Guiding Light discussion thread

[Soapsuds]

It's something you've wanted.

That's a clue.

[DramatistDreamer]

Since that could be more than one thing, I’m trying to be good and not try to bug you for any more information. But…I am going to allow myself to start getting excited.  

[Mitch64]

So when Jeffery was calling Harley "Terrier" it was a call back to JFP history! I think Harley would have been better as a reporter..it might have fit Ehler's sometimes exhausting persona a bit more.

 

[Khan]

Now that would have been interesting.  Especially with Mallet still as a cop.

[Mitch64]

Yes, she would be up in his business still, with Holly mentoring her so that would get her out of Cooperville, plus, I always find cops written on soaps to be cheesy and the lines pulled out of prime time ("Rusty, I have had it up to HERE with your renegade ways, from now on your going by the book..") and the sets so...depressing.  Maybe when they brought her back she could have had a change of career....maybe she got shot in the line of duty and had post traumatic stress and that is why she and Mallet broke up. Or maybe for once a cop/lawyer whomever on a soap bent the rules and had real repercussions and she had her badge pulled...(maybe she got a little rough with a wife/child abuser and that would also give her and Beth's rivalry some nuance instead of just chasing after d*ck.) 

I just saw a post on FB on Rachel Miner...Does anyone know if it was JFP or Malone who fired her on GL?

 

[DRW50]

I think it was JFP, but I'm not completely sure.

[chrisml]

I've been watching some episodes from 1988, and I see a character named "Lainie Bauer" listed in the main credits. This character has not appeared and I have no memory of ever hearing about a "Lainie Bauer."

[robbwolff]

Lainie Bauer was the mother of Johnny and the dreaded, short-lived Lacey. She was portrayed by Teri Keane.

[P.J.]

Whatever happened to Derek Colby? In the early '80's, he's a lawyer dating Hillary (who's lusting after Tony), but by early '83, Hillary's dating Josh. He's a looker.

[chrisml]

Thank you for that. There has been no mention of her at all so I was confused why she kept appearing in the credits. 

[kalbir]

I think it was Michael Laibson. He was first credited as EP in late May 1995 and Rachel Miner was in the contract cast until June or July 1995. 

1995 was probably the biggest turnover year as far as cast changes go.

From some digging this is what I came up with.

Departures: Jean Carol, Barbara Crampton, Hilary Edson, Scott Hoxby, Melina Kanakaredes, Rachel Miner, Kelly Neal, Monti Sharp, Eugene Troobnick, Marcy Walker

Arrivals: Frank Beaty, Rebecca Budig, Amy Cox, Russell Curry, Kevin Mambo, Wendy Moniz, Jennifer Roszell

Returns: Lisa Brown, Michael O'Leary, Kim Zimmer

Edited August 3, 2024 by kalbir

[Soapsuds]

I was hoping Roger would stop by and spill the beans but he must be awful busy.

1. Roger will be having all new soap opera actor interviews soon.

2. Roger is currently working on a WLS book.

Edited August 4, 2024 by Soapsuds

[P.J.]

Glad to hear Roger's working on new content.

LOL...I loathe Nadine with the heat of a thousand suns, but Nadine/Billy/Vanessa is so soapy. And watching Vanessa clear Fletcher out of her life is my happy place.

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[DRW50]

I think he was one of many cleared out in 1982 after Marland left. He was very insecure of her obvious feelings for Tony. Per Soapcentral they broke up after she spent the night at Tony's (platonically). I wish they'd kept him around. He had a quiet wit and was attractive. I liked his quasi-friendship with Nola too.

[DramatistDreamer]

Okaaay! That sounds juicy.