Look into the past

[FrenchFan]

JULY 1980

All My Children

Written by: Agnes Nixon & Wisner Washam

Produced by: Jørn Winther

Nina underwent treatment at a Baltimore clinic to correct her eye problem. Joe was suspicious when Leora and Kurt told different stories of how she was injured at home. Billy Clyde returned but Benny threatened him about taking Estelle away. Tom rehired Erica. Linc warned Langley that he has the goods on Langley’s past if anything happened to Phoebe. Garrett demanded more loot from Donna on the baby deal. Devon got desperate that Sean isn’t paying attention. Paul hired Brooke to write his campaign releases. Nina couldn’t believe that Cliff has been shacking up with Sybil.

Palmer loaned Donna money for her baby-buying scheme. Anne overheard Paul and Ellen admit their love. Paul insisted he won’t leave Anne, who pushed him into the spare bedroom. Devon went bersek when Sean called it quits. Brooke forced Cliff and Nina to patch up their misunderstandings while Palmer was frantic that his deception in delaying Nina’s treatment will be uncovered. Myrtle blackmailed Langley to convince Phoebe not to interfere with Kelly and Linc’s moving decision. Tom began falling for Erica’s seductions.

Nina moved in with Monique after learning that Palmer lied about her eye ailment. Chuck ranted about Donna giving money to Garrett for a baby, and Estelle cautioned that Donna may be a victim of a scam. Phoebe blew a fuse when Ann moved out on Paul and moved in with Charles and Mona. Leora's stepdaughter Carrie arrived, but Kurt doesn't want her around since he thinks Carrie's a tramp like her mother was. Tom admitted to Brooke that he's making another go of it with Erica Sean told Devon he loved another woman, and she figured it was Sybil.

Palmer learned that Daisy has been posing as Monique. He was stymied in his attempt to shoot her and later shot himself since he's lost Nina. Cliff must perform the surgery to save Palmer. Carrie told Leora that Kurt was responsible for the death of Carrie's mother, but wouldn't explain. Kurt broke down after he stopped himself from beating Carrie with a belt. Ruth reluctantly agreed that Tad could steady-date Suzanne. Estelle can't get a quickie divorce unless Billy Clyde is jailed for two years and Grover didn't want to testify against Billy. Meanwhile, Billy baffled prison guards by asking for shoe-polish. Anne decided to move back with Paul and declined to seek a divorce at this time, since it could ruin Paul’s political chances.

Another World

Written by: Tom King & Robert Soderberg

Produced by: Paul Rauch

Alex confided to his secretary Terry that he and Iris had a fling years ago when he was penniless. Clipper, Terry’s flame, spied on Iris for Alex. Dawn introduced Dennis to her ranch-owner grandmother, Kate. Vicky suspected that Alex’s mind is on another woman while Iris freaked out when she recognized Alex. Ryan was wary that Col. Hassin is plotting against the Sheik. Reena despised her cousin, Samantha, whom Vicky favored as head of a TV station.

Texas portions: Mike’s empire collapesed when the Sheik died. Alex wouldn’t help Mike financially. Courtney defended Kevin’s surgery of the Sheik. Clipper recorded Hassin giving the order to substitute the Sheik’s pacemaker, which was the cause of death. Kevin rated at Reena for accepting Stryker’s teaching offer without Kevin’s approval. Iris remembered her affair with Alex and learned that he has since become a multi-millionaire.

Bay City portions: Joey admitted to Kit that Amy is coming on strong with him. Miranda milked Rachel’s friendship to find a weakness in her marriage. Buzz warned Blaine that she’ll never be able to get rid of him or Jordan. Rick dated Sally. Liz planned Tracy and Russ’s wedding. Greg was jealouse that Brad is going after Kit. Cecile revamped Brava to erase Pat’s memory. Jim worried that Pat won’t be a sober matron of honor.

Texas portions: Mike's out-of-town children, car racer Justine and singer Paige, were notified that Mike committed suicide. Alex blamed himself since he didn't keep an appointment with Mike because Alex was preoccupied with avoiding Iris. Samantha Walker kept publicity about the sheik’s death to a minimum so that Kevin's career won't be jeopardized until the autopsy. Dawn blamed Alex for Mike's death while ranch foreman, Max Dekker, was grieved.

Bay City portions: Rachel finally admitted to Mitch that she's carrying his child. He put the pieces together after hearing Tanner on a talk show. Jason's attempt to halt Russ and Tracy's wedding failed. The newlyweds honeymooned. Felice Carpenter arrived to work at Brava. Joey accused Kit of not caring that Amy is after him. Sally's eyes lit up after learning that Rick is a Holloway. Craig and Cindy made a pact for her to chase Brad so that Craig will have a clear field to Kit. Robert Delaney, Cory's natural father, wrote Clarice that he wants to see the child. Jordan forced Blame to cuddle after he convinced the cops she had been unwittingly used by Hazel.

Texas portions: Justin vowed he'd get even with Alex for Mike's suicide. Justin got drunk and reminded Reena of their torrid past. Kevin was cleared in the sheik's death when Ryan proved that the pacemaker had been switched by a murderer. Clipper blackmailed Hassim with a tape recording of Hassim's pacemaker-switch plot. Vicki was knocked out when Alex admitted he has loved Iris for 25 years even though Vicki was special. Rikki, Max's brother, envied Justin's car-racing reputation. Paige returned for Mike's funeral but only because the movie he financed for her folded. Bart chided Courtney about her crush on Kevin. Dennis arranged to buy the gallery to stay close to Dawn.

Bay City portions: Russ was slightly injured in an accident that Jason arranged. Russ and Tracy were married. Miranda ranted about Gwen being crazy about Taylor. Larry pressured Clarice to deny Robert's request to see Cory. Tanner blackmailed Rachel to get more publicity for his book. Margo spotted Blaine with Jordan at the casino opening and told Jerry. Rachel offered to do anything if Mitch would keep quiet about their baby. Amy joined Cecile’s plot to undermine Phillip. Cecile published bad publicity about Kit that caused another riff with Joey.

As The World Turns

Written by: Bridget & Jerome Dobson

Produced by: Joe Rothenberger / Fred Bartholomew

Lyla invited her daughter Margo to live on Oakdale. Cricket conned Betsy into babysitting Frannie so Cricket could take Eric to Barbara’s ball. Lisa relented and attended with Grant. Dee and Brad congratulated each other’s wedding engagement, but couldn’t hide their mutual feelings. Lyla was shocked that Cricket dressed to sexually entice Eric. Bob dined and was impressed with Lyla. Johanssen lured Barbara away from the ball.

Johanssen warned Barbara to call off her wedding or James will die. Barbara told James about the threat and he followed Johanssen, who was spying on them. Eric and Betsy patched up their differences about Melinda’s death. Grant rushed to Laramie after learning Mary is critical from a hit-and-run accident. John rebuffed David’s financial offer to bust up with Dee. John cautionned Nick about butting into Andy’s life. Lyla remembered snatches of her past with John, who told her that Dee must never know about their former relationship.

Lisa was miffed that Joyce planned for Teddy's future when Grant brought the lad back from Laramie while Mary is comatose. Steve took a shine to both Carol and Cricket and was ordered by Nick to stay away from Kim. Johannsen escaped from James, who insisted on continuing wedding plans with Barbara. Jeff was upset to learn about Annie and Brad's engagement. John needled Lyla about trying to "cross the tracks" by dating Bob. Cricket threw herself at Eric but was stymied from going all the way. John made advances to Lyla after being turned down sexually by Dee.

Dee was cool to John on the eve of Brad and Annie's wedding. Johannsen trapped Barbara in a deserted museum. Lisa and Joyce argued about Joyce's right to visit Teddy. Carol confided to Lisa that she fears Steve. Jeff wished Annie well on her wedding. Grant asked Lisa to be his date to the wedding. Nick told Kim he'd like to take her to Greece. After noticing the tension between Brad and Dee, John tried to force himself on Lyla, who nearly scratched his eye out.

Days Of Our Lives

Written by: Nina Laemmle

Produced by: Betty Corday & Al Rabin

Max and Kellam had hired Mrs. Chisholm’s intruder because she knows something about Kellam’s wife, Sunny’s death. David flared at Trish for telling Chris about Alex’s bonus. Leslie threw a snit that Chris suspected an affair between her and Alex. Jessica met an unwed pregnant girl Sally Kirk. Max tipped off Kellam that Liz and Neil are a hot item. Jessica followed Cassie’s advice to make Josh jealous of other guys. Marlena joined Kellam’s campaign staff. Lee panicked when Doug wanted to file a police report on the missing diamond ring she actually gave to Brent, who followed Doug and Julie to an overnight auction.

After spending a love night with Julie, Doug told Lee their marriage is over. Neil warned Doug against aggravating Lee’s blood pressure by asking a divorce. Marlena and Don argue about not facing Don Jr.’s death, then Don split for a trip. Trish grew suspicious of David working against Leslie for Alex. Leslie was injured in a plant accident after Max ordered Hamlin to stop her interfence. Julie broke off with Kellam. Neil “broke in” Liz’s apartment by staying overnight. Brent forced Lee to pay his “fee” with her body, after he proved Doug and Julie’s lovemaking.

An anonymous caller threatened Leslie not to talk about her accident. Chris fired Hamlin for possible sabotage. Chris and Mary questioned Alex's involvement with Hamlin. Mrs. Chisholm encouraged Josh and Jessica's budding romance. David took to drink. Marlena convinced Don to attend Doug's casino opening despite Kellam's disapproval. Liz flaunted Neil to irk Kellam. Liz blabbed about finding her ex-husband in bed with another woman, which deterred Lee from crashing Doug's opening since Lee was the other woman.

Joshua hinted that Marlena consider adoption. Lee agreed to divorce Doug, then called Brent to do "a job" on Julie. Mike was devastated by Margo's long-awaited and expected death. Alex denied Mary's accusations that he helped sabotage the plant, then he shifted the blame to Chris for the insurance investigator's benefit. Chris asked Leslie to marry him after he realized she's protecting him. Joshua confided to Jessica that his Vietnam experiences make him cautious about personal involvements. Alex fretted that David wouldn't stick to a planned script for the investigator. Alex told Mary that divorce must be her decision.

The Doctors

Written by: Elizabeth Levin & David Cherrill

Produced by: Doris Quinlan

Darcy told Jack to let John worry about Ashley’s problems. Jack suspects John is having an affair with Carolee. Calvin disapproved of Terri’s efforts to reform Bobbie. Bobbie’s old chum Lillian learned Bobbie’s been a hooker.

Psychiatrist Claudia advised Ashley to take a vacation with John to resolve their marital problems. Nola was hospitalized with burns from a fire caused by her drunkeness. Maggie poo-pooed rumors of John and Carolee’s affair. Jack laid into John for turning to Carolee instead of Ashley.

Steve learned that Jason is alive but he's delirious and still in a South American jungle. Warner, alias Far Wind, infiltrated the hospital with cohorts Shelley Simmons and Larry Rowan. Viveca tried to win Steve by encouraging him to join the board. A nurse who recognized Far Wind was found dead. Claudia took Ashley to Cape Cod for a "mental retreat". Jack assumed John arranged the trip to get cuddly with Carolee.

Steve brought Jason to Hope Memorial. Claudia discouraged John from taking Ashley home until Claudia breaks through Ashley's neuroses. But Ashley assumed John doesn't love her and called Jack for help. Warner (Far Wind) and his group took over the hospital. John fumed that Jack ran to Ashley. Nola was thrown by news of John's survival.

The Edge Of Night

Written by: Henry Slesar

Produced by: Erwin Nicholson

A drunken Cliff blabbed about Draper’s autopsy to Raven. She told Logan she’d keep quiet if he’ll drop the custody fight for Jamie. Jody told Nicole that they were half-sisters. Their father had an affair with Jody’s mom, Billie Lorraine. David warned Kelly to say away from Jody. April wondered why Logan has been cool to her. Molly told Emily that Kirk is actually Draper Scott.

Emily didn’t tell April about Kirk being Draper because Kirk admitted he has begun to love Emily. Jody refused money from Miles. Kelly complained to Nancy that Jody never has time for him. Molly told Emily that the real Kirk was killed committing a robbery.

Emily feared for Kirk's life after he was pursued by a hoodlumn named Larry who works for bosslady Frankie. Gavin and Kelly vied for Jody's affections. Jody was taken ill and moved in with Miles and Nicole. Logan admitted his love for April. Raven promised to share her mother Nadine's "allowance" for Jamie with Elliot.

Larry and Frankie beat up Kirk (Draper) who couldn't tell them where their stolen money was hidden. Jody's interest began to steer in Mike's direction. Gavin punched a man who offended his manhood at the dance studio. Derek realized that Raven is using him so she'll look socially acceptable to Nadine. Logan questioned Emily whether she spotted anyone from the train wreck in which Draper supposedly was killed.

General Hospital

Written by: Pat Falken Smith & Margaret DePriest

Produced by: Gloria Monty

Alice was upset that Jeff moved Heather to a state institution where her doctor is Tony Porcelli. Laura admitted to Lesley that she’s attracted to another man. Monica blew it with the Quartermaines when she let them know she wants to run off with Rick. Now it’s Edward who wants blood tests on Alan Jr.. Mitch warned Frank that someone is checking into the drug shipment. Susan told Mitch to stop knocking at her doe since she’s dating Joe. Monica made Alan listen to his tape-recorded confession. Luke will present photocopies of Frank’s black book to Frank on Luke’s wedding day so Frank can never double-cross him.

Scotty learned Luke had raped Laura. Scotty confessed to murdering Luke by knockung him overboard before Jennifer’s wedding. The body hasn’t been found. Actually, Luke hid out with Laura while getting money to hightall if out of town. Frank had threatened to have Luke killed when Luke suggested blackmail. Monica kept Rick from seeing Alan Jr.’s Quartermaine birthmark. Rick wouldn’t let Monica get a quickie divorce, although she has the goods on Alan about the gun. Joe guessed that Bobbie was being watched by Frank to make sure that Luke is dead. Lesley interrupted Rick and Monica’s lovemaking to have him search for Laura. Jennifer’s mind became unbalanced by the news of Luke’s death.

Frank learned that Luke is alive after a gift that Jennifer gave Luke was discovered in a pawn shop. Laura had pawned it for getaway money for her and Luke. Luke tried to convince Laura that they can't allow Scotty, who is out on bail, to be tried for Luke's murder. Rick questioned why Monica tried to get a hemotoiogist transferred. Ann and Jeff quarreled when she followed Diana's advice and suggested that Heather is better off where she is. Bobbie and Ruby held a memorial for Luke in the disco where his happy feet once lit up the dance floor. Joe comforted Bobbie and was hired by Lesley to find Laura. Alice threatened Jeff that he'll never learn his son's whereabouts if he tries to have Heather transferred.

Frank had Jessie's apartment ransacked as a threat to Bobbie, then had Ruby beaten up in order to lure Luke out into the open. Frank's hit-man, Hutch, cornered Luke and Laura. Scotty called Laura a tramp after reading a newspaper claim that Luke is alive and on the run with Laura. Joe pressured Bobbie for information on the mob. Laura told Luke she wouldn't allow him to touch her so that she can say she's been faithful to her marriage. Alan inadvertently learned that Alan Jr. is his son.

Guiding Light

Written by: Douglas Marland

Produced by: Allen Potter

Rita was stunned that Peter has split after his and Holly’s wedding was called off. Jennifer warned a mysterious caller never to get in touch with her again. Kelly tutored Morgan, who posed for a painting by Ben. Logan Stafford had a heart attack after telling Lucille he was aware she’s been investigating his family. Ross got Lucille to sign a money agreement for him once Amanda and Ben split up. Elizabeth consulted Dr. Burnhoff about her hangups. Vanessa warned Ross she’d have to look for other “game” if he didn’t butter her up. Hope was furious with Alan for kowtowing to Vanessa’s social demands with her father, Henry.

Ed and Rita began patching up their marriage. Jackie was torn apart that Philip was teased by schoolmated about Elizabeth abandoning him. Jackie dreaded the end of her mothering days for Philip. Sara told Ross that Stafford’s son, Chet is in Europe. Tim is head over heels about Morgan, who’s more interested in Kelly. Adam and Sara dated frequently. Vanessa bought two of Ben’s paintings, while Amanda warned Carter that Ben must never know she secretly financed Ben’s career. Alan remembered arguments with Stafford after Jane Marie drowned.

Hope split for parts unknown after learning that Alan has met with Vanessa for business behind her back. Elizabeth and Mike kept their emotions in check when they met in Europe, then he ran to Jennifer. Hillary was miffed that Nola tried to muzzle in on Kelly, who was preoccupied with thoughts of Morgan, which he kept secret. Adam told Barbara they can only be friends. Ross planted the seed that led Vanessa to begin exposing Amanda's financing of Ben's career. Alan remembered a night of lust with Jane Marie years ago. Vanessa’s father, Henry hired Ross, who became assistant D.A. Lucille was wary of Henry who was Brandon's best chum. Lucille snuck into Logan's hospital room.

Amanda had pregnancy tests while Vanessa squealed to Ben that Amanda secretly financed his contract with Carter. Alan failed to locate Hope. Alan's eyes lit up like firecrackers when he spotted Rita changing into a swim suit. Morgan used Tim in sexy embraces to get Kelly riled up. Later she snuck out of the house to set up an encounter with Kelly at Laurel Falls. Moreno's nurse, Maria, told Mike she had tapes of Moreno and Alan setting up Roger's fake initial death. Diane hired Joe Bradley to follow Mike with a gun outside of Maria's door. Lucille found Jennifer, who has become Amanda's confidante, playing "Misty" on the piano. Ben turned down Vanessa's bedtime offer. Lucille was stopped by a nurse from sneaking into Logan’s room. Hillary realized Kelly is jealous of Tim and Morgan.

One Life to Live

Written by: Sam Hall & Peggy O’Shea

Produced by: Joseph Stuart

Carla huffed that Ed dated Elizabeth Archer but joined his and Herb’s campaign. Karen tried to keep Mario hidden while she’s in his “Marco” state, but Dorian’s detective, Wolf, tailed Karen. Brad rubbed it in to Jenny that he’s dating Beverly. Asa planned a Texas-style birthday party for Samantha, which Mimi assumed was a party for herself. Peter turned down Jenny’s desire to consumate their love until she’s completely finished with Brad. Dorian looked longingly at Katrina’s beau, Marcello. Tina got Mick to admit he lusts after her, then dates a sleazy type Benny, who got rough with her.

Viki admired Ted for saving Tina for rough-guy Benny. But Tina doesn’t believe Ted is her father. Katrine and Karen moved Mario to a clinic, where Dorian found him and was almost stangled when she confused him about being Marco. Bo learned Pat took French lessons in preparation for shooting interviews in Paris. Tina told Mick she doesn’t want to sneak with him behind Samantha’s back. Sam told Tina that Mick would freak out if he knew Asa gave her gifts. Larry ordered Karen to cut the cord with Mario. Brad caught Mick and Tina cuddling.

Peter burned a letter about Mary's true parentage after cuddling with Jenny. Edwina insisted on caring for Mario after he escaped the clinic. While Ed dated Elizabeth, Carla was courted by campaign worker Miles. Marcello and Katrina went to bed. Gretel cautioned Herb about his drinking which would spoil his political image. Tina auditioned as one of Mimi's cougar cheerleaders. Asa invited half the town to his joint birthday party for Samantha and Mimi. Edwina used a tape recorder to learn what's behind Karen's obsession with Mario. In Paris, Pat met a strange woman named Nicole.

Mario erased Edwina's tape recording. Nicols quizzed Pat about Bo after she heard the name Buchanan. Peter threw Brad out when Brad drunkenly barged in on Jenny. Viki and Ted were suspicious of Tina, who spent a night in Mick's bed. Ed began fitting the pieces together about Karen's interest in Mario and that Mario is actually Marco. A hospital aide recognized Ted from prison. Mimi resolved that she won't be the third wheel at Asa's party with Samantha. Edwina and Karen decided to wash their hands of Mario. Chuck tipped off Mimi that Sam isn't aware that Asa wants her body. Dorian got herself invited to the party.

Ryan’s Hope

Written by: Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer

Produced by: Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer

Barry’s ex-wife, Elizabeth arrived, demanding alimony. Seneca bailed out Kim when she was arrested for loitering and slugging a cop. Frank told Rae he won’t press charges for her political frame-up, then celebrated with Faith. Dee was wary of Barry because he’d lied that Elizabeth was dead. Jill told Ken she really loves Frank, while Ken talked about death.

Jill told Ken to forget about their London fling, then fretted about his health. Barry paid Elizabeth to get out of town and stop balbbing to Dee about his way with women. Seneca fell for Kim’s love story and agreed to marry her. Jack hired Michael’s old girlfriend Amy as Ryan’s babysitter. Lilly want back and forth to Roger and Barry’s bedrooms.

Rae got drunk at Kim and Seneca’s wedding. Roger put Barry in traction after Barry strained his back while romping in bed with Lilly. Jill kept it on the q.t from Frank that she'll give Ken final days of pleasure since he has an inoperable brain tumor. Amy remembered that her own baby would be Ryan's age. Barry arranged for Lilly to make a demo record with Ken. Jack met Ryan's nursery school principal, Jessica.

Roger added weights to Barry's traction when Barry and Dee became engaged. Jessica couldn't accept Ryan in her school. Amy wants "her baby," Ryan, all to herself. Roger spotted Lilly sneaking in and out of Barry's room. Rae financed Elliot Silverstein's theatrical Ventures in order to get Kim an audition. Dee hired Frank to get her a quickie divorce from Roger. Detective Rose Malina suggested to Jack that Joe isn't dead. Jill took Ken to the beach house, and Faith was suspicious.

Search For Tomorrow

Written by: Linda Grover & John Porterfield

Produced by: Mary-Ellis Bunim

Lee and Sunny thanked Cissy for helping them reunite but Cissy is pregnant by you-know-who. Jim Ramsey got the cold shoulder when he tried to put the make on Stephanie. Liza cracked and packed her bags to leave Travis, who had been visting Mignon. Jim tried to uncover “Brian’s” (Spence’s) secrets. Jamie assured Mrs. McKay that Travis’ specialists will help catatonic Timmy.

Travis found Liza before she could run off. He took her to the cabin where they first admitted their love and convinced her to face the future bravely. Wendy assumed the name Dawn as part of her “new” life as a waitress. Renata yearned for her former ballerina career. Jamie was upset that her husband Julian is contesting their divorce. Jo, Ellie and Janet toured New York, but Janet missed Ted. Sunny agreed to marry Lee.

Renata and David exchanged marriage vows again, this time in a church. Janet and Ted made each other jealous by dating Leonard Tillotson and Jamie, respectively. Jamie felt used after learning Ted's feeling for Janet. Jo chose her wedding gown. Travis encouraged Liza to help Timmy out of his depression. Brian (Spence) located Wendy. Stephanie complained to Kathy that Brian "spooks" her.

Cissy refused to testify fearing Matthews would have her knocked off. Kathy and David found Wendy. Sunny asked that Lee not be told she's undergoing neurological tests. Spence sent Stephanie flowers to remind her of the birthday of the son she gave up years ago. Spence called Steve Emerson, the real Brian's father, for background information. Renata prepared to go into labor. Travis asked Liza to consider abortion.

The Young And The Restless

Written by: William J. Bell

Produced by: John Conboy

Kay and Doug planned another rendezvous when Derek interrupted their "almost bedtime." Leslie asked Lorie to care for Brooks since Les didn't remember the baby although she realized she'd been pregnant before she married Lucas. Mary had a hysterectony. Nikki said no sex with Paul. Sumiko ordered Matthew to recruit new members, while Peggy investigated youth cults for a newspaper expose. Michael invited Lorie to New York. Victor gave Julia shooting lessons after she was almost raped by a burglar.

Judy bedded with Derek, then turned to Brock. Rose’s gunman fired into Greg’s apartment while Liz was visiting. Victor warned Brock not to visit Julia unannounced or Brock might be shot as an intruder. Sumiko told Paul that no cult member is allowed to touch another woman without her say-so, which put a crimp in Paul and Nikki’s hand-holding. Steve and Peggy got to the kissing stage. Doug and Kay were interrupted from hitting the hay by Brock. Jonas encouraged Leslie not to give up hope of regaining her memory. Mary told Paul not to blame himself for her miscarriage. April wouldn’t tell her parents, Dorothy and Wayne, about Heather’s father.

Sumiko initiated Paul into the cult by having-sex with him and explaining it was a spiritual way to empty his impure self through her body. Liz regained consciousness and the sniper was arrested. John's son, Jack, took an interest in Jill. Peggy went undercover at the New World. Judy told Derek she expects a company presidency in exchange for sexual favors. Meanwhile, she romanced Brock. Doug challenged Derek to a duel. Doug and Victor remembered they once had shady dealings together. Michael cautioned Lorie about becoming too possessive of Brooks.

Brock and Victor will be the seconds for Derek and Doug's duel. Matthew was suspicious of Peggy joining the cult. Leslie went away to consider her future. Julia assured Brock that she and Victor have fully reconciled. Liz made Greg promise not to blame Nikki for Liz getting shot since everyone's out of danger now. Steve worried about Peggy's safety. Jack took an interest in John’s company to get closer to Jill. April suggested to Steve that Carl and Mary would be better parents for Heather than April.

Yes I'm sure they have already been posted but send me an email if you want, I will give you my summaries.

[DRW50]

Thanks for posting all these. Linda Grover seemed to get around the soaps at this time. Never heard of John Porterfield.

[FrenchFan]

Linda Grover and John Porterfield wrote SFT until late 1980 when they were replaced by Gabrielle Upton. And that's all I know about Porterfield

[Khan]

Apparently, there was a "John Porterfield" who served as a story consultant for B&B back in '93, but I can't confirm whether they're one and the same.

[DRW50]

That's interesting. So was Upton the one writing when SFT was canceled by CBS?

[Khan]

No, I think Ralph Ellis and Eugenie Hunt were the HW's by that point. I seem to recall seeing their names in the credits at the end of both the final CBS shows and beginning NBC ones.

Can someone help me w/ the links to other threads where FrenchFan posted other summaries? I know they're on this board somewhere....

[FrenchFan]

I posted quite a few threads with no real order I can send you my files if you ask me by email.

[FrenchFan]

Irving & Tex Elman (October 1976 – June 1977)

Robert J. Shaw (June 1977 – March 1978)

Henry Slesar (March 1978 – August 1978)

Joyce & John William Corrington (August 1978 – June 1980)

Linda Grover & John Porterfield (June 1980 – November 1980)

Gabrielle Upton (November 1980 – April 1981)

Harding Lemay (April 1981 – September 1981)

Don Chastain (September 1981 – December 1981)

Ralph Ellis & Eugenie Hunt (December 1981 – July 1982): cancellation on CBS on March 1982

C. David Colson (July 1982 – September 1982)

Gary Tomlin (September 1982 – April 1984)

Jeanne Glynn & Madeline David (April 1984 – June 1984)

Caroline Frantz & Jeanne Glynn (June 1984 – March 1985)

Paul Avila Mayer & Stephanie Braxton (March 1985 – October 1985)

Gary Tomlin (October 1985 – July 1986)

Addie Walsh (July 1986 – December 1986): cancellation on NBC on December 1986

[FrenchFan]

AUGUST 1980

All My Children

Written by: Agnes Nixon & Wisner Washam

Produced by: Jørn Winther

Billy Clyde escaped from the slammer after knocking his lawyer unconscious and disguising himself. Nancy wouldn't date Frank, so he took Betsy to Joe's birthday bash. Cliff performed successful surgery on Palmer, but suspected Palmer of planning a "non-fatal" suicide for Nina's benefit. Suzanne's father, Dave, forced her to break off with Tad because Tad's real father was homicidal. Benny received his divorce from Edna, but Estelle lived in fear of Billy. Carrie stole school test answers from Mark. Devon was cold in her love-making with Wally, although Ellen urged her to give it a try for Bonnie's sake. Phoebe blew up because Langley refused a teaching job which Myrtle had engineered, knowing that Langley is no more a qualified professor than the mail on the moon.

Kurt beat Leora to a pulp for cooking lobster instead of rump roast for his boss who's allergic to shellfish. Billy drugged and abducted Estelle. Ann campaigned for Paul. Monique and Palmer agreed to reconcile for Nina's benefit. Donna turned to Palmer for a final baby-buying payment. Frank told Nancy it's none of her business that he dated Betsy. Carrie failed to get stolen test answer, to her boyfriend Jerry, who she’s seeing on the sly without Kurt’s knowledge.

Palmer comforted Donna after Chuck walked out on her and her babybuying scheme. Monique dated Sean, believe it or not. Billy put Estelle in an air-tight casket (but was nice enough to drill holes in it), kept her hidden in a mausoleum, and ordered Benny to raise ransom money. Erica lied to Tom about seeing a decorator when she was actually making plans for a modeling career with Brandon Kingsley. Leora suffered a broken arm from Kurt's beating. Kurt arranged for Carrie to date his boss' son, Thurston Turner, even though Carrie's unwilling. Anne told Phoebe that she wants to stick by Paul's unloving side until he's elected.

Palmer developed a fever on the eve of Nina and Cliff’s wedding. Devon turned green when she spotted Sean and Monique modeling again but had lied to Tom. Billy threatened Langley, when he forbade Phoebe to pay Billy's ransom for Estelle. Donna moved into Palmer's mansion after Chuck retrieved and returned Palmer's loan for her baby-buying plan. Nancy refused to allow Frank to take Carl on a picnic with Betsy. Kurt hoped that Carrie's date with Thurston would insure a job promotion Donna worried that, Chuck ran to Tara, who insisted to Donna that she doesn't love Chuck.

Another World

Written by: Tom King & Robert Soderberg

Produced by: Paul Rauch

Beginning August 4th, the soap moved to another timeslot, airing from 2:00 to 3:00

Jerry walked out on Blaine after she was seen with another man at the casino. Miranda tipped off Mac that Mitch visited Rachel while Mac was away. Russ and Tracy's honeymoon was called off when he was needed for surgery. Gwen caught on to what kind of woman Cecile is. Rachel had a fit when Mac wanted to see a tape of Tanner's talk show. Buzz attacked Blaine when he learned she conned Jordan to get Buzz out of her life by moving him to San Francisco. Partly because of Cecile's publicity stunt, Kit was fired. Phillip urged Pat to return to Brava since Cecile is ruining everyone.

Cecile pulled a crying jag on Jamie, claiming she loves him. Miranda was peeved that Taylor dated Gwen for her party. Miranda and Amy eyed Jerry. Blaine realized how dangerous Jordan can be when Buzz was killed in a car "accident." She's pretending to be Jordan's "property" to save her life. Joey was uncomfortable moving into Miranda's rich digs. Phillip worried that Pat is drinking more than she’s eating.

Amy entertained Jerry sexually while Jordan forced Blaine into his bed. Taylor hired bodyguards after Kit shrieked that a prowler was lurking around Amanda's house. Cecile tore up Pat's resignation letter but pretended that Pat is returning to work. In front of Mac, Tracy told Rachel that Mitch has strong paternal instincts. Jordan warned Margo not to mention his Vegas days and his girlfriend Hildy to Blaine. Jason was thrown to discover the cops are investigating Jordan's mob connections.

Rachel ran when Mitch confessed his love and tried to kiss her. Amy asked Brad not to tell Jerry that they had an affair after she left her husband. Margo told Clarice that Jordan's previous girlfriend Hildy was found dead of a drug overdose in a swimming pool. Blaine acted as Jordan's gambling hostess and continued pretending she cares for him. But, she longs for Jerry even though Brian began their divorce proceedings. Joey refused Taylor's offer to buy Joey and Kit a house where she will be safe. Kit has been scared and depressed ever since a burglar ransacked their apartment Liz fumed that Margo tended an ailing Jim. Taylor's maid found one of Janice's tapes.

As The World Turns

Written by: Bridget & Jerome Dobson

Produced by: Fred Bartholomew

Johanssen held Barbara hostage to lure James to sign an agreement. Barbara was shot during a scuffle between James and Johanssen, who escaped. John caused a drunken ruckus at Annie and Brad's wedding. Dee assumed it was David's fault and slept with John after blaming David for disgracing John. Annie and Brad's honeymoon night was interrupted by the news of Barbara. Betsy admitted she's not ready to make love with Eric.

Charles and Johannsen were apprehended after Charles tried to knock off Barbara. James and Barbara were married, while Charles told reporters that James needed a wife and heir (Paul) to inherit the Stenbeck fortune. Joyce popped into Teddy's life. David and Brad convinced Dee to manage her family's mining business. Betsy and Cricket declared war over Eric. Steve tried to win Carol over. John left to treat a Washington big-wig who's a pal of politician Warren, a man from Lyla’s past.

James hired Margo as a nurse for Barbara and Paul. Betsy couldn't go all the way with Eric and called it quits, much to Cricket's delight. Dee offered an olive branch to her parents with an anniversary gift. Steve accused Kim of "slumming it" with Nick, who tried to reconcile with his brother. James denied to Barbara that he married her for his family's inheritance. Nick and Kim admitted their love. Don worried that Grant allowed Joyce to visit Teddy. Lyla won't talk about divorcing Cricket and Margo's father.

Jeff took a shine to Margo, who was more impressed by James’ manly chest and wealth. Steve admitted to Kim that he didn't even try to save a tramp like Andrea. John found Nick playing with Andy at a party for Kim. Raymond blackmailed James for a job, threatening he'd squeal to Barbara about their former dealings. Dee had doubts about marrying John, as Annie and Brad returned from their honeymoon. Cricket enticed Eric. Carol sympathized with Steve's emotional problems. Bob told Lyla that he wants a family. Lisa discovered Joyce, Grant and Teddy having a family-style dinner.

Days Of Our Lives

Written by: Nina Laemmle

Produced by: Betty Corday & Al Rabin

Brent arranged a fake burglary at Doug's casino, shot Julie, then escaped from Joshua. Leslie agreed to marry Chris. Carol Welles, a casino dealer, took a shine to Joshua. Chris promoted Mike, who's pitted against David at the plant. Liz got Tod's gang off the hook during Cassie's birthday party which grew into a skinny-dipping romp, led by Cassie. Don was skeptical that he and Marlena should adopt Johnny, but agreed to give it a try. Maggie threw a bash for Tom's homecoming. Neil won't consider Liz's marriage proposal until after the campaign. Cassie was peeved that Tod paid attention to Jessica while Cassie had tummy pains.

Julie's condition stabilized, and Lee acted concerned for Doug's benefit. Neil turned down Kellam's money offer to break off with Liz. Kellam convinced Don to handle the Anderson.takeover, but Mary insisted she wouldn't sell out. Jessica learned that Alex is her scholarship sponsor. Jessica tutored Tod, much to Josh's dismay. Doug suspected that he had been diverted to leave Julie open to assault.

Football player Kyle McCullough got a kick out of Maggie at the casino. Mary filed for divorce from Alex after David admitted working for Alex in the takeover scheme. She ordered David to leave town or she'd set the cops on him. Trish found that David and Timmy are gone. Jessica told Tod they're just friends and shoved him toward Cassie. Tod retaliated by gossiping about Josh and Carol's date. Don realized he needs Johnny's love. Mike wants to join Chris' new marina project. Mary told Alex to get out and that she'll fight the Chandler takeover. Lee panicked thinking the police have a description of Brent.

Kyle couldn't complete a pass to Maggie, so he got drunk and had a car accident. Victoria Wallis handled Mickey's cases while he tried to locate David and Timmy for Trish. Mary was in a stew that David's diappearance meant that Alex couldn't be exposed and that Kellam’s take-over negotiations resumed. Marie discouraged Jessica from persuading Sally to keep her baby. Lee stalled her divorce from Doug. Liz flew in on the q.t. from Kellam to shack up with Neil. Marlena was angry that Don's career comes first and he's hedging on adopting Johnny. Jarvis assured Kellam that their detective would find David and keep him quiet and that they could dump Alex soon.

The Doctors

Written by: Elizabeth Levin & David Cherrill

Produced by: Doris Quinlan / Joe Rothenberger

Beginning August 4th, the soap moved to another timeslot, airing from 12:30 to 1:30

Warner held Missy, the hospital staff and patients hostage for $5 million ransom. Claudia admitted to Jack that she had switched Ashley and her father's places in the accident car that killed Ashley's dad. The mayor stalled giving in to Warner, and a patient died.

Warner threatened to take patients off life-support systems, unless ransom is paid. Calvin told Mrs. Foster that he cares for Terry. Carolee realized Shelley is spying for Warner. Claudia used hypnosis to make Ashley believe her father was driving the accident car. Luke pretended to be a patient in order for to join Missy among the hostages.

Maggie tried to save Missy from an attack by gunman Norman, but Missy was shot. Brad asked Greta to marry him, but Billy returned. Steve delivered the ransom money, while Calvin cut wires to the explosive and Luke infiltrated the hoods. Ashley remembered another car ran her father down. Claudia than hypnotized Ashley and ordered her to swim out to a nonexistent island.

Missy died, and Luke gunned down Werner who had kidnapped Maggie. Jack saved Ashley from drowning after Claudia hypnotized her. Ashley remembered her father's accident and that Claudia had arranged it. The cops rounded up Werner's men. Viveca brightened when Steve urged Carolee to take the kids on a vacation.

The Edge Of Night

Written by: Henry Slesar

Produced by: Erwin Nicholson

Logan learned that Kirk Michaels was killed after a payrool heist years ago. Frnakie and Larry didn’t buy Emily’s story that Kirk is not the man who double-crossed them. Calvin strutted his dance stuff in Gavin’s class. Kelly told Jody he split from his parents, who believed he attacked a girl. April suggested to Deborah that Derek would be a good new man in her life since Steve wrote that he has a new girl. Raven hustled to keep Nadine from learning Raven’s true relationship with Jamie.

Nadine believed Raven’s trimped up charges that Geraldine has been spreading gossip about her. Raven told Elliot that she is off limites to him while Nadine is in town. Raven’s plan is to act the “good mother” routine. Emily turned to April for money to pay off Kirk’s (Draper) captors. But, she used the story that he owed a gambling debt. Kelly explained to Jody that his ex-girlfriend Karen had used him to make her Italian lover, Giorgio, jealous. Giorgio beat Karen up to teach her a lesson but she had accused Kelly.

Emily confessed to Frankie, Larry and Kirk that Kirk is actually Draper. Draper regained his memory and made his escape with Emily. Meanwhile, Raven told April that Logan hid the fact that Draper may be alive. Derek and Logan learned that Kirk’s supposed fingertips matched Draper’s. Raven led Nadine to believe that she and Derek are engaged.

Larry was shot and Frankie was arrested. Logan and Emily were left in the cold as Draper and April had a loving reunion. Logan insisted he couldn't forget his love for April. Emily became unhinged by the turn of events and was saved from jumping off a hospital ledge. Nadine learned Raven's true motive for wanting custody of Jamie and told Raven she wouldn't get a penny.

General Hospital

Written by: Pat Falken Smith & Margaret DePriest

Produced by: Gloria Monty

Hutch didn’t shoot Frank and Laura since he wants them to lead him to the “gold left-handed boy”. Alan told Edward that he and Monica might reconcile since Alan Jr. is indeed his son. Luke and Laura romanced at night in a department store and posed as employed during the day. Luke pretended to be a hairdresser when Amy walked into the shop. Luke knows someone is following him because a nightwachman was killed. Lesley advised Howard he should have simply taken her to bed rather than asking politely. Jeff wants Dr. Tony Perelli to be Heather’s psychiatrist. Tony made a date with Lesley. Frank was warned by both higher-ups that he had been bungling too many mob deals.

At a public fund-raising affair, Alan revealed the story of how he learned his son parentage. Monica turned purple and Rick turned red, even though Monica got her final divorce decree. Hutch followed Luke and Laura to Beechers Corners where they posed as Lloyd and Lucy Johnson. They found shelter in a barn with chickens and cows. But, Luke was suspicious when Hutch befriended Laura. Tony brightened Lesley’s life with his blunt romantic manuevers. Jeremy shocked Anne by saying he didn’t want her to sign his final adoption papers. Jeff and Anne told Jeremy it will be a long time before he recovers from his heart murmur. Jennifer and Scotty befriended one another but Bobbie slapped Scotty for spreading gossip about Luke and Laura to the newspapers. Mitch warned Susan about getting close to Joe who still Is trying to find evidence against Frank.

Monica went on a rampage after Rick said they are finished because of her lies. Monica accused Lesley of being a passionless woman. Alan contested Monica's divorce, she threatened to use his "murder intention" tape, but Howard warned it's not admissable in court. Hutch told Frank that he needs time to bump off Luke and Laura properly. Joe and policemen Stoddard and Ramsey were convinced that someone on the force leaked information about Luke and Laura to Frank. Scotty and Bobbie consoled each other.

Jeremy agreed to Anne adopting him after Jeff convinced him that he's not the cause of their trouble with Heather. Frank's bosses ordered him to get rid of Joe. Alan insisted he would do nothing to Monica or Rick if Monica returns to him. Alan reminded Monica that she's his “property”. Frank sent Jennifer out of town to remedy her mental condition because of Luke. Frank hired a second hitman when Hutch claimed he can't kill Luke and Laura until he retrieves the black book. Tony was suspicious of Alice's behavior toward Diana. Hutch learned Luke and Laura are moving to Fair Oaks.

Guiding Light

Written by: Douglas Marland

Produced by: Allen Potter

Nola spotted Morgan seducing Kelly. Jennifer admitted to Neil Blake that Brandon paid her hush money because she’s actually Jane Marie, Amanda’s natural mother. Jennifer insister Amanda will never learn the truth from her. Lucille approved of Ben’s breakup with Amanda who didn’t tell Ben she’s pregnant. Rita refused to be Ed’s wife because she’s not secure enough yet since he’s involved deeply with Christina and Holly. Ben passed out from booze on Eve’s couch then moved into Diane’s apartment. Chet Stafford told Ross that Jane Marie disappeared after a dispute with her family. Joe stole Marie’s tapes after knocking Mike unconscious, but Mike got other leads to connect Alan with the Roger cover-up. Barbara’s son, Andy returned. Kelly felt guilty about hiding his feelings for Morgan from Tim and Hillary. Justin and Jackie fell into each other’s arms, but she broke away saying she won’t be the other woman in Elizabeth’s marital life.

Hope had a party, then laid into Mike for pushing the D.A. to question Alan's involvement with Roger. Alan got off the hook when Diane paid off George Loomis to disappear. Without Loomis, Mike doesn't have any evidence. Andy is hiding a large money envelope. Hillary wished Kelly the best. Amanda moved in with Jennifer after receiving anonymous phone calls from Lucille. Alan and Rita kept "brushing" up against each other. Jennifer got frantic after learning that Logan is hospitalized and that Ross visited Chet.

Andy took a shine to Katie. Nola teased Morgan about Kelly and Tim and advised Morgan about birth control pills. Justin turned down Vanessa's overtures. Jackie fretted that Phillip would notice the attraction between her and Justin. While on vacation, Phillip had an appendicitis attack and Justin prepared to operate on the spot, despite the boy's heart condition. Elizabeth grew stronger psychologically during her sessions with Dr. Burnhoff. Ross comforted Amanda about the anonymous calls, but Ben spotted them in each other's arms and assumed the worst Adam told Sara she's important to him. Rita nixed joining Mike, Ed and Holly in Switzerland. Joe kept one of Maria's tapes, but told Diane that Maria wants to sell it to Mike.

In Zurich, Ed and Holly realized the flame still burns. Phillip is critical because of complications following Justin's appendectomy. Alan bought Hope the island where they first fell in love. Holly noted that Andy hides his personal possessions, and he wouldn't allow Barbara to read his latest book. Lucille reprimanded Jennifer for counseling Amanda, then Lucille stole Amanda's jewelry. Jennifer laid into Morgan for using birth control pills. Kelly and Morgan argued after he dated Hillary again. Morgan snuck into Ben's Chicago-bound van. Alan paid George Loomis to disappear. In Europe, Elizabeth had a premonition that Phillip is ill. After Amanda made a new will leaving everything to Ben, Ross told Vanessa that Ben had once taken Hope's money. Ross knew Vanessa would run to tell Amanda.

One Life to Live

Written by: Sam Hall & Peggy O’Shea

Produced by: Joseph Stuart

Asa saved Samantha from drowning during the party. Brad flirted with a chincilla cheerleader then comforted Mimi who didn’t get a marriage proposal from Asa. Ina took a gun from Mario, who got vicious with Katrina for begging him not to tell Marcello about her hooker past. Mick felt like an outsider at the party and turned to Tina, who didn’t get far when she enticed Johnnt. Asa ordered his brother Pike never to mention Asa’s deceased wife Olympia. Dorian tried to muscle in on Bo when Clint was attentive to Viki, but Bo decided to fly to Paris to see Pat.

Samantha called it quits with Mick. Mario got his act together and decided to stay with Edwina. An ex-convict tried to blackmail Ted, who kicked the punk out and said he wasn't the guy's former prison inmate, Tom Clarkson. Asa, hospitalized with torn cartilage from parachute jumping stunt and square dancing, will go to Texas for an operation if Sam goes with him. While Bo left to join Pat, Nicole pumped Pat for information about Bo.

Tina wailed to Viki that Mick forced her to be "bad in the bushes" but Samantha told Tina "where to go" since Sam and Mick are kaput. Jenny didn't tell the annulment board that Brad raped Karen. Brad won the board's sympathy when he lied that he and Jenny never stopped sexual activity. Asa warned Mimi she's a dead girl if she blabs that he arranged for Sam to find Tina and Mick together. Mario underwent therapy but wouldn't talk about himself. Bo romanced Pat in Paris. Nicole got facts about the Buchanan clan, while Asa spotted a photograph of Pat and Nicole, whom he recognized as his "dead" wife, Olympia. Ted paid the ex-con to get out of town.

Asa sent Chuck to Paris to check whether Nicole is Olympia. Pat fell for Bo's charms. Nicole refused to meet Bo. Clint called it quits with Dorian because she meddled in Tina's affairs. Gretel walked out after Herb allowed Dorian to put the make on him in return for political contacts. Carla hid her jealousy of Rita Parks dating and working for Ed. Mario worried when Edwina mailed wedding invitations. Dexter, Dorian's secretary, told Ted that he knows Ted sold Dorian a fake antique Buddha. Karen took “cleaning” lessons to be a neat housewife for Larry.

Ryan’s Hope

Written by: Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer

Produced by: Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer

Jack took a liking to widow Rose after getting off on the wrong foot with her. Faith hit the bottle after discovering that Jill and Ken shacked up at the beachouse behind Frank’s back. Rae learned that Kim isn’t telling Seneca she’s on the pill. Dee went to the Caribbean for a quickie divorce from Roger, who dated Barry’s girlfriend Lilly. Amy considers Ryan her own “out-of-wedlock” baby.

Roger learned that Barry had another wife and countless women. He gave the scoop to Dee, who was suspicious of Lilly. Frank and Maeve helped Faith through drunken binges. Faith and Jill had a shouting match over Jill and Ken. Jill countered that Faith doesn’t know the score about Ken, who was hospitalized. Amy complained to Michael about Rose moving in on Jack.

Barry told Faith that Jill is with Ken because Ken is dying. Kim learned that she's pregnant. Michael advised against aif abortion since one "ruined" a friend of his. Amy absconded with Ryan after hearing Maeve suggest to Jack that he hire someone else as a babysitter since Amy is weird. Dee checked into Barry's three wives, than had "visions" about Johnny, who was brutally robbed.

Rose joined Jack's search for Ryan. Michael revealed that Amy had been in a mental institution after she had aborted their baby. Kim didn't tell Seneca that she decided to have an abortion because she was cast in a Broadway play. Jill admitted to Faith that she loves Ken but her future life will be with Frank. Dee invited Barry's ex-wives to a “bachelor” party for Barry. Roger blackmailed Rae about Kim to get back Rae's tapes of Roger's malpractice confession. Johnny recovered from the mugging incident.

Search For Tomorrow

Written by: Linda Grover & John Porterfield

Produced by: Mary-Ellis Bunim

Jo called off her wedding to Martin after he went on another gambling spree despite her protests. Spence told Stephanie that he was Brian, the son her parents had forced her to give up for adoption at birth. Ted fired then rehired "Brian" at Stephanie's request Kathy got Matthews convicted. Janet was leery of Jim. Wendy decided to move in with Denise and wouldn't listen to Stephanie.

Martin’s apartment building burned. A cigarette he dropped after he got boozed started the fire. David and Renata were trapped in the blaze and she was doomed to death when she went into labor. Brian romanced Wendy. Despire a bout with her illness, Sunny covered the fire and learned Ted is a gubernatorial candidate.

Renata's baby, Mia, was born during the fire. David was able to save the babe, but Renata was crushed to death by the failing, exploding debris. Lee suffered smoke inhalation and Martin developed a heart disorder. Stu blames Martin for the fire, but Jo blames herself for driving Martin to drink. Sunny investigated faulty equipment in the burned complex that was installed by Janet and Ted's company.

Martin was placed in the 'suicide' ward because of his guilt over Renata's death. Jo was the only person who stood by Martin's side. Brian tipped off Stephanie that the company is corrupt from the top down. Jim had substituted inferior equipment in Martin's building. Kathy had the guilts that she moved in too fast to console David. Ted suspected Sunny is ill.

Texas

Created by: Joyce & John Williams Corrington and Paul Rauch

Written by: Joyce & John William Corrington

Produced by: Paul Rauch

First airdate: August, 4th, from 3:00 to 3:30

Alex diverted Iris’ plane and had her taken to his yacht. He begged her to pick up where they left off 25 years ago. Justin was furious that Paige took a signing job at Alex’s club. Hassim agreed to buy the blackmail tape from Clipper. Ryan suspects Clipper knows more about the Sheik’s death than he is telling. Vicky cried on Kevin’s shoulder that Alex never loved her during the 20 years of their affair. Clipper and Paige discovered they are “sexual tease” soulmates. Clipper pacified Terry’s jealousy. Maggie hired Billy Joe to appease Anita. Bart asked Courtney to join him in private practice.

Iris was afraid to reveal her relationship with Alex to Dennis, since Alex is Dennis's natural father. Dennis hates Alex for what he did to the Marshalls. Bart comforted Courtney after she spent a night with Kevin who returned to Reena for Stryker's sake. Not knowming that Vicky had been Alex’s paramour, Iris turned to Vicky for love advice. Reena had blackmail photos taken of Vicky and Alex's "farewell kiss." Rikki took a shine to Anita until he learned she's married to Billy Joe. Clipper played around with Paige while telling Terry he's not ready for marriage. Alex used Stryker as a middleman to buy Mike’s townhouse from the Marshall for a gift to Iris. Max helped his little sister Elena make the move to the city. Ryan panted for Ginny after learning her husband is missing in action.

Reena used her blackmail photos to convince Vicky to hire Justin as a sports announcer. Brian and Iris amicably signed divorce papers. Billy Joe offered to arrange a signing job for Elena with Clipper. Courtney assumed Kevin and Vicky were having an affair. But Vicky was only confiding to him that she can't risk Stryker seeing the blackmail pics because of his heart condition. Ryan and Ginny romanced, but she's legally bound to her missing husband. Rikki met Alex during a stock car race and warned him that Justin is out to kill Alex. Ryan convinced Alex that he can get the Marshall townhouse if he relieves the ranch house from debt. Kate approved of the deal, but Justin and Dawn were opposed.

Samantha was smitten with Justin after he pulled Rikki from a burning stock car race accident. Bart tipped off Reena that Kevin stayed in Houston because of Courtney. Reena was turned on by Max's blunt sexual advances. Ginny refused Ryan's suggestion that she declare Barrett legally dead. Billy Joe told Clipper that Alex was the secret man in Vicki's past. Ginny reminded Max that they can't be anything but friends since he was Barrett's best pal. Dawn agreed to marry Dennis. Iris fumed that Dawn is causing the conflict between Dennis and Alex. Billy Joe gave Anita a black eye and accused her of mooning over Rikki, who underwent surgery. Dawn fought with Kate after Kate sold the townhouse to Alex.

The Young And The Restless

Written by: William J. Bell

Produced by: John Conboy

Brock backed out, so Bob Brewster will be Derek's second for the duel. Greg dated April at Snapper's request. Victor introduced Julia to Lorie. Nikki bumped into Greg but wouldn't tell him where she's staying. Paul and Liz encouraged Nikki to salvage her marriage. Lorie convinced Victor to finance Michael's new photo studio in Genoa City. Judy was unable to make Doug cancel the duel. Matthew ordered Paul to keep an eye on Peggy at the cult house, after she gave her jewelry to the New World.

Doug shot Derek in the rump during the duel. Sumiko arranged to "annoint" Paul again. Lucas didn't agree with Leslie's direct decision to give Lorie custody of Brooks, but he allowed the child to stay temporarily with Lorie. Dorothy discouraged April from giving up Heather for adoption. Dorothy remembered that she and Wayne gave up April’s twin for adoption. Nikki tipped off Sumiko that Peggy may be a reporter. Kay swayed toward Doug rather than Derek. Casey flared at Lucas for not making a decision about Leslie.

Sumiko drugged and abducted Peggy to a "brain-washing farm." Casey and Jonas snatched a kiss, as did Lucas and Lesley after she performed for the Maestro. Judy suggested to Derek that he keep Kay on a drunken binge until Derek can gain control of the company in the wake of Packard's heart attack. Jill used John and Jack to get ideas to advance her career. Victor made a vasectomy appointment. Greg tailed Nikki to the cult house. Snapper caught Greg dating April.

Derek seduced Kay after getting her drunk. Snapper warned Greg not to get involved with April. Victor didn't tell Julia that he had a vasoctomy since she believed his promise of a baby in the future. Julia posed for Michael. Jill told Liz she plans to be second in command at John's company. Paul railed at Sumiko when he learned that Rebecca, a cult member, made love to him only for the “good of the cult cause” Jonas decided that Les and Casey are fair game since Lucas can't decide who he wants. Doug convinced Victor to work for Derek's undoing at the company. Casey suspected Nikki is under the influence of cult mind control.

[Mitch]

Wow, Bartholomeuw...was not long for ATWT was he? He was two years on the show before Bunim came on right?

It seems that in these early summaries Brad Hollister was supposed to be a slight cad, flirting with Lisa to get the Hughes property, flirting with both Annie and Dee, screwing Melinda, but then he marries Annie, which made no sense. I never thought of him as a charmer, the guy wasnt that attractive or that charming (he was quite boring to tell you the truth) to see why all these women were going mad for him.

Why did they kill Melinda off? She seemed a good slut and she was Babs sister and Kim's niece and Bobs stepdaughter. She seemed to be the obvious person to have an affair James instead of Margo...but then I guess the Annie/Brad/Dee triangle was going

[DRW50]

Weren't there rumors that it was Bartholomew who had the issues with Nancy and Chris?

I agree with you about Melinda. She could have been a major presence in future story for a long time.

I actually think some soap characters are better off WITHOUT a lot of family - like Donna on AW - but I can't help being sad that Barbara never got to have much of a relationship with Melinda or with Rick.

Wasn't this at a time when ATWT had a multi-tiered system of vets, some very important, others kind of important, others undefined? I guess that they just kept those they saw as most important, like Bob, Lisa, Kim, and others, like Sandy or Melinda, were written out. I can never remember if they wanted Carol to go or if the actress quit. The same for Joyce. It's always weird reading ATWT from the late 70s because there were so many important characters who were gone by like 1982.

[Mitch]

They paired Carol with Steve, kind of like a Betsy/Steve warmer upper, but then they put her on recurring, my guess is that it was to make way for Steve Betsy, as no one ever mentioned Steve's marriage to Carol. She stuck around for a while coming in for weddings, etc, but then disappeared.

If Bartholemueu had problems with Nancy and Chris it kind of reminds me of what people have quoted Frances Reid said about JER getting rid of the old people like her..."Oh, he is an old goat himself!" I think he was the producer when Wagner's contract was up, and he offered her one day a week, and eventually knocked DM to recurring, and they never properly wrote Nancy off. And she left a week before the shows 25th anniversary.What a dumb ass he was!

If

[FrenchFan]

SEPTEMBER 1980

All My Children

Written by: Agnes Nixon & Wisner Washam

Produced by: Jørn Winther

Minutes before Cliff married Nina, Sybil told him that she was pregnant with his baby. Erica ruined Tom's wedding anniversary plans when she went to see Brandon in New York. Myra reprimanded Daisy for dating Sean. Devon sought solace over losing Sean by hitting the bottle. Betsy told Ed that she's tired of being his "best pal." Phoebe and Ruth didn't attend the wedding so Daisy's presence went unnoticed. Palmer grieved as Cliff drove off on his honeymoon with Nina. Billy Clyde "convinced" Langley to let Phoebe give Estelle's ransom money to Benny and arranged to meet Benny in the cemetery. Donna refused to attend the wedding with Chuck. Tara caught the bridal bouquet.

Devon drunkenly moaned about Sean while making love to Wally, who put two and two together and bashed Sean. Tom and Ellen convinced Wally to stay with Devon, who isn’t aware that Wally knows about Sean. Thanks to Chuck, Billy was recaptured and Benny was reunited with Estelle. While Nina and Cliff honeymooned, Sybil swore to Betsy she didn’t get pregnant to trap Cliff but that she does love him. Ellen and Mark resumed dating. Monique refused Sean’s European trip offer. Kurt blew a gasket when Carrie wanted to live on the campus after she humiliated Kurt by being rude to his boss’s son. Brooke suggested to Donna that Palmer is using her as a substitute for Nina. Erica fouled up in keeping her modeling dates a secret.

Sean plied Monique with vodka stinger to weaken her sexual resistance. Carrie tempted Tad to share a joint and a beer. Kurt panicked that Joe would learn he slugged Leora again, after he threw out Carrie's marijuana and Carrie insisted on moving to a dorm. Palmer's eyes brightened when Donna confided about her sordid childhood relationship with her father. Erica signed modeling contracts while Tom fell for her sick act. But Brooke found out about Erica's lies and spilled the beans. Langley decided to use Phoebe's ransom money for Estelle as an investment. Devon was suspicious that Wally knows the score about Sean when he rejected her love-making advances.

Erica sharpened her claws against Brooke for revealing Erica's lies to Tom about modeling. Palmer gifted Donna with a new wardrobe and told Chuck she didn't want reconciliation. Anne stuck up for Paul when his opponent published rumors of Paul's affair with Ellen. Palmer told Nina that Cliff and Sybil were in each other's arms, but Cliff insisted he was merely helping her over a rough time. Tad felt guilty after allowing Carrie to get him high on pot. Langley gambled with the ransom money but told Phoebe that the police had kept it for evidence against Billy. Betsy cheered up Wally. Nancy was in an auto accident. Tom found Erica being treated royally by Brandon for the American Beauty promotion.

Mark proposed to Ellen, but Carrie has a crush on him. Before her surgery, Nancy told Carl that Frank is his real father. Tad passed out from using marijuana after he spotted Suzanne and her new beau, super jock Bruce Harding. Paul thanked Anne for publicly accepting his and Ellen's relationship while Anne was in the asylum. Anne refused to get affectionate with Paul, however. Carrie will be a drug runner for Jerry. Tom told Erica he's getting a quickie divorce. Betsy wished Frank the best when Nancy survived, and Frank decided to ask her to remarry him. Tara met Charlie's principal, Jim Jefferson.

Another World

Written by: Tom King & Robert Soderberg

Produced by: Paul Rauch

Miranda learned that Janice's tape was a confession of Janice and Mitch's attempt to kill Mac. Mitch learned that Miranda had the tape. Mac suffered a concussion in a sailing accident. Phillip warned Cecile she'd pay for letting Mac think Pat was a drunk. Rachel denied to Mitch that she married Mac for his money. Kit opted to stay on with Miranda while Joey returned to their apartment. Amy cautioned Jerry against trying to reconcile with Blaine. Larry wrote to Robert asking that he not try to contact Clarice or Cory. Cecile planned to take over in Bay City where Iris left off.

Rachel struggled with Mitch who wanted to tell Mac about the baby, and she accidentally fired a gun. She ran away from him apparently dead body. Jason increased Tracy’s rehearsals so she won’t have time to get pregnant. Cindy Lee quit and packed her pags. Kerry, who was later found dead of a drug overdose, tried to warn Blaine to say away from Jordan. D.A. Zachary Colton questioned Blaine about Kerry. Jerry asked Amy to meet his mother, Margo. Linda had overheard Rachel threaten Mitch, and Miranda overheard them make a date to meet in the barn where Mitch was shot. Pat assured Phillip she’s off the sauce. Joey refused Taylor’s job offer. A prowler nosed around Mitch’s prone body.

Zachary worked to prosecute Rachel for Mitch's murder. Unbeknowst to anyone Mitch had struggled and killed the prowler whose body was found in the burned stable. Mitch crawled away and found refuge in a camper owned by two other burglars. But, Mitch has amnesia. Gwen left for Australia to join Willis. Sally departed to join Alice. Joey was upset that Kit spent time with Amy's crowd. Amy warned Kit that Craig is still after Kit. Jerry joined Amy in Canada and Kit wrote Joey to join her there. Zachary hid the fact that he gambles at Jordan's club. Brian realized Rachel wasn't telling the whole truth when she admitted to Mac she was trying to get Mitch off her back because he loved her. Blaine helped Cecile and Craig do a story on the club. Larry investigated Kerry's death.

Cecile got Jamie to her bed and fumed that Phillip convinced Pat to return to work. Zachary questioned everyone about Rachel's involvement with Mitch and got the most dirt from Miranda. Zach also found a copy of “Harry Must Die” in Mitch's room. The punks dropped Mitch off on a doctor's doorstep. Mitch later hopped a train with a guy named Mel. Joey got drunk when he visited Kit in Canada and found her having a high tine at a posh party. Blaine couldn't get Jerry out of her thoughts, but he helped entertain Kit. Liz poo-pooed Jim and Margo's relationship. Tracy didn't want to perform her act because of what happened to Mitch, but Jason pushed her onstage since Cindy is gone.

Larry blew a fuse that Clarice and Cory met with Robert Delaney, Cory's natural father. Zach sent Larry to St. Croix to investigate Mac's poisoning. Mel brought Mitch to Ma Davis, who will shelter him until he regains his memory. Blaine signed Jerry's divorce papers and accused him of running into Amy's arms. Cecile plotted to discredit Pat as an alcoholic. Philip admitted he's fallen hard for Pat. Rick chastised Joey for making a scene which sent Kit running back home in tears. Jason arranged a long tour for Tracy to get her away from Russ. Larry forbade Clarice to see Robert again.

As The World Turns

Written by: Bridget & Jerome Dobson

Produced by: Fred Bartholomew

Nick asked Kim to marry him and someday accompany him to Greece. John convinced an insecure Dee that she was indirectly responsible for Ian's death to keep her dependent on him. Jeff dated Margo who said she's only interested in a careen. Lisa vowed to keep Joyce from getting close to Grant and Teddy. Brad hired Cricket as a company errand girl. Don refused John's request to investigate Nick's background. John taunted Brad, who attacked John about his feelings for Dee. Raymond told Barbara he expected a good job with James.

John convinced Dee to set a wedding date. James told Barbara that he “bought” Paul from Raymond. David almost killed John during an argument. Barbara asked James to give Raymond a job. Jay was made a vice president of the mining company. Dee confessed to Brad about Ian’s death. Brad realized that Dee turned to John in desperation and that Brad’s marriage to Annie was a mistake. John informed Nick and Kim that he’s having Nick and Steve’s past investigated to protect Andy. Dee insisted it’s impossible for her and Brad to ever be together.

John and Dee were married after he lied that Annie is pregnant, David failed to head them off. Brad was ready to tell Annie he'd decided to end their marriage until he heard about Dee's wedding. Kim assured Nick that John's investigative report on Nick and Steve doesn't bother her. Steve told Carol that he was returning to Greece, but there was a mine site explosion involving Jay. Steve was upset and disbelieving after receiving a mysterious call from Greece. Lyla bragged about her lawyer sister Maggie to Bob. Lisa was miffed that Grant told Joyce she could care for Teddy while he's in Dover to check on Mary.

Steve was injured in the mine explosion that killed Jay. John threatened to sue for Andy's custody unless Kim drops Nick, who assumed she was rejecting him when she wouldn't accept his proposal. Dee learned that Annie wasn't pregnant, even though John had told her Annie was pregnant. Dee kept mum and made honeymoon love to John. Brad got drunk but resolved to stick with Annie. Lyla remembered that her last husband called Margo “that child” whom Lyla had lied about. Steve insisted to Nick that he was rambling when he mentioned “raven” before his surgery. Carol blames Brad for Jay's death. Lyla arranged an “accidental” date with Bob, which ended in a passionate embrace. Joyce loved playing mommy to Teddy while Lisa seethed.

Nick went to Greece, convinced that Kim didn't want him. Kim made plans to join Nick after John kept her explanation note from Nick, John hinted he would 'get his hands' on Andy. Don assured Kim that John doesn't have a legal leg to stand on concerning Andy. Margo was intrigued by James's prize stud horse and got a part-time job at his stables. John refused to accept David and Ellen's dinner invitation. Brad was cleared of blame in the mine accident, but Carol insisted Don investigate. Margo was curious to spot John and Lyla arguing. Joyce worried she's losing ground to Lisa who arranged to join Grant in Wyoming.

Days Of Our Lives

Written by: Nina Laemmle

Produced by: Betty Corday & Al Rabin

Lee had a stroke when she thought Brent was arrested for shooting Julie. Marie realized that Jessica was her daughter when she saw her wearing a medallion Marie had left with the child she gave up for adoption. Marlena and Don took Johnny home. Jessica moved into an apartment with Sally. Jarvis insisted Alex vacate his Anderson position until things cooled down. Kellam fended off Tod's questions about his mother. Marie thought it ironic that Alex said he thought of Jessica as a daughter. Alex tried to win over Victoria, who is handling Mary's divorce.

Julie refused to move in with Doug until Lee recovers. Kyle underwent another operation and asked Maggie to stay by his side. Carol succeeded in seducing Josh. Chris, Mike and Leslie found a marina site. Chris gave Leslie an engagement ring. Josh had doubts about identifying Julie’s assaillant after the police picked up the wrong man. Jessica convinced Kellam that she continued tutoring Tod, but she felt uneasy about Tod’s feelings for her. Alex secretly signed a loan for Jessica when she refused his financing.

Marie confessed to Alice that Jessica is Marie's daughter. Trish accepted a singing tour to get money to hire detectives to locate Scotty and David. Kellam warned Alex to keep his divorce from Mary out of the publicity spotlight, but Mary won't be quiet unless nothing violent happens to David. Johnny wants Josh for a dad instead of Don. Maggie encouraged Kyle to believe he can walk again since she was once crippled like him. Victoria joined Mickey's firm. Liz told Neil that Kellam is trying to get Marlena to his bed. Jarvis suggested that Kellam bust up Liz and Neil by threatening to disinherit her. Kellam and Jarvis tried to blackmail Chris to return to Anderson or they won't give him money due which he needs for his marina project.

Neil broke off with Liz to save her relationship with Kellam, but she believed Jarvis's lie that Neil had accepted a bribe for the bustup. Alex bought Chris's marina site, but Leslie arranged a lease for Chris with Alex without Chris's knowledge. Lee can't move since her stroke and is psychologically leaning on Doug to help her recover. Jessica convinced Sally to keep her baby and was upset that Marie suggested adoption. Marlena disapproved of Don's broken promises to Johnny. Don and Liz commiserated about their lousy personal lives and fell into each other's arms. Kellam offered Marlena sympathy while Liz and Don “blazed” on the campaign trail.

Liz and Don were ashamed of their one-night fling and he resolved to tell Marlena. But Jarvis and Kellam had already arranged for Marlena to hear about it through the grapevine. Lo and behold, Joshua is actually Mr. Talbot, son of Sunny, Kellam's wife who died under mysterious circumstances. Only Mrs. Chisholm knows the whole story. Sally couldn't accept motherhood, and Jessica again blamed Marie for putting the adoption bug in Sally's ear. Mickey accused Maggie of getting too involved with Kyle, who concentrated on the married redhead now that his-football career is kaput. Cassie smoldered when Tod's eyes lit up for Jessica. Doug and Julie kept a depressed Neil from gambling. After a nude swim, Joshua found Carol snooping through his wallet.

The Doctors

Written by: Elizabeth Levin & David Cherrill / Ralph Ellis & Eugenie Hunt

Produced by: Joe Rothenberger

Viveca, who knew Mona's whereabouts all along, called Mona in Italy to tell her of Jason's condition. Ashley returned to her old self again and Jack insisted he still loved her. Darcy was upset when Jack told her that he still loved Ashley. Billy tried to influence Greta with a splashy show of birthday gifts for Lee Ann. Funeral services were held for Missy.

Mona returned with Jessica and began another custody battle when Nola went on a drunken rampage and was arrested after Missy’s funeral. Billy and Brad fought over Greta. Billy swore he wanted Greta back, while Brad asked her to marry him. Darcy complained to Brad that her father can’t finance Darcy’s schooling. Darcy told John that Jack is in love with Ashley.

Greta agreed to marry Brad. The judge gave Jessica to Steve and Carolee temporarily. Matt assured Darcy he'd help her financial woes, and she brightened to learn of Brad's wealth. Ashley told Jack to leave her alone if he loves her. Nola learned that Kathryn Shaw was Jessica's nursemaid in Europe. Bobbie told Terry she must put her baby up for adoption.

Jason had a temporary relapse when Nola told him that Mona had once kidnapped Jessica. Ed, a California friend of Billy's suspected Billy has a secret reason for returning to Madison. Lee Ann developed a fever, Billy returned Carolee's candlesticks which he had pawned, but Carolee was suspicious. Carolee laid into Mona after Mona bellyached to Jason about Nola's past actions. Darcy borrowed money from Alan.

Viveca perked up to learn that Mona wishes Steve and Carolee weren't married and that they argued about Mona. Jason considered seeking custody of Jessie. Lee Ann was hospitalized. Darcy got a job at a sleazy joint but was fired when she was rude to a fresh guy. Carolee sided with Nola against Mona over the custody situation.

The Edge Of Night

Written by: Henry Slesar

Produced by: Erwin Nicholson

Raven told Draper that April and Logan had fallen in love while Draper was "dead." April footed the bills for a catatonic Emily who was put in a psychiatric hospital. Elliot had the hots for Jody while she grew fonder of Miles. Elliot suggested that Raven make Geraldine and Logan a monitary offer for the return of Jamie. Nicole didn't tell Miles that she's anemic. April and Draper kept Molly in their employ.

Raven slipped something into Nadine’s farewell tea. Nadine crashed her car and died. Deborah wanted an autopsy, but Raven refused. Elliot warned Kelly to cool his temper after Kelly nearly strangled a drunk who made fun of his puppets. Gavin noticed Elliot is muscling in on Jody, who complained that Gavin works her too hard to make her a dancing star. Miles realized that Nicole tried to cover up her anemia.

Raven had Nadine cremated before drugs could be found out. Deborah's investigating to prove it wasn't an accident. Draper spotted Logan and April in each other's arms but she was only complaining to Logan that Raven had spilled the beans about them. Miles insisted that Nicole be hospitalized after she had dizzy spells. Kelly got furious with Elliot for coming on strong to Jody. Raven insisted to Elliot that she didn't kill Nadine, but later got him suspicious when she gave him the cold shoulder.

A weird handyman in the sanitarium made overtures to catatonic Emily. Eliot fumed, that Raven has turned from him to Derek. Miles learned that Nicole has aplastic anemia which may not be curable. April assured Draper that she and Logan didn't do anything wrong while Draper was presumed dead. Gavin inadvertently called Jody “Martine” while daydreaming about a dancer from his past

In court, Raven lied about the note she gave the Scotts relinquishing her right to Jamie. Eliot taunted Raven that he has the note in his possession. Deborah learned that Raven wants to win custody because Nadine left her fortune to Jamie. Emily believes that Kirk still exists. Kelly and Jody were fired after he punched Eliot for coming on swing to Jody. Logan told the Scotts that he will leave town if Raven wins.

General Hospital

Written by: Pat Falken Smith & Margaret DePriest

Produced by: Gloria Monty

Paddy was in critical condition after he was knifed while trying to warn Joe that his life was in danger. Smith's second hitman aimed a gun at Luke and Laura as they frolicked in the barn hayloft. Monica returned to Alan when she realized she'd never get her son otherwise. Alan admitted to Edward that he was once crazed enough to try to kill Rick and Monica. Smith assured Lt. Cliff Stoddard, his police connection, that Joe would be dead soon. Anne worried she was weakening morally when she was tempted to go to bed with Jeff. Susan refused Mitch's money offer to dump Smith and return to Mitch.

Hutch saved Luke and Laura from Frank’s second hitman. Later, Hutch killed the guy and told Frank that Luke did it. Lesley agreed to work for Joe by befriending Frank to learn Jennifer’s whereabouts. Joe and Bobbie plan to kidnap Jennifer to force Frank into a confession. Joe promised Paddy he would take care of Rose if Paddy dies. Alan ordered Monica to behave and forget about Rick. Burt Ramsey found the hitman’s body, and farmer Whitaker susspected Luke was the killer. Luke and Laura played Tarzan and Jane when they moved into a shack in the woods.

Luke, Laura and Hutch arrived in Fair Oaks and investigated the building deeded to Luke by Frank. The mysterious "Madame Big Sally" is located across from the building, and the city seems inhabited by spies. Bobbie stole a letter from Frank from Jennifer in order to get her address. Lesley later tried to return the letter. While Jeremy teased Ann and Jeff for being sexually inactive, Heather responded to sounds that hid the fact from Jeff and Tony. Paddy's condition took a turn for the worse after he recognized the dead hitman in a photo as the man who knifed him.

Sally hired two guys to pull a scam on Luke and Hutch, who were later hired by Sally. Frank ordered another secret hitman to knock off Hutch as well as Luke and Laura. Frank was suspicious but agreed to set up a meeting between Jennifer and Lesley. Edward's niece, Alexandria, announced she's coming for a visit. Heather finally spoke and asked to see Jeff but she reverted to a catatonic state after a visit from Susan. Anne told Jeff she can't live with him in sin because of Jeremy. Dan told Jessie that he's tired of their “trial marriage” and is ready for the real thing. Hutch and Luke suspected a magic shop owner was the infamous left-handed boy.

Sally went upstairs for a nap, took off her wig and, voila ! Sally is actually Max, Frank's secret hitman. Laura called Lesley to finally let her know that she's alive. Paddy died but not before asking Joe to take care of Rose. Bobbie and Joe ordered Frank to call off his hitman because they have Jennifer in their hands, thanks to Lesley. Heather pretended to be catatonic but is planning an escape. Hutch secretly raided Margo the Magician's shop but couldn't find the gold bullion. Luke taped the black book under Sally's desk.

Guiding Light

Written by: Douglas Marland

Produced by: Allen Potter

Ben was arrested in Chicago after he assaulted a police officer who insinuated he transported Morgan across the state line for immoral purposes. Morgan fell into the clutches of a pimp named Duke who took her to his best girl, Doris. Alan escaped detection by Mike while in Zurich after paying Loomis to disappear. Eve was disturbed that she is attracted to both Ross and Ben. Elizabeth said goodbye to Mike whose attempt to bribe Loomis for information on Alan failed. Hope and Andy were intrigued by a newspaper clipping of the Stafford family they found in Alan's library. Hope noted the pearl necklace that was left in the photo after Jane Marie's face had been cut out. Morgan is wearing a similar necklace. Barbara wondered at Andy's fascination with Alan's power.

Mike comforted Jennifer about Morgan’s disappearance. Kelly and Tim joined the search. Ben was released and he returned to Springfield with Eve. Lucille panicked when Amanda insisted she will tell Ben she’s pregnant when he arrives. Doris tried to warn Morgan about duke, but Morgan was blind to the fact he’s a pimp. Morgan went to a disco with Duke where she spotted Kelly searching for her. Duke beats Doris, and he’s involved with cohort Herbie in the death of another runaway, Mary. Lucille discovered Jennifer’s metal box. Neil informed Ross that he’s off to Australia but to contact him should Amanda be pregnant, since her first child will inherit a large sum. Chet is on his way to Springfield and he has a photo of Jane Marie. Eve realized she has feelings for both Ross and Ben.

Nola mixed Floyd's marriage proposal. Rita agreed to move back with Ed but only if Kelly stays too. While Elizabeth flew home, Jackie told Alan she knows he's not Philip's father. Kelly and Tim lost Morgan in the disco crowd. Kelly learned Morgan is working at Herbie's club which the cops know fronts for a prostitute ring. Diane seduced Joe to get hold of the missing tape and didn't tell Alan she hasn't destroyed the others. Alan took more of an interest in Rita and congratulated himself on his "friendship" with Amanda. Ed realized that Andy is making notes about Alan's involvement with Roger. Andy told a caller to stop bugging him. Duke blew up when Morgan wouldn't give in to a "client's" demands. Lucille led Amanda to believe that Jennifer stole jewelry when Lucille had done the deed. Ben wouldn't move back with Amanda and she didn't reveal her pregnancy.

Kelly rescued Morgan from Duke who was arrested. Elizabeth and Justin agreed to a divorce but Jackie panicked because Elizabeth wants custody of Phillip. Eve bated Ross and refused to see Ben because he's legally married. Vanessa turned her attentions to Andy who admitted he's writing a book on Alan. Nola told Morgan that Kelly spent a night with Hillary. Morgan decided that Tim should be her man then told him about her affair with Kelly. Tim threatened to kill Kelly for deflowering Morgan. Elizabeth told Mike she loved him. Elizabeth learned the details of Phillip's birth from Alan who insisted he didn't know the real mother's identity. Derek Colby became Lucille's lawyer. Jennifer ran into her father, Logan, at the hospital.

Chet arrived with a photo of Jane Marie which Lucille stole. She nearly had a stroke to realize Jennifer is Jane. Lucille stalked Jennifer with a letter opener. Jennifer had planned to leave town with Morgan after escaping detection by Logan and Alan. But Amanda begged Jennifer to stay after Ben announced he's leaving for Europe and Amanda is free to divorce him. Kelly moved into Nola's boarding house after Tim beat him to a pulp. Rita and Ed argued about becoming chummy with Alan and Hope. Diane learned that Joe Bradley offered to sell the Thorpe tapes to Mike. Elizabeth explained her imminent divorce from Justin to Philip, then questioned why Justin loves the boy like a father. Lucille realized Ben intended to expose her illness lies to Amanda before he left.

One Life to Live

Written by: Sam Hall & Peggy O’Shea

Produced by: Joseph Stuart

Mario and Edwina prepared for their wedding, but Dorian had Mario served with a subpoena after comparing Mario and Marco's dental records. Bo refused to fall for Asa's fake heart attack story to get Bo back home and away from Pat. Chuck decided to handle Nicole himself when his efforts to get her out of Paris failed. Jenny got her annulment. Katrina feared that Marcello would learn of her checkered past now that he's working at the health club. Dorian let Herb know she's attracted to him physically. Katrina consoled Ed who misses Karen's presence at Ina's.

Edwina’s wedding was called off when Mario admitted he was Marco. Everyone, especially Larry, got on Karen’s case for keeping Mario’s identity a secret all these months. Marco was jailed but Asa took an interest in Marco’s abilities. Jenny told Peter she’s going to Haiti for a divorce. Dorian seduced Herb when he asked for a campaign contribution. Mimi told Asa that he talked about Nicole in his sleep. Bo bought Pat a carload of Parisian couture clothing. Larry couldn’t decide whether to forgive Karen, who packed her bags. Marcello questioned Katrina’s connection to Marco. Peter warned Karen the baby-switching might come to light if Marco goes to trial.

Larry advised Viki to go after Ted and a new life. Ted convinced Dorian to get out of town after she received threatening letters. She went to Paris to keep Bo and Pat apart for Asa's sake, but Bo had already proposed to Pat. Asa bailed out Marco and hired him. Becky angered Asa by making demands about the album she's doing with Johnny. Karen returned to Ina's. Marcello and Katrina argued over Marco. Chuck told Asa that he couldn't handle the Nicole situation alone. Brad insisted he'd never allow Peter to raise Mary after Brad felt he didn't get a fair custody deal.

Pat and Bo argued, broke their engagement, and he split. Herb joined Dorian in Paris and hopped into her bed. Jenny went to Peter's bed. Someone stole Dorian's fake Buddha. Tina turned a cold shoulder to Mick, who confronted Samantha who insisted they're finished. Asa ordered Chuck to see that their Parisian man 'take care' of Nicole. But the jerk almost ran down Pat, thinking she was Nicole. Brad told Jenny there would be no divorce unless he had liberal visitation rights to Mary. Samantha insisted to Will that she respects Asa and vice versa. Mimi had warned Will that Asa isn't the marrying kind. Tina searched Ted's checkbooks.

Herb cried the blues when Gretel left town after learning he'd shacked up with Dorian. Asa walloped Mike, preventing him from raping Samantha, who kissed Asa in gratitude. Pat and Bo reunited by literally falling into each other's arms, but Asa ordered Chuck to bust them up. Ted covered himself when Tina overheard a friend call him Tom. Ted's blackmailer befriended Tina, while Ted pressured Viki for a date. Karen realized that she and Larry will always love one another but can't live as husband and wife. Nicole cautioned Pat about Asa's wrath, then she recorded her own history and sent the tape to Pat. Brad locked himself and Mary in Jenny’s house.

Ryan’s Hope

Written by: Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer

Produced by: Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer

Ken passed out during a rock concert and Frank overheard Jill tell Ken that she loved him. Jill later admitted her affair with Ken and insisted she loved Frank, but Frank told Jill their wedding is off. Seneca believed Kim's lies that she had a miscarriage. Michael had accompanied Kim to get her abortion. Amy continued to hide Ryan.

Maeve was trapped by Amy, but Jack rescued Maeve and Ryan. Amy was locked up. Jill and Ken learned that his tumor has spread throughout his brain. With Michael’s help, Kim let Seneca believe she just won the stage role. Seneca agreed she could have another child later. Kim convinced Rae to give Michael a job in return for helping Kim get an abortion.

Michael gleefully stripped when Rae outfitted him with a new wardrobe. Ken suggested that he be given a drug overdose when his condition worsens. Jack dated Rose with a passion. Elliot, Kim's producer, mistook Seneca for Kim's father. Barry turned the tables on Dee's plot to expose his philandering ways. Before Amy returned to the asylum, Jack talked her out of killing Maeve.

Faith went on another binge when she found Roger's taped confession of negligence in Tom's death. Rose took a powder when Jack assumed she'd spend the night with him. Barry admitted in front of his ex-wives that he loved Dee, even though she set up the 'ex-wives' banquet. Dee almost apologized to Barry until she spotted an 'ex' kissing him. Ken refused painkillers. Roger worried that Faith would run to the hospital board.

Dee left a drunkenly unconscious Faith in the driver's seat after Dee ran over Barry, whom she had spotted kissing Lilly goodbye. Seneca made Kim promise not to fraternize with Michael. Jack poured on the charm after Rose was miffed that he stood her up. Seneca refused Jill’s pleas to give Ken a painkiller overdoses. Kim’s producers threatened to can her. Ken contacted a drug supplier.

Search For Tomorrow

Written by: Linda Grover & John Porterfield

Produced by: Mary-Ellis Bunim

Lee stalked out on Sunny when she wouldn't commit herself to a wedding date. David and Mia went to live with Liza and Travis. Travis warned Liza about getting too attached to Mia. Wendy dated Brian and moved out of Kathy's place to be on her own. Jim convinced Stephanie that Adamson Collins wasn't responsible for the fire that killed Renata. Ted was approached about running for governor.

Sunny insisted to her doctor that her family not be told about her illness, but she shared her woes with Jo. Ted announced he’s running for governor. Jaime wanted to celebrate, but he reminded her that he and Janet will marry after the election. Wendy moved into a “dump” next to Brian. Workman Cramer didn’t tell David that Jim had arranged for Cramer to be away the night of the fire.

Brian advised Stephanie to let Wendy go her own way. He was unaware that Wendy is the girl he knows as Dawn. Jo convinced Martin not to commit suicide and to have a quickie wedding. Jamie mentioned to David that she had a legal problem in her past that could spawn a blackmail attempt. Claire, the janitor's daughter was warned by Jim to keep quiet about the fire night. Dr. Max Taper, who's treating Sunny, is a widower and determined to save her.

Sunny had an engagement party with Lee after she believed her condition stabilized. Actually, an intern had fumbled her records while her doctor was out of town. Jim learned that Brian is Stephanie's son, but Steph warned him to keep quiet. Janet and Jamie don't trust Jim and told Ted to send him on the campaign trail. Cissy accepted Brian's help to buy groceries. Liza eagerly tended and “mothered” Mia.

Ted fought with Jim on a bridge after Claudia confirmed Jim's fire responsibility. Jim plunged into the water and apparently drowned. Janet found Jamie comforting Ted. Dr. Taper returned with news that Sunny's turpor has spread. Travis cautioned Liza that Mia is David's child, not hers. David snubbed Martin. Stephanie told Kathy that Jim blackmailed her about Brian. Cissy told Brian she's a widow, while he considered marrying Dawn (Wendy).

Texas

Written by: Joyce & John William Corrington

Produced by: Paul Rauch

Terry found Justin standing over Alex with Mike's suicide rifle. Billy Joe put the make on Elena who recovered from a fall down a flight of stairs when she panicked. Clipper told Stryker that Victoria and Alex had been lovers for years. Paige hid the tape Clipper had of Terry admitting she knew about Alex and Victoria's affair. Alex was curious about Iris's wish that he and Dennis be friends. Max wasn't happy that Ryan comforted Ginny when Kate agreed to have a "certificate of presumptious death" filed on Barrett. Alex refused Clipper's oil transport deal because it should have been Mike's. Rikki realized that Billy Joe has been using Anita as a punching bag.

Justin decided not to kill Alex physically but rather bit-by-bit psychologically. Vicky got falling-down-drunk after realizing that Stryker knows about Alex. Reena accused Justin of going after Iris, but he’s just using this to get information on Alex. Clipper paid Paige to keep quiet that he gave Stryker the tape. Terry asked Rikki to be Alex’s bodyguard. Alex worried that his past affair with Vicky would ruin things with Iris. Billy Joe slugged Anita again while mooning over Elena. Alex and Iris bid on the gallery for Dennis without his knowing it. Reena told Stryker to leave Vicky. Ryan romanced Ginny on Alex’s yacht.

Iris was shattered when she overheard Vicky and Alex discuss their affair. Kevin packed his tags after accusing Reena of causing Stryker's attack by showing him photos of Vicky and Alex. Vicky insisted to Stryker that her affair with Alex occurred before she returned to Stryker. Despite Samantha's reluctance, Justin uncovered that Clipper's Top of The World Club is actually owned by Alex and that the place is bugged to benefit Alex's business deals. Clipper hid Hassim's tape in Terry's office and she refused to believe Ryan's claim that Clipper is blackmailing Hassim. Alex secretly arranged for Dennis to own the gallery, but Dawn was suspicious of the deal.

Paige squealed on Clipper's bugging plots and Alex fired him. Reena hired detective Wayland to tail Kevin and Courtney. Ryan left Ginny to save Jasmine who is threatened by Hassim's revolutionaries. Rikki threatened Billy Joe about using Anita for a punching bag. Clipper begged Terry to forgive him and to marry him. Vicky was drunk when Stryker had another attack while packing his bags. Iris refused to listen to Alex's explanations about Vicky.

Terry convinced Alex to rehire Clipper. Paige rubbed it in that Clipper can't stay with the company unless she does, too. She plans to take over Clipper's job. Ryan married Jasmine in Tankier to get her out of the country and out of Hassim's clutches. Kevin and Vicky convinced Reena that Stryker needs a heart transplant. Billy Joe swiped the key to Dennis and Dawn's art gallery while they were out of town. Reena went on a rampage when she found Kevin in a motel room with Courtney. Jasmine asked Ryan to think of her as a woman but his mind was on Ginny.

The Young And The Restless

Written by: William J. Bell

Produced by: John Conboy

Brock left on a cruise after admitting to Julia that he loved her. Paul left the New World but couldn't talk Nikki into going with him. Victor's former secretary, Eve Howard, told Julia she'd come to ask for support money for her son, Charles Victor. Lucas and Leslie made love after he told her the story of their marriage. Jonas warned Casey that he suspected Lucas and Leslie were getting close. Michael got romantic with Julia. Victor told Judy to stick by him since he planned to oust Derek from the company.

Julia had the guilts after having sex with Michael. Sumiko insisted that Peggy had to be “sacrificed” and Matthew and Paul exposed her money schemes to the cult. Victor argues with Julia about fathering Eve’s child, Charles. Paul convinced Nikki to see Greg about meeting with the prosecution. Vanessa told Jonas to take Leslie back after Van saw Leslie and Lucas in the sack. Wayne insisted that April not marry anyone but Heather’s father. Derek told Judy he’ll keep Kay drunk while on a cruise. Doug begged Kay not to go on the cruise.

Sumiko was arrested. Paul saved Peggy, but she's delirious and may have brain damage. Jill and Eve became roommates. Leslie told the Maestro she loves Jonas, who took over management of the Allegro. Steve stuck by Jill's side, even after Stu fired him and blamed him for Peggy's condition. Doug managed to squirrel Kay away from Derek during the cruise, but Derek caught them romancing. Derek threw a fit to learn of Victor's company takeover. April's parents assumed Steve is Heather's father. Jill resisted Jack's advances. Matthew burned the "New World" quarter, and Nikki went away to get her head together.

Tormented by Derek and Doug, Kay got drunk, jumped overboard, and is missing. Peggy recovered. April's parents told Mary and Carl that Steve is Heather's father. Derek accused Judy of sleeping with Victor when Victor made her executive assistant. Mary and Carl thought Steve was skipping out on April and Heather when he talked of leaving town to find a job. Victor encouraged Julia to accept John's job offer as a model for a new product that Michael will photograph. April confessed to her parents that Paul is Heather's father.

Julia suspected that Victor is 'testing' her in a working situation with Michael, which Jill is supervising. Liz thought Eve was sweet, but Eve managed to become Stu's secretary. Lorie decided to fight for custody of Brooks. Les agreed with Jonas to return to the concert stage. Dorothy and Wayne refused to believe that Steve isn't Heather's father, but Mary realized that Paul could be the daddy. Peggy insisted that Stu rehire Steve. Victor refused to relinquish his company position to Derek until Kay is found. Vanessa fumed that Lucas intends to solidify his marriage to Leslie.

[Soaplovers]

AMC: I enjoy reading these monthly summaries because it gives more indepth going-on's not found in the 25th anniversary book. I had no idea that Ann escaped from the mental hospital and tried to hurt Ellen, nor that her husband Paul was running for office and she only stayed with him till the election was over.

Plus, I had no idea that Tara was back for months until she met this guy Jim. I'm also noticing the start of isolating Erica from the rest of the canvas starting in 1980 with her association with Brandon Kingsly.

ATWT: The Dobson's aren't ruining the show as Ive heard other people say. Yes, there is a huge focus on the younger people but Lisa/Grant/Don/Joyce/Ellen/David/John/Kim/Bob/Carol are still featured along with the younger characters/new characters.

GL: I was still surprised that Holly was still around when her brother Andy returns to town. I'm noticing the starts of this sex-tape storyline with his flirting with Katie and mention of writing a book. Plus, I can see why Ed/Holly were thought of as endgame due to Alan/Rita's flirting with each other and Ed/Holly being pulled together. I've wondered if Holly had stayed, if the whole Ed/Rita/Alan would have turned out differently.

Finally, I love reading about Vanessa's first months on the air.. certainly not the upstanding member of the community that she was later in the show's run.

Y&R: Never knew that Julia/Brock flirted, Victor had an intense interest in Lorie back in 1980 and that Peggy/Jill were both interested in Paul's brother Steve. Funny how even back in 1980, Patty was giving off signs that she was not all there LOL

Love the intro of Jabot. Was Brenda Dickson playing Jill or had Deborah adair taken over as Jill by the time she landed at Jabot? Finally, I love reading about the cult storyline with Nikki/Paul plus Greg moving on from Nikki to April.

If only storylines were like this now

[Mitch]

I love the summaries also, especially ATWT as this was when I really started watching it (as opposed to it being on in the background while I had to take a "nap" as a little kid, or ate lunch then so my mom could watch her "story." I think that the problem with the Dobsons this first time around that the show was a bit creaky in the way it told its supposedly newly relevant stories. The focus was still on some of the "older," (what, they were in their 40s then, but I still thought of Bob and Lisa as being older..) characters, but they became more divorced from each other, as the Dobsons wittled away that "family," feeling that ATWT had at the time, and wouldnt get back until Marland returned. Nancy and Chris were always in the middle of everything, even if they had no storyline, but they were pushed into a closet and left a big void on the show, as Bob and Kim were still to young at that time to take over the elder couple mantle. Nancy's kitchen had more action and people coming and going then Bob and Kim;s house did during Marland, and while it was a little goofy, it centered things and brought everything together, to loose that while also making all the rest of the changes set the show adrift.

The younger characters werent really that vital or interesting...at least as they seem on page. I get from ready this that Brad was supposed to be a young, romantic, 70's bahelor cad, who decided to change his ways once he fell in love with Dee..but you didnt really see that....(even as a baby homo I thought Brad was a dud) maybe it was the actor. The Annie and Dee actresses were lethargic at best. Eric Hollister was boring and ill defined as was Cricket. On the older folks side Lisa was slowly being relegated to becoming a fluttering busybody instead of the good/bad girl she was before, Grant was an idiot to believe Joyce's dumb plot, David became increasingly annoying and nutty acting as he raged against John, Ellen was her typical passive boring self.

The succeses the Dobsons did have at the time were Barbara/James/Margo (obviously as those character made it for the long hall) though James never did have the depth and conflict of their own Alan Spaulding..(right after he married her James became the cartoon villian Marland brought back to raise hell..) and John manipulating those around him, while still being a sad, tragic figure. Kim and Nick became a popular couple, but the Steve/Andrea storyline limped into nothingness quick. It wasnt until their second tenure that the Dobsons hit their stride

Nasty Vanessa was fun. Its funny reading the synopsis, where Ross decides that poor, boring and plain Evie is the kind of woman for him, not Vanessa. No straight guy in their right mind would make the choice for the simpering Evie over the sexually aggressive and bitchy Vanessa.