Finale

"GOODNIGHT DEAR."
Although I loved the way the show was done (having Don Hastings narrate), it could have been better from a historical point of view. I had hoped for much more from Eileen Fulton and more of a reference to Nancy and Chris. Patricia Bruder and Rosemary Prinz should have been there (if not for the finale, but then for Nancy's memorial - which I feel should have been done closer to the end). It was a little too fast to have the trauma with Chris and Reid fall on the same day as Nancy's memorial. If they had to pursue that contrived storyline (where they killed off Reid) then Nancy's death should have occurred after that. I strongly feel that some bad choices were made by the writers in the closing days. It is fine to leave 'cliffhangers' in certain situations, but I feel that it was not necessary or appropriate when considering the rich history of the show.

My tribute to the finale

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What I would liked to have seen is this: two weeks before the end Chris should have received the transplant (but would have dreamt that Reid had had the accident). Since the end of the show was in September anyway, there should have been a celebration at the Snyder farm for Jack & Carly's wedding - Emma & Iva would have been there - Holden and Lily (Martha Byrne) would have cut the hubbard squash (I bought one last week) while John & Lucinda would have made 'goo-goo' eyes at each other. Janet and Dusty could have been there as on-lookers, only. Luke and Reid would have held hands and the rest of the clan would have been happy.

final cast photo 2010

Excellent article by Michael Maloney:

http://www.aoltv.com/2010/09/17/as-the-world-turns-a-fond-farewell/

Then a couple of days later, we would have been in Susan's home (yes, the old Stewart/Lowell living room, that I loved so much). Susan, Emily and Allison would have had an appropriate goodbye (while Ellen gave her blessing). Annie & Dee and the quads could also have been there (in a perfect world). Memorable clips could have been thrown in, especially with Henderson Forsythe. The last episode should have been with the Hughes family. - yes - retirement party (but subdued in honour of Nancy) - FAMILY, FAMILY, FAMILY - yes, Penny, Lisa in the forefront - perhaps even Don & Mary(although Conrad Folkes passed away last year - perhaps one of the other Don's). The writers might even have done it so that the family had gathered for the retirement party at Tom & Margo's and then discovered that Nancy had quietly passed away. That way Penny, Don and Ellen would have been in town, anyway. And I think Lisa should have made some poignant ethereal comments about her dearest friend, Nancy. That way, Bob could have left the office earlier in the day, and then all the Hughes could have said, "Goodnight, dear" to Nancy. That should have been spread over two days - the first day : Bob and Kim sitting in the office reminiscing (lots of old clips) then the second day Tom & Margos (again with more clips inserted). But all in all, I thought the finale was well done from the perspective of closure of the personalities and relationships. Although a little uncomfortable, I was happy to see Kim and Susan hug (forgiveness after such a long time is wonderful to see at the end - same for Emily & Margo - after all Casey & Allison bond the families together, so there should be forgiveness) After all, (and here I go all cheesy) the 'WORLD TURNS'.

The FINALE - September 17, 2010

Part 1

The FINALE - September 17, 2010

Part 2

The FINALE - September 17, 2010

Part 3 - GOODNIGHT

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This is a very well done tribute to As The World Turns - it is only 4 minutes but worth a look.