Paul Raven

CBS should have moved Edge to 4pm. Or NBC picked it up for 4pm to replace Somerset.

Ric hard Crenna seems pretty much forgotten today but he got off to a good start with 2 hit series Our Miss Brooks 52-55 The Real McCoys 57-63 He then tried drama with Slattery's People 64-66 which only lasted a season He then moved into movies and later Tv movies before returning to a series All's Fair 76-77 with Bernadette Peters Then TV movies until another sitcom attempt It Takes Two with Patty Duke 82-83 Back to movies Rambo most notably, Tv movies/mini series before his final series Pros & Cons 91-92 a revamped version of Gabriel's Fire with James Earl Jones He also recurred in Judging Amy in 2003.

The story is dumb but at least having Rick Hearst come back would have allowed for flashbacks. Newer viewers would have no idea about this story and flashbacks would help.

Love this. The show biz connection could come into play from time to time. Lucy could get a bit part in a movie filming locally and is reacquainted with an actor/actress from that time. They could use footage from one of her old RKO b movies. There would be a lot of story possibilities. And it wouldn't always have to be a murder plot. Lucy and friends go on a cruise and get entangled in murder. Goes undercover at a retirement community. Goes to a nostalgia movie convention. I'm thinking of movies I've seen that you could steal plots from Manhattan Murder Mystery . Lucy and her friends try to get to the bottom of the death of a neighbour Whatever Happened to Aunt Alice? Lucy goes undercover as a companion to a woman who's previous companions have managed to meet untimely deaths. Witness to Murder-Lucy witnesses a murder across the street but no trace can be found.

The internet. Once upon a time you watched the shows by yourself and maybe knew someone you could discuss them with. So it was a much more isolated experience.

AMC Barbara Kearns and Heather Stamford as Nina. 2 attempts and both times the audience said NAH. They finally got Taylor Miller back but Nina never really worked as a character again because all they seemed to want to do is put her back with Cliff. Alice Haining as Liza, trying to step into Marcy walker's shoes. AW Margie Impert as Rachel. Taylor Miller as Sally. DOOL John Ingle and Kevin Dobson as Mickey.

Yes, Sloan gifting Viki that photo-'just to remind you of your carefree youth that lead to you developing a split personality!'

The flipside of @DRW50 thread. Let's talk about the actors that had big shoes to fill by taking over from actors who made their characters popular and failed to make the grade. They either were dropped fairly quickly or hung around, always playing second fiddle to the previous actor in the role. Y&R Darius Mc Cary taking over for Shemar Moore as Malcolm. This was ??? Shemar made such an impression. The role called for a cool sexy actor with a certain physicality which Darius lacked. There was no lack of suitable actors around but for whatever reason the went with an unlikely choice. GL Nicole Forrester as Cassie replacing Laura Wright. ATWT Pamela King as Lisa. She spent her first few episodes in shadow but once King was shown, there seemed to be a general outcry of "That's not Lisa!!' Within a few months Eileen Fulton was back. Pheobe Dorin as Penny. A few years after Rosemary Prinz left, Dorin was cast as Penny. But again there was negative reaction and Dorin was dropped, pretty much relegating that iconic character to history. Prinz returned for a few brief appearances over a decade later.

Sharon was one of the final group of actors that was under contract to Universal in the 70's so she turned up in guest spots in alot of their shows eg Rockford Files, Kojak etc Following Switch 75-79 Turnabout 1979 NBC (based on a book and 1930's film) with John Schuck 7 eps House Calls 1982 (replacing Lynn Redgrave) 15 eps Cagney & Lacey 82-88 Trials of Rosie O'Neill 90-92 QAF 2000-05 Burn Notice 2013-2017 Tyne Daly Cagney & Lacey 82-88 Christy94-95 Judging Amy 99-05 John Schuck McMillan & Wife 71-77 Holmes &Yo Yo 76-77 Turnabout 79 Munsters Today syndicated 88-91

Lucy could have a police officer grandson that lives with her and is her link to crime. And she needs a female sidekick that is dragged reluctantly into her schemes.

That's a good concept. And they could bring in younger people with staff, family members etc. I also mentioned before doing a light comedy/mystery show with Lucy getting involved with various mysteries.

Isn't this thread about actors who worked backstage whilst appearing on said show? If we move to actors who also wrote for soaps at some point it's away longer list. BTW Ellen Weston appeared as a judge on GL while she was headwriting the show.

Agree, it's a weird set. It looks like a hospital cafeteria. I thought it was just something cobbled together as a one off but we are seeing it regularly. I freeze framed the directory on the wall and it seems like it's supposed to be some sort of food plaza? The signage had cutesy labels like 'caffeine fix' 'dunn cooking' 'a place to wine' plus 'roof bar access' and parking. Still doesn't make sense.

Glad to have a definitive date for Bobbi's debut. It would be fun to see Monty's GH taking place in the old hospital set. How long before the new set debuted?

John Forsythe chalked up a long successful career in TV. Bachelor Father 57-62 that show started on CBS, moved to NBC and then finished on ABC .Did any other show appear on all 3 networks? John Forsythe Show 65-66 CBS. That show changed formats mid season from a sitcom to an espionage format! Has any other show had such a drastic revamp? To Rome With Love CBS 69-71 Supposedly set in Rome but filmed in Hollywood. Charlie's Angels ABC 1976-81. The easiest gig of his career, providing voiceovers that took a few hours each to record for each episode. Dynasty ABC 1981-89. That Powers That Be NBC 1992-93

Another filler episode for recurring characters. They won't be able to show anything from the last 10 years or so, as they've had no story in that time. Are they going to call it a 20th anni? If so, Fen is way older than that, so he probably won't be shown.

Here's what's happening on various soaps week of June 30 - July 4 1947 Romance Evelyn Winters. Mon.: Evelyn attends a party after the opening of Janice King Barrington's play and receives an ominous message from the crystal gazer. Romance of Helen Trent. Mon.: An argument between Pat McGuire and Gil Whitney concerning Helen leads to a fight in which Gil is seriously injured and Pat is placed under arrest. Our Gal Sunday. Mon.: Cleared of a murder charge for which he has been on trial, Lord Henry Brinthrope starts home with Sunday, only to meet enroute with a startling occurrence adding complications. Big Sister Serial. Tues.: John Wayne's determination to stay in Glen Falls brings into the open the fact that he is competing with Reed Bannister for the love of Ruth. Grace Matthews plays the title role of Ruth Wayne. Julian Funt writes the scripts Young Doctor Malone. Tues.: For the first time in many weeks there is happiness in the household of Jerry and Anne Malone when Jerry suddenly discovers that he can move one of his legs, which have been paralyzed completely since his automobile accident. Charles Irving plays Dr. Jerry Malone and Barbara Weeks plays his wife Anne

DON HASTINGS PORTIA FACES LIFE Unknown Role Don played Portia's son Dickie Blake , at least in 1947

Back to Loni for a moment, she has the dubious honor of starring in 4 remakes of classic movies and taking on roles immortalized by Hollywood's classic stars. A Letter to Three Wives 1985 remake of 1948 original. Played the role of Lora Mae -Linda Darnell in the original Too Good to be True 1988 remake of Leave Her to Heaven 1945. Plated Ellen, originally Gene Tierney. Sorry Wrong Number 1989 remake of 1948 original. Played Madeleine, originally Leona played by Miss Barbara Stanwyck. Coins in the Fountain. Loose remake of Three Coins in the Fountain 1954. Same premise but different plot/charcters.

@dc11786 Wasn't Kathy around at that time or had she finally left earlier? she could definitely have plaayed a part in all of this. But Search seemed determined to ignore the rich past and focus on new characters/stories. Look where that got them...

Andy Griffith Andy Griffith Show 1960-68 Headmaster 1970 revamped midseason as The New Andy Griffith Show 1971 Adams of Eagle Lake 1975 only 2 episodes aired Salvage 1 1979 The Yeagers 1980 Matlock 1986-95 So 2 hits that bookended a number of misses.

Way back when I was working, I taped Y&R and then watched each night ff through the ads so only about 45 min needed. Occasionally dipped into other shows but kept up via SOD. Now I access Y&R and BTG through other methods and watch more sporadically. Not every day or a specific time. Too many other things to watch, books to read etc

Taping so far ahead, and with the unexpected pre-emptions , how did they time these episodes to fit in with the Thanksgiving holiday? MVJ said she had no idea that the show was going to be pre-empted so did the adjust things after that so things were in sync?

I wonder if Scott's apartment (I'm assuming that where this took place) always had those large glass sliding doors or we suddenly saw a different aspect of the set to accommodate the stunt?