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[FrenchFan]

DECEMBER 1981

All My Children

Written by: Agnes Nixon & Wisner Washam

Produced by: Jørn Winther

Erica and Brandon reconcilied after discovering that Kent wanted Erica to model for his father’s cosmetics company. Ellen learned she might be pregnant but didn’t share Mark’s joy. Greg caught Liza in lies about Jenny’s non-existent boyfriend. Donna searchef for Palmer in the slums after he was recognized by a waitress. Palmer holed up in a bums’ shelter. Tom, feeling guilty over neglecting Sean, turned to boozing alone. Pamela and Kent became allies. Oapl and Enid tried to separate Greg and Jenny. Phoebe was aghast when Myra returned to Donna’s employ. Chuck and Donna became Bobby’s godparents. Kent lured Erica to dump Brandon’s company in favor of having her own name-brand cosmecics line.

Melanie’s backrub made points with Chuck. Donna and Benny located Palmer, who regained his memory, but only up to his marriage to Daisy. Estelle fretted about Denny’s gambling. Ellen considered an abortion should she be pregnant. Tom recovered from his guilt over Sean. Palmer eyed Jenny, who tried to conceal her Foxy’s stint from Greg. Myrtle groaned when Opal insisted on chaperoning Greg and Jenny’s date. Jesse borrowed money from Carl behind Nancy’s back. Kent and Pamela pulled Sara into their alliance. Erica considered Kent’s job offer. Daisy urged Carrie to fight for Chuck. Chuck begged Daisy to convince Palmer to return home. Palmer planned to enroll at Pine Valley University.

Mark left Ellen, who was relieved that she wasn’t pregnant. Melanie had hallucinations about her past as a skimmer. Jesse lifted a gift for Nancy from Myrtle’s boutique, then returned it with an apology. Nancy fumed at Frank for refusing to report Carl’s theft to the authorities. Palmer was hospitalized. Nina tried to jolt Palmer’s memory. Carrie dated Rick when Melanie moved closer to Chuck, but Betsy gave Rick a second look. Myrtle promoted Jenny and Greg’s romance. Phoebe and Langley discovered Benny’s horse-playing habit. Palmer evicted Donna, who passed as Daisy’s house guest. Erica let Brandon cool his heels after their latest squabble over Kent. Ruth returned to nursing.

Sean pleaded with Tom to help him break jail. Daisy moved to Palmer’s mansion and pretended to be his wife. Erica and Brandon became re-engaged when Lars nixed hiring Erica, but Kent continued to pursue Erica. Carrie was aghast when Chuck sought her advice about Melanie, who received disturbing calls from her mother. Nina warmed up to Daisy. Enid cringed when Greg invited Jenny to dinner at their home.

Another World

Written by: Corrine Jacker

Produced by: Paul Rauch

Pete Shea, Harry’s son, didn’t score points with Diana upon her arrival. Sally was jubilant when Alice weakened toward Steve. Liz fretted about her grand-daughter Julia. Denny clamored for a piece of Curtis’ company power. Cecile lied about her pregnancy due date, suspecting James was the daddy. Marianne pressured James to become her roomie, while James buried himself in his writing. Harry warned Steve that a construction strike might be imminent. Melissa resented Jason’s possessiveness. Mac allowed Rachel to take Amanda to visit Mitch. Mac promoited Liz. Steve hired Pete to care for his hors. Rick considered leaving the practice of psychiatry. Jerry was institutionalized. Kit and Joey left town to start anew.

Denny started shady dealings and blackmailed Curtis out of town. Alice broke her engagement to Mac after a successful date with Steve. Blue, who was on Steve’s construction team, worried about James’ floundering ways. Brian pressed Pat for a serious relationship. Sally got buddy buddy with Diana, but told Denny she intended to become Steve’s heiress. Harry tried to match Pete with Diana. Liz learned that Julia was hanging out with the Deep Six, a freaky rock group, who were headed for Bay City. Joe clamored to replace Harry as union president. Steve and Harry faced negotiation breakdowns. Cecile tried to squash James and Sandy’s friendship. Jason hired James for the Connection.

Sandy married Cecile. James concluded that he had fathered Cecile’s child. Rachel and Mac bedded, but later agreed that they were kaput. Harry warned Steve against Joe, who had effected a construction strike. Harry and Pete clashed over values. Louise gave Rachel a harmful herb tea that made Rachel too sick to meet Mitch in San Francisco. Rick was fed up with Marianne and Blaine’s cat-fighting. Blaine feared her affair with Rick would not reach the romance stage. Denny decided to hire a housekeeper to spy on Steve. Jim questioned discrepancies in Denny’s account books. Diana rooted for Steve to snare Alice. James nixed Mac’s offer of a book advance. Doris treated Cecile.

Rick treated Anne Whitelaw, who displayed schizoid tendencies. Jason and Melissa became engaged. Pete dated Diana but took a shine to Sally. Sally planned to quit school and marry Denny. Mitch failed to return Rachel’s phone calls. Sandy and Cecile moved in with Mac. Rick attributed Anne’s condition to physical causes. Liz learned that Julia had run away. Steve was hurt when James spent Christmas with Mac. Joe gracefully conceded defeat to Harry in the union election, then the strike ended.

As The World Turns

Written by: Tom King & K.C. Collier

Produced by: Mary-Ellis Bunim

Ellen tried a “hip” image to win back David. Eric and Hayley became engaged. Karen flirted with Jeff. Annie, Matt and Lt. Savage organized a strakeout to trap the coke ring. James amassed evidence against Miranda to feed the feds and hired a bodyguard, Harry Haywood. The mob harassed James and Rick. Cliff dumped Sofia under Stan’s order. Dr. Joyce Brothers counseled Sofia against using angel dust. Dee accused John of promoting David and Cynthia’s relationship. David insisted on maintaining his “Donald” persona after his truth serum wore off. “Donald” shunned Ellen in favor of Cynthia. Harry caught Lydia tailing James and Miranda. Len split after telling James he had been blackmailed by Miranda.

David regained his memory, but was unsure of his future with Ellen. Stan abucted James. George Ferris, Sofia’s friend, made suggestive phone calls to Dee. Tom suspected John was the caller. Dee washed her hands of John. Kim fumed at Nick for becoming a chauvinist Greek patriarch. Jeff weakened before Karen’s charms after noticing Annie’s chumminess with Matt, but Jeff was unaware that Matt is pursuing Maggie. James warned Miranda not to harm Rick, who secretly framed Larry for angel dust doings. Steve found coke in Nick’s restaurant. Cliff and Sofia salvaged their relationship. John and Karen saw George sketching Dee’s portrait. Bob and Miranda convinced Lydia to leave Oakdale.

Eric wed Hayley. Stan revealed to James that he was an Interpol agent. David ditched Cynthia for Ellen, but John egged on Cynthia to win back David. Carol and Steve separated. Bob accompanied Miranda to Paris, where her superiors ordered her to give up Bob. Karen seduced Jeff. Matt suggested that Kim and Nick get marital counseling. While Larry rotted in the slammer, Rick passed a lie detector test by taking a special drug. Margo suspected that Larry had killed Connie. Maggie resented Tom and Margo’s chemistry. John discovered that George made kinky calls to Dee. David caught John following Dee on her vacation. David suspected that Nels had confessed falsely to John’s hit-and-run. Ernie pursued Cricket.

Annie developped deeper feelings for Jeff, who was preoccupied with Karen. Miranda dropped Bob, who investigated her lawyer, Hugo Gerard. John informed Dee of George’s phone calls. Stan promised James immunity if he would become Miranda’s “partner” and nab her superiors. Stan ordered Cliff, his Interpol assistant, to get friendly with Steve. Steve feigned a cocaine high in front of his criminal “pals.” The mob discovered that Bob was investigating angel dust sources to clear Larry. Karen promised John that she would throw David and Cynthia back together.

Days Of Our Lives

Written by: Pat Falken Smith

Produced by: Betty Corday & Al Rabin

Joshua found Lorie’s strangled body. Doug and Julie located a man who had seen a British gentleman enter Alex’s room before the shooting. Abe closed in on David at Valerie’s pad. Neil won a hospital reprieve but warned Evan against making further trouble. Neil made a pass at Marlena, who recommended he get counseling. Tony pursued Trish through her new friendship with Lee, who was one of Tony’s emissaries. Abe questioned Joshua about the strangulations. Abe discovered that Renee had sheltered David. Evan cried to Maggie after Lorie died. Trish, Doug and Julie went undercover to locate David.

Robert returned and hid with David in the Twilight basement. Under pressure from Stuart, Alex named David as his assaillant and backed out of marrying Marie. Roman Brady, Abe’s partner, appointed himself Marlena’s protector. Jessica and Jake became engaged despire her schizophrenia. Maggie learned she was carrying twins. Renee told Lee she was hot to trot with David. Abe cooled his relationship with Valerie. Neil and Valerie became professional opponents. Julie and Doug suspected that Alex was being forced to incriminated David and that Liz was under pressure to divorce Don. Robert wanted to elude Julie and Doug. Trish and Danny began working at the Twilight.

Maggie gave birth and asked to meet the adoptive parents. The strangled assaulted Renee, but she lived to tell the tale. Evan learned that Stuart had skipped town. Mike and Trish called it quits. Trish and Scotty confronted David, who masqueraded as a clown at Renee’s birthday party. The strangled called Tom to threaten Jessica. Roman sacked on Marlena’s floor to protect her from the strangler. Marlena advised Jessica to take on Angel’s more honorable traits. Tony had the hots for Trish, Lee and Renee. Tony purchased the Twilight.

David turned himself in to the cops. After Maggie had her child, Mickey discovered Evan was the daddy. In a conversation with Tony, Lee referred to Renee as “my little girl.” Lee told Tony she wanted out of his father’s employ. The strangler had stalked Renee, who was comatose in the hospital. Jessica admitted she was abused by her adoptive parents. Don fought Tony for Liz. Neil encouraged Evan to get his child away from Mickey and Maggie. David pressed Mickey to give Alex a lie-detector test.

The Doctors

Written by: Elizabeth Levin / Ann-Marie Barlow & Aaron Scott / Harding Lemay

Produced by: Robert E. Costello

Maggie miscarried. Billy dug Katy and sided with Mona against Nola. Mona failed to oust Nola from the Chronicle. Matt comforted Maggie after learning of her miscarriage and considered breaking off with M.J. Steve disapproved of Matt and M.J.’s affair.

Luke was shot in the head by a holdup man. M.J. dined with Mike when Matt was too busy to date her. Nola accused Billy of playing her against Mona to further his own ends. Natalie confided in Danny about her hospital rivalry with Katy. Greta was unaware that Matt and M.J. had never bedded.

Nola enlisted the services of Jeff Manning, a miracle surgeon, to operate on Luke. Presser, Natalie and Katy’s computer department boss, convinced the hospital bigwigs to oust Matt from his chief-of-staff duties. Greta clashed with Presser over computer errors.

Jeff saved Luke’s life. Judge Manning, Jeff’s father and the hospital’s board chairman, worked on Nola to help him dump Matt. Katy tore the hospital’s lounge apart after battling with Mike over M.J. Maggie told Matt to butt out of her relationship with Murray.

The Edge Of Night

Written by: Henry Slesar

Produced by: Erwin Nicholson

Sky discovered that Bobbie was on to him, then snuffed her out. Roxanne, a.k.a Nora, battled further with Mrs. Goodman. Roxanne made snide insinuations to Nicole about Miles and Jinx. A buddy of Jim’s arrived. Derek assagined Damien to a dangerous case. Cliff ahd trouble convincing Gavin to aid his down defense.

Calvin discovered that Sky’s watch, which Bobbie carried before her murder, was missing from her corpse. Derek dated Jinx, who befriended Nancy. Derek made it appear that he suspended Damien, who went undercover to investigate an insurance fraud. Kelly and Jim competed for Valerie. Cliff convinced Mike to postpone Gavin’s trial.

Sky blew Damien’s cover with the insurance fraud gang, who were Gunther’s buddies. Damien discovered that Gunther had purchased blank bullets. Roxanne pursued Spencer, who knew Gunther “back when.” Jinx played up to Derek. Sky’s jeweler died of “natural causes.” Uncle Sam absorbed Valerie’s inheritance.

The insurance crooks stabbed Damien, then were arrested. Damien recovered from his wounds. Sky struck Raven for sympathizing with Damien. Mike told Geraldine he suspected that Sky had killed Gunther. Gavin was released temporarily for Christmas. Jinx was hospitalized.

General Hospital

Written by: Thom Racina, Leah Laiman & Robert J. Shaw / Joyce & John William Corrington

Produced by: Gloria Monty

Lesley accepted Rick’s marriage proposal. Joe traced Shelly’s missing hairpin to a “middle-aged woman” who might have been Diana’s killer. Scotty anonymously harassed Ruby, then promised to hand Luke and Laura the divorce decree when it arrived. In private, Scotty laughingly concealed the paper. Thelma, Ruby’s hooker pal, warned Ruby that the Spencer clan was being investigated. Edward plotted to declare Lila incompetent after she hired Monica, rather than Alan, to represent a new pharmaceutical subsidiary. Laura became disgruntled with her frenetic new lifestyle after she and Luke moved to the yacht. Tiffany agreed to hostess Luke and Robert’s floating night spot.

Alice was arrested after she confessed to Diana’s murder. Bobbie learned of Martin’s investigation and told Noah of her streetwalker past. Edward hired a yes-man, Randal Thompson, and urged Alan to help him fight Lila, who burned the company files and equipped the offices with technological wizadry. Steve caught Anne, while she was drunk, smooching a newcomer named Zach. Heather rejected Alice, who informed Burt that Heather had planned to murder Diana. Heather decided to resume her hospital job and start anew. Scotty defended Alice in hopes of repairing his tarnished image.

Bobbie went blding after bumping her noggin. Monica and Alan smooched during a struggle. Heather and Alice were cleared of all charges when Alice proved she had killed Diana to save Heather from Diana’s bullet. Lee confronted Scotty, who had smudged Laura’s divorce decree. Scotty and Heather became soulmates. Alice and Heather reunited. Rose warned Heather not to hurt Joe. Anne broke up a struggle between Heather and Jeremy. Steve and Arthur chastised Anne for her temper tantrums. Luke freaked when Laura embarked on a show biz career. Lila tried to reconcile Monica and Alan. Noah forgave Bobbie her trespasses. Luke, thinking the yacht was spooker, named it the Haunted Ship. Heather quit Rose’s diner.

Bobbie decided to leave town after calling it quits with Noah. She had amitted she had faked blindess to extract Noah’s love declarations. Slick’s “psychic” friend, Bajour, believed Luke was causting extraterrestrial occurences on the yacht. Laura senses she was being followed by a “presence.” Joe caught Heather lying that they were engaged. Robert did secret investigating for Lila. Arthur and Anne made amends. Heather wanted in on the Quartermaine money. Joe opened his own law practice.

Guiding Light

Written by: Douglas Marland

Produced by: Allen Potter

Carrie downed an overdose after admitting she had murdered Diane and Joe to protect the Marlers. Henry stole the Moreno tapes from Diane’s effects, as well as Henry’s letters concerning Sean. Fearing that Quint harbored dark feelings for illegitimate fathers, Nola begged Tim not to tell Quint that Floyd had fathered her child. Nola became more spooked by Quint’s mansion. Ross suspected Carrie was being threatened when her house was ransacked. Carrie was hospitalized. Vanessa admitted she had lifted the blackmail money Alan had left for Joe.

After Henry handed Alan the Moreno tapes, Alan surrended them to Mike. Ross suspected Carrie was involved in a cover-up with his estranged younger brother. Nola was curious about Blanche Bouvier, Vanessa’s friend and Quint’s former servant. Quint avoided a man on his payroll who arrived in Springfield. Mike investigated the unidentified man who had gunned for Alan. Kelly resented Josh’s attention to Morgan. Hillary boistered Tony’s self-confidence. Josh arranged a recording session for Floyd. Vanessa returned Alan’s money. Amanda turned against Alan. Phillip promised Alan he would ense up on Mike. Quint played on Nola’s fantasies about him. Tony opened his disco. Kelly and Morgan planned a second honeymoon.

Playboy Ramon Mendes plotted to seduce Morgan in Tenerife. Bea learned that Maureen, her other daughter, was on her way home. A stranger trailed Hope. Nola overheard a Spaniard demanding to see Quint. Alan studied a torn negative carried by his Tenerife sniper. Ross discovered Carrie had been supporting a Mrs. Mackenzie. Larry assured Henry that Carrie had destroyed Brandon’s letters about Sean. Nola found Quint’s newspaper clipping of Hope and Alan. Hope turned against Mike, while Amanda blasted Alan in a newspaper article. Jackie believed she had known Quint in Paris. Nola was monitored throught Quint’s dummy wall. Floyd insisted on supporting his and Nola’s child.

Ben contacted Amanda. Quint spirited Nola to San Francisco when Blanche arrived in Springfield. After Hope’s follower was stabbed fatally, Alan identified him as the Tenerife sniper. Larry traced his sniper’s phone call to San Francisco. Morgan thwarted Ramon’s advances, then reunited with Kelly. Mike and Trish became more passionate. Ed wondered who had hired Joe to find Rita. Alan, who awaited sentencing, received death threats. Amanda left Alan’s company. Ross proved that Joe knew that Carrie had killed Diane.

One Life to Live

Written by: Sam Hall & Peggy O’Shea

Produced by: Joseph Stuart

Tina overheard Becky and Johnny romping in the sack. Karen rejoined Marco, then they became carnival performers. Chuck turned against Asa and admitted that Nicole was Olympia. Viki avoided Clint, but warned Ted not to play on Tina’s sympathie. Dorian and Cassie clashed over values. Olympia resisted Chuck’s efforts to help her escape. Johnny ditched Tina and proposed to a noncommital Becky. Asa fired Chuck, then warned Brad that Wanda was head honcho at Llanview West. Olympia sent death threats to Asa and posed as his housekeeper when seen by a security officer.

Olympia stabbed Chuck, then plotted to wear Samantha’s costume at Sam’s masked ball. Clint, who threatened Asa’s life, suspected Chuck was Bob’s daddy. Lucinda Shenk, Mimi’s ma, arrive dto hit Asa up for greenbacks. Renee ordered her underlings, Doris and Alberta, to cause a power outrage during the masked ball. Asa told Samantha that Nicole was his mistress who had moved to Moorcliff to be near him. Ed hospitalized Chuck. Lucinda wanted Mimi to snare Bo. Bo and Tony became pals. Renee played up to Brad. Dorian imposed “culture” on Cassie, who questioned her father’s whereabouts. Asa promoted Rafe to Chuck’s former position. Tina moved to Ted’s hotel suite.

Larry and Mimi became engaged, but Lucinda had other ideas. Ivan Kipling, Edwina’s secret illegitimate papa, attended Samantha’s masked ball in hangman’s attire. Dorian ran into Nicole, who informed Dorian that she was Olympa. Wanda was pursued by her chef, Henri. Ina was charmed by Judge Emory Bickford. Karen and Marco caught up with Steve and demanded that he clear them in Llanview. Asa told off Dorian when she badmouther Rafe as a mate for Cassie. Brad lusted after Julie, Marcello’s brief interest. Tony, who had not yet revealed himself to Pat, attended the ball. The ball guests were strandeed by a flood.

Olympia revealed her identity to all at Samantha’s marked ball. Clint and Bo seized Renee and her pubescent goons during their robbery attempt. Ted escaped from prison and discovered that Steve had his engraving plates. Marco proved that Steve had passed funny money at the carnival and planned to force him back to Llanview. Samantha was missing from the party. Tina was locked in a freezer with a mal playmate. Pat and Tony had an emotional reunion, but Pat was concerned for Bo after he confronted Olympia.

Ryan’s Hope

Written by: Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer

Produced by: Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer

Spencer kicked at the sight of Faith dressed as Queen Merit Kara. Ari pressed Jill to let him open the shrine and negotiated for an Egyptian statuette, which Joe purchases. Jane befriended Barbara, hoping to expose Barbara as a phony. Wes chased after Jane. Jack sought an interview with Ari. Ratings of “The Proud and the Passionate” soared.

Jane failed to trap Barbara into stepping out of her wheelchair. Jim was miffed by Faith and Ari’s budding relationship. Jonas Roving, Spencer’s executor, nixed allowing Ari to snoop in Spencer’s artifact museum. Seneca begged Barbara to drop her malpractice suit against Roger.

Delia exposed Jane’s attempt to prove that Barbara is feigning paralysis. Faith and Ari realized they were being monitored. Ari’s phone was bugged. Joe helped Jim and the feds investigate Ari by selling more gems to Ari.

Ari was spellbound when Faith attended Spencer’s masked ball dressed as Queen Merit Kara. Spencer uncovered the queen’s shrine in the privacy of the basement. Joe and Bob prevented Orson from raping Delia, who competed with Jane for Roger. Roger suspected Barbara was feigning paralysis to get publicity.

Search For Tomorrow

Written by: Don Chastain / Ralph Ellis & Eugenie Hunt

Produced by: John Bartholomew

After Dane rescued Travis, the two men took off in pursuit of Liza. Sylvie lifted the missing part of the jade from a museum. Sunny escpaed police custody. Martin concluded that Billings was connected with Sylvie.

Zach was killed in a struggle with Sylvie, who was then exterminated by an unseen sniper. Dane helped Travis rescue Liza, then split under orders from his bosses. Mysterious criminals knew that Dane had grabbed microfilm that Sylvie sought. Travis discovered Sylvie’s organization had lured him to Hong Kong on the pretext that his father was alive.

Dane admitted to Travis that he was a counterespionage agent. Travis discovered that Sylvie had murdered Mignon and carried his father’s picture on microfilm. Ted was intrigued by Travis’ top-secret company project. Sunny correctly sensed that Travis was keeping mum about Dane’s purpose in going to Hong Kong.

Bones, Dane’s boss, was snuffed out by his ennemies. The criminals then tailed Dane. After they returned from Hong Kong, Sunny grilled Travis about his secret project, Operation Sunburst. Sunny investigated Dane. Cissy decided not to crowd Lee.

Texas

Written by: Paul Rader & Gerald Flesher

Produced by: Gail Kobe

Bubba was jailed after Justin stopped him from raping Ashley. Beau told Billy Joe he was blackmailing Ruby, who had revealed Vicky’s alcoholism in an anonymous letter. A man shadowed Ginny. Paige agreed to date T.J. after sparring with Eliot about Justin. Reena discovered that Lurleen’s grandfather had sold his ranch to Justin’s phantom realty agency. Ruby became Lurleen’s rommate in hope of cashing on on Lurleen’s loot. Ruby resented Vicky for thwarting Ruby’s clients back in Nashville. Elena pursued Beau to nail him and Ruby. Reena, T.J., and Ashley were trapped in an elevator. Brette disliked Rikki’s macho image.

Ginny’s “intruder”, Dr. Myles Renquist, turned out to be a geologist hiding from “forces” who wanted him dead. Ashley became guardian to her teen sister, Allison, her cousin Gregory and her aunt’s $40 mil. Rikki floored Beay after Elena escaped Beau’s rape attempt, but Beau vowed revenge on Rikki. Brette, who warmed up to Rikki, played matchmaker to Grant and Reena. Reena, T.J. and Ashley were sprung from the stuck elevator. Reena agreed to bed with Justin if he beat World Oil. Ruby, anxious to buy the Co-op, helped Lurleen collect farm money from Justin. Billy Joe felt awkward as Ruby and Lurleen’s roomate.

Beau shot Myles under orders from his criminal boss, “Mr. H.” Mr. H is looking for a cursed cube, the Fire Compass, which can lead him to a hidden oil well. Steven found the cube, which Myles had misplaced. Paige and T.J. became an item. Billy Joe made another pitch for Nita but resented her new designing career. Ashley convinced Justin to use her legacy to save his sinking company. Rikki and Brette became interested in Myles’ geological doings. Reena investigated Ruby and Beau. Kate resented Ginny’s sheltering Myles at the ranch. Ruby and Lurleen got their own pad. Myles moved to Reena’s former cabin. Beau worked on Kate’s ranch. Grant hired a chauffeur, John.

Mark Wheeler, Grant’s son, became president of World Oil. Ashley fumed when Allison joined World Oil, but Justin planned to make Allison his spy. Steve, who remained in possession of the Fire Compass, was unaware that Mr. H wants the cursed cube. Lurleen purchased the Co-op at Billy Joe’s urging before Ruby had the chance. Kate and Ginny clashed over Ginny’s friendship with Myles. Brette searched for a secret canyon, Hitopah, which Myles had mentioned in his sleep. Billy Joe resented Justin’s intrusions on his time. Billy Joe and Nita spent Christmas together.

The Young And The Restless

Written by: William J. Bell

Produced by: John Conboy

Nikki turned the other cheek in gratitude when Victor spanked he for being a sex tease. Karen’s paramour, Dennis Hastings, posed as her minister. Mike Gordon, the D.A., pressed for an indictment against Lorie. Two goons pumped John about Barbara’s whereabouts. Dorothy and Wayne no longer believed Bobbie was Barbara. Paul met “Bobbie” and noticed she was carrying jewels. Chris realized Sally still loved Snapper. Snapper pushed for a miracle drug for Chuckie, who had nephritis. Chris considered Jack’s offer of a modeling gig. Lance informed Robert that Lorie feared Vanessa. Leslie supported Lorie. Douglas warned Victor that Nikki might be after palimony.

Brooks disappeared. Dorothy told Bobbie she recognized her as Barbara. Patty offered her body to a noncommittal Jack. Victor found Nikki a “suitable” suitor, Rex Barber, then was jealous of their instant rapport. Nikki encouraged Kay and Cash’s affair. Lance sensed Victor lusted after Lorie, who sacked with Lance after a long hiatus. Lucas boozed. Lance raged at Lucas for hurting Lorie’s case. Greg warned Chris against modeling for Jack. Snapper fretted about Chuckie’s fatigue. Sally started working on the hospital gift shop to be closer to Snapper.

Lorie realized that she had been set up by Vanessa after she found Vanessa’s ledger. Leslie located Brooks at Lorie’s. Jack eyed Chris, who modeled for him behind Snapper’s back. Patty schemed to follow Jack to his Aspen ski weekend. Jill led Andy to think she was seeing another man and believed Karen’s lies about Andy’s emotional instability. Karen served Andy a home-cooked meal while Dennis stewed in the adjacent bedroom. Barbara flirted with Paul and swore Dorothy to secrecy about her identity. Snapper hospitalized Chuckie. Liz accused Sally of chasing Snapper. Robert dated Lorie. Kay and Nikki became buddies. Victor outfitted Nikki with a mink coat worth 25 grand.

Chris and Sally competed openly for Snapper. Paul told Bobbie, a.k.a. Barbara, that he had a “special girlfriend” but not that he was married. Barbara spent Christmas with Dorothy and Wayne, but Wayne was yet unaware of her identity. Wayne became a department store Santa. Lance saw Vanessa’s ledger. Patty arranged her surprise arrival at Jack’s ski lodge. Greg lavished gifts on Chris. Nikki helped Victor get into the Christmas spirit.

[quartermainefan]

This is my first memory of AMC, Daisy pretending she was married to Palmer while he was married to Donna. I had started GH before AMC but I guess now I know when I started watching AMC in earnest.

[Paul Raven]

Bunim had just arrived at ATWT at this time and was trying to get it into shape.even though there were still a bloated cast of disparate characters ,things played better than they had in months.

Bad time for SFT-that synopsis says it all.

Y&R was a mixed bag at that time.The revamp was soon to happen. Victor spanking Nikki!!

[DRW50]

That Search synopsis is shocking - so many references to "exterminating" and "snuffing out." I don't understand what they were going for at this time or who they thought this would appeal to.

That psychic stuff on GH sounds so hokey. I guess this was leading up to that sword storyline?

AW - I don't understand why Sally, who barely knew Steve, would obsess over his being reunited with Alice. Wouldn't she be more likely to resent Steve?

Did they do any other soap work?

Who was this Karen woman on Y&R?

Dorothy and Wayne were April's parents, right? I didn't realize they were so prominent. Was Bell trying to create a new core family?

GL - I never knew of that story with Morgan and the guy who tried to seduce her. I also didn't know about Mike/Trish. That sounds like a dull pairing.

[FrenchFan]

On Y&R, Karen was Andy's wife when he came to town. She tried to reunite with him but he was involved with Jill. She had a flirt with Lucas Prentiss before vanishing.

Don't know if Bill Bell wanted to build a new family with April's parents and her newly found sister since the four of them (April, Barbara, Dorothy and Wayne) were shown the door on March 1982.

[DRW50]

Thanks. I never knew, or had just forgotten, that he had a wife at that time. It seems like there was such turnover on Y&R at this time.

[FrenchFan]

JANUARY 1982

All My Children

Written by: Agnes Nixon & Wisner Washam

Produced by: Jørn Winther

Greg was sympathetic to Jenny when Liza revealed Jenny’s gig at Foxy’s. Pamela moved to Pine Valley and was reunited with Melanie, who is her cousin. Pamela knows about Melanie’s past. Rick made love to Carrie while Betsy sat home and pined. Palmer’s memory improved. Mark and Ellen tried to repair their marriage. Benny resolved to stop gambling. Opal allowed Jenny to quit Foxy’s and hoped Jenny would snare Greg and his money. Greg and Enid clashed over Jenny. Myrtle nixed Opal’s resignation from the boutique. Erica asked Mona to take Pamela under her wing. Mark and Chuck suspected Melanie has emotional problems.

Nina recovered from a fall down the stairs during an argument with Palmer, who fully regained his memory. Donny returned to Palmer, who was charged with perjury. Pamela told Chuck that melanie blames herself for the auto death of her swimming champ brother, Peter. Erica got Mona to a dinnery party to reconcile Brandon and his sister, Judith, who disapproves of his split with Sara. Melanie flipped when her mother, Judith, arrived. Betsy made a date with Rick and refused a romp in the sack. Joe tried to convince Enid that Jenny is A.O.K. ans assured Jenny he didn’t mention her father, Ray Gardner. Cliff blames Palmer for Nina’s accident.

Tom dreamed that Sean hanged himself, then got word his father had had a heart attack. Chuck tried to help Judith and Melanie, even thought Melanie accused Judith of wishing Melanie had died instead of Peter. Palmer, who claims to have reformed, recevied a one-year probation for perjury. Nina wants a new start with Palmer, who still wants to break up Nina and Cliff. Brandon fended off Opal, who pushed Jenny as a fresh new model. Kent decided to buy Sensuelle Cosmetics. Jealous that rick turned to Carrie for sexual comfort, Betsy reassessed her desires. Judith and Pamela agreed that they don’t know what Brandon sees in Erica. Greg got in trouble at school protecting a harassed Jenny.

Judith left town after she and Melanie realized they weren’t responsible for Peter’s death. Ellen and Mark decided to have a baby to cement their marriage. Jessie warned Liza to abandon her plans to split up Greg and Jenny. Erica told Brandon they could make it without the blessings of their families. Palmer made plans for him and Donna to stay at the same hotel as Chuck, who is taking Melanie with him to Switzerland. Tom rejected Brooke’s suggestion that they see a marriage counselor. Frank acted as matchmaker for Angie and Jessie.

Opal was fired after ruining a dress she borrowed from the Boutique. Kent made plans to oust Brandon from Sensuelle. Jessie was nasty to straight-laced Angie. Harry warned Benny that “the big boys” feared Benny would blow their cover in a basketball betting scheme. Nina told Cliff she wants to give Bobby a little playmate real soon. Monique told Myra she’d kept Palmer’s infertility a secret.

Another World

Written by: Corrine Jacker

Produced by: Paul Rauch

Brian and Pat became engaged, as did Sally and Denny. Alice and Steve bedded. Rachel, who broke up with Mitch, accused Blaine of chasing Steve. Larry disliked his new partner, Bob Morgan. Cecile was temporarily poisoned by Louise’s mushrooms or excessive dose of diuretic pills. Sandy suspected Cecile downed the pills to kill the baby. Larry, Sandy and Sally investigated middle-class drug abuse. Mac raged after seeing Rachel’s bust of Steve. After Denny confessed to leaking a stroy about Harry’s union dealings, Sally promised Denny she’ll manipulate Steve in Denny’s favor. Steve ordered Diana to stay away from Pete after clashing with Harry. James nixed Steve’s job offer. Blaine warned Rick she’s a user. Steve set up a museum with Rachel and decided to build Alice a surprise house.

Pat split to run Mac’s New York office. Marianne and Mac reacted violently against James’ “Peyton Place”-style tome. Sandy told James that Cecile drugged him to get the Cory money. Pete refused Steve’s offer of hekp when Harry was hospitalized after a heart attack. Harry’s wife, Loretta, stood vigil. Clarice told Larry she’s pregnant. Larry and Bob questioned Cecile about her drug buying habits, and Sandy warned her to take care of her baby or else. Sally saw Joe Masters pass a money-filled envelope to Deny. Diana admitted her love for Peter. Liz got a desperate phone call from granddaughter Julia Shearer. Brooks tried to patch things up with Louise.

Sandy agreed to a legal United States marriage with Cecile for the sake of their baby, but demanded a divorce when the baby is born. Rachel and Mac got cozy again after Steve told her he and Alice were engaged. Rachel sculpted a nude statue of Steve as a raffle prize. Blaine and Quinn called a truce. Denny paid Joe under the table to end the labor strike. Diana and Pete ignored their parents’ feud and continued romancing. Sandy wants custody of his child. Harry’s condition improved. Mitch agreed that Rachel could have custody of Matthew.

Anne took Pat’s old job and also took a liking to Mac. Denny received kickbacks from Phil Latimer on the Blackhawk project, then shared the loot with Quinn. Bob investigated Quinn’s mugging and apartment ransacking. Julia became Deep Six bandleader Honey’s new lady. Jason optioned the movie rights for James’ book. Cecile followed Sandy to Mac’s country hideaway. Larry was skeptical about Bob’s plans to rehabilitate minority kids. Alice suggested Steve was jealous of Diana’s feelings for Pete.

Harry had a setback after learning Loretta accepted a loan from Steve. Mac and Anne dated, and she suffested he go into politics. Sally moved in with denny. Bob got closer to Quinn ans asked her to become a role model for the black community. Julia moved in with Liz after Honey vamoosed. Ada began work as an ombudsman for children involved in crime. Cecile tempted Sandy physically. Diana convinced Pete not to leave town.

As The World Turns

Written by: Tom King & K.C. Collier / Bridget & Jerome Dobson

Produced by: Mary-Ellis Bunim

A thug fired shots at Steve, who told the cops he’s being threatened by the mob. Matt eyed Kim. Arthur, a ghost, “spoke” at Barbara’s seance. Tom informed Barbara that James owns part of the salon. Bob discovered Miranda is connected to Steve’s food supplier. Margo went undercover to get angel dust info. Stan granted James immunity for John’s hit-and-run. David realized he didn’t see the face of John’s automobile assaillant. David saw Cynthia behind Ellen’s back. Karen resented Jeff and Cricket’s friendhsip. Tom sidestepped Maggie’s love declarations. Barbara sensed Margo still wants James. The mob monitored Miranda and Hugo. Bob and Kim suspected Rick made coacine. Lyla pursued a singing career. Cynthia took over the hospital pharmacy to be near David, who returned to the lab.

Tom fired Margo after bailing her out of a prosti-pandering charge instigated by the Fiddler. Miranda set up a meeting between Mr. Big and James. Margo followed James, and Tom followed Margo to France. Carol told Kim and Nick that she thinks Steve ran off with another woman. Steve was unharmed by the gunshots and caught a bus heading west. Betsy and Karen participated in a college sex survey. Barbara and Lisa looked for outside financing for the boutique. Kim took over managing the Plaka. A lonely John wants more time with Andy. Cricket turned down Ernie’s date offer.

Mr. Big learned James was working with the FBI and refused to do business with him. Tom and Margo created a diversion when Miranda’s attempt to kill Mr. Big failed. Mr. Big escaped while Tom and Margo fought off his thugs. Lyla renewed her interest in Bob. Carol, who realized she’s being followed, asked Maggie to start divorce proceedings against Steve. Ellen unsucessfully tried to seduce David, who helped Cynthia celebrate her birthday. Jeff was upset that Cricket didn’t keep her obstetrical appointments. Karen found out Matt is her survey interviewer. Jeff dated Karen when Annie dragged her feet about a full commitment.

Bob was devastated because Miranda was jailed for her part in the drug ring. Steve was arrested after Carol told the police he was in town. Tom and Margo escaped in a plane and found shelter in a spooky castle. Mr. Big bailed out after stowing away in the plane. Betsy dropped out of the college sex survey. David spent a night in Ellen’s bed, but nothing happened. James was granted immunity in the drug caper. Karen decided she’s too “easy” and turned down a night with Jeff. Nick was upset that Steve used the Plaka to traffic drugs. Barbara locked James out of her bedroom.

John delighted in teling Cynthia that Ellen and David split up. Barbara objected when James took in Ariel Aldrin, the daughter of his old nanny, Greta. Bob refused to believe Miranda was an involuntary member of the drug ring. A shocked Tom and Margo learned that Mr. Big owned their castle hideout. Mr. Big thought up some life and death “games” for his muscleman, Bruno, to play with Margo and Tom. David took off for Florida. Karen snatched a photo of Jeff from his desk. Nick was angry at Kim for offering to help Steve.

Days Of Our Lives

Written by: Pat Falken Smith

Produced by: Betty Corday & Al Rabin

Liz moved back with Tony under pressure from his father, Stefano, who threatened Don’s life. Roman let David out of prison to investigate Alex’s shooting. David snatched Scotty. Valerie investigated Bart, a man who might know why the mob is after David. In Rome, Tony confronted Stuart about the Salem murders. Stuart ordered Neil to discredit Valerie, who is snooping about the deaths. Tony sought to replace Stuart with Alex in Stefano’s organization. Don cleared David of suspicion in the strangulations. Roman suspected the strangler is a hospital staffer. Tony warned Alex to come clean about who shot him. Valerie and Danny located David and Scotty in a deserted warehouse. David told Valerie they can only be buddies. Roman was jealous of Marlena and Don’s renewed friendship.

Roman was suspended for six months under suspicion of helping David escape. Bart told David a European man was after David and had shot Alex. Stuart instructed Alex to buy Anderson Manufacturing before Tony could and also put out a contract on David. Renee regained consciousness and insisted David wasn’t her attacker. Maggie’s baby has respiratory problems. Mickey began a custody suit over the baby, and lady lawyer Gwen Davies agreed to take Evan’s case. David returned Scotty to Trish and Alice. Mary accepted Alex’s kiss and noticed that a girl named Gretchen came on strong to Josh during self-defense classes. Jessica postponed her engagement party.

Upset at Stuart’s drug dealing and hospital fund skimming, the DiMeras turned Stuart over to the Salem police. They threatened Evan’s life if Stuart disobeyed them. David was cleared of shooting Alex when Stuart admitted hiring a hitman. Abe received multiple gunshot wounds while saving David from Stuart’s hitmen. Stefano told Tony he had future plans for Julie. Maggie’s baby improved after surgery. Robert told Doug be fled from trouble in Paris and that Dougie was in a borading school. Roman’s sister, Kayla, dated Mike and suspected Renee knew her attacker. Marlena was taken to a deserted cottage by former mental patient

Eugene Bradford, who had strangled his wife. Eugene’s apartment walls were papered with stories on the Salem strangler.

Renee recuperated at the DiMera home. Roman was reinstated and he and Don rescued Marlena from Eugene. Abe improved after a visit from his little brother Jonah. Lee avoided Stefano’s ardent attention, although he wants to resume where they left off years ago. Jessica and Jake made weddings plans. Tony told Lee he’s not romantically interested in Renee. David vowed to get Renee’s attacker, but said he wants to try to work things out with Trish. Gwen began Evan’s baby custody case.

Alex convinced Mary to sell Anderson Manufacturing to Tony. Jessica was upset to find Alex and Mary sharing a bed. Marlena agreed to help Gwen defend Eugene, who they don’t believe is the Salem Strangler after all. Doug refused Stefano’s offer to buy Doug’s Place and realized Robert is afraid of the DiMeras. David rented a basement apartment in Trish’s building and refused Stefano’s job offer. Trish hired a country singer, Woody King. Jake accused Josh of still loving Jessica. Mickey encouraged Maggie to fight for her child.

The Doctors

Written by: Harding Lemay

Produced by: Robert E. Costello

Presser squealed to Philip Manning, the board chariman, that Matt and M.J. are love doved. Jeff dated Natalie, who was fed up with Danny’s possessiveness. Nola dug Jeff. Billy fumed at Greta for “checking up” on him and Nola, but Greta was convinced that Billy and Nola are not bed mates. Matt, who ordered Presser to fire Katy, made Jeff his ally against Presser. Carolee felt uneasy around Maggie because of Matt and M.J.

Natalie dated and shacked up with Luke when Jeff stood her up. Nola and Philip plotted to split Jeff and Natalie. Billy moved out on Greta. Danny helped Natalie move to a new pad. Luke found and read Natalie’s diary describing the blackmail plot against Greta. Althea insisted to Maggie she’s not interested in Jeff. Katy and Natalie patched up their differencies. Natalie returned to the Medicine Man after Philip got her fired.

Natalie believed she was fired because of Philip’s jealousy of Jeff. Billy moved in with Mona and romantically pursued Nola. Natalie told Luke that Billy had plotted to get Greta’s inheritance. Althea accepted a date with Jeff. Lee Ann became despondent over Greta and Billy’s breakup. Luke showed Natalie’s diary to Nola. Philip fired Presser when Jeff threatened to leave town rather than work with Presser. Katy was put in charge of the hospital computer department.

Nola fired Billy after learning of his orginal scheems against Greta, then left town on a vacation. Greta refused to take Billy back. Steve ran tests on Lee Ann, who’s noncommunicative. Luke came to Natalie’s rescue when Billy tried to blackmail her over her diary. Althea got cold feet about dating Jeff. Maggie’s in Washington, D.C.

Katy was able to communicate with Lee Ann, who was hospitalized for observation after locking herself in a bedroom. Billy tried blackmail on Natalie, who insisted she had destroyed her diary. M.J. accepted the head nurse job in the new children’s wig. Steve reassured Carolee that their marriage is secure. Matt was cool to M.J. Jeff and Mike joined the trama center staff.

The Edge Of Night

Written by: Henry Slesar

Produced by: Erwin Nicholson

Smiley Wilson, Hector’s big brother, eyed Nancy. Kelly proposed to Valerie. Jinx rolled in the hay with Derek, but pursued Miles. Raven found Bobbie’s shoe in Sky’s car. Sky burned the shoe, then Spencer found the remains. Roxanne, also known as Nora, picked more verbal fights with Mrs. Goodman. Jinx joined Jim’s acting troupe. Raven and Sky vacationed in Switzerland.

Sky plotted to murder Raven in the Alps. Geraldine dreamed that Raven fell from a high place. Nola admitted to Damien that she had been involved with Gunther. Nola pleaded with Damien not to mention her term in a mental hospital. Di Di told Calvin she nixed Julius’ marriage proposal. Julius took a Chicago job. Smiley did ont of his impersonations to save Jim’s acting studio from eviction.

Damien realized Gunther had faked his death in the gum struggle with Gavin and that when Gavin ran out of the studio, Sky arrived and really killed Gunther. Di Di told Calvin she loved him. Jinx made plans for a love weekend with Derek. Valerie relinquished her inheritance to pay her father’s debts. Hood Chummy Davis shot Damien in a police station scuffle. Smiley and Jim pressured Johnny to use his good looks to seduce a wealthy widow who could bail them out of their financial troubles. Valerie was upset that Kelly sought Beth to confirm Jim’s true identity.

Derek proposed to Jinx, who refused to tell him she’s terminally ill. A man in a black ski suit shot Sky as he tried to throw Raven over a precipice. Damien’s shooting was faked so he could tail Raven and Sky to Switzerland. Johnny failed in his attempt at buttering up Geraldine to get her dough.

Gavin was cleared after evidence indicated that Sky killed Bobbie and Gunther. Johnny put the make on all-too-willing wealthy widow, Beatrice (Buffy) Revere. Jim admitted to Nancy that he was not the real Jim Dedrickson. Raven told Damien that Jefferson Brown was dead. Two widows accompanied Sky’s body to Monticello. Nora learned Jinx is dying.

General Hospital

Written by: Joyce & John William Corrington

Produced by: Gloria Monty

Susan evicted Alan. Laura granted an interview to Jackie Templeton, a reporter. Lee disapproved when Scotty represented George Durnley, a waterfront wheeler-dealer. Robert sheltered Kurt, a World Security man, who is hiding from criminals. Anne donned a punk outfit after learning Jeff got hitched in Nevada. Arthur threatened official action against Anne when she accused him of performing unnecessary surgery, but Noah convinced Arthur to let Anne off the hook. Arthur warned Anne to stay out of his way. Luke and Robert failed to outwit mob-linked booze suppliers. Laura became Miss Star Eyes in an ad campaign. Jessie and Audrey warned Anne to clean up her act.

Scotty apologized to Laura in New York, then returned to Port Charles with her. Laura ran off into the night while being pursued by David, a mystery man who was tailing her. Luke was correct that Kurt was working undercover for the Cassadines, and Luke found a sterling rose while chasing Kurt, who disappeared. Alan served Monica with divorce papers while Susan gloated. Anne didn’t get her scrub nurse diploma and was put on probation. Robert kept the Mouse’s liquor in return for keeping mum about the rodent’s illegal liquour business. Luke saw a Laura look-alike, also named Laura, who’s working with Mel, the Miss Star Eyes photographer. Scotty told Kurt that they’re working for the same people. Lesley and Rick adopted Mike.

Luke suspected Helena Cassadine of kidnapping Laura. After Lesley remembered seeing Kurt at Helena’s hosue, he was taken off a plane headed for Greece. Kurt admitted “delivering” Helena’s curse to Luke and Laura. Reporter Jackie Templeton searched for her sister Laura, who was the girl who ran away from Luke on the dock. Luke and Jackie met in the hospital while looking for their respective Lauras. Laura T. and Mel split their hotel room after David warned Mel to keep mum about their “project.” Arthur complained to Steve about his two rebellious daughters. Gail allowed Anne to assist in O.R. Monica put the Quartermaine house up for sale and rock star Rusty Metal checked it out. Luke was suspicious of Scotty, who admitted slashing Laura S.’s nightfown and returning with her from New York the night she disappeared.

Joe romped in the sack with Heather. Through hypnosis, David Grey erased Laura T.’s memory of the projet he and Mel are involved in. Luke and Jackie learned that a D. Grey had been on each plane flight with Laura S. Anne insisted that Ruby get a second opinion when Arthur said she needed surgery. Wharf tough Blackie Parrish was beaten up by Dernley’s men. Dernley was the owner of the building Lesley and Rick wanted to buy. Luke kept an ivory elephant he found in Mel and Laura T.’s vacated apartment. A third Laura was critical after a hit-and-run incident. Jackie chose Robert as an interviewer subject.

Ruby nearly died under Bradshaw’s surgical knife. Alan worried over his lack if interest in sex. Heather dated Scotty after Joe rebuffed her. Audrey moved in with Jessie after she suspected Steve was having an affair. Laura T. regained her memory. Anne got her signer, scrab nurse diploma. Laura No. 3 said a man deliberately ran her down. Jackie and Luke set a shopping mall snare for Laura T. who shoplifts trinkets like the elephran Luke found. Blackie admitted finding Laura S.’s wallet on the dock.

Guiding Light

Written by: Douglas Marland

Produced by: Allen Potter

Kelly delivered Nola’s premature baby girl. Alan was jailed for criminal conspiracy. Ben returned and nixed reconciling with Amanda, who filed for divorce. Ed dumped Vanessa after learning she sent him Alan and Rita’s love notes. Carrie vanished. Quint, who briefly disappeared, experienced bliding headaches and uncontrollable rages. Mike suspected a connection between Quint and Carrie. Nola and her child suffered health complications. Ed insisted that Morgan become more understanding of Kelly’s medical routine. Amanda rejected Alan and played boss lady at his company.

Ross found Carrie, who refused to reveal whom she’s protecting. Mrs. Renfield warned Quint agaisnt becoming attached to Nola as did with the mysterious “her.” Vanessa left for San Francisco. Henry hired Mike to locate his illegitimate son, Sean. Ross went to see Dr. Hunt in Omaha for info on Carrie’s past. Nola named her baby Kelly Louise and had Gothic fantasies about Quint. Josh eyed Nola’s friend, Gracie. Diane left $5,000 to Mrs. McKenzie. Carrie urged Dr. Hunt not to tell Ross about her past. Kelly objected to Tim chauffering Morgan to and from college. Ben kissed Eve.

Nola was released from the hospital. Lesley Ann agreed to be Nola’s private nurse, but was spooked by Quint’s house. As her trial began, Carrie admitted that she loved Ross. Kelly was shocked that Morgan discussed their future parenthood plans with Hope. Hillary admitted to Katie that she thinks about Kelly while making love to Derek. Mike searched for Rita. Josh lavished compliments on Morgan. Carrie fainted when Ross showed her a photo taken in Chicago of herself and a man.

After testifying, Alan told Carrie to tell the truth. Alan’s police car escrot crashed on the way back to jail. Nola told Lesley Ann that other pregnant girls had worked for Quint. Nola had a “Casablanca” fantasy about Quint. Dr. Hunt told Sara that Carrie is protecting “him.” Lesley Alan pretended not to know Josh. Tony practiced karate chops on Josh when he got too chummy with Hillary. Josh swore revenge on Tony. Ben called Eve from Florence, Italy, and Amanda named Eve as correspondent in her divorce suit. Ed warned Nola to lay oof Kelly.

Carrie testified that her hudband, Todd McKenzie, committed suicide after Diane blackamiled him after he covered up for Diane’s embezzlements. Todd’s mother was institutionalized. Carrie was forced to give up her baby and then change her name. After finding an ancien cermonial cradle to Quint’s laboratory, Nola had a “Rosemary’s baby” nightmare. Lesley Ann was upset to learn Josh had been on an investigation in San Francisco. Vanessa came home with a new boyfriend, Mark Evans, whom she pushed Amanda to hire. Morgan was eager about her new modeling career. Alan returned to jail after surviving the car crash.

One Life to Live

Written by: Sam Hall & Peggy O’Shea

Produced by: Joseph Stuart

Ed killed Ted in a shootout. Tina left town after discovering that “Arletti” was Ted in drag. Olympia tumbled off a balcony in a struggle with Samantha, then lied saying Sam shoved her. Asa revealed he hid Ilympia to spare Clint and Bo the revelation that Olympia killed Yancy. Olympia told Pat that Yancy was Bo’s pappy. Samantha left Asa. After realizing Mimi still has the hots for Asa, Lucinda supported Olympia’s testimony against Samantha. Gus caught up with Karen, Marco and Steve. Edwina tried to stop Gus. Ivan vanished before he could be recognized. Pat made amends with Bo and sympathized with Asa. Tony pretended he’s engaged to Georgina in order to not encouraged Pat. Tony began a novel about Victor Lord.

Olympia died. Pat told Bo that Yancy was his father. Mimi and Larry went to San Carlos to get married. The D.A. charged Marco and Karen despite Steve’s taped confession. Dr. Wilde (a.k.a. Ivan) hired an attorney to bail out Karen. To Dorian’s horror, Tony and Georgina moved to Llanfair and hid on the Moorcliffe property. Edwina’s arrival at the circus resulted in Gus and Steve’s arrest. Ivan secretly spied on Larry’s doings and hired an assistant, Astrid Collins. Dorian dismissed Melinda’s written claim that she remembers the Katrina-Jenny baby switch. Brad told Peter he fathered both babies. Bo hired Chuck.

At the last minute, Larry went to San Carlos alone, but Mimi made plans to join him. Astrid welcomed Larry, who was later hit on the head and awoke to discover Ivan was preparing him for an operation. Larry learned Ivan’s true identitu and that he was involved in experimental medicine. Dorian showed Melinda’s baby switch letter to Marcello, who suspected it was true. Edwina was upset that Karen was out of the slammer while Marco wasn’t. Rafe abandoned plans to go to Texas when Wanda hired his as manager to replace Brad. Asa promised Karen he would get Marco out of jail after crying on her shoulder about losing Samantha.

Marcello saw Melinda to confirm the baby switch saga. Peter suggested adopting a son when Jenny found out she cannot have children. Larry returned to town with an “alter personality” after Ivan’s surgery, and he and Mimi set a new wedding date. Samantha refused Asa’s trust fund offer and returned the jewelry he had given her. Brad stole Sam’s engagement ring and sold it to a fence. Bo was upset to learn from Yancy’s wife that Yancy was a mean old cuss. Unable to cope with his business and romantic relationship with Viki, Clint headed in his resignation. Asa offered Chuck’s old job to Edwina and accused Brad of swindling him out of some stock.

Larry left Mimi at the altar, then called her a tramp. Astrid pumped a willing Brad for info on Karen’s past. Ivan got Marco out of jail. Cassie said she’d help Dorian improve her hostile attitude toward people. Bo was convinced that Larry is completely nutso. Asa tried to lure Johnny away from a record deal with Bo. Karen was shocked that Larry said they have a future together and was perplexed by Marco’s suddenly luxurious lifestyle.

Ryan’s Hope

Written by: Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer

Produced by: Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer

Seneca and Jane caught Barbara prancing out of her wheelchair. Faith fell into a trap in Spencer’s museum. Ari’s pursuer slugged Ari, who regained consciousness. Ari hired Joe to find the criminal but Jill considered engaging Matt’s detective services. Barbara pleaded with Seneca and Jane to keep mum that she’s ambulatory in order to save “The Proud and the Passionate.”

Faith found Meritkara’s mummy in a secret passageway, but Ari realizes someone is out to steal it. Jane was devastated to learn her race car driver boyfriend Ox Knowles, was killed. Jill argued with Faith, who requested a leave of absence to work with Ari. Roger was cleared of malpractice charges, and Rae hired Jane full-time. Siobhan left town. Joe won Maeve’s sympathy but didn’t get Siobhan’s new address.

Worried about Faith, Jim hired Joe to do an undercover investigation to see if Ari is legit. Dee learned about Jane’s prison-linked relationship with Ox. Ari’s ex-lover, Yvonne, insisted he hire her as an assistant. Roger and Jane discovered the Coleridge beach house was bugged. Matt Pierce told the Ryans that Rose won’t be returning. Dee told Joe that she tore some wires out of the new sports car Roger gave Jane.

Maeve was struck down with a mysterious illness after being scratched by an ancient bracelet during the opening of Meritkara’s tomb. Dee ended up with egg on her face when everyone felt sorry for Jane, whose father had her put in reform school. Joe learned that foreign agents were after Ari. Ari hid the seal from the mummy case.

Roger proposed to Jane. Maeve revealed that Jill and Faith are really half sisters, owing to the fact that Ed had an extramarital affair that produced Jill. Maeve improved after her bout with blood poisoning. Jane told Rae that she was only an adoptive Ryan clan member. Dee was jealous that Yvonne came on strong to Joe. Matt agreed to investigate Jane for Dee.

Search For Tomorrow

Written by: Ralph Ellis & Eugenie Hunt

Produced by: John Bartholomew

Liza’s friend, Marcia Benson, arrived. Marcia’s husband lifted information on Operation Sunburst. Travis asked Peter Stoneman to back his project. Dane tried to interpret Sylvie’s lsit of names, which includes “Sentell.” Dane investigated Bones’ death. Lee convinced Liza and Travis to bury the hatchet with Cissy.

Kent and Marcia Benson died suspicioulsy in an auto accident. Their name was on Sylvie’s list, which Dana McClure believe to be a hit list of scientists and researchers, some of whom are invovled with Travis’ Operation Sunburst. Stephanie decided to pursue Peter romantically. Brian experienced blinding headaches. Stu talked of retirement. Cissy felt left out of Lee’s social circle.

A Hong Kong mystery man zeroed in on the Sentells as the next victimes on his list. Peter is really working to destroy Operation Sunburst. Dane suspected the Bensons died before their car crashed, and got a retired expert in forensic medicine, Doc Foley, to examine their bodies secretly. Stephanie blamed Stu and Jo when Wendy talked of getting his own pad. Sunny continued snooping into the Bensons’ death.

Uptight scientist, Aja Doyan, signed on for Operation Sunburst, and Peter insisted on announcing her decision to the press. Dane learned Travis is being followed. The Hong Konb big wig checked Aja off on his hit list. Martin had bad vibes about Peter. Brian’s professional fighting days are over because a blow to the head could kill him. Wendy rented an apartment.

Two thugs set off an explosive at the Inn during an Operation Sunburst press conference. Brian tried to rescue Jo, who was trapped under debris. Peter left the Inn just before the explosion. Roger Lee went into a coma. Aja was unimpressed with Liza’s housewifely status.

Texas

Written by: Paul Rader & Gerald Flesher

Produced by: Gail Kobe

Billy Joe and Nita remarried. Ryan returned and pumped Brette about Myles, who kissed Ginny. Beau pursued Gregory at the ranch after seeing Gregory with the Fire Compass. Hawker and Boots, Mr. H.’s underlings, offered to back Rikki as a political candidate. Mr. H whose name is Hannibal demanded to see Ashley. Paige agreed to a vacation with T.J. Vivien and John became chummy. Rikki warned Lurleen against Ruby, who is now Lurleen’s business partner. Lurleen convinced Rikki to cut a record. Kate ordered Myles off the ranch. Justin and Ashley bickered over his dislike of Gregory. Justin planned to build a mansion.

Beau died after opening a capsule that was inside the Fire Compass. Lurleen and Ruby, who was Beau’s wife, found his body in her motel room. Mr. H. threatened Ashley, who agreed to leave her inhertiance from Hildy in his investment hands. Myles told Rikki and Brette that the Fire Compass has supernatural powers. Reena got closer to Grant. Striker and Mark investigated Hawker and Boots. Ashley was touched by Justin’s growing affection for Gregory, who told Allison a man (Beau) chased him in the woods. Billy Joe is building a mansion for Nita.

Lurleen and Ruby had nightmares about hiding Beau’s body, which gradually was mummifying. Mr. H’s man tailed Ruby who has the Fire Compass in her purse. Myles and one of Mr. H’s men searched for Beau. Reena insisted to Vicky that she didn’t hire Allison as part of a plan to ruin Justin. Rikki was suspicious when Hawker and Boots wouldn’t tell him where his campaign funds would come from. Mr. H secretly agreed to back Hawer and Boots. T.J.’s feelings for Ashley cloused his cabin stay with Paige.

Mr. H and Myles’ search for the Fire Compass led them to Billy Joe. Ryan warned Reena that Allison could be dangerous. Brett gave Myles money to help him search for the Fire Compass. Justin gave Allison a “birthday cake stripper” named Johnny. Ruby and Lurleen searched for a new hiding place for Beau’s body. Reena warned Ashley she’s out to ruin Marshall Oil. Brette and Rikki had a falling out. Vicky began drinking again. Grant and Reena kissed and made up after he said he disliked her interior decorating ideas.

Reena promised Allison a promotion after she snared an oil lease deal from under Justin’s nose. Myles was arrested after Lurleen conked him over the head and she and Ruby dumped him in an alley. Steve and Marshall found Beau’s body after it bounced out of a pickup truck driven by Ruby and Lurleen. Justin comtemplated going back to car racing. Brette and Rikki made up, and he took over the Phil Roberts show at Vicki’s TV station. Allison realized Ashley is afraid of Mr. H.

The Young And The Restless

Written by: William J. Bell

Produced by: John Conboy

April and Wayne recognized Barbara, who slept with Paul while he was drunk. Victor plotted to win both Lorie and the Prentiss company away from Lance. Robert smooched Lorie. Paul discovered Patty followed Jack to Aspen. Paul admitted to Barbara that he’s marries. Patty saw Paul with Barbara. Nikki smoldered at Victor and Lorie’s rapport. Cash pilfered Nikki’s mink coat to pay a debt to twho goons, then returned the coat when Kay gave him the money. Lorie failed to convince Lance of Vanessa’s treachery. Lance discovered Vanessa consulted a physician. Lorie allowed Leslie to take Brooks to Switzerland. Stuart accused robert of bungling Lorie’s defense. Lucas agreed to run Jonas’s club when Jonas left Genoa City.

Chris insisted she’d go on a Hawaiian location shoot with Jack against Snapper’s wishes. Karen booted out Dennis to concentrate on Andy, who insisted on a divorce. Lucas saved Karen from taking a pill overdose. Robert and Lorie shared smooches as her trial began. Victor called a Prentiss Enterprises board meeting to oust Lance from the company. April and Barbara were reunited, but Dorothy and Wayne pretended it was the first time they had seen Barbara in town. Paul told Barbara he knows she’s running from her past. Victor refused Doug’s plea to let go of Nikki.

Victor introduced Nikki to designer Kevin Brancroft. Liz realized Greg had feelings for Chris. Lance found a prescription pill bottle in one of Vanessa’s coats. Chris had an appendicitis attack at the airport as she was planning to leave early with Jack for Hawaii. Victor refused to tell Lance how he got enought proxy votes to call the board meeting. Robert refused to let Lance question Lorie about her company votes. Jack agreed to give high school grad Patty a modeling job against Paul’s wished. Wayne asked Barbara for a loan after she nixed moving in with him and Dorothy.

Patty moved in with Danny after Carl punched Jack’s lights out in an argument over Patty. Lucas testified against Lorie. Lance and Robert tried to ask Dr. Caldwell, who can’t talk, if he gave Vanessa anti-depressant pills. Leslie agreed to come home and testify for Lorie. Lorie rejected Robert’s idea that Lance testify. Kay advised Nikki to use Kevin to gain Victor’s interest. Jack assured Chris she can return to her modeling job. Barbara set out to improve Dorothy and Wayne’s lifestyle. Cash rapaid Kay’s loan.

Nikki went to San Francisco with Kevin. Chris was livid when Snapper admitted spending a night on Sally’s couch. Lorie leveled with Robert about Brooks’s parentage. Carl was suspended after Jack lodged an assault complaint against him. Via sign language, Dr. Caldwell told Lance and Robert that Vanessa had been terminal. Karen learned Andy and Jill had marriage plans. Cash told Kay that his mother had been a high class hooker until someone slashed her throat.

[Paul Raven]

Surprised that Ellis and Hunt were writing all that spy/intrigue stuff for SFT. They had previously written ATWT as a traditional soap and had previously been at Search in the 70's so had a good knowledge of the history of the show. But somebody wanted to pursue the silly spy stuff-it didn't make much sense and would have turned off a lot of viewers.

Bunim got the Dobsons back at ATWT.

The first appearance of Kevin on Y&R.Originally he was going to be a short term character but I think Melody fell pregnant and he was brought back to play the whole baby saga.

It's great to be able to tie the changes in writers at various shows to onscreen happenings.

[DRW50]

Thank you for these. It's nice to know more detail about Ryan's Hope at this time - I have some SOD recaps from this point but I don't remember them mentioning a Yvonne, or that the show said Rose wasn't returning (I just thought they'd forgotten Rose existed).

Who was Dennis on Y&R? I never knew Greg/Chris were a couple. I never knew that about Cash's mother either - what story was that leading to?

I hope that played out better onscreen...

On DAYS, who was this Lorie who was murdered?

Maggie had twins - was one Sarah and the other just was written out? Or did I read that wrong? Is the show now saying Daniel was one of the twins?

[FrenchFan]

On Y&R, didn't happen much for Cash's mother as he was killed off early 1982. It makes me think Bill Bell really revamped the show. He probably had things in mind for Cash, or April's family as we said earlier and changed totally his mind.

Dennis Hastings was Karen's lover from when she was married to Andy. Karen wanted to reconcile with Andy but she kept sleeping with Dennis. He was on from late December to January 1982. It was short term.

Greg had always been in love with Chris since the show began. Bill Bell toyed with the idea of Greg's being with her but it never really fulfiled.

On DAYS, it was indeed weird. They mentioned Maggie expecting twins then it is said "her child". Have no idea what happened.

Lorie Masters was a nurse, joining the show in November 1981. She eyed Joshua but dated Evan. Some shadow watched them as they were having sex on a couch. Turned out it was the Salem Strangler.

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Did they fire Beverly Penberthy very abruptly on AW or did they have Pat get engaged to Brian so it would mean more when she suddenly left town?

All that about the Sheas when they'd be gone in less than a year.

I never knew about Rachel thinking Blaine was after Steve. That would have been a good story - imagine Jamie's reaction.

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Thanks. It sounded like they were setting up some serial killer story with Cash involved, or as a suspect. I'm kind of glad they dropped that.

Did Cash ever interact with Jill?

[EricMontreal22]

I had no recollection that the Corringtons worked at GH--was that when ABC moved them to One Life for 8 monhts or something? Also didn't know Robert J Shaw, who wrote so many classic Peyton Place episodes, was on GH's writing team at any time during Monty's reign. (And I always forget Harding Lemay wrote Doctors for over a year or so near its end...)

[FrenchFan]

A few thoughts about Beverly Penberthy's exit.

December 1981 (Jon-Michael Reed)

One of the few remaining long-run cast members of "Another World" will be departing the NBC soap early in the New Year.

Beverly Penberthy has portrayed Pat Randolph on the show since 1968. She was born and grew up in Detroit where her father was a grocer and her mother was an elementary school teacher. She studied English and history at the University of Michigan where she was active in drama club productions. Penberthy made her Broadway debut in "Nobody Loves an Albatross," a comedy that featured Robert Preston and her future "AW" castmate, Constance Ford (Ada). She toured with Myrna Loy in "Barefoot in the Park” and with James Whitmore in "A Thousand Clowns."

An agent lured her from the road to the Big Apple, for what he promised was a "wonderful play," which turned out to be "Another World." The job resulted in a split from her first husband, a lawyer based in Detroit (she has since remarried a financial investor, Donn Chickering). Throughout her 15- year-run on "AW," Penberthy has been outspoken about the show's writing.

"At least in the beginning there was a sense of continuity. They used to complete segments and story, threads and they don't anymore. More recently, 'AW' has turned into 'Mod Squad,'" with youth and action prevalent.”

"I’ve always strived for a certain reality and consistency in my portrayal, but with all the changes behind the scenes, sometimes it's a losing battle. And lately there seems to be a loss of themoral values and principles that even in the worst of times was part of the story theme."

Last week, Penberthy was not asked to renegotiate her contract. Her criticism, however, may not be reflective of the show's future since a new headwriter, Corinne Jacker, recently was hired. Jacker-has written for the PBS-TV dramas, "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall," "The Best of Families," and "The Adams Chronicles." She won Obie Awards in the mid-60s for her Off-Broadway plays "Harry Outside" and "Bits and Pieces." More recently she has written the critically well-received plays, "My Life" and "After the Season."

Whether her playwrighting expertise translates to better stories on "AW" remains to be seen. Already Jacker has introduced a slew of new characters to the program. Newcomers include Kyra Sedgwick as Julia Shearer; Mary Joan Negro as Anne Whitelaw, a patient of Rick. Holloway; Robert Christian as Bob Horgan, Larry Ewing's police partner; Bill Converse-Roberts as blue-collar worker Blue; James Sutorius as Dean Andrews, leader of a fictitious organization dedicated to preserving the rights of male parents in divorce and custody cases; Diana Strickland; Steve's stepdaughter; and, perhaps, the most impressive casting coup, Broadway veteran Anita Gillette as Loretta Shea, wife of labor leader Harry. Tune in tomorrow to see if stories about union construction strikes and single fathers attract audience interest.

Feburary 1982 (Nancy Reichard)

Beverly Penberthy, who has appeared on « Another World » for the past 14 years, is the latest establish soap actress to get the ax. Miss Penberthy recently held a press conference at Sardi’s Restaurant in New York to bid farewell to the press.

She also expressed her thanks to the loyal viewing audience who has shared her trials and tribulations over the years as she played Pat Randolph. The actress also expressed her discontent with “Another World” because over the past two years, the series has been trying to improve ratings with the introduction of plots geared to younger actors.

This type of casting leaves out mature actors such as Miss Penberthy.

February 1982 (Lynda Hirsch)

Beverly Penberthy did not want to leave the show, although at a press conference at Sardi's right after “Another World” terminated her contract, she said that for the past 13 years she's seen her character dwindle down to almost nothing.

Beverly is an accomplished actress who has done many plays while appearing on “Another World”. She is not opposed to working on another soap, but she's been vocal about her unhappiness with “Another World.”

As it happened, during the luncheon at Sardi's, Dorothy Lyman, who played Gwen on “Another World” and is now seen as Opal on “All My Children”, charged that Procter & Gamble, the company that produces Another World, was always "sticking their nose into things," while Penberthy said "not true" — that P & G kept its opinions and criticisms to itself.

Spoken like a true job-seeker!

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Who was the single father fighting for custody on AW? Is that supposed to be Sandy?

It's strange hearing as much as I do in these recaps about Anne Whitelaw, as she is only a footnote on AWHP.

I think Shaw had a lot to do with the freezing the world story.