Members dc11786 Posted June 30, 2015 Members Share Posted June 30, 2015 Thanks. I guess I was wrong about Ettlinger being the only headwriter. Since then, I've read that Raphael Hayes wrote the shows opening episodes. After reading the detailed history of "The Young Marrieds" from a wonderful poster on this board, I wonder if Hayes had the same problem that Elward had with scripting and Hardy brought in Ettlinger because they worked together on "Love of Life." Ettlinger's arrival in January would explain why the story begins to shift in the months to come. A lot of the initial story seems to revolve around Craig Reynolds and the publishing. Craig is in an important position at the publishing company, married to the daughter of the company's owner, in love with one of the company's authors (Kate), and the object of affection of one of his colleagues (Flora). When Craig departs in February after conflict with Ted Alcourt, who is described as a narcissist in an early press release, a lot of this seems to fall apart and shift in other directions. I wonder if Ettlinger added crazy Liz Grey to the story. Liz doesn't appear in the story until March, but Tony receives a phone call from the hospital in February which probably indicated the direction the Tony/Kate romance was heading. Also, in the show's initial press releases, it indicated that Kate would be caught up in a defamation suit because of her book, which would certainly impact her relationship with lawyer Tony Grey. I wonder if this played out or if the story was scrapped when Rafael Hayes left the show. Some other random tidbits... - Hebert Bayard Swopes, III, Maggie Hayes' real life son, appeared on the show in 1966 in a running role. This role was announced in April, 1966. - One of the articles Carl posted on ATWT mentioned Jenny O'Hara previously played Susan Michaels. This seems to coincide with most of the press from the 1960s and 1970s. O'Hara said she did a year on the show so Susan appeared into 1966. - In a TV Guide article about the show, Doug Colton's ex-wife was said to be named Evelyn and that she was set to appear on the show in the future. Based on the article we have from Carl, we know "Evelyn" appeared onscreen. I think Evelyn may in fact have been Jenny O'Hara's Susan Michaels, but I'm not sure. - I think the episode that saynotoursoap had posted aired September 23, 1965. The episode synopsis for that day reads: "Dave acts out of desperation." The September 22nd preview reads: "Steve learns shattering news." This is followed by September 24: "Steve makes an irrevocable decision." This would seem to fall in line with what happened in the episode. In the episode previously online, Steve has already learned from Jason Farrell about the pregnancy. Steve still seemed to be unsure what he should be doing, which would line up with him deciding in the next episode. Because of Jane's decision to go to Europe to have her baby, Dave decides, out of desperation, to ask her to marry him. This would set into motion the events leading up to October. It would appear that Jane initially says yes to Dave, but then Steve is forced to tell his friend that Jane is pregnant with his (Steve's) child only for Steve and Jane to marry at the end of October/early November. In November, Jane and Steve honeymoon in Bermuda. - Most of the information we have on this series comes from Wesley Hyatt's book on daytime programming. For the "A Time for Us" entry, he used the information in TV Guide. TV Guide had daily descriptions for many of the NBC/ABC programs in 1965. Also, there is a rather descriptive article on the show in an October 1965 edition. It covers Roxanne Reynolds' dinner party, which actually occured in July 1965. The dinner party was suppose to launch "at least a year's worth" of stories according to Joe Hardy. With that said, Hardy outlines a lot of what is to come in the next year, but until we see more information it should be noted that we don't know for sure what happened. The article outlines the return of Craig Reynolds, Miriam Bentley pushing her pal Roxanne to pair off with Doug, Doug's problems with his ex-wife Evelyn, Doug and Roxanne's marriage plans, and the idea that ultimately Craig and Roxanne would get back together. I haven't seen many November/December synopses for "Time for Us" so they might actually reveal more of the story. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slick jones Posted December 30, 2015 Members Share Posted December 30, 2015 The role played by actor Victor Arnold was Tony Corso Actress Leigh Lassen(Patti Whiting, SFT and Mrs. Terry Logan) appeared on FITW 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paul Raven Posted March 22, 2016 Members Share Posted March 22, 2016 Maggie Hayes as she appeared as Roxanne Reynolds 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dc11786 Posted June 5, 2016 Members Share Posted June 5, 2016 (edited) Herbert Bayard Swopes, III, Maggie Hayes' son, appeared on the show c. spring 1966. He was only 17 years old at the time. Jane Reynolds died in the Monday, November 28, 1966, episode. The previous Friday, Jane was driving to meet with her husband, Steve Reynolds, when a bout of blindness caused her to crash the car. On Monday, Jane succumbed to injuries sustained in the accident surrounded by her husband and her son, Mark. In the final moments of the episode, Steve shared the news with his in-laws, Al and Martha Driscoll. Jane is treated by Dave Simon, Steve's friend who loved Jane deeply. Before Steve arrives, Jane and Dave have a very tender conversation in which Jane thanks Dave for loving her and admits, while not in love with Dave, her love for him was something that was very special to her. It was a very different scene than what I was use to. Surprisingly absent from the November, 1966, episode is Linda Driscoll, Jane's sister and longtime rival for Steve's affection. Linda seems to be off the canvas by this point as Jane begs Steve to look after her parents after her death because "they have no one." I guess Josephine Nichols' Louise Austen, Martha's mother, may have also have been written out by this point. Morgan Sterne's Dr. Stan Eastman is mentioned, but not seen. Edited June 5, 2016 by dc11786 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danfling Posted July 18, 2016 Members Share Posted July 18, 2016 Earlier this morning, I read that Beverly Hayes (Jane Driscoll #1) and Gordon Gray (Steve Reynolds #1) were married in real life. I had never heard this before. Ms. Hays went on to roles on Dark Shadows, The Edge of Night, and The Secret Storm. Mr. Grey later created the role of Ken Stevens on The Secret Storm. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slick jones Posted January 16, 2019 Members Share Posted January 16, 2019 A FLAME IN THE WIND/A TIME FOR US DECEMBER 28,1964-DECEMBER 16, 1966 HAVILAND Nancy Ackerman Lynne Rogers Hoppers Ted Alcourt John McMartin worked at publishing company 65 ATWT, FC Chris Austen Richard Thomas Kate's son 1964-65 ATWT Kate ___ Austen Kathleen Maguire tell-all author 1964-65 Hoppers Louise ___ Austen Josephine Nichols Kate's mother-in-law 64-66 Hoppers Patricia Austen Jennifer Leak Hoppers Miriam ____ Bentley Lesley Woods gossipy neighbor 65-66 Hoppers Doug Colton Ian Berger gold-digging pianist 65 Roxanne Farrell Reynolds Colton Margaret Hayes 64-66 Tony Corso Victor Arnold Hoppers Paul Davis Conard Fowkes Linda's director 65 Hoppers Al (Skerba) Driscoll Roy Poole 64-66 Hoppers Linda (Skerba) Driscoll Berrett Arcaya 66 Jane Elliott 65 Hoppers Barbara Rodell 64-65 Hoppers Joanna Miles 65-66 Hoppers Martha Austen (Skerba) Driscoll Lenka Peterson 64-66 Hoppers Dr. Stan Eastman Morgan Sterne 66 TD Jason Farrell Walter Coy 65-66 Leslie ____ Farrell Rita Lloyd 65-66 Hoppers Elizabeth ___ Gray Nancy Franklin institutionalized psychotic 65 Hoppers Tony Gray Morgan Sterne attorney, Kate 65 Sue Michaels Jenny O'Hara 65-66 Hoppers Alice Perkins Frances Fuller 64-65 LOL Flora Perkins Jacqueline Brookes envious woman 64-65 Hoppers Craig Reynolds Frank Schoefield 64-65 Hoppers Thomas Coley 65-66 Jane (Skerba) Driscoll Reynolds Margaret Ladd 64-65 Hoppers Beverly Hayes 65-66 DS, EON, SS Steve Reynolds Gordon Gray 64-65 Tom Fielding (Holland) 65-66 LOL Dave Simon Terry Logan 65-66 Steve's friend Hoppers Rose ___ Simon Anne Revere Hoppers Earl Wilson Earl Wilson, reporter 3/12/65 Doris Pamela Raymond 1965 SS Ellie Linda's NY confidante Billie Allen 1965 Fran Elaine Hyman 1965 AMC, AL Nick Jon Stone 1965 Pam Leslie Charleson 1965 Hoppers ???? Robert Hooks Leigh Lassen ATWT, SFT Herbert Bayard Swopes III 4/1966-??(17 year old son of Maggie Hayes) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paul Raven Posted July 13, 2019 Members Share Posted July 13, 2019 Kathleen McGuire as Kate Austen 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danfling Posted July 13, 2019 Members Share Posted July 13, 2019 I adored Kathleen Maguire (pictured above). I read that she was a heavy smoker, and that was tragic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members danfling Posted May 13, 2020 Members Share Posted May 13, 2020 I learned yesterday that actress Elaine Hyman (Fran) passed away earlier this year (March 2, 2020). She also appeared on Dark Shadows, All My Children, and the serial Another Life. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slick jones Posted June 22, 2022 Members Share Posted June 22, 2022 Here's the cast and several weeks of TVGuide episode descriptions A FLAME IN THE WIND/A TIME FOR US DECEMBER 28,1964-DECEMBER 16, 1966 HAVILAND Nancy Ackerman Lynne Rogers Ted Alcourt John McMartin worked at publishing company 65 Chris Austen Richard Thomas Kate's son 1964-65 Kate ___ Austen Kathleen Maguire tell-all author 1964-65 Louise ___ Austen Josephine Nichols Kate's mother-in-law 64-66 Patricia Austen Jennifer Leak Miriam ____ Bentley Lesley Woods gossipy neighbor 65-66 Doug Colton Ian Berger gold-digging pianist 65 Roxanne Farrell Reynolds Colton Margaret Hayes 64-66 Tony Corso Victor Arnold Paul Davis Conard Fowkes Linda's director 65 Al (Skerba) Driscoll Roy Poole 64-66 Linda (Skerba) Driscoll Berrett Arcaya 66 Jane Elliott 65 Barbara Rodell 64-65 Joanna Miles 65-66 Martha Austen (Skerba) Driscoll Lenka Peterson 64-66 Dr. Stan Eastman Morgan Sterne 66 Jason Farrell Walter Coy 65-66 Leslie ____ Farrell Rita Lloyd 65-66 Elizabeth ___ Gray Nancy Franklin institutionalized psychotic 65 Tony Gray Morgan Sterne attorney, Kate 65 Alice Perkins Frances Fuller 64-65 Flora Perkins Jacqueline Brookes envious woman 64-65 Craig Reynolds Frank Schoefield 64-65 Thomas Coley 65-66 Jane (Skerba) Driscoll Reynolds Margaret Ladd 64-65 Beverly Hayes 65-66 DS, EON, SS Steve Reynolds Gordon Gray 64-65 Tom Fielding (Holland) 65-66 Dave Simon Terry Logan 65-66 Steve's friend Rose ___ Simon Anne Revere Earl Wilson Earl Wilson, reporter 3/12/65 Nurse Andy Jenny O'Hara 1965 Doris Pamela Raymond 1965 Ellie Linda's NY confidante Billie Allen 1965 Fran Elaine Hyman 1965 Nick Jon Stone 1965 Pam Leslie Charleson 1965 "Movie Star" August Dorr Watkins 1965 (actress Jenny O'Hara's first husband... they met on the set) ???? Candice Azzara Valerie French Robert Hooks Terry Kiser Leigh Lassen Herbert Bayard Swopes III 4/1966-??(17 year old son of Maggie Hayes) 2/8/65 Roxanne becomes alarmed by Craig's action. 2/9/65 Kate tries to help Jane resolve a problem. (Margaret Ladd) 2/10/65 Linda alters her relationship with Steve. 2/11/.65 Craig becomes more upset by Ted's insinuations. 2/12/65 Terry receives an important call from the hospital. 2/15/65 Craig's actions have surprising repercussions. 2/16/65 Jason's maneuvering brings unusual results. (Walter Coy) 2/17/65 Al is worried about Linda 2/18/65 Chris asks Kate a question. 2/19/65 Steve wonders about his future relationship with his father 2/22/65 Not Available. 2/23/65 Martha is concerned about Kate and Tom. 2/24/65 Jason Farrell and Kate have an unpleasant conversation. 2/25/65 Kate questions feelings about Tony. 2/26/65 Not Available 3/1/65 The arrival of a new neighbor upsets Kate. 3/2/65 Steve is suspicious when Linda delays her plans. 3/3/65 A strange inquiry destroys Kate's mood. 3/4/65 Jason Farrell makes a surprising offer to Al. 3/5/65 Kate promises to help Liz. 3/8/65 Roxanne insists on talking to Kate. 3/9/65 Linda doubts Steve. 3/10/65 Not Available 3/11/65 Roxanne receives a suggestion from Jason. 3/12/65 Kate makes a decision about her book. 3/15/65 Kate is faced with a decision. 3/16/65 Al is confronted with a major choice. 3/17/65 Linda is offered a bargain. 3/18/65 Louise makes a surprising proposal. 3/19/65 An ominous threat shakes Jason's publishing empire. @Paul Raven @DRW50 @jam6242 @vetsoapfan @danfling @victoria foxton 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paul Raven Posted Tuesday at 06:17 AM Members Share Posted Tuesday at 06:17 AM Nice to have something new on FITW A Pioneer Of Pioneers by William Hyder baltimore Sun Sun 17 Jan 1965 A BALTIMORE-BORN actress is a regular on ABC-TV's new day-time serial "Flame in the Wind." Ironically, the show is not being carried in her home town. But Baltimoreans who can pick up Washington's Channel 7 can see Margaret Hayes weekdays at 2 P.M. in the role of Roxanne Reynolds. Miss Hayes, who is sometimes billed as Maggie Hayes, is the daughter of the late J. L.Ottenheimer. Nominally an insurance broker, Mr. Ottenheimer was a performer at heart. He spent much of his time organizing talent shows and taking them to hospitals, institutions and U.S.O. clubs. In the early days of radio he headed a local show called "Jack Ottenheimer and His Gang," writing the songs and skits himself. Growing up in this atmosphere, his daughter Florette took naturally to the stage. She gave her first performance at School No. 64, Garrison and Maine avenues, and continued acting in school shows at Forest Park High School and the Teachers' College of the Johns Hopkins University. At the Hopkins she was one of the first girls to appear with the Barnstormers, who for years had barred female performers. After a period of modeling in New York, during which she worked in three short-lived Broadway plays, Florette was signed by producer Hal Wallis to a Warner Brothers contract. Under the name of Dana Dale she made her screen debut in 1940 in "The Man Who Talked Too Much," a movie starring George Brent and Virginia Bruce. Her second picture was "The Letter," which starred Bette Davis. More small parts followed at Warners' and later at Paramount, where she was given the professional name she still uses. But the newly-christened Margaret Hayes soon felt the need of more stage experience. Returning East she toured in "Jane Eyre," "Laura" and "The Philadelphia Story," and appeared on Broadway in two George Abbott shows and starred as Jo in a City Center production of "Little Women." In the late Forties Miss Hayes married Herbert Bayard Swope, Jr., a producer-director in the theater and television. TV was mushrooming at the time. Hundreds of live dramas and comedies were being produced in New York. Miss Hayes was soon caught up in the stream. She starred in more than 200 teleplays, including the first drama in the long-running "Circle Theater" series. This is the period everyone calls TV's pioneering days, but as a radio performer Miss Hayes outpioneered the pioneers. She had worked in TV as early as 1939, appearing on an experimental program. In 1955 Miss Hayes returned to Hollywood to appear with Glenn Ford in the movie version of "The Blackboard Jungle." Other films followed. By this time TV production had largely shifted to California, and once more Miss Hayes found herself in the thick of the medium. She acted on most of the big shows. Miss Hayes and Mr. Swope make their permanent home in New York. They have a son, Herbert 3d, age 15, and a daughter, Tracy, age 12. Tracy is named after Miss Hayes's favorite stage role, Tracy Lord in "The Philadelphia Story.". 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dc11786 Posted yesterday at 04:13 AM Members Share Posted yesterday at 04:13 AM Frank Andre played Dom Corso, who sung in a night club as early as December 1965. He seems to be one of the leads by the fall of 1966. Also working at the club was Stash (Bayard Swopes). Corso sang a rendition of the show's theme song. I suspect that Dom may have been a love interest for the final actress (that we know of) who played Linda Driscoll (Beret Arcaya). I also suspect there was a third Steve Reynolds. There is a question in a newspaper TV column asking why Tom Holland (Steve #2) left. Given the timeline, it's possible that Steve just left town with his and Jane's son Mark after Jane's death in late November, 1966. I suspect though the final Steve appeared sometime late in 1966 when Steve was on a business trip in South America. I wish more information would appear on this show. The latest episode summaries in TV listings I can find are from December, 1965 in newspapers. I do wonder if TV Guides might not have listings for the show, but I haven't really explored that option. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted yesterday at 05:33 AM Members Share Posted yesterday at 05:33 AM Thanks to both of you for the extra info. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paul Raven Posted yesterday at 07:07 AM Members Share Posted yesterday at 07:07 AM Some FITW publicity shots Jacqueline Brooks Maggie Hayes Lenka Peterson Kathleen McGuire 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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