Paul Raven

The Brighter Day Bert Ralston was a character (not an actor) that you already had listed as appearing in 58. My note was to alert you that the character was mentioned in 54. Another character Mrs Thompson (the grocer's wife) 1955

The Brighter Day Lucius Devereaux ??? 1954

The Brighter Day Kenny James Hickman Some characters who appeared in 1954 (at least) Dr Fletcher Dr Arnold Edna Trimble Larry Knox Bert Ralston was on in 1954

I'm also puzzled why they keep using those wide shots - particularly at the not so Grand Phoenix - that emphasize that the place is empty and the two characters onscreen are miles apart.

Always puzzled as to why they had a second character named Karen who also married Larry. It's not like OLTL didn't have other choices for her name or that the 1st character was long forgotten, She was on less than 10 years before and many of the same viewers would be watching (and remembering).

Milton Seltzer Guiding Light detective investigating death of Karl Jannings 1960

Wasn't Doris Quinlan also fired without warning around this time also? I wonder if this was at all related to Jackie Smith taking over as head of ABC daytime?

Hopefully Tricia will be available for regular returns. I'm wondering why Mariah, who is childless and in a relationship, would agree to carry another woman's child? Wouldn't she and/or Tessa be thinking about a child of their own? Maybe Chance should have reservations about using Mariah - something to create some sort of conflict. The stories are so boring at the moment. At least no serious damage is being done.

That spoiler could have been applied just about any time in the last 10 years,

June 75 When a strange, handsome adventurer, Tony Harris checked into the Llanview Motel with his Japanese “wife”, Michiko, who was a resident of Vietnam and appeared to have a dubious reputation, and began an investigation of his own into the Toland murder case, the curiosity of the police was aroused. Unknown to everyone, Tony, who was trying to retrieve a valuable smuggled jade piece that he believed Toland had, puzzled over a newspaper clipping about Joe and Viki Lord Riley’s wedding taken from the personal effects of his mother. Tony, while managing to meet Joe in a press lounge, claimed to be a freelance writer, and used Joe to gain access to the paper’s old files, when he learned of Julie, Larry and Dorian, who were all closely linked with Toland at the time of the Wilson murder trial. He polotted to further his secret investigation by getting to meet them all eventually.

Sex scenes on soaps are usually so lame that I'd rather not see them. Maybe just the beginning and aftermath and not two actors writhing around trying to keep sheets in place. Or worse when they are partially clothed. How many movies/TV shows do you see where the lovers get out of bed and the men are in underwear and women in some sort of lingerie?

When originally introduced I don't believe that Victor or the Abbotts were portrayed as billionaires. Yes they were wealthy but not to that level. Same with Katherine. I'm not against business stories but told within a more modest framework please. So I'm asking for more realistic stories about Jabot or Newman and de- emphasise the apparent wealth as the shows don't have the budget to depict that lifestyle.

I appreciate the idea but not sure I want to see a young gay teen self loathing. I'd prefer to see him happy about his situation and any concerns the adults may have to be addressed in a positive way. Not that he wouldn't have any problems but that whole 'it gets better' narrative always seems to be the default.

Bernie McInerney was an odd choice for Will as apparently under Farley Granger he was a bit of a player. Wasn't Bernie a quick recast after Farley left? They later replaced him with Anthony George who was more suave, although Will never had much story after that.

I wonder why they dropped Josh as he had the potential for way more story that also would have given Ed/Carla more screentime. I guess at that point his only romantic option would be a black character which meant another cast member and that was not seen as important or necessary. Maybe Jack Scott could have a daughter which would have provided more complications for Carla.

Watching the 70's OLTL just posted shows what can be done with a low budget and simple storytelling. Y&R needs to drop the 80's corporate stories and 'mega wealthy' characters and go back to more relatable storytelling based on character interactions.

Labine seems to be contradicting herself here, admitting the Ryans were pretty much bled dry and a new blood was necessary but then saying a new family wasn't needed. I would think they would be enthused about working a new family in to provide fresh material for the Ryans.

These are great. A chance to get a real feel for the show at that time. And credits!! Just goes to show there is more stuff out there. Hopefully to be put on line.

Victoria Boothby One Life to Live Amy Hyatt 1977 Jay Gregory One Life to Live Douglas Kean 1977 Rebecca Hollen was on as Dolly in 77 as was Nancy Franklin as Mary MacGruder

Just skimmed through the German ep posted above. Wow! An entire house set for short term characters. Was that set used (or parts used) before or again? I didn't recognize it. Katherine looked like she'd borrowed her outfit from Mary Williams.

Yes, the long term storytelling. Sharon on Y&R had cancer -it was sad, she was brave but sometimes it was too much, friends and family rallied around , she always looked great and she was cured. No longterm implications there - it just happened and we all move on. Thinking back to Nikki's mystery illness in the 80's and how it was used to propel the Victor/Nikki/Ashley story. Had they used Sharon's illness to bring Nick back into her life thus causing problems for Phyllis and Rey. Maybe Phyllis and Rey have a one night stand, Nick realizes he's only back with Sharon because of the cancer. Maybe Rey questions his commitment to Sharon after sex with Phyllis. Nikki finds out about Rey and Phyllis but realizes that could bring Nick and Sharon closer etc etc Long term complications...

I miss the location shoots ,usually in sweeps months when all of a sudden after months of interiors, suddenly characters are driving cars, walking along beaches and falling into lakes. Then after a few weeks its back inside with some plastic grass and fake rocks serving for the great outdoors.

John Stamos Pilots/Proposals Members Only Randy Harris 2014 ABC primetime soap dealing with a private country club. Originally ordered 'straight to series' for 13 eps but cancelled after pilot was produced. More radio roles Ralph Bell Backstage Wife Det Mitchell Stella Dallas 1943 Front Page Farrell 1950 My True Story 1955 Second Mrs Burton 1959 Florida Friebus This Small Town Velma Hodges Lynn Loring My True Story 1955 When A Girl Marries 1955 Requests Milton Seltzer Jared Martin Randolph Powell Margaret Michaels

The idea of Abby not being able to get pregnant is a viable story but for it to happen weeks after she is married and then become an obsession is off putting. Chance and Abby were married too quickly and have no obstacles to face. Maybe if they had to be married off so soon, there needed to be some story about adjusting to each other's schedules - Abby facing up to the inherent danger of his work. maybe Victor buts in and offers Chance a job and that causes conflict.Perhaps a business story for Abby where Chance disagrees with her choices etc. Kind of happy but dealing with these issues. Then the pregnancy issue could be gradually woven in.

Had she returned in that role, could you see her taking up residence at theChancellor Estate? My scenario is that she visits Esther upon her 2017 return, who is hostile at first because Dina did not attend Katherine's funeral. Dina explains that Katherine visited her on that final trip and said their goodbyes at that time. Dina shares some memories that prove to Esther that she is genuine. Esther invites Dina to stay and when Jill pops in she is livid of course, thus setting the scene for a renewed rivalry ...