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As I recall, Alex's shooting was in November 1980. Beverlee didn't leave Texas until about a year later...around November 1981. There were a number of cast changes throughout Texas' run. Terry Dekker and Maggie Dekker were phased out, Max Dekker was recast and then killed off. Vicky's niece and nephew Bart and Samantha were gone quickly, along with Clipper Curtis. Reena's husband Kevin was dropped along with Dawn and Courtney Marshall. Even with some of the "new generation" characters, there were recasts. Elizabeth Berridge joined as Allison Linden and then was dropped in favor of Terri Garber. Ernie Garrett joined as Mark Wheeler and was replaced by Michael Woods. I think, by 1982, Texas had an excellent and strong cast. I know I was addicted!

Perhaps the Reginald scene took place in 1990 when Phillip faked his death and left Springfield after he was implicated in Neil Everest's murder. Pam Long was still writing GL at this point.

The jazz version of "Hold onto Love" premiered around May/June 1996 and only lasted a few months. It was universally panned by many viewers at the time.

Man, your recollection of these stories is spot on! Thanks for bringing back memories of these incredible plots.

I had the good fortune of being in a writing class with Harry on Cape Cod back in the summer of 2005. What a nice guy! He was workshopping a novel involving a soap opera. The man is one talented scribe! The instructor (author Bill Mann) and I had a great time talking with Harry about Kelly and Nola, and Charita Bauer.