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So, there were many more extras present for the "My Two Mommies" classroom. Odd that would be different.

Speaking of Irna Phillips & P&G historically ... 2. article by Alina Adams Alina Sivorinovsky Wickham In honor of the 88th anniversary of "The Guiding Light" today.... [https://alinaa.substack.com/.../writing-real-people-into...](https://alinaa.substack.com/.../writing-real-people-into...) 3. New book from Alina Adams Alina Sivorinovsky Wickham So, when I was 10 years old, I started reading Soap Opera Digest. And I've been reading it ever since. Today, I am in it: By The Book: Alina Adams, who wrote the New York Times best-sellers Oakdale Confidential and The Man From Oakdale (tie-in novels for As the World Turns) and Jonathan’s Story (for Guiding Light), has a new novel coming out in May that uses soap history as its backdrop. Go On Pretending features soap pioneers Irna Phillips, Agnes Nixon and classic GL actors like Charita Bauer (ex-Bert Bauer) within its narrative as it dives into those nerve-racking days when The Guiding Light made the transition from radio to television, and the drama, bloopers and behind-the-scenes gossip which came with it. Anyone who pre-orders before 2/24/25 from the publisher will also get a free copy of Soap Opera 451: A Time Capsule of Daytime Drama’s Greatest Moments featuring interviews with actors like Julia Barr (ex-Brooke, All My Children), Linda Dano (ex-Felicia, Another World, et al.), Hilary B. Smith (ex-Nora, GH/OLTL; ex-Margo, ATWT), Eden Riegel (ex-Heather, Y&R; ex-Bianca, AMC), Victoria Rowell (ex-Drucilla, Y&R), Eileen Davidson (Ashley, Y&R; ex-Kristen, et. al., DAYS), Lane Davies (ex-Fergus/Cameron, GH; ex-Mason, Santa Barbara; ex-Evan, DAYS) and lots more. 4. another article by Alina Adams Just in time for "Beyond the Gates" premiere next week, a tribute to the woman who invented daytime drama - and was the first to demonstrate the value of telling diverse stories. [https://www.kveller.com/the-jewish-woman-who-invented.../](https://www.kveller.com/the-jewish-woman-who-invented.../)

Not sure where to post this, so, ... Speaking of Irna Phillips & P&G historically ... 1. Annotating Irna by Lynn Liccardo © 2025 (You can subscribe to this on Substack.) Lynn Liccardo's 1st note on Annotating Irna… A serendipitous symmetry… Realized yesterday that “Television’s First Soap Opera” coincides with CBS’s introduction of its new soap opera, “Beyond the Gates,” which officially premiers next Monday, February 24th — the first new daytime soap in 26 years. (and the beginning of the 1st "issue") Annotating Irna.. Filling in the Backstory: Television’s First Soap Opera Lynn Liccardo Feb 17 SCENE: INT. CHICAGO - WNBQ OFFICE – DAY - 1948 Irna, now 47, meets with NBC programming executives about creating a serial drama for television. EXECUTIVE #1: Miss Phillips, welcome - EXECUTIVE #2: Before we begin, my wife was curious about the spelling of your name - IRNA: Observant lady! Yes, I was born Erna, with an E. But a fortune teller once told me that if I changed the E to an I, I would have great success. So - EXECUTIVE #1: A perfect segue. You have indeed had great success writing serial dramas for radio. How many? EXECUTIVE #2: Well, with The Guiding Light back on the air - IRNA On CBS - EXECUTIVE #1 Yes, yes, on CBS. Here at NBC we think the time is right to start moving serial drama to television, and we want - IRNA I'm flattered, of course. I do see an intriguing commercial angle, where the product could be seen and used, but not announced, as in radio. But, as for serial dramas, there's an issue - EXECUTIVE #1 Which is? IRNA There needs to be something that will allow women to follow the dialogue without constant attention to the visual element. Executive #2 nods in agreement EXECUTIVE #1 So, come help us find a solution. Annotating Irna.. Filling in the Backstory: Television’s First Soap Opera Lynn Liccardo Feb 17 SCENE: INT. CHICAGO - WNBQ OFFICE – DAY - 1948 Irna, now 47, meets with NBC programming executives about creating a serial drama for television. EXECUTIVE #1: Miss Phillips, welcome - EXECUTIVE #2: Before we begin, my wife was curious about the spelling of your name - IRNA: Observant lady! Yes, I was born Erna, with an E. But a fortune teller once told me that if I changed the E to an I, I would have great success. So - EXECUTIVE #1: A perfect segue. You have indeed had great success writing serial dramas for radio. How many? EXECUTIVE #2: Well, with The Guiding Light back on the air - IRNA On CBS - EXECUTIVE #1 Yes, yes, on CBS. Here at NBC we think the time is right to start moving serial drama to television, and we want - IRNA I'm flattered, of course. I do see an intriguing commercial angle, where the product could be seen and used, but not announced, as in radio. But, as for serial dramas, there's an issue - EXECUTIVE #1 Which is? IRNA There needs to be something that will allow women to follow the dialogue without constant attention to the visual element. Executive #2 nods in agreement EXECUTIVE #1 So, come help us find a solution.

Oh, yes, AMC would rest her at times & spread the room around for other players to have a chance to shine. She has to improve at some point to get popular.

I don't think they even considered half hour & I bet it's about monetization.

@MaximOh My God! 13 years old!

@MaximHere's to you!

💯 Bestest present EVER!!! And, I love all these dancing Elmos. Reminds me of ORPHAN BLACK.

@Cheap21There's quite a lot of sloppiness but I don't think it's on writing, which is definitely screwed up, or editing, I think it's all part of the Frank Valentini "Fast & Furious" patent pending approach to block taping & I do not believe he cares about whether it's night in one part of town & breakfast in a different part.

But, Sam died on Halloween. We've passed Valentine's & her death is still being used to move story forward ... or sideways?

It's after midnight. This IS the day!!!

DEMI WON THE "ACTOR"!!! SAG!!!

Errol, "Starting Tuesday" seems like an odd choice for a thread name. 😉😜😉🙃🤣🤣🤣

He has seemed different since he took the beat-down in prison.

Thanks!

SAG Jamie Lee looks amazing!!!!!

Okay, it sounds like I need to make some additions to Dobsons character creation. What I have is on GL: Alan Spaulding, Amanda Spaulding, Justin Marler, Jackie Marler, Phillip Spaulding & Ross Marler, Rita Stapleton. Who to add?

Also since Jason was by himself at Sam's grave, he will have no alibi & I'm sure some would doubt his account when they hear it. Just shows how little they understand Jason Morgan Man of Mystery. I thought writing him talking to Dead Sam was a brilliant choice! And, appreciate his putting Danny first again. Now, Drew could give him at least a partial alibi but I'm guessing he will decline. The only way I can rationalize the intensity of his hatred for Jason is to throw in jealousy over Carly. This late to come to it wronged twin whining is less than compelling to me. And, YASSS, go Jason, for attempting an olive branch! More overarching concern for Danny. I gasped when you could see Joss coming to grips with the fact that she'd just killed another of God's creatures. I thought she was going to hurl! Curtis, who I really don't like, is getting kudos. Sexy Chase just makes their bedroom worse for me. Plus, I was so sure he was going to be furious. WRONG again. What a week. Oh, yeah, I knew what ya meant!!

It's fascinating!!! I really need to know, though, if they were intentionally copycatting DAYS Bill/Laura/Mickey!!!

I know he's a worrier. I was trying to help him out.

@AntoyneI told you why Becky is safe now so you'd be reassured & not worry! I'll repeat: Korte/Van Etten said that L&L2 is "foundational" to their view of the show. They cannot have Liz & Lucky 2 unless Becky is safe. Therefore, she is. It is badly paced!

I didn't have a problem with that. Just fits with a college town. Total agreement here. JJ should have played those beats. If a temp was crucial, get someone decent minimum! This just happened not too far back with TempMichael where Chad should have been.

BORING?!!!! Why don't we have a SPUTTER emoji?!!!!! Some homophobic bigots beat Jack to death. Yes, the alternate could be true, but it's not what I personally had in my head. I agree that it was presented in such a way that people could have these two endings as their own takes. I figure the author wrote the most realistic ending which was also the most pessimistic. WHY did they see the movie?!!!!! Mother knew. Father desperately did not want to know so was in denial. Jack clung to the fact that his mother still loved him & they never discussed it. Jack hated that his father was not proud of him. You are a person after my own heart. So, did you see DESERT HEARTS? THE BIBLE TOLD ME SO? IMAGINE ME & YOU?

I know in the past of someone who was told it only gave him 12 more years of life.