Members Paul Raven Posted January 24, 2015 Members Share Posted January 24, 2015 it's interesting to watch that 77 stuff in light of what was coming up. Gloria Monty said that a lot of the scenes involved two people talking and sitting down so she tried to introduce more movement.Looking at those eps she was right. Also,in light of the ratings shooting up the following year,it's worth noting that Doug Marland/Gloria Monty didn't make huge cast changes ,rather just juiced up the stories of existing characters,added/deleted a few characters(at first) , recasted a few roles and improved the production. Really until the Luke and Laura /Ice Princess GH was still a very much traditional soap with some new elements.It's a pity Monty was allowed to run wild because in the long run soaps were the worse for it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members titan1978 Posted January 24, 2015 Members Share Posted January 24, 2015 I think her vision was fine, for this show. It gave it s strong identity. It was when everyone else tried to do it on their shows that we had problems. But I do agree those first few years of her run were the best. I would argue that it's pretty solid until just after Luke&Laura get married. The first year after Genie left is pretty awful in nearly every story except maybe Alan/Monica, and I think it truly took until the introduction of Anna and Robin to right the ship. But I think Pat Falken Smith had returned. When Monty has good, strong writing the show was fantastic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slick jones Posted January 24, 2015 Members Share Posted January 24, 2015 Cher's sister Georgianne LaPierre as original Heather. Tender scene between Peter and Diana. Richard Dean Anderson's hot pre MacGyver self! Monica's lawyer looks like someone from a Norman Lear show, maybe Alice or One Day at a Time, familiar... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members titan1978 Posted January 24, 2015 Members Share Posted January 24, 2015 (edited) It's so strange to see the other Rick Webber. Not to mention the other Monica. Edited January 24, 2015 by titan1978 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slick jones Posted January 24, 2015 Members Share Posted January 24, 2015 Gerald Gordon Nick Bellini Dr. Mark Dante...Yay! Nice to see Bobbie Jordan's Terri in action. Rick puts Monica in her place ! I was right about the lawyer...Alan Haufrect (per the credits) was Brian on Alice(can't believe I remembered him!) and was Dr. Bryan Chadway on Dynasty, among other roles per imdb.... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slick jones Posted January 24, 2015 Members Share Posted January 24, 2015 Lesley's compassion for Monica . Elevator/park scenes too cute! Laura learning how to drive from Rick...if he only knew how it would end..... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vetsoapfan Posted January 25, 2015 Members Share Posted January 25, 2015 Jeff Webber! The first and better Rick Webber! In the 1970s, Jeff, Rick, and Scotty Baldwin were all on my "to marry" wishlist! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members titan1978 Posted January 25, 2015 Members Share Posted January 25, 2015 How long did the OG version of Rick last into Monty? I've seen him in lots of clips but the show is so boring until Marland arrived. I've never seen what he can do with more meaty material. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slick jones Posted January 25, 2015 Members Share Posted January 25, 2015 <3 <3<3 Anna f***ing Stuart That specialist Dr. Keith Raymond is another familiar face from primetime procedurals... Rick + Lesley= excellent love story. Well written and acted 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vetsoapfan Posted January 25, 2015 Members Share Posted January 25, 2015 I don't remember how long into Monty's reign he played Rick, but he certainly had a great warmth and charisma, and there was good chemistry between him and Denise Alexander. When Chris Robinson took over the role, I found that Rick became more aloof, more reserved, and less charismatic. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members slick jones Posted January 25, 2015 Members Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) David Hamilton=sleaze LCs original look! I miss the original look she had. BTW...scheming bitch! Edited January 25, 2015 by slick jones 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Paul Raven Posted January 25, 2015 Members Share Posted January 25, 2015 I think Chris Robinson came on as Rick May/June 78. Was this because Michael Gregory wanted to leave or did Gloria want to recast? A few years later Gregory turned up on Days for a few eps as the man who rescued Anna Brady when she supposedly drowned. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DRW50 Posted January 25, 2015 Members Share Posted January 25, 2015 I think I remember reading that he wanted to leave, to expand his security business, but I'm not sure. I felt like Robinson had more chemistry with Leslie Charleson than he did with Denise. I haven't watched those clips in a few years but my main memory is sad Terri Webber and her bad singing. I can see why Monty was so horrified by the lighting. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vetsoapfan Posted January 25, 2015 Members Share Posted January 25, 2015 (edited) Yes, Michael Gregory chose to leave, which was unfortunate. Chris Robinson was okay, but he lacked the gregarious, easy-going sex-appeal and charm that Gregory exuded. Edited January 26, 2015 by vetsoapfan 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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