Well, I can't hack into the InvisionBoard interface like some of you seem to have done, so I can't post the actual YouTube videos, just the links.

BUt here's a VERY classic "Search for Tomorrow" opening -- includes entire episode and commercials.

Deidre was part of the original cast of Y&R. That close was from the very 1st episode (I know because I have it on DVD). Deidre's character (Barbara Anderson) was involved with Brad Elliot who had been presumed deceased in an accident when he wandered into Genoa City in 1973.

Am I the only one that likes it. I mean I really do. And no its not because of my aunt Mary.

I also thing Y&R needs to update its visuals character wise.

OLTL opening reall has little indentiy like the blue version did and the P. Bryson one and the ones with the sun and the sky. Its dark and deary cast shots. Wheres the identiy. Amc has the photo book. GH the hospital. Does n e one understand what I am talkin about?

P.S. I think it is very tacky that soaps use taped and film shots in their openings. Like AMC, GH,OLTL, Y&R,ATWT

Yes, unfortunately the anniversary opening is still being used. God only knows why.

Dangit! Okay, I mean it this time: 1962 "Search for Tomorrow" opening and episode:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5FrpWLK9Iuc&amp...ted&search=

OLTL has always been in color, it's just that very few color versions of OLTL episodes from that era exist (in fact, I didn't know *any* color versions existed. Hell, very few episodes from that era exist *period* let alone color ones).

Same goes for AMC. Any episodes that happend to be saved prior to 1976, were on black and white kinescope

I was wondering about that SoapNet bugged OLTL, too. I didn't even know a color version of that opening even existed. Other shockers are the color/organ opening for ATWT (didn't know any of those still existed) along with the final 'Somerset' opening (that's an elusive one that no one I know has been able to track down). The Y&R close is from the very 1st episode of the series (I should know because I have it on DVD). The poster did state that he has a lot more material and would be posting another montage, so he cautioned people not to get too upset if he left out a particular favorite. lol

Well, I'm figuring that the color/organ ATWT opening was just something that the guy pasted together, using the color visual and taking the organ theme from a black and white opening. The sound of the theme and announcer just sounds so familiar to me, like I've seen it with the black and white opening. And besides, didn't the announcer make a point to note that the show was in "in COLOR!" for a while? But then again, that part is sort of cut out, so I guess it's still a mystery.

I thought everyone knew where the final "Somerset" opening came from. The TVLand bug is right there in the corner. Last year, they had an original series called "My First Time" and it was about famous TV stars talking about their first major gigs. Ted Danson and John O'Hurley were featured together in an episode because they both started on soaps (Danson on SOM and O'Hurley on "Loving"). There were tons of clips from both shows, including the final SOM opening as well as LOV's gorgeous original opening. There was also a Love in the Afternoon promo in there too.

Oooh, I can't wait to see the next montage. I remember loving WoST's "Generations of Soap Opens" montage, along with a second montage that was on one of the earlier versions of the site (along with "General Hospi-tale," a disco run-down of late 70s GH storylines; "Soap," a country song with soap title lyrics about a man who's wife is addicted to soaps; and a really awesome jazzy version of the "Dark Shadows" theme song).

Well the fireplace OLTL opening lasted from 1968-1975, so it was probably in black and white the first couple years and then in color.

See, I've always thought that the fireplace opening was only used for two or three years. For a very long time, most people had no idea what it even looked like, and most sites simply said that the visuals were used for a brief two-to-three year period. The sunrise debut directly afterwards and used the original theme before the Jack Urbont theme came in 1975.

Deidre was part of the original cast of Y&R. That close was from the very 1st episode (I know because I have it on DVD). Deidre's character (Barbara Anderson) was involved with Brad Elliot who had been presumed deceased in an accident when he wandered into Genoa City in 1973.

Are you serious?! I never knew that!

Here's another first segment, with opening, of "Search for Tomorrow." It comes AFTER my favorite SFT opening, which I'll post next:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5FrpWLK9Iuc&amp...ted&search=

Edit: Your eyes aren't deceiving you. That's the great Matt Ashford in the opening!

Edited March 12, 200718 yr by JointStrikeFighter

Dangit! Okay, I mean it this time: 1962 "Search for Tomorrow" opening and episode:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5FrpWLK9Iuc&amp...ted&search=

I have this episode on video tape.

Deidre was never on Y&R, LoL.

Are you serious?! I never knew that!

Now who has egg on their face?...haha

And NOW, for the best "Search for Tomorrow" opening -- or my favorite:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5FrpWLK9Iuc&amp...ted&search=

So great! It's like makin' love!

Now who has egg on their face?...haha

I'm shocked, to be honest. I had no idea Deidre was ever on any other soap than DAYS, let alone Y&R!

The lesson of the day? GOD HATES ME, lol.

One more shot:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=K1TQ50_UK_o

THAT should be the one I keep saying is sexy.

Edited March 12, 200718 yr by JointStrikeFighter

I'm shocked, to be honest. I had no idea Deidre was ever on any other soap than DAYS, let alone Y&R!

I didnt either. I was too young to remember her on the show. That's why I had to do a double take when I saw her name.

Okay, I messed up -- AGAIN. That wasn't my favorite. Somehow it posted the same link. My favorite SFT opening is this one:

http://youtube.com/watch?v=5FrpWLK9Iuc&amp...ted&search=

Again, like makin' love.

LOL, still the same wrong opening, Joint.