All of these characters whose names have mentioned for the Christmas shows (Michael, Lauren, Sheila, Tom, Ashley, John, Gloria) have been on nearly every single day for the last three months. Sorry to say this--I am REALLY getting burned out when it comes to these characters. I sincerely hope that we get to see Christmas episodes for characters that have been largely ignored for the last few months, because of this Sheila storyline (Jill, Katherine, and Jack come to mind).

LisaJ
Washington, DC

I'm happy to see Michael on everyday. Keep him on as much as you can. He's the best reason to watch this show.

I agree with Lisa, Jill and Katherine need a story. How about bringing Larry back for Jill, she needs a love interest and please get Jack another story besides his always wanting to get revenge on Victor. You need to get rid of Sheila, Tom, and Gloria.

I could not disagree more, I love it anytime Sheila, Michael, and Lauren are on. I do agree however that Jill needs to be given a storyline.

Can't wait to see Michael & Lauren's first Christmas together as husband and wife! Hopefully Mikey won't be so grumpy this year now that he has so much to be thankful for. =)

I hate to say it but I keep waiting for the day for Sheila to disappear, too. I'm not really interested in what she does or wants to do. I could live without her on Y&R. She may be playing her role well as an actress, the part isn't having the impact that I think is intended. Not for me anyway. And yes, it is unfortunate that much of the other characters are involved with her somehow.

If I recall correctly.... Last years episode showcased the return of my favourite Young and The Restless character, Colleen Carlton played by the lovely Lyndsy Fonseca.... any chance she will be gracing our screens again??

*Ames*

I am really looking forward to seeing all those great people on thru the holidays. They are my favorites!! Especially Micheal and Lauren!!!!

I hope Sheila exits soon too.
It wouldn't be so bad if the storyline made any sense but it doesn't. Lauren said she'd recognize Sheila anywhere yet she comes face to face with the woman and doesn't know its Sheila. I really don't like the way Y&R uses all these disguises, Christine, Phyllis, Sheila, Lily. Enough of that.
Hope Sheila exits the soap soon.

I was never a fan of Sheila, but this SL has been kinda fun to watch. However, I think we are ALL burned out. Remember, I'm the one who suggested that "someone" kill Tom. There are so many people on the show who have motives, it would be more exciting than "who shot JR?" And we would all be guessing for months. Still, Terrible Tom was been Terrific Tom in my book. Great actor!

Reading the comments from Mr. Scott lends me to suggest a special holiday "behind the scenes" show. Instead of telling us how it all works, SHOW US! I think we would appreciate the show more, and lots of people might criticize less, once they see how much work is really involved. Just a thought...

KEEP SHEILA. She's fantastic.

Yes Sheila is awesome! Can't wait to see more. But please start showing her as SHEILA and not Jennifer or Brenda. I miss seeing the real Sheila. :(

I always like the Christmas shows,especially if everyone is at peace for the holiday.

P.S. It would be great if Larry came back as Santa

Sorry but I'm agree with the people who say to get rid of Sheila. Tom is very much more interesting. What does Sheila do besides the fact to say Lauren is responsible for my miserable life, I want to kill her. Her storyline is ridiculous. A lot of people are tired about her. When I've learned she came back, I was sure that would happen like that. More, because of her, a lot of talents are wasted. We are forced to watch this thing every day. If she had a new storyline with new characters, I'd be agree but this storyline was done at death. Because of her return, a lot of people have less airtime and not really storylines. More again, because of her, they make to look other characters like stupid persons and yet, we know this persons were never stupid. Like for example, when Lauren didn't recognize Sheila disguised in Jennifer, it's ridiculous, Lauren would recognize even if she was disguised in Dracula.

Please get rid of Sheila....I can only stomach her for so long. You people have GOT to realize that she is NOT helping the show and she is not very popular.

I hope Colleen doesn't come back..she was by FAR one of the worst characters on the show.

Please keep Sheila, but put her in another storyline Mr Smith, some of us are sick of the Lauren hating. There's more to Sheila than that. Kimberlin deserves better.

You're a storyteller Mr Smith. Use your imagination. You have a goldmine in Sheila... utilise her properly and send her into another part of the canvas with other characters.

I too will like to see of Sheila along with Tom and Gloria.

Lauren and Michael are duller than dishwater together. Their "romantic" scenes are contrived because they have absolutely no chemistry. I'm pretty sure their marriage won't last for long.

Yes, yes, yes... it's time for Sheila to go!! I think that we all can pretty much agreee on that. I'm not really clear on why she came back into the storyline anyway. Enough is enough. Can't we do better than filling an hour of time with the same old Sheila? Been there, done that!! Move on I say.

Michael and Lauren are super together. They have more chemistry than any other couple on the show. My only regret is that they can't have a beautiful wedding without Sheila being involved. Make them happy, and let them produce a little Michael, Jr. It would be so fun to see Mikey have a baby.

NO!!! SAVE OUR SHEILA!!! Dont let these unimaginative people sway your opinion! Sheila is the perfect antagonist, you see what effect she has on viewers... WHAT A VILLAIN!!!!

Michael and Lauren are, at best, 'cute' together. They don't have the same intense spark as other dynamic soap couples, such as Y&R's only signature supercouple Nikki and Victor. CLB had a firelike chemistry with Heather Tom. Also, I liked Lauren with Paul!

Lauren is WAY TOO OLD to have another baby. She's way past her childbearing years.

What the FRACK is with the Lauren/Micheal hating? LOL. I'll say it again - WHAT THE FRACKING FRACK.. anyway, Y&R's couples, in general, suck. what kind of soap has 1 supercouple aka Victor and Nikki? Lauren and Micheal are like the hottest thing to hit Y&R.. in A LONG TIME. :| They actually made me like Lauren/Tracey, a character whom I didn't even know about really (had to do my research of the 'before my time' era).

Sheila on the other hand is getting a little reminscent of Days of Our lives. but wooot to coming home early on Dec 8 (day ahead Canada!). lol I'm sooo not kidding, I'm skipping last block in the name of freaking Lauren and Micheal lol

^^ OMG..Lauren and Micheal need a baby. It's not even like.. they should have one, it would be cute - IT'S A NECESSITY! And they shouldn't have one, but TWO! TWINS!! EEE! Let Lauren have a girl. lol

and de-soras Scotty while we're at it. what the hell is this - 41 or so.. 42? year old people cannot have 24 year old kids. my mom is 42 and um im a ways from 24?? LOL

Hey B, I am sorry but there are a lot of fans out there who very much disagree with you about COlleen!!! She is one of the BEST CHARACTERS on the show and is very much missed. So much so that no one is watching in the JT category. She made JT what he is today. And JT and any Mack??? NO WAY!!! Just friends. JT/Mack SOD MOST BORing Couple Couldn't agree more!! Lyndsy Fonseca is the best Colleen and Colleen is very integral to the Abbott core storyline and JT storyline. NOthing else has done it since she left. Rachel and Thad?? NO chemistry Jack we have told you that since her first appearance with Thad at the coffee house scene. Get the picture yet Jack??

I agree, bring back Colleen carleton. There was so much chemistry between the actors Thad Luckinbull and Lyndsey Fonseca. The Colleen/JT romance was just getting started, and then she was gone.
Mac and JT are just boring

Lauren and Michael have the best chemistry. Sorry that some people don't see that. and Yes, Lauren isn't too old to have a baby, she is too young to be the mother of a boy of 24 years old. But why the brought back Scott so old, only because of Sheila. The Sheila storyline is ridiculous and doesn't make sense.

I think Tracey BRegman and Christian Leblanc deserve better than this stupid storyline. They have a lot of potential.

Lauren and Michael should NOT have a baby. They are an AWFUL couple. Well, I don't think they even can, anyways. They're too old and I doubt that Lauren will be able to get pregnant anymore anyways. Michael Balwin's character was destroyed with this pairing - what used to be a complex, exciting character has turned into a boring, predictable dud.

LOL! I love how a post about Y&R's holiday shows has turned into a discussion about Michael & Lauren. Whether they love em' or hate em' seems people just can't stop talking about these two. And you know why?....Because they ROCK! That's why!

And I am in complete agreement about the need for Baldwin Babies. That's all I want for Christmas! ;-)

Oh, thanks B! Now all of the Colleen fans are gonna come out of the wood work again. "Colleen is very integral to the Abbott core storlyine." Well, gee, wouldn't you say that her MOM might be a bit more important, and they never show her? Sorry, I'll never agree with you on that one.

PAM - I think Lauren is about 42, which is the same age as my mom was when she had me. Sorry.

KIMBERLIN FANS - what more can they do with her? It's all about Lauren where Sheila is concerned. What, do we just forgive her that she attempted murder on more than one occasion (the rooftop and the necklace to name only the most recent two)? You say "get creative." HOW? It's done, she'll be gone soon, get over it. On to the next juicy (hopefully not as overly drawn out) storyline.

I still think that Tom rocks!

I've read the recent insider blog talking about character developments for Tom over the Christmas episodes. But then in the mags it is talking about how Roscoe Born is leaving the show, and in the recent SOW it's admitted that there is a crazy twist at Michael and Lauren's wedding where someone will die and the show is trying very hard to keep it hush hush.

If the show is planning on getting rid of a talented actor like Roscoe Born as well as a character with possibilities like Tom Fisher, all I have to say is:

-your hush hush techniques never worked because everyone already suspected Y&R would do something lame like take the easy road and kill Tom off, so there is no big suprise because it was out before, and it's definitely out in the new Soap Opera Weekly.

-there is so many storyline possibilities for the character of Tom Fisher, but Y&R seems to be content with going back to boring storylines with no substance or excitement

I really hope all those rumors are wrong, because if you get rid of Roscoe Born you are gaining nothing.

If you were depending on a good shocking storyline by getting rid of Tom Fisher, it has been ruined because the so called suprise has been leaked and found out about long before the episodes will ever air.

So, please do the smart thing, and keep Roscoe Born on the show.

Sheila's not going anywhere, no if we have anything to say about it.

anti Sheila people, i sure as hell hope you're reading for the battle of your lives

WOW! Ouch, F Mindenhall, aren't we testy? Sorry, but it's a done deal. Sheila's gone. Seriously, what would you do with her? Nothing because as soon as she shows her true self, she's got several counts of attempted murder on her hands, PLUS, they'd put her away in the loony bin in a cell next to Trisha Dennison (sorry, I couldn't resist that one). Or would you just keep hiding her like she is doing now? That has already worn thin.

I sympathize with your passion for the actress/character, but think about it, where would you go with her?

Hey JOe, the Colleen fans are not in the "woodwork" as you call it. We are just silent because we are not watching. There is NOTHING to see. But that doesn't mean we don't read the spoilers and then shake our heads. Because everything is very BORING right now. JT, everything. Soory you don't care for Colleen Joe. But that doesn't mean everybody can't have their own opinion. And as for Tracy I am sorry but I do not believe that she is as important as Colleen is. Tracy didn't almost get burned to death at Ginas by Psycho Kevin did she??? There is no storyline for Tracy, even if she did come back. There are plenty of storyline for Colleen. I would love to see LYndsy Fonseca come back and have scenes with BRad, JOhn, and Psycho. NOw scenes with Kevin would be intense. After all they never did finish that for kevin to pay for the fire at Ginas.

Quite a spirited discussion about characters, plots and actors! I'm starting to wonder if a startling twist - re the shocking identify of the murderer - might be that Scotty is somehow the murderer (of Tom, probably)? And Scotty kills Tom 'cause he thinks he means to harm: Brenda? (even if she is revealed as "Jennifer") And this would be shocking 'cause we have never even seen much about Scotty knowing about Tom, right? I agree with all the posters that would like to see Roscoe Born stay on the show but the way "Tom" has been written since that character has been on, it seems hard to imagine. I actually think the characters of "Tom" and "Sheila" should join another soap (since spin-offs are probably not practical these days); these actors are really great together. To the posters that think Lauren at (perhaps the actress's stated age?) at 42 is too young to have a 24-year old son, no, she - biologically - isn't. And look how incredibly young the actress playing Yolanda looks to have a 17-year-old soon - but there are women who have kids at 18, 17, 16, 15. Raret these days, but happens. On the other hand,there are also women having babies at 42, 45, even 50, so Lauren could also have a baby with Michael. I think the storyline possibilities for Michael/Lauren having a baby would be incredible! Imagine Kevin as an uncle - awww! Whatever happens, the show is especially fascinating these days; keep up the good work.

The story re the wedding, Tom, Sheila, etc. is really getting complicated like any really good mystery should be. I'm trying to figure out: if Tom and Sheila try to follow Michael and Lauren on their yacht cruise honeymoon, (a) who gets killed at the wedding?, (b) who is the killer?, and (c) why, if someone gets killed at their wedding would Michael and Lauren still go on their honeymoon? Guess we'll all have to tune into see!

I'd say it was interesting too except that Lauren should recognize Sheila in that stupid getup. There is no way that the writers should think we would believe that Lauren cannot recognize Sheila as Jennifer. They should have never had Lauren and Sheila come face to face then some of this might be good. As it is, we all know Lauren would recognize her.

Trying to figure out what might be a whodunit is fun! I wonder if the person at the wedding who gets shot is Tom, and the surprise of who shoots him is: Ashley. Perhaps John brandishes the gun and she grabs it and accidentaly shoots Tom (or perhaps she shoots Tom to defend herself or someone else.) This might be "shocking" 'cause even though Ashley has been "playing" Tom, with Michael's help, she doesn't seem likely to hate him (as others do) enough to kill him. This would maybe tie in with the Christmas Spoiler that mentioned " Tom's effort to extricate himself from Sheila...events that might destroy Ashley..." Maybe she gets accused of and and jailed for Tom's murder? Which storyline would also involve John, Gloria, many others. Ando the poster who wondered how Tom and Lauren could go on their honeymoon with someone shot at their wedding, well (a) either it happens right after the wedding and they don't know, or (b) if it's Tom: they're not sad! To the people that mention Sheila: I bet we haven't seen the last of her - in whatever disguises - yet; she could "disappear" for a while and return - probably in some disguise - to keep terrorizing Lauren. Wait and see...

AMY - I'll give you credit. YOu came up with some interesting thoughts where Colleen is concerned, and I stand corrected. I guess I just wasn't a fan of what I term "another snotty, spoiled brat teenager," as Y&R likes to characterize. Remember when Cassie was younger? She was a nice, sweet child. Then, the writers figured she was too nice and made her a brat, just like all of the other teens on the show. Sorry, ALL teens aren't brats! Again, I stand corrected Amy. Kevin DOES need to pay for the fire.

By the way, MAGGIE SHOOTS TOM! Oh, wait a minute, that was the Simpsons, Maggie shot Mr. Burns. Never mind. I got confused.

DON'T FORGET SHEILA HAS A GROWN DAUGHTER OUT THERE SOMEWHERE, MAYBE SHEILA WILL DIE AND THE DAUGHTER WILL COME IN FOR REVENGE ON THE PERSON WHO KILLED HER MOTHER. HER NAME IS ERICA.....

The fact Sheila continues to terrorrize and torment Lauren after all this years is ridiculous. This storyline doesn't make sense. I'm tired with that and I know I'm not the only in this case. I've read on a lot of boards people get tired of Sheila. Sheila can't continue to want to ruin the live of the people and never payed for that. Sheila never got what she deserved. I find very strange and unfair when she says she wants to punish the people for what they made to her. This show needs one bit of justice and especially the victims of Sheila who never got some justice. What justice Lauren got after Sheila stole her son and tried to kill her several times ? The only justice Lauren got is that Sheila continue to come after her.

I've read the Lisa's message and I find it interesting but she forgets some details : Erica or I should say Mary said she wanted nothing to have to make with her mother again. More, Sheila is still alive and I regret it. And then, when you say she'd come after the person who killed her death, who would kill her ? Anyway, I think the person who would kill Sheila would be a hero.

LISA - please elaborate. I've been watching for over twenty years and I must have forgotten about Sheila's daughter. Can you refresh my memory?

To me the best thing that has happened to Y&R is Joanna Manning. Now that is some good soap suds. I say kill off Sheila and keep Joanna. The chemistry between Gloria and Joanna rates a 10.

I heard a rumor that Lauren and MIchael make it on their honeymoon after all. But something does happen on it. They said somebody is going to die? Maybe its Lauren, MIchael, Tom, or Sheila. What do you think. Any ideas out there. I think out of all the evil and devious people on this show, I say Sheila plays the best villain.

Hey all of you COLLEEEN LOVERS !!!! Genoa City news COLLEEN IS RECAST she is coming home!!!! check out Genoa City news.com Mack or whoever you are you are about to be thrown to the curb!!!

Another sort of - Christmas present? to viewers would appear to be the re-casting of the character "Colleen" (all you Colleen fans will be happy!). Per the actress Adrianne Leon's website, she will be leaving her role at "General Hospital" and joining Y&R as Colleen soon. Great to have that character back!

Amy----while I respect your opinion, I have to disagree with you. If you Colleen fans stop watching just because she left the show, that is very sad indeed. Surely there are other characters that you like other than JT and Colleen....if not, I feel sorry for you.

i hope the writers of the show read this b/c i have a storyline for you. The rest of you on the board reading this what do you think of this storyline: (Like a bunch of people of this board i too wish for colleen to return to genoa city) J.T. and Mac really don't strike me as a couple, but they also don't have any storyline given brittany left. Stir things up by bringing colleen back. Sierra and devon need friends (daniel minus lily = depressed characters, cassie's passed away,lily's at boarding school (though i did hear that there is a re-cast for her return) kevin's in his own world plus he's kind of an outsider, and scotty has a psycho down his back). Oh kevin/colleen = attempted murder situation was never cleared up. I think colleen should forgive kevin (his character grew on me) which probably won't sit well with j.t. let there be a new scotty/collen relationship to put j.t on edge or even a kevin/collen relationship. kevin needs someone he's so lonely, he can also still have a crush on mac. She can start developing feelings for him and j.t will wanna kill him. sierra/kevin = interesting. okay this storyline will = love rhombuses and might tie up air time for like a year or two. throw in some weddings and bring back billy and raul in there somewhere and poof = storyline mayhem.

Hey B. DO NOT feel sorry for us Colleen fans. THere has been no story to watch. DO NOT care for Sheila or TT do NOT care for the so called NU Mack. THere have been a lot of fans who have stopped watching the show because of POOR WRITING, and characters MISCAST. EVERYBODY has their own opinion B we respect yours.

And again I say, if you stopped watching because Colleen left...that is SO sad. If the "Fans" you refer to are the JT/Colleen ones....this world would be a better place without them. Most of them seem delusional and very creepy indeed.

In YOUR OPNION B that is sad. But I can guarantee you I am not the only one their have been quite a few fans that have stopped watching because the character of Colleen has left the canvas and we are not satisfied with JT's story or his chemistry with Rachel/Mack. There are lots of fans who watch daytime soaps who have only one or two storys that they are interested in. For instance, I just recently started watching days of our lives again because of Austin and Carrie who they are bringing back. I love austin and carrie not as much as JT colleen but I still enjoy them so on the days that austin and carrie are on I watch. I stopped watching GH on the day Robin Scorpio left the show. Now I tape just on the days Robin is on because that is the story i watch. YOu like other stories that is great for you. BUt it doesn't have to be that way for everybody.

Bradly is such a hunk...Sharron shoulda bagged him while she had the chance...she needs to be more aggressive....Hmmmmmmm...kind of like Phyllis maybe? It seemed to work with Nicholas.We Redheads are bad, bad girls.

Mac and JT just have no chemistry. I'd rather see Lyndsey Fonseca return as Colleen but will give the new actress a chance.

I think the writers tried to recapture the magic that Colleen and JT had by having JT sing to Mac. That was a huge mistake because it just did not happen.

I am looking forward to the return of Colleen to stir things up. JT will always have feelings Colleen.

AWWWW!!!! Why was Tom killed off the show? He was a fun character. My husband & I watch the everyday & we were so disappointed that Tom died. Tom, Michael, Kevin, & Gloria are my most favorite characters, I will definitely miss Tom.

I think at 42 Lauren can have a 24 year old child, i am 44 and my first girl is 26. She can have anothe child at 42, my mom had her last born at 48, it happens. I guess Michael and Lauren would give this show a bit more life if they had a baby, i'd love to see that. I have never seen a character as boooring Victoria, she and Brad suck. She and psyco would make a great storyline, hmmm, kinda would be cool. Somebody pleeeease pleeease shoot Shilla and lets get this over with. I love terrible Tom, I wish he stays. Collen and JT really rocked, but i wanna die when i see JT and this Mac together. Bring back Coleen I say.

I would rather see Lyndsay Fonseca comeback as Colleen. Also I would like to see JT and Colleen back together.

I would also like to see Kristal come back to play Lily. I loved her carachter also I wouldnt mind seeing her and Kevin together it would be a weird combo I know but I think it could work then I think it would be cool to see Brad and Sharon explore their relationship while Nick and Phyliss explore theirs I see chemistry their totally.

I think J.T and Mack are the coolest couple. He is hot and she is beautiful. If everybody just stayed with the same people all the time it would get boring. Keep Mack . She and J.T make the perfect couple. It's so romantic.