Santa Barbara

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The 76 users who count themselves as Santa Barbara fans have written a total of 10 reviews.

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SANTA BARBARA was a long-running soap opera centered on the lives of a wealthy Capwell family, living in Santa Barbara, California, and the other families such as the Lockridges, Andrandes and Perkins'. The show was created by Bridget and Jerome Dobson, the two writers that gave the show amazing dramatical... more »

SANTA BARBARA was a long-running soap opera centered on the lives of a wealthy Capwell family, living in Santa Barbara, California, and the other families such as the Lockridges, Andrandes and Perkins'. The show was created by Bridget and Jerome Dobson, the two writers that gave the show amazing dramatical stories combined with comedy and romance. After the Dobsons were forced to leave the show in 1987, the soap changed, started focusing on different characters and the show was never the same. In 1991, the Dobsons returned to the show, but were unable to save the show, and then got fired again. In 1992, Pamela K. Long was hired as the new Head Writer and, in an attempt to save the show, she introduced a bunch of new characters and left out many original, which only buried the show deeper. During it's stay on television, the soap was at the bottom of ratings, although it was very popular. The show won numerous awards. In 1993, the show was canceled. 2137 episodes were aired. Although the show didn't have good ratings in America, the popularity of the show in Europe was amazing.less «

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  In you opinion, who was the best character of the show? Or do you have a couple of them? And who was the most wasted character?

  In you opinion, who was the best character of the show? Or do you have a couple of them? And who was the most wasted character?less «

  dmarex Last online -20 seconds ago
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  wow, am i really the only one out there who still misses santa barbara? i fell in love at first sight with this show when i ...more »

  wow, am i really the only one out there who still misses santa barbara? i fell in love at first sight with this show when i tuned in to an episode sometime in 1985 during the carnation killer storyline and stuck with it until the day it was cancelled. this show was truly unique and will always hold a special place in my heart. less «

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  9 Superb

  Great show with great characters. Writers have to realize (as they learned @ Melrose Place) that you have to keep the core characters to make the show strong (like they've done @ Y&R). You can't replace the core characters of the family. hide « show »

  Santa Barbara was one of the best soaps of all time. I was very sad to see it go. They made a mistake when they let Lane Davies walk away & when they changed writers. Another problem happened when both Marcy Walker & A Martinez(Cruz & Eden) left the show because they were the show. That would be like losing both Victor Neuman & Nicki Newman on Y&R! I think it was very sad that the producers/writers didn't try to revive the show because it was an awesome show & I still think of it now & again. All in all it was a one of a kind great show!!!

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  LilMystic Added Feb 25, 2008 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  the best show ever to hit airways.I was 15 years old when i started my journey with SANTA BARBARA.It was un experience i never forget.It was my inspiration in life with kelly&joe romantic love,mason&julia,eden&cruz and all the others behinde. hide « show »

  beautiful and very smart writting,perfect acting such as lane davies,robin wright,marcy waker,nancy grahn,a martinez,robin mattson,justin deas,nicholas coster,louse sorel,judit&jad allan and everybody else.Loved it.In albania we used to watch SANTA BARBARA from italian tv(RAI UNO,RAI DUE)so i learned italian language thanx to this perfect show,that the hole world felt in love with.I remember schiping school with my friends just to watch it.Well,it worth it.Now anytime i talk to my friends or family we remember those years with great nostalgy.Very missed.Now i hope that soapnet will deside to re-air the most beloved soap in the world.Now here in the US,iv'got a chance to watch it on youtube and there are many other links to.Anyway,i will love this show forever.

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  fekajA39 Added Feb 23, 2008 All my reviews
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  9.5 Superb

  eighties cult soap ! loved it ! hide « show »

  I was hooked.. the writing of this show was fantastic at times! It could also be very camp, crazy and very funny.. dreamsequences, evil twins, people coming back from the dead, one character being played by three different actors, comas, murders, epic lovestories, CC Capwell, the man you love to hate, Gina, the woman you love to hate..
  
  I particularly loved the dynamic of the Julia & Mason storyline, with of course Lane Davies as Mason Capwell.
  These two had the best lines, tongue and cheek clever with a lot of wit !
  They were hilarious! I agree with previous reviews; after Lane Davies left the shown it all went downhill and it never seemed to recover.. too bad..

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  EveFR77 Added Nov 7, 2007 All my reviews
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  10 Perfect

  I started watching Santa Barbara with the Pilot, and I thought it was good. Over time, my love for the show could only grow. By the end of the first season, I was obsessed and tried to hook everyone I could find to watch with me. hide « show »

  I started watching Santa Barbara with the Pilot, and I thought it was good. Over time, my love for the show could only grow. By the end of the first season, I was obsessed and tried to hook everyone I could find to watch with me. Everyone that agreed ended up loving the show, and their reasons were varied.

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  Benny_001 Added Jun 1, 2006 All my reviews
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  9 Superb

  Oh the days of Santa Barbara, was as good as soaps got... hide « show »

  This was the first soap opera i ever watched. It was my deep dark secret.. How i miss the days of Cruz and Eden. The soaps today are down right stupid, not to mention not even close to being believeable. I know there soap operas but this soap i absolutely loved, and miss.

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  Franny1313 Added Apr 3, 2006 All my reviews