SCHENECTADY GAZETTE TV SECTION SATURDAY. DECEMBER 27 I969

Bibi Osterwald Joins 'Where the Heart Is'

Bibi Osterwald, Broadway, film and television actress, has joined the cast of "Where the Heart Is," new daytime dramatic series broadcast in color Monday through Friday on the CBS Television Network (12 Noon-12:25). Nancy Franklin, Daniel Keyes and Meg Myles are other newcomers to the daytime series, which revolves around the close knit relationships of the Hathaway - family and their associates, and features such Broadway actors as Diana van der Vlis, James Mitchell , Diana Walker and Mark Gordon.

Miss Osterwald, who plays Stella, the Hathaway housekeeper, made her theatrical debut in 1944 when she appeared in "Broken Hearts of Broadway." Her other New York credits include the role of Lovy Mars in "The. Golden Apple" for which she received the Outer Critics Award in 1951, "The Vamp," "Look Homeward Angel," "Bus Stop," "Family Affair," "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "Hello, Dolly!", in which she has been the standby for the title role. Among her movie credits are "The World of Henry Orient," "Parrish," "Fine Madness" and "Tiger Makes Out."

Miss Franklin portrays Ruth Monroe, estranged wife of Tony Monroe, foreign correspondent for a weekly newsmagazine. On Broadway she has appeared in "Never Live Over a Pretzel Factory" and "Happily Never After." Danial Keyes creates the role. of Ben Jessup, law partner of the late Daniel Hathaway. He has been seen on Broadway in "I Never Sang for My Father," "Dinner at Eight," "Baker Street," "Take Her, She's Mine," "Only in America," "Bus Stop" and "The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker."

Miss Myles plays Helen Wyatt, secretary-investigator for Arthur Saxton, a real estate operator. On Broadway she appeared in "Enter Laughing" and off-Broadway in "Collision Course" and "Drea m of Love." Her movie appearances include "Coogan's Bluff," "A Lovely Way to Die," "Calypso Heatwave," "Phoenix City Story" and "Battle Cry."

8 hours ago, Paul Raven said:

SCHENECTADY GAZETTE TV SECTION SATURDAY. DECEMBER 27 I969

Bibi Osterwald Joins 'Where the Heart Is'

Bibi Osterwald, Broadway, film and television actress, has joined the cast of "Where the Heart Is," new daytime dramatic series broadcast in color Monday through Friday on the CBS Television Network (12 Noon-12:25). Nancy Franklin, Daniel Keyes and Meg Myles are other newcomers to the daytime series, which revolves around the close knit relationships of the Hathaway - family and their associates, and features such Broadway actors as Diana van der Vlis, James Mitchell , Diana Walker and Mark Gordon.

Miss Osterwald, who plays Stella, the Hathaway housekeeper, made her theatrical debut in 1944 when she appeared in "Broken Hearts of Broadway." Her other New York credits include the role of Lovy Mars in "The. Golden Apple" for which she received the Outer Critics Award in 1951, "The Vamp," "Look Homeward Angel," "Bus Stop," "Family Affair," "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" and "Hello, Dolly!", in which she has been the standby for the title role. Among her movie credits are "The World of Henry Orient," "Parrish," "Fine Madness" and "Tiger Makes Out."

Miss Franklin portrays Ruth Monroe, estranged wife of Tony Monroe, foreign correspondent for a weekly newsmagazine. On Broadway she has appeared in "Never Live Over a Pretzel Factory" and "Happily Never After." Danial Keyes creates the role. of Ben Jessup, law partner of the late Daniel Hathaway. He has been seen on Broadway in "I Never Sang for My Father," "Dinner at Eight," "Baker Street," "Take Her, She's Mine," "Only in America," "Bus Stop" and "The Remarkable Mr. Pennypacker."

Miss Myles plays Helen Wyatt, secretary-investigator for Arthur Saxton, a real estate operator. On Broadway she appeared in "Enter Laughing" and off-Broadway in "Collision Course" and "Drea m of Love." Her movie appearances include "Coogan's Bluff," "A Lovely Way to Die," "Calypso Heatwave," "Phoenix City Story" and "Battle Cry."

Bibi Osterwald played David Birney's mother in the sitcom Bridget Loves Bernie 1972-73. This is where Birney met his future wife Meredith Baxter. Baxter said in recent years that she soon learned what a temper Birney had while doing this series, but she ignored the red flags and married him anyway. Audra Lindley and David Doyle played Baxter's parents.

Whenever I think of Bibi Osterwald, I think of her guest shots on "Mama's Family" (as a woman looking for the son she (allegedly) gave up for adoption in the hopes of striking it rich) and "Three's Company" (as the caviar-lovin' wife of the president of the company where Chrissy works).

Here is the final show. Audio only.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAVWx6Ab734

1 minute ago, GymnastGuy said:

Here is the final show. Audio only.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAVWx6Ab734

Thank you! What a phenomenal find. I thought I'd go my whole life without anything from this show beyond the audio snippets uploaded over a decade ago. May this just be the start.

It's so nice to get to hear Diana Van der Vlis. And Louise Shaffer. And some James Mitchell too.

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14 minutes ago, GymnastGuy said:

Here is the final show. Audio only.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VAVWx6Ab734

Wow ! Didn't think we would ever find this one !!

This is amazing, can’t wait to listen! This show is so fascinating to me

HOORAY!

There really is something to be said for how effective two people getting back together -- or just working their way to it -- is when it comes to scenes, stories, and performances. You don't need a whole lot of plot. Just connection.

To help understand the episode better, here are 3 scripts I summarized from 1973.

Friday, January 26, 1973 (#868)

At the laboratory, Michael showers Liz with affection, telling her how much he loves their life together. His tenderness briefly makes her feel guilty. As soon as he leaves, however, she calls Mary to find out whether she has persuaded Julian to be more welcoming. Mary admits that she has failed: her husband remains strangely hostile. Liz suggests lunch at the Red Hand so they can work out how to win him over.

At the hospital, Steve keeps vigil over Peter, who has suffered severe burns. Chris tells him that she has finally managed to get an exhausted Kate to sleep. The doctors appear to have brought the fluid loss under control, but infection remains a major threat. Steve tells John how the accident happened: after coming home late from basketball, Peter wanted to clear the driveway to make amends. While trying to start the snowblower, he spilled gasoline; a spark from a work light ignited it. Kate blames herself because he was trying to appease her.

John also confides his distress over Chris’s growing distance. Since regaining custody of Katina, she has avoided personal conversations with him. Steve reminds him how painful it was for her to discover his marriage to Adrienne, despite her apparent understanding.

Visiting Peter, Steve finds him in terrible pain, begging him to remove his bandages and take him home. Shaken by his helplessness, he later tells John about an incident from his teenage years. After accidentally hitting a dog with his car, he stayed beside it until it died, unable to relieve its suffering. As the hours passed, his wish for its pain to end gave way to an overwhelming desire for it to live.

Meanwhile, Liz presents herself to Mary as a misunderstood daughter-in-law. She claims that her greatest concern is seeing Michael forced to take sides against his father. Mary promises to try again and suggests regular family dinners. They joke about the baby, whom Liz intends to name John Julian.

At the hospital, Hugh reassures Steve about Joe’s health after his exhausting efforts since the accident. But Joe brings bad news: Peter’s rising temperature indicates an infection. While awaiting the culture results, he begins antibiotic treatment. Steve remains at the window of the hospital room, deeply worried.

Friday, February 2, 1973 (#873)

Early in the morning, Kate and Steve share a tender moment after a difficult night. Steve called the hospital around four, when Peter’s condition appeared unchanged. They try to recapture a little normality by joking about breakfast, but a call from Joe ends their brief respite. Peter’s temperature has risen sharply and is still climbing. The treatments are failing to control the infection. Kate and Steve leave immediately for the hospital.

At their house, Chris receives a visit from John, who has come for news. She explains that the previous day’s improvement did not last. John takes the opportunity to discuss the distance between them. Chris admits that she finds it painful to be alone with him. He acknowledges his responsibilities to Adrienne, while confessing that he cannot stay away from Chris. When she asks him to leave, he recognizes her distress and returns to hold her.

At the hospital, Kate insists on hearing the truth. Joe explains that the drop in fever may have been only a temporary fluctuation. He increases the medication but offers little encouragement. When Steve asks directly whether Peter is dying, Joe invites them into his room. Barely conscious and still suffering, Peter asks Kate whether he will get better. She gently promises that he will feel better soon.

John then explains to Chris why he married Adrienne. He believed that rebuilding a home with her would help Liz, whose emotional reactions seem those of a young child. Her sudden marriage to Michael disrupted that plan. John also reveals that Liz remains preoccupied with a former married lover and appears determined to punish him, although he refuses to identify the man.

Even after John admits that he is not in love with Adrienne, Chris refuses to interfere in their marriage. She feels particularly indebted to Adrienne for helping her regain Katina. Despite their feelings, they resign themselves to keeping their distance.

In the waiting area, Steve lists all the experiences he wants Peter to have: discovering his abilities, falling in love, working, and becoming a father. Ultimately, he simply wants him to live. Joanna Wilcox arrives with a carnation and asks Kate to give it to Peter and tell him she came. Deeply moved, Kate watches her leave as Steve puts his arm around her.

Tuesday, March 20, 1973 (#904)

Julian has just told Mary that Liz never had the abortion she claimed to have undergone: the baby she is carrying is his, not Michael’s. Liz arrives at that very moment. Unaware that Mary knows the truth, she enters with her usual confidence, only to discover what has been revealed.

Meanwhile, Michael visits Vicky at her millhouse. She is caring for a little white mouse she has trapped but cannot bring herself to harm. They joke, name the mouse Clem, and share some soup. Vicky explains how her simple life close to nature has brought her peace. Exhausted by work and still saddened by memories of Peter, Michael appreciates the tranquility. Nevertheless, he insists that his marriage is going well and expresses relief that Liz now gets along with his family.

At the Hathaway house, Mary accuses Liz of exploiting their friendship to destroy her marriage and of trying to direct her suspicions toward Loretta. Initially defiant, Liz finally admits that she became pregnant deliberately. She wanted revenge on Julian for refusing to marry her. A child and a public scandal would prevent Mary from simply putting the affair behind her.

Furious, Mary slaps her and orders her never to return. Julian announces that he will tell Michael everything that evening. Liz’s arrogance gives way to panic as she begs him to spare her marriage, insisting that she loves Michael. Julian refuses to continue the deception. After she leaves, Mary announces that she, too, has packing to do.

Liz seeks comfort from John, but her father refuses to sympathize. A conversation with Michael has helped him realize that Liz and Adrienne manipulated him: the young couple had planned their marriage before their supposedly spontaneous elopement, concealing it until after his own wedding. Liz admits that she needed a husband because she was pregnant. John condemns her concern for herself and her failure to consider Michael’s suffering.

Finally, Julian tries to persuade Mary to stay. She explains that the affair is not the only issue: his prolonged dishonesty and her humiliation have destroyed her trust. She takes Daniel to Kate’s, uncertain what she will decide about the future, and leaves Julian alone.

@FrenchFan Thank you for those summaries. They do help. I didn't realize Peter died so close to the show's end. I wonder if they didn't realize they'd been canceled at that point - a very grueling storyline to wind down with.

Who was Joanna Wilcox?

The story with Julian, Liz and Michael seems compelling, from these and from the audio.

3 hours ago, DRW50 said:

@FrenchFan Thank you for those summaries. They do help. I didn't realize Peter died so close to the show's end. I wonder if they didn't realize they'd been canceled at that point - a very grueling storyline to wind down with.

Who was Joanna Wilcox?

The story with Julian, Liz and Michael seems compelling, from these and from the audio.

From what I understand from the script, Joanna's father worked at the hospital. She was a friend of Peter's. Not sure 100% as I only have this script...

18 hours ago, DRW50 said:

Thank you! What a phenomenal find. I thought I'd go my whole life without anything from this show beyond the audio snippets uploaded over a decade ago. May this just be the start.

It's so nice to get to hear Diana Van der Vlis. And Louise Shaffer. And some James Mitchell too.

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WOW!!! Thank you very much!! A pleasure!

23 hours ago, DRW50 said:

Thank you! What a phenomenal find. I thought I'd go my whole life without anything from this show beyond the audio snippets uploaded over a decade ago. May this just be the start.

It's so nice to get to hear Diana Van der Vlis. And Louise Shaffer. And some James Mitchell too.

@Paul Raven @slick jones @All My Shadows @Vee @vetsoapfan @Khan @SoapDope78 @Chris B @dc11786 @EricMontreal22 @Soaplovers @soapfave06 @Franko @jam6242 @chrisml @MissPalmer @amybrickwallace @FrenchFan @Joseph @Nicholas Blair @NothinButAttitude @Brent @beebs @te. @Bright Eyes @Tisy-Lish @Xanthe @DeeVee @Sapounopera

@GymnastGuy thank you so much for alerting us about this. I loved HTHI. It began as a tepid serial under Margaret DePriest and Lou Scofield, but soon soared in vitality and interest after they departed. Pat Falken Smith, Claire Labine and Paul Avila Mayer worked wonders with this series. I always felt it was cursed to fail because of the awful writing during the first year (much like How to Survive a Marriage and Return to Peyton Place, even though the quality of the material soared on all three of these shows later on).

@DRW50 , as always, I am grateful for the tag. Thanks!

3 hours ago, vetsoapfan said:

thank you so much for alerting us about this. I loved HTHI. It began as a tepid serial under Margaret DePriest and Lou Scofield, but soon soared in vitality and interest after they departed. Pat Falken Smith, Claire Labine and Paul Avila Mayer worked wonders with this series. I always felt it was cursed to fail because of the awful writing during the first year (much like How to Survive a Marriage and Return to Peyton Place, even though the quality of the material soared on all three of these shows later on).

as always, I am grateful for the tag. Thanks!

I always appreciate your memories of these shows.

Were Labine and Mayer still writing for the show at the end? I was wondering as this episode was a lovely wrapup for the show and one of the only other soaps I can remember fully managing that was Ryan's Hope. (I know Mayer wasn't involved with RH by then)

(it's disappointing just how often soaps don't manage this)

Genovese wrote in SOD that the show was in a position to do well but CBS felt it skewed too old. Did you ever get that sense? Clearly, they weren't wrong to debut Y&R, but I wish they could have tried this show in a new slot.

I also enjoyed the LIAMST finale but I can see where that show may have a run a natural course, but I think WTHI still had more to give.

Edited October 24Oct 24 by DRW50