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Have you all seen the episode where Ridge is chilling on a sleeping Caroline's bed in just a pair of red manties? That was a bit of a surprise. It feels like the flesh parade really kicks off beginning on Memorial Day 1987. Might as well hook the young/summertime viewers, I guess. I'm also amused by Ridge/Ronn strictly wearing Speedos or briefs, whereas Thorne/Clayton and Eric/John are in shorts.

Of course. What was the factor behind Kin leaving, anyway? He wanted more money? Wanted to go to New York? Needed a time out from Gloria Monty?

Ah, thank you, @will81.

Correct. Somewhere between Jan. 18, 1980 (when he did a really disgusting thing, as you'll see) and July 10, GH decided to bet it all on Luke. I just have to determine when was the point of no return.

My new goal is going to be figuring out when it was clear that Luke was being rehabilitated by TPTB.

Lee apologizes for burning the divorce papers, Friday, Nov. 6, 1981:

Scotty found the letter on Thursday, July 10, 1980. In the July 11 episode, he had it out with Laura, then set out to kill Luke, who was preparing to marry Jennifer Smith. The impression I got regarding Lee and Gail attending Luke & Laura's wedding was that it was out of gratitude for the whole saving the world thing, followed by social obligation, with personal regards for the happy couple lower down the line.

I think Bobbie and Lucy win this one for GH, with three men definitely (Jake Meyer, Scotty and Tony). I can't remember if Lucy actually slept with Damian Smith. If so, that's four. "Stage combat? Who the hell needs that?"

I always love Dorian's stance in that photo of her and Herb. "Yeah, I said yes to an ugly-ass dress. WANNA MAKE SOMETHING OF IT?!"

Great photo, abw! I can see why Audrey went on to play Kim Zimmer's mother.

Off the top of my head -- and at two different points -- Camilla Moore as nu-Anna and Billy Warlock as nu-A.J. I'm not sure if this story has been debunked, but supposedly Jane left GH with the intent to join Marland's The Soul Survivors.

We can't forget GL's influx of ex-TEXAS cast members beginning in 1983.

Leslie, Brad Maule and Jackie Zeman were all robbed in '95. (Sorry, Rena.) On the other hand, I'm okay with Sarah Michelle Geller beating Kimberly McCullough, since she won in '96.

Oh my. I don't know who was responsible for deciding Marj should furiously mug like that, but I hope that afterwards, they thought long and hard about what they did.

I get where you're coming from, @amybrickwallace, but I'll be honest, that first image of the teens (and Rita Mae) by the pool was giving me a "Five Go Mad" vibe. Somehow, I don't think Agnes wanted her new soap to be associated with the '80s British alternative comedy scene.

The flood apparently started the week of Feb. 24-28. I would assume a character like Stephanie would have her murder be a Friday cliffhanger, so the options are Jan. 31, Feb. 7 or Feb. 14. Then again, because of the preemption due to the Challenger explosion, things might have been off by a day for a couple weeks.

This thread has me wondering when was the first Search For Tomorrow episode that Mary Stuart didn't appear in. You have to assume that to the 1950s viewers, she was probably a goddess.

Quite a few to choose from: Josh returning ... as Roman, having Eileen play two more roles, Steve Wilder as Jack, John Aniston's firing. Was Jensen Ackles the only real casting success of the year, or am I forgetting one?

Not long after the Hope & Billie moment @Titus Andronicus mentioned, but still worth noting. Lisa Rinna is breaking my heart here.

Carrie and Mike ride off together. According to the uploader, Roark apparently fought for this scene. Whether it was a proposal or having the horseback ride remains uncertain, but anyway ... The Sears Portrait Studio effect at the end really sells it, no?

I remember the show getting some good press (from TV Guide?) about Craig & Nancy, namely that Patrika Darbo wasn't the archetype soap actress. Was Eileen ready to leave? I remember reading about this on the old Bethsdayspage. They worked at a place called Buddy's Burger Barn, I think. Vivian had to promote the "Extra Beefy Buddy Burger," while Ivan talked up "Free French Fries."

Not sure if this one's actually unpopular, but: Screw Greg & Jenny and Angie & Jesse, we should have had Jenny & Jesse.

I somehow forgot or didn't realize that they were trying out John and Hope that early.

Indeed. Indeed. So I guess the 1997-98 season was the turning point.

So when did the bottom drop out for Reilly 1.0? After Aremid? With the introduction of Susan?