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'Always searching...never perching' That 2nd clip is a great visual record of NY at the time. Have to wonder how a porn star/singer landed a gig on a P&G soap? Joel, Dennis and Irving were all part of the cast at that time. Were there any other gay cast members at that time?

Unless you happened to read about it,how would viewers know? NBC must have ran ads but that was pointless for loyal CBS viewers. I recall reading that there was some mention (voiceovers?) that Search was leaving CBS but all the announcer said was check local listings. Was there any other viewer alerts?

Moses and Faith have their big date -at the Top of the Tower!- a must venue for teens. But of course, we didn't see it. Why not mention another venue that would be more suitable for 16 yr olds? Why wasn't Newman Media launch held there?

Have Jack say he never talks about Keemo because he felt a failure as a father. Jack could say that Keemo went off grid and he had a private investigator look for him for years but finally gave up ,accepting that Keemo didn't want to be found. PB could'act' the hell out of that. That paves the way for a grandson or daughter to appear with a variety of backstories that could be employed. End result-new young Asian character connected to the core.

The opening of that clip with the darkening skyline...remind you of anything?

Universal developing 'The Bitter and the Sweet' for daytime written by Stirling Silliphant. A lawsuit resulted as CBS claimed it had exclusivity on his services till March 55. Silliphant countered that his CBS deal covered primetime only. TBATS descibed as ' modern day drama dealing with the experiences of young femme college graduate and her involvement in the marital and social relationships of her community.

Janet Leigh's pilot was 'Meet Maggie Miller' in 1964. Broadway legend Carol Channing piloted 'The Carol Channing Show' around that time.

July 84 At ceremonies held recently in New York City for the Daytime Emmy Awards, The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences awarded an Emmy to Susan B. Pomerantz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Pomerantz of Pittsfield. Ms. Pomerantz was cited for outstanding achievement in technical excellence for a daytime drama. She is the associate director of ABC's "One Live to Live." As associate director, Ms. Pomerantz supervises post-production on the daytime drama as well as being directly involved in the in studio production. She has recently become a director and has done location segments for the soap opera. Ms. Pomerantz has been with ABC for seven years and has been an associate director on such shows as "All My Children," "Good Morning America" and ABC's "Wide World of Sports." During ABC's coverage of the Summer Olympics, Ms. Pomerantz will be the control director in New York for live segments. Ms. Pomerantz is a graduate of Pittsfield High School, Colby-Sawyer College and the University of New Hampshire. She is a member of the Directors Guild of America and is a resident of New York City.

Where to begin? The nauseating Faith/Moses 'romance' that included a musical montage and moved their story not one iota. Chloe and Sally wanting a fashion shoot at the Gross Porpoise because there are NO other possibilities in town. I can see it now- models posing in between the swivel chairs. Lauren meeting Victoria at Green Platypus WHY? Victoria has a home and an office as does Lauren and the designer one would presume. At least there was a mute extra involved. The scriptwriters missed a beat here - surely Lauren should have revealed that the dress was an exclusive Lara Belara gown. 'OMG'. Victoria could exclaim. 'But Lara Belara only designs for royalty.' 'Why don't we use a Media company to start a fashion dynasty?' enthuses Chloe. 'Greta idea!!' responds Sally. 'Let's do it tomorrow!!' Looks like we're going to Italy. Can't wait to see the Palazzo set. Probably Ashland's NY penthouse redressed. Or better yet the room at the Newman Ranch untouched. 'Victor wanted the Italian residence to have the same feel as home', explains Nikki.

Lynda Hirsch 25 April 1993 On April 12, the Virginia Theatre was the site of a moving memorial for former "As the World Turns" head writer Doug Marland. Family and friends packed the house and a touching tribute was presented by Dixie Carter (Julia, "Designing Women") and "Someone to Watch Over Me" was sang by Tamara Tunie (Jessica, "ATWT") quite apropos as Doug was always watching over someone and one of his best "ATWT" plots revolved around the song. Gene Palumbo made certain Doug had a dream fulfilled. Palumbo, an illustrious daytime writer himself, talked of the Broadway show he and Doug had penned years before Doug had always wanted the songs from it to be sung on Broadway. They were certain David Merrick would be calling them. Merrick never called, but three of their songs were performed that night, thanks to Palumbo. Almost everyone who spoke about Doug mentioned his love and need for applause. So "ATWT" producer Laurie Caso asked all in attendance to applaud for the wonderful life Doug led. In unison, everyone stood and Doug Marland received a Broadway standing ovation. On May 5, which would have been Marland's 59th birthday, "As the World Turns" will present a special tribute to him.

Lynda Hirsch reported in June 79 that Orin Tovrov, original headwriter, had been brought on as consultant.

I agree. I remember a scene when Billy returned with Jack and they were pushing that similarity. But as you say with writer changes and the decision to go with Billy/Victoria began the downhill spiral. As much as Victor can be overbearing, having him just walk away when Billy was haranguing him at the Grey Pumpkin was a nice touch. Billy is unbearable at this point.

Tues August 18 1965 Guiding Light ceases production at 15 Vandebilt and moves to CBS Broadcast Center on 57th St. 15 Vanderbilt was part of Grand Central Station and was where CBS Television and WCBS began. Guiding Light's departure was the end of that location as a TV studio.

Bernard Grant Life Can Be Beautiful Right to Happiness Portia Faces Life

Encouraged by Bill Kimbrough, the D.A. (Justin McDonough) to do volunteer work, Meredith Lord (Lynn Benish) took a job in an orphanage and met Wendy (Jan Chasmar), an orphan girl who has had a serious operation.

Found the Goutman interview interesting and could appreciate his efforts with ATWT. Re the vets and younger characters. I remember when Nancy was in scenes with Katie and there was blowback. I'm sure Goutman felt he was doing the right thing in having Nancy on and involved with a younger character but if Nancy had been involved with a daughter of Frannie or Don's daughter Christina it would have worked better. The show needed to refocus and simplify. Frannie, Andy, the Ward quads etc would immediately give the vets more opportunity to be involved or if budget didn't allow at least the onscreen characters were linked to them.

Billy is the most recast Y&R character and suffers for it. David Tom (twice) Ryan Brown,Billy Miller,Burgess Jenkins and Jason Thompson all played Billy and this in addition to all the writer changes have contributed to the destruction of the character. In that time only Phyllis has been recast and is back to Stafford. And Victoria (and that character changed with Heinle)) So all the other actors are the same faces and that helps a lot with going along with some of their characters 180's.

I'm not sure as viewers how we are supposed to take Billy. Are we supposed to be Team Billy as he fights to uncover the truth about the evil Ashland or see him as saddo who can't accept his ex moving on? JT's portrayal is so smug and self righteous, especially when he starts talking about journalism as though he's been involved in the field for years with a couple of Pulitzers behind him. Lily comes across as pathetic even when she is spouting lines designed to make us believe she has some agency in the relationship and the business.

Re Carla Faust ATWT. She was an'acid tongued TV reporter who interviewer John Dixon about his novel'

I love Sara/Darlene but I agree, they need to scale back on the soap opera aspects of Darlene's romances. A few light funny family focused eps. And the constant references to what a loser family they are were overdone.

Congrats! Glad his inner saboteur didn't get in his way.

Who will uncover the shocking truth about Ashland's past? Will it be Victor Newman who has the wealth and power to hire the best investigators on the planet? Or Billy Abbott, journalist extraordinaire who has the vast resources of Chance.Com, at his disposal? No, it seems professional busybody Phyllis Summers will the one to do it with the aid of her trusty laptop!! A few frenzied talons typing away and all will be revealed...

Maxine Stuart Grand Hotel NBC Pilot 1964 Leonard Stone Grand Hotel NBC Pilot 1964

I'm pretty sure I once read Agnes Nixon saying it's best not to mention past characters as it only reminds viewers who may miss them or remember them fondly that they are not around. Not sure I agree...

June 1963 Manya Starr (The Clear Horizon) writing and producing . 'Advice on Love'. Valerie Allen in the lead.