Paul Raven

That would be a story that would deal with history and bring up issues of abandonment, parenting and healing decades of hurt- much better to focus on company takeovers, back from the dead and podcasts...

And in front of all the customers at Crimson Lights!

The Guiding Light Jan Carter (Meta Bauer) Eve Mc Veagh 1948

The Brighter Day An article on Jay Meredith, who played Althea on the radio version states Jack Lemmon was once her husband on "The Brighter Day, " so Bruce was played the great Jack Lemmon on radio. Local newspaper article has Lionel Kranitz joinng TBD in June 58.

Albert Ottenheimer Edge of Night 'clerk of court' 1966

The Guiding Light 'blowsy blonde' Fran Lee 1963 As The World Turns ??? Carol Byron 1965

The Doctors debuted in April 1963 and struggled for several years. It changed format from daily to weekly anthology and then became fully fledged serial a year or so later but in August 67 it finally won the timeslot for NBC for the first time in 6 years - beating Art Linkletter's House Party. So officially a hit.

Sam Mc Murray In his SOD interview this week he mentions a role on Edge of Night in 1974 And great work re Pamela King photo. I can see her as early 60's Lisa.

Alvin Lum Secret Storm 'interrogator' pre 1971

Pamela Bellwood appeared in The Doctors and had a running role on The Nurses (not sure if the primetime or daytime version) so qualifies as a Soap Hopper! Looking at that photo it does resemble a young Pamela Bellwood, so perhaps she was using her real name as a stage actress and didn't have to change it until she got an agent to get into television, Do we know what year the photo was taken?

Pamela King is a different actress. Bellwood is younger(born in 51) which would have made her only 13 when playing Lisa!) She did act under the name Pamela Kingsley She references her name change in this 1971 article about her appearance in 'Butterflies Are Free' in Florida with Ann Sothern and Beau Bridges. Agent responsible for name change "My real name is King, but when I first went into show business, there was already a Pamela King, so my agent added the 'sley' to my name."

My thanks also!

Y&R needs to stop these ridiculous business stories NOW. When Summer was taking the Marchetti job, we kept hearing about how they were the hottest fashion house in Europe (of course) So why would a US cosmetics firm be able to merge with them and why would Marchetti be interested? If this is about getting Summer back to GC why not have her admit that the job is harder/less satisfying than she hoped and that she wants to come back home? Would make more sense. But Y&R insists on everyone being fabulously successful in their careers. Tessa is apparently super successful as a singer(although there is no evidence of that) Newman Media is one of the big players, Fenmore's faces none of the challenges other retailers are facing etc etc

Still think her date should have been Tiny ,Chloe's fatther, who doesn't recognize her. Cue angst for Esther and a story for Chloe about reconnecting with her dad. Doesn't have to be front burner, just a break from the Diane and Ashland stories. Y&R needs more stories (along with more sets and extras)

Thinking back Kate Linder/Esther dodged a bullet in that supporting cast purge of 2004, I think, when Miguel, Mary, Lynne etc were shown the door. Otherwise Esther would be long gone, I wonder why she wasn't dropped at that time? The chat/flashbacks were nice but would mean more if we had have seen Esther on a more regular basis the past few years. Will she just disappear again till Xmas?

Dimitra Arliss The Doctors pre 1971 The Guding Light Yvette pre 1971

I used Search and it didn't come up... Golden Windows Mr Doran ??? oil company boss that offered Tom a job.

Requests Albert Ottenheimer Melissa Hayden Laura Harring Sarah Hyland Mia Farrow Zsa Zsa Gabor

Edge of Night ??? Sam Levene 1976

This is a slight variation on previous topics regarding couples that never happened. On the current shows, what are some pairings that you think might be interesting, in terms of chemistry and storyline potential. Y&R Diane and Ashland Nick and Sally Nate and Amani

A bit like some soaps in that some characters have been forgotten. Anyway, the show has been renewed. Having Darlene, Ben and Becky living together and Jackie married might provide some new things to explore. Really it comes down to the writing. I found things were getting pretty dire mid season, but the last few shows got better.

John Fink According to Variety he joined in Oct 65

Guiding Light Rosa Monique Citron mid 80's

Search for Tomorrow No last names Sandy, Amy Kaslo's friend at the hospital Alicia/Elicia meet Dave Wilkins at a bar 1975 Joyce friend of Cindy French 1977

Ashley and Traci reminiscing in the Abbott living room with flashbacks. Same at Society, which is obviously empty, yet there is background noise to make us think it's full to capacity. Are they ever going to have extras again?