Douglas Marland: May 5, 1935 - March 6, 1993 By Patrick Erwin As an actor: -- Doug appeared in a 1956 episode of Playhouse 90 called Forbidden Area (as Marland Messner, his real name). -- In 1973, he appeared on As The World Turns, playing Lisa's doctor, Eric Lonsberry, during the infamous "phantom fetus" storyline. -- Doug also appeared … [Read more...]
Remembering Douglas Marland: A Week-long Celebration
March 3, 2008 by 12 Comments
Douglas Marland: May 5, 1935 - March 6, 1993 By Marlena De Lacroix Can it really be 15 years since the light was turned off? Those were the words of my friend, soap historian Leona Barad when I wrote to her telling her we were planning a special week of articles here at marlenadelacroix.com to commemorate the 15th anniversary of Douglas … [Read more...]
Remembering Douglas Marland: Actors Recall Their Marland Moments, Part 1
March 3, 2008 by 2 Comments
Douglas Marland: May 5, 1935 - March 6, 1993 By Patrick Erwin As part of our celebration of Douglas Marland's work, we want to share the thoughts and memories of some of the actors and actresses who performed his work day in and day out. We're posting these remembrances here to share with you, along with a brief outline of their "Marland … [Read more...]
As the World Turns’ Men in Love: The Controversy Rages!
February 25, 2008 by 9 Comments
By Patrick Erwin A few months ago, I shared with our "Thinking Soap Fans" my thoughts on the Luke and Noah story on As the World Turns, and what it meant to me. In the last few weeks, buzz about the story has erupted into controversy, as many fans are up in arms about the show's reluctance to show the couple kissing or expressing affection. … [Read more...]
All My Children’s Angie and Jesse: Ain’t Nothing Like the Real Thing!
February 20, 2008 by 20 Comments
By Marlena De Lacroix All My Children's newly revived characters Angie and Jesse are causing me pain. At the end of every scene they are in, I start to hurt, because I have to watch so many scenes of the rest of the storylines on AMC until I see them in their next scene. These characters (and actors Debbi Morgan and Darnell Williams) are so … [Read more...]
The “New” Guiding Light: Give It a Chance
February 19, 2008 by 15 Comments
By Patrick Erwin Guiding Light has gotten an awful lot of ink lately -- not over storylines or any actor or actress, but because of some substantial changes in the way the show is made and produced. Many mainstream press outlets have reported on these changes -- giving them another opportunity to poke fun at the soap genre -- or try to … [Read more...]
Days of Our Lives’ Glorious Sweeps Event
February 18, 2008 by 6 Comments
By Marlena De Lacroix My readers know what disdain I usually have for stagey sweeps stunts, so imagine my shock at being sucked into the very beginning of last Friday's episode of Days of Our Lives and then spit out an hour later thoroughly entertained ... and even thrilled! The plane carrying various members of the Brady family returning … [Read more...]
A Tribute to General Hospital’s Shell Kepler
February 12, 2008 by 5 Comments
By Marlena De Lacroix Nurse Amy Vining was a supporting character on General Hospital, but she was omnipresent throughout the fabled Luke and Laura/Gloria Monty years. After all, she was Laura's sister! As Amy, Shell Kepler, who died last week in Oregon, always had a quick quip or a giggle for anyone who hung around the nurse's station. My … [Read more...]
