About five years back, I remember he and Grayson McCouch were teaching together at Graystone Studios in the city.

Grayson McCouch was teaching acting??

You're gonna plotz when I tell you that Forbes March had an acting class going too.

From the July 1976 Afternoon TV Stars. Lorelei Publishing Inc

Edited November 22, 201015 yr by CarlD2

Wow, Erwin Nicholson would have some stories to tell. I have mentioned before that he was never moved from Edge, even when the ratings fell and then when Slesar was dropped.

Looking at the article reminded me that in the 1958 credits shown on YouTube, there was producer named William Marceau-the same name given to Mandel Kramer's character. Edge did the same with the Phil Capice character,naming him after an exec working on the show.

Hi EON fans, I have a question. What´s up with the availability of the May 1980 - late 1983 episodes. This is the time period when Lori Loughlin was on. I'm dying to see the episodes aired in this period. Could anyone confirm if they still exist?

From the July 1971 Daytime TV. Sterling's Magazines, Inc

Edited November 22, 201015 yr by CarlD2

things. I did my English Lit thesis on Comedy by Beaumont and Fletcher and believe me, that's all I can say about my thesis.

"In my senior year, I decided to act. My first desire was to write. I pictured myself another Walter Lippman. When I realized the improbability of this, I decided to teach, but gave that thought up in favor of something I decided I would really enjoy doing - acting. I then made my plans.

"I went to graduate school at Yale Drama School. I took part in the Southern Regional Auditions and Gordon Rogoff auditioned me. This decided me on Yale. I was in a play with Stacy Keach, whom I admire greatly. Jeff Hunter, my agent, saw me in that play. I came to New York and Jeff submitted my name for a few daytime serials. I landed the role on Edge. This is my first professional role.

"I never told my mother, who lives in Texas, that I was going to go to drama school until after I was accepted. You know how mothers are? She thought that after college I'd come home and settle down with a good job; and good, to parents, means security. But now she's thrilled and quite proud of me. We get along very well."

Bruce who has a bachelor pad in the Village section of New York, claims he is so different from most of the residents in his dwellings or area. Where they prefer listening to rock music, he prefers the classical. He likes sports, but the kind he refers to as "individual sports." He loves to play squash, tennis, swim, track and any sport that doesn't involve team participation. He also loves to read and prefers lengthy books.

"I'm born under the sign of Taurus, and I'm very determined. I don't go out much. I'm definitely not a party goer because I don't like crowds of people and I don't like noise. I prefer small get-togethers. I withdraw when I'm at a big party because I can't meet people in crowds. I like people and like to get to know them on an individual basis, but how can you do that at a big party? When I do go any where, I wind up at a place called the Hay Market where the atmosphere is relaxed. I also go to The Remington, which is an artsy place. It's the Sardi's of the Village."

How does he like his role on Edge?

"Well, I know one thing. I'm not at all like Jonah, and he's the type of character I wouldn't want to know in real life, but I do enjoy the part mainly because I don't identify with him. As for the people on the show, I love them one and all. It was instant acceptance when I joined the cast. From the moment we were introduced, I was treated like a pro even though this was my first job. It's a wonderful relationship because we concentrate on acting.

"One day I was discussing daytime television serials with Burt Douglas and I said that one year on daytime shows was like doing 3 years of stock.

"Burt shook his head in disagreement and said, 'It's like 10 years.' I know what he meant. Our show is live, and that's great experience. It builds up confidence in the actor and teaches him to work under pressure. Even though there is no audience in the studio, it's very much like performing for an audience in the theatre. I never use the Tele-prompter or wear any makeup. I play my scene and don't worry. I find worrying pointless."

What are his plans for the future?

"Well, within 10 years I'd like to be able to choose the best material for myself. I'd like to do repertory work, films and television shows. Actually, I'd like to establish myself as an actor who's versatile in various kinds of media. I find that TV is a fascinating medium and I'd like to explore it more. I might even like to set up a repertory company for television. I believe that people absorb more from TV than from movies. Many people think the stories are real. But for now, I'm content and working at my craft. That's the most important thing for an actor."

Whatever happened to Bruce Martin, btw? Does anyone know?

This is from the July 1976 Soaps and Serials. I cropped the cover -- if you want to see the larger version let me know.

became considerably annoyed at Brandy, so that when Brandy showed up at his country house that evening, his patient with her had begun to wear exceedingly thin. When Brandy asked him to return her engagement ring, Adam complied out of politeness, but he informed her, as he handed over the sparkling diamond bauble, that it did not signify a genuine engagement, due to the fact that he was already married. In coming to Adam's home, Brandy hoped that she might ignite whatever passion Adam had for her. Unfortunately, the provocative poses she struck on the sofa failed to motivate Adam to leap across the room and pounce on her. It began to rain, and Adam invited Brandy to spend the night on his sofa. Wishing her pleasant dreams, he prepared to retire to his bedroom, thinking all the while that things had come to a pretty pass if he had to content with Brandy at night as well as during the day, where they were on opposing sides in the trial of Serena Farraday.

Adam felt sure, on the evening she visited him, that Brandy's presence in his house was that of a guest, not a lover. yet no sooner had this thought crossed his mind than he heard the shrill ringing of his telephone. It was Nicole on the other end of the line. To Adam's horror, she asked him flatly if Brandy was there with him. Nicole had heard as much from her friend Dr. Clay Jordan who was so desperately in love with Nicole that he would stoop to repeating every tidbit of gossip in order to keep Nicole and Adam apart. Adam heard himself replying that, yes, Brandy was there at that very moment, aware that Nicole would jump to the conclusion that he was sexually involved with Brandy. He inwardly cursed himself for his inability to tell even the snowiest of little white lies when so much obviously depended on it. Had he been a different sort of man, he might have tried to put the truth in a better light.

That night he slept with a clear conscience but a very heavy heart.

I've been sick with bronchitis, which has been been affecting my (4th) abdominal) hernia. I absolutely love these magazine clippings...I distinctly remember having the Bruce Martin article...

I do have some good news to share...the book, edited by Sam Ford, in whcih I share my memories of Edge, has finally been published. 'Survial of Soap Operas: Transformations for a New Media Era,' published by the University Press of Mississippi. The publisher sent me a complimentary copy, and the book looks absolutely wonderful.

Congratulations on the book!

I'm sorry to hear about your health problems. I'm glad to hear that you reading these makes you feel better. I will keep on posting what I can find -- knowing it helps you with what you're going through just gives me more incentive.

It's good to know that I have something in common with Bruce Martin...I was an 'only child,' too (unfortunately). I'd give anything to try and track him down and write to him.