Don,

I've actually gotten to like Hard Shine for a couple of reasons. First, the drama is much less than on the Boyd-O-Rama. Second, they really do some fine rides on-camera. Finally, I've really taken a shine to Shine. He's a top-notch craftsman, and seems to be a pretty reasonable guy. I'd like to meet the guy.
Otherwise it would have been like "The Guiding Light."
Oh, and I have to call BS on that. You shouldn't insult "The Guiding Light."