Paul Raven

Don't understand why they think it's good drama to have Amanda pretty much talk about what is happening and for viewers not to see it. In the old days a story like the Sutton/Richard murder would have had us meet Sutton, Nya and Imani in their home and over the months we would have seen them develop as characters and interact as a family, thus creating interest rather than them meeting Amanda in restaurants and hotel rooms to talk about the past and offscreen happenings. i have no objection to the bare bones of the story but the telling of it is abysmal.

Thelma Ritter Her Lorenzo Jones role was 1941 Dick Van Patten David Harum 1941 William Prince Light of the World Santos Ortega Hannibal Cobb Hannibal Cobb 1950 Rita Lloyd Whispering Streets 1959

Conrad Dunn/George Jenesky (Nick Corelli Days) I think he was Conrad Dunn (his real name) when he first played Nick in a recurring role then later used George Jenesky when he was a contact character before going back to Conrad Dunn. Patsy Peace became Patricia Pease at one point. Soap hopper Ariane Munker became Ariana Chase when playing Kim on Days.

Denny Albee (Steve EON, Peter OLTL etc) went by Christopher Albee for a short time.

Wasn't Chance already presumed dead in the John Driscoll days?

Soap vet Jack Betts was also known as Hunt Powers and appeared under that name on GH in the 60's. Brenda Epperson Doumani. Kimberley Beck Hilton

Agree re Billy.He is insufferable. On the subject of Jack/Victor, at what point did they became more cordial to one another? They are now quite friendly at times. Was there a particular event that caused this or just a general thawing of relations? Personally, it seems ridiculous to see them chatting to each other. Why would the writers lose that decades long rivalry? Mind you Jack is a shell of his former self. Any newer viewer would see him as a touchy feely grandpa.

Guiding Light Mr Baker ?? Jock Baker's father 1956 Det Burgess ?? Investigating young Michael Bauer's disappearance 1956

Oscar winner Ellen Burstyn was on The Doctors under the name Ellen McCrae. Other actresses that took on a married name were of course Susan Seaforth Hayes, Nancy Pinkerton was later Nancy Pinkerton Peabody. Melissa Brennan became Melissa Reeves. In researching Soap Hoppers we found radio and tv actor Jimsey Somers become Jocelyn Somers and appeared on Days under that name. Michael Dwight Smith (Danny Grant Days) changed his name to something like Hassan Rasheed for a time. I can't find the correct spelling atm - Jason47? can u help? Renee Props (Ellie ATWT) also acted under the name Babette Props

That was an old soap stand by. Someone was trying to deliver devastating news but rather than just saying it, they were dumbstruck or kept hesitating. Meanwhile, said recipient of the news that was going to destroy them, kept butting in with various scenarios.

Thanks for posting. Great read. OLTL What were the circumstances around Sadie's return to Llanview? How long was she away? What was the behind the scenes reason for Lillian Hayman being off the show? ATWT Nancy's sister Pearl was still being mentioned. She was almost an original character yet never seen. First mentioned when Helen Wagner was briefly fired in 1956 and Nancy was sent to stay with Pearl. GH The Ellmans introduced David, Dorrie and Alan Q in their brief run.

Pierre was basically Robert on Days and Pierre on Y&R. Bill Bell obviously loved Robert Clary and had him play the same character on each show.

Very interesting discussion. It's fun to speculate on what Bill Bell's plans were for the show. It seems the Ridge/Caroline/Thorne/Brooke story was always going to be the main thrust and pretty much played out as planned. By his own admission,Bill didn't plan too far ahead in the sense that he waited to see what the actors brought to the role and how his ideas played out onscreen. I have a feeling that Eric/Beth/Stephanie was going to be more prominent but once he got into it he saw that was not the case. Hence the replacement of Judith Baldwin with Nancy Burnett. If she was replaced only because she was weak in the role then some of the younger cast should have been dropped also. As stated, having the Logans operate in a different sphere brought its own issues as there is just so much story you can tell in 30 mins. Bill was savvy enough to know that and was probably happy enough to let some characters slide into support roles with the possibility of more story down the line. Wish he had have spoken about this at some point. I recall with Y&R he talked about Chris and Snapper and how popular they were as actors and characters and yet he didn't know what to do with them after the first year.

Really the kids should have had real ciggies and booze for authenticity. Maybe Serge was in tears cos he didn't want to be there.

Y&R and B&B could share sets as they tape at the same facility. But I guess it's about space and money. B&B could have a great courtroom set but no space to have it up if Y&R needed it.

It wouldn't surprise me if they decide to throw a 'celebrate Chance' party where everyone can talk about how wonderful he was/is - not totally acknowledging his death but holding on to hope. Hence the festive tone. Sounds like the kind of cornball thing Josh would plot. Perfect opportunity for Fr Devon to deliver one of his boring sermons. Why would Victoria be there? Why hold it at the Gruesome Photobooth?

You must have missed the exciting scene with Lily where she agreed to write articles for Chance.Com. Which went nowhere...

Have to agree but hair/makeup seems to be an issue with some of the other actresses as well. How is it working with Covid? is it a quick in and out?

Interestingly Robert Milli was in the initial cast of One Life to Live and Love Is A Many Splendored Thing,in both shows playing a doctor named Jim in a budding relationship with a non Caucasian woman. in both cases the story was dropped. Milli was replaced on OLTL by Nat Polen an older actor, who was 55 in 1969. Milli was 10 years younger. Was this done to eradicate any notion that Carla had been involved with Jim, who now presented a more benign fatherly image?

It was Dan Stewart who operated on Maria and was shot by her brother Joe.

If the palazzo belongs to the Newmans, then why have the same suitcases been piled on a luggage rack in Victoria's room since she arrived? Surely the cases would be put away by staff? All that fuss over the wedding dress but not a mention of who chose Ashland's ugly velvet get up. Was the dress worthy of the praise heaped upon it? Not really. And then Victoria changed into another silky white dress for the reception. Surely choosing that dress would have been of almost as much importance as the bridal gown? After all the reception was where all the elite would be checking out the newlyweds... And really, Victoria declaring this was the happiest day of her life. Girl, maybe you should review the tapes of all your previous weddings-pretty sure you would have said the same thing then? Nick whining about his treatment from Victor is ridiculous - that man has been doing the same thing for years.How many times has Nick wanted to walk away from the family? Fake drama because they can't think of anything else for the character. And Josh Morrow's 'acting choices' seem all over the place. Not one mention by Jack to Leslie about Theo? It was great to have Janice back but she was just a glorified extra. How about a scene with Victor referencing Lorie? Any new viewer would have no idea that Leslie had a past connection. Maybe Leslie could talk to Tessa about their music and we could see a flashback of young,dowdy Les playing in the Brooks living room as she recalled her younger self .

Interesting to see those actors that had multiple parts as judges and doctors etcon the same show. In a lot of cases they could have been the same character. I'm sure a judge in Salem would preside over many trials over the years.

Who knows how this and other stories got through? First of all, we had Kay suddenly remember she had given up a child which went against all that had gone before. Then Jill finding out she was adopted, which again contradicted what we knew. Then the incredible coincidence they were mother and daughter. The whole concept should have been laughed out of the writers room. Jess and Jeanne hated the story,

And that was it for recasts until Clayton Northcross was dropped.

Billy shirtless....no thank you. The topic of men on the show made me realize that there are no males under 30 on the show apart from recent arrival Noah and Moses. Maybe change the title to (not so) Young and Restless.