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One Live To Live's Premiere Episode! – What Was Your Reaction?
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Officially early this morning, Llanview is back on the map for longtime fans of One Life to Live, when the first of brand new episodes debuted on Hulu! After fighting a long battle, the fans got their favorite soap back up and in production through the efforts of The Online Network and Prospect Park.
But today is cause for celebration as One Life to Live has been resurrected! We are not going to this early in the day give a blow-by-blow, or shall we say, play-by-play description of the events that unfolded in the premiere episode, as many of our beloved soapers may have not had the opportunity to watch it yet. But, we will be bringing you continuing coverage throughout the day and this evening.
So One Life to Live fans, if you have watched the first episode already, share your reactions, first impressions, and what you loved, or didn’t love from the episode!
The following actors were seen in the premiere episode: Melissa Archer as Natalie Buchanan Banks, Corbin Bleu as Jeffrey King, Kassie DePaiva as Blair Cramer, Robert Gorrie as Matthew Buchanan, Laura Harrier as Destiny Evans, Roger Howarth as Todd Manning, Josh Kelly as Cutter Wentworth, Florencia Lozano as Tea Delgado, Kelley Missal as Danielle Manning, Erika Slezak as Victoria Lord, Hillary B. Smith as Nora Buchanan, Robin Strasser as Dorian Lord, Andrew Trischitta as Jack Manning, Jerry verDorn as Clint Buchanan, Tuc Watkins as David Vickers, Robert S. Woods as Bo Buchanan, and Shenaz Treasury as Rama Patel.
You can watch the premiere episode of One Life to Live below if you have not caught it yet on Hulu! Then, weigh-in on your thoughts on the return of OLTL!
This summer beginning on July 21, Netflix streams the return of WWE: Unreal for its third season. The behind the scenes docudrama series gives fans a glimpse of life in WWE and inside the writers room, as injuries, last-minute pivots, and career-defining decisions reshape WWE’s biggest event of the year, WrestleMania 42.
WWE Unreal is taking fans deeper than ever inside World Wrestling Entertainment’s creative process, The hit docuseries will once again pull back the curtain on some of the biggest moments, boldest decisions, and unforgettable storytelling with some of the WWE’s greatest legends who’ve shaped the industry and new stars who are emerging as prominent parts of the future.
In the new season of ‘Unreal’ which consists of 5 episodes at 50 minutes each: John Cena says goodbye, a fan favorite returns, and the next generation of Superstars rise to the occasion.
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The cast and WWE superstars featured include: the aforementioned Cena, plus Cody Rhodes, Liv Morgan, CM Punk, AJ Lee, Trick Williams, Lash Legend, Stephanie Vaquer, Oba Femi, Bron Breakker, Chelsea Green, Matt Cardona, Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch.
As previously reported AJ Lee revealed on General Hospital star Maurice Benard’s (Sonny Corinthos) mental health series, State of Mind, that she was part of the cast of WWE: Unreal.
WWE: Unreal production credits include: Directors/Showrunners: Chris Weaver and Erik Powers Executive Producers: Peyton Manning, Jamie Horowitz, Ross Ketover, Keith Cossrow, Ken Rodgers, Jessica Boddy, Lee Fitting, Ben Houser, Marc Pomarico Sr. Producers: Harley Glantz, Brian Decker, Michael Flynn Producers: John Galiani, Dan Gati, Jeremy Lundblad Production Companies: Omaha Productions, NFL Films, Skydance Sports, WWE.
So, what do you think of the loglines for the new season of WWE: Unreal? Who are you most excited to see featured in the behind the scenes drama from the list of WWE superstars and the twists and turns leading into this past April’s WrestleMania 42? Let us know via the comment section below.
If you have ever tuned-in to the soap opera genre over the last 50 years, and witnessed some of the greatest romances, drama, classic and outlandish storylines of all-time, you would have seen Deidre Hall smack dab in the middle of it as longtime Salem heroine, Dr. Marlena Evans.
It was 50 years on this date, June 21, 1976 that Hall first appeared on DAYS on NBC which was its home for 57 years before it moved to its current streaming platform on Peacock in September of 2022.
In Hall’s first episode she was introduced as a psychiatrist treating Mickey Horton (John Clarke) at Bayview Sanitarium after he suffered a complete mental breakdown. Mickey learned that his brother Bill Horton (Edward Mallory) was the biological son of Mike Horton (Wesley Eure) with his wife Laura (Susan Flannery) and that he had been lied to for years and years. From that moment on, the rest is television and soap opera history. Days of Our Lives put Hall front and center.
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There were so many heartbreaking and shocking story twists involving the beloved Marlena. One of the first was the historic crib death of baby DJ (Don Jr.) in 1980, Marlena’s infant son with Don Craig (Jed Allan). The story had never been told on daytime television and Hall’s performances received accolades from TV critics to fans when Deidre received thousands of letters from grieving mothers who had gone through the same thing in their own lives.
DAYS also brought Deidre’s twin sister, Andrea Hall Lovell to the show as her on-screen sister Samantha, who had a grudge and even locked Marlena up in a sanitarium and took her place! Fast-forward and in 1982, DAYS launched the Salem Strangler story where everyone believed Marlena was his next victim, only it turned out to be Samatha. Jake Kositchek (played by Jack Coleman) was revealed to be the actual serial killer.
Later, Deidre would assume the role of Marlena’s look-alike, Hattie Adams in 2004, once played by her sister, Andrea. Over the years, Hattie has come back to Salem and caused trouble giving Hall a chance to play a different type of character, then the always upstanding Marlena.
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THE LOVES OF MARLENA
Deidre Hall struck gold with all her leading men: from the late Jed Allan, to Wayne Northrop as Roman Brady, and of course, her enduring love story with the late John Black played by the iconic Drake Hogestyn. In fact, Marlena’s 1986 wedding to John (who was believed to be Roman at the time) remains a favorite of fans to this day.
TOP MARLENA STORYLINES OF ALL-TIME
While the list is long, here are several that were some of the memorable during Deidre’s five decades in Salem!
The Possession (1994- 1995)
Considered one of the most ambiguous, outlandish and unforgettable story arcs in soap opera history, then Days of Our Lives head writer, James Reilly went there! Marlena was possessed by the devil! That included; the demonic eyes, hissing at father John (Black) the priest, morphing into creatures, and the classic levitating in her bed! It became a cultural phenomenon and cemented Deidre Hall’s status as a daytime television legend. Just ask Ryan Gosling!
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The Affair with John Black (1993)
John and Marlena’s forbidden love could not be denied and they had passionate affair, while she was still married to the real Roman. Problem was her daughter, Sami (Alison Sweeney) caught her mother having sex with John on a desk that changed Sami forever.
The Salem Stalker Mystery (2003-2004)
In a shocker, Marlena was revealed to be a serial killer who bumped off several Salem favorites residents who were all alive on the island of Melaswen (spelled “New Salem” backward). Turns out, she was manipulated and gaslighted by Andre DiMera (Thaao Penghlis) to do the “killings” and had no memory of her actions.
The Pier Scene (1991)
This remains Michael Fairman TV’s all-time favorite Deidre Hall moment, which featured some of the best acting in the storied careers of both Hall and Drake Hogestyn.
In the story, a presumed-dead Marlena returns after four years. One foggy night on the pier, John is alone, and Marlena steps out of the fog to reveal herself, and is reunited with the love of her life. You can watch it any year, any decade, and in any moment, and it will have you reaching for the hankies again and again. (best music score fo a soap scene of all-time too!)
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Kristen’s Secret Room Reveal (1997)
Marlena was caught in Kristen Blake’s (Eileen Davidson) elaborate web of lies, when she was held hostage in a secret wine cellar/room until John managed to track her down, leading to an iconic on-screen reunion. The classic catfight between Hall and Eileen Davidson was one for the ages.
It should be noted that Maison Blanche, Queen of the Night, Possession, Aremid and Lady in a Cage were all a part of classic DAYS storyline and all featured Hall at the epicenter of it from 1993-1996.
THE RECENT YEARS OF MARLENA
In recent years, DAYS brought back the possession 2.0 storyline under then head writer Ron Carlivati in 2021 where the devil leapt back in Marlena after taking advantage of a frail Doug Williams (the late Bill Hayes)
In 2025, viewers watched the end of the love story of John and Marlena, as John succumbed to injuries sustained in an explosion saving a vial of medication needed to bring Bo (Peter Reckell) back to life. Marlena has been a widow on-screen since June of 2025 as Hall as portrayed the good doctor struggling with her grief and to move on with her life since his death.
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One story that never goes away is Stefano DiMera’s (the late Joe Mascolo) obsession with Marlena, his “Queen of the Night.” Even in death, Stefano is toying with her from the great beyond with the mysterious chess set and the missing “pawn,” that he had gifted John and Marlena in his will. The mystery is currently unfolding on all-new episodes of Days of Our Lives.
Tune-in to Days of our Lives on the Monday, June 22 episode as Marlena looks back at her 50 years in Salem.
Share your congratulations to Deidre Hall for this incredible 50-year milestone as Dr. Marlena Evans on Days of Our Lives in the comment section. Then let us know, what is your all-time favorite storyline or moment in the life of Marlena over the past 5 decades? And, just for kicks, and to celebrate this amazing milestone, here is Marlena levitating below circa Christmas Eve 1994.
General Hospital
Maurice Benard Gives High Praise to ‘General Hospital’ Writers; Teases Upcoming Sonny Scenes with Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric
With the highly-anticipated returns of Finola Hughes (Anna Devane) on this week’s June 24 episode of General Hospital, Steve Burton’s (Jason Morgan) upcoming return on July 13, which also serves as the ABC daytime drama’s 16,000 episode, things are about to fire on all cylinders in the story, as noted today by series star, Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos).
On Father’s Day, the three-time Daytime Emmy-winning actor and mental health activist took to his Instagram and expressed in a video that he has some unbelievable upcoming senes with the aforementioned Burton and Hughes. Add to that Nazneen Contractor (Justine Turner) and Rick Hearst (Ric Lansing), where Benard gave credit where credit is due to the GH writing team, which is led by co-head writers, Elizabeth Korte and Chris Van Etten..
In this video, Benard said, “I just want to get on here and say that I did some work with Steve Burton, Finola Hughes, Rick Hearst, Nazneen Contractor, and they’re all just fantastic. Truly fantastic. But, I want to say the writing was just exceptional. It truly was. It was exceptional. So, thankful for that kind of writing. I know writers don’t get the credit a lot, but I just want to say to the General Hospital writing team, keep rolling!”
GENERAL HOSPITAL PREVIEW
So now the question becomes, with a major tease like that, what is about to go down between Sonny, Anna, Jason, Justine and Ric? Will we finally get to the end of the line for Sidwell (Carlo Rota), as previously teased by the GH co-head writers? Will we learn what happened to Jason and Anna, fully? Will Justine and Sonny becomes closer or stop their liaisons? And what of Ric? Will he be true blue to his brother or double-cross him? There is a lot at stake as we move further into the summer and one that looks like it could be one of the more exciting ones in years!
FINOLA HUGHES CONFIRMED AMAZING SCENES WITH MAURICE BENARD
As a punctuation point to his video, Benard also shared this written message in the post: “I just did some wonderful scenes with Steve Burton, Rick Hearst, Finola Hughes and Nazneen Contractor and and unbelievable writing, freaking amazing scenes that you will see in the near future on General Hospital.” In fact, Finola Hughes jumped in the post comment thread and responded, “I loved our scenes so much xxx”
Fans will most likely see all the scenes Benard referred to later in July, since GH tapes approximately six weeks ahead of air.
So, are you excited to see what Maurice is talking about? Are you hyped for what’s to come on GH? Any clue on what you think will go down between the main characters on the soap with the returns of Anna Devane and Jason Morgan to the mix? Weigh-in via the comment section below.
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SHOCKED. I hate watching at my computer, but how can you not watch again, especially with that ending?
You can purchase a cord that will go from your laptop/computer to your television for about 12 bucks; and then watch there!
It’s called an HDMI cord. I used it to watch AMC and OLTL today and it’s just as good if not better than watching them on an network channel.
@debrika –
they’re right…. that HDMI chord attachment is what i have as well.
How does it work if your computer and tv are in two seperate rooms?
you can also get a blue ray player, get hulu plus, , and for the rest of your life have your soaps, and thousands of other programs on your tv..!! It is great…And …you never have to have your program, pre empted by BREAKING NEWS!! LOL! You can watch it all of the time anytime anyday…………it is great!
LOVED them both!
I loved it.
I loved it!
Hey Michel, just watched. Was good to see the regulars – were alot of newbys, tho. Thought it was okay. The sets and makeup, etc., were definitely up to par. Honestly, I wasn’t all that thrilled – until !!!!! OMG. Won’t spoil it, but OMG, the last scene. Yeah, I’ll watch again!
LOVED it! So glad we wont have to wait for that story line to be resolved. Where’s Roxy, loved to see Niles!
I thought the same thing, a lot of really young storylines it seems but it did deliver on what I wanted most. It seems I want to talk to everybody about it but don’t want to spoil it. Welcome back OLTL.
Though the Roxy may not be back, it was nice that they mentioned her. Maybe down the line??? That would be cool.
Its was great, I’m so glad have OLTL back
So sad I’m missing out! A lot of people I know who watched since the beginning can’t watch since they don’t have the internet at home either. It’s not fair since Canadians can watch on T.V. & we can’t. What a let down. I campaigned to get it back & I can’t even enjoy it.
Then get the internet. It’s a pretty basic thing to have now a days. You can find some fairly cheep packages if you do your research. You can also use the internet for free at a local library. I hope you can tune in soon.
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Great to see the Llanview residents again! A great episode – with a decided edge to it. I counted “$hit” used 3 times – and I think those uses were parts of everyday conversation and seemed to fit the scene. (I certainly say it enough myself.) Not sure on what appeared to be oral sex going on in the back of the club – but it is 2013 and this is a online version, so… I think it was smart to show us a little bit of everyone during the episode to get us reacquainted. And it was ABOSOLUTELY AWESOME to see Trevor St John again. Can’t wait to see this first week unfold. Very happy to see OLTL again. Thank you to all who made this possible!
Thanks for spoiling it for all the people that haven’t seen it yet.
Barbara… If you don’t want spoilers then why in the world would you read comments?! lol Stay away from comments and social networks until AFTER you watch the shows. That’s just internet 101. 😉
The title of the post is what was your reaction. So it assumes you have watched it.
I was turned off by a lot of it, but I understood they are trying to attract a younger audience, so I’ll adjust. 🙂
However, that ending reveal of TSJ makes it all worthwhile! I cannot wait to see more of him, hopefully helping Tea straighten out Danni. 🙂 Not hard to see why Danni feels so alone though.
Just so you know I had already watched it. I was thinking of other people who might have wanted to know if it was worth the time to watch.
seeing Trevor St. John – was a big surprise….. that was NICE.
I hope he’s a regular and on contract.
oltl has always been my all time favorite soap – to see it come back to live with such awesomeness just made my day! i could not sleep last night waiting for this episode to come to life!
Excellent! The suprise at the end was well worth the wait! So glad to have both shows back!!
LOVED IT… the sets were done with expert care to make sure you knew you were in Llanview. All the cast looked great..did splendid job of getting us caught up. Glad to see that VICTOR was added on the very first episode because looks like Tea could really use him. I am surprised that Todd showed up so soon but then he did get a call from Danielle. SHE is a mess. I did not find the use of strong language over the top, at least yet. The nightclub looked nice but I sure hope they don’t completely FOCUS that for the whole show. Annoying not to hear dialogue over music. Liked the theme, a little too long for me personally I am used to short ones. LOVED seeing all the “OLTL Family” back together again. LOVE that I can watch it FREE and over and over again also.
again you just spoiled it for all the people that didn’t see it.
Then why you are on here then?? Don’t come on til you have watched it!!!
Come Onnnn BARRRRAARRAAA… you know you should not be on here if you did not want to read or see any spoilers… YOU are in the wrong!!
I am not in the wrong or as rude as you two. I had already watched it, but I realize that there are a lot of people that had not and was thinking of them. There are lots of ways to say you loved the show without giving away the ending. But I guess you guys couldn’t think of that just in case some one mistakenly decided to read the comments.
Barbara – please stop reading then. You’re spoiling the fun. That’s why we’re here – to discuss the first episode now that is back.
Caroldee I completely agree and will definietly be watching! Love it! Yay Trevor the real Todd is Back baby!!!!
the real todd? or the 2nd todd? I always figured he looked like walker laurence for a reason… mitch and irene manning had to be working together!
Yes Christy he looked like Walker Lawrence because he paid Walker for his likeness and Family history so he could get close to Mitch and Kill him without Mitch suspecting anything. Revenge for Mitch trying to Kill Todd! Irene had nothing to do with it that was all RC trying to rewrite the history of Todd to satisfy them idiots at ABC and that Corney 2 Todd Story line. TSJ is the One and Only REAL Todd Manning!!
Got up and watched both shows on my internet Tv this morning before work. Soooo good, especially OLTL. Very first episode ended with an awesome cliff hanger. Love it!!!
loved it. we no somebody was shot and five years ago. and in a comba for 5 years. my shows are back. we need our shows .
Now I think it is Marrisa that was killed and possibly by Davids hand instead of Jr’s?
My money is on JR having killed Marissa and David taking revenge by putting JR in a coma and possibly killing Tad by mistake.
Sophie,
That is good, I thought maybe it was David that accidentally killed Marrisa when he was struggling with JR for the Gun? But they did say that JR was in a coma. I don’t think they killed Tad off I can’t wait to see how they explain him being gone…. Can’t wait to find out!!
Or maybe JR shot and killed Marissa then David and JR were struggling for the gun and David shot Tad?? IDK but am hyped to find out!! Can’t wait to see Zack and Jesse tomorrow!!
I have a mixed reaction. I was so looking forward to seeing OLTL again!!! I am so happy it has been revived/rebooted!!!
It was great to see actors/actresses again! I just didn’t like how I saw some of them again. I am not going to stop watching at all. I just was not over joyed like hoped I would be.
I would rather not have seen almost all scenes at Shelter and hope that it will not become a character of it’s own like the Horton Town Square is for DOOL. I also would rather not see the use of the reality show with David and Dorian. I was very happy to see TSJ in the ending… however… I am assuming… possibly incorrectly… that he will be the implement used to take Todd and Victor off the canvas for a period of time or forever… I hope I am very wrong. I was so sad to see Robert/Bo back on my screen for the first time yelling at Matthew about drugs! Absolutely love Florencia/Tea and was so very sad to see her acting so crazy in the first few moments of seeing her. The drug story line is unfortunate. I still miss some of my characters if they are not truly them.
I loved that Viki, Clint, Dorian, David, Natalie and Nigel appear to be the characters I knew and loved. Blair is close… but seems like a decoration on a set at the moment. It appeared darker and would have liked it to have seemed lighter and more hopeful of great story. I got that sense from the premier of AMC.
I know it is only the first episode… but as the first… I expected it differently. Will hope that it gets better and better!!! I like the new Jeffrey character and look forward to seeing more of him… especially with Viki!
I also felt there were some small gratuitous scenes that did nothing for the story but seemed there… just because they could.
I stopped watching AMC along time ago and watched and felt that it was a much better first episode than OLTL and that disappointed me about my second favorite soap OLTL. Will remain hopeful…
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I agree about Shelter. Night clubs .. dimly lit by nature, watching people drink dance, etc. is not very entertaining to me. I don’t mind having it once in a while.. but not as a mainstay. From the tons of makeup I’d seen on “Dani” on many clips and ads I was not surprised at what I saw, but not happy either. However, as long as it’s not a long time thing, I can live with it. I did not like her in any of the promos . Even the one where she said, “bring it” she was hard and I hope this will change. I read last night that Tea has been totally neglecting her since the last time we saw her, since the baby died- and that’s the reason for the drugs. That is understandable and we saw it today. But I was surprised to see this depressed Tea a tthe club. This explains Todd’s leaving Port Charles, but not why he would leave them before May 10. How they will explain that when Todd does try to be a good dad???? I’m sure we’ll see a lot more of Blair. Loved that Nigel is with Vicki. I did not like Bo screaming like that either. Have never seen that before. Give it a chance. These are new writters and no show is great all the time. I love the sets. I think there will be more gratutious scenes than is my cup of tea as well and AMC handled that much better. there may have been more sexy scenes on AMC but they were more in character and seemed less sleezy for some reason than just watching Melissa take off her clothes. I don’t know why. But I’m so glad to have them back and will certainly not judge by just today. I’m sure it will be fine. Some bad things have happened like Tea’s baby dying which have had a lot of repercussions. I am not going to repeat about the end, many people might not have seen , but I was so happy at the end.
Thanks Lin!
I did like the show and I forgot to thank everyone involved for bringing OLTL back to us! I just had my hopes built a bit too high… and it is only the first episode… hopefully it will get better and better!!!
Thanks Michael for giving us such great content and for getting the excitement going!!!! You are the best and you are the best fan too!!!
Lin they had the same thing at Ultra Violet no difference. Both shows were awesome!!!
I had the biggest smile on my face in the first scene with Viki & Clint at Llanfair but after that . . . TOO much time at the club-too dark & the awful music was overwhelming & unnecessary. Not a good way to introduce us to characters we loved who are now being played by others. I couldn’t tell who was who & what was going on. I wish Liam wasn’t so old. Good to see Clint, Bo & Nora together but weird-Bo & Matthew. Bo does not behave that way. I don’t know, I guess I was expecting for the show to pick right back up where it left off. Very glad to have it back but kind of disappointed. I think there are enough true OLTL fans who loved the show as it was-they do not need to re-invent (ruin) this show to attract younger viewers!
Gloria how can you say Characters We love and then say you had no idea who was who?? What is Liam supposed to be a baby still he was almost a year old when the show ended he would be almost 3 now.
Bo watched his son be paralyzed due to Drugs ((Cole being on them)) same thing Script Meds, so yea Bo’s reaction was dead on!
Just watched it again and still have the same issues… but love that TSJ is back for however long we are lucky enough to have him!!! I do like that we saw him in the firts episode. Can’t wait to see what the tatoo/symbol means! Thanks again PP and everyone at OLTL!!!
Since this is the premiere, and perhaps at this hour some of the fans might not have seen it yet, I won’t give anything away…but I will say that it was wonderful! It was like walking through the door to home sweet home. One Life To Live is back and better than ever!!!!!!!!!!!
One life to live at its finest! So excited to have them back!!! Great ending to an episode! Can’t wait til tomorrow, here’s to another 40+ years!
Here! Here!
Ditto
I watched this morning and thought the OLTL credits were awful. I also thought that Tuc Watkins stole the show and that the Tea/Blair scenes were perfect. The character reveal at the end was such a welcome sight! On a whole, though, I was underwhelmed. I think it is because the Llanview feeling just wasn’t there and the show seemed forced at times. Melissa Archer is hot but it didn’t seem necessary to have her in her underwear twice in the same episode. How about some Natalie character development instead? Is Natalie just a prop for Cutter in this version? I think the reason OLTL went out in top was that it had a cast and a writing team that understood the show’s history and respected it. I didn’t get that same vibe from the first episode (Ironically, I got just that while watchinv AMC). I’ll tune in tomorrow and hope it gets better. I want both OLTL and AMC to succeed. I just can’t help feeling that while PP sues ABC for destroying characters, they are guilty if it themselves.
The actors said to give it time (actors of both shows) but I agree AMC was better today. Not every day of OLTL or AMC was fabulous in the past (or of any show) so don’t give up on One Life. I found much of it interesting. My problem is that the bar is a big part of the show, and I’ve never liked watching those kind of scenes. It’s by nature poorly lit, and watching people dance and drink is not that interesting. That said the sets are gorgeous, and I really liked a quite a bit. And the end—- made me happy. I agree about the opening. It will not hold up over time and I think they will change it. The song is okay. To me it kind of talks about the new beginning for OLTL. The Cosby show changed their opening very often, sometimes alternated within a season. If they do that on OL it will be fine.
Oh for peet’s sake it takes time to develop the show. You can’t have everything on the first show. Give it time.
It isn’t a brand new show. Neither is AMC. I agree that one show captured the feel of the beloved brand (AMC) and one show didn’t(OLTL) . We are all entitled to our opinions however “Give it time” just doesn’t fly when AMC is in the same boat and successfully brought Pine Valley to life in episode one. Sadly, OL went out at the top of its game. So many fans bash the Frank/Ron team Yet they delievered an incredible show to the very end. It is a tough act to follow.Expectations are higher for OL, I think, and OL will need to step up its game to keep viewers IMO.
Thank you Barbara! Could not have said it better myself! Nothing wrong with Natalie being shown in her under ware for a Split Second both times! OMG Can you hear us way back there in the 50’s??
agree barbara…. OLTL for soap content… was so much better… than AMC…
and AMC is the one that needs for the stories to take off…..
Todd and Blair look so good together.
David LOL… his entrance was hilarious….
I hope they don’t delve too much in to the reality show tho…. Dorian doesn’t need all that bickering…
I’m not a prude, I’m just realistic. I’m a mom who doesn’t strip in her underwear and lay on the sofa with a skimpy blanket when my child is in the next room. Give me a break. 50s? Just further proof people which think they know it all, really don’t.
So what if Liam was in the other room? She did not STRIP she took her clothes off and curled up on the couch in her under ware and a blanket missing John! There is nothing wrong with that! I never said you were from the 50’s I said YOUR THINKING is back in the 50’s and clearly it is!!!
Agree with every word Suzy. OLTL was at its best at the end & they should pick up from there. Do not change it!
I totally agree with you Callie. A decent mom wouldnt walk around like that with children in the house!
These posts with “so what if Liam walks out” are ridiculous. My son may be in the other room sleeping one moment and walking out wide awake the next. Some people on here are so blinded, they just won’t hear anything other than their own voices. Callie’s thinking isn’t “in the 50s” – she is thinking like a mom who wants to set a good example for her kids.
Really Kate? Her thinking is in the 50’s. I AM A MOM and I have laid down on my couch wrapped up in a blanket in my under garments and my son was sleeping, and if he woke up it is called TAKE THE BLANKET WITH YOU! Some ppl are so in the 50’s with their thinking that they take something completely innocent and make it out to be that Natalie is some terrible mother for wrapping up in a blanket while her son slept and missing her sons DAD!!!
i thought she could of at least taken off her “pumps”…. her stilletos?
:::yawn:::
Who cares if Nat was in her underwear? I mean really – this is upsetting to some of you?
If she had on a two piece bathing suit and took her child swimming – would that make her a indecent mother?
I loved the show – first of thousands! Times change. Media changes. Thankfully AMC /OLTL are back! Be happy!
Great post Marsha!!
It was wow. Won’t disappoint those that haven’t gotten to watch yet. Good to see Todd and Blair still have the spark. Dorian and Vicki’s feud is starting already. Natalie is unhappy with John but looks like a little spice in her life. AND…the surprise characters are outstanding. Wow! Loved it. Can’t wait for tomorrow’s episode. Wish it was longer. Had no problems watching on Hulu. Thanks Prospect Park and all the wonderful characters of One Life to Live.
That would be with”out” John. But I’m sure she will get over him.
If you have hula plus u can see it on your media streaming device or how ever U watch hula plus.
Actually it’s only about 10 min shorter than it was on tv with all the commercials.
Yes, I know. I have a Roku but just set it up this morning. Went back and watch OLTL again. So happy it is back on again. Sure have missed it.
I thought both shows were very good. I expected to like OLTL better today than AMC, but the opposite was true. Not that OLTL had anything wrong with it, just liked the AMC better today. Loved, loved, loved the opening sequence with the photos . There were cute remarks like Petey talking about watching TV online. Glad my new apple laptop has such good resolution (even though I don’t have the retina one) as I worried. Through smaller, the resolution I think is better than my TV. Loved the very end of OLTL. What a shocker! 🙂
Both shows were fabulous! Well worth the wait and efforts we all made to make this a reality. Thank you TOLN/Prospect Park. Thank you, Michael, for keeping us informed.
PS – Loved that TOLN gave credit to the fans at the closing episode. Classy, very classy.
Yea I loved that too!!!
I loved OLTL–THe flow and it’s compelling, w/some comic relief, not too over the top campy. I was glued to my computer screen, didn’t walk away even during the commericals:) I also saw AMC and I like their opening better. Loved that they used the AMC book. I liked OL more b/c I watched it more towards the end and more familiar w/the characters. Overall like the direction PP is taking the soaps. So cool and unreal to see the OLTL characters again, wanted to cry but was too happy:)
I loved it Both shows were great I can hardly wait to watch tomorrow. good job prospect park for giving us our beloved shows back.
I loved the show and am glad to have it back but as someone else pointed out, the oral sex scene in the club really did not need to be there. I don’t mind the show pushing boundaries a bit more but that particular type of scene made me a bit uncomfortable. Not like I won’t watch the show because of it but I hope they don’t push boundaries too far just because they can.
Either way, today has been a huge success in the relaunch of our soaps! Cannot wait for tomorrow. Thank you Prospect Park!!
yeah, I didn’t care for that either. I know it was played for laughs, but if that type of thing is going to be on every episode, I may quit watching.
All they showed was a girl bringing her head up for all we know she dropped her keys! Now if they showed her head going up and down then you would have legit beef but that was nothing!
I couldn’t even tell that was going on, it was so dark in there! Yuck. We don’t need this.
Jloliefan, I think we all know what the producers were trying to insinuate and there have been many comments now from others stating that was going a little too far. I don’t want to sound like I’m complaining too much because I am grateful that the show is back, but there are limits.
Just because there are less restrictions on the internet doesn’t mean the envelope needs to be pushed that far. It will make some viewers tune out and I don’t want that!
To many have been bitching about the stupidest crap, OMG dani said Shit, they insinuated but did not SHOW oral sex in a Club which happens all the time NOWADAYS! Sorry but if you think a girl’s head coming up from some guys lap is pushing the envelope to far then I don’t know what to tell ya because to me there was nothing wrong with what they showed and can not wait to see more and I sure as hell won’t be on here crying about every little thing!!
I agree with you…that kind of sex scene doesnt belong there…just to put it in just because you can is pure ignorance…its borderline pornographic. Im no prude and dont mind pushing the envelope a little but that is taking it too far and could cost some viewers. I know its 2013 and not 1953 but some of us dont want our soaps trashed up…its not what we tune in for!
If you think that was borderline Pornographic then you have NEVER seen porno! They showed what goes on at these clubs nowadays, Just like Dani being all effed up on Script meds that happens all to often nowadays epically at clubs and RAVE parties but you probably don’t know about them either!
The show was great! The opening credits need work.
I agree. I was really disappointed in the opening credits. Did not like the song at all. AMC’s opening was better than One Life’s.
I loved it!!! Can’t wait until tomorrow.
The first, eposide was ok not all of that. I want the old Destiny and Matthew back… I LOVE THE OLD CAST BETTER. Don’t think I will watch because the new Destiny, have no personality like the old Destiny.
Your not going to watch because Shenell and Eddie decided to not come back? WOW kinda petty!
Call it what u want but thats my opinion not your
Agree. I would rather have no Destiny if we can’t have the original. She, to me is irreplacable because she was such a unique character. This kid today . . . sorry-not our Destiny. I won’t not watch because of it-I just don’t like it.
For crips sake, unbelievable ..
If you will not be watching then please do not complain about it, it will be out of your life 🙂
Watched it………Loved it……..Want some more of it!! Never watched AMC the past 15 yrs or so but I did today and it was good also. Loved Natalie & Liam, glad she’s not with Cutter, miss John McBain. Hope you’ll recast him soon. Waiting for episode #2.
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I saw it!!!!!!!!!! Thank U so much Natie is still a tramp!!!!!! Danny need’sto take care of her self Matthew What!!!!!!! Destiney Say who!!!! Dorie and David Wow!!!! Blair my girl and the spoiler!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There back!!!!
LOVED seeing my favorites!!! Kinda wasn’t feeling Natalie and she was one of my favs so hope to see her getting better in time and REALLY want to see her with John McBain again. A few newby’s not feeling yet either but definitely will be watching simply because of the ending and the other familiar faces of Landview 🙂
Yeah, I’m disappointed that Michael Eastman isn’t going to be on, Jolie was my favorite couple .. maybe he’ll visit sometime? If he doesn’t pop in at least to see his kid, that just ruins the character of John even more.
Hoping they recast John McBain since Michael Easton is on GH and recast soon. Need Jolie together!!!
I think everyone is just so happy to see these shows/characters back that they are willing to forgive a lot. I’m going to reserve my opinion for a couple of weeks to give it time to gel and to see what the vets/newbies story ratio will be. Will be curious to see if people stay tuned in. I heard that they have to have at least 500,000 views per day for PP to break even and continue. Let’s hope they do get better and that they can get those #s and people stick with it.
I loved every second of the show. Everyone looks wonderful. I am so glad to see all my beloved friends again. Some people were worried about this show being a cheap imitation of what were had known on TV. There was nothing cheap about what I saw. The sets, the wardrobe, the use of extras are all top notch. I immediately felt drawn to the stories that are being told. It’s like the momentum of following the lives of these people never stopped. You’re already into the Viki and Dorian feud. You’re worried about Tea. You’re very worried about Dani. Natalie’s life is still at loose ends. What devilment is Todd into now? What is that circular image about? And of the course, the shocking final image in the club!!!!!!!!!! I’m on the edge of my seat already. I can’t wait until tomorrow.
Congratulations to everyone on the show.
It is a little confusing, many many younger characters, Not the same OLTL,. or All My Children, both have new and younger characters may be easy to follow for someone who never watch the older soaps.. I personally will have to watch for a while to enjoy the new script and characters.
I enjoyed both shows, was really looking forward to OLTL but thought AMC was better on this day. I agree with others that I hope that the nightclub scenes will be limited. That was the weakest part to me, But it’s just the beginning and I’m looking forward to both shows evolving. I liked AMC opening credits MUCH better.
Hallelujah! David Vickers is back!!
Anyday I see Roger Howarth on my screen is a very good day! And seeing Vicki, Dorian, David, Blair, Tea, etc. was so very nice. I have missed the show. It does have a different feel and pacing, so it is going to take some getting used to but overall I just feel so happy OLTL is back on!
I to thought there was to much night club but it was great to see all our friends back again!
I watched it twice, back to back. I thought they did an outstanding job. This episode was all about bringing the audience up to speed and setting up the future storylines and introducing either new characters or new actors.
I am glad they took the position of Matthew being a distant father. Remember, he wasn’t thrilled with the prospect before so this keeps that perspective and gives them a chance to either change his feelings or not. I know overall people want “happy endings” but in reality, not all young men or women are great, accepting parents.
I think showing Dani as troubled and the void in her life because of Tea’s sadness is realistic. Plus, it gives story to build upon.
David…well, fantastic as always. I felt bad for him when people were jeering him. He is just so out of touch and has that gigantic ego.
LOVED that they mentioned Roxy. Gives me hope that the character – played by only Ilene Kristin – will be back. She was in my top 5 characters in the past.
Resurrecting the feud between Viki & Dorian – hooray. They always were the show’s power couple…haha.
I liked the beginning song and how they showed the characters dancing, switching partners. It also tied into the various relationships – as they were or may be.
Admit I got a little verklemp at the end as the gave credit to the fans. I am assuming that future shows will give actor/character info as well as the crew.
I think my favorite line…it made me laugh out loud – was when Dorian said “I need a blankie”. hahaha.
Good job, PP & all involved.
i like what you said about… Tea and Danni….
the fallout and potential for big story and huge payoff…. should be good.
I got so involved with Tea, when she was on GH. i thought it a little odd at first… that she went to the shelter…. perhaps she’s compartmentalizing… and only is sad at home… and is not paying any attention to Danni….
David was so funny in that “dream” sequence… he’s so funny and comedic it ups all the time. thats a natural talent.
TSJ was a huge surprise…. i hope he’s on for a long time. especially to fill in the void of RH going back to GH.
yeah, that was a hoot when Dorian grabbed her “chinchilla”.
I agree with all of the above except the opening (gotta see if it grows on my). I liked the energy of the re-launch of the club/the series. Watching Dorian & Vicky scenes felt like coming home again! Great return episode, OLTL & PP!
I watched it this morning before I went to work. I absolutely loved it, especially the ending. I won’t reveal it as I’m sure many fans haven’t seen it yet. My only complaint is the opening credits. It was something new and different, but honestly felt that All My Children was better. I enjoyed the episode and looking forward to seeing how the storylines unfold. Can’t wait til tomorrow.
I loved the shows so much. I can’t wait til tomorrow to see the next episode….thank you, thank you, thank you for bringing them back. I am sure any kinks will eventually be worked out, but to me it was just so wonderful to be able to sit and watch my “two familes” again. 🙂
awesome! loved both shows, especially the ending on OLTL. will definitely be watching first thing every morning!
Ditto all the above comments………thought the Jeffrey character was very natural……didn’t care for the Shelter scene as it didn’t really involve character driven story telling …..
Yes it did. Dani and her pill popping addiction. Rama and Cutter etc!
Had to find you here jolie…when i was 21 i attended a few clubs and one rave parties. The rave party was the only one i attended :they showed a disgusting 10 minute porn clip…and someone died from a drug overdose there( my cousin Carol Walker! ) and the clubs i attended were big city clubs! People danced, drank and were a lot like Shelter but if they went too far they got thrown out! You might like an oral sex scene in a soap(which was hinted at not too long ago ironically on OLTL while on ABC and involved Dorian!) but i feel that is tacky and so do plenty of people! Everytime someone doesnt like something about OLTL you get too defensive and sarcastic but its ok for you to critictize GH, and you wouldnt like it if i responded to you the same way. Im trying to support the genre we almost lost including OLTL and GH and i wouldnt like to see either one cancelled just because i dont like something about it. OLTL doesnt have to go that far to entertain us! When it was on the network no one said we needed additional curse words or explicit sex and those wouldnt be there if it remained on ABC and we’d just be happy it was there so it shouldnt have to be that way online! Im young…i turn 30 soon…im no prude…a few curse words and love scenes wont kill me…im just saying it doesnt have to be that explicit. In one scene i didnt hear Tea use the fbomb like i read where Blair offered her water and the scene was terrific without it and felt real. My biggest gripe was when they see the real Victor(TSJ) at the hospital and only Tea seems suprised to see him alive while the others didnt!
It was wonderful! Loved the pacing, loved seeing Natalie&Liam again, and Vicki&Clint, Nora&Bo, Dorian&David Vickers .. David Vickers in John Travolta’s white disco suit! Bwahahaaa! Todd&Blair! And the kicker at the end .. wow, I can’t wait to watch tomorrow!
I felt like I was back on the comfy couch seeing old faces and places. The pacing was perfect. With summer coming..there’s plenty for teens over 16. Senator Dorian. Lord in a Political scandal is deliciously driven by “The Banner” via soon to be married to Clint., Viki Buchanan. Dani’s situation is heartbreaking. Best of all..the return of David Vickers..and a HUGE surprise at the end of Epi. 1. IMHO, #OLTL is MUST SEE TV!
I also say OLTL was a little too “sexed up” but hope that’ll settle down now. I really do not like Natalie being so slutty. I’m so glad to see Todd and Blair. It amazes me how Todd (Roger) dominates the show, I don’t think it would survive without him. I’ve watched that show since the day he came on scene with the rape, and will continue to watch his show on my last day. The final scene took my breath away. Love this guy, too! I had not watched AMC much in the past, but it was very interesting too, and I plan to keep up with the characters. I’m thrilled to have them both back.
One OLTL IS NOT HIS SHOW! Second OLTL did VERY WELL without him for 8 years and will continue to do extremely well now that the ONE and ONLY Todd Manning is back TSJ!!!
Woa, sorry, didn’t mean to offend anyone. I only meant that the dance was pretty suggestive. I like Natalie, and would love to see John back with her soon.
How was Natalie slutty? Because she dressed/undressed in the privacy of her own home? Because she danced half a dance with Cutter? It’s not like she stripped in the club and had sex with Cutter on the dance floor. She didn’t even stay at the club long…even the sitter remarked how early she was home.
Thank you Chaz!! Could not agree more!!
Jloliefan…you are very confrontational all over these message boards. You argue with posts, you challenge people’s opinions, and you even called someone petty. EVERYONE has a different opinion and just because it differs from yours, you shouldn’t be so argumentative and superior towards others on this site. This is a site for everyone to express their opinions, not just you.
Amen! Well said!
Agree…i feel attacked by this person just because he or she dislikes my opinion…all this person has to do is express why they feel the opposite and be less confrontational and move on.
Wow. Wow. Wow. That ending was just what I would dream for but never thought would happen. Awesome. Can’t say I was all that crazy about the club scenes, but I think it’ll all shake out and be great. Great production values!
My take.. Of course it was glorious to see everyone back. I liked the “new” Destiny and the “new” Matthew. Glad to see Natty has her own place, Liam is a little older and she has a life! will miss “JOLIE” tho…and the phenomenal actors Trevor and Roger.. let a tale of Bros begin. LOVE LOVE IT! Viki and Dorian perfect.. Clint great! Blair being Blair and of course David Vickers adding the I missed him so much…
Now.. some advice…First the writers need to watch a TNT show where words that arent on network are allowed. TNT Shows know how to add words like SHI*…Overuse from Dani of the word SHI* was simply irritating. Her character was not well defined either. She was OK with Jeffrey …then falling all over the place higher than a kite at the end. And Tea did say back on GH Dani was away at school so continuity issues, writers. Next whats with all the loud noise and yelling??? Bo shrieking at Matthew? the music at the club. I dont care for the Shelter stuff at all..Please do not use as a focal point. Take a page from Ultra Violet and use sparingly… In fact get REX back!(Fan of JP)
All in all.. I got up at 330 AM to watch and I feel like all is good again in soap land. Thank you Prospect Park.
GH had their own storyline doesn’t mean that Prospect Park will be using their storyline concerning Dani. Their storylines were so pushed and absurd, hopefully they won’t use any of them. OLTL has their own now.
Your right Tali!
Nan,
Dani is hooked on Pharmaceuticals that is what Oxy’s are. Dani only used the word shit once when she said I feel like shit to Matthew. I thought Kelli did a wonderful Job of acting like a Drug addicted young adult. They showed what happens at these clubs everyday and it is something that should be addressed to many young ppl are messing with these drugs at clubs and Pharm parties and are dying because of it!
They’re already using the GH storylines – Tea doesn’t have her baby and John isn’t on together canvas. The lawsuit that PP filed also proves that they are sticking with the GH storylines, otherwise they wouldn’t care what direction GH took – they would do a do-over and write the storylines/characters how they wanted to.
Sami – Kassie DePAiva aka Blair said there hasn’t been any mention of the GH story line as of yet. They haven’t informed the audience yet about Tea’s baby’s fate. Hopefully he/she is in the hospital or something! I also believe they’ll recast John McBain but haven’t as of yet. We’ve only seen the first episode, let’s give it some time and hope GH stories are dead!!!!
Dani used the word shit three times.
I didn’t mind any of the language. I always felt it was kind of dumb to have characters use certain words (Darn, Gosh, Gee Whiz, etc) when in real life people swear…especially when irate or drunk/high. And, in the case of specific character types – criminals and so forth – it was always ridiculous.
Better get the smelling salts ready….Tea drops the F-word in a future episode.
I can not wait to see that!
I got up at 2:30 am just to see my soaps was NOT dissapointed and well worth it. I can’t wait for tomorrow .I had to cover my mouth from screaming at the end of OLTL.
LOL.
i was so taken aback. what a “sight”.
that in itself was serious cliff-hanger return action.
All I have to say is, OMG!!! That ending of OLTL made me jump for joy. The only thing that I can honestly say that I wasn’t crazy for was the theme song for OLTL…. I think that maybe needs to be looked at again, but all and all I’m very pleased to have my shows back. I’m not gonna bitch and moan about anything story wise, because I know that it takes more than the first episode to build things up, especially now that it’s in a 30 minute format. I will be hungrily awaiting tomorrow’s episode. Imagine that….I never thought I would be able to say, I can’t wait to watch OLTL or AMC tomorrow…..What a happy day!
Me too. I was also impressed at how much material was put into this new 30 minute format. There was 28 minutes of content, which is not that much from the 60 minute format. After commercials, it’s about 36 minutes. I’m looking forward to seeing this show tomorrow and will watch every morning before I leave for work. Great way to start of the reboot of the series. Thanks Prospect Park!!
Me too Torrey!!
I was hooked back into AMC surprisingly more than OLTL. Liked the new AMC actors better than the new OLTL bunch but that’s on the basis of 1 mere episode so that can change. All the vets on BOTH shows are great, and the minute I saw a hooded figure I was sure it was TSJ as Victor. So glad they addressed that right away and there were no online spoilers that I saw ahead of time.
OMG that was beyond AWESOME! Loved the way it looked, the pace, the stories just EVERYTHING!! PP did an amazing job and I for one can not wait to see what is next for both shows! The credit to the fans at the end brought tears to my eyes, It is us that should be thanking you Jeff and Rich and everyone involved in these 2 shows! These shows have been missed for almost 2 years and now we have them back and they are better quality than the Networks!!
LONG LIVE ALL MY CHILDREN AND ONE LIFE TO LIVE
CAN’T WAIT TO SEE THE DRAMA ABOUT CASSANDRA UNFOLD WITH JESSE AND ZACK TOMORROW!!!
OLTL is back! And Victor returning is the best kept secret ever.
Sigh. Disappointed. Only watched OLTL…will definitely watch again and again and again to support the genre…and with the hope that it gets better. But for me, the characters didn’t have the same feel and the mission of attracting a younger audience is apparent.
Personally, I thiink they should have kept the characters/storylines quite similar to the characterizations we’re used to…keep the focus on the characters we love…and gradually introduce younger characters, the club, etc. so that the “feel” and familiarity of the show is there..I’d be more open to new characters/younger storylines.
In a sense that’s what GH is doing. They’ve kept the feel of the show, brought back so many familiar “older” faces…while simulatneously blending in younger characters as well as the OLTL three.
I’m really hoping that the main focus isn’t so much on the “younger” set..but I’m sure PP feels that’s the way for this venture to be successful from a business sense.
Time will tell…
I agree, Rebecca. It seemed to be aimed toward the younger crowd. But I plan to hang in there, to give them support, and I think they still need to find their roots in this new genre. It’ll be just great.
hope so Pat…