27 minutes ago, Xanthe said:

There is a section very deep on the AWHP under spinoffs/crossovers called Mentions in Other Media that also lists little tidbits like this. I don't see Homicide: Life on the Street mentioned so that would be a nice addition. Do you know what episode it was? 

No, I do not know but I was thinking that I might look on Peacock & see if I could figure that out. I might even try to do a rewatch of it & capture the scene. I believe one of the detectives even makes a comment about the TV show that is on. That would seem to me to be an interesting addition to my "Stunts" reels & of course I always pass info like this on to Eddie. 

 

Margaret DePriest, who we called "Maggie the Beast", wrote 3 serial killer storylines at AW. One, the Sin Stalker, years ago, and 2 in the 90s, always male killers & female victims. She wrote serial killer storylines at other soaps, too. 

Donna Swajeski began working for the network. She crossed over & began writing for AW during a strike, so she was a scab. Later, that same network forced her to write something in an AW story that she was dead-set against. At GL she wrote my favorite "Otalia" love scene, where Olivia & Natalia FINALLY break down & confess their love for each other. So success at AW, followed by success at GL but then next at AMC fairly epic fail. 

4 minutes ago, Contessa Donatella said:

Margaret DePriest, who we called "Maggie the Beast", wrote 3 serial killer storylines at AW. One, the Sin Stalker, years ago, and 2 in the 90s, always male killers & female victims. She wrote serial killer storylines at other soaps, too. 

Donna Swajeski began working for the network. She crossed over & began writing for AW during a strike, so she was a scab. Later, that same network forced her to write something in an AW story that she was dead-set against. At GL she wrote my favorite "Otalia" love scene, where Olivia & Natalia FINALLY break down & confess their love for each other. So success at AW, followed by success at GL but then next at AMC fairly epic fail. 

Woah that's hell of a lot of serial killer stories! And were they any good though? 

And it's interesting to learn more about Donna Swajeski, who I'm finding to be... one hell of a great head writer. Thank you for that bit of info. ☺️

9 minutes ago, Maxim said:

Woah that's hell of a lot of serial killer stories! And were they any good though? 

I can think of 2 that were good, IMO. AW, the Sin Stalker where David O'Brien played shrink Dr. Alan Glaser who was revealed to be the Sin Stalker. O'Brien, a wonderful actor, Steve on THE DOCTORS. At DAYS she wrote a good one but I can't remember his moniker. But, most of the rest, I would say not. 

 

9 minutes ago, Contessa Donatella said:

I can think of 2 that were good, IMO. AW, the Sin Stalker where David O'Brien played shrink Dr. Alan Glaser who was revealed to be the Sin Stalker. O'Brien, a wonderful actor, Steve on THE DOCTORS. At DAYS she wrote a good one but I can't remember his moniker. But, most of the rest, I would say not. 

 

Thank you! Now I want to go back and watch the Sin Stalker storyline. Probably when I run out of the Soapnet episodes I will go back to 1886 - 1987. 

1 hour ago, Maxim said:

Thank you! Now I want to go back and watch the Sin Stalker storyline. Probably when I run out of the Soapnet episodes I will go back to 1886 - 1987. 

Felicia's niece, Lisa Grady, who is psychic, is Vicky's nemesis & a patient of Glaser's & the Sin Stalker begins to stalk her. Felicia Gallant nee Fanny Grady. I'm not spoiling; I'm teasing. 

1 hour ago, Contessa Donatella said:

Felicia's niece, Lisa Grady, who is psychic, is Vicky's nemesis & a patient of Glaser's & the Sin Stalker begins to stalk her. Felicia Gallant nee Fanny Grady. I'm not spoiling; I'm teasing. 

I love being teased! 🙈 And don't even say the s-word... we don't want to make people mad again. 🤣

2 minutes ago, Maxim said:

I love being teased! 🙈 And don't even say the s-word... we don't want to make people mad again. 🤣

Okay, you got it. AW is home base to me & Mona & have a mutual admiration society. He just thought something was being suggested that would have been bizarre if it had been!!! But, no one was suggesting it, so we got the all clear. 

21 minutes ago, Contessa Donatella said:

Okay, you got it. AW is home base to me & Mona & have a mutual admiration society. He just thought something was being suggested that would have been bizarre if it had been!!! But, no one was suggesting it, so we got the all clear. 

I was only kidding just now! And even if someone had taken it seriously, I wouldn't have cared! And I'm happy that it's a home for you two... And now it's home to me too. I've come to stay in this topic! My car is parked outside... and my luggage is at the door... 

Am I going to be greeted by some gin and tonic and some chocolate otherworldly cookies? ❤️

And not to get off-topic... I'm pressing play on July 17th 1987 just this minute. We'll see how episode 3 of my DePriest experiment goes! 🍷 

Edited November 13, 20241 yr by Maxim

4 hours ago, Maxim said:

So yes... still not decided on DePriest - what is your opinion of her as head writer?

On the plus side, the pace of her storytelling was less sluggish than it had been in 1985. Lesoleil and Egypt/Arizona had been full of strange new characters and draggy mysteries. But on the minus side, DePriest was not subtle, was overly simplistic, and creepy when it came to sexuality, especially (always female) virginity. She wrote out characters who added flavour because she considered them outside her core families. She ignored most history and replaced it with her own idea of what would create the most tension in the present.

1 minute ago, Xanthe said:

On the plus side, the pace of her storytelling was less sluggish than it had been in 1985. Lesoleil and Egypt/Arizona had been full of strange new characters and draggy mysteries. But on the minus side, DePriest was not subtle, was overly simplistic, and creepy when it came to sexuality, especially (always female) virginity. She wrote out characters who added flavour because she considered them outside her core families. She ignored most history and replaced it with her own idea of what would create the most tension in the present.

Oh my! All of this sounds like I'm in for a ride... not sure if it's going to be a blissful Ferris wheel or a horrifying roller coaster. I guess I'll find out soon or later. Haha! But I do love your commentary and insights! Thank you for keeping me on my toes!  😊

7 hours ago, Maxim said:

It's very helpful to me... since I am still a new viewer and these 1987 episodes on SoapNet are actually filling some gaps of information for me. I doubt it will continue for more than a few episodes, I think they are just helping the viewers since the show has started so late in the game on the channel. 

I remember the rumor being that SoapNet picked that time period of AW to show because they thought it would been easier for new viewers to get accustomed to it. 

Edited November 13, 20241 yr by AbcNbc247

25 minutes ago, AbcNbc247 said:

I remember the rumor being that SoapNet picked that time period of AW to show because they thought it would been easier for new viewers to get accustomed to it. 

Shame they didn't air more... (hulu continued mid 1991 to late 1992...) but still... 

1 hour ago, Maxim said:

I was only kidding just now! And even if someone had taken it seriously, I wouldn't have cared! And I'm happy that it's a home for you two... And now it's home to me too. I've come to stay in this topic! My car is parked outside... and my luggage is at the door... 

Come on in! We like it here. And, Xanthe & Mona & EFulton speak so wonderfully about our favorite soap that NBC execs were heard to say wonderful things about it only after they let it be canceled! (Humming You Take Me Away to Another World ...) 

1 hour ago, Maxim said:

Am I going to be greeted by some gin and tonic and some chocolate otherworldly cookies? ❤️

And not to get off-topic... I'm pressing play on July 17th 1987 just this minute. We'll see how episode 3 of my DePriest experiment goes! 🍷 

Tanqueray & diet tonic coming right up! But, cookies, all I have is macaroons! 

Just now, Contessa Donatella said:

Tanqueray & diet tonic coming right up! But, cookies, all I have is macaroons! 

🤩🤩🤩 Oh my! I feel like it's going to be a bumpy night. In all the right ways! ❤️ I feel so welcomed! Cheers to all! And cheers to Another World! A soap opera destined to live forever. (Lights on and cue the theme music)

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