Guiding Light Discussion Thread

[DAMfan]

Still miss the light

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[Noel]

[DramatistDreamer]

The above photo is very cool.

[Joseph]

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[danfling]

For a restaurant owner, Ben Scott(Bernard Kates) seemed to spend a lot of time at home fussing with his wife (June Graham)!    What was the name of his restaurant?

[Forever8]

Guiding Light Snapshot on Morgan Richards 

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[Sapounopera]

Morgan Richards... She could have been our very own Lily Walsh.

[Soaplovers]

 

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Finally someone new (how many times can he have delusional Kim Zimmer on)...and he does better with 1 on 1 interviews.

[Liberty City]

Stepping back into Springfield this morning, and I am unfortunately picking up at April 23, 1997, which happens to be Michael Zaslow's final episode. You can tell, despite what he was dealing with and the unfortunate news he was given, he was giving his ALL to bring Roger to life. Shame it was his final appearance.

[RavenWhitney]

Vincent Irizarry's son, Elias, in MAGA legal trouble. NO comment.

https://www.live5news.com/2022/12/14/citadel-cadet-suspended-after-role-capitol-riot-guilty-plea/?fbclid=IwAR2W24u4aJfyycHVyK5Mw9xJ448nA_dfn1ldB3NIH8kI3UCWpPUkjCVV91w

[soapfan770]

When this news first surfaced last year I recall it sounded like VI has been long estranged from the ex-wife and kids for time with the ex being looney…but of course that came off a gossip rag site I have zero clue how the son was negatively influenced in the first place.

[Vee]

Yeah, it's not new news.

[Paul Raven]

What were some of the controversial backstage events at GL over the years?

Offhand I can name

Michael Zaslow firing

Jane Eliot dismissal

Kim Zimmer's refusal to renegotiate her contract to assist budget cuts

Beverlee McKinsey's departure

Mart Hulswit being replaced

Can others add to the list?

Here's an article dealing with Jane's dismissal.

Guiding Light' producer won't renew Carrie's contract Hirsch Field Syndicate July 8 1982

Allen Potter, the urbane, triple-Emmy-winning producer of "GuidingLight" has been reading all the reports concerning the imminent departure of that program's JaneEliot who plays Carrie. He  does not wish to do battle but merely set viewers' ease by telling the other side of the  story.  Regarding the issue of Jane's departure: not axed. When we went into negotiations it was for a year's contract only. As the end of that year drew closer it was obvious from the way the Carrie storyline was being written that the character was being terminated. I spoke with Doug Marland, the show's head writer, a few months earlier, and he said he had an alternative story which would have Carrie develop a third personality. "I felt that the story had been done. At no time was Carrie's storyline about her per se, but it was really about her effect on those around her and those who loved her. To me, seeing Carrie's evolvement  would not have been a great storyline, although it would have been feasible and I know as a writer Doug Marland could have handled it. "Jane felt that as her contract time ran short she should have been called into the office by me and told. Maybe so, but I felt she knew when her contract was coming to an end- she negotiated it - and seeing how the story was going, didn't need to be notified. At that point I felt it would have been stating the obvious. Perhaps I should have spoken with her and said, 'By the way, your contract's up in a month.' I didn't. It was not meant as a slight in any way. Other actors have had their contracts come to a close and have not been called into the office." In a previous column we mentioned the possibility that the cut of Elliot may have been due to budget. Potter says not true. "Procter and Gamble is not pinch-pennying on 'Guiding Light.' I was just told last week by the powers that be that any money needed for storyline or location will be given to the show." Potter also spoke to the possibility of further cast cuts "We have begun a 13-week cycle, and none of our stars has been let go. Janet Grey, who plays Eve, has just signed a new contract. Every cast member who is part of the show will remain with the show through this cycle and the foreseeable future." Potter's main concern is that neither cast nor viewer feels that "Guiding Light" will be sending tons of characters to the hinterlands. One rumor that Potter is trying hard to squelch through the press and by sending memos to the cast concerns Doug Marland's leaving the show. According to Potter, "Doug is still doing breakdowns for the show, he is under contract and will continue to remain the 'Guiding Light' head writer in the foreseeable future. 'However. Procter & Gamble and Doug have decided to explore the expansion of Doug's considerable talents in the area of consultant to other P & G soaps while he continues as head writer of 'Guiding Light.'" This is not an uncommon practice, since Agnes Nixon often toiled as consultant to ABC's soaps while exercising control over "All My Children." As for Jane Elliot, she considered staying in New York since her husband Luis was working as a cameraman for "All My Children." but the duo decided to pack their bags and head home to Los Angeles. And in the future for "Guiding Light," Potter promises and will certainly deliver if last year is an indication exciting storylines, sleek production and a socko cast.

[~bl~]

The new part was that he plead guilty, we did know that Elias was at the capitol on January 6th.. there is being 

[bboy875]

It's great to finally hear Potter's side of the story. I really didn't care too much for Carrie, she was boring to me minus her other personality killing Diane and I believe Joe. I also don't care about Marland being angry with the way he felt Elliott was treated, especially hearing about his disrespect for Hulswit, my favorite Ed Bauer