Friday, May 18, 2012
El Talismán #78 Fri 5/18/12 A Miracle in Fresno--Camila Grows a Pair of, Wait for It--Avocados
Forward: We see that these are the Ultimos Capitulos. I do want to thank Anita, Editor in Chief of the Fresno Underground Gazette, for being the first one to keep the El Talisman flame alive when this crazy show was shunted off to the dreaded afternoon time slot. Anita, the FUG may be gone but you will always be our Editor in Chief. Gracias.
And now, on with the show...
RECAP BY ANITA:
This episode is cliché driven. So sorry.
As
we start the first in the series of Ultimo Capitulos, a sad, sad Camila
is sitting on the couch in Maria’s apartment sadly reviewing her
options—1) marry Antonio this weekend, live unhappily ever after so mama
doesn’t have to rot in jail or 2) refuse Antonio’s unromantic threat to
be loved and cherished in sickness and in health by him until she dies
or mama can spend años in the carcel (don’t we wish we could phone in
our votes the way it’s done on DWTS).
Armando comes in and tries to cheer her up. Surely Marvelous Maria will think of something to save her from a fate worse than death. Camila doesn’t want him to say anything to the Tía. With
more people knowing the terms, the higher the probability is that it
will get back to the Ant and the game will be lost before it’s played. Army just doesn’t think it’s right for Ant to salir con lo suyo (get what he wants). Angel returns to find the saddest siblings in Fresno, still lamenting Camila’s fate. They won’t give him any reasons for the announcement of the upcoming nuptials which don’t include Pedro.
Over at El Tal, Manuel arrives to rescue Mariana from her latest identity crisis. She freaked out after seeing the baby clothes for the second time (Camila was with her the first time, or the writers forgot). She’s upstairs resting but feels better. Mariana tells Manuel that her recall included the sensation that someone was hitting her and she felt frightened and in pain. She mentions a “door” with someone on the other side knocking, but she was too frightened to answer. Manuel conjectures that perhaps it’s her past on the other side.
Downstairs,
Pedro tells Margarito that he’s going to surprise Camila since she
doesn’t know yet that he has been released from jail on his own
recognizance. He and Gabriel are seen outside, walking across a bridge to nowhere. Pedro is telling Gabriel that he can’t have it both ways—staying single and getting it on with Sarita for free. Marriage is good (this is really a PSA for the rationale of state marriage license fees as a revenue enhancer). Gabriel agrees, but the fact is he is very young and has nothing to offer Sarita. Pedro says, not to worry, he’ll make sure he has lands and everything else he needs to start out (what a boss).
Over at El Alca Cabaña, Lucrecia is being visited by Ant. He’s
pacing and reflecting on his decision to ship Fab away to boarding
school (and here we thought she was already in college) for her own
good. He doesn’t like the idea of her being away from him (like he really cared when she was around—sheesh).
Lucrazy can’t believe her father loves her more dead than alive. Before he leaves, she has a favor to ask. She
wants a wig and clothes like she does not normally wear so she can get
up close to Pedro without him being aware of her presence. She’s going stir-crazy shut up in the cabaña. Antonio says she IS crazy (better truths have ne’er been spoken). Ant warns her that she’d better not put his grand plan at risk by going out. Lulu
says she’s going to get out and if Ant won’t help her, she’ll go
straight to Pedro and let him see that the reports of her death were
greatly exaggerated (apologies to Samuel Clemens—not to mention the
retraction that FUG will have to publish).
Anti tells his crazy sister that she is going to do what he tells her. It’s convenient for her to be dead, so she can’t just waltz out and do what she wants, especially, not to see that Indio. If she goes near Pedro, he warns, he’ll kill her—she’s already dead anyway, ha-ha.
Ex-Princess Doris the Ho is accosted in the hallway by Piglet, the Court Jester. King Piggorio the Sugar Daddy is poorly. She really can’t be bothered, her nail polish isn’t dry yet. Ex-Princess
says she was just thinking, the two of them should form an Unholy
Alliance to fight the common enemy, the Evil Prince Antonio the Slosher. It would be advantageous to both of them to join forces. They would be under the protection of the King. If
Piglet would help her become the King’s Queen, she will help him
establish his paternity and be legally recognized as the King’s son
(wait a minute, is this Game of Thrones or Wheel of Misfortune), then,
WAIT FOR IT, he can call her Mama. Ok, nails are dry, Doris leaves.
Gregorio yells for Panchito, but gets Valentin instead. He
wants a doctor to come to the house right away and to use the back door
so no one will see him since he doesn’t want anyone to know how sick he
feels. Right away, says Val, and straightaway runs to tell Antonio. The Ant tells him to forget about it and if Don Gag asks, stall him. Later Val tells an angry Gregorio that the doc was operating and he’ll be there in the evening.
Don G is up and about with Doris and Valentin, all of them dressed in dark and dreary black. Don G is also riled up and there is much yelling until Doris leaves. He simmers down and wants to know if there’s anything new on Mariana—is she still at El Tal. Val thinks so, but isn’t sure. Don G says they will have to be ready for anything. Later, Gregorio is with Piglet and learns that indeed Mariana is still at El Tal. Somewhere
during his agony, Don G tells Piglet he’s not going to leave anything
to Antonio and later that he’s going to put Piglet in his will to
inherit everything since he’s been the only loyal progeny.
Elsewhere in the hacienda, the F-Sisters are bemoaning Fab’s fate. Everyone is dressed in black, reflecting the doom and gloom hanging over them. Flo is desolate. She doesn’t want Fab to leave. Fab
is resolute—she will not accept Camila, the condition for being allowed
to stay (silly girl; Camila could easily be avoided, as both her
parents were and she would get to stay near her boyfriend—ah the
hormonal adolescent mind isn’t working in this case). If Fab won’t stay, then Flo wants to go with her. That
won’t be possible to arrange since she is leaving for Canada in the
morning (so this is the best Lulu came up with—Seattle or Boise weren’t
good enough?).
Pedro has arrived at Maria’s apartment, bearing flowers and expectations. He’s
confronted by Sad-Eyed Camila who tells him to forgive her, but she
can’t marry him (QTH—isn’t he still legally married to Mariana while
waiting for a divorce and aren’t he and Camila considered married by the
church; separation of church & state does have its shortcomings…..)
P: Here I brought you these flowers. What’s going on here?
S-E C: Nothing is happening.
P: Tell me, something is going on.
S-E C: Forgive me, Pedro, but I can’t marry you. Vete (a gentler variation of Largate), por favor.
P: At the very least, you owe me an explanation.
S-E C: I don’t owe you an explanation, so vete; simply put, I’m not going to marry you.
P: We promised each other not to fall into gossip or entanglements and we would defend our love.
S-E C: We said a lot of things to each other. I’m not going to marry you, so leave.
P: Where is this attitude coming from that you are asking me to leave. I don’t think I deserve this.
S-E C: I don’t have anything else to say. I beg you to leave and don’t come looking for me anymore.
P: I’m not moving from here until I learn what is going on.
Armando and Angel have retired to their bedroom to continue their discussion of the Camila affair. Army lets on that it’s all Elvira’s fault that Camila’s life is ruined. Angel could have guessed that and finally persuades Army to spill the beans.
Back in the living room, Sad-Eyed Camila and Pedro continue their non-communicative conversation.
S-E C: Understand—our relationship is over, no more discussion.
P: I’m not moving until I learn what’s going on.
S-E C: I have no more to say—leave.
P: Camila, I know you, you don’t change your mind from night to day. Someone is pressuring you.
S-E C, pretending to be mad: Ok, Enough, You asked for it—our relationship was a big mistake. I should never have known you (awkward statement—does she mean in the biblical sense?).
Hooray!!
Here comes the cavalry to the rescue!! Oh, no, it’s just one big cow
dressed in blue to step in some stuff she already left on the ground. Elvira opens her big mouth and yells, leave my daughter in peace. Then three-way yelling starts. Elviral wants Pedro Out-of-There. Pedro refuses to leave without details. He tells El-viral to STFU (thanks, BL), this is between himself and Camila. He wants to know who’s putting the pressure on her. Fortunately, Elvira can’t contain herself and blurts out that Camila is marrying Antonio *this* weekend. Pedro is muy impactado.
P: This is all absurd. Camila can’t marry someone who has deceived her, lied to her; she *can’t* marry the Ant.
ELV in Tears: It doesn’t matter, Camila *has* to marry the Ant, so please, leave.
Armando enters.
P: I’m sure you, Elvira, are behind all this. I’m going to find out *why* you are pressuring Camila. And
one more thing—he slings at her as he leaves—Camila and I are going to
continue to be together, whether you like it or not (good luck with
that; you’re dealing with a lot of mentally deranged people all aiming
at derailing YOU, Pedro).
Arm to El: He reads you like a book, Ma and I don’t think he believed anything you said. Knowing how he feels about Camila, I’m sure he’s not going to let Camila marry that tipo.
There is a sad, sad shot of a sad Camila remembering Antonio’s marriage proposal. Angel wants to know what he can do for her. There’s nothing to be done. Angel says that it’s not fair. Camila convinces herself she must forget Pedro forever. Angel is not convinced. He’s there to help, or at least to be told what’s going on.
Out in the living room Elvira is disconcerted that Pedro will investigate—they just can’t let him. Elvira whines that Pedro is to blame for everything. She tries to make Army agree that Ant is a much better match for Camila. After all, he’s already divorced and he’s rich. Armando just looks at her—almost with pity—and tells her she is the worst mother in the world. Elviral is left to chew her cud on that one.
Armando rejoins Angel and Camila in the other room. Army says she can’t do it; she can’t sacrifice herself for their mother. She doesn’t deserve it. Camila replies, what does he propose, let her go to jail? Angel is confused. His Tía could go to jail? The
sibs try to tell him to forget what he just heard, but Army finally
explains that through a “mistake,” Elvira is about to be accused of
murder (wait, it must be attempted murder, El Piggorio is not dead
yet). In the end, he tells about the Piggorio and the poison and the
pills.
Antonio, meanwhile, has left the cabaña and shows up at the House of Happy Pleasures, although he’s not seeking any just then. Brigitte tells him it’s not Happy Hour yet anyway. He wants to know if Lucas is around. Brigitte offers to contact him and voilà, there he is. Ant reminds him that he pays well. He
wants the name of a defrocked doc (apologies for the mixed metaphor, it
sounds good)—someone who has lost his license and is willing to do some
questionable jobs. Lucas says that is not going to be easy. What does Ant want him for, to kill his dad? Joke…Ant doesn’t think so. He needs him tonight. Lucas
says it’s going to cost him double because he will be required to share
some important information about the doc in question. He’s
the same one that falsified the diagnosis that El Piggorio contracted
for claiming severe injuries that a Mr. Renato suffered so he could sue
Antonio. Ant is furious that his own sweet dad snookered him.
At El Tal, Manuel is still upstairs with Mariana, having a little tête-a- tête with the Padre. The
good Padre acknowledges that when all this was happening to Mariana,
he lived in Tijuana, but Pedro kept in touch, so he’s up to snuff with
all the details. He is also convinced that Don G was responsible for the beating and disappearance of Mariana. He fills Manuel in on what kind of person Don G is—a man without a soul. And the son, Manuel wants to know? They say he is worse than the father (but, but, Padre, Antonio hasn’t killed anyone yet—he’s just evil). Mariana stirs from the bed, still freaking out. She was seeing herself in the hospital and Pedro was telling her she lost her baby. She remembers that she lost the baby, but nothing else. Manuel asks her not to stress herself and suggests they go home so she can rest. He wants to know if they can take those personal belongings with them—they might help.
Mariana
is now in the living room talking to Pedro (whaa—hey, continuity and
editing crew, wake up; where did Manuel go and how did Mariana perk up
so quick when she was being taken home to rest, but ni modo). She wants to know what is wrong. He tells her about Camila’s new wedding plans that don’t include him. She offers to help him in any which way, maybe talking to Camila to find out why this sudden turn about. Pedro is sure it is Antonio pressuring her.
THE RENATO SIGHTING TAKES PLACE NOW
Renato is still living in his old apartment (the one Elvira thinks is half hers), so he can’t be flat broke. Rita is probably “working.” The doorbell rings and when Renato opens the door, Antonio’s fist comes through the door first. He tells Renato he’s been found out about the medical fraud game he and Don G were into. Ren denies it. Ant continues to accuse. Ren denies it and claims there is no proof, whereupon Ant pulls out a paper with names and facts. Ren still thinks Ant is bluffing and urges him to largate and go to the police if he wants to. Antonio tells him to relajate, he has a proposition. Don G will keep on paying him to move the suit forward, but he’ll also pay not to move it forward. He
wants Ren to get in contact with this doctor and for that, he’ll pony
up 10% of what he will pay him for a job he has in mind. Renato doesn’t even have to think twice—although he pretends to think it over.
In no time at all, the shady doc (apologies to the esteemed medical profession), shows up and Ant wants to talk to him, a solas. Ren makes himself scarce, but probably still within earshot. This
medical unprofessional understands what Antonio wants and agrees to
introduce a poison that leaves no trace and kills very slowly (à la
Marcela). He’ll be well compensated as long as there are no betrayals and Don G stays alive.
Downtown at the Only Hospital in Fresno, Elvira walks into Maria’s office. Que Haces Aquí, Maria wants to know. Elviral is oh, so weepy. She needs Maria’s help. For what, what has she done? Elvira doesn’t want Maria to be judgmental, but this is the worst time of her life.
Back at Maria’s apartment, Camila’s troubles do not seem to have had any effect on the cousins’ appetites. They
are indulging with great gusto on spaghetti, crunchy rolls, fresh green
salad and orange drink (but where are the avocados and raisins). Camila doesn’t want the boys to tell Maria anything. Army says that’s foolish, she can help. There’s got to be a way to keep Elviral out of jail without having to sacrifice Camila’s happiness for her mother. Something will occur to them—and for her sake, she shouldn’t marry Antonio. Camila leaves the table—what’s done is done and they shouldn’t try to change her mind. They
boys clear the table while Armando wonders out loud if there isn’t
something wrong with his mother’s head—it’s not normal to be so greedy. Angel agrees that he can’t understand how a mother could be so ready to sacrifice her own children.
Over
at El Tal, the boys in black are talking about the Camila affair (you
would think this would be on the front page of FUG—it will be, just give
me another couple of hours to finish the story). Padre says that indeed, Pedro is owed an explanation. He and Camila are man and wife before God and that’s enough for him. Pedro says he’s tired of fighting for this unattainable love. Padre doesn’t want him to give up.
Doris, in the El Al hacienda living room is kvetching about Fab going away to boarding school. She
pretends in front of Bertie that she knew all along, she just didn’t
know that Ant was really going through with it and so soon. Knock-knock (I didn’t hear it, but never mind); Who’s There? Doc-Not; Doc-Not-Who; Doc-Not is Me; here to see Don G.
Antonio breezes into the despacho to learn from Val the new Doc-Not is examining El Piggorio. Bertie bursts in to tell him there is someone to see him. He
starts to harangue her for not knocking before entering and stops in
mid-harangue when Camila sweeps in and confronts him defiantly. Val and Bertie withdraw. Antonio coos at her, thinking he’s won her. She tells Antonio to shut up. She’s here to tell him she has *NO* intention of marrying him.
YAY, CAMILA GREW A PAIR.
I
didn’t catch the avances, but we will all be breathless to know
if—Camila’s new pair don’t shrivel, Maria thinks of a way out, Doc-Not
botches the job, Renato gets paid, Pedro gives up, and Lucrass takes a
hike over the fence to El Tal.
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Ultimos capitulos?! YAY!! Getting a little tired of this show. Plus, I want to check out the new 7:00 tn and can't ditch Abismo.....
Thanks to all of the recappers and commenters who stuck this one out. Been kind of a slog!
Thanks to all of the recappers and commenters who stuck this one out. Been kind of a slog!
I can't believe it, Ultimos Capitulos already. I just checked Eva Luna and it had 110 episodes, so I we are nearing the end fdr a network TN.
I think Mariana is the only sane one in this TN!
Rosemary Primera
I think Mariana is the only sane one in this TN!
Rosemary Primera
Permalink posted by 
: Friday, May 18, 2012 at 4:52:00 PM EDT
: Friday, May 18, 2012 at 4:52:00 PM EDT
Emilia, I can't believe you've stuck with this one.
RP, what about Maria and Angel? They seem pretty sane. Our Carlos might think Tia Maria is slightly nuts for getting back together with Manuel though.
Renato sighting today!
RP, what about Maria and Angel? They seem pretty sane. Our Carlos might think Tia Maria is slightly nuts for getting back together with Manuel though.
Renato sighting today!
Sylvia, maybe Angel but not Tia Maria. But I do have to give her points for raising Angel to be such a great young man.
The previews showed ElViral going to talk with Tia Maria, that should be some conversation.
RP
The previews showed ElViral going to talk with Tia Maria, that should be some conversation.
RP
Permalink posted by : Friday, May 18, 2012 at 5:27:00 PM EDT
: Friday, May 18, 2012 at 5:27:00 PM EDT
Elvira going to Maria makes me wonder if she is finally going to take stock of her life and realize what a hag she has been. I mean, how medieval wanting your daughter to marry a villain to save your own skin. Lady, get a good lawyer, fess up and let your kids have lives. Sheesh.
Well at least they spilled to Angel who is bound to help save the day!
So now that it's ultimos capitulos, are they setting up Elvira for a redemption? I hope not. I'd rather see her cleaning toilets at Bridgette's.
How many episodes has it been? Seems short. not that I'm complaining mind you, since these writers just couldn't get it together (or salvage the original mess), but I'm wondering what the record for shortest series is and if we've come close.
Kelly
So now that it's ultimos capitulos, are they setting up Elvira for a redemption? I hope not. I'd rather see her cleaning toilets at Bridgette's.
How many episodes has it been? Seems short. not that I'm complaining mind you, since these writers just couldn't get it together (or salvage the original mess), but I'm wondering what the record for shortest series is and if we've come close.
Kelly
Permalink posted by : Friday, May 18, 2012 at 5:44:00 PM EDT
: Friday, May 18, 2012 at 5:44:00 PM EDT
The first (and best) telenovela I ever saw was Alborada at 90 episodes. That seems short by current telenovela standards, but it was an expensive costume drama. The producer Carla Estrada also preceded Alborada with Amor Real at 95 episodes. Also an excellent period piece. If any are shorter than that I don't know.
Amor Real was my first! I can see how all the production values would cost too much to continue for very long, but that's certainly not a reason for keeping this show short.
Maybe the actors banded together to go on strike if it went on much longer.
Kelly
Maybe the actors banded together to go on strike if it went on much longer.
Kelly
Permalink posted by : Friday, May 18, 2012 at 7:02:00 PM EDT
: Friday, May 18, 2012 at 7:02:00 PM EDT
Kelly, it wouldn't surprise me if the actors threatened to go on strike.
Amor Real - Fernando Colunga in the bathtub. That's all I'm going to say. Now I'm off to that cold shower.
Amor Real - Fernando Colunga in the bathtub. That's all I'm going to say. Now I'm off to that cold shower.
Kelly,
Eva Luna, Univision's first TN, was 110 episodes. El Tal was scheduled for 120 episodes. I think Ultimos Capitulos is usually about 6 weeks or 30 or so episodes. This may not make it to 120 but it will be close.
Rosemary Primera
Eva Luna, Univision's first TN, was 110 episodes. El Tal was scheduled for 120 episodes. I think Ultimos Capitulos is usually about 6 weeks or 30 or so episodes. This may not make it to 120 but it will be close.
Rosemary Primera
Permalink posted by : Friday, May 18, 2012 at 7:22:00 PM EDT
: Friday, May 18, 2012 at 7:22:00 PM EDT
I read on a Spanish-language chat board today that El Tal would wrap up by the end of June. That's only a month earlier than originally planned, but hey, I'll take it.
I don't think I'll miss Fresno. But we can say we fought the good fight, can't we?
I don't think I'll miss Fresno. But we can say we fought the good fight, can't we?
Permalink posted by : Friday, May 18, 2012 at 7:43:00 PM EDT
: Friday, May 18, 2012 at 7:43:00 PM EDT
Good. That gives them time to wrap up some loose ends, like:
-kill off Pig,
-get Lu somewhere off the streets either dead or manicomio,
-Antonio - rage to his death, either that or realize he loves Doris
-find out who is/are Manuel's child/ren,
-bring back Rennie and Rita,
-let F1 have her 2F,
-have Elvira get what she deserves, so many possibilities for The Headband
-Valentin turn in the Negrete's at his own peril
Camila and Pedro: just don't care. Really of all the plot lines, this main one is my least favorite.
So many loose ends. I hope they don't leave us hanging. Not that we anticipate any Who Shot J.R. cliffhangers.
R la O
-kill off Pig,
-get Lu somewhere off the streets either dead or manicomio,
-Antonio - rage to his death, either that or realize he loves Doris
-find out who is/are Manuel's child/ren,
-bring back Rennie and Rita,
-let F1 have her 2F,
-have Elvira get what she deserves, so many possibilities for The Headband
-Valentin turn in the Negrete's at his own peril
Camila and Pedro: just don't care. Really of all the plot lines, this main one is my least favorite.
So many loose ends. I hope they don't leave us hanging. Not that we anticipate any Who Shot J.R. cliffhangers.
R la O
If they leave us hanging we'll just make up our own endings. And yes, hooray to those of us who stuck it out and the valiant recappers who kept the flame burning.
I am kind of disappointed we are in ultimate capitulos. I stuck thru this thing so long, maybe I am have fallen under the spell lol. I just liked this one so much I think because it was so over the top. El Viral was my favorite character, all the screeching and Donde esta mi CHEQUE lol. And the Beltbuckle with the sloshing of the alcohol, but not the abuse of women. And all the Callate, Largate and Que Haces Aquis! To me the only sane characters in this TN are Maria, Angel and Mariana. And of course, El Capitan.
Blue Lass, RLaO, Anita, Cap'n we have fought the good fight for realz lol. I really wish the writers had taken a peek here, they would have gotten so many good ideas.
I agree with Blue Lass we can take till the end of June. I just want them to tie up all the loose ends and have the anvils hit where they should.
Anita, I can't wait for your recap. I love your title by the way.
Blue Lass, RLaO, Anita, Cap'n we have fought the good fight for realz lol. I really wish the writers had taken a peek here, they would have gotten so many good ideas.
I agree with Blue Lass we can take till the end of June. I just want them to tie up all the loose ends and have the anvils hit where they should.
Anita, I can't wait for your recap. I love your title by the way.
If we get to choose endings, I would like to see Mariana and Margarito married and then adopt Santiago. They could then run the orphanage. They more than anyone deserve a happy ending.
Rosemary Primera
Rosemary Primera
Permalink posted by : Friday, May 18, 2012 at 10:37:00 PM EDT
: Friday, May 18, 2012 at 10:37:00 PM EDT
I love it! And they are much brighter than Pedro and Camila.
Madelaine, we can forget ES MIO! I think that might be the #1 phrase of the telenovela.
Madelaine, we can forget ES MIO! I think that might be the #1 phrase of the telenovela.
Rosemary Primera, I like the ending you have for Margarito and Mariana, and the adoption of Sanitago. That would be a really good ending for all three.
Oh, and please writers let's have Mariana get her memory back in full, and really lay the anvil on the Pig. He really needs that anvil to hit him hard, after what he did to her. I like RLaO's idea about Valentin.
Anita, what an awesome recap! (And yes, I know not to overuse "awesome" even though, as a native Californian, I am allowed to.)
Great title and so many hilarious lines. Don't be sorry about all those cliches because you took advantage of each and every one of them. Samuel Clemens would be proud of you.
Although usually I don't care for mixed metaphors, (like you), I think "defrocked doc" was one of my favorite descriptions. It rolls off the tongue so nicely.
But by far the best recap moment, your Knock-Knock, Doc-Not bit. What a scream!
I loved the way that Doris put her elbow on the Piglet's shoulder and he cringed and wriggled away from her. It reminded me of the Red Queen.
Isn't Renato's shady doc the guy who is the major domo at Oscar's house? I think this guy must be Renato's actor-on-retainer, except that Rennnie never pays him.
Thanks again Anita. What a super recap.
Great title and so many hilarious lines. Don't be sorry about all those cliches because you took advantage of each and every one of them. Samuel Clemens would be proud of you.
Although usually I don't care for mixed metaphors, (like you), I think "defrocked doc" was one of my favorite descriptions. It rolls off the tongue so nicely.
But by far the best recap moment, your Knock-Knock, Doc-Not bit. What a scream!
I loved the way that Doris put her elbow on the Piglet's shoulder and he cringed and wriggled away from her. It reminded me of the Red Queen.
Isn't Renato's shady doc the guy who is the major domo at Oscar's house? I think this guy must be Renato's actor-on-retainer, except that Rennnie never pays him.
Thanks again Anita. What a super recap.
Oh Anita this recap is so awesome and clever. Loved all your lines. And thank You so much for keeping this floating before I came on board. Doris was a hoot when she told Panchito she would be his *new* Mama lol. And what was on Panchito's ear? Anyone notice. It looked like a huge bandaid, did he have a piercing that went wrong?
Poor Fabi and Flor. I feel so bad for them, to be seperated. I hope that doesn't happen, but Flor has way more *avacadoes* than Fabi does.
Cap'n you are right, Renato's shady doc is the major-domo from Oscar's. I wonder if he really is a doc.
Angel is so sweet. He would bend over backwards to do anything he could to help Cameela.
The *marmots* are in hiding now, due to the Gasbag. Their unique signature *scream* has been desecrated by the Gasbag. They are vowing to change it up a bit as to not be confused with hers lol. The Gasbag is willing to sell her own daughter out, horrible. I like your idea of voting like on DWTS she would be in the hoosegow by now.
At least Pedro argued with Cameela, but he should have stayed longer and tried to get it out of the Gasbag, or Army may have told him, like he let it slip to Angel.
I wonder what kind of help El Viral went to Maria for. Will she confess her evil ways? I'm not holding out hope. Her face looked like she wanted to concot something.
Yay, Cameela. She did grow some *avacadoes*. Now what will the Beltbuckle do? I hope it isn't another face grabbing thing.
Poor Fabi and Flor. I feel so bad for them, to be seperated. I hope that doesn't happen, but Flor has way more *avacadoes* than Fabi does.
Cap'n you are right, Renato's shady doc is the major-domo from Oscar's. I wonder if he really is a doc.
Angel is so sweet. He would bend over backwards to do anything he could to help Cameela.
The *marmots* are in hiding now, due to the Gasbag. Their unique signature *scream* has been desecrated by the Gasbag. They are vowing to change it up a bit as to not be confused with hers lol. The Gasbag is willing to sell her own daughter out, horrible. I like your idea of voting like on DWTS she would be in the hoosegow by now.
At least Pedro argued with Cameela, but he should have stayed longer and tried to get it out of the Gasbag, or Army may have told him, like he let it slip to Angel.
I wonder what kind of help El Viral went to Maria for. Will she confess her evil ways? I'm not holding out hope. Her face looked like she wanted to concot something.
Yay, Cameela. She did grow some *avacadoes*. Now what will the Beltbuckle do? I hope it isn't another face grabbing thing.
Anita, my girl, you were really firing on all cylinders tonight. Every paragraph was golden. My favorites:
"Don’t we wish we could phone in our votes the way it’s done on DWTS."
"It’s just one big cow dressed in blue to step in some stuff she already left on the ground."
Even the phrases were great -- "nuptials which don’t include Pedro," "bridge to nowhere," Evil Prince Antonio the Slosher," "bearing flowers and expectations," "Sad-Eyed Camila." This recap was at least 10 times better than the actual episode.
"Don’t we wish we could phone in our votes the way it’s done on DWTS."
"It’s just one big cow dressed in blue to step in some stuff she already left on the ground."
Even the phrases were great -- "nuptials which don’t include Pedro," "bridge to nowhere," Evil Prince Antonio the Slosher," "bearing flowers and expectations," "Sad-Eyed Camila." This recap was at least 10 times better than the actual episode.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 10:22:00 AM EDT
: Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 10:22:00 AM EDT
Fun fact for the day: "hoosegow" comes from the Spanish "juzgado."
BTW, I think "nunca haberte conocido" would translate as Camila saying she wished she'd never *met* Pedro, not that she'd never known him. Makes a little more sense in that context.
BTW, I think "nunca haberte conocido" would translate as Camila saying she wished she'd never *met* Pedro, not that she'd never known him. Makes a little more sense in that context.
Permalink posted by : Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 10:25:00 AM EDT
: Saturday, May 19, 2012 at 10:25:00 AM EDT
Blue Lass, that is a great fun fact. I never knew but of course now I read and say it out loud, "juzgado" does sound a lot like "hoosegow". Cool.
I think you are right about known and met, "conocer" is one of those verbs that change meaning when used in the past tense.
I think you are right about known and met, "conocer" is one of those verbs that change meaning when used in the past tense.
Really good recap, Anita. Thanks so much for giving us such a good view of El Tal. I didn't get tto see this epi so your words were my only view into Freesnow today. I think that your words were better than the writer's dialogue.
Glad ElTal will have time to wrap up Elvira is mummy bandages and leave her entombed in an empty hotel room in Fresno with no one to hear her yap, yap, yap.
I am tired of Elvira, can you tell?
EJ
Glad ElTal will have time to wrap up Elvira is mummy bandages and leave her entombed in an empty hotel room in Fresno with no one to hear her yap, yap, yap.
I am tired of Elvira, can you tell?
EJ
Thank you, folks, for enjoying the recap. It's a labor of love engaged in gladly.
For those Eva Luna devotees out there, I've been catching Corazon Apasionado right after El Tal. I'm tickled to see all the Eva Luna furniture in this tn, as well as some of the palatial homes and recycled actors--Guy Ecker, Susana Dosamantes and, and....see below.
I couldn't figure out who the Marcos/Martin character was until yesterday when we got a really good close-up of him. He's Bruno from Eva Luna, Jose Guillermo Cortinez. He's slimmed down quite a bit, has an ungreasy haircut and looks pretty good--probably because he doesn't play a slimy farsante.
An Occasional Piece from Corazon Apasionado
Meanwhile, my favorites, Diego, the pool boy/handyman and Imperatriz, the hapless wife of Ignacio, aren't getting as much screen time now that they are off the island. Their affair has been complicated by her having gotten pregnant while marooned with Diego. I guess she ran out of birth control pills or he ran out of little raincoats.
Ignacio, her much older husband, has a problem with anger management. He overheard her on the phone with Patricia (her BFF) from the hacienda next door, that she was getting ready to flee to Europe, became quite violent toward her, slapping her around and hog-tying her for a whole day (oh, my aching bladder) as punishment.
Then he found out about her pregnancy the same way and has forced her to swear that the baby is his and she knew she was pregnant before she crash landed on the island and has to tell Diego to his face. Naturally she can never ever tell Diego that it's his--or he'll kill her.
If only Diego would remember their time on the island differently and he gets to overhear a conversation or two on his own. Thinking he was made a fool of, Diego is drowning his sorrows in drink and succumbed easily to some forbidden nookie with the slutty vixen who lives on the rancho next door.
Now feeling guilty, he has developed some antipathy verging on hate for poor Imperatriz who in reality is living in fear and needs a friend in the house.
Your intrepid reporter, who has to take the red-eye to Florida and back to Fresno just to keep up with this bunch.
Anita
For those Eva Luna devotees out there, I've been catching Corazon Apasionado right after El Tal. I'm tickled to see all the Eva Luna furniture in this tn, as well as some of the palatial homes and recycled actors--Guy Ecker, Susana Dosamantes and, and....see below.
I couldn't figure out who the Marcos/Martin character was until yesterday when we got a really good close-up of him. He's Bruno from Eva Luna, Jose Guillermo Cortinez. He's slimmed down quite a bit, has an ungreasy haircut and looks pretty good--probably because he doesn't play a slimy farsante.
An Occasional Piece from Corazon Apasionado
Meanwhile, my favorites, Diego, the pool boy/handyman and Imperatriz, the hapless wife of Ignacio, aren't getting as much screen time now that they are off the island. Their affair has been complicated by her having gotten pregnant while marooned with Diego. I guess she ran out of birth control pills or he ran out of little raincoats.
Ignacio, her much older husband, has a problem with anger management. He overheard her on the phone with Patricia (her BFF) from the hacienda next door, that she was getting ready to flee to Europe, became quite violent toward her, slapping her around and hog-tying her for a whole day (oh, my aching bladder) as punishment.
Then he found out about her pregnancy the same way and has forced her to swear that the baby is his and she knew she was pregnant before she crash landed on the island and has to tell Diego to his face. Naturally she can never ever tell Diego that it's his--or he'll kill her.
If only Diego would remember their time on the island differently and he gets to overhear a conversation or two on his own. Thinking he was made a fool of, Diego is drowning his sorrows in drink and succumbed easily to some forbidden nookie with the slutty vixen who lives on the rancho next door.
Now feeling guilty, he has developed some antipathy verging on hate for poor Imperatriz who in reality is living in fear and needs a friend in the house.
Your intrepid reporter, who has to take the red-eye to Florida and back to Fresno just to keep up with this bunch.
Anita
Anita - our ever diligent reporter. Thank you for all you've done to keep Fresno in the foreground. FUG, retractions and all, will go down in history as one of the highlights of this blog. If we could vote, I wouldn't waste it on DWTS or even El Tal, I'd vote FUG in for the Pulitzer.
lol Did Doris *really* say Piglet could then call her Mama? Whether she did, or you made it up, it is hilarious!
Speaking of hilarious... "one big cow dressed in blue to step in some stuff she already left on the ground". Also S-E C.
And he come Renato for a brief pop-in. He's changed out of his light morning mist colored shirt and into his light morning sky colored shirt. He still sports the look of a Fresno Yacht Club member.
How funny to see Rennie's actor-on-retainer with his hair slicked back and glasses trying to look like a physician. He was another fun character in the Rennie / Rita / Oscar comedy routine. I wonder if he's even gotten a cent for all of his humiliating work.
Rosemary Primera - I concur about your wonderful ending with Mariana and Margarito adopting Santiago and running the orphanage. Perfect.
R la O
lol Did Doris *really* say Piglet could then call her Mama? Whether she did, or you made it up, it is hilarious!
Speaking of hilarious... "one big cow dressed in blue to step in some stuff she already left on the ground". Also S-E C.
And he come Renato for a brief pop-in. He's changed out of his light morning mist colored shirt and into his light morning sky colored shirt. He still sports the look of a Fresno Yacht Club member.
How funny to see Rennie's actor-on-retainer with his hair slicked back and glasses trying to look like a physician. He was another fun character in the Rennie / Rita / Oscar comedy routine. I wonder if he's even gotten a cent for all of his humiliating work.
Rosemary Primera - I concur about your wonderful ending with Mariana and Margarito adopting Santiago and running the orphanage. Perfect.
R la O
RLO--Indeed Doris did and snapped the manly necklace that the Piglet was wearing (it was elastic). He was muy impactado.
Ok, I'm off to watch Doc Martin suffer.
Anita
Ok, I'm off to watch Doc Martin suffer.
Anita
Got it! Thank God, and Thank Sylvia. How would one get through a Sunday without El Tal to kick around anymore?
Thank you!
It was EJ and I who couldn't pull it up on the side bar. It's my phone and Google Chrome that don't seem to work.
Anyway, what I was thinking is how do you send a college girl away to boarding school? I know she's 17 1/2, and if she were in high school that may work. Maybe she can move to the dorms?
Thank you!
It was EJ and I who couldn't pull it up on the side bar. It's my phone and Google Chrome that don't seem to work.
Anyway, what I was thinking is how do you send a college girl away to boarding school? I know she's 17 1/2, and if she were in high school that may work. Maybe she can move to the dorms?
RlaO she did want to move to the dorms. She told Flor that, but she doesn't have the money to live there, since the Beltbuckle evidently is paying the bill. I think it is stupid to send her off to boarding school, and in Canada to boot. I guess the Beltbuckle it was far enough away to keep Army from seeing her or for Fabi to witch about Cameela. Either way I hope Doris can put a stop to that.
This is my late-breaking prediction on the Manuel/Maria/Elvira children shuffle.
Based just on Friday's episodio, I'm going to predict that Angel is Manuel's and so is Camila. Only Army is Estebandoneandgone's.
Manuel deserves a family and I think these two reflect his values the best. OK, well at least Angel does. He seems to have the compassion and intelligence from both Maria and Manuel. Too bad we don't know anything about Mr. Maria, since she's divorced and not widowed.
RP--Ditto on your ending. Margarito needs some children and he and Santiago got along very well. Mariana also needs some children. She and Margarito could end up together, having their own children *and* running the orphanage.
Pedro and Camila can keep El Tal. They may have to divide it into lots to provide MIL housing on the back forty for Elvira and some tierras for Gabriel and Sarita. Army and Angel will probably move to LA or SF.
Any ideas for Rennie and Rita? Would they accept some legitimate employment? Rennie could become El Capitan's consultant on white collar crime and Rita could become Oscar's "housekeeper."
Anita
Based just on Friday's episodio, I'm going to predict that Angel is Manuel's and so is Camila. Only Army is Estebandoneandgone's.
Manuel deserves a family and I think these two reflect his values the best. OK, well at least Angel does. He seems to have the compassion and intelligence from both Maria and Manuel. Too bad we don't know anything about Mr. Maria, since she's divorced and not widowed.
RP--Ditto on your ending. Margarito needs some children and he and Santiago got along very well. Mariana also needs some children. She and Margarito could end up together, having their own children *and* running the orphanage.
Pedro and Camila can keep El Tal. They may have to divide it into lots to provide MIL housing on the back forty for Elvira and some tierras for Gabriel and Sarita. Army and Angel will probably move to LA or SF.
Any ideas for Rennie and Rita? Would they accept some legitimate employment? Rennie could become El Capitan's consultant on white collar crime and Rita could become Oscar's "housekeeper."
Anita
Well, phooey--we just got knocked off the front page by UFCS's long recap. We need to tell these folks to be less wordy....HA.
Anita
Anita
Ya know Anita, I don't know why we got knocked off again, so to speak. Last week when I did the double recaps, El Tal and UFCS, it knocked the Telemundo Weekly Recap off the map, too. Maybe blogger just doesn't have enough room on it for so many recaps.
Anita - Funny you should say that about Angel and Camila being sibs. While watching on Friday, I thought to myself how much they look alike. Exact same complection, yet she shares eyes with Armando. They really look similar, and could definitely be brother and sister.
We can definitely come up with better endings than the official writers. I think Doris should hook up with the handsome captain and go undercover as a vice cop.
Permalink posted by : Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 8:23:00 PM EDT
: Sunday, May 20, 2012 at 8:23:00 PM EDT
I like your idea Blue Lass about Doris going undercover as a Vice Cop. She would have a great arrest record.
I like your prediction too Anita bout Rennie and white collar crime and Rita as Oscar's "Housekeeper" but I think she would make a better wife. I think Oscar had that in mind when he told the major domo he wanted to divorce his wife.
I like your prediction too Anita bout Rennie and white collar crime and Rita as Oscar's "Housekeeper" but I think she would make a better wife. I think Oscar had that in mind when he told the major domo he wanted to divorce his wife.
Juz-guau JAJAJAJAJA.
BTW, my DirecTV schedule runs through the next two weeks, and it's showing El Tal in its usual slot for that time. Refugio looks like it will run for two hours in the Familia slot, and Amorcito Corazon is debuting in the afternoon.
BTW, my DirecTV schedule runs through the next two weeks, and it's showing El Tal in its usual slot for that time. Refugio looks like it will run for two hours in the Familia slot, and Amorcito Corazon is debuting in the afternoon.
Permalink posted by : Monday, May 21, 2012 at 7:15:00 AM EDT
: Monday, May 21, 2012 at 7:15:00 AM EDT
Blue Lass- I checked my cable grid too and saw the same thing. Refugio will be a two hour TN. Amorcita Corazon is a comedy, I thought they would put on to replace Familia.
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