Thanks to Moore playing both roles he probably does. Otherwise, I'd say no.

I'd love to see Lindsay Frost again. She was a fine actress and I thought she was a good fit for that era of the Stewart family, as they were all very detached and somewhat emotionally cut off (Emily, Ellen, Susan). It's too bad that she isn't a name, as we are not likely to see her otherwise (and though I hope they ask Meg Ryan I can't see her returning).

These were such iconic characters to ATWT along with several others. I know we should just be happy with whatever we get. Still, it kind of bothers me that there's a strong chance if not for Julianne Moore being gracious enough to return, we probably wouldn't even have heard Frannie or Sabrina mentioned.

I guess they did mention them at Christmas, briefly.

ATWT BETTER ASK SCOTT!

If I was them I would do a Hughes family reunion and have Moore alternate between sisters in each of her scenes. Everybody, possibly some of the newer characters keeps running into Frannie or Sabrina and mistaking one for the other. Easy enough to do, and funny.

There's many people who should return and be seen briefly, but I suspect they only went after Moore because of who she is; I don't expect to see Larry Bryggman or even Rosemary Prinz, even though we absolutely should.

I'd be scared to ask Lauryn Hill at this point. Not going to lie.

Edited March 2, 201015 yr by Vee

If I thought it would make a difference I would write to ATWT about Betsy, Iva, Lyla, Jessica, etc.

I almost wish that Julianne, Marisa Tomei, Jason Biggs, Lauryn Hill, Parker Posey, and Courtney Cox (reprising her day player role of course) would all return to ATWT, just so the press would ask why Meg Ryan wasn't there...

Speaking of Meg Ryan, here's a funny post I read on the EW article about JM returning:

http://hollywoodinsider.ew.com/2010/02/27/exclusive-julianne-moore-may-return-to-as-the-world-turns/

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[someone asks if Meg Ryan was on the show as Betsy]

She was. Granted, Betsy had extensive plastic surgery when the role was recast after Meg Ryan left. But Meg has had lots of plastic surgery, too – so she would now be perfect for the role!

Unfortunately, Meg seems sort of ashamed of her soap past, so I wouldn’t count on her returning. They probably couldn’t afford her Botox budget anyway.

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I'd be more ashamed of doing full frontal in a flop like In The Cut or doing that boxing movie than I would ATWT.

even though I actually liked In The Cut

Edited March 2, 201015 yr by Vee

I'd be more ashamed of doing full frontal in a flop like In The Cut or doing that boxing movie than I would ATWT.

even though I actually liked In The Cut

Interesting interview with her talking about her ATWT days:

part 1 (starts around 6:20)

part 2

Edited March 3, 201015 yr by ghfan89

I'd be scared to ask Lauryn Hill at this point. Not going to lie.

Let's be fair. Nancy taught her how to read. She can teach her how to dress too. I'm sure that blouse would do well with a lovely string of pearls.

In the updated Soapgeist it says that she's filming her one episode on Wednesday. I wonder who will appear with her. Obviously Bob and Kim, but might they be able to get Nancy in this episode? What about Tom and Margo? Casey? It needs to be a Hughes celebration. And will they air it with the regular episodes or save it for one of the final episodes? I just wish it was more episodes. At least two or three. Maybe they'll squeeze enough material out of it for that.

I truly hope this is the beginning of much more. I need to see John and Andy Dixon. I want to see the ENTIRE Synder clan reunite. All the siblings on Emma's farm. I'll settle for Iva if this isn't possible. I'd like to see some sort of tribute to the Stewart family, but that's doubtful. I wouldn't mind seeing Dani, Betsy and Steve back.

I'd take anything Nelson says with a huge grain of salt, nothing has been confirmed yet that she's taping Wednesday. Hollywood Insider said she could tape her episode as early as Wednesday but other than that nothing for sure yet

I just read the article and it said her role will be walk on so we won't see Frannie and Sabrina. She's going to greet her parents and thats it. How lame I must say. I'm glad she agreed to do SOMETHING, but surely she had the time to film at least one proper episode.

How have they explained her characters' absence over the years?

How have they explained her characters' absence over the years?

Didn't Frannie and Sabrina go to Montega to open a clinic?

I always liked Aaron Snyder, does anyone know why his character was dropped? Did he choose to leave or did Goutman let him go? I was also a big fan of the last Chris Hughes but am probably in the minority--he was HOT!

Returns I'd like to see:

Lyla

Ellen Stewart

Frannie/Sabrina

Penny

Sierra

Tonio

Roseanna

Crazy Julia

John Dixon

I think Bob and Kim should do a Party for the finale Episode much in the way Nancy and Mac did for the 30th anniversary special. I know the Hughes set is gone but they could use Metro or the Lakeview. Can't believe the end of the World is near.

I think they dropped Aaron and Chris to pay for Dusty's return.

Returns I Would Love to See:

1. Dr. John Dixon

2. James Stenbeck

3. Frannie Hughes (which is happening!)

4. Andy Dixon

5. Penny Hughes