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@Brolden Don't know whether you will ever be updating? I have some episode info from 50's and 60's that will fill in some gaps. Some examples #22 May 1 1956 #176 Dec 3 1956 #1334 May 25 1961 #2923 July 3 1967 Let me know if you are interested and if so I am more than willing to collaborate on updating the episode list and character debuts/departures.

How many years was it that Dee and Suzanne were not in scenes together? So why now are they bothering to play up that relationship? What has changed?

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I believe DD did go along with the revised contract status but got frustrated when he wasn't being used at all.

Yes I remember a very detailed Somerset site also. @slick jones Hope Mark knows how much we enjoyed and learned from the sites.

Those numbers point pretty strongly that just about all the cast are on 1 or 2 a week guarantees. I guess anyone who is over will be cut back at some point to average it out. Great to see Beth in the Top 10. Traci has been used consistently so really should be given a contract. I suspect Camryn must also be on the 'contract that's actually recurring' also.

@Maxim 100 eps in 8 days! Slow down and savor the experience or it will be over too soon. Hope you are reading over the 136 pages of this thread as I'm sure you will learn a lot. And the cast list in that thread also. Enjoy!

I remember when Wes Kenney arrived at GH he was shocked at how many actors were on contract and recurring and immediately began culling, saying it was impossible and unnecessary to try and tell effective story with that many people. Probably a budget thing also.

Take a deep breath Slick! SEARCH FOR TOMORROW Dr. Brad Campbell George Kane 1962-65 engaged to Patti but she got involved with Everett Moore. After that he let Patti know he was still available but she turned her attentions to Len. Eulalia (Ulalia) Moss May - ?1973 Stu and Tom's housekeeper that left Joy Ohrbach Dortha Duckworth September 1983 psychic hired by Stu when Jo goes missing and believed to be dead (actually kidnapped by Vargas) Murdered by Vargas Hogan McCleary David Forsyth Nov 1983 - Sept 84 April 85 - Dec 86 reporter; Dated Sunny, left Henderson torn b/w Sunny and Victoria his former love returned and fell for Liza; eventually married Patti. Dr. Robert Hand Old friend of Kentucky Bluebird, treating him for heart issues David Strathairn 1985 Doug Kastilahn 1985 Dr. Richard Harper Suzi's doctor after she shoots Warren,conducts psych evaluation John Tillinger 1985 Allen Stevenson ??? Wade's friend who took Eunice out to dinner. July 76 Travis Sentell Rod Arrants Oct 1978- May 84 +Liza

I don't know why GH is bothering with Heather, a 60 plus character with a convulated backstory not played by the original actress with tenuous links to the current canvas. If they want to reference the past there are plenty of other characters that could be brought on.

Can Josh Morrow really decide what his storyline is and what involvements he wants for Nick? Still puzzled as to why GCAC can have background people but CL is always empty. Anyway today's director was smart and kept to tight shots in CL and Society so the lack of extras wasn't noticeable. Sharon Case isn't looking her best. Let's leave it at that.

Well she did have sex with Ray, so her taste in men is questionable...

@slick jones thanks for the update-it was a great site. Hopefully to return sooner rather than later.

Keeping Clarice could have worked, and in time Cory could have been SORASED. Instant story as he becomes interested in his real father. Maybe Robert dies and leaves him money etc Clarice's had brothers Denny and Leigh. Both could have returned rather than creating new characters.

I'm sorry it looks like an Arts & Craft project. Break out the crepe paper! And when is that stringy hair going to go out of fashion?

Looking at Ellen's apartment explains why GL was in the state it was under her tenure. Sitting around that bland space would stifle creativity big time. Did she use left over green paint from the Cedars do-over?

Definitely not mega wealthy characters, but some well to do and others striving to move up. A mix of relatable characters whose lifestyles can be depicted realistically within the budget of a daytime show. And if there are businesses, again something specific that can be utilized if needed-not one of those vague corporations.

Interesting to see Dr Leong in the cast list. Most likely an Asian character/actor which was unusual at the time. I'm not sure what ABC's strategy was with NTY-obviously targeting the youth audience but limited because of that. Dark Shadows had youth appeal but initially was a more adult serial.

AS THE WORLD TURNS Mr. _______ Reynolds Herb Nelson Aug/Sept 1967 hospital administrator dealing with the Steiner case. Under pressure from Michael Shea to discipline Bob Hughes, who, under threat of a lawsuit, resigns from Memorial hospital. Rose ____ Brando Ethel Everett (Remey) 1967 , 1968 wife of Mr. Brando. Bob Hughe's loyal patient, upset he was leaving Oakdale for Vermont.(1967) Impressed that Bob was doing so well as a doctor without his eyesight (to Pa Hughes); It was Bob's opinion that Mr. Brando would recover fully if she were to spend less time with her husband, alleviating the stress on his system. Al James Donald Madden Aug - Dec 57 taunted Penny and Jeff, Jeff killed him

Jason looks a lot better there than he does on Y&R.

That would fly . Especially as that's how big business is operating these days. Show that your diverse/inclusive to look good. You're beautiful as you are- but you need to spend your hard earned $$$ on all this stuff we're shilling.

Hopefully there will be photos and stories from this event. As for being blocked, posters are entitled to do that. Just as everyone else is entitled to post freely (within guidelines) I enjoy most of the posts and those that I disagree with or dislike, I simply move on. Don't think it's worth my time to be annoyed/upset.

@GymnastGuy thanks so much for sharing this. Although ultimately cancelled, NTY is an important part of soap history for what it attempted. These scripts give us much more insight into character and story / Hope you will post more.

Requests Ashford & Simpson Mark Zimmerman Leon Morenzie Sab Shimono

Taping the show straight through was standard practice at that time. It was only when shows went to an hour that they began taping out of sequence. I remember reading that Days struggled when they went to an hour because they were still trying to tape the show straight through and it was too hard on the actors. At some point I assume RH was no longer 'live tape' and began taping out of sequence as tape editing became more sophisticated.