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Before the character of Betsy was introduced, the writer of Love Is a Many Splendored Thing had considered making Andy into a homosexual character.    Don Scardino returned to soap operas (after leaving The Guiding Light and a supporting role on As the World Turns) to play Andy.   I suspect that his return was prompted perhaps by such a revolutionary character.   I also wonder if he did not leave the role of Andy when the plans (from homosexuality to incest) changed.   Rusty Thacker replaced Mr. Scardino, and his character fell in love with his half sister (played by Jody Blocker).

 

The character of Betsy was introduced much later.

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Two actors from Love Is a Many Splendored Thing who have passed away (without my knowledge until recently) are Rusty Thacker (who died on December 7, 2012) and Vincent Baggetta (who died on May 2, 2017).

 

Mr. Thacker played Andy Hurley #2, and Mr. Baggetta played Dr. Pete Chernak #3.  Interestingly, years later on One Life to Live, Michael Zaslo (who had played Dr. Pete Chernak #2) had to be away from the show for a while, and Vincent Baggetta was his substitute.

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