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I don't know if anyone remembers, but back in the TWoP days someone posted not nice/crazy things about Ina, blasting her for not having children, since she and Jeffrey were so rich it was their responsibility to have kids, and other nutty things. Posters, including me, were defending Ina, pointing out to the poster how off they were. I got a warning from the mods for my response - only one I ever got. I do remember that! I also remember the snark about how Ina was a recluse, clearly uncomfortable outside of her Hampton circle of friends, and that she needed to get to a psychiatrist or she would implode. The Ann Patchett episode is my favorite of this season's shows. Northing over the top, just two like-minded women cooking and chatting together.

100% bored by this episode and am sad about that. For me, Abbott is losing its charm.

I haven't watched last night's episode yet so will look for that. Thanks!

At this point, nothing to do with a plot line, but I want to know more about Maddie's husband. Was he an attorney? How did they get so rich? He's a cheerleader/comforter now and that's fine, but I'm wondering if he'll eventually play a more central role.

Aaron Harris who plays Alfie began his professional career in 2023 and it looks as if this is only his second professional job. I'm going to cut him some slack -- he's just starting out and is saying the lines he's given.

I said the same thing. Luckily nobody reminded her or chased after her before she left the building.

I don't mind the grandson at all. He's not been given the best lines to speak, but for me he comes across as that nerdy kid who is likely to be bullied at school. His commitment to his late mom, grandparents, and exposing the "big pharma" makes sense. He may be a hacker, but what did Maddy said in the pilot -- she would do anything, everything for her daughter and I suspect her grandson shares that. (And, no I'm not advocating hacking, but this is a TV show). I will say I don't want him to have more screen time than is absolutely necessary, but his presence isn't a deal breaker.

Second episode is October 17, 9:00 p.m., which will be the regular slot for the season.

Yes! She was 100% positive she hadn't thanked her mom and has lived with that for decades. That's what I call a life-changer. Props to Ben for doing such a kind deed.

For those who missed the Pilot or who want to see it again, CBS is showing it on October 8 and October 10 at 9:00 p.m.

Such masterful cooking on the "Legends" finale. Since the winner was declared the "first Chopped Legend," I hope this format will become an annual thing. And having four judges as sous chefs was fun, although I did find it hard to catch what each was doing at any given time. The ending was incredible. No spoilers -- I hope if you haven't seen this episode, you'll catch it at some point.

I'm pretty sure I read that Ina is, indeed, the reader.

My copy of Ina's memoir has just been delivered. Interviews and articles have focused on her childhood and then separation from Jeffrey. I'm eager to dive in and see what else she has to say. It is, of course, a beautiful book. And interestingly, the cover photo shows Ina wearing what I assume is her wedding ring. In all the years I've watched her, never seen that before.

This was also my understanding, but those last 10 minutes of Martin Sheen changed everything. Would have been a hugely different dynamic/ensemble with Sam as the lead character.

Calling this show "Matlock" -- hmmm. My first thought was here's another example of lack of imagination on the part of Hollywood suits. I enjoyed Andy Griffith's Matlock, but did not want to see it rebooted, even though I'll watch Kathy Bates in anything she chooses to do. Then I saw a promo when Maddy introduces herself as Madeline Matlock, "just like the TV show" and thought, OK, that works. Calling it "Matlock" is slick marketing, lots of press and online commentary. Would I have watched it with a different name? Absolutely,