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1 hour ago, robbwolff said:

A John Kelly Genovese article online from back in 1979 claims that Ken Stevens died in a car accident. The article covers some of the final storylines, including Laurie and Mark moving into a supposedly haunted house.

Thanks!  I don’t know why I can’t remember that because Joel Crothers was the reason I started watching in the first place.

Well, I saw David Gale on SS first so seeing him as a villain later was a change for me, lol.

Ken Stevens died but I can't remember how.  Laurie raised his son, Clay.  Ken's first wife and mother of Clay had been killed in a plane crash with her new husband shortly before.  Ken had gotten Jill and Laurie pregnant at the same time but Laurie's baby died (or she had a miscarriage, can't remember the details).

14 minutes ago, amybrickwallace said:

Those are darling clippings, especially the photo of Diana Walker and the Dolan family.

Haha---yeah, that one's cute.

Some articles re Bryna Laub, who published the Daytime Serial newsletters in the 70s.  The articles are from 1973, 1974, and 1975. 

@carolinegI loathed Johnny when that story line first aired and still do, lol.  I was so glad when he left.

1 hour ago, Vee said:

Not Locher asking about Marie Wallace's first day on the set in 1968!

1 minute ago, amybrickwallace said:

That was an awesome scene. Jami Fields was one of the best juvenile performers the show ever had. Not only could she play all facets of Penny believably, but she was able to hold her own with both Liz Hubbard and Gerald Gordon. That's talent.

She's really good because she makes me loathe Penny, lol!

@slick jones Re Marilyn Maxwell & RTPP, I found an article that said she had been considered for the role of Constance McKenzie, but died before a decision was made.

7 minutes ago, KMan101 said:

They definitely don't feel invested in Belle or Shawn. And having a teenage daughter didn't help. Especially when they were off-screen for most of ORK's run. Ron seems to want them around but the investment definitely isn't there. Why aren't Eli and Lani and Belle and Shawn friends? Abby/Chad/Eli/Lani/Belle/Shawn would be an interesting grouping. Not saying swap them, just friends.

I don't care for Belle and unfortunately Shawn is mainly seen as her appendage these days.  Shawn and Eli are cousins but I'm not sure that's ever acknowledged.  Shawn should be around for whatever is happening with Doug (especially since Hope will be a no-show unless there is a recast), but the last time Shawn mentioned him, he referred to him by his first name, rather than Grandpa.

@Paul RavenCarolee's movie was a Sunday afternoon special and, as was mentioned above, it was about the baby having Down syndrome.

Althea finally having a showdown with her 13-year old brat, Penny.  From the May 14, 1969, episode.

50 minutes ago, Paul Raven said:

Great work re Beverlee!

Don't think I would have found the name if you hadn't found the date!

27 minutes ago, KMan101 said:

 

I agree. And also agreed on calming Julie down. 

 

I did see some speculation on social media that he ends up like Father Francis did, in a coma in the hospital. Hope not. I mean, I don't expect him to continue carrying this for months but I hope Doug and Julie aren't pushed off to the side. Guess we'll see.

That does make sense.  Ron has finally gotten me interested in something anyway, lol.

I'm really happy for Bill.  So glad he isn't going to have to play out a depressing dementia storyline.  I saw many people thinking he had it in real life.  Obviously he does not.  I've never seen Doug acting evil in any way before.  Even when he was supposed to be "bad" he was more of a rascal than anything, lol.  Also glad they've calmed Julie down.  Hope that continues.

@amybrickwallace  Yes, it is.  I'm sure Bill and Susan were thrilled to hear from them too.  Great to see my favorites getting so much love lately.  And I might be shipping Wesley and Gregg now (have no idea whether they're more than friends of course), lol.

Honestly, the picture amused me more than anything.  Victoria especially looks ridiculous.  You'd think if they were such a great couple that they'd want to create their own "moments," instead of trying to copycat the original popular Days couples.  They've made it all the way back to Doug and Julie now, so I guess Tom and Alice will be next. 

51 minutes ago, amybrickwallace said:

I don't think you ever disliked her more when she recorded that stupid tape message to Colin!! Alas, after all that trouble, he never heard the tape or even knew it existed.

I enjoyed when she collapsed in the elevator and the door kept hitting her!  

7 minutes ago, amybrickwallace said:

I think it helped that her characterization was fairly steady. Sara was all over the map, which is why I think they cut their losses after Dorothy Fielding chose to leave rather than try for Sara #3.

Well, you know how I feel about Sarah.   I was happy they moved on from her.

6 minutes ago, amybrickwallace said:

She did. It's pretty remarkable that not only was the role of Nola successfully cast three times, but all three actresses went on to show biz success after TD.

Yep, TD did a great job in casting that character.  

43 minutes ago, Chris 2 said:

Whoa - Kathleen Turner’s performance here is hamtastic.

It is, lol.  She definitely had star quality already though. She was only 23 here.

@allmc2008Tom had seen the medical report but Mickey never did (Mickey had been tested for reasons I don't remember).  I think Laura asked him not to tell Mickey.  Bill read it too and that's how he found out.

2 hours ago, amybrickwallace said:

Weren't there two or three writer regime changes in just the year and a half she was there? No wonder.

I think so.  Plus, she really didn't have chemistry with Glen Corbett.  Would have been better paired with Colin!