The following is taken directly from my August 5th column which was rather prolific considering the announcement this past week regarding the cancellation of Passions:
And for all my fellow Andrea Evan's (Tina/OLTL) fans out there, we may just get a shot at seeing Llanview's favorite damsel in distress return to the fold. I've just gotten word that Passions has been given 6 months to live. If what I was told is true, they are going to be wrapping up stories and closing shop in 6 months time. Please don't shoot the messenger here, I'm only passing on what I was told (I can see it now...Passions fans will be buying up the last of the Ravenbeauty voodoo dolls on E-bay leaving ABC fans with nothing to stick pins in this month)!
It has indeed been 6 months and the announcement is everywhere leaving NBC fans disgruntled and saddened. In the spirit of turning lemons into lemonade, I propose we do this. I'm going to ask you guys to get out your pens and paper for yet another good cause. If there was ever a time to strike while the iron is hot, it's now. Andrea Evans left a huge void on OLTL when she was forced to leave New York due to the stalker who made her life a living hell (I know that most of you are well aware of the real life stalker that drove Andrea out of New York and off the show). Before anyone can scoop her up and sign her somewhere else, we need to write the show and it must be now. I doubt Andrea would ever move back to New York, but she may be willing to consider commuting much like Tuc (David/OLTL) did for so many years. Let ABC know that we really want to see Andrea Evans back as Tina Lord. This is the chance we've been waiting for. If we don't strike now, it may be too late. I would write one letter to Brian Frons and make a copy (or CC Valentini, Higley and Sweeney on the list so you do not have to write more then one letter). Our letters helped to put fan favorites Hillary Smith and Catherine Hickland (love ya Cat-wink) back where they belong. Our voice is important and we need to use it.
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An announcement is coming that will explain why so many storyline changes are taking place at OLTL. Regulars readers of this column already know who I am talking about (and she is not the only one but these things take time gang, they do not happen overnight). Replacing a writer is a much bigger task then replacing a character or performer. Not one, but two shows are getting new scribes. Just hang in there and don't sweat it...it's coming. We just finished hanging up our stockings and putting our trees away. Give it a little more time for people to settle into the New Year.
I guess thats all of the gossip...I will report back with actual spoilers
After confessing to Jessica that he knew he was kissing her and not Tess that fateful night in the cave, Nash pulls Jessica into another steamy lip lock. Realizing that Spencer knows that Tommy is Todd's missing son, Rex promises himself to never let the truth be known. John and Michael feel nothing but hatred and contempt for Spencer and both wish they had killed him when the opportunity had arisen. Spencer's incessant toying that he knows Tommy's true identity irks Michael, who tries to brush it off as Spencer slowly losing his mind. Meanwhile, Rex really starts to worry about what Spencer will do with the info and is determined to prevent disaster at any cost. To keep his terror streak alive, a desperate Spencer murders his attorney, Mark. Todd is devastated when Blair insists that their relationship is far beyond repair. He shocks her by asking if finding TJ would change her mind about marrying him. He refuses to accept the fact that she wants nothing to do with him and that they're over. Natalie eavesdrops on John admitting to Marty that he's not sure he can ever trust Natalie again. Rex is forced to confess to Michael that Tommy is the biological child of Todd and Margaret. When Michael says he's not sure how he'll break the news to Marcie, Rex suggests he not even tell her. Natalie is heartbroken as she eavesdrops on John telling Marty that he can no longer open up to Natalie, whom he says drugged his food.
Cole and Starr make a deadly discovery. Dorian and Lindsay strike a deal. John's words crush Natalie. Nash plants one on Jessica.
There is a Spotlight On Hillary B Smith interview in SOW.
Mail Call: More Lindsay= Happy Viewers
TV Guide:
One Life to Live Junior bitch Britney messes with Starr and Cole. Meanwhile, seasoned schemers Dorian and Lindsay join forces for a delicious new plot. Elsewhere in Llanview, Rex spills the secret of Tommy's paternity to someone. Marty, John, Rex and Todd all have scary nightmares about Spencer. That dirty Dr. Truman terrorizes the object of his obsession one last time.
Nash and Jessica struggle with their feelings for each other even as they both vow their kiss can never be repeated.
Michael learns that Tommy McBain is really Todd’s son, but Rex pressures him to keep quiet about it.
Vincent tends to Natalie after she sprains her ankle and later is her shoulder to cry on when she overhears John tell Marty he doesn’t feel he can confide in Natalie any more.
Christian insists he has no idea how blueprints of Vincent’s buildings came to be on his computer.
Blair tells Todd that they can never get back what they had, but Todd promises otherwise.
Spencer spirals deeper into insanity and kills his lawyer before sneaking into Blair’s room intent on marrying her.
Starr and Cole discover Mark’s body in Spencer’s bed and learn he’s escaped.
Marty assures John that he can trust her.
Dorian and Lindsay conspire to break up Vicki/Clint and Bo/Paige.
Asa and Renee celebrate their anniversary.
Cable Guide Scoops for next week for OLTL (The others are not out yet.....hate when they do it this way but they will release one set and not the others until later):
Cable Guide Scoops for next week are as follows:
(OLTL) Monday: Nash makes sure Jessica realizes he knew he was kissing her, not Tess; Rex is horrified to realize that Spencer knows about Tommy; John and Michael want Spencer to pay for killing their father; Talia gathers evidence against Cristian.
Tuesday: Marty, John, Rex and Todd all awaken from nightmares about Spencer; Natalie tells Marty to stay away from her and John; Spencer resorts to extreme measures; Blair tells Todd they cannot repair their damaged relationship; Cole and Starr stage a fight.
Wednesday: Marty believes Spencer is still handcuffed and does not see Mark's body beneath the bed; Spencer makes threats; Michael demands the truth from Rex; Natalie ask Viki for advice about John; Dorian believes Blair and Todd should be together.
Thursday: Spencer overpowers Blair and gives her a sedative; Michael debates telling Todd the truth about Tommy; Cole and Starr find Mark's body in Spencer's bed; Natalie is devastated; Jessica tells Viki she kissed Nash; Viki offers heartfelt advice.
Friday: Spencer keeps Blair sedated but he grows more delusional; Paige runs into Rex at the hospital; Michael vows to do what it takes to keep his family together; Asa makes a cryptic call; seeing Clint and Viki bothers Dorian; Dorian and Lindsay make a deal.
