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I believe the original concept was set in the antebellum period.

I wonder if the Days writers have watched Wes Craven's Chiller. This Lexie story could take an interesting turn.

I finally finished my Texas rewatch from the beginning. I am as sad about it being over as I was on December 31, 1982. Once it found its footing in the fall of 1980 it was an entertaining show. It had great, unique characters, a talented cast and so much potential. I believe that if the Corringtons and Paul Rauch were given another year they may have been able to get the ratings up. Although Guiding Light and especially General Hospital were incredibly tough competition. I was surprised at how much I liked Paul Rader’s stint as Head Writer. I did not enjoy Pamela Long’s first month as HW but her second month had a lot of heart and she gave Texas a beautiful ending. I have never seen an interview with her where she explained what her long-term story outline would have been. I would be interested in hearing her plans. The discussions Vicky and Reena had about Mr. Brandon cancelling her shows and replacing them with cheap games shows were brutally honest. Didn't expect that. It is mind boggling that Lisby Larson (Paige), Alexandra Neil (Ruby), John McCafferty (Billy Joe) and several other actors never found another successful role in daytime. Their work on Texas was Emmy worthy. I had only ever seen David Forsyth on Anther World so I was pleasantly surprised at how charming, sexy and playful he was as TJ. I know the first few months are slow, but I encourage people to rewatch from the beginning. Get to know the characters and their relationships and watch the show improve.

I thought the rumour was Suzanne stayed friends with him after the break up and took his side. I’ve never heard about an affair.

According to IMBD Mark Lenard also played Judge Fred Billings.

I am loving this discussion of AW's early years and all your memories of watching back them.

Me too!

I just watched Jennifer Runyon on Guest Star with Peter Ferriero. She was even more lovely than I hoped she would be. RIP.

I’m so sad to hear this. I loved Jennifer in every role I saw her play but especially as Sally Frame. For me Jennifer and Mary Page Keller were equally great as Sally.

If she was recurring in this episode she would have appeared after the contract cast not before some of them.

A few years back I read the first year recaps. Janet and Susan were very close and it made Liz jealous.

She appears between Tina Sloan and Christopher Knight so it looks like she was put on contract in late 1980. I do not get why this is illogical for you but I really don’t care enough to debate with you.

I mean if she had been on contract from 1972 to 1981 she would have been listed earlier in the cast credits. Therefore, she must have been recurring for part of her run then put back on contract. I find it hard to believe that they would list her with the contract cast if she was actually recurring.

Vera Moore was on contract in 1981. She is quite far down the cast list so she must have been recurring for quite some time.

100%

I understand how it works. Danny & Charlotte are 4th cousins or 3rd cousins once removed. Not 2nd cousins once removed.

I just rewatched Texas and thought Jeb was a pretty interesting character. He had lots of story until Gail Kobe became EP.

Alexis and Valentin are first cousins. Doesn’t that make Alexis and Charlotte second cousins, Sam and Charlotte third cousins and Danny and Charlotte fourth cousins?

I agree. Naming the character Liam cannot be a coincidence.

Thank you!

Paul Rader. Samuel D. Ratcliffe, Gerald Flesher and another writer who I can’t remember are also listed with Paul.

I just finished watching the episodes where Beau Baker dies after opening the Fire Compass and Ruby and Lurlene get rid of his body. I have waited 43 years to watch them again and they do not disappoint. Ruby and Lurlene are hilarious and are by far my favourite Texas couple.

My memories of Perry are different than yours. He was a unique character who was well integrated into Bay City. He had an interesting relationship with Donna, a complex relationship with Carl, a sweet romance with Nancy and friendships with Carter and Ben. He tried to prove himself by making Smiley’s a success which had him interacting with many characters there including Maisie and Felicia. I thought his absence was a big loss for the show.

I believe Perry was written out because David Oliver wanted to leave the show not because of Jake. Jake’s nephew Sean was Kevin Anderson’s son. Kevin was Jake’s half brother.

Her description was a bit off but it was 52 years ago so we can give her a pass.