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Gordon Thomson deserves his own episode. Ryan's Hope was his start but his roles on Dynasty and Santa Barbara were his most famous. Certainly enough to fill an entire hour alone.

Jimmy Wlcek and Catherine Larson were romantically involved off-camera as well.

From Hollywood Reporter https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/elizabeth-hubbard-dead-as-the-world-turns-doctors-1235370225/

Great reunion on Locher Room ! Was a little skeptical since none of the actual Ryans were included...but the actors all shared warm memories of their time on RH and the show's impact on their lives. Great remembrances of Joe Hardy, Paul Avila Mayer and Nancy Addison. Seems like the cast was especially close even in later years when RH was a shadow of its original self.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/lisa-loring-wednesday-actress-addams-family-dead-at-64-1235312488/

RIP Robert Gentry. His scenes w/ Kate Collins were always especially dynamic.

Why is anyone other than Robin Mattson playing Heather Webber ?!

If Santa Barbara was plagued by so many BTS issues, please explain how for 3 consecutive it was awarded the Daytime Emmy for Best Show ?

Wondering how Santa Barbara kept attracting so many daytime A-listers season after season...SB took stunt casting to a level never seen before or since. Did the show have unlimited resources to offer huge contracts to stars like Justin Deas, Robin Mattson, Kim Zimmer, Jack Wagner, Eileen Davidson, Terry Lester, Vincent Irizarry, Roscoe Born, etc. ? Other than Robin, not many stayed around beyond a couple of years. Were they originally signed to short-term contracts or did they fall victim to the 13-wk cycles and the revolving door of show runners ? Any insights are appreciated...

Ann's obituary -- thinking of her family https://newcanaanite.com/ann-granath-89-6803991

RIP to Robert Lupone. He made Zach Grayson into one of AMC's most dastardly villains and earned a Daytime Emmy nom along the way. https://deadline.com/2022/08/bob-lupone-dies-off-broadway-mcc-theatre-founder-was-76-1235101583/

Seems to be gone...

@danfling thanks for the many insights. Where did you get all this info? Is it published somewhere? Would love to hear more...

Does anyone know an easy online tutorial for converting VHS to digital files for youtube ? I have hundreds of old VHS tapes w/ ATWT and other soaps. Likely most of what I have is already up -- late 80s / early 90s. But now that we know the originals have been destroyed, I really need to convert and preserve them.

Great stuff -- any other details about Doug's tenures around daytime ? Would love to hear more...

@Paul Raven appreciate the insights ! Where'd you get all this ? and is there more ?!?

Can anyone share details on Doug Marland's departure ? On paper Agnes Nixon + Douglas Marland appear to be a dream team...but that wasn't the case. Would love any insights ?

Been re-watching the 1990 episodes… I underestimated Heather Rattray. Originally I think I dismissed her because she wasn’t Martha Byrne and she is just so pretty…but I find her really appealing and I'm enjoying the new directions she takes Lily in. She definitely holds her own against the ATWT heavyweights and brings new dimensions to the spoiled little rich girl…more assured and less the victim as Martha Byrne portrayed her. She was a much-needed reset for the character.

Of all the actresses to get their own one-on-one interview ?! But I would still jump at the chance to rewatch the Kirkland era...

Paula Denning's reign of terror was Capitol's most brilliant storyline...and Julie Adams was simply sublime as Paula. Capitol's greatest strength was deftly using its veteran actors in front burner storyline.

Did anyone watch Locher's interview w/ Frank Grillo ? Looks like it was part of a press junket for his new film. Was GL even mentioned ? In the few mins I saw, Alan was much more formal than his usual self.

Lovely tribute to John Gabriel (RIP). Glad Alan included his daughters to provide insight into John the family man. No surprise: John was a total mensch — Louise Schaffer’s stories shed light on his generosity. Ilene made me laugh when commenting that she and John were just two of many Jews cast on the Irish Catholic Ryan’s Hope…

Great stuff in Pt 2. Recollections of Rick Springfield, Demi Moore and John Stamos from their GH days. I don’t understand why Maurice always asks guests about drug use in the 80s...Tristan Rogers refused to discuss it and Kin looks nonplussed with the question, but he does let a few tales loose. Overall, excellent tidbits for 80-era GH fans…

Great chat w/ vets Kin Shriner and Jackie Zeman...Maurice is so eager to hear stories from GH's glory days. So nice to hear mentions of Chris Robinson, Gerald Gordon and Steve Bond. Can't wait for Pt 2.

The name Dakota certainly made us hate him even more...and I think that's exactly what the writers wanted.