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1 hour ago, Contessa Donatella said:

@Efulton and anyone else who ordered the Video/Photo pkg as a non-attendee: 

AW60 Event: Just msgd with Karen & they are editing & hoping to add content & plan to distribute end of month.

So, I know 3 people, closely who attended. James posted about talking to different people & also msgd a bit. 

1st item of several: When Linda Dano arrived, the crowd kind of rushed up & at first prevented her from getting in & down the stairs & totally into the room where they were. 

So, Linda left early. 

And, I would just add, GOOD GRIEF! Some people just do not engage their brains at times. How awful!

2. Susan Keith

Got to meet this darling women on Saturday. Susan Keith became famous playing Cecile de Poulignac on #anotherworld from 1979-1981. After a contract snafu that caused her to be fired, she joined the premier cast of #Loving as Shana Sloane Vocheck Burnell from 1983-1994. She meet her husband James Kibred and they married May 17, 1986, about month after their co-stars Susan Walter and Linden Ashby married.

We talked and I shared the story idea I felt could have boosted both #anotherworld and #texas.

When Eliot Carrington returns from Cambodia, of course Brava would want an interview with him. Cecile, of course would sabatoge Pat who wanted to interview him because of her familiarity with him. Cecile in the process of gathering background and interview Eliot, stumbles on the secret of Dennis’s parentage and partners with Vicki Bellmen. She uses it as payback against Iris, but finds another warrior in Paige Marshall.

For context, Susan was 20 when she began playing Cecile.

3. Anna Holbrook

Was thrilled to meet and talk with the brilliant Anna Holbrook who played #anotherworld Sharlene Frame Matthews Watts Hudson from 1988-1991, 1993-1997 and 1999.

Found out, much like Judith Light, she never really wanted to do soaps, but Anna felt Sharlene was a challanging character, and she understood how losing someone in war could change them (her dad died in Vietnam, just as Sharlene’s husband did).

She shared the sad news that David Forsyth who played John Hudson suffered a stroke seven years ago and was not doing well.

4. Ricky Paull Goldin

More of me and Ricky Paul Goldin. We had a nice conversation about him playing Jake on #AllMyChildren “How interesting can it be playing a doctor?” I said “Let’s as Vincent Irrizary!” Ricky: “Man! The bro is intense!” So we spoke about Vincent for a few minutes and my pleasure in meeting at #theyoungandtherestless fan event.

5. Larry Lau

More with The Laurence Lau! We had a goid conversation about his playing Brian Wheatly on #AsTheWorldTurns. He said he was proud of that work and I told him he nailed it. We discussed some friends I have who went through coming out later in life after being married, one who the choice came down to coming out or suicide. We discussed the conflict of wanting to be oneself, but needing to belong. From the research he told me he did, he really got it and it came through in his performance.

6. Barbara Rodell 

This is what daytime soap royality looks like. Barbara Rodell began her soap opera career on the short lived A Flame in the Wind, playing Linda Skerba in 1965. She took over the role of Lee Randolph on #anotherworld in 1967 until her character was killed off in a car crash. She next became the popular Jill Claybourn on #TheSecretStorm for two years till that characterwas killed in a plane crash.

During a casting roundelay between #TheSecretStorm and #guidinglight Rodell took over the part of Leslie Jackson Bauer from 1971 to 1973 while Lynne Adams who had previously played the role took over the part of Amy Kincaid on #TheSecretStorm. Barbara, according to Daytime TV polls, became the most popular Leslie, but when Lynne Adams returned, Barbara was given the role of Joyce Coleman on #astheworldturns from 1974-1981.

For those who may remember as the world turns during this time, Joyce gave Lisa a good taste of her own medicine. I got the honor of talking with Ms. Rodell for a few minutes, explaining how much I enjoyed her as Joyce. She told me how much she loved working with James Douglas who played her ex-husband (and Lisa’s love interest), Grant Coleman. When Joyce had to shoot Grant, Barbara called James up and told him how upset she was that she had to do that and James Douglas said to her “That is why you play this part so beautifully. If they hired a real b$&ch to play this, it wouldn’t work. You bring your goodness and heart to her, and that’s why the audience keeps you here.”

I asked if she was approached in 1976 when Lynn Adams again wanted to leave the part of Leslie on guiding light if she wanted to go back there having such a success in that role. She said she was not approached about that.

When I said, I was sorry that she did not continue and soaps. After leaving the part of Joyce. She did tell me she was offered to be an actresses replacement during her pregnancy on #onelifetolive but that she turned that down. I am assuming that was for Erica Slazak and that the part then went to Christine Jones.

Ms. Roel told me that she is awaiting the publication of a book that she has written. Unfortunately, I didn’t get the name, but we can search Amazon under her name and hopefully that book will come up.

7. Nadine Stenovitch

Nadine Stenovitch was the third and final actress to play Josie Watts Sinclair on #anotherworld from 1997-1999. Nadine has moved in to a career in horror films including the Fear Pharm series and Silent Night, Zombie Night.

8. Paul Michael Valley

Paul Michael Valley played #anotherworld Ryan Harrison from 1990 to 1995, another victim of Executive Producer Jill Farren Phelps. A gradute of Juilliard, Paul has an extensive theater background.

We had a great conversation about his working with Anne Heche. As he said, “I graduated from Juilliard, then became a student of “The Anne Heche School of Acting”. Because Paul did not have any camera experience and Anne had a couple of years, she did some upstaging. But Paul had very found memories of the show and Anne.

He was very gracious when I told him I had a heavy crush on him back in the day. #anotherworldreunion #anotherworldmemories

(Probably more tomorrow)

Thanks Donna.  By the time I tried to place the order the orders were closed.  I emailed Karen but never heard back.  I am still interested though.

23 minutes ago, Contessa Donatella said:

Unsure yet. Just got a batch to go through. I have the actor who played, I think, Roger Newcomb. Gonna have to look that up! 

And Bope song, totally "Tonight, i celebrate my love for you." I realize that's DAYS, sorry. 

I think you mean actor Geoffrey Pierson who played Roger Jackson plus 3 other minor roles prior to Roger. Geoffrey is also married to Cali Timmins.

Roger Newcomb is one for the guys from We Love Soaps.  

29 minutes ago, Mona Kane Croft said:

Finally, here is a good photo of Gail Brown (Clarice) from the AW Reunion.  I think she looks great!  This was posted in an AW Facebook group by a member named Larry Mann.   

She looks amazing!  Thanks for posting.

9 minutes ago, Contessa Donatella said:

Victoria will only reply to one person I know of in email. And, she has said that she is through with soaps. I don't know how much you are up on things, but VW has said that she was literally lost for about 7 years. She left CT & her precious horses & moved to California. It was through art that she found herself again. A new teacher & a new medium, watercolor. But, since then she's moved on to very large canvases & acrylics. So, in truth she HAS vanished. 

I know nothing about David Forsyth.

Susan Keith

Julie Osborn

Russell Todd

Calli Timmins

 

I am happy to see Susan Keith was there. Has the organizer posted a list of the cast & crew who were in attendance?

Thank you for posting the photos Donna!  Please keep them coming.

I decided I would watch GH for May sweeps before finally giving up on it. It has not been looking promising but I did not hate today’s episode.  Here is hoping we see some big improvements fast.  

I would be more onboard for Heather’s redemption arc if Robin Mattson was playing her. Alley Mills is talented but it is not having the same impact it would with Robin. I also think it is in character for Laura to be part of this story.  If done properly we will get scheming Heather back and hopefully bonkers Heather is gone for good.  If Heather is sticking around at least they can write her true to character.

16 minutes ago, Mona Kane Croft said:

Absolutely.  Had Lemay remained as head writer, this would most definitely have happened eventually. Cory was a legacy character.

But no need for Robert to die, because Nick Coster was still living until about a year ago.  

I wanted Robert Delaney (Nicolas Costner) back for a romance with Donna. Anna Stuart and Nicolas Coster’s chemistry wound have been off the charts!

7 minutes ago, slick jones said:

I felt both Clarice and Nancy should have continued to  appear.  Clarice being quirkier, but with a down - to - earth motherly vibe the show needed after Ada and Constance Ford had passed. We had Sharlene, but she was messy. Nancy could have been a serious rival to straight laced Marly (or the good girl as opposed to Victoria)  in a Rachel vs. Alice type of rivalry.    

I agree that Margaret DePriest writing out Clarice and Nancy was a huge blow.  Gail Brown and Jane Cameron were also unique and talented actresses.

41 minutes ago, Mona Kane Croft said:

Did anyone get an individual photo of Gail Brown.  I loved Clarice and Gail, when she was on AW.  I saw her in the back row of the group photo, but would love to see a better pic of her from the reunion.  

I also loved Gail / Clarice.  I always felt she was just as important (and as interesting) to Another World as Iris and Rachel.   

Just now, Mona Kane Croft said:

Someone mentioned there was a list of actor names to go along with the group photo from the reunion.  I'm trying to get someone to post the list here.  I mean a list of names showing who is who in the group photo.  Maybe the list doesn't exist, but someone mentioned it.  

There is a list of the actors who were scheduled to attend. I have not yet seen a list of those who did attend and matched to the photo.  I am sure one will surface soon.

3 minutes ago, Mona Kane Croft said:

To Anna Stewart's right is the actress who played Lee Randolph (her name escapes me right now).  I don't recognize the woman behind Anna.  To the far right of the photo appears to be Anita Gillette, and Chris Marcantal (misspelled, I'm sure) who played Anita's son on AW.  

Barbara Rodell played Lee. Thank you.  I recognized Anita Gilllette (Loretta Shea) and Christopher Marcantel (Pete Shea). 

1 minute ago, Contessa Donatella said:

There is an error. THIS is Marcia McCabe.

 

Yes that looks like her. I do not see her in the group photo. The woman who you previously identified as Marcia McCabe may be Nadine Stenovitch.

3 minutes ago, Mona Kane Croft said:

Yes, that is Gail.  Leonie is in front of her with the dark curly hair. The woman with blonde hair is Judith Barroft.   Is hope someone took individual photos of each returning actor. i'd love to see those.  

Do you know who the lady behind Anna Stuart is as well as the lady to Anna Stuart’s right?

Another World - Lumina 

19 minutes ago, jam6242 said:

Is that Gail Brown in the back next to Ricky Paull Goldin?  And Leonie Norton in front of her?

It is Gail Brown.  Leonie was scheduled to be there but I do not know if that is her. 

Another photo from the 60th anniversary event.

6 minutes ago, Contessa Donatella said:

At this point I strongly suggest you email her & include your intent to purchase. 

[email protected]

Her name is Karen McKenny. 

Thank you for providing the email!

10 hours ago, Contessa Donatella said:

Larkin Douglass Watson III (February 24, 1921 — May 1, 1989) was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of Mac Cory on the daytime soap opera Another World.

On May 1st, 1989, Doug Watson got off a plane & went to a dude ranch for a week of R&R. The first thing he did was join an exercise class & then dropped dead of a massive heart attack.

AW was all set to celebrate Cory Publishing anniversary, all about his character, Mac Cory. There went 18 months of story.

 

Just checked & now it says

This event is no longer accepting reservations. 

The site says the $45 option is still available however I can’t figure out how to order it.

2 hours ago, Contessa Donatella said:

I'm signed up for it, paid & gotten an email confirmation. A GH fan told me today she just signed up for it yesterday & got an email confirmation. Let me look. 

She moved it! Below the drop down! See. (Weird.) Try that. Report back! If that's not it, I will email her. She responds to me almost instantly! 

Thanks Donna. It still requires a drop down choice. If you could reach out to her I would appreciate it. 

On 4/23/2024 at 5:41 PM, Contessa Donatella said:

About the AW anniversary event, for people not attending:

https://www.greenvelope.com/card/.public-6e6b4ec82673490ab0cde8c1ffb3a75535373031343331#rsvp

 

There is a silent auction & you can bid online.

Silent auction

https://www.32auctions.com/AWcelebration2024

Package for Guests Not Attending $65.00

Video & Photo Package $45.00

The Video & Photo package is a video of the event & photos. These will be downloaded, digital.

The $65.00 pkg is that plus a copy of the program of the event that has some autographs & a souvenir pint glass with the logo of the event.

Hi Donna.  Do you know if the $45 option has been removed?  I do not see it in the drop down choices.

16 hours ago, Paul Raven said:

OK My 2 cent about mid 80's AW

-Commit to the Love and McKinnon families. Bring back Ben to mix it up with Marley/Vicky/Jake. No hooker story for MJ. No Cheryl.

- Kathleen not killed off,simply breaks up with Cass offscreen. He returns alone and later a recast Kathleen or Julie Osburn returns,

- A better telling of the Reg/Mary story, if at all.

-Philece Sampler as Nicole,not Donna

- Strengthen the Corys. Laurence Lau as Dennis. Try to get Bekins back as Jamie, a writer. Bring on Pam, Rachel's half sister. Nancy comes back.

- Have  the Matthews have some presence. Liz ,her grandson Ricky, Mike Randolph, Russ w/a daughter.

-Keep Zane around for longer before the inevitable death.

-No Mitch/Felicia. Maybe Mitch/Pam?

-Keep Maisie and have her marry Vince as a  new tentpole couple.

-Build a family around Quinn by having Thom return, divorced. Have quinnget involved with a divorced/widowed father of teen kids.

No need for Paulina, Cali Timmons and Judi Evans could be other characters.

Great ideas Paul!

3 hours ago, Xanthe said:

I think they thought Amanda was taking up that space and Nancy would be superfluous, especially after Paulina was introduced. But I think there could have been room for Nancy as well if Amanda had had a properly defined character. 

I also wish that Sandy had showed up at some point. It would have made sense after Mac's death and people fighting for control of Cory -- and given his history with Carl.

Mary was successful in spite of the writing and in my Reginald-free version Denise Alexander could have been just as good as a different character. Brittany was not successful IMO and she dragged Catlin down with her. There were probably other options for Sharon Gabet that would have been infinitely better. 

Reuben who was friends with Josie (introduced as Mary's social work client Pilara's possibly abusive boyfriend; they accidentally burned down Mary's Place IIRC). Ronnie a nurse and nightclub singer who dated Zack Edwards. And a younger brother whose name I forget who was a good student.

The younger brother was Jesse played by Dondre T Whitfield. Dondre went on to some success at All My Children. 

19 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

Oh yes. Garin Wolf & Sally Altman (co-head) introduced TJ on January 17; bulk of story, however, definitely came under the "writer," though, when his regime began on February 21. The casting swap from Meyers to Richmond happened in July / August 2012.

Oh, Morgan is definitely Avery's father, without a shadow of a doubt. As for Michael... I'd love to see Robert Adamson come back (he was my main choice of recast pre-pinch-hitting).

He was introduced in November of 1989, yes. However, Tommy graduated from medical school in 2013 (per Elizabeth's own admission), which would have put him at age 26 at said-time, had he spent four years in medical school. And if we're re-matching introduction years, Tommy was introduced the same year as Lucas Jones, whose "birth" year was re-established as 1987 in 2005. The slight SORAS wouldn't be that much of a stretch, especially in casting.

The point of my original post was to use he actual age to reduce the age gap with Trina a bit. That is why I said 34.

2 hours ago, Liberty City said:

Oh, that would be fun. Again, Tajh Bellow should have been Tom Hardy Jnr but... alas, that did not happen (ironically, could have been called TJ).

Tommy Hardy Jnr is technically now 36.

Wasn’t he born November 1989?

This is the perfect time to bring back Dr. Thomas Hardy, Jr and cast an actor who is the age the character should be - 34.  Portia and Curtis being uncomfortable with the age gap between Thomas and Trina can be part of the story. 

I hope it is revealed that Valentin has been paying the facility’s to keep Lulu in a coma.  Make Valentin a true villain but also keep him human by continuing to show his love for Anna, Nina, Charlotte and Alexis.