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Yes, you nailed it. The Corringtons had Search on a solid footing and CBS and Bunim hired writers who were already proven to be mediocre at best. Subsequent regimes and networks did the same and that put the show in a precarious position to begin the NBC stint to begin with. Except for Lee and both Tomlin writing stints the show never had a solid footing and TBH Tomlin had to correct horrendous decisions both times he took over before he could even attempt to get the show back on solid footing on a network that obviously could have cared less about its survival.

9 a.m.? That couldn't be great for already-falling ratings. Where I lived though, then Edge was on at 9 a.m., too, in one market and 10:30 a.m. in another, either optimal time slots obviously. I didn't realize TD started facing that same fate as early as 79, perhaps due to AW expanding?

Wow. I had never heard that. Very interesting. Honestly think after 75 the writers, though having some good moments here and there, were wildly inconsistent with storytelling and that destroyed the once-popular show. Though watching many of these episodes today, they hold my interest more than any current soap, except for GH, which is on fire, in my opinion, though I realize it's not everyone's cup of tea.

I'm watching the aftermath of the tornado now and Maggie has finally been rescued and there's a scene in hospital between Matt and MJ and two thoughts come to mind: How do we eventually get to the breakup of the Powers' marriage and who were the people who thought pairing Matt with MJ was ever a good idea?

Am jumping around through various years and the thing that strikes me the most is how divine Lydia Bruce is as Maggie in every storyline she's involved in. I cannot phantom why this extremely talented actress never received at least not one Emmy nomination, let alone a win! She deserved it!

Thank you so much. Appreciate your help!

I think Harrold was the best Nola, however, I can't fault the other actresses for their portrayals when later writers totally changed the character each time a new writer or actress took the role. Zimmer is one of my favorite actresses ever in daytime, but I hated how they wrote her Nola.

I thought it was Feb. 14, 1975, Toni and Allan's wedding, but that's only one 30-minute episode, so am not sure.

Do you by chance know the date of the early 75 episode, as i don't see one of the It's Real TV site?

Am new here, does anyone have the date of the 1975 60-minute episode?

Speaking of 60-minute episodes, does anyone know the date of the first one in 1975? I can't seem to find it.

Love the Bekins idea, if Lohman weren't available and also Hollen. Just thought of someone, too, Stephen Yates, loved him on GL and AW!

I wonder who you think would have been a good Gary recast who would also have chemistry with Marcia McCabe? And I'd have to think Laine would return, so who do you think should play her?

Those are both good choices.

Love it! Am wondering what soap vet might have had good chemistry with Gideon? Tho, I personally liked her chemistry with Lambie, but he was gone by then.