Maggie Rogers, “Light On”

^^^ Wholeheartedly agree… one of the most poignant episodes of the entire year that I know will stay with me for a long time to come. Standout performances once again by Heather Tom and Katrina Bowden. Goldstar script by Rex M. Best and direction by Anthony Pascarelli.

The writers are just on fire this season! That CNN Presidential town hall was epic. It was a treat having Woody back as Joe Biden and Billy Porter (and Colin Jost as Mayor Pete!) join in on the fun too. Kate McKinnon continues to slay it; her Elizabeth Warren may just be my favorite impression yet. But the award for best scene-stealer has to go to…[Read more]

Whitney Houston, “I Believe In You and Me”

I’d say the only B&B actress that has consistently been Lead all year is Katherine Kelly Lang, though I fully expect Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Annika Noelle and Heather Tom to also submit in Lead. Heather’s screen-time, though sporadic throughout the first half of the year, has picked up considerably since August and she’s currently driving major…[Read more]

Wow, Chrishell Hartley knocked it out of the park on Wednesday’s episode! Her performance gave me the chills. Just amazing work from Chrishell! Who knew that she could channel psycho to a tee?! The music that served as a backdrop to the Ben/Jordan scenes was riveting, too (the scoring for the entire episode was, as usual, absolutely fantastic and…[Read more]

Thank you, Chris, for the response. That is a bummer. There are at least a handful of SNL hosts/guest performers who truly defined the decade and most certainly would have gotten my vote. Maybe it would’ve helped to have a Variety Guest Performer category? I think this way the SNL guest performers could’ve been recognized and funneled through…[Read more]

Alan Silvestri, “I Believe Her” from Contact

Sad news of his passing. I too was a fan of his work, both on ATWT and later on Y&R. He had a great instinct for what makes good storytelling and, most importantly, understood his audience, which is even more impressive considering he had no prior soap-writing experience. He will be missed.

So, question… I can’t find any of this past decade’s Saturday Night Live Guest Actor/Actress Emmy-nominees/winners listed in the Predictions Center. Why were they not included as choices in Comedy Guest Actor and Comedy Guest Actress or, if not there, in Variety Performer?

Krezip, “Sweet Goodbyes”

A fantastic kick-off to the new season! The Downton Abbey skit was such a delight (with a nice little twist at the end, too)! And everything about that CNN impeachment town hall was pure gold; I can’t remember the last time an SNL sketch had me chuckling as hard! The surprise appearance of Maya Rudolph was the best, and I agree, her Kamala Harris…[Read more]

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

The Bold and the Beautiful

Outstanding Lead Actress: Heather Tom (Katie Logan)
Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series
Outstanding Music Composition/Direction for a Drama Series

The Forresters, Logans and Spencers all rally behind a gravely-ill Katie at the hospital, as she learns of her kidney failure diagnosis and…[Read more]

Jon Secada & Shanice, “If I Never Knew You”

Shelly Fraley, “Wish I Had the Why”

A couple more that I’m surprised haven’t yet been mentioned; all are magnificent actresses who have transcended the screen with a type of grace, vulnerability, and authenticity that has rightfully earned them a place among the greats. A few in this group (such as Tamara Braun, Kassie DePaiva, Melissa Claire Egan, Cynthia Watros or Arianne Zucker)…[Read more]

^^^ Absolutely agree, BTN. I’ve always appreciated Thorsten Kaye as an actor, but with this storyline, he has somehow been able to elevate his work to a whole new level, to the point where even Atkinson is upping his game.

It’s no wonder, with that stunning writing… I’ve yet to encounter a script by Patrick Mulcahey that doesn’t give me life.…[Read more]

William Lipton, “Side by Side”

Oh ok, I didn’t realize that. Thx for letting me know!

Nice idea, Daniel! You’ve already compiled a great list.

Particularly love that you remembered to include Crystal Chappell, Katherine Kelly Lang, Susan Seaforth Hayes, Melody Thomas Scott, and Jess Walton!