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13 hours ago, danfling said:

This is the era of the show during which Maroy McGreggor appeared as Susan?    I had assumed in the past that it was much closer to the show's departure from the air when she had appeared.   Thank you for the clarification.

 

Again, I assuming that this is NOT the same singer who later had a top 40 hit with the song Torn between Two Lovers.

From what I read, Judy Lewis will be brought back during 1969.

I will share more of February 1969 soon. To keep you waiting, I did some monthly chart for January. 

I guessed Joel Crothers joined on January 17th. It is the day he last aired on "Dark Shadows" too. It is said he left DS for TSS and I imagined he was hired for the new love story with Laurie who was introduced the same day. Just a wild guess though... he might have replaced Gordon Gray a bit later.

JANUARY 1969 – 18 episodes

1. Jada Rowland (Belle Ames Britton) : 12

2. Nicholas Coster (Paul Britton) : 11

3. Audrey Johnston (Jill Stevens) : 8

4. Marla Adams (Belle Clemens) : 7

*. Joel Crothers (Ken Stevens) : 7                                             (first : 01/17)

*. Terry O’Sullivan (Judge Sam Stevens) : 7

7. Linda DeCoff (Laurie Hollister) : 6                                        (first : 01/17)

*. Rita Morley (Nola Hollister) : 6

9. Keith Charles (Nick Kane) : 5

*. Chase Crowley (Eleanor Gault) : 5

*. Mary McGregor (Susan Ames Carver) : 5

*. Lori March (Valerie Ames) : 5

13. Christina Crawford (Joan Borman Kane) : 4

*. Gordon Gray (Ken Stevens) : 4                                              (last : 01/14)

*. Barnard Hughes (Wilfried Hollister) : 4

*. Jay Lanin (Alex Lockwood) : 4

*. Lawrence Luckinbill (Frank Carver) : 4

18. Beverly Hayes (Karen Clemens) : 3

*. Joseph Warren (Wally Sikes) : 3

20. James Antonio (Stan Collins) : 2                                        (last : 01/15)

*. Elspeth Eric (Mrs. Borman) : 2

*. Marjorie Gateson (Grace Tyrell) : 2

*. Ken Kercheval (Archie Borman) : 2                                      (last : 01/15)

*. Addison Powell (Dr. Spencer Hadley) : 2

*. Ed Winter (Bob Hill) : 2

Thanks for sharing !

Thanks so much ! The Jessie/Phil/Peter/Diana and the Steve/Audrey/Tom are really two stories I read about but seeing how it evolved day after day is so good !!

17 minutes ago, Manny said:

I really enjoyed reading these. Thank you for providing these recaps!!!

So the May 1978 is the last that exists?  

Nope ! I have them until Nov 1978 but too much work this year. Will try to post some more this summer

Audrey was so mischevious at the time ! You couldn’t imagine by watching an older Rachel Ames in the 90s’ or 00s’. Love that !

I am trying to find some scripts from the James Elward collection including some LIAMST. It might give us some more information.

I wish I could fine Jane & Ira Avery scripts somewhere.

#3906 – Monday, February 3rd 1969

(Beginning of the episode missing). At the Stevenses’, Val was ready to leave. She told Sam she heard from Amy that Joan Kane, going by her maiden name Joan Borman, was back in Woodbridge. Sam grimaced.

Laurie and her father quarelled. Laurie assured she was working with Ken, not dating him so why him being married would be important. Laurie mentioned another friendship Wilfred once broke up. Wilfred left. Nola admonished Laurie : this past incident should never be discussed again. Laurie apologized.

Back home, Val was surprised to see Joan at the door. Joan said she was sorry about everything that happened. She made a terrible mistake in thinking Nick and Val were having an affair. She wanted to live at peace in Woodbridge and begged Valerie for forgiveness. Val remained aloof and non-committal.

#3907 – Tuesday, February 4th 1969

Early in the morning, Amy turned up at Valerie’s. She told Val that Nick would introduce her to a friend, lawyer Thomas Austin. Amy wanted the divorce to go quick. Amy told Val she ran into Belle and Paul at the English Pub last night and it was awkward. It confirmed the baby would be only hers, not Paul’s. Nick arrived. Val told him about his ex-wife’s unannounced visit last night and Val assured she would never forgive Joan but had no desire to be vindicative.

Meanwhile, Belle was serving Paul breakfast in her apartment. She wondered if Amy was stalling the divorce. Paul phoned Amy but she was not home. He found unusual she was not home early in the morning. Belle reminded Paul that Amy said the doctor confirmed she was fine so there was no reason to worry about her. Belle talked about her plans for after their wedding. She imagined they could live in Europe. Paul admitted he had considered applying to some foundation for a grant that would support them.

After Amy went up to put on a new face before meeting the lawyer, Valerie questionned Nick about their recent bonding. Nick admitted he liked Amy’s friendship but Val wondered if he noticed she still loved Paul very much. Nick and Amy went to meet Thomas Austin. Austin asked Amy if she could prove adultery. Amy said she didn’t want to and wished she could protect her daughter. She then would need to be patient. Divorce could be final in two years. Nick suggested she should get a Mexican divorce like Joan did.

#3908 – Wednesday, February 5th 1969

In his office, Nick received a phone call from Joan. She asked him for a favor. She had an appointment for an apartment but as she didn’t have a job yet, she asked Nick to back her up saying she received money from their divorce settlement. Nick refused lying. Paul then dropped in. He said Tom Austin called him and introduced himself as Amy’s lawyer. As he was Nick’s friend, Paul assumed Nick introduced him to Amy. Paul thanked Nick as he wanted the matter solved as soon as possible. Nick lost his temper and told Paul he didn’t realize how much he had hurt Amy. Paul assured he appreciated Nick’s support to Amy. Given his feelings for Belle, Paul needed to leave Amy.

Meanwhile, Eleanor hoped her new upstairs neighbor would be less frivolous than the previous one. Mr. Travis, the landlord, seemed to prefer a woman in his apartement. Sam made fun of the situation – if Eleanor had a male neighbour, her life might be different. Sam then received a phone call from Nola Hollister asking him to meet.

Mr. Travis introduced Joan to the apartement. She wanted to take it immediately. Mr. Travis assured the neighbour downstairs – a spinster working as a legal secretary – was okay. Joan was very flirty and Mr. Travis was ready to forget a trifle like references.

Nola was in Sam’s office. She told him she didn’t share Wilfred’s feeling about Ken and Laurie. She was happy with what the collaboration was doing to Laurie. Sam said Valerie had misgivings about letting Ken and Laurie use her piano since Wilfred so strongly objected. Nola wondered how much Sam knew about Laurie’s past but Sam didn’t know much.

#3909 – Thursday, February 6th 1969

Jill visited Amy. She said she was still uneasy about Ken and Laurie’s collaboration. Valerie agreed to let them use her piano since Laurie’s mother told Sam she was all for it. Amy told Jill about how she met Paul and Belle at the English pub and that Nick’s lawyer friend told her she could only get a short divorce on the grounds of adultery. She was tempted if it was not for Lisa.

At Val’s, Ken and Laurie thanked Valerie for her favor. Val told that since Nola said it was right keeping it from Wilfred, she was okay. Nola called and thanked Val. After she hung up, Alex was seen seated nearby. As Wilfred was in New York for the day, Nola gave the housekeeper an extra afternoon. Alex admired the Hollister house. He understood why Nola wouldn’t leave Wilfred. Nola admitted that if she were ever going to, she would have done it three years ago with what happened with little Nancy Crawford. Nola said that Laurie would someday leave the house and Nola would be left with the impossible Wilfred. Nola wondered if Alex prefered she stay married for her money. He kissed her passionately.

While working on a new song, Laurie had a burst on anger when she got hung up on a work. Laurie started talking about her time in the sanitarium to Ken. She mentionned a friend of hers, Nancy Crawford… but Val interrupted.

#3910 – Friday, February 7th 1969

Nick asked Amy if she could give him a hand with the livingroom walls she had selected. Nick started to light a cigarette but Amy asked him not to as she couldn’t stand the smell since she was pregnant. When the phone rang, Nick answered. Paul was surprised. He wanted to ask Amy if he could come and grab some documents in his study. Amy agreed, Mrs. Giddens would be there with Lisa as she and Nick were going out. Paul then returned at his table with Belle at The Water Hole. He realized how much time Nick was spending with Lisa. Belle wondered if he was jealous but Paul denied.

Mrs. Giddens arrived to babysit Lisa. Amy told her Paul would come and the babysitter showed her contempt for Paul and the « Clemens woman ». When they left, Nick asked Amy if he could smoke in the car despite her « delicate condition ». Mrs. Gidden had heard and was dumbfounded.

Once at Nick’s, the prints were hanged. Nick and Amy talked about Paul’s visit to Nick once he found out that Nick adviced a lawyer for Amy. He told Amy that you can’t really follow a man’s mind when he was falling in love.

Paul arrived at his previous home while Mrs. Giddens was watching the television. He went to find the papers in his study. While he was about to leave, Mrs. Giddens gave him a piece of her mind : deserting a lovely woman like Amy was shocking but leaving her as she was pregnant made him quite a monster. Paul was speechless.

#3901 – Monday, January 27th 1969

Amy felt better this new day but Paul visited her to talk about their divorce. Dr. Hadley called Amy to apologize – he didn’t realize Valerie didn’t know about her pregnancy. She answered vaguely to avoir Paul noticing what was going on. Paul said the divorce should be the friendlier possible. Amy asked if he was worried about what she could do on his reputation. After calming down, Amy assured Paul she wouldn’t cause him any harm. He was Lisa’s father after all. After Paul left, Amy sobbed.

Val visited Sam’s chamber. He couldn’t go on lunch with her because he was expecting a call but he bought them both sandwiches. When he asked her about her family dinner, her face changed. She said something happened but she couldn’t talk about it. Sam shifted the conversation to his son. He said Ken had written lyrics to a song composed by Laurie, the Hollisters’ daughter. Val thought it was exciting but Sam wondered how Jill would react if Ken spent time with another woman and Wilfred Hollister wouldn’t enjoy that either.

At the Country club, Laurie said Ken she was surprised he didn’t call her back but Ken answered he was disappointed in the lyrics he wrote. Laurie liked them but Ken was sure he could do better.

#3902 – Tuesday, January 28th 1969

In his office, Nick was talking to Amy on the phone and said he was ready to move to his new apartment with her help. Frank arrived after he hung up and they talked about Amy’s pregnancy. They disagreed : Nick thought it was maybe for the best if Paul learned she was having a baby after their divorce. After work, Nick went back to his hotel and visited Paul in his room. Paul assured Nick he made the right decision leaving Amy.

Mrs. Borman was shocked to open her door to her daughter Joan. Once inside, Joan phoned Nick to tell him she was back in Woodbridge and asked him if he had received the divorce papers. After the conversation, Nick toasted with Paul to his freedom. Paul wondered why Nick thought his leaving Amy was a bad idea while he had just divorced Joan. Nick answered Amy needed Paul, Joan didn’t need Nick. Nick stopped before telling Paul the truth.

At her mother’s, Joan told her she and Stan gave Archie the slip in New York and then she quarelled with Stan over everything. When he sold his hot car before crossing over and refused to shar the money with her, she decided to split with him. She got her decree, took every time of Archie’s and lit out. She then would live a different life in Woodbridge.

Belle visited Paul at his hotel room. He thought it was not discreet enough. Belle got tired of waiting for him to kiss her.

#3903 – Wednesday, January 29th 1969

In her living room, Val was talking with Jill in the evening. Jill was upset she didn’t have time to share with Ken as he had to meet Laurie Hollister. Jill would like Val to use her influence to stop Ken and Laurie working together. Valerie thought she should give them a chance. Later, Valerie told Jill how she learned about Amy’s pregnancy and that she could understand why she was hiding the pregnancy from Paul.

At the Country club, Ken called Laurie and told her they should work again at some point. After he hung up, Wally asked Ken if he knew about the Hollister girl’s past. Wally told him Laurie was carted off to a sanitarium for a while as part of trouble with her father but he didn’t know much. Ken then asked Alex if he could use the piano with Laurie and Alex was uncomfortable. When Alex went to his office with Nola, Ken questioned Wally about their supposed affair. Wally admitted it was only a guess and he didn’t have any evidence of him. Ken urged Wally to forget his stupid idea. In his office, Alex was not happy Nola suggested Ken and Laurie use the piano in the ballroom. If Laurie spent time in the Country Club, she could find out about their affair. When Alex told Ken there was a rule prevented him from using the piano, Nola said it was foolish but Ken assured he would find a piano elsewhere.

#3904 – Thursday, January 30th 1969

In Sam’s chamber, he heard Eleanor on the phone – she finally evicted her tenant. She told Sam she hoped the next one would act like a lady. Meanwhile, Joan was at her mother’s and she went through the Herald to look for a new place for herself. Mrs. Borman thought she should first look for a job, and later for a place to live. Joan has huge ambition and she still had some money she took from Stan.

Nick was moving in his new apartement. Amy was helping him and she offered him a rug to decorate his flat. They managed to put book on book shelves and Nick admitted that as a bachelor, his flat would probably be a bit disorderly. Amy admitted she promised Paul on a quick divorce, before he found out she was pregnant. She said that if he married Belle, he would not come back to her, only for the baby. Nick realized Amy was still in love with Paul.

Sam expected Wilfred in his chamber to work on a civic project together but he was late. He talked with Eleanor about Ken and Laurie working together. She wondered how Jill would feel about it. Wilfred arrived late. When Sam talked about Ken and Laurie’s collaboration, Wilfred was shocked – he wasn’t told about this. Sam was sure Nola only forgot to mention it. Wilfred assured he would put a stop to his nonsense.

#3905 – Friday, January 31st 1969

In the Hollisters’ living room, Laurie worried that Ken might come late and Nola wouldn’t like for him to come upon Wilfred. Laurie wondered why Alex Lockwood refused to let them use the piano at the country club. Ken arrived. He told Laurie he was surprised she didn’t mention her past to him. Laurie realized he was talking about her time in the sanitarium and asked if he changed anything. Ken apologized and told her he was sorry he asked.

Val received a phone call from Ken. He asked her if by any way he could use the piano at her place with a friend. Val was surprised but agreed Ken and Laurie come to her house to discuss it. After Val hung up, Amy arrived at her place. Amy told she was supposed to have dinner with Nick but he had to cancel their plans so she didn’t want to come back to an empty place. Val couldn’t join her for dinner either as Ken and Laurie would come.

Wilfred came home but Ken and Laurie had already left. (End of the episode missing).

1 hour ago, danfling said:

random things about the show (questions and statements):

To soapfave06, I initially did not connect with your question about the twins.

When Amy was institutionalized, her doctor was Dr. Ian Northcoate.   Dr. Northcoate was married to Mary Lou Northcoate (Clarice Blackburn).  Mary Lou was insane and very jealous of Valerie.  Ian was the twin of the evil Owen Northcoate.    I cannot remember all of the trouble that Mary Lou (who eventually died - I am thinking that it may have been in a fire) and Owen did.    I think that Owen may have posed as Ian and attempted to have his twin brother committed as a criminally insane man.   I cannot remember this whole storyline.

Ian and Owen were played by actor and director Gordon Rigsby.    Later, Ian and Valerie were married.   Mr. Rigsby departed the show and was replaced by Alexander Scorby (who was the real life husband of Lori March).   He remained on the show as a recurring character until the cancellation.

Mr. Rigsby later directed episodes of The Doctors.   Mr. Scorby later played Nigel Fragate #2 on All My Children.

I am still curious about who played Bill, the lawyer.

I learned (by searching through Slick Jones' listings about the show) that Addison Powell played Dr. Hadley at this time.

Jay Lanin played Alex.

Joseph Warren (All My Children's Larry Colby) played Wally.

The last sentence in the last synopsis mentioned Mr. L and Mrs. H.    I know that Mrs. H. was Nola Hollister, but I do not know who Mr. L is.    Who is Mr. L?

 

 

 

 

 

Mr. L. Is Alex Lockwood, the boss at the Country Club whom Nola is having an affair with.

#3899 – Thursday, January 23rd 1969

Val phoned Amy to have some news. She invited family over for lunch and Bill would pick her up. Jill arrived and noticed Amy had morning sickness. Jill admitted Susan tried to convince her she should tell Amy to reveal her pregnancy to Paul. When Jill told Amy that Paul and Bill greeted them at the restaurant, Amy realized Bill was a lawyer with many succeeding divorce cases.

Paul left work early and joined Belle at her apartment. He discussed with her his divorce from Amy and worried that Amy would name Belle as co-respondent. Belle didn’t care. Paul worried about his career but Belle assured she had brighter plans for their future.

Grace and Susan arrived at Valerie’s. Val and Grace were worried about Amy’s health and questioned Susan as she was with her when she visited Dr. Hadley. At Amy’s, Bob arrived to pick her up. She questioned him about his lunch with Paul. Bob admitted he had no sympathy for Paul and refused to advise him on his divorce. He suggested Amy could be vindicative but she didn’t want to destroy Paul’s career. She suddenly fell sick again and told Bob to go to Val’s alone. Amy phoned Val and excused herself. Worried about Amy, Valerie called Dr. Hadley who assured her Amy was fine. She was sick as every pregnant woman could be.

#3900 – Friday, January 24th 1969

Sam arrived at the Country Club bar and asked Ken for a drink. He was looking for bridge partners for the night. Nola arrived and Sam agreed to offer her a drink. Wally the waiter told Ken there was a good reason Nola was always without her husband. Nola told Sam she saved Ken’s job because her husband was acting foolishly. Alex joined and greeted the judge.

After the phone call with Dr. Hadley, Val rushed over to Amy. Val told her how she found out and wanted to know why Amy kept mum. After Amy explained the situation, Val was compassionate but she wondered how long the charade could be kept – a pregnancy couldn’t be hidden forever. Amy didn’t know but Valerie promised she wouldn’t tell Paul.

After Sam bored Nola to death with bridge game, she went back to the bar and asked Ken why he phoned Laurie and didn’t call back again. Ken said he wrote some lyrics for her song but thought they needed some work to be done. Nola said Ken and Laurie should meet but Wilfred wouldn’t know about it. When Nola left, she exchanged glances with Alex. Wally told that was the reason Nola came alone at the Country Club. Ken was aghast : were Mr. L. and Mrs. H. lovers ?

Absolutely fascinating !

On 6/1/2023 at 10:47 PM, soapfave06 said:

Awesome, the beginning of the baby story for Tom/Steve/Audrey. 
 

Did the show have a rather large cast at this time for a 30 minute soap? 

I don’t think it was particularly large. It had 2-3 big stories and some collateral. Something 30-min soaps (B&B) are unable to do nowadays.

#3896 – Monday, January 20th 1969 – missing ?

#3897 – Tuesday, January 21st 1969

Ken woke up early and rememberd the melody Laurie played on the piano. Jill was surprised he was whistling. Susan phoned and asked Jill for lunch to talk about Amy’s baby as she learned Jill knew. Jill remained evasive towards Ken.

At Paul’s office, Bob Hill appeared and Paul introduced Bob – Valerie’s son – to Jill. After Jill left, Bob told Paul he didn’t want to get involved in his marital situation because he liked Amy a lot and was once interested in Belle. He wasn’t giving legal advice but as a friend, he thouth Paul should go back to Amy. Paul was angry at first.

Ken phoned Laurie. He was interested in her song but was frustrated there were no lyrics. She suggested he had to do some and he said he would try.

At The English pub, Susan told Jill she thought Amy’s attitude was absurd. She hoped Jill would be able to change Amy’s mind. They were interrupted by Paul and Bob who exchanged greetings. Jill was uneasy. Paul wondered why his secretary was at the pub with his wife’s sister and why she didn’t mention it to him. When Jill returned to the office, Paul assured her Susan and she couldn’t bring him and Amy back together.

#3898 – Wednesday, January 22th 1969

Sam and Eleanor planned to work in the Stevens’ home and Sam invited her to dinner. Ken told Jill was late and couldn’t fix dinner. When Sam answered a phone call, Eleanor question Ken again on Nola Hollister’s good deed when he was on the verge of being fired but Ken departed. Eleanor offered to cook leftovers for Sam. When Sam complimented her, she felt very proud.

From a cabin booth, Ken called the Hollisters and Nola answered. Laurie wasn’t home. Wilfried heard and wondered why Sam’s son – the hippie bartender – was trying to reach for his daughter. When Laurie came home, Wilfred informed her she had a phone call from a married man. Nola assured Wilfred Laurie met Ken at the club when they were having lunch and they talked music.

Eleanor told Wilfred about her tenant problem. Her tenant was a divorcee who entertained men and Eleanor didn’t approve. Sam said she might be a little too rigid. When the name of Valerie appeared in the conversation, Sam took offense. He knew she didn’t approve of Val but she should keep her opinion to herself. Sam was growing more and more attached to her. Eleanor was appalled.

After Wilfred left, Laurie asked Nola if Ken said more on the phone. It was probably about the lyrics but Nola shouldn’t say Wilfred. Nola assured she wouldn’t, Wilfred would not understand.

Thanks a lot ! Very fascinating to hear.

7 hours ago, Paul Raven said:

Thank you French Fan. An amazing contribution. Looking forward to reading these rare treasures.

This was a few months before CBS took over production from Roy Winsor.

Lou Scofield/John Hess most likely writing at this time.

Yes, Lou Scofield is the head writer and John Hess who was head writer before seems to be breakdown writer.

44 minutes ago, Paul Raven said:

OK so Gillian/Gabrielle come in as new headwriter when CBS took over production.

Between Scofield and CBS taking over, Don Ettlinger wrote the show for a few weeks.

1 minute ago, soapfave06 said:

This is awesome, thanks for sharing!!

My please. Friday Jan 17th is Laurie’s first episode. She is listed as new in the cast list. The role will grow and she will be the main heroine of the last years of the show.

5 minutes ago, dc11786 said:

Wow! Thanks for these. Out of curiousity, were these from the collection at Dartmouth?

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 !

16 minutes ago, kalbir said:

Olivia was last seen on Y&R in 2009 I think. I don't blame Tonya Lee Williams for not wanting to return after she was unceremoniously dumped in 2005 after 15 years of service.

Tonya Lee Williams was last seen on February 15, 2012.

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.