens have to know the only reputable or close to family are the Quartermained. Why on earth would ANYONE tune into a mob funded gala?? DROP the carpet shag!!

I like Brad best when he is paired with Britt as BFFs. They would have made a great red carpet team, very Joan Rivers-esque.

Excellent point, davlestev1!!!! In its current form, the red carpet coverage is nothing more than an obvious, umpteenth attempt to make it look like Nina has an actual function in Port Charles! (Didn’t work…never has, never will….) However, since there are next to nil bona fide dignitaries left in town to “arrive,” it does rather beggar belief that this waste of time and money has been allocated toward this hollow custom in what has become a virtual non-event financed by the worst of the worst. The entire concept has become truly mock worthy….hence my request for Britt and Brad!!!….At least they do the sort of entertaining, sarcastic shtick the late, great Joan Rivers used to so successfully direct at all those self-important celebs parading about on display at assorted award shows.

“Tastes Like Lithium”…..Is that anything resembling “Smells Like Teen Spirit?”

You know what makes these shows so unreal..the fact that day in and day out IT’S NOT ABOUT DOCTORS AND NURSES!!

And, I enjoyed Ned and Olivia to no end. I was wowed!!……really taken aback by Lisa….she’s not only beautiful, but what a performer!! I know Wally is an excellent singer, but Lisa was a welcomeed surprise.
Loved those white skinnies and black top…just my size and style, LOL. Great ensemble.
Plus, her gown was perfection….less is more!! Good show.
I, also, thoroughly enjoyed Dillon’s and Kiki’s musical skit…..Sooo cute and talented.

Welcomed

Shay, I feel so sorry for Billy Bush! What did he really do? Yes, he is or was part of the liberal media BUT he was a young kid trying to make a name for himself! He was in the presence of The Donald, a imposing celebrity billionaire! Billy giggled at Donald’s crude comments like a school boy who heard his gym teacher use vulgar language. Remember Pat O’Brian? He said much worse and had a substance problem and was given other chances. What about the women who co-hosts 20/20? She has struggled with alcohol and is back at her job. My point is BB didnt say or condone what Donald said, he only laughed at it. IF it would happen today Bush would have handled it better. Donald should back BB and Hollywood should look in their own freakin closets before they black ball Billy for one more day!

I do agree with you about Billy Bush. Frankly, the man was just doing his job. As Forrest Gump said,”That’s all I have to say about that.”

hi JasonLovesGH ..

DVR lol if I miss whatever I watch online..
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I love the show/GH it is the writers I have problems with, they stink and the world should know of the suckyness bad writing.
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the opening number was lame..eeeewwwww! lol

side; have you ever watched the worst movie ever produced – Plan 9 From from Outer Space’ ??
I have watched it 9 or more times, now you know why I still watch GH 🙂

have to put out their.

it’s the most fun when – ANY – character meets Carly eye to eye

drum roll… womanhood… spot on

Martine and Ava stood up. isn’t it that much more

dag! after Carly walked in on Sonny and Martine. Sonny looked sucker punched and immediately started drawing blanks…. that’s all the proof you need.. how oft he kowtows to Carly. just doesn’t mix, any more.. if ever

Thank you, ABC SOAPS VET FROM THE GET (whew! that’s a mouthful! 🙂 )

I agree with you somewhat on Amy. The problem is they introduce characters and then drop them so if their intro is poor or undeveloped…or in this case an attempt to recreate the “vibe” of the original Amy it understandably falls flat.

Someone else suggested they should have made Amy the daughter of Amy Vining. A niece, perhaps? Then it might have endeared us to her. Objectively, she’s cute, bubbly and as I’ve mentioned somewhere else on this thread, I do think she’s talented. Very well suited to the stage…musical theatre.

We have two choices as viewers…take the little tidbits of these sometime characters as cute little snippets with no real importance to the stories…or hope they get developed to enrich the canvas.

Rebecca, I cannot find your post in which you offer a contrary opinion to my own as far as The Nurse’s Ball cover of the Leonard Cohen song is concerned. Where did it go? Well, I appear to be lost yet again as I have a lousy sense of direction. Yes, I am that person who gets lost leaving the doctor’s office while looking for the exit which leads to the waiting room (there’s an existential metaphor in there somewhere).
In any case, your rebuttal was so well written it made me change my mind about GH’s use of “Hallelujah”. Yes, I was wrrrr……I was wrrrrrrrrrrrrr….okay, I was wrong! This is the mark of a good persuasive essay; you state your thesis point, you back it up with quotes and evidence and then you echo your thesis with your conclusion. Well played.
“Hallelujah” is an incredibly well written song and it speaks volumes that it’s been covered by so many different artists who all inject their own perspective and emotional tone into their rendition. Some artists hit it while others fail miserably. Looking at you, Justin Timberlake and Celene Dion).
I must admit that I am a tad overly protective of Leonard Cohen.
Also, and I think you know this, I utilize hyperbole for comedic effect. While I detest Nina as much as I detest liver and onions, I do acknowledge that I over state it when I call her a “heinous creature”. Some folks have a palate which appreciates liver and onions and Nina while others do not. It’s simply a matter of taste.
That said, it’s refreshing to debate with you because you manage to be civil and respectful while disagreeing with the other person.
Civil discourse is something sadly lacking in our country right now and believe me, I know I am part of the problem. I am trying to remedy this.
One of the reasons I avoided this forum is I find it hard to stifle the compulsion to blurt out my opinion about the current state of affairs. To say I am alarmed and worried would be the understatement of the year.
Folks come in here for the same reason they watch soaps–for escapism.
So, I need to respect that and if I can’t, I need to stay the heck out of this forum.
Hope all is well with you and like the high schoolers write in their yearbooks, “HAGS!” (Have a nice summer).

What is WRONG with my brain lately? Time to double up on the Ginko Biloba
That’s have a GREAT summer, not have a nice summer.
See what happens when I try and sound all young and cool? I always end up tripping on my shoelaces.
In any case, have a GREAT summer, everybody.

I would add Michelle Stafford to the best dressed list. Everything from her hair to her dress was perfect.

As much as I admire and love Finola, Shay, I thought her gown was ill-fitting. Did you not notice how it did not sit well on her rear? Bad couture. It was too big for her. Beautiful gown—definitely her style; but, not ‘adhering’ to her body.
What can I say about Rebecca/Elizabeth? In my opinion, she is the most naturally beautiful woman on the soaps.
Her gown was exquisite in its simplicity….a perfect fit. She looked ethereal….and, wore that creation well.

You’re right, Shay….it was hard to get a good glimse. The dress was gorgeous…the top part fit to perfection. It was the part around her derriere that was a little baggy–should have been more form-fitting.
But, who cares, right. She’s beautiful, nonetheless.
I know you are not fond of Nina, but Michelle’s dress was like a second skin ( only purple, lol)….she shone in it..
Her body was made for that style…loved it.
But, Liz certainly stole the ‘fashion show’.
Let’s not forget the men…Curtis!! Oh, my, Curtis!!!! Straight out of an Italian ‘Uomo’ magazine.
And, Nathan and Griffin: what can I say?

Yes, CeeCeeGirl, Liz “stole the fashion show!” She was utterly flawless, although I think I still preferred her Audrey Hepburn-esque pink princess gown of last year…or was it the year before??? For me, the past few NB events have been such a mish-mosh of nothingness, I am having trouble recalling. But the lovely Becky Herbst can quite literally carry off anything, probably even a burlap sack! LOL…At any rate, Finola also shares that quality, by and large…it is a shame that her dress was not altered to hug her enviably-slim silhouette, but perhaps it was on loan and could not be touched. All in all, I think the most elegant female “in attendance” was the Ice Queen herself…as impeccable as ever was our beloved Helena–and her portrayer, Miss Constance Towers—More please, more!!!

I have to say, Shay, that I really liked Olivia’s dress–and it fit her well, also.
And how about that attire when she performed with “Ned”? Didn’t she do justice (more than) to those white pants?? 🙂

@Nancy…Yes! Lisa LoCicero looked wonderful, then again, she usually does in any outfit “Olivia” wears! She’s always had a great figure…both before and after her recent pregnancy, and those white skinnies she donned were utter perfection…I think they were actually the star of the NB!