Look into the past

[DRW50]

Thanks. I do remember some of that now. I remember mostly Stacey for that later return, where they soon forgot about her loss and put her in that awful relationship with Michael Hudson.

[FrenchFan]

I don't think Eugene was mentionned in recent years. He was on from late 1984 to 1985 and caused trouble for Jesse and Angie:

"Jesse pursued a signing career with a duet partner, Yvonne Caldwell. Yvonne was not content to just be Jesse’s singing partner. She lured him into his bed. Jesse thought his marriage was over. The presence of Jesse’s half-brother, Eugene Hubbard, did not help. Eugene pressured Jesse to return to his old ways and leave his new life in Pine Valley behind. Alas, Jesse turned back to his family.

Eugene framed Jesse for a theft at the hospital. Jesse defended himself, finding evidence to implicate Eugene. At the close of the trial, the police offered Jesse a spot on the force because of his intrepid detective skills.

Angie admitted that she had been sexually harassed at Medical School. Jesse admitted to his infidelity. Eugene and Yvonne both left Pine Valley, leaving the Hubbards to pick up the pieces of their broken families."

[teplin]

"I think (Mark Singleton) had a brief back burner romance with Alice Matthews Frame."

He did indeed. It still amazes me how TPTB completely botched Jacquie Courtney's return. One of the most puzzling aspects of any soap of the past 30 years, I think.

Mark's portrayer, Robin Thomas, went on to do a lot of prime time episodic work.

[DRW50]

Do you think it was due to backstage turnover at the time, or did someone at the show just really not want her back?

[FrenchFan]

I think they did not know what to do with Alice. The show had moved since the last time Jackie Courtney was on. No more Steve, not much Matthews left. The emphasis was on younger characters.

[FrenchFan]

FEBRUARY 1985

All My Children

Head writer : Wisner Wahsam

Executive producer : Jacqueline Babbin

Brooke accepted Mark's marriage proposal just before she was jailed for not revealing him as her drug expose source. Fran a fellow prisoner, befriended Brooke who’s unaware Fran is working for Jake and Judge Marvin Martell. Believing that Daisy’s having an affair with Zach, Palmer personally delivered the final divorce papers to her. Cynthia nixed sleeping with Palmer without benefit of marriage. Jesse tried to keep Yvonne from dating Eugene. Jesse told Yvonne he’s not available to her and that he loves Angie. Tad conned Edna out of big bucks then took off for Las Vegas after Dottie dumped him again. Eugene realized that Yvonne and Jesse spent a night together in a motel Bryan announced Brooke’s arrest on the TV news Benny converted a warehouse into a teen hangout. Erica and Mike are writing a book about people who are rich and famous.

Mark learned Fran was Murray's girlfriend. Brooke warned Phoebe to keep Marvin away from Laura. Jesse was mad Eugene got Yvonne a singing gig in Benny's new club. In anger Julie told Andrew his real dad was Chase Preston’s stableboy which Cynthia verified. Zach stalled Nina who wants to see the results of the research project she's paying him for. Cynthia pressured Palmer to wed. Cynthia ripped up a letter to Palmer in which Andrew admitted she’s after Palmer’s money. Adam’s scheme to force Erica to sleep with him flopped. Mike was arrested but later agreed to pay for the nude statue of Erica he broke before it could be put in a city park. Hillary can’t resist Tad’s calls. Greg began tutoring Dottie.

Cynthia and Palmer were married. Andrew kept mum that Cynthia's after Palmer's bankroll. To get more info on Fran Kugler, Brooke agreed to share a cell with her. On her honeymoon night, Cynthia fantasized about a romp in the sack with Ross, not Palmer. Daisy told Nina that she's leaving town. Myra was shocked to catch Daisy in the sack with Zach. Mark looked for evidence to link Fran and Martin. Donna broke up with Tom, who's obsessed with Brooke's dilemma. Benny took Donna under his wing and talked about marrying her. Adam suspected Erica's plotting against him. Olga told Erica that Adam's wife, Althea, is still alive. Phoebe pressured Bob and Hillary to set a wedding date. Zach and Linda schemed to extort more money from Nina. Erica and Mike realized that Adam fears he'll someday go insane. Stuart visited Adam. Brooke doesn't trust Zach.

Zach tailed Cynthia, who followed Ross to New York City. Zach took photos of Cynthia in the sack with Ross. Erica drove Adam crazy by recreating incidents from his past with Althea. On a singing gig, Yvonne plotted to seduce Jesse. Fran is convinced that Brooke's ready to turn criminal and join the drug ring. Brooke had a runin with another prisoner, M.J. Yvonne confessed to Dottie that she loves Jesse. Ellen became suspicious of a guilty-looking Ross. Tad and Bob patched up their friendship after Tad returned from Las Vegas. Erica was flattered that Tempo Magazine offered her an editorial job, but she learned Adam owns the magazine. Mark was upset that Brooke's refusing to see him. Marvin and Jake are suspicious of Brooke's sudden interest in the drug trade. Fellow student Rita warned Hillary to beware of Tad

Another World

Head writer : Gary Tomlin

Executive producer : Stephen Schnekel

Nancv was intrigued by Ben’s cousin, Jake McKinnon who she caught lurking around the hospital. Thomasina accepted Carter’s marriage proposal. Sally was upset that Catlin hasn’t mentioned the mystery girl he’s been seen talking with. The girl comes from Wyoming and she’s an old flame of Catlin’s. Mac offered Sandy a big wheel job at KBAY TV which Mac purchased. Peter vowed to fight Donna’s wish to name Sandy administrator of her hospital Bay City General. Carl arrived in New York City at the same time as Mac and Rachel. Catlin is worried that he’ll be cut from the police academy. Kathleen and Cass romped in the sack while Dee hid tho fact that she has a mad crush on Cass. Rejected romantuallv by Cass, Dee reverted to her old behavior pattern.

Carl kidnapped Rachel after Mac left New York City. Catlin was kicked out of the police academy after Willa was found dead with a photo of herself and Catlin clutched in her hand. Catlin didn't believe the police, who think Willa died from a drug overdose. At Sally's request, Peter agreed to defend Catlin if he's accused of killing Willa. Ben left to attend prep school in California, leaving Jake a clear field to Marley, with whom Jake is smitten. Dee wrote down in her diary secret fantasies about Cass. Donna was outraged that Marley wants to get a job. Cass and Kathleen asked Donna to recommend that Dee be included in the upcoming society set's debutante ball. Peter checked out Willa and Catlin's pasts.

Larry learned Willa had received a blow to the head before her death. Larry also learned Catlin had been seen around town with Willa. Peter went to Cheyenne, Wyo., with Catlin, who faces assault charges there. Carl turned mean after Rachel rebuffed his sexual advances. Maisie gave Marley a waitress job and agreed to keep mum that the Love family is nearly broke. Donna agreed to recommend Dee for the debutante ball after Kathleen threatened to reveal Donna's financial woes. Jake made videotapes of Marley, who he's smitten with. Catlin and Sally postponed their wedding until his return from Wyoming. A jealous Cass freaked out when Kathleen accepted Peter's Brava Magazine job offer. After talking on the phone with Rachel, Mac realized she's been kidnapped.

Carter and Thomasina were married and Quinn paid for the dream honeymoon they couldn't afford. Donna discovered a mysterious alliance which once existed between her father, Carl, and art dealer Leslie Chapin. Peter got the assault charges against Catlin dropped, but Peter continued to secretly probe Catlin's past. Carl returned to Bay City, bringing Rachel with him. Carl later kidnapped Nancy. Blaine fumed that Sandy spends all his time at his new job as hospital administrator. Cass and Kathleen decided that they're not the marrying kind. Mac nixed telling the police that Carl is still alive, and that Carl has Nancy and Rachel. Dee stuck up for Cass when Tony threatened Cass. Jake stepped into the melee when an obnoxious customer came on strong with Marley.

As The World Turns

Head writers : Cynthia Benjamin & Susan Bedsow Horgan / Susan Bedsow Horgan

Executive producer : Robert Calhoun

Kim accepted Bob's marriage proposal but they kept their engagement a secret. Craig was shocked to see Michael Christopher in Montega. Michael warned Craig not to tell anyone that he is in Central America. Betsy and Markham learned that they’re cousins and David and Ellen were shocked to know that Markham is their grandson. Lucinda evaded Lily's questions about Sierra. Kirk helped Jay fight off Chuck and his pal Larry who beat up on Jay. Mitch who’s secretly working with the district attorney arranged for Cal to give Maggie information on the real booze and gambling sting being set up by the district attorney's office. Marcy kept mum that photographer Cliff Putnam had tried to rape her. Brian ordered detective Matt Wilson to step up the Australian search for Gunnar. It was learned that Lucinda owns the flea bag hotel where Miss Simmons nearly froze to death.

Brian followed Barbara who went to Australia to search for Gunnar. During a botched attempt to arrest the bootleggers, Frank was seriously wounded and Margo lost her hearing after being hit by a bullet. Mitch worried that Jake has taken a personal liking to Diana. Ellen and David tried to convince Markham to stay in Oakdale. Steve and Betsy realized that he's being followed by a sicko who had also hung an effigy of Steve. Craig and Lucinda received word that Sierra had been found dead. Lucinda refused to tell Craig about her real relationship to Sierra. With hospital funds, John was able to buy out his research contract with Lucinda. Bob announced his engagement to Kim. Marcy had nightmares about Cliff trying to rape her. Diana, as planned, agreed to let Jake put gambling tables downstairs in her nightclub.

Margo's deafness is psychological, and she blames herself for Frank's injuries and the death of Officer Moran. As per Michael's instructions, Sierra arrived on Steve and Betsy's doorstep. Marcy nixed going to psychiatrist Lynn Michaels. Margo refused to undergo therapy with audiologist Loretta

Wilson. Craig can't forget his feelings for Sierra, whom he believes is dead. Margo's boss, McClosky, investigated the death threats Steve's been receiving. Now that Lionel's gone to live with his sister, Tucker wants to move in with Heather. Lily and Dusty's attempt to get John and Lucinda to reconcile was a flop. Diana accepted Markham's date offer. Diana fumed that Jake wants her to be "nice" to his gambler pals, such as crime boss Stan Bernard. Lucinda tried to get chummy with Markham, who's now using the name Stewart Markham Cashing.

The mystery man tailing Steve knocked him out cold then dragged him into some bushes. In Australia, Barbara met Erik Werner, who told her that a hotair balloon had gone down in the outback and that the pilot (who could be Gunnar) was dead. Marcy told Bob that Cliff had tried to rape her. Kirk and Jay patched up their differences and tried to raise money to buy the Hayloft Bar. Margo's upset over the inquest into the botched bootleg stakeout. Lucinda fumed that Stewart (Markham) brought Diana to her party for Stewart. Betsy was shocked when Sierra told her that Craig had come to Sierra's rescue in Montega. Cal tape-recorded Jake's orders to rig the blackjack table. Craig and Lucinda learned that Sierra's alive, but they don't know that she's in town. Frank recovered from his bullet wounds

Capitol

Head writer: Henry Slesar

Executive producer : John Conboy

Julie told a shocked Tyler that gangster Victor Markham was once Zed’s father-in-law. Zed insisted he hasn’t seen Victor. Trey learned that Kelly’s dating Thomas. After learning that she’s pregnant, Nino’s brother Sandy insisted that Cheetah be fired from Corky's which Sandy owns. Paula hired Ronnie as a secretary companion. Trey learned Kelly is the mystery artist he’s been searching for. Kelly told Charity that Scotty is Trey’s son. Jordy saw more of Frankie.

Tyler helped capture a deranged man who had threatened his life. Zed straightened up his act and went back to managing Mario's. Nino learned that Cheetah's carrying Chip's baby. Ronnie gave Paula false feedback on the contents of Myrna's next novel. Sloane freaked to hear Trey call out Kelly's name in his sleep. Zed insisted to Julie that crime figure Victor Markham is dead. Myrna took back the painting (Kelly's) she'd given Trey when he insisted he doesn't want it.

Cheetah, who's in a home for unwed mothers, considered Nino's offer of a job and a place to stay. Trey saw Scotty playing in Kelly's yard, but Trey doesn't know he's the boy's father. Clarissa accused Paula of trying to stonewall Mark's divorce. Trey and Thomas sparred over Kelly. Posing as society chick Francesca Van Buren, Frankie agreed to attend Brenda's debutante party. Kelly fretted that Myrna might try to get custody of Scotty. Myrna's searching for the artist (Kelly) who's work is in Linda's gallery.

Trey realized that he's Scotty's papa after Kelly admitted that she's the tot's mama. Hal suffered a heart attack before he and Kelly could split town. Thomas begged Kelly not to leave as he wants to be a part of her and Scotty's lives. Wally and Brenda nixed having sex until they're wed. Cheetah agreed to move in with Nino. Thomas was suspicious when Zed talked about an "old friend" who's paralyzed. Paula plotted to reconcile Senator Josh Harrington and Trey.

Days Of Our Lives

Head writers: Sheri Anderson, Thom Racina & Leah Laiman

Executive producers : Betty Corday & Al Rabin

Stefano kidnapped Marlena's twins ignoring her tearful plea for their return. Megan was fried in the electrified hot tub and Hope later found Megan’s body. Bo tracked down Melissa and brought her home. Larry worried that he’s targeted for death since other members of Stefano’s cartel are being murdered. Jasmine was shocked when Alex unwittingly sent her on a call for a prostitute. Linda bought a pharmaceutical company through which she's laundering the money she's made from prostitution. Bo freaked out to learn that Kimberly was a hooker. Larry had nightmares in which he murdered Megan. Hope took a security guard job at the ice-capades show. Gwen nixed Larry’s offer to skip town with him. Stefano plans to raise Roman and Marlena's twins on his own

Marlena nixed Stefano's offer to go off with him and raise her twins together. Larry recalled pushing Megan, who had died when she hit her head on the sauna room wall. Liz signed a contract with music agent Charles Baxter, who is in cahoots with David LeBek's righthand man, Jeff. Jeff is out to get Neil. Stefano let Marlena visit with her twins, but Jimmy cautioned she'll never see them again if she tells anyone where they are. Melissa was remanded to a probation officer, and refused to accept Linda's motherly comfort. Abe is puzzled over Marlena's behavior. Bo found the prism, but he and Hope are unaware that because the prism was freed from the ice it will explode when it warms up. Alice secretly hired Howie to find out who's framing Tom for Paul's death.

Bo and Hope spent a love night together while locked in the ice arena. Bo and Hope found the prism, but later lost it. Stefano later got the prism, which warmed up, changed color, and is about to explode. Vowing not to leave, town with Stefano, Marlena held him at gunpoint at the ice arena. Bo was trapped in the ice arena with Marlena and Stefano, and the lethal prism. Nurse Kate Honeycutt has been taking care of Samantha and Eric while awaiting word to take the twins to Carcacas. Bronsky wants to marry Kimberiy. Bronsky and Larry discussed the prism, which was developed by Larry's father, Victor Chorvat. During a struggle with Jimmy and Stefano, Marlena's gun went off and Jimmy was shot. Eugene and Calliope schemed to get married even though his mother, Vanessa Van Kessler, objects. Gwen refused to leave town with Larry.

Marlena was arrested for murdering Stefano, who she shot before he fell off a catwalk to his death. Shane recovered the third prism, which caused a fire to break out on the catwalk at the ice arena. Bo saved Marlena from the inferno. Bo also rescued Samantha and Eric from Kate and Jimmy. During a showdown between Bo and Hope, and Kate and Jimmy, Hope was shot. Anna met a real live dream-man, Prince Nicholas Arani. Bo hovered over a comatose Hope and vowed to marry her when she's well again. Shane dropped the prism into the ocean, then quit the I.S.A. Kimberly and Shane romped in the sack for the first time. Larry needlessly fretted that Gwen will blab that he killed Megan. Ivy was upset when Alice accused Speed of setting up Tom to take the rap for Paul's death. Admitting that he still loves Melissa, Pete felt guilty that he's slept with Ivy.

General Hospital

Head writer: Anne Howard Bailey

Executive producer: Gloria Monty

Grant fumed to see that Ceha drew the cover art for Tycoon Magazine's article on Jimmy Lee. Jake was curious that Terry didn't remember hearing the gunshot that killed D.L. Bobbie is convinced that she's blocked D.L. 's murder out of her mind. Tania and Anthony were married. Lorena's on her way to New York City, hot on Celia and Jimmy Lee’s trail. Celia and Jimmy Lee finally gave in to their sexual attraction for each other. Robert pressured the detective, Mr Garvey, to spill the beans about D.L.'s recent trip to Miami. Sean Donely sabotaged Felicia's plans to take a group of college students to Mexico to study the Aztec crypt. Frisco realized his romance with Felicia is on the rocks because she’s obsessed with her Aztec heritage Jake learned a eat burglar had been arrested the night of D.L.'s shooting.

Frisco and Felicia went to Mexico to search the Aztec crypt for a secret treasure room. Robert learned that Ginny is Virginia Geller, and that D.L. had a copy of Geller's rap sheet. Sean was forced to lock his henchmen in the Aztec crypt's secret room when an archaeologist confronted Sean at the site. Under hypnosis, Bobbie remembered seeing a shadowy figure near D.L.'s body. After slipping sleeping pills to Bobbi, Ginny "stabbed" a photo of D.L., making it appear that Bobbi did the deed. Robert and Holly suspect that Ginny may have killed D.L. Peter, who didn't die in his last confrontation with Sean, kept tabs on Sean and the Aztec crypt. Tony and Tania honeymooned at Maria's inn. Celia feels guilty that she slept with Jimmy Lee, but she won't divorce Grant. Jimmy Lee threw Lorena out on her keister after she told Grant that Celia had slept with Jimmy Lee.

As per Jimmy Lee's plan, Grant demanded a divorce from Celia after Grant caught her with Jimmy Lee. At Leo's urging, Lorena slapped Jimmy Lee with a palimony suit. Sean and his men used a helicopter to get the Aztec treasure out of Mexico. Sean detained Felicia and Frisco by hiring Mexican bandits to hold them prisoners. Peter vowed he'll get the treasure away from Sean. Felicia was disappointed when she and Frisco found no treasure in the crypt's secret room. Ginny freaked out to learn that Robert had retrieved her award plaque from the city dump, which had a bullet from D.L.'s gun embedded in it. Robert also found Ginny's clothes, which bore bloodstains matching D.L.'s blood type. Ginny momentarily considered killing Bobbie. Frisco reminded Felicia that she agreed to settle down with him if there was no treasure in the Aztec crypt.

Sean returned to Port Charles and made plans to put the Aztec treasure aboard his salvage ship so he can sell the treasure from different seaports around the world. Felicia and Frisco made love for the first time. Ginny was charged with second-degree murder after she confessed that she'd shot D.L. Rick nixed Ginny's offer to divorce him, insisting he and Mike will stick by her. Edward worried that Lorena's palimony suit will bring to light. Edward's big bucks payment to Jimmy Lee to hush up Lila's bigamist past. Bobbie briefly worried that Terry was a suspect in D.L.'s murder. Sean refused to give his gang members a share of the Aztec treasure until it's sold on the world market. Alan and Grant want to turn Sean's salvage ship into a medical ship that will cruise around the world.

Guiding Light

Head writer: Pamela K. Long

Executive producer : Gail Kobe

Alex had lawyer Clarence Bailey secretly drop all charges against Andy, who was then released from jail. Warren saw Andy off on a plane out of the country. Alex received the blackmail tape which she then hid. Quint agreed to privately tutor Sheila. While high on pills, Vanessa took Little Billy away from Reva, who'd been caring for the baby. Billy argued with Vanessa, who stomped on the gas pedal of her car which then ran down Reva. Kyle jumped in to try and save Reva. Ed and Claire comforted each other lovingly over their loss of Maureen and Fletcher. Kyle is attracted to Reva. Alex ordered India to leave town. Quint doesn’t approve that Nola wants to start her own business. Billy made a deal with an oil cartel so he could begin drilling on the Alaskan oil sites. Beth told Philip she knows he indirectly caused her blindness

Andy agreed to help Lujack prove that to protect Philip, Alex had Andy freed from jail. Kyle saved Reva's life, but she later lost her baby. At Alex's Valentine's Day party, Andy confronted the guests and admitted that Philip had hired him to ruin Lujack. After a power failure, Lujack was caught holding a smoldering gun while Andy lay dead at his feet. Vanessa blanked Reva's accident out of her mind. Ed and Claire were shocked when Maureen and Fletcher turned up alive. Fletcher told Claire about Rebecca and reported that Leah had been killed. Philip lied that India is pregnant and convinced her to ignore Alex's orders to leave town. At the last minute Andy had refused to play the blackmail tape, which he'd stolen from Alex. H.B. and Reva considered Kyle's Acapulco vacation suggestion.

India conned a policeman, got into Alex's mansion, then took a music box in which she had hidden the blackmail tape. Lujack was arrested for Andy's murder. Billy fired Chuck Hampton from his Alaskan oil crew after Roxie, who arrived in Alaska, told him that Chuck is Kyle's spy. Vanessa is kicking her pill habit with help from psychiatrist Eileen Lyndon. Ross warned that Philip could be a suspect in Andy's murder. Lujack nixed Alex's attempt to hire him a top-notch lawyer, then told her he never wants to see her again. Kyle insisted to Mindy that he's not haying an affair with Roxie. David admitted to Trish that Kyle is obsessed with the Lewis family. Sheila schemed to join Quint at an archaeology-anthropology convention in Miami.

After a snowmobile accident, a dazed Roxie wandered off into the Alaskan wilderness. Ross defended Lujack, whose murder trial got under way. District Attorney Molly Hayes turned Beth's testimony against Lujack. Billy struck oil on the Alaskan site, but due to a technicality, lost Lewis Oil to Kyle, who secretly owns the cartel Billy's indebted to. Rick freaked out to learn that on Kyle's orders, Roxie had been spying on Lewis Oil. Kyle insisted to Mindy he'll never marry her. Nola officially opened her "Nolaerobics" studio. Quint refused to be seduced by Sheila, who had arranged for them to share a hotel room during the archaeology convention. Sheila was later felled by food poisoning. Warren and India argued over who has the blackmail tape and who really killed Andy. India and Philip bedded down together for the first time since their marriage.

Loving

Head writer: Douglas Marland

Executive producer : Joseph Stuart

Tony and Rita Mae shared in a bedroom romp. Keith gave Gwyneth a fake cosmetics formula to give to Claude after she admitted Claude's blackmailing her. Dane flipped to learn that Cabot senses a possible Alden Enterprise takeover is in the works. Harry schemed to take advantage of Steve, who visited Harry at the prison. Mike fretted that Shana's spending too much time at work and not enough with him. Lorna agreed to Cabot's suggestion that she spy on Linc.

Gwyneth panicked when Trisha received a mysterious overseas phone call. Ava had abdominal pains. Keith and Colby are working closely on the cosmetics project. Mike was jealous to see Shana with Jim. Linc stalked out on Lorna when she taunted Rita Mae and Tony. Curtis is upset Colby won't speak to him. Jack admitted he still loves Stacey. Keith kept mum he caught Gwyneth in his laboratory. Dane freaked out when Cabot gave birthday girl Trisha stock in Alden Enterprises.

Gwyneth wants in on Dane's and Linc's plot to take over Alden Enterprises. Mike and Shana are on opposite sides of the Alden Enterprises labor-union strike talks. Gwyneth panicked to learn that Clay had tried to reach Trisha by phone. Colby approved of Rita Mae and Tony's affair. Gwyneth warned Steve to keep away from Trisha. Goaded by Gwyneth, Curtis plotted to split up Keith and Colby's growing relationship. Steve kept mum that Ava's having pregnancy problems.

Cabot suffered another stroke. Jim comforted Shana, who worried over Cabot. Mike made promises to the Alden Enterprises union members that he may not be able to keep. Jack learned of Ava's pregnancy problems when she was hospitalized. Linc worried he'll lose Lorna after the Alden Enterprises takeover. Trisha told Cabot that Clay's not a heavy drinker. Steve and Trisha are secretly spending time together. Unable to resist any longer, Keith slipped between the sheets with Gwyneth.

One Life To Live

Head writers: Sam Hall & Peggy O’Shea

Executive producer : Paul Rauch

Cassie was surprised to see Nikos who's attending the same college as Cassie. Brad caught Tina coming out of Victor's secret room. Brad urged Tina to sell Victor's paintings, which had once been stolen by the Nazis and are now very valuable. On the day their divorce became final, Dorian and Herb made love in a stalled elevator. Aida let Jenny assume that David's having an affair with Aida. David objected that Aida wants to use Cassie and Nikos to aid her secret mission. Cassie was surprised to find out that Nikos knows she's David's daughter. Clover and selfproclaimed shaman, Nine Lives, recorded some songs. Maria (Becky) sang with Jessie Clover, later took the tape to Bo's Nashville recording company, claiming Becky recorded the tape before her disappearance. Rob's jealous that Nikos is hanging around Cassie.

A suspicious Clint showed up at Jessie's tavern looking for Clover after Bo's company received Becky's vocal tape. Clover lied to Maria (Becky) and Jessie that Nashville wasn't interested in their vocal tape. Edwina told Jenny that Aida's husband had seemingly disappeared behind the Iron Curtain three years after he married Aida. Tina found one of Victor's old art books which contained names that were in code. Rob freaked out to learn Nikos is living in the same college dorm as Cassie. Lydia suspects Asa is sabotaging her attempts to meet with some Italian oil moguls. Clint escaped from jail after Nine Lives lied that Clint stole his wallet. Harry admitted to Dorian that he'd had one affair behind his now deceased wife's back. Asa hired Trent, then sent him off to spy on Lydia. Delilah was upset to see Bo, Didi and Drew together.

National Security Bureau agent Fred Metcalf told Jenny that David is a spy for anti-American activists. Jenny agreed to spy on David, who plans to take her with him to East Berlin, where David will conduct the Berlin Orchestra. Chuck befriended Gulietta, an Italian street kid. Viki and Clint told Maria that she's really Becky. Becky insisted on staying with Jesse while she decides whether or not to return to the Buchanan family fold. As Aida ordered, David is integrating a mystery code into some music he's composing. David also put codes into Nikos's musical composition "Aegean Seas." Tina learned that while in college, Viki and Irene had once disappeared at the same time, but Viki reappeared a month later. Connie broke her engagement to Brad. Tina hid Victor's paintings so Brad couldn't sell them behind her back.

Lydia had Peter kidnap Asa in order to keep him from bidding on the Italian oil leases. Later, Peter phoned Trent demanding a ransom for Asa's return. Jessie brought Becky back to Llanview where she recognized Drew, but she still can't remember Asa. Becky was appalled to read stories about Asa's dastardly past. Marco followed Jinx, who was ordered by the National Security Bureau to check out Asa's disappearance. Connie reconciled with Brad. Dorian kept mum that she found a tape of Victor's last will and testament in which he had disinherited her. Victor also mentioned a letter he'd left for Viki. Brad reluctantly agreed to give Joy a Dream Faces modeling job. Edwina left town to begin a job in Washington. Larry's upset that Laurel spends all her time running her nightclub. Tina failed to get Victor's old files from the widow of private eye Mr. Winters, who'd once worked for Victor.

Ryan’s Hope

Head writer: Pat Falken Smith / Tom King & Millee Taggart

Executive producer: Joseph Hardy

The grand jury indicted Max for Sydney's murder. Veteran dancer Sissy White conned Katie out of a Broadway role. Jill learned that Max had Charles buy out WTJ-TV because Max wanted to fire Jack. Jack learned that Ryan ran away from the convent again. Siobhan confiscated a videotape from Max's apartment. Siobhan was puzzled she's been having dreams about a mystery lover. Max caught Rick and Jacqueline in a passionate embrace.

Ryan eluded a truck driver who tried to kidnap her, hitched a ride on a snowplow, and later arrived at Ryan's Bar. Pru returned, moved in with the Ryans and searched for clues to Sydney's murder. Rick accepted a job at Antra, a company owned by Max. Dave and Maggie made love and she agreed to move in with him. Max told Jacqueline she must spend time with the mystery woman at his chateau in France. Jill is curious that Max won't talk about Jacqueline's mother. Ryan's smitten with Rick.

Ryan convinced Rick to quit his job with Max since it would violate Rick's parole. Maggie fumed when her new boss, Tiger Bennett, failed to keep an appointment. Siobhan was shocked when she realized that the lover she's been having dreams about is Max. After Siobhan's pad was ransacked, some fiber samples found matched those the police had found under Sydney's fingernails. Jack warned Rick to keep away from Ryan. Pru freaked to find Rick and Jacqueline in each other's arms

After stealing Siobhan's police revolver, Pru held Max at gunpoint, ordering him to admit that he killed Sydney. Katie and Pru found a tape recording of a last conversation between Max and Sydney. Jacqueline fumed that Max sent her to his chateau in France. Katie auditioned for a job with the New York City Rockettes. Tiger Bennett fumed that his plan to take Maggie out on the town alone was foiled when Dave joined them.

Santa Barbara

Head writers: Bridget & Jerome Dobson

Executive producers : Bridget & Jerome Dobson

Kelly and Joe were married and later Peter learned the couple is honeymooning at a secluded house. Eden kept mum to the family that Sophia's very much alive. Disguised as reporter Susan Carlyle, Sophia attended Kelly's wedding. During Kelly and Joe's wedding reception, Mason loudly accused Lionel of murdering Sophia. Marcello told Eden that he is Sophia's stepson and that Sophia really is a countess. Peter kidnapped and murdered a hooker after fantasizing that she was his bride. C.C. and Gina announced their marriage plans Liz considered leaving town. Warren eluded the police by hiding out in Liz's pad. Marcello remembered a long ago meeting with Eden in a gambling casino. Marcello then hypnotized Eden so she'd forget that she'd seen Sophia at the Casino.

Amy almost lost, her baby, but later decided to risk her own life to bear the child. Peter kidnapped Kelly, who later slashed his leg with a knife after he raped her. Eden told Cruz that Susan is really Sophia. Jeff, the father of Amy's baby, got in a fight with Brick, who backed Amy's wish to have her child. Liz continued to hide Warren from the police. Mason overheard Sophia tell Lionel that he should confess to Channing Jr.'s murder. Eden, Joe and Cruz feared Kelly is dead after finding the bloodied house where Peter had held her prisoner. Kelly lured Peter into an abandoned car, which she set on fire, causing the car to explode. Warren conned Sophia into meeting him, then insisted she must admit that she lied that Lionel's a killer.

Peter escaped from the burning car and later left a suicide letter which proves he's the Carnation Killer, and that he killed Charming Jr. At the Perkins house, Peter took Amy hostage, then waited for Kelly to arrive for a party Amy had planned. Augusta was livid to learn that Sophia and Lionel had once been lovers. Lionel was released from jail and cleared of killing Channing Jr. after Mason read Peter's suicide letter. Jeff paid two thugs, who failed in an attempt to beat up Brick. Cruz and Eden romped in the sack. Augusta realized that Contessa Carlyle is really Sophia. Sophia apologized for wrongly accusing Lionel of killing Channing Jr. After another big blowup, C.C. kicked Mason out of the Capwell mansion. Brick agreed to help Liz keep the police away from Warren.

While Kelly attempted to rescue Joe from Peter's clutches, Peter shot and killed Joe. Cruz rushed into the Perkins house with his gun blazing and killed Peter. Jackie fussed over her husband, Larry Parks, who'd been wounded by Peter. No longer on the run, Warren patched up his old friendship with Ted. Marcello blames C.C. for the death of his parents. Sophia secretly worried about Kelly, who's in shock over Joe's death. Warren teased Minx about Sam Jenkins, a man she met while visiting Lionel in jail. Mason discovered that Sophia had never been declared legally dead, so C.C.'s impending marriage to Gina would be illegal. Wounded policewoman Maggie was given a desk job because she froze up when Peter shot at her.

Search For Tomorrow

Head writers: Caroline Franz & Jeanne Glynn

Executive producer : Ellen Barrett

Cagney and Suzi tailed Brett, who was killed when he wrecked his car during the high-speed chase. Using a locker key found on Brett's body, Suzi discovered the pornographic videotape Warren had used to blackmail Brett. Suzi was shocked to see Warren on the tape. Warren snuck into Suzi's bedroom, and she later woke up screaming; convinced that he's still alive. T.R. returned home to Liza. Warren stole the porn tape from Suzi.

Released from the hospital, Justine moved in with Kate. Chase and Justine were shocked when Adair returned home. Sunny searched for positive proof that Warren had died in the prison fire. Liza cried when Kentucky went off to Washington alone to have heart surgery. Lloyd and Liza argued about which of them T.R. should live with. Wendy learned she can't get custody of Jonah because she was married to a jailbird, Warren. T.R. and Ryder miss each other's company.

Realizing that Warren is alive and that he wants Jonah, Suzi hid out in a cabin. Warren later overpowered Cagney, who came to the cabin to rescue Suzi. Wendy headed for the cabin when Warren didn't arrive at the airport as planned. Sunny told Lt. Bowman that Warren's alive. Cruiser is convinced that T.R.'s nothing but trouble for Ryder. Alec agreed not to pressure Adair about their past romance. Lloyd and Liza argued over T.R.

Alec was crushed to learn that Adair had once bedded down with Chase. Suzi shot Warren when he tried to kidnap Jonah. Warren later died in Wendy's loving arms. Ryder told T.R. that she can always reach him through Cruiser's sister, Selina. Lloyd tried to impress T.R. by giving her expensive gifts. T.R. was curious that Lloyd won't tell her anything about her mother. Wendy vowed she'll carry out Warren's last wish that she fight for custody of Jonah.

The Young And The Restless

Head writer: William J. Bell

Executive producer : H. Wesley Kenney

Kay was shocked when Brent admitted he's the father of one of the Abbott daughters. Lauren insisted that she wants nothing to do with JoAnna. Traci was shocked to learn that Dina once had an affair with Brent. Kay worried over Brent, who has started drinking again. Carl learned that Liz had pawned Jill's jewelry. Liz borrowed money from Kay to buy back the gems, which Liz returned to Jill. Andy asked Ashley for a dinner date. Ashley turned down Eric's date request. Andy was pleased that Marc hasn't tried to contact Ashley. Unaware that Douglas's shooting is a hoax perpetrated by Victor, Boobsie made plans to marry Douglas on his "death bed ". Lauren learned that JoAnna's young daughter recently died.

Boobsie married Douglas even after learning he nearly tricked her into matrimony. It was learned that Ashley is Brent's daughter. Lauren told Paul that she once overheard JoAnna voice a wish that Lauren had never been born. Carl told Jill he's onto her jewelry scam, and she later lied to John that she found her jewels in a disguarded travel bag. Jill admitted tailing John, who gave Lindsey a fatherly kiss after reminiscing about Lindsey's deceased father. Brent suffered more severe headaches. While making love with Amy, Tyrone (Robert) missed a chance to meet Mr. Anthony, since he had ignored Alana's phone call. Eric was smitten with JoAnna, who gave him an appreciative kiss after he said he'd try to get her an artists job at Jabot. Lauren insisted to JoAnna that Mary is the mother figure she looks up to.

Ashley mistook Brent for a weirdo when he told her that he's her father. Tyrone and Alana shared a romantic kiss. Mr. Anthony warned Jazz that he doesn't want Alana to date anyone not chosen by Mr. A. Jack asked Nikki to be Jabot's head model. Ashley warned Victor that Jack is casting a roving eye over Nikki. Kay worried about Brent, who passed out during one of his headaches. JoAnna thanked Eric with a passionate kiss when he told her he got her a job at Jabot. Shawn convinced Lauren to go on a public-appearance tour, with Shawn as her escort. JoAnna insisted that she's returning to her East Coast home. Danny is growing more uncomfortable about sleeping with Traci.

JoAnna decided to stay in town after she and Lauren patched up some of their past grievances. Kay made plans to take Brent on a trip to South America. Ashley freaked out when Brent identified himself to her, and again insisted that he's her father. Dina panicked to learn that Brent had confronted Ashley. Tim caught Traci's nightclub act, and they both lied that they're happy in their respective marriages. Jill was miffed that John won't spend time with her, but he goes off to see Dina regularly. Boobsie vowed to be the best wife ever for Douglas. Victor questioned why Jack wants Nikki to be Jabot's head model. Tyrone realized that Alana's afraid to get involved with any man. John noticed something is amiss between Danny and Traci. Alana learned her father packs a gun. Amy's worried about Tyrone's safety.

[MichaelGL]

Cheetah? Yep, these synopsis's are definitely from the 80s.

[DeeeDee]

Yep.

The underrated Tom Wright.

[DRW50]

Dear God.

On AMC, were they trying to pair up Greg and Dottie?

[FrenchFan]

MARCH 1985

All My Children

Head writers: Wisner Wahsam / Wisner Washam & Lorraine Broderick

Executive producer: Jacqueline Babbin

Jesse and Yvonne slept together, but he later insisted it won't happen again. Angie disbelieved Eugene, who told her that Jesse and Yvonne are having an affair. Brooke learned that warden Oliver is in cahoots with Marvin and Jake. Zach blackmailed Ross for big bucks. Benny asked Donna to move in with him. Daisy returned from a cruise. Forging one of Cliff’s prescription blanks, Zach obtained drugs which he used to knock out Nina. Linda then photographed an unconscious Nina in bed with Zach. While searching for clues to the drug scam, Mark was trapped in Marvin's office. Erica resumed terrorizing Adam after her Tempo Magazine job offer fell through. Cliff doesn't believe Nina's story that Zach's faith healing techniques cured Linda from a mystery illness. Zach fumed that Nina nixed giving him any more money. Adam realized that Ross is being blackmailed.

Palmer freaked when Zach demanded blackmail bucks to keep the bedroom photos of Zach and Nina a secret. Marvin and Jake kidnapped Mark, then took him to an estate called Ravenswood, and began giving him drugs to loosen his tongue about Brooke's schemes. Using a tape recorder, Brooke got proof that warden Oliver is on the take, but Fran later stole the tapes. Erica was upset to learn that Mike's been visiting Brooke and wrongly suspects he loves Brooke. To get Althea off his mind, Adam began drinking heavily. Jesse broke his vow to stay clear of Yvonne, who used her sexy wiles to keep him from spending too much time alone with Angie. Ross nixed Cynthia's idea to hire a hit man to kill Zach. Hillary admitted to Tad that she still loves him, but she couldn't break her engagement to Bob, who's not feeling well.

Hillary decided to go through with marrying Bob after learning that he has a terminal illness. Greg caught Jesse smooching with Yvonne. After several injections of drugs, Mark admitted that he was the source for Brooke's expose on drug dealers. Jake and Marvin smuggled Brooke out of prison, later taking her to Ravenswood. Erica and Mike set a wedding date. Linda fumed to leam that Zach has been bedding Daisy. After a sexual interlude with Zach, Daisy stole the photos and negatives of Nina in bed with Zach. Jesse and Eugene got into a fist fight over Yvonne. Tom is upset that he can't locate Brooke, who supposedly is in solitary confinement. Angie breathed a sigh of relief when her pregnancy test was negative. Tad freaked out that Hillary didn't break up with Bob.

Tom took Laura out of town so that Marvin's and Jake's henchmen couldn't kidnap her. Brooke and Mark attempted to escape from Marvin's thugs. At a political party for Marvin, Andrew was smitten by Dottie. Tad fumed that Hillary offered no explanation for why she's marrying Bob. Mike figured out that Brooke and Mark are at Ravenswood. Andrew sold his Cortlandt stock to pay part of the blackmail money Zach's extorting from Cynthia. Marian introduced her friends to her new beau, Jack. Fearing they're going to die, Brooke and Mark recited their own marriage vows. Zach told Palmer he has another set of the negatives Daisy stole from Zach. Tad was livid to learn that Zach conned him out of his money. Benny spotted Jesse kissing Yvonne. Eugene threatened to squeal that Jesse is messing around with Yvonne.

Another World

Head writer: Gary Tomlin

Executive producer: Stephen Schnekel

During a struggle with Carl, Nancy fell down a flight of stairs. Carl later took Nancy to a clinic, but they returned to his hideout when a doctor recognized Carl. Mac kept mum to the police that he's arranged to meet with Carl. Blaine and Sandy's marriage is falling apart. Against Larry's orders, Jamie and Sandy launched their own search for Rachel and Nancy. Marley was humiliated when Donna conned Maisie into pretending to be a servant so Donna wouldn't be embarrassed to entertain her society pals. On Cecile's orders, Cass was forced to move out of her pad. Cass let Lily and Dee move into his old apartment while he looked for a place to stay. Donna freaked out to learn that her father had once dealt in forged art works. A mystery woman in Canada phoned Peter to say that she has information on Catlin's past.

Rachel underwent surgery after being wounded during a shoot-out between Carl and Mac. Carl was arrested and extradited to Chicago, where he faces federal criminal charges. Donna fumed that Carl nixed returning her fortune to her. Catlin checked out evidence that drugs are being removed from the local hospital. Larry found clues that led him to believe Willa didn't die from a drug overdose. Cass moved into the MacKinnon home, but Vince warned her that he'll tolerate no hanky-panky between her and Kathleen. Peter planned to go see the mysterious Canadian woman who's alluded that she can tell him about Catlin's past. Blaine accused Donna of having sexual desires for Sandy. Carter and Thomasina returned from their honeymoon. Blaine received an out-of-town job offer.

Peter saw wedding photos of Catlin and Brittany Peterson, who he plans to meet in person. Sandy and Blaine accepted a San Francisco job offer. Sandy rebuffed Donna's continual sexual advances toward him before departing. While transporting a gorilla in a truck, Felicia lost control of the vehicle, which crashed into Tallboy's Restaurant, causing the place to burn to the ground. Mac realized that a recovering Rachel is suffering from amnesia. Brittany's friend Zane told her that he's discovered Catlin's whereabouts. Nancy is convinced that Jake is stealing drugs from the hospital Tony the Tuna realized that Dee is in love with Cass. Kathleen fumed to see Cass give Dee a big kiss. Felicia and Wellington searched for the gorilla, who had escaped from the wrecked truck.

Jake and the McKinnon's new boarder, Bridget, are conspiring against Marley on behalf of a mystery person. Nancy snooped in Jake's room where she found photos of Marley. Jake took photos of Donna's secret room. Catlin told Sally about his marriage to Brittany who he thinks is dead. Catlin also admitted he and Brittany had a son who had died. Rachel is upset she can't remember her family members. Dee wrote in her diary that she loves Cass. Kathleen nixed reconciling with Cass, who she saw holding Dee's hand. Jake insisted to Nancy that he's not stealing drugs from the hospital. Zane knocked Peter unconscious when he arrived at Brittany's home. Zane's madly in love with Brittany, who can't forget Catlin, who she believes is dead. Felicia, Wallingford and Lily planned to build another restaurant.

As The World Turns

Head writer: Susan Bedsow Horgan

Executive producer: Robert Calhoun

Betsy was shocked to see Russ Elliot, the plastic surgeon who reconstructed her face after her auto accident. Steve was found unconscious, lying alongside a highway. Russ secretly injected something into the intravenous in Steve's arm. Cal freaked out that Diana told Kirk about their sting operation. Russ is supposedly boning up on plastic surgery techniques at Memorial Hospital. Diana failed in an attempt to get the goods on Jake so that the feds can prosecute him. Kim was surprised to find out that Andy already knew she's marrying Bob. Lucinda nixed Craig's plan to return to Montega. Sierra posed as Nan Stephens, an old school chum of Betsy's. Barbara found Gunnar's gravesite in Australia, and accepted comfort from Brian. Stewart kissed Diana then insisted he doesn't care that she's running a gambling casino. Marcy daydreamed about Stewart.

Brian and Barbara romped in the sack together, then admitted that they've loved each other for a long time. Marcy's feelings were hurt when Stewart assumed that she's the McColl's maid. Kirk freaked out after losing all his and Jay's money at the roulette table at Diana's casino. Mitch's mystery boss warned him to keep Diana in line or she'll blow their sting operation. No one believes Betsy, who's convinced that Russ is somehow slowly poisoning Steve. Craig convinced Lucinda not to print a story on Diana's illegal gambling casino. Betsy kept mum about Sierra when Craig told Betsy he's searching for Sierra. Maggie kept Frank in the dark that she's working on the sting with Cat. Tom was surprised that Margo reacted when he called out her name. Marcy phoned Frannie at her college.

Margo regained her hearing and was exonerated of any blame for the death of fellow officer, Moran. Craig believed Betsy's story that Russ is trying to kill Steve; later they overheard Russ vow to get his "Kate" (Betsy) back. Brian and Barbara returned to Oakdale. Frank learned Maggie is involved in the gambling sting. Cal let Jake believe that he's having an affair with Maggie after Jake learned Maggie's the assistant D.A. To support his gambling habit, Kirk stole money from Brian's safe. Marcy was overwhelmed by Stewart's gifts and apologies for thinking that she was a servant. Heather nixed Tucker's marriage proposal. Lionel returned home to see Heather. Craig caught a glimpse of Sierra but Betsy kept Sierra's presence from him.

Fed up with the sting operation, Diana stole some of Jake's gambling profits and split town. Frank accepted a bribe from Jake, who wants Frank to keep him informed on police business. Craig rescued Betsy from Russ, who nearly killed her. Lisa feared for Kirk, who was beaten up by Jake's thugs. Lisa gave Kirk money to repay the "loan" he got from Jake, but Kirk gambled and lost some of the money. Heather nixed marrying Tucker. Otis and Lionel plotted to bust up Heather and Tucker. Betsy and Craig set a trap for Russ, who they're sure will make a last-ditch attempt to kill Steve. John and Lucinda vied for a position on the hospital board. Lucinda bumped into Sierra, who she didn't recognize. Dusty was devastated when Barbara told him that she found proof that Gunnar's dead. Stewart is completely charmed by Marcy.

Capitol

Head writer: Henry Slesar

Executive producer: John Conboy

Sam's henchman failed to prevent Wally and Brenda from eloping. At Brenda's debutante party, Sam realized that Francesca is really Frankie. Kelly agreed to let Trey visit Scotty. An improving Hal was relieved that Kelly's not leaving town. Trey and Josh learned that they're both running for the same vacant Senate seat. Cheetah fretted that living with Nino will cause trouble between Nino and Sandy. Thomas tried to convince a young patient, Terry, to undergo knee surgery.

Clarissa met Jarrett Morgan, a mysterious man who's wheelchair-bound. Charity ran into her old beau, Ed Lawrence, who quizzed her about a man named Glenn Marriott. Wally and Brenda announced their official engagement after their quickie marriage was declared illegal on a technicality. A man named Polo offered to help Tyler and the crime commission nail some crime biggies. Sloane tested for a New York City TV job. Thomas was upset to find Trey visiting Kelly and Scotty.

Trey was puzzled to learn that Zed had engineered Sloane's New York TV audition. Julie fretted over Tyler, who secretly met with Polo. Trey suspects that' Kelly may still love him. Maggie told Trey that Zed's real last name is Desmond, a name Sam vaguely remembers. Sandy had a fit after learning that Cheetah's living with Nino. Thomas urged a reluctant Jarrett to undergo tests to see if an operation might help him to walk again. Unaware that artist "K" is really Kelly, Myrna wants a showing of "K'"s paintings.

Kelly told Thomas that she loves him, but they must take things one day at a time. Zed recalled his mother had once applied for a maid's job at the Clegg mansion. Charity spent time with Senator Edmund (Ed) Lawrence. Ed saw a portrait of Glenn Marriott in Linda's gallery. Trey confronted Myrna, who admitted she had paid Kelly to leave town when she learned Kelly had been pregnant. Frankie broke up with Jordy. Jarrett can't take his eyes off of Julie. Sandy learned Cheetah isn't carrying Nino's baby.

Days Of Our Lives

Head writers: Sheri Anderson, Thom Racina & Leah Laiman

Executive producers: Betty Corday & Al Rabin

Under the threat of arrest, Alex stopped an insurance claim he had made after Anderson Manufacturing burned down. After her talk with Alice, Ivy dropped the malpractice suit against Tom. Melissa consoled Ivy, who suspects that she's pregnant by P.J. (Pete). Marlena was freed on bail, but prosecutor Hart Bennett vowed she'll go to prison for killing Stefano. Liz decided she doesn't want to work with agent Charles Baxter. Chris worried about Gwen, who's confused by Larry's mood changes. Bo prevented Kate from killing Hope with a lethal injection. Jasmine, who moved to her own pad, is sick of having Tony and Alex feud over her. Pete admitted to Melissa that he's been seeing another girl, but she's unaware that girl is Ivy. Bo and Hope set a wedding date. Melissa reported to her probation officer for the first time.

Pete freaked out when he learned from Melissa that Ivy is pregnant. Ivy made wedding plans while Pete pursued Melissa. Fearing that Gwen will squeal that he killed Megan, Larry plotted to silence Gwen forever. Don harbored prison escapee Sonja, the Russian spy who had worked with Bronsky. Kimberly experienced fainting spells, headaches and blurred vision. Liz doesn't trust her agent Charles. Pete left Ivy waiting for him at the justice of the peace office. Hope is upset that everyone is trying to plan her wedding for her. Shane suspects that prosecutor Hart Bennett and Kimberly have renewed their former sexual relationship. Kimberly and Shane prevented Linda from setting up a blackmail scam against Hart. Nicky (Prince Nicholas Arani) gave Anna an expensive car. Shane considered leaving town.

Eugene and Calliope tried to keep Vanessa in the dark that Eugene's only marrying society matron, Madeline, in order to collect his inheritance. Pete and Ivy were married, but Pete can't keep his mind off of Melissa. Tony doesn't trust Nicky, who seems to have no past. Shane mysteriously left town for a few days after he found a drunken Hart at Kimberly's pad. Hope and Bo's plan to elope was thwarted when the Hortons threw them an engagement party. Don agreed to let Sonia crash with him after learning she can't return to Russia because she's a descendant of the last Czar. Don defended Marlena as her trial began. Nicky asked Anna to accompany him to his mother country. Larry stepped up his plan to poison Gwen, who quizzed him about Megan's death. Hope tried to console Melissa over Pete's marriage.

Melissa is attracted to her probation officer, Ian, who got her a job teaching dance classes. After giving Gwen massive doses of arsenic poison, Larry confessed that he killed Megan. With Gwen near death, Larry had a change of heart and called an ambulance for her. Marlena was shocked to learn that Kimberly had once been Hart's personal prostitute. Anna flew off with Nicky to his mother country, which is in the midst of a civil war. Bo and Hope changed their minds about getting married and decided to go on a pre-honeymoon trip to New Orleans. Farm couple Henry and Alma befriended Bo and Hope. Ivy turned up alive and well after Pete wrongly suspected she'd committed suicide. Pete and Melissa agreed not to see each other again. Shane and Kimberly's romance is on again.

General Hospital

Head writer: Anne Howard Bailey

Executive producer: Gloria Monty

Ginny's murder trial got underway with Bobbie vowing to get revenge on Ginny. Sean's partner, Saura, realized that Sean is in love with Felicia. Sean fought his feelings of rage when he learned that Felicia and Frisco are bed partners. Celia told Grant that she's enjoying her independence, which foiled Alan's scheme to reconcile Celia and Grant. Terry rejected a job offer from Derek, who wanted her to testify on Ginny's behalf. Sean and his men totaled the value of the Aztec treasure. Ginny's attorney, Brett Madison, failed to get Bobbie to admit that D.L. was capable of murdering someone. Josh agreed to move out of Frisco's pad so that Felicia can move in with Frisco. Celia tumbled into bed with Jimmy Lee again. The strain of Ginny's trial is taking its toll on Rick.

The murder charges against Ginny were dropped when Bobbie admitted that D.L. hated Ginny and wanted to kill her. Ginny still faces obstruction-of-justice charges. Felicia met with Peter, who told her that Sean hid the Aztec treasure in Port Charles. Sean's man Slater shot Anthony, who Felicia had called to treat a dying Peter. A pregnant Tania fretted while Rick and Bob later operated on Anthony. Holly suspects that Robert feels trapped in their marriage, and that he's jealous that Sean went out of town on another WSB assignment. Celia decided not to see either Jimmy Lee or Grant. Monica convinced Lorena to drop her palifnony suit against Jimmy Lee, who took Lorena back into his bed. The Quartermaines put pressure on Leo, who then left town pronto. Bobbie's curious that Terry and her grandmother, Mrs. Talbot, don't get along at all.

Sean chewed out Slater for shooting Anthony, then Sean followed Peter, who escaped to South America. Anthony survived brain and heart surgery, but is in a coma. Frisco ordered Felicia to get out of his life even though Tania forgave Felicia for indirectly causing Anthony's shooting. Sean was relieved to team that Peter didn't tell Felicia the exact location of the Aztec treasure. Against Sean's orders, Slater plotted to finish off Anthony before he regains full consciousness. The Quartermaines talked Grant into throwing a party for Celia on the night of her one-woman art show. Mike insisted to Ginny that he wants to attend an out-of-town school. Bobbie was mystified when Terry vehemently refused to accept money from Mrs. Talbbt. Bobbie's growing closer to Jake. Frisco vowed he'll find the person who shot Anthony.

Celia's art show was a roaring success, but she's unaware that Jimmy Lee paid some art critics to give Celia's work rave reviews. Celia did learn that Jimmy Lee owns the New York gallery where her showing was held. Slater created an epidemic of food poisoning, then used the throng of ill patients as a cover as he snuck into the hospital to kill Anthony. Rick and Monica are growing close again. Monica feels neglected by Alan, who's concentrating solely on his business ventures. Amy was called on the carpet for telling newspaper owner, Ian, that Anthony's condition had unproved. Anthony is still in a coma. Frisco still wants nothing to do with Felicia. Bobbie insisted her life won't be in order until Ginny's obstruction of justice hearing is over. Ginny rebuffed Derek, who put the make on her. Robert realized Anthony's in danger again.

Guiding Light

Head writer: Pamela K. Long

Executive producer: Gail Kobe

Alex testified that she bought the blackmail tape from Andy, and that Philip had paid Andy to ruin Lujack. Tiny, a French-Canadian oil worker, saved Roxie's life. Roxie, who has amnesia, was taken in by Diamond Lil, who owns the Pipeline Bar and brothel. Roxie, who's using the name Rosie, suspects that she was once a prostitute. Lujack testified on his own behalf. A mystery person is trying to kill Kyle. Ex-madame Miss Sally headed for Springfield to see her old friend H.B. Rick learned of Roxie's hooker past while he and Billy searched the Tundra for her. Claire was surprised to see Fletcher is writing a children's book. Kyle realized that David is smitten with Trish. India lied on the witness stand that she knew nothing about Andy's blackmail tape. Maureen took a fertility test. Molly and Ross are attracted to each other. H.B. and Reva returned from a vacation.

Kyle kept mum that Mindy shot and wounded him in the shoulder. Warren and Alex bribed jury member Louise Werner to make sure Lujack wasn't convicted, but the judge found him guilty of murder as charged. India told Philip that she's really pregnant. Rosie (Roxie) agreed to turn tricks for Lil. Fellow hooker Cody is jealous of Rosie (Roxie). After Rick recognized Roxie, Cody made sure that Rick saw Roxie with a John, Kurt. Kurt, meanwhile, befriended Rosie (Roxie). Beth and India got into a cat-fight after Beth pressured Philip to tell the judge about the blackmail tape. Claire and Ed shared guilt feelings about having slept together in Beirut. Claire hasn't been feeling well lately. Nola read Sheila the riot act after learning Quint and Sheila had shared a hotel room.

India's childhood medic, Dr. Lyon, arrived, admitting he'd forged a positive pregnancy test for her. India slipped Philip an aphrodisiac developed by Dr. Lyon. Kyle told the Lewises that he's H.B.'s son, but H.B. and Kyle's mother, Sally Gleason, denied his claim. Claire freaked out to learn that she's pregnant. Lujack was taken to prison where he met up with Beth's stepfather, Bradley Raines. Bradley, who claims he's cured of his deviant sexual problems, is a trustee at the prison. Reva realized that H.B. and Sally are keeping secrets about their past. Warren and Alex plotted to get Philip and India to admit their involvement with the missing tape and Andy's death. Alex fired Philip from Spaulding Enterprises, so Phillip's heading up the Spaulding Foundation. Vanessa remembered causing the accident which caused Reva to lose her baby.

Because he had a vasectomy several years ago, Fletcher is sure he didn't father Claire's baby. After India gave Philip the aphrodisiac, Philip was hospitalized, suffering from seizures. Kyle flew Reva to Alaska to search for Roxie. Rosie (Roxie) eloped with Kurt Corday. Kyle stole a kiss from Reva. Dr. Lyon split town after Philip became ill. Bradley is known by his prison mates as the Professor. Vanessa and Trish took off on a vacation together. Despite Louie's marriage proposal, Katie agreed to elope with basketball player Long John Reed. Claire considered having an abortion since Fletcher doesn't seem to want "their" baby. Lujack tangled with the prison bully, Bobby. Floyd and Beth found the bottle of aphrodisiac hidden in India's house. Lujack got a new cell mate, Sean.

Loving

Head writer: Douglas Marland / Agnes Nixon

Executive producer: Joseph Stuart

Cabot, who cannot speak, freaked out when Ann said Dane will be voting the family stock at the upcoming Alden stockholders meeting. Linc's brother, Judd nixed initiating Dane's Alden takeover so that Lorna wouldn't ostracize Linc. Shana was furious to learn that Mike interfered in the Alden union talks. Mike is having second thoughts about marrying Shana. Stacey rejected Ava's plea for Stacey to stay away from Jack. Mike suspects that Father Jim still loves Shana.

Everyone was shocked when Linc, as the majority Alden Enterprises shareholder, nominated Dane as chairman of Alden Enterprises. Shana was upset when Mike resigned as head of security at Alden. Jack told Stacey he can't live without her, then he told Ava he wants out of their marriage. Isabelle refused to speak with Ann, who doesn't think Dane had anything to do with the Alden takeover plot. Lorna refused to see Linc after Dane's takeover. Gwyneth taunted Keith that she's his new boss since she's in cahoots with Dane.

Mike didn't tell Shana that his ex-wife Noreen is returning to town. Curtis is suspicious of Gwyneth's interest in Keith. Dane appointed Ann to a high position at Alden Enterprises. Shana agreed to stay on at Alden Enterprises in order to keep tabs on Dane. Mike's having second thoughts about marrying Shana. Rita Mae agreed to let Tony move in with her after learning that her divorce has left her penniless. Jack and Stacey shared a romantic kiss. Steve was overcome by car exhaust fumes.

Keith saved Steve's life while Trisha defied Gwyneth's orders to stay away from Steve. Jack refused to sleep with Ava, but he exchanged passionate kisses with Stacey. Shana warned Linc that she'll find out who helped him with the Alden takeover. Linc realized that Lorna was jealous to see him with other women even though she won't speak to him. Colby approved that Tony moved in with Rita Mae. Mike reminisced about his marriage to Noreen.

One Life To Live

Head writers: Sam Hall & Peggy O’Shea

Executive producer: Paul Rauch

Herb talked Jenny into delaying David's East Berlin trip until it's proved or disproved that David's a spy. In order to raise Asa's ransom money, Clint and Viki put Llanfair up for sale. Lydia confronted Peter, who warned her he'll have her arrested for kidnapping if she tries to foil his plan to collect a ransom for Asa. Bo was surprised to learn that Jinx is an N.S.B. agent, and that she's searching for Asa. Marco caught up to Jinx, but was surprised to find her with Bo. Connie decided to manage Joy's budding modeling career so that Brad can't take advantage of Joy. Joy and Ken's romance is kaput. Becky spent time with her old friends, but worried that Jessie wants to return to Tennessee. Viki insisted, perhaps a bit too vehemently, that she didn't pull a disappearing act during her college years.

Clint is concerned about Viki's recent personality changes. Jessie decided to stay in town and fight for Becky. Delilah had a dream that Bo was in danger. While in Italy, Bo grappled with Peter over Asa's ransom money. Peter took Lydia prisoner along with Asa when she demanded that Peter release Asa. Jenny kept mum to Herb that she stole David's briefcase full of sheet music, which she hid in a train station locker. Aida ordered her henchman Keith to tail Jenny. Tina learned that she's Victor's daughter after reading the letter that a dying Victor had written to Viki. Tina's convinced that Viki will never accept her as a sister. David put off his trip to East Berlin after Aida ordered him to rewrite the coded music which Jenny secretly stole. Marco recovered Jinx's purse, which Gulietta had stolen.

Peter was arrested after Bo and Marco rescued Asa. Asa didn't press kidnapping charges against Lydia. Asa returned home and later learned of Becky's feelings for Jessie. Becky nixed Jessie's request to take Drew and return to Tennessee with Jessie. Tina let Viki read Victor's letter which proves he was Tina's father. Dorian noticed a page is missing from the letter. Bo rejected Gulietta's plea to take her to America and to adopt her. Aida told David that she's having Jenny followed. Unaware that Keith is tailing her, Jenny went to the train station locker. Harry romped in the sack with Dorian. Michelle noticed that someone is secretly watching David and Jenny's house. Aida's convinced that Jenny has David's coded sheet music. Didi broke up with Bo, who denied having an affair with Jinx.

On the way to the airport, Jenny panicked when David said they're headed for an Iron Curtain country. David isn't privy to the fact that Aida plans to have Jenny murdered. Bo was shocked when Giuletta arrived on his doorstep in the middle of the night and he was forced to let her stay with him. Viki's alter ego, Niki Smith, resurfaced. Niki (Viki) hung out at the Backstreet Bar in hopes of seeing her old friend, Harry. Asa warned Becky that he won't let her have Drew if she returns to Tennessee with Jesse. Didi broke her engagement to Bo after finding him with Giuletta. Tina dated Trent. Alex Crown secretly returned after reading about Laurel's impending marriage to Larry. Viki doesn't believe Victor fathered Tina. Cassie realized there's something fishy going on with David. Joy and Brad argued over her modeling career.

Ryan’s Hope

Head writers: Tom King & Millee Taggart

Executive producer: Joseph Hardy

Jacqueline didn't enjoy spending time with Max's mother, Chantal. Siobhan was impressed when Max was able to get Pru to relinquish the gun she held on Max. Frank is unaware that Jill has agreed to defend Max, who's murder trial is coming up soon. Someone tried to run Siobhan down with a car. Sissy and Katie became friends. Katie turned more and more to Dave to solve her problems. Ryan decided to run for student council at her school. Pru's considering leaving town.

Laslo told Siobhan that the word on the street is that Max tried to run down Siobhan so she'll drop her investigation into Sydney's death. Ryan was upset that Leigh and Jack may not have a future together. Siobhan was shocked to dream that she and Max are sexually attracted to each other. Maggie fumed when Tiger ordered her to have a beauty makeover. Dave was upset that Maggie came home drunk after a night on the town with Tiger. Siobhan dated Laslo in hopes she'll forget about Max.

Siobhan conned Max into admitting that his mother, Chantal, is alive. Posing as a nun, Ryan snuck into a costume charity ball. At the ball, romantic sparks flew between Max and Siobhan as they danced together. Siobhan suspects that Max is keeping a secret about the fate of Jacqueline's mother. Jacqueline spotted a photo of the woman she believes is her mother. Rick got a job renovating an apartment for a mystery employer. Katie's more attracted to Dave than ever.

Maggie shunned Dave when he got into a public argument with Tiger. Rick was shocked to find a videocassette hidden in a bookcase. Siobhan showed her concern for Max when he pulled another brief disappearing act. Chantal packed her bags and headed for Max's New York pad. Max admitted to Siobhan he'll do anything to protect Chantal and Jacqueline. Roger made vicious comments about Maggie. A tipsy Maggie partied with Tiger while Dave was home all alone.

Santa Barbara

Head writers: Bridget & Jerome Dobson

Executive producers: Bridget & Jerome Dobson

Mason nearly had a heart attack when he first learned Sophia is alive. Sophia and Mason kept her presence a secret from Kelly. Marcello, who's a doctor, hypnotized Kelly in an attempt to help her cope with Joe's death. Eden doesn't trust Marcello. Augusta blabbed to Laken that Sophia's alive, and Laken later told a shocked Ted about Sophia. Eden was upset that C.C. nixed her plans to open a posh restaurant in the Capwell Hotel. Cruz comforted Kelly over Joe's passing, but Cruz insisted it's Eden that he loves. Amy didn't believe Jeff, who said he's sterile and therefore couldn't have fathered her child. Lionel pressured Sophia to leave town, but she refused to budge. Augusta had Sophia abducted and quizzed her about her past with Lionel. Later the two "ladies" ended up in a cat-fight. Minx refused to fire Brick.

C.C. and Gina's marriage ceremony was brought to an abrupt halt when Mason told everyone that Sophia had never been declared legally dead. Kelly learned that Sophia's alive, while Ted had a reunion with Sophia. Laken told Sophia to get out of town before she causes more trouble between Lionel and Augusta. Marcello tried to snap Kelly out of her deepening depression. Unaware that Sophia's alive, C.C. had her declared legally dead so that he can marry Gina. Eden objected that Sophia wants to reveal her presence to everyone. Eden worried about how Kelly will handle Sophia's return. Brick gave Amy an engagement ring. A mystery man ordered Amy's doctor to get information on Brick's past. Newcomer Hank holds the secrets to Gina's muddied past. Augusta and Lionel argued over Sophia.

Hank, who's Gina's ex-husband, wants her to marry C.C. so that Gina and Hank can split the Capwell bucks. C.C. was horrified when Augusta took him to see the supposed dead Sophia. C.C. and Sophia traded barbs during their confrontation. Suspecting that Lionel's still seeing Sophia, Augusta threw him out of the house. C.C. and Lionel came to blows over Sophia, but neither gentleman really won the fight. Warren befriended a despondent Maggie, who fretted that her career as a policewoman is in jeopardy. Cruz and Eden discovered a secret tunnel behind a bookcase in the Lockridge house. Minx knows a secret about the tunnel. No one tried to help Mason, who was beaten and mugged. A suspicious C.C. had an investigator check out Gina's past. Ted and Laken are feuding again because of their family troubles.

Jackie was relieved to leam that her husband Larry Parks has been discharged from the service. Amy accepted a job from a mysterious man who supposedly represents a lawyer, Stanfieid Lee. Amy's baby doctor, Dr. Renfro, approved when Lee's assistant gave Amy the job. C.C. met Cruz's mother, Carmen, and they schemed to bust up Cruz and Eden's romance. Eden nixed committing herself when Cruz asked her to marry him. Marcello tried to hypnotize Eden. Maggie saved several lives when she captured a gun-toting bum in a crowded bistro. Amy received a medical form stating that Jeff is sterile. Brick moved into the Perkins house to be closer to Amy. Maggie and Warren are getting closer. Cruz located Lindsey, a man he suspects was Channing Jr's former lover. Mason got his mitts on a valuable gemstone.

Search For Tomorrow

Head writers: Caroline Franz & Jeanne Glynn / Paul Avila Mayer & Stephanie Braxton

Executive producer: Ellen Barrett / Erwin Nicholson

Suzi was released on bail. Cagney was furious with Wendy, who insisted she'll testify that Suzi shot Warren in cold blood. Liza's worried about the future of the Tourneur Instruments prototype jet. Alec ended up with a black eye after he took a punch at Chase. Mystery man Nick Perry kept tabs on Liza. T.R.'s feelings were hurt when she saw Ryder with another woman. Adair resisted Chase's attempts to court her.

Justine was charmed by Cagney’s brother, Quinn McCleary, who breezed home after spending several years in Europe. T.R. daydreamed about bringing Liza and Lloyd together romantically so T.R. can have two parents. T.R. and Ryder helped Sailor (Nick Perry), who passed out after two thugs beat him up. Sunny threatened to quit her TV news job after an argument with Stephanie. Cagney wants to marry Suzi, who's suffering from agoraphobia. Alec forgave Adair for sleeping with Chase. Wendy told Warren's life story to a reporter.

Alec left town on a trip to enhance his medical studies. T.R. introduced Liza to Sailor. Justine can't take her eyes off of Quinn, who gave Kate a fur coat. Quinn told Kate that he had worked as a movie stuntman in Europe. Wendy schemed to take over Sunny's TV news job after Sunny quit. Suzi's nervous about her upcoming trial. Sailor received mysterious letters in the mail. Adair tried to avoid Chase.

Liza gave Sailor a full-time job. T.R. confided her secrets to Sailor. Jo and Stu talked about his recent world travels. T.R. was upset that her matchmaking between Liza and Uoyd was a dismal failure. Suzi conquered her agoraphobia when she was forced to take a feverish Jonah to the hospital. Quinn kept mum about a mysterious European woman from his past. Quinn's attracted to Wendy. Wendy was a flop as a TV news anchorperson.

The Young And The Restless

Head writer: William J. Bell

Executive producer: H. Wesley Kenney

In a state of shock, Ashley was picked up by a friendly truck driver named Hank. Hank later prevented his partner Vince from raping Ashley. Dina confirmed Victor's suspicion that Brent is really Ashley's father. John realized that Ashley's missing. Because he was searching for Ashley, Victor missed the surprise birthday party Nikki threw for him. Kay and Brent left for South America, but she didn't tell him that Ashley's missing. John nixed Jack's wish to be put in charge at Jabot until Ashley returns. JoAnna slept with Eric. Alana was impressed that Robert (Tyrone) was able to get them front-row seats to Danny and Lauren's concert. Alana ran into Amy, who lied that she's not a friend of Robert's (Tyrone). John was upset that Jill doesn't take Ashley's disappearance seriously.

Mary was embarrassed to find out that JoAnna and Eric are having an affair. Lilly, a hooker, stole Ashley's fur coat. Ashley accepted a waitress job from diner owner Tom, who realized she's not used to physical labor. Victor learned that a truck driver had picked up a woman matching Ashley's description. John agreed to let Jack take over as temporary president of Jabot. Lauren and JoAnna made progress in reconciling their past hostilities. Brent insisted on returning home after reading in the newspapers that Ashley's missing. Danny worried about Traci, who's frantic over Ashley's absence. Jazz promised to keep mum about Alana's dates with Robert (Tyrone). Shawn surprised Lauren with a big passionate kiss, while Gina noticed Shawn's attachment to Lauren.

Robert (Tyrone) was a jumble of nerves as Alana introduced him to her father, Mr. Anthony. Tyrone later told Jazz that his disguise had worked and that Mr. A. didn't recognize Tyrone. Victor followed Ashley's trail to the diner where she's working. Meanwhile, truck driver Vince tied up Ashley then called John and demanded big bucks for Ashley's safe return. Ashley, who uses the name Annie, doesn't remember who she is because of her traumatized state. Jack stood by Nikki, who was relieved that Victoria only received minor injuries after a fall down some stairs. Nikki agreed to be the head model for Jabot. Danny was impressed by some music which Alana had asked him to critique. Shawn rushed to spend time with Lauren after Paul went off to help Victor. Neil beat it when JoAnna came onto him sexually. Boobsie misses her hooker pals.

Victor rescued Ashley, who insisted her name is Annie Armstrong. Nikki was not happy when Victor agreed to let Ashley stay at Victor's ranch. John was upset to learn that Ashley doesn't remember who she is. Kay was operated on for a bullet wound after she, Dina and Brent struggled over a gun. Brent insisted to Dina that he'd take the rap for Kay's shooting. Lauren freaked out when Paul said he'd like them to have a child. Shawn took Lauren to a psychic, Tamra, who warned that Paul and Lauren's marriage is headed for a breakup. Vince escaped from Tom and Victor. Shawn made sure a photo of him and Lauren appeared in the local paper. Nikki feels that Victor no longer loves her and Victoria. Victor can't forgive himself for not being with Nikki when Victoria was injured. Jack is impressed with JoAnna's art work. Carl arrested Brent.

[Khan]

Thanks to Robert Calhoun and Susan Bedsow Horgan, ATWT appeared to be getting back on-track in March '85. It wasn't the best that show had ever been, but it was certainly better than the end of former EP Mary-Ellis Bunim's reign.

[DRW50]

So this was the start of Ashley/Victor. I hope it was better back then than it has been in the past few decades.

Diana's exit from ATWT sounds very weak.

Who was Molly?

That Roxie Alaskan brothel story always sounded like a mess to me even when I read about it in the GL history book 15 years ago. Was it any better onscreen?

[YRBB]

Ashley/Victor was great. I don't think they were really destroyed until the 00s.

[YRBB]

Btw, these continue to be priceless. Thanks so much, FrenchFan!

[Khan]

Not really, no. GL still had its moments between 1986-89; the Sonni/Solita saga immediately comes to mind. Otherwise, though, that era tended to be rather dull.