Look into the past: August 1976

[KateW]

I would guess the name change and first 1 hour episode were the same day, November 7, 1977. I could be mistaken though.

[SteveFrame]

French Fan, I just found a source at the library which says the change came about on November 5, 1975 which was the first day the show premiered the new opening without the "THE" in the title.

So these would have been listed as Guiding Light.

Thanks.

[FrenchFan]

MAY 1977

ALL MY CHILDREN

David witnessed one of Christina's hallucinations and told her about her daddy's bribing of her former lover, Hadley.

Anne went to a hospital emergency room after taking an overdose of sleeping pills. Nick agreed with Mona to divert Erica from Mark. Kitty wants to adopt a child. Jeff told Christina her ghostly visitations are a projection of her guilt feelings. Frank and Nancy got chummy again.

Christina turned to David and admitted she'd accidentally killed her father. Kitty realized that Linc and Myrtle tried to hide the fact that Kitty's terminally ill. Anne came out of a coma, but didn't acknowledge Paul. Brooke agreed not to see Benny after Danny admitted his love for her. Jeff tried to reconcile Frank and Nancy.

Anne pulled an Ophelia act and was comitted to the funny farm. Benny comforted Phoebe in her misery. Frank assured Carolyn that Nancy is gone for good. Kitty insisted to her doctor that no one learn that she knows she's going to die. Donna flunked her high school equivalency test.


ANOTHER WORLD

Alice fired Jeff and retained Evan. Iris interfered in Vera's plan to spotlight Rachel’s sculpture. John resented Olive's investigation of Pat's divorce settlement.

Iris changed tactics by getting Vera and museum currator Quentin Ames to offer Rachel a sculpting commission. Helga's daughter, Regine, from Sweden, moved in with the Corys. Ray and Alice set a June wedding date. Clarice turned down Jeff's marriage proposal but agreed to loan him money without telling Jim. Marianne realized she'd been had by Olive. Angie called it quits with Evan. Frank got fed up with Liz.

Mac and Rachel matched Burt and Regine to make Clarice jealous. Marianne told John that Olive only loves his money. Gwen suspected Evan of plagiarizing design plans for Vera's new stadium project. Scott failed to reconcile Willis and Angie then dated her himself. Dave and Alice spurred Russ to get serious with Corinne.

Ray fired Evan, who plotted with Olive to ruin Frame Enterprises. Dave twisted Rachel's arm to do the museum sculpture which she didn't want to do after learning Iris subsidized the project. Jeff stalled signing a promissory note for the money Clarice lent him. Sven wanted to match Regine with Mac rather than Burt. Marianne considered going to Europe with Ted after Frank advised she needed a rest to get over her depression concerning Olive and John.


AS THE WORLD TURNS

Carol reconciled with Jay after he confessed his fling with Natalie. Susan ran into Pat and Lisa and Dan learned that John bought toys. David allowed Annie to date Beau.

Dan found Andy at John's hideaway. But Andy can't be taken legally until the baby is off the premises, and until then Kim and Lisa must not allow John to suspect they're on his tail. Ralph returned to Denver with his wife. Nancy and Joyce had a falling out. Susan learned Betsy saw her drunk. Sandy dated a new beau, Roger, while Kevin watched over Susan.

John realized he'd been caught by Dan and Kim, but insisted he wouldn't give up Andy. Joyce announced she's pregnant. Val became a hospital aide to be near Bob. Carol approved of Jay and Natalie's working together. Laurie helped Tom recuperate from a minor auto accident. Mary was devastated to learn John was the kidnapper.

John accidentally shot himself after Dan forcibly took Andy back to Kim, then lied and had Dan arrested for the shooting. Susan warned Pat to tell the truth. Kevin admitted to Sandy that he's in love with Susan. Bob and Lisa argued over Valerie.


DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Alice told Greg she doesn't blame him for what happened to Tom. Trish underwent another drug session for the police since the D.A. didn't believe Trish and Mike's story. Brooke was hostile to Mary after they began working together for Bob.

Trish is pregnant. Charges against Mike were dropped. Tom asked Bill to take over his practice, then had another seizure. Marie arrived. David turned in his notice. Brooke and Mary had a fight at work. David and Valerie experienced prejudice when they were asked to leave a restaurant.

David and valerie scouted apartments and jobs for David in Washington. Trish confessed to Brooke she's carrying David's child, not Mike's. Rebecca and Dougie visited Robert. Marie decided to stay and nurse Tom. Sharon rejected Karl's suggestion that they move to Madrid. Bill was angry that Greg offered Laura the job of Head of Psychiatry. Neil and Mary planned an out-of-town rendezvous.

Sharon slashed her wrists and was admitted to the psycho ward. Julie was disgusted by Sharon's confession of love for her. Mike walked out on Trish when she admitted she's pregnant but he's not the father. Amanda caught on to Neil and Mary's affair. Laura accepted Greg's job offer. Despite Marlena's urging, Julie refused to be involved with Sharon's problems.


THE DOCTORS

Althea advised Maggie not to tell Matt (who was vindicated) about Kyle. Carolee told Steve it's over between them. Jason investigated the identity of Mrs, Lomax.

Wendy accused Eleanor of squandering Wendy's trust fund on gigolo Luke. Nola decided to go to the Riviera with Jason. Ann insinuated to Jason that M.J. may be Mrs. Lomax. Steve asked Ann for time alone to sort out his feelings.

Carolee remembered she'd been attacked by two men in New York, which precipitated her breakdown. Jason realized that Ann went away for fear of being identified as Mrs. Lomax, whose files, he learned, are missing. Sara and Luke had a falling out over his affair with Eleanor.

Penny and Jerry had an argument over their finances and she left for Japan to join her father. Jason's estranged wife, Doreen, arrived and put a crimp in his vacation plans with Nola. Steve insisted to Mona he's going to fight for Carolee.


THE EDGE OF NIGHT

Mike was arrested, but Nancy confessed that she, too, was with the Beau the day he was murdered. Danny was questioned about Niven's death.

Nadine confronted Raven about her affair with Ansel Ira decided to present Mike's prosecution to the grand jury rather than allowing Draper to do it. Tracy learned she and Inez have a mutual "friend."

April badmouthed Miles's wife to Nicole. Draper and April were smitten with each other. Laurie went into deep depression after the grand jury indicted Mike for murder. Timmy returned to the Karrs. Tracy grew frantic when Inez's madame, Mrs. Yost, tried to set up a meeting. Saxon tried to use Danny to convince Deborah that Steve is bad news.

Laurie threatened Inez with a fake gun but Inez stuck to her story about witnessing Mike kill Beau. Nicole and Draper helped Miles try to convince April to have heart surgery. Danny refused to help Tracy, who's having financial problems. Deborah and Steve were reunited.


GENERAL HOSPITAL

Laura realized she had taped Monica's threatening argument with Lesley, who resolved to fight back. Tom admitted to Lee he's still in love with Audrey.

Diana forgave Heather who refused to reveal her baby's father. Jeff leveled with Monica about Heather. The adoption agency rejected the Taylors because of Diana's past. Terri was released and began having flashbacks. Lesley wrote Rick a "That's it" letter.

Terri remembered everything and told Mary Ellen she intended to inform Mark. Rick failed to reconcile with Lesley and she took a leave from the hospital. Tom planned to move away with Tommy. Martha helped Mike hide out in the Taylor basement. At her boyfriend Dexter's urging, Jill forged Adam's signature to buy a car.

Mary Ellen slashed her wrists and was put under Peter's care. Fearing that Mary Ellen would carry out her threats against Mark, Terri told Mark she doesn't love him. During Lesley's absence, Monica wormed her way into Rick's life again. Diana found Mike. Monica wouldn't listen to Jeff's excuses for his affair with Heather.


GUIDING LIGHT

Adam and Barbara argued about Rita's return to the hospital. Sara went to a medical convention and Justin followed her. Jackie played up to Mike over dinner.

Barbara and Adam came to blows over Roger. Holly told Ed she wouldn't remarry him. Ann fumed that Mike spent time with Jackie helping her acquire a shop. Justin warned Sarah not to take their romantic interlude seriously.

Adam moved out on Barbara. Ben was rejected by Hope and grew interested in Evie. While on a picnic, Ed and Holly remembered their good times. Mike told Rita that no one will ever really know for sure how Malcolm died.

Ann overheard a taped conversation between Jackie and Justin making a bet that Jackie can snare Mike. Rita saved a patient's life. Roger pleaded with Barbara not to break up with Adam. Evie was flustered by Ben's attentions.


LOVE OF LIFE

Betsy found Mia crying on Ben's shoulder and assumed the worst. Ben went on a drunken spree. Cal complained to Rick about Michael's rudeness.

Meg informed Ray there's a Mrs. Ian Russell. Charles asked Felicia to come home to discuss their situation. Lynn admitted to Van she loves Ben. Mia blamed herself for Ben and Betsy's breakup.

Arlene confronted Ian with Ray's story about lan's wife. Ian put Arlene in her place and said he never intended to marry Arlene. Charles convinced Felicia to talk about their situation face to face. Betsy believed Ben wants Mia.

Against her doctor's advice, Felicia took an ambulance with Eddie to meet Charles in Rosehill. She began hemorrhaging on the way. Mia took a drunken Ben to his motel room and fell into his arms. Ben was unaware that Betsy discovered them. Ian told Arlene that his wife is terminally ill.


LOVERS AND FRIENDS

Connie and Jason made a pact: he won't reveal she might be pregnant if she won't tell Rhett that Jason wrecked the studio. Ellie left George and moved back home. Edith accused Rhett of being after Megan's money.

The show last aired on May 6th, 1977


ONE LIFE TO LIVE

Marco blackmailed Karen into getting him a job with Tony. Dorian came out of seclusion and played up to Joe, who's experiencing dizzy spells.

Tony warned Cathy not to be threatening to Pat. Samantha and Naomi argued about the birds and the bees. Marco came on strong to Lana and tried to get a job with Dorian. Joe and Viki argued over Kevin's upbringing.

Matt told Dorian he's the only one who loves her. Karen admitted to Jenny she's bored with being a mother, but Larry rejected hiring a nanny for Danny. Will was jealous of Brad flirting with Jenny. Marco accused Samantha of being a tease, and picked up a new girl. Kevin was baptized.

Tony wrote Pat that it's best to avoid each other. Naomi had a fit over Samantha and Marco. Will assured Samantha that Naomi's problems are psychosomatic. Cathy asked Larry for his help with her marriage. Viki feared Kevin had botulism.


RYAN’S HOPE

Seneca learned Frank is Edmund's father but kept it under wraps when he learned Jill and Frank are on the outs.

Dee plotted a fake miscarriage after Mary slapped her during an argument. Tom chastized Pat for being Jack's source for the devastating column Jack wrote about the hospital. Roger threatened to blackmail Seneca with revelation of Seneca's blood type unless Seneca rehires him.

Jack was released from the hospital, wavered about Mary's loving attention, but rejected taking part in natural childbirth. Seneca gave in to Roger's threats. Clem hired Alicia. Pat and Maeve fell for Dee's miscarriage story.

Jack was refused admittance to Mary's delivery room when he arrived drunk. She gave birth to a girl. The baby was named Ryan Maeve Fenelli. Bucky offered financial aid to Alicia after her paycheck was stolen. Seneca ordered Bucky to stop pestering him to tell Jill the truth about Edmund's father. Pat told Faith he's sticking with Dee.


SEARCH FOR TOMORROW

Janet overheard Kitty tell Steve she loved him, but missed Steve's refusal and assumed he's been lying. Greg admitted to Bob he'd given up surgery because he lost his second wife when she died on the operating table.

Cindy turned to Gary for comfort after Bruce fired her. John told Stephanie it's too soon to think about marriage. Woody stood by Liza after Janet told her about Steve and Kitty.

Stephanie grew jealous of John's attentions to Jo. Kathy invited David to a bar association dinner after Scott made other plans with Eric. Stu refused to hire Steve after learning about Kitty. Woody insisted he'd find a plastic surgeon for Liza.

Carolyn Hanley, Gary's high school sweetheart, returned and dated him, making Cindy jealous. Steve accepted a secret recording job with Kilty to pay his rent but insisted that was the last job with her. Scott and Kalhy were at odds over his obsession to track down Ralph and her dinner date with David. John cautioned Jo about Greg's past.


THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Vanessa unveiled her scars to Lorie, who agreed not to mention plastic surgery again if Van remains mum about Lorie's book.

Brock befriended a mysterious girl named Jodie. Kay grieved when Joann moved out and dated Jack. Snapper feared Liz may soon regain her memory. Jill grew attracted to Derek while hedging David's marriage proposal.

Jennifer had an attack after learning that Stuart knows the truth about Lorie's natural father. New nurse Cynthia Harris offered to work at Snapper's clinic and has her eye on him. Leslie returned home to Brad but didn’t tell him about the miscarriage. Brock gave Jody a busgirl job and a place to live. Ron convinced Nancy to leave the hospital with him but she remained unresponsive. Kay and Joann cleared the air about their relationship.

Leslie avoided physical contact with Brad. Chris tried to talk Nancy into leaving Ron. Snapper hired Cynthia. Stuart told his girls that Jennifer has a heart problem and may not have long to live.

[FrenchFan]

JUNE 1977

ALL MY CHILDREN

Mona blew the whistle on Erica and Mark, but Erica refused to face the possibility she and Mark are sister and brother. Christina took a leave of absence and continued to have memory lapses. In Chuck's absence, Benny cheered up Donna, who insisted she's leaving Pine Valley. Myrtle realized Kitty knows the truth. Little Phil tore up Phil's photo and insisted he wanted to live with chuck.

Donna is accused of theft after Christina stole money from her cash register during a memory lapse. Donna left town and was picked up by a trucker on her way to Chicago to see her parents. Mona arranged a meeting with Mark's mother, Maureen, and begged her to tell Erica the truth about Mark.

Harlan's daughter, Ellen Shepherd, arrived in town, struck up an old friendship with Paul and confessed her husband had run off with another woman. Erica freaked when Mona forced Maureen to tell the truth about Mark. In Chicago, Nancy helped Donna locate her parents, who rejected her. Tara tried to convince Phil not to resume his police work. Kitty's symptoms returned and she confessed her fears about dying to Myrtle. Chuck blew up at Charles and Phoebe for suggesting he stop his search for Donna.

Christina realized she stole Donna's cash register money and the hospital drugs. Donna ran away before Chuck could find her, was arrested for hitchhiking, and called her former prostitute friends to pay her fine. Phoebe plotted with Benny to get the hanky-panky goods on Charles and Mona.


ANOTHER WORLD

Rachel donated her services for the museum project, while pediatrician Dr. Morley gave Mac fertility tests. Jealous of Regine, Clarice began dating Burt again. Olive complained to John she's living in Pat's shadow. Ray was skeptical of Willis' offers to help Frame Enterprises. Marianne and Ted insisted they're going to Europe.

Vera put Jeff on a leash after loaning him money to pay off his debt to Clarice. Marianne canceled her trip with Ted then found Olive in an embrace with Evan who had been hired to design the new house. Alice agreed to hire an assistant for Willis : Cliff Tanner.

Mac avoided Rachel's advances because he felt ashamed and guilty after learning he's sterile. Olive blackmailed Marianne into leaving town, but not before Marianne spilled the beans about Olive and Evan to Pat. Cliff was caught in the middle of a power struggle between Willis and Ray. Brian began playing games with Iris' emotions. Louise urged Rocky to tell the Corys about Sven and Helga.

Iris and Brian began playing psychological sado-masochistic games with each other. Ray and Alice were married. Pat told John why Marianne left but he sided with Olive, who continued meeting Evan on the sly. Rachel learned of Mac's sterility guilt but he wouldn't admit it to her and canceled their vacation plans.


AS THE WORLD TURNS

John warned Pat not to believe Lisa's accusations about him and Mary. Joyce told Don she can't travel with him to Switzerland because she might have a miscarriage. John got complete custody of Andrew. Kim urged the Stewarts to persuade Dan to marry her immediately. Susan went off the wagon, but told Kevin she could control a sip now and then. Dee offered to work for Tom.

Dan agreed to marry Kim in two weeks. Joyce refused to help Natalie who feared she’s pregnant with Jay’s child. Ralph returned and Valerie loaned him money after he admitted he’s flat broke and that his reconciliation with his wife was a bust.

Sandy dated Ralph, but Susan accused her of trying to win back Kevin. Kim advised Jay to level with Carol about Natalie's pregnancy. Bob told Lisa he won't allow Valerie to become a strong influence in his life again. Tom was put on the carpet for slipping on the job. Pat refused Kim's pleas to tell the truth about Dan. Grant grew attached to Teddy after taking him to a school function.

Natalie planned an abortion but Jay and Carol offered to raise Natalie's expected child. Kim and Dan were married and she refused John permission to visit Andy. Jay decided to take his legal business elsewhere when Tom mismanaged a construction bid.


DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Brooke told Valerie that Trish is pregnant with David's child. While Neil and Mary rendezvoused, Phyllis learned Neil wasn't at the Chicago convention, confided in Mary that Neil's cheating with another woman and Neil changed his story about the convention weekend. Mickey and Maggie hunted for a Salem apartment. Sharon called Julie from her hospital room but was unable to speak. Tommy tried to convince Linda to keep her hands off Mickey.

Brooke became an industrial spy against Anderson Manufactures and learned about Neil and Mary. Salem departures included Sharon and Karl who left for Madrid, and Val who cancelled wedding plans with David and moved to Washington, Trish who packed her bags for an home for unwed mothers and Rebecca who left Little Dougie with Robert and returned to Johnny.

Mike visited Trish at the home for unwed mothers. She refused to tell him who the father is, but he later found out it's David. Phyllis left town to attend a wedding, leaving Neil alone with Mary. Linda dated Tommy to make Mickey jealous. Bill was furious Greg decided to hire a replacement for Tom. Marlena learned her twin sister is planning a visit.

Bob grew jealous of Linda and Tommy. David was rebuffed by Val, who met a new friend, Dwight Lowell. Brooke found Mary and Neil together but Mary found Brooke spying on Anderson Manufactures. Johnny landed a job in Japan, but Rebecca nixed going with him. Bill decided to remain as an anesthesiologist, while Laura celebrated her appointment as head of Psychiatric Services.


THE DOCTORS

Ann returned at Nola's urging, while Carolee moved in with M.J. and resumed her job. Wendy admitted to Eleanor she hired a private eye to dig up dirt on Luke. Nola blew up when she learned about Doreen before Jason could explain. Doreen made plans with Kyle to build a children's wing dedicated to Stacy.

While Steve decided to ask Ann for a divorce, she learned she's pregnant. Luke took an interest in Doreen and her money. Mike and Sara grew closer.

Luke two-timed Eleanor with Doreen. Mona told Steve about Ann's pregnancy. Maggie was flustered when Matt invited Kyle for dinner. Nola and Jason reconciled.

Nola went to Europe with Jason, despite Virginia's threat to kick her out of the house if she went. Carolee learned about Ann's pregnancy but M. J. advised her to stand by Steve. Luke had his clandestine meetings with Doreen from Eleanor.


THE EDGE OF NIGHT

Tracy moved in with Johnny and Laurie after being evicted from her place. Nicole was depressed that Adam is spending all his time on Mike's case. Steve felt guilty about spying on Saxon while dating Deborah. Laurie continued to milk and ignore her baby.

Miffed that Miles has no interest in her, Nurse Carol Barkley wrote Miles' wife, Denise, a letter intimating hanky-panky between Miles and Nicole, which brought Denise running. Tracy quit her job for Johnny.

Tracy moved in with Mrs. Yost but was assured she wouldn't have to prostitute. Adam was murdered. Bill was conned into publicly stating Mike's arrest was a mistake. Deborah grew paranoid about getting intimate with Steve. Denise accused Miles of hanky-panky with Nicole.

Bill and Mike suspected Adam was working on a clue in Beau's murder when Adam was shot. Nicole ran away from the hospital when Miles broke the news about Adam's death.


GENERAL HOSPITAL

Diana agreed to buy Heather's baby but kept Peter uninformed. Gina discovered Heather may have a toxemia pregnancy. Terri joined Lesley in Venice. Monica told Jeff she wants a no-fault divorce. Audrey learned about Tom's moving plans with Tommy. Rick was appointed chief of cardiac surgery but was dissuaded by Monica to follow Lesley.

After a minor car accident, Jill promised to give up drinking if Adam gave up Gina. Heather's condition worsened.

Rick and a returning Lesley heard Laura's tape of Monica's threats which preceded Lesley's miscarriage. Heather learned she may need a caesarean. Diana told Peter about buying Heather's baby. Mary Ellen appealed to her father to help keep Mark in line.

Heather nixed Gina's abortion suggestion and decided to keep the baby herself. Monica squirmed out of Rick's confrontation about her threats to Lesley. Tom refused to sign Audrey's divorce papers unless he gets custody of Tommy.


GUIDING LIGHT

Emmett learned from Jackie that Sara is interested in Justin. Roger told Holly, who came down with a fever, that he wants to spend more time with Christina. Ben and Evie got cuddly, as did Mike and Jackie, who went on a picnic-hike while Ann fumed.

Before Ann could tell Mike about the tape recording she heard, he left for Chicago with Jackie on a business trip. But he rejected Jackie's sexual advances and returned to Springfield.

Holly was hospitalized, and Ed and Sara discovered she's developed pneumonia. Barbara warned Adam to keep Roger away from Holly. Roger received a letter from Peggy announcing she's proceeding with a divorce. Ann was relieved to learn Mike's trip with Jackie wasn't as successful as Jackie had planned.

Rita tended Holly, who pleaded with Barbara to reconcile with Adam. Evie and Ben shared their first kiss, while setting up Jackie's new shop.


LOVE OF LIFE

Mia lied to Andrew about her night out but confessed to Ben that Betsy had found them together in the motel room. Charles agreed to give Felicia a divorce, but her condition worsened, and her doctor ordered a caesarian. Meg ordered Mia to lay off Ben, who was ordered by his parole officer to get a job.

Felicia died after giving birth to Eddie's child. Ian forced Ray to be his errand boy after confiscating Ray's blackmail information.

Cal learned about Michael's past as a Vietnam P.O.W. and that he'd been hospitalized after the experience. Andrew gave Mia the cold shoulder. Everyone wept at Felicia's funeral. Rick tried to learn the information Ray has on Ian.

Eddie and Charles both decided they wanted custody of Felicia's child. Cal asked Michael not to move away now that she realizes their differences stemmed from the fact that she reminds him of another girl. Rick was determined to get the goods on Ian from a man named Frankie Sills.


ONE LIFE TO LIVE

Viki and Kevin went to Dorian's country home for a rest, while Dorian convinced Joe to undergo hospital tests for his dizzy spells. Will chastized Brad for borrowing money for his health club against Naomi's life insurance. Brian intercepted Tony's call to Pat and said he didn't like seeing Pat upset by Tony.

Will admitted his love to a shocked Jenny, who asked Jim for a transfer. Dorian tried to convince Joe not to tell Viki he's undergoing aneurism tests.

Tony told Pat that Cathy agreed to a divorce and that he'll get it in the Virgin Islands. Karen and Larry are on the outs after she took Danny to Brad's health club opening, where Danny was injured. Jenny resisted Brad's advances, while Naomi suspected something's up between Jenny and Will. Will advised Pat to hold off telling Brian that Tony's his father.

Cathy signed the divorce papers and joined Larry in work at the free clinics. Rebuffed by Jenny and knowing she can't ever marry him, Brad turned to Lana. Dorian was peeved that Marco entertained Samantha at Llanfair.


RYAN’S HOPE

Alicia was accused of theft. Money was found in her purse but Bucky confessed he put it there to help her out. She accepted a date with Bobby. Dee learned Alicia's working at the hospital and told her never to mention the miscarriage to anyone. Jack fumed when he learned his baby was named Ryan.

Frank threatened to take complete custody of Little John after Dee lost the child in the park. Alicia was squired by both Bobby and Bucky.

The Ryans held a celebration for Mary and Ryan, who were released from the hospital. After Little John was found, Frank insisted the boy stay with Maeve. Jill admitted although she loves Frank she loves Seneca for being the father of her child.

Frank found Seneca with Jill. Johnny swallowed his pride and urged Jack to attend Ryan's christening. Jack warned Jumbo not to spill the beans to Mary, since he wants to surprise her.


SEARCH FOR TOMORROW

Cindy pretended to have fainting spells so she wouldn't have to accept the out-of-town job. John was offered a job as assistant attorney general in Washington. Kathy fretted about Scott, who went off to Mexico in search of Ralph against her wishes. At Amy's urging, Liza agreed to see Steve, but later learned about his Nashville job with Kitty. Stephanie got chummy with Greg.

Liza asked Kathy to begin divorce proceedings against Steve, then left for New York to consult a plastic surgeon Woody recommended.

After Scott's accusations, Kathy fell into David's bed, but later resolved to reconcile differences with Scott, who returned and apologized. The New York plastic surgeon wasn't able to help Liza, and Woody departed after she nixed his marriage proposal. Bruce helped Steve get a job as a newspaper entertainment reviewer. Stephanie told Jo she's moving to Washington with John.

A new doctor, Allen Ramsey, assuaged Gary's guilt feelings over a patient's death. Liza shut herself away from the world, but agreed to Wade's-suggestion that she go through a trial separation from Steve, rather than a divorce. Stu forced John to admit he cares for Jo and that he shouldn't accept the Washington job offer.


THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Liz remembered pulling the plug, but Snapper insisted she did not tell the police. Jill agreed to marry David and gave her notice to Derek. Jack asked Joann to marry him and leave town when he gets a teaching job. Cynthia had sexual fantasies about Snapper.

Leslie admitted to Brad she'd miscarried. Ron pumped more pills into Nancy to bring her out of her catatonic state. Jody called home, but insisted she can't return.

Jody confessed she can't return home because she's pregnant. Joann decided not to run off with Jack. Jill postponed setting a wedding date with David. Derek told Jill he doesn't intend to con Kay for money. Cynthia fantasized undressing both Lance and Snapper.

Brock assured Jody's mother that Jody's well, while Chris tried to convince Jody to admit to boyfriend Tom Bennett that she is pregnant. Vanessa plotted to get Lance out of town and to shoot Lorie, while making it look like an accident. But Lance's plane was delayed — and two shots went off in the dark.

[FrenchFan]

JULY 1977

ALL MY CHILDREN

David learned that Christina's father had died of a heart attack, not the scalpel wound she accidentally inflicted. Paul agreed to handle Ellen's divorce. Donna moved back to Center City with Estelle and the new pimp, Billy

Ellen's daughter Devon arrived. Billy gave Donna a job as a waitress in a pick-up joint, and intercepted a call from Chuck searching for her. Kitty took a turn for the worse by falling down a staircase in a faint. Outraged that Mona tended an ailing Mark, Erica decided he should learn the truth. David saved Christina from a suicide attempt, and her ghost disappeared when he told her the truth about her father's death. Little Phil finally began accepting Phil. Brooke learned Phoebe is plotting with Benny against Charles and Mona.

Thanks to Benny's tip, Chuck found Donna in Center City. Chuck admitted his love while helping Donna get over a hallucinating trip which was induced by Billy pumping her with drugs. Jeff accused David of taking advantage of Christina, after learning she planned to live with David.

Nick terminated his relationship with Erica after she told Mark about being Mark's half-sister. Erica retaliated by deciding not to keep her affair with Nick a secret. Brooke was jealous after Devon changed her mind about Pine Valley when she met Danny. Kitty's condition deteriorated. Frank assured Caroline he loved her, although Nancy accepted a job in town. Little Phil turned to Chuck after Phil argued with the child. Chuck proposed to Donna. Phoebe threatened Charles with a countersuit with Mona as corespondent.

Tara blamed Phil for spanking little Phil, who ran away, was kidnaped and held for ransom in a motel where he was found by Tom Cudahy, a young man from the next room. Erica fielded heavy passes from Benny, while resisting Mark's suggestion they be friends. Donna tried to console Chuck during the kidnaping crisis, but a drunken Phoebe threw her out. Nancy left Carl for her job in Pine Valley, but insisted she wasn't returning because of Frank.


ANOTHER WORLD

Olive warned John's receptionist, Joan Baranard, not to act as a go-between for John and Pat. Rachel planned to adopt a baby Iris accused Gwen of wanting Brian back.

Mac opposed Rachel's adoption plans, and she insisted they consult a marriage counselor. The Countess Elena DePoulignac invited herself as Iris' houseguest and began making eyes at Brian. Ray pressed Alice to turn over the company reins to him, and accused Willis of wanting Alice, as well as the company. Liz became Mac's receptionist and caused Gwen and Dave to split up by revealing Dave's previous relationship with Pat. Molly and Mike were suspicious of Evan and Olive. Rocky was fired after Sven accused him of padding Iris' household accounts.

Mac blew up at Rachael after telling Ada and Dave about his sterility. Rachael moved in with Ada. Alice changed her companies name to Gorden Enterprises, even though Willis warned her that Ray would ruin the business.

Iris bribed Sven to keep tabs on Mac. Sven made plans to match Regine with Mac and Helga was forced to go along after dreaming of Sven killing her husband. Dave asked Pat to reassure Gwen he and Pat no longer are an item. Brian admitted he used Elena to score points in his game with Iris. Olive caught on to Molly and Mike's game. Jeff departed to New York to take care of Elena's business and Alice refused Ray's demand she sever relationships with all of the Frames.

Alice admitted to Ray she's been having dreams in which Willis appears to be her dead husband Steve. Iris insinuated to Mac that Rachel rented a new apartment with Quentin as a new love interest. Olive and Evan gloated when John signed over the new house to her. Brian dated Gwen while also enjoying Iris' jealousy of Elena.


AS THE WORLD TURNS

John asked Pat to marry him so that he won't be able to testify against him. Kevin found a missing Susan in an out-of-town jail on a drunken and disorderly charge. Natalie made a deal with Jay and Carol for Natalie's unborn child.

Dan's trial began. Marian failed to convince Pat not to marry John. Chris drew up papers for Jay and Carol to raise Natalie's baby. Natalie offered Ralph a real estate job. Susan rotted in jail, refused to see Kevin, and reluctantly turned to Jim for help.

Lisa's younger son Chuckie and Tom were involved in a car accident. Chuckie died. Natalie spilled the beans to Nancy that Joyce tricked Don into marrying her. Joyce frantically called Don and urged him to stop Natalie's bad lies.

Pat cracked in court and confessed John shot himself accidentally. She died after tumbling down a courthouse staircase. In the confusion, no one could find John. Beau proposed to Annie. Susan reconciled with Kevin and convinced him not to attend Alenon meetings. Tom was successfully operated on after the accident that killed Chuckie. Natalie threatened to back out of her baby deal with Jay and Carol unless Jay pays the bills for her real estate operation.

Bob performed a successful second operation for internal injuries on Tom, while Grant fretted that the crisis brought Lisa closer to Bob. David and Ellen fretted when Annie accepted Beau's proposal. Don returned briefly to warn Natalie to lay off Joyce and that it didn't matter now if Joyce had tricked him into marriage. Dick agreed to close Dan's case after John skipped town. Ralph got chummy with Mary. Beau joined Grant's law firm. Susan realized her finances are in a rut.


DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Brooke blackmailed Mary not to reveal Brooke's spying in exchange for silence about Mary and Neil's affair. Maggie suspected that her new neighbor, Jean Barton, is a victim of wife-beating. Alice began therapy sessions with Laura to discover the cause of Alice's depression.

Robert warned Rebecca she can't take Dougie out of the country because Don had obtained a restraining court order. Mary informed Bob that Brooke is the spy. Brooke said it was a lie by Mary to cover up her affair with Neil, but later confessed she'd done it to ruin Bob for not giving her his family name. Brooke began leaving town, but Mary called the police. Greg was miffed at Bill for criticizing new Dr Griffin. Marlena admitted her love for Don, but insisted on waiting before they marry. Trish arrived at Brooke's for a few weeks' visit.

Brooke picked up a hitch hiker while making her escape, the car crashed, one body was found burned beyond recognition, and Bob blamed Mary for Brooke's death. Jeri is worried that Trish's pregnant friend Toni is staying with Trish in Salem while Toni is being threatened by an ex-boyfriend.

Linda toyed with Tommy while playing up to Bob who gave her a diamond ring. Mary apologized to Bob for telling police about Brooke which led to her death. Neil dated Betty and also grew interested in Samantha. Rebecca decided to contest the restraining order. Trish introduced Danny to Toni. They didn't hit it off. David visited Valerie in Washington. Mike and Trish had a tentative reconciliation and agreed to date each other. Phyllis' suspicions increased.

Trish and Toni were roughed up by an underworld figure who was trying to get information from Toni. Danny saved the day but Trish nearly aborted. Bill accused Griffin of being knife-happy, unaware that Griffin's treating Alice, who was diagnosed as needing a hysterectomy. Samantha stole and forged Marlena's prescription pads.


THE DOCTORS

Carolee told Steve he has a responsibility to Ann, but he promised to divorce Ann after the baby is born. M. J. dated newcomer Tom Carroll. Althea and Jerry left to join Penny in Japan.

Mike was devastated to learn that Toni wasn't among the survivors of a plane crash. Wendy sought the counsel of attorney Ted Kingston in her case against Luke. Eleanor bought Luke a supper club. M.J. informed Carolee that Dr. Brandt's notes had disappeared. Nola and Jason were guests of Linda and Barry Elliott on the French Riviera.

Jason and Nola returned and he arranged for Dr. Brandt to identify either M. J. or Ann as the mysterious Mrs. Lomax. Sarah learned something's up between Luke and Doreen.

Dr. Brandt identified Ann as Mrs. Lomax and Carolee remembered Ann from her catatonic nightmares. Eleanor's lawyers stalled approving financing of Luke's club venture and Doreen volunteered to be his money woman. Matt urged Mike to return to his medical career.

Ann skipped town before she could be served the annulment papers. Barney caught on to what Luke is up to with Doreen and Eleanor and insisted he be in on the money action. Nola schemed to make Jason jealous by pretending she's dating other men. Tom gave M.J. a friendship necklace. Steve urged Jason to find Ann so Steve and Carolee can be married.


THE EDGE OF NIGHT

Draper considered resigning as assistant D. A. rather than having to prosecute Mike. Deborah worried that Steve knows what happened between her and Beau the night of Beau's death.

Steve learned that both Saxon and Deborah had a motive for killing Beau, since Beau raped Deborah the night of his death. Mike asked Draper to be his defending attorney after Draper left the D.A.'s office. April insisted on following Nicole to the Karrs' to convince her to return to the hospital. Laurie was still so spaced out that she forgot she left her baby alone.

April convinced Draper to handle Mike's defense. Raven turned her attentions to Mike's prosecuter, Logan. Steve and his partner Calvin, were ordered to work on Alvin's murder, not Beau's. Steve reconciled with Deborah. Geraldine was attracted to Saxon. Bill was suspended. Johnny learned that Tracy is living with her former madam Mrs. Yoast.

Laurie told Tracy she can have J.D. to raise as her son. Nicole decided to go back to the nursing home. Steve found a book of matches in Adam's belongings with the word 'Packy" written on them and insisted it's a clue. Danny learned Tracy is staying at Mrs. Yost's.

Denise needled Miles about Nicole's return and told Carol she has plans for Nicole. Deborah helped Steve learn that Packy is the nickname of a man named Eddie Packard. Danny was convinced Tracy has returned to prostitution and started divorce proceedings. Draper helped April find an apartment near his.


GENERAL HOSPITAL

Monica began divorce proceedings. Gina asked Jeff to convince Heather to have a caesarean. Lee learned that his wife and her son were missing after their yacht exploded. Mary Ellen learned that Terri remembered her brakes failed the night of her accident.

Jeff saved Heather during a premature delivery. She agreed to marry him, unaware that their son is in critical condition. Mark learned that Mary Ellen made a copy of her missing emerald ring, and that the original had been pawned by her chauffeur, Lenny. Lee attended memorial services for Carolyn and Bobby in Florida. Adam admitted to Steve he plans to wed Gina in six months.

Specialist Keith Raymond was brought in to treat Heather's baby. Gina was shocked that Keith's associate was her ex-boyfriend Gary Lansing. Marry Ellen skipped town just as she cornered Lenny about the missing ring. Jessie learned that Mike is not yet adopted but couldn't find out why he was taken away from the Taylor's.

Lenny revealed to Mark how Mary Ellen plotted to kill Terri, then tipped off Mary Ellen who was visiting her father in Boston. She frantically tried to hop a plane to Europe. Audrey threatened to take Tom to court after Tommy was temporarily missing after overhearing an argument between his parents. Monica was attracted to Gary, while Gina tried to fight off her feelings for him. Jeff told Heather they are making plans to operate on their son, whom they named Steven Lars.

Monica assisted in the operation that saved Steven Lars' life. Mark caught up with Mary Ellen before she could leave the country. Larry Joe confronted Heather about marrying Jeff, then suffered an apparent heart attack. Audrey decided to sue Tom for desertion. Jessie began dating Lt. C.W. Sage. Diana enjoyed a brief afternoon with Mike who was brought into the hospital with a broken arm.


GUIDING LIGHT

Ben assured Evie that he's no longer interested in Hope. Jackie held a grand opening of her shop. Holly lay near death's door.

Holly escaped death, thanks to Ed's 24-hour vigilance. Jackie admitted to Emmett that the reason she divorced Justin was because he'd been responsible for causing her to lose her baby after she caught him with another woman. Emmett had a heart attack.

Justin successfully performed a bypass on Emmet. Ed bristled when Bert suggested that Holly's ordeal had brought Ed and Holly closer together. Barbara suggested to Adam that they get a divorce. Hope considered going to France.

Evie was upset when Hope interrupted Evie's evening with Ben to tell him it's not necessary he finish her painting. Sara consoled Justin after Jackie accused him of marrying her only to advance his career. Jackie had hoped for a reconciliation. As Holly realized how much Ed means to her, Roger insisted he talk to her about his rights as Christina's natural father.

Hope went to see Ben before she left for Paris. Evie found them kissing, ran through the woods, and fell unconscious into a ravine. An acquaintance of Rita's from Texas, Hillary Kincaid, arrived in town. Holly fumed that Roger told Rita he was Christina's father. Barbara informed Adam that her lawyer is preparing the divorce papers. Jackie resolved to keep the whole truth about her abortion from Justin.


LOVE OF LIFE

Betsy and Suzanne left for London. Cal tended an ailing Michael. Arlene considered leaving Ian for Tom.

Michael comforted Cal after Rick canceled a dinner date in order to look for Frankie Sills, whose girl friend, Nita, agreed to put them in touch after Rick offered money. Bruce doesn't have a heart ailment, but Tom and Joe grew concerned about the results of Bruce's blood tests. Ian warned Arlene he'd harm Tom and her if she ever left him.

Fearing lan's threats about Tom, Arlene pretended she's perfectly happy with Ian. Cal treated that Rick isn't confiding in her about her secret business. Rick held out hope that Frankie would squeal on lan's underworld connections. Ben resolved not to get involved with Mia.

Tom tried to forget Arlene by dating Mia's friend, Wendy. Cal caught a cold from Michael and Meg insinuated hanky-panky. Mia resisted facing the fact that Andrew wants a divorce. Ian agreed to rectify the relationship between Arlene and Carrie.

While Meg insisted that Rick meet her about getting rid of Ian on her home turf, Cal admitted to Van that she's jealous of Meg. Carrie resolved to mend her fences with Arlene after Ray informed her that Arlene's going to the dogs boozing. Ian arranged to meet Frankie at Arlene's apartment.


ONE LIFE TO LIVE

Naomi threatened Will, saying he'd regret it if he tried to get a separation. Brad confronted Will about Will's relationship with Jenny. Joe must go to New York for extensive tests.

Dorian pressured Joe not to tell Viki he has brain damage and a possible tumor until the diagnosis is confirmed. Will packed his bags after rejecting Naomi's suggestion of a reconciliation. Brad urged Jenny to talk to Naomi before Jenny left on a religious retreat. Pat fretted that Brian avoided Tony.

In a ploy to win back Will, Naomi planned a suicide attempt confident that Brad would find her in time. She died before any one could reach her. Dorian sexually used Marco as a replacement for Joe. Viki failed in an attempt to play matchmaker for Peter and a blind date. Cathy congratulated Pat on her engagement to Tony.

Tony was involved in an accident and is in critical condition. Pat's presumed dead husband. Paul Kendall, who had been secretly working for the government, was released from his assignment but didn't know how to reenter Pat's life. Jenny learned of Naomi's death. Brad moved out of Will's house and turned to Lana for affection. Peter suspected that Joe is ill.

Victor Lord's nephew, Richard Abbott, began work with Pat at the newspaper. Pat was devastated when Paul showed up on her doorstep. Brian was overjoyed. Paul knows that Pat is engaged to Tony. Brad suggested to Dorian that Will be taken off the hospital staff. Jenny felt guilty for Naomi's death. Samantha began seeing Marco again.


RYAN’S HOPE

Alicia's brother, Angel, was hospitalized and went into convulsions after Bobby accidentally hit him with a baseball. Jack agreed to surprise Mary by showing up at Ryan's christening, but Mary was devastated when he arrived with a date on his arm.

Alicia condemned Pat when she learned he performed the wrong operation on Angel. Seneca urged Jill that their marriage would be the best thing for Edmund. Christine, Jack's date at Ryan's christening, fumed when she learned Jack had used her as a pawn to convince Mary to divorce Jack.

Alicia insisted that Pat be removed from Angel's case and that Buck handle it. While Tom grew friendlier with Mary, Jack turned his sexual attentions to an old friend Martha. Dee connived to have Mary find Martha and Jack found together.

Mary decided to give Jack the annulment after finding him and Martha together. Bucky, Faith and Pat celebrated when Angel took a turn for the better. Tom consoled Mary.

Alicia planned to sue Pat after learning tht Angel is halfparalyzed. Mary dated Tom who suggested she do a story about the hospital to counteract Jack's accusations.


SEARCH FOR TOMORROW

John canceled his moving plans, asked Jo to marry him, but she told him she's in love with Greg. Allen's wife, Doris, had a mild heart attack while his mistress, nurse Fay, hoped that Doris would die.

Doris excluded Allen from her will and, after confronting him and Fay about their affair, died of a coronary attack. Carolyn broke her engagement to Gary after Cindy told her she was pregnant with Gary's child. Eric became very ill during Scott and Kathy's absence. John accused Greg of standing in John's way where Jo is concerned. Wade convinced Liza to come out of her shell, and she agreed to date Steve.

Stephanie agreed to date Greg in order to discourage marriage rumors about Greg and Jo. Scott and Kathy returned to learn Eric had been ill. Liza reverted to her withdrawn state. Wade asked Carolyn to help with Liza's psychological problems. Cindy told Carolyn she's planning an abortion, but Carolyn wouldn't give Gary a reason for their broken engagement.

Scott and Kathy learned that Eric has a serious kidney ailment. Fay and Allen plotted to kidnap Wade and hold him for ransom. Cindy conned Gary into a date to get his mind off Carolyn. John consoled Jo who was devastated that Greg is dating Stephanie.

Allen and Fay held Wade for ransom in a deserted farm. They forced him to tape a message to Janet to cooperate fully. Bob told Jo about the wife Greg lost in Vietnam and that's why Greg is reluctant to admit his love for Jo.


THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Vanessa accidentally shot Lance instead of Lorie, but she persuaded Lorie to take the blame. Brad went into depressed seclusion while feeling guilty for Leslie's miscarriage. Derek played up to both Jill and Kay.

When Jody told Tom she's pregnant, he advised her to get an abortion or place the child up for adoption. Chris received a court order for Karen's custody case and suspected Ron's actions with Nancy. Liz told Jill to face the fact that Jill likes Derek, not David. Lorie was miffed that Lance refused to consider Vanessa's decision to move out.

Jody decided to keep her baby after Chris warned her about a man who deals in baby's. Jill reported to Snapper that Nancy was like a zombie when Jill went to do her hair. Lance and Lorie convinced Vanessa not to move away. Jennifer consulted Brock about her will and funeral services in the event of her death.

Ron's schemes with Nancy were uncovered in court when he ran out of pills. The judge gave custody of Karen to Snapper and Chris and Nancy was recommitted. Derek tried to convince Jill that David's not her man by seducing her. Kay admitted to Liz that she's fond of a younger man, then learned Jill works for Derek. Jody's mother refused to have anything to do with her after learning Jody's pregnant. Lorie convinced Vanessa to get out of the house by meeting Lorie's parents. In return, Lance agreed to take Lorie on a trip to Paris.

Jill broke her engagement to David. Derek warned Jill not to take their fling seriously, while persuading Kay that his intentions toward Kay are genuine. Jody turned down Tom's marriage proposal.

[FrenchFan]

AUGUST 1977

ALL MY CHILDREN

Kitty died in Linc's arms. Nick accused Erica of setting it up when Mona found them together in bed. Erica drooled after meeting ex-football hero Tom and was impressed that he saved little Phil, who insisted on staying with Chuck. Phil and Tara worried that if Donna married Chuck, she would raise little Phil. Phoebe had Benny secretly photograph Charles and Mona in innocent but suggestive situations. Brooke and Danny rendezvoused at the beach. Nick agreed to help Tom open a restaurant.

Donna agreed to marry Chuck. Phil decided to get legal custody of little Phil. Erica quit working for Nick and hitched her wagon to Tom and his new restaurant, The Goal Post. Nancy admitted to Caroline that she still loves Frank and proved it by bedding down with him. Phoebe warned Danny not to see Brooke again, after trapping them into admitting they spent the weekend together. Brooke countered she'd blow the whistle to Charles if Phoebe didn't stop interfering. Ellen arranged for Devon to take piano lessons with Mark.

Mark took a shine to Ellen rather than Devon. Erica teamed up with Phoebe to discredit Donna who was upset that Chuck won't get custody of Little Phil because of her past. Frank told Nancy that their one night together was only a fling.

Donna and Chuck decided to rush to the altar to halt any interference from Phoebe or the custody controversy. Tom sweettalked Erica and vice versa. She insisted to Nick that she won't be Nick's backstreet mistress.


ANOTHER WORLD

Vera was miffed when Quentin arranged for Rachel to lecture in France. Mac went into seclusion when she left. Ray blew a multimillion dollar account because Willis had set it up. Alice tended Sally who contracted hepatitis. John threw Mike out when he accused Olive and Evan of taking John for a ride.

Regine asked Pat to keep an eye on Mac because of Sven. Pat convinced Mac to get out of his depression and return to work. Iris hired John and ordered him to fire Quentin as Vera's curator after indicating to Vera that Quentin was after Rachel. Iris then matched Quentin with Elena. Molly spied on Olive and Evan while John was out of town. Ray fired Angie and Russ and Jim warned Alice about Ray's work habits. Brian convinced Gwen to continue their relationship despite Iris.

Ray agreed to make amends with Willis and rehire Angie in order to salvage a company project. Then Ray raged when he found Alice and Willis in an innocent hug. Mac fell for Vera and Iris' story that Quentin was fired because he's in love with Rachel.

Rachel returned but was intercepted by Sven and kept from seeing Mac. Alice tried to comfort Ray after the company lost the arena project. Ray blamed himself and refused Willis' offers of help. Iris forced John to have Rachel sign an agreement that she won't seek Mac's fortune.


AS THE WORLD TURNS

Bob rushed to aid Lisa who appeared to have a mild breakdown. Valerie and Grant were annoyed that Lisa is stealing all of Bob's spare time. Natalie signed the baby papers.

Bob and Valerie decided to rekindle their romance. Lisa admitted to Grant she relies on Bob. Natalie seemed jealous of Ralph's attentions to Mary. A mysterious young girl, Melinda Gray, arrived in town. David worried about Beau and Annie's plans to wed in a few weeks. Susan debated whether she is "bad news" for Kevin.

After accepting Kevin's marriage proposal Susan wrote him a Dear John letter and left town temporarily. Mary worried that she's not in Ralph's league and cooled their relationship. Jane Spencer decided to come to town after learning of her son Beau's impending marriage to Annie.

Melinda told Kim and Dan that she is the illegitimate daughter of Kim's deceased sister Jennifer and that her adopted parents had died. Lisa returned to town without Grant on the pretext of worrying about Tom, but instead went straight to Bob. Carol agreed with Jay not to give Natalie more money.


DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Mike dated and mated Wendy, a girl he met in a singles’ bar. Rebecca won custody of Dougie but promised Robert she'll return once a year. Marlena realized Samantha has been feeding her drug habit by forging prescriptions. Valerie weekended with Danny and was crushed to learn David has been taking care of Trish, who was released from the hospital.

Valerie insisted she's calling it quits with David who then urged Trish to marry him. Bill left for London to consult a specialist about a risky operation for his surgical hand. Laura planned to join him. Alice insisted she'd postpone her surgery until Bill returns.

Mary rebuffed Neil's advances. Phyllis learned of Mary and Neil's past affair. Bob urged Mary to teach new employee Chris Kostichek better business manners. After buttering up Julie, Doug’s partner, Larry Atwood tried to convince Doug to install gambling at the club.

David and Trish tied to knot. Mike was too late in his attempt to reconcile with Trish. Samantha turned to an obliging Don for money to skip town while telling Marlena she's leaving to accept a movie role. Alice and Marie reconciled after an argument about Marie's usurping Alice's position.


THE DOCTORS

M. J, said yes to Tom's marriage proposal. He admitted he may have a hereditary nervous disease and is afraid to have children. Luke became the official new owner of Andre's, but Doreen began wielding her controlling interest power. Carolee declined Mona's offer to move in until Ann is found and divorced from Steve. Mike dated Sarah. Nola dated an old beau to make Jason jealous.

Jason and Steve found Ann in South America, but she refused to sign the divorce papers. Eleanor suspected that Luke has forsaken her for another woman. Doreen pressured Luke to fire Nola from her job at the club.

Ann convinced Jason that she had miscarried, even though she hadn't but she signed the divorce papers on the condition she didn't have to face Steve. Eleanor admitted to Sarah she loved Luke and that she shared an apartment with him.


THE EDGE OF NIGHT

Bill told Danny that Tracy isn't a prostitute but has been working undercover to nail Inez. But Tracy's cover wsa blown when Mrs. Yost overheard a conversation with Laurie. Packard turned out to be a false lead but Deborah found the real Packy. April had a relapse. Raven told Kevin she loved him but dated Logan on the sly.

Draper learned of April's heart condition, but insisted he wanted to marry her anyway. Denise accused Miles of using April's illness to stay apart from her bed. Danny and Tracy were reunited. Deborah continued to pump Packy. Mrs. Yost tried to reach Saxon after learning about Tracy working undercover. Laurie refused to see a psychiatrist. Denise told Nicole her baby will be a boy.

Inez admitted that it was Saxon who made her lie about seeing Mike kill Beau. Packy's friend Raney lured Deborah after suspecting she isn't who she pretends to be. Kevin asked Raven to marry him. Johnny considered divorcing Laurie.
Inez agreed to a lie detector test and Logan publicized the results which proved she's telling the truth about witnessing Mike kill Beau. Denise returned as a nurse at the sanitarium to spite Miles and Nicole.


GENERAL HOSPITAL

Tom agreed to an uncontested divorce. Tommy was rushed to the hospital and is being treated by Gary. Mary Ellen admitted she tried to kill Terri but insisted she is completely sane now. Larry Joe recovered but warned Heather he's going to make her squirm over whether he'll tell Jeff the truth.

With Gina's help, Gary learned what was ailing Tommy — a poisonous wood tick. Tom agreed to move to Salt Lake City and allow Tommy to live with Steve and Audrey, who set their wedding date. Diana and Peter learned Mike was taken away from them because of her involvement in the Brewer murder case. Gail met Scotty in New York, but he's reluctant to return and reconcile with Lee. Monica suspected Larry Joe and Heather are connected in some way, but Heather denied knowing him.

Terri received a subpoena to testify in Mary Ellen's sanity hearing. Peter and Jessie worried that Diana had retreated into a shell.

Adam fumed after learning Gary tricked Gina into a date. Larry Joe admitted the whole story to Monica about Heather's tricking Jeff into a marriage proposal. Terri's testimony made her look like the other woman and court adjourned for the judge's decision.


GUIDING LIGHT

Ed doctored Evie after her spill, and her blurred vision cleared. Bert announced she's joining Steve in London for a joint holiday. Ben pleaded with Evie to allow him to explain what she saw between him and Hope, who left for Europe.

Roger blew up when Holly refused to spend time with him and Christina while Ed was out of town at a convention. Ben and Evie reconciled. Rita received anonymous phone calls. Jackie didn't abort her baby — she gave it up for adoption. Emmett noticed Jackie's jealousy over Sara and Justin.

While Holly pressed Rita for silence about Roger being Christina's father, Roger pressured Rita to admit to Ed she knows the truth. Rita received anonymous newspaper clippings from Sweetwater, Tex., about her trial.

Barbara failed to detour Ed from finding Roger and Holly together, discussing Roger's right to see Christina whenever he wanted. Ed and Roger got into a brawl. Justin asked Sara to resume their old relationship.


LOVE OF LIFE

Ian put a contract out on Frankie who was found dead. The police suspected Rick. Cal learned Rick was with Meg, who insisted she'd provide his alibi, but Cal already told police Rick was home at the time. Carrie had run into Frankie at his meeting with Ian, who ordered Ray to make sure Carrie didn't associate the dead man with Ian. Andrew asked Mia to move out.

Ray warned Arlene of lan's intentions of wiping out Carrie. Arlene forced Carrie to leave town by pretending she wanted to stay with Ian. Ben learned Andrew and Mia are divorcing and that she's moving into her own apartment. Nita told the police she didn't know Frankie was in Rosehill to see Rick.

Arlene and Ray separately plotted to knock off Ian. Cal partyied with Michael and then received an apology from Rick for not confiding in her as a husband should.

Rick pressed Nita to tell the police that Frankie had gone to see Ian at Arlene's apartment before Frankie was killed. The police searched for Ian.


ONE LIFE TO LIVE

Brian insisted he'd never forgive Pat for not telling him about Paul, who decided to stay in town. Pat insisted she's going to marry Tony when he recovers, but agreed not to tell Brian the truth of his paternity for the time being. Dorian comforted Joe after learning he wants to update his will. Brad continued his drinking spree, while Will convinced Jenny she wasn't responsible for Naomi's death.

Dorian set it up to make Joe believe he'd attacked her during a seizure. She convinced him to have Viki vacation in the mountains for the next two weeks until his final test results come in. Karen was jealous that Cathy, who moved next door, is growing dependent on Larry. Richard rescued Cathy from a reporter who harassed her about her past. Paul spent a great deal of time with Brian, but refused to listen to Dorian's bad mouthing of Tony. Brad and Lana are back together but he's still on the outs with Samantha.

Richard reported that Dorian's company, Dorex, is responsible for polluting the river. Joe asked him to hush it up until Dorian could correct the situation, but Richard was beaten up by one of Dorian's guards. Tony recovered.

Peter and Richard learned of Joe's attacks. Peter accused Dorian of using the situation to win Joe from Viki. Karen admitted to Lana that she doubts she can hack being a one-man woman.


RYAN’S HOPE

Frank and Jill were put on the opposite sides of the legal fence when she represented the hospital and he represented Pat in Alicia's malpractice suit. Mary tended Tom during a bum-knee spell, then blew up at him for getting in a tiff with Jack over her. Johnny gave his deposition in the annulment case. Dee warned Faith to keep her mitts off Pat or else.

Frank's disruptive behavior at Pat's medical board hearing didn't help Pat's chances. But Faith presented test results proving Angel could recover completely. Dee caused Pat to be late for work. Mary realized she shouldn't be defensive about Jack and made up with Tom.

Roger put the screws to Pat after the medical board issued an official reprimand against Pat, who was allowed to stay on staff but only under Roger's supervision. Jack and Mary's divorce went through.

Pat decided not to pamper Dee any longer. After witnessing a kiss between Faith and Pat, Dee began concocting a nervous breakdown with Roger's guidance. Jack was jealous that Mary agreed to a date with Tom, then had a twinge of regret when he encountered Ryan in the park with her nurse.


SEARCH FOR TOMORROW

Kathy learned she's pregnant. Wade managed to get free of his bonds when Allen and Fay returned with Janet's ransom money. Fay fatally shot Wade, as well as a drunk bum who happened upon the scene, and Allen made it look as though the bum were the kidnapper. Greg admitted his love for Jo.

Worried the baby she's carrying may be David's, Kathy told Scott she's considering an abortion because a baby would disrupt her career. The caretaker at the farm discovered the bodies. Allen arranged to be the coroner and reported the gunshot wounds indicated Wade and the kidnapper shot each other. David was suspicious Allen didn't want to contest his wife's will.

Cindy connived to seduce Gary after Carolyn returned, but he brushed her off. Amy performed a preliminary autopsy which contradicted Allen's official coroner's report on Wade. At the last minute, Kathy changed her mind about the abortion.

After confirming that Cindy had lied about being pregnant by him, Gary and Carolyn reconciled. After a slip of the tongue to Janet, Allen became a suspect. David also learned that Allen repaid debts recently, even though he didn't inherit any of Doris' estate.


THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Kay decided to have surgery for the bags under her eyes and to finance Derek's new salon in order to win him from Jill. Jennifer learned her family knows about her heart condition. Jody fretted after learning high-risk complications often occur in teen-age pregnancies. Brad was convinced Leslie performed the concert of her life because of their separation. Lance and Lorie returned from Paris.

Leslie was served with divorce papaers from Brad, who left town to consult a neurosurgeon for head pains he hadn't told anyone he's been having. After a disastrous meeting with her father, Jody went into labor with Brock by her side. Lorie convinced Vanessa to consult a plastic surgeon. After Lance saw her unveiled, Van resolved to have the surgery. Jennifer talked to her daughters about her illiness and the possibility of her death.

Lorie fumed that Lance spent the night comforting Leslie, who got drunk while lamenting about Brad. Cynthia joined Brad in Chicago where he plans to undergo a dangerous operation. She pleaded with him to pretend that she's Leslie.

Tom and Jody's shot-gun wedding was interrupted when she was rushed into delivery. She gave birth to a girl, but insisted she's giving it up for adoption. Jill blew a fuse after learning that Liz hassled Derek about his marital intentions, then decided to move in with Derek.




PS: Eh guys, if you like this thread, please keep it alive...

[YRBB]

Thank you so very much

Such a different (and better) era of soaps....

[Paul Raven]

These synopses are great!

I'm having to re-read to take it all in.A lot of details are being mentioned that never seen in other summaries.

It's commonly agreed that the writers made a mistake killing off Lisa's son on ATWT.He could have become a major character in the 80's.

When Wade was killed off on SFT,it was the first time I realised he was still on the show as he hadn't been mentioned in previous summaries.The various writers at the time didn't seem to have much interest in the Janet/Wade marriage.

I remember the Jody teen pregnancy story on Y&R.It was the usual heavy handed sermonising,with Brock quoting statistics.Also,there was no reason to be interested, as Jody as a character was boring.Was she played by Cynthia Eilbacher,who lated played April?

[FrenchFan]

I can't find who played Jody on Y&R (but I keep searching). Edit: Yes, you're right Cynthia Eilbacher Jordan was Jody. Good memory.

About SFT, Wade was mentionned before, Paul. Janet and I were both downgraded to supporting players to Steve & Liza: for instance, Wade giving money to Steve, advising Liza, etc

[FrenchFan]

SEPTEMBER 1977

ALL MY CHILDREN

While in San Francisco, Christina met her old beau, Hadley, whom her father had bribed to drop Chris years ago. She told him she loves David now. Erica stormed at Nick for trying to convince Tom not to hire her. After a postponement, Chuck and Donna ties the knot. After Phil left for police camp, Ruth and Joe found Tara unconscious following a fainting spell. Mona asked Charles to suspend their relationship so that Phoebe won't have any more fuel for her divorce suit. In Danny's absence, Brooke got chummy with Tom.

Tara miscarried but decided not to tell Phil until he returned. Chuck told Tara of his marriage to Donna but neglected to tell her that little Phil is living with them. Christina and David became engaged but his ex-wife Edna decided to let him know she's in financial trouble. Harlan agreed to finance Ellen's plans to purchase the boutique from Myrtle who accepted a marriage proposal from Nigel.

Edna came to Pine Valley with the story that she's still married to David and that he's the father of her daughter, Dottie. Phil returned to discover that Tara miscarried, developed septicemia and in her delirium thinks she's still married to Chuck. Phil blamed Chuck and vowed to drag Donna's name through the mud of a custody case.

Phil was unaware that Tara had a relapse until she was near death's door. Phil confronted Donna with his custody intentions. Tara's on the recovery path. Edna and Dottie moved into David's cabin. Christina apologized to Jeff for accusing him of leading Edna there.

Ellen gave in to Devon's ultimatum to call it quits with Mark or else Devon would join her father. David returned from Japan and assured Christina that Edna's claims are cheap ploys. He ordered Edna out, but she came up with the excuse that Dottie is ill. Donna fretted that Chuck still loves Tara. Fed up with Danny's attentions to Devon, Brooke dated Benny.


ANOTHER WORLD

Mac accused Rachel of leading men on. Rachel stormed out, insisting she'll concentrate on her career. She agreed to work with Quentin at his and Elena's new gallery, but with no romantic strings attached. Mac gave Pat control of his household. Bert returned and learned Clarice accepted his marriage proposal. Sven warned Louise that if she exposed him she'd disappear without a trace just like Rocky. Olive told John to give Greg, his new partner, the dirty work of getting Rachel's copy of her agreement to Iris back to Iris. Alice and Ray honeymooned.

Me Greg Barnard, Joan’s brother, dropped Iris as a client and Mac dumped her after learning of her schemes against Rachel. Brian told Iris he'd consider marriage only if she broke all ties with Mac. Olive and Evan plotted to make it look as though John and Joan are having an affair so that Olive will have grounds for divorce. Mac is no longer sterile.

Mac was convinced Rachel still loves him after she let her guard down briefly. He said he hoped a separation would bring them together. Ray and Alice returned to learn that Vera has postponed the museum project. Corinne gave Russ the ice treatment.

Rachel asked Greg to draw up separation papers. Mac took to the bottle. Then insisted that if he can't have Rachel, no one can. After they lost Vera's account, Alice and Ray argued about bringing Willis in to help the failing company. Alice put Ray in his place by remindng him that it's her decision. Dave tried to make advances to Rachel but she kept refusing and Dave left town.

Ray moved out on Alice, admitted his mistakes, and apologized to Willis. Angie urged Willis not to follow in Steve's footsteps by accepting Alice's job offer. Rachel caught Mac and Pat in a friendship embrace. Olive and Evan put the screws to John by setting him up in a compromising situation with Joan.


AS THE WORLD TURNS

Grant returned and Lisa cooled his suspicions by getting lovey-dovey. Kevin squired Sandy while Susan was at a health farm. Jane confessed to Annie that she and Beau's father are separated. Jay, Carol and Natalie finally came to money terms and the baby deal was completed. Natalie confessed all to Tom who was released from the hospital. Ellen feared David is overworked. Melinda's story was confirmed by Jennifer's minister.

Bob, Kim and Dan accepted Melinda as Jennifer's daughter. Joyce finagled to get Don to return from Geneva. Annie tried to reconcile Beau's differences with Jane. John sent gifts from Chicago to Andy and Teddy. Ralph admitted to Valerie that he's been attracted to Mary since his divorce was finalized.

Susan returned and asked to take over David's position since he has infectious mononucleosis. Lisa laid it out to Grant that she's hooked on Bob. Joyce sided with Natalie, who fumed at Carol for giving Natalie advice on her pregnancy. Natalie attempted to keep Ralph away from Mary.

Grant agreed to a separation from Lisa on the condition that she make an effort to get over Bob while he promised not to tell the real reason. Jay learned that Natalie has Wilson's disease, that it is inherited and that he must also undergo tests.

Jeopardizing her pregnancy and against doctor's orders, Joyce left the Hughes' house for an afternoon in town, then collapsed with fatigue at the bookstore. Grant learned Lisa lied about her dinner date with Bob and Tom, and insisted Bob be told what Lisa's schemes are. Jay's bloodtests were negative. Natalie tried to make Mary look like dirt in front of Ralph, who insisted he won't let her get away from him. Doctor Keith thought Kim was someone from his past. Grant tried to locate Valerie's ex-husband Nick for a tax investigation.


DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Neil lied to Phyllis saying his affair was with Brooke and Phyllis decided to play the game of believing him. No one would give Samantha the money to leave town. She went on a drunken binge and slipped Marlena a sleeping pill while Marlena was helping her pack. Bill learned that his hand can't be operated on. Tom learned of Alice's surgery and disapproved. Amanda was upset that Greg spends all his time with hospital business. Mary and Chris called a truce.

Samantha drugged Marlena, had her placed in a sanitarium and assumed Marlena's identity, warning the doctors not to believe any of her sister's paranoid stories. Mary and Neil received love notes and gifts from each other that neither had sent — Phyllis was responsible and had singed their names. Chris hired Mike. Doug couldn't get his liquor license renewed.

Mickey suggested that Julie buy Doug's club but that it couldn't be with their community property and he cannot be allowed on the premises. Julie was thrown together with Larry Atwood on an art charity project. Phyllis taunted Neil about the loss of his "manly charms."

Phyllis got Neil's goat by stralling around with her tennis instructor. Samantha threatened to give Marlena shock treatment if she didn't behave herself but Don and Laura were suspicious when he received a letter from the real Marlena which only she could have written. Marlena escaped. Alice had a D&C and was released after Tommy was unable to find evidence of complications.

Marlena called Don after escaping from the sanitarium. The police found and returned her. Don was confused after talking to the fake Marlena, and was refused permission to see Samantha (Marlena), who was sedated and prepared for shock therapy. Samantha played up to Chris, whom she used to convince Don that "Marlena" had no interest in him any longer. Mickey and Fred Barton, Jean’s husband got in a tiff when Billy, the Bartons’ son socked Janice. Maggie found Jean bruised again and convinced her to consult Laura. Doug and Julie closed the nightclub and considered re-opening it as a cafe.


THE DOCTORS

Ann reneged on immediately signing the annulment papers. Tom had nightmares about his first wife, Doris. Carolee agreed to move in with Mona after M. J. and Tom are married and while Steve attends a convention in San Francisco. Jason agreed to be Eleanor's new lawyer, but Wendy fretted since Eleanor's hitting the pill bottle.

On the eve of his marriage to M. J., Tom received a call from his mother warning him not to marry.

M.J.'s relatives were involved in an auto accident after her wedding and the only one who survived was her nephew Ricky. Jason didn't share Nola's excitement about accepting a singing offer in New York. Mike returned to work fulltime, thanks to Jessie's encouragement.

Before M.J.'s sister died, she made M. J. and Tom promise to take care of Ricky. Wendy tended a boozed and drugged Eleanor and warned Luke, via Doreen, that he'd better lay off Eleanor. Greta complained that Matt doesn't trust her alone with Billy.

Nola postponed her trip to New York after Jason asked her to marry him and agreed to divorce Doreen, who refused. M. J. insisted that Ricky live with her and a reluctant Tom, who confused Ricky with a battered Oriental child from his past. Steve returned to discover that Ann mailed the annulment papers with a release of any future claims, which he signed.


THE EDGE OF NIGHT

Upset that Laurie left J. D. with Danny and Tracy, Johnny left town in disgust and turned the club over to Danny. Deborah was nearly raped by Raney but Packy interrupted them. Denise informed Carol that she's going to be Nicole's nurse. Kevin was upset that Raven hasn't yet answered his marriage proposal while she ran around town with Logan.

April agreed to have the pacemaker operation. Raven accepted Kevin's marriage proposal but kept leading Logan on. Deborah learned Raney and Packy are involved with a man named Colonel Blood.

Miles was devastated to learn that it's too late for April to undergo pacemaker surgery. Deborah was in jeopardy when Raney learned thai she's also dating Steve. Logan insisted the trial begin immediately when he learned of Raven's engagement to Kevin. Kevin learned of Raven's romantic link with her stepfather Ansel.

As Mike's trial began Timmy revealed that his uncle Ray is a look-alike of Mike's. Col. Blood was briefly revealed to be Uncle Ray. Saxon confessed to Steve about knowing of Beau's scheme to kidnap Timmy and contract Ray. But he denied having anything to do with it.

Carol urged Nicole to discuss with Miles the case of Cathryn Dane who died the night Denise argued with her over Miles. Inez apologized to the Carr's that Mrs. Yost released the lie detector test story to the press. Steve arrested Packy for stealing. Bill testified that he's convinced it was a lookalike of Mike's who murdered Adam.


GENERAL HOSPITAL

Jeff told Heather he couldn't marry her after Larry Joe spilled the beans about her deception. She absconded with the baby. Mary Ellen was sent to a state mental institution. Scotty returned and agreed to work with Gail. Peter informed Diana that a distant relative of Mike's claimed him so they can't adopt him. Steve and Audrey were married for the third time. To get Gary out of her system, Gina agreed to marry Adam soon. A hurricane is headed for the direction
of Port Charles!

Hurricane Ava struck Port Charles. Patient David Hamilton's family was killed. Diana returned during the emergency, but Martha and Mrs. Maynard were in a car crash. Jeff was intrigued by an apparently amnesiac patient named Lisa. Gina lost a pregnant patient. Scotty and Laura were stranded in a cabin.

Diana learned her daughter and her mother are in critical condition. Heather accepted money from Jeff, then left with the baby for New York, where she rented a room from Mrs. Hadley. Dorrie accepted a job offer from Mark. Lisa remembered bits and pieces of her past. Lesley didn't approve of Laura dating Scotty. Terri called it quits with Mark.

Terri left town. Diana and Peter grieved when Martin died. Adam and Gail planned a quickie wedding but then learned that Kennicott plans to sue for negligence. Mrs. Hadley is in cahoots with a porno photographer, Cal Whedon. She sent an unsuspecting Heather to see him bur Heather refused the work.

Adam warned Gina not to use an ill patient as an excuse for not getting married, and added ihat if she didn't go with him to Bogota, it's over. Peter and Diana returned to work and she met the challenge of David's case and his suicidal tendencies. Scotty urged Lee to run for D.A., but admitted that he has a police record for a marijuana bust. Adam tried hypnosis on Lisa. Heather lost a job as a cruise ship hostess because she couldn't take her baby with her.


GUIDING LIGHT

After Ed gave her an ultimatum, Holly told Roger he can't ever see Christina again. Ed learned Rita tried to protect him by not mentioning she knew of Christina's parentage. Hillary became friends with Evie, who's having dizzy spells. T. J. didn't cotton to the idea of Justin romancing Sara. Bert left for London.

Rita was informed she'd have to return to Texas to settle the Granger inheritance. Roger was angry that Ed convinced Adam to talk to Roger about leaving Christina out of his life, then Roger went to Boise to give it another try with Peggy before their divorce is final. .

Mike accompanied Rita back to Texas where Malcolm's neurotic widow, Georgene, is blaming Rita for the Grangers' tragedies. Ben asked Evie to marry him. Sara celebrated with Emmett after he was accepted as a staff member at Cedars. Jackie remembered giving birth to her baby boy and then giving him up for adoption to the Spauldings.

Rita settled for the first offer on the Texas property which didn't please Georgene who swore revenge. Bert and Steve returned from London. Ben and Evie set a wedding date but Dr. Feidman ordered a spinal tap for Evie. Hillary's stepfather urged her not to stay in Springfield and he looks suspiciously like someone we all know from the past.

The Bauers reminisced about Bill Bauer who died in a plane crash years ago. Just then, Hillary's stepfather, Bill, who bears a striking resemblance to Bill Bauer, arrived to convince his daughter not to stay in town. Evie must undergo further tests for a possible tumor. Mike agreed to give it another try with Jackie. Ed assured Holly they would raise Christina as their own child, even though he questioned Holly about keeping Rita's knowledge of the true facts to herself.


LOVE OF LIFE

Cal left Rick, saying she needed to move into Van's to have time to think about their marriage. Rick realized his gun was stolen. lan's chauffeur, Parker, reported that Ian hasn't been seen since the day he argued with Ray. Arlene learned that Carrie's in New York. Lynn chastized Charles for upsetting Johnny by insisting he's going to raise Felicia's child.

Rick's club janitor said he didn't witness Arlene stealing Rick's gun, but she slipped and told Ray that she didn't have the gun anymore. Ben reconsidered his treatment of Mia after she invited him and his rehabilitation kids to dinner.

Ray found lan's body at the bottom of an elevator shaft of the penthouse Ian was constructing for Arlene. Ray promised to protect her but she insisted she didn't kill Ian. Charles was furious that Mrs. Grimes, little Charlie's nurse, allowed Eddie to see the child and ordered her not to let it happen again.

Eddie's lawyer in the custody battle, Dory Patton, subpoenaed Charles to take a blood test, while Charles urged Johnny to accept little Charlie as his new brother. The police found lan's body and Lt. Holenbeck is hot on the trail to prove his death wasn't accidental.

Mildred, lan's widow, arrived from London, confronted Arlene and set Meg worrying that Mildred might inherit lan's share of Beaver Ridge. Ray offered to retrieve the gun Arlene left at the construction site. Charles refused the blood test and learned the baby's records had been subpoenaed.


ONE LIFE TO LIVE

Joe left Dorian out in the cold when he urged Vicki to return. Joe confessed all about his illness to Viki. Richard met a new girl in town, Becky Lee Hunt who wants to be a countryand western singer. Karen sexually teased a bartender and a plumber. Marco had another one-night-stand with Dorian while planning to seduce Samantha on her 18th birthday. Will pined for Jenny as she grew closer to Brad.

Brad ruined Samantha's birthday party by bringing up past conflicts. Pat confessed to Tony Paul is alive and was caught in the middle when Tony urged a quickie divorce and Paul initially nixed the idea.

Viki and Joe prepared for a possible operation to remove his brain tumor. But Dorian called in a specialist for a second opinion. For Brian's sake, Pat agreed to allow Paul to move in with her but in separate rooms. Richard found Becky a job as a messenger.

Lana tried to convince Cathy, who knew better, that Lana's in like Flynn with Grad and that Jenny's out. But Lana's hitting the booze. Joe's tumor was benign and there is no apparent brain damage yet. Tony was released from the hospital and fumed about Pat's rooming arrangements with Paul.

Will confronted Brad about two-timing Jenny with Lana, who went into a tizzy that Brad would dump her permanently. Samantha was infatuated with Tony. Sadie surprised Ed and Carla with her arrival in town and intentions to stay. Paul admitted to Tony he still loves Pat, while Brian told Tony to butt out of the Kendalls’ lives.


RYAN’S HOPE

After Jack had another fight with Tom, Mary learned that Tom is an ex-prize fighter and that his best friend in Ireland, Tom O'Brien, died right before O'Brien was due to marry the girl they both loved. Dee went into her first round of pretending to go bonkers at a dinner party to which she invited Alicia. Jill accepted an emerald and diamond ring from Seneca but insisted that it not be considered an engagement ring.

Jack decided to expose hospital procedures after the board refused to rescind Pat's official reprimand or meet the house committee's demands. Tom urged Mary to discourage Jack from writing the story because it would harm Pat rather than help him. Roger advised Dee not to rush her breakdown and to convince Mary that Dee's not faking.

Jill got fed up with Seneca's overbearing claims on her, then learned the perils of having an unwed mother reputation when she had to fend off the advances of an eager beaver. Jack promised Mary he wouldn't involve Pat in his hospital story. Mary nixed sleeping with Tom just yet. Dee succeeded in convincing Faith and Pat that she's not mentally well.

Frank won the primary election as city councilman. Newspaper tycoon William Woodard and his wife Rae were brought to Riverside after their helicopter crashed. Mary learned that Tom's real surname is O'Brien and that he's been running from his past. Dee pulled an injured foot routine on Pat, who fell for it until she nagged about Faith.

Jack was stymied from interviewing Rae about the consequences of Bill's injuries to his senate campaign. Rae told Frank she's going to agree with Roger's opinion on immediate surgery for Bill, despite Clem and Seneca's advice against it. Dee's plan to hide away at her mother's grave in a ploy to get Pat's attention backfired when Pat insistedshe consult a psychiatrist.


SEARCH FOR TOMORROW

Greg performed surgery on Tom who was injured when a boiler at the lodge blew up in his face. Amy discovered that Fay and Allen are lovers while Gary and Bruce gathered more evidence against Allen. Steve and Liza celebrated their second wedding anniversary by moving in together again. Knowing that Jo and Greg renewed their relationship, Stephanie set her cap for John.

Ralph put a crimp in adoption plans for Eric by returning to town. Stephanie arranged for John and Suzie to attend a party for Wendy, then proceeded to play up to John. Carolyn agreed to help Janet with Danny, who had an insecure reaction to the news of Wade's death. Bob assured Stu that Greg performed the best surgery possible on Tom.

Eric's custody hearing began as Ralph insisted he wants his son and Eric learned that Scott and Kathy are expecting a child. Tom's buds were whetted by Cindy's attentions during his recovery. Carolyn nixed Gary's suggestion of living together.

Gary planted visions of Janet's wealth in Allen's head. As Gary and David planned, Fay grew jealous of Allen's time spent with Janet. Scott and Kathy discredited Ralph as an unfit father and child deserter to win custody of Eric.

Allen squired Janet, while Fay fumed. Eric was put on the spot by the judge to express his preference for the Phillips over his natural father, Ralph. Stephanie pretended to agree with John that she's not ready for a romantic commitment while baiting him to take the initiative.


THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Jody left town to return to her parents, Tom went to college, and they gave up their baby for adoption. Kay panicked when she learned of Jill's plans to move in with Derek. Liz tuned Derek in to the fact that Jill's in love with Derek. Liz tuned Derek in to the fact that Jill's in live with him and he suggested Jill go on vacation. Lorie apologized to Lance for having doubts about him and Leslie, but Vanessa managed to get Lance and Les alone for an afternoon. Lorie made plans to have a 30th wedding anniversary for Stu and Jennifer.

Brad's, tumor was benign but there are no positive results yet on his vision. At Lance's urging, Brock dated Leslie who decided to resume a love life without Brad. Ron managed to talk to Karen but made her promise to keep his return a secret. After learning from Liz that Derek doesn't love Jill and had sent her on vacation, Kay promised to finance his new salon. Everyone prepared for Stu and Jennifer's wedding anniversary.

After their anniversary party, Jennifer died in her sleep in Stu's arms. Brock boosted Leslie's womanly confidence and encouraged her to play a concert date. Stuart convinced Peggy to go to college. Ron shunned his mother, Marion Reeves.

Kay tried to get her licks in while Jill vacationed by signing a partnership deal with Derek. Jill returned, decided not to move in with Derek, but informed him she and cloated his son. Lance and Brock fought about Brock's relationship with Leslie. Marion offered Ron money for a secret trip with Karen. Liz convinced Stu to reconsider selling the house.

Brock nixed Leslie's invite to spend the night until her divorce is final. Ron called Marion a lousy mother, but accepted her money, then snatched Karen away from school for their secret trip which was halted when Karen became ill. Jill warned Derek not to be taken in by Kay, who ordered a rush construction job on the new salon. Jill realized Kay loves Derek and suspected Kay's motives for sending Jill a picture of the deceased Philip.

[Sylph]

FrenchFan, were you the one who found all those back issues of soap magazines on eBay or something?

[FrenchFan]

No Sylph, I only read columns by Jon Michael Reed on old local newspapesr

[FrenchFan]

OCTOBER 1977

ALL MY CHILDREN

Donna came to terms with Tara and planned to start a family of her own. Estelle remembered that Ty had Donna's tubes tied while Donna was still a prostitute. But Donna isn't aware of it. She had been told it was an appendicitis operation. Erica taunted Nick about Tom, but Nick played the same game with Claudette Montgomery who returned to town. David learned his Mexican divorce isn't legal and he's still married to Edna. He refused to believe Dottie is his daughter even though she has epilepsy which Edna insists she inherited from David's father. Phoebe threatened to expose Charles and Mona's affair to the hospital board and get him fired unless he dropped the divorce action. Benny admitted his part in Phoebe's schemes.

Phoebe blew her cool after being arrested for drunk and "unlicensed" driving. She told reporters that Charles' affair with Mona was responsible. Nick dated Ellen and Claudette while Erica did a slow burn. David accepted Dottie as his child and Christina saved her during an epilepsy attack. Edna refused to give David and Christina custody.

Charles gave in to Phoebe and dropped the divorce action. Benny squirmed his way back into Phoebe's employ then celebrated with Brooke. Urged by Chris, David agreed to maintain a marriage in name only with Edna for Dottie's sake. Claudette made a pass at Paul, then turned her attentions to Linc. Devon realized Brooke doesn't care for Danny the way he does for her.

Ruth was encouraged she and Joe could legally adopt Tad once they find his father Ray Gardner. Joe want to Texarkana in pursuit of Ray. Claudette and Erica sharpened their claws. Claudette won the first round by being hired as Nick's new hostess. Donna refused to believe she wasn't pregnant. Mark and Ellen were encouraged Devon's interest in Danny would take the pressure off their own relationship.


ANOTHER WORLD

Olive bribed Molly not to squeal that Molly caught Olive and Evan together. Willis fantasized he and Alice were married. Alice announced her plans to return to nursing while allowing Ray to have a last chance to run the company. Liz plotled to match Elena with Russ. Clarice and Burt nullified Mac's trust fund for Cory. Sven convinced Mac to keep Regine while Rachel grew jealous of Pat and Regine's attentions to Mac. Angie and Willis had a falling out over Alice.

Olive raised cain after learning that John named his children his insurance beneficiaries, leaving her up the creek. Evan plotted with Claude, a sleazy detective, to set up John and Olive. Cliff fumed that Regine will be working with Mac because of Sven's schemes. Molly moaned that Mike can't satisfy her needs. Liz asked Mac to take over Corinne's job as book editor.

Learning Regine is pregnant by Cliff, Sven drugged her and Mac. He set it up to look as though they spent the night together and arrainged for Iris to catch them. Iris later realized she'd been, used by Sven. She confessed everything to Brian who proposed marriage. Mac tried to explain to Rachel who ordered Greg to file separation papers while Mac headed for Europe. Olive urged Molly to go after Cliff and convinced John to change his insurance beneficiary clause. Liz had second thoughts about Elena and Russ after learning Elena came from the wrong side of the tracks.

Brian pressured Iris into a quicky wedding. Iris changed her tune about Rachel and Mac separating, thinking she's better than Regine. Cliff and Regine argued about Sven's influence and Cliff cuddled up to Molly. Greg learned Olive is cavorting with another man. Alice and Willis were drawn together and so were Ray and Angie.


AS THE WORLD TURNS

Don returned from Geneva to find that Joyce had miscarried. John Dixon returned, turned himself in to face kidnapping charges and is out on bail until the sentencing. Dr Alexander Keith ordered Susan to convince his son Mark to cooperate with therapy treatments. Nurse Ann had a staff argument with Alexander who grew more intrigued about Kim's background. Lisa was shocked when Grant got Bob to agree to stay away from her. Tom and Melinda got chummy.

John was critically injured while rescuing Mary and other apartment tenants during a fire that Jay accidentally set. Dan performed surgery. Bob left for a California conference. Tom tried to talk sense into Lisa but she was convinced she has a chance with Bob after noting that Valerie is running scared. Joyce upset Nancy by lying, saying that Don's thinking of leaving town while secretly asking Natalie to find them an expensive house.

After Kevin was slightly injured in an auto accident Sandy accepted his proposal. Susan tried to act brave but broke down in tears. Beau and Annie were married. Dee informed Susan that Mark has a crush on Susan. Grant became friendlier with Valerie. Lisa was annoyed Grant doesn't show concern she's constantly putting him off.

Bob returned but Valerie admitted she didn't think they had a chance. She seems interested in Grant, who told Lisa he wouldn't interfere in her plans for Bob. Mark met Kim whom he said looks exactly like his deceased mother. Jane set up Beau and Annie in the old Spencer mansion. Alex urged Susan to pretend to be interested in Mark for the sake of the boy's recovery. Dan and Alex exchanged bitter words about Alex's treatment of the staff. Joyce turned on Natalie and canceled a house-buying deal. Sandy declined Kevin's marriage proposal


DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Samantha signed Marlena's name to a release to begin shock treatment on Marlena. Neil was miffed when Phyllis ran off with her tennis instructor. She sent a check to Chris to pay attention to Mary. Maggie accompanied Jean to a meeting for battered wives. Trish and David were on a picnic when she went into labor and Samantha took them to the hospital to avoid a confrontation with Laura. Wendy planned to leave town.

Mike confessed his love to Trish after she gave birth to a baby boy whom she and David named Timothy. Phyllis returned and gave Neil more hard times. He got drunk and was rebuffed by Betty. Doug's new cafe opening wasn't a complete success. Laura was sidetracked from encountering the real Marlena.

A friend of Samantha’s, Dawn caught Samantha leaving for Hollywood, realized what she had done to Marlena, rushed to the asylum but Marlena was missing. Walter Griffin asked Marie's help in straightening out his daughter Patty. Doug and Julie signed the transfer of the cafe ownership to her. Jean begged Maggie to cover up for her whereabouts to Fred since Fred ordered her not to attend any more battered wives meetings. Betty told Neil to find a new nurse and he hit the bottle while rebiffing Phyllis' offers of help.

Don and Laura found Marlena and struggled to help her recover. An old beau of Marlena's, Dr. Paul Whitman, came to treat her. Mike had a fling with Marge, a girl from work introduced to him by Chris. David and Trish encountered parenthood problems. Doug and Julie left for New England. Fred beat up Jean when she suggested they seek professional help. Linda gave Tommy the chill after leading him on.


THE DOCTORS

Carolee agreed to marry Steve. Eleanor refused to believe Wendy's tale that Luke is living with Doreen and went further downhill on pills. Greta rejoiced when Billy returned but fumed at Matt's strict father routine. M.J. wanted to adopt Ricky, while Tom felt uneasy around the child and continued to have nightmares about striking a Vietnamese orphan. Mona sided with Doreen to bust up Jason and Nola.

Doreen gave Nola a large check to get out of town. Almost everyone believed Nola had accepted it, but she already had decided to accept Jason's marriage proposal. Barney assured Eleanor that Luuke still loved her. Tom's patience with Ricky came to the boiling point. Luke denied to Virginia that he's living with Eleanor.

Luke skipped town when Eleanor tried to commit suicide after learning he's been living with Doreen. Mike saved Eleanor. Jason told Doreen he's filing for divorce and marrying Nola. Tom raged about Ricky sharing his and M.J.'s bed. Maggie freaked out after learning Kyle Wilson is returning to work on the child-care center. Wendy claimed Eleanor is insane and blamed Luke, who thought Eleanor had died. Mona suggested Virginia can't remain an employee once Jason and Nola are married.

Carolee and Steve realized Erich is not adjusting to their remarriage plans. Tom was fired after the harsh treatment he dished out to an annoying child but lied to M.J. about it. Thanks to Mike's counseling, Eleanor got her head together about her mistakes with Luke. Greta and Billy got it on despite parental disapproval.


THE EDGE OF NIGHT

Nicole had nightmares about the Dane girl and experienced premature labor pains. Raney bailed out Packy. Raney ranted when Colonel Blood, who admitted his name was Tom, tried to put the make on Deborah. Nancy was allowed to testily in Mike's defense about Beau. Logan urged Draper to change Mike's plea.

Steve arrested Ray Harper (Colonel Blood) who was put in a lineup with his look-alike Mike Karr. Inez identified Ray without seeing his face but couldn't say for sure when both men turned full front in the lineup. Nadine returned for Raven's upcoming wedding while Raven cheatted on Kevin with Logan. Saxon nearly choked when Deborah admitted she was playing policewoman. He denied any connection with Ray.

It was touch and go for Nicole as Miles struggled to halt a premature delivery. Mike tried to reason with Laurie she's in need of professional help. Nadine taunted Raven about her wedding and her former love for Draper. Raven in turn taunted April who continues to have heart spells.

Mike announced he was changing his plea to guilty. Denise spotted Nicole kissing Miles after his actions stopped her premature labor. Tracy and Nancy learned that Laurie has moments of rationality concerning Mike's trial. Raney learned that the Steve Guthrie that Deborah has been seen with is a cop.


GENERAL HOSPITAL

Mark decided to divorce Mary Ellen who escaped form the sanitarium. Kennicott agreed to drop charges against Gina, Adarn and the hospital. Jeff learned that Lisa may be suffering from a rare ailment called Breachman's disease. Monica tried to get on Quartermaine's good side. Lee invited Scotty and Laura on a weekend trip to Washington after he nixed the district attorney job.

Lesley and Rick postponed their wedding at the last minute. She's upset about Laura's involvement with Scotty and about Rick's offer to David to recover at the Webber house. Mary Ellen was killed in a car crash. Monica rebuffed Alan's rough and tumble advances but was jealous that he's dating Dorrie. Steve worried that Diana is only going through the motions of adjusting to Martha ' s desth.

Mark's new wealthy patient is Lamont Corbin whose wife Katie is an old school chum of Mark's. Jeff expressed his concern to Steve after Lisa disappeared from the hospital. Heather was given a hype by a guy who promised her Hollywood stardom. Laura and Scotty cuddled on the sly from Lesley. Laura turned to Monica for advice for getting birth control pills.

Lt. Sage came to a dead end trying to locate Lisa. A girl claiming to be her twin sister, Lana, arrived at the hospital and stunned Jeff . At Mrs. Hadley's urging Heather consulted a lawyer about the Taylors adopting and paying for Steven Lars, Mark resented Katie not telling Lamont about his grave condition. Scotty was warned to cool it with Laura but they consummated their love on the sly. Rick and Leslie decided on a Friday wedding.


GUIDING LIGHT

Bill failed to convince Hilary not to stay in Springfield. She was concerned when Bill met and questioned Rita about her relationships with the Bauers. Georgene applied for a job at Cedars under an assumed name. Bert agreed at a hospital fund-raising dance to date Steve. Justin daydreamed about Sara. Holly learned Roger is determined to be a part of Christina's life. Evie doesn't have a tumor but there are complications from her accident.

Georgene, who's using the assumed name Belmonte, is keeping tabs on Rita. Dr. Peter Chapman has taken an interest in Rita and invited her to the hospital ball. Emmett was distressed that Sara's going with Justin and Ann's miffed that Jackie and Mike will make the scene together. Holly accepted Ed's invitation.

Sara tried to mollify T.J.. who's upset about Sara and Justin's relationship. Bill was distressed to hear Hillary's ill and might consult Dr. Ed Bauer. Everyone primped for the benefit ball but Rita was thrown for a loop when she ran into Georgene. A specialist was called in for Evie's case.

Hillary underwent an emergency appendectomy. Bill returned to be by her side, although he avoided any of the Bauers or Sara. Katie has a rush on Justin but he was so preoccupied trying to win Sara back he didn't notice. Ann jumped to the conclusion she has a chance with Mike but he's been drawn closer to Jackie. Evie's eye problems brought Ed and Rita together.


LOVE OF LIFE

Tom took Arlene away from the ghosts of lari's apartment and tried to shelter her from being questioned by the police. Hollenbeck found Rick's gun at the construction site with Rick, Ray and Arlene's fingerprints on it. Rick and Meg learned that Ian willed his share of Beaver Ridge to someone other than Mildred. Ben accused Mia of arranging for Andrew to find her working with Ben, but she insisted it's strictly business between her and Ben.

Arlene was hospitalized after following lan's ghost to her old apartment. Carrie returned to find Arlene mentally mixed up about what happened to Ian. Cal was determined to sell the millhouse so that Rick can buy the third interest in Beaver Ridge rather than depending on Meg for a loan. Bruce felt weak and weary but blamed it on hard work. Ben assured Van he wouldn't lead Lynn on.

Ben was haunted by memories of his daughter Suzanne. Mia threw a fit when Ben planned to date a nurse. Hollenbeck was temporarily barred from pumping Arlene for more information about Ian.

Cal arrived late at Rick's surprise anniversary party because she was partying with Michael. Arlene was in a tizzy when Tom asked her to marry him. Dory advised Eddie against kidnapping little Charlie. Mia used Joe to make Ben jealous. Ray admitted to his ex, Bambi Brewster taht he loved Arlene.


ONE LIFE TO LIVE

Samantha went on the warpath after learning that Will's in love with Jenny. Sam turned to Marco but ran cut when she realized he was living with another woman, who turned out to be Dorian. Larry accused Karen of being a spendthrift and she retaliated by seeking sympathy with pregnancy symptoms. Richard courted Becky and urged her to accept a job at the newspaper.

Edwina Lewis came to town looking for a job and old beau Richard Abbott. Karen lured Gus the plumber to her bedroom while Larry attended a convention. Cathy caught on to Karen's game. Pat and Tony spent a night together. Becky accepted Richard's job offer but had nightmares about being the prize in a gambling game. Sadie began working for the Vernons.

Jenny fall for Brad's lies about him and Lana after catching them in a compromising situation. Pat was torn when Paul gave her an anniversary gift and broke their "no touch" agreement. Edwina got chummy with Peter, joined the hospital volunteers, and bamboozled Brad to get her an "in" with Dorian. Carla admitted Sadie's job with the Vernons upsets her. Becky auditioned at a country-and western nightclub. Dorian returned to Marco's arms after showing an interest when Will dated a former receptionist.

Becky got a singing job at the Blue Ridge Club. Smooothie Clint Buckley tried to twang her strings after she gave Richard the cold shoulder over an argument about her Dolly Parton getup. Cathy urged Lana to tell both Brad and Jenny that Lana's pregnant. At Dorian's suggestion, Paul hired Edwina and she met her old college amour, Richard, again. Tony hired Samantha, who day-dreamed he loved her. Lary blew his cool over Karen's galivanting ways. After Samantha gave him the brushoff, Marco teased Karen, saying she can't change her stripes.


RYAN’S HOPE

Rae bullied Seneca into agreeing to Bill's operation, while she leaned on Frank for support during the ordeal. Roger coached Dee before her first session with a psychiatrist. Thanks to Maevs's advice, Miriam conned Jack into believing she's a terrible babysitter for Ryan so that he'd run to Mary. Johnny hoped Mary would get together with Tom.

Dee blamed Faith after Roger reported to the board that Pat neglected duties by leaving work early to tend Dee. Roger was unaware that Faith had forged a lab report in Pat's absence. Bill's heart stopped briefly during the operation. Rae admitted to friend Polly Longworth that the political campaign was kaput since Bill's recovery would be slow.

Jack and Mary argued about Miriam. Mary reversed her decision about taking a trip with Tom. Drunk as a skunk, Jack resolved to follow Mary and Tom. Dee accused Pat and Faith of making fun of her, then over did her "bananas" routine and was hustled off to the psycho ward. Roger shared a bottle and his miseries with Rae.

Mary chickened out sleeping with Tom. Maeve urged her and Jack to tell each other they're still in love. The hospital committee threatend a strike after Pat and Faith were issued official reprimands. Roger refused to help Dee. She went further downhill, even though Pat assured her Faith wasn't a threat.


SEARCH FOR TOMORROW

After the court awarded custody of Eric to Scott and Kathy, her only worry was whether David is the father of her expected child. Stu and Tommy reconciled after arguing about Cindy, while she confided in a friend that she's out to trap Tommy. Gary confided to Carolyn that Allen has been set up to date Janet so that Fay would blow her cool. Stephanie warned Cindy to shape up at work or she'd be kicked out.

Fay had a fit when Gary hinted that Allen and Janet had plans to marry. David learned the ransom money was in Fay's apartment. The police caught Allen red-handed, while Fay was confessing all to Janet and slipping poison into her coffee.

Allen and Fay confessed and were then sent to prison. Janet's condition stabilized after she was pumped of the poison Fay fed her. Greg rushed to Zurich when he couldn't get in touch with his daughter Meredith or his ex-wife Diane.

Greg learned Meredith had attempted suicide over a busted romance with an older teacher. He told Diane to buzz off and brought Meredith back to Henderson. Liza returned, minus Steve, who continued his job on a cruise ship. Kathy fumed when John turned over one of her cases to David, then blew up at Scott for trying to find explanations for her erratic behavior from Dr. Brown. John learned Jo and Greg plan to wed.


THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Brad's doctor suggested he go home to await results of the eye surgery. Cynthia spotted Leslie and Brock smooching. Ron skipped out when he brought Karen to see a doctor who turned out to be Snapper. Marion learned from Chris that Ron is a rapist and blamed herself for not raising him properly. Kay waylaid Derek form dating Jill, while Liz realized Derek's the secret man in Kay's life. Lance convinced Stu to go on a fishing trip. Snapper and Chris were determined to keep Karen away from Ron.

Snapper saved Ron's life when Ron attempted suicide after realizing he doesn't have a court chance regarding Karen. Kay told Liz she wouldn't give up Derek to Jill. Derek set up a reconciliation dinner for Jill and Kay without the ladies knowing it was going to be a threesome. Brock and Leslie wooed.

Vanessa announced she'd cancelled her plastic surgery and would only agree to have it when Lucas returns. Cynthia rushed to Brad's side when his bandages were removed and rejoiced that his eyesight has returned. Jill made an effort to comply with Derek's wishes by asking Kay to bury the hatchet. While Lorie checked up on the man she thinks is Lucas, Vanessa suspected Lorie's cheating on Lance. Brock admitted his love to Leslie, who's setting out on a new concert tour. Stu and Liz were teased by their children about their friendship.

Ron decided to right the wrong he's committed and told Chris she and Snapper can adopt Karen. Cynthia reneged on her promise to Brad's doctor to tell Leslie about Brad when she discovered Brad and Les' divorce is almost final . The Maestro Fausch gave Stu competition by showing an interest in Liz. Lorie jetted to Hong Kong and found the unconscious man she thinks is Lucas. Kay offered JoAnn a job as a weight-loss coach. Jill told Derek that Kay's in love with him.

[DavidEvanSmith]

It was fascinating to read the short-term lesbian Kay storyline on Y&R! I really liked the way it unfolded! It's a shame the audience wasn't ready for it, it must have been wonderfully acted.

I hadn't known that Dorian and Marco Dane carried on a sexual relationship! I really miss Gerald Anthony, he'd be SUCH an asset to any soap cast right about now. I'd love Marco Dane back on OLTL (opposite Viki, Tina, and Dorian) or GH (opposite my Tracy!). R.I.P. Gerald Anthony.

The character names are interesting to read for their time. And to see veteran characters like AMC's Ruth/Joe, GH's Steve/Audrey and Lee/Gail... even Monica, OLTL's Larry, at the center of all this storyline! Luckily OLTL still holds up with Viki and Dorian in storyline, but poor AMC and GH haven't really kept up at all!

I'm reading, so please post more!

[Paul Raven]

I remember JoAnn popping up after months with Kay offering her the job.as I recall,she was around for a couple of months,the vanished forever.

The Maestro wooing Liz was a sight to behold.it too lasted only a few eps before being dropped.

Brock/Leslie also seemed like filler.

These stories definitely fitted in with Bil Bell saying he would try out stories on air and drop them if not working.