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Holloway made Bambi, a supporting character, pretty much the lead and introduced her mysterious past in a plot I've never understood from reading synopses. They wisely brought on Ann Marcus, who wrapped up the story but it was too late for the show by that point. Search for Tomorrow Robert J Shaw August 77-March 78. Search went through a number of headwriters in the mid to late 70's but managed to stay ahead in the ratings.

Love of Life Jean Holloway's stint lasted from Nov 78- April 79. The Doctors Linda Grover May- September 78.

Guiding Light Mike Bauer - Julie and Leslie. Sara - Joe Werner and Dean Blackford Meta - Ted White, Joe Roberts and Bruce Banning.

When Texas ended, Gail Kobe and Pam Long were hired at Guiding Light in the same roles. Several Texas actors appeared shortly after Long began writing the show; Jay Hammer, James Rebhorn, Harley Jane Kozak, and Michael Woods were all cast in new roles on Guiding Light.

But that's Ron's vision of what soaps are. Kooky, far out plots, unbelievable twists etc Heart felt character based stories that dramatize and reflect peoples faults , foibles and interactions ... not so much.

There will be some sadness there with the deaths of Bill Hayes and now Drake.

AS THE WORLD TURNS some extra dates, characters and info. Melba Moore Melba Moore singer performs 'Falling' September 18, 1986 Emma Lape Snyder Kathleen Widdoes Nov 1985-2010 Ted Banner Duncan Gamble Sept/Oct 84 movie producer cast Heather in a movie. Marcy was infatuated with him but he pressured her to sleep with him. Lee Washburn Tenney LizBeth McKay Aug 25 1994-? Ray Tenney Thomas Kopache Aug 25 - ? 1994 Dave Egan Ken Garito Sept 21 - ? 1994 Paula Zahn Paula Zahn CBS Morning Show Hostess cameo Dec 5 1995 Harry Smith Harry Smith Dec 5 1995 CBS TV host cameo Meg Snyder Reyes Landry Ryan Montgomery Ryan Jennifer Ashe 1986-89; 1991; 1992; 1993; Nov 71994 (Cal/Connor wedding) Ken Bryant Maurice Ottinger November 1964 - May 1965 dated Lisa, wanted marriage and children but as Lisa couldn't commit he married another woman Ruth. Arthur Meyers ???? divorce lawyer acting on behalf of Neil Wade in his proposed divorce from Penny 1965 William "Grandpa" Hughes noble patriarch of the Hughes clan. later married Irma Kopecki William Lee William "Grandpa" Hughes noble patriarch of the Hughes clan. later married Irma Kopecki William Lee April 28 -April ? 56 possibly only 1 day Santos Ortega 56-76 Mr Davis ??? John Hughes parole officer April 1957 Grace (originally Belle)____ Baker Selena Royle April 25 1957 -59 Jeff's meddlesome mother Dick Baker Carl Low April 25 1957 -61 father, Jeff Baker Dawn "Dee" Stewart Dixon Marcia McClain April 1976- Nov 78 Heather Cunningham 8/1978 Temporary Falls for Beau Spencer but steps aside when she discovers he loves Annie. Then falls for Tom when she cares for him after he is injured in a car crash and finally Jay when he is estranged from Carol. Leaves town for a few months.

@DRW50 Cleveland Armory the TV Guide critic was quite acerbic, but yes, the general consensus was that OPW wasn't suitable for primetime. They didn't seem to make any allowances for nightime in terms of budget, pace, production etc. Really would like to know what the thinking was. Maybe just to see if a cheap to produce daytime soap could work at night? I believe initially there was talk of Edge of Night making the move to primetime in some form.

The TV Guide review June 26 1965 CBS, which was no network to take ABC’s Peyton Place lying down,has come up with a new twice-weekly nighttime, or rather, nightmare, version of its 10-year-old daytime serial As the World Turns. Some time ago, in a burst of enthusiasm, CBS publicity proudly noted that the amount of time As the World Turns had been on the air was equal to 500 motion pictures the length of “Cleopatra.” And, if that statistic wasn’t enough— and it wasn’t—they added that the scripts used by the program since its debut could reach a height of more than 411 feet. They did not, however, mention their depth, and in this respect, at least, we think they were wise. However much depth As the World Turns may have had in the daytime, Our Private World at night has—you can bet on this—less. In fact, if it weren’t for repeating everything twice, we don’t think they’d be on twice a week. We recall one conversation which went as follows: “All the man said was, ‘Can I help?’ And do you know “what I wanted to do? I wanted to murder him. Because he couldn’t help. Does that make sense? ‘Can I help you?’ That’s all he said. And I hate him.” Created—you will pardon the expression—by Irna Phillips and William Bell, Our Private World is based on the efforts of a young divorcee, Lisa Hughes (Eileen Fulton), to turn over a new leaf in Chicago. For this task she meets a girl named, aptly enough, Eve (Julienne Marie). The latter, meeting Lisa on her first day in her job in the admitting office of a Chicago hospital, says, “My friends call me Eve. I have hundreds of friends, you know. Will you call me Eve, friend?” Then, when Lisa asks, “Next of kin?” Eve sobs, “Nobody—nobody in this big, wide, wonderful, stinking world.” In the next script they have quite a talk about the word “admitting,” too, but we'll spare you that. Anyway, you get the idea. Both Lisa and Eve have problems, the chief of which seems to be Eve’s family. Eve has two mother-dominated brothers and a mother herself, and if this show may be said to have a specialty, it is in its “Is there anything else, Mother?” scenes. The Eldredges, incidentally, are very rich. They pronounce everything very strangely, as if they were just about to sneeze— Mrs. Eldredge (Geraldine Fitzgerald), for example, pronounces “were,” “whirr”; and “words,” “weirds.” And honestly, when one of her sons says, “We're not as weird as we seem,” both words and weirds fail. Altogether it is the first show we’ve seen in a long time where literally nothing is good—the idea, the producing, the writing or the directing. As for the acting, it has to be seen to be believed —and, believe us, it shouldn’t be. The girls are bad and the boys are worse. One thing this show does, though. It makes Peyton Place look great. In fact, the only thing we cannot fault is the title, Our Private World. The mistake was in making it public.

Where is Doris anyway? Another missing parent/grandparent eg Joanna, Mary. Is Phyllis' mother still alive?

TV Guide blurb when FITW became A Time For Us. This new weekday serial, dealing with the lives of sisters Linda and Jane Driscoll, begins where ‘Flame in the Wind’ left off. Linda, who has just broken her engagement to Steve Reynolds, plans an acting career in New York. Jane (who is secretly in love with Steve) remains behind in the hope of some day marrying her sister’s former fiancé. Linda: Joanna Miles. Steve: Tom Fielding. Jane: Beverly Hayes.

What a shock. 71 is way too young. With Days taping schedule, I guess we didn't have an idea of how sick he was.

Did Rosemary Prinz make any impression as Sylvia Warren? I think she was on a couple of eps in Season 2? Just interested to see what those who recently watched thought of a daytime soap legend in a guest appearance.

I get the impression that Princi's portrayal is more in line with Nancy Pinkerton's Dorian.

@kalbir that Devane interview was very interesting. never knew about Dobson coming onto the show because of a contract obligation. I guess they were planning a new male character and he was a good fit. Otherwise he might have ended up elsewhere. Maybe as Mike Hammer on that series.

Battlefield Birth: As the Battle of Peyton Place continues to rage, a communiqué from the front brings news of an impending birth. Peyton Place is about to whelp. Will the offspring be called Son of Peyton Place? No-o-o, she’s to be The Girl from Peyton Place —at least that’s the working title for the new series, about which, say ABC’s spokesmen, nothing has definitely been decided. “The girl” is Betty Anderson, who skipped town after a Peytonic love affair and marriage, and has been in New York City for the past several episodes. Though ABC refuses to confirm it, she will probably forsake Peyton Place for good (good?) and become the heroine of the new series, as a smalltown girl in the big city. The program will likely be scheduled once a week, beginning early in the summer, but May go twice-a-week a la Peyton Place, next fall. Barbara Parkins will continue as Betty Anderson. TV Guide Jan 65 As has been the case with Peyton Place, the atmosphere behind the scenes of the new series is filled with tension. One ABC vice president told TV Guide, apologetically, “This thing is so touchy, I would prefer not to comment. (Sigh) So many personalities involved.” William Self, production chief of 20th Century-Fox, which films Peyton Place, said “All of this is still conversation. ABC has not ordered the show. Irna Phillips is developing a projection, but nothing is on paper. In fact, Barbara Parkins has not even been told.” Nor has Paul Monash, executive producer of Peyton Place, who has clashed repeatedly with Irna Phillips, a Peyton Place consultant. “I’m just beginning to find out about it,’ he said last week. “Ultimately they will have to approach me.” He added, “The network is impressed with Irna Phillips.” And so, as the sun sets slowly over the battlefield, we find Paul Monash sulking in his tent, Irna Phillips taking command of a new division, and ABC’s general staff plotting new strategy for capitalizing on the success of Peyton Place.

Day in Court Kraft Case Lucille Kraft ????? Athena Lorde

it looks like Will Ferrell and Nancy Frangione.

Marrying Devon/Abby. A storyline dead end. Marriage #3 for Abby. Her previous 2 generated zilch story.

Dave was played by Don Frabotta. Jason 47 has a good interview on his page. https://www.jason47.com/days/donfrabottainterview.html

Generations should have kicked off with James and Debbi on board, immediately getting attention. Maybe even Richard Roundtree. The point being that initial casting creates interest and excitement a la BTG.

Sorry she looks ridiculous. Trying to hide behind the lace isn't fooling anyone.

Valiant Lady Amy Oliver ...??? Involved with Joe Salinas 1957