Re the Mary clip posted See, that's a typical Bill Bell scene where very little is vocalized and no big revelation happens, yet there's SO much subtext and unspoken history and emotion bubbling under the surface, even for people who don't know the characters. How come we can't get scenes like that anymore? Now we either get the crazy OTT Carlivati madness or the snooze-worthy stuff JG is currently dishing out.

Fine subtle acting from CC.

My favorite story was when they dusted off the Liz Foster story and had Carl Williams return from the dead. This was a chance for Mary to be more than just the meddling mother (she finally let Carl go in her mind, found new love, and then Carl returned, with amnesia). Unfortunately the story was badly truncated.

Mary's meddling got tedious at the end. It became too repetitive. I did like that she didnt care for Christine. Carolyn could say so much with so little words. The Carl storyline was just dreadful even though the acting was top notch.

Edited December 4, 201213 yr by Soapsuds

I always enjoy her scenes with Paul and Lynne and how she always tried to hook those 2 up.

Without trying to go off topic....I wish Lynne would return

Re the Mary clip posted See, that's a typical Bill Bell scene where very little is vocalized and no big revelation happens, yet there's SO much subtext and unspoken history and emotion bubbling under the surface, even for people who don't know the characters. How come we can't get scenes like that anymore? Now we either get the crazy OTT Carlivati madness or the snooze-worthy stuff JG is currently dishing out.

Fine subtle acting from CC.

Yeah we can tell Mary hates Christine but yet is trying to be civil with her yet still pulling Paul's strings...LOL

I always enjoy her scenes with Paul and Lynne and how she always tried to hook those 2 up.

Without trying to go off topic....I wish Lynne would return

She wanted a boring wife for her son...LOL

LOL!

This is one of my favorite scenes she has with Paul, she's so grating but you can't help but see the comedy in these scenes.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S59fcmbOa5w

(3;27-4:30)

Edited December 4, 201213 yr by yr9190

How sad. I remember her being on there still when I was a teen (during the Isabella storyline) I kinda liked her. I've always been a Williams Family Fan (especially Paul) anyways.

RIP.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fvckES3S36w

I hated Mary and never could stand that character. Im surprised her las appearance was in 2004 though. RIP

Sorry to hear of her passing. Mary was the best at meddling. I thought I would share this funny clip with Mary and the Williams family done to the Mama's Family theme.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NO0ykCg5wg&feature=player_detailpage

As always, it's sad to hear news like this. My condolences to her loved ones and colleagues.

That is really sad. RIP. What a fantastic actress, playing a fantastic character.

My favorite story was when they dusted off the Liz Foster story and had Carl Williams return from the dead. This was a chance for Mary to be more than just the meddling mother (she finally let Carl go in her mind, found new love, and then Carl returned, with amnesia). Unfortunately the story was badly truncated.

I did like that she didnt care for Christine. Carolyn could say so much with so little words. The Carl storyline was just dreadful even though the acting was top notch.

Having just rewatched the storyline, I cannot say that it was a dreadful story. Although I didn't like how much all of it was about Christine, it did make sense to me that they would use her the way they did in the story until Paul and Mary found out; after that, the story properly focused on them and the acting by Davidson, Cromwell and the actors who played Carl and Ruth (especially Ruth) was AMAZING. The tears when Paul found out, when Mary realized that Carl was gone again, Carl's reunion with Ruth! Just great stuff. All in all, it was an acceptable, well-plotted storyline that was made by the acting.

Although I have to agree--why it was ended the way it was doesn't quite make sense to me. Were there any backstage issues? I dunno why they would spend a whole year on this storyline only to write him back out. BUT the story was definitely not wrapped up as suddenly as I remembered it had. They actually dealt with the fallout for 2-3 months, which is fair.

Edited December 4, 201213 yr by YRBB

Before Mary,Carolyn Conwell also played a hooker who tried to recruit Jill into the life and Ron Becker's mother Marion.

R.I.P.

When viewers complained that Mary was absent during the Patty story, Doug Davidson said that Conwell had retired and did not want to return. So I think the door was open at certain times, but the actress chose not to return. For all we know, she'd been in poor health for years.

Mary was annoying, but she was alright.

Rest in peace, Carolyn.