Contessa Donatella

GH: Maurice Benard. Wendy Riche & Shelly Curtis let him choose between 2 roles - Damian, for 2 years or Sonny for 6 months. He chose the shorter time & he thought it was a cool name. GH: Jane Elliot read for a recast of Gina Dante which she was all wrong for, so Gloria Monty created Tracy Q. for her. A little bit different: GH: Laura Wright. Brian Frons called her agent when she still had a year and a half owed to GL. When she was up they reached out & they wanted her to send a reel immediately. She thought it was for someone at AMC or OLTL probably because she was on the East Coast. Nope, they wanted her to be the next GH Carly & they gave her 10 days to move her family & show up on the other side of the country! A little different: GH: Jackie Zeman. She was playing Lana on OLTL & Jackie Smith called her because Douglas Marland had created this new gal for GH & they weren't finding anyone. He came to Jackie's apartment in Manhattan & they talked for 3 hours & without a reading or screen test he said she was the girl. GH: Kristina Wagner was hired on a trial basis which turned out to last 13 weeks, at which point they made her permanent cast. A little different: GH: Rebecca Herbst read for Sarah Webber & was all wrong for it but they liked her so they created Liz for her. GH: Jon Lindstrom was hired for 3 months to play Ryan, a serial killer. They created his twin Kevin & he played a dual role longer than anyone else. Also a bit different: GH: Kelly Monaco. At the end of PC multiple soaps wanted her. Frank at OLTL was very persuasive. Frons said GH would create a character for her but they were offering the least money. GH had been her grandmother's soap & she preferred West Coast. GH: Reâl Andrews. Det. Taggert was an under-5. He had his first & supposedly only scene with Maurice. After,, they offered him a contract. Another, a bit different: GH: Lisa Locicero. She read for Lois. NO. She read for Connie/Kate. NO. Someone told her agent they had something coming up that was perfect for her. She did not believe it & wrote GH off in her mind. Then they called with Olivia. GH: Parry Shen, Brad. Hired for 4 episodes. Worked 40 episodes & they started comedy & Britt ...

ATWT I am told of 2 short-term that grew. Larry Bryggman's role was minor. It was because he had chemistry with Kathryn Hays that the role increased. (I would think she'd have had chemistry with a turnip!) Trent Dawson was meant to be short term. (And, Henry really was eccentric.)

Well, a whole heckuva lot of stuff got accomplished today! Joyce got shot, rushed to the hospital, operated on & is apparently headed to recovery at the end. Joyce being the lame hit person's name. Harris pulled a fakeout & he & Ava are somewhere in a hotel room. Ava's figured out it was EJ who hired the hit. Johnny finally told Chanel he's still in love with her. But her reaction was awkwardness. Talia got a job as a doc at the hospital, provisionally. Tripp & Wendy finally had an uncomplicated consummation. And, it looked like they'd go for Round Two. Whoever directed the scene, oh, Noel, used champagne gushing out of the bottle as the device to show climax. Not a bad DAYS work!

I could kick myself for what I said here yesterday because today Kayla's hair looks terrible.

I much preferred Donna with Matthew! And, I resented it when Jill broke them up because it was arbitrary. That reminds me. I haven't posted here about my list of 3-4 good things that Jill has done. I am critical of her for so much that bending over to be fair I closely guard the few things I consider her doing as GOOD. 1. She said there were names she could name about Frankie's death but she was not going to say the names. I figured it was MDP & maybe another writer & gave her points for nobility. 2. She was EP at OLTL when they let Michael Zaslow act out his ASL diagnosis. Brynn Thayer & Robin Strasser apparently did the foot work to get that to happen but Jill had to pass on it or it would not have happened. 3. At Y&R Kate Linder was having a problem coming to work. Jill called her & got involved & she came back to the studio. So, just the other day I saw a clip of Jill talking to Alan Locher & she said 4 times, it wasn't me that killed Frankie, it was the writers! So, out goes #1. So much for not naming names! Nobility my eye! I laughed & laughed!

I pretty much think of Michael that way all the time. Was he less stodgy at some point?

Last night Sarah Lancashire was awarded Britain's top television honor, the NTA "Special Recognition"! After, when speaking to the press she invoked the excellent training she got at CORRIE even going as far as naming names of directors.

This is an SOD Back Issue Devoted Entirely to the End of Another World AW/ SOD Back Issue June 29, 1999 I’ve got a back issue of Soap Opera Digest June 29, 1999: Rachel and Carl renew their wedding vows on Wednesday, June 23rd…As Cass and Lila’s nuptials get under way, an unexpected visitor disrupts the event on Friday, June 25th, AW’s final episode. AW’s Carl and Rachel share an emotional moment. Editor’s Note: Dear Readers, How do you pay tribute to a show like ANOTHER WORLD? We couldn’t possibly encapsulate 35 years of history as rich and complex as AW’s. There are fans who have fallen in love, gotten married, had children and retired, all with AW reassuringly in the background. It has comforted, entertained and inspired them. So it seemed inappropriate to offer you a standard tribute. Instead, we got personal. We went to the set for the very last taping, so you’ll know what that final, bittersweet day was like. (see page 26) We talked to stars, past and present, about what memories they’ll carry with them always, and what messages they’d like to send you, their fans (see page 76). Especially poignant is a diary kept by one of AW’s producers, which he started the day the news of the cancellation broke (see page 86). He recounts those shell-shocked, roller-coaster weeks after the announcement, filled with anxiety, false hope, surprising humor and camaraderie. It’s an intimate look at a trying time, handle with courage and class. While there’s nothing we can do to bring back ANOTHER WORLD, I hope this issue helps you remember it always.Lynn Leahey Editor-in-Chief Soap Opera Digest, June 29, 1999 pg. 26. Behind the Scene. Behind every great scene is a backstage story! So Long, Farewell. When ANOTHER WORLD taped its final episode, there wasn’t a dry eye in the house. It was a day of mixed emotions when the entire cast of ANOTHER WORLD assembled on May 25 to tape the show’s final episode, set to air on June 25. While the on-screen action was joyous — Bay City celebrated Cass and Lila’s wedding — off-screen, more than a few tears were shed. From the outset, it was obvious that it wasn’t just another day at work. Outside, more than 50 anxious fans were pressed up against the windows of the lobby at AW’s Brooklyn studio. Inside, there were fragrant bouquets of lilies, roses and tulips. “It looks like a funeral parlor in here, ” sighed AW Fan Club President Mindi Shulman. After a morning of taping, actors took a lunch break down in the green room, hungrily devouring sandwiches and salads. The mood wasn’t particularly depressing ….. yet. “We have been trying to keep it together,” explained Elaine R. Graham (Etta Mae), but I doubt that it will last. Linda (Dano, Felicia) started crying early this morning on the set. Then, one of the stage managers started crying.” After lunch, the cast assembled upstairs in Studio 2. One-third of the space had been transformed into a park-like setting, complete with grass, trees, flowers, and a backdrop of cloudless, blue sky. Lila (Lisa Peluso) emerged in a strapless white gown with a long scarf. Cass (Staphen Schnetzer) awaited her at the end of the aisle. On the lawn sat all of Bay City’s leading residents. That’s when it got tough. Boxes of tissues were passed around between takes as the actors dabbed at their eyes and consoled one another with long hugs. Soap Opera Digest, June 29, 1999 pg. 27. “She’s crying!” Dano shouted at one point when unscripted tears began rolling down Judi Evans Luciano’s (Paulina) face. “I am not!” Luciano insisted. Despite the overwhelming sadness, taping ran smoothly. “As far as doing the show, everything’s the same today, “observed Cameraman Thomas K. Hogan. “But it’s on a much bigger level. Everywhere you turn, there’s a tear in someone’s eye. People are signing each other’s ANOTHER WORLD: 35th Anniversary Celebration books with nice things.” The mood really took a dive after the wedding scenes wrapped. Dano and Schnetzer hugged. After 17 years acting together, they had performed their last scenes as best pals Felicia and Cass. “There’s a sweet sadness to today,” Schnetzer quietly noted. From there it was on to Studio 1 and the Cory living room for a scene featuring Rachel (Victoria Wyndham) and Carl (Charles Keating). Executive Producer Christopher Goutman escorted a visibly pale and shaking Wyndham, the show’s longest-running performer, to the set. Audible sobs could be heard as everyone watched AW’s final scene When the cameras were turned off at about 8:30 p.m., glasses of champagne were poured and, surprisingly, a party-like atmosphere broke out. It was obvious that the cast and crew wanted to treasure their final moments together. “I’ll miss all my buddies,” Luciano cried. And we’ll miss all of you! (Editor’s Note: See page 76 for a special tribute to AW.) Soap Opera Digest June 29, 1999 NBC Gossip ANOTHER WORLD The End of the World: After completing her final scene In AW’s last tape date, May 25 Nadine Stenovitch (Josie) couldn’t hold back the tears. It’s the last time I’m going to see them. It seems really unreal.’ she sighed. There are some really good people in this building. It’s such a shame. Everyone’s so talented. …Soap Opera Digest, June 29, 1999 It’s Only My Opinion by Carolyn Hinsey One of the reasons I’m enjoying ANOTHER WORLD so much is that it’s moving so fast. It’s refreshing to have something happen in every episode. Of course, soaps that aren’t canceled don’t have that luxury because they would churn through story too fast. But it’s something to think about in these days of trying to grab new viewers with short attention spans. Action! Then reaction! pg. 26 Soap Opera Digest, June 29, 1999. Jonathan Sharp (Sergei) solemnly surveyed bouquets of flowers sent by fans.pg. 27 Soap Opera Digest, June 29, 1999. A bittersweet “reception” took place after taping was completed.pg. 27, Soap Opera Digest, June 29, 1999. Felicia (Linda Dano) was best “man” at Cass (Stephen Schnetzer) and Lila’s (Lisa Peluso) wedding. Also pictured: Matt (Matt Crane) with baby Jasmine.(born October 22nd)Soap Opera Digest, June 29, 1999 pg. 27-28.”My whole time here has been a fabulous experience. I had a blast doing the baby-birthing scenes in the elevator. I really enjoyed some of the Cass and Lila park scenes where Cass proposed. Just having Matt Crane (Matt) return has been a delight.” – Lisa Peluso (Lila, 1997-present)” I was 20 when I first joined the show. When I think of ANOTHER WORLD , That’s what my mind goes to because for me that was the start of it. It has grown and changed and done funny things. It’s too bad that it’s going off, but everything has a life cycle. It lasted a lot longer than most shows do.” – Matt Crane (Matt, 1988-97; 1998-present) “My favorite was when Grant and Cindy were first married and figuring out that they could either kill each other or love each other. They committed to both equally. I formed a great partnership with such an incredible actor, Mark (Pinter, ex-Grant). I was very very lucky to have had that, to have been able to just play.” – Kim Rhodes (Cindy, 1996-present) My friendship with Stephen Schnetzer (Cass) and Anna Holbrook (ex-Sharlene) are very important to me. In terms of episodes, my first year was so much fun because (Frankie and Cass) were still wild and crazy. And, of course, the black-and-white episodes and heaven — heaven was a big one. I have lots and lots of cherished memories. (Cass and Frankie’s) weddings were beautiful. I could go on and on. I’m sure everyone here could go on and on about their favorite things. “-Alice Barrett-Mitchell (Anne 1999; Frankie, 1989-96) “My favorite episode is the film noir fantasy that we did in black-and-white with Joe and Paulina in Joe and Frankie’s private eye office. The *Casablanca* take-off. I did the Humphrey Bogart voice. I was brand-new on the show and I thought, “This is the coolest place in the world to be!” The telethon episode where Joe was singing Elvis was fun.” – Joseph Barbara (Joe, 1995-present) pg. 50 Soap Opera Digest, June 29, 1999. Classic Lines. ANOTHER WORLD (Illegal alien Sergei has trouble with the English language — and the law.) Sergei: “When the immigration officers find me, I’m going to be a sitting goose.” Felicia (correcting) “Duck.” Sergei: “Oh! (ducking down) They’re coming!” pg. 78 Soap Opera Digest June 29, 1999. Paulina went to San Cristobal in 1993 and got the hots for both Jake (Tom Eplin) and Ian (Julian McMahon.) pg. 78 Soap Opera Digest June 29, 1999. Cindy (Kim Rhodes) tried to kill Grant (Mark Pinter), then married him in 1997. pg. 78 Soap Opera Digest June 29, 1999. Lila (Lisa Peluso) gave birth to her and Matt’s (then Jeff Phillips) baby. Jasmine, in an elevator in 1998, Oct. 22nd.pg. 77 Soap Opera Digest June 29, 1999. Felicia (Linda Dano) wed Sergei (Jonathan Sharp) in 1999 to prevent the ailing “Russian immigrant” from being deported. pg. 78 Soap Opera Digest June 29, 1999. Matt (Matt Crane) and Josie’s Alexandra Wilson) romance didn’t sit well with moms Rachel and Sharlene in 1988. pg. 77 Soap Opera Digest June 29, 1999. Cass (Stephen Schnetzer) and Frankie (Alice Barrett-Mitchell) honeymooned on the Orient Express after they were married in 1993.pg. 77 Soap Opera Digest, June 29, 1999. Joe (Joseph Barbara) and Paulina (Judi Evans Luciano) were instantly attracted to each other when they met in 1995. pg. 77 Soap Opera Digest June 29, 1999. After the truck she was riding in exploded, Vicky was briefly reunited with Ryan (Paul Michael Valley) in heaven in 1997.pg. 76 Soap Opera Digest June 29, 1999. Donna’s (Anna Stuart) meddling in her daughters’ lives landed Marley (Ellen Wheeler) in the hospital in 1998.pg. 76 Soap Opera Digest June 29, 1999. In 1998, Jake (Tom Eplin) was crushed when Vicky (Jensen Buchanan) admitted to a rendezvous with Shane.pg. 76 Soap Opera Digest, June 29, 1999. In 1993, a lovestruck Carl (Charles Keating) romanced Rachel (Victoria Wyndham) in New York City. The two shared a midnight kiss on New Year’s Eve.pg. 26 Soap Opera Digest, June 29, 1999. Jonathan Sharp (Sergei) solemnly surveyed bouquets of flowers sent by fans. Soap Opera Digest, June 29, 1999 pg. 76. Another World: A Tribute (1964-99) It’s been 35 glorious years since ANOTHER WORLD first aired on television screens on May 4, 1964. The creation of Irna Phillips and William J. Bell, AW was NBC’s longest-running soap. Now, as the venerable serial goes off the air, members of the cast reflect on what made WORLD such an inviting and unforgettable place. “People go to different coasts, they have different hours, so it’s one of those horrible things to know that as much as you might want to, you’re not going to be able to catch up with people. That is certainly what I will miss. It’s the people here who have made this place bearable.” – Victoria Wyndham (Rachel, 1972-present)”I’ve done everything from getting married to getting divorced in this building. My first time living alone in a big city in this building, everything. I think the walls of this studio are as big a deal to me as the people are.” – Tom Eplin (Jake McKinnon, (1985-86; 1988-present) ANOTHER WORLD has been there through all my trials and tribulations of my life. It’s been this huge support system for me. My favorite times on whole were with Michael. But Matt’s pony tail was fun. (And Anna did have trials and tribulations. That’s why it’s so nice she is with such a gentleman now!) Soap Opera Digest, June 29, 1999 pg. 77. “I’ve loved the run and the support of the fans . Now it’s time to look to the future and forward.”- Jensen Buchanan (VIcky, 1991-present) The years that Paulina was with Jake were like riding a rollercoaster. Working with Tommy (Eplin), you never knew what’s going to happen next. It made the next years after Tommy with Joe (Barbara), Joe as great because I was already in that mode, It’s been a blissful eight years. I remember getting to play Vicky for the first time. For six months I had been playing just Marley. I went up to hair and makeup and got all changed. The first time I came downstairs, I was the same person that I had been a half-hour before, but I was treated *completely* differently. I was in tight jeans and had makeup on. Before, if a crew member swore in front of me, they would apologize. Nobody made jokes with sexual innuendoes or anything like that in front of me when I was playing Marley. But when I played Vicky, it was different It was such a great lesson to me about how we judge people. It taught me not to judge.” – Ellen Wheeler (Vicky/Marley, 1984-86; Marley, 1998-present) I’ll miss my family at ANOTHER WORLD a lot. In November, when I signed the new contract, I had an opportunity to leave the show and do something else. I said no, because I wanted to go down with the show if it went down. So I am exactly where I want to be right now. As painful as this is, I’m where I want to be. I’m shoulder to shoulder with my mates and all the people I have loved and all the memories and the history. ” – Linda Dano (Felicia, 1982-present) Cass’s manic-depression storyline was a high point. The Frankie years were special; the shenanigans with Cecile were fun. She kidnapped Cass to be her love slave, and he pretended he was having a bad time. I loved the comic hijinks of the Wallingford/Cass/Felicia triangle, too.” -Stephen Schnetzer (Cass, 1982-present)Soap Opera Digest, June 29, 1999: pg. 77. “I’ve loved the run and the support of the fans." “It’s amazing to watch people handle the cancellation of ANOTHER WORLD with such dignity. It really is. They are sort of understanding the way it went, but not agreeing with it.” – David Andrew Macdonald (Jordan, 1998-May 1999; David, 1998-present)” Personally, for me, it was just an incredible experience to finally get a taste of the good life and to learn how to perform for television.” – Michael Rodrick (Cameron, 1998-present)”Certainly, the most fun by far has been working with Linda (Dano, Felicia), She sharpened my teeth to the medium and to performance. I have found such a depth and acceptance in her eyes and in her presence. There has been nothing that has not been fun.” – Jonathan Sharp (Sergei, 1999)”The things that I enjoyed most being here was the closeness of everyone. Everyone’s been just amazing.” – Troy Hall (Tito, 1998-99) pg. 80-81: Soap Opera Digest, June 29, 1999: “What I will remember most is having Tom Eplin (Jake) take my pants off (as a prank) while I was doing lines. Standing naked in dry rehearsal in front of all of my peers. But, I just kept going. I pulled my pants up. I was a little humiliated because it was early in the morning and I had just come out of a cold shower (laughs). But I proved him wrong.” – Mark Mortimer (Nick, 1996-present)”When I got the job, NBC was still going on the air live. They used to have this logo (the NBC peacock) that started out the show. We’re about to go on-air my first day. I am doing a scene with the incredible Constance Ford (ex-Ada) and Jordan Charney (ex-Sam). I was on my mark, and I was supposed to cross to her. So the stage manager goes, “Okay, everybody, quiet. We’re ready to go on the air. The bird is loose. ‘ My name is Robin. I thought, ‘Okay, he means I should start acting.’ I leave my mark and start crossing to Connie Ford. She’s like ‘No! Go back!’ As I’m backing up, he’s going, ‘Five, four, three, two…’ and I barely make it back to the mark when I have to start right back to her. The look on Connie’s face was like, ‘Oh my God! The kid’s not going to make it!’ – Robin Strasser (Rachel, 1967-1971; 1972) pg. 86: Soap Opera Digest, June 29, 1999: The Last Days of ANOTHER WORLD. by R. Scott Collishaw. When AW was cancelled, we asked Producer R. Scott Collishaw — who had been with the soap for 13 years –to keep a diary of its last days. Fasten your seat belts — it was a bumpy ride.April 12, 1999 At about 1:15 p.m. a call comes to our Executive Producer Chris Goutmaan from the head of NBC Daytime: “Chris, Susan Lee, on the line.” A few minutes later, the announcement comes over the PA system. “Everyone, please report to Studio 1 immediately. Chris has an announcement to make.” No one spoke. I appropriately enough, stood right next to the grandfather clock in the Cory living room — and next to Victoria Wyndham (Rachel).”It’s bad news,” said, Chris. We’ve been cancelled. ” Dead silence. He took a breath. “I’m going to try to get through this… I just received a call from Susan Lee. We are going off the air June 25. SUNSET BEACH has gotten a six-month pick-up. She said we don’t fit the profile NBC wants for its daytime lineup.” At that, a loud guffaw erupted from M Wyndham. Chris went on. “I know this is hard.But, we must be proud of what we have accomplished here. You people are the best, and have worked too hard, too long to give up now. So let’s take this show out with our heads held high. “(P&G honcho) Mickey Dwyer-Dobbin then spoke briefly, fighting back tears, saying how proud Procter & Gamble was of us. We file out of the studio in shock, some people crying. I go outside with Vicky to have a cigarette. “This decision was made a long time ago, she said, “The fight is over.” April 14, 1999 We had scheduled a cast photo shoot before the announcement, and we all thought we should go through with it. The final photo of the final cast of ANOTHER WORLD. I began to round up the actors. “All right, people, “I shouted, “the sooner we get started, the sooner we can all go home.” “What if we don’t want to go home??” someone muttered.pg. 87 Soap Opera Digest June 29, 1999. “That was it. Suddenly we all felt the weight of what we were doing. Watching the actors smile and pose for the last time, I have never been as proud. There was a lot of laughing. And, a lot of off-color jokes. most at the expense of a certain network. We got through it. April 16, 1999 The buzz has begun. Everyone is talking about ABC or some other cable network picking up the show. I don’t want to get my hopes up. Calls come in from people I haven’t spoken to in years. Former cast members, producers, directors, writers, friends, members of the press I have come to love. Everyone says the same thing. “Why”? Your show is higher-rated than the other show. It doesn’t make sense.” Note to anyone who goes through this in the future: Don’t ask questions like this. It just makes it harder on those of us who are supposed to know, but are asking ourselves the same thing. April 21, 1999 Breakfast with my agent. He says I will work again. He doesn’t say as what. April 24, 1999 Today is the Fan Club Luncheon. I have been to each one for the last 12 years, except last year, after the firing of Charles Keating (Carl). We all had such mixed feelings, and the fans were so upset. This year was different. We *all* wanted to express our hurt and anger. Vicky started the ball rolling with a rousing speech about how the fate of the show was in their hands. Keep writing, faxing and emailing ABC (urging pickup), she said. I was dubious but it made everyone feel better. She then passed the microphone to each of the actors and asked them to say a few words. It was torture. Each actor spoke, some eloquently –Ellen Wheeler (Marley) — some from the heart — Anna Stuart (Donna) and Stephen Schnetzer (Cass). And many through tears, like Jensen Buchanan (VIcky), who made me cry. Henry Simmons (Tyrone) blew everyone away. He was so emotional. I just let the tears course down my cheeks. Hey — it was Saturday. I could just be a fan. Later, Chris Goutman invited us to go around the corner to a local pub. He has been so sensitive and caring with all of us and taken such a personal interest in our futures. It was good to be together. We drank.pg. 88 Soap Opera Digest June 29, 1999. April 28, 1999. with Paulina, Joe, Remy, Nick, Toni, and Josie. It is when Paulina is being arrested for Grant’s murder. All of the actors are giving it their all. The scene runs the gamut.: tears, anger, fear, urgency, and conflict. The actors were so charged up. It’s almost as if they are afraid not to do justice to the work. The scene ends. There is silence in the booth and on the floor. I turn to Chris Goutman and say, “Should we send a copy of this scene to NBC?” “Why”? he asks. “To show them what great soap opera is all about.” (He laughs). May 4, 1999 Happy 35th Anniversary — surprisingly, a day like all others.The party this evening was simple, low-key and tinged with much sadness. All the major players were there; P&G executives, the press, most of the actors, staff, and crew people. It was simply for us. No guests. It was nice for us to have a chance to remember, to celebrate, and to honor 35 years of rich history. There were speeches, of course.Ms. Wyndham delivered an elaborate metaphor about a cockroach living in her dressing room for 27 years. I’m afraid many found it to be an odd choice for her farewell address, but I found it funny and appropriate . A cockroach. Finally killed.pg. 88 Soap Opera Digest June 29, 1999. May 6, 1999A new game has begun at the studio. It’s called, “Who will find work?” The rumors are coming so fast it is hard to keep up. Linda Dano (Felicia) is telling everyone that she wants to be Ally McBeal’s mother. Is David E. Kelly listening? The buzz has Tom Eplin (Jake), Jensen Buchanan (VIcky), Lisa Peluso (Lila), and Steve Schnetzer (Cass) going to ATWT. Smart move. I feel like an overprotectant parent. However, who will remember the rich history of these characters years from now? Oh, sure, they will probably have a whole new set of dramatic situations and a new audience to fall in love with them. I will watch. And, I will not forget. Cass and Frankie. Vicky and Ryan. Lila and Matt. Jake and Paulina. May 13, 1999 Soap Opera Digest is doing a cover shoot to commemorate our last week on the air. They have sent over a spread of food and a beautiful anniversary cake. The photographer suggests that the actors hold the cake as a group. The best-laid plans … One of our veterans had a different idea. She suggests tossing the cake in the air. “See how happy we are about this? We’re going to toss this cake on the floor so everyone knows we are really angry.” It was a moment to rebel and we’ve had precious few opportunities to rebel,. And a fitting metaphor. A cake — smashed on the floor. Except now we can’t eat it. pg. 89, June 29, 1999. As the actors approached their final lines in the scene., Tom did what he usually does.: He surprised us. His final lines were unscripted and from his heart. Don’t miss them. They’re beautiful. By the time we got to the Cory living room, there were over 100 people on the studio floor to watch the final moments of ANOTHER WORLD. Vicky Wyndham carried the weight of the moment with grace and dignity and, yes, tears. It was painful and beautiful at the same time. After it was done, Ms. Wyndham gave a lovely speech, imploring us to all remain friends and remember what we had done here, and to move on to the next greater thing. We toasted with champagne and partied in the Cory living room. No one wanted to leave. “We do not live in this world alone, but in a thousand different worlds.” Sadly, our world just got a little smaller. When I left the building for the last time, I did not look back. I didn’t need to. I will carry it all right here, in my heart. For the rest of my life!Pg. 88-89 Soap Opera Digest June 29, 1999. May 14, 1999 We have a neighborhood barbecue, with great food and carnival games. The mood is dampened by the sense of impending doom. An unusual coincidence during our final days has been the release of the ANOTHER WORLD: 35th Anniversary Celebration book by Julie Poll. People have been clutching the book as a lifeline, the way high school seniors revere their yearbooks, At the barbecue, many were circulating with their books, asking everyone to sign. What does one write? “Have a great summer. Stay just the way you are. See you in the real world. ” It feels so insignificant compared to the harsh reality of our show about to end so abruptly. Oh well. Have a great summer. Stay just the way you Are. See you in the real world.Pg. 89 Soap Opera Digest June 29, 1999. May 21, 1999 Emmy Night I did not expect to go, but I did. It was great! The last 10 minutes anyway. When Shemar Moore (Malcolm, Y&R) announced Susan Lucci’s (Erica, AMC) name, I can honestly say I now understand the meaning of raising the roof. The energy, the spontaneous combustion in that auditorium is something I will never forget. Here we all are feeling sorry for ourselves — no mention was made of of our show’s cancellation aside from Linda Dano’s and Stephen Schnetzer’s unscripted asides — yet suddenly there was something really honest and heartfelt to root for. Patience and hard work *can* be rewarded. My faith is restored. Congratulations, Susan! [My note: If you watch the clip of the Emmys that night, GH wins for Best Show & god bless her: the first thing Wendy Riche said when she got the statue & turned to the mic was something like, "God Bless everyone out in Brooklyn with AW today!" A class act!]

I asked. They replied which I appreciate but we get to keep wondering.

Ehh... Judi Evans is a close second. Most of the time I can't stand the cuts/colours she has, and how they style it. Agree with Ranger. Now. WHaaat? There's nothing wrong with Judi's hair. As far as looks go in today's soaps, it's a short list. 1. DAYS Nicole's hair 2. GH Maxie - You just never know what it will be. 3. GH Michael - At GH they say it's baby weight. I don't get it. His wife had a baby. He gained weight.

@AbcNbc247 Ohhhhhh. Of course!

There's only one person? Who the heck is he? Must be a he. Well, overall, I thought it was a good episode. I loved Nicole & Chloe remembering what good but snarky friends they are to each other! Oh, and, yes, I think that long hair is a wig. I've thought so ever since we met it. I feel like Nicole's hairstyles are characters & I do not like a lot of them!! JPL is growing on me as Phiilip which is probably a problem since I don't think he's staying. Do we know anything about Miz Hit Lady? Besides the fact that she is inept. And, about payment to a hit person, is it the thing now to pay upfront instead of holding back, say, half till proof is delivered?

Apparently Ari hated to see her go. Per her IG. Talia was a case of Intimate Coercion, a really good example of it & they could have made that interesting. But they just didn't. The writing for Colin was awful & the actor was subpar. And everything about her hinged on him.

Could have been exactly so. The great Agnes Nixon was the mastermind behind "GloriaMontySavedGH"!

From what I've read Jackie asked Agnes for a recommendation for a writer for GH & she definitely said Douglas Marland & Jackie went with that. I've never read of Agnes having anything to do with Monty being tapped & promoted from Director to EP. And I've read copious amounts about this. Jackie = ABC Daytime VP Jackie Smith

This is the year that I think GL was robbed! In 2007 Tammy died & they had the 70th anniversary show which was a tribute to Irna & soap history. Both shows were soap opera magic & they were the 2 submitted reels. This is one of 14 years when GH won Best Show. In 2007 at the Metro Court they had a hostage situation. That's all I know about their reels. Comments?

Are you aware that Claire Labine regretted selling it to them & repeatedly asked them to sell it back to her? Of course, Agnes is said to have regretted selling to them also but she never did anything with that sentiment. The independent owner situation was just too difficult, which is why almost everyone sold.

As far as I understand it, Sandra is one of the scene partners that Robert approached to make amends & it was well received. My understanding is that he did so & was forgiven by everyone except Lisa Rinna, who apparently was not open to hearing it at all. So, having all of your scene partners hate you & turning your life around & making amends & succeeding with all but one is pretty good odds, I'd say.

God this is so fun! Okay, next, from a Michael Logan interview with Jane, Kin & Tony: TV Guide Magazine: Do you remember the first time you laid eyes on each other? Elliot: I was already on the show when Tony came along. I tested with him and six or eight other guys who were up for the role of Mitch Williams. When you test, you're doing the same scene over and over and so often the actors will give similar readings. But when Tony came in, it was [her jaw drops open] "Wow! This is a horse of a different color!" In your audition you improvised something with a pen. What was it? Geary: I was sitting at Tracy's desk, picked up a pen and started playing Tic Tac Toe, and Jane walked in, grabbed the pen out of my hand, finished the game and said, "I win!" And that set the tone for our entire real-life relationship. [Laughs] Nothing's changed. TV Guide Magazine: Were you shocked Tony didn't get the part? Elliot: No, because Gloria Monty created the Luke Spencer character right then and there. She saw a much better role for him. Now, I know there is more to this because Luke himself was supposed to be short-term, do his deed & get killed off, right? so Tony Geary is a double whammy on this topic! (If I have Luke wrong, someone correct me.) Just read this: When he was wrong for Mitch they sent him away with no job. It was a month later that they called with Luke.

I think this may be longer than any before.

Absolutely! I mean can we talk about net versus gross? And, how wrong it is to get rid of known to bring on unknown?!!

Now if we only knew what snappy retort she'd make about playing the first transgender character in All That Glitters!

I think It might be fun to see how many actors we can come up with where the way they were hired turned out very differently. I have some to start us. Then, please join in! ATWT's Ben Hendriksen, accepting the 2001 Best Daytime Emmy Actor, said that he was hired to play one day & thanked his blessed mother for scrimping to send him to Juilliard to study the classics. GH's Carolyn Hennessey was hired for 2 days' work. GH's Tristan Rogers was hired for 2 days' work. GH's Valentin, James Patrick Stuart was hired for only 10 days of work. AMC: When Susan Lucci accepted her Emmy she said that she was only supposed to be on every other Tuesday. Y&R: Michelle Stafford was hired for three weeks. Y&R: Tracey Bregman was hired for a summer story. Y&R: Beth Maitland was hired for a summer story. DAYS: Recently when talking about our losing Arleen Sorkin, John De Lancie remarked that he was hired for 1 week to play a psychopath. A Little Different: Santa Barbara's Eden & Cruz were never intended to be together. A & Marcy were playing around with subtext & showed something there! A Little Different: Famous P&G Casting Director Betty Rea was trying to cast Morgan on GL & she auditioned Lisa Brown. Well she was not right for Morgan but Betty said that someone was going to snap her up. So, without a part for her, she hired Lisa Brown. Douglas Marland discovered her, named her his Muse & wrote 2 parts for her - Iva Snyder on ATWT & Nola Chamberlain on GL!

Oh, yeah. I wasn't even thinking about that. Definitely doing the ole retread scripting. But, supposedly Savitz didn't like any ideas he liked. It was so weird that P&G and NBC took turns picking the EP. Why did P&G ever let NBC have so much "creative" power?!!

P&G and NBC were at war with each other in the case of AW. They had been for many years. At the end of GL (and ATWT) P&G was at war with CBS but that had only been going on since 1995. There were other factors but those underlying ones were pretty important. Personally I believe P&G just got tired of fighting, but it was the networks who made the cancel decisions. @DRW50 Oh, it wasn't supposedly! Dr. Shane Roberts, Lila Roberts & her personality & quirks, etc. were from 13 Bourbon St. I'm sure of it. Although, no, I've not seen the pilot or the bible, just a description. So it is opinion.