I had asked this on other Ryan's Hope forums a couple years ago -- and no one there could answer this
In the November 29, 1988 Soap Opera Digest, Wes Leonard's name was in the RH synopsis. Who was playing Wes in 1988? I don't think it wasn't David Rasche - -and Sam MacMurray, well. I thought he only played the role for a limited time in 1983 because he wasn't interested in a long term soap role.
From SOD ...So the Feds are using the Novak's to flush out Dubujak. The next day, Siobhan receives more roses and a note for Max. Jack gets note from Max, too, claiming he's ready to turn himself in. Everyone's relieved. Unfortunately, it's a trick. Matt sent the roses and the two notes. It's all part of a plan to make Jack look like a fool. Max's so-called surrender is a hoax. And Wes Leonard, Jack's rival, is being paid to get it all on film.
...The door opens and a clown steps out. A stunned Jack and company stand speechlessly by as Wes and a photographer, jump out, clicking away.