Paul Raven

SOD covers from the 70's

Some SOD covers from the 70's

Julie Mannix has written a book 'Secret Storms' detailing her having an out of wedlock pregnancy and giving up the baby for adoption, http://www.redbookmag.com/kids-family/advice/adopted-daughter-found http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Storms-Mother-Daughter-Found/dp/0985735805/ref=sr_1_cc_1?s=aps&ie=UTF8&qid=1411634085&sr=1-1-catcorr&keywords=secret+storm

The Ames family with housekeeper Jane

Chandler Hill Harben au naturel. . .

Didn't they have Carol marry a minister (played by her real life husband) How did that play onscreen? I recall a clip posted here of a wedding(can't recall who) and Carol was there-in a sort of cameo, after she was no longer on contract.Does anyone else remember that? When Mary Ellis Bunim took over,Afternoon TV had a story on the 'new ATWT' and Randi Jean was in a glamor photo spread of the shows hot women.

The Brian character might hold the record for most recasts in the shortest period.

Didn't Lori Cardille have to suddenly leave due to some sort of issue with her ability to continue playing Winter?

That body on Duncan was a rarity at the time.Was it mid - late 90's that men's bodies were expected to be totally buff?

I never knew that Bambi was around for a few years before going on contract and becoming a lead player.Maybe Jean Holloway saw some potential in her and made her the focus of that much derided storyline.

The Dancys consisted of parents Barney and Virginia and children Luke (Lew) Joan,Sara,Nola and Jerry..Luke would have been the longest running Dancy, I think Margaret DePriest brought Jerry on first in 75 and they continued to populate the town under Marland.

Wasn't Denise offered one of the highest salaries for a newcomer to a show to make the switch?

Yes,I will find those and post...

Vanessa died in Nov 81. Below is asummary of events around Sept 1980.The show had been an hour for 8 months and it's interesting to see where it was at. Julia checks out Victor's latest investment,Micheal's photo studio.She admires his talent. Michael persuades a shy Julia to model for him.She admits it was fun and they share a glass of wine. Victor tells Douglas he trusts Julia, but not anyone around her. Jonas and Lucas both fight for Leslie,but Jonas wonders if they might both lose and Les will choose her music. Lucas is also concerned that Jonas is spending time with Casey.Jonas states that he intends to be there for Casey also. Paul agrees to have zsex with Rebecca who then explains it was under Simeko's orders.Paul realizes the power Simeko has over others and wants no part of it. Casey tells Mary that Paul, like Nikki ,is most likely involved with the New World.Horrified,Mary informs Carl,who assures her he is investigating this cult. Carl hears from Steve that Peggy has not been heard from in several days. Kay sleeps with Derek but feels she was weak and has betrayed Douglas. Douglas understands and tells Kay she must follow her heart. Douglas has a change of heart when Victor tells him he overheard Derek tell Judy that he got Kay drunk and seduced her. Douglas and Victor join forces to get Derek out of Kay's life and Chancellor Industries. Carl tells Stu that they have yet to find Peggy but won't give up. Victor tells Douglas he believes Judy is behind Derek's success at Chancellor. Without her, he will flounder. He intends to get Judy on side. Brock farewells Julia.He loves her too much to stay around and just be friends. April's parents insist that Heather's father take responsibility for raising his daughter. Heather says he vanished for parts unknown. What about his parents? ask Wayne and Dorothy.April agrees to speak to them - alone. Victor tells Judy he's impressed with her business prowess and offers her the presidency of the company. Julia gets a visit from Eve,Victor's former secretary and her son Charles Victor - named after his father. Julia feels as though her world has been shattered.Eve explains it was a one night encounter and she set out to seduce Victor.She's only here to get money to support her son. Now that he has had a vasectomy,Douglas wonders if Victor will roam at will.Victor responds he isn't that type. It is the chase that intrigues him,not bedding every available female.Douglas wonders if Julia know about this and Victor responds that Julia knows only what he wants her to know. Mary is overjoyed when Paul returns,vowing never to go back to New World. Simeko tells Matthew they have to get rid of Peggy now. Lucas asks Leslie where he stands and Les states she has deep feelings for him.Lucas says Leslie has helped him become the man he is today.This moment of truth results in Lucas and Les making love. Carl questions Paul,who decides to go back to New World to find Peggy and rescue Nikki. Vanessa advises Jonas to whisk Leslie away from Genoa City.She reveals that Lucas and Leslie have slept together but it was just a moment of passion.Jonas doesn't respond as Vanessa hoped. He concludes he has lost Leslie. Matthew tells Peggy it is too late for her... When Michael calls after Eve's visit,Julia tries to cover her devastation. Before they know it,they have had sex. Afterwards they agree it was just a mistake. Paul manages to convince Simeko that being back on the outside made him realize he belongs with New World. Simeko decides to trust Paul again. Matthew informs Simeko Peggy Brooks is no longer a problem. Julia worries to herself that Victor will tell something has changed.She wonders why she did it.Was it revenge over hearing from Eve?

This way after the move to the hour- around the time of Charles and Diana's wedding-July 81. I think it was timed to cash in on royal wedding fever. Derek was gone by this stage.

Loved the unending applause for Leslie and the dubbed in ooohs and aaahs when Lorie appeared. And that fake French accent on Jean Claude or whatever his name was. Was that set the Colonnade Room modified?The pillars and arch windows look familiar. I guess they took a chance with Dennis Cole,going for a totally different character, but he in no way resembled John McCook's Lance in appearance or manner. Watching the AW eps in the canceled threads I thought the guy playing Jordan had a look resembling McCook and might have worked as Lance. Yes,Jerry 'Cash' Cashmman worked as a stripper and male escort at the Bayou.

Yes, Kathy Glass preceded Doris Quinlan. Quinlan did bring on Nancy Pinkerton and Doris Belack,both of whom she had worked with on One Life to Live.

Sorry for multiple posts! Jonas' became Gina's at some point.Jack loaned Gina the money to buy it from Leslie. Derek's salon was The Golden Comb. Interesting that Nikki was not mentioned in that summary.Maybe she was not onscreen during that period? Or just supporting?

Meanwhile in late 82 Jack seems sincere when he tells the family he has accepted John's marriage To Jill.'If the old man is happy,then who am I to question that'? Ashley,Jack and Patty toast to John and Jill,newlyweds back from their honeymoon. Jill breathes a sigh of relief as all her fears are allayed. Then Jack mentions that package that arrived from Mrs Chancellor. Jack proposes to John they start a new line endorsed by renowned designer Julia Newman.John agrees and Jack makes plans to head to Paris with a propsal for Ms Newman. At the office, Diane stops by to pressure Jack into making her lead model,as promised. To distract her,Jack proposes a trip to Paris. Julia isn't sold on the idea and tells Jack they'll have to meet again,but she's flying to the States tomorrow. Diane is furious Jack is shortening their trip and threatens to expose their relationship. She's sure Jack will get moving on his promise. Stuart demands to know from Robert how he will handle the situation with Claire and Leslie.Robert assures Stu that Les is his #1 priority. At home, Angela says what Claire needs is the love of her husband, A worried Claire tells Robert she's frightened of slipping back to her catatonic state.Robert reassures her and spends the night in her room (in a chair) Cindy tells Paul that Pam is on to him and will expose him to Pete Walker.Pam goes to see Pete but he kicks her out without listening. paul meets with Commander Lewis to discuss strategy. Tony phones Paul to get over to The Golden Touch,Lewis is worried it's a trap but Paul is going anyway. After meeting Tony Paul arranges to see Pam to make a last ditch attempt to get her to confess.When Paul leaves Cindy shows up and tells Andy that Pete doesn't suspect Paul.Andy realizes Paul is about to blow his cover. Cindy rushes to Jonas' to break up Pam and Paul's meeting. Paul is confused until Andy says Cindy's quick thinking saved his life. A grateful Paul is falling for Cindy. Not knowing Gina is Danny's sister, Traci is distraught to see her clothes in his closet. Earl contacts Allison to talk divorce but she is on a date with Douglas.He takes her to his hotel room to read from his diaries.Allison drinks too much and passes out. Kevin learns from Victor where Allison has been and turns up escorting Allison out and socking Douglas on the jaw.Kevin tells Earl about Allison and Earl.When Allison says she isn't sure what happened,Earl assumes the worst. He confronts Douglas who spills that nothing happened and that Kay paid him $10,000 to woo Allison. That earns him another punch from Earl. Earl demands a divorce,which Allison refuses even with a multi million settlement as a sweetener. Allison manipulates Kay into giving her lessons on how to to be more attractive to men, Secretly,she hopes she will be able to win Earl back. Seeing Robert emerge from Claire's room,Angela assumes threy are sleeping together and prepares a romantic candlelight dinner. Meanwhile Leslie says they shouldn't see each other anymore.Returning home he sees the dinner Angela prepared. She says she's staying at Traci's. The end result- Robert and Claire fall into each other's arms. Leslie tells Stu she has given up Robert as it is the only way Claire will recover. Pleased with Jack's progress with Julia,John reminds him not to neglect Patty.Suspecting Carl is behind this he tells Patty's dad to butt out and threatens to cut him off from his daughter. Jacj strings Diane along as he woos Julia into signing with Jabot.When Julia still hesitates John states that as much as they want Julia, they can and will find someone else. Ashley,working in the lab as Susan is developing Fragrances.Brian wonders if she's doing this for Jack behind his back.Ashley assures him she isn't working for Jack. When John says he'd like to launch a fragrance,Brian says he's concerned about the expense but will work hard to come up with the right scent. Brian tells Jack to stay away from Susan.Jack blows her cover and Brian turns on Ashley, believing that she has been a spy for Jack. Danny wants to keep Gina in town so gets Les to listen to her sing.Les is impressed and gives her a job at the club. Paul is assigned the job of interviewing young women for jobs at The Golden Touch, He subtly discourages them and gets Cindy to talk to 15 yr old Sherry. Tony wants to know why Sherry has backed away and Paul says she was underage and the cops would be onto them.Tony backs down but Pam is more suspicious. Cindy tells Pam that Paul has lost interest and maybe Pam will have better luck. Paul sets up a dinner,telling Pam to get closer they need to clear the air. He wants Pam to admit to setting up Carl. Meanwhile in late 82 Jack seems sincere when he tells the family he has accepted John's marriage To Jill.'If the old man is happy,then who am I to question that'? Ashley,Jack and Patty toast to John and Jill,newlyweds back from their honeymoon. Jill breathes a sigh of relief as all her fears are allayed. Then Jack mentions that package that arrived from Mrs Chancellor. Jack proposes to John they start a new line endorsed by renowned designer Julia Newman.John agrees and Jack makes plans to head to Paris with a propsal for Ms Newman. At the office, Diane stops by to pressure Jack into making her lead model,as promised. To distract her,Jack proposes a trip to Paris. Julia isn't sold on the idea and tells Jack they'll have to meet again,but she's flying to the States tomorrow. Diane is furious Jack is shortening their trip and threatens to expose their relationship. She's sure Jack will get moving on his promise. Stuart demands to know from Robert how he will handle the situation with Claire and Leslie.Robert assures Stu that Les is his #1 priority. At home, Angela says what Claire needs is the love of her husband, A worried Claire tells Robert she's frightened of slipping back to her catatonic state.Robert reassures her and spends the night in her room (in a chair) Cindy tells Paul that Pam is on to him and will expose him to Pete Walker.Pam goes to see Pete but he kicks her out without listening. paul meets with Commander Lewis to discuss strategy. Tony phones Paul to get over to The Golden Touch,Lewis is worried it's a trap but Paul is going anyway. After meeting Tony Paul arranges to see Pam to make a last ditch attempt to get her to confess.When Paul leaves Cindy shows up and tells Andy that Pete doesn't suspect Paul.Andy realizes Paul is about to blow his cover. Cindy rushes to Jonas' to break up Pam and Paul's meeting. Paul is confused until Andy says Cindy's quick thinking saved his life. A grateful Paul is falling for Cindy. Not knowing Gina is Danny's sister, Traci is distraught to see her clothes in his closet. Earl contacts Allison to talk divorce but she is on a date with Douglas.He takes her to his hotel room to read from his diaries.Allison drinks too much and passes out. Kevin learns from Victor where Allison has been and turns up escorting Allison out and socking Douglas on the jaw.Kevin tells Earl about Allison and Earl.When Allison says she isn't sure what happened,Earl assumes the worst. He confronts Douglas who spills that nothing happened and that Kay paid him $10,000 to woo Allison. That earns him another punch from Earl. Earl demands a divorce,which Allison refuses even with a multi million settlement as a sweetener. Allison manipulates Kay into giving her lessons on how to to be more attractive to men, Secretly,she hopes she will be able to win Earl back. Seeing Robert emerge from Claire's room,Angela assumes threy are sleeping together and prepares a romantic candlelight dinner. Meanwhile Leslie says they shouldn't see each other anymore.Returning home he sees the dinner Angela prepared. She says she's staying at Traci's. The end result- Robert and Claire fall into each other's arms. Leslie tells Stu she has given up Robert as it is the only way Claire will recover. Pleased with Jack's progress with Julia,John reminds him not to neglect Patty.Suspecting Carl is behind this he tells Patty's dad to butt out and threatens to cut him off from his daughter. Jacj strings Diane along as he woos Julia into signing with Jabot.When Julia still hesitates John states that as much as they want Julia, they can and will find someone else. Ashley,working in the lab as Susan is developing Fragrances.Brian wonders if she's doing this for Jack behind his back.Ashley assures him she isn't working for Jack. When John says he'd like to launch a fragrance,Brian says he's concerned about the expense but will work hard to come up with the right scent. Brian tells Jack to stay away from Susan.Jack blows her cover and Brian turns on Ashley, believing that she has been a spy for Jack. Danny wants to keep Gina in town so gets Les to listen to her sing.Les is impressed and gives her a job at the club. Paul is assigned the job of interviewing young women for jobs at The Golden Touch, He subtly discourages them and gets Cindy to talk to 15 yr old Sherry. Tony wants to know why Sherry has backed away and Paul says she was underage and the cops would be onto them.Tony backs down but Pam is more suspicious. Cindy tells Pam that Paul has lost interest and maybe Pam will have better luck. Paul sets up a dinner,telling Pam to get closer they need to clear the air. He wants Pam to admit to setting up Carl.

Meanwhile in late 82 Jack seems sincere when he tells the family he has accepted John's marriage To Jill.'If the old man is happy,then who am I to question that'? Ashley,Jack and Patty toast to John and Jill,newlyweds back from their honeymoon. Jill breathes a sigh of relief as all her fears are allayed. Then Jack mentions that package that arrived from Mrs Chancellor. Jack proposes to John they start a new line endorsed by renowned designer Julia Newman.John agrees and Jack makes plans to head to Paris with a propsal for Ms Newman. At the office, Diane stops by to pressure Jack into making her lead model,as promised. To distract her,Jack proposes a trip to Paris. Julia isn't sold on the idea and tells Jack they'll have to meet again,but she's flying to the States tomorrow. Diane is furious Jack is shortening their trip and threatens to expose their relationship. She's sure Jack will get moving on his promise. Stuart demands to know from Robert how he will handle the situation with Claire and Leslie.Robert assures Stu that Les is his #1 priority. At home, Angela says what Claire needs is the love of her husband, A worried Claire tells Robert she's frightened of slipping back to her catatonic state.Robert reassures her and spends the night in her room (in a chair) Cindy tells Paul that Pam is on to him and will expose him to Pete Walker.Pam goes to see Pete but he kicks her out without listening. paul meets with Commander Lewis to discuss strategy. Tony phones Paul to get over to The Golden Touch,Lewis is worried it's a trap but Paul is going anyway. After meeting Tony Paul arranges to see Pam to make a last ditch attempt to get her to confess.When Paul leaves Cindy shows up and tells Andy that Pete doesn't suspect Paul.Andy realizes Paul is about to blow his cover. Cindy rushes to Jonas' to break up Pam and Paul's meeting. Paul is confused until Andy says Cindy's quick thinking saved his life. A grateful Paul is falling for Cindy. Not knowing Gina is Danny's sister, Traci is distraught to see her clothes in his closet. Earl contacts Allison to talk divorce but she is on a date with Douglas.He takes her to his hotel room to read from his diaries.Allison drinks too much and passes out. Kevin learns from Victor where Allison has been and turns up escorting Allison out and socking Douglas on the jaw.Kevin tells Earl about Allison and Earl.When Allison says she isn't sure what happened,Earl assumes the worst. He confronts Douglas who spills that nothing happened and that Kay paid him $10,000 to woo Allison. That earns him another punch from Earl. Earl demands a divorce,which Allison refuses even with a multi million settlement as a sweetener. Allison manipulates Kay into giving her lessons on how to to be more attractive to men, Secretly,she hopes she will be able to win Earl back. Seeing Robert emerge from Claire's room,Angela assumes threy are sleeping together and prepares a romantic candlelight dinner. Meanwhile Leslie says they shouldn't see each other anymore.Returning home he sees the dinner Angela prepared. She says she's staying at Traci's. The end result- Robert and Claire fall into each other's arms. Leslie tells Stu she has given up Robert as it is the only way Claire will recover. Pleased with Jack's progress with Julia,John reminds him not to neglect Patty.Suspecting Carl is behind this he tells Patty's dad to butt out and threatens to cut him off from his daughter. Jacj strings Diane along as he woos Julia into signing with Jabot.When Julia still hesitates John states that as much as they want Julia, they can and will find someone else. Ashley,working in the lab as Susan is developing Fragrances.Brian wonders if she's doing this for Jack behind his back.Ashley assures him she isn't working for Jack. When John says he'd like to launch a fragrance,Brian says he's concerned about the expense but will work hard to come up with the right scent. Brian tells Jack to stay away from Susan.Jack blows her cover and Brian turns on Ashley, believing that she has been a spy for Jack. Danny wants to keep Gina in town so gets Les to listen to her sing.Les is impressed and gives her a job at the club. Paul is assigned the job of interviewing young women for jobs at The Golden Touch, He subtly discourages them and gets Cindy to talk to 15 yr old Sherry. Tony wants to know why Sherry has backed away and Paul says she was underage and the cops would be onto them.Tony backs down but Pam is more suspicious. Cindy tells Pam that Paul has lost interest and maybe Pam will have better luck. Paul sets up a dinner,telling Pam to get closer they need to clear the air. He wants Pam to admit to setting up Carl.

From my recollections,Deborah played it well. There was always that insecurity there that stopped her getting close to the Abbott sisters plus Ashley's attitude was always a liitle distrustful of Jill. Again,my memory is hazy but perhaps there wasn't a lot of interactions b/w Jill and Traci.Traci was in her own story and Jill wasn't involved.Jill was more in the John/Jack/Ashley sphere. One nice memory I have was Liz bonding with Traci.I could have seen Traci turning to Liz for advice and support but that connection was never cemented.

It seems that Jill was happy to have Greg and Nikki marry in the Brooks home ,but maybe this was more to do with establishing herself as lady of the manor than any consideration for Nikki.Snapper and Liz are shown as havinh reservations about Nikki but not Jill.Maybe she was too wrapped up in her own problems and that angle wasn't fully explored. With Lance going to Santa Domingo,it seems that they played it that Lance was more than willing to go and Lucas was a bit more hesitant.I think the underlying theme here was that Lucas was out of his depth running the business whereas Lance was much more confident with dealing with the precarious situation. In the months to follow the Jill/Derek/Kay/Suzanne story got more convoluted and the motives seemed muddy. Then when Brenda left and the show went to an hour,Jill was out of the equation and the whole intrigue at Chancellor story took hold. Interesting that Paul/Nikki was still being played, giving Bill another possible angle to explore.