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AMC: The murder mystery of Eddie Dorrance, Chuck & Donna. This was my first time watching any soap. OLTL: Viki living in the carriage house, Ted Clayton sniffing after her, Tina & Johnny Drummond GH: I caught the Luke & Laura phenom just in time. The first episode I saw was the one where Scotty fights Luke on Frank Smith's yacht, sending him overboard and starting their first on-the-run story. RH: The original Joe & Siobhan, Jack being a widower with a toddler EON: Gavin's dance studio, Sky & Martine GL: I followed Larkin Malloy there so it would be the arrival of Kyle Sampson, John Bolger was the first Phillip I saw But, actually, before all those, I was imprinted as a toddler, thanks to my mother watching AW, with the sound of Douglass Watson's voice saying "Rachel" and the image of the NBC peacock.

June Lockhart (Felicia's grandmother, Maria, GH) celebrates her 100th birthday today!

R.I.P. Bobby Sherman. 😔 https://parade.com/news/60s-teen-idol-dies-at-81-after-battle-with-cancer Not unexpected as his wife had announced several months ago that he was terminal. Posted on Instagram by John Stamos: johnstamos Edited•28m From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace Bobby Sherman. This is from his wife, my friend, Brigitte “It is with the heaviest heart that I share the passing of my beloved husband, Bobby Sherman. Bobby left this world holding my hand—just as he held up our life with love, courage, and unwavering grace through all 29 beautiful years of marriage. I was his Cinderella, and he was my prince charming. Even in his final days, he stayed strong for me. That’s who Bobby was—brave, gentle, and full of light. As he rested, I read him fan letters from all over the world—words of love and gratitude that lifted his spirits and reminded him of how deeply he was cherished. He soaked up every word with that familiar sparkle in his eye. And yes, he still found time to crack well-timed jokes—Bobby had a wonderful, wicked sense of humor. It never left him. He could light up a room with a look, a quip, or one of his classic, one-liners. Known around the world for his music and acting, he brought joy to millions through songs like “Julie, Do Ya Love Me,” “Easy Come, Easy Go,” and “Little Woman,” and through his beloved role in Here Come the Brides. But to those who truly knew him, Bobby was something much more. He was a man of service. He traded sold-out concerts and magazine covers for the back of an ambulance, becoming an EMT and a trainer with the LAPD. He saved lives. He showed us what real heroism looks like—quiet, selfless, and deeply human. Bobby is survived by his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, and six beautiful grandchildren. He lived with integrity, gave without hesitation, and loved with his whole heart. And though our family feels his loss profoundly, we also feel the warmth of his legacy—his voice, his laughter, his music, his mission. Thank you to every fan who ever sang along, who ever wrote a letter, who ever sent love his way. He felt it. Rest gently, my love. With gratitude and love,
Brigitte Poublon Sherman.” @bbscfoundation

R.I.P. Lynn Hamilton https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/lynn-hamilton-dead-sanford-and-son-waltons-1236296486/

R.I.P. Jack Betts (Dr. Ivan Kipling, 1979-1985). He appeared in a number of soaps but I think Kipling was probably the most memorable character. The article mentions that he was friend and frequent escort of Doris Roberts for decades. https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/jack-betts-actor-in-spaghetti-westerns-and-spider-man-dies-at-96/ar-AA1H7SyH?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=020c9b9189fa4805a4da6422adbd83c3&ei=50

So after I made the post above of Clifton Jones' passing, I found out his costar in Space:1999, Prentis Hancock, passed a couple of weeks ago. https://www.nationalworld.com/culture/celebrity/doctor-who-star-prentis-hancock-dies-at-83-as-family-confirm-his-passing-5160156

R.I.P. Clifton Jones. Space:1999 was another show I grew up watching. https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/sci-fi/clifton-jones-space-1999-dead-newsupdate/

Harris Yulin, Actor in ‘Scarface,’ ‘Training Day’ and ‘Ozark,’ Dies at 87 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/harris-yulin-dead-scarface-training-day-ozark-1236263033/ His episode of, and performance in, ST: Deep Space Nine ("Duet") is considered one of the best in all of Trek.

Joe Don Baker, Actor Known for “GoldenEye” and “Cape Fear”, Dies at 89 https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/celebrity/joe-don-baker-actor-known-for-goldeneye-and-cape-fear-dies-at-89/ar-AA1EQP5w?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=e80ea8c393e949c1a56c2baa4b9cfe9e&ei=8

Jean Marsh, Emmy-Winning Upstairs, Downstairs Co-Creator and Star, Dies at 90 https://people.com/jean-marsh-dead-upstairs-downstairs-creator-star-8693477 I haven't really seen much of her work but I do remember her Twilight Zone episode, "The Lonely."

R.I.P. Jay North, best remembered as the star of tv's "Dennis The Menace." Admittedly, it wasn't really a show I ever wanted to watch and, after I saw him interviewed about how miserable he was and abused throughout by a nasty aunt, I had even less desire to watch. He went through some dark times but he did end up turning his life around and being happy. https://www.tmz.com/2025/04/06/dennis-the-menace-jay-north-dead/

Val Kilmer, Star of ‘Batman Forever,’ ‘Tombstone,’ Dies at 65 https://variety.com/2025/film/news/val-kilmer-dead-batman-forever-tombstone-1236354606/

Dolly Parton's Ultra-Private Husband of Nearly 60 Years, Carl Thomas Dean, Dies at 82 https://people.com/carl-dean-dead-dolly-parton-husband-dies-at-82-8741506 He was so reclusive that most of the obituaries online have her picture.

Roberto Orci Dies: ‘Star Trek', ‘Transformers' & ‘Hawaii Five-0' Writer-Producer Was 51 https://www.msn.com/en-us/movies/news/roberto-orci-dies-star-trek-transformers-hawaii-five-0-writer-producer-was-51/ar-AA1zMH2Z?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=a8cd857ca6134ca6a3c5f09f028bef47&ei=30

Clint Hill, Secret Service agent who leaped onto JFK’s car after the president was shot, dies at 93 https://apnews.com/article/clint-hill-obit-secret-service-kennedy-california-85448af2ed6c4d6aa3c40febfa567bb4

Tony Roberts, Woody Allen Sidekick and Broadway Stalwart, Dies at 85 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tony-roberts-dead-woody-allen-annie-hall-1236130177/

The first one looks like Joanne Linville, who I mainly recognize from Star Trek. 🥹

I'm less than halfway through the available episodes of "The Doctors" but I think I would add Jim Pritchett, at least up to what I've seen of his Matt Powers so far. Even when Matt got angry or frustrated, there was a level of restraint and dignity. I mean, I guess it came with the character; had he been playing Nick Bellini, he might have been the bombastic one.

Few more... Beth Ehlers as Taylor on AMC Gerald Gordon as Dr. Mark Dante on GH. I didn't see his first stint and barely remember his second stint. It probably didn't help it came in the early 80s, during the period where most people were hooked because of Luke, Laura, and the storylines that immediately followed. (At that point, I'd only ever heard about Dr. Nick Bellini and The Doctors from my mom so I experienced him reverse-aging, seeing him first older on GH.) But seeing him younger in such a dynamic role where he had chemistry, charisma and such a natural ease with the character was an eye-opener. What about Kale Browne on OLTL? I know there was a lot of hate towards the Sam Rappaport character...whether because he was a FOJ, a spoiler for Bo & Nora or both...

On GH, Tony Geary's return to GH as Bill Eckert was pretty unpopular, mostly due to people wanting him to have returned as Luke. It also didn't help that Bill wasn't a likeable character; he was a jerk. Bill was sacrificed when Luke (and Laura) came back to town but at least went out a hero. Mary Beth Evans was hugely popular on DOOL as Kayla but I don't think her Katherine character on GH was particularly popular. She started out as a villain alongside Damien Smith, had an ongoing jealousy feud with Lucy, a boring relationship with Mac, and GH tried to recreate MBE and Stephen Nichols' chemistry on DOOL by pairing Katherine and Stefan. Sharon Gabet was on fire on EON but my vague recollection, and Gabet's own words, is that her character, Brittany, on AW sucked. I don't think her time as Melinda Cramer, on OLTL was all that much better. The biggest thing I remember about her is having her turn, after Dorian and Cassie, in a fling with Jon Russell.

Wayne Osmond, singer and guitarist for The Osmonds https://apnews.com/article/wayne-osmond-dead-73-donny-marie-fd72d6fafae7e40a51acd42bcda53c61

Linda Lavin Dies: ‘Alice’ Star & Tony-Winning Broadway Actor Was 87 https://deadline.com/2024/12/linda-lavin-dead-alice-no-good-deed-tony-winner-1236243483/?fbclid=IwY2xjawHfDstleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHejHNIJblrX4TtX9YINfUVBbULCUGn_XnllDTQn5lDI_e_MlzOkGssZ--Q_aem_KndPKHXNYdqI28IJGXuqVg

Earl Holliman Dies: ‘Police Woman' & ‘Forbidden Planet' Actor With Dozens Of Film & TV Credits Was 96 (Until earlier this year with the death of Charles Dierkop, Police Woman had been the oldest tv show, debuting in 1974, with all of its principal cast still alive.) https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/earl-holliman-dies-police-woman-forbidden-planet-actor-with-dozens-of-film-tv-credits-was-96/ar-AA1uOrcK?ocid=hpmsn&cvid=2cfe6db1d072456085b96f21e1d5ad51&ei=22

It's beautiful isn't it? I fell so in love with that performance at the time I promptly went and bought the Revelations by Alvin Ailey cd just for that song.

The first time I heard of Judith Jamison was when she got the Kennedy Center Honor in 1999. I saved the video because I thought it was so beautiful. The AA dancers performed to Rocka My Soul and it's been on my playlist ever since. R.I.P.