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Scott (and Serena) left in December 1993, before Karen & Jagger's March '94 departure. I'd have had Karen be mentored by Alan and/or Monica, or perhaps as a new friend for Laura and Mary Mae. I'd also have Karen learning that Scott's her dad just before the launch of Port Charles. But that's just me.

Yeah, and it makes more sense to cut two characters at once rather than recast them both.

I feel like there has to be a story about the sudden departure. Karen and Jagger were on for two years and then at the proverbial stroke of midnight, got outta there.

Look at us, we're all so friggin' brilliant and resourceful! I've always liked the name "Mavis." I once wanted to name a pair of twins "Mavis and Miranda," which my brother rightfully mocked me for. (Our mom has a cousin Avis, which, of course, was the name of Sigourney Weaver's character on Somerset.)

Ah, thank you, Dion, about that info regarding the ONS/Ethan's conception.

Yes, three cheers for @Kane! I look forward to your posts.

It's a shame they didn't keep Andrew around to fill the void after Tad left, but I guess Stephen was ready to move on. If I remember correctly, Andrew went to prison for accidentally killing Alex Hunter prior to Tad walking out on Hillary -- and at Christmas, no less. Also, Stephen was a total cutie pie in Longtime Companion. That sheepish look at about :42 gets me every time.

Bobbie got a card from "Luke, Laura and baby" on the day she married Jake in 1986. According to the Curlyqgrl summaries, Bobbie went to visit them in Texas in October 1989, just before she married Tony in Puerto Rico. Bobbie also apparently tried to notify Luke and Laura about Robert's "death" in January 1990. And, of course, Luke was also mentioned in 1991 to let us know that the new guy in town was actually Bill Eckert. So, I think it goes like this: December 1983-October 1984: World traveling, including the Himalayas, Europe and Bangkok. October 1984-January 1990: Texas January 1990 or therabouts-no later than October 1993: On the run (with a two-year window for Luke and Holly to fool around, assuming she didn't find him in Texas) October 1993: Canada, followed by the return to Port Charles

I'm so glad they're back, for however long they'll be back.

Thank you, I'm proud of it.

My go-to for Clu is his role in The Last Picture Show.

Valid concerns, none of which I expect will be addressed. I think is just a case of dumping clearance merchandise into a outlet store. (Although I'm now imagining the ghost of Gloria Monty making a valiant effort to tailor DOOL into a show that follows modern streaming conventions.)

They absolutely cannot stand that the world isn't matching (or isn't matching quickly enough) their narrative. What's that old saying? "At fifty, every man has the face he deserves."

Alas, it's too late to matter -- and I'm sure this has been discussed before, but did CBS ever attempt to outright purchase ATWT and GL from P&G?

Much appreciated, @victoria foxton.

Maybe the dates were when the photo was taken/performance was taped. I'm also seriously wondering what was the common denominator with some of these guests. Maybe it was as simple as "in New York right now."

134 actresses tried out/were considered for the Laura recast? If we can get some names, that would be a fun addition to the They Almost Became thread.

Goofy '90s hair aside, Paul Anthony Stewart was a total cutie.

Linda Gibboney in a promo for Who's The Boss reruns.

Linda Gibboney in this promo for syndicated reruns of Who's The Boss?

To the best of my knowledge, the first was Gillian Spencer as Viki and Niki on One Life to Live in the late '60s. It would be interesting to research how often (if ever) radio soaps employed this plot.

Yes, tht's correct. Prior to it, Maggie owned The Tuscany, which became the country and western Alice's, and was involved (a partner?) in the original Alice's (formerly Shenanigans).

Aw, now I feel bad for snarking on Rhonda. She did her darndest to polish that turd.