Mona Kane Croft

I wanted to ask: What's up with these new pop-up adds that cover the posts and have no delete X in the corner? They eventually disappear, but only to be immediately replaced by another pop-up. Makes it impossible to read an entire post. Plus, the reply button disappears from the bottom of the page, when these pop-ups are active. So even if you manage to read the thread, you can't reply. Has anyone else complained about these? They don't always appear, but much of the time they do. I realize these platforms must have ads to survive, but these ads may be something about which you are unaware. They are much more problematic than normal adds.

Off topic, but what's up with these new pop-up adds that cover the posts and have no delete X in the corner? They eventually disappear, but only to be immediately replaced by another pop-up. Makes it impossible to read an entire post. Plus, the reply button disappears from the bottom of the page, when these pop-ups are active. Anyone else noticed these? They don't always appear, but much of the time they do. Very annoying.

Thank you..

I think you are correct. Thank you

Okay, thank you. I recognize most of the actors in the photo but there are three or four I do not recognize.

Someone mentioned there was a list of actor names to go along with the group photo from the reunion. I'm trying to get someone to post the list here. I mean a list of names showing who is who in the group photo. Maybe the list doesn't exist, but someone mentioned it.

Can someone please copy and paste the names list from the group photo here in the group? Not just the link, but the list itself. Thank you.

To Anna Stewart's right is the actress who played Lee Randolph (her name escapes me right now). I don't recognize the woman behind Anna. To the far right of the photo appears to be Anita Gillette, and Chris Marcantal (misspelled, I'm sure) who played Anita's son on AW. Who is the man in the pink sport coat in the front row?

Yes, that is Gail. Leonie is in front of her with the dark curly hair. The woman with blonde hair is Judith Barroft. I hope someone took individual photos of each returning actor. i'd love to see those.

Wow, I gotta' give them credit for mentioning the Matthews family as AW's original core family. Because whether anyone likes it or not, without Jim and Mary Matthews (and their three kids) there would be no Another World. And obviously, whoever put this publication together was aware of that. To be honest, that kind of surprises me. But thank you (whoever you are) for acknowledging AW's history...

Not sure you are aware but the script for AW's premiere episode is available. I have a hard copy somewhere in a box. I recently moved, so I have no idea which box it is in, but I'll never lose it. The script is also probably posted on the AWHP, but I'm not sure about that. It's an interesting episode that does a good job of introducing the Matthews family. Apparently it did feature the exterior of the Matthews house, so I'd love to know if something was shot on location, or if they used a still photo (slide) of the exterior of a house. I've always understood that Sarah Cunningham was fired after the first episode, and that John Beal was fired after the first week. But some folks insist they were both fired after the first episode.

i believe you are correct that Lisa Cameron was playing Susan Matthews prior to the character's departure in 1971. Is seems Susan married Dan Shearer (a close friend of Russ) and they left town together. I'm glad to see postings from someone who remembers one of the earlier Susans. The only actress I remember playing Susan was Lynn Milgrim. Milgrim was the final actress to play the character.

Yes Helen was a supporting character. But Muriel Williams was on contract, and the network was pushing for younger, younger, younger -- even during Lemay's era. So four mid-50-ish female actors on contract might have been pushing the limit for NBC and/or P&G. Who really knows??

Good question. No idea how much Lemay knew about Janet. Perhaps he'd never heard of her. Plus Janet's age may have been a factor in not having her return. Lemay had brought back Liz, and with Mary, Ada, and Helen Moore already on the canvas, perhaps there wasn't room for another mid-50-ish woman. But regarding Susan, Lemay is actually the head-writer who wrote her off in 1971, so that explains why he remembered her. And of course, he brought Susan and Dan back in 1978.

It's possible the loveless marriage angle was Agnes Nixon's idea, since she wrote a lot for Liz and really fleshed-out the character. And that Lemay just carried that forward. Additionally -- when I was a viewer, I never believed the loveless part went both ways. I always got the impression that Liz loved Will, but he never loved her. He demonstrated this by being dismissive and cold to Liz, and perhaps by being unfaithful (although I do not believe Will was ever said to have been unfaithful in the scripts). Now, Janet Matthews must have been an interesting character! It seems Irna likely fashioned Janet after Aunt Edie on ATWT. But perhaps Janet was a bit more likable and bit less scandalous -- although I believe Janet had affairs with two married men during her time on the show. Janet seems like the type of complex shades-of-gray character that Lemay would have LOVED. So I've always been a bit surprised he never brought her back to the canvas.

Thank you for the research. It is really cool that the AWHP was able to dig up Liz's likely maiden name.

Does anyone happen to remember the maiden names of Mary Matthews and Liz Matthews? Ada Hobson's maiden name was Lucas, if I remember correctly.

The Contessa is absolutely correct. If and when new soap operas are developed, tptb are not likely to look backward and reboot classic soaps. And even if they did, only AMC and OLTL would stand even a snowball's chance of that happening. Tptb are going to look forward and create new shows. And those in charge are going to want credit ($$$) for creating each new soap. Why would anybody go to the trouble of rebooting an old soap opera, and then send Agnes Nixon's estate or P&G a big check for the rights?? My biggest hope is that the new creators use some wisdom and consider what types of soap operas might actually survive in todays media market. Personally, I believe it would be wise for each new soap opera to premiere as a 30-minute five-day a week show; on broadcast, streaming platforms, and International syndication. The new shows should only expand to 60-minutes if and when there is clear evidence that the audience will continue watching, and the network and platforms agree to continue buying the show -- which I feel is unlikely.

Does anyone know if Jordon Charney is still planning to appear at the AW 60th Reunion?

Interesting. I'm surprised RetroTV hasn't jumped on this, since they had some success with The Doctors, and about four-years ago were serious about getting Edge of Night. Maybe Paramount's syndication costs for Bright Promise are too expensive, or maybe BP is bundled with other shows that RetroTV is not interested in airing. Paramount could always decide to stream BP on Paramount+. Wishful thinking??

Pat moved into a high rise apartment building after her divorce from John around 1975-76. And this is where we see her living during John's death episode (March 6, 1979). Pat remained in that apartment until the character's departure from the show around 1982.

Thank you, that information is very helpful! So based on what we see in the March 6, 1979 (John's death) episode, Michael was still living in John and Pat's former house. And if John and Michael were living together, then John had returned to the house he had shared with Pat since around 1964-65 (and I believe John lived in that same house with his first wife, who was Lee Randolph's mother). Thank you again!!

Actually, that cabin was just a cabin Alice borrowed from her nursing supervisor for a long-weekend. Neither John nor Alice had ever been to that cabin before the night of the fire.

Does anyone remember where John Randolph lived after he and Olive split-up? If my memory is correct, Olive stayed in the big house John had built for her. But I'm unsure where John lived after their divorce. Did John return to the house he had shared with Pat? Where was he living when he died?