I just started rewatching these today. I didn't originally watch the show until Barnabas brought it to great popularity, but I had caught them on SciFi several years ago and loved them. I agree the pace, the outdoor shots, so many elements bring a grace not found later on. And you don't get the kitchen or dining area later on, for some reason I adore those sets. I guess it makes Collinwood a home instead of just a grand mansion.

What is REALLY striking me is the superb casting and interplay between the characters. The actors flow right into their parts from the first that they appear. Of course, we all know Joan Bennett WAS a grand lady and couldn't have been any more perfect, she is the consummate professional. But the young girls really are too, it seems a high standard given the taping conditions. Carolyn IS a spoiled brat of a rich girl who is lonely, but trapped there by her love for her mother. Her first scenes with Victoria ring so true. Nancy Barrett, Alexandra Moltke, Joan Bennett and Louis Edmonds all act so seemingly natural. If Alexandra was nervous it disappeared into the character's apprehension and worked beautifully. David Henesy just as much so as the others, and that is remarkable given his age and what I've seen of other child actors that make you spit up in your mouth a little.

This is the only soap opera I ever watched for myself. But I do remember my grandmother watching soaps and it would have been the same time period as the first DS episodes. I remember hokey overacting and even as a child it all seemed stupid and over the top. I'm not getting that here, at least not with the main characters.

She told me, she scolded me! I am amazed anyone but Minja even REMEMBERS me....but I guess I assume everyone else has as faulty a memory as I do.

Actually, I've been doing very well. So well that it was hard to keep up with everything. I will try to do better about that. Thanks for the good thoughts!

Oh, BTW, my hubby's name is Robert.  Thank you so much for all the kind thoughts!

Minja, you have to admit it IS quite enjoyable to make fun of Arkansas! But, OK, here is a site....

http://www.eurekasprings.org

  (How apropos, a horny little devil!) For those who still remember me, an update! I'm sorry I have been so bad about keeping in touch. Forgive me for having a life after all these years, but I'm rather reveling in it.

I am now a Mrs., we eloped to Eureka Springs, Arkansas on July 28th. In spite of our enjoying talking like hayseed hicks for two weeks prior, the spot is actually lovely as can be. Nestled in the mountains, it is an old Victorian mining/resort town that is now a honeymoon haven. We stayed in a very nice cottage, got married and had wonderful pictures taken for one low package price.

BTW, LOVE what is going on with the site, great work!

The kids are with their dad for the summer, so we've been able to really enjoy our time together uninterrupted. We will have a religious ceremony blessing our nuptials soon with the kids and family included in that.

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While the idea of living your entire natural life span young and beautiful is appealing on a certain level, it might also be lonely, couldn't it?  Watching other people around you age, and after a certain point you'd just be alone, what would that be like?  You couldn't really couple with anyone for life, because you'd never be able to explain why you never age without them thinking you're nuts.  No wonder she searched all those years for Quentin, knowing that he's one of the few who could understand.

Be sure and see the lovely movie "Tuck Everlasting" for a poignant study on just that subject!

Thanks so much! It is a special time for me, but I will try to check in here, whether I watch my tapes or not!

As much as I hate to agree with EVERYBODY, I must! The new look is fantastic...

Personally, I have always thought Josette to be boring and insipid AND that she and Barney had ZERO chemistry.

I agree that Kitty Soames is about the best part KLS has had and they blew it off in record time. But then, think what is just around the corner. Yecchhh.