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I think Martha was already on before Polly's departure, but I could be wrong.

Terry Lester was certainly a very competent actor, but I just can't see anyone else but Lane Davies as Mason. I still give him credit for trying.

It's great seeing Chris Knight in those super-quality full episodes posted, but bizarre seeing him as the love interest of Jennifer Runyon's Sally - for the sole reason that they later played siblings in A Very Brady Christmas. LOL

That was cute, Eve Blazo's hashtags.

That would be nice!

I guess we'll just have to wait and see what happens!! I still really wish we could see episodes pre-December 1967, if they still exist. I want to see the beginning of Althea/Nick - first meeting, first date, first kiss and the whole Buddy story.

Not lately, but you guys will hear if I do!!!

I think she very well might have been. There were several birth stories to play out over the 13 1/2 year run of RH, but really not all that many. Nancy Addison never had children of her own IRL but played out two births as Jill. Siobhan and Maggie were others who gave birth on the show but I don't believe the actresses were pregnant IRL at that time.

Yeah, Carolee started in 1967 (though exactly when in 1967 I don't know). Mother Simpson does appear in the flesh a few years down the road from where we are now, but who knows if Retro will get that far.

Yes, Bridget White. I wonder what she's up to these days.

saynotoursoap, you were talking about Pam Toll earlier. I don't know if you knew this or not, but one of her four kids is very active in theatre in Tennessee. Here are Daniel DeVault's credits (and also a photo): http://www.abouttheartists.com/artists/396517-daniel-devault http://www.circleplayers.net/#!one-flew-over-the-cuckoos-nest-cast-and/cier http://www.nashvillescene.com/nashville/act-1-stages-a-compelling-production-of-nilo-cruzs-pulitzer-winning-anna-in-the-tropics/Content?oid=4178435

I didn't even know Gary HAD a wife before Josie. You really do learn something new every day!!

I remember that very well. That was at the end of August 1997. I remember because my mother took me out of school that day so I could have my wisdom teeth removed. We arrived back home just as that episode came on, and I was on the couch still numb from the procedure. Watching the episode helped keep my mind off it a bit.

I think the last sentence just says it all. Beautiful...

How long did she last on AW? Who was the next headwriter?

I never saw Christine Tucci. The first Amanda I saw was Laura Moss when I began watching in 1997, and then Sandra Ferguson came back to reclaim her role the next year and kept it until the cancellation. At least once we saw one vintage flashback clip with Rachel and Amanda when Sandra returned.

I think the sound effects during the vows were like that intentionally, to amplify how nervous both of them were. I'm surprised the only main character who DIDN'T get a voiceover was Penny!!! One of my favorite moments was when Martha crashed the photo session. "Martha...you're FIRED!!" "Oh, not again." Everyone laughs. I liked that instead of random extras, we got the "hospital staff" instead. The background nurses, the orderlies, almost all the regular background players we see on a usual basis were there. The scene on the plane (though I don't know why Althea was wearing a fur hat on a flight to the Caribbean!!) and the "beach" were fun because I thought that LH and GG would be written off for the duration of the honeymoon and we wouldn't get to see them at all. I'm surprised that the scene where Althea is lying on her stomach to get a tan and her bikini top straps are untied (with Nick's hand resting on her back) got past the NBC censors!! There are some great Althea/Nick scenes coming up in January and February, especially. Without giving away too much, almost an entire episode takes place in the Bellini apartment and the two have one of the most honest and raw conversations I've ever seen on a TV show (daytime OR primetime). I think you'll like it, if you haven't already seen it. One of GG's final screen appearances was a brief arc on AMC in the summer of 1994 as Adam Chandler's lawyer. He and LH were also guest stars very early on in the run of the original L&O (though sadly not in the same episode). Keep us posted as to where you are at!! It won't be long before you're all caught up!!! I really enjoy your observations.

The TGIF Club - I like it, too. Nothing romantic (although we all know Jody Lee has it bad for Liz), just four friends/co-workers who enjoy a pizza and beer after work hours every so often and just enjoy each other's company.

I preferred her as Aunt Vivian (though I do like Daphne Maxwell Reid), but Janet Hubert is one scary lady. I sure wouldn't want to get on her bad side!!!

I can take Jody Lee in small doses. A little of him goes a long way. I did like the way he outsmarted the politician member of the hospital board (M. Emmet Walsh).

I agree with Khan about Bill and Susan Hayes - but I also have a special soft spot for them as they were wed the exact same day (October 12, 1974) as my parents, who also celebrated their 40th.

Very interesting insights!! So, what were your thoughts on the wedding itself?

Good old-fashioned 80s cheese. Love it.

Hahaha - I wonder if Althea and Nick's reception was held in the lounge or the lab... Jody Lee Bronson, that's the Southern gentleman smitten by "Liz Liz". Yes, the story where they ape Dark Shadows is very, very tedious and went on way too long - though it really only aired over 7-8 weeks. With two a day in the reruns, that was cut in half for us and still felt like an eternity. I have to wonder if the character of Jack Fenelli on RH wasn't at least partly inspired by Nick Bellini. Both Gerald Gordon and Michael Levin are still unparalleled in the all-time soap yeller category!!

Someone should take that scene of Nick and add thunder effects/lightning bolts effects - like in those mad scientist movies. LOL!!!