AMC: Don't Hold Back: The New Survey
Ashley Lambert-Maberly
non-random sampling, but I'm curious about certain pressing AMC issues and
wonder how the stats will skew once I work them out (which I will), then post
the results.
I have a sense of how many of you feel about many of these individual topics,
but wonder how related some of these are (i.e., sure, most people who love
Janet hate Laurel, but do most people who hate Laurel love Dixie? I'll find
out!)
ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
1A. Noah and Julia are terrific and fascinating together! I look forward to
all their scenes together.
1B. Noah and Julia have potential, but TPTB don't seem to know what to do
with them. I enjoy some of their scenes, and hope that they get involved in an
interesting plotline soon.
1C. Noah and Julia have bored me together from day one, and are MUCH more
effective apart. Break them up quick, and never, never, let them back together!
1D. They're both dead weight, together or apart. Lose them.
2A. When Laurel died, I was miserable. I loved that character.
2B. When Laurel died, I was sad for Trevor and Michael, but didn't care much
one way or the other about Laurel herself.
2C. When Laurel died, I threw a party. Yippidee-doodah!!
3A. Brooke is one of the best characters on AMC, always well-acted (and
well-behaved.) Go Brooke!
3B. Brooke is decently acted but the writing is so inconsistent. I used to
like her but now I'm drifting to the AFAC side. Somebody save her!
3C. Hateherhateherhateherhateher. Always have, always will.
3D. I like the character of Brooke, but Julia Barr doesn't do her justice. I
suggest a recast.
4A. Erica is the reason I watch AMC. She is truly the Diva of Daytime, and
the driving force behind AMC's popularity.
4B. Erica just isn't as interesting these days as she used to be. For a few
years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's just not Erica's
forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch again!
4C. I've never understood the fascination with Erica, and have certainly
never subscribed to it. She could disappear tomorrow and I'd never notice.
5A. With one or two obvious exceptions, AMC characters generally have
fabulous hair--chic, well-conditioned, shiny, enviable, shampoo-commerical
quality hair.
5B. I hardly notice the hair on AMC anymore. Some cuts are flattering,
others aren't, but it's not really all that much better or worse than on other
shows.
5C. The hookers on the bus in the bad part of my town have better hair cuts
than most of the AMC characters. Whoever mans the Hair Chair should be fired,
pronto.
6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely sexy man.
6B. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a really good actor, but I don't find him
attractive.
6C. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is an overly mannered actor relying on
gestural tics to create a repetitive performance. Over-rated!
7A. AMC's set design is top-notch. The interiors are fun and fascinating,
and really encapsulate an atmosphere appropriate to the characters living (or
working there).
7B. AMC's set design is perfunctory at best. I don't really notice it,
except for maybe that weird fold in Erica's purple wall. It's good enough, I
guess.
7C. AMC's set design sucks. The interiors are ugly, unrealistic, and do
nothing to create a sense of mood or character.
7D. I have never (before just this second) thought about set design on AMC
... I can hardly venture a guess as to whether it's good or bad. I have no
opinion at all.
8A. AMC is at its best when it delves into serious social problems and
explores them through storylines related to major characters.
8B. AMC is at its best when it cranks up the melodrama, passion, murder, and
other unrealistic but Soap-worthy storylines.
8C. AMC is at its best when it almost becomes comedy and emphasizes camp
charicatures and over-the-top performances.
9A. The character I miss most is Arlene.
9B. The character I miss most is Kendall.
9C. The character I miss most is Cecily.
9D. The character I miss most is Liz.
10A. It's commendable that at long last TPTB have a front-burner gay
character, and they're doing a fabulous job with the Micheal storyline. Keep
up the good work!
10B. Although I'm enjoying the Michael character, it's stupid that he hasn't
been involved in a romance yet, when everybody else on the show beds down
without two weeks of showing up. Give him a boyfriend!
10C. I just don't like this Michael guy. His character doesn't interest me at
all, and in fact, his storylines just kind of drag the show down. Ditch him!
10D. I don't feel comfortable watching a gay character. I don't know if that
makes me homophobic or not, but I just can't watch when Michael's on--or
Kevin, for that matter.
11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She enlivens all of her scenes; I'm so
glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
11B. Liza is horrible, not just her character, but Marcy Walker's acting and
looks. She always sucked. I don't understand how anyone can like her!
11C. I didn't much like Liza before, but she's okay now. I'm looking forward
to seeing how the character progresses.
11D. The character of Liza has gone *way* downhill. She was good in the old
days, but this latest incarnation as shrill harpy dominatrix--it does nothing
for me.
Phew! 11 Easy Questions ... 1000s of detailed calculations for me to make.
Hope I find out something illuminating!
Ashley Lambert-Maberly
(ash...@oldadm.ubc.ca)
Keeper of the FAC List, and RATSA Reading Group Moderator
FAC Marianna Starkweather, LCAS Spearcarrier #3
Pope Ular of the IHLC, & Cheese Hostess for SPERM
Judi Geistlinger
>
> ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>
> Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>
> with them. I enjoy some of their scenes, and hope that they get involved in an
> interesting plotline soon.
>
> one way or the other about Laurel herself.
>
> like her but now I'm drifting to the AFAC side. Somebody save her!
>
> years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's just not Erica's
> forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch again!
>
> than most of the AMC characters. Whoever mans the Hair Chair should be fired,
> pronto.
>
> attractive.
>
> nothing to create a sense of mood or character.
>
> other unrealistic but Soap-worthy storylines.
>
>
> character, and they're doing a fabulous job with the Micheal storyline. Keep
> up the good work!
>
> glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
>
j...@uiuc.edu
Maggie Newman
Ashley Lambert-Maberly <ASH...@oldadm.ubc.ca> wrote:
You asked for it, Ashleigh:
>
>ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>
>Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>
>1B. Noah and Julia have potential, but TPTB don't seem to know what to do
>with them. I enjoy some of their scenes, and hope that they get involved in an
>interesting plotline soon.
>
>2C. When Laurel died, I threw a party. Yippidee-doodah!!
>
>3B. Brooke is decently acted but the writing is so inconsistent. I used to
>like her but now I'm drifting to the AFAC side. Somebody save her!
>
>4B. Erica just isn't as interesting these days as she used to be. For a few
>years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's just not Erica's
>forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch again!
>
I must add a 4D here: I *don't* agree with "let her be a bitch again,"
but rather, something like:
4D. Recognize that Susan Lucci's greatest strength as a (somewhat
limited) actress is her ability to do light comic turns. As Erica ages,
still as the keystone of AMC, give the character a chance to display
other sides that highlight this quality.
>5B. I hardly notice the hair on AMC anymore. Some cuts are flattering,
>others aren't, but it's not really all that much better or worse than on other
>shows.
>
>6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely sexy man.
>
>7A. AMC's set design is top-notch. The interiors are fun and fascinating,
>and really encapsulate an atmosphere appropriate to the characters living (or
>working there).
7A-1/2: Some sets are top notch, some are perfunctory, but it's clear
that a significant amount of thought and planning go into the creation
of an environment for each character/place.
>7B. AMC's set design is perfunctory at best. I don't really notice it,
>except for maybe that weird fold in Erica's purple wall. It's good enough, I
>guess.
>
>8A. AMC is at its best when it delves into serious social problems and
>explores them through storylines related to major characters.
Well, I will go with mostly A, but with the caveat that A works best
when sweetened with a generous dollop of (C): humor and not taking
itself too seriously. Rereading the c definition, let me rephrase that:
I don't mean campt and over-the-top at all. I mean a gentle humor that I
remember so well from the early '80s, in the original Opal era, when
characters could lightly make fun of the situation ("I feel like my life
is a soap opera!").
>9B. The character I miss most is Kendall.
>
Although I had the most admiration for Arlene as an actor, I miss
Kendall because her existence created the most dramatic tension (and
brought out a very interesting side of Erica...since I wasn't on ratsa
during that storyling I never got a chance to vent, but judging from
other posts I might have disagreed with the blanket condemnation of
Erica. I thought Erica handled Kendall's emergence very well in most
cases, and I positively *admired* the way she admitted she could not
love K but tried her best to be fair to her).
>10A. It's commendable that at long last TPTB have a front-burner gay
>character, and they're doing a fabulous job with the Michael storyline. Keep
>up the good work!
(Fabulous is stretching it a bit, but I'm willing to wait for a love
interest; he has been seen dating; all in all they're doing OK).
>
>11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She enlivens all of her scenes; I'm so
>glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
>
>Phew! 11 Easy Questions ... 1000s of detailed calculations for me to make.
>Hope I find out something illuminating!
>
Ashley, I predict you will regret having done this, since everyone will
be like me and want to post their opinions (or as M Gibbs would say,
their "fine opinions") along with their answers, and you are in for a
lot of calculations!!
Maggie "but you asked for it" Newman
Pine Valley Kid
>ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>
>Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>2B. When Laurel died, I was sad for Trevor and Michael, but didn't care much
>one way or the other about Laurel herself.
>3B. Brooke is decently acted but the writing is so inconsistent. I used to
>like her but now I'm drifting to the AFAC side. Somebody save her!
>
>4A. Erica is the reason I watch AMC. She is truly the Diva of Daytime, and
>the driving force behind AMC's popularity.
>
5C. The hookers on the bus in the bad part of my town have better hair cuts
>than most of the AMC characters. Whoever mans the Hair Chair should be fired,
>pronto.
>
>6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely sexy man.
>
7B. AMC's set design is perfunctory at best. I don't really notice it,
>except for maybe that weird fold in Erica's purple wall. It's good enough, I
>guess.
>
>8C. AMC is at its best when it almost becomes comedy and emphasizes camp
>charicatures and over-the-top performances.
>
9B. The character I miss most is Kendall.
>10B. Although I'm enjoying the Michael character, it's stupid that he hasn't
>been involved in a romance yet, when everybody else on the show beds down
>without two weeks of showing up. Give him a boyfriend!
>
>11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She enlivens all of her scenes; I'm so
>glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
>
>Ashley Lambert-Maberly
>(ash...@oldadm.ubc.ca)
>Keeper of the FAC List, and RATSA Reading Group Moderator
>FAC Marianna Starkweather, LCAS Spearcarrier #3
>Pope Ular of the IHLC, & Cheese Hostess for SPERM
Great fun as always!!!
Matt
FAC Myrtle
Andy
>ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>1C. Noah and Julia have bored me together from day one, and are MUCH more
>effective apart. Break them up quick, and never, never, let them back together!
>2B. When Laurel died, I was sad for .... Michael, but didn't care much
>one way or the other about Laurel herself.
(Trevor doesnt deserve sympathy)
>3C. Hateherhateherhateherhateher. Always have, always will.
(Ya see Janet lay into "Saint Brooke" on Tues the 27th? YOU GO
JANET!!!)
>4B. Erica just isn't as interesting these days as she used to be. For a few
>years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's just not Erica's
>forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch again!
Lock her in a room with Brooke for a week - that'll take care of it!
>5C. The hookers on the bus in the bad part of my town have better hair cuts
>than most of the AMC characters. Whoever mans the Hair Chair should be fired,
>pronto.
If my dog looked like Dixie, I'd shave her... (you know the rest)
>6B. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a really good actor, but I don't find him
>attractive.
YECH!!! are women that desparate for a money with cash???
>7C. AMC's set design sucks. The interiors are ugly, unrealistic, and do
>nothing to create a sense of mood or character.
My fave is the cheesy airport sets and the cinder brick wall
apartments. Seems like about a year ago they got a new set designer
who decided *every* set *must* have a window - why?
>8C. AMC is at its best when it almost becomes comedy and emphasizes camp
>charicatures and over-the-top performances.
BRING BACK THE GLAMORAMA!!!!!
>9A. The character I miss most is Arlene.
I really miss Cynthia Courtland and Natalie the most
>10A. It's commendable that at long last TPTB have a front-burner gay
>character, and they're doing a fabulous job with the Micheal storyline. Keep
>up the good work!
Well, I wouldnt go as far as to say they're doing a *great* job, but
the other choices make him a slut or not wanted....
>11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She enlivens all of her scenes; I'm so
>glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
We need a good slut stirring things up - everybody else is either a
goody-goody (Gloria) or rediculous (Taylips)
Thanks Ashley - it was FUN!
Andy "and how come no Marian questions???" Hoh
Julia Hendricks-Mueller
>1C. Noah and Julia have bored me together from day one, and are MUCH more
>effective apart. Break them up quick, and never, never, let them back
together!
>1D. They're both dead weight, together or apart. Lose them.
>
much
>one way or the other about Laurel herself.
>
few
>years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's just not
Erica's
>forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch again!
>
>others aren't, but it's not really all that much better or worse than on
other
>shows.
>
him
>attractive.
>
>except for maybe that weird fold in Erica's purple wall. It's good
enough, I
>guess.
>
>charicatures and over-the-top performances.
>
>9A. The character I miss most is Arlene.
>
>10B. Although I'm enjoying the Michael character, it's stupid that he
hasn't
>been involved in a romance yet, when everybody else on the show beds down
>without two weeks of showing up. Give him a boyfriend!
>
>11D. The character of Liza has gone *way* downhill. She was good in the
old
>days, but this latest incarnation as shrill harpy dominatrix--it does
nothing
>for me.
>
FAC Palmer's eyebrows
Julia (Now if only my FAC would get five minutes of screentime this month)
Hendricks-Mueller
Joan0328
(Ashley Lambert-Maberly) writes:
>
>ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>
>Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>
>1B. Noah and Julia have potential, but TPTB don't seem to know what to
do
>with them. I enjoy some of their scenes, and hope that they get involved
in...
a storyline that has some basis in real (sic) live in PV: living together
as part of the
whole tapestry, with believable family complications (Noah's mother,
Hector's residual
hostility, Julia's delayed PTSS from the rape (Jack Millard returns for
creept dreams and
new flashbacks!)
>2C. When Laurel died, I threw a party. Yippidee-doodah!!
>
>3B. Brooke is decently acted but the writing is so inconsistent. I used
to
>like her but now I'm (deleted) completely converted to the AFAC side.
Give her a rewrite, or
let the writers deal with the bitch they've got, not the paragon they want
us to swallow (can you swallow a paragon without water?)
>Erica: for years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's
just not Erica's
>forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch again! and a
funny bitch, too!
>
>5B. I hardly notice the hair on AMC anymore. Some cuts are flattering,
>others aren't, but it's not really all that much better or worse than on
>other shows.
>
>6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely
sexy
>man.
7D: The set design is extremely uneven. Sometimes it's wonderful
(remember Tad's old loft after Opal redecorated?), but most of the time
it's recycled, dirty, un-meshed with character, and thin on the little
touches that make real living spaces out of sets. In contrast, GH's sets
are a constant feast for the eyes.
>
>8A. AMC is at its best when it delves into serious social problems and
>explores them through storylines related to major characters.
>8B. AMC is at its best when it cranks up the melodrama, passion, murder,
and
>other unrealistic but Soap-worthy storylines.
>8C. AMC is at its best when it almost becomes comedy and emphasizes camp
>charicatures and over-the-top performances.
How about 8D: all of the above, and sometimes 8E, none of the above. AMC
is an organic, evolving experience. I've been watching it for more than
20 years, and it is what it is.
>
>9A. The character I miss most is Arlene.
>
>10A. It's commendable that at long last TPTB have a front-burner gay
>character, and they're doing a fabulous job with the Micheal storyline.
Keep
>up the good work!
Not fabulous, but on points, excellent. I still don't like Chris Bruno
the actor, although I do like Michael the part. I wish they'd let him
play more than 2 scenes running without having him cry. How did he live
through Desert Storm?
>11C. I didn't much like Liza before, but she's okay now. I'm looking
>forward to seeing how the character progresses.
Add a touch of 11A in, too. I like MW, and I think she's doing a
wonderful job. But wonderful in a similar way to Jack Millard's Louie --
I watch rolled into a ball of pain and throw things at the set.
Tante Babe
Courtenay Keough
>>
>>Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>>
>>2B. When Laurel died, I was sad for Trevor and Michael, but didn't care much
>>one way or the other about Laurel herself.
>>3B. Brooke is decently acted but the writing is so inconsistent. I used to
>>like her but now I'm drifting to the AFAC side. Somebody save her!
>>4C. I've never understood the fascination with Erica, and have certainly
>>never subscribed to it. She could disappear tomorrow and I'd never notice.
( Sorry Matt! And I would notice, just 'cause she's been around so long. But
she's never *made* AMC for me the way she does for so many others)
>>5C. The hookers on the bus in the bad part of my town have better hair cuts
>>than most of the AMC characters. Whoever mans the Hair Chair should be fired,
>>pronto.
This is all for ruining Dixie's hair, which used to be the most beautiful
thing on daytime TV
>>6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely sexy man.
>>7B. AMC's set design is perfunctory at best. I don't really notice it,
>>except for maybe that weird fold in Erica's purple wall. It's good enough, I
>>guess.
The only thing I've noticed about it lately is how truly ugly Mateo and
Julia's apartment was. But I figured that went right in line with their
Santosness.
>>8C. AMC is at its best when it almost becomes comedy and emphasizes camp
>>charicatures and over-the-top performances.
>>9A. The character I miss most is Arlene.
>>10A. It's commendable that at long last TPTB have a front-burner gay
>>character, and they're doing a fabulous job with the Micheal storyline. Keep
>>up the good work!
I'm torn between A and B here. But I'll stick with A because they're doing
okay, and I'm afraid they'd horribly massacre a romance story right now. If
they can't write a good heterosexual romance after all these years of
practice, what makes us think a homosexual one would be any better?
>>11D. The character of Liza has gone *way* downhill. She was good in the old
>>days, but this latest incarnation as shrill harpy dominatrix--it does nothing
>>for me.
Liza for me is just one more example of TPTB's inability to write complex
female characters. She used to be a witch, but we could see what *made* her
a witch and sort of sympathize with her badness. TPTB just don't know how to
do that anymore--although I think they may be trying with the Kinder thing.
Courtenay
alexandra mordecai
>
>ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>
>2C. When Laurel died, I threw a party. Yippidee-doodah!!
>
>3B. Brooke is decently acted but the writing is so inconsistent. I used to
>like her but now I'm drifting to the AFAC side. Somebody save her!
>4B. Erica just isn't as interesting these days as she used to be. For a few
>years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's just not Erica's
>forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch again!
>5C. The hookers on the bus in the bad part of my town have better hair cuts
>than most of the AMC characters. Whoever mans the Hair Chair should be fired,
>pronto.
>
>6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely sexy man.
>7C. AMC's set design sucks. The interiors are ugly, unrealistic, and do
>nothing to create a sense of mood or character.
>8C. AMC is at its best when it almost becomes comedy and emphasizes camp
>charicatures and over-the-top performances.
>
>9A. The character I miss most is Arlene.
it's a tie
>9B. The character I miss most is Kendall.
>10B. Although I'm enjoying the Michael character, it's stupid that he hasn't
>been involved in a romance yet, when everybody else on the show beds down
>without two weeks of showing up. Give him a boyfriend!
>11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She enlivens all of her scenes; I'm so
>glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
thanks Ashley
Alexandra "and I miss Louie, too" Mordecai
alexandra mordecai
>
>ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>
>2C. When Laurel died, I threw a party. Yippidee-doodah!!
>
>3B. Brooke is decently acted but the writing is so inconsistent. I used to
>like her but now I'm drifting to the AFAC side. Somebody save her!
>4B. Erica just isn't as interesting these days as she used to be. For a few
>years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's just not Erica's
>forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch again!
>5C. The hookers on the bus in the bad part of my town have better hair cuts
>than most of the AMC characters. Whoever mans the Hair Chair should be fired,
>pronto.
>
>6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely sexy man.
>7C. AMC's set design sucks. The interiors are ugly, unrealistic, and do
>nothing to create a sense of mood or character.
>8C. AMC is at its best when it almost becomes comedy and emphasizes camp
>charicatures and over-the-top performances.
>
>9A. The character I miss most is Arlene.
it's a tie
>9B. The character I miss most is Kendall.
>10B. Although I'm enjoying the Michael character, it's stupid that he hasn't
>been involved in a romance yet, when everybody else on the show beds down
>without two weeks of showing up. Give him a boyfriend!
>11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She enlivens all of her scenes; I'm so
>glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
thanks Ashley
Lori L. Karn
>ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>1C. Noah and Julia have bored me together from day one, and are MUCH more
>effective apart. Break them up quick, and never, never, let them back together!
>2C. When Laurel died, I threw a party. Yippidee-doodah!!
>3B. Brooke is decently acted but the writing is so inconsistent. I used to
>like her but now I'm drifting to the AFAC side. Somebody save her!
>4B. Erica just isn't as interesting these days as she used to be. For a few
>years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's just not Erica's
>forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch again!
>5C. The hookers on the bus in the bad part of my town have better hair cuts
>than most of the AMC characters. Whoever mans the Hair Chair should be fired,
>pronto.
>6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely sexy man.
>7B. AMC's set design is perfunctory at best. I don't really notice it,
>except for maybe that weird fold in Erica's purple wall. It's good enough, I
>guess.
>8C. AMC is at its best when it almost becomes comedy and emphasizes camp
>charicatures and over-the-top performances.
>9B. The character I miss most is Kendall.
>10B. Although I'm enjoying the Michael character, it's stupid that he hasn't
>been involved in a romance yet, when everybody else on the show beds down
>without two weeks of showing up. Give him a boyfriend!
>11D. The character of Liza has gone *way* downhill. She was good in the old
J. Marie Davis
> It's time I flexed my statistical analyst muscles. Of course this will be a
> non-random sampling, but I'm curious about certain pressing AMC issues and
> wonder how the stats will skew once I work them out (which I will), then post
> the results.
This may be a good one to send to TPTB. Both Mark Conseulos and KHC have
said on 2 separate appearances that input from the audience _is_ taken
under consideration. KHC said the best way to get a messages across is
to get it to the producers.
> ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>
> 1C. Noah and Julia have bored me together from day one, and are MUCH more
> effective apart. Break them up quick, and never, never, let them back
together!
.
> 2B. When Laurel died, I was sad for Trevor and Michael, but didn't care much
> one way or the other about Laurel herself.
> 3A. Brooke is one of the best characters on AMC, always well-acted (and
> well-behaved.) Go Brooke!
> 4C. I've never understood the fascination with Erica, and have certainly
> never subscribed to it. She could disappear tomorrow and I'd never notice.
>
> 5C. The hookers on the bus in the bad part of my town have better hair cuts
> than most of the AMC characters. Whoever mans the Hair Chair should be fired,
> pronto.
>
> 6B. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a really good actor, but I don't find him
> attractive.
> 7C. AMC's set design sucks. The interiors are ugly, unrealistic, and do
> nothing to create a sense of mood or character.
> 8B. AMC is at its best when it cranks up the melodrama, passion, murder, and
> other unrealistic but Soap-worthy storylines.
>
> 9B. The character I miss most is Kendall.
>
> 10A. It's commendable that at long last TPTB have a front-burner gay
> character, and they're doing a fabulous job with the Micheal storyline. Keep
> up the good work!
>
> 11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She enlivens all of her scenes; I'm so
> glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
> 11B. Liza is horrible, not just her character, but Marcy Walker's acting and
> looks. She always sucked. I don't understand how anyone can like her!
> 11C. I didn't much like Liza before, but she's okay now. I'm looking
forward
> to seeing how the character progresses.
> 11D. The character of Liza has gone *way* downhill. She was good in the old
> days, but this latest incarnation as shrill harpy dominatrix--it does nothing
> for me.
I've finished my test Mr. Ashley. May I go out and play now?
J. Marie
FAC Brooke CEO & Pres. BL&P
FAC Pine Valley Bank *** TREASURER:Big Dratsa<tm> *** email:rjd...@flash.net
J. Marie Davis
Marie Davis) wrote:
> >
> > 11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She enlivens all of her scenes; I'm so
> > glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
> > 11B. Liza is horrible, not just her character, but Marcy Walker's
acting and
> > looks. She always sucked. I don't understand how anyone can like her!
> > 11C. I didn't much like Liza before, but she's okay now. I'm looking
> forward
> > to seeing how the character progresses.
> > 11D. The character of Liza has gone *way* downhill. She was good in
the old
> > days, but this latest incarnation as shrill harpy dominatrix--it does
nothing
> > for me.
>
> I've finished my test Mr. Ashley. May I go out and play now?
Uh, Mr. Ashley - I promise I didn't lie. I, uh, just forgot to turn
the page over. Please don't put me in the corner.
For #11, I pick 11C.
I'll bring you an apple tomorrow! :))
J. Marie
phh
Philip H. Barsotti
New York, New York
FAC Maria's Push-Up Bra
Here are my choices:
>ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>
>Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>
> Noah and Julia are ......
>1D. They're both dead weight, together or apart. Lose them.
>
>
>2C. When Laurel died, I threw a party. Yippidee-doodah!!
>
>
>3D. I like the character of Brooke, but Julia Barr doesn't do her
justice. I
>suggest a recast.
>
>4B. Erica just isn't as interesting these days as she used to be.
For a few
>years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's just not
Erica's
>forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch again!
>
>5A. With one or two obvious exceptions, AMC characters generally have
>fabulous hair--chic, well-conditioned, shiny, enviable,
shampoo-commerical
>quality hair.
>
>6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely
sexy man.
>7D. I have never (before just this second) thought about set design
on AMC
>... I can hardly venture a guess as to whether it's good or bad. I
have no
>opinion at all.
>
>8A. AMC is at its best when it delves into serious social problems
and
>explores them through storylines related to major characters.
>
>9B. The character I miss most is Kendall.
>10B. Although I'm enjoying the Michael character, it's stupid that he
hasn't
>been involved in a romance yet, when everybody else on the show beds
down
>without two weeks of showing up. Give him a boyfriend!
>
Kathy Eriksen
>ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>1C. Noah and Julia have bored me together from day one, and are MUCH more
>effective apart. Break them up quick, and never, never, let them back together!
I just don't feel they click together and they are much better apart.
>2C. When Laurel died, I threw a party. Yippidee-doodah!!
couldn't stand the character!
>3B. Brooke is decently acted but the writing is so inconsistent. I used to
>like her but now I'm drifting to the AFAC side. Somebody save her!
I used to really respect Brooke, a career woman who knew what she
wanted out of life and went for it. Someone who didn't think it was
necessary to have a man around all the time!!!! lately they are
treating the character like she is 17 again and going thru all the men
she can!!! She has completly forgotten her career and I can't buy
this sudden intrest in Pierce that she is supposed to have. NOT her
type at all. They have nothing in common, I could understand if she
just wanted to sleep with him for fun (g)... but for a relationship..
I can't see it happening.
>4B. Erica just isn't as interesting these days as she used to be. For a few
>years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's just not Erica's
>forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch again!
YES!!!!!! That is what I like about Erica she is never a victim, if
things go bad she comes back fighting! This laying down and suffering
is not Erica! sure she would regress for a day or so but than she
always came back with both barrells loaded. Bring back the fun Erica!
At least the one I could respect.
>5C. The hookers on the bus in the bad part of my town have better hair cuts
>than most of the AMC characters. Whoever mans the Hair Chair should be fired,
>pronto.
It looks like they are having a competition of who can have the worst
hair day.. every day!
>6B. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a really good actor, but I don't find him
>attractive.
I like David Canary's acting, but I may be biased.. I liked him ever
since he was on Bonanza as Candy :)
>7D. I have never (before just this second) thought about set design on AMC
>... I can hardly venture a guess as to whether it's good or bad. I have no
>opinion at all.
>8A. AMC is at its best when it delves into serious social problems and
>explores them through storylines related to major characters.
Yet they also need to get some comedy back in this soap. No one is
always serious in life. There should always be room for laughter and
fun. AMC has forgotten about that.
>9B. The character I miss most is Kendall.
I hope the rumor someone posted that she is coming back is true!
>10B. Although I'm enjoying the Michael character, it's stupid that he hasn't
>been involved in a romance yet, when everybody else on the show beds down
>without two weeks of showing up. Give him a boyfriend!
They should go more into his background and the reasoning for why the
long term relationship ended. Perhaps more of us would understand than
why he dosen't have a significant other. Of course right now he is to
occupied with the school board his sisters death, and healing from his
last relationship to find someone else. Yet I would think to be
realistic about this story line after some of the other things settle
down they would bring in a boyfriend for him.
>11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She enlivens all of her scenes; I'm so
>glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
Well I like her a LOT better now than when she was on the show before.
Kathy
Houston
LilCappy
>1C. Noah and Julia have bored me together from day one, and are MUCH
more
>effective apart. Break them up quick, and never, never, let them back
>together!
>2C. When Laurel died, I threw a party. Yippidee-doodah!!
Hell, I'm *still* celebrating the demise of the thing!
>3C. Hateherhateherhateherhateher. Always have, always will.
Yep, that about sums it up for me. From the beginning, she just got on my
last nerve.
>
>4A. Erica is the reason I watch AMC. She is truly the Diva of Daytime,
and
>the driving force behind AMC's popularity.
Hell, YEAH! And this worship probably affected my answer to Question #3.
>5B. I hardly notice the hair on AMC anymore. Some cuts are flattering,
>others aren't, but it's not really all that much better or worse than on
>other shows.
>
>6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely
sexy
>man.
>
>7D. I have never (before just this second) thought about set design on
AMC
>... I can hardly venture a guess as to whether it's good or bad. I have
no
>opinion at all.
>8A. AMC is at its best when it delves into serious social problems and
>explores them through storylines related to major characters.
>8B. AMC is at its best when it cranks up the melodrama, passion, murder,
and
>
>other unrealistic but Soap-worthy storylines.
>8C. AMC is at its best when it almost becomes comedy and emphasizes camp
>charicatures and over-the-top performances.
Do I have to choose only one??? I like all of these aspects of the show
-- keeps it interesting (most of the time, but we won't get into the lame
Voodoo Chick crap). If I *have* to choose one, I guess it would be 8B.
>9A. The character I miss most is Arlene.
>
>10B. Although I'm enjoying the Michael character, it's stupid that he
hasn't
>been involved in a romance yet, when everybody else on the show beds down
>without two weeks of showing up. Give him a boyfriend!
>11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She enlivens all of her scenes; I'm
so
>glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
I just love to hate her.
>Phew! 11 Easy Questions ... 1000s of detailed calculations for me to
make.
>Hope I find out something illuminating!
>
>
Thanks for taking the time to do this, Ashley! : )
Leslie
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of
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DEAD!
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Julie Collins
>
> It's time I flexed my statistical analyst muscles. Of course this will be a
> non-random sampling, but I'm curious about certain pressing AMC issues and
> wonder how the stats will skew once I work them out (which I will), then post
> the results.
>
> I have a sense of how many of you feel about many of these individual topics,
> but wonder how related some of these are (i.e., sure, most people who love
> Janet hate Laurel, but do most people who hate Laurel love Dixie? I'll find
> out!)
>
> ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>
> Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>
>
> with them. I enjoy some of their scenes, and hope that they get involved in an
> interesting plotline soon.
>
>
>
I feel)
>
>
> 3B. Brooke is decently acted but the writing is so inconsistent. I used to
> like her but now I'm drifting to the AFAC side. Somebody save her!
>
>
> never subscribed to it. She could disappear tomorrow and I'd never notice.
>
>
> than most of the AMC characters. Whoever mans the Hair Chair should be fired,
> pronto.
>
> 6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an
extremely sexy man.
>
>
> except for maybe that weird fold in Erica's purple wall. It's good enough, I
> guess.
>
>
> explores them through storylines related to major characters.
>
>
>
> character, and they're doing a fabulous job with the Micheal storyline. Keep
> up the good work!
>
>
> days, but this latest incarnation as shrill harpy dominatrix--it does nothing
> for me.
>
forward to reading the resutls.
J.
Greg Lind
> 1D. They're (Noah and Julia) both dead weight, together or apart. Lose them.
> 2C. When Laurel died, I threw a party. Yippidee-doodah!!
> 3B. Brooke is decently acted but the writing is so inconsistent.
> 4C. I've never understood the fascination with Erica, and have certainly
> never subscribed to it. She could disappear tomorrow and I'd never notice.
> 5B. I hardly notice the hair on AMC anymore. Some cuts are flattering,
> others aren't, but it's not really all that much better or worse than on
other
> shows
> 6B. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a really good actor, but I don't find him
> attractive.
> 7B. AMC's set design is perfunctory at best. I don't really notice it,
> except for maybe that weird fold in Erica's purple wall. It's good enough, I
> guess..
> 8B. AMC is at its best when it cranks up the melodrama, passion, murder, and
> other unrealistic but Soap-worthy storylines
> 9A. The character I miss most is Arlene.
> 10B. Although I'm enjoying the Michael character, it's stupid that he hasn't
> been involved in a romance yet, when everybody else on the show beds down
> without two weeks of showing up. Give him a boyfriend!
> 11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She enlivens all of her scenes; I'm so
> glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
- greg lind
Mary A. Wu
>ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>1A. Noah and Julia are terrific and fascinating together! I look forward to
>all their scenes together.
>2C. When Laurel died, I threw a party. Yippidee-doodah!!
>3B. Brooke is decently acted but the writing is so inconsistent. I used to
>like her but now I'm drifting to the AFAC side. Somebody save her!
>4B. Erica just isn't as interesting these days as she used to be. For a few
>years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's just not Erica's
>forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch again!
>5C. The hookers on the bus in the bad part of my town have better hair cuts
>than most of the AMC characters. Whoever mans the Hair Chair should be fired,
>pronto.
>6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely sexy man.
>7B. AMC's set design is perfunctory at best. I don't really notice it,
>except for maybe that weird fold in Erica's purple wall. It's good enough, I
>guess.
>8C. AMC is at its best when it almost becomes comedy and emphasizes camp
>charicatures and over-the-top performances.
>9C. The character I miss most is Cecily.
I miss most is Liz.
Liz who??
>10A. It's commendable that at long last TPTB have a front-burner gay
>character, and they're doing a fabulous job with the Micheal storyline. Keep
>up the good work!
>11D. The character of Liza has gone *way* downhill. She was good in the old
>days, but this latest incarnation as shrill harpy dominatrix--it does nothing
>for me.
>Phew! 11 Easy Questions ... 1000s of detailed calculations for me to make.
>Hope I find out something illuminating!
Sweetie -- you'll ALWAYS find something illuminating (even if you have
to make it up :} )
You should send the results to TPTB
--
I read the newspaper today and was amazed that, in 24 hours,
five BILLION people could accomplish so little.
-- Collected works of Anon
Mary Allison Wu (ma...@mcs.com) Naperville, Illinois
CSmall
It's time I flexed my statistical analyst muscles. Of course this will be a
non-random sampling, but I'm curious about certain pressing AMC issues and
wonder how the stats will skew once I work them out (which I will), then
post the results.
>
Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
> >
with them. I enjoy some of their scenes, and hope that they get involved in an
interesting plotline soon.
2C. When Laurel died, I threw a party. Yippidee-doodah! (I felt bad for
Michael, but not TOO bad)
3B. Brooke is decently acted but the writing is so inconsistent. I used to
like her but now I'm drifting to the AFAC side. Somebody save her!
4B. Erica just isn't as interesting these days as she used to be. For a few
years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's just not Erica's
forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch again!
5A. With one or two obvious exceptions (Dixie...Michael), AMC characters
generally have fabulous hair--chic, well-conditioned, shiny, enviable,
shampoo-commerical quality hair.
6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely sexy man.
7D. I have never (before just this second) thought about set design on AMC
... I can hardly venture a guess as to whether it's good or bad. I have no
opinion at all. (I know...I'm a traitor to "the choir" on this one. :) )
8A. AMC is at its best when it delves into serious social problems and
explores them through storylines related to major characters.
9B. The character I miss most is Kendall.
(I miss the actress who played Arlene the second time, but could have
cared less about the character's return had Olivia Birkelund not made her
so memorable. I might even accept someone else as Kendall, though, if
she were as good an actress as SMG)
10A. It's commendable that at long last TPTB have a front-burner gay
character, and they're doing a fabulous job with the Micheal storyline. Keep
up the good work!
(All in good time on a boyfriend, although yeah, I'd love to see him at
least on a real date with Rudy.)
11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She enlivens all of her scenes; I'm so
glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
(On really bad days, she's been the only character worth
watching. Fortunately, these days Michael, Hayley, Laura, Kelsey and Janet
have all been good, too.)
Thanks, Ashley, for posting this. And though I know it's not sound
netiquette, thanks Michelle for re-posting, since I never seem to get
Ashley's postings until long after 25 other people have already responded
to what he's said!
Chuck Small
FAC Rudy
Leslie
ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
1B. Noah and Julia have potential, but TPTB don't seem to know what to do
with them. I enjoy some of their scenes, and hope that they get involved in an
interesting plotline soon.
2B. When Laurel died, I was sad for Trevor and Michael, but didn't care much
one way or the other about Laurel herself.
3B. Brooke is decently acted but the writing is so inconsistent. I used to
like her but now I'm drifting to the AFAC side. Somebody save her!
4B. Erica just isn't as interesting these days as she used to be. For a few
years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's just not Erica's
forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch again!
5B. I hardly notice the hair on AMC anymore. Some cuts are flattering,
others aren't, but it's not really all that much better or worse than on other
shows.
6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely sexy
man.
7D. I have never (before just this second) thought about set design on AMC
... I can hardly venture a guess as to whether it's good or bad. I have no
opinion at all.
8A. AMC is at its best when it delves into serious social problems and
explores them through storylines related to major characters.
9A. The character I miss most is Arlene.
10B. Although I'm enjoying the Michael character, it's stupid that he hasn't
been involved in a romance yet, when everybody else on the show beds down
within two weeks of showing up. Give him a boyfriend!
11C. I didn't much like Liza before, but she's okay now. I'm looking forward
to seeing how the character progresses.
Leslie M. _ __/\ (lmar...@freenet.calgary.ab.ca)
\'o.O'
=(_ _)=
U
*I have seen the truth and it makes no sense*
Leslie
> 9D. The character I miss most is Liz.
Liz who ??? !!!
Leslie M. _ __/\ (lmar...@freenet.calgary.ab.ca)
\'o.O'
=(_ _)=
U
*Friends may come and go, but enemies accumulate*
MICHELLE ANN TAYAG
On Tue, 27 Feb 1996, Ashley Lambert-Maberly wrote:
> It's time I flexed my statistical analyst muscles. Of course this will be a
> non-random sampling, but I'm curious about certain pressing AMC issues and
> wonder how the stats will skew once I work them out (which I will), then post
> the results.
>
>
> ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>
> Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>
> 1A. Noah and Julia are terrific and fascinating together! I look forward to
> all their scenes together.
***I started watching AMC because of N & J. What can I say? I just love
them together :)
> 2B. When Laurel died, I was sad for Trevor and Michael, but didn't care much
> one way or the other about Laurel herself.
> 3C. Hateherhateherhateherhateher. Always have, always will.
***I just can't stand her. Period!
> 4C. I've never understood the fascination with Erica, and have certainly
> never subscribed to it. She could disappear tomorrow and I'd never notice.
***Erica? Supermodel? Nah!
> 5B. I hardly notice the hair on AMC anymore. Some cuts are flattering,
> others aren't, but it's not really all that much better or worse than on other
> shows.
***It's kinda hard not to notice Dixie's hair, but some characters have been
sporting decent 'dos.
> 6B. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a really good actor, but I don't find him
> attractive.
> 7D. I have never (before just this second) thought about set design on AMC
> ... I can hardly venture a guess as to whether it's good or bad. I have no
> opinion at all.
>
> 8B. AMC is at its best when it cranks up the melodrama, passion, murder, and
> other unrealistic but Soap-worthy storylines.
> 9B. The character I miss most is Kendall.
***No question about it.
> 10A. It's commendable that at long last TPTB have a front-burner gay
> character, and they're doing a fabulous job with the Micheal storyline. Keep
> up the good work!
***Whether we like it or not, Homosexuality is part of our society. We
can't avoid it forever.........why not educate us.
> 11C. I didn't much like Liza before, but she's okay now. I'm looking forward
> to seeing how the character progresses.
***I used to hate her, but now I think she's okay.
chelmy :)
Courtenay Keough
who Liz is! I guess that Liz Sloane/Callhan/car go boom story was a real
hit with the viewers, eh?
Courtenay "I liked Allison, though" Keough
Carolyn Zaccaria
>who Liz is! I guess that Liz Sloane/Callhan/car go boom story was a real
>hit with the viewers, eh?
>Courtenay "I liked Allison, though" Keough
I remembered Liz and for one moment I was thinking "who is Allison?"
but then I remembered it was her daughter.
CAZ
Sean P. Griffin
my newsreader has been real flaky, and I've since lost the original
post. So I'll just pick the letters, w/out the original explanations.
BUT FIRST-- (Pardon my shouting)--let me register my protest over the
phrasing of certain questions, particularly over the choices regarding
a certain niece of Phoebe's. This betrays the obvious prejudices of
the surveyor. Where is the category for "I disagree with some of the
recent choices the writers have made for Brooke, but I am in no way
sliding towards AFAC status."??? The choices you have given us
intentionally sway the voting to "prove" that no one likes Brooke.
As you have posted already, choice B is the most popular so far--and I
think if you had included this extra choice, a number of those votes
would move to the new one...
But I hate these type of things anyway. I'm not telling you *my*
opinion, I'm just choosing one of *your* opinions...
Anyway--
1B. Want to like Noah and Julia, but they need a good storyline.
2C. Party down!! Yeehah! Laurel is DEAD!!
(See above for reaction to Question 3--but for the sake of statistics):
3B: Like Brooke, but not completely happy right now.
4B. Like Erica immensely, but get the girl a meatier story, where she's
more in control of her life (and the lives of others, hehehe).
5B. Only notice the hair when RATSAfarians point it out (other than the
Dixie Disaster of '96).
6B. Love David Canary, but cannot picture myself in bed with him.
7B. AMC's sets are neither here nor there.
(OTOH, AMC's cinematography is *stunning.* The complexity of some of
their camera setups is phenomenal--and I love how they use their new
boom [as well as a certain little hand-held thing that holds a special
place in my heart]. For example, "The Cutting Edge" with Michael Delaney
was a tour-de-force. Or when Tad was talking to Liza in the foreground,
and in the background, through the window of Tad's office, we could see
Dixie having a cow and screaming at Jason about Tad's latest foulup).
8A, B and C.
(like many others, I have watched AMC at various points for any or all of
the three choices. My favorite times to watch are when half the cast is
involved in one storyline. Examples: the Palmer/Natalie/Ross/Ellen/Mark/
Katherine (or whoever Julie's mom was) thing that also included the Julie/
Charlie/Cecily teens and a host of others; the Brooke/Adam/Dixie/Tad
story which also involved a lot of others; and the recent Cutting Edge
with Michael story)
9B. Kendall. No question.
10A. Love what TPTB have done so far with Michael. "Keep up the good
work" though means, "Once this story is over, you best hook him up with
Kelsey's father pronto!"
11A. Love that Liza!! Always did!
Sean "Always Being Difficult" Griffin
FAC WobblyCam (and Weeble!)
BL&P
Mike & Caroline Hardester
> hit with the viewers, eh?
>
> Courtenay "I liked Allison, though" Keough
ITA, Courtenay, I thought Allison had potential as a character. She was
around before the current onslaught of teen characters and she's get along
great with Laura and Kelsey -- full of spit and vinegar. Liz Sloane was
really a beautiful woman, in spite of her sort of blah characterization,
and it would have been fun to see her involved with ... oh, say ... Noah
instead of Taylor!! Wow, what a striking couple they'd make; better than
him and Dixie (sorry, Dix, put your fantasy on ice).
Sidenote to Courtenay personally since I didn't get a response to an e-mail
I sent you re: the figure skating interest we share - will you be glued to
your TV Friday night at 9:00 EST on CBS to watch "Sergei Grinkov - Celebration
of a Life"? You can believe I will and the (full) Kleenix box will be right
beside me.
Caroline "misting already" Hardester
2la...@abaco.coastalnet.com
Debbie Scott
> Date: Wed, 28 Feb 1996 10:29:27 UNDEFINED
> ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>
> Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>
> effective apart. Break them up quick, and never, never, let them back
together!
The interracial thing, it's been done. And it's not being done any better
this time. Put Noah with a White woman, then I'll be impressed (only because
this seems to be one of the last soap taboos).
>
> 2C. When Laurel died, I threw a party. Yippidee-doodah!!
Well, not exactly a party but I did think "good riddance, now when's someone
going to take Dixie out?"
>
> 3B. Brooke is decently acted but the writing is so inconsistent. I used to
> like her but now I'm drifting to the AFAC side. Somebody save her!
It may be that an effort is being made to make the character less "perfect." I
just wish TPTB would make it clear which way they're going with this sleeping
with The Devil (Adam) and laying down with Dogs (Pierce). Is she going to
come to her senses and see the error of her ways or is she going to drive
herself right into the path of harm and ultimate self-destruction? My
patience has just about run out.
>
> 4C. I've never understood the fascination with Erica, and have certainly
> never subscribed to it. She could disappear tomorrow and I'd never notice.
The character is somewhat of a cartoon. Erica has been too narcisstic for too
long in spite of all her trials and tribulations (like losing custody of her
daughter, being kidnapped, having a nervous breakdown). Even at the rehab
center, she had to say "I am Erica *Kane*, and I'm a drug addict." That line
is almost a cliche, and everybody knows they don't use their full names, only
their first names. She can't even pretend to be humble without reminding
everyone who she is. It's tiresome.
>
> 5B. I hardly notice the hair on AMC anymore. Some cuts are flattering,
> others aren't, but it's not really all that much better or worse than on
other
> shows.
Don't care that much about the hairdos (unless it's something as ridiculous as
Dixie's flapper look). Now let's talk about the clothes....
>
> 6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely sexy
> man.
> 6B. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a really good actor, but I don't find
> him attractive.
A bit of both, he's a terric actor but I don't find him particularly
attractive. In fact, I think his character is so evil as to make him seem
almost repulsive. He truly is what I would envision Satan to look like.
>
> 7A. AMC's set design is top-notch. The interiors are fun and fascinating,
> and really encapsulate an atmosphere appropriate to the characters living
(or
> working there).
Most of the time the sets hit the mark. Julia & Noah's apartment is a bit
strange, it doesn't seem to reflect either of their personalities. I've been
very impressed with the attention to detail in Pierce's cabin. And I think
Liza's place is fabulous; very chic, just like her.
>
> 8A. AMC is at its best when it delves into serious social problems and
> explores them through storylines related to major characters.
Nah, because it's usually either feast or famine. They go overboard (like with
these perpetual alcoholism arcs) or they cop out (like Brooke going into
menopause...or what was that unexplained strangeness with her a few months
ago?).
>
> 8B. AMC is at its best when it cranks up the melodrama, passion, murder,
and
> other unrealistic but Soap-worthy storylines.
Yeah, but the audience is growing more sophisticated (at least it is on RATSA)
and wants more realistic storylines.
>
> 8C. AMC is at its best when it almost becomes comedy and emphasizes camp
> charicatures and over-the-top performances.
A little bit goes a long way. As much as I liked Arlene (not what she did to
Hayley but that she was so *out there*) I don't think I could have stood much
more of her. Eventually I would have wanted somebody to kill her.
>
> 9A. The character I miss most is Arlene.
> 9B. The character I miss most is Kendall.
> 9C. The character I miss most is Cecily.
> 9D. The character I miss most is Liz.
None of the above. Gotta say Will Corlandt (as played by Patrick Stuart).
Not to reveal any spoilers here, but it looks like TPTB are pulling the same
stunt again, that is, contriving to make a good character so universally
disliked (by the other characters) that they have to get rid of him/her. Boo,
hiss.
>
> 10B. Although I'm enjoying the Michael character, it's stupid that he
hasn't
> been involved in a romance yet, when everybody else on the show beds down
> without two weeks of showing up. Give him a boyfriend!
It's almost laughable how they're trying to seem progressive yet they refuse
to be more realistic. I think of Melrose Place, where their resident gay man
has continuous relationships but they never show him and his partners
expressing any physical affection other than hugging. In the meantime, almost
every other hetero couple on the show is trying to set records on the most
ridiculous places they can have sex. Hypocrisy, thy name is Network
Television.
>
> 11C. I didn't much like Liza before, but she's okay now. I'm looking
forward
> to seeing how the character progresses.
I definitely think Marcy Walker has improved with age and experience. And
whoever writes her dialogue *really* understands the concept of Ice Queen.
Liza's mouth should be registered as a lethal weapon.
>
This was fun, now I don't have to go kick the cat (no flames please, it's a
joke. One of this cat's nicknames is T Rex because he weighs close to 18 lbs
and could do me serious damage if he wanted to. I live to serve him.)
Debbie "statistics, or like we say in Indiana, satisicks" Scott
sph...@primenet.com
Ann Daman
> be a non-random sampling, but I'm curious about certain pressing
> AMC issues and wonder how the stats will skew once I work them out
> (which I will), then post the results.
>
> individual topics, but wonder how related some of these are (i.e.,
> sure, most people who love Janet hate Laurel, but do most people who
> hate Laurel love Dixie? I'll find out!)
>
>
> Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>
> 1C. Noah and Julia have bored me together from day one, and are MUCH
> more effective apart. Break them up quick, and never, never, let them
> back together!
>
>
>
> a few years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's just
> not Erica's forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch
> again!
>
> hair cuts than most of the AMC characters. Whoever mans the Hair
> Chair should be fired, pronto.
>
> sexy man.
>
>
> murder, and other unrealistic but Soap-worthy storylines.
>
>
> if that makes me homophobic or not, but I just can't watch when
> Michael's on--or Kevin, for that matter.
> 11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She enlivens all of her scenes; I'm
> so glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
>
deference to those who haven't seen it yet.
What about an even 12 questions.
12A. I'm thrilled to hear that Robin Mattson is being let go as Janut. Good
Riddence (sp?). (Sorry, I don't have a spell checker on my newsreader, my
spelling has really gone down the tubes as a result).
12B. I'm devistated! Just when Mattson is at her best, they want to dump
her. Forget the lame excuse that they don't know what to do with the
character. They can come up with something! Keep Janut!
12C. At least bring back the 'Nut before Mattson leaves. Maybe she can knock
some sense into Brooke. Is that a crowbar in your hand or are you just happy
to see me?
My answer would be 12B and if not than 12C.
> Phew! 11 Easy Questions ... 1000s of detailed calculations for me to
> make.
> Hope I find out something illuminating!
>
Linnie Kathleen Gardner
Ashley Lambert-Maberly <ASH...@oldadm.ubc.ca> wrote:
>It's time I flexed my statistical analyst muscles. Of course this will be a
>non-random sampling, but I'm curious about certain pressing AMC issues and
>wonder how the stats will skew once I work them out (which I will), then post
>the results.
>
>Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>
>all their scenes together.
>
(In fact, I'm still hung over from the party.)
>3C. Hateherhateherhateherhateher. Always have, always will.
>
>4C. I've never understood the fascination with Erica, and have certainly
>never subscribed to it. She could disappear tomorrow and I'd never notice.
>
>5C. The hookers on the bus in the bad part of my town have better hair cuts
>than most of the AMC characters. Whoever mans the Hair Chair should be fired,
>pronto.
(I one had, however, the current Ditsie hairdo. The same color, even.
However, I was sixteen and didn't know any better.)
>6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely sexy man.
>7C. AMC's set design sucks. The interiors are ugly, unrealistic, and do
>nothing to create a sense of mood or character.
>
>8C. AMC is at its best when it almost becomes comedy and emphasizes camp
>charicatures and over-the-top performances.
>
>9B. The character I miss most is Kendall.
(KENDALLLLL! COME BAAAAAACCK!)
>10B. Although I'm enjoying the Michael character, it's stupid that he hasn't
>been involved in a romance yet, when everybody else on the show beds down
>without two weeks of showing up. Give him a boyfriend!
(Maybe Michael could get together with Matt Fielding. True, PV and Melrose
place are a continent apart, but still...)
>11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She en
livens all of her scenes; I'm so
>glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
Kate Gardner
ka...@u.washington.edu
Executive Chef, IHLC
Courtenay Keough
My biggest question about this survey is a question that wasn't asked:
I've noticed that most people who absolutely hate Brooke haven't been
watching that long. I wonder if that's a truism? You know, short viewing
time equals hating Brooke, and long viewing time equals the "inconsistent
writing" option.
Courtenay
Christine Malcom
Depends on whether you define 18 years as viewing long...
Christine "Sorry to throw a kink in your plan" Malcom (cm...@midway.uchicago.edu) Department of Anthropology
Reigning Queen of AFAC Brooke
FAC Dixie's Kidney, Candidate for Forensic Anthropologist to TPTB
"This is ridiculous! What am I doing here? I'm in the wrong story...."
"Why not both instead? There's the answer if you're clever. Have a child for
warmth and a baker for bread and a prince for...whatever..."
The Baker's Wife---Into the Woods
--
Carolyn Zaccaria
I just wanted to comment that the Survey has been great, but I've
found the answers to be very hard to read! Their too close to the
question and i can't seem to separate the answer from the question.
CAZ
Janice Pearson
1B
2B
3B
4B
5B
6B
7B
8B
9C **********************
10A
11B
Phew. I suddenly feel terribly middle-of-the-road with all those B answers.
Oh no!
Janice
RATSA-AMC Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding Advisor
Alyca Tanner
Thanks Ashley, this was very enlightening (I actually had to do
some serious thought about it :-) )
alycat
>ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>
>Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>1C. Noah and Julia have bored me together from day one, and are MUCH more effective apart. Break them up quick, and never, never, =
let them back together
>2B. When Laurel died, I was sad for Trevor and Michael, but didn't care much one way or the other about Laurel herself.
>3C. Hateherhateherhateherhateher. Always have, always will.
>
>4C. I've never understood the fascination with Erica, and have certainly never subscribed to it. She could disappear tomorrow and =
I'd never notice.
>
>5B. I hardly notice the hair on AMC anymore. Some cuts are flattering,others aren't, but it's not really all that much better or =
worse than on other shows.
>6B. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a really good actor, but I don't find him attractive.
>7D. I have never (before just this second) thought about set design on AMC... I can hardly venture a guess as to whether it's good=
or bad. I have no opinion at all.
>
>8A. AMC is at its best when it delves into serious social problems and
>explores them through storylines related to major characters.
>9C. The character I miss most is Cecily. (NOTE: in her FIRST
incarnation on the show with Nico)
>
>10A. It's commendable that at long last TPTB have a front-burner gay
>character, and they're doing a fabulous job with the Micheal storyline Keep up the good work!
David Feldman
>1B. Noah and Julia have potential, but TPTB don't seem to know what to do
>with them. I enjoy some of their scenes, and hope that they get involved
in an
>interesting plotline soon.
storyline. I can't believe some of the stuff that SP has had to contend
with, and try to make believable.
>2B. When Laurel died, I was sad for Trevor and Michael, but didn't care
much
>one way or the other about Laurel herself.
>well-behaved.) Go Brooke!
to try to make real more changes than Diana Ross at a concert. JB's always
real, always listening and responding to the actor she's playing a scene
with. I consider Barr to be the best actor on the show. I have no idea
what "well-behaved" means!
>4C. I've never understood the fascination with Erica, and have certainly
>never subscribed to it. She could disappear tomorrow and I'd never notice.
I almost always prefer the show when Erica isn't on, which again isn't
particularly a knock against the actress, although on a scale of all the
actors on AMC, SL would get about a 2 out of 10 from me.
I do understand the initial appeal of the character. But I don't like the
campy Erica at all. I actually find her best in the quiet, emotional
scenes, such as when she was afraid of losing custody of her daughter,
scenes w/Mona and Eileen Herlie, etc..
>
>5B. I hardly notice the hair on AMC anymore. Some cuts are flattering,
>others aren't, but it's not really all that much better or worse than on
other
>shows.
>6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely sexy
>man.
Not a great judge of male sexiness.
>7B. AMC's set design is perfunctory at best. I don't really notice it,
>except for maybe that weird fold in Erica's purple wall. It's good
enough, I
>guess.
Well stated.
>8A. AMC is at its best when it delves into serious social problems and
>explores them through storylines related to major characters.
This is the closest to my opinion, but actually AMC often botches issue
storylines. I like AMC best when it does charater stuff, which usually,
but not always, means romance.
>9 -- None of the above.
I can't say I wildly miss any of these 4. Many older characters are
greatly missed.
>
>10A. It's commendable that at long last TPTB have a front-burner gay
>character, and they're doing a fabulous job with the Micheal storyline.
Keep
>up the good work!
>
>11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She enlivens all of her scenes; I'm so
>glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
This is more positive than I feel, but the closest to my opinion of the
four options. And it didn't hurt that Marcy was so extraordinary in
today's (3/1) show.
This was fun, Ashley.
--
Dave Feldman
Year of the Year: 1996
Box Set of the Month: "People Get Ready: The Curtis Mayfield Story"
Web Page of the Season: "http://www.imponderables.com"
Grain of the Week: Orzo
Shawn Hill
: ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
: Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
: 1C. Noah and Julia have bored me together from day one, and are MUCH more
: effective apart. Break them up quick, and never, never, let them back together!
: 2A. When Laurel died, I was miserable. I loved that character.
: 3C. Hateherhateherhateherhateher. Always have, always will.
: 4B. Erica just isn't as interesting these days as she used to be. For a few
: years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's just not Erica's
: forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch again!
: 5B. I hardly notice the hair on AMC anymore. Some cuts are flattering,
: others aren't, but it's not really all that much better or worse than on other
: shows.
: 6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely sexy
: man.
: 7C. AMC's set design sucks. The interiors are ugly, unrealistic, and do
: nothing to create a sense of mood or character.
: 8C. AMC is at its best when it almost becomes comedy and emphasizes camp
: charicatures and over-the-top performances.
: 9A. The character I miss most is Arlene.
: 10A. It's commendable that at long last TPTB have a front-burner gay
: character, and they're doing a fabulous job with the Micheal storyline. Keep
: up the good work!
: 11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She enlivens all of her scenes; I'm so
: glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
Psychic Shawn
*********************shawn hill********************************
Sidney: "She has this thing on her wrist."
Michael: "You mean a monitor?"
Sidney: "I don't know. I think she uses it to beam up to
the mother ship."
***************************sh...@fas.harvard.edu***************
michael mishura
>ALL ABOUT ALL MY CHILDREN
>Pick the closest one (1) from each set of possibilities:
>1C. Noah and Julia have bored me together from day one, and are MUCH more
>effective apart. Break them up quick, and never, never, let them back together!
>2B. When Laurel died, I was sad for Trevor and Michael, but didn't care much
>one way or the other about Laurel herself.
My coworkers seemed stricken at my barely disguised glee when she was
shot down, but I did feel bad for the little tikes - Amanda, Tim (not
so little) and Lily. Michael also tugged my heartstrings, but Trev?
Nah. If he didn't care, why should I?
>3B. Brooke is decently acted but the writing is so inconsistent. I used to
>like her but now I'm drifting to the AFAC side. Somebody save her!
I am still on the fence, but it sure is getting uncomfortable...
>4B. Erica just isn't as interesting these days as she used to be. For a few
>years now she's been kind of a perennial victim, and that's just not Erica's
>forte. Stop gunning for an Emmy and let her be a bitch again!
She makes a most incredible bi*ch.
>5A. With one or two obvious exceptions, AMC characters generally have
>fabulous hair--chic, well-conditioned, shiny, enviable, shampoo-commerical
>quality hair.
Exceptions - Julia's flat do-nothing do, Hayley's Jennifer Aniston
knock-off, and need I say Dixie?
>6A. David Canary (Adam/Stuart) is a terrific actor, and an extremely sexy man.
He's old, but FINE.
>7A. AMC's set design is top-notch. The interiors are fun and fascinating,
>and really encapsulate an atmosphere appropriate to the characters living (or
>working there).
I agree with this - Taylor's apartment with the African masks - AOK.
And Matt apartment - very eclectic. I like, I like. And Noah must
have been making the big bucks with the incredibly soaring ceilings
and the brick - although J and his bedroom seemed awfully SMALL. I
especially like Liza's place. Great door. They need to work on that
purple wall in Erica's house though!
>8C. AMC is at its best when it almost becomes comedy and emphasizes camp
>charicatures and over-the-top performances.
>9A. The character I miss most is Arlene.
>9B. The character I miss most is Kendall.
>9C. The character I miss most is Cecily.
>9D. The character I miss most is Liz.
I don't miss any of them. I missed alot of the Kendall storyline, but
she had promise from what I saw. That Anton though - he didn't
deserve her. I'll let you guess the true meaning of that statement.
>10B. Although I'm enjoying the Michael character, it's stupid that he hasn't
>been involved in a romance yet, when everybody else on the show beds down
>without two weeks of showing up. Give him a boyfriend!
My strong vibes are that if he were to get a boyfriend, Chris Bruno
would be VERY uncomfortable with playing the part.
>11A. Liza is a real asset to AMC. She enlivens all of her scenes; I'm so
>glad she's back--I always thought she was fabulous!
Loveherloveherloveherloveherloverher!!! Have I made myself perfectly
clear?!?
>Ashley Lambert-Maberly
>(ash...@oldadm.ubc.ca)
Are you moonlighting as an AMC researcher?