30 years ago...

[EricMontreal22]

Actually that sounds vaguely familiar... Sigh

I still can't get over Y&R having a spanking scene as recently at '81...

[glatwt]

im a little confused, i always thought Falken Smith was at GH during the early/mid 80's! wasn't she the one doing luke and laura and the ice princess and freezing the world, etc. stories?

[DRW50]

Falken Smith wrote the Luke and Laura rape is love and then the Left-Handed Boy stuff. She fell out with Gloria Monty and left before the freezing the world story.

[FrenchFan]

FEBRUARY 1982

All My Children

Written by: Agnes Nixon & Wisner Washam

Produced by: Jørn Winther

Rick got Betsy into his bed by letting her assume they would marry. Phoebe told Brooke to seek help from Father Tierney about her marriage. Tom remembered Sean saying they weren’t really brothers. Angie accused Jesse of only wnating white friends and being in love with jenny. Ellen got upset that Mark publicly announced their baby plans. Opal insisted that Jenny had to support her even though Myrtle said Ellen was considering rehiring Opal. Brandon resigned from Sensuelle before Kent could fire him and after he learned Erica accepted a fur coat from Kent. Erica had pleaded Brandon’s case to Kent.

Tom reconcilied with Brooke after Father Tierney convinced him he isn’t responsible for Sean’s actions. Rick played along with Betsy’s marriage idea to keep her in his bed. Phoebe left for Switzerland after learning Melanie was with Chuck. Donna and Chuck were left alone when Palmer was helicoptered off the ski slopes after a fall. Harry sent Benny to a loan shark. Kent refused Erica’s plea to rehire Brandon. Cliff was upset that he only gave Nina a single-stone emerald necklace for her 21st birthday while Palmer gave her a large inheritance and a multi-stone necklace. Nina gave Palmer’s necklace gift back to its original owner, Daisy. Greg warned Liza to quit interfering in his romance with Jenny.

Donna and Chuck were rescued after spending a cuddly night in a cave. Brooke refused Benny’s loan request. Nina invested some of her own money to save Palmer’s business while he was in a Swiss hospital. Mark was upset that Ellen found excuses not to make love. Erica chose to stick with Kent to protect her modeling career. Myrtle blackmailed Langley into hiring Opal as a maid. Greg gave Jenny his class ring. Brandon refused to help Kent with Sensuelle business reports.

Sarah refused to bed with Brandon after Erica threw him out. Phoebe generated Palmer’s doubts about Donna’s fidelity. While Donna dreamed of reconciling with Chuck, Phoebe tipped off Melanie about Donna’s prostitute past. Daisy warned Tom that Sean’s letter sound suicidal. Kent named a cosmetics line after Erica to keep her under his wing. Tom fumed that Brooke loaned Benny money for gambling debts. Betsy pressured Rick to set a wedding date. Jesse took a powder after being wrongly accused of stealing loot from Foxy’s.

Another World

Written by: Corrine Jacker

Produced by: Paul Rauch

Diana lost her virginity to Pete in the horse barn; then they decided to elope. Ada and Clarice decided to sell the Hair Affair. Bob and Quinn got kissy-kissy. Brian lmediated a financial agreement between Cecile and Sandy. Anne is afraid of failing with Mac and her job at Cory Publishing. Sam Egan agreed to publish Jamie’s book. Melissa left town because her life was detailed in Jamie’s book. Marianne and Rick left town when he accepted a general practice job offer. Julia refused to return to high school. Cecile threatened to leave town if Sandy didn’t publicly act out his “good husband” role.

Denny squealed on Pete and Diana and Steve stopped the elopment. On Mitch’s recommendation, Rachel hired art school intern Tom Nelson. Sandy refused to see a marriage counselor and got chummy with Blaine. Ada quietly disapproved of Bob and Quinn’s dating since he’s married. Harry was released from the hospital. Dean Andrews cautionned Tom to “play it cool” with Rachel. Sally warned Denny not to use her to get info for Steve. During an argument, Blaine quit before Steve could fire her.

Rachel let Sam kiss her but rebuffed his marriage idea. Jamie and Ann got chummy but she’s intent on winning Mac. Cecile was accused of drugging Anne who had a berakdown. Bob admitted his affair with Quinn to his wife, Henrietta. Rachel allowed Tom to move into her studio after he claimed he was robbed. Tom contacted Dean Andrews who heads The Male Panthers, a group of men who help fathers get custody of their children. Julia accepted a production job with Jason. Cecile was jealous that Sandy and Blaine were getting cozy. Diana and Peter found a lovers’ hideaway.

Blaine warned Julia to beware of Jason. Cecile was cleared of giving liquor or drugs to Anne, who spurned Mac’s attentions. Sandy wined and dined Blaine right under Cecile’s nose. Diana gave half the proceeds for a horse sale to Pete’s family. Steve repurchased the steed and agreed with Alice to try a reconciliation with the Shea clan. Jason assured Liz he’d make sure Julia completed her education while working for his film company. Denny took more kickbacks using the Blackhawk name. Sandy collected info on corrupt Mayor Stein.

As The World Turns

Written by: Bridget & Jerome Dobson

Produced by: Mary-Ellis Bunim

Suz Becker helped Ellen settle intro her new apartment. Tom and Margo escaped from Mr. Big’s booby-trapped castle room. Mr. Big promised their release if the escaped two other “death” rooms. Jeff delivered Cricket’s son, Jeffrey. A jailed Miranda explained her past syndicate connections to Bob. Nels told Barbara that Ariel was once linked to a Belgian count. Cynthia nixed Karen’s suggestion to pursue David, saying he would haven to choose between Cynthia and Ellen on his own. Steve agreed to divorce Carol. John’s expose on Oakdale upset Dee.

Cricket was released from the hospital and at Jeff’s requet, renamed her baby William. Margo and Tom escaped Mr. Big’s Treasure Island room, then were dumped into an Alice in Wonderland room that seeped noxious gas. Dee became Barbara and Lisa’s boutique partner. Ariel moved into John’s apartment building and modeled for the boutique. Tom and Margo kept mum that Bruno isn’t a mute. Using Barbara as a threat, John blackmailed James into stepping up the search for Tom and Margo. Cynthia was upset that David ignored her. Bob saw Miranda, who told all she knew about Mr. Big’s operation. The French police found Mr. Big’s used parachute.

Tom and Margo escaped the castle just before it blew up killing Mr. Big and Bruno. Maggie planned a coming home party for Tom. Margo and Tom realized they’ve fallen for each other and Margo told James to buzz off. Matt offered to counsel Betsy about her sexual hangups. Annie passed her medical exams. Suz and her friends, Corinne and Rosanne, partyied with Ellen. David refused Cynthia’s company. Steve got a menial construction job. Karen learned of Jeff’s desire to have children. Annie offered to buy her parents’ house.

Barbara was distubred by dreams of a man called Gunnar St. Clair. Maggie split with Tom after he admitted loving Margo. Ariel flirted with John. Dee was attracted to James. Tom disapproved of Margo’s plans to become a policewoman. Lisa began scripting a local gossip column. Bob said a tearful goodbye to Miranda in her prison cell. Maggie was treated by Bob after she fell off a ladder. Karen worried that Annie and Jeff would get closer now that he’s Annie’s surgical supervisor.

Days Of Our Lives

Written by: Pat Falken Smith

Produced by: Betty Corday & Al Rabin

Lee admitted to Marlena that Renee was really Lee’s daughters. Jessica realized Josh still loved her when they were stranded at a country inn. Julie and Renee found Stuart’s mdeical center financial records under the carpet at the DiMera home. Marlenda counseled Eugene who insisted Renee deserved to die because she’s a tramp. Doug snooped into DiMera’s background while Stefano blackmailed Liz into persuading Doug to sell his club. Liz indicated that she was back with Tony because she wanted to be, not because Stefano wanter her there.

The Salem Strangler stalked Mary. Jessica was concerned about Jake’s fits of jealousy over Josh. Gwen brought up Maggie’s alcoholic past and Mickey’s mental instability as proof they weren’t fit parents for little Sarah. Jake helped Jessica reconcile with Alex after Jessica’s outburst at Alex and Mary’s affair. Tony kicked Liz out of his bed, insisting she didn’t love him. David became the Twilight’s business manager. Roman and Don sparred over Marlena. Abe’s condition improved. Marie warned Mary she wants Alex back. Tony ignored Lee’s vehement warning to stay away from Renee.

Mickey caught Maggie and Evan in a clinch after Evan learned that Stuart died of a heart attack in prison. Stefano denied any connection with Stuart’s death. The Strangled chased Mary around town, finally did her in and he turned out to be Jake. Scotty urged Trish and David to reconcile but she’s more interested in her career. David confirmed that the Anderson Company books had been tampered with. Lee told Marlena that Stefano was Renee’s father. Julie discovered a secret passage in the DiMera house. Woody took a romantic interest in Trish who held a horror-themed opening for new club Shenangians.

After strangling Mary, Jake made threatening phone calls to Marlena, his next intended victim. Jessica reverted to Angel because of Jake’s jealouse over Josh. Stefano forced Liz to go against Doug and Julie so that Stefano can take over Doug’s place. Don and Roman found the Strangler’s tennis shoe prints at Mary’s murder scene. Liz gave Neil the money to pay back what Stuart stole from the hospital. Abe left his hospital bed to find the Strangler. Roman suspects Josh is the Strangler. Neil asked Phyllis home for Mary’s funeral. Eugene Bradford was put in a mental hospital.

The Doctors

Written by: Harding Lemay

Produced by: Robert E. Costello

Jeff showered Althea with flowers and hopes for another date. Billy left town after receiving a blackmail note threatening newspaper coverage of Natalie’s diary. At Mona’s request, Philip held a job open for Billy’s return. Carolee accepted the head nurse position at the trauma center.

Maggie agreed to Matt’s divorce request but she feared he and M.J. wouldn’t make a good mariage match. Greta was upset that Katy and Lee Ann were getting closer. Despite their age difference, Althea and Jeff resumed dating. Natalie received threatening notes and phone calls from Billy. Natalie persuaded Luke to redecorate The Medicine Man. Murray was disappointed that Maggie didn’t see marriage in her future.

Barney balked at Luke’s idea to modernize The Medicine Man and insisted Natalie was using Luke. Greta accused Katy of encouraging Lee Ann to reject Greta. Theo tried to make peace between Greta and Katy. Billy returned home and warned Natalie to lay off when he received more pages of her diary. M.J. was happy about Matt and Maggie’s divorce while Mike wasn’t.

Philip enlisted Mona’s help throught a dinner party at which he could check Althea’s suitability for Jeff. Luke was upsey that Natalie borrowed money from Katy. Maggie warned M.J. that Matt wouldn’t be easy to live with. Danny confessed to Natalie that he sent Billy the diary pages. Philip gave Billy a bank job.

The Edge Of Night

Written by: Henry Slesar

Produced by: Erwin Nicholson

Nora remembered that Spencer had a black ski suit and accused him of murdering Sky. Buffy trained Johnny to be her “escort” and offered him a penthouse apartment. Jinx admitted to Derek that she’s dying. Sid offered financial help for Jim’s acting troup. Raven hired Nora as her private secretary. The mystery “black widow” cased the Whitney mansion.

Star visited then split after Raven squealed that Calvin and Didi are an item. Ralph, Jinx’s father, saved her from a pill overdose. Raven considered faking a will for Sky who neglected to leave one. Geraldine is Sky’s only other living relative. Smiley took an interest in Sid. Raven told Jim’s acting troup they had free use of the Whitney Theater. Jinx’s real name is Dorothy.

Spencer recognized the Black Widow, who made threatening calls to Raven. Derek tried to forget Jinx by picking up other women. Nicole blamed herself for Jinx’s attempted suicide. Raven reneged on the theater offer when she learned Jody and Gavin were members of the acting troupe. Raven fired Cliff and hired new lawyer, Martin Ainsworth. Val told Kelly she no longer loves Jim. Calvin pursued Star.

Libby Webster, who is the Black Widow, questioned Valerie about Sky. Valerie was alarmed that a photo blowup of the Whitney Theatre included the image of “dead” Sky. Smiley devised a “scenario” for Raven’s benefit to prove that Favin is innocent of Gunther and Sky’s deaths. As part of the plan, Johnny was sent to the Caribbean to seduce Raven while Jinx was to arrive on the scene as a fake jealous gun-wielding wife. Jody learned her mother, Billie Mae, is arriving. Smiley boasted to Hector that he’s making the grade with Sid, who’s loaded with insurance coverage.

General Hospital

Written by: Joyce & John William Corrington

Produced by: Gloria Monty

Jackie held on for dear life after being knocked over the side of a bridge while pursuing Laura T. Steve assured Audrey he didn’t have an affair with Dr. Vivian Collins. Maureen Morrisey got a nursing job at the hospital and asked her boxing champ brother, Johnny, to coach at the sports center. Bradshaw admitted to Noah that he had vision problems during Ruby’s operation. Ruby is improving. Heather learned Dr. Katz lied on his hospital resume after he threatened to tell her probabtion judge she wasn’t coming to therapy. Rick asked Blackie to help at the sports center. Joe wondered why Scotty bought a lot next to the diner.

Luke saved Jackie’s life and she later recognized David from a police sketch. David reported to his boss that when the “project” was over, Mel and Laura T. would be eliminated. Heather learned Dr. Katz was once accused to sexual advances toward former patient, Cynthia Elliot. Arthur Bradshaw suspected Anne was responsible when Steve forced him to take a vacation. Johnny began his boxing classes but remembered he had been forced to quit professional fighting.

Rick assured Johnny he no longer had a heart condition. Johnny asked fight manager, Pack, to help him resume his boxing career. Alan gave Susan a fur coast after falling asleep while she tried to seduce him. Luke planted ivory objects in an antique shop managed by Mrs. Frumkin and owned by David. Mel and David’s heist project ran afoul when the lazer “machine” conked out. The heist was further complicated by the arrival of Luke, Robert and Jackie, who spotted Laura T. David drove a speeding car in Luke’s direction. Anne confessed to Dr. Katz that she’s a virgin. Arthur complained that his wife’s daughters are troublesome. Edward resolved to oust Lila from E.L.Q. Scotty offered free legal advice to the sports center.

David escaped the heist scene but Robert and Jackie suspected he was D. Grey. Alan had fits of temper because of Susan and went ga-ga over Monica’s new spiffed up look. Gail pressured Scotty to work as Lee’s law partner. Arthur confied to Noah that he has financial problems. Heather enlisted Cynthia Elliot’s help to “get” Dr. Sy Katz. Anne avoided Noah after he nixed deflowering her. David and Mel returned to work on their “project” while Laura T. fretted about getting Jackie off their backs. Blackie “volunteered” his street gang friends to help out as the sports center. Alan was jealous of Monica’s love calls from her European beau, Philippe.

Guiding Light

Written by: Douglas Marland

Produced by: Allen Potter

Ross and Carrie became engaged after the jury found her not guilty. Josh threatened to reveal Lesley Ann’s prostitute past if she didn’t keep Floyd happy. Amanda hired Mark who liked what he saw when she let “her hair down.” Ross checked into the disposition of Diane’s Spaulding stock. Remembering what happened to Helene, Mrs. Renfield worried when Quint said he would train Nola as his anthropology assistant. Vanessa suggested Tony give karate classes. Nola found a secret passage in Quint’s library. Derek and Hillary argued.

Under Sara’s hypnosis, Carrie retraced her steps after Joe’s murder and remembered seeing someone else in the room. Mike planned a trap for the person who’s after Alan. Ed suspected Rita may know something about the attempts on Alan’s life. Nola looked for an Italien translator after finding a letter to Quint from “her.” Hillary and Ed left on a Chicago trip. Mrs. Renfield warned that everything would be ruined if Nola suspected what the ancien cradle represents. Gracie told Nola that Lesley Ann paid Josh a late night visit.

Jackie fought her feelings of hostility toward Carrie and acted as her maid of honor. Ross suspected someone was spying on Carrie and realized her landlord’s son, Ron Kennedy, had a crush on her. Tim got friendly with divorced disco waitress, Marilyn Patterson. Morgan signed a six-month modeling contract. Derek admitted buying Diane’s Spaulding stock for a client. Nola’s sister, Maureen, arrived. Mike theorized someone other than Carrie killed Diane. Carrie’s wedding dress was slashed before her marriage to Ross. Ross bought the gatehouse for Carrie. Nola dreamed that Quint and Mrs. Renfield took Kelly Louise away from her.

During their Seattle honeymoon, Ross arranged for Carrie to see her son, Todd Jr., (from a distance), who’s adopted by the Logans. Amanda decided not to name Eve correspondent in her divorce from Ben. Vanessa destroyed Carrie’s bridal bouquet. Nola was upset that Mrs. Renfield put a voodoo doll in Kelly Louise’s crib. Kelly blew a gasket when Josh left for New York on the same plane as Morgan. Vanessa was shocked to see Maureen at Carrie’s wedding. Nola had a Busby Berkeley musical-style fantasy casting herself as Ruby Keeler. Hillary returned from vacation.

One Life to Live

Written by: Sam Hall & Peggy O’Shea

Produced by: Joseph Stuart

Ivan explained to Astrid that his operation allowed him to manipulate Larry’s criminal impulses and reminded her that she had been a criminal before he reversed her brain impulse. Tony told Viki he found the valuable but dangerous mineral solarmite on Llanfair property. Mimi gave up on Larry and fell for Asa’s sympathy plea. Ed clashed with Pamela whom Dorian offered her own TV show. Sam refused Asa’s pleas that she come back to him. Johnny and Becky reaffirmed their love vows during a break in her tour. Brad fantasized telling everyone he and Katrina were Mary’s parents.

Karen admitted it was true when Larry found out about the baby switch, then fell into his arms. Clint kissed Viki before leaving for a new job on the “Chronicle.” Pat recognized Ivan from a newspaper article Ivan planted saying that Dr. Wilde died in a boating accident. Samantha took Brad’s marker for his half of Llanview West after he admitted pawning her ring. Sam returned the ring to Asa. Bo felt Georgina was making a play for him. Ivan was enchanted with Cassie, who twisted her ankle skiing on his property. Johnny and Becky had a tiff over her singing success. Ivan fantasized that Larry delivered Karen to his hideout. Viki gave Tony the mineral rights to Llanfair.

Karen agreed to a trip with Larry believing they would reconcile. After Marcello told Kathrina about the baby switch, Kat confronted Karen to reveal the whole story. Dorian approved of Herb’s offer to adopt Cassie. Clint and Edwina are attracted to each other but she refused his job offer. Ina dated Judge Bickford. Ivan showed Astrid how he controls Larry’s mind with high frequency computers. Bo hired Marco who is working as a spy for Asa. Pat and Pamela investigated whether Ivan and Dr. Wilde are one and the same.

Karen admitted the baby switch to Katrina, who hired Herb to retrieve Mary. Ivan instructed Larry to “take care” of Pat who got closer to discovering Dr. Wilde’s identity. Pat warned Karen that Ivan may be in town. Bo gloated that he and Marco enticed Asa to buy some worthless stock. Asa hired Ivan’s secret lawyer, Mr. Sandburg, to defend him on impending obstruction of justice charges. Tony and Georgina found a map of Llanfair mineral deposits. Ivan was delighted when Cassie visited him. Asa offered Marcello a job. Ivan lurked around, when broke intro Karen’s house.

Ryan’s Hope

Written by: Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer

Produced by: Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer

Ari told Joe that the seal for Meritakara’s tomb contains hieroglyphics that could lead to a mythical river of gold. While Jane and Roger made wedding plans, Dee discovered Jane was still legally married to Ox. Jane interviewed a race car driver who turned out to be Ox. Faith was drugged by Yvonne who had a man spirit Faith away in a car. Joe wooed Yvonne to find out what she’s up to.

Ox OK’d Jane and Roger’s marriage but won’t agree to a divorce until Jane gives him money to skip the country. Yvonne pumped a drugged Faith aboiut the river of gold. Jill launched a search for her real mother. Yvonne dumped booze over Faith and then dropped her on Roger’s doorstep.

Jane gave Ox Roger’s pearls. Ox agreed to get a Dominican divorce but feared the mob would find and kill him. Yvonne abducted Faith again as she was headed for Egypt with Ari. Ari pocketed the gold ball containing the symbols which lead to the river of gold.

Joe saved Faith and captured Yvonne, who was sent to prison for killing Ari. Joe threw the gold ball in a fire, destroying all clues to the river of gold. Ox stole Dominican divorce forms after his chum, Charlie, promised Jane he wouldn’t pawn her pearls until Ox got a divorce. Jane and Roger set a St. Paddy’s Day wedding date. The Ryans prepared for Pat’s homecoming while Rae awaited Kim and baby Arley’s return. Maeve made amends with Joe assuring him Siobhan would know of his good deeds.

Search For Tomorrow

Written by: Ralph Ellis & Eugenie Hunt

Produced by: John Bartholomew

Roger Lee improved and Cissy jumped to marriage conclusions after getting Lee into her bed. Brian and Jo were released from the hospital and he took an investigative job with Ted. Barbara, a girlfriend of dead reporter Holtzman, showed Dane a book Holtzman had with the name Sentell written on it. Sunny saw Doc Foley get a roll of film from Jo that Dane had left in the Inn’s safe.

The Hong Kong boss sent another assassin to Henderson. Dane and Mike persuaded Travis to use Brian as his chauffeur for extra protection. Sunny got a photo of the two men who blew up the Inn but they were killed but the Hong Kong head Honcho’s henchman. Brian asked Ted to invest his payments for spying on Travis’ company business for Ted. Peter hired Tom and Kathy as his legal reps. Stu left for New Orleans. Stephanie set out to get a marriage proposal from Peter.

Dane came to Sunny’s rescue as the Hong Kong Assassin was about to knife her. The Assassin escaped with the photos of the bombers. Kathy refused a night with Peter who said he preferred her company to Stephanie’s. Peter objected to Travis and Martin buying supplies from Ted. Mike is guarding Liza. Martin objected to Lee marrying Cissy. Wendy searched for a job. Roger Lee got a clean bill of health. Peter is being harassed by his mysterious boss.

The Hong Kong boss put Dane’s name on the top of the hit list. Peter discovered Martin’s weakness for gambling. Sunny ignored Cissy’s request that she stay away from Lee. The Hong Kong Assassin (a.k.a., The Ninja) failed a laboratory attempt to gas Travis. Dane and Travis warned Aga that The Ninja is out to abort their project. Dane insisted that Travis protect Liza by staying away from her.

Texas

Written by: Paul Rader & Gerald Flesher

Produced by: Gail Kobe

Roger Benton, a friend of Paige’s is interested in Ntia’s clothing designs. Allison taunted T.J. about his feelings for Ashley. Vicky began leading a second life by singing at Hunt’s club. Ashley admitted to Paige that Mr. H. secretly handled her investments. Ginny and Steve left to visit her parents. Billy Joe rebelled against Justin’s using him for an ad campaign. Myles, who was released from jail, was searching Ruby and Lurleen’s apartment for the Fire Comapss when a shot rang out. Hawker and Boots agreed to give Justin financial help. Allison took more than a business interest in Ryan.

Ruby thought Lurleen had gone off the deep end with her story of finding Myles’ dead body, which disappeared. Mr. H. wanted Gretchen to find the Fire Compass place, which he thinks Myles slipped to Brette before Gretchen killed Myles. Grant told Reena he was having trouble getting a divorce from his wife, Judith. Reena was shocked to see Vicky singing in Hunt’s nightclub. Billy Joe was jealous of Nita’s contract talks with Roger. Allison came on strong to Ryan. Boots and Hawker offered Ruby a record deal then said they would sell some oil leased to Justin with no question asked.

Gretchen bound and gagged Ruby, then admitted killing Myles. Lurleen set off a fire alamr just as Gretchen was about to shoot Ruby. Ashley was upset when Allison made a play for Justin’s former race car partner, Hud Richards. Vicky admitted to Reena she’s upset over Striker’s absence. T.J.’s parents arrived unexpectedly. Ginny found Allison crying on Ryan’s shoulder after a quarrel with Ashley. Lurleen fantasized about singing star Randy Jones. Brette and Rikki found the missing Fire Compass mystery.

Lurleen fired Ruby, and they discovered a cache of weapons in Gretchen’s apartment. Brette and Rikki headed to the Hitopah Mountains to solve the Fire Compass mystery. Gretchen and her guide, Joel, followed them. Striker kept mum when Vicky accused him of having an affair. Hunt assured Vikcy that he’d do anything to please her. Lurleen was dismissed as a hook when she told the police that Beau and Myles were dead. Reena encouraged Grant to get closer to Brette. Mark suspected that Brette and Myles’ disapperances were connected.

The Young And The Restless

Written by: William J. Bell

Produced by: John Conboy

While Lance learned that he was Brooks’ father, Victor took over Prentiss Enterprises with the help of Doug’s proxies. Convinced her romance with Lance was over, Lorie sought solace in Robert’s arms. Highbrow Kevin dumped Nikki after seeing her strip act. Brooks remembered seeing Vanessa using Lorie’s typewriter. Stu told Greg to go after Chris. Jill was horrified when Andy said they couldn’t afford to move out of Liz’s drab old house. Karen took a closer look at Lucas who encouraged her to find a new man. April was jealous of Barbara’s financial situation, which helped their parents. Chuckie’s in remission.

Patty felt used after sleeping with Jack, who agreed to drop the assault charges against Carl. Chris and Jennifer moved in Stu. Jack longed to get his hands on Chris’s body. Stu told Sally that Snapper and Chris had split. Chuckie’s improved condition reversed. Nikki finally seduced Victor after admitting to Douglas that she’s fallen in love with Victor and isn’t interested in other men. Danny consoled Patty, who moved back home. Brooks testified that he saw a glove-wearing Vanessa typing on Lorie’s typewriter. Jill put her mother’s house up for sale. Greg told Snapper that he’s out to win Chris.

Sally told Greg about Chris and Snapper’s separation. Chris assured Jack she’s taking charge of her life and wants a full modeling career. Carl was reinstated but Jack’s assault charges will stay on his record. Sally let Snapper think he was the first to call her about his split with Chris. Andy insisted that he and Jill had to live in Liz’s house. April tried to tell Barbara their parents needed love, not material things. Robert comforted Lorie, who feared she’d lost Brooks, who is now turning to Leslie. Kay’s advice to Nikki on how to snare Victor in the boudoir succeeded.

Kay grieved when Cash died from stab wounds during a gambling dispute. Paul bid farewell to April, Heather, Barbara, Dorothy and Wayne, who all moved to New York. Chris posed for bedroom photos but refused to let Jack join her in the sack. Victor told Nikki that marriage was out of the question. Snapper comforted Sally when Chuckie was put on a dialysis machine. Victor hired Robert as legal counsel for Prentiss Industries. Robert consoled Lorie, who awaited the verdict in her trial.

[LeClerc]

IIRC Thom Racina explained in an interview that Robert Shaw was just there as a front... something to do with the writer's strike. He got paid generously to sit and fly paper airplanes around the writer's office during story meetings.

[Paul Raven]

On DOOL Nurse Lori was introduced so that the Salem Strangler's victims would be known to the audience.

Eric,Lemay was on TD for only a few months so never had the chance to make any impact.

Didn't the Ice Princess/the island story happen during the writer's strike,when Gloria was dictating story.I have a feeling that is how Thom Racina came to soaps.

[Paul Raven]

From Thom Racina's web page

In 1980, I think, Gloria Monty, the legendary producer of GENERAL HOSPITAL, was scared. A writer's strike was imminent and her head writer had started something called the "Ice Princess" story with a formula in it, but not much more than that. If the writers stuck, the story would go to the picket lines with them. Up to that time, I'd done a few episodes of FAMILY, the prime time Sada Thompson show that I thought was a class act, and some scripts for SEARCH FOR TOMORROW. But I was a novelist, and Jackie Smith at ABC put me together with Gloria to see if I could help generate story for the coming year or so. At dinner, I showed Gloria my novel, THE GREAT LOS ANGELES BLIZZARD, which Erwin Allen had optioned but dropped, and for the hell of it said why don't we do this? She lit up, and it became the Ice Princess story that aired, where Mikos Cassadine tried to freeze Port Charles in the summer, the first sci-fi for daytime with the highest ratings to match. I wrote a long story, sold it to them just before the strike, they miraculously did it as we marched around the studio, but when it was over I was suddenly writing the show. I did it for three years, and it was a heady time–we were on the covers of Newsweek, People, college classes were scheduled around us, and we changed the face of daytime forever.

[dc11786]

FrenchFan, love these as always.

Regarding ‘The Doctors,’ there were another pair of writers for December. Saynotoursoap posted the Christmas 1981 episode and it is credited to Ann Marie Barlow and Aaron Scott were the writers.

In reference to ‘Search for Tomorrow,’ I’ve been looking at the 1980 synopses for the series. It seems like the tail end of the Corringtons reign you had the start of some darker stuff. The Sentells were involved with a terrorist plot. Beau Mitchell opened a gambling operation which set in motion a string of corruption plots involving minor characters like Don McKay, D.A. Matthews, and Jim Ramsey. The difference is the latter half of 1980 seems to be balanced with more romantic / familiar plots involving a lot of long time characters who were written out in 1981.

In terms of ‘Ryan’s Hope,’ I remember Rose being mentioned in the fall of 1981 after the strike ended. I think they had to deal with it because Matthew was still around.

Originally, Gary Tomlin and Michelle Lisanti Poteet planned on revealing Stuart Whyland was the serial killer, but that changed when Pat Falken Smith took over.

Back to ‘The Doctors,’ I think Lemay was around until May / June 1982 when Barbara Morgenroth arrived with either Robert Cendella or Leonard Kantor. It was stated in SOD that Cendella was supposed to write with Morgenroth, but I haven’t seen it confirmed anywhere else. Elizabeth Levin stated in 1983 or 1984 in an interview about her play that she had left ‘The Doctors’ abruptly over an argument about changes made to a script. I think Elizabeth Levin only wrote ‘The Doctors’ briefly during her 1981 return. EDIT: The March 1982 episode from saynotoursoap is credited to Harding Lemay.

The final years of 'The Doctors' was rather turbulent behind the screen. I was reading today Doris Quinlan was fired by NBC because of the writers she planned on hiring. The article stated NBC bought the show from the production company to gain more control and drop Quinlan.

[FrenchFan]

You're right about "The Doctors". It is very confusing to keep tracks of who was writing in 1981-1982. Will try to check more sources. Thanks for the info.

[DRW50]

It's interesting, the AW recaps about this woman Anne. I never knew any of this about her, that she was pursued by Jamie, how close she was to Mac. Who was this Melissa woman? I also never knew about this man Tom - I assume he was secretly working with Mitch to kidnap Matthew (I think that story is coming up). It's a little strange to me that Ada suddenly became a social worker. I think Ada would say, "Leave that to the people with books for brains," and just continue dishing out advice from her kitchen.

I never knew any of this about Melanie and her friend and the dead man either. It seems like some of the heavier psychological stories on AMC at this time, they gave to the smaller time characters (like the wife-beating story with Leora Sanders).

[Paul Raven]

It is hard to keep track of AW's characters and stories at that time.

Anne ended up having depression. She was out by May.

Melissa was a friend of Sandy's from his Las Vegas days. The actress was the mother of Kirsten Vigard who played Morgan on GL.

The Melanie story was a short term thing when Carol Burnett was signed to play her mom but had to pull out due to her husband's heart attack. Gwen Verdon took over.

[DRW50]

I'm sorry about the heart attack but I'm glad Carol went on to another role. I can't see Melanie's mother returning over and over to the end of the show.

I wonder why Jamie would even include a chapter on some girl from Las Vegas.

What was it with AW and showgirls and showbiz types in the early 80's? Jerry Grove's poor mother was an ex-showgirl. I guess that's the main reason they kept Jason around for so long. It's a little odd how long he hung around, compared to most other new faces at that time.

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MARCH 1982

All My Children

Written by: Agnes Nixon & Wisner Washam

Produced by: Jørn Winther / Jacqueline Babbin

Benny borrowed money from Donna after hitting rock bottom with his gambling. Brooke moved in with Phoebe when Tom accused her of carrying a torch for Mark. Angie blamed Jesse’s disappearance on Jenny. Palmer got a reluctant Donna into his bed. Ruth worried that Rick doesn’t want to marry Betsy. Enid convinced Jenny she’s not good enough for Greg, while Liza waited in the wings to snatch him up. Opal set out to learn what Myrtle has on Langley. Erica threw Brandon’s engagement ring on his face and planned a trip to Milan with Kent.

Carrie dumped Rick after learning he was marrying Betsy, who caught him in bed with yet another woman, Paulene. A meningitis-stricken jesse turned up on Jenny’s doorstep. Palmer persuaded Nina to take an active part in running Cortlandt Enterprises. Harry was upset that Benny temporarily cut back on his gambling. Jenny told Greg their romance was off so she could concentrate on her modeling job. Paul was offered a Washington job. Ellen fumed that Mark told Paul they’re trying to have a baby. Phoebe reminded Opal that she’s a servant in the Langley household.

Palmer overheard Donna tell Myra she’s pergnant. Rick hid Paulene in his bedroom before Betsy could see her, then left Betsy waiting at the altar. Jenny went back to work at Foxy’s and shook up Opal by befriending an improved Jesse. Brooke left for an Atlanta job. Chuck asked Melanie to move in with him. Daisy suspected Chuck fathered Donna’s baby. Benny spent $1,000 on nonwinning lottery tickets. Erica went to Italy with Kent. Brandon and Sara temporarily buried the hatchet for Pamela’s sake.

Erica let Kent seduce her, but kept in touch with Brandon via phone calls. Pamela tended Mark, who went on a bender because he was denied tenure. He refused to accept Ellen’s sympathy by long distance. Opal faked a twisted ankle to win Tom’s attention. Betsy went to visit her parents after Rick told everyone the marriage was off. Angie tutored Jesse in the hospital after he was cleard of stealing from Foxy’s.

Another World

Written by: Corrine Jacker

Produced by: Paul Rauch

Ada asked police Captain Hancock for help in locating Matthew who was kidnapped by Tom. Alice was tolerant of Rachel crying on Steve’s shoulder. Jamie convinced Anne to return to Mac. Sandy promised to reconcile with Cecile to keep her from moving to France, but he continued seeing Blaine. Quinn’s brother, Ed Harding, decided to use her connections to better his electronics firm. Harry and Steve’s good will meeting ended in a shouting match. Bob’s son, R.J., learned of Quinn and Bob’s affair. Cecile and Denny were attracted to each other. The San Francisco police refused to help Rachel since Mitch, who “hired” child snatcher Tom, is Matthew’s father.

Rachel took Matthew from a boat in San Diego, but Tom crashed his car into Rachel’s as she tried to escape. Bob was upset that R.J. and hoodlum Willie Armstrong were accused of arson. Ed asked Quinn to take out a loan for him. Anne convinced Mac to run for mayor. Cecile arranged a Miami vacation with Sandy, which upset Blaine. Movie producer Milo Seminelli dated Liz. Julia told Jamie she was adopted by Liz’s daughter, Susan. Alice and Steve’s wedding was postponed when he went off to help Rachel. Tests showed Clarice’s baby may not be healthy. Bob accused Henrietta of spending more time with her catering business than with their kids.

Steve rescued Rachel and Matthew from Tom, who was arrested. Rachel told Mitch he could see Matthew any time. Milo wants Julia to play Rachel in the film version of Jamie’s book. R.J. was released into Bob’s custody. Alcie and Steve postponed their wedding again to attend the opening of the Frame Museum. Cecile’s attempt to attract Sandy sexually was a flop. R.J. protected Willie, who robbed a liquor store. Quinn refused Ed’s suggestion that she become his business partner. Clarice befriended Henrietta. Milo swept Liz off her feet. Harry used Pete to get pprof that Joe accepted bribes.

Mac announced his mayoral candidacy. Cecile suggested Mayor Stein use Sandy and Blaine’s relationship to discredit Mac. Director Vic Strange offered to screen test Julia. Sandy got his own apartment and saw more of Blaine. Ed left town with Quinn’s financial loan. Rachel attended a New York sculpture conference. Bob was suspended after killing Willie during a robbery. Denny advised Cecile to continue living at Mac’s. Alice put off marrying Steve until June.

As The World Turns

Written by: Bridget & Jerome Dobson

Produced by: Mary-Ellis Bunim

Ellen ran into a job hunting brick wall after agreeing to divorce David. Margo insisted to John that she and Tom were just friends, while making love to James. Cynthia and David reunited but he refused to bed her while still married to Ellen. David sold his house to Annie, but kept her identity a secret to Ellen. Dee assured Ariel she’s finished with John who hired Karen to answer his fan mail. Barbara saw fortune hunter Madam Koster about her “dreams” while Annie suggested Barbara get medical help.

Barbara was dumbstruck to see her “dream man”, Gunnar, at James’ brother’s funeral, Lars. Margo was accepted into the police academy. Maggie turned Carol’s divorce case over to Tom after Maggie had a one-night-stand with Steve. David told Cynthia he was divorcing Ellen when he was attracted to Suz. James was intrigued that John’s book implied Dee has sexual hangups. Barbara went to Matt for psychiatric help. Singles Romeo and Peter tried to pick up Ellen. John became intrigued by Ariel, and Lisa linked them romantically in her gossip column.

Bob went to see Miranda, who was poisoned in prison and later kidnapped by Mr. Big, who survived the castle explosion. Steve strutted out of Maggie’s bedroom in front of Tom. James was shocked when Gunnar claimed ot be James’ cousin, who had been put in an orphanage by James’ father. Ariel’s mother, Greta, confirmed Gunnar’s story. John was hurt that Dee wasn’t jealous of his dates with Ariel. Gunnar told Barbara he felt they’d met before. Kim and Nick had a spat when she catered a party for James. Police Capt. Striker disliked Margo. Jeff complimented Annie on her surgical technique. Dee realized she’s attracted to James.

Gunnar agreed to keep mum that Ariel had been dumped by a Belgian count because of her lowly background. Miranda escaped Mr. Big, whent to Bob for help, then was returned to prison. James hired Stan to investigate Gunnar. Barbara’s reincarnation dream envisioned Dee as a servant girl who cuddled with James. Matt asked Barbara to keep a diary of her daydreams. Nick fired Kim as his restaurant manager. ON Maggie’s dare, Steve stole an heirloom necklace James gave Barbara, later planting the gems on Matt, who has been dating Maggie. Cliff helped Margo with her police training.

Capitol

Created by : Elinor & Stephen Karpf

Written by: Elinor & Stephen Karpf

Produced by: John Conboy

The show premiered on CBS on March, 26th, airing from 2:30 to 3:00

Clarissa McCandless reluctantly approved her son Tyler’s congressional ambitions because Myrna and Sam Clegg had politically ruined her father, Judson. TV reporter Sloane Denning eyed Tyler. Sloane’s senator father, Mark, boosted Tyler’s career and is an old friend of Clarissa’s. Myrna warned her daughter Julie that Tyler wants to take over the congressional seat of Julie’s half-brother Trey. Clarissa’s other children, Dr. Thomas McCandless and his sister Gillian rescued their brother Wally who has been beaten by mob men. Lawrence Barrington stalked Julie. Myrna disapproved of Julie’s intereste in Tyler. Trey hired former FBI agent Frank Burgess to dig up dirt on Tyler. Mark’s wife, Paula, has been living in seclusion for years. Secretary Maggie questioned Trey’s ability to ruin war hero Tyler.

Days Of Our Lives

Written by: Pat Falken Smith

Produced by: Betty Corday & Al Rabin

Gwen agreed to defend Jake who secretly added Joshua’s name to his hit list. Jessica told Roman that she and Jake had tried to elope the night one of the Strangler’s victims, Denise, was killed. Stefano paid off Stuart’s debt to the hospital before Neil could and warned Liz to stay away from Neil. Mickey encouraged Mike to follow in Bill’s medical footsteps. Evan left town to get a grip on his life after Maggie and Mickey won custody of Sarah. Robert refused to explain a photo Julie found that showed him taking money from the DiMera vault. Tony learned by Phyllis that Mary’s stepsister, Melissa, inherited Anderson Manufacturing. Gwen failed to seduce Don.

Melissa arrived in Salem after running away from boarding school. Linda returned for the reading of Mary’s will. Neil consoled Phyllis, whom Jake added to his list. Stefano instructed Alex to seduce Phullis to get Anderson Manufacturing. David fumed that Woody and Scotty got along famously. Robert told Doug he stole DiMera money for a lady boss. Marlena counseled Eugene who remembered that a man followed his wife home the night she died. Jake decided Renee would be the next to died. Roman shared Marlena’s bed.

Don and Roman foiled a meeting between Stefano and local mob biggies. Jake turned his killer sights from Phyllis to Renee, who remembered seeing the Strangler’s shadow in a mirror. Phyllis clung to Neil, who asked Liz to move in with him. Alex learned Mary left Anderson Manufacturing to Melissa and Phyllis. Tony swore he’d split with Stefano if he had mob ties. Woody found Melissa hiding at Shenanigans. Joshua said he’d help Jessica exorcise Angel. Phyllis was sarcastic to Alex who said Linda is a comfort to him. Mike applied for medical school. Renee turned to Tony, although David insisted he didn’t want Trish back.

Jake found a tunnel connecting the DiMera house to the wine cellar at Doug’s Place. Tony interrupted Jake’s attempt to strangle Renee, but they couldn’t identify Jake. Liz told Neil she can’t move in with him or divorce Tony. Suspecting Linda wants her inheritance, Melissa refused to live with her. Stefano was worried that he can’t find Stuart’s business records. Jessica admitted her love for Joshua. Roman continued to sleep in Johnny’s room instead of bedding

with Marlena.

The Doctors

Written by: Harding Lemay

Produced by: Robert E. Costello / Gerald T. Straub

Billy insisted he’d fight Greta’s divorce suit. Barney gave up his share of the Medicine Man because of his dislike of Natalie. Jeff and Althea were caught smooching in her office by a nurse. M.J. left town after Matt said he wouldn’t marry her on the rebound. Mike offered her his sympathy. Billy blackmailed Natalie about her prostitute past. Lee Ann rejected Billy but began talking to Greta.

Natalie gave Billy blackmail money. Matt moved in with Mike temporarily, while Greta is buying Matt’s house. Mike and Althea accused Jeff of being a publicity seeker. Lee Ann took a liking to Theo who wined and dined Greta. Billy wants custody of Lee Ann. Natalie and Luke held a reopening gala at the Medicine Man.

Nola returned and told Billy she’s pregnant with his child. Natalie played dumb when Luke noticed his bank account was short the blackmail money she gave Billy. Barney moved out of his apartment, leaving no forwarding address. Luke proposed to Natalie. Theo gave Greta support as she geared up for her custody battle with Billy. Matt was jealous of Maggie’s love for Murray. Mike insisted he wasn’t romantically interested in Katy, who dated Danny.

A jealous Danny witnessed Luke and Natalie’s secret marriage. Billy dropped his custody suit for Lee Ann. Theo broke off with Greta, fearing Billy would name him as correspondent in Greta’s divorce case. Billy let Natalie off the blackmail hook. Maggie agreed to stay with Greta. Carolee visited M.J. in Tucson.

The Edge Of Night

Written by: Henry Slesar

Produced by: Erwin Nicholson

Calvin returend after writing off Star and reaffirmed his love for Didi. The real Sky Whitney checked into a Monticello hotel where he experienced blackouts. Spencer warned Libby to dispose of her black ski suit and rifle, then they plotted to get the Whitney fortune turned over to Sky who had escaped from a Swiss sanitarium. Johnny used Buffy’s money to seduce Raven. Jody made plans to visit her mother who’s still institutionalized. Jinx comforted Derek, who was wounded by Pauley whom he once arrested. Smiley assured Sid that her insurance money investment in the theater would pay off.

Nicole was relieved when Jinx and Derek decided to marry after all. Geraldine told Raven that Lance, the man who romanced Raven in the Caribbean, is Johnny Gentry. Spencer and Libby cautioned Sy about trying to meet Raven. Calvin agreed to be the arresting office in the acting troupe’s scheme against Raven. Sky lurked around Valerie’s apartment. Nancy and Mike thwarted part of the actign troupe’s plans when they introduced Jinx to Raven.

Posing as Johnny’s jealous lover, Jinx faked death when the gun went off during her struggle with Raven. Smiley detained Buffy, who came home early. Raven called Cliff to her defense after being “jailed” for killing Jinx. Spencer reminded Libby that Sky is their ticket to the Whitney fortune. Jody got a look at Joe, who smothered Billie Mae. Sky had a “spell” outside of Valerie’s apartment while Valerie remininsced about her love for him. Jinx had fainting spells.

Sky told Valerie he was hospitalized for two years after his plane crash. During the scam against Raven, Smiley had Raven detained in “jail.” Derek worried about Jinx whose illness worsened. Jody had flashbacks of Joe coming out of Billie Mae’s room. Valerie told Damien about Libby’s visits. Calvin fretted that the acting troupe’s charade for Raven’s benefit would backfire.

General Hospital

Written by: Joyce & John William Corrington

Produced by: Gloria Monty

Blackie denied rippinf off the sports center fund raiser proceeds. Luke followed Mel, David and Laura T. who disappeared after going inside the antique shop. Robert and Jackie shared a romantic moment. One of Arthur’s surgery patients died. Monica ignored Lila’s pleas not to sell the Quartermaine house. Mel and David moved their project equipment into the back of the antique shop. Noah reconciled with Anne. David insisted to Captain Burt Ramsey that he didn’t know Laura S. Heather let Scotty in on her plans for Sy. Emma soaked her lips after manning the fund raiser kissing booth. Lesley left for Washington to apply for a sports center grant.

David told Laura T. that their project involves the local Museum of Art. Arthur altered the records of his dead patient, Mrs. Newall. Blackie was hurt that Rick doubted his innocence in the sports center heist. Sy realized Heather knows about his past professional troubles. Scotty bought a vacant lot adjacent to the sports center. Monica warned Alan that she’d never let him have custody of Alan Jr. In the back of the antique shop, Mel, David and Laura T. worked in a room that converts from a bedroom to a laboratory at the touch of a button.

Fortune-teller Magda foreway that Laura S. Is still alive and predicted a new man with the initial “E” would enter Lila’s life. Scotty followed Laura T. to the loft. Monica flaunted Philippe in Alan’s face. Anne investigated Mrs. Newall’s death. Heather removed a paper from Mrs. Newall’s file, knowing Arthur would suspect Anne did it. Luke bailed out of a South American-bound plane when David sent him on a while goose chase after Laura S. Heather seduced Joe, who rejected marriage. David showed Laura T. holograms of Laura S. Mrs. Whittaker saw Laura S. In the barn where Luke later found Laura’s scarf.

Blackie took a liking to Amy. David squirreled Laura T. away from Luke and warned her they’d die if their “project” was revealed. Scotty and Blackie caught street kid Spike, who stole the sports center funds. Heather teased Sy with Cynthia. Anne realized Arthur falsified Mrs. Newall’s records. Susan learned Alan was planning to get his own apartment. Dan and Lila planned an art exibit to raise funds for a new hospital. Noah refused to help Anne prove Arthur was guilty of malpractice.

Guiding Light

Written by: Douglas Marland

Produced by: Allen Potter

Nola learned that a woman called Henrietta M. ran out on Quint the night before their wedding. Carrie had “spells” of destructive behavior she couldn’t remember. Trish told Mike that Josh once harassed her with strange phone calls. While still in prison, Alan was haunted by Vanessa’s warnings against giving Amanda too much company power. Evidence was discovered that Josh investigated Lesley Ann’s background in San Francisco. Nola resisted Tony’s patch up ploy for Nola and Maureen. Amanda’s divorce went through. Quint’s servant, Fritz has a crush on Gracie.

Quint and Nola arrived in London where she investigated Henrietta Morrison. Vanessa was livid that Alan turned all his Spaulding stock over to Amanda. Mike caught a man who’s tailing Henry. Carrie reacted strangely to a wedding card from a Chuck B. Someone is stalking Carrie and Ross. Maureen learned Floyd is Kelly Louise’s father and took a liking to Ed. Jackie admitted her hostile feelings to Carrie. Kelly Louise came down with a fever. In therapy with Sara, Morgan remembered being raped by Duke. Teenage neighbor, Ron Kennedy, assured Carrie he didn’t vandalize her wedding gifts.

Alan was temporarily released from prison to advice the governor’s tax committee. Mike’s plans to protect Alan’s safety by impersonating him for the benfit of the threatening assassin backfired. Nola learned Henrietta didn’t leave Quint at the altar when Helena surfaced to shock Nola to the core. Carrie developed a split personality. Floyd signed a contract with Josh and quit Cedars to concentrate on his singing. Ron gave Carrie a drawing she did of Chuck Bolen. Carrie showed the drawing to Ross.

During a split personality spell, Carrie seduce Ron and took his virginity. Quint revealed that he bought Diane’s Spaulding stock. Amanda told Spaulding board members she wants Alan out and herself in as company president. Mike suspected someone kidnapped Alan, who escaped from the prison warden.

Mark romanced Amanda with assurance that he and Vanessa were kaput. Ed hired Maureen as a secretary. Nola agreed to meet secretly with Helena. Wayne Jennings, Alan’s pilot, encouraged Hope to give interviews about Alan. Carrie contacted Chuck Bolen via plane.

One Life to Live

Written by: Sam Hall & Peggy O’Shea

Produced by: Joseph Stuart

Viki had newspaper corporate problems while mooning over Clint who stole Edwina from her employ. Peter stymied Ivan’s attempt to break into Karen’s house. Peter wasn’t able to identify Ivan since Peter was chloroformed. Ivan left his scarf behind. Katrina decided not to tell Jenny about the baby switch after Peter died in a car crash. Pat told Tony she no longer loves him. Johnny was upset that Becky nixed a quick wedding offer. Clint bedded Edwina but insisted there were no permanent strings attached. Dorian feared that Cassie’s father, David, might show up and learned Tony and Georgina were messing with Solarmite.

Tony and Pat reminisced about Brian after meeting Georgina’s brother, Jimmy. Katrina accused Marco of causing Peter’s death in his attempt to keep Katrina from telling Jenny the truth about the baby switch. Asa and Dorian plotted to develop a Solarmite mining process before Tony, Georgina and Bo could. Brad was frustrated that Katrina refused to marry him. Ivan dreamed of marrying Karen. Pamela was puzzled that all samples of Faith Kipling’s handwriting were missing from Larry’s files. Karen and Marco feared Peter’s baby switch confession letter would turn up.

Pamela did a TV expose on Ivan, who lured her to his place, then performed brain surgery on her. Astrid reminded Ivan that Cassie can identify him. Dorian and Asa followed Mimi and Bo to Washington, where they met with Jupiter Enterprises’ honcho, Carl Eberhart. Johnny signed a record deal with Asa. Marcello accepted Asa’s job offer. Bo assured Georgina that he and Mimi are just friends. Drew, a Jupiter henchman, photographed Georgina’s Solarmite files.

Carl kidnapped Mimi and Bo to get the location of the solarmite vein. Carl fell for Dorian’s feminine charms after Asa told him she’s a high-class hooker. Ivan reprogrammed Larry to commit criminal acts and he stole a gun from Wanda. Marco realized Astrid knows Larry. Ivan told Cassie he was destined to rule the world. Viki played matchmaker for Pat and Tony, insisting she didn’t care that Clint is seeing Edwina. Bo realized Jupiter Enterprises has no colarmite mining knowledge.

Ryan’s Hope

Written by: Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer

Produced by: Claire Labine & Paul Avila Mayer

Pat performed surgery on Arley, who slipped into a coma while Kim and Pat’s plane made an emergency crash landing. Jane and Roger decided to have a church wedding. Ow headed for the Dominican Republic after Jane signed the divorce petition. Rae promised Jane and Roger a Paris honeymoon trip. Jane bought fake pearls so Roger wouldn’t notice the absence of the real ones.

Kim wasn’t upset when Rae insisted she’d take care of Arley from now on. Seneca warned Rae he’ll fight for custody of Arley who battled viral meningitis while under Seneca’s supervision. Pat received a hero’s welcome for saving Arley’s life. On his deathbed, godfather-type Bartova urged Joe to take over his legitimate business. Ox accused Jane of a double-cross when he got a low cash offer on her pearls. Siobhan surprised everyone by arriving on St. Paddy’s Day.

Rae backed Pat’s plans to open a clinic. Ox spruced up his image to get a higher price for the pearls after mob men nearly stole them. Siobhan and Joe met for the first time since her return when he told Maeve he turned down his inheritance from Bartova. Roger admitted he’d be jealous of any man from Jane’s past. Kim and Dee vied for Pat. Jim wants Joe to help destroy Bartova’s family.

Maeve unwittingly covered for a drunken Ox when mob man came looking for him. Faith agreed to work at Pat’s Riverside Clinic. Jill and Faith patched up their differencies. Delia surprised Roger by popping out of his bachelor party cake. Millionaire Hollis “Kirk” Kirkland was smitten with Jill. Joe was at Alexi’s side when the mode leader died.

Search For Tomorrow

Written by: Ralph Ellis & Eugenie Hunt

Produced by: John Bartholomew

The soap last aired on CBS on March 23rd. It premiered on NBC on March 26th, airing from 12:30 to 1:00

Travis refused to allow Liza to accompany him on a trip to St. Kitts but assured her he loved her after she caught him in a congratulatory embrace with Aja who had a laboratory breakthrough. Brian encouraged Suzi to practice for her ballet audition. Sunny followed Dane to New York where he’s meeting a mystery man. Jo realized Martin is reverting to his gambling and boozing habit. Jo agreed to help Stu, who was remodeling a New Orleans riverboat into a restaurant.

Sunny and Dane made love after she saved him from the Ninja. Stephanie grew suspicious of Peter’s attentions to Kathy. Peter offered the use of his yacht to Liza who followed Travis and Aja to St. Kitts. The Hong Kong boss sent a henchman to St. Kitts. Realizing Ted didn’t want marriage, Janet announced their relationship will be purely business from now on. Mike went to St. Kitts to guard Travis while Dane recovered from minor injuries inflicted by the Ninja.

Peter’s yacht was blown up with Liza and Travis on board. Dane arrived in St. Kitts after ditching Sunny. Mike disappeared in a cane field after receiving a dragon drawing from a Hong Kong boss messenger. Lee refused to marry Cissy until Travis and Liza returned. Peter went to Washington on Sunburst business. Wendy took a barmaid job. Tom realized Peter has a thing for Kathy.

Tom took a romantic interest in Kathy. Liza and Travis survived the boat explosion, but were stranded on a deserted island. Stephanie was appalled that Wendy was working in a bar. At the St. Kitts conference, Aja explained Sunburst’s involvement in space exploration. Martin had a lucky gambling streak. Dane and Aja rented a plane to search for Liza and Travis. Dane’s plas kept Sunny captive so she wouldn’t be harmed.

Texas

Written by: Paul Rader & Gerald Flesher

Produced by: Gail Kobe

Gretchen tailed Rikki and Brette in the Hitopah’s. Ruby and Mark followed soon after to attempt a rescue. Allison moved in with Reena after a quarrel with Ashley. Vicky offered Hunt financial help to keep his club afloat. Roger planted a New York buyers trip for Nita. Reena learned that Ashley and T.J. were once engaged. Ruby took a romantic interest in Mark. Reena tried to figure out the problem between Striker and Vicky. Gretchen kept Joel in the dark about her mission.

Vicky hired Hunt to take Rikki’s place on the Billy Joe Show. Ashley reminded herself that Gregory’s mother isn’t dead. Striker left town after telling Grant to take care of Reena, who suspected Striker was going to another woman. Allison was shattered that Ryan isn’t interested in her romantically. Gretchen stalked Ruby, Brette, Rikki and Mark at Hitopah. Brette was shocked to hear from Ruby that Myles was dead.

Ashley remembered telling T.J. that she’d aborted their baby, then feared T.J. and Justin would learn that she’s Gregory’s mother. Hannibal gave Allison money. Brette felt supernatural powers were at work in the Hitopah cave. Paige and T.J. reconcilied. Vicky learned Hunt had been in the oil business, Haxker and Boots told Justin they expect him to help Rikki’s political campaign. Nita and Roger went to New York on business. Ruby told Mark how Beau died. Brette and Rikki realized they’re in love. Ryan told Ginny that Myles was dead.

Brette was comatose after being bitten by a snake. She also discovered a shrine in the cave. Mark and Ruby had a run-in with Gretchen, who escaped. Hannibal ignored Ashley’s warning to stay away from Allison and threatened to tell Justin about Gregory’s parentage. Hunt offered to help Vicky with her marital problems. Reena stodd by Grant when Judith arrived, asking for more money. Joel, Gretchen’s guide, was hospitalized. Gretchen captured Brette while Ruby and Mark discovered a treasure in the cave. T.J. turned down his father’s offer to start his own oil company.

The Young And The Restless

Written by: William J. Bell

Produced by: John Conboy / William J. Bell & H. Wesley Kenney

Lorie received a not guilty verdict. Snapper refused Chris’s sympathy offer to return to him. Chuckie needs a kidney transplant. Snapper volunteered but Sally was the only compatible donor. Lorie asked Robert to help her win back Lance but was jealous of Robert’s new friendship with Leslie. Lucas warned Victor he’d get Prentiss Industried back some day. Nikki assured Victor she’s practicing birth control. Brooks remained with Lorie after her trial but missed Leslie. Jack was hopeful that Patty would return to his bed soon. Chris kept Jack at bay romantically. While still cuddly with Andy, Jill fretted that Jack was running his father’s company into the ground. Andy refused to help Karen financially.

Robert visited his daughter, Angela, and his institutionalized wife, Claire. Lorie denied knowing that Victor had used her stocks to take over Prentiss Industries. Victor avoided Lorie’s wrath by going to Switzerland to see Eve’s son, Charles, who had injured while mountain climbing. Nikki learned she’s pregnant and feared Victor’s reaction. The Maestro booked Leslie on a Paris concert tour. Lorie realized Brooke and Leslie have become close. Because of complications, Snapper has to be Chuckie’s kidney donor. Nikki agreed to help Kay find a new man.

Lorie let Lance take Brooks to Paris after deciding the boy should live with Leslie. Robert accepted Victor’s Prentiss job offer. Chris suggested that Snapper bring Chuckie to live with them after his surgery. Sally pressured Snapper to tell Chuckie he’s his father. Andy took Jill on a camping trip. Patty declined Danny’s marriage offer. Victor returned before Nikki could carry out her plans for an abortion. Jack dated Patty when Chris rebuffed his amorous advances.

Patty moved in with Jack, who promised to make her a top model even though she flubbed before the camera. Chuckie and Snapper survived the kidney transplant operation. Nikki couldn’t go throught her abortion and told Victor she’s pregnant, but kept mum that he’s the daddy. Kay suggested Nikki tell Victor she’s carrying Kevin’s baby. Karen consoled Lucas over the loss of Brooks. Lance, Leslie and Brooks planned a vacation.

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Taro Meyer played the role of Melissa Needham. Paul, Taro was not Kristen Vigard's mother. Taro was the mother of actress Ari Meyers who played Susan St. James' daughter on the 80s sitcom "Kate and Allie."

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Tom was portrayed by Steven Culp, who went on to play Rex on "Desperate Housewives."