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Yeah, it seems in that case that Rauch was stuck in the middle. I know that P&G and MADD were the ones that ousted Zaz, but did CBS have anything to do with what happened one way or the other?

Karen Witter and Chuck Lorre were married? I can't picture them together, either. You may or may not already know this, but he cut his show biz teeth as a songwriter. His best known composition is probably "French Kissing in the USA", performed by Debbie Harry.

One of my favorite parts of RH are the old afghans in the Ryans' living quarters. Afghans were all the rage then. My folks, who were married just months before RH debuted, received a couple of afghans as wedding gifts and they are still in our living room folded over the couch, thoroughly broken in and worn but loved!!

Falling five feet through a trapdoor? She herself stands at barely five feet. Ouch!! What a tough cookie!!

I hope John's not gone for good (at least, yet!) - but if he is, then I hope we at least get updates from him - like Carolee announcing that he and Bonnie were wed on a gondola in Venice at sunset or something. Yes, he did bring a lot of energy to the proceedings, and I always enjoyed his and Carolee's friendship. His cousin Steve had better shape up and take his work more seriously!! Dr. Powers did not sound too happy with him in their meeting - I'm guessing most of the complaints Matt had gotten about Steve were from some of the nurses (excluding Carolee) and candy stripers!! On paper, Nathan Bunker's transformation could easily be one cliché after another - but boy, House Jameson went above and beyond the call of duty making it work. Now that he is going home to convalesce (but will be back for physical therapy in a few weeks), his goodbyes with Matt, Nick and Carolee were very touching - as was John Rice's farewell. I swear I almost cried both times!!! As for the second episode, the talk between Maggie and Karen was very interesting. I'll look forward to seeing what happens from here on out. As much as I am looking forward to seeing Lydia Bruce, I feel sad knowing that the next time Bethel leaves (which won't be long) it will be for good. I'm also looking forward to seeing how the story of Paul Stark's son will play out. I think this is the first time the Vietnam War has been mentioned on the show (and understandably so, because soaps were an escape in that turbulent year of 1968). Was Paul Stark in the board meeting scenes from earlier episodes? I think I did see him before.

As a GIRL, I had the bowl cut. My mother would always have my hair cut short when I was a kid. Now as an adult, I've grown my hair out long - I think partly out of delayed rebellion. LOL

I seem to remember reading in an old soap book that Susan was at the studio looking up at a huge display of hats when she stepped backwards through a trapdoor and fell quite a few feet? I don't remember all the details. Can anyone fill me in?

Thanks, everyone. I always get the Rauch and Conboy tenures at GL messed up because Rauch replaced Conboy as EP at Santa Barbara several years before Conboy replaced Rauch as EP at GL.

Ahhhh, the good old days before ABC owned the show, and when Labine/Mayer were at their creative peak.

Oh, Bethel's hair was the first thing I noticed about her. I have no way of knowing for sure if it is natural, but I don't think her hair could have grown out that fast. Matt, now that your eyes have finally been opened, do you REALLY think it's a good idea for the Witchy Woman to remain under the same roof as you and Maggie? Did you see the icy glare that was exchanged between her and Althea? Golden!! I'm also glad that Althea and Nick were able to clear the air a bit regarding the Liz issue. Of course, only John knows right now that Liz is already involved with another guy - I can't wait until everyone else finds out (except for poor Carolee, of course). Booooo - no John and Bonnie or Carolee in either episode today. Hopefully they'll be back tomorrow.

Who was the writing/EP team when Michael Zaslow returned in the late 80s - and when he was so horribly and rudely kicked off in 1997? JFP had already left, and I think it was before Paul Rauch came in. Was Conboy EP then?

Actually, it's our second sighting of Greta. She was seen briefly just after the New Year when she and Maggie came back home after visiting Maggie's relatives. 1969 was also the year Lynn Benish took over the role of Meredith Lord on OLTL, so maybe in fact John and Bonnie do ride off into the sunset together. I don't know, I haven't been able to find ANYTHING about what happens with them in any of the old soap books - the couples who get the most ink are Matt and Maggie, Nick and Althea, and Steve and Carolee. Not really surprising, as all three couples were on the show so long. I have come up with some fun rejected titles for the show. Feel free to add more: Chicken Soup and John Rice You Ain't Nothin' But a Horndog: The Steve Aldrich Story Smart Women, REALLY Foolish Choices: The Liz Wilson Story Nathan Bunker's Place We Got the Powers

They weren't a good hair decade for anyone!! We kiddos at that time were stuck with those stupid bowl cuts, the teenage girls and women went through at least two or three cans of mousse a day, the guys had the awful mullets, etc. ROFL!!!

Does Tim Stickney still have the dreads? I loved the interview he once did when he said he wore them so he would always get a seat on the subway. LOL Anyway, have fun at the play!!

I loved it, too! Of course, I have always had a soft spot in my heart for Mr. and Mrs. Hayes ever since I learned they were wed the exact same day as my parents!!

I've never heard of them either, but that might say more about me than about them.

I don't understand it, either. She was great.

Thanks again for these articles! I didn't know Ilene Kristen was a partner in a theatre.

Thanks for sharing those, especially the feature on Eileen Herlie. God rest her.

Interestingly enough, we finally get the announcer saying, "due to illness, the role of Dr. Maggie Powers is being played by Kathleen Murray", but it is over the closing credits - not over the opening credits like they would do on RH or in the actor's opening scene as is usually the case. I liked the pink dress that Ms. Murray wore in the first episode. We also get a treat in the first episode in the form of little Greta!! She wants Mommy to tell her a story because the storm is scaring her. However, the literal storm will be nowhere near as bad as the figurative storm once Matt and Maggie finally talk!! Please, Nick and/or Althea - do something to make Matt wake up!!! Meanwhile, they've only known each other a couple of days, but a full-blown romance is clearly underway with John and Bonnie. They are so adorable together!! Remember when Polly was first a patient and Dr. Rice fought against having to take her case? Who would have guessed she'd be responsible for not only changing his outlook on life but introducing him to the love of his life? Sadly, they are not in the second episode - and it's not a very interesting one at that. The only good part is the visit Althea pays to the Powers house. I didn't realize Liz Hubbard had such long hair in this casual scene away from the hospital.

Darn, I missed that. I'll have to check to see if it's online.

She's not listed under ATWT's entry in the old book Soap World, either.

Yes, Susan Diol filled in for NLG on GH in late 2001 (I think her father had passed away). The next year, Susan Diol showed up in Alexis' dream about the Q's, and she was on Ned's arm as "Lady Ashton". That was a cute little in-joke.

I love how phony that background is of the "beach". The water doesn't even move!! LOL

OK, I went and found out my own answer about how much the $5,000 Polly left would be worth in 2014. Thank goodness the web has inflation calculators!!! $5,000 in 1968 comes to $34,199.86 in 2014. Not bad if you want to do some traveling!!!!