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Exactly I have episodes until early March 1969. #3891 – Monday, January 13th 1969 The following morning, Sam was exasperated his car wouldn’t start and Jill said Ken could drive Sam. Jill said she needed to have news from Amy while Ken drove Sam at his chamber. At her desk, Eleanor questioned Ken about his job. He said he liked it but Eleanor showed her disapproval – he made his wife unhappy and his father look foolish. Sam’s old friend, Winifred Hollister, told her himself. Ken said many respectable people approved of his job, such as Valerie Ames, which unerved Eleanor. At his office, Paul refused a dinner invitation from Professor Marlowe. He said his wife was unwell. Jill heard and worried about Amy but Paul admitted he lied on the phone – he and Amy had split up. Eleanor noticed Sam was slowly accepting his son’s new job. She was sure it was Valerie’s doing but Sam assured she had nothing to do with it. Jill felt very bad about the situation and thought she should quit out of loyalty for Amy. She would see her to know what she thought. Back home at the Stevens’, Jill told Ken about Amy and Paul. Jill was very shocked and begged Ken not to never let it happen to them. #3892 – Tuesday, January 14th 1969 Jill visited Amy. She said she had just learned from Paul. Amy didn’t want pity. Jill was ready to quit her job but Amy stopped her. Amy said she could have Paul back but she didn’t want it. Amy finally confided into Jill that she was pregnant. The Country club bar was really quiet. Wally the bartender told Ken one of them could get the axe and Mr. Lockwood wanted to see Ken in his office. Ken entered Alex Lockwood’s office and said he knew he was going to be fired but wanted to know the real reason. Meanwhile, Nola Hollister, Winifred’s wife, had drifted up to the bar for a drink. She wasn’t pleased when Wally hinted that Ken might be fired. Alex told Ken the reason was only financial but they were interrupted by Nola’s entrance and Nola accused her husband on putting pressure on Alex to fire Ken. She refused. Alex asked if Nola was ready to explain to her husband. As she assured she was, Alex was ready to keep Ken. Ken realized who Nola’s husband was and wondered if it was wise antagonizing him. Nola laughed and kissed him. Amy refused to listen to Jill’s arguments about telling Paul she was pregnant. She already heard them from Susan and Frank. She said only Nick seemed to understand her feelings. #3893 – Wednesday, January 15th 1969 Joan had contacted a Mexican lawyer who would meet her in Juares the following week and she would be divorced 24 hours later. Nick would sign the agreement, not the contest. Archie and Stan didn’t approve her pride which made them lose half the settlement money. They secretly planned to steal a car and bring it to New York to a friend running a garage – he could paint it over – before going to Mexico. Nick phoned Amy and was ready to ask her to come and see the apartment. Joan arrived and asked for a check he should endorse for the apartment security. Nick signed without protest. She told him she still believed he was unfaithful to her with Valerie. They disgraced her and drove her only friend out of Woodbridge. When Joan came back home, Stan was alone. She admitted she thought her brother Archie was stupid and arrogant. Stan said he felt the same way. They should leave him in New York and head to Mexico only together. Amy and Nick visited the apartment he was thinking to rent. Nick said he admired her independence. Stan arrived back at the Kanes’. He said he had a car but they had to go quick. #3894 – Thursday, January 16th 1969 Belle was directing men who brought most of the furniture from the Clemens house to her new apartment. Karen found the apartment dull and colorless. Belle said it was her intention. Susan dropped with Grace Tyrell to see Amy and cheer her up. Grace wondred if Amy told Lisa of the breakup but she didn’t. Amy thanked Susan for not telling their grandmother she was pregnant. Meanwhile, Paul phoned and asked when he could come to pick some things. Amy told she was herself helping Nick moving into his new place. After Amy hung up, Grace wondered if that was a way to raise Paul’s interest. Paul arrived at Belle’s new apartment. He brought champagne and they kissed. At the Brittons’, after Susan and Grace had left, Karen called. She told Amy she was ashamed of her sister and she did anything to dissuade Belle to pursue Paul. Amy assured Karen she didn’t blame her and they could still be friends. Paul explained Belle he had to pick things up at Amy’s and Belle wondered if he was jealous over Nick Kane as he had learned Amy was helping him with his apartment. He assured he was not and Belle pushed him he would come back for the night. #3895 – Friday, January 17th 1969 Ken called his father’s chamber and told Eleanor on the phone that he had much work and couldn’t come and pick his father up as planned. Sam assured it was not a problem as his car was repaired. Eleanor was curious as Ken was on the verge of being fired at Wilfred Hollister’s requet but his wife Nola intervened. Sam said Nola was charming but inclined to drink too much. She was 20 years younger than her husband. Ken asked Alex Lockwood if Wilfred gave him a hard time for not dismissing him but Alex said he didn’t mention it. Nola arrived and said Ken she wasn’t drinking because she had brought her daughter Laurie with her for lunch. She asked Alex if Laurie could fool around at the piano and he gave his okay. Nola asked Ken not to mention to Laurie that she was used to drunking. Sam left early from his office to meet with Valerie. He wanted to check on her since her step-daughter’s marriage broke up. Eleanor mentioned the Ames family seemed to attract trouble after what happened for the Kane divorce. Laurie Hollister introduced herself to Ken who was intrigued when she played the piano. She said the made up the lyrics herself. In Alex’s cottage, Nola was nervous. She told Alex she shouldn’t have come but Alex assured Laurie had no suspicion and he tried to embace her. He kissed her and the resistance went out of Nola’s body.

I could get my hands on some Secret Storm from early 1969. Here are some recaps. I will post more if you guys are interested. #3886 – Monday, January 6th 1969 Amy and Susan were back from the appointment with Dr. Hadley. Susan wondered if Amy knew she was pregnant as Susan had guessed her sister’s pregnancy. Amy assured she didn’t maybe because she didn’t want to know as Paul didn’t love her anymore. Susan wondered if Paul would still be infatuated with Belle once he learned Lisa would have a little brother or sister. Belle arrived late at her office and Karen realized who she was with. Belle talked to Karen about new apartments in a modern building she could move in and Karen wondered why her sister wanted to get rid of her. At Paul’s office, he asked Jill to take the day off as he wasn’t up to work. After Jill left, Paul called Belle : he didn’t know how to break news to Amy that he wanted a divorce. Jill visited Amy and Susan and didn’t mention Belle’s earlier visit to Paul. She wondred how Amy’s visit with Dr. Hadley went. Amy assured her health was excellent. Meanwhile, Belle was exultant Paul would be hers soon. Alone, Amy wondered why life was so ironic – she was finally pregnant but Paul didn’t love her anymore. #3887 – Tuesday, January 7th 1969 From her home, Susan phoned Amy. Amy agreed Susan tell Frank about her pregnancy. After she hung up, Susan told Frank that Amy was expecting. In his office, Paul received visit from Ken Stevens who had a night off at the club. He wanted to pick Jill up but Paul mentioned she left early. Paul questioned Ken about morality and conscience and an unaware Ken encouraged Paul to follow his heart. When Paul finally came home and before Amy could tell him about the pregnancy, Paul admitted he didn’t succeed in breaking up with Belle. He wanted a divorce to marry Belle. A very silent Belle told him he could have his freedom if he wanted it. Paul packed his bag and left home as Amy remained silent about her situation. #3888 – Wednesday, January 8th 1969 Paul met Nick Kane at the hotel and told Nick he had left home. He finally faced the fact he was in love with Belle. Nick understood how painful the breakup of a marriage could be. Nick said Amy suggested him to get an apartment and he was thinking about it. Nick asked Paul if Amy had another fainting but Paul assured she was fine and he was okay with Nick visiting Amy. In the Kane’s living room, Archie Bowman congratulated Stan for the way he brought Joan around to sharing her settlement from Nick with them. Archie said he had always liked Joan and was happy she finally agreed to divorce Nick. Joan arrived and said Nick wanted ger to sign papers. Stan encouraged her to do so. Joan arrived in Nick’s hotel room. Joan had to sign she wouldn’t ask for more money and wouldn’t contest the divorce. Joan wanted to bring the suit herself. He relented. At the Water Hole, Paul told Belle how reasonable Amy was when he told her he wanted a divorce. Belle thought they could be seen together but Paul didn’t agree until he was legally divorced. Belle promised to find an apartment for herself. Back at her apartment, Joan told Archie and Stan she didn’t sign and wanted to bring the divorce suit herself. They didn’t get why she would spend $1.000 when she would only get $2.000 as a settlement just to prove she was a lady. #3889 – Thursday, January 9th 1969 Jill told Sam she was relieved the doctor gave Amy a clean bill of health. Ken came downstairs and told about his encounter with Paul who was questioning his life. Sam left for a business meeting with his old friend, Wilfred Hollister. Ken gave his father $50 as his first paycheck. Amy visited Susan who was worried she couldn’t join Amy by phone last night. Amy told Susan and Frank that Paul didn’t know about her pregnancy and that he broke up with her. Amy tried to explain her decision not to tell about the baby as she didn’t want Paul to remain with her just because she was pregnant. Frank and Susan opposed but Amy didn’t want to hear more. Jill told Ken she didn’t like working with Paul since what was happening between him and Belle. Ken suggested she quit as he was making a decent living at the club. Jill didn’t like Ken paying Sam for room and board. He could have kept the money to pay their creditors. At the judge’s chamber, Wilfred Hollister appeared and greeted Eleanor. They had known each other over the years since Wilfred and Sam had often been involved in joint legal or philanthropic ventures. Wilfred confessed he had trouble with his daughter, Laurie, who had started college in the fall, but was already threatening to drop out. Sam made Wilfred join in his office. Wilfried was shocked Sam let his son tend bar in a place all friends gathered so often. Wilfred talked about Mrs. Ames, whom he saw Sam dance with at New Year’s Eve. Sam admitted he liked Valerie and she was scarecly responsible for the Kane trial. Eleanor was displeased with what she was overhearing. #3890 – Friday, January 10th 1969 Karen was not very happy with the apartment Belle wanted her to see. Belle said it was for the better as she thought about having the apartment for herself. Belle told her sister that Paul had broken up with Amy and moved into the Woodbridge hotel. Karen was shocked but Belle too happy to quarrel. Paul had asked Belle to live in some inconspicuous place until the divorce. Frank visited Amy. He wanted her to tell Paul the truth. Would she at least consider telling Val ? Amy refused. Nobody would convince her otherwise and she was holding Frank to his promise not to tell a soul. When Paul arrived in Belle’s office, he urged her to rent a place immediately. They passionately kissed. After Frank left, Nick arrived. He admitted he saw Paul at the hotel and heard the news but also that the doctor gave Amy a clean bill of health. He told her he had an eye on an apartment as she advised him to do. Amy agreed to have a look before he took it. Near the phone, Nick saw the name of a doctor Amy wrote down – it was indeed a ob-gyn Dr. Hadley advised her earlier. He confronted Amy : was she sick ? She broke down and made him realize she was pregnant but she forbade him to tell Paul. Nick understood and agreed with her.

Wishful thinking: Tamara Tunie

Fascinating to read more about 1970 ! Clearly the Audrey/Tom/Steve and the Jessie/Peter/Phil/Diana stuff hold my interest. I guess Denise must have left. Do you have info on that @depboy ? Thanks again for your hard work !

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Audrey's rape. Such an important part for the storyline to come with Tommy's conception. Fascinating to read. I love the Jessie/Diana/Peter/Phil dynamics. I like reading about Henry's addiction. Didn't know that. Meg is boring to death though. First she was insecure about Iris for years, now Brooke. I understand the reasoning of course but reading the storyline it seems very repetitive.

Thanks for the 1970 summaries. I didn’t realize Phil and Diana were in the US near GH. I had imagined they were still in South America.

After reading more carefully, I think both Tracy and Iris were written out in January 1970. Tracy after her wedding to Jeff and Iris when she was told Scotty didn't need her anymore. Can you confirm @depboy?

So Diana first appeared on April 8th 1970. A long-time mystery is resolved ! Glad that Brooke is back to stir up trouble. I know she will have an affair with Howie in 1972 but don't know much about her before. Wonder if Iris is already out as she is no longer mentioned or if she will be written out later.

Do you know since when Bridget Dobson was credited with her parents ?

Yes ! Didn't know that. And I was expecting Diana. She had always been wrongly credited as joining in 1969 but this was 1970. How terrific to know that !

Incredible !!!! Thanks 🤩

Ah Peter ! never heard about Barbara or Carol, Jane’s cousin. Will see how they fit.

Thanks ! That’s what’s I was wondering about. We will see next month maybe.

Thanks a lot !

Fascinating as ever ! So Douglas is dead. I thought Tracy would marry him and leave town with him. Maybe the new Jeff will be the one. Denise is out. I was expecting more drama from her relationship with Steve with a jealous Audrey who starts being involved with Tom. I love reading about the minor storylines such as Howie/Jane/Beverly. Had never heard about her before. Or Sharon and Uncle Henry. So Phil has fled. Wonder how long before he meets Diana. Again these recaps are priceless !!

Thanks ! Is new RJ recurring or in contract ?

Phil should be on the run soon … the Iris storyline seems to have really been put into the background. Wonder what will happen of her and Lee. Will they really have an affair ?

Very exciting to read about the 1969 episodes. I had imagined Phil had fled for the scene of Polly's accident but this is not at all how it happened. Can't wait to see how he will meet Diana, and also Peter Taylor's introduction.

Thanks !!! Couldn’t wait for this 😍

Same, would love to dig in for some other soaps too. I'm sure there are archives that can be found somewhere... Very interesting to read more about Iris in particular. I only knew she was an alcoholic and had an affair with Lee but the drama around it and Tom being involved, I had no idea. Tom is a very interesting character. He was so unlucky first with Jessie and then with Iris. I know his upcoming relationship with Audrey and the birth of Tommy will be doomed.

Always fascinating to relive this era of GH !

Can't believe we had so many informations for 1965 to 1968 ! This is so terrific !!!

Always so fascinating ! Thank you. Exactly ! I love hearing about them.

Ah Jane and Howie joined ! Very interesting. I am very interested in minor characters like them, Sharon, Henry. We don’t know too much about them.