Today sure was an interesting way to go to the long weekend. It had a bit of everything.
Couple of tough losses. If only Kimberly had the first one exactly right.
Nice tribute to the three generations of TPIR hosts by Edith. I'm only 33 and have seen the Cullen version a few times on GSN.
Now, to Showcase 1. This was actually one that I liked. When they had that the Y&R stars were going to be on the show, I thought "probably like last week...walk-on, taken from studio to make-up room, etc." However, it was actually fun. I think I am the only one who ever thought about it, but I like the cold open, meaning that the beginning of the showcase did not start with Rich talking (see the couple of times earlier in the year when the models were talking). It was nice to hear all involved (for Amber, I'm sure it was her first time speaking on the show). Also, for probably the first time this year, I was actually laughing with Drew after the showcase ended. Rich (actually walking with a microphone instead of by his podium with the headphones on during the showcase) with the dress on was the icing on the cake. Usually after the reveal, I fast-forward the end to the very end, but I had to stay with it to laugh at Rich again.
Showcase 2...Actually normal with no frills.
Now, after the NFL, college football, Thanksgiving, and the long weekend...bring in the purple wheel. However, I have the feeling that today's SC1 was a treat, but next week, we will be back to the weird unsensical showcases that we know and love...or despise.
