On 3/12/2026 at 10:13 PM, Tisy-Lish said:

Here's a way back question for very long-term fans of AW -- I have a vague memory of Mark Lenard returning to Another World for a few episodes early in the Lemay era (sometime between 1971 and 1975). I do not remember the name of the character, but he was treated like a returning character. His character was friendly with John and Pat Randolph, and had scenes in their home. And I believe he also had scenes with Jim and Mary Matthews. He was not involved in any plots, and was treated like an old friend who returned to town for a few days. The only reason I remember is because I recognized Mark Lenard from Star Trek. At that time (early-1970s), I was not aware that Lenard had previously played Ernest Gregory on the show.

So, does anyone else remember this? And is it possible Lenard returned as Ernest Gregory for a couple of days? Maybe Mark Lenard was in New York performing in a play or something, and Paul Rauch got him back to AW for a few days, hoping to boost the ratings?? Did he return as Ernest Gregory? I have no idea. But he was treated by the other characters as if he had returned to town.

I've discussed this with Eddie Drueding a few times, and he has been unable to find any evidence in scripts or synopses to support my memory of Lenard's brief return. Just thought I would ask the question here, and see if anyone has any memory of this??

That is so interesting. I love the rare times when soaps do stuff like that. Unfortunately, it draws a blank for me. I do not remember anything like it, and the hefty scrapbooks I kept chronicling the show's history does not include any information about Mark Lenard making a return engagement to the show.

I wish there were a definitive way we could find out the answers to your questions.

According to IMBD Mark Lenard also played Judge Fred Billings.