Paul Raven

Quite bizarre really. A pity they waited so long to bring back Steve as he could have returned at any time to boost the Hortons. He was a blank slate character wise and could have been worked in many ways. But the writers were always in favor of creating new characters instead of using what they had. Spencer Olsen was mentioned when Julie returned for the 90-93 stint. she gave the impression he was a bit of a rascal, but any plans to bring him on were scuttled. If only they nurtured the Hortons, Steve and Sandy's children/grandchildren could be major players today.

The original Newman ranch was burnt down 10 or so years ago and rebuilt with a bland set that was pretty much universally derided. A few years ago we stopped seeing that set and a new smaller room took it's place. There is no longer a front entrance or staircase, just this sitting room.

OT I was impressed by the Ernie pic so did a pic search and found others from a few years back where he looks more wrinkled and jowelly (but still good for his age). Wondering if he did't have a few procedures in anticipation of being in the public eye again...

I don't understand why after 35 years of stories and characters to choose from, you would pay tribute to a long ago plotline about a gorilla. It's not as though it was up there as one of AW''s memorable moments and much loved/referenced by fans. As for Beverlee returning, they could have asked Beverly Penberthy,Richard Bekins or a host of others to return. Even Carmen Duncan to bring us up to date on Iris. So many possibilities not considered or rejected.

GUIDING LIGHT Helene Wallingford Benedict Kay Campbell 8/25/1958- ? 64- periodic appearances over that time in San Francisco, where she lived. and visits and stays in LA. Wife to Henry, mother of Anne. Unlike Henry, supportive of Anne's marriage to Paul and Paul's subsequent marriage to Robin Holden. Killed in offscreen car crash,6/27/1965 leaving Henry devastated and motivating Paul to allow grandson Johnny to live with Henry.

GUIDING LIGHT Joe Roberts Reporter for City Times ,married Meta Bauer, father to Joey and Kathy Herb Nelson 1952- Dec 55 Joe "Joey" Roberts son of Joe, brother of Kathy, married Lois and moved to San Francisco working as a commercial pilot. Accepted Meta as his mother, unlike Kathy. Tarry Green 1952-53 Richard Holland 1953 (Temporary) Dec 1955 returned for his father's surgery played by ?

Susan Douglas SCARLETT HILL 'Queen of Spades' Originally aired Feb 62 Sharon Acker SCARLETT HILL 'The Amherst Case' Originally aired Feb 62

The success of 'Women of Brester Place' lead ABC to order a follow up series which aired May 1990. It was short lived, maybe due to the show itself or poor scheduling(following Doogie Howser) Perhaps the half hour format was limiting?

Requests Daniel Greene Melody Anderson Rod McCary Thom Sesma

Like other shows of that time going through constant headwrier changes (SFT,AW,GL) the new teams were too hasty in dropping characters for newbies instead of looking at what was there and how placing a character in a new story could work out well. Often the new characters were basically replicas of the old and those characters could have easily been worked into the new storyline and provide viewers with more continuity.

Dee looks miserable. Maybe she's thinking back to those Electra Woman days and all the hopes and dreams she had of the future. Now she's sitting in a crappy room signing a board game. Quite poignant really....

i think she had pneumonia or something similar.

TAMMY GRIMES ONE LIFE TO LIVE Headmistress Mary Margaret Donahue March 15/16 1983

Glad I decided to give it a miss. I learned the hard way not to commit to a show until the whole season is done and dusted and reviews/comments are in. The trailer looked great, visually impressive but the Ryan Murphy brand had me wary, with good reason, it seems. Plenty of other stuff to watch.

I've tried to watch a few of these but find MB interviewing style annoying. He's not particularly articulate and meanders around a bit. But he seems to be doing something right as he's clocked up quite a few episodes.

Well put @Vee the stories are poorly plotted and paced w/o any real long term ramifications. Just incidents that fill up a few weeks of airtime. Josh left once before due to some unspecified issues so I can't see how taking in so much of the load is helpful to him or the show.

Let's add Pheila, Phillip back from the dead,Jill is a Fenmore and the Katherine/Tucker/Devon debacle as icing on the cake.

I don't want to see a wealthy family unless the budget can support it. Also that immediately limits the type of stories that can be told.

Who is the woman above Don Stewart with that 80's do? I'm drawing a blank...

Deidre has had excellent work done over the years but as she gets older I am sure it is more difficult to maintain a certain look. Perhaps she has had some more stuff done and it is settling in. We need @DaytimeFan to give us some professional feedback. And maybe the name of her doctor!

So far this season has been lackluster. Tired of John Goodman staring off into space to read his lines. With so many characters Dan should have been moved too guest spots-having to find stories for him every week is dragging the show down. Estelle Parsons is amazing at 96, but it was pretty obvious the majority of her scenes were taped separately and edited in.

John Boruff who played Henry Benedict wrote for GL in the 60's. Fran Myers.

Was it perhaps a financial thing? I know a lot of these location stories had financial backing from the local tourism authorities -at least the overseas ones did. In return for the exposure gained through national television. Was there any disclaimer in the credits along the lines of 'assistance provided by Arizona Tourist Board' or some such?

True Story 1960 5/7/1960 ? by Melba Redman Cast Sally Jessup Sandor Szabo Gerald Gordon Nerill Joell 5/28/1960 ? by Clyde Wara Cast Herbert Duncan Paul Lipson Jann Schumacer Bruce Hall 6/11/60 ? by Barry Lake A wealthy old man promises to leave all his money to a young couple who live on his estate. Then he suspects the couple are trying to kill him. Cast Julie Burns - Anne Martin Brooks - Griff Arthur Hughes – Jonathan Galt 6/18/1960 by Ella Kassakoff The mother of a jailed hit-and-run driver decides that things must go on in the normal way, even though her family is being shunned by neighbors Cast: Martha Cassidy Helen Stenborg ??? Joseph Boley ??? Dick Cupney 6/25/60 ? by William Kendall Clarke Cast Phillip Abbott Joan Lemmo Dortha Duckworth Richard Bowler 7/6/1960 ? by J Anthony Lagona Cast Craig Huebing Delores Dorn Heft Ruth Neuton 7/9/1960 ? by Richard Dawson Cast Herschel Bernardi 7/16/1960 The War by Clyde Ware 7/23/1960 Nick Gallo by Arthur Mazzeo 7/30/1960 Apron Strings by Michele Cousin Cast Louise Latham Luke Halpin Frank Baxter 8/6/1960 No Gentle Touch by Chester Crumholtz Cast Biff McGuire Leonardo Cimino Casey Peyson 8/13/1960 Possibilities by Charlotte Shane A down and out copywriter makes a bargain with a farm family that in return for food and lodgings , he will sell their farm. The daughter Emily, suspects he's a phony and tries to expose him. Cast Phyllis Hill – Emily Tuze Polly Rowles – Mamie Tuze Frank Overton – Jim Daniels Daniel Keyes – Avery Tuze 8/20/1960 ? by Charlotte Shane 9/3/1960 ? by William Kendall clarke 9/10/1960 ? by Lee Polk Cast Graham Velsey Pat Malone Mark Roberts 9/17/1960 ? by George Lowther Cast Lydia Prochnicks Stephen Eliot 9/24/1960 "Miss Beauty Cream" A lady executive runs a contest and encounters problems with the contestants as three beautiful women vie for victory. by Cast: .... Jean Stapleton Suzanne Capri Sharon Forsmoe (Farrell) brassy gum chewing contestant with ambitions. Carolyn Groves Ivy Bethune 10/1/1960 ? by John West Cast Denise Jarett Georgann Johnson Lawrence Weber 10/8/1960 ? by Clyde Ware Cast Milton Seltzer Jack Naughton 10/15/1960 ? by Arthur Mazzeo A big hearted woman hires a waitress who turns out to be a thief. Cast Collin Wilcox Ruth White Phillip Keneally 10/22/1960 by Robert Corcoran Cast Paul Stevens Edmon Ryan Sally Jessup 10/29/1960 Bonnie, the most popular girl in school flunks Math and devises a scheme to get even with her teacher. Cast Brenda Vaccaro – Bonnie Merrill Davey Davidson Robert Hogan – Mr McGill 11/5/1960 ? By William Kendall Clarke A woman is preparing to close her theater for the Summer season when she notices a handyman bears a strong resemblance to a wanted murderer. Cast Loree Marks Noah Keen Gene Peterson Fred Scollay 11/12/1960 ? by Fielden Farrington Cast Edgar Stelhi Carl Low Joan Morse Carl Belsky 11/19/1960 by Chester Crumholz Newlyweds Sam and Claudia Fields are hardly settled into their new home when Sam's old ties threaten to mar their happiness. Cast Philip Sterling Sam Fields Nancy Franklin Claudia Fields Frank Twedell 11/26/1960 ? by Frank Thomas Cast Ian Martin John Buckwalter Arny Freeman Russell Hardie 12/3/1960 ? by Lee Polk Cast William Quinn Billy McNally Kevin Coughlin 12/24/1960 Christmas for Real by Michele Cousins Cast Craig Huebing Joan Anderson Belle Flower 31/12/1960 Murder to Measure by Robert Corcoran Cast Sarah Hart Phillip Abbott Roger C Carmel

Also the southern theme of both shows away from the typical LA setting. NBC tried the same thing when they paired BJ and the Bear with Flamingo Road.