~ All My Children Fans ~ What's new in Pine Valley? *Rebecca returning as Greenlee* Part 2

[IASW Rider]

I can go back that far, as well - the original Opal, Benny, Estelle, Devon.......I remember that Devon was in love with her therapist, who was named Lynne, I think? She was played by Donna Pescow, I recall. Later, I think that Devon and Cliff were together for awhile. Does anyone remember how 3 different actresses played Nina, over the years, until they returned to the original actress? At one point, I remember Myra commenting about "Nina's beautiful, naturally red hair......" because the actress who was playing Nina at the time was a redhead.........even though Nina had always been blonde! I loved when Jenny, Greg, Liza, Jesse, and Angie were in high school......and soon after, Tad, Hillary, Dottie........and then Cecily, Julie, Charlie.......and then Nico (AKA Sonny from "GH") came to town.........and married Cecily and she won the Mrs. Homemaker's contest.........and then she wound up marrying new Charlie (who somehow became older than Tad) and left town with him........

 

[Shugardrawers]

I can do you one better than that! I remember when Phil went off to vietnam! Ok, so I was very young but I remember it!

 

[IASW Rider]

I can't remember quite that far back.........but I definitely remember Phil and Tara! I always wonder why the older Martin children never seem to come back to PV to visit, any more. I think the last time that one of them visited, it was Tara, right after Kelsey gave birth to Sam.

By the way, just noticed this on Soap Central:

Source: LaRue Will Exit AMC This Summer
Posted Tuesday, April 05, 2005 5:06:16 PM

Despite efforts to quiet them, the whispers that Eva LaRue (Maria Santos) will exit All My Children later this year are growing louder and louder. Rumors that LaRue might exit the show first surfaced when it was revealed that she and former co-star John Callahan's (ex-Edmund Grey) real life marriage was ending.

LaRue has repeatedly expressed a desire to return home to be around her family in California - especially now that she and Callahan have separated. Career prospects on the West Coast look quite promising for LaRue. The actress landed a recurring role on "The George Lopez Show," earlier this year as the sister of the title character played by George Lopez. Additionally, LaRue has a role in a pilot that is under consideration for the fall lineup.

This would not be the first time that LaRue has left All My Children. In 1997, the actress jettisoned the daytime world to appear in a primetime series, the UPN network's "Head Over Heels." The sitcom was panned by critics and viewers weren't too fond of it either. After airing just a few episodes, the show was cancelled.

LaRue then focused her attention on her family. In December 2001, LaRue and her husband welcomed daughter Kaya Mckenna. While ABC executives reportedly were trying to coax LaRue back to All My Children, LaRue expressed her desire to remain with her daughter. In June 2002, however, LaRue reconsidered and rejoined the cast of All My Children.

Upon her return to All My Children, LaRue was thrust into a front burner storyline. But as the storyline came to its conclusion, LaRue and her character were not often seen on-screen. It was around that same time that the actress' personal life took precedence over that of her on-screen alter ego.

"We have a rather big bombshell to drop and we don't quite know how to say it," LaRue said in a statement in July 2004. "John and I, after many months of separation, are confirming our split."

The actress assured fans that her real life situation would not play out on the airwaves.

"We want to assure all the [Edmund and Maria] fans that we are dedicated to protecting these characters we love so dearly." LaRue offered. "We have always looked out for each other, and nothing will ever change that. So far we're excited about the way the new story is going."

In February 2005, an unknown killer took the life of Edmund Grey and with it came the end of John Callahan's 13-year run on All My Children. And, if insiders are correct, July will mark the end of LaRue's presence in Pine Valley as well. Reportedly, LaRue has already informed show execs that she will be exiting and the writers are already at work on how to write out her character.

An ABC spokesperson reminded Soap Opera Central that "ABC does not comment on contracts."

 

[grinningghost]

I'm getting tired of Maria anyway. Let her go make it in the big time.

I loved the old days of Liza/Tad/Marion - what a tangled web that was!

 

[Shugardrawers]

I'm getting tired of Maria anyway. Let her go make it in the big time.

I loved the old days of Liza/Tad/Marion - what a tangled web that was!

Who remembers Tad as the shampoo boy at the Glamorama who offered much more than shampoos??

 

[GlennandAnn]

Billy Clyde Tuggle was about my favorite character- I loved the way he used to taunt Donna all the time!! And, I LOVED Charlie- why don't they bring him back?


Ann

 

[s&k'smom]

I think the farthest back I can go is when Mona and Charles were in love but he was still married to Phoebie. I do remember Erica owned a disco at one point when she was married to Tom I think. I think that's as far as I go.

 

[grinningghost]

Who remembers Tad as the shampoo boy at the Glamorama who offered much more than shampoos??

You bet.

Who remembers when Tom Cudahy owned "The Goalpost"? I believe that was during the time that him and Erica and Brooke were all tangled up.

And yep - Billy Clyde was the best character AMC ever had. I can still hear his voice in my nightmares.

 

[sgtdisney]

I'm getting tired of Maria anyway. Let her go make it in the big time.

The funny thing is Eva LaRue left once before because she had grand plans to make it in prime time and they failed miserably. For a while she was on some show that the filmed at Epcot actually. I forget the show, other than the fact it was filmed at Disney World it wasn't very memorable. Maybe this time she will make it since she has been on George Lopez recently. I agree with all of you in that I miss some of the grand storylines that that had in years past. When they had a whole cast of characters you wanted to watch and rooted for. Lately most of the characters have little to no redeeming values and the stories are insulting to watch. Bring back Janet and Trevor, they always had some comic appeal or even Simone would be fun to watch. I am so tired of watching a different character ever year delve into the depths of insantity and dealing with a horrible childhood or past. Let's have some fun on AMC and soon.

 

[MELSMICE]

I'm getting really old - I remember all of those old storylines mentioned. The one about Phillip going to Vietnam happened when I was young also, but I do remember it.

I started watching with my mom years & years ago. Funny thing, she no longer watches, but myself, my DD's & my sisters all still watch it!

I think my favorites were Jenny & Greg. I also liked Nina & Cliff in the early days, always liked Angie & Jessie & Tad with all his games. Still enjoy Tad. He's too funny some times!

 

[DopeyRN]

Oh Melsmice...those were my favorites too...Tad and Jessie were always great together. I do miss the good old days.

 

[PKK/MJK]

Oh gosh, I remember all those people too!! Those stories were definitely a lot better than what we're getting now. Remember Paul (Joe's brother) and Anne Martin and all the problems they had having a baby? And Billy Clyde---now he was one of SOAPS all-time great villains!! I have vague memories of him locking someone (Estelle maybe) up in a coffin or a crypt?

 

[J.Cooper]

Oh I also miss those good story lines. Loved Tad & Jessie. We need those writers back.

Check this out, I guess they are screening a new love interest for Kendall. So long Ethan I guess- Looks like Kendall is about to break in another hottie newcomer to Pine Valley, a 20-something cutthroat charmer named Joshua Madden. Joshua could’ve been a doctor like his father, but chose the more lucrative power of big business. Actors have been allegedly screen-testing with Alicia Minshew

SPOILERS

- David teaches Di the ways of Dixie, trouble is, Di may not have to learn much since she may be Dixie; Adam clutches at his chest, wracked with a TIA, a little stroke, no big deal, according to Bare

Kendall is stunned when Zach proposes marriage thinking he must have lost his mind, but after hearing him out she ponders the proposal seriously.

Ethan owns up to Kendall, in setting Zach up with a little falsified testimony in the Edmund murder, and worst of all, the guy expects Kendall to cover for her to Derek; Kendall drops Ethan, Zach and JR like hot potatoes

Tad rails at Adam for the low blow of perpetrating a Fake-Dixie fraud

Ryan can’t deal and won’t let Greenlee help him deal either

Aidan breaks down at the news of his late bodyguard buddy, the one assigned to protect Lily and Greenlee, but Lily’s there to comfort him.

As Ryan lies in the hospital, he swears he will never have children for fear of passing this horrific legacy on.

Jack hopes Greenlee will let Ryan go for her own good but she refuses vowing to stand by Ryan.

Jack and Erica argue over Jack's interference in Greenlee and Ryan's marriage.

Separately, both Erica and Maria try comforting Ryan but he is inconsolable refusing to be comforted by anyone.

Greenlee and Kendall are stunned to find Ryan missing from the Hospital.

Although Babe believes her Mother when she tells her that her bruises are a result of an accident, Tad isn't buying it for a minute vowing to get at the truth.

Tad leans on Krystal until she confesses that the other inmates beat her leaving Tad furious.

Tad goes to the warden demanding that he offer Krystal more protection from the other inmates.

Next stop for Tad is to see Brooke where he asks her to do a piece on the abuse Krystal is enduring in prison.

Babe witnesses Adam having a minor stroke.

Adam is furious to find that Babe told JR about his attack after warning her not to tell anyone about what happened.

Maria tries apologizing to Zach telling him she still loves him but it's too late and he no longer wants to hear about it.

Maria is utterly devastated by Zach's rejection leaving her feeling desperate, frightened and alone.


- May Sweeps includes the long-awaited tribute to the late Ruth Warrick (Phoebe).

 

[grinningghost]

Thanks for the spoilers. I can't wait to see how this Di/Dixie thing is going to turn out. Now, if it is Dixie, do you think she has amnesia, or she's just bluffing?

 

[MELSMICE]

I can't wait to see how this Di/Dixie thing is going to turn out. Now, if it is Dixie, do you think she has amnesia, or she's just bluffing?

JMO - but I think she's bluffing.

 

[Poohbear123]

She has had MAJOR reconstructive Surgery, as this "Dixie" is about 10 years younger looking!

 

[grinningghost]

JMO - but I think she's bluffing.

I'm thinking that too. But how did sweet old Dixie become this evasive and devious? Only time (and hopefully a good writer) will tell.

 

[grinningghost]

She has had MAJOR reconstructive Surgery, as this "Dixie" is about 10 years younger looking!

When I last watched AMC regularly, Cady McClain played Dixie. Were there any other actresses playing Dixie after her?

 

[elgerber]

She has had MAJOR reconstructive Surgery, as this "Dixie" is about 10 years younger looking!

And several inches taller. Cady McClain was a tiny little thing!

 

[elgerber]

When I last watched AMC regularly, Cady McClain played Dixie. Were there any other actresses playing Dixie after her?

Nope, Cady was the last. The only other one, was that bleach blonde with the big head of hair who played Dixie right when they first came to town.