Paul Raven

Why would Doug be asked to be in the photo? He was shut out of the show twice and hasn't been seen for over a year. They obviously had little interest in Paul and him speaking out sealed the deal. Kate Linder is prepared to be on a few times a year but Doug wasn't willing. With no sign of him returning as part of the 50th I think that's definitely the end of Paul. Eric spoke out last time but not a word from anyone this time around.

I have read conflicting reports that writers receive payments and residuals for creating new characters on soaps. I have read flat out denials and discussions like the ones above that indicate otherwise. Can anyone clear this up?

Days did that in the early 80's when Gwen Davies, Oliver Martin and Woody King were revealed to be siblings and Dorothy Kingston and Orby Jensen were their parents.

As The World Turns Hank Barton Tom's roommate, got him hooked on speed went to jail Peter Burnell 67 Paul Falzone 67 Gary Sandy 69- May 70

Hope so. The current opening is as dull as the show. Some more current and flattering shots would be good especially for MTS. And maybe some variety in the shots rather than having the actors in the same outfit -and sometimes the same pose- in the close up and background shot.

As The World Turns Doris Haley...Kathleen Klein 1976

The Doctors The Dancys Hit -Barney, Virginia, Joan, Luke. Sara, Nola,Jerry. I'd have to say hit in that even though 3 of them died they were still a presence on the show till the end. GL Spauldings Hit - Alan, Elizabeth, Phillip .Alex etc From their intro in 1977 on they maintained a presence despite all the changes around them.

OLTL Vernons Hit - Will, Samantha and Brad were on for years and the children were front burner. O'Neills Miss - Harry then Pete. Connie, Joy.Didi. They were pushed at the start but then petered out

I would break these years into 2 eras 73-80 growing years Original concept carried through ratings growing although 79 was beginning to show cracks with recasts and story choices eg Leslie as Pris, Jill/Stuart 80-82 rocky years expansion to an hour, multiple new characters, timeslot change, original characters/themes sidelined/dropped.

Ok. You might be right and Robby originated the role and played it for a few months and then Maitland took over and continued until Gary Tomlin assumed the role. We know from past experience that published dates in reference books can be way off. Thanks for all your detective work!

Gavin Gordon Day in Court...Harrison Varnum June 1965 Francis X Bushman Bob and Victoria Isadore Calhoun

Variety has Michael Maitland coming in Nov 71. So maybe Robby was first then Michael took over and Robby returned? Another mystery to be solved...

Thanks for posting. will definitely be listening!

Check the thread for cast lists and character guide-you'll find a long list of Secret Storm characters/actors

John and JLB also starred in the pilot for 'Together Again' which was planned as a daily syndicated soap produced in Mexico. It never got past the pilot stage. It was stated that they may not continue if the show was picked up -they were used basically as names to promote the show and dress up the pilot.

Y&R Success- Prentiss family - Vanessa, Lance and Lucas and Leslie/Lorie as in laws. Flop- Bill Bell tried with the Stevens-April, Dorothy and Wayne and then twin sister Barbara but then quickly dumped them all. SFT Kendalls -flop? Lloyd, Steve, Michael, Estelle,Chase, Alec,TR So many recasts, story changes meant that family never really took off. They were never on the canvas at the same time. AW Holloways -flop Taylor,Miranda,Amy, Rick,Kit .The show dropped many more familiar and long running characters to focus on this clan but they were soon dropped.

I get that having Nate as a doctor was limiting, especially as there was no hospital set or storyline. But they needed better motivation to have him move into the business world. Could have been interesting to see him move into business. Of course we have the awful 'media' setting with podcasts and now Daniel's dumb game.

Jon Michael Reed in an Afternoon TV review of GL criticized the 75-81 theme as looking and sounding like a Tampax commercial.

Nikki is looking better with shorter hair. GP lobby is back. Good to have another meeting place.

There's BFTD where the actor leaves the show and so the character is killed off an, as viewers in the know about BTS happenings, we are never sure if that death will stick eg Hope Days Or when it happens as a plot device -the character is presumed dead but they are still on the show and for whatever reason living elsewhere for a time eg Victor Y&R Days is the worst culprit but it reflects the kind of storytelling Days employs - brainwashing, possession etc Shortcuts that provide plot without having to write character motivations.

Unsuccessful SB The Perkins -John, Joe, Marissa, Jade, Amy Y&R Laurences - Robert, Claire, Angela

Again, that looks like a real location not a set . and not a very nice one either. Wait and see...

Sally and Nick's episode long phone call had Sally in LA and must have been taped in a CBS office/reception space. On the one hand, I thought it was clever and nice to see a different 'set' but at the same tine it gave me late GL vibes where they'll start taping in producer's offices dressed up as beauty salons etc. How about for a 50th birthday present the purse strings are loosened?

Louise is 82. Doubt very much she would ever return. Maybe for a few days.