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The 2024 DOOL Halloween episode was a somewhat self contained tribute to Marlena's murderous ways and Melaswen. 10 cast members were murdered in under 30 minutes. Marlena was unmasked as the murderer ("because Leo kept writing her character into the scripts after she agreed to do only one episode"). I did chuckle when Kate was revealed as the one who brought them to the island of Weivenip. It was all explained as a Leo Stark Dream.

One of the big reasons they pre-tape Thursday and Friday is that it allows the studio to remain dark (unused). All the affiliated infrastructure costs, including all the costs for security and lighting and sound makeup/hair and guest services, are eliminated. It can't be a huge savings, but it's still a savings. Plus all those behind the scenes union technical staffers get to work 3 days and have two days off to pick up freelance work. We have no idea what kind of contract the hosts have. If they have a suggested "leave the show" date in mind, it isn't public. Competitive Kelly may want to outlast Regis' tenure. Or they may want to bag it all once Joaquin graduates and Bob Iger leaves ABC. Honestly, ratings are sky-high, buzz remains strong, and this isn't a current events program. Viewers that want that have already fled to Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, or The View. The move to the new studio may change things up a bit. They will no longer be so isolated, although I have noticed that GMA isn't rushing to move to the mega-complex.

In theory, B+S had potential. The soap genre just begs for mockery at times. I found some of the "insider" jokes sorta amusing, with recasts and returning from the dead and SORAS. But turning it into an umbrella story that involved random members of the cast was the Big Mistake. Especially since no one had ever aspired to being "actors". I am not sure what would have worked. Maybe if they had made it into some type of one-time-only reunion show of the past B+S iteration. Or one of the original B+S cast could be writing a tell-all memoir. After all, Kate Roberts DiMera Brady was in publishing. That would make more sense than what we have seen. Heck, anything would have made more sense. Johnny DiMera needs a new career. Both his directing projects have gone kaput.

Bonnie taking a tumble down the elevator shaft is probably "Body and Soul" related, or at least related to the curse which Hattie hurled onto the production. The mystery man with Julie could be JT Reiber, although I am pulling for it to be Doug's grandson via "Little Dougie LeClair". Doug fathered "little Dougie" but let his BFF Robert LeClair raise him in France. I like that Ciara opened the metal box. Actually am glad it hasn't been forgotten. After all, her mother Hope is the one who opened Tom Horton's mystery puzzle box. Like Mother, Like Daughter. I just hope the contents lead to some interesting stories/mysteries.

I do wonder about that. Joaquin will graduate from college soon, and that often is a benchmark for many married couples. I presume that Mark signed at least a three-year contract, as that was Ryan's initial agreement. We are nearly halfway through that three years. Clearly the three-days-at-the-studio work schedule is very talent-friendly. Not many would walk away from that, and the millions of dollars in salary. I know a few folks here who will throw up a bit in their mouths, but Kelly has banked probably close to half a billion dollars during her quarter-decade at WABC and Live. That's stunning for anyone. And also indicative of how lucrative the syndicated market has been. Sure, it's less crazed right now, but their little old show is still top of the heap. The show moves to a huge, modern facility at some point next spring. That will change the dynamic for both hosts. It will be a different routine. They will likely have more space than they ever imagined. There will be new faces in the hallways and new procedures to follow. Look at how it's already changed The View. Their stage is twice the size and they look like ants marching out in the cavernous studio. Art Moore's departure will also play into this. Yes, you can fake appreciation, but I think both Consuelos really admired/appreciated whatever the heck he had done for them through the years. It seemed that Art was a big advocate for Kelly since she arrived on the scene. Their production company has yet to hit a homerun. It's barely noticeable. I listened to her podcast when it first started, but its so exhausting and the 40 minute interviews are rarely groundbreaking. I suspect a plan has already been developed. Gelman has been around even longer, so you have to wonder when he will decide he wants to spend his time away from the city. The staff is probably one thing that keeps Kelly, Mark, and Gelman showing up. So many of their staffers are lifers. No show can go on forever. No co-host duo is forever. Just like Ryan, Mark will likely agree to more than his original contract. He clearly wants to keep acting.

...she's no Jan Spears....

Yes, WABC is moving their entire operation to the new Disney building. The View co-hosts have been saying for weeks that the building/facility is humongous. Joy keeps getting lost (or so the joke goes). Kelly and Mark will only be there Mon-Tue-Wed. GMA is allegedly moving in 2025, although there are plenty of articles out from earlier in 2024 saying GMA does not want to move, so we will find out next year. https://www.newyorkyimby.com/2024/08/disneys-new-york-headquarters-completes-construction-at-7-hudson-square-in-hudson-square-manhattan.html

I have never really understood the Hate Watch thing, but it's a thing for many programs and many people who visit message boards. I enjoy Live, don't really care all that much whether it's on tape (I live in CA. Virtually everything but award shows and sports are on tape), and think that Mark has rejuvenated the show (and Kelly) in so many ways. Never have tuned in for the interviews. I am there for Host Chat. I rarely watch the guest interviews, but when I do watch beyond the first 22 minutes, the guests always seem really jazzed to be there at 9AM (or 11A for the Thursday/Friday shows). I have watched since 1987, when Regis and Kathie Lee first launched the syndicated show. Time magazine called it one of the best new shows of 1987 - not best new daytime show, but among all new television programs that season. Kelly and Mark may be the best co-host combo since then. The Host Chat may be overly-reliant on news tidbits, though many of them do lead to discussions between the co-hosts. They seem to have found a balance between the planned topics and sharing the events in their lives. The show will be moving to the new studio some time next year. Art Moore gave that as one reason he was retiring. Kelly and Gelman and the WABC management are likely spending huge chunks of their time plotting that move. She has been an ABC team player for over three decades, the show is top-rated in its category, and the hosts just won Emmys. Does the occasional leg shake, repeat outfit, or exaggerated stammer make me turn it off. Nope.

Back in the early 80s, Andre DiMera wore a Wayne Northrup Roman Brady mask and went on a killing spree. Roman faked his death and went into hiding. Alice, Bo, Anna, Eugene, and Marlena were the only ones who knew Roman was alive, and were the few who believed he was not guilty. Bo and Alice arranged for Marlena and Roman to have a romantic reunion. Of course, Marlena became pregnant (with the twins). Everyone did the math, and knew that Roman was dead. Eugene stepped up and claimed to be Baby Daddy. A clueless Dr Tom Horton stepped in and arranged a surprise wedding for his staff psychiatrist and her patient-turned-bestie. I cannot recall if Alice told Tom the truth before or after the quick ceremony. I think she told him before, but the Hortons decided it was best to go through with the ruse, to protect Roman on the run.

A now-widowed Eugene Bradford would be a nice return to Salem. His wackiness could help Marlena work through her loss. Yes, their marriage was short-lived, and invalid, but the chemistry was always off the charts.

You missed the excellence that was "santeen" ? /ha/ Shirley Partridge herself identified John Black as the secret love child of Santo DiMera and Colleen Brady, aka Ryan Brady. Even though he was decades too young. We later learned that Ryan Brady had also died years earlier and that Colleen was semi delusional while on her deathbed. John reverted to being an (adopted) Alamain, until he morphed into a Robicheaux (although I guess he still was adopted by Daphne DiMera's sister, Philomena). https://daysofourlives.fandom.com/wiki/Colleen_Brady#:~:text=Colleen Brady is a character,by Shirley Jones in 2008.

Lamon Archey and Sal Stowers are in the Horton family tree. Drake was not listed when the original DoD announcements were made. So it's not a change from earlier.

LOL We did the drag thing in Beyond Salem II. That was enough. I meant that RSW would be playing both Alex Kiriakis and Ben Weston. Another site tracks how often RSW films. He seems to be at the studio way more often than just about anyone else. Or he just brags about it more.

Host chat is always available on https://livewithkellyandmark.com/topic/videos/