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He was also the songwriter that Blackie plagiarized wasn't he?

Ended up lasting 18 months as Josh Clayton in the end (though I don't know whether it was a continuous 18 months or several short runs); got killed off during the Asian Quarter story.

That hasn't really been dropped though. Peter originally managed to get out of it by framing Liesl for it but she's now back in town seeking revenge. Peter also confessed to Valentin that he was behind the attempt on Andre and Franco's lives just last week.

Hmmmm....Laura and Scotty in the shed was pre-Monty during the September storm as far as I know. Is it possible Kin Shriner misremembered? After all, GH was notorious for its axing sprees during the period from 1975 - 78 so I image it would be easy to confuse which producer/writer did what to get rid of who lol. On a related note, that storm killed off Diana's daughter Martha and introduced both David Hamilton and Nurse Dorrie.

Was it Monty who did the storm? I thought that was in September 1977 and Monty's episodes didn't start til January 1978.

I can't find anything of them directly interacting either; Olivia was there at Sonny and Brenda's wedding but even at the wedding they don't seem to have had any direct interactions.

Oh god, I'm dying! 🤣🤣

Lol...I knew that Robin was briefly harassed by a bully as part of Faison's plot to kidnap Anna (I think Anna went to confront the bully's mother but was met by Faison instead), but never knew the bully was played by Tobey Maguire. He must have actually been in a number of episodes spanning a few weeks.

Hmmm...Victor was actually in hiding at this time after the Coronation Massacre and had been presumed dead, spending his days plotting revenge against Kate. It was actually Chloe's discovery that Victor was alive (and that Phillip knew) that caused Chloe to freak out and mislead Craig and Nancy into believing she had been raped. Of course, once Chloe calmed down, she recanted her allegation, but Nancy refused to believe her until Chloe underwent a gynecological examination 😬 After Victor's revenge scheme against Kate went awry (landing Lucas in a coma after the Kiriakis Mansion burned down), I think Victor may have softened in his attitude towards the Wesley's as Victor had realized he was partly to blame for the situation. Victor and Chloe even apologized to one another and Victor respected Chloe for keeping quiet that he was still alive. However, Victor still didn't want Phillip and Chloe together. Shortly after revealing that he was still alive to the rest of Salem, Victor enlisted Brady to break them up...

Likely a device to save the testimonies for the trial itself.

And along comes this snafu to prove your last point... https://www.mylondon.news/whats-on/whats-on-news/eastenders-viewers-spot-major-blunder-19536591

In 1987 when (recast) Bill returned to Salem, it was revealed that Laura had been institutionalized. Not sure what they said during this time (whether they said it was a relapse or whether they said she'd been there all along), but until that point Jennifer had believed her mother was in Europe. But I think basically in '93 they could've just made it clear that everything that happened with Kate Roberts happened *after* this point in the Days "timeline" causing Laura to have a relapse, but they instead chose to muddy the waters a bit...i'm not sure.

I've just finished episode 4 and agree with everything you've said. Gillian Anderson doing a great job as Margaret Thatcher too.

Nicole and Maeve are now married And actress Theresa Healey has returned to the show, nearly 25 years after her iconic character Nurse Carmen Roberts was killed off on Christmas Day 1995 Though she is not playing Carmen, she is playing Maeve's mother.

Somewhat. He was introduced in 2010 as the unknown son of Chris and his third wife Alison Raynor. Alison had recently drowned so his uncle decided it was time Phoenix got to know his father. Alison had kept Phoenix's existence a secret as she and Chris had a messy divorce shortly before Chris returned to the show in 2000 (Hence in the timeline of the show Phoenix would have been born around 2000/2001 but they SORASed him and made his birth year 1995). Anyway, it took a while for Phoenix to settle in at the Warner house as he was moody and still mourning the loss of his mother. Harry also resented Phoenix as he wasn't the only child anymore (Harry didn't know about the triplets at this point!). But after a while, Phoenix settled into the teen gang that developed around Evan and Jasmine Cooper and Ula Levi and dated Jasmine for a year or so. In 2012, Phoenix developed a crush on his teacher Hayley. However, she was obsessed with Chris and led Phoenix on in an effort to get Chris, making Chris believe that Phoenix was stalking her. When Chris rejected her, she framed him for being abusive and ruined his professional and personal life. Hayley was eventually murdered in the 20th anniversary episode and Chris was framed for the crime. Phoenix eventually helped prove it was Hayley's ex who had killed her. Phoenix then faded into the background over the next year, before leaving to go to art school in Berlin in late 2013.

Unfortunately it looks like Jack's return stint has already wrapped up, with Phoenix's death being the final straw to make him cut ties with Shortland Street - a bit ridiculous since he and Phoenix never had any sort of friendship, though I guess seeing his dad's best friend lose his own son could be triggering. Michelle's great. Hopefully Chris makes her wife number 6 and Lisa Chappell stays for years.

I'm pretty sure Critchlow's Mike once talked about her with Carrie, but I could be wrong.

Speaking of the NZ election:

Now that Curtis has survived his encounter with the creep (sans one kidney)...

Yes I do believe Y&R started from the first episode in New Zealand, most likely began airing here in 1977 as we were always 4 years behind. Finished in 2009 with episodes from shortly after Cassie's death.

September 3, 1981 Steve comes into his house commenting on the weather after He finds Anne lost in thought. Anne tells Steve about Heather's visit and that Jeremy was home when it happened. Anne tells Steve about how Heather accused her of murdering Diana. Steve is shocked and wants to have a talk with Heather himself but Anne doesn't think he'll have any influence over her. Anne wishes Jeff was there and Steve says that he is sure that Jeff still loves her. Steve praises Anne for being more tolerant than most woman would be, but Anne tells Steve that she wrote Jeff a letter demanding to be with him. Steve tells Anne that he is sure that Jeff still wants to marry her and the he will be pleased when he gets the letter. At Kelly's, Heather talks to two dockworkers about the weather. Rose interrupts and Heather thanks Rose for keeping her employed. Heather says that Burt won't give up chasing her for Diana's murder, but is still hopeful that Jeff will take her back now that the charges against her have been dropped. Meanwhile Rick gets a call from Jeff (who is offscreen). Lesley arrives and Rick tells her that Jeff has a new woman in his life. Lesley waits as Rick finishes the phone call with Jeff. Rick tells Jeff not to keep Anne on a string and to get his situation straight. After the call is over, Lesley can't believe that Jeff has found somebody else. Rick says that Jeff needs somebody who cares for him and wants to go to bed with him. Lesley reminds Rick that Anne has certain principles who do not allow her to sleep with someone before marriage but that doesn't mean she doesn't care for Jeff. Rick makes excuses for Jeff, saying that he is a red blooded, healthy young adult, that he is lonely (except for his 4 year old son who he is bringing up alone), and it has been a long time since he had a woman. "There was Diana!", Lesley interjects, but Rick says that the life of a celibate isn't the way to go. Lesley begins to realise that their argument has stopped being about Jeff and is now about themselves! Alan and the hospitalised Edward have a telephone conversation. Edward complains about being in the hospital; Alan promises that him and Monica will visit him later. Alan questions Monica about his father's health. Alan admits that he is upset by his father's poor health as he thought that his parents would live forever. "We're too wicked to die young Monica", Alan says. "That's just my luck", Monica replies. Alan says that he won;t accommodate her wishes and adds that if he did, she'd have no Alan and no Rick. Rose and Heather talk to the postman about the weather. The postman hands Rose a letter, but it is for Heather - from Jeff. Heather is hopeful it means that Jeff wants her to join him, but after reading the letter, a disappointed Heather tells Rose that Jeff is in Carson City, Nevada and that he wants a divorce. Rick and Lesley have tea. The conversation turns toward Lesley's trip and Lesley promises not to put herself in danger. Lesley wonders if Rick will tell Heather about Jeff; Rick says that he won't but that he will tell Steve. Rick says that Jeff should sort things out face to face but doesn't think that he will. Lesley agrees, saying that the risk of contact with Heather is too great and that Heather will put up one big fight for her child. Jeremy still has a fever, so Audrey promises to watch him while Anne is at work. After Jeremy heads upstairs, Audrey asks if everything is alright. Anne says that she is just tired and heads off to get ready. Audrey asks Steve for the truth, but he says that he prefers that Anne tell her. Steve then gets a call from Burt who says that Hutch's transfer will happen tonight. Meanwhile, Hutch gets a visit from Gail. Gail notes that Hutch seems depressed because of the weather and adds that she is going a bit stir-crazy herself with Lee out of town. Hutch asks her what a normal life being married is like; Gail says that when you with that person it is wonderful and when you are apart it is awful. Gail then gets a call from Steve. Steve tells Gail that Hutch is being transferred and asks her not to tell Hutch. Steve asks Gail to care of getting Hutch's things packed without arousing suspicion. Gail offers to help Hutch get his things organised in case the call comes through for him to be transferred, but Hutch immediately realises that the call has already come though. Rick and Lesley's conversation turns back towards their own problems. Lesley tells Rick that she thinks he blames her for not being ready to get back into bed with him. Rick says that he could find another woman but tells Lesley that he only wants her. Lesley says that they've come a long way but she still needs more time. Lesley says that while it has not been "peachy hunky-dory" for her either, the worst thing would be for them to get back together too soon because they each wanted a bed partner. Rick attempts to assure her that it wouldn't be like that but Lesley says she is too afraid to take that chance. Rick apologises for being frustrated and helps Lesley put her coat on so she can go to work. Gail finishes helping Hutch pack his suitcase and comments that he certainly travels light. Gail tells Hutch that she'd offer to call someone for him but can't as his transfer has to stay a secret. Hutch says that he only has one person he'd want to talk to (meaning Rose) but says that a woman like Rose Kelly doesn't need her life missed up. Meanwhile, Rick is with Rose at Kelly's when Burt arrives. Rose tells him to lay off on Heather because she received a letter from Jeff asking for a divorce. Burt notes that Rick doesn't seem to surprised by this information and Rick says that he talked to Jeff. Burt tells Rose not to worry about Heather and says that she should concentrate on finding a young man for herself. Rose blushes and Burt and Rick tease her that perhaps she has already found one. Burt and Rick discuss Heather's escapade with Anne; a grumpy Heather interrupts and sarcastically tells Burt that picking her up for questioning will really help her when it comes to fighting for custody of her son. In Edward's hospital room, Monica tells Alan to stop nagging her about the baby (A.J.). Alan is worried about how the cold weather is affecting AJ's health. Monica tells Alan that at least she spends time with AJ as Alan is always off talking to his business partner. Their argument is interrupted by Edward (who is brought in a wheelchair by a nurse). After the nurse has left, both Alan and Monica apologise and Edward says that Alan and Monica should be planning to give him some more grandchildren. Edward says that he needs more legitimate heirs to inherit the Quatermaine trust and is worried that AJ is frail and that (considering his prior heart surgery) anything could happen to A.J. in this abominable weather. Monica is angered and insists that AJ is fine, before storming out. Edward tells Alan that the thought of having more (legitimate) children around the house seems to make life worth living. Alan says that he is in love with Susan and will never consider having another child with Monica. Edward asks Alan how it feels to be chained to a woman; Alan says that Edward should know as he has only stayed with Lila all these years because of their legitimate children. Jeremy sits on the sofa watching the door. Audrey asks Jeremy what is wrong and Jeremy says that Heather is after his mother. Anne interrupts the conversation and sends Jeremy back to bed. Anne finally tells Audrey that Heather came by and accused her of killing Diana. Anne is worried that Heather is out to get her and might succeed. Anne tells Audrey about the letter that she wrote to Jeff, Audrey tells Anne that she did the right thing. Anne says that she wishes that she had gone with Jeff and that she is tired of being "Miss goody two shoes" and that she wants to be a woman - Jeff's woman. Steve talks to Dan and Jesse at the Hospital, saying that they should expect a heavy workload. Lesley arrives, followed soon after by Rick. Rick wants to talk to Steve. After Steve and Rick walk away, Dan notes that Rick is looking grim. Meanwhile, Rick tells Steve about Jeff's other woman. Later, Monica walks in as Lesley, Dan and Jesse are discussing the weather and Lesley's trip to Greece. Monica tells Lesley that she really does care about Laura and that she hopes that Lesley has some luck finding her. Lesley thanks Monica. Monica then heads off to the Cafeteria. Rick and Steve continue discussing Jeff. Rick says that Jeff is interested in the other girl but that he feels guilty. Steve tells Rick that Anne sent Jeff a letter. Rick tells Steve that Jeff sent Heather a letter asking for a divorce. Meanwhile, Heather is at Zelda's office with the letter. Zelda tells Heather that she will have an uphill battle with any custody case as the judge will know about her stay in the mental hospital and that she is accused of killing Diana and that she impersonated a nurse. Zelda tells Heather that she won;t be able to represent her as she has to believe in her innocence. Anne arrives at the hospital as Lesley and Jesse are talking. She apologises to Jesse for being late. Meanwhile Steve and Rick are still discussing Anne. Steve is worried about the effect on Anne. Back at the nurses station, Jesse, Lesley and Anne discuss the snow. Anne thinks that it is beautiful outside and says that she has decided to take an optimistic attitude. Lesley looks concerned when Anne says that she has decided to look forward to her future with Jeff. Steve and Rick interrupt their conversation. Steve tells Lesley not to worry about anything and just concentrate on her trip. Rick offers to give Lesley a ride to the airport, but Lesley says that Slick is taking her. Lesley then heads for the lift. "A man never really fully understands a woman does her", Rick says to Jesse. "Never", Jesse says in agreement. Rick then heads to work.

Sammy Jo overheard Alexis telling Steven that Blake wasn't Fallon's father. After Sammy Jo told Fallon, Fallon went for a drive with her mother. Alexis admitted that either Blake or Cecil could be her father. Fallon drove off the road and went into premature labor, giving birth to LB. Blake knew there was a possibility that he wasn't Alexis' father but didn't really believe it and didn't know that the other potential father was Cecil. He eventually got Alexis to confess that the other candidate was Cecil and so they did a blood test which proved that Blake was Fallon's father after all. Here is the car crash scene:

@AbcNbc247 Even though Vicky was killed off on ATWT in Late 1999, they kept bringing her back as a ghost until early 2001 which as @victoria foxton says overlapped with the beginning of her GH stint.

Grace was always more of an opportunist rather than out and out crazy like Phyllis was. Phyllis was actively hostile and would often scheme to create havoc; Grace was a lot more passive-aggressive and she would usually bide her time and wait for circumstances to work in her favour before making a move.