Frank Runyeon who played Steve on As The World Turns has been casted to play Forrest Williams, who is going to be the father of Reese. He will start taping for the show sometime in November. This information was posted at SOD Online:

http://www.soapoperadigest.com/news/breaking/

Ahhh, Michael Donnelly from "Santa Barbara."

He should be on ATWT with his real daughter Dani. Why didnt Goutass hire him back? ATWT is the pits!!

I think Pratt needs to lay off the newbies for a while.

Coming out of self-imposed exile to say this is the Grandest. News. Ever. Even if he isn't coming back to WT.

Any chance Forrest could stick around and become David's half-brother and Erica's new love interest? I've missed "Steve Andropoulos" ever so.

Edited October 23, 200817 yr by Khan

Wow, he returned after 12 years of absence. That A LOT.

Edited October 23, 200817 yr by dmarex

I think Pratt needs to lay off the newbies for a while.

The article says he's recurring so I assume he'll just pop in, dish out some homophobia and leave. I wouldn't include him in with the rest of the newbies. More like a special guest.

WHOA, Be Still My Beating heart I wuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuved Steve on As The World Turns. Isn't Frank Runyeon a priest in real life ? Yes lay of the newbies and bring back Billy Clyde!

http://www.frankrunyeon.com/

Edited October 23, 200817 yr by reallyhateskateonlost

*yawn* what's the point of Reese having a homophobic father if she's only gonna be around for a few months? Who cares, it's obvious they're NEVER going to give Bianca a real relationship. Haven't ALL of the people she have been involved with have had parents who didn't approve of their sexual preference?

*yawn* what's the point of Reese having a homophobic father if she's only gonna be around for a few months? Who cares, it's obvious they're NEVER going to give Bianca a real relationship. Haven't ALL of the people she have been involved with have had parents who didn't approve of their sexual preference?

Erica didn't like Zach so i have no clue what your talkign about.

Chuck is doing a awesome job with this story. He's making sure there's lots of drama for Rinks to deal with. Rinks have a daughter and are engaged. Sounds real to me?

I wouldn't bet on the few months thing if pratt has anything to say about it. Baby Gaby is going to be a part of Zendall's life for a very very very longtime. I fully expect Kendall to try fight for her in a court.

The article says he's recurring so I assume he'll just pop in, dish out some homophobia and leave. I wouldn't include him in with the rest of the newbies. More like a special guest.

This sounds awesome but why not have some everyday characters also not be fans of the Lesbian couple?

I wouldn't bet on the few months thing if pratt has anything to say about it.

LOL sounds like he doesn't have much of a say if the actresses aren't interested in staying long. I don't see them sticking around since Bianca's character is being virtually assassinated

Erica didn't like Zach so i have no clue what your talkign about.

I'm lost that has what to do with what I was talking about? Every person Bianca has been interested in or involved with had parents who were homophobes or whatnot. Let's try something original for a change, but then again that might actually require Pratt to utilitize some actual writing TALENT

Are we still basing the 4 month thing on Nelson Branco? LOL.

Are we still basing the 4 month thing on Nelson Branco? LOL.

Do you really think TB or ER plan on staying long? I sure as hell don't.

*yawn* what's the point of Reese having a homophobic father if she's only gonna be around for a few months? Who cares, it's obvious they're NEVER going to give Bianca a real relationship. Haven't ALL of the people she have been involved with have had parents who didn't approve of their sexual preference?

I have to wonder if Zach didnt keep the truth from Kendull about him being Binx & reeses baby daddy a secret if you would have a diff view on this.

I would rather have a fleshed out char even if its only for a few months than a one note nothing. Also, a lot of parents do NOT approve of kids being gay. This seems to be a very relevent socialy relevent storyline with them being gay, engaged, having a baby, and whatnot. This storyline is what soaps use to be about, and i for one (and i know im not alone) cant wait to see this playout.

I have to wonder if Zach didnt keep the truth from Kendull about him being Binx & reeses baby daddy a secret if you would have a diff view on this.

I would rather have a fleshed out char even if its only for a few months than a one note nothing. Also, a lot of parents do NOT approve of kids being gay. This seems to be a very relevent socialy relevent storyline with them being gay, engaged, having a baby, and whatnot. This storyline is what soaps use to be about, and i for one (and i know im not alone) cant wait to see this playout.

I think if you can look at the story objectively thats the conclusion you arrive at.... I agree with you.