Paul Raven

Wed June 19 1964 Ep# 3318 writer Don Ettlinger

In the original As The world Turns proposal Grandpa Hughes was Fred, not Thomas. Edith Hughes was Mary and Donald Hughes was Kit short for Chris Jnr

That reference to Scotty and Lee meeting makes it seem like it was the first time but I think earlier in the summaries they did meet-maybe 1966? Barbara X??? what's that about? Maybe Malcolm X's sister? And little Jack that wanted to live with Steve and Audrey was played by Barry Williams -Greg from the Brady Bunch.

Yes I meant that in terms of the adoption dispute with Ellen and the Stewarts. When they arrived in Oakdale they had already adopted Dan and Paul was a little older I believe.

Most reports from that era tend to focus on the Top 10 soaps, but I will keep digging in the hopes of finding something more complete.

It's odd to see Sharon so high when she has no real story and someone like Victoria lower when she seems front burner in comparison.

Let's see...an 83 year old man involved with a woman about 50 years his junior who is pregnant by one of his sons while involved with another...no, nothing creepy there! Michelle Stafford's presence in any story = tank.

Tracey will meet someone new. Lucille getting a romance! These summaries are everything.

Way of the World Feb 21 Starting Tue for 10 days: by Nella Gardner White, Cast Kathleen Maguire, Dr Webb Howard Smith, John Way Coe Norton, Molly Webb Mary Fickett Tale of a young girl's adjustment to a recently severed romance. Everyone in Molly Webb's Connecticut home town knows of her recent jilting.

A Date with Life Oct 10 11 Nov 1955 ??? by Jesse Sandler 25 episodes A young woman learns on the eve of her marriage that the couple she had believed to be her mother and father were foster parents. Cast Laurie Dayton ...Barbara Britton, Stephen Saunders... Fred Eisley, Mrs Dayton... Irene Hubbard,John Gibson. Ilene Walker, Al Burdick, Bernard Grant, Cliff Hall, Ross Martin

i agree that the clothing. particularly on the less wealthy characters was not always authentic. Was this more of an aspirational 80's thing? I remember reading one costume designer admitting that the clothing for the characters was a couple of rungs up on what that character might wear in real life. But it was part of the mindset that viewers wanted a fantasy version of real life.

Love of Live scrubwoman...Pauline McCarthy 1957 Edge of Night Counter girl at hotel cigar stand...Pauline McCarthy 1957 Mrs McCarthy won a competition on The Garry Moore show and part of the prize was one shot appearances on those 2 soaps.

Wk ending June 22 1984 CBS 22nd weekly win in a row CBS 7.2 ABC 5.8 NBC 5.1 Largest advantage over 2nd place since June 27 76 Top 3 1.TPIR, 2.Y&R. 3.GL -(this must be the week that GL was #1 in it's timeslot, leading to the misinformed claim that GL was the #1 show.) First time CBS had the top 3 positions since May 27 1979 GL up 0.8 compared to 2nd quarter of 83 GH down 1.6 Capitol 8th 7.5/26 highest rating ever.

Apparently, the Meadows appeared on ATWT but Ellen did not appear on TBD. Not sure how she came to know them and entrust them with her son or how much play that situation was given on TBD.

Well they are in formal wear for this photo so not reflective of the day to day wardrobe of these characters. I'm sure an attractive, stylish woman like Pat might splurge on a designer dress for a special event. Seeing that always makes me mad that Pat was written out, when she could have been part of a transition to a new era.

Audrey Christie Big Sister Elsie Gates 1938

1958 But a new man soon comes into Ellen's life: Dr. Tim Cole, a research colleague of Dr. Doug Cassen. The two have a passionate affair, but Tim is keeping something from Ellen: he is already married to someone else. Ellen soon finds herself pregnant. Since she doesn't want anyone in Oakdale to know she's going to have a baby out of wedlock, Ellen leaves for Columbus, where she stays with Dr. Joe Meadows and his wife. It is there that Ellen gives birth to a baby boy she names James, after her late father At some point Ellen then decides to put the baby up for adoption and David and Betty Stewart adopt him. Ellen realizes their son Dan is her boy and tries to get him back etc

Variety May 1947

Variety May 1940

Here's what I could find re headwriters of the TV version of the show.Orin Tovrov was the original writer of the radio version. Doris Frankel -Jan 54 when the show transferred to TV John Haggart Sam Hall Irna Phillips -this was around the time that there was crossover from As The World Turns to Brighter Day with Ellen giving her baby to the Meadows. Barry Lake-was writing the show in August 1960 Michael Cavanaugh early 1961 Dave Davidson as Albert Saunders March 61 Hendrik Vollaerts

Woman With A Past Gigi ?????? Marta Linden

Modern Romances 1957 Nov 25 4 part episode pre-empted Thurs for football Mel Brandt now hosting permanently The Shadow Hand by Bob Cochran Cast Lisa Margaret Phillips, Jim Lonnie Chapman, Charley Wesley Addy,* Mrs Maseland Valerie Cossart* Mon 25 Lisa who works for a magazine is engaged to Jim, son of a famous author, is approached by Charley who wants to interview the author. The author's wife Mrs Maseland resents Charley's request. Charley intimates to Lisa something is amiss in the Maseland household Tues 26 Unable to get satisfactory answers from Jim, Lisa breaks off the engagement Wed 26 Jim tells Charley that his father is paralyzed but is dictating a screenplay to him. Charley believes Jim is writing it and begins plans to blackmail him. Fri 28 Jim reveals the truth about his father. Jim tells Charley his father is paralyzed but is dictating a screenplay to him. Unable to get a satisfactory answer about the author's whereabouts, Lisa breaks off with Jim. Feb 24 ? by George Lowther A couple , stranded in a cabin during a blizzard examine their shattered marriage in the face of a possible death. Cast Hildy Parks, Harriet Walter Brooke, Tom Chris Gampel Rufe Mon Feb 24 returning from a skiing trip Harriet and Tom seek shelter from a mysterious man Rufe Tues Feb 25 Rufe without revealing his identity,prompts them to talk of their lives and troubled marriage. Wed Feb 26 Rufe discloses that he is interested in Harriet Thurs Feb 27 Tom and Harriet rediscover their love for each other, but believe their lives are now in danger from Rufe Fri Feb 28 Tom, angered by Rufe's intentions towards Harriet, lunges at him with a poker, but is restrained when he learns the true identity of their host.

Search for Tomorrow Bernard "Chance "Halliday...George Shannon...April - Sept 78 brother of Kylie, ex husband of Donna Davis. Fortune hunter who pursues and charms vulnerable widow Janet Collins, despite reservations of her family. Frames drunk Scott Phillips for hit and run of David Sutton, who is investigating him. Tries to murder David in hospital. Arrested at wedding to Janet after Donna takes her suspicions to police.

Search for Tomorrow Kylie Travis Halliday...Lisa Buck...April - September 78.. emotionally unstable sister of Chance Halliday, patient of Carolyn Hanley Walton. Psychological problems caused by repressed memories of causing death of baby niece (Donna's daughter) in a fire. Involved with Tom Bergman. Joins Marc D'Antoni's theater group and attracted to him. Falls in love with acting and leaves Henderson for Off Broadway play.