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Some storyline synopses that give a sense of the plot Meg's refusal to marry Bill Cooke sends him off on a drink Ina spree. Maggie is told by Kit that her mother was responsible for her father's early death. Ralph Marquez suspects he is being used by Kit, and Jim Gavin makes a confession to Maggie. Jim Gavin's sister pleads with her mother not interfere in Jim's life. Barbara Gavin tells her husband she will not give him a divorce Bojalian's wounds, as result of his fight with Marquez, prove to be not serious, but Kit remains dazed and incoherent. Mrs McClure, Kit's grandmother, identifies Kit as Maggie's real daughter. Maggie learns that Kit's mental condition is very serious and leaves for Florida with Kit's grand mother Jam Gavin's wife Barbara is told some distressing news. Gavin's wife Barbara is found dead. The police discover that Barbara Gavin's death was homicide. Mike becomes the prime suspect in the murder of Barbara Gavin. Belle Mere announces that she was the last person to see Barbara Gavin bfore her death and tells how she died. Jim Gavin flees to Mexico. The romance between Maggie and Jim Gavin draws to a stirring climax

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Ronald Dawson Search for Tomorrow early 50's (his 175th TV appearance) Valiant Lady

Search for Tomorrow Some more characters with no actors attached. Mrs Jackson - prison employee when Jennifer was incarcerated Sgt Burns Sgt Dorene Mathews Chuck Stearns - Tourneur Instruments employee from Louisiana Dog Evans - former boxing opponent of Brian Dr Hitchcock - testified at Janet's trial

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That was such a bland opening. I agree re the characters talking. But they weren't even consistent with that - Doran Clark wasn't gabbing.. Marilyn Jones...butch much?

I get that for various reasons, certain Horton family members might need to be offscreen but TPTB should have taken the time to keep them alive in viewers memories, either as a reminder should they return or just to keep long term viewers happy. John Lupton seemed happy enough to return so why not some Xmas visits or have him around when Sandy finally returned. Same with Lisa Trusel. When Marie leaves in 85 have her visit Jessica who has just given birth. Doug and Julie return from their cruises saying they had a fabulous time with Robert and Dougie or met up with David. Just a few mentions or visits.

Chester 'Chet' Stratton This Day is Ours 1940 Society Girl 'millionaire playboy producer' 1940 Lives and Loves of Dr Susan Butch Bixby By Kathleen Norris 'Mystery House' Lynn Edwards Barry Cameron 1945 Cimarron Tavern Joe Barton 1945 Valiant Lady 1945 Strange Love of Evelyn Winters Lora Lawton Rex Lawton 1944 My True Story 1952 Just Plain Bill Front Page Farrell Sarajane Wells Today's Children Eileen Landis Irene Hubbard By Kathleen Norris 'Mother' Margaret Paget Young Widder Brown 1943 Our Gal Sunday 1947 Lorenzo Jones Mrs Francine Peabody Thayer Don Hastings Whispering Streets 1955

Final Dates Linda/ Melissa March 6th Robert/Dougie March 14th Donna March 6th one day return March 20th Debuts/Returns Tony Kingman March 12 Tommy Horton one day return March 7 Laura Horton March 7, 10 and 19.

Chris was offscreen from 31 Jan till Feb 26 . Earl last seen on the 12th Stephanies last day Feb 15th Cathy and Terry last seen Feb 19th Mimi exited Feb 21st Marlena gave birth on Feb 25th but Samantha got to see her nephew as her last day was the 27th.

I get what you are saying and agree that sometimes longer scenes are necessary to dig deeper into character and motivation. However, sometimes those longer scenes were underwritten and a throwback to the live/live on tape days when scenes had to be a certain length regardless. Once VCRs were available the temptation to fast forward took hold. Nowadays scenes are often of the blink and miss 'em category which is quite annoying. I think a balance between the two is ideal.

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If that clip is any indication, one reason for Days doldrums is those overlong scenes. By now GH was now using editing for shorter scenes, giving the illusion of more pace while Days would have seemed draggy in comparison. When did other shows begin to follow GH's lead and begin tape editing?

Bob dying could have been the spearhead for new drama for the Andersons with Stephanies identity revealed, and battles b/w her and Mary. Add Linda,Alex and Chris into the mix and possibilities are endless. The Sam kidney story got a Daytime Emmy award for Hugh McPhillllips as Hugh Pearson in the guest performance category, beating out (amongst others) Joan Fontaine and Sammy Davis Jnr.

Betty Garde By Kathleen Norris 'Woman in Love' Mrs Wiley Young Widder Brown 1947 David Harum 1943 and 1948 Front Page Farrell 1948 Perry Mason Peg Neeley (not Greerly?) Anne Seymour Buck Private and his Girl Wheatena Playhouse'Till we Meet Again' 1941 Strange Romance of Evelyn winters 1947 Portia Faces Life Portia Manning 3 month stint beginning Feb after Lucille Wall was injured 1948 KT Stevens Pepper Young's Family Molly O'Hara Erin O'Brien Moore Aunt Jenny Terry O'Sullivan Today's Children 1947

I think Sam was brought back just as a complication for the Craigs in their newly married phase. Andrea Hall was only ever recurring and did short stints. The whole kidney transplant thing keeps getting played but goes nowhere. Harrower only has a short time left so just about everything gets modified or tossed aside.

Peter Lazar Five Star Matinee 'Night of the Execution' 1956

Requests George McDaniel Michelle Joyner Ken Griffin Ma Perkins Jeffrey Powell 1946 Robert 'Bobby' Ellis Masquerade 'newsboy' 1946

Lucas was introduced Nov 77.

Concerning Miss Marlowe Ralph Marquez Donald Buka

Larry, Linda, Lance,Lorie, Leslie, Lucas....

You do realize that Ed Mallory met and married Suzanne Zenor at Days? Art imitating life if that story played out! Of course, like many other real life couples the chemistry may not have been there onscreen Is that based on the upcoming Don/Maggie story?

Yes it seemed like Greg/Linda was in the offing but Bill lost interest. I recall Linda was on repeat about how unfullfilled she was as just a wife and mother and Larry wasn't very supportive. I guess Bill was trying to reflect what was happening in the country at that time as young women became aware of what they may have been missing by devoting themselves to a domestic role. Perhaps there was feedback that women at home watching didn't want to see someone onscreen a) venting frustrations they may have been facing, which would increase their negative feelings b) presenting an alternative point of view that threatened their status as wife and mother Maybe the feeling was that the soaps should either feed fantasies eg women as glamorous novelists and concert pianists jetting off around the globe or reinforce status as happy homemakers .

The Bill/Mike/Margo story would have needed incredible finesse in the writing to have worked but is an intriguing idea... What about Bill/Mickey/Maggie? Maggie could feel sorry for a lonely Bill and become a second mother to Jennifer. Mickey could be immediately resentful at was is at first completely innocent which would only fuel the fire. Thinking long term, now would have been the time for Tommy to resurface and be involved with Linda, who needs support as her marriage crumbles. Trying to get pregnant,Linda sleeps with Tommy, But as happened onscreen Linda is exposed and leaves town. But is she pregnant with a future Horton? Or perfect time for Kate to resurface. Bill turns to her and this time they consummate their affair. Bill is immediately contrite and Kate understands, But as she leaves Salem,she discovers she's pregnant. There didn't seem to be much interest in the Robert/Dougie situation, which was loaded with potential conflict. The show was in need of a revamp as Harrower's stories meandered, but what came next was way too drastic, as we shall see.