I love how they did flashbacks back then and I love the music in the background. So glad I started watching this. The writing is so much better than today.
Laura, after Watson's comment about winding up dead in the park "that was a real threat Luke!" - and Luke: "I'm destroying your life and I don't know how to stop it!!!! slams his fist on the table, breaking glassware.... the panic they simultaneously portray is palpable and contagious here... their acting is so intense and lifelike.
She IS one smart cookie... and that is why so many of us love the character. A wonderful balance of intelligence, warmth, caring.. but yet still quite flawed and realistic...... and I love all the comments no need to limit yourself!
Luke keeping their relationship platonic and not making passes. What is she talking about, he's a cheat and a rover. He couldn't even be faithful to Laura when she was his wife, and we're supposed to believe that he was faithful to her when she wasn't even his. Oh, wait a minute Bob Guza made all that up in his alternate bizzaro GH world.
I think this explains part of Luke's allure to Laura...he treated her like an adult, while Scotty treated her like a little girl. That's where Guza's storyline has gone horribly wrong...everybody treats Laura like she's a half-wit, instead of a grown woman with three children. Genie has commented on the show's unwillingness to let Laura grow up...I wish they'd address this problem in subsequent storylines...giving Laura agency will put her back on equal ground with Luke.
Actually, most of the problem was TG not wanting to continue the LnL love story. Since his retirement, Laura has had a lot of good storylines showing her strength and smarts. TG robbed us viewers of a lot of years of GF, because he knew if she was on the show fans would demand he be with Laura. So he did what he could to keep her off the show, that's why they only used GF to get the ratings up during sweeps. He has even admitted that he did not treat Genie right. Thing is he sucked with Tracy and I was ready for him to retire.
OK, one last comment about this clip, I promise! I love how crafty Laura is about convincing Scott she needs to go back to the disco here...everybody else's planning and scheming about this job arrangement has fallen flat so far, but Laura finds a way to get Scotty's permission. She was one smart cookie!
@rhda8386 Yes Ms. Francis is a master of facial expressions. One look can tell a whole story. The human face is capable of 10,000 expressions.... I swear Ms. Francis has 20,000 at least! :-)
I think that's a great suggestion...you know Genie hates having to be this damsel in distress, waiting to be rescued. The real Laura fought her way out of traps, with Luke acting as her partner, not her savior.
LAURA, DIDN'T NEED TO GET MARRIED TO SCOTTY BOY, AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE. HER STORY LINE HAS SO, MANY TWIST AND TURNS THAT ARE MOVING HER IN LUKE'S DIRECTION. OH, MY... I THINK SCOTTY BOY, OVER PLAYED HIS HAND WITH LAURA AND JUST MIGHT LOSE.
I love Ruby's place, with all the glamorous photos and pretty antiques...such a reflection of this former bad girl's personality. Shabby chic at its finest. So much thought went into the show back then.
Not any more not by a long shot. It seem to me that all the love, family and true friendships are all fake and very unreal ok forced. The characters are all wrong also very made up just not made with they all once had realistic and carding people of PC. Thank you Rosie
Me too desperately. I know we have no opportunity to get back the late great Norma Conolly, but it is a TOTAL crime that the Spencer siblings haven't been in scenes together in so long. Mr. Geary and Ms. Zeman played brother and sister fantastically. (... and still would if given a chance) Love/ed them together.... just like I loved Laura and Lesley as mom and daughter!!
I have to say I really like Jennifer and the actress who plays her (Lisa Marie). Very pretty lady, especially in this clip. She had a tough task crashing in on soap's major super-couple at such a late stage, but she did OK even though her acting ability was certainly not up to theirs.
@kell. If I was a writer, I would had Luke be more affectionate towards Jennifer. I also would have had Jennifer's character have more depth. All Jennifer character was is a spoiled brat.
Since when does the wife have too get her husband's approval to work somewhere like the disco campus? My parents were married for 42-years before my dad died. Neither one "had" to get the other one's approval. IF either one even went there the other one would do the opposite just out of spite as if to tell the other one don't tell me what to do.
Actually I hope they majorly remedy the situation by having it all be due to Helena.... think they have laid the ground work with that by having Helena present at Shady Brook at the 06 wedding, and Laura only woke up after Helena was transferred.... Laura is one smart, tough, cookie ... she always held her own with Luke, he depended on her as much as she depended on him through their whole relationship... to make her this week... it has to be the curse.. and NOT Laura herself.
The wardrobe department must have not attended college. Genie wearing skirts/dresses all of the time makes her look like she's going to Church or going to corporate meetings..
Wow, I‘ve heard it said that TG chews up the scenery, show biz speak 4 a scene stealer. I disagreed it’s more like he’s a set destroyer, lol, Luke/TG breaks up more GH props than I’ve ever seen a character do. Temper temper Luke!
I agree. I say that all the time. He is a means to an ends kind of guy.. not just a jerk for the sake of being a jerk. I hate what they have done to this great character. I hope they fix it real soon in real time!!
Why doesn't Luke react more when Laura tells him she's been afraid of sleeping since the rape because she doesn't want to expose him. I mean, that is pretty telling about what her feelings are for Luke. I don't know if this was stage direction or TGs decision as an actor but I don't get it. I definitely think Luke would have reacted much more to that statement!!!🤔🤔
@susanmartin313 Laura was already strong, just young..as she grew up and hung out with Luke she became more and more! He's always seen that in her and that is one reason he's attracted to her.
I love how they did flashbacks back then and I love the music in the background. So glad I started watching this. The writing is so much better than today.
Laura, after Watson's comment about winding up dead in the park "that was a real threat Luke!" - and Luke: "I'm destroying your life and I don't know how to stop it!!!! slams his fist on the table, breaking glassware.... the panic they simultaneously portray is palpable and contagious here... their acting is so intense and lifelike.
I Freaking Hate Bill Watson!! What a Creep!! Look at his Mug!!!👎👎👎😝😝😝!!! Ugh!!!
For being young Genie's acting is superb bouncing off Tony the older man!!
@cherikugler5941 I have to keep reminding myself Genie was all of 17-18 years old at the time. Her father taught her well.
She IS one smart cookie... and that is why so many of us love the character. A wonderful balance of intelligence, warmth, caring.. but yet still quite flawed and realistic...... and I love all the comments no need to limit yourself!
Luke keeping their relationship platonic and not making passes. What is she talking about, he's a cheat and a rover. He couldn't even be faithful to Laura when she was his wife, and we're supposed to believe that he was faithful to her when she wasn't even his. Oh, wait a minute Bob Guza made all that up in his alternate bizzaro GH world.
Damn u go hon Rosie
Oh see that I have been saying that from the get. Laura get a divorce go back to school go to collage. Go fine Robert a call it a new day love Rosie
And that’s exactly what it was….an alternate universe. Lol. In mine they are still together and happy! Lol
Tip for Luke: Your profit margin would be a lot bigger if you stopped slamming your fist down on the bar and desk...all that broken glassware adds up!
It looked as though Genie was trying to keep from laughing when the glass went off the bar.
@@2006bbbb1 YEP...
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I agree... Ruby is one of my all time favorite female characters! Norma Conolly rocked!!
I love Ruby!!❤️❤️ A Beautiful, Beautiful Lady.❤️❤️👍😊❤️❤️.
Yes she is amazing in her part! She unconditionally loves Bobbie and Luke!! ❤
wish I had a nickel for every time Laura said she was afraid over the years….or the word Love, Safe or Luke.
La Lake I guess she's just lucky! Lol!
or "in danger" or "dangerous"... but especially "Luke"- you'd make a mint!
Didn't really notice that before... thanks for pointing it out. Love THIS Luke!! MISS HIM!!!
"I can't go on this way much longer". Oh Laura, if only you knew.
I think this explains part of Luke's allure to Laura...he treated her like an adult, while Scotty treated her like a little girl. That's where Guza's storyline has gone horribly wrong...everybody treats Laura like she's a half-wit, instead of a grown woman with three children. Genie has commented on the show's unwillingness to let Laura grow up...I wish they'd address this problem in subsequent storylines...giving Laura agency will put her back on equal ground with Luke.
Laura was 16 years old. She was a young girl! You Luke and Laura lovers will do or say anything to justify this sick relationship.
Actually, most of the problem was TG not wanting to continue the LnL love story. Since his retirement, Laura has had a lot of good storylines showing her strength and smarts. TG robbed us viewers of a lot of years of GF, because he knew if she was on the show fans would demand he be with Laura. So he did what he could to keep her off the show, that's why they only used GF to get the ratings up during sweeps. He has even admitted that he did not treat Genie right. Thing is he sucked with Tracy and I was ready for him to retire.
..."we going to be bowling on Thursday nights!" LOL. I loved Ruby, miss that whole family dynamic w/ her & Luke & Bobbi
OK, one last comment about this clip, I promise! I love how crafty Laura is about convincing Scott she needs to go back to the disco here...everybody else's planning and scheming about this job arrangement has fallen flat so far, but Laura finds a way to get Scotty's permission. She was one smart cookie!
Laura always was. It's the writers fault. They wrote Laura to be weak but GF/Laura is and always was a strong in everything she did. Love. Rosie
@rhda8386 Yes Ms. Francis is a master of facial expressions. One look can tell a whole story. The human face is capable of 10,000 expressions.... I swear Ms. Francis has 20,000 at least! :-)
Bobbie says Scotty isn't any dummy. I beg to differ LOL
Lol!!✌️😂😂😂✌️!!!
I think that's a great suggestion...you know Genie hates having to be this damsel in distress, waiting to be rescued. The real Laura fought her way out of traps, with Luke acting as her partner, not her savior.
Scotty was so controlling. Even if Luke wasn’t in the picture she would’ve been better off without him on her own.
Boy oh boy when your right your right thanks Rosie
Yes I think your very right about the hat one. Laura can take care of herself oh yeah. Most definitely. Thank u Rosie
LAURA, DIDN'T NEED TO GET MARRIED TO SCOTTY BOY, AT SUCH A YOUNG AGE. HER STORY LINE HAS SO, MANY TWIST AND TURNS THAT ARE MOVING HER IN LUKE'S DIRECTION. OH, MY... I THINK SCOTTY BOY, OVER PLAYED HIS HAND WITH LAURA AND JUST MIGHT LOSE.
❤ real. Good point too controlling 3 24
❤interesting. Jennifer smith going to Ruby to inquire about Luke Spencer she had a feeling. Something. Was up .she was right 3 24
I love Ruby's place, with all the glamorous photos and pretty antiques...such a reflection of this former bad girl's personality. Shabby chic at its finest. So much thought went into the show back then.
Not any more not by a long shot. It seem to me that all the love, family and true friendships are all fake and very unreal ok forced. The characters are all wrong also very made up just not made with they all once had realistic and carding people of PC. Thank you Rosie
Love her lamp
It was a VERY well written, thought out, story. I am sure they weren't waffling abotu things... they made a commitment and then went for it.
Ruby looked at Jennifer like what is she doing here
Love Ruby!!
Me too desperately. I know we have no opportunity to get back the late great Norma Conolly, but it is a TOTAL crime that the Spencer siblings haven't been in scenes together in so long. Mr. Geary and Ms. Zeman played brother and sister fantastically. (... and still would if given a chance) Love/ed them together.... just like I loved Laura and Lesley as mom and daughter!!
"Lucky, it's Mom. There's been a change of plans. Dad and I are going bowling tonight....". They never really do bowl, do they?
I love the screenshot for this clip!
I have to say I really like Jennifer and the actress who plays her (Lisa Marie). Very pretty lady, especially in this clip. She had a tough task crashing in on soap's major super-couple at such a late stage, but she did OK even though her acting ability was certainly not up to theirs.
@kell. If I was a writer, I would had Luke be more affectionate towards Jennifer. I also would have had Jennifer's character have more depth. All Jennifer character was is a spoiled brat.
I wouldn't say were quite the supercouple yet. But well on the road to supercouple status though.
i love the green sweater!
yeah... a really GREAT character!!!
an old fashioned 18 year old housewife in the 80s. No wonder I wound up being so disillusioned.... lol
Bobbie looks really cute in that hat.
Since when does the wife have too get her husband's approval to work somewhere like the disco campus? My parents were married for 42-years before my dad died. Neither one "had" to get the other one's approval. IF either one even went there the other one would do the opposite just out of spite as if to tell the other one don't tell me what to do.
I know! It's weird. At that time my mom had just finished working in Congress for many years and she and my dad are older than TG by several years.🤔🤔
The actor did a fantastic job, right??!! Totally gave me the hibee jebeez!
Totally out of context about every time Luke mentions Elm Street I can't help but think of Freddy Krueger
I know... that actor played creepy REALLY well!
@cathycathykathy2010 Enjoy away... just as additive now as it was back then! Great entertainment ....has stood the test of time.
The story paints them into a corner. Eventually the only way out is to bring Frank Smith down.
30 years is a long time!
Gf. Great actress. Unique beauty. Those eyes. 3 1 24
Actually I hope they majorly remedy the situation by having it all be due to Helena.... think they have laid the ground work with that by having Helena present at Shady Brook at the 06 wedding, and Laura only woke up after Helena was transferred.... Laura is one smart, tough, cookie ... she always held her own with Luke, he depended on her as much as she depended on him through their whole relationship... to make her this week... it has to be the curse.. and NOT Laura herself.
The wardrobe department must have not attended college. Genie wearing skirts/dresses all of the time makes her look like she's going to Church or going to corporate meetings..
The fashion was different back then.
Bobbies cute hat 💯
I like Bobbi's hat! She is very pretty..very bad girl though..
@serinagirl123 Yep... for most of us thank goodness!
Wow, I‘ve heard it said that TG chews up the scenery, show biz speak 4 a scene stealer. I disagreed it’s more like he’s a set destroyer, lol, Luke/TG breaks up more GH props than I’ve ever seen a character do. Temper temper Luke!
I agree.😀 It's funny.
But that's because Tony Geary committed to the character, and what motivates Luke. And this is how he thinks Luke would react in this situation.
I hate when Scotty kisses Laura he smacks.
Im so ready to slap Watson right now... thats some good acting lol
I HATE HIM!!! PERIOD!!!👎👎👎!!!
I'm looking forward to him going fishing in Vagas
I agree. I say that all the time. He is a means to an ends kind of guy.. not just a jerk for the sake of being a jerk. I hate what they have done to this great character. I hope they fix it real soon in real time!!
sussezq ,
Luke Spencer🎉🎉🎉🎉
❤ bobby. Is. Stunning.
Why doesn't Luke react more when Laura tells him she's been afraid of sleeping since the rape because she doesn't want to expose him. I mean, that is pretty telling about what her feelings are for Luke. I don't know if this was stage direction or TGs decision as an actor but I don't get it. I definitely think Luke would have reacted much more to that statement!!!🤔🤔
Sorry I never like Scotty for Laura glad she married divorce Scotty and married Luke and had his kids
She does? I mean Genie hates playing the damsel in distress?? or does she just not think it is true to character to Laura?
It's not Laura's character anymore, Luke brought all that strength out in her.
She has said many times in recent years, that she is done playing the victim. Because probably of all those years she had to play it, again and again.
@susanmartin313 Laura was already strong, just young..as she grew up and hung out with Luke she became more and more! He's always seen that in her and that is one reason he's attracted to her.
OMG W... I am ROTFLOL!!!!!!!
Jennifer is so pushy and intrusive.
Frank Smiths Daughter is the worst actress.