Primetime TV Review: Tracker

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“Tracker” Review by Eva 10/20/2024

Tracker stars Justin Hartley as Colton Shaw whose father taught him survival skills and now he uses those skills to find missing people. Colton collects the rewards offered by the police or family members only if he finds the missing person. Colton is also trying to figure out how his father died because he doesn’t think his father committed suicide.

I didn’t think I would like the show because I thought it would concentrate too much on Colton’s survival skills, but it really doesn’t show that too much. Colton has a talent for finding people and reuniting them with their family. If you like solving mysteries this show is worth watching.

I give this show a 5 out of 5 stars.

If you want to watch the show, it comes on Sundays at 8 EST/7 CST.

There are occasions when show times may vary because of sports. If you subscribe to Paramount+, the show can be streamed there the next day.

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B&B Short Recap Friday, October 18, 2024

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Steffy fills Finn in on what happened in yesterday’s meeting. She wonders what Carter sees in Hope and her line. Finn and Steffy have some tender moments before he’s called away for work.

Brooke thanks Carter for speaking about Hope and her line. Hope is there, too, and also thanks him. Later, He asks her to come to his place. She goes there and finds that he’s made a romantic setting. He sings her praises, and she thanks him for saving her line. They start kissing and undressing, but she stops him, saying they can’t do this.

Bill, Will and Liam continue their chat in Bill’s office. Will advises Liam to keep showing up for Hope; to show him that he’s there. Liam is determined to win her back.

Brooke visits Deacon at Il Giardino, to let him know about what happened with Hope. They’re both glad that Hopes life seems to be doing better.

 

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B&B Short Recap Thursday, October 17, 2024

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Hope is stressed out before her big meeting with Steffy and the other Forresters; she fears that her line will get axed. Liam is there, trying to calm her down. He offers to take Beth, so she can relax later. Carter arrives, and he assures them that he’ll have her back in the meeting.

Bill hits the roof when Will tells him that he’s new intern at Forrester Creations. Bill laughs when Will lets him know that he’s just there to see the gorgeous women. Will suggests they have a guy’s night out, and Bill agrees. Bill tells him that he hasn’t given up yet on winning Katie back, but Will thinks that’s a lose cause. Liam arrives, so they joke around. Liam lets Bill know that Will gave him good advice – to reunite with Hope.

Brooke is with Ridge and Steffy, waiting to start the meeting. They’re all glad that Taylor is doing much better. RJ and Zende arrive, talking about their designs. They praise each other’s work and are very excited about Hope for the Future doing well, creatively. Hope and Carter arrive, so Steffy wants to know whether the numbers show that HFTF is doing better. Carter and Hope let her know that HFTF is no longer losing money, but Steffy wants them to be profitable. Carter beliefs in Hope, and HFTF, so he thinks they should put more resources into the line, the way they did with Brooke’s Bedroom.

 

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B&B Short Recap Wednesday, October 16, 2024

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Taylor fills Steffy in on everything that’s been happening to hear lately, with her health, and with Ridge.

Brooke demands to know what Ridge was doing with Taylor, and why he didn’t tell her about it. After he explains, she is mollified, but she insists that they do the Yab-Yum pose, like he did with Taylor (except sexier).

Liam finds Hope, working late, and shows her a promo he made for Hope For The Future. It’s all about how great Hope is. She’s very touched, but it’s over-the-top. He confesses that he still thinks about her all of the time, and he wishes they had a future. He kisses her, shocking her. She doesn’t know what to say.

 

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Ridge drops by to see Eric; he fills him in on what Taylor’s been going through and about how Shandra helped her. They wonder how Brooke is going to take it.

Steffy finds Finn changing in his office. They flirt, but she says they can’t go home due to Ridge and Taylor using their place. They wonder if her parents are getting back together. Finn is called away for one of his patients.

Brooke demands to know what Taylor was doing with Ridge at Steffy’s place. Taylor explains about her health problems. Brooke is very skeptical and wonders what Taylor’s intentions are with Ridge. Taylor assures her that Ridge planned all of this, not her. Brooke asks her not to use this to cling to Ridge. Taylor tells her that she’ll always love him, but she’s feeling much better now and doesn’t need a man. Steffy comes in while she’s speaking. Brooke smiles, relieved, and leaves. Steffy wonders what just happened.

At home, Brooke researches Broken Heart Syndrome but flashes back to seeing Taylor sitting on Ridge’s lap. Ridge arrives, so Brooke tells him that she heard all about Taylor’s problems and why Ridge was with her earlier. Brooke tells him that she saw them through the window and wants to know what that was all about.

 

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, October 14, 2024

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Nate lets Audra know that Victor fired him. She complains about losing Glissade and what it meant to her. He points out what she’s done and how great she is. He supports and admires her. They kiss.

Nikki tells Victor that she tells Lily the truth about what was going on. She expected Victor to be upset, but he’s not.

Lily tells Devon how pissed off she is at Victor. They agree that neither Victor nor Billy deserve Chancellor. Devon asks her to work with him at Winters. She won’t leave Chancellor without a fight, even though Devon urges her not to get in the middle of the fight between Victor and Billy. She knows that they underestimate her, so she’ll be able to get her revenge.

Jack and Diane are fighting to contain the fallout from Kyle stealing Glissade. Jack is cold toward her, and she leaves.

Sally runs into Billy in the park. They see Adam and Chelsea together, laughing. They explain that they were with Connor, having a good family session.

Diane meets Michael at GAC; she thanks him for being kind to her and assures him that she and Jack are fine, but he doesn’t believe her. She complains that the mention of Kyle upsets Jack and ruins their time together. She feels Jack is always blaming her. Michael is shocked to learn that Kyle stole Glissade. She thinks that Jack blames her for firing Kyle and that he regrets marrying her.

Nikki wants to know what Victor has planned next. He tells her that Billy will be leaving Chancellor soon.

Sally and Billy talk about whether Adam and Chelsea deserve each other or not. He’s having trouble letting go. Billy tells her that Jill is trusting him to run the company. He asks her to design his new place, so she agrees.

Victor and Diane argue. Victor warns that she’ll lose everything because of her greed. Diane thanks Michael and suggests he find a better job than working for Victor. After she leaves, Victor tells Michael that it makes him very happy that Diane and Jack are breaking up. He planned this, so that they’ll face humiliation.

After having a heart-to-heart talk, Adam shakes Jack’s hand. Chelsea wonders if Jack is OK. Adam says he will be, and so will they.

On video chat, Lily tells Jill that Billy is going down in flames, and he’s taking the company with him. Jill isn’t happy to hear that Billy fired her, let Chance leave and hired Phyllis. Jill regrets letting Billy control the company and how she’s coddled him over the years. Jill tells Lily that her treatments are going well, but Billy is stressing her out. Lily offers to handle Billy, but Jilly thinks she’s the only one that can put him in his place.

 

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B&B Short Recap Monday, October 14, 2024

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Ridge and Taylor do poses and breathing to try to fix Taylor’s chakra, as guided by Shandra. Meanwhile, Brooke watches them through the window in disbelief, wondering what the heck is going on. Taylor feels better. Ridge and Shandra leave. Brooke comes in and accuses Taylor of manipulating Ridge back into her life.

Hope and Carter kiss some more; they agree to keep their relationship private for now. They hear Steffy coming in, so they break their embrace and pretend to be working. Steffy thinks Hope is hounding Carter about the numbers for Hope For the Future. She warns Hope not to get Carter involved because he is COO. Hope assures her that she hears her. Steffy mentions that Ridge is with Taylor, so talk turns to their moms and Ridge. Hope asks Steffy if they can put the past aside and not let their rivalry tear them apart.

 

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Brooke visits Eric again to talk about how she’s suspicious of Ridge and Taylor spending time together. She plans to visit and surprise them.

Ridge brings in a Chakra specialist named Chandra to help a very skeptical Taylor. Chandra arrives and talks about shakras and energies and explains how they can be affected by pasta traumas. She says she uses yoga to help this but warns that some strong emotions can be released. Ridge and Taylor sit on the floor, facing each other, looking into each other’s eyes. Brooke arrives and watches them suspiciously through the window.

Liam is still trying to get Hope to consider going back with him when Carter walks in again. He feels bad for interrupting them. Beth returns with lemon bars from Pam. Her parents joke with her. They hug her and then Liam and Beth leave. Things are a bit awkward between Hope and Carter. She apologizes, worrying that he’s upset. She assures him that she and Liam are not a couple. They kiss again.

 

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Hope is shocked when Liam asks if they went through everything (with Beth) just to live apart. He asks her if it’s too late and whether she has someone. She replies, “Not yet,” so he thinks she means Finn. She assures him it’s not Finn. Liam misses her and wonders if they can try again. She’s really thrown. He wonders if the good in their past outweighs the bad. He assures her that he’s not the same person he was and that he’s worked hard on himself. She tells him that they’ve moved on and that he’s asking too much. They hug. Just then, Carter walks in.

Just after Brooke sees Ridge hugging Steffy, assuring her that he’ll always be there for Taylor, she wonders what he meant by that. Taylor phones just then and asks Ridge to come over to Steffy’s place. He kisses Brooke and leaves. Brooke and Steffy have another argument about Ridge and Taylor. Brooke thinks that Steffy is trying to undermine her relationship with Ridge, even though she claims she’s not trying to push her parents together. Steffy brings up Hope once again, chasing after Finn. Carter comes in just as they’re postulating that Hope should find a new man, or go back to liam. Carter doesn’t want to discuss Hope and Liam with Steffy and Brooke, so he leaves.

Taylor tells Ridge that she’s having a hard time adjusting to her new diagnosis of Broken Heart Syndrome. He urges her again to tell their kids about what’s going on, but she refuses. He assures her that he’ll be there for her, and they hold hands. Taylor tells him that she’s taking medications given to her by Paris’ mom, and they’ll have another echocardiogram in a few weeks. Ridge tells her that he’s made some calls, and he think he’s found someone to help her with her problems. Taylor shares how she’s feeling, and they hug.

 

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Carter walked in on Liam, Hope and Beth sharing pizza for lunch in Hope’s office, so he goes to excuse himself, even though they assure him that he can stay. Beth, wanting to leave her parents along together, insists on leaving with Carter to help him his work. Liam and Hope reminisce about the past, including flashbacks. Liam wonders if they went through everything with Beth, just to end up apart?

Brooke visits Eric at home. Brooke thinks he looks great, but he credits Donna for that. He wonders how she’s doing since Taylor is back in town. She doesn’t want to put Ridge in the middle again for have that fight with Taylor. She hopes they can be friends instead of rivals. Brooke thinks they’ve matured enough for that. Eric knows how their fighting over Ridge affects everyone, especially Steffy. Brooke is happy for Taylor and Ridge’s family, but she’s a bit worried about Taylor.

Ridge and Steffy are at work. She tells him that their promo with JJ worked out well. He’s distracted, so she asks if it’s because of Taylor. Ridge keeps sidestepping Steffy’s questions about her mom. Steffy hopes that Taylor can stay in town, but she thinks she seems different. They mention what Steffy went through with Luna, and how Taylor helped her deal with that. She doesn’t plan to play matchmaker, but she does point out that there’s magic between her parents – a connection that will always exist. She thinks it’s hard for Taylor to see him with Brooke. Ridge assures her that, even though he’s committed to Brooke, he’ll always be there for Taylor. They hug. Brooke overhears the end of their conversation outside the door, making her more suspicious.

 

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Having just kissed, Hope and Carter discuss their feelings and beam at each other.

At home, Finn and Steffy kiss. She talks about how good things are with them, and she calls him a hero for all the times he’s rescued her. They show flashbacks to Finn rescuing Steffy. They tempt fate by saying that nothing will tear them apart. Then they kiss again.

Liam and Will continue to have lunch with the Forrester women, Lainey (who’s in marketing) and Toni (who’s in sales). Liam extolls Will’s virtue and shows them photos of Will, and of his daughters. Sheila comes by and meets the women, welcoming them. She offers them dessert on the house, but the woman have to leave for a meeting. Liam is more polite to Sheila than usual, but we can tell it’s difficult for him. Will is jokingly annoyed with Liam, telling him that he’s the worst wingman ever. Will asks Liam if he’s been dating, but he hasn’t. He talks about Hope and Steffy. He feels Will in a little bit about why his marriage to Hope broke up. He misses her, but they’ve been through too much now. Will urges him to try again with Hope. Liam tells Will that they make great co-parents. Beths’ manny, Bodie, brings her to see Liam. Beth suggests they get some pizza and bring it to Hope. Hope is glad to see them, and they joke around. Carter drops by to see Hope but can tell that he’s walking in on a family dinner.

 

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, October 7, 2024

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Sharon, grappling with guilt over Heather’s death, planted evidence in Daniel’s apartment to divert suspicion from herself. Meanwhile, Audra, recently dismissed from her position, vowed to retaliate against Kyle for his role in her firing.

Elsewhere, Jack confronted Kyle about his alliance with Victor, expressing his disapproval and concern over their partnership. Additionally, Tessa confided in Mariah about a significant problem they needed to address, highlighting ongoing personal challenges.

 

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Ridge chats with Li in office about Taylor and her broken heart syndrome. He thinks Taylor could use a therapist; he confides that he’s having a hard time not telling Brooke or the kids about what Taylor’s going through. He asks Li to have a chat with Taylor, so she can come to terms with her diagnosis. Brooke arrives, and she wonders what’s going on with Taylor. She asks how Li and Poppy are doing, with what happened, with Luna. Li admits that they’re taking it one day or a time. She leaves, and Brooke questions whether something is going on with Taylor. She says that having Taylor around and spending so much time with Ridge is an adjustment, but she claims that she’s not jealous. He teases her a little bit, and then they kiss and hug. Ridge looks guilty behind her back. She catches him up about Will working at Forrester, and he’s gleeful that Bill will not be happy to hear that. She also talks about Bill was hoping to get back with Katie. She brings up Hope awkwardly as well.

Carter has good news for Hope. He’s done some early projections, and the numbers are going up for Hope For The Future. She’s very happy to hear that. He tells her that he cares about her, and the line. He knows that things have been tense for her, with Steffy, and they briefly mention Finn, which she’s embarrassed about. He knows what it’s like because of what happened with Quinn. She jokes about not having to model lingerie for HFTF now. She asks about Katie, which surprises him. He assures her that he and Katie are just friends. He is single, and she tells him that he’s easy to be with. They joke around and flirt, but they also have some meaningful discussion. She’s sad that Thomas has taken Douglas out of the country. She thanks Carter for his concern, and he returns with many compliments about how much he admires her. They talk a little more about his past (Paris and Quinn), and about what happened with Beth. They get closer and then have a very passionate kiss.

Zende teases Will at Forrester about being the new intern. They both agree that there are distractions there. Will just doesn’t want to let his mom down. Zende suggests they go get pizza for lunch. Liam arrives and is shocked to see Will there. Model Lainey comes in and congratulations Will on being the newest Forrester intern. Liam can’t believe it and teases Will about what their dad is going to say. Zende is called away, so Liam invites Will out to lunch instead. They go to Il Giordino. Lainey and another woman, Toni, see them, so Will says hi and introduces Liam. Liam suggests they all sit together. He steals all of the attention by talking about his kids and showing them photos. He also mentions that he has multiple ex-wives, which shocks the women. Will rolls his eyes at Liam’s shenanigans.

 

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Primetime TV Review: “Matlock”

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“Matlock” on CBS Review by Suzanne 10/5/24

I wasn’t sure whether I would like this show or not because I didn’t really care for the original series, starring Andy Griffith. It was just another show, similar to “Diagnosis: Murder” or “Murder She Wrote,” where an older person helps solve crimes in their every-day life.  Of course, “Matlock” was more like “Perry Mason” in that he was a lawyer that would help find the real murderer (so that his client would go free).  It’s basically the same idea, though.

This version of “Matlock” is not really a reboot at all.  The main character is played by a woman (Kathy Bates), and she is not what she seems, which we find out at the end of the first episode. Bates is always fascinating to watch, and she really excels here because the writing is top-notch.  She mentions the original show “Matlock” many times, so we know that this is not set in the original show’s “universe.”  What they’ve done with it is very interesting, though, and anyone who stays through the end of the first episode will figure that out.

Besides the great lead actress, there is a wonderful cast of people, including Beau Bridges, Jason Ritter, Skye P. Marshall, David Del Rio and Leah Lewis. There are some fun guest stars each week as well. I can’t wait to see what else they do with this series. Do yourself a favor and tune in ASAP because this is already the best new show of the Fall season.

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MATLOCK stars Emmy and Academy Award winner Kathy Bates as Madeline “Matty” Matlock, a brilliant septuagenarian who achieved success in her younger years and decides to rejoin the work force at a prestigious law firm where she uses her unassuming demeanor and wily tactics to win cases. Matty is assigned to Olympia (Skye P. Marshall), a senior attorney and key rainmaker with a thirst for justice, Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the head of the firm, is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills. As Matty endeavors to establish herself in her new high-stakes world, she works alongside the firm’s younger associates – the charismatic Billy (David Del Rio) and the uber ambitious Sarah (Leah Lewis). MATLOCK is inspired by the classic television series of the same name.

Premieres Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on demand on Paramount+.

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Thursdays (9:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT), beginning Oct. 17, 2024

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Jennie Snyder Urman, Joanna Klein, Eric Christian Olsen, John Will, Kat Coiro and Kathy Bates

Honored numerous times for her work, Kathy Bates is an undeniable force on stage, screen and television. Bates won an Academy Award® and a Golden Globe® for her portrayal of obsessed fan Annie Wilkes in Rob Reiner’s 1990 hit “Misery,” based on Stephen King’s novel. In 1995, Bates appeared in the title role of King’s “Dolores Claiborne.”

Currently, she can be seen in the Lionsgate feature adaption of Judy Blume’s classic novel “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” alongside Rachel McAdams.

Additionally, Bates will also star in the Netflix rom-com “A Family Affair” with Nicole Kidman, Joey King, Liza Koshy and Zac Efron. The film will release on the platform later this year. She is set to star in the independent feature film “Thelma,” which recounts the real-life story of the mother of John Kennedy Toole, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of A Confederacy of Dunces. Bates will star alongside John Malkovich and Lewis Pullman in the film, which is penned by Black List screenwriter Andrew Farotte and will be directed by Ken Kwapis.

Upcoming, Bates will star in the highly anticipated, reimagined CBS series MATLOCK as a new incarnation of the Andy Griffith character from the original hit series. She also serves as an executive producer on the show. Additionally, Bates recently wrapped production on Castille Landon’s comedy “Summer Camp” opposite Diane Keaton and Alfre Woodard.

Bates recently received the National Board of Review Award as well as an Oscar® and Golden Globe nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal as Bobi Jewell in Clint Eastwood’s “Richard Jewell.” Starring alongside Paul Walter Hauser, Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde and Jon Hamm, the WB film is based on Marie Brenner’s 1997 Vanity Fair article “American Nightmare: The Ballad of Richard Jewell.”

In 1999, Bates received Oscar, Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations and won a Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award® and a Critics Choice Award for her performance in Mike Nichols’ “Primary Colors.” Bates earned her third Oscar nomination for her role in Alexander Payne’s “About Schmidt,” for which she won a National Board of Review Award for Best Supporting Actress and garnered Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations.

Her film work has also been recognized with Golden Globe and BAFTA Award nominations for Jon Avnet’s film adaptation of Fanny Flagg’s “Fried Green Tomatoes,” and she also shared a SAG Award nomination with the ensemble cast of James Cameron’s blockbuster “Titanic,” as well as a nomination for the ensemble of Woody Allen’s biggest success, “Midnight in Paris.”

Bates received her star on the legendary Hollywood Walk of Fame on Sept. 20, 2016.

Her additional film credits include: “The Blind Side” with Sandra Bullock; Stephen Frears’ period drama “Cheri,” in which she starred with Michelle Pfeiffer; Sam Mendes’ drama “Revolutionary Road,” which reunited her with Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet; Adam Sandler’s “The Waterboy”; Robert Altman’s “Come Back to the Five & Dime Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean”; “Straight Time” with Dustin Hoffman; and Milos Forman’s “Taking Off.”

On television, Bates has received 14 Emmy® nominations, winning her first award in 2003 playing the ghost of Charlie Harper in Chuck Lorre’s TWO AND A HALF MEN. Bates won rave reviews and her second Emmy as the deliciously evil Madame LaLaurie in Ryan Murphy’s “American Horror Story: Coven” on FX. She received two more Emmy nods for her respective performances in “American Horror Story: Freak Show” and “American Horror Story: Hotel.”

For the 1996 HBO film “The Late Shift,” Bates won a Golden Globe and a SAG Award and earned an Emmy nomination. Her television honors also include Emmy, Golden Globe and SAG Award nominations for her performance as Miss Hannigan in The Wonderful World of Disney musical “Annie.”

Bates has also been honored for her work behind the camera as a director. She helmed the A&E telefilm “Dash and Lily,” starring Sam Shepard and Judy Davis, which earned nine Emmy nominations, including one for Bates as Best Director. She also directed five episodes of the acclaimed HBO series “Six Feet Under,” earning a Directors Guild of America Award® nomination for the episode “Twilight.” Her directing credits also include episodes of “Oz,” “Homicide: Life on the Street” and PBS’ “Great Performances.”

Bates first gained the attention of critics and audiences on the New York stage starring as Joanne in Jack Heifner’s “Vanities” – one of the longest-running plays in Off-Broadway history. She was nominated for a Tony Award® for her portrayal of the suicidal daughter in the original Broadway production of Marsha Norman’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “‘night, Mother.” She has been honored with an Obie Award® for her performance as Frankie in the original Off-Broadway production of Terrence McNally’s “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune.” She portrayed Elsa Barlow in Athol Fugard’s “The Road to Mecca” alongside Fugard and Yvonne Bryceland.

For the past several years, Bates has served as the national spokesperson for the Lymphatic Education and Research Network (LE&RN). LE&RN is an internationally recognized non-profit organization founded in 1998 to fight lymphatic diseases and lymphedema through education, research and advocacy. With chapters throughout the world, LE&RN seeks to accelerate the prevention, treatment and cure of these diseases while bringing patients and medical professionals together to address the unmet needs surrounding lymphatic diseases, which include lymphedema and lipedema.

Bates currently resides in Los Angeles, Calif.

 

Jason Ritter, Kathy Bates and Skye P. Marshall star in "Matlock" on CBS.

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B&B Short Recap Friday, October 4, 2024

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Taylor doesn’t believe Grace’s diagnosis of Broken Heart Syndrome. Grace explains that motional stress can cause damage to heart muscle, and it can be linked to estrogen dropping. She lists all of the symptoms, which Taylor has had. Ridge thinks this is great news, but Taylor takes it like a slap in the face. She goes into completely denial and acts like Grace is telling her that her symptoms are all in her head. Upset, Taylor leaves. She rants and raves to Ridge at Steffy’s house. When she mentions getting a second opinion, he urgers her to do that but advises her not to ignore it. He reminds her that she told him years ago that the mind and body are connected and that problems with the mind are dangerous to ignore. She’s still angry and lashes out a bit at Ridge. Eventually, she calms down, and she tells him again not to tell anyone (this time because she’s embarrassed). He holds her hand, telling her that he’s there for her, always. They hug.

Liam and Steffy chat about some deal Forrester is making with Spencer. After that’s settled, they talk about how nice it is for Steffy to have Taylor around again. They chuckle about how much Kelly goes on and on about her grandma. Liam is surprised she’s planning to stay, but Steffy says that her mom seems different. Liam wonders if it maybe it’s due to Ridge. Steffy lets him know that she’s planing to stay out of Ridge and Taylor’s relationship this time. Liam also mentions that Ridge is with Brooke. They talk about how strong Taylor is, and how she’s had to deal with a lot in her life.

Bill tells Brooke that Katie refuses to get back together with him. She knows that Katie blames her for what happened years ago with Bill. She offers to talk to Katie, to see if she can convince her to go back to Bill. Bill thanks Brooke for always seeing the best in him. He wonders why she and Ridge have never gotten re-married and whether Taylor being back in town might cause them problems, but she assures him that she and Ridge are solid.

 

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Taylor gets the cardiac enzyme test from Grace. Ridge is there to support her. After the test, she tells him that she’s glad he’s there. She reminisces about their past, saying she didn’t know how lucky they had it when they were all a family. She tells him that she wants him to be happy. Grace returns with her test results. She says that the numbers are good, and she doesn’t have heart failure. Ridge and Taylor are shocked. Grace thinks Taylor has broken heart syndrome, which can mimic heart failure.

Brooke and Carter chat about how well Brooke’s Bedroom is doing. She teases him about having a special woman and asks if he and Katie are still an item. He tells her he and Katie have just been friends for quite a while. He wonders if Katie will get back with Bill.

Hope and Steffy are working in the same room. Hope tries to bond with Steffy by talking about Taylor and saying how she’s always glad to have her mom nearby. Steffy acts bitchy, as she often does to Hope. Hope suggests they try to keep the peace. She apologizes again for going after Finn and promises it won’t happen again. Hope suggests that they act like the family they are and leave a better legacy for their kids. She tells Steffy that she’s just trying to get back to who she was. Steffy throws all this back in Hope’s face and insults her and Brooke. Carter comes in just then. Steffy leaves, so Carter and Hope flirt and joke around about her wearing lingerie. He invites her to lunch at Il Giardino.

Katie drops by to see Bill at his place, at his request. He wants to get back together with her. He assures her that things are over with him and Poppy. However, she turns him down. She tells him that it was too painful before, when he chose Brooke over her. Will doesn’t seem to care if his parents are back together or not. He tries again to convince her, but she says that she’s past the idea of them being together. Later, Brooke drops by for a meeting with Bill about Brooke’s Bedroom. He asks if they can reschedule, so she wonders what’s wrong. He tells her what happened with Katie, and how Katie said that he’s only interested in her when Brooke’s not available.

 

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B&B Short Recap Wednesday, October 2, 2024

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Ridge convinces Taylor to go see specialists for her heart problems. They hug and then go visit Grace Buckingham, Paris’ mom. Taylor is reluctant to have tests or see doctors, but Ridge urges her to fight and not give up. They meet with Grace and tell her that Taylor has heart failure. Grace wants to do a blood test that will determine if Taylor has had a heart attack, so they agree. Ridge is very much involved in Taylor’s medical care. They hug.

Brooke and Steffy chat some more about Taylor and how glad they all are to have her home. Brooke remembers her own mom and how much she misses her.

Katie talks to Will about getting a Forrester internship. He promises to give it a try. A model name Willow comes in, looking for Hope. She and Will look at each other in a flirty way. Will agrees to talk to Steffy after that. Katie asks Steffy to talk to Will about a possible internship. Steffy admits that there’s an opening, now that Luna is gone. Katie lets her know that Will isn’t sure that fashion is right for him. Meanwhile, Will meets two other attractive young women, Kingsley and Lainey. Katie brings Will in to see Steffy (and Brooke). Will tells them that he’s changed his mind and wants to be there. Steffy tells Brooke that she wonders how Bill will react. Katie teases Will about flirting with the young women.

 

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Ridge tries to come to grips with the idea that Taylor is dying. She doesn’t want him to tell anyone, especially Steffy and Thomas, because she doesn’t want to be a burden to them. He’s very frustrated because he went through the same thing with Eric. He’s glad to hear that she told Li, who recommended some cardiologists, but she doesn’t think they can help her. He gets upset, and they hug. He tells her how important she is to him and that he can’t lose her.

Brooke and Steffy are working in the same office. They talk about work a little, but when talk turns to Ridge, Steffy suggests to Brooke that Ridge and Taylor will always have a bond. Brooke agrees but makes it clear that Ridge’s future is with her. Brooke assures Steffy that she’s not threatened by Taylor and that both she and Ridge agree that it’s great that she came home to spend time with her family.

Will and Katie are at Forrester after lunch. He’s worried that she’ll get back with Bill, who will hurt her again. She appreciates his concern but tries to convince him to join Forrester as an intern.

 

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B&B Short Recap Monday, September 30, 2024

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In Steffy’s office, Finn and Steffy kiss. He assures her again that he only has eyes for her, not Hope. Eric comes in, and they chat about the photo shoot. They (mostly Eric) talk about the Brooke’s Bedroom line, and how it’s great for Ridge, who seems happy. Steffy thinks that Taylor is the reason Ridge is doing well, and they agree. Finn talks about how much the kids love having her around. Later, Finn and Steffy discuss Taylor, alone. Steffy is very glad to have her mom home and hopes she stays. She feels more relaxed with her around. Finn is happy for her.

In Hope’s office, she and Carter continue to flirt, since he thinks she should model lingerie to tie in HFTF with Brooke’s Bedroom. They talk about their past office romances and how badly they turned out. They agree that it’s a bad idea, but it’s obvious that they’re attracted to each other (as they grin foolishly). Eric comes in and talks about the Brooke’s Bedroom line briefly. They smile at each other behind him. He leaves them alone. Hope promises Carter that she’ll think about the modeling idea.

At Il Giardino, Katie and Will share a meal. They talk at length about Bill. Will pours out his heart about how much it affected him before when Bill didn’t treat her well, and he doesn’t want him to do that again. He reminds her that he’s fine if they don’t get back together. He also doesn’t want to be anything like “Dollar Bill” in life or business. She’s glad to hear him being honest with her. He tells her at the end that he’s transferring to a local school, which makes her very happy. They hug.

Ridge helps Taylor revive and stand up after her fall at Forrester. He wants to get her to a hospital, but she tells him that she won’t go. She also warns him not to tell Steffy. She makes excuses about why she fainted, but he doesn’t believe her. He presses her for details, so she tells him that she already saw a doctor in Europe. She tells him to make sure to take care of Steffy. Now he’s really worried, so she tells him, reluctantly, that she has heart failure and is dying.

 

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, September 30, 2024

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Daniel gently informed his daughter, Lucy, of Heather’s death, leaving her devastated. An autopsy later revealed that Heather had died from a blow to the head, not drowning as initially suspected. Meanwhile, Sharon, grappling with guilt over her involvement in Heather’s demise, sent deceptive text messages from Heather’s phone to Daniel and Paul, attempting to create the illusion that Heather was alive but needed time away. This act intensified Sharon’s internal conflict as she struggled to maintain her facade.

Elsewhere, Kyle and Audra engaged in a power struggle, each attempting to outmaneuver the other in business dealings. Victor, observing their rivalry, challenged them to prove their worth, ultimately leading to Kyle’s success in securing a significant deal and Victor’s decision to terminate Audra’s position. This corporate maneuvering underscored the shifting alliances and ongoing battles within the business sphere.

 

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B&B Short Recap Friday, September 27, 2024

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The Forresters gather for a new Brooke’s Bedroom photo shoot. They’re bringing in Icelandic rock star J.J. (Jökull Júlíusson), who’s the lead singer of a band called Kaleo (in real life), to record music for the new shoot. They all meet. Hope is a big fan of J.J., and so is Finn. Steffy prepares to go get J.J. Hope chats with her briefly about J.J. Steffy informs Hope that Finn will be there, so Hope needs to stay away from him. Hope and Carter chat a little. Finn arrives, so he and Hope chat, mostly about J.J.

Steffy is in another room when Taylor arrives. Steffy tells her that she probably won’t want to see this photo shoot (with Brooke, and Ridge). She also tells her what she told Hope. Taylor warns her to keep an eye on Hope. Steffy sets up a live feed on the TV screen for their shoot, which Taylor watches.

Steffy goes back to the photo shoot. Bridget arrives and says hello to her mom and everyone. She knows J.J. from a visit to Iceland, and she arranged for him to be there. Everyone is very excited. J.J. arrives and meets everyone. Finn is also there and is a bit tongue-tied to meet J.J. Hope watches from the other side of the room. Steffy tells Hope that she doesn’t like the way she was looking at Finn and accuses her of fantasizing about Finn. Hope denies it, but Steffy tells her to leave, so she does (because she knows her line is in danger if she doesn’t).

Finn chats with Steffy. She mentions that she told Hope to leave. Later, he assures her that he only has eyes for her, and it doesn’t matter what Hope does. They hug and kiss.

In another office, Hope fantasizes about the kiss she gave Finn. Carter comes in and tells Hope that he’s been thinking about her, and HFTF. They flirt a bit. He has an idea about making her line more popular: she should model lingerie for her own line, and tie it in with Brooke’s Bedroom. She doesn’t look sure about that idea, but she clearly enjoys flirting with Carter.

Zende, RJ and the other producers film J.J. singing, “Way Down” while everyone else watches their private concert. Film of Brooke in the lingerie plays in the background.

Taylor watches him sing the song. It clearly touches her.

After the concert, everyone applauds. J.J. hopes to see them all later at his concert. He hugs them and leaves, and so does Bridget. Ridge and Brooke flirt and kiss. Meanwhile, Taylor was just about to walk in, but she sees them and hangs back, eavesdropping. Her heart pounds fast. She gets upset, and she has what looks to be a heart attack, She grabs the near curtain and falls, bringing the curtain down. Ridge sees her fall and runs over to her. She looks unconscious.

 

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Steffy tells Hope that she’s certain that her parents still love each other. Hope wonders if that’s why Taylor is back, but Steffy denies that. She claims that Taylor is just happy to be there with the family. Hope wonders why Taylor has come back now, but Steffy doesn’t think that there’s any big mystery. Hope reiterates that no one will come between Ridge and Brooke again.

Ridge and Taylor hug. He admits that he’s very happy that she’s there, for however long it will be. She plans to appreciate every moment she has with her family and the people she loves. Ridge gives her a side hug. Just then, Brook starts to walk in but backs out, watching them in shock. She comes in after that, asking if she’s interrupting. Ridge kisses her and Taylor says she’ll leave them alone, since they’re busy. Brooke asks her if she heard of the big photo shoot tomorrow for Brooke’s Bedroom. Taylor has heard about it and tries to rush out. Ridge and Brooke are surprised she’s leaving so soon. She just said that it’s great to see the two of them happy and that they have a lot to look forward to. She leaves. Ridge looks concerned. They’re both excited about bedroom line. They agree that it’s good to have Taylor back, but Brooke feels like Taylor is not herself, and not too happy. Ridge didn’t notice Taylor being unhappy or different.

Taylor and Steffy chat. Taylor is proud of her daughter. They also talk about Kelly a little. Mostly, they talk about Ridge. It’s clear that Steffy still hopes her parents can get back together. Taylor admits that the memories of the past with their family are the happiest of her life. However, she says, Steffy has to accept that he’s with Brooke now, like she has. She mentions that they have a bright future, with a long life ahead of them. Steffy looks shocked and confused.

Will is at Forrester, on the phone with Donna. She’s trying to set him up with someone, but he’s not interested. RJ walks in behind him to put a laptop down on a table. There seems to be some tension between them. Will asks RJ if he really didn’t know that Luna was crazy. RJ’s face falls, and he looks sad. Will apologizes for asking but mentions that Luna is in jail where she belongs. RJ asks Will why he’s there instead of with Bill at Spencer Publications. Will isn’t sure what he’s going to be doing, but he mentions that Katie invited him to work there. RJ can’t imagine that Bill would want that, but Will says whatever decision he makes will be his choice. Will says that maybe he and RJ will work together one day. RJ doesn’t look too happy about that idea.

Katie visits Bill, at his request. He asks her to consider getting their family back together. They talk about what he’s been going through with Luna. He holds her hand, and they discuss Will a bit. Bill blames himself for hurting Katie in the past. Will arrives, too. Bill tells him that he’s a different man, and he wants to reunite their family. Will asks Katie is that’s what she wants. Katie isn’t sure because she’s enjoying having Will home and doesn’t want anything to spoil that. They hug.

 

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Steffy has come home and wonders why Taylor has been crying. Taylor sidesteps the question. They have a nice chat. Taylor assures Steffy that she’s home to stay. Steffy pours out her heart about how much she needs her mom with her. They hug, and Taylor cries more.

Li thinks about how Taylor is dying. Finn comes in to ask her a question, so she answers. He can tell that she’s bothered about something. She tells him that it’s about one of her patients, but she can’t give him any details. They chat about it, without him knowing it’s Taylor (his mother-in-law).

Ridge and Brooke flirt and kiss. They both agree that it’s good that Taylor is back in town.

 

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B&B Short Recap Monday, September 23, 2024

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Li is shocked to learn that Taylor is dying from heart failure. She promises to find a good oncologist for her. Taylor swears her to secrecy.

Steffy tells Ridge that she doesn’t want Taylor to leave town. She hopes he can talk Taylor into staying, so he agrees.

Brooke, Eric and Donna are at the Forrester mansion. Donna blames herself for what happened with Luna because she was the one who hired her. They mention Taylor, so Brooke flashes back to part of her conversation with Taylor. Brooke tells them that she and Taylor might finally become friends. They hope that’s true and remind her that she and Stephanie became friends before Stephanie died.

Brooke and Ridge catch up with what the other was talking about with Steffy and Taylor. Brook doesn’t think Taylor is going to go anywhere. Ridge is glad to hear it because Steffy needs her mom.

Steffy comes home to find Taylor home. It’s clear that Taylor has been crying, so she asks what’s wrong.

 

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Y&R Short Recap Monday, September 23, 2024

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Billy confronted Adam about upsetting Chelsea, leading to a physical altercation where Adam punched Billy. Phyllis intervened to prevent further escalation.

Meanwhile, Victoria grappled with the dilemma of betraying her father, Victor, to support Billy, reflecting on the potential consequences of her decision.

 

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