I think Bell intended for Eric to be that way hence why McCook was cast as Eric. No one else could have worked for that version of Eric...imho.
And I think Beth #1 could have worked opposite Stephanie, but as my late mom used to say... Beth #1 was blonde, tall, and attractive... no way that Eric would look in Stephanie's direction... but Beth #2.. definitely could have seen that.
In regards to Vanessa, she seemed like a Gothic character and there were a few instances where Bell did infuse the character with a bit of depth. However, the story have run for over five years.. and either Bell needed to reform her or else kill her off because Lorie vs Vanessa had run it's course by 1981
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