Big Yawn

It's been a long day and Sage is ready to CRASH, but there's new to report, most of which you've already heard, but on the off chance you missed it, I'm going to run the bullets past you:

1)  Port Charles, the spin off, is going to wind up on October 3rd when the newest book, "The Gift" concludes.  My condolences to all who loved it (my cable company never carried it or Soapnet).  Although a nod was made toward assurances that as many Port Charles folks as possible would be incorporated into other shows, scuttlebutt says that GH honchos do not plan to bring Lynn Herring or Jon Lindstrom to GH (who are the only two who really, really interest me).  >:<

2)  J Robin Miller will be taking over the role of Lydia from Jessica Ferrarone.  Why, we don't know.

3)  Audrey will be making an appearance on July 16-17th.

4)  TV Guide reports that Constance Towers will be taping a few shows, but according to her PR people as of today, she has not been contacted about a return.

5)  David Vickers may be returning to OLTL later this year (yayyy!)

Now, I'm off for bed.  I'll flesh all this out in my Monday column and report any other tidbits that come up.

Take care,

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And

Sage dedicates a song from his deepest heart, right to you.  No lie

It's from me to you

And you may have heard it before, but this time it's me saying it to YOU:

I Hope You Dance

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder,
You get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger,
May you never take one single breath for granted,
GOD forbid love ever leave you empty handed,
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

I hope you dance....I hope you dance.

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance,
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Livin' might mean takin' chances but they're worth takin',
Lovin' might be a mistake but it's worth makin',
Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter,
When you come close to sellin' out reconsider,
Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

I hope you dance....I hope you dance.
I hope you dance....I hope you dance.
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along,
Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone.)

I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean,
Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens,
Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance,
And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.

Dance....I hope you dance.
I hope you dance....I hope you dance.
I hope you dance....I hope you dance..
(Time is a wheel in constant motion always rolling us along
Tell me who wants to look back on their years and wonder where those years have gone)

Lovin You So Much!

Cool

Some of our wonderful readers have answers I didn't have!  Enjoy!

Hi, I'm a frequent reader of your column and enjoyed the latest "Ask Sage" this week.

I have some answers for things you couldn't recall, so I thought I'd share.

I recall two location shoots on GH after the Puerto Rico shoot that we can't escape from thanks to that damned opening sequence. Brenda and Jax traveled to Malibu for shopping and poolside romance in 1996, and Jason and Robin chilled out in Montauk for plenty of shirtlessness in the sun (by him, not her). The Jason/Robin scenes also made the opening sequence and remained there long after Robin left the show.

I also recall Brenda and Jax on a beach (once again reaffirming their commitment) a little before the (second) primetime episode (NOT 96's "Twist of Fate") GH ran in 1998.

There was also a question about Alexis receiving mysterious phone calls from someone when she first came on the show, and responding "I told you not to call me here". She also wrote a letter to SOMEONE telling them how much she missed them and hoped to see them soon. This was dropped.

When Alexis first came on in 1996, she was supposed to have a daughter named Nina, who was being cast for the summer of 1997 as a love interest for the teen Lucky. They wanted a Romeo/Juliet-reminiscent Spencer/Cassadine vibe, using Luke's son and Alexis's daughter. But TPTB canceled that plan and brought on the Webber girls, Sarah and Liz, instead, to help keep Audrey involved on the canvas and pit Lucky and Nikolas against each other over the sisters. I guess they felt they had enough story to give Alexis at the time without saddling her with a teen daughter. Who knows, maybe Becky Herbst could have been playing a Cassadine all those years back!

As an aside, did you also know that Miranda Jameson, Jax's bland ex, was actually supposed to turn out to be an on-the-run daughter of Helena who was hiding out from Stefan and Alexis? She would always freak out around them, but was calm around Nikolas because he was a little princeling when she was around the Cassadines with her first pre-explosion face. They tied Miranda to Katherine Bell as a way of eventually revealing Miranda's Cassadine connection. But when the character proved to be such a horrid flop with the audience, they nixed the story and just wrote her out.

*sigh*  I'm so lucky.  I have the greatest readers in the whooooole worrrrrld.  :)  Sage is happy.  See?  Ask Sage teaches me stuff too!  This, as Martha would say, is a good thing!

Happy Happy Monday Night, Darlings!!

It's so great to be back here with all of you again, ready to answer your questions to the best of my ability and dish with you about the soaps.  What a week it's been!  All over Eye on Soaps you'll find some awesome writing about all that's going on with the three soaps and what's coming up on future episodes.  Some of the best writers on the net are cranking out weekly columns for your entertainment and we're all very proud of what these wonderful folks are doing.  All new entries are posted at www.eyeonsoaps.com/announcements.htm.

Now, on with another edition of "Ask Sage!"  The questions just keep flowing, so I'm going to raise the envelopes to my turban one at a time and crank out an answer or 20 or 30.

I'm an old Lesley Webber fan from way back in the 80s.  Even though TPTB at GH think anyone over 40 is too old, I think her character's wit and charm would add to the show.  Is the reason that Lesley isn't on anymore the decision of the writers, the producers, Denise Alexander (who plays Lesley), or some combination of the above?  Also, last fall the late Rick Webber was supposed to haunt someone ― perhaps his real killer.  Was it Lesley?

Definitely, as in so many other abysmal, sad and sorry circumstances (I could name names, but just go to any current GH cast list, take out the fab four, Liz and Ric that that would be the line up), it's the choice of the writers and producers to simply not write scenes for them.  The last I heard, Denise Alexander was happy to be playing Lesley and hoped she might actually get a minor story line going.  From what I understand, from the time that Lesley first resurfaced, DA was not hankering for a front line, working four days out of five hot story, but hey, something beyond hauling LuLu's mute self to Daisy Girl meetings was definitely in her mind, I'm sure.  Sadly, it's just one more example of an entire student body standing around on the sidelines while the principal lets a half dozen people dance their asses off under the disco ball of the prom.  The Rick Weber haunting was brief... blink and you missed it.  Hell, I will be honest and say I don't even remember who it was he popped in on, just that it was a quick nightmare (unlike the long nightmare the rest of us endured with that abortion of a story, something akin to stabbing yourself in the hand with a meat fork about 50-60 times every day).  Here's a little piccy for you of Rick back from the grave.  If any justice existed in the soap world at all, that would actually be Chris Robinson standing over co-Head Writer Bob Guza's bed every night demanding he tell him what happened to his story lest he rip it from his throat.  "Why, Bob, WHY??"  On a different note, we do know that three people were in the attic when Rick died.  Two are still alive and only one is talking.  We saw Rick coming to inject Laura with the fuggetaboutit drug, Laura freaking out thinking he was going to kill her and bashing him with the candlestick just as Luke walked in to see it all.  That doesn't leave much room for Lesley to be the killer unless they left, presumed Rick dead, Lesley went to the attic looking for Laura, found Rick regaining consciousness ("I'm not quite dead yet!") and giving him an ol' noggin whompin for the team since someone had already started the job.  Thusly, the most humiliating and degrading story in GH history concludes, neatly placing two characters exactly where Bob Guza has always liked them:  Laura off screen and Luke dark, half-crazed and cruel.  Bob's first name should have been Richard in my ego-driven opinion.

Your comments about NLG are interesting because Soap Boy says that NLG will be leaving at the end of the year and Sonny will learn Baby K is his. Have your heard anything about this? I also heard that Helena will be back at the end of the year, will Alexis' leaving have anything to do with with our Hell's? With Helena coming back we certainly don't need Faith. Is she on her way out also?

PIP PIP PIP PIP PIP!!!  We don't be saying the "F" word in Sageland or all kinds of itshay starts slamming into the anfay, you know.  Just hide and watch and get back to me by the end of Summer and dat's all I got to say about dat part (and I ain't talking about the end of the hooker, which is now... I'm talkining about the season).  I do think NLG won't be around for much longer and I can't comment much further on that either, but suffice it to say that I do think rumors of an exit on that front are true BUT she's not going to kill Ned like some freaky rumor was reporting.  I've been saying since Stefan returned (woman, do you read my column or what?) that Helena will likely return when the dust has settled for a while on Stefan's return (as in November sweeps time).  I don't think Alexis will leave in connection with that, but more likely resulting from having lost Kristina.  All reports at this time say she loses even supervised visits and I imagine this will put her around the bend.   I could definitely see her absconding with the baby right about the time of a Ned and Skye wedding. 

Dear Sageluscious (and you are luscious),
When was the last time GH went on location?  And I don't mean the cheesy set they used for the island Brenda and Sonny crashed down on.  I really can't remember.  Another question, who was Miguel (Ricky Martin) involved with?  I know he was involved with Lily (Juan) but I can't recall who he was with in PC.  Do you think TPTB will let me rent Alcazar #2 for a couple of days? He deliciously naughty.  And lastly, why are they making Ric non redeemable?  Are they trying to get rid of Rick Hearst?  Bye and thank you for your time, darling! 

Aren't you just the most precious little thing?  Make sure your phone number hits a napkin and goes into my pocket before that drink is finished, gorgeous, OK?  Lord, when was the last time there was a location shot?  Was any of that happy crappy we saw when Flea infested the furr of the Luke and Laura (not)reunion when they hauled off to Cassadine Island to find Lucky?  I think even that was soundstage covered in ferns.  I'm figuring the last time was probably that 200 year old scene still in the opening credits where Luke, Sonny and Brenda ended up in Puerto Rico, Luke popped Frank Smith (after falling off the speedboat, forever caught in infamy) and Sonny and Brenda did the "From Here to Eternity Or At Least Until You Wear a Wire" scene where beach meets water.  That's probably why they still show it in the opening credits.  It's the closet thing they have to vacation pictures.

Miguel was spitting on and shining rock glasses at The Outback (Not the steakhouse, Mac's bar) while singing a bit in his spare time when Lily showed up in PC.  They rekindled, she told him they'd had a baby and he got all pissy and they broke up.  They reunited, but when he and Brenda started making a really, really, really bad music video together, their dirty dancing got a bit dirtier and before long, they were all hetted up and she was post-coital in his shirt, opening the door of his room at Kelly's, tumbling out giggling with half dressed Miguel just in time to run smack into horrified Sonny  and Lily and that was that.  Brenda and Miguel stayed together for about another 45 minutes, then L&B Records sent him out on tour forever and ever and ever and ever.  Later, they sent his son, Juan, on the same endless tour.

No, you may not have Alcazar.  He's, um, busy and all.

They are making Ric utterly without redemption possibilities so that when St Sonny absolves him of all of his sins, we'll all tilt our heads and say, "Awwww."  I haven't heard anything about Hearst leaving.

Do you have any scoop on Ric & Liz.  They are the hottest couple on GH right now and the only reason I am watching, as an ex-Liason fan it's shocking to say that!!  Also, anything on Rebecca Herbst's contract (there was a rumor that the GH world was her oyster due to all the fan support)?  Thanks!!

I would amend that a bit to say that GH is the oyster that is her world.  I don't think she's going anywhere and is sort of the anointed understudy to be one of the cool ones on the show.  The only buzz I've gotten is what I reported last week about there being no plans set for who is going to land with whom when the year is over and a little tidbit that said Liz is going to be weirdly flattered that Ric was willing to hatch a baby for her.  Freaky Deaky, Dominiquey.

It bothers me when people keep asking when Jason will get his memory back.  It was very clear when the accident happened that he had brain damage and that it was not a memory loss.  So, it's a permanent change.  That's been confirmed a few times in print by the writers.  Just thought some might need a reminder.  Love your columns, Sage!

Done, my dear!

Hey, sweetie!
Two questions: the first, which has puzzled me for eons, is why Felicia called herself "Scorpio-Jones" when she was first a Jones, then a Scorpio. In the real world, the hyphenation would be "Jones-Scorpio" (or, if you want to get REALLY technical, "Ramirez-Jones-Scorpio!"

T'other was first asked by someone else regarding a lovely song played on AMC during a Leora pre-death montage. I think the title had to be along the lines of "You're Just a Breath Away," and the voice sounded like Michael "Phantom of the Opera" Crawford, but I could be totally off. I will search the archives of CDNOW, which is usually a good source for song titles.

Who loves ya, baby? We ALL do!
Hugs

You know, there are just never, ever enough hugs in the world and the best kind are the ones where your arms are at a one over and one under positions and the other hugger's are as well.  That lets you get in there for a big ol' full court body press hug.  There are two things that freak me out about some hugs though.  I hate when you hug someone and they make this particular little moaning sigh that one should only make during particularly effective foot massages or moments *cough* more intimate that hugs.  It also weirds me out when you're doing the big hug to a guy and suddenly, well, let's say something comes between you.  (ew)  Other than that, hugs are just the best, so walk them arms right on over here, beautiful!  I'll take'em all.  I've had LOTS of practice.  One last word on the hugs is an experiment you can try that often has really surprising results.  Particularly with parents, spouses and children, don't be the first one to relax the hug.  Just hang right in there with the huggins and, especially with children, you'll be really, really surprised at how much longer they wanted to hug you.  If you commit to a week or better yet, a month, of never being the first to break the hug, you'll start to feel like a criminal when you do let go first.  Of course if you pair up with a hugger who also is never the first to let go of a hug, you could be there all day.  They you have to do the, "OK, on three" thing to let go ("You hang up." "No, you hang up."  "Tee hee hee")

Anyway, about the Felicia naming thing.  Right after they were married when they thought they were going to back out and didn't (Lucy and Kevin did instead), Luke called her Mrs. Scorpio and she corrected him, saying she was going to be Felicia Scorpio-Jones so that she had the same last name as her children.  Also, if I'm not mistaken, Maria is her maternal grandmother and her maiden name was "Cummings," which was a red herring thrown around when Rae was looking for her baby (and WHY doesn't Skye seem to care who her father is?  Inquiring minds want to know, Red!!)

I think the song you are referring to is "To Where You Are" and is sung by Josh Groban.  Lyrics are here.  I also feel it incumbent upon me to inform all of you that Josh Groban is fairly hot in that British guy Julian Lennon kinda way, which, if you are inclined, you may further investigate here.

Dear Sage,

Um.  Um.  GH.  Um.  Thinking.  (go get a drink or pee or something while steam comes out of my ears)  OK, at the risk of attacks and such, I really, really, really dig Carly and Jason together, whether it's Sarah Brown or Tamara Braun.  There was something in that speedboat scene and the bar scene that just moved my heart in a profound way.   I'd like to see it happen.  I can't put Taggert with anyone now and I always thought he had incredible leading man potential.  I'd love to see Helena show up with proof that Mikkos was not Alexis' father and see Stefan and Alexis just knock it right out once and for all.  Lastly, I'm thinking that I'd Florence back and paired up with Mike.  Just because.

I'm at a bit of a disadvantage there because I've not watched PC and can't get it on my cable system.  I very, very much miss Lucy and Doc, so I'd vote to haul them over and I think Bobbie and that little Nolan boy would look really good together in that Mrs Robinson kinda way and could be dream couple #4. 

The story of how Patrick Mulcahey and the Labines signed a "til death do us part" contract to return to rule the GH writing team, Gloria Monty steps in as Executive Producer and the current regime is transferred over to "Another World."  My Mommy tells me that story when I'm falling asleep.

I'd like to see the story of Carly's paternity explored.

Three couples:  Roxy and Max, Troy and Dorian (I'd keep him on, of course, but if he HAS to go, I'd substitute RJ) and Andrew and Jessica.  Story to be told is what happened to Drake Faraday after Dorian was finished with him and when can we get Madame Delfina as a regular??

You are so welcome, my precious!

Sonny Corinthos

Elton Herbert

Skye Quartermaine... so who the hell is she really?

If it's a break from the show, I'd have to vote Sonny again, only because I'd like to see how the writers would incorporate the remaining cast into the script without the Sonny tie-in.  If it's as in "Lord, why can't I catch a BREAK." I'd have to vote poor Lindsay Rappaport who just CAN'T win for losing.

OH Lord, Hank Gannon's gonna explode if he doesn't get some play soon.

Jennifer Rapport could definitely use the WWF treatment.

Flash.  In another town.

Definitely AJ Quartermaine.

Sometimes, I just wish Erica Kane would shut the complete hell up.  Citizen Kane just rubs the the wrong way every time she opens that lipsticked mouth.

Definitely Elton again.  I think he should be Sonny's valet.

Since Laura is no longer on the show, I'd have to go with Foxy Roxy.  I love her trailer chic look, but just once, I'd like to see her enter the room in a nice Oscar De La Renta gown with a classic beauty makeover.  If I could see Max beg for her attention, I'd be thrilled.

Nope, haven't heard a word, but if I do, I'll let you know.  I haven't even heard a final air date on the guy yet.

In about fifteen minutes, your doorbell will ring.  Just extend your arms outward and they will slip into the warm, strong, yet oddly comforting embrace of a special white jacket.  From now on, your forks will have corks on the ends so that you don't hurt yourself and you'll be issued jumbo crayons and table napkins to use to write home to your mama.  Sage loves you.

Pfft.  I dunno.  Other than the ill-fated and most badly rendered Thanksgiving Day Trainwreck, I don't really see her shoved any more than Jason, Carly or Sonny.  She's just in the clique.  I don't think she's related to anyone.  They just wub her.  I don't really see how GH is revolving around her, but more that Sonny is the main focus and she is strongly in his spotlight with Carly and Jason. 

Why are TPTB ignoring the history of the show? (Did they forget Liz was raped? Did they forget Liz and Emily are best friends? Did they forget that Liz is a part of the Spencer family (even if she's not Lucky's wife - she has always been on the fringes of their stuff) so why isn't she even a factor in the latest story?)

I think she's been too busy hitting the couch with Ric, losing her baby and holding Jason at gunpoint to notice whatever Lucky's up to these days.

Are TPTB punishing Rebecca Herbst for something? (Her character has been assassinated this past year.)

No more that anyone else, I don't think.  At least she *has* a story and is front and center most days.  Scores of other people just *went away*.

Is there any hope that TPTB will abandon the Liz and Ric marriage and get her onto a better guy?

I suppose you can always hope.  All soap relationships are terminal.

Any chance Liz will hook up with Alcazar 2? (That would be really reminiscent of the Sonny - Brenda union.)

I dunno.  Like I've said for a few weeks, there aren't really any designs on who will land with whom.

Also, is there any chance TPTB will abandon the idea that Jason and Courtney are the new Luke and Laura? - I've never disliked a couple as much as I dislike this one and GH has had some pretty bad pairings before.

Not in the immediate future, but I'm sure its time will roll around.

Do you think the writers are going to address the most recent debate with Elizabeth. Did he rape her dident he. Are the writers going to even touch on that subject or just try and smoth it over.

I think it has already been forgotten by everyone except the online community who is still hotly debating something that was never even seen in any way, shape or form onscreen.  Maybe he just cuddled her nekkies.  I mean, is it so impossible to believe that a couple could want to just have nice skin to skin as they go to sleep?  Unless you see Liz scurry for the bathroom as soon as she stands up, no one has any definite proof that anything and in absence of that kind of proof, it's all speculation about something the writers likely threw in as an afterthought.  Of course, fighting about air and things that weren't seen and will never be seen is the way of the Soap Net World.  Lord knows fighting must ensue or no one can communicate.  (insert hard stare)

I hurd that Alcizar the sequal will get a love interest. Is it posible that the love interest will be Elizabeth. I think that would be realy interesting and at this point ide take Elizabeth being with anybody other then Ric with the way hes tripping.

Girlfriend, we gotta get you out for a car ride to get some air.  There are a good 45 other people on the GH cast and they need lovins too!  I think it's highly likely that Elizabeth will end up leaving Rick eventually. 

Do you have a date when Carly will be back with Sonny? Is it true that NLG will be gone by the end of the year and Sonny will get Baby Kristina?

Nope.  No final date.  Just that it ain't gonna be in June.

Sage,

Remember when Alexis first came on the show and someone would call her cell and she would tell that person "I told you not to call me here"? Who the hell was calling her??????????

Just wondering,

I don't remember that at all, but it's really, really frickin funny. Thanks for sharing that!

 I am new to the site but I enjoy it verrrrry much and have to say that I am definately hooked.  Have a question for you.  Do you think that Faith is possibly pregnant with Ric's child?  There were rumors of both her and Liz being prego at the same time.  Could be why she pushed Lizzie down teh steps and killed Ric's "other" child.  Good explanation for the psycho stalking.  Let me know what you think.

Also, do you think we will ever have a story as good as the Robin/Stone story?  It's not looking so good at this point.

Who knows?  If we get different writers in place, we could have people dying of natural causes in no time!

Hey Sage,

I was wondering if you knew about what other soap Roscoe Born might end up on after Mitch is killed off OLTL.

Also...what is up with Soapboy saying Mitch is really dead...but is it really Mitch?

Thanks (love the Ask Sage column),

The OLTL studios have been on intense lockdown about the departure of Mitch and very little info is available on his death or on whether or not Roscoe Born is actually departing.  This one may just end up being a surprise to us all.  OLTL and AMC are both notorious for being more clandestine than GH, so they are just living up to the reputation.

Dear Sage,
       Have you heard anything about Erin Torpey (ex Jessica, OLTL) lately?  I absolutely loved her and was so sad when she left.  (Not that I don't like Bree Williamson)  If you can give me an update on her I'd appreciate it.  Thanks!

The last I heard, she was beach-coming with Gina Tognoni and not interested in acting for a good long while!

Are TPTB at GH intentionally trying to make GH a "lily white" show. At the moment, the only characters of color they have are Sonny and Gia. I have taken to watching the other networks, because they have a more diverse representation in their shows. Do TPTB at GH actually think that this represents society?

Thanks

Nope.  They aren't even trying and don't really care.  If you notice, it's not just GH.  Pine Valley is also seriously deficient in melanin.

1) I know that Maggie Stone and David Hayward are cousins, but I can't seem to remember the actual family connection.  How exactly is she related to David (and Leo..I think)?

Sage, Reginald was the nephew of the original Jennings, the actor died and so did the original butler, don't have  time to check it in my GH Scrapbook but I believe I'm right, love Reginald and all your writings.
A GH Fan for 39+ years, Susan Randt

Sage, NLG told her fans that Alexis will get Baby K, yet I read on another board that she will lose her. Very confusing. Also, do you know if there is a fan backlash to the kidnapping story? I can't imagine any woman wanting to watch it, I'm not.

I am one of those viewers that basically loves all of the characters on the show. It surprises me how emotional some people are over certain characters as well as their portrayers. I happen to adore ALW, think she's beautiful, talented, and extremely likeable. It is unfortunate that some of her detractors are so vocal and cruel. I happen to know many posters online that love her and I have a hard time believing the haters claims that she is unpopular with the viewers. Given that millions of people watch the show, how can they state the overall opinion the viewers hold towards her? I am curious because everyone I know watches GH and likes ALW and Courtney, JOURNEY and individually. They also happen to be much less critical of the show as many online posters are. Furthermore, the polls in the mags always place ALW and JOURNEY at the top for most popular. In the past, the result have always made sense and since the other top vote-getters make sense currently, why would ALW as favorite actress and JOURNEY as favorite couple? I do think the writing is garbage and great writing and actual story would make a difference, though. What do you think? Will the hate from the detractors subside as is the case with Elizabeth, who, unfortunately, used to get bashed relentlessly. Lastly, if not JOURNEY, what story would you like to see occur. Thanks for your time, you're awesome!

I think that Journey has a strong fan base, but also a great number of people in resistance.  It's that same issue again of pull and tug among the fans equal carte blanche for the powers that be, so there is no way of predicting where it will fall.  I'm still for the Jason and Carly relationship.  It's got a hard base in friendship and a history of passion.  I like it.

I haven't written you in a long time but I have a question from All My Children.  Who is Lysteria?  Did the actress who portrays her going on reacurring status?  When are they going to do away with Faith on General Hospital?  I'm really getting sick of her.  Are they getting ready to do away with Mitch on One Life to Live?

The character of Lysistrata Schwartz first came onscreen as a therapist for Adam and Liza, then moved over to Greenlee and then gave Tad a ride on her hog.  We haven't heard from her since the Fusion party, sadly.  Crystal Bock, who plays Lysistrata, was never on contract to my knowledge.  Pip pip pip pip pip pip.  No "F" word!  Yep, Mitch is a goner we think.

Have you heard that crazy rumor about Walker really being Todd Manning in disguise? It's a whacked rumor that as been floating around on several message boards. Personally I don't buy it one second but I was just curious to know if you have heard about?

I've only heard it floating, but not solidified.  Personally, I like it!!

Do you primarily work with abc soaps?  I have a question about a former abc actor.  Roger Howarth.  I read some time ago that he was joining the cast of As The World Turns but yet he's not there, yet.  Real Andrews is already there and a few of us are wondering about Roger.  If you don't know is there somebody you could ask?  Maybe Sage knows but won't tell.

Honey, Sage tells EVERYTHING he knows.  I don't hold back info.  I only do ABC shows and it's all I've ever watched or written about.  From what I've heard, Soap City is the ATWT headquarters, so you might want to keep an eye peeled over there or write to them to ask.  Sorry!

So that winds up another session of Ask Sage!  I hope you all have an absolutely spectacular week with stunning miracles and exciting, fun times when you want them and sedate, relaxing calm when you don't.  I'll be around.  Be a luv and read the post below if you haven't already.  Also, don't forget to go to the June 16-21, 2003 archive and read how to vote Sage as your favorite scoops guy!!  

Feeling the Love, You Precious People,

 

Thanks to Everyone...

who has contributed to Eye on Soaps this month.  Because our bandwidth was considerably higher this month (thanks to a huge jump in visitors!  Did you know that of all of the sites on the internet, bajillions, EOS is the 74,000th most visited site, which is up over 1000 places since last month!), our expenses were higher and it took a bit more of a push, but EOS readers are THE BEST and your contributions met our expenses for a second month in a row.  As promised, the pop up ads will be removed from the site effective June 30th.  This is a result of the direct efforts and enormous caring of the absolute finest and most generous readers on the Internet. 

Katrina and I are so pleased to be able to remove the ads and have a smoother load time for everyone.  As long as the donations to Eye on Soaps meet the expenses each month, the popups will remain off the site.  I am on a fixed income (as I pointed out previously, it's more of a broken income) and Katrina's husband is currently out of work, so we are more than happy to continue providing the finger work for the site if you guys can handle the monthlies.  Just a few dollars a month really helps.  You might not think that $2 or $5 or $10 makes a difference, but if 100 people contribute $2 a month, our monthly expenses are met.  My page alone gets several thousand hits a day.  Sometimes, Katrina and I fantasize about each of those people kicking in $2 a month (smile).  Oooh!  Or ten!!!  (Sage just mentally bought a big screen plasma TV for his ABC soap viewing and spent the rest on a LOT of chocolates!)  Seriously though, every donation helps, from the $2 ones up to the three digit ones.  There is never a donation that is insignificant.

We are confident that the wonderful EOS fans will continue to keep us alive on the net.  If anyone would like to donate to Eye on Soaps, you can do so by clicking on the PayPal button to the left or clicking here for more options.  Your contribution is deeply appreciated and helps more than you can imagine. 

Our vow to you is that we will be the Winchester Mystery House of the Soap Net World.  This site will forever be under development to offer you the best writers, the fastest load time and the most fun environment possible.  We are committed to the ongoing improvement of Eye on Soaps to provide even more fun things to read and do when you visit us.

If you want some really fun things to do, go to www.eyeonsoaps.com/announcements.htm and look at the links to the left called "EOS Stuff You Might Miss."  Lots of fun stuff there, especially the GH Satire page!

Hey, speaking of fun new things, check out what my beautiful mail order bride, The Wub Queen, is up to!  She's got gorgeous Hell's Belle's T-shirts to order!!  Click the pink to have  a look see!

I'll be back tonight with my regular column and I look forward to seeing you then.  I hope you have a faboo Monday and that it's the springboard for the best week of your life.  It's really wonderful to be alive, isn't it?  I'm sure glad you are!

Much love,

PS:  See you tonight with the gossip!