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What is the background for Reva and Vanessa from the 80s? Were they friends, enemies, frenemies? I'm in December 1997 and they finally have a few scenes together 1:1 where they seem to be supporting each other like friends, but I've realized they've barely had any scenes together since Reva's return in 1995. I would have assumed Vanessa would be annoyed by Reva haha.

Not necessarily, it could have been about something totally not related to her. An HR incident usually isn't something the entire workforce ever knows the details about. Him avoiding the issue with her makes me think he's embarrassed by something he may have done.

Hahaha I feel you. I feel that way about so many things when I have discussions with 20-somethings in my office building. It pains me. They don't even know these classic soap operas we discuss daily - never heard of them! Thankfully I at least know the name and face of Clark Gable, and the names of some of his movies, but I'd never think of him today if someone tried to dress as him at a party until someone told me.

And that buddy needs to come back ASAP because he was 🔥

My guess - it's an HR issue and they can't talk about it. Maybe he made someone uncomfortable or did something that was against the rules. That's all I can think of that would make sense at this point.

LOL, I'll side with you on this only because those characters are a little before my time. I honestly wouldn't have clocked Scarlett or Rhett/Clark had someone not told me. Vanessa does look great though in that scene! I couldn't figure Ross out either, as he just looks like a well-dressed man. Here is a snippet in case someone can figure it out:

Oh wow! See, I have a good eye for these things LOL jk. Ohh I didn't realize she played the teenage clone, that's interesting and makes sense. I feel bad for Budig in that situation then, because I think she's strong (I know, I'm biased a bit), but my gain since she got over to AMC with VI and Marj. Yes, I've actually seen that scene where they switch out the girls on the beach. Very interesting tactic, which Budig recently said she didn't like on the Soapy podcast. AMC did a very similar scene with the Babe recast back in the day.

That was the 1995/1996 NYE Masquerade Ball! What a terrific event that was. That's when Brent Lawrence kidnapped Lucy, but more interestingly when Frank Beaty had his mental snap mid-shoot and the Brent recast started taking over mid-party. You also had Alan-Michael as Zorro, Alex as the Queen of Hearts, etc. I think Matt looks handsome with that mustache

Oh wow, that's a funny coincidence about Paulding/Miner! That would have been interesting, in what capacity? Another vision giving her advice, or a ghost, or some evil twin?

Very true, and Robin Scorpio is a great example. Yep, that's the Bianca! Great description or her portrayal too. You never cease to amaze me with your broad soap opera knowledge!

Blasphemy! I've really bought into the Michelle/Jesse love story! It's much better than her pairing with Zachary and I'm fully vested I also loved her early friendship with Abby, and how she would sign with her. You know who miner reminds me of? One of the younger Bianca's on AMC, during her anorexia storyline, which I think is when Lucci won her Emmy. Her mannerisms and voice are very similar to Miner, which... I didn't love haha. But again, I bet if I grew up with Miner and/or saw her in the aftermath of Maureen's death, I'd probably feel differently. While we're on the subject, do we know why Budig left GL? She didn't go to AMC for about a year after I think. I'm assuming she left on her own and wasn't fired?

I'm into it! I wonder what happened to his hand...

I know it's an unpopular opinion here, but I just thought Miner was cold and unlikeable. I'm sure I would feel differently if I watched her deal with Maureen's death, or grew up with her in real time. But in my 40s now, watching for the first time, definitely don't think Budig is cold in this role - she's very spunky but naivety. Well that will do it LOL.

I'm curious to see how the other Michelle's are after Budig, but I'm surprised more people didn't enjoy Budig. Maybe it's because she was the first SORAS'ed version, but I think she's so good. She's been a much bigger part of GL than I ever realized Budig was back then. I know her most iconic role is AMC's Greenlee, but I have to say, she is killing it as Michelle Bauer too.

Oh right right, half! Yeah very odd that never went anywhere after Kyle/Sally left.

Oh so that's Billy's mother?? Interesting. That's odd they wouldn't bring her back for anything Billy/HB related. I get why she wouldn't if Kyle left the canvas. So wait, that means Reva got with HB, Billy, Josh and Kyle, who was also sort of a stepbrother (at one point) to Billy? She really got everyone in that family huh haha.

♥️ Thanks @DRW50 ! At first I thought the lady in the hat was Ruth Warrick! Who is this character?

LOL - that's funny. I know I had some moments like that with my mom over on AMC. For better or worse (for the show), it makes for funny memories. Thanks I always forget about Dylan being Billy's.

Haha yeah, definitely not his fault. He returned to AMC in their final year, but he was on the show years before that (before he went to GL). Ok wait, I'm having a brain fart... who else is Bill's sibling besides Dinah? Oh I guess we're talking about Mindy right, on Billy's side? Did Billy only have Mindy and Bill?

Well let's not forget the disgusting Gilly/Griffin/Vivian storyline. That was so gross, but I guess thankfully they didn't know they were father/daughter throughout. Had they known and made the decision to continue a relationship, that would have been beyond gross.

I love Cosgrove too. I know he's got a reputation of being a soap destroyer (it's just bad luck haha), but I think he's a handsome guy and good actor. He was on AMC for a bit and I really loved him over there. Oh wow - that sounds wild! LOL. It sounds so bad that I feel like I need to watch the train wreck haha. Oh no... they did this?? That's pretty gross considering A-M was a grown adult, married and former business executive all while Marina was like a 5-year old girl.

Oh amazing, thank you!

I ran across this scene from 1994. These are the days from OLTL that I remember well, as a kid who watched AMC every single day, but was always so curious about OLTL the next hour. Luna was a character I remember being intrigued by. Watching this scene, it's so very southern and I can't imagine it's really from Pennsylvania. I love the southern tones from this era between Luna and Blair. OLTL really should have been set in the midwest, like OK/AR/KS, or mid-south like TN/KY. I also love how homo-erotic the Max and Cord scenes are LOL. \

Gosh, I had a few drinks and randomly stumbled across a full episode from Sept 25, 2002, only 5 years later from where I'm watching now. Everything seems so different! All the kids have grown up and are drinking - Marah, who looks nothing like I expected, Marina who we never see as a little girl in 95-97, Ben Reade (Matt Bomer), Bill who is played by Daniel Cosgrove (!) - shocking to me! I love seeing all these kids growing up, but it's shocking how they ALL aged over just 5 short years. I've seen GL for almost 3 years now from early 95 to end of 97 and no kids aged that quickly in that period except Michelle. Cassie, Harley and Blake have opened a hotel together LOL. Cassie and Blake's hair is awful. This might also be the first episode with Joan Collins as Alex because the first few scenes seem like a re-introduction for the character. Oh and Beth had an affair with Bill?!? Little Bill?? I cannot believe this LOL. Little Bryan Buffington and Beth?? I'm shocked.

Congrats to Michelle! I didn't realize she was in the soap world. I know her from Star Trek: Picard and have loved her ever since.