Members Carolyn1980 Posted May 1, 2011 Members Share Posted May 1, 2011 I don't agree. If you say Tad and Dixie to random people on the street, most won't know what you're talking about. But like Luke and Laura will always make people say GH, whether or not they ever watched, Greg and Jenny will always make people say AMC, for the same reason. No other soap couple in TV history ever got more mainstream press coverage other than Luke and Laura. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members P.J. Posted May 1, 2011 Members Share Posted May 1, 2011 I think that's the perfect GL list. ATWT... 1. Jack and Carly 2. Steve and Betsy 3. Penny and Jeff 4. Craig and Sierra 5. Bob and Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cheap21 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 1, 2011 Greg/Jenny and Cliff/Nina are NOWHERE near the same level as Luke and Laura. I think you are overestimating their recognition among non-soap viewers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted May 1, 2011 Members Share Posted May 1, 2011 I liked Erica with Dimitri but I think more may remember her with Jack. I would also say Erica/Mike Roy. I also have to add Ridge/Caroline on B&B, as Caroline was a beloved character and that story was a big part of Ridge's development, and Ronn and Joanna had great chemistry. They even brought Caroline back as a ghost a few years back. For Y&R, I would also have to say Lorie and Lance and Leslie and Lucas. I know some people who haven't watched soaps in many years but they still remember "the 4 Ls". Ryan's Hope: 1. Jack and Mary 2. Johnny and Maeve 3. Jill and Frank 4. Roger and Delia 5. Joe and Siobhan If you ask me if *I* liked those couples, then generally my answer would not be that positive, but they were a big part of the show's fabric. Pat/Faith would also be in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members ClassicsSoapFan Posted May 1, 2011 Members Share Posted May 1, 2011 Good list and I would add 6.Lily and Holden 7. Tom and Margo 8. Hal and Barbara 9. Dan and Elizabeth (Liz) for us old-timers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Carolyn1980 Posted May 1, 2011 Members Share Posted May 1, 2011 I stand by my statement about more random people knowing who Greg and Jenny are than who Tad and Dixie are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Soapsuds Posted May 1, 2011 Members Share Posted May 1, 2011 What about Lisa and Whit McColl?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Cheap21 Posted May 1, 2011 Author Members Share Posted May 1, 2011 I was torn between these two. Erica and Jack have the longevity on their side, but as a couple, I thought she and Dimitri worked so much better. He was one of the few pairings she had in which he was her equal whereas with Jack, she is obviously the dominating figure there and always has been. Erica and Dimitri came at a time of one of AMC's best eras and some may argue the last time the soap was truly great. Their story helped define that. I think the only time Jack and Erica possibly worked was in the late 80s. Since then he's been someone they tend to stick her with in between her other men Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members P.J. Posted May 1, 2011 Members Share Posted May 1, 2011 ^^^^well, it's hard to distill 54 years into five couples. I don't even remember Penny&Jeff, but heard stories of their impact. Holden and Lily are the most obvious answer I left off...arguably, admittedly. The choice I've seen that I really don't get is Tom and Margo. Both roles were recast so many times, it's hard for me to credit them with being "definitive" to ATWT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members P.J. Posted May 1, 2011 Members Share Posted May 1, 2011 Lisa wasn't even played by EF while married to Whit. I really don't know which of Lisa's romances holds the most significant place in ATWT history. I'd argue Bob, since Tom was the only son she had for most of the run. I probably liked Earl the most, while she probably had the longest relationship (romantically) with Grant. Capitol: Trey and Sloane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DeeeDee Posted May 1, 2011 Members Share Posted May 1, 2011 Y&R Victor/Nikki, Jack/Diane, Brad/Ashley, Neil/Drucilla, Lance/Leslie B&B Stephanie/Eric, Ridge/Brooke, Thorne/Macy, Rick/Amber AMC Jesse/Angie, Joe/Ruth, Greg/Jenny, Tad/Dixie, Adam/Brooke OLTL Viki/Clint, Cord/Tina, Dorian/Herb, Bo/Nora, Max/Gabrielle GH Luke/Laura, Robert/Anna, Felicia/Frisco, Sean/Tiffany, Alan/Monica PC Kevin/Lucy, Ian/Eve, Jamal/Alison, Jack/Livvie, Frank/Karen ATWT Bob/Kim, Nancy/Chris, Tom/Margo, Holden/Lily, John/Lucinda RH Johnny/Maeve, Roger/Delia, Jack/Mary, Frank/Jill, Pat/Faith Passions Ethan/Theresa, Sam/Grace, Chad/Whitney, Julian/Ivy, Miguel/Kay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Bright Eyes Posted May 1, 2011 Members Share Posted May 1, 2011 DAYS: 1. Roman/John and Marlena (unfortunately) 2. Doug and Julie 3. Tom and Alice 4. Bo and Hope 5. Bill and Laura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Khan Posted May 1, 2011 Members Share Posted May 1, 2011 ALL MY CHILDREN 1. Phil Brent & Tara Martin 2. Cliff Warner & Nina Cortlandt 3. Greg Nelson & Jenny Gardner 4. Jesse Hubbard & Angie Baxter 5. Tad Martin & Dixie Cooney ANOTHER WORLD 1. Steve Frame & Alice Matthews 2. Mackenzie ("Mac") Cory & Rachel Davis Matthews Frame 3. Cass Winthrop & Felicia Gallant (...you didn't say just romantic couples, lol) 4. Ryan Harrison & Victoria ("Vicky") Hudson 5. Jake McKinnon & Paulina Cory AS THE WORLD TURNS 1. Jeff Baker & Penny Hughes 2. Bob Hughes & Kim Sullivan 3. Tom Hughes & Margo Montgomery 4. Steve Andropoulos & Betsy Stewart 5. Holden Snyder & Lily Walsh DAYS OF OUR LIVES 1. Doug Williams & Julie Olsen 2. Roman Brady/John Black & Dr. Marlena Evans 3. Bo Brady & Hope Williams 4. Steve "Patch" Johnson & Kayla Brady 5. Jack Deveraux & Jennifer Horton GENERAL HOSPITAL 1. Dr. Phil Brewer & Jessie Brewer, R.N. 2. Dr. Steven Hardy & Audrey March 3. Dr. Alan Quartermaine & Dr. Monica Bard Webber 4. Luke Spencer & Laura (Vining) Webber 5. Robert Scorpio & Holly Sutton GUIDING LIGHT (The TV Years: 1952-2009) 1. Mike Bauer & Leslie Jackson 2. Roger Thorpe & Holly Norris Bauer 3. Quinton McCord Chamberlain & Nola Reardon 4. Phillip Spaulding & Beth Raines 5. Joshua Lewis & Reva Shayne Lewis ONE LIFE TO LIVE 1. Joe Riley & Victoria Lord 2. Clint Buchanan & Victoria Lord Riley 3. Cordero ("Cord") Roberts & Tina Lord 4. Max Holden & Gabrielle Medina 5. Jake Harrison & Megan Gordon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted May 1, 2011 Members Share Posted May 1, 2011 AW: Steve and Alice Frame Mac and Rachel Cory Jake and Paulina McKinnon Ryan Harrison and Vicky Love Donna Love and Michael Hudson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Quent Posted May 2, 2011 Members Share Posted May 2, 2011 ATWT: 1) Holden and Lily 2) Jack and Carly 3) Steve and Betsy 4) Bob and Lisa 5) Tie Barbara and Hal Barbara and James Honorable Mention: Simon and Katie Dark Shadows: 1) Barnabas and Angelique Edge of Night: 1) Adam Drake and Nicole Travis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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