"Also, I don't often judge books by their covers, but that one just screams "crappy mystery novel."

Like COUGH COUGH The Killing Club COUGH COUGH

I really wonder what Julie Poll is doing these days. Perhaps she can update her book for this anniversary?

Last I heard, Julie was doing some work for the AMC Network (as in American Movie Classics) and Showtime.

She really does love ATWT. I'm sure she'd be open to doing something if asked.

I really don't think that the 50th anniversary shows and the book have anything to do with one another. And plus, it's a book. Who friggin' cares?! Just watch the show and reminisce about what a great show ATWT is and what astounding progress it's made over the years, plus a few ups and downs along the way. The book may[/] tie into the show a little bit, but I'm sure they're not gonna make a whole storyline out of it.

They'll probably talk on-air about how some author that grew up in Oakdale and knows all of them has went on to publish many books and has now written one including some Oakdale citizens...or something.

I very highly doubt they totally say "Hey. This is a book. This book is what we're basing our whole 50th anniversary on."

That would be really cool. REALLY cool. Or maybe a totally re-vamped opening.....possibly with faded images of past ATWT stars/characters/storylines/copules/etc. inside the globe.

Well, didn't they put out a book for the 45th anniversary? I mean, if the book is being released on April 4th, which is right around the time of the anniversary anyway (coincidence???? ), couldn't they at least have done a book about the show's history, instead of some random piece of fiction that has nothing to do with the show at all thus far?? I'm just concerned that the show is going to ignore its history during the anniversary....that's all!

I think this all sounds great! I love the book cover And two special episodes sound good, hopefully lots of nostalgia and clips!

Well, didn't they put out a book for the 45th anniversary? I mean, if the book is being released on April 4th, which is right around the time of the anniversary anyway (coincidence???? rolleyes.gif ), couldn't they at least have done a book about the show's history, instead of some random piece of fiction that has nothing to do with the show at all thus far?? rolleyes.gif I'm just concerned that the show is going to ignore its history during the anniversary....that's all!

It's a 50th anniversary. Seldom do TV shows EVER make it to 50 years. I highly doubt that ATWT is going to just brush right past this amazing milestone. We're guaranteed two episodes full of memories, so I'm going to be completely optimistic about it all.

It's a 50th anniversary. Seldom do TV shows EVER make it to 50 years. I highly doubt that ATWT is going to just brush right past this amazing milestone. We're guaranteed two episodes full of memories, so I'm going to be completely optimistic about it all.

I couldn't have said it better myself, AMS!

There will only be one clip show. The other stand-alone episode will be a comedy special. This throws me because WT is not known for comedy at all.

That first episode seems like it's going to be just as clip-filled as the second one. Those descriptions are as vague as vague can be, so who knows what they have in store?

ITA.

I do want it to cover the whole 50 years but many times these shows become too heavy with recent stuff and the past is totally forgotten.

Well lets face it. Most of the characters on currently with all soaps date back only to the 80s. And the ones who've been around longer had all their episodes taped over because they were too expensive to keep.

There will only be one clip show. The other stand-alone episode will be a comedy special. This throws me because WT is not known for comedy at all.

They did that Valentines episode back in 2002. I loved that ep.

Well lets face it. Most of the characters on currently with all soaps date back only to the 80s. And the ones who've been around longer had all their episodes taped over because they were too expensive to keep.

Well, ATWT has always been different in that area, I think. Sure, several of the actors and actresses date back to the 80s, but many of the characters do as well, and there are some that have been around since the early 70s, just that they're now played by different people.

I still am amazed that characters like Dusty and Paul were around in the early 80s. And Barbara's been a part of the show since 1970. All three are major players on the show right now. Almost all of the characters on the show have some kind of tie back to at least the 70s.

From the new TV Guide, Logan Report:

ATWT: Scandals and Catfights and Bears, Oh My!

CBS' As the World Turns will turn 50 on April 2, but expect any staid homages. "Rather than embalm ourselves we're going to have fun," says exec producer Chris Goutman. "We're taking the history of ATWT and turning it upside down and sideways." He means that literally...

On April 3, the soap will air what Goutman laughingly calls "The Poseidon Adventure on wheels." It's a flashback-packed episode that has Oakdale's seven grandes dames taking a trip to Chicago. On the way back, their bus goes off the road and later flips over. There's a killer bear and a gas explosion but that's nothing compared to the battles among the stranded divas. "Their past feuds and rivalries are going to resurface," Goutman says. "All the old wounds will be opened."

In the same episode Lucinda will announce that she's publishing Oakdale Confidential, a scandalous--and anonymous--novel written by someone in town. What it reveals about Mike Kasnoff's secret past will shake up the show for months. Viewers can also read Confidential. Pocket Books will have it in bookstores April 4.

Five decades of sex, love and unplanned pregnancies get a send-up March 31 when the soap's teen set tries to sort out the complex Oakdale family trees for a school assignment. Their solution: Think of the various clans as characters in classic sitcoms. That'll have the ATWT cast spoofing everything from I Dream of Jeannie and I Love Lucy to The Beverly Hillbillies and The Munsters.

Wow that sounds wonderful. I think I will love the 7 dames in the bus crash the best.

These episodes sound like a lot of fun. The Mike/book thing, not so much. But who knows. I'm not quite sure I understand it, yet.

The April 3 episode interests me, not the teen one. Hopefully Nancy, Lisa, Kim, Susan and Barbara will be included.

I wouldn't mind a "staid" homage, personally.

These episodes sound like a lot of fun. The Mike/book thing, not so much. But who knows. I'm not quite sure I understand it, yet.

What is it with you and WorldTurnsatGH? LOL!!!

Everytime the name "Mike" is mentioned, you act all......."I hate Mike. Kill the character. Yadda yadda."

What's so bad about Mike? I'm just in love with the character and I've tried seeing him how yall see him, but it's just not working. Mike is naturally a likeable character for me

Mike is boring to me, and he waters Katie down, he did the same for Jenn.

I wonder what big secret he could have