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I am so glad I happened to pop by this thread today to see that 1968 clip! Most of what's discussed on this thread in recent months has been 1990s OLTL which I never saw. I saw things occasionally when visiting a friend, but very rarely. In the late 1990s and in the 2000s I read stuff on soapcentral but didn't pay close attention. I may have seen some episodes on soapnet, so I had some idea of what was going on but I couldn't relate to a lot of it. It was so different from the soap I remembered. Seriously I often have no idea what's being discussed on this thread when it's about the 1990s, even though I know most of the names.

Omg thanks for posting! That's my Victoria, my Victor, my Larry, and my Vinnie, talking about my Meredith! (I started watching OLTL about 8 months after this aired). But it's not my Jim Craig! I don't if I ever saw this one before. I loved Larry and Meredith together. Cool to see Jim Storm's Larry there! in a sense, Jim Storm and his brother Michael Storm literally felt like the same Larry to my 11-year-old self with no soap magazines or internet to learn about the recasting. I saw them both on broadcast TV, thinking they were the same actor. Michael Storm is of course the Larry I really know but I hadn't realized that he was originally portrayed by the brother until many years later, probably reading it on "amcpages.com"(soapcentral) or on one of the Pine Valley fan sites. I don't think I was watching on whatever day Larry was recast if they had one of those "the part of Larry Wolek will now be played by... " voiceovers -- I don't remember that. I didn't recognize the nurse, yet she seems familiar. Thanks for the youtube's description explaining that she's character Karen Martin, I name I don't remember. But then reading what @Vee said "the first "Karen (Martin) Wolek," a scheming nurse who got involved with Larry IIRC, married him and was swiftly dispatched after a while. She was a spoiler for him and Meredith." So then I found something about her on the Larry Wolek wikipedia page. This explains SO MUCH. I of course saw the "1970s Karen" (with both castings including Judith Light) but I probably thought she was the original (maybe?) . . . Perhaps I was confused by there being two Karens marrying Larry!!! One the other hand, I strongly remember Karen and Jenny Wolek's arrival in mid-1970s as sisters who were COUSINS of the brothers Larry and Vince (distant cousins, thus making Karen's romance with Larry accepted). It's likely that I had completely forgotten that the * other * Karen character (Karen Martin from this video) ever existed, although I followed the OG Meredith/Larry romance closely.

Finola: please return as feisty intelligent smart Anna, and not that weepy lady who loves criminals.

Congratulations to the people of Hungary for voting to defeat Orbán!

what Jon Ossoff said

❤️ just happy to see Lynn Herring getting love for over two pages of this thread

Oh wow. I'm behind on the storylines and had wondered who posters were referring to. A boat!

Nadia lives in Northern Ireland -- her husband is a citizen there. Christie Clark lives in England - her husband is a citizen there. Nadia and Christie visited each other over there last year or the year before, it was on their IG. Nadia does visit the USA from time to time. Nadia did a film with Kyler Pettis (former Theo Carver) which they filmed in New York, . . . . as well as the film with Joan Collins and Jacob Young. . . . But yeah I don't think she wants a longterm commitment in the USA at present? (Of course theoretically possible anything could change at some point.)

All of this.

I started to bold parts of the Pope's statement, to emphasize that which I found significant. But it's all so good, so I left it as is. Worth reading the whole thing.

Full anti-war statement from Pope at prayer vigil, per Vatican website https://www.vatican.va/content/leo-xiv/en/homilies/2026/documents/20260411-rosario-pace.html Holy Rosary for Peace prayer vigil Saturday, 11 April 2026 Reflection of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV at the Prayer Vigil for Peace Dear brothers and sisters, Your prayer is an expression of that faith which, according to the words of Jesus, moves mountains (cf. Mt 17:20). Thank you for accepting this invitation to gather here at the tomb of Saint Peter and in so many other places around the world to pray for peace. War divides; hope unites. Arrogance tramples upon others; love lifts up. Idolatry blinds us; the living God enlightens. My dearest friends, all it takes is a little faith, a mere “crumb” of faith, in order to face this dramatic hour in history together — as humanity and alongside humanity. Prayer is not a refuge in which to hide from our responsibilities, nor an anesthetic to numb the pain provoked by so much injustice. Rather, it is the most selfless, universal and transformative response to death: we are a people who are already risen! Within each of us, within every human being, the interior Teacher teaches peace, urges us toward encounter and inspires us to make supplication. Let us rise from the rubble! Nothing can confine us to a predetermined fate, not even in this world where there never sezem to be enough graves, for people continue to crucify one another and eliminate life, with no regard to justice and mercy. In the context of the 2003 Iraq war crisis, Saint John Paul II, a tireless advocate for peace, said with deep emotion: “I belong to that generation that lived through World War II and, thanks be to God, survived it. I have the duty to say to all young people, to those who are younger than I, who have not had this experience: “No more war” as Paul VI said during his first visit to the United Nations. We must do everything possible. We know well that peace is not possible at any price. But we all know how great is this responsibility” (Angelus, 16 March 2003). I make his appeal my own this evening, relevant as it is today. Prayer teaches us how to act. In prayer, our limited human possibilities are joined to the infinite possibilities of God. Thoughts, words and deeds then break the demonic cycle of evil and are placed at the service of the Kingdom of God. A Kingdom in which there is no sword, no drone, no vengeance, no trivialization of evil, no unjust profit, but only dignity, understanding and forgiveness. It is here that we find a bulwark against that delusion of omnipotence that surrounds us and is becoming increasingly unpredictable and aggressive. The balance within the human family has been severely destabilized. Even the holy Name of God, the God of life, is being dragged into discourses of death. A world of brothers and sisters with one heavenly Father vanishes, as in a nightmare, giving way to a reality populated by enemies. We are met by threats, rather than the invitation to listen and to come together. Brothers and sisters, those who pray are aware of their own limitations; they do not kill or threaten with death. Instead, death enslaves those who have turned their backs on the living God, turning themselves and their own power into a mute, blind and deaf idol (cf. Ps 115:4–8), to which they sacrifice every value, demanding that the whole world bend its knee. Enough of the idolatry of self and money! Enough of the display of power! Enough of war! True strength is shown in serving life. With evangelical simplicity, Saint John XXIII once wrote: “The benefits of peace will be felt everywhere, by individuals, by families, by nations, by the whole human race.” And echoing the incisive words of Pius XII, he added: “Nothing is lost by peace; everything may be lost by war” (Encyclical Letter Pacem in Terris, 116). Let us, therefore, unite the moral and spiritual strength of the millions and billions of men and women, young and old, who today choose to believe in peace, caring for the wounds and repairing the damage left behind by the madness of war. I receive countless letters from children in areas of conflict. In reading them, one perceives, through the lens of innocence, all the horror and inhumanity of actions that some adults boast of with pride. Let us listen to the voices of children! Dear brothers and sisters, there are certainly binding responsibilities that fall to the leaders of nations. To them we cry out: Stop! It is time for peace! Sit at the table of dialogue and mediation, not at the table where rearmament is planned and deadly actions are decided! Yet there is a no less significant responsibility that falls to all of us — men and women from all over the world. We are an immense multitude that rejects war not only in word, but also in deed. Prayer calls us to leave behind whatever violence remains in our hearts and minds. Let us turn to a Kingdom of peace that is built up day by day — in our homes, schools, neighborhoods, and civil and religious communities. A Kingdom that counters polemics and resignation through friendship and a culture of encounter. Let us believe once again in love, moderation and good politics. We must form ourselves and get personally involved, each following our own calling. Everyone has a place in the mosaic of peace! The Rosary, like other ancient forms of prayer, has united us this evening in its steady rhythm built on repetition. Peace gains ground in the same way: word by word, deed by deed, just as a rock is hollowed out drop by drop, or fabric woven stitch by stitch. These are the slow rythms of life, a sign of God’s patience. We must not allow ourselves to be overwhelmed by the pace of a world that does not know what it is chasing. Rather, we must return to serving the rhythm of life, the harmony of creation and healing its wounds. As Pope Francis taught us, “There is also a need for peacemakers, men and women prepared to work boldly and creatively to initiate processes of healing and renewed encounter” (Encyclical Letter Fratelli Tutti, 225). There is, indeed, “an ‘architecture’ of peace, to which different institutions of society contribute, each according to its own area of expertise, but there is also an ‘art’ of peace that involves us” (ibid., 231). Dear brothers and sisters, let us return home having made a commitment to pray without ceasing and without growing weary, a commitment to a profound conversion of heart. The Church is a great people at the service of reconciliation and peace. She advances without hesitation, even when rejecting the logic of war may lead to misunderstanding and scorn. She proclaims the Gospel of peace and instills obedience to God rather than any human authority, especially when the inherent dignity of other human beings is threatened by continuous violations of international law. “Throughout the world, it is to be hoped that every community become a ‘house of peace,’ where one learns how to defuse hostility through dialogue, where justice is practiced and forgiveness is cherished. Now more than ever, we must show that peace is not a utopia” (Message for the LIX World Day of Peace, 1 January 2026). Brothers and sisters of every language, people and nation: we are one family that weeps, hopes and rises again. “No more war, a journey with no return; no more war, a vicious cycle of grief and violence;” (Saint John Paul II, Prayer for Peace, 2 February 1991). Dear friends, peace be with you all! It is the peace of the Risen Christ, the fruit of his sacrifice of love on the cross. For this reason, we raise our prayer to him: Lord Jesus, you conquered death without weapons or violence: you shattered its power with the strength of peace. Grant us your peace, as you did to the women filled with doubt on Easter morning, as you did to the disciples who were hiding in fear. Send forth your Spirit, the breath that gives life and reconciles, that turns adversaries and enemies into brothers and sisters. Inspire in us to trust in Mary, your mother, who stood at the foot of your cross with a broken heart, firm in the faith that you would rise again. May the madness of war cease and the Earth be cared for and cultivated by those who still know how to bring forth, protect and love life. Hear us, Lord of life!

The Pope's official twitter https://x.com/Pontifex/status/2042588417578668338 Apr 10, 2026 Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex God does not bless any conflict. Anyone who is a disciple of Christ, the Prince of Peace, is never on the side of those who once wielded the sword and today drop bombs. Military action will not create space for freedom or times of #Peace, which comes only from the patient promotion of coexistence and dialogue among peoples.

more on Ungaro/Melania/Epstein/etc From Julie K. Brown of the Miami Herald who did much of the original primary reporting about Epstein https://jkbjournalist.substack.com/p/could-a-former-brazilian-model-be

from Days actor Hank Northrop, son of Lynn Herring and Wayne Northrop

Deidre Hall as fictionalized version of herself on Hacks, April 9, 2026 - -filmed on Days set, or a copy of Days set?

Thanks for the movie reviews of Lucci in Outcome. How do I watch "Outcome" if I don't have AppleTV?

I was excited because I'm a Keanu Reeves fan. To be honest, I had no idea who Matt Bomer is, so I looked him up on SoapHoppers (thanks @slick jones ) and learned Bomer was on Guiding Light. (I never saw GL so am ignorant). In 2018, Bomer was quoted in Parade regarding his 2-episode role on AMC and being impressed with Lucci back then (link) -- which I would assume was already discussed on SON in the past. Just for fun, here's his scene with Bianca on AMC (link) and here's a tumblr that shows him with Erica on AMC (link)

Okay I just found an analysis by "emptywheel" (Marcy Wheeler) of that Ungaro/Melania mess. I generally trust emptywheel. https://emptywheel.net/2026/04/09/melanias-immigration-witness-paolo-zampelli-asked-to-get-his-baby-mama-deported/

It happened in 2025 and was in the NY Times on March 20, 2026. nonpaywall nytimes: https://archive.is/l29td I haven't paid attention to the latest with all that.

Hayley's outfit from today https://wornontv.net/583510/

preview week of April 13

mini promo with Vivica and Nathan (no spoilers)

well actually . . . spoiler

In Stephanie Sloane's April 6 newsletter, there's a paragraph in which Stephanie mentions that whilst interviewing Rebecca Budig and Sean Kanan for TVinsider about their B&B storyline -- Sloane had a short conversation with Rebecca Budig about "Soapy". https://soapsteph.beehiiv.com/p/welcome-ca4c Note: that link has lots of spoilers about all the soaps, so don't click if you want to remain spoilerfree. Quoting here the part relevant to "Soapy" . . . Quoting Sloane's newslettter: I also spoke to Rebecca Budig about Taylor and Deacon (Sean Kanan) sleeping together (!) on The Bold and the Beautiful. During our chat, I asked her about Soapy, the podcast she hosts with Greg Rikaart (Leo, Days). As someone who previously cohosted a podcast with Soap Opera Digest’s Mara Levinsky (Dishing with Digest, RIP), I know how much goes into it behind the scenes — and Rebecca is enjoying taking deep dives with soap faves. “It’s been really fun to put a spotlight on these people that we all work with in daytime and to lift them up and celebrate them,” Rebecca told me. “It’s hard. I do a lot of homework and it's a lot of work. I've done hosting before, so I knew that ahead of time but it's all worth it; it's good.” End quote.