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David Watson, who played Alfy, the owner of the diner/club where the kids hung out on this show, has died. I remember my sister had a huge crush on him way back when. The write-up doesn't mention "Never Too Young," though. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/david-watson-dead-cornelius-planet-748385

I'm hoping Bunker's tape recorder catches Karen saying something that would show Matt her true colors. I don't think he'll believe she has designs for him until he hears her come right out and say it.

Thanks for the pictures Kathyj! I had previously seen a few from this shower but they weren't in color. Great seeing so many old familiar faces. Notice Bill Hayes in the waiter outfit that he put on to crash the shower, lol.

Yes, that was PMG at the restaurant. Everyone but Matt is on to Karen. Of course, he's not thinking of her in a romantic way so he thinks Maggie is being ridiculous.

I'm stumped on that one saynotoursoap. Did you see her when this originally aired? It's fun to see these actors pop up unexpectedly.

Did you all recognize Lanna Saunders (Marie Horton on Days) playing Polly's niece? I had no idea she was ever on The Doctors. And that was Hector Elizondo playing the waiter. I don't remember Nathan Bunker from my previous viewing of the show but he's become one of my favorite characters. I've gotten a kick out of his snark but then I've felt sympathy toward his circumstances too. House Jameson has been fabulous,

I've been thinking the same about Steve. But he wasn't originally intended to be a long-term character so that could explain why he hasn't gotten a lot of air time yet. I don't remember Steve being a mama's boy (because he did stand up to her) but she could be very manipulative. Mona was one of the characters I loved to hate. Now with Karen, I remember hating her all the time (so no, she doesn't get more likeable) but I'm actually enjoying her more this time around. What does everyone think of Polly's sudden interest in Phillip Townsend? Could she be his mother?

Bill and Ruth don't seem compatible at all. They don't seem even to like each other. Neither has any business with a baby. Their story has been the weakest for me and I'll be glad when it's over.

According to an old magazine I have, Bethel Leslie's replacement when she had the measles was Kathleen Murray.

I'm glad Matt's the one at the hotel and not Nick though. Nick might start yelling and make Liz nervous and she doesn't need that, lol.

That was definitely a great cliff hanger today and it originally aired on a Friday. Althea was supposed to return on "Monday," so maybe she will be on tomorrow's show. I immediately recognized Bernie Barrow's forehead and head tilt when he talked.

Yes, those are the Bannings with Bill.

I don't want to spoil too much but the Liz/Townsend story hasn't happened yet. It should be coming up soon though.

I think Carolee must be 31 at the youngest in 1967. She said she was 17 when she was first kissed and the boy was killed in the Korean War, which ended in 1953.

I was just a kid but I remember 1967 was a big year for the counter-culture. There was the Summer of Love in San Francisco. Dr. Timothy Leary was all over TV advocating using LSD and other psychedelic drugs in psychiatry. Paul McCartney became the first Beatle to admit he had used LSD.(and the Beatles were very influential for those too young to have experienced that).

I think she was around for a year or so.

I believe Janene was a friend of Bill's during the storyline involving Kitty Horton's death. She had a flirtation with Doug when he first came to Salem. Joan Van Ark was playing the part by that time.

I'm wondering why Althea told Dr. Winters today that she had not talked to Nick since he broke things off with Liz (when she has)?

That's a nice coincidence about your parents' wedding anniversary, amybrickwallace. The current issue of SOD has an interview with Bill and Susan about their anniversary. Here are a few articles about the wedding (sorry both are incomplete):

I don't want to spoil it for those who haven't seen it but keep a look out for the orderly who is an extra in the Christmas episode that aired today. I remember this actor being on some CBS soaps but didn't know he was ever on The Doctors. He's better known for prime time.

Thanks for the clip! I only watched this show occasionally and when I did it was mainly because of Andrea Marcovicci and Leon Russom. I actually thought she was quite striking in looks. Definitely captured your attention. I think they also were a couple in real life at the time.

Thanks for the articles, DRW50! Intellectually, I understand the show couldn't tolerate Reinholt and Courtney causing trouble on the set (if that was truly the case). Still, to me they were irreplaceable. I didn't hate Susan Harney but it was like she was a different character. I didn't care for the subsequent Alices. And I did not like David Canary as Steve, at all.

Speaking of Rita Lakin, looks like a lot of her personal career memorabilia is being sold on eBay, including some scripts from The Doctors. According to the description, most of her scripts have been donated to the University of Wyoming. http://www.ebay.com/itm/THE-DOCTORS-1963-1982-TV-SERIES-Rita-Lakin-Archive-LOT-OF-13-ORIG-SCRIPTS-/201084335797?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2ed18f76b5

Today's episodes were up around 5:00 when I watched them (but I see they're down now). Hope this is temporary. The live stream has been working for me the last two days but the station only airs the second half hour.

No, Penny was Althea's daughter with her first husband. She should be a pre-teen at this point.