Another World

[Mona Kane Croft]

The Contessa is absolutely correct.  If and when new soap operas are developed, tptb are not likely to look backward and reboot classic soaps.  And even if they did, only AMC and OLTL would stand even a snowball's chance of that happening. Tptb are going to look forward and create new shows. And those in charge are going to want credit ($$$) for creating each new soap.  Why would anybody go to the trouble of rebooting an old soap opera, and then send Agnes Nixon's estate or P&G a big check for the rights??  

My biggest hope is that the new creators use some wisdom and consider what types of soap operas might actually survive in todays media market. Personally, I believe it would be wise for each new soap opera to premiere as a 30-minute five-day a week show; on broadcast, streaming platforms, and International syndication.  The new shows should only expand to 60-minutes if and when there is clear evidence that the audience will continue watching, and the network and platforms agree to continue buying the show -- which I feel is unlikely.  

[Efulton]

Hi Donna.  Do you know if the $45 option has been removed?  I do not see it in the drop down choices.

[Contessa Donatella]

I'm signed up for it, paid & gotten an email confirmation. A GH fan told me today she just signed up for it yesterday & got an email confirmation. Let me look. 

She moved it! Below the drop down! See. (Weird.) Try that. Report back! If that's not it, I will email her. She responds to me almost instantly! 

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Edited April 30, 2024 by Contessa Donatella
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[Efulton]

Thanks Donna. It still requires a drop down choice. If you could reach out to her I would appreciate it. 

[Contessa Donatella]

Done.

[Xanthe]

What is the difference between the $65 option in the list and the $45 option?

[Contessa Donatella]

45 video of event & photos

65 video of event & photos & program for the event signed by some actors & souvenir pint glass with event logo on it

Just checked it & it still is MIA from the drop down. Haven't heard back from her. 

[Xanthe]

Thank you!

[Contessa Donatella]

Not a problem! You are welcome.

[Contessa Donatella]

Larkin Douglass Watson III (February 24, 1921 — May 1, 1989) was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of Mac Cory on the daytime soap opera Another World.

On May 1st, 1989, Doug Watson got off a plane & went to a dude ranch for a week of R&R. The first thing he did was join an exercise class & then dropped dead of a massive heart attack.

AW was all set to celebrate Cory Publishing anniversary, all about his character, Mac Cory. There went 18 months of story.

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Just checked & now it says

This event is no longer accepting reservations. 

[Efulton]

The site says the $45 option is still available however I can’t figure out how to order it.

Edited May 1, 2024 by Efulton

[Contessa Donatella]

At this point I strongly suggest you email her & include your intent to purchase. 

[email protected]

Her name is Karen McKenny. 

[Efulton]

Thank you for providing the email!

[Mona Kane Croft]

Does anyone happen to remember the maiden names of Mary Matthews and Liz Matthews?   Ada Hobson's maiden name was Lucas, if I remember correctly.   

[Xanthe]

On the AWHP character guide for Liz it mentions without explanation that Liz's maiden name may have been Hill. I did a little poking around and found that the source was the scripts used for the 1966 daily synopses. See the note on April 8.

http://www.anotherworldhomepage.com/aw1966.html

There is nothing mentioned for Mary on her page in the character guide. I started looking through the AW Bible on the AWHP but haven't come across any hints so far. I will refrain from attempting to start the rumour that obviously it must have been Russell.