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Not sure but I think it was Lloyd'Lucky' Gold was behind that stinker. There was quite a turnover of headwriters and each one seemed to try out some far out story. Megan was behind the Zachary the Angel story leading up to the 50th but she was fired and they quickly wrapped it up.

Thanks @EricMontreal22 I have been searching for that for years. Is it still online or archived?

If Eva is found out not to be Ted's daughter, then what's the story? She'll have to face up to not having a father which would be sad. Surely she couldn't forgive Leslie. Kat would stick the knife in. I guess Izaiah would stand by her. So would there be some short term drama. But then she would just be pretty much an outcast in town.

I think by the time Brown/Esensten came along GL was prepared to anything to get some attention and hype. Hence the Clone. Look demon possession worked for Days, so let's give it a shot!

If they wanted to tease Dani and Bill for a possible reunion, why make him have multiple affairs throughout the marriage? I know there are many women in that situation who put up with a cheating husband for whatever reason, but for TPTB to want viewers to go along for the ride under that setup is puzzling. Had Bill had a mid life thing with Hayley that got out of control we might have more sympathy for Bill. I like Bill, Dani and Andre but the set up for a triangle is out of whack.

THE JOURNAL-NEWS, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1975 LOS ANGELES (AP) - Talk about whodunits! Not even the actors on “General Hospital’’ know who’s guilty. Guilty of murder, that is. One is required to add that clarification because characters on soap operas are always guilty of something. The crime is the recent murder of Dr. Phil Brewer, that cad of a character who had upset so many lives over the years, breaking up marriages, fathering illegitimate children, double crossing friends — you know, the usual things that soap opera villains do. There are five characters with excellent motives and each has been filmed committing the foul deed. Only one version will be seen by viewers at home. Which one? (The five suspects were Jessie, Peter, Diana, Jim and Augusta) “It’s the best kept secret ABC has ever had,” says Emily McLaughlin, the actress who has played nurse Jessie Brewer since the serial debuted on ABC nearly 12 years ago. , The only people who know are “General Hospital” producer James Young and writers Jerome and Bridget Dobson. And they are not talking.“It would be kind of stupid if I did, wouldn’t it?” remarked Young. “I’ll tell you the mechanics of it, but no more. That's the game. If you’re going to have a mystery, let’s have one. Agatha Christie doesn’t give you the answer to her mysteries in the front of the book.” In most film and television mysteries, everyone connected with the production knows from the outset who the murderer is because it’s in the finished script. The nature of soap operas is much different, however. There is no finished script, for one thing; there’s only a script from week to week the story lines must be interesting and unpredictable enough to hold an audience — not just for two hours but day after day, week after week, month after month. So Young’s feeling was that if only qne version of the murder had been filmed, word would have leaked out about the criminal’s identity and the dramatic impact would have been substantially reduced. Also, in all probability, the program’s ratings would suffer. Explains actor James Sikking, whose alcoholic Dr. James Hobart is one of the suspects: “If you’ve programmed the story for, say 90 days, and word about the ending gets out tomorrow, then your next 89 days are screwed if you’re basing them on suspense. ” How long Young and the Dobsons will draw out the suspense on “General Hospital’’ remains undecided. Young says he’s hoping it will play for several months — including a trial — before the murderer’s identity must be revealed. But it all depends on how well they can maintain viewer interest. While the multiple endings and secrecy are sound ideas, the concept is a bit difficult for the three actresses and two actors whose characters are suspects. How do you play your scenes properly if you don’t know whether you’re innocent or guilty? Miss McLaughlin reflected on the problem one morning recently while having her make up put on for that day’s filming. “It’s an interesting idea but as an actress I want to know what I’m doing,” she said. I am playing innocence based on what I feel about my character. You have to go on some assumption and that’s mine.” Make-up man Joe Belasco paused from his task. “I think you’re innocent,” he deadpanned. “I’m giving you innocent makeup.” . Joking like that has become commonplace on the “General Hospital” set. The cast and crew even have a pool going as to who the culprit is.

Gary Coleman really delivered for NBC in those years. Diff'rent Strokes survived various timeslot moves -Fri/Wed/Thurs/Sat and his TV Movies always scored. NBC Fri & Sat schedules were a disaster-reruns of Dalton Gang and Goldie & The Boxer. They gave up by this stage of the season.

A challenge. Can anyone identify the companies currently operating in GC, who works there and (ha!) what they produce? Bonus points if you could sketch out the last few years of company/employee history.

The tornado is certainly an eye grabbing event , but the real test is whether anything will come out of it. OUAT a big soap event like this lead to a death, an affair exposed, along held secret revealed, etc But nowadays they often just amount -oh that was a scary night-someone is injured but recovers etc. Hopefully this tornado wil have re-per-cussions.

Thanks @janea4old It's very brown. But fine as a temporary set.

NYACK, N. Y., WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22, 1969 Another recent cast change on “Another World" brought in Hugh Marlowe to take over the role of Jim Matthews. He succeeded Shepperd Strudwick, who withdrew to appear in the Arthur Miller drama, "The Price,” first on Broadway, then London and now on tour. Always interesting to know the reason for a recast.

@Liberty City Thanks for sharing, A street set, a proper hospital, extras- Today's Y&R would kill for that! But an empty Crimson Lights-some things never change...

A fun article. It was a very lucrative side hustle in those days. Maybe some of the older members recall some of these commercials? How many of those producys are still around? Patriot February 23. 1977, Page Fifteen Soap Opera Report By Bruce Joffe and Vickie Murphy Once you begin looking for soap stars in commercials, you will be amazed at the number of familiar faces you see. We have been. Since we last pointed out some commercials to look for, we have found several other soap favorites advertising their favorite products. Lee Warrick (Mary Ellen Dante, General Hospital) enhances her figure with the " Instead" bra by Playtex. Michael Zaslow (Roger Thorpe, Guiding Light) knows Excedrin is the thing to kill pain. Doris Belak (Anna Craig, One Life to Live) takes Nytol to help her sleep. Chris Lowe (Eric Heywood, Search for Tomorrow) sings for Campbell soup. Susan Sullivan (ex-Lenore Delaney, Another World)eats Campbell's Chunky Beef Soup. Dolph Sweet (Gil McGowan, Another World) is enchanted by this year's Chevrolet Chevelle. Jennifer Harmon (Cathy Lord, One Life to Live) soothes her sore throat with Aspergum. Lou Criscuolo (Danny Micelli. The Edge of Night) knows Sizzlean doesn't shrink like regular bacon. Augusta Dabney (ex-Caroline Chandler, General Hospital) uses Mazola No-Stick because it's a name you can trust. Peter White (Line Tyler, All My Children) uses Sure Roll-on to keep him dry. Maree Cheatha (Stephanie Pace, Search for Tomorrow ) enjoys Lipton Cup-of-Soup). Jacqueline Brookes( Beatnce Gordon Another World) knows Datril gets in your blood stream quicker. Fawne Harriman (ex-Ginger Cooper. Somerset) uses Jergens Hand Lotion to keep her hands soft. John Getz (ex Neil Johnson, Another World) takes Excedrin when he has a headache. David Bailey (Russ Matthews, Another World) is driving AMC cars these days. Jeffrey David Pomerantz (Dr Peter Janssen, One Life to ive) uses Chap-Stick, John Gabriel (Seneca Beaulac, Ryan's Hope) nows that diamonds should commemorate special occasions. Nancy Barrett (Dr Faith Coleridge, Ryan's Hope) takes Excedrin PM when a headache keeps her awake. When she feels a pang of hunger, Nancy eats Cheese Kisses. Lloyd Battista (Ray Slater Love of Life) drinks Riunite wine. Judith Barcroft (Anne Martin, All My Children) gives her children Contac Jr when they have colds. Barry Jenner (Evan Webster, Another World) takes Vick's Formula 44 for his cough. Mary Frann (Amanda Howard, Days of Our Lives) sent Hallmark cards at Christmas. Is that Tom Hallick (Brad Eliot. The Young and The Restless) sipping Harvey's Bristol Cream?

A new set! Messing up the timeline like this is ridiculous.

Dec 1974 synopsis Despite a bitter divorce several years ago, Dan and Susan Stewart's lives continue to cause conflict. The problem now, as in the past, is their daughter Emmy. Although the courts awarded Susan legal custody of Emmy, Dan is determined. to raise his daughter alone. Since Emmy has run away twice while living with Susan, Dan takes it upon himself to keep Emmy with him. Naturally Susan protested and had Dan served with a warrant. Luckily, Dan's lawyer, Grant Colman, was present and insisted he let his daughter go for now. Meanwhile a small child is being tossed from one parent to another. Susan states she loves Emmy but one must wonder if this is just a ploy to get Dan back. Dan, on the other hand, is a truly devoted father and wants only what is best for Emmy and is not about to give her up without a strong fight. While sharing breakfast with Susan, Mark Galloway appears surprised that Susan is planning to bring legal action against Dan. However, her plans may change now that she has been informed Dan is going to have the custody suit reopened. Grant receives a visit from Mark, who pleads with Grant to set up some sort of meeting between Dan and Susan. At first, he states he cares about the child's welfare, but it isn't long before Grant realizes he is thinking mainly about his future with Susan. He does tell Grant however, that he feels Susan may relent before this case goes to court, as he belleves she does not want the responsibility of raising a child. Knowing how vindictive Susan is, Grant informs Mark he will have to discuss this with Dan, and only he can make the final decision. As Mark leaves, he appears pleased but asks Grant never to let Susan know about their visit. When Grant discusses Mark's request with Dan, he is totally bewildered, but agrees, hoping Mark is correct. Susan's lawyer informs her about the proposed meeting, but before she makes a decision, she decides to talk it over with her good friend John Dixon. Assuming John will understand, Susan appears humiliated when he, who knew Susan when she didn't want any children, questions why she is letting this go so far when they both know she still loves Dan. Susan finally decides to go through with the meeting, but informs Mark she is ready for a long, hand fight. Kim Dixon, who wants to, help Dan in any way she possibly can, is thrilled with Betsy's invitation to her school's Christmas play. John, recuperating from surgery and feeling totally alone, questions Kim's sudden interest in Betsy Stewart. John has yet to learn that his attending physician and Kim are very good friends and that she has a special feeling for Dan's young niece. Betsy's play is a terrific success, and Dan takes she and Kim out for refreshments to celebrate. A woman stops by their table and tells Dan and Kim what an excellent actress their daughter is. As the woman departs, Betsy apologizes for her mistake and Kim is quick to tell Betsy that she would like nothing more than to have had her for a daughter However, the woman is only half wrong as Betsy is Dans real daughter, but perhaps she will never learn the truth for he feels she is much too young to understand. Kim stops by Lisa's bookstore to have lunch and finds her terribly upset over Ellen Stewart's recent visit. She confides in Kim that she feels Ellen was responsible for her and Grant's break-up. Kim tries to persuade Lisa to talk about Grant, however, saying she never wants to see or talk about Grant again. Joyce Colman, resuming her she job at Memorial Hospital, spots Grant and immediately begins discussing what a trouble maker Lisa is. Knowing Lisa and Grant will never resume their relationship, Joyce, trying désperately for the first time in her life to become independent, tells Chris Hughes she has rented an apartment. Chris, knowing how insecure she is, wonders how she is going to make it. Joyce tells him she firmly believes everything will work out. Could she possibly be thinking Grant will come back to her once he realizes how much she has changed.? Although the charges against her have been dropped, Natalie Bannon continues to pursue Tom Hughes, At a dinner celebrating her freedom, Natalie admits to Tom that she wants to be more than his ex-client. Tom, just learning about Carol's plans to obtain a divorcee from him, tells her that they are friends and although his future looks dim, he will call her soon. Nancy comes home and finds Chris extremely worried as Carol went to see him about recommending a divorce lawyer for her divorce from Tom. Nancy, refusing to mind her own business goes to see Carol in the hopes of getting her to change her mind about divorcing Tom. However, upon her arrival at the bookstore, she meets Jay Stallings who is currently dating Carol, and he is quick to put her grandson down for the pain he has caused Carol. Carol finally appears and tells Nancy that she is sorry, but she and Tom are hopeless and is determined to go through with the divorce. Bob, trying not to interfere, goes to see Tom and asks him to call Carol before this situation goes any further. They are interrupted by a visit from Natalie who senses Bob .doesn't like her. Tom assures her that Bob's coolness is just because he doesn't know her. However, if Tom and Carol's marriage breaks up, the Hughes' family will have only her to blame. Bob, feeling he got nowhere with Tom, visits Lisa. Lisa informs Bob that no one can talk two people out of anything once their minds are made up , but she often wishes someone would have tried in their case.