B&B: Most Shocking Moments DVD Disc 1 Part 1

This is my summary of the first four episodes on the set available from amazon.com entitled "The Bold and the Beautiful -- Most Shocking Moments", which has 15 episodes over two disks.

B&B: Marcus Texting Causes Catastrophe

On the eve of his wedding to Dayzee (Kristolyn Lloyd), Marcus (Texas Battle) texted her while driving and accidentally hit Anthony (Rodney Saulsberry). This is the current social issue story on "The Bold and The Beautiful".

National Capital Radio & Television Museum

Tonight before NBC aired their tape delayed Olympics coverage, I was reading about museums and found the National Capital Radio & Television Museum located in Bowie, Maryland. This museum, which opened in 1999 focuses on the history and evolution of both radio and television technology.

Y&R: Regime Change

Today (Thursday, July 26, 2012) a press release came out that Maria Arena Bell is out as the executive producer of The Young and the Restless. Jill Farren Phelps is now the executive producer and Josh Griffith was named the head writer.This release came from Sony Pictures Television directly. My thoughts are coming up after this intro.

GH: Todd Proposes to Blair

Last week on General Hospital, Todd Manning (Roger Howarth) proposed to Blair Cramer (Kassie DePaiva). Typing General Hospital instead of One Life to Live somewhat disturbs me and reminds me how much I miss that show, but I digress.

Days: Last Week Before Olympics Pre-Emption

Due to the Summer Olympics, Days of Our Lives won't be on for two weeks starting after the July 27, 2012 episode. The show is having an event promoted as a "Dayaster", which will be a cliffhanger, spoilers are included below.

GH: Patrick Sees Robin

Under the influence of drugs, Dr. Patrick Drake (Jason Thompson) saw his "deceased" wife Robin (Kim McCullough) on the Haunted Star. Robin is thought to be dead by everyone in Port Charles, but the General Hospital character is alive. That mystery was one that has yet to be solved.

Raising the Ire of Soap Fans

This past month, we've had two instances where people have made comments about soaps or soap fans that have angered various people. I wanted to have my say on both of them.

Y&R: Ricky's Dead and Paul Did It

On The Young & The Restless Paul Williams (Doug Davidson) killed his son Ricky (Peter Porte). Within this entry, I summarize the story and share my thoughts so far on this current plot.

OLTL: 44th Anniversary

Today July 15, 2012 would have been One Life to Live's 44th birthday if the show hadn't aired its last episode on January 13, 2012. Thinking about it, we are only two days off of the program being off the air for six months. My thoughts six months later are as follows.

B&B: Amazon Pre-Order DVD Set

Today it was announced that The Bold & The Beautiful is going to have a DVD for sale at Amazon.com called Most Shocking Moments. There are other B&B sets available, but this is the first set, which can be viewed in the United States without the need for a no region DVD player.

GL: Free 1984 Episode

Soapclassics.com has posted a free streaming episode on July 11, 2012 that will be available for a limited time only on their website. This episode takes place on August 15, 1984. It is Founders' Day in Springfield as it began in 1834. The cast is all decked out in period costumes for the 150th anniversary.

B&B: Liam and Hope's Wedding

On the June 26, 2012 episode of The Bold and the Beautiful, Liam (Scott Clifton) and Hope (Kim Matula) finally said "I do" while visiting Puglia, Italy. Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) looked on, while Bill (Don Diamont), Ridge (Ronn Moss) and Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) were part of the ceremony.

Days: The Eileen Davidson News

This week it was finally made official that Eileen Davidson will be back on Days of Our Lives. Her first air date is October 11. The Hollywood Reporter was the publication that broke the news with a quote from Eileen herself, though it had been leaked by insiders much earlier.

Days: Lexie's Death

During the last week of June 2012, everyone came together to mourn Dr. Lexie Carver (Renee Jones). Renee had decided to retire from acting so Lexie died of an illness caused from her time being held hostage in a cave.

Thoughts on "The Young and Restless Life of William J. Bell" Part 1

Here are my thoughts and summary on the beginning of the William J. Bell biography, "The Young and Restless Life of William J. Bell Creator of The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful" by Michael Maloney with Lee Phillip Bell (Bill's widow). This entry will cover the foreword, preface and first three chapters.