Paul Raven

I've always felt that eliminating a queen in Wk 1 is a little unfair, so I think there should be no elimination in the first week to give everyone at least two chances to strutt their stuff and the audience to get to know them better. Maybe that could even be extended to maybe 4 weeks before the first elimination. During that time there could be some other reward or demerit that might come into play when eliminations begin.

That first photo looks more like Geraldine than Gloria. Nancy Coleman Gloria Gale Gloria Gale 1937 Hawthorne House Frank Dane Betty and Bob George Hartford Sylvia Davis Front Page Farrell Mrs Hartman 1949 Young Widder Brown Maria Hawkins 1954 Sunda Love Romance of Helen Trent Mary Stewart 1938 Requests Christopher Fuller Mark Haining Carole Cook William Kiehl Ted Thurston Peggy Lipton

Of course, silly of me to forget. Some others Lana/Lisa on GH which Doug Marland wrapped up when he arrived in 78. Sonni/Solita on GL Jane Elliot's contract was up for renewal (no doubt with an increased salary) and Potter felt the expense was not worth it as the ratings had not increased so Jane was out. This was probably just one factor that came into play.

Can't say I've ever heard that sort of negativity towards Bill Bell. Irna was certainly known to be eccentric and demanding but Bill always came across as more mellow. Obviously there is behind the scenes stuff that we are not privy to.

Was Edge of Nights Josie and Serena the first time that plot was used ?

Search for Tomorrow Connie Bronson Connie Passalacqua 1986 2 day role - nightclub critic who wrote negative review of Wilma Halliday. Passalacqua was soap reviewer 'Marlena de la Croix.'

GH Bobbie was introduced as Barbara and seemed to be referred to by that name for a few weeks. Then she became Bobbie. I wonder how that was handled onscreen.? Perhaps Jackie got a scene where she talked about growing up as Bobbie but choosing Barbara when she went into nursing. Then beingtold that Bobbie was a fine name. The subtext was that she associated Bobbie with her hooker past. Was that choice made because Barbara Vining was returning and they didn't want two Barbara's onscreen?

William Quinn Mary Foster Editor's Daughter Jack Kelsey Front Page Farrell David Farrell 1945 This Life Is Mine Paul Warner Strange Romance of Evelyn Winters Kirk Slater 1951 Perry Mason Jacobsen, newspaper man 1953 Road of Life Tug Harris 1953

wt Actual f?

Geraldine Brooks EXECUTIVE SUITE Julie Solkin 1976

They had an opportunity to reset Adam when Grossman took over but instead the same beats are played over and over.

Guiding Light Linda that dated H.B.(and left with him for around the world cruise) Cass Morgan 1995

What was the first soap squishname? I seem to recall Shane/Kayla-Shayla as one of the first times it was used for a soap couple and that was around 1990. What were some others from when it became a trend? Days couples like Bope, Jarlena weren't used in their first go round in the 80's.

Ethel Wilson Mystery Man Aunt Ray 1941 Brave Tomorrow Mrs Brink Willard Waterman Stepmother 1941 Bachelor's Children 1941

For those interested, summaries from around late 1951. Life Can Be Beautiful Chi -Chi Conrad lives with "Poppa" David Solomon in the apartment behind his "Slightly Used Books" shop in New York. In the same building are Doug and Alice Norman who print a neighborhood paper. Intent on getting a story, Doug has apparently become involved with a young girl, but Chi -Chi is attempting to aid Alice in working out her troubles. Other principals in the cast include wealthy Victoria Vandenbush and her ne'er -do -well nephew Paul, who hopes to get her money. Overseeing all is kindly Poppa David, who has an unbroken faith that life can be beautiful. Road of Life Dr. Jim Brent, in love with Jocelyn McLeod, is engaged in a fight to save his position at Wheelock Hospital, as well as his reputation, because of the machinations of wealthy Conrad Overton and his co- conspirator, Gordon Fuller. Augusta Creel, who worked for Overton two decades ago when he cheated his brother Malcolm out of a fortune, has been kidnapped by Fuller, who wants to keep her away from Brent to protect Overton, but also away from Overton, as a wedge to guarantee his own position, for Fuller wants to take over Brent's duties as head of the hospital. Brent is being aided in his fight by newspaper editor Frank Dana and by Lt. Hodges of the police force, whose position is jeopardized by Overton's control of the force. Overton faces trouble, too, from his rebellious son, Hugh. Pepper Young's Family This is the story of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Young of Elmwood and their children, Pepper and Peggy, and their friends. Pepper and his wife, Linda, have been drawn more closely together following the recent accident in which Linda was seriously hurt when she tried to run away with young Edith, thinking that Edith's parents, Andy and Edie, had been killed in a storm. They're being helped by Peggy and her husband, Carter Trent, who, in addition to making a home for their two children, are caring for Carter's mother, who wants to give herself up to the law for her part in a plot which almost cost the life of Sam Young, Right to Happiness Miles Nelson is serving his first term as governor. His wife, Caroline, is is assisting him as he recovers from an attempt on his life. She has her son (by her first marriage) though her first husband, Dwight, is still attempting to obtain custody of the child. Miles is working hard to establish a sound administration but is not aware that his lieutentnt- governor is involved in a graft which concerns affairs at the state prison. Backstage Wife Mary Noble is the wife of handsome Broadway star Larry Noble. She is also the object of the affection of wealthy, scheming Rupert Barlowe, who is constantly seeking to separate the Nobles so he can persuade Mary to marry him. Barlowe's handyman, Victor, is anxious to please his boss as long as he profits by what Barlowe does. Mary's confidant is her long -time friend, actress Maude Marlow. Stella Dallas Stella Dallas has a shop on Boston's Beacon Hill where she works as a seamstress. Most of her time, however, is concerned with the affairs of her daughter, Laurel, who is married to Dick Grovenor, son of a wealthy Boston widow, who makes no secret of her dislike for Stella. Mrs. Grovenor is currently involved with a disreputable night club habitute, who wants to marry her and thus gain an opening to Boston's wealthy widows in hopes of bilking them of their fortunes at the White Orchid Club's gambling tables.

Thanks for taking the time to reply Robb. That's why I put 'pre SFT' to make it clear(I thought) that these were small roles before her long stint as Sunny.

David Winn Love of Life

Kevin Bacon All My Children

Marcia McCabe Guiding Light Another World For Richer For Poorer All pre SFT (According to Daytimers magazine interview) Marsha Clark Somerset Search for Tomorrow (pre GL)

I'll add my thanks to Vee for the Knots write ups. Enjoy reading them and look forward to future posts.

Following in the footsteps of Reed, Charlie and Moses. He'll probably be gone within the year.

To see that outline of the character of Brock....I wonder if Josh Griffith does the same for today's characters eg Allie Maybe something like -a pretty, bright young woman who comes to town to reconnect with her family. Cos that's all we're seeing onscreen.

For Richer For Poorer ??? Richard Ryder

Thanks for posting those pics. I recall those scenes from Patty's pov and thinking that 4th wall looked pretty basic. Nowadays we don't even get to see the dining room at the Abbotts. On the subject of extended sets, I recall the Newman Ranch having a dining area that was in front of the sofa and was used at least once for a family dinner. Does anyone else remember that?

Is she contract? If so, that contract must be a blank piece of paper. Why is the show so anti Esther? They make a fuss of her 40th anni and give her 2 episodes before she disappears again. Kate Linder is very gracious under the circumstances. Meanwhile Imani finally gets some airtime but Faith and Moses vanish. And EB should not be leading the year to date list.