Look into the past: August 1976

[SteveFrame]

MarkH - remember Derek Thurston's wife showed up too. Probably toward the end of Kay & Derek's marriage. She was portrayed by Ellen Weston who would go on to be a writer for GL and Capitol.

She was fantastic as Suzanne and tried to kill Kay so that Derek could inherit her money.

[MarkH]

yeah, but here (a) he was a college professor sleeping with his student (we've never seen that since on Y&R, eh?) and ( he dumped his wife BECAUSE SHE WAS TOO FAT. Even after she lost the weight, he STILL dumped his wife (which turned her lesbian, apparently )

[MarkH]

A few weeks ago, in a thing on here about "all time favorite scenes", I talked about when

- Suzanne poisoned Kay and got her sent to the nuthouse; there, she KEPT poisoning Kay with chocolates

- another inmate took Kay's diamonds

- when the nuthouse (I'm being flip here...I know that is not the PC name) burned down, Kay was presumed dead

- Kay escaped to Liz's house and de-toxed

- She then plotted her revenge

- First, she drove Suzanne nuts with a haunting. Suzanne had put a tarantula on Kay, and then said 'I don't see any spiders' to Kay. So, Kay did the same--with multiple tarantulas--to Suzanne

- Jill, meanwhile, arranged to marry Katherine's widower. JUST as they were consummating their marriage (i.e., in bed), Kay came back from the dead and scared the sh*t out of both of them

Never loved a story more. Never screamed at the screen in delight more. I even distinctly remember that this all happened in the Summer of 1979. (I missed a critical three weeks because I went to Europe...and I did not have a VCR or anything).

[FrenchFan]

OCTOBER 1976

ALL MY CHILDREN

Phoebe told Mona she would never give Charles a divorce. Anne's baby, Elizabeth, was born, but further tests are required. Mona grew suspicious of Mrs. Carpenter. Chuck refused to remarry Tara. Phil refused to accept her on the rebound.

David pressured Ruth to ask Joe for a divorce. She chickened out when baby Elizabeth's test results came in. Anne's baby appears to have reflex retardation and may be blind. Erica and Nick got it on again. Mona left for Minneapolis to check out Kitty's "mother." Danny grew more attracted to Brooke.

Mona discovered that Mrs. Carpenter is in fact Myrtle Lum: she promised not to tell Kitty, if she agreed to get out of Kitty's life within a month. She also forced Phoebe to accept the divorce. Anne refused to accept Elizabeth's retardation. Benny moved into the Tyler pool house.

David operated on Joe when he is admitted with appendicitis, then realized Ruth still loves Joe. Being blackmailed, Phoebe had to accept divorce papers. Tara told Phil she was ready to marry him. Erica protested, but Nick carried her off to bed.

ANOTHER WORLD

Beatrice had it out with Ray and Alice over Sally. Mac agreed with Gil that Iris be sued for harassing Clarice. Russ retreated from Sharlene. Marianne defended Dave to Liz. Carol returned but was rebuffed by Willis. Mac was furious about Rachel's delayed return from New York. Dennis learned that. Iris bribed Molly.

Pat told Dave they should not see each other until after the divorce. Carol quit her job at Frame Enterprises. Alice was shocked to learn John and Jeff had hired Olive to replace Pam. Angie convinced Mac to offer Willis a job. John's divorce tactics alienated Alice, Michael and Marianne. Mac and Rachel had a tentative reconciliation.

Rejected by Willis, Carol left town. Rachel went to Ken's country studio instead of New York with Mac. John admitted to Jeff that his threats against Pat were ploys to get her to drop suit. Willis moved in with Mac and began work. Dennis ran away when he learned Iris planned to send him off to school. He and Jaime hid on an island at the height of a storm.

Willis saved Dennis and Jamie, whose boat capsized in the storm. Dennis was hospitalized with a recurrence of his old heart condition. Ada and Mac blamed Rachel's absence for the accident. Iris reconciled with Mac during Dennis's crisis and vowed to change her ways. Alice hired Evan Webster to replace Carol. John decided to sue Dave for stealing Pat.

Rachel was miffed when Mac hired an old friend of Iris', architect Gwen Parrish, to work with Willis. Darryl admitted to a forgiving Marianne about his past liaison with Molly. Brooks played matchmaker for Louise and Rocky.

AS THE WORLD TURNS

Bob accused Joyce of using Don as jealousy bait. Valerie confronted Kim, who admitted that she and Jason had bribed Val's old boyfriend Cliff to get lost. Kim told Bob she couldn't tell Val the whole story. Sandy returned after a reunion with son Jimmy. Carol left to visit her father, leaving Jay to Natalie's wiles.

Nancy pressured Grant to set Don straight about Joyce. It failed. Annie told Dee not to pretend that she didn't care for Beau. Valerie cuddled up to Dan. Kevin pressured Susan, and her past plots to keep Kim and Dan apart were revealed.

Kim was torn whether to tell Dan about Susan's confession and thereby risk alienating her reconciled friendship with Valerie once again. John apologized to Pat for his temper. She defended him to an arousing Jim Strasfield. Jay succumbed to Natalie. Beau told Tom he wouldn't play games with Dee

but he did.

Kim gave birth to a baby boy, Andrew, then learned Dan had proposed to Valerie. Joyce apoligized to Grant for causing friction with Don but told Bob she wants him more than anyone else. Jay learned Carol returned home sooner than expected and left Natalie's arms in the nick of time.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Don and Kim bowed out, leaving Julie and recovered Doug to wed. Everyone attended, even Kim. Robert and Rebecca consummated their marriage. Marlena consoled Don. Bob fired David.

Bob asked Paul for his resignation. The Grant family came apart when Valerie accepted David's marriage proposal. Adele and Brooke left for their vacation. Mickey was released, but hedged seeing Maggie.

The Horlons celebrated Mickey's release from the sanitarium. Mickey rebuffed Maggie, admitted to Laura that he feels estranged from everyone and turned to Linda. Neil admitted he doesn't want Phyllis' baby. Bob and Don discovered Brooke making a deposit while examining the bank videotapes.

Aware that Neil didn't want the baby, Phyllis went to Chicago for an abortion. Turned down because of her age, she took a bottle of pills. Kim warned Marlena that she, too, has her sights set on Don. Amanda accepted Greg's marriage proposal. Bob told Brooke he wouldn't prosecute.

THE DOCTORS

Matt's resignation was an admission of guilt to the D.A. Ann played up to Steve and his kids. Hank suggested Paul as Matt's replacement. Jason's on his way to defend Matt.

Lew was attracted to Eleanor, who began work at the hospital. Jason began preparing Malt's defense. Matt grew concerned about Greta and Billy spending time alone. Ann, alias Mrs. Lomax, was called to consult with Carolee's new therapist.

Matt burst into the darkroom where Billy and Greta were developing the incriminating film which was ruined. Ann decided to break contact with the sanitarium so she can't be traced if Carolee regains her sanity. Stacy was apprehensive about a reunion with her stepfather Jason.

Paul was appointed temporary chief-of-staff. Matt faced the grand jury. Steve fell into M.J.'s arms. Jason grew suspicious of Stacy's reaction to the Dancy case. Jerry admitted he's thinking of marriage to Penny.

THE EDGE OF NIGHT

Danny was repulsed to learn Tracy couldn't have children because of a previous abortion. Nancy pleaded that Mike resign from the crime commission. Draper asked Brandy to marry him. Nadine and Geraldine arranged a party for the Scotts and the Jamesons.

Danny quit his job and packed his bags to get away from Tracy. Saxon suggested to Ansel that Draper might come in handy as a pipeline to the D.A. Beau, who's working for Saxon, played up to Nancy to make Mike look bad. Nicole and Steve decided to return to work.

Danny accepted a manager's job at one of Saxon's clubs. Trudy found Ansel and Raven necking. Clay admitted to Nicole that he's trying to locate Gil Darcy (alias Revenant).

Danny threw out a drunk lady at the Ace of Clubs who turned out to be Saxon's daughter, Deborah. Nancy told Mike she would move into an apartment rather than leave town. Clay bought a bottle of poison intended for Adam. Ansel admitted to Draper that he'll earn one million dollars if he wins the Saxon case.

GENERAL HOSPITAL

Jeff found Rick's letter, was convinced Monica sent it and began popping pep pills. Rex blackmailed Monica. Mark urged that Mary Ellen and Terri meet. Lesley returned from a cruise and thought she's pregnant. The Weber anniversary was a fiasco.

Monica faked illness to get out of a trip with Jeff to Florida, then connived to seduce Rick in a motel. Tern's meeting with Mary Ellen ended in the latter's hysterical outburst. Lucille called Audrey to tell her Al had a heart attack.

Terri and Mark reconciled after arguing about his past with Mary Ellen, but then learned she had run away and been hit by a car. Jeff accused Monica of seducing Rick in her motel room.

Jeff was performing with Heather when he should have been performing surgery. Steve and Audrey plan to wed within a month, but jail-bound Tom Baldwin asked a mysteriouswoman to spy on them and little Tommy Lesley insisted on having an abortion after recurring nightmares.

GUIDING LIGHT

Justin was pressed to sell his property to the hospital. He consulted Mike, but both agreed there would be a conflict of interest. Peggy was on duty when Granger regained consciousness. Sara told Justin to forget about their past. Tim encouraged Evie to become a teacher.

Granger reacted violently when Rita showed up in his hospital room. Ed learned Holly had wanted to stop the divorce. Justin donated his property to the hospital. Joe learned of Sara and Justin's past relationship. Ben pressed Hope for a commitment.

Hope finally made it with Ben. Adam announced that Justin's been named head of the research center. Rita wavered whether to tell Ed about Granger.

The hospital review board decided no one was to blame for Granger's death but Granger's attorney is investigating. Ben's brother; Jerry arrived in town. Sara gave Joe a surprise going-away party. He’s off to India. Hope went back to work at the Metro.

LOVE OF LIFE

Meg regained consciousness. Rick worried that Cal's concern for Meg means the end of their wedding plans. Felicia hired Lynn as a model. Sara moved out of Van's to care for Meg.

Carrie accused Arlene of using men to get money. Tom found Carrie unconscious and operated immediately. Arlene returned lan's pendant. Meg used her convalescence to widen the gulf between Rick and Cal.

Felicia told Charles about renting a studio. He accused her of setting up a love nest with Eddie. Ian paid Carrie's hospital bills. Imprisoned Ben fantasized about his daughter.

Felicia ran out on Charles, who later took a spill from his wheelchair and was knocked unconscious. Felicia told Eddie she was leaving town to sort out her life. Joe was heartbroken about losing Cal to Rick. Meg told Carrie that Rick would one day come crawling back. Arlene told Ian not to expect repayment of a sexual nature.

ONE LIFE TO LIVE

Brad's waitress-girlfriend, Lana, became jealous and possessive. Larry and Karen made plans to holiday in Las Vegas, Vince didn't approve. Cathy hallucinated that Megan's still alive. Wiil insisted that Naomi stop her jealous fantasies. Matt played up to Dorian, who found it amusing and repulsive.

Cathy left to visit her New York publisher, but Tony found out. she wasn't there. Viki’s baby Kevin was kidnapped. Viki and Joe were hysterical. Brad sweet-talked Jenny after sleeping with Lana. Tony turned to Pat.

Will told Ed that Cathy could have kidnapped Kevin. Naomi's accusation forced Will's nurse to resign. Naomi suggested Jenny as a replacement.

Pat admitted to Anna that Tony is Brian's father. Dorian arranged for Joe to make a TV appeal to fugitive Cathy. He took to drink after receiving crank letters. Recuperating Brad told Lana that Jenny means nothing to him. Viki received a ransom call.

RYAN’S HOPE

Alex supervised Jack's operation. Delia decided she's going to remain a Ryan by getting one brother or another. She plotted to hire Pat by using Roger as bait. Jill showed signs of being pregnant.

Dee and Sister Mary Joel consoled Mary, who suspected Alex wasn't telling the whole truth about Jack's condition. Seneca warned Frank not to make emptypromises to Jill. Dee made Pat jealous by meeting Roger.

Jill learned she's pregnant with Seneca's child. Alex told Mary that Jack would not be able to function sexually. Dee told Bob she's determined to have Pat. Roger sent Dee a string of pearls. She told Pat that Roger's pathetically in love with her.

Jill decided not to have an abortion and not to tell Seneca until Frank and Dee's custody hearing is over. Maeve told Dee that she would testify in Frank's favor. Alex told Mary about his wife who accidentally drowned 12 years ago. Mary refused financial assistance from Johnny and Bucky.

SEARCH FOR TOMORROW

Gary was suspended from the hospital, but found work at a free clinic. Steve and Liza reconciled, as did John and Eunice. Scott and Eric filed for Eric's name change to Haywood. Bruce left for a European assignment.

Jennifer was released to Stephanie's care. Mr. Pace, who's in debt, turned his attentions to Stephanie. Patti brought her daughter to Henderson and told Jo her marriage was going down the drain, Ralph intimated he would bring suit for complete custody of Eric.

Jennifer stole a gun, intent on getting rid of Eunice. Liza and Steve celebrated their first anniversary. Steve learned that his song wouldn't be recorded by Kitty Merritt. Scott gave in to Ralph's visitation demands rather than face a custody battle.

Patti admitted to Jo that there have been other men in her life besides Len. Steve left for a New York meeting with his publisher, leaving Liza to Woody's charms. Jennifer plotted to kill Eunice by making it look like a burglary. Walter Pace and Stephanie made plans to marry and arranged for joint ownership of his investments.

SOMERSET

Carrie was discredited by a bribed witness. Avis gave up on Julian and left town. Fred Harrington was revealed as Mr. Big. He vowed revenge on Julian.

Steve told the truth on the stand and the jury turned to a guilty verdict. Harrington swore to get Steve for doublecrossing the organization. Steve told Carrie he had to skip town.

Carrie and Julian fretted over Steve's whereabouts, then learned he's been hired by the Syndicate. Steve asked Vicki for a job, but she turned him down and remained mum when Jerry and Heather accused him of using Carrie.

Steve moved in with organization moll Denise. Carrie was distressed. Tom was told that Julian will be killed soon.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Lance insisted that Vanessa meet Lorie. The ladies pretended they'd met. The family learned of Lorie's engagement and Leslie's divorce. Vanessa hired a detective to investigate Lorie.

Snapper confronted Ron about the obscene phone calls to Chris. Nancy grew suspicious. Lorie vowed to tell Leslie the truth about Brad if Leslie and Lance became closer. Jack proposed to Peggy. Brock convinced her to accept. Stuart learned that Lorie's is not his daughter.

Joann began eating when she learned about Jack and Peggy's engagement. Then Peggy said she's returning the ring. Bill collapsed and was rushed to a hospital. Stuart postponed confronting Jennifer about Lorie's paternity after he learned Jennifer has developed a heart condition.

Nancy freaked out when Ron confessed everything She was carted away in shock. Ron lured Chris to his apartment. Bill signed a right-to-die document and Jill agreed to sign Kay's affadavit. Lorie told Brad about Vanessa's plan to get Lance and Leslie together.

[SteveFrame]

I missed you talking about that. I loved that story too. Ellen was a better actress than a writer.

[MarkH]

Honestly, I had high hopes for Weston on GL based on her acting . I figured that, having been in an all-time great story, she might know how to write one . Stupid of me....

[Dan]

I know what you mean. I had high hopes for Ellen Wheeler as EP because of her acting ability. Silly me for getting my hopes up...

[All My Shadows]

These are fantastic! I love this era of the genre...so much tension everywhere.

[FrenchFan]

NOVEMBER 1976

ALL MY CHILDREN

Kitty visited Linc and agreed to marry him if he'd move to Milwaukee with mama. Mona blackmailed Phoebe, who agreed to give Charles a divorce. Joe's off the critical list. Ruth told David it's over between them.

The fake Dr. Jones informed Kitty that "mama" died in her sleep. Linc and Kitty stymied the lie by insisting they attend the funeral. Anne freaked out and took drastic action when she finally realized the extent of Elizabeth's retardation. Kate was wary of Ruth's reconciliation with Joe.

Phoebe decided to check out Mrs. Lum's "death" by attending the funeral. Erica was suspicious, too. Little Phillip was distraught to learn Tara and Uncle Phil planned to wed. Benny was miffed that Brooke is dating Danny. David decided to stay in Pine Valley.

Phoebe was stunned to encounter Myrtle's ”ghost”, who warned Phoebe that her number would be up if Linc ever found out the truth. Myrtle then ran off to Hollywood with Fargate. Christina advised Ann not to overcompensate for retarded Elizabeth since it affected her marital relationship.


ANOTHER WORLD

Iris caught Molly seducing Michael and threatened to tell unless Molly leaves Dennis, who moved in with the Corys. Clarice and Jeff became a new twosome. A triangle developed among Willis, Angie and Evan. Olive demanded an exorbitant divorce settlement. Sharlene and Rachel advised Molly to change her ways.

Olive buttered up John, who decided to drop his suit against Dave. Rachel was preoccupied with her successful gallery exhibit and left Mac out in the cold. Everyone knows about Mike and Molly, thanks to Iris and Liz. Beatrice spoiled Ray' and Alice's reunion. Therese collapsed.

Rachel accepted a teaching job. Mac protested. Ken confessed he loved her. On her deathbed, Therese made Mac promise to stick by Iris. Pat is concerned about Olive's involvement with John. Alice fretted that Beatrice is putting wrong ideas into Sally's head about her dead mother.

Mac moved on Rachel and was taken in by Gwen. Just when Rachel realized the error of her career ways, Iris found out about Mac and Gwen. Therese died, but not before making Keith promise to care for Iris. Liz moved in with Pat.


AS THE WORLD TURNS

Tom offered Natalie money to leave town. Lisa confronted Jay. Susan told Valerie that Dan loved Kim. Kevin's suspicious of Susan’s strange behavior with Joyce over a bottle of booze. Carol proceeded with adoption plans and organized Kim's baby shower

Natalie tricked Lisa into telling Carol about Natalie and Jay's affair. Kim and Bob meekly accepted the news of Valerie and Dan's wedding, but Susan was devastated and decided to ruin their plans. Carol threw Jay out. He turned to Bob for guidance.

Bob rebuffed Joyce's advances. Annie told Tom she'll suppress her feelings for Beau for Dee's sake. Jay insisted he'll win Carol back. Susan told Joyce that Dan and Val will never wed, although they set the wedding date with the approval of Dan's family.

Nancy's big Thanksgiving dinner was spoiled when Don invited Joyce. Kim dated Jim while John turned green with envy. Lisa apologized to Carol who admitted she still loves Jay.


DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Red herring for last week: Phyllis was asleep, not drugged. She has a fragile reunion with Neil. Linda admitted to Mickey that she and Mike had been lovers. Maggie and Mickey tried to recapture married bliss, but he failed. Both Marlena and new inhabitant, Sharon Duval moved in on Don. Doug and Julie eturned home. Bill grew jealous of Laura's concern for Mickey.

David moved out of the Grants and spent a night with Brooke. Helen didn't believe it was so innocent, but Valerie believed David. Sharon's husband Karl came back to town. Julie took an instant dislike to him and warned Don, who grew closer to Marlena. Mary moved in with Phillis and Neil.

Mary resisted Neil's advances, but found herself attracted to him. Jack stalked Trish. Robert apologized to Rebecca for his false accusations. Phyllis injured herself while trying to rouse a drunken Neil. Karl and Sharon argued over Don.

Amanda and Greg were married and honeymooned in Mexico. Phyllis was hospitalized. Neil blamed himself. Mickey and Maggie gave it another try. Mary fantasized about Neil. Julie saved Don's neck from a suspicious Karl.


THE DOCTORS

Althea was made temporary co-chief-of-staff with Paul. Ann hid a letter from Stacy to Steve in which Stacey confessed that she can't tell the full truth about Joan's death. Matt went on a bender.

Paul married Stacy to insure she wouldn't spill the beans. A reporter twisted Nola's interview to insinuate she'd had an affair with Matt. Mona warned Ann that Steve is becoming attracted to M.J.

Ann and Paul threatened to expose each other. Matt was indicted for murder. Carolee made progress under intensive psychiatric care. Eleanor grew more attracted to Lew.

Matt didn't have much to be thankful for as he sank deeper into depression. Stacy found out that Ann knows about Joan's murder. Jerry accepted Jason's job offer.


THE EDGE OF NIGHT

Nancy gave Beau a list of Saxon's connections that she'd stolen from Mike. Ansel told Raven he intends to marry her mother, then embraced Raven passionately. Phoebe and Bill began investigating Clay's connection to Quentin's death.

Clay poisoned Phoebe, then arranged to make it look as though she was involved in a drunken car accident. Nancy insisted she still loved Mike, even though she packed her bags. Raven objected when Geraldine suggested that Nadine and Ansel marry immediately. Ansel insulted Brandy about her strange bedfellow relationship with Draper.

On the run for suspicion of Phoebe's murder, Clay turned to Saxon for help. Deborah insisted that Danny be fired. Steve grew suspicious of Molly. Mike and Brandy cried on each other's shoulders over Nancy and Adam.

While Saxon rehired Danny, Tracy grew attracted to Steve. Steve searched for Molly after he discovered she owned a registered gun and was missing along with Nicole. Chris decided to stay in town and help Kevin find Phoebe's murderer.


GENERAL HOSPITAL

Rick flew to New York to be with Lesley, who changed her mind about the abortion at the last minute. Mark warned Monica to stop conning Rick. Terri told Mark she'd wait for him until Mary Ellen was well. Heather told her mother she plans to win Jeff.

Terri was put in the middle by befriending Mary Ellen, who swore to herself she wouldn't lose Mark. Prompted by premonitions about Tom, Audrey investigated Florence, the woman who's been spying on little Tommy. Rick was turned off to Monica and turned on to Lesley, while Jeff tried to escape Heather's clutches.

Florence informed Tom about Steve and Audrey. The Taylors considered adopting a rebellious orphan, Mike. Monica told Lesley to lay off her man : Rick. Peter advised Mark that Mary Ellen needs Mark's attentions to get well.

Audrey and Steve were married, while a new judge considered Tom's release. Heather is determined to become pregnant by Jeff. Lesley got a new obstetrician, Dr. Adam Streeter. Peter fretted about Mary Ellen's determination to win Mark back.


GUIDING LIGHT

Ben was interrogated about a robbery involving his car. He didn't tell them he'd loaned it to Jerry. Rita warned Tim not to lead Evie on. Holly and Ed agreed to forget about the past and to begin a new friendship.

Evie was shattered to learn Tim plans to leave town. Ben planned to use his and Hope's money to get Jerry out of trouble when Jerry admitted he had committed the robbery. Sara decided to join Joe in India.

Sara learned about Joe's heart attack. Hope grew suspicious of Ben when she discovered he withdrew their joint savings. Malcolm's family lawyer, Raymond Shafer, grilled Steve and Ed about Rita's involvement with Malcolm. Barbara suggested Holly begin seeing Ed again.

Everyone mourned Joe's death. Hope gave Ben's ring back to him and grew despondent at his refusal to tell her the truth about the robbery. Rita tried to cheer up Evie over Tim's Departure. Raymond discovered clues that pointed to Rita's involvement in Granger's death.


LOVE OF LIFE

Eddie followed Felicia to her aunt’s home, while Charles faced surgery. Jamie and Tom courted Betsy and Arlene. Ben was harassed and physically threatened by his cell mates.

Ben's cellmate was ready to attack him when a fire and riot broke out in the prison. Betsy agreed to go with Meg to visit Ben. Eddie learned about Felicia's sexual and psychological problems. Van worried that Felicia never consummated her marriage and was still a virgin.

Eddie tried to make love to Felicia, but she wasn't responsive. The prison board considered Ben's parole. Tom and Arlene grew closer despite Joe's warning to Tom.

Felicia luxuriated in the afterglow of losing her virginity to Eddie. She returned to Rosehill to tell Charles, only to find him in critical condition, and vowed she would stay with him if he's saved. Ben was released on parole, but Betsy continued to date Jamie. Bruce decided to adopt Lynn.


ONE LIFE TO LIVE

Viki and Joe made another television appeal and Cathy wrote a letter to Pat. Tony admitted to Pat he's almost forgotten Cathy. Naomi caught Brad cuddling Lana in his hospital bed. Dorian fantasized about making it with Joe.

Tony and Pat finally admitted their love, but she didn't show Ed and Tony the page of Cathy's letter that referred to Brian's paternity. Karen hesitated marrying Larry immediately but schemed for him to buy an expensive diamond ring. Another golddigger spotted Cathy with Kevin.

Pat felt guilty after making love to Tony; Joe and Viki negotiated a ransom for the baby. Jenny confessed her feelings for Brad to Karen, but admitted she's still a virgin. Karen grew annoyed at Larry's involvement with the Riley problems.

Joe and Viki were distraught that the presumed baby-ransomer was only an extortionist who had no idea where Kevin was. Cathy went out into the world after becoming ill and desperate for money. A neighbor babysat for Kevin. Naomi insinuated that Will and Jenny were getting too close for Naomi's comfort. Pat rebuffed Tony and insisted she was leaving town.


RYAN’S HOPE

Dee rendezvoused with Roger at his house, while Pat and Faith were having fun in the kitchen. Dee threw a fit when she discovered Jill taking care of little John.

Jill tripped over a tricycle during an arguement with Dee and was rushed to the hospital. Mary was dismayed when Jack was underwhelmed to learn of her pregnancy. Pat, Frank and Roger learned Jill's pregnant and assumed Frank's the father.

The custody hearing proceeded in Frank's favor. Then Dee discovered Jill's pregnant. Assuming that Jill's pregnant with Frank's Baby, Seneca told Bucky he's given up. Alex consoled Mary, who is frustrated over Jack.

Dee's disclosure to the judge about Frank's infidelity led to a surprise decision with neither Dee nor Frank the complete victor in Little John's custody battle. Maeve and Johnny got custody. Jill was released from the hospital but was stymied in her attempts to tell all to Seneca and Frank.


SEARCH FOR TOMORROW

Runaway Eric showed up at Ralph's. David was shocked to learn Stephanie had married Walter. Gary's trial continued as Jennifer broke into Eunice's apartment. Steve returned home to find Liza partying with Woody. Jo is walking with the aid of a cane.

Jennifer shot Eunice in the back. Gary was fined for professional negligence. Steve stewed when he learned that a photographer had brutally assaulted Liza. Eric told Wendy he'll be living full-time with Ralph.

Eunice died. Police began an investigation. Walter acquired power of attorney for the Collins Corporation. Steve tried to find another job.

Bruce returned home to Amy, just in time for Eunice's funeral. John hired David to find the murderer. Steve was outraged at published gossip about Liza and Woody, who offered her a modeling job in Paris.


SOMERSET

Chip Williams arrested Steve for Grand auto theft but Denise bailed him out Tom told Vicki he loved Carrie. Chip went to Joey, asking to join the organization.

Carrie collapsed from exhaustion and was hospitalized. Steve visited her but grew closer to Denise. Julian and Price suspected Chip of being on the take with the mob.

Heather suspected that Stan and Terri were having marital problems. Denise was disturbed when Joey told her that Steve and Julian are slated to be murdered; she's fallen for Steve. The mob pressured Tom to turn over Greg's notebooks.

Tom broke into Lena's house but couldn't find Greg's notebooks. Heather assumed that Carrie has a yen for Tom. Stan agreed to release Carrie if she promised to take it easy. Julian and Vicki rekindled their romantic fire.


THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

As he attempted to seduce Chris, Ron freaked out and ran away. Lorie discovered that Leslie's pregnant and that Stuart knows he's not Laurie's natural father. Kay gave Liz the confession Kay had forced Jill to sign. Peggy and Jack set the wedding date : New Year's Eve.

While Lorie told Brad about Leslie's pregnancy, Lance assumed she was making hay with another man. Greg is preparing to make Snapper and Chris Karen's legal guardians. Jill and Kay had a tentative reconciliation.

Lorie told Leslie about Brad's blindness after Leslie accused her of seducing Brad. Lorie learned Vanessa hired a private detective to discredit her. Joann agreed to become Kay's roommate. Snapper and Chris were granted temporary custody of Karen.

Vanessa invited Leslie to stay with her, while Lance and Lorie went to South America to check a lead on Lance's missing brother, Lucas. Bill was about to be released when he had a relapse. Snapper found Liz holding the dead Bill's respirator plug. Stuart tried to persuade Jack to postpone his wedding to Peg.

[FrenchFan]

DECEMBER 1976

ALL MY CHILDREN

Christina was haunted by a ghost: someone she “didn’t mean to kill. Donna was refused a job because of her notoriety. Believing that Nick is attracted to Christina, Erica resumed her modeling career. Kitty postponed her remarriage to Linc. Ruth moved back with Kate and Joe. Frank confessed his love for Caroline.

Phoebe went overboard when she learned Kitty is showing her "mother's" picture to everyone and that Kate might see it and would blow the whittle. Chuck convinced Donna to get a legitimate job rather than return to the street. Erica decided not to resume modeling but discovered that Nick planned to replace her at the restaurant. Paul got testy with Ann for overcompensating for Beth. Little Phillip isn't adjusting to Tara and Phil's upcoming wedding.

Mona asked Nick to rehire Erica. Phoebe stole Kitty's picture of "mama". David suggested that Christina seek professional help, since he heard her talking to herself. Little Phil was distraught when he found Tara and Phil smooching. Frank told Caroline that it's all over between him and Nancy.

Kate cooked up a Christmas storm as the Martins welcomed the return of Jeff, who's been away from Pine Valley for over a year.

Not too much to cheer about in Pine Valley, as David left town. Phil and Tara were married, despite a temporary setback while everyone searched for Little Phil who had trouble adjusting. Erica perked up when she learned ex-husband Jeff had returned. Benny and Brooke resolved to continue seeing each other despite Phoebe’s threats.


ANOTHER WORLD

Rachel told Mac she'd abandon her career for him. He confessed his one-night stand with Gwen. Beatrice told the Ordways about Molly's behavior, although Alice had forgiven her. Olive agreed to Ray's divorce settlement, but John advised that her agreement to leave town would not be legally binding. Pat decided to delay her divorce until John realizes what kind of woman Olive is. Dave gave Pat an ultimatum: choose between him or John.

Molly and Michael ran away but he got in touch with Marianne and Daryll. Rachel returned to sculpting. Gwen warned her to get her act together because she's set her sights on Mac. Russ and Sharlene were finally able to make love again. She had a tentative reconciliation with Willis. Pat admitted she didn't want Aunt Liz living with her.

Michael and Molly were married, with Willis and Angie as witnesses. On Olive's advice, John invited the newlyweds to live with him. Rachel told Rocky and Beatrice she couldn't keep them in her employ. Beatrice abducted Sally. Olive stalled when Jeff demanded his share of the divorce settlement and told Ray and Alice she was moving the boys to Bay City. Little Cory, Clarice’s son was christened.

Everyone was in a tizzy as the search continued to find Beatrice and Sally. Mac and Rachel weren't able to reconcile their differences and spent the big day apart. Things cooled down at the Randolphs regarding Mike and Molly, who was showered with gifts from Olive.

Beatrice came to her senses and was found in Florida with Sally. Ray and Alice tried to convince Beatrice they would work out their problems, but Beatrice insisted she needed to leave town. Mac was taken in by Gwen’s aggressiveness. Mike told Molly that Olive is attempting to buy their loyalty. Rachel told Ken his feelings for her make it impossible for them to work together.


AS THE WORLD TURNS

Thanks to Kim's advice, Carol began adjusting to her marital problems by returning to work. Jay insisted Natalie stay out of his life but she told Tom she won't give up on Jay. Kim and Susan both lost their composure as Dan and Val's wedding day came closer. Beau learned that Tom and Annie are just friends.

Val and Dan's wedding is off. Susan told Dan the whole story about hiding Kim's messages. Jay tried to reconcile with Carol but she said it's all over. Natalie remained cool as a cucumber when Carol laid into her for causing trouble.

Kim and Dan admitted they didn't want to hurt Val, but that they'd always loved each other. Val was devastated to learn the wedding postponement was permanent. Grant was annoyed that Lisa played matchmaker between Mary and Don. Carol decided to wait a while before filing for divorce. Beau confessed to Annie that it's difficult to date Dee when he wishes she were Annie.

Nancy threw her annual lavish spread for the Hughes clan and practically everyone but John and Susan were overjoyed that the reunited lovers, Kim and Dan, shared a Joving Christmas, finally.

Joyce and Don were upset by Lisa's maneuverings to match him with Mary. Val, who had been away for Christmas, returned and began having doubts about Kim's motives. Natalie threatened Jay, saying he'd regret it if he tried to get her fired. Carol began having second thoughts about Jay.


DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Trish lost her virginity to David who thought Val chose her family over him. Phyllis gave birth to a premature baby boy named Nathan, after Neil's father. Jealous of a man named Jay's attentions to Maggie, Mickey agreed to give his marriage another try. Karl told Julie he and Sharon have a free-wheeling marriage.

As Little Doug was christened, everyone but Robert learned Rebecca was tempted to run away with Johnny. At the airport, she chose Robert instead. Trish received anonymous notes calling her a hooker. Amanda and Greg returned, believing they can be friends now with Neil and Phyllis. Val forgave David when he admitted he'd been with another girl, but didn't mention names. Mike reconciled with Laura.

Phyllis didn't believe little Nathan had died, but Bob and Neil comforted her. Brooke blurted out to Mary that they are half-sisters, then later said she had lied. Marlena treated Trish's hysteria over the anonymous notes. Jack told Jeri he'd reformed, but Trish suspected Jack's the note writer. Johnny called Rebecca from Chicago. She refused to join him

Karl and Sharon's Christmas party was the talk of the town. Mike invited Trish to spend the holiday with the Hortons, as Alice prepared a symptuous banquet. Phyllis and Neil's holidays were not so cheery. She was released from the hospital, but they couldn't forget the trauma of losing their son.

Don and Marlena returned from a Christmas skiing weekend they coincidentally shared with Karl and Sharon. At Doug's Place, the New Year's Eve party fizzled. Rebecca couldn't assure Robert of her fidelity. Mike took Trish on a double date with Val and David. Mike blew up at Laura and Bill when Bob and Linda were matched for the night. Mickey showed up with Maggie.


THE DOCTORS

Ann tried to come between Steve and M. J. Carolee remembered finding Ann in Steve's arms and made further progress. Matt blew up when everyone suspected he's capable of skipping town. Mrs. Dancy accused Nola that her defense of Matt stemmed from passion.

Jerry and Penny were engaged. Paul was jolted when Stacy told him she thinks she's pregnant and warned her that the pills she's popping could affect the child. Billy and Steve patched things up. Mike learned that Alan is performing surgery on Toni's mother.

M. J. Considered leaving town because of her involvement with Steve, but he pursued her. Mike left to be with Toni and Hank accepted a job in New York. Stacy's pregnancy was confirmed. She told Paul she was running out of excuses to her friends. Nola was impressed by Jason's attentions. Maggie lashed out at Matt after he'd embarrassed Greta at a school banquet.

Maggie and Greta tried to straighten up Matt and keep him away from the booze. Jason and Stacy shared their first Christmas together in years. Unbeknownst to the celebrating Dancy clan, vagabond father Barney was back in town.

Jason opened new law offices and introduced his partner Wayne Spaulding. Paul was edgy when he realized Stacy and Wayne are old friends. Stacy intended to tell her family about her pregnancy, but not reveal the name of the baby's father. M.J. told Steve she couldn’t love him because of Carolee. She left town for the holidays, as Steve decided to forget Carolee.


THE EDGE OF NIGHT

It was discovered that Molly, who saved Nicole's life, has been hired as a bodyguard by Adam on Bill's recommendation. Ansel and Nadine set a wedding date. Mike told Adam he suspects Nancy is seeing another man. Tony warned Deborah that the club and Beau are off limits. Raven denied she was still interested in Ansel.

Adam told Brandy he loved his wife. She told him she's going to marry Draper. But Draper was seduced by Raven. Beau and Saxon suspected that Nancy moved out on Mike so that she wouldn't have to spy for them. Nicole is living on tenterhooks. Laurie planned a San Francisco vacation to check up on Timmy Farraday. Deborah made a heavy play for Steve.

It was revealed that Beau and Saxon are coercing Nancy to work for them by threatening Timmy's life. Beau told her to move back with Mike and, if she squealed, Timmy would die. When Draper was underwhelmed by Brandy's marriage proposal she decided to leave town. Geraldine invited Kevin to move back with her. Tracy played it cool with Steve. Adam asked Nicole to give up her job. She refused.

Laurie and Johnny arranged a Christmas reunion for Mike and Nancy, even though Nancy was under pressure to cooperate with Beau and Saxon. Tracy and Danny decided to share Christmas dinner together. And as usual, Nicole's life was threatened.

Mike found Beau in Nancy's room and assumed the worst, so Laurie's reunion dinner went down the drain. Danny accused Tracy of finding another guy, Steve, who had his hands full with Deborah. On New Year's Eve, Nicole was reported to have been shot and killed.


GENERAL HOSPITAL

Steve and Audrey’s honeymoon was interrupted when they learned Tom was alive, released from jail, and back in Port Charles reclaiming little Tommy. Turned out by Jeff, Heather conned Larry Joe into spying on Monica to prove she's living with Rick. Mike agreed to spend Christmas with the Taylors. Adam admitted he's worried about Lesley's condition.

Mary Ellen was released for a weekend, determined to encounter Terri on her home grounds. Jeff confronted Rick after receiving an anonymous tip about Rick and Monica. Lesley and Rick made a truce and worked together on a new patient, Amy.

Jeff went off the deep end when he learned about Rick and Monica and stole a gun — intent on killing them. He locked himself in a back room of a bar. Heather thinks she's pregnant. Mike joined the Taylors for the holidays.

Christmas for the Webbers was a bummer. Jeff lay near death after he shot himself in the head. But little Mike added cheer to the Taylor household. Tom was invited to Christmas dinner at Steve, Audrey and Tommy's. Mark received a holiday call from his sister Gina.

Everyone chastized Monica as Jeff made slow progress to recovery. Mary Ellen resolved that the coming year would be the best for her and Mark. Tom told Audrey that he asked brother Lee Baldwin, his lawyer, to arrange for a divorce, and that he's not yet ready to tell Tommy the truth. Mike and Martha planned a New Year's Eve party just like the grownups.


GUIDING LIGHT

Tim sent Rita a letter admitting his love for her. Evie found it and blamed Rita for driving Tim away. Holly tried to date another man but Barbara realized Holly can't get over Ed. Steve courted Bert and it looks like wedding bells. Rita's neighbor informed Raymond that Granger had visited Rita and argued with her violently.

Peggy told Roger the police are investigating Granger's death. Justin consoled Sara. Then his ex-wife, Jacqueline Scott, came to Springfield with her ill father, Emmett.

Rita was thrilled when Ed proposed to her but a warrant for her arrest was issued in the Granger case. Holly admitted to Barbara it wasn't easy to forget about Ed. Roger told Holly he cared for Christina's welfare. Jackie grew suspicious of Sara and Justin.

Rita was booked for murder, but thanks to Mike she was released on bail just in time to join Ed as he recited an annual Christmas story to the children at the hospital. Lonely Holly joined Barbara and Adam. And Bert threw a bash for her family and Steve.

Rita felt guilty for not telling Mike the whole story about Granger and his family, but insisted she didn't kill him. Roger pleaded with Rita not to reveal their past relationship. The Bauers were upset about the sensational publicity that linked Rita with Ed, and Holly felt sorry for him.


LOVE OF LIFE

Betsy couldn't get it together with Jamie. Meg negotiated to sell her share of Beaver Ridge to a company connected with Ian. Tom assured Arlene he believes she doesn't intend to repay Ian by becoming his personal property. This was the week that Felicia found out about Charles.

Betsy avoided Ben. Meg used Ian as jealousy bait for Rick. Lynn was furious that Bruce informed her mother of her whereabouts. Arlene was in seventh heaven over Tom. Felicia told Eddie her only concern is Charles' recovery.

Diana left to become a missionary in South America and Jamie left for New York. Arlene considered lan's job offer and he continued to check up on a suspicious Tom. Ben pleaded that he loves Betsy and wants to remarry her

Felicia spent the holidays by Charles' hospital bedside. She grew apprehensive as he began to regain his memory. Betsy exchanged gifts with Ben, but he spent Christmas with Bruce, Van and Lynn, who became the Sterlings' legal ward.

Felicia told Charles that she had left town to be with Aunt Mavis before she learned of his accident. She neglected to tell him she had been with Eddie during that time. Meg's New Year's Eve party was a hotbed of intrigue, with Ian on her arm, Rick on Cal's, and Ben on Betsy's, leaving Lynn without a date.


ONE LIFE TO LIVE

Pat's plans to leave town were delayed when Brian became ill. Brad got to first base with Jenny. Tony told Lana to shape up or ship out. Kevin was found, but not Cathy.

The baby found was not Kevin ! Cathy abandoned him, lost her memory, returned to Llanview in a daze and was spotted by Matt. Brian was ruhed to the hospital in serious condition. Jenny caught Brad in the act with Lana and later threw him out when he tried to explain. Will finished his book, but Naomi kept harping about Will neglecting his family.

Cathy was found in a motel room and was booked for kidnapping. She can't remember anything about Kevin. Even with Will's therapy, she didn't recognize Joe or Tony. Pat was hysterical when she learned that Brian has bacterial meningitis and is in a coma. Brad told • Lana to ship out, then for the first time admitted his love for Jenny.

The best news for the Rileys was that Cathy revealed the whereabouts of Kevin under hypnosis. But Pat didn't have anything to celebrate as Brian's condition worsened. She was forced to consider telling Tony that he is Brian's father before it's too late for father and son to know each other.

The whereabouts revealed by Cathy under hypnosis are wrong. Will is using every trick in the book to get her to regain her memory. He also grew jealous of Brad and Jenny. Dorian invested in Brad's proposed tennis club.


RYAN’S HOPE

Recuperating Jack moved in with the Ryans, but proved to be a pain, especially when he discovered Mary had gone on a trip with Alex. Dee agreed to divorce Frank after Jill has her illegitimate child. Dee confessed to Bob she's using Roger to win Pat.

Dee and Roger made plans to sail for Europe. Bucky encouraged Faith to pursue Pat. Jill's having complications in her pregnancy. Bob insisted Frank's first concern should be Dee's welfare. Maeve smoothed things out between an irritated Jack and John.

Senecs added up the months and realized that Frank can't possibly be the father of Jill's baby. Despite her promise to Maeve, Dee packed her bags to leave with Roger and left a note asking that no one try to stop her. Jack, suspicious of Dee's motives, found the letter. He grew sour when Ryan's sister Kathleen arrived with her brood for the holidays.

At the last minute, Pat convinced Dee not to sail to Europe with Roger. Jill and Seneca made a pact not to reveal the paternity of her child until after it is born. And even grumpy Jack could not resistthe joyous festivities that all the Ryans shared on Xmas Day.

Johnny let the cat out of the bag and told Jack that Mary is carrying the only child that Jack may be capable of fathering. Pat returned with Dee from Boston, but felt guilty for being intimate with her. New Year's Eve at Ryan's Bar was a singing and boozing affair.


SEARCH FOR TOMORROW

Liza left with Woody for a Paris modeling assignment. Bruce invited co-reporter Gail Caldwell (with whom be had a fling in Europe) to meet Amy. Jennifer smashed the jade bowl she'd stolen from Eunice. Stephanie found the pieces and had it repaired—as a surprise.

Unaware of Amy's newfound love for him, Bruce romanced Gail, who was suspicious of the Carson "no-strings" marriage. Liza grew frantic when she learned Steve had packed his bags. Jennifer decided to kill David. Prompted by Jo, Patti made a stab at reconciling with Len, Eric spent a few days with Scott and Kathy.

Gail agreed to date Gary to cover her relationship with Bruce. John threw Jennifer out when she went to him saying they could be together now. David's investigation finally pointed to Jennifer. Len and Patti agreed to work on a reconciliation. Ralph and Eric aren't getting along. Lisa lashed out at Steve when she learned he moved to their old apartment and hadn't bothered to tell her.

Jennifer was arrested for gun theft but was bailed out by Walter in time to spend Christmaswith the Paces. Eric reluctantly went with the Haywoods to Arizona where Ralph has a job offer. Gail went to dinner with Gary at the Collins, and everyone else joined Jo, John and Stu at the Inn for songs and
merriment.

Pop singer Melissa Manchester arrived in town and told Steve she’s interested in his music. Ralph decided to make a permanent move to Arizona with Betty and Eric, as reconcilied Patty and Len also left. A letter implicating John in Eunice’s murder was found in his room.


SOMERSET

Steve assumed that the syndicate was about to make its move because of Denise's reactions. Tom suspected that Steve and Julian are working together. Fred Harrington gave the fatal command: murder.

Steve sweet-talked Denise. She fell for it and at the last minute warned him about the mob's plan to kill Julian and have Steve take the rap. Chip lured Julian to the ambush site, but it was Steve who was shot.

Not too much cheer around town as Jerry fought to save Steve's life during open-heart surgery. Denise donated blood and Tom warned Julian that the mob is waiting to kill him.

Vicki and Julian discovered that Mr. Big was not Fred Harrington, who is murdered, but Dan Briskin. Carrie and Steve are now free to face a bright future without threats from the syndicate and complications with Denise. Heather told Jerry she will have another baby. Stan and Terri were joyful for everyone else at the New Year rang to even though Ellen never did make it back in time for the grand finale.

End of the show on December 31st, 1976


THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Lance and Lorie had no luck locating Lucas but told Vanessa they planned to marry on Valentine's Day. Leslie forced Brad to face his situation and get off his self-pity wagon. Stuart published a picture of missing Nancy in the paper. The head nurse reported that she found the plug disconnected from Bill's respirator.

The family fretted that Peggy's not ready for marriage because of her lingering sexual fears. Snapper learned that Bill's death is being investigated. Lorie and Vanessa agreed to a truce. Greg warned Chris that her permanent guardianship of Karen wouldn't stick if Ron or Nancy returned.

Leslie gave Brad a braille message that said 'I love you," and spent the holiday with him. Lance gifted Lorie with a Mercedes. Stuart invited Jack to dinner with the Brooks'. Joann and Kay celebrated together. Bill's eyes were donated to a recipient, David Mallory.

Peggy's sexual insecurities turned into nightmares and convictions that she couldn't go through with her wedding. Leslie seduced Brad and they reconciled for the New Year as Lorie eloped with Lance.

[Andrew]

Thanks. Where do you get all these information, is there a site?.......

[FrenchFan]

You have to pay a membership to websites that had numerized old newspapers such as newspaperarchive.com. It is not easy to find.

[Paul Raven]

Thanks again for these summaries.They provide details that other sources do not as regards stories and character comings and goings.

This could really be called the golden age if we look at who was writing at the time

AMC Agnes Nixon

AW Harding Lemay

ATWT Robert Soderberg/Edith Sommer

DOOL Pat Falken Smith

DRS Douglas Marland

EON Henry Slesar

GH Eileen & Robert Mason Pollock

GL Jeroma and Bridget Dobson

LOL Margaret DePriest? or Paul & Margaret Schneider?

OLTL Gordon Russell

RH Claire Labine/Paul Avila Mayer

SFT Irving & Tex Ellman?

SOM Robert J Shaw

Y&R William J Bell

Pretty much a who's who of writers.

Can anyone provide clarification on SFT and LOL writers?

Judging by the events on Search,it seems there might have been a change of writers.

eg Eunice being killed off,Chris Delon leaving Jo and Henderson,Patti & Len coming and going etc.

SFT seemed to have a lot of writing changes for a top rating show.

[FrenchFan]

I was trying to do the same as you do Paul: listing the HW and for LOL and SFT, it is confusing.

For LOL, here is what I can say:

"With the writing stints of Margaret DePriest and then Paul and Margaret Schneider, the bigamy triangle continued and other stories were developed but the new-found audience began to dwindle. Wtitten by Gabrielle Upton, "Love of Life"" became more youth-oriented and contemporary, but then Jean Holloway, who had worked in soap-opera infancy, became headwriter, and the bottom fell out." (source: Schemering's encyclopedia)

The last HWs of the show were:

Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer (1973-1975) (from the end of WTHI to the creation of RH)

Margaret DePriest (1975- ?)

Paul & Margaret Schneider

Gabrielle Upton

Jean Holloway (? - 1979) (she wrote the Bambi Brewster stuff, that's all I know)

Ann Marcus (1979 - 1980)

For SFT:

"While attempting this three-tier demographic story structure, SFT went through a slew of headwriters, including Theodore Apstein, Gabrielle Upton, Ann Marcus, Peggy O'Shea, Irving & Tex Elman, Robert J. Shaw and Henry Slesar (who wrote the Steve Kaslo death scene). The ratings, though excellent during this period, fluctuated consistently, and constinuity suffered. Joyce & John William Corrington took over in 1978 and write in the Sentell family (...)" (same source)

I really don't understand how Slesar could have been at SFT while it is well-known that he headwrote EON from 68 to 83 Double duty?

The list seems to be like that:

Theodore Apstein (1974-?)

Gabrielle Upton (?-?)

Ann Marcus (? - ?) (before 1977 when she replaced PFS at DAYS)

Irving & Tex Elman (?-?)

Robert S. Shaw (?-?) (probably in 1977, he headwrote Somerset at its end)

Henry Sleasar? (1978)

Joyce & John William Corrington (1978-?)

As a conclusion, I agree with you Paul for SFT it must have been the Elmans, and the Schneiders at LOL. (only a guess)

[Paul Raven]

Henry Slesar did indeed do double duty on Search.

He had previously done the same on Somerset from 70-73.

As he preceded The Corringtons,the stories I remember were Chance Halliday seducing Janet,Jo's involvement with Greg Hartford etc.

I don't know how long he wrote for Search-it may have been an interim thing.

The Corringtons really revitalised Search,at least in the short term

They introduced

Travis.Laine & Sunny,Lee,Martin,Ted etc

They wrote out Tom,Scott & Kathy,Chance &Kylie

They left to write Texas and the next writer Linda Grover,undid most of the good that had been done.