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I remember that. I recently read that they cast a Beth Bonner as Michelle-- they had a play a small, short role instead. Martha Madison auditioned for Marah years earlier, I believe it was when Lindsey McKeon won the role. I know NSA was technically there as a guest star at the end, it like a wake at the end with past actors paying their respects: Peter simon, Lisa Brown, etc. Michelle would've returned to town without Danny-- i wonder who they would've paired her with?

Grady was such scum and hated by viewers, that Phillip killing him with no repercussions was pure fan service.

By the Peapeck era, Rick was useless and was only there because they didn't want to write out the Bauers-- but they might as well have. Phillip wasn't there, sister Michelle wasn't there, Mel was with Cyrus and they didn't bother with a new romantic partner. He was basically OLTL's Larry Wolek-- just there to doctor to people by the end. They should've brought back Mindy (recast for $$$ reasons) for Rick around 2006 or 2007. I'd actually bring in an adult Stacy who I'd have set around Dinah's age.

Yes, ppl were angrier at Rick than Phillip. Mainly because Phillip was off the show still.

Blake calmly talks to Phillip for his part in Ross' death.

Yes, very stupid. GA played up the guilt for an episode or two when he came back in 2009.

I'm not familiar, what's the issue here with the name Christina? Is there already a Christina that I'm missing?

I wasn't familiar with RB's rarler run on the show, but I find the actor pretty likeable and seems to blend well in the ensemble. Not every actor has to be Meryl Strrep.

April 5, 2006. Jeffrey told Blake that Ross died in a plane crash-- No body tho, thank goodness. Later, they revealed that Phillip sabotaged the plane because he didn't want Uncle Ross to find him after he faked his murder (with Alan's help).

April 5, 2006. Jeffrey told Blake that Ross died in a plane crash-- No body tho, thank goodness. Later, they revealed that Phillip sabotaged the plane because he didn't want Uncle Ross to find him after he faked his murder (with Alan's help).

Peter Simon's Ed with Rita would be odd. A pretty solid line in 1981, Mart's Ed was with Rita and Peter's was with Mo. Also, as we discussed many times-- Peter's Ed was a world different than Mart's. Cold. From all that I've seen and read about Rita-- its a damn shame they never brought her back. I'm guessing it took adjusting seeing Peter Simon's Ed and not Mart's, alongside Roger and Holly in '89.

Reminded me of when Roger Howarth took over the role Paul on ATWT. Personally, I liked his OTT portrayal but it was NOT in line with that character's personity to that point. Scott Holroyd definitely did not chew the scenery a d played the role more low-key, while RH was just OLTL's Todd with a haircut.

If KZ wasn't in the role of Reva, who would you cast. Pam Long wanted Carla Bocceli(??) from "Texas," who turned it down. We know Reva was Pam Long's "self-insert/ stand-in" character and she wanted a brunette in the role. Its 1983, who's available that might've been a good fit?

I meant poached from AMC, after SB ended. She probably wouldn't want to return if offered. GL should've remained aggressive in big casting moves (make the numbers work!). Tognoni was probably the last big soap "name" to come over to GL. P&G gave her the choice between Dinah at GL or Julia (2) on ATWT (which went to Sarah Brown). GT fit right in and won an EMMY (maybe 2?) on GL.

Two LOL vets who may have made a decent Hope recast-- Veleka Gray and Birgitta Tolksdorf. I think SFT's Marcia McCabe could've worked as either a Hope or Trish recast. I would've tried to snag back Robin Mattsen when she was on the East Coast doing AMC. I'm at 1995 on OLTL and KT is Tina, it would've been very soap-like for her Mindy to return as a complication for Rick and Abby. Rick and Mel were a good fit in theory, but half-hearted writing for the couple after the initial health storyline did no favors. Mel should've been a Gilly recast. I liked how Rick and Mel were a doctor couple, but they decided to make her become a lawyer instead. They could've introduced a new doctor or nurse to create a triangle with Rick and mel. Thoughts on Claire Ramsey's 2000 return? The Claire/Rick retcon was a puzzling and creepy choice-- thank goodness they didn't go down that road but it sure looked like they were hinting at it.

The show needs a "recalibration."

I rewatched some of that 30th anniversary episode, that's how you do an anniversary episode! Reminded me of how good this show could be at times. On the account of the anniversary yesterday, what are everyone's favorite moments and characters? John Dixon, natch. Dr. Bob, the older guard in general. John's revenge on Lisa was one of my favorite moments. Another take down moment that was pretty delicious was when Molly exposed Katie at the Endicot Awards. I did a similar list on the GL forum, but its a shame we didn't get grown versions of... Bob's niece, Christina Hughes (Don/Mary) MJ Dixon (John/Ivy) Hope Dixon (Andy/Denise) Daniel Hughes (Tom/Emily) Natalie Snyder (Holden/Lilly) ATWT wasn't nearly as baby crazy as GL, but I probably missed someone. Also, it was before my time but I've heard reference to the Stewart quintuplets? It would've been a good way to re-establish the Stewart clan. It's a shame how the Stewart clan was phased out in the 90s.

I could just imagine an 80-ish Reva chasing around teen Colin, as she's still acting like the vixen that all men desire.

To all the bitter MSW fans, the show had a great run. The later success of Diagnosis Murder shows that the MSW audience was still there, but at the same time 12 seasons is nothing to sneeze at. Sure, it was sabotage, but MSW opposite Friends made sense from a counter-programming move. Cybil/Almost Perfect would be DOA Thursday, and Wednesday was a comedy death slot- with the exception of The Nanny which eventually moved to Monday.

Evening Shade (and to a lesser extent, Nurses) was a victim of Burt and Loni's ugly divorce. The ratings were still solid in 1994 and IRC Nurses had decent retention from Empty Nest. David Rasche was the funny guy on the show and he bounce off of Loni rather well, like Frank Bonner on WKRP.

Ouch at Harry. Roomies started out promising, winning its time slot at #47.

Don't worry, by the time 2027 most of us might have forgotten by then. LOL She'll probably play some rando, but it would be nice if she was a legacy character or had a meaningful connection to the canvas in some way.

I don't want to see BTG get a multi-year renewal yet, because they still need to tweak things around. They can't afford to get complacent like the Bell soaps. More romance, maybe a second med-large family unit, cut what's not working, hire more soap names where it feels natural and not forced.

Just saw that today in soap history-- April 2, 2009 is when Reva gave birth to Collin O'Neill. Happy 17th birthday to Reva's youngest child!

That sounds right, thanks.