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[JAS0N47]

FROM THE VAULT: EPISODE # 3345: FEBRUARY 1, 1979

At David's Apartment, Stephanie covers her slip of calling Trish by name by saying she recognized Trish from her picture. Stephanie tells Trish she understand her marriage to David was one of convenience, and so she won't mind now that Stephanie and David are in love and want to get married as soon as David gets the divorce. This information saddens Trish.

At Marlena's Gatehouse, Samantha surprises and delights Marlena with her unexpected arrival. When Samantha brings Jerry Rhinehart in, Marlena is somewhat cool towards him. Jerry explains to Marlena that he was just doing his job in the custody case, and he's sorry about the Hortons. Marlena's attitude softens and she apologizes for her previous coolness. Marlena and Samantha fill one another in on what's been happening to them. As Marlena goes out of the room, Don enters and thinks Samantha is Marlena. Samantha goes along with it, teasing him when he doesn't approve of her short hair. When Marlena reenters, and starts giggling behind him, Don realizes he's been had. When Marlena comments to Don about how well Samantha seems to be doing, he says he can't help remembering what she did to them in the past, and he doubts if he will ever be able to forget. Marlena defends Samantha by saying that she was really sick then, and she doubts if Samantha will flip out again as long as she stays away from drugs and alcohol.

At Mary's Studio, Chris and Mary are discussing the fact that Chris and Bob have resolved the mess with Chuck Merrill finally. Chris mentions how strange it was that Stephanie knew about the forged contract, and then they dismiss it. Mary tells Chris she went to see Linda and while Bill explained Mary's conversation with Melissa, Mary still doesn't believe the amnesia bit. Mary, in a pensive mood, tells Chris she really doesn't know him, he's always been silent about the women he's been in love with. Chris mentions he was in Vietnam, but the experience was so painful, he doesn't want to think about it.

At Julie's Apartment, Hope comments to Doug and Julie on how nice it is for the three of them to be together for a change. After Hope leaves the room, Julie tells Doug how conscientious Steve has been in making amends for the fake antique boxes. They're in such a mellow mood that Doug decides not to go to work. Julie and Doug are cuddling on the couch, during a rare evening together, and Julie tells him she'd like to start a family and have a baby.

[Joseph]

is there a DOOL Vault?

[JAS0N47]

That's what I call my posts about old episodes!  There is no literal vault, although they must keep the masters of the episodes, as well as the scripts, somewhere!!

[Joseph]

oh ok thanks, it's just that i'm frustated at Miss Goldie's Channel being brought down and i couldn't save the older episodes including a great 1979 one

[beebs]

There are clips lurking about from this episode, actually. Particularly the scene between Mary and Chris discussing his reluctance to talk about his time in Vietnam. This was among Ann Marcus' last, as you can see her steamrolling ahead with her story she wanted to tell about Chris having a partner and child in Vietnam (presumably to come interrupt his wedding to Mary). Corday and/or NBC flatly refused to allow Marcus to tell the story, and fired her shortly after this. Ultimately, she brought the story with her to Love of Life shortly afterward.

Edited July 31, 2022 by beebs

[AbcNbc247]

I wish soaps still did scenes like this

 

[carolineg]

Thanks! Don STILL can't tell Marlena and Sam apart after the whole fiasco AND Sam apparently having a different haircut!!?  Even putting aside clear physical (and voice) differences, does Don even look at his wife or know her at all?  Lol

 

I always was intrigued by that Vietnam story and the details everyone on here had about it.  I don't think Chris holds up as a particularly memorable character (as in no one would really talk about him much without the Josh Taylor of it all) but this sounds like it could have been a memorable, stand out story for him.  Was that still a terribly taboo subject in 1979?  Oh well, at least we know Savannah and Chris own a gym now.

[Joseph]

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Not Susan Flannery as Doctor Laura as one would Dream but kinda Close

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[JAS0N47]

OCTOBER 9, 1965: "DAYS" ANNOUNCED AS NEW SERIES ON NBC...FRANCES REID NOT YET PART OF CAST...

 

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In this newspaper article from October 9, 1965, fans can see that the role of Alice Horton was still being recast, since Frances Reid was not yet hired. Mary Jackson had played Alice in the first pilot that was taped in July 1965.

[jam6242]

I think these scenes are from this episode.  Quality of the video isn’t great.

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[JAS0N47]

Thanks Jam! I have the February 1979 sweeps episode info, so I'll be fleshing out the rest of that month in the coming months.

[jam6242]

 

[Paul Raven]

Bill should have so much more recognition as the oldest working person in the business.

He is amazing and Susan must feel blessed to have him with her everyday.