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Contessa Donatella

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  1. ACK! Sorry about that. Boy, did I get lost ... and then some.
  2. Boy, you can say that again! They are estranged by Allie's choice & they have a strange relationship because Sami has screwed up so much in Allies' life. Allie doesn't trust Sami & always thinks the worst of her, which Sami then does live down to! Allie would prefer it if she never saw her mother. Allies' very close to her grandparents.
  3. Lucas has a strong sense of Horton-hood as he proudly chose it as his name once he learned he was entitled to it & through his alcoholicism he is close to Maggie who is a Horton by prior marriage & she was very close to Alice. Lucas & Allie are close as she was was in his care growing up as much as Sami's. He & Jenn are close. Jenn was very close to Laura & to Abby. I think the Hortons & the Bradys hold up well as core families. The annual Horton ornament-hanging is still a big thing.
  4. LOL the uploader lowered the pitch of the video, so all the women sound like drag queens. I do like the Y&R theme like that, though. 🤣 Years ago ED lived through a rumor that she was a man. Now all she & Beth M. need is a drag version of their tribute show! 🤣 Talk about ruining the day!
  5. Yeah, I can imagine that outcome with Scott. Sometimes I wonder why he didn't grieve more over Franco but then soaps are not really very realistic when it comes to grief. I hope Liz's story is going to be okay just as an Ambien cause & I hope she's back onscreen soon. I like how freaked out her boys are. David Tom would be a good Lucky. I imagine there are lots of possible Luckys. I'd like to have Lucky & Lucas & Lulu all back & not so many generic newcomers!
  6. Thank you very much for all the information! Before I knew you had posted this I found a version marked All Movies HD & got to see it & loved it! HD version on dailymotion
  7. Is there a version of any level uploaded anywhere? YT? dailymotion?
  8. When Pete Lemay was asked once if he had rules like Marland did, he seemed to think that Marland's rules kept him stuffed into a box or something. He seemed critical of them. That might be a bad paraphrase.
  9. Yes, Lesli Kay played Felicia. What do the fans of the show figure is the reason it is so popular internationally?
  10. Thnx for the info! I just feel like they don't GET how much people look forward to the In Memorium!
  11. Is there a list of last night's winners posted anywhere? Does anyone know who won for Costuming?
  12. Yeah, I always thought he was very connected father to daughter. He could easily have had strong familial feelings about a niece.
  13. I can see usefulness assuming they'd do a good job with his writing. He's been gone a long damn time but that could be made up.
  14. http://www.anotherworldhomepage.com/aw1979.html http://www.anotherworldhomepage.com/aw1980.html You are right. I was wrong. I apologize. I got caught up in thinking about the project I was into & didn't stop to think about common courtesy & right & wrong. Thank you for pointing this out.
  15. From WLS: Friday, September 18, 2009 Coming Soon: Irna Phillips' Unpublished Autobiography Doug Moe has published a revealed article in the Wisconsin State Journal about the GUIDING LIGHT finale which includes an interview with Irna Phillips' son, Tom, and the revelation that her unpublished autobiography is in the works. One of the best stories Tom Phillips remembers about his mother concerned her answer to the question of why she never got married. Irna Phillips adopted Tom in 1941 and his sister a year later. "Why the hell should I get married?" Irna said. "If I want to get in a fight, I will call those buffoons in Cincinnati." The buffoons in question were the sponsors for the radio and television soap operas she created and wrote. GUIDING LIGHT going dark today has sparked renewed interest in Phillips, and as it happens, an abundance of her papers are stored at the Wisconsin Historical Society in Madison. There are scripts from GUIDING LIGHT and other shows she wrote, as well as correspondence with colleagues, listeners, viewers and advertisers. Not in Madison yet, but coming soon, is Phillips' unpublished autobiography. Tom discovered it earlier this year in a box after his sister died in Los Angeles. He's read it, and after his wife and kids read it, he plans to send it here. Irna Phillips attended graduate school in speech at UW-Madison in the 1920s, as did Tom - in American history - in the 1960s. According to Tom, the autobiography reveals his mother's thought process when creating GUIDING LIGHT more than seven decades ago. Earlier she had created the first soap, PAINTED DREAMS, a feel-good drama about an Irish-American mom imparting homespun wisdom to her daughter. In her autobiography, Phillips wrote, "I cannot pinpoint when the transition occurred, but somehow along the way I had made up my mind that any writing I did in the future would be based on reality and not fantasy." What is the latest date anyone has seen news of this manuscript?
  16. I don't understand what you're looking for. But there are 3 main sites that host videos - youtube, dailymotion and vimeo.
  17. Do you mean Jason? Or do you mean a recast Peter?
  18. I thought Sonia Satra was universally disliked! Did some people think it was the role & not the actress?
  19. Lucky would be great to have back! I know the cast is overly large but I'd rather have Lucky, Lulu & Lucas than some of the etcetera people we have.
  20. You thought Scott Baldwyn was stalking Liz? Why? Romantic revenge for Franco? I didn't find Esme & Nik's boink funny in any way! Sickening, porn-like but really very much ado about nothing! They barely have enough to flashback to. Thank God.
  21. There are so many proper nouns that I pronounce one way in my head & then a DUNE movie will come out with different pronunciations galore! And why do two EPs go along with his lack of respect for the genre?!
  22. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCJH35SFwZM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYkzQSn-4oQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6JcI8n2n8g https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=st.+croix+another+world+janice https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XueINajXDxk
  23. AW Oct. 1979-March 1980 - so here's facts & figures & a full edit synopsis. I have been wanting to do a complete review of this storyline, Janice Frame Poisons Mac, Mitch Blake helps her till the end. Culmination St. Croix. AWHP/lmitch.html Mitch Blake first appearance, Oct. 1979. Knew Janice Frame from unknown where but from before. Supposed to assist her in swindling Mac Cory. (Mitch was Sam Fowler's half brother, sharing a mother who was in Bay City some.) AWHP Janice Frame in character guide. Arrived in town 1972. Relatives: Jenny Frame (RIP), mother. Henry Frame (RIP), father. Evan Frame, son. Emma Frame Ordway, sister. Steve Frame (RIP), brother. Jason Frame (RIP), brother. Vince Frame, brother. Willis Frame, brother. Sharlene Frame, sister. Henry Frame, brother. Norman Frame, uncle. Rose *, grandmother. Frankie Frame (RIP), niece. Molly Ordway, niece. Wade Ordway, nephew. Sterling Ordway, nephew. Jamie Frame, nephew. Josie Watts, niece. Gregory Hudson, nephew. Dean Frame, nephew. Sharlene *, cousin. Steven Frame, great-nephew. Charlie Frame Winthrop, great-niece. Gary Sinclair Jr. (RIP), great-nephew. Spouses: Mac Cory (RIP) (married on October 22, 1979. Dissolved in March 1980). Lovers: Howard Battis (RIP), Robert Delaney (1973), Tim McGowan (RIP) (fiance) (1973-1974), and Mitch Blake (1979-1980). Rachel & Mac had been a part. When she made up her mind that she wanted to be back with Mac, it was too late, at least according to what Mac told her. Rachel was surprised to learn that Mac & Janice had married in San Francisco apx. Oct. 22, 1979. Rachel met Mitch when he arrived looking for Janice. The next week: Rachel made an office for herself in Mac's complex. Ada and Charlie announced their engagement. Nov. Rachel followed Janice and Mitch to New York and learned that Janice was the mistress of Howard Battis, who died mysteriously. Mac refused to believe Rachel's tales about Janice and Mitch. NOVEMBER 12-16, 1979 Rachel and Brian forced Janice to reveal her past with Howard to Mac. Mac fumed at Rachel for spoiling his happiness. Mitch hired Gwen to remodel his disco.NOVEMBER 19-23, 1979 NOVEMBER 26 - 30, 1979 Mitch flirted with Rachel, then commissioned her to do a sculpture for his new disco. Rachel agreed, hoping to use Mitch to get info on Janice. Janice was annoyed by Mitch's attention to Rachel. DECEMBER 3-7, 1979 Janice told Mitch to steer clear of Rachel but he taunted her that Rachel has more money. Gwen was upset that Willis took a job with Mac rather than allowing her to finance another business. DECEMBER 10-14, 1979Mitch and Rachel were snowbound but she resisted his physical advances. Jeff held Vivien and Iris captive after they found his name on Kirk's typewriter ribbon as Kirk's killer. Joey went berserk after Eileen's prolonged death and was snowbound on a hilltop. Jamie was devastated to find Cecile and Philip together. Janice told Mac she's investigating Mitch's background for a story but it's only an excuse to keep tabs on Rachel and Mitch. DECEMBER 17-21, 1979 Janice had a weird reaction after Mac had a bout with food poisoning. Reena was upset that Striker invited Pat to stay with them while writing her magazine article. Gwen was jealous that Willis and Tracey will work together. Blaine got along famously with Hazel. Cecile denied to Dennis that she has feelings for Philip. DECEMBER 24-28, 1979 At his disco opening, Mitch reminded Janice that she could have saved Howard's life by giving him medication. Janice pleaded that she needed to be stopped from doing the same kind of thing to Mac if Mitch continues dating Rachel. Rachel suspected Iris brought Philip to town in order to confuse Cecile and steer her away from Dennis. DECEMBER 31, 1979 - JANUARY 4, 1980 Mac told Rachel he objects to Mitch spending time around Rachel and Amanda. At his disco opening, Mitch urged Janice to go through with the plan to drug Mac since Mac and Rachel are getting closer. JANUARY 7-11, 1980 Mac and Janice moved into Elena's former place. Mitch goaded Janice so she'd continue to poison Mac by hinting he'd marry Rachel. Mitch bought drugs for Janice and gave her instructions on administering them. JANUARY 14-18, 1980 Janice lost the "poison" manuscript." Mac became tired, listless, and absent-minded under the influence of the drugs Janice was giving him. Janice panicked when she thought Mac had died instead of just sleeping and had doubts of carrying out the plan. JANUARY 21-25, 1980 Rachel was shocked by Mac's condition when he came to visit Amanda. Mac was irritated by Mitch's presence and insisted he is in good health when Rachel suggested he see a doctor. Mitch told Janice to stop drugging Mac so the drug will be cleared from his system in time for Mac to get a physical examination from Russ. Janice almost fainted when Mac and Jamie agreed to have the "Harry Must Die" manuscript reviewed by another editor for potential publishing. Pat took over Janice's responsibilities so she could devote full time to Mac. JANUARY 28 - FEBRUARY 1, 1980 Tracy assured Gwen she has no interest in Willis and warned they are pawns in games Iris and Janice are playing. Mitch tried to retrieve the manuscript that was left on Jamie's desk. Janice convinced Mac to stay at home and work less so his deteriorating health will go unnoticed. Janice was unable to make love to Mitch after she resumed her poison plot against Mac. Jason convinced Mitch to hire Tracy as a singer for the new disco. FEBRUARY 4-8, 1980 Mac decided to read the manuscript himself after being impressed by Philip's editorial report. Mac accidentally left the manuscript with Rachel after visiting Amanda. FEBRUARY 11-15, 1980 Rachel read the manuscript and joked that Janice resembles the character who tried to kill her husband. Janice pressured Mac into letting Willis run the company since Mac is feeling poorly. Tracy decided to leave Brava and pursue her singing career to pay off her debts. Mitch was moved as Rachel swore to Mac she and Amanda would always be part of his life. Jamie went to New York to meet with Donald Tanner, the author of "Harry Must Die." Rachel suspected that Janice is causing Mac's deteriorating health. Rachel failed to convince Mac's friends that Janice is poisoning him. FEBRUARY 18-22, 1980 Janice was livid and accused Mitch of harboring feelings for Rachel when Mitch wanted out of their plot against Mac. Janice recorded her last conversation with Mitch and erased the part when he insisted he no longer wanted to be involved. Iris believed Janice's lie she and Mac are taking a vacation and Mac has recovered from the flu. Pat told Rachel and Liz she hasn't seen Mac in weeks and he sounded awkward and confused on a tape she received from him. Philip proposed marriage to Cecile. Jerry suspected that someone is still tipping off the local drug dealers about impending police raids. Gwen realized that Willis knows more about Mac than he's telling. Sally was puzzled by Blaine's new lavish lifestyle despite being married to a cop. Striker and Victoria returned to Houston. Jamie told Rachel about the plot of "Harry Must Die" and Janice being incensed upon learning copies of the manuscript were found. Brian and Dennis were unnerved by Iris's joy over Philip's marriage proposal to Cecile. Janice made plans to take Mac to the Caribbean and Mitch would later join them. FEBRUARY 25-29, 1980 Mitch found himself trapped once Janice played the taped conversation they had about poisoning Mac. Gwen didn't believe Willis' insistence that Janice took Mac out of town to overcome alcoholism. Liz and Rachel were alarmed that Janice refused to let Liz see Mac and he was napping while Amanda was visiting him. Janice attacked Gwen during a confrontation. Iris accused Rachel of being obsessed with Mac and refused to listen to her suspicions about Janice. On a tip from Willis, Rachel went to St. Lucia but was unable to locate Mac and Janice. MARCH 3-7, 1980 Rachel didn't get any help from Jason when Mitch broke their date and left town suddenly. Tracy found Mitch's address on a matchbook cover Jason left and gave it to Rachel. Gwen and Willis disagreed that Janice is capable of committing murder. Brian worried about legal trouble for Rachel because of her accusations against Janice. Willis begged Ada, Brooks, and Louise to reveal Rachel's whereabouts to no avail. Russ refused to prescribe sleeping pills for Tracy, who has been fatigued and is suffering from dizzy spells. Janice became more desperate as Mac's health deteriorated further and was relieved when Mitch arrived. Brian decided to help Rachel in case charges are pressed against her for slandering Janice. Mitch lied to Janice, promising to carry out the plan and be together once Mac dies. MARCH 10-14, 198 Mitch caught Rachel spying on him in St. Croix. Rachel charmed Mitch, claiming she discovered his whereabouts through Jason and hoped to see him. Gwen and Willis fought about Janice until he began to question Janice's intentions toward Mac. Rachel seduced Mitch after they enjoyed a day of sailing in hopes Mitch would lead her to Mac. Mitch secretly vowed to help Rachel in saving Mac's life. Ada refused to give Rachel's whereabouts to Brian, who questioned the reasons that Mac has not called anyone in days. Mitch tried to assure Janice that his motives with Rachel were a one-night stand and to ensure their protection. Rachel followed Mitch and Janice to Mac. Rachel slipped into the house while Mitch distracted Janice, who agreed to stop poisoning Mac and summon a doctor. MARCH 17-21, 1980 Janice went mad after spotting Rachel trying to rescue Mac and grabbed a knife. Janice accused Mitch of betraying her and stabbed him. Janice was killed by her own knife in the struggle with Rachel. Iris went into a rage against Willis when Brian told them about Mac being in the hospital because of Janice. Mitch was hospitalized in St. Croix, while Mac was flown to Bay City for surgery. Russ and Jamie were alarmed over the amount of poison Janice had given Mac. Everyone was shocked by the events in St. Croix and regretted they didn't listen to Rachel's warnings about Mitch and Janice's plot against Mac. Scott got nowhere while questioning Rachel. Tomorrow I'll start looking for clips.
  24. I would hope that is one area where we could find agreement. The need to fix the writing.
  25. I've already said what a great job I think Cady did. I https://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/marci-miller-guests-on-digests-podcast-1715754?utm_source=email&em_hash=9bb18b617402d2f5241a02387cd293e9 post now to add this link where MM is doing the Digest podcast.

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