Brief Comments on ATWT and PC

ATWT is getting good, although I have some concerns about Dusty. He started out as shady, but supposedly was trying to go legit, to prove himself to Rose He promptly got into illegal bookmaking and was arrested because Craig squealed about it. Just yesterday he started bashing women. He told Craig that women are always trying to get into things that aren't any of their concern--or words to that effect. Well, how Neanderthal of him. I would think my husband's or boyfriend's business dealings, whether illegal or legal, would be of concern to me. And yes, I would be upset if he were into illegal gambling or drugs or whatever. If Dusty is going to be a viable leading man, the writer's need to adjust his attitude, pretty darn quick. He's going from being swaggering and sexy to being sexist.

I have to adjust my initial opinion of Jennifer Ferrin. She's something else, in a good way. She slinks around like (almost) no one since Marilyn Monroe. She's a firecracker, that's for sure. Although I'd hate to see Dusty hurt Rose, he and Jennifer would make one hot couple.

I continue to like Roger Howarth's version of Paul. He and Rosanna are getting closer. I like that they are becoming friends. Paul wants more, but it is nice to see him smiling and being considerate around her--relief from all that scheming and scowling. And it is also refreshing to see Cady McClain do more than bicker with her screen partners. Although McClain is one of the best with snappy dialogue, Rosanna was not winning any sympathy points with her previous attitude--at least not from me. I am glad that she has made peace with Carly and is becoming friends with Paul. She and Craig will always be at odds (and always be interesting to watch), but I like that she is becoming well-rounded.

I am not too hip on the Mike and Katie storyline. Nothing against the actors, but I just don't care much for their Australian adventure. They should be more interesting once they are back in Oakdale, and Katie realizes that Simon is out of her life. She is getting on my nerves now with her screaming and whining. She's supposed to be such an independent young woman, yet she has to have a man rescue her. I'm hoping that Margo will save her, so at least there would be one strong woman in the story.

The whole Bonnie/Jessica/Sara/Marshall story is a mess. Bonnie is just not very sympathetic, no matter what Marshall has done. I am tired of her telling everyone that she is the only person who has ever loved Sara. Marshall has been separated from the girl for her whole life--so he hasn't had the chance to build a relationship with her. As stated before, I think the story would have been better had Marshall been made to pay for his crimes--or better yet, not raped Jessica. I must not be too far off base, as the actor is going to be leaving the show. An anonymous source from the show admitted that the character had indeed been written into a corner.

As for Port Charles, the big news this week is that Alison and Caleb had sex while "under the influence" of Caleb's ring, which grants wishes. Livvie had stolen the ring and wished that her vampire man would have the most passionate night of his life. The ring granted the wish. However, Livvie was not specific about whom Caleb would share his passionate night with. Unfortunately, he and Alison were together when Livvie made the wish. After their night of passion, Alison was devastated at having betrayed Rafe. Caleb seemed at most mildly concerned. After Alison left, Caleb said that he was always in control, an indication that perhaps he took advantage of Alison and even might have--shall I say it--raped her.

Naturally, the message board posters have been going wild about this latest twist, but not in a good way. Alison and Rafe (Rali) and Caleb and Livvie have pretty vocal fan bases. Few PC fans, if any, wanted to have the couples play musical chairs. With just a few weeks to go before PC airs its final episode, this was a real slap in the face to fans who are already reeling from the cancellation. If there were another arc or two left so that the situation could be resolved, the Cali sex scenes might have been easier to accept. As things stand, PC's few remaining loyal fans may turn off the show before its final air date. Some ABC affiliates are going to do that for them, they won't air PC from September 15th through October 3rd so that they can carry Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? PC seems to be going out with a whimper rather than a bang. How sad.