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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.

The hotel could at least have given Vicky a robe. And just how long was she waiting in that tub? Suppose she threatened to drown herself? (Yes, I'm overthinking a mostly-for-laughs series of scenes.)

I'll admit that one -- TrAsh, for Tracy and Lord Ashton, General Hospital -- made me smile.

It certainly is.

More or less 35 years ago ... (And the hopes of Rhonda Lewin's legion of fans were forever crushed.)

Hooray!

I vaguely remember reading somewhere (Telly Talk?) that one of the unproduced scripts for Season One had Gary confused after getting aroused while dancing with Laura. Of course, who knows if they ever actually approached Ted and Constance with the idea. Also, at the risk of spoilers, this is all bringing to mind Karen's line from several seasons later, about how every woman in the cul-de-sac at some point ends up having a crush on Gary.

And between Days and Falcon Crest, she did an episode of Who's the Boss? and an episode of Full House. I feel like she played a proto-Aunt Becky on the latter show (colleague of Danny's, chemistry tested with Jesse).

The whole episode is on YouTube, in two parts. Just as a tease, here's the exciting last three minutes:

In addition to the four clip shows I counted previously, The Golden Girls had nine flashback episodes (when they moved in, unusual places they've slept, times they celebrated birthdays, moneymaking schemes, when they visited a therapist, Mother's Day, Valentine's Day, times they got ready for a springtime party and bad dates). The flashback episodes have some of the show's best moments, but I've often wondered if they were used as a way to include scenes/jokes that just couldn't sustain their own episode.

Four clip shows, all hour-long, one per season from 1988-1991, usually near the end of the season. The show had about 25-26 episodes per season. It was about as long as a season of Cheers or The Cosby Show. L.A. Law, on the other hand, never got higher than 23 episodes per season.

Whitney made her TV debut in 1983, on The Merv Griffin Show. Alas, her ATWT appearance was her only time on a soap. (Between 1987-2000, she would have been too famous.)

Thanks! I'm tickled that apparently Judy Collins and The B-52's performed in the same week. I guess GL really wanted to let viewers know that musical performances were going to be a thing for the near future. Interesting. That would place Jennifer's performance before she won the Tony for Dreamgirls. For whatever reason, I always assumed it was after. And a little OCDish behavior on my part.

Okay, more pieces of the puzzle are coming into play: Judy Collins (Week of March 29, according to UPI; https://www.upi.com/Archives/1982/03/08/STAR-LIGHT/9031384411600/) The B-52's (April 1-2) Maurice Gibb (Friday, May 7; https://outlet.historicimages.com/products/rrw85691) By April 24, Ashford & Simpson and Anne Murray had also taped their appearances, if I'm reading Billboard right. https://books.google.com/books?id=4CMEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PT17&lpg=PT17&dq=b'52s+april+1982+guiding+light&source=bl&ots=kse-UjiwYL&sig=ACfU3U1ZO-ory5uNg7Fx-fn3cDJza6N1OQ&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiJ1_KKxcn4AhWJBEQIHVpcAhUQ6AF6BAguEAM#v=onepage&q=b'52s april 1982 guiding light&f=false So we can place the Wired for Sound performances as starting in spring 1982. Now I'm wondering when they petered out.

For history's sake, what aired against The B-52's on GL (Courtesy Eddie Drueding): Thursday, APRIL 1, 1982 (EP. #422) Grant advised Reena he and Ryan are going to Hitopah and she is not going with them. Justin planned to talk to Hawker and Boots about Mr. Hannibal after Ashley worried about him harming Gregory. Brette woke up after she imagined Sutar advising her not to travel any further. Elena fretted over Rikki and learned from Lurlene that he's with Brette in Hitopah. Joel found himself in a hospital as a doctor and nurse observed him. Ginny and Reena discussed Miles. Ruby insisted they move right away after giving Brette the statue. Lurlene was uncertain of Ruby's return to Houston when Justin asked about her. Joel insisted to the doctor and nurse that he speak with Grant. Hawker and Boots told Justin they have no knowledge of Rikki and Ruby's whereabouts. Ginny told Grant she blames herself for causing recent events. Rikki advised Mark he's worried about Brette's behavior and Gretchen won't allow them to leave. Hawker and Boots informed Justin that Mr. Hannibal wants them to help Marshall Oil secure oil leases. Justin told Hawker and Boots that Ashley has invested in Mr. Hannibal's companies. Ashley warned a frightened Gregory to stay clear of Mr. Hannibal. Ginny came to the Coop and asked Lurlene if she's okay. Justin informed Ashley and Gregory he is meeting with Mr. Hannibal. Gretchen overheard Brette and the others plan an escape and fired shots into the air at them. Grant assured Reena he isn't shutting her out of his life. Joel muttered about Hitopah and Grant to a doctor and nurse who doubted he was referring to the Wheelers. Friday, APRIL 2, 1982 (EP. #423) Gretchen watched as Mark, Rikki, and Ruby tried to convince Brette that they need to leave. Joel mentioned World Oil and Grant, who the doctor and nurse assumed was just a friend of his. Nita learned from Billy Joe that he didn't pay a hospital bill. John told Vivien he found books at the library about Miles. Vicky thanked Hunt for filling in for Rikki on Billy Joe's show. Mark and Ruby grew closer and shared a kiss. Ryan informed Grant that they are ready to leave town once Hitopah is located. Grant received a call from Dr. Holland, who advised that Joel is in the hospital. Billy Joe told Nita that he is short on money because the contractor keeps requesting more money to build their mansion. Billy Joe and Nita argued when he refused to accept her money to help pay for the mansion. Grant and Ryan learned from Dr. Holland that Joel was shot and asked to be contacted once Joel comes around. Reena asked John to meet Grant at the hospital and informed Vivien that they may have a lead on the location of Hitopah. Mark helped Brette get comfortable for sleep and suggested to Rikki they find the secret room. Hunt offered to listen whenever Vicky needed to talk about her problems. Billy Joe and Nita made up. Vivien and Reena talked about Gretchen killing Miles and Grant and Judith's marriage. Ruby sang one of Elena's songs while thinking of Mark and marrying him. Hunt and Vicky continued to bond. Grant decided to pay the medical bills after mentioning to Dr. Holland that Joel's father died a year ago. Reena answered the door to Judith upon her arrival at the Wheeler residence. Gretchen knocked Rikki unconscious and grabbed Brette.

For history's sake, what aired against the GL episodes with the B-52's. Thanks to Curlyqgrl: Thursday, April 1, 1982 - Apologies are in order for Scotty as Lee realizes his son was not a thief. WHen the forensic committe meets, Anne interupts them, and is about to turn over the letter accusing Bradshaw of malpractice. But the look in Noah's face causes her to back down and change her mind. At Heather's session with Dr Katz, she is gloating about the fact she knows all about his sexual advances toward Cynthia. But Katz informs a stunned Heather that Cynthia is a disturbed young woman and has accused 5 other psychiatrists of making sexual advances toward her. He only left the clinic in Batavia to prevent further breakdown of his patient! Heather is not defeated yet. She manages to get a copy of the letter accusing Bradshaw of malpractice that Anne wrote. Making a copy of it, she slips it to Dr Bradshaw as a favor and tells him that he owes her one! Robert and Jackie discussing Luke and Laura and the fact that he considers them his family in PC now. Friday, April 2, 1982 - At Kelly's, Scotty reads all about Luke's grand opening. Ruby tells Rose that she's going to be serving drinks. Scotty is disgusted when he finds out Heather is going with Joe. Luke and Robert prepare for the grand opening. Laura in the control room with Mel reads about the opening. David asks Laura if she has any urge to see her sister. Robert and Tiff rehearse their mind reading act. Alan wants to go to the opening, but Monica doesn't. Alan takes Lila. Rick, Lesley and Amy preparing for the opening. Rick tries to comfort Lesley who thinks Laura would still be alive if it were not for the STAR. Steve and Audrey, Joe, Heather, Ramsey and Katz arrive for the opening. Heather is upset to see Katz. David notices that Laura wants to see her sister. David hypnotizes her and erases her memory of him, and the project. Luke welcomes everyone. Tiff and Robert's act is a huge success. Scotty tries to get Heather to sit with him, but she turns him down. Magda the Gypsy and Slick's magician friend don't show up, so Luke has to wing it with in impromptu psychic act. Turns out Luke is quite skilled at reading objects blindfolded. Luke successfully identifies a ring from Edward and blurts out that the ring is to be handed down to "Eric". Edward panics and grabs the ring from Luke. Next, Luke identifies the inscription of a watch. "With Love Laura". Luke removes the blindfold and finds out that Scotty handed him the watch. Enraged, Luke heads over to deck Scotty when suddenly the lights go out and when they come back on everyone is stunned to see Laura Templeton standing in the doorway!

Maybe it's because EVERYONE's jumping on her, but I'm firmly Team Amanda here. (A couple more IDs from the commercials: Dee Wallace in the Duncan Hines muffin ad. Ilene Graff for Downey. Plus the Bold 3 ad with Judith Ivey.)

Thanks to the CBS promos, we can place these episodes as airing on Thursday, April 1 and Friday, April 2, 1982. "You're gonna say nope to your soap!" Bite your tongue, Zest! Marcella Lowery (Grandma Jenkins from Ghostwriter) in the Bounce commercial from Episode One. And Adrian Zmed for Crisco and I believe David Garrison in the Dawn ad. Plus Charles Kimbrough in the condensed milk ad. The Thursday night promo has the Ghost of CBS Daytime Future -- Teri Ann Linn -- as the girl in the bikini. (On Magnum, of course!) I also forgot that this was during Capitol's first week on the air.

I don't have much to add except to say how brilliant these reviews are. Also, "Games" was not only sung by Lisa Hartman, but Cher. Lisa's version is best.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, nobody's that excited to see Jermaine Jackson. Jermaine's WIFE wasn't that excited.