Members danfling Posted February 26, 2023 Members Share Posted February 26, 2023 Gabrielle Upton/Gillian Houghton, final writer of The Secret Storm, has passed away. Gabrielle Upton, ‘Gidget’ Screenwriter, Dies at 101 She also worked on several network soap operas as well as primetime series like 'The Loretta Young Show,' 'Ben Casey' and 'The Virginian.' BY MIKE BARNES FEBRUARY 24, 2023 8:39AM Gabrielle Upton COURTESY OF GREER UPTON Gabrielle Upton, who wrote the screenplay for the classic California surfing movie Gidget, starring Sandra Dee, Cliff Robertson and James Darren, has died. She was 101. Upton died Sept. 13 in Santa Rosa, California, her daughter, Greer Upton, told The Hollywood Reporter. News of her death had not been reported until now. A three-time WGA Award nominee, Upton wrote for such network shows as The Alfred Hitchcock Hour/Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Ben Casey, Convoy, One Step Beyond, The Bold Ones: The New Doctors, The Virginian, The Big Valley and The High Chaparral. She also worked on several daytime soap operas during her career, including Guiding Light, As the World Turns, Edge of Night, Search for Tomorrow, The Secret Storm and Love of Life. After Frederick Kohner took a crack at adapting his best-selling 1957 novel Gidget, the Little Girl With Big Ideas for Columbia Pictures’ Gidget (1959), Upton came on and received sole screenplay credit. Directed by Paul Wendkos, the coming-of-age movie spawned several other Gidget movies and a 1965-66 ABC/Screen Gems comedy starring Sally Field. Upton also provided the story for Robert Siodmak’s Escape From East Berlin (1962), based on a true story and starring Don Murray, Christine Kaufmann and Werner Klemperer. She lived in Germany while that film was in production. Born in British Columbia in 1921, Upton acted and wrote radio plays for the CBC. She and her husband, actor and sound man Julian Upton, then moved to Los Angeles and worked at what is now known as Theater of Arts on Hollywood Boulevard. Upton served as head writer on CBS’ Guiding Light for many years starting in 1952 and held a similar position at many other (soap operas). In 1953, she wrote and starred on an episode of the CBS anthology series Schlitz Playhouse, then wrote for The Loretta Young Show, Ford Television Theatre and the drama Wire Service early in her career as well. Upton also co-wrote the screenplay for the German-French thriller Tender Sharks (1967), starring Anna Karina, and came up with the story and script for Brown Eye, Evil Eye (1968), starring Hugh Griffith. She often wrote under the pseudonym Gillian Houghton and specialized in medical, legal and suspense shows. Survivors also include her son-in-law, John. Her husband died in 2016 at age 94. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gabrielle Upton COURTESY OF GREER UPTON Gabrielle Upton, who wrote the screenplay for the classic California surfing movie Gidget, starring Sandra Dee, Cliff Robertson and James Darren, has died. She was 101. Upton died Sept. 13 in Santa Rosa, California, her daughter, Greer Upton, told The Hollywood Reporter. News of her death had not been reported until now. A three-time WGA Award nominee, Upton wrote for such network shows as The Alfred Hitchcock Hour/Alfred Hitchcock Presents, Ben Casey, Convoy, One Step Beyond, The Bold Ones: The New Doctors, The Virginian, The Big Valley and The High Chaparral. She also worked on several daytime soap operas during her career, including Guiding Light, As the World Turns, Edge of Night, Search for Tomorrow, The Secret Storm and Love of Life. After Frederick Kohner took a crack at adapting his best-selling 1957 novel Gidget, the Little Girl With Big Ideas for Columbia Pictures’ Gidget (1959), Upton came on and received sole screenplay credit. Directed by Paul Wendkos, the coming-of-age movie spawned several other Gidget movies and a 1965-66 ABC/Screen Gems comedy starring Sally Field. Upton also provided the story for Robert Siodmak’s Escape From East Berlin (1962), based on a true story and starring Don Murray, Christine Kaufmann and Werner Klemperer. She lived in Germany while that film was in production. Born in British Columbia in 1921, Upton acted and wrote radio plays for the CBC. She and her husband, actor and sound man Julian Upton, then moved to Los Angeles and worked at what is now known as Theater of Arts on Hollywood Boulevard. Upton served as head writer on CBS’ Guiding Light for many years starting in 1952 and held a similar position at many other (soap operas). In 1953, she wrote and starred on an episode of the CBS anthology series Schlitz Playhouse, then wrote for The Loretta Young Show, Ford Television Theatre and the drama Wire Service early in her career as well. Upton also co-wrote the screenplay for the German-French thriller Tender Sharks (1967), starring Anna Karina, and came up with the story and script for Brown Eye, Evil Eye (1968), starring Hugh Griffith. She often wrote under the pseudonym Gillian Houghton and specialized in medical, legal and suspense shows. Survivors also include her son-in-law, John. Her husband died in 2016 at age 94.
Members FrenchFan Posted May 29, 2023 Members Share Posted May 29, 2023 I could get my hands on some Secret Storm from early 1969. Here are some recaps. I will post more if you guys are interested. #3886 – Monday, January 6th 1969 Amy and Susan were back from the appointment with Dr. Hadley. Susan wondered if Amy knew she was pregnant as Susan had guessed her sister’s pregnancy. Amy assured she didn’t maybe because she didn’t want to know as Paul didn’t love her anymore. Susan wondered if Paul would still be infatuated with Belle once he learned Lisa would have a little brother or sister. Belle arrived late at her office and Karen realized who she was with. Belle talked to Karen about new apartments in a modern building she could move in and Karen wondered why her sister wanted to get rid of her. At Paul’s office, he asked Jill to take the day off as he wasn’t up to work. After Jill left, Paul called Belle : he didn’t know how to break news to Amy that he wanted a divorce. Jill visited Amy and Susan and didn’t mention Belle’s earlier visit to Paul. She wondred how Amy’s visit with Dr. Hadley went. Amy assured her health was excellent. Meanwhile, Belle was exultant Paul would be hers soon. Alone, Amy wondered why life was so ironic – she was finally pregnant but Paul didn’t love her anymore. #3887 – Tuesday, January 7th 1969 From her home, Susan phoned Amy. Amy agreed Susan tell Frank about her pregnancy. After she hung up, Susan told Frank that Amy was expecting. In his office, Paul received visit from Ken Stevens who had a night off at the club. He wanted to pick Jill up but Paul mentioned she left early. Paul questioned Ken about morality and conscience and an unaware Ken encouraged Paul to follow his heart. When Paul finally came home and before Amy could tell him about the pregnancy, Paul admitted he didn’t succeed in breaking up with Belle. He wanted a divorce to marry Belle. A very silent Belle told him he could have his freedom if he wanted it. Paul packed his bag and left home as Amy remained silent about her situation. #3888 – Wednesday, January 8th 1969 Paul met Nick Kane at the hotel and told Nick he had left home. He finally faced the fact he was in love with Belle. Nick understood how painful the breakup of a marriage could be. Nick said Amy suggested him to get an apartment and he was thinking about it. Nick asked Paul if Amy had another fainting but Paul assured she was fine and he was okay with Nick visiting Amy. In the Kane’s living room, Archie Bowman congratulated Stan for the way he brought Joan around to sharing her settlement from Nick with them. Archie said he had always liked Joan and was happy she finally agreed to divorce Nick. Joan arrived and said Nick wanted ger to sign papers. Stan encouraged her to do so. Joan arrived in Nick’s hotel room. Joan had to sign she wouldn’t ask for more money and wouldn’t contest the divorce. Joan wanted to bring the suit herself. He relented. At the Water Hole, Paul told Belle how reasonable Amy was when he told her he wanted a divorce. Belle thought they could be seen together but Paul didn’t agree until he was legally divorced. Belle promised to find an apartment for herself. Back at her apartment, Joan told Archie and Stan she didn’t sign and wanted to bring the divorce suit herself. They didn’t get why she would spend $1.000 when she would only get $2.000 as a settlement just to prove she was a lady. #3889 – Thursday, January 9th 1969 Jill told Sam she was relieved the doctor gave Amy a clean bill of health. Ken came downstairs and told about his encounter with Paul who was questioning his life. Sam left for a business meeting with his old friend, Wilfred Hollister. Ken gave his father $50 as his first paycheck. Amy visited Susan who was worried she couldn’t join Amy by phone last night. Amy told Susan and Frank that Paul didn’t know about her pregnancy and that he broke up with her. Amy tried to explain her decision not to tell about the baby as she didn’t want Paul to remain with her just because she was pregnant. Frank and Susan opposed but Amy didn’t want to hear more. Jill told Ken she didn’t like working with Paul since what was happening between him and Belle. Ken suggested she quit as he was making a decent living at the club. Jill didn’t like Ken paying Sam for room and board. He could have kept the money to pay their creditors. At the judge’s chamber, Wilfred Hollister appeared and greeted Eleanor. They had known each other over the years since Wilfred and Sam had often been involved in joint legal or philanthropic ventures. Wilfred confessed he had trouble with his daughter, Laurie, who had started college in the fall, but was already threatening to drop out. Sam made Wilfred join in his office. Wilfried was shocked Sam let his son tend bar in a place all friends gathered so often. Wilfred talked about Mrs. Ames, whom he saw Sam dance with at New Year’s Eve. Sam admitted he liked Valerie and she was scarecly responsible for the Kane trial. Eleanor was displeased with what she was overhearing. #3890 – Friday, January 10th 1969 Karen was not very happy with the apartment Belle wanted her to see. Belle said it was for the better as she thought about having the apartment for herself. Belle told her sister that Paul had broken up with Amy and moved into the Woodbridge hotel. Karen was shocked but Belle too happy to quarrel. Paul had asked Belle to live in some inconspicuous place until the divorce. Frank visited Amy. He wanted her to tell Paul the truth. Would she at least consider telling Val ? Amy refused. Nobody would convince her otherwise and she was holding Frank to his promise not to tell a soul. When Paul arrived in Belle’s office, he urged her to rent a place immediately. They passionately kissed. After Frank left, Nick arrived. He admitted he saw Paul at the hotel and heard the news but also that the doctor gave Amy a clean bill of health. He told her he had an eye on an apartment as she advised him to do. Amy agreed to have a look before he took it. Near the phone, Nick saw the name of a doctor Amy wrote down – it was indeed a ob-gyn Dr. Hadley advised her earlier. He confronted Amy : was she sick ? She broke down and made him realize she was pregnant but she forbade him to tell Paul. Nick understood and agreed with her. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dc11786 Posted May 29, 2023 Members Share Posted May 29, 2023 Wow! Thanks for these. Out of curiousity, were these from the collection at Dartmouth? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FrenchFan Posted May 29, 2023 Members Share Posted May 29, 2023 Exactly Please register in order to view this content I have episodes until early March 1969. #3891 – Monday, January 13th 1969 The following morning, Sam was exasperated his car wouldn’t start and Jill said Ken could drive Sam. Jill said she needed to have news from Amy while Ken drove Sam at his chamber. At her desk, Eleanor questioned Ken about his job. He said he liked it but Eleanor showed her disapproval – he made his wife unhappy and his father look foolish. Sam’s old friend, Winifred Hollister, told her himself. Ken said many respectable people approved of his job, such as Valerie Ames, which unerved Eleanor. At his office, Paul refused a dinner invitation from Professor Marlowe. He said his wife was unwell. Jill heard and worried about Amy but Paul admitted he lied on the phone – he and Amy had split up. Eleanor noticed Sam was slowly accepting his son’s new job. She was sure it was Valerie’s doing but Sam assured she had nothing to do with it. Jill felt very bad about the situation and thought she should quit out of loyalty for Amy. She would see her to know what she thought. Back home at the Stevens’, Jill told Ken about Amy and Paul. Jill was very shocked and begged Ken not to never let it happen to them. #3892 – Tuesday, January 14th 1969 Jill visited Amy. She said she had just learned from Paul. Amy didn’t want pity. Jill was ready to quit her job but Amy stopped her. Amy said she could have Paul back but she didn’t want it. Amy finally confided into Jill that she was pregnant. The Country club bar was really quiet. Wally the bartender told Ken one of them could get the axe and Mr. Lockwood wanted to see Ken in his office. Ken entered Alex Lockwood’s office and said he knew he was going to be fired but wanted to know the real reason. Meanwhile, Nola Hollister, Winifred’s wife, had drifted up to the bar for a drink. She wasn’t pleased when Wally hinted that Ken might be fired. Alex told Ken the reason was only financial but they were interrupted by Nola’s entrance and Nola accused her husband on putting pressure on Alex to fire Ken. She refused. Alex asked if Nola was ready to explain to her husband. As she assured she was, Alex was ready to keep Ken. Ken realized who Nola’s husband was and wondered if it was wise antagonizing him. Nola laughed and kissed him. Amy refused to listen to Jill’s arguments about telling Paul she was pregnant. She already heard them from Susan and Frank. She said only Nick seemed to understand her feelings. #3893 – Wednesday, January 15th 1969 Joan had contacted a Mexican lawyer who would meet her in Juares the following week and she would be divorced 24 hours later. Nick would sign the agreement, not the contest. Archie and Stan didn’t approve her pride which made them lose half the settlement money. They secretly planned to steal a car and bring it to New York to a friend running a garage – he could paint it over – before going to Mexico. Nick phoned Amy and was ready to ask her to come and see the apartment. Joan arrived and asked for a check he should endorse for the apartment security. Nick signed without protest. She told him she still believed he was unfaithful to her with Valerie. They disgraced her and drove her only friend out of Woodbridge. When Joan came back home, Stan was alone. She admitted she thought her brother Archie was stupid and arrogant. Stan said he felt the same way. They should leave him in New York and head to Mexico only together. Amy and Nick visited the apartment he was thinking to rent. Nick said he admired her independence. Stan arrived back at the Kanes’. He said he had a car but they had to go quick. #3894 – Thursday, January 16th 1969 Belle was directing men who brought most of the furniture from the Clemens house to her new apartment. Karen found the apartment dull and colorless. Belle said it was her intention. Susan dropped with Grace Tyrell to see Amy and cheer her up. Grace wondred if Amy told Lisa of the breakup but she didn’t. Amy thanked Susan for not telling their grandmother she was pregnant. Meanwhile, Paul phoned and asked when he could come to pick some things. Amy told she was herself helping Nick moving into his new place. After Amy hung up, Grace wondered if that was a way to raise Paul’s interest. Paul arrived at Belle’s new apartment. He brought champagne and they kissed. At the Brittons’, after Susan and Grace had left, Karen called. She told Amy she was ashamed of her sister and she did anything to dissuade Belle to pursue Paul. Amy assured Karen she didn’t blame her and they could still be friends. Paul explained Belle he had to pick things up at Amy’s and Belle wondered if he was jealous over Nick Kane as he had learned Amy was helping him with his apartment. He assured he was not and Belle pushed him he would come back for the night. #3895 – Friday, January 17th 1969 Ken called his father’s chamber and told Eleanor on the phone that he had much work and couldn’t come and pick his father up as planned. Sam assured it was not a problem as his car was repaired. Eleanor was curious as Ken was on the verge of being fired at Wilfred Hollister’s requet but his wife Nola intervened. Sam said Nola was charming but inclined to drink too much. She was 20 years younger than her husband. Ken asked Alex Lockwood if Wilfred gave him a hard time for not dismissing him but Alex said he didn’t mention it. Nola arrived and said Ken she wasn’t drinking because she had brought her daughter Laurie with her for lunch. She asked Alex if Laurie could fool around at the piano and he gave his okay. Nola asked Ken not to mention to Laurie that she was used to drunking. Sam left early from his office to meet with Valerie. He wanted to check on her since her step-daughter’s marriage broke up. Eleanor mentioned the Ames family seemed to attract trouble after what happened for the Kane divorce. Laurie Hollister introduced herself to Ken who was intrigued when she played the piano. She said the made up the lyrics herself. In Alex’s cottage, Nola was nervous. She told Alex she shouldn’t have come but Alex assured Laurie had no suspicion and he tried to embace her. He kissed her and the resistance went out of Nola’s body. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soapfave06 Posted May 29, 2023 Members Share Posted May 29, 2023 This is awesome, thanks for sharing!! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FrenchFan Posted May 29, 2023 Members Share Posted May 29, 2023 My please. Friday Jan 17th is Laurie’s first episode. She is listed as new in the cast list. The role will grow and she will be the main heroine of the last years of the show. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danfling Posted May 29, 2023 Members Share Posted May 29, 2023 Laurie became one of the show's main characters only after she reformed. I remember and will never forget Labor Day of 1968. Robin drowned, and Belle blamed Amy and swore revenge on Amy. Valerie - Lori March Grace - Marjorie Gateson Amy - Jada Rowland Susan - Judy Lewis Sam - Terry O'Sullivan Joan - Christina Crawford Nick - Keith Charles Paul - Nicolas Coster Karen - Beverly Hayes Belle - Marla Adams Nola - Rita Morley (Mrs. Kenneth Harvey) Laurie - Linda DeCoff I have absolutely no memory of the characters of Eleanor, Alex, Stan, Alex Lockwood or Wally. Who played these roles? Who was playing Ken during this time? Who was playing Jill at this time? Who was playing Williford at this time? Who was playing Archie at this time? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paul Raven Posted May 29, 2023 Members Share Posted May 29, 2023 (edited) Thank you French Fan. An amazing contribution. Looking forward to reading these rare treasures. This was a few months before CBS took over production from Roy Winsor. Lou Scofield/John Hess most likely writing at this time. Edited May 30, 2023 by Paul Raven 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slick jones Posted May 30, 2023 Members Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) @FrenchFan Wonderful to see these summaries. Here's the most recent cast list I have assembled for SECRET STORM, @danfling THE SECRET STORM FEBRUARY 1, 1954-FEBRUARY 8, 1974 CBS WOODBRIDGE Nurse Adams Kimberly Vaughn Eileen ____ Alvarez Vivian Ferrar 68 Dr. Marco Alvarez Michael Baseleon 68 Ellen Tyrell Ames Ellen Cobb-Hill...54 Hope Crandall Ames .Pamela Raymond...65-66...Jerry's wife, met in Paris Jerry Ames Dick Trask ...54 first actor in role Robert Morse...54... ...Warren Berlinger...54-56 ...Ken Gerard...57-59 ...Wayne Tippit...59-65 ...Peter White...65-66 ...Michael Zaslow...?Temp... Stephen Bolster May. 1968-69 Kate Lodge Ames...Polly Childs...March 61-64...married Jerry Myra Lake Ames. ...School teacher, Peter's wife #2 ..June Graham...59-63 ...Joan Hotchkiss ...58... Peter Ames...Peter Hobbs...54-62... patriarch... ...Sheppard Strudwick...Temp... ...Cec Linder...62-64... ...Ward Costello...64-66 ...Lawrence Weber...66-68 Rose Angelino Antonia Rey 69-70 Neighbor in New York(Laurie) Casey Arnold... Konrad Matthaei...9/65-67...crime reporter +Susan, drug rackets, +Rocket. Nurse Martha Ann_____ Ashley. ..Audrey Johnstone ?/?/ 1972 - 4/10/1972 helped Dan's campaign Thomas Austin ???? 2/4/69 Chuck Bannister...John Cunningham..65 Captain Barton Jay Barney 6/1962-1964 Artie Baxter ???? 1960 Molly's greedy brother; revealed truth about the baby Molly Baxter ????? 1960 pregnant by Fred Taylor; claimed Jerry was the father; went to jail with Fred Louise Belafonte Josephine Premice 1974 Frank Bennett...Robert Fitzsimmons...59-60...gang boss George Bennett...Dan Frazer...66...TV talk show producer, alcoholic Marian ___Bennett...Gloria Hoye...66...wife Nelson Bennett John Connell early 60's representative in Tyrell's takeover Peggy Bennett Gigi Anderson...66 ...daughter G&M... Mrs. __ ___ Bisby Dortha Duckworth 71 Mr. ___ Bisby John Cecil Holm 71 Sam Bloom Louis Sorin 1959-60 Archie Borman...Ken Kercheval...68...brother, Joan, paid The Petersons to lie about Brian/Val Mrs. __ Borman.. Elspeth Eric ...68 mother Corey Boucher (McGonagle) ...Terry Kiser...71...faux Sean Childers Jr.,+Amy Barbara Bradford...Liza Chapman...67...had illegal abortion (Ms. Chapman died in a car accident after filming 2 episodes.) Oscar Brandt ????? 1962 head of gambling ring; killed Harry and framed Jerry Ames. Tim Brannigan Country club owner, head of drug ring Nick Lewis...71... Anthony Herrerra...71-72 ____Briggs ????. owner Sam's, a drug front Lisa Britton... Candace Coster...68 daughter, Nick Coster ...Diane Dell...69 Terry Falls?Falis?...70 Judy Safran...71-74 Paul Britton...College Professor, married Terri, Amy,& Belle Nicholas Coster 1964, April 1968-69. Jed Allan...64-666 Ed Kemmer... 66. Ryan MacDonald...66-67... Conard Fowkes...69-70... .. Linden Chiles...70 Terrence Britton. ????? .64-65 son of Paul and Terry Terry____ Britton Marion Brash 64-65 shrewish first wife, Paul Dr. Ira Bromfield...George Rose...73-74... Dr. Joe Brownell Kenneth Harvey..65...psychiatrist Ann Andrea Browning ...Roberta Ricketts 73 "Aunt" Bridie Claybourne Burke Lovelady Powell ...69-71 helped raise Didi Judge ____ Cable..???...55...Peter's custody trial Vic Carelli Alan Castner 71... friend, Tim Brannigan Herb Carruthers Michael Higgins 1964 Sylvia __ Carruthers Olga Bellin 1964 Frank Carver reporter, +Susan, killed a guy in Mexico ...Laurence Luckinbill...67-68 . ...Jack Ryland...71 ..Robert Loggia February 1972- April 27 1972 Mary Lou Glenway Carver...Joanna Miles November 1967-68.. ex wife, Frank Susan Ames Dunbar Carver ...Jean Mowry...54-56 ...Rachel Taylor...56-57 ,..Norma Moore. 57-58 ...Mary Foskett...58-64 ....Frances Helm...64 ...Toni Darnay...(TEMP)... ...Gretchen Walther...(TEMP) ...Eileen Letchworth...(TEMP) ...Diana Van Der Vlis (TEMP) 60s ...Mary MacGregor Jackson...68-69 ...Judy Lewis..12/.64 or 1/65-68,69-71 Sean Childers, Sr...Never Seen...had affair with Ellen Ames before her marriage, father, Sean, Jr. Sean Childers, Jr. ...James Storm...71 ...illegit son of Sean/Ellen, died Didi Claybourne Judi Rolin...70-71...Hugh's spoiled daughter Hugh Claybourne Peter MacLean...69-70 publishing magnate Jill______Stevens Claybourne Friend Amy +Ken, +Hugh Irene Bunde ...68 ...Audrey Johnstone...68-69 ...Barbara Rodell September 69-70 Fred Clearwater... Earl Rowe 1971 friend covered for by Matt Winthrop Charlie Clemens...Jeffrey Lynn 11/30/1967-68 ..publisher after Peter Karen Clemens...Beverly Hayes...68-69 daughter too attached to niece, Robin Robin Clemens...Marya Zimmet...68...daughter, Belle, drowned Freddie Cochinos secretary, Dan .Kipp McArdle 71 Roberta Royce 71-73 Toby Coleman... Lon Steele .68...Belle's Acapulco boyfriend Kingsley Collins...Will Hussung...1969...elderly publisher Stan Collins... James Antonio .. 68- 69...buddy, Archie Spike Conklin.. Dick Trask. ..hoodlum Dean Conroy ... ??? 3/5/69 Phineas Cook... Basil Langton ..67..Ames lawyer Harry Crawford.. James Dimitri ..62 - 64 ex, Kate Ames...killed her; Kate's boss at the Clinton Inn Nick Cromwell .Byron Sanders...63...Myra was attracted to him Ronald Curley ???? 1962 took over the Clinton Inn with Arthur Skip Curtis Martin E. Brooks...58...escaped convict, first hubby Jane Edwards Emily ____ Cushman Abby Lewis 1972 Evelyn__ Dark Lesley Woods..63-.64...mother, Julian, vendetta against Ames family Julian Dark Jordan Charney...63-64..tutor, Kip psychopath, poisoned Grace Leona__ Davies..Lilia Skala...?60-61 or 63... ...Gillian Spencer...?60-61 or 63 John Dayton Ben Yaffee 1960 superintendent of Woodbridge schools Eduardo DeGama.....Mexican Protege, Pauline Carl Bellin...62-63. Joseph Della Sorte...63.. Bill Derrick Richard Anders 65 Will Derrick Russell Gold 65 Carol ________Devereaux Lois Markle...66...wife, Matthew... Matthew Devereaux John Colicos...66...NY gallery owner, affairs, younger women Nina DiFrancesco.. knocked up by Kip, knocked down/killed Ann Tallon 62 Nita Talbot..62-.63... Professor DiFrancesco... Court Benson ...63...father, Nina Frances ___ Dobbs Connie Lembcke 66-67 Jimmy Dobbs.. John Fink 65-67 ....shy student, friend Amy, drug addict... Dr. Mark Dobbs... Whitfield Connor ..66-67 ...father,Jimmy Tom Dodge ?????? 3/2/67 Jim Donner Gary Campbell 1971 Jack Drew ????? 2/13/67 Alan Dunbar .politician, MIA Vietnam, affair with Ann, returned from the dead ...James Vickery...57-67.. ...Liam Sullivan... April 9 71-Dec 15 71 Petey Dunbar... Mike Kearney 1965 .son, Alan/Susan .Mark Kearney...60s... Donnie Melvin...70-71 Bruce Edwards ..Biff McGuire...55 ...second hubby, Jane Ed Bryce...55-56 Davey Edwards...???...son, Jane/Bruce...] Jane Andrews Curtis Edwards housekeeper, Ames, +Peter Barbara Joyce...55. 8 months Virginia Dwyer...55-56 Marilyn Monk...58 Mary Edwards ..?????....55-56...mother, Bruce Johnny Ellis Nicholas Pryor... 62-63 student; liked Amy Father Farrell...Barnard Hughes 60.. Freddy Fay ..Dennis Patrick...66...supported by Brooke L, gigolo... Bart Fenway...Whitfield Connor...54-55...Tyrell employee Officer Ferris...???...55...policeman, arrested Peter Ames Lt. Vince Firelli... James Dimitri 67-68...cop, caught Erik Fulda J Lawrence Fluellen... Richard Janaver .68 ....lawyer, Joan ... Phil Forrester...Pat Fox...73... Judge Foster Doris Rich 1966 ADA Freeman...Gary Campbell...71-72 assistant, Ursula Erik Fulda...George Reinholt .November 1967-68 affair, Mary Lou Bryan Fuller...Carl King...58-60...married Pauline, +Lucy Stokes Eleanor Gault.. Chase Crosley...68...secretary, Judge Sam Stevens Mrs. Giddens ????? 2/7/67 Wes Glenway...Clifton James...67-68...father Mary Lou Carver Dr. Alex Gordon....boss Paul Britton at the University .Paul McGrath...64-65. Roy Poole 65 Doris___Gordon.. Flora Campbell .64-65. ..wife, Alex, friend, Amy Eddie Grant...Todd Everett...64...+Wendy...rich and spoiled Danny Greer Einar Perry Scott 1950s juvenile delinquent Tom Gregory law partner, Kevin Jess Adkins ?1971 ...Richard Venture...71-72 Louise ___ Hadley Rita Morley 65-67? Dr. Spencer Hadley. family doctor, couldn't save Ellen ..Jay Jostyn...54 Carl Low 1954-59 ...Roy Poole...60-64 ...George L. Smith...64-66 .Addison Powell... 66- 73 Andy Hall George Hall Henry Hall.. Ken Kercheval ..66...drug pusher, hooked Jimmy Dobbs Gene Hampton Charles Baxter late 1950s John Harris...Never Seen...first husband, Pauline Reverend Harris Karl Weber 1963 Mrs. Hawthorne ?????? 1954 Jeff Hewitt...Bruce Weitz...1970 George Hewlett...Otto Hullett...60-61 father Nancy, friend Grace Nancy Hewlett +Jerry ...Jane MacArthur...7/59-61 ] ..Barbara Lord...61 Bob Hill. Val's son, dated Belle, Susan...divorced Roy Scheider...67 ...Justin McDonough...67-68 Ed Winter...69 Tim Hill Michael O'Donovan 1967 Nola _____Hollister alcoholic wife, Wilfred, killed him; Laurie's mother, ...Rita Morley 68-69 ...Rosemary Murphy...69-70 ...Mary K. Wells...71 Wilfred Hollister murdered by wife, tyrant ...Alexander Clark...69... ...Barnard Hughes...68-69 Ken Jacobson attorney when Peter and Grace bought the tv station Carl Low early 60s Basil Langton Dr. Martin Jerrome ????? 3/7/69 Joan Borman Kane... money hungry wife, Nick ...Christina Crawford...68-69 Joan Crawford...(temp)...68 Nick Kane... Keith Charles...68-70...reporter, fired by CC, liked Val, Amy Tom Kane...Coe Norton...68...father, Nick, wealthy businessman R.B. Keefer...Troy Donahue...70...ex husband, Belle, +Irene Sims Teen idol in his day Judge Kimberly Donald Symington 1972 Amy Ames Rysdale Britton Kincaed. .Beverly Lunsford...58-60 ...June Carter...60 ...Lynne Adams 9/21/1971-73 ...Jada Rowland (54-58; 60 or 61-67; May 1968-71; April 1973- February 1974) Belle Clemens Keefer ____Britton Kincaed Marla Adams ...68-74...rival Amy, mother, Robin dated Bob Hill Dan Kincaed Bernard Barrow...70-74...old friend, Nola, racketeer. politician Danielle Kincaed ????...73-74...Amy's baby by "artificial insemination" Kevin Kincaed... +Amy, paralyzed... Dennis Cooney...70-71 .. David Ackroyd...71-74 Julius Klepner...Philip Bruns... 1972 or 73. Eric Kovac...David Wilson...73-74. .fix-it-man...killed wife, Georgina Georgina ___Kovac...Stephanie Braxton...73-74 ...ghostly vision seen by Laurie, murdered by husband Ezra Lake forceful father, Myra ...Wendell Phillips...58... ...Don McHenry...59-63 Baby Morrison-Landers...???...73-74...child Robert/Joanna Naomi Russell Landers ????. 73...mother Robert, +Dan K Robert Landers. ..Dan Hamilton...72-74...+ Joanna M, illegitimate son of Dan Kincaed Rose Latimer...Marcella Markham ...67-68...worked w/Robin C @ Lenox House...spinster Brooke Lawrence. ..Julie Wilson...66...assistant, George Bennett... Stan Leader ...????... 2/27/67 Nurse Pam Leighton... Carol Cole nurse, Dr. Neeves 71-72 Connie Leland... Abby Lewis ...murdered landlady, Frank Harry Lewis... ??...60... employee Peter Alex Lockwood.. Jay Lanin 68-69...+Nola Hollister, gave Ken job at country club John Lodge ?????? 61-64...alcoholic father, Kate Katie Logan maid, Pauline ...Margaret Boylan...64-65... ...Margaret Hamliton...63-64 (she mentioned in an article 53-57) Mrs. MacGovern ...Betty Wragge 60s Charlotte Makin ...Susan Sudert...72-73 secretary Kevin . Dr. Markel...Richard Brenda...73 Sally Marshall... Judy Kercheval ...66...student, Hope, +Jerry Henry McGill ...Bernard Barrow...67-68...Best friend, Frank C, president, Woodbridge University Harold McGonagle Donald Moore...70-71 father Corey Boucher, gardener, Didi Claybourne Joanna Morrison (possibly Landers??).(+) Doug Winthrop, Robert Landers ..Audrey Landers. 9/1971 -73... ...Ellen Barber...73-74...also a singer Joe Mulholland...Mike Galloway 1971 Ethel __ Murdock....Henrietta Moore 61-62 waitress +Alan Dunbar Van Murdock Basil Langton 1961-62 Dr. Brian Neeves., fertility doctor, Amy ...possible father of Danielle K? ...Jeffrey David Pomerantz...72-73 ..Keith Charles...73-74 (Da)Niele Neeves...Betsy Von Furstenberg...73-74...overly attached sister, Brian... Mrs. ______Neeves Never Seen...first wife, Brian; lived in England Son ___ Neeves Never Seen Brian's son Son ___ Neeves Never Seen Brian's son Kirk Nelson Tom Everett 71 Debbie Ness...Patti O'Neill...?55...dated Jerry as a teen Jeff Nichols...James Pritchett...60-61...author, +Susan Ben Norris.. Horton Willis ..68..brother, Martha Dr. Ian Northcote institution, Amy, .Gordon Rigsby...69-71...i Alexander Scourby...71-74 Mary Lou ____ Northcote Clarice Blackburn...70...crazy ex- wife, Ian Owen Northcote...Gordon Rigsby...69-71...twin brother, Ian, killed Billy Watson Valerie ______Hill Ames Northcote Lori March...64-74...mother, Janet, Bob . Karl Novick.. Richard Kuss....66-67...petty thief, husband, Stella Stella ___Novick. Katherine Sergava .66...maid, Brooke L. Martha Norris Novotny(Warren) .Gretchen Walther August 1968-? .reporter fired by Charlie Father O'Keane Harry Orzello 1973 Priest with Mark Reddin Iris Ocasek Robin Strasser...64-66??... Aggie Clemens Parsons...Jane Rose.. August 18, 1969-71... aunt, Belle and Karen Cassie___ Peterson... ..sheltered Nick/Val in storm Anita Bayliss 1969 Mildred Clinton...1969. George Peterson... Daniel Keyes ..1969... husband, Cassie Janet Hill Porter...Bibi Besch... 10/64-67 ...daughter Val. Dr. Tony Porter...Arlen Dean Snyder...66-68...widower, +Janet, heart attack Wendy Porter .teenage daughter,Tony ...Rita MacLaughlin...?- November, 1966.. ...Julie Mannix...November, 1966-69 Doreen Post ...Linda Purl...73-74 stepdaughter, Lurene, +Stacey Reddin Lurene ______Post Sue Ann Gilfillan 73-74 church secretary, sister Georgina K. Malcolm Post Christopher Lloyd ...73...missing husband, Lurene Mickey Potter...Larry Block...71...partner, Corey B... Ella Prentiss...Never Seen...ex, Alan Dunbar Mr. Prentiss Harry Millard Olivia ____Prentiss...???...66...neighbor, Brooke L. Jim Price Northern Calloway 71 Bill Quinn Vincent Carroll 1963 Monsignor Joseph Quinn Sydney Walker.72-74..., advisor, Mark R.; to exorcise the Old Orchard Road House Jessie ______Reddin... Frances Sternhagen ?/?/1973 - April 15, 1973...fell on pitchfork... . Laurie Hollister Stevens Reddin.....wrote songs with Ken .Linda DeCoff ..January 17, 1969-70 ...Stephanie Braxton...70-74 Mark Reddin... David Gale...72-74...former/future priest... Stace Reddin.. .Gary Sandy...73-74...gambler...+Doreen __ Reilley.. .Joe Ponazecki 72-74...lonely carpenter neighbor, Amy; kidnapped Clay Lydia Latimer Reynolds.. Marian Winters 67-68...sister Rose L., lost job, blamed Grace Emily______ Rodabough...???...72-73...spread rumors, Mark/Laurie Sid Rodabaugh Mark Weston 72-73 Ed Rutledge... Ed Crowley ...72-73...+May Morrison May ___Morrison Rutledge . Ruth Baker...73...mother Joanna Arthur Rysdale newspaper publisher, Country club president Lester Rawlins 62 ...John Baragrey...62-64 ...Frank Schoefield...66-67 Kip Rysdale.+Amy, +Wendy ..Don Galloway...62 ... ...David O'Brien...10/64-65 ...Ed Griffith...65-68 Pauline Tyrell Harris Fuller Rysdale Haila Stoddard...54-61; 1962-68; 1969-70 Dr. Robin Sawyer .... 2/28/67 Annie___Share... Frances Foster...71...publisher, Clarion Wally Sikes Joseph Warren 68-69 Bartender Ellie Simmons...???...66...secretary, George Dr. Simon...???...1/73...NY Specialist Irene Sims...Jennifer Darling...70-71 singer, +Nick K., +Keefer Baby Smith...???...73...child, Chester/Laverne Chester Smith...???...1/73 ...former priest with family Laverne____Smith ???.. 1/73...wife, Chester (possibly Blanche) Mary Stanley...Melinda Plank(Cordell)...63... neurotic, nasty girl Jimmy Starzo ..W.T Martin ...73...shot by Mark Reddin Clay Stevens...Steven Grover...73-74 ...Stephen Gatuso...72-73 Ken Stevens... ...night club...knocked up Jill/Laurie at same time Gordon Gray...68-69 ...Joel Crothers...69-71... Judge Sam Stevens Terry O'Sullivan September 1968-69...old friend, Valerie Lucy____ Stokes Joyce Barker...59-60...secretary, girlfriend Bryan Fuller _____Stone... Jerry Lacy... 66 ...Stephen Elliott...66 Felicia Stringer... Elizabeth Wilson..66-67 Jonathan Styles...Scott Medford...73 Kitty ___Styles...friend,Amy, +Alan, left son with Amy ...Diana Millay...71 Diane Ladd...71-72 Joe Sullivan .reporter, ex-Susan ...James Broderick...60.. ...Frank Sutton...60-61... Mrs. Sullivan Mary Michael 60-61 Fred Taylor... ??????? 60-61 loaned Jerry money; got Molly B pregnant; jailed Laraine ___ Taylor ??? 1960-61 crippled wife of Fred; wanted to adopt Fred and Molly's child Mr. Travis ... ???? 2/5/69 Grace ______Tyrell... Matriarch, owner Tyrell's Department Store Marjorie Gateson...54-69 ...Margaret Barker 69... ...Eleanor Phelps 69-72 Judge J.T. Tyrell. ..Russell Hicks...54...Judge Melissa Tyson...Angela Thornton...67-68...English secretary, Tony Porter Mac Underwood .. ???? 2/6/67 Herbie Vail...Noel Craig...67-68..son, Henry McGill Nancy Vallin .Iris Braun Sharon Walters Sylvia White 66 Sally Marshall's friend Andy Warren...???...68 ,..husband Martha N, died in fire Billy Watson.. Never Seen, maybe (FB) young boy killed by Owen N Edith West ... ??? 3/1/67 Anne___ Wicker Diana Muldaur .65. .barren,TV personality +Alan Tommy Wicker...???...65...ex- Anne Ed Winslow...???...54-55...drove Ellen off the road Marge ___ Winslow ???? 1954 wife, Ed Douglas Winthrop...Robert(Bruce)Sherwood...71-72...+Joanna Matthew Winthrop... Whitfield Connor ..71...husband, Ursula, let Fred Clearwater off the hook,D.A. (flashback) Tom Winthrop Norwood Smith 1969 Ursula_____Winthrop...Jacqueline Brookes...71-72 CHARACTERS WITHOUT LAST NAMES Ada Enid Markey Alden...Cliff DeYoung...72...flower person, friend Joanna Bunny .... Jessica Rains 1967 friend Wendy Porter Carmen...Madeline Sherwood... 72- March 1973...Pete's diner owner, Joanna Morrison's boss Cecilia...Kathleen Cody...70... Cirene...???...55...maid Ellie Suzanne Granfield 1970 Gloria K Callan 1964 Hank Hash Howard 71 Harry .... ???? .... 2/27/67 Isaac...Hugh Hurd...73 Julie...???...56...ex flame Bruce Leonie...68...Holly Hill Lupita...Olivia Barash...68 May Ruth McDevitt Mike...Devin Goldenberg.. .???? - July 15, 1972 Odette, Odette Myrtil 65 Proprietress of the French Bistro Polly...Susan Oakes...72...hippie friend Joanna Rocket...Donna Mills... 1966 - 67 ...singer, gun moll,+Casey Arnold Tommy...Tom Paxton...63...guitarist's bar Tommy...Billy Stamatakis...68 Wendy...Katherine Houghton niece, Katherine Hepburn CHARACTERS WITHOUT NAMES Boyfriend(Amy)...Craig Vandenburgh Cab Driver ...??? ... 2/13/69 Copy Girl...Joanne Dorian Dancer...Janice Nichol...65 Desk Sergeant..????....arrested Peter...55 Detective...Floyd Levine Doctor Franklin Cover 71 Foil...(Amy Ames)...Jacqueline Courtney...50s Housekeeper (Ames) Jane Rose Jailer...Stanley Brock 7/70 Mafia Man...Les Damon...59... Maitre'd Fred Porcelli (The Bird Cage) Modeling Agency Manager Jay Barney 1961 Moving Man ... ??? ... 1/16/69 ... ??? ... 1/16/69 Narcotic Addict Grover Dale 65 Neighbor in New York(Laurie)...Francesca James...69 or 70 Newspaper Journalist Michael Higgins 1959 Orderly/Rapist...Robert Gentry...possibly 1970?? Party Guest...Louise Steneck 73 Reporter Rex Robbins 1965 "Suave" Country Club Steward Erik Rhodes 63 Superintendent ... ??? ... 2/21/69 Thug... Dustin Hoffman... Troubled, Kookie Teen...pre-66 ...Gaye Huston ACTORS REPORTED TO HAVE APPEARED (*) DENOTES NEW LIST OF ACTOR NAMES Italics denote actors with soap opera experience. Michael Arlen cocaine smuggler IRL Candace Azzara * Marian Baer... Rod Browning * Mona Bruns * Lisa Cameron... Paul Carpinelli * Marian Carr... 62 Mimi Cozzens... Jenny Crimm cameo 1967 Reporter from Cleveland. Irene Dailey... Les Damon * Christian DeFrank... Anthony Eisley * Gene Fanning * Sharkey Finnerman 66 girlfriend of actor John Fink David Ford * Gil Gerard * David Groh * Susan Harney... Hilda Haynes pre-1969 Jane Hoffman * Paul Jenkins Robert Jundelin.. William Keene * Ruth Klinger Raymond Laine Jeanne Lange * Bethel Leslie * Richard Liberty... Margaret Linn * Kathleen Maguire...6/66 Jane Manning ... Alan Manson * Nancy McKeon... William Mooney * Claudia Morgan * Patricia Neal ... Jenny O'Hara... Harry Packwood... Bill Parker Dorothy Patten * David Paulsen * Ben Piazza... 11/65 Roy Poole...1973 Pamela Powell * Elaine Price * Doris Rich Mid to late 1950s Arthur Roberts pre-1968 Virginia Robinson * Joanna Roos * Michael M. Ryan * Lanna Saunders... Lillian Schaaf 1956 Thurman Scott Roger Serbagi * James Shannon * Robert Sphatt... Leora Thatcher Michael Tolan * John Travolta... Dick Van Patten 1966 Paul Vincent * Lois Wilson... 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Members will81 Posted May 30, 2023 Members Share Posted May 30, 2023 (edited) For those needing information on writers, here is some info I captured from Newspaper articles, can post articles if people want Tony Converse (Producer) and Lou Scofield (writing with John Hess) came on around December 1968 Gillian Houghton was listed as new HW with EP Charles Weiss and Assoc Producer Bernie Sofronski - From an article dates Aug 23, 1969. I believe Gillian Houghton is Gabrielle Upton and she did return to the show at the end Gerry Day and Bethel Leslie are announced Sep 06, 1970 Feb 01, 1972 The HW is listed as Bob Cenedella with Frances Rickett and Joe Caldwell. Producers is Joseph Manetta Edited May 30, 2023 by will81 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paul Raven Posted May 30, 2023 Members Share Posted May 30, 2023 OK so Gillian/Gabrielle come in as new headwriter when CBS took over production. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FrenchFan Posted May 30, 2023 Members Share Posted May 30, 2023 Between Scofield and CBS taking over, Don Ettlinger wrote the show for a few weeks. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FrenchFan Posted May 30, 2023 Members Share Posted May 30, 2023 Yes, Lou Scofield is the head writer and John Hess who was head writer before seems to be breakdown writer. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members FrenchFan Posted May 30, 2023 Members Share Posted May 30, 2023 #3896 – Monday, January 20th 1969 – missing ? #3897 – Tuesday, January 21st 1969 Ken woke up early and rememberd the melody Laurie played on the piano. Jill was surprised he was whistling. Susan phoned and asked Jill for lunch to talk about Amy’s baby as she learned Jill knew. Jill remained evasive towards Ken. At Paul’s office, Bob Hill appeared and Paul introduced Bob – Valerie’s son – to Jill. After Jill left, Bob told Paul he didn’t want to get involved in his marital situation because he liked Amy a lot and was once interested in Belle. He wasn’t giving legal advice but as a friend, he thouth Paul should go back to Amy. Paul was angry at first. Ken phoned Laurie. He was interested in her song but was frustrated there were no lyrics. She suggested he had to do some and he said he would try. At The English pub, Susan told Jill she thought Amy’s attitude was absurd. She hoped Jill would be able to change Amy’s mind. They were interrupted by Paul and Bob who exchanged greetings. Jill was uneasy. Paul wondered why his secretary was at the pub with his wife’s sister and why she didn’t mention it to him. When Jill returned to the office, Paul assured her Susan and she couldn’t bring him and Amy back together. #3898 – Wednesday, January 22th 1969 Sam and Eleanor planned to work in the Stevens’ home and Sam invited her to dinner. Ken told Jill was late and couldn’t fix dinner. When Sam answered a phone call, Eleanor question Ken again on Nola Hollister’s good deed when he was on the verge of being fired but Ken departed. Eleanor offered to cook leftovers for Sam. When Sam complimented her, she felt very proud. From a cabin booth, Ken called the Hollisters and Nola answered. Laurie wasn’t home. Wilfried heard and wondered why Sam’s son – the hippie bartender – was trying to reach for his daughter. When Laurie came home, Wilfred informed her she had a phone call from a married man. Nola assured Wilfred Laurie met Ken at the club when they were having lunch and they talked music. Eleanor told Wilfred about her tenant problem. Her tenant was a divorcee who entertained men and Eleanor didn’t approve. Sam said she might be a little too rigid. When the name of Valerie appeared in the conversation, Sam took offense. He knew she didn’t approve of Val but she should keep her opinion to herself. Sam was growing more and more attached to her. Eleanor was appalled. After Wilfred left, Laurie asked Nola if Ken said more on the phone. It was probably about the lyrics but Nola shouldn’t say Wilfred. Nola assured she wouldn’t, Wilfred would not understand. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danfling Posted May 31, 2023 Members Share Posted May 31, 2023 Here are some statements prompted by some recent posts: Slick, you mention that Kitty Styles left her son with Amy. I am almost certain that she left her son with Laurie Hollister Stevens. The year on which Robert Gentry appeared was probably 1970. I think that he was on the show at the same time as Kathleen Cody. Alexander Clark, who played Willifred Hollister #1, later became the theatre critic for Vanity Fair magazine. The actress who played Luurene ______Post, Sue Ann Gilfillan, was the wife of producer Converse. I am glad to know that Chase Crosley played Eleanor on The Secret Storm, but I still do not remember her. I was watching during this period. I had known that the late Olga Belgin had appeared on The Edge of Night, but I was unaware of her role on The Secret Storm. The team of Gerry Day and Bethel Leslie wrote for The Secret Storm after the purchase of the show by CBS. They were responsible for the Sean/Mickey/Corey storyline in which Amy fell in love with a man that she thought was her half-brother. Also during this time was the Hugh-Jill-Ken triangle and Didi. (This period of the show was tremendously good!) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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