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Thank you for your response SNYS. Do you know what happened to Robert and how far the story progressed? Althea was later involved with another short lived character Tom Barrett and then Scott Conrad.

Good stuff....so Mona was out of the show for some time. Cast lists always have her on from 73 onwards but that doesn't tally with her being married to Winston and hailing from Boston. Don't recall Mike being involved with Dawn. Robert Wilson didn't last long-wonder who played him?

Carl,anything and everything you post is manna from heaven. Would love to see some synopses for other shows around 77/78. Petronia Paley said in an interview that it was a contract role and was on for about a year but it must have all been hospital based stuff where Jesse was very much supporting.

Andrea Moar (ex Carrie AMC) tested for Kimberley on RH a year before she landed her AMC role. Soap vet Veleka Grey tested for Viki on OLTL when Erica Slezak went on maternity leave - a part that went to Christine Jones.

Thanks so much for these Carl. Interesting to see that Darren Match and Jessie Rawlings are pictured, but play no strong part in the storylines.I wonder if there were plans for these characters,but the constant writer changes meant they were lost in the shuffle. I thought that Dave Davis,Althea's first husband was dead,but apparently not.Also,prior to this I wasn't sure what happened to Stacey.

Didn't know Kathy Bates was on TD. Carl,I would love to see any SOD synopses you have pre 79.

From SOD article about cancellation Bright Promise had a lightning finish, but it's finale was one of simple beauty-once the plot manouvers were out of the way. After being cleared of a murder charge, Martha Ferguson (Susan Brown) was whisked home to a marriage ceremonyto the upstanding Dr Tracey Graham (Dabney Coleman) given away bt her proud father Henry Pierce (David Lewis). As the bride marched down the aisle, it was none other than Tony Geary,as Martha's adopted son David Lockhart, who provided the musical background. he played the guitar and sang a song called "Hello Rainbow".

Hank Cheyne tested for Adam Cory on AW before landing the role of Scott. Mitch Brown (Jed Allan's son, ex Capitol) was offered a test for TomHardy on GH but didn't take up the offer. David Wallace landed the role.

The late Roya Megnot (Ava LOV) claimed that the part of Felicia on GH was hers but she wasn't sure about having to sign immediately and relocate to LA for 3 years. ABC was still interested and in NY she tested for Stephanie on LOV,Tina on OLTL and a part on EON. She then landed the role of Ava as Patty Lotz was fired on Friday and Roya started the following Monday.

SOD reported that John Phillip Law (Jim Y&R) was a strong possibility for the role of Reed on ATWT ,who was slated to come between Lyla and Maggie.that was Dec 83.That role never eventuated.

Looking at that final cast,there were some interesting names. Seeing Phil Carey there is a surprise in that when he joined OLTL it was made out that it was his first soap after doing movies and primetime. Soap vet Lesley Woods-someone unrecognised even though she probably worked on the most shows. Dabney Coleman-just watched the 73 TV movie Dying Room Only-probably worked on this shortly after BP Susan Brown,Tony Geary,John Considine,Peter Ratray all went on to other soaps. Regina Gleason had been on Days,Gail Kobe went on to produce Texas and GL. June Vincent was acting back in the 40's and was in one of the well regarded film noirs Black Angel.

July 25th 1989 SOD summary Trucker returns from Rome and tells his sister he and Trisha are back together.He's mellowing his stance on the Todd Jones situation.Trisha phones Gwyn with news of her marriage and the accident and Gwyn is crushed. As she heads to the airport,Trucker arrives,demanding to know why she set him up.Gwyn simply alerts the police. Clay also wants Trucker arrested for violating parole by going to Italy. Trucker pleads with Hindman claiming the Aldens are against him. Trisha admits that she shouldn't have married Jeff and that her mother lied.Jeff is evasive about his role and Trisha realises he was a co-conspiritator.Trisha won't make any decisions on this marriage until he get's better. Jeff is paralyzed, perhaps permanently.Trisha is hostile to Gwyn and Clay and wants nothing to do with them. Rick promises he'll play it straight once he marries Stacey.Rose tries to dissuade Stacey and Jack reminds her of the good times,which brings them both to tears.Juliet tells Rick she'd like to speak with him and Clay advises the only way to deal with blackmailers is to call their bluff. Alex tells Ava to keep away from Clay.Ava questions what debt Alex has to settle with Clay but he distracts her by making love.Ava calls out Clay's name which upsets Alex. Ava covers by saying he used to get upset if she called him Alex. Ava dreams of making love to Clay and awakes to find Alex missing.He's gone to see Egypt. and asks his ex if Clay and Ava had an affair while he was gone,but withdraws the question before she can answer.When he returns Ava is distraught but can't bring herself to tell Alex the truth. Alex is assigned a public defender. Masters visits Cabot to ask him to rethink the Jack/Shana situation.clay and Cabot are angry,especially when Jack drops by with a gift for Stacey and realises Jack and Alex are friends. When Jack returns home,he finds Abril waiting in bed. Before the wedding, Juliet tells Rick she wants another job at AE or she'll come forward with the teacup. Gwyn returns home to tell Clay they've lost Trisha and that Trucker plans to tell all re the hit and run.In Rome, Jeff tells the police the knife wound was an accident.The doctor tells Trisha Jeff will never walk again but his recovery will be determined by her support. As soon as she's home Trisha visits Clay to confirm her rejection and rushes to see Trucker. Rick panics upon seeing Juliet enter with a gift as he recites his vows.He and Stacey are wed, They open the gift to find a single teacup. Juliet mails the teacup fragment and lab report to Stacey. Abril tells Jack she managed to escape. Jack isn't sure what to do and consults Alex,who suggests Abril stay with Kate. Ava is jealous and Alex reprimands her. Trucker tells Alex he's going to the police and Alex insists they have proof. Trucker should put his deposition on tape with witnesses.Ava alerts Clay about this.Ava takes her clothes to a thrift shop and makes $1500. Egypt buys them and runs into Ava and Clay.Mrs Masters is telling Clay that if he wants to know what Alex is up to he'll pay for a good lawyer. Ward Farrell buys Tempest.Trucker agrees to Rocky seeing Todd on a probationary basis.Rocky shows Jolie a picture of Trucker and Jolie is happy to see it's the guy she admired at the diner.As the new owner of Forbes, Rick plans to bleed Todd and Curtis dry for the renovation at the depot.

Drake Hogestyn tested for Kyle sampson on GL,a role that went to Larkin Malloy.

Nov 4th 1986 SOD summary Despite a visit from the bishop, Jim is determined to leave the priesthood. The bishop says Jim has a calling so the two are at a standoff. Cabot is worried about Shana-memory block or not,Jim is still a priest. But Shana is too besotted by the idea of marrying Jim after all this time to listen. Kelly is dreading Lorna's Welcome to Corinth party, especially after Jane tells her the worst - Zack gave Lorna an engagement ring.Kelly is determined to make things hard for them and begins by inviting Rob, a punk classmate. Zack can't deal with Kelly's companion while Lorna tries to be gracious. Jane hopes the engagement will be broken. Kelly then decides to run away. Rob tells her she doesn't have to follow through-the threat should be effective enough. After Kelly made her scene,Lorna's party begins to fizzle. Trisha heads for the casino and spots Steve and Cec. Steve reacts by gambling and losing a lot of money while Trisha seeks out Nick and lets him make love to her. At the party Curtis had to deal with Ava on Linc's arm. Thoughts of his ex wife cause him to crash his test car at the track. Zack is livid with Kelly but insists he loves her.She agrees to go with her Dad. Rob isn't pleased to be a part of Kelly's games but Miss Conway assures rob she will break up zack and Lorna. In light of all that is happening, Zack is confused. Jane suggests he needs to think seriously about his future with Lorna. After a talk with Rob,Kelly tells zack she'll give Lorna another chance. Jane isn't pleased by this turn of events and urges Kelly not to give up. Zack is therefore confused when Kelly suggests Aunt Jane is the woman for him. Gwyn goes in search of Trisha and is shocked she slept with Nick-a gangster!! Thet're interrupted by Ann who informs them of Curtis' accident. Curtis will be fine,Ava arrives,saying she still cares about Curtis despite what Gwyn may think.Only Jack and Lottie know Curtis is still hung up on Ava. Jack is worried by eye problems and dizziness.While playfully boxing with Curtis,he stumbles but insists to his cousin it's nothing to worry about. Shana is shocked to learn from Jim that cabot ordered him to stop seeing her. Cabot admits it's true. Doesn't Shana worry what will happen if and when he regains his memory?Yes, Shana falters. Later,when Jim is approached by a woman who thanks him for saving her son from being hit by a car,Jim uses the woman's name.Shana points out that his memory might be returning.

James Storm (Mike Powers) comments on TD in 1989 SOD interview- "That's one of the worst jobs I ever had in my life",Storm gripes. "Nobody recognises me from The Doctors. They were a lousy, dreadful organization. They were cheap. They wanted to drive it into the ground and get it out of NBC. There were a few people I was close to (including Ben Thomas, who played Jack Garner,and is godfather to Jim's younger son.). I loved working in New York. I just wish they had kept that show alive".

Judd was the other brother, played by Dan Doby and Neil Zevnik.

Link Beecham was played by Phil McGregor -first SORASED Rick on GL and then Brian Robert Taylor ex Tyler CAP.His mother Rebecca was played by Jane Powell and there was also Judd,who I think was abrother and Zona who Lorna was accused of murdering. I'm sure DC can fill in the gaps This from SOD Oct 6th 87 Gwyneth is not happy that Harry-her ex lover is engaged to Ann,but Harry warns her not to cause any trouble.Gwyn insists to Ann that they are too different for the marriage to succeed. Jack vows not to see Lily again,let alone sleep with her but Ms Slater is unfazed.Stacey is noticing a change in Jack,ever since his trip to NY with Lily.Jack is finding it hard to not think of Lily,especially when she is constantly slinking around the office. Stacey throws Lily a housewarming party and leaves Jack and Lily alone to get back to the baby. Jack can't resist making love to Lily. He guiltily returns to Stacey,unable to make love to his wife. Stacey is disturbed and Lily thrilled to have seduced jack. When Marty and April are out, Alan sneaks in and steals some of Marty's stuff. They contact the police.Alan returns and takes some of April's freshly washed clothes. April hears from Alan that Ned is in hospital. alan offers to drive her but on the way,april realises they're going the wrong way.The next thing she knows,April awakens in a nicely furnished room. A deranged Alan says he'll be taking care of her now. Ned doesn't believe April has deserted him and searches for her.Marty blames herself for april's disappearance and hits the bottle.Jim feels for her. Alan is angry april tried to escape. Alan tells April that the guy who got her pregnant was his brother Adam and he sympathises with the pain and rejection she suffered while pregnant.April isn't buying Alan's claims that he wants to protect her. Trisha tries to discourage Clay from an involvement with Ava.Clay assures his daughter he'll take it slow but turns around and asks Ava to marry him. She joyfully accepts.news spreads and Trisha expresses her displeasure and Gwyn says he'll be miserable but Clay is steadfast in his love for Ava.she's thrilled to fulfill her childhood dream of living in the mansion. Jack is forced to work late with Lily and insists its business only from now on.But Lily is insistent and they again make love. Newlyweds Steve and Trisha are thrilled when Cabot tells them he has bought Zack and Lorna's house for them.

Jumping to March 26th 1985. Sorry to be all over the place with these summaries... Trisha urges Steve to visit Harry in jail.Jim helps out. Gwyneth corners Steve at the mansion and questions Steve,beginning with a request for his surname...As son of the man who kidnapped Shana and almost killed Jim Gwyn is on the offensive,causing Steve to rush out on Trisha and her mom. Trish follows and pleads not to let her mom come between them. They admit their feelings and shyly kiss. Steve gets a cold reception from Harry and Trisha has to deal with an angry Gwyneth,who also has to deal with a failed seduction attempt with Keith. She does steal the lab keys but Keith notices and intercepts her. Gwyneth pleads with Keith not to phone Mike as Claude has forced her to do it.Keith relents and decides to help Gwyneth by creating a fake formula that will cost Claude millions.Later she hands it over to Claude who warns her that if she betrays him,he'll expose her numerous affairs to Cabot. Against her better judgement Lorna meets up with Link. Sparks fly and they end up throwing drinks in each other's faces.Cabot hears rumours of a takeover and Curtis asks Lorna to use Link's interest in her to find out about his business dealings. Rita Mae and Tony embark on a passionate affair. Shana misses the Donovan's anniversary dinner due to work,causing Mike to suggest a rethink of wedding plans. Cabot intervenes and reminds Mike that her career is important to Shana and part of who she is. Mike relents and apologizes to Shana . Shana confides in Jim about juggling marriage/career and Mike is a little jealous to see them together. he says Jim may not be the most suitable confidante,considering their past,he states, but Shana says Jim is her best friend. Rita Mae wants to keep the affair secret, but she &Tony run into Link & Lorna at the Hideaway.Link is not impressed with Lorna's needling of Rita Mae and departs. Swallowing her pride,Lorna calls hin to make up. Lorna tells Cabot that Link told her he's in Corinth to buy a construction company( a lie that Link fed her).Cabot warns Dane who is taken aback by Cabot's gesture but continues with his plan to take over Alden. A furious Gwyn discovers Trisha cut class to be with Steve at the prison and enlists Isabelle's help in planning a birthday bash for Trisha. Steve is there-to park cars. Suspecting her mother was behind this,Trisha lashes out at Gwyn. Dane steps in and lies to protect Gwyneth,earning him her undying gratitude. Cabot presents Trisha with 1000 shres which Gwyn will control until Trisha is of age.Dane tells Gwyn he intends to collect when she promises to return the favour. At the party,Cabot summons Ava for a private chat where they reach a shaky understanding. Curtis seethes at the sight of Colby and Keith and Steve knocks out Rod,Trisha's preppy date. Steve rushes out and Gwyn and Trisha get into another argument,resulting in Gwyneth slapping Trisha due to her defiance. Later,Gwyneth panics at the thought that Clay may be calling Trisha.

Thank you DC for your comments and response. I have some other Loving summaries that I will add to this post. Glad that they can clarify things re the show.

June 19th 1984 SOD Summary of synopses Lorna informs Shana she's no longer living at home due to a quarrel with Ann. Shana tells her Ann tried to buy out her modeling contract. Lorna decides to seek Cabot's help but learns he's been rushed to hospital with a heart attack. Shana contacts Jim,who has been telling the monsignor that his feelings for her have returned.Shana confides in Jim that cabot is her father and her quest for revenge has got her involved with some bad people that she can't break away from. At the hospital,the sight of Mike with Ann is more than Shana can handle and asks that Jim take her home. She decides to make amends by changing bids to favor Alden. She'll deal with Dane later. She is spotted by Curtis and Mike who are at the office to collect Cabot's will. Cabot tells Isabelle that Shana is his daughter. Isabelle visits Shana and says she's not sure how to handle this,but persuades Shana to stay in town and keep the secret. Jack is suspicious after visiting the Hendersons and Ann gives the number of Henley's aunt Millicent,who is reluctant to speak to Jack,but finally relents. Tony tells Stacey he's divorcing Lorna and wants to at least be friends with Stacey. As Jonathan has been released from prison,Edy decides to skip town,asking Penny to tell Doug she's gone to Oklahoma.She wants him to have her rag doll Sadie as a keepsake. Meanwhile Jonathan is out to get revenge on Edy and get the doll. Millicent reveals that Linda was carrying another man's child when she married Henley.As they both died,the secret of Jack's parentage died with them. Doug tracks Edy down and pleads with her to marry him.Overwhelmed,she agrees.Rose is not sure that the mysterious Edy is good enough for her son. Jonathan shows up and tells Doug he's Edy's brother.Edy has to play along but alone he tells her he needs the doll as he has sewn a safety deposit box key into it. Ann overhears Curtis tell Lorna he suspects that Shana is Cabot's mistress. Cabot asks for Shana's forgiveness for his neglect.He collapses again and Ann blames Shana. When he rallies,he calls his lawyer and with Isabelle as witness divides his estate 3 ways - to Ann,Clay and Shana. After her trip with Mike and the children for Roger's memorial service,Ann confronts Shana with her suspicions. When Alden wins a property bid,Dane suspects Shana has changed sides.He asks Harry, now a hotel clerk, to keep an eye on her. Hearing that Jim has been visiting,Dane requests that Harry get compromising photos of the two. -Does anyone know who played Millicent and Penny? - Was this Harry the introduction of Harry Sowalsky? That issue also reported the arrival of Jonathan and Ava,played by Patty Lotz and the departure of Patrick and Noreen. It staed that Marilyn McIntyre had a 0ne year contract and she said "Considering everyone else who's been written off,I feel I'm in very good company" It sted Ava is a girl from the wrong side of the tracks who is slated to be involved with Jack and that LOV and RH will be pre-empted for the Olympics.

Summary of Loving synopsis from SOD April 24th 1984 (probably early March onscreen) Tony tries to make peace with Stacey, saying he never meant to hurt her.Stacey is too hurt to be responsive,feeling stupid and naive to believe he loved her.Lorna defends Tony to Stacey, saying that Tony was only trying to explain that he loves her (Lorna) and what he felt for Stacey was loyalty and gratitude.Stacey lashes out at Lorna, Later,Stacey wails to Rose that she can't concentrate on her studies and Coach Bristow is coming down on her. Stacey says being a 'good girl' has left her alone while Lorna gets to have Tony. Curtis offers sympathy,saying Tony only married Lorna because of her pregnancy.He knows how she feels, having lost Lily. Upset with her living conditions, Lorna begs Isabelle to convince Tony to move to the Alden mansion.Before Lorna and Tony fly to Washington to tell her parents the news, Isabelle asks if Lorna had to get married. Lorna denies it.Lorna upgrades their tickets from coach to first class and lies to Tony that her grandparents arranged it as a gift. Merrill tells Noreen of her job offer-the opportunity of a lifetime. She encourages Noreen to get to know Warren. Before a dinner date, they have drinks with Merill and Jim and discuss Corinth becoming a test city for gambling.Unfortunately, new property acquired by Forbes construction is almost certain to become a major highway and that makes the rumors all the more credible, Warren states. Seeing a painting by Ann in Mike's apartment, Shana asks Curtis if the Forbes marriage was troubled. She later overhears Curtis tell Lorna about her questions and Roger and Merrill's affair. She confronts Jim,calling him a hypocrite in light of the fact that his sister was having an affair with a married man.Jim responds that is acompletely different set of circumstances.The next night, Jim sees Dane leaving Shana's room and is surprised. Jack questions Curtis over him seeing Stacey and Curtis says he's just a friend.When Curtis and Stacey come face to face with Tony at the student union, Curtis advises Stacey to deal with it and tell herself it's over. Stacey tries, but her heart isn't in it. Upset that Tony may have married Lorna because of her money and social standing, Cabot confronts Jack on the subject ,who assures him Tony has principles. Back from Washington,Tony agrees with Lorna that they have to find an apartment. She goes straight to her grandparents and requests the Alden gatehouse.Cabot is reluctant because he senses Tony won't accept.Lorna counters they can live rent free in exchange for repairs and renovation.Lorna sells the idea to Tony who loves the place and wants to make a good home for the baby,unlike his own upbringing with alcoholic parents. Lorna's excitement is tempered by the reality of a pregnancy,especially when Shan floats the idea of modelling for Burnell's. June Slater tells Jack to diregard Lily's letter saying she will be home for Summer. In reality,she is not anywhere ready to leave the sanitarium. June sadly tells Jack the best thing to do is forget Lily altogether. Dane tells Shana her next move is to endear herself to Cabot and get the deeds to the riverfront property. Shana says she will be delighted to get one over on Cabot. At LaCaramba, Merrill's going away party is in full swing.Noreen enters with Warren,which annoys Mike.who accuses Warren of deliberately working him hard so he less competition for Noreen.Shana distracts Mike before things escalate. The next day, at Dr Turner's office, Mike bumps into Noreen and reveals he's getting help.Mike's dead army buddy Gage appears in a vision and tells Mike he's weak for seeking help. Disturbed,Mike storms out of the office.

Justin Deas filled in for Gerald Anthony in one episode as Marco on OLTL.

O' Hara Parker left acting and went to work for designers Badgley-Mischka as she is the sister of one of the two (can't remember which).

Saw Limitless and it was a shock to see Jamie Frame so old. He only had a few lines. Also We Love Soaps has reported that Helen Stenborg, who played Helga in 77/78 has died.

What were the circumstances behind Jill Andre being cast as Sandy in in 68. Was it a temporary thing due to illness/maternity leave etc? Or had Dagne actually left? I noticed that Jil Andre was also playing Sara McIntyre on GL that year. Were the two events interconnected in any way?