Paul Raven

Virginia Dwyer Rose of My Dreams 1947 Our Gal Sunday 1948 Front Page Farrell Janet Cleason 1949 Carl Frank By Kathleen Norris Woman in Love Joe Holloway 1940 Kevin McCarthy David Harum 1947 Eric Dressler Perry Mason Dr Keegan MacDonald Carey Mystery Man 1941

Re A Time to Live Producer/Director Alan Beaumont stepped into the role of Carl Sherman when Jack Lester was unavailable at the lost moment.

Another Hawkins Falls performer Barabara Foley 1954

Variety had a review upon the shows return on Mon 2 June 1947 after a 6 month hiatus and a move from NBC to CBS. Dr Charles Matthews (Hugh Studebaker) was pastor of Church of Good Samaritan in Selby Flats , an underpriveleged area of LA. The good doctor's philosophy of life was keynoted in the opening installment by a lamp of friendship delivered to him by a divinity student. 'It's the symbol of 'The Guiding Light' says Dr Matthews.Now I know what to say at the state prison.' The next scene took place at the prison. Art Glad was the writer.

Happy to contribute any radio articles I come across in my collections (boxes of random clippings, photo copies,magazines etc) I know I have seen something on the Guiding Light legal battles and will search it out. Hoping to post more radio stuff in the coming days. I do find the whole radio era quite fascinating - the sheer number of soaps on the schedule is quite mind boggling! RE TGL Wasn't Meta introduced using another name (Jan Carter) as a mother who had given up her child? Had Ray Brandon and his wife adopted that child? That was Chuckie and Meta reunited with Ted the natural father? She went back to her family and that's how the Bauers came to be? Daytime Top 15 week of Dec 21-27 1947 1. Arthur Godfrey 2. My True Story 3. Our Gal Sunday 4. Backstage Wife 5. Big Sister 6. Wendy Warren 7.Road of Life 8.Right to Happiness 9. Ma Perkins 10. Romance of Helen Trent 11.Stella Dallas 12. Pepper Young's Family 13. Breakfast Club 14.Aunt Jenny 15. Fred Waring

Was this on air or in a press announcement ?

John Larkin Painted Dreams 1943 Backstage Wife Lt Robert Ralston 1943 Lora Lawton 1948 David Harum 1950 Just Plain Bill Dan Morgan 1950 Ever Since Eve Elspeth Eric Your Family and Mine Mary Peterson 1940 Humphrey Davis Backstage Wife Henry Decker 1949 Lorenzo Jones 1949 Katherine 'KT' Stevens Pepper Young's Family Molly Linda Watkins We Are Always Young Dawn Just Plain Bill Amelia 1947

Museum of Broadcast has some Y&R screentests from over the years for viewing with these actors on tape Alexander, Jason Bernsen, Corbin Bowman, Pamela Daniels, David Mason Davidson, Eileen Davidson, Eileen Hauser, Wings Herring, Lynn Hickland, Catherine Hunley, Leann Lester, Terry Mowery, Carrie Purcill, Karen

1946 "Dr. Ruthledge "Back in "Guiding Light" The little community of Five Points, mythical locale of The Guiding Light (NBC, five -a -week, 4 p. m., CST) is preparing a welcome home week the first week of April, celebrating the return of its beloved minister, Dr. John Ruthlege, played by Arthur Peterson. For the past two years, Peterson has been serving with the armed forces overseas and his radio character, Dr. Ruthledge, has been with the services, too -serving as chaplain. Peterson created the role of the kindly minister in 1937, when The Guiding Light was first broadcast.

Three Steps to Heaven Add Adele Newton (child actress)

March 1951 The Loving Family by John Knuebeh Starring Gale Page, Harry Ellerbe, Jimmy Page, Marjorie Lord, James Kirkwood and Wheaton Chambers. Produced by Douglas W Bagier and Mishel Green Directed by Walter Thompson Filming of 260 15 min eps from Hollywood announced in full page Variety ad. Never proceeded beyond this.

Kay Campbell She had the title role in Mary Foster Mercedes McCambridge Affairs of Anthony - Mimsey Lawrence Toni Darnay Stella Dallas - Helena Teasdale 1951 Louise Fitch The Guiding Light - Judy Shea 1941 Bachelor's Children - one day temp for Margie Hannan as Ruth Ann Graham

April 1954 NBC proposed soap from Chicago 'Member of the Press' dealing with a female news journalist.Scripted by Bill Barrett.

Re Woman with a Past Olga Fabian replaced Lilia Skalia for one day only. Dennis Harrison appeared in two episodes and when the part became ongoing he was unavailable so John Conte took over.

Re The Seeking Heart Judith Braun's role was Lorna Dawes '20 yr old heiress who is driven to believe she is either guilty of homicide or going insane'.

Some more radio roles Kay Campbell Lucky Girl Mary Foster,Editor's Daughter - Mary Foster 1947 Eloise Kummer Painted Dreams 1943 Anne Burr Ma Perkins 1951 Stella Dallas - Leona Ransom 1951 Front Page Farrell 1952 and 53 Aunt Jenny 1956 Charlotte Manson Second Mrs Burton Right To Happiness - Constance Wakefield 1947 Whispering Streets 1959 And some requests... Michelle Davison Bernadine Flynn Fran Ryan Peter Turgeon Graham Jarvis

Charme Allen Into The Light - Ma Owen 1941 Just Plain Bill 1949 Lorenzo Jones 1952 Haila Stoddard Just Plain Bill 1946 Our Gal Sunday Eugenia Rawls Amanda of Honeymoon Hill 1943 Second Husband - Lauren Bennett 1946 Les Tremayne Mary Marlin - Doc Brooks 1941 Jone Allison Orphans of divorce 1941 Ruth McDevitt Young Dr Malone Mrs Timmons 1943 Jimsey Somers David Harum 1945 Second Husband 1946

A New Day in Eden Emmett Claybourne - Jeff Severson

Helen mentions that in addition to her sister Pearl, Nancy had another sister Ruth in Texas. I've never heard mention of her before.

Reading this synopsis from Dec 75 had me wondering if Jane Hayes might have been the role referred to by Carolyn Conwell as one of her earlier Y&R roles. It fits her description of a welfare mom who was involved with Greg at Legal Aid. Chris became further involved with Jane Hayes, the welfare mother who was giving her children away, by having Snapper give her a physical. He found she was anaemic and run-down and urged Chris to get her into the hospital, saying he would arrange it. With Greg's help, Chris succeeded in persuading her. Greg told Chris he originally got involved with Gwen on the rebound from her, Chris, and when she and Snapper separated, he had considered making a move, but he realized she and Snapper belonged together. Chris was grateful. On Christmas, Chris took Jane home and arranged for her children to come home. They asked to stay and Jane was hesitant until Chris explained she had found Jane a job where the kids could be with her. Chris and Snapper talked things out and as he agreed to all her terms, they reconciled.

Could Lucy Miller (Stacy Corby's friend) 1971-72 be Lucie Janet Grey ??? I wondered that also, but it seemed too many years back for Janet Grey...but could be.

Melody Thomas Scott mentions in her book that her first soap gig was GH playing a babysitter to Laura (Genie Francis version). That must have been in 76 or 77?

Viki Vola Brave Tomorrow 1943 Aunt Jenny 'Moon Madness'15 eps story 1956 Court Benson The Brighter Day Tom Gordon Our Gal Sunday 1951 Whispering Streets Lorenzo Jones 1952 Bret Morrison Romance of Helen Trent - Doug Stanwood 1942 Wendy Warren and The News 1952 House Jameson His role in By Kathleen Norris was 'Maine' in the story 'Woman in Love' 1940 Aunt Jenny was 1956 Eva Marie Saint Young Doctor Malone temp replacement for Margaret Draper 1952 Mildred Clinton Life Can Be Beautiful 1943 Rosemary - Blondie 1951 Jeanne Bates Today's Children - Candice Drake 1947 Ian Martin Woman of Courage - Stephen Hobart 1943

Great summary. I believe Marc Mergeron was also involved with Joanna? Or am I getting confused? Eric was one of a long list of bland leading men...

Re Love of Life Some more characters w/o actors Lucy Miller (Stacy Corby's friend) Senator Landers 1975 Dr Torino 1975 Sherri (Lynne's friend) 1978 These musicians were back up for Sally Stark when she performed as Kate Mike Abene - piano Mike Moore - bass