Previous Updates - 2014
December 2014
- New photo: Edmund Hashim (Wayne).
- Updated Other Roles based on latest research. Most notable: Chistine Jones (Janice) had three different roles on OLTL: Sheliah Rafferty, Victoria Lord Buchanan, and Pamela Buchanan. Alice Barrett-Mitchell (Frankie): Dr. Morrison on OLTL, 2008-2010. Dolph Sweet (Gil McGowan): temporary replacement for Walter Mathews (Gerald). Richard Bekins (Jamie): Michael Alcott on ATWT, 1993. Vera Moore (Linda) launched a very successful cosmetics company in 1982, while appearing on soaps Edge of Night and Another Life.
- New Dates for Celebrity Guest Stars: Bill Boggs (May 1984), Dick Cavett (September 8 and 9, 1988), Roberta Flack (November 17, 1983), Gloria Loring (December 31, 1987), Louise Mandrell (November 18, 1983), Sally Jesse Raphael (January 26, 1993), Betty White (January 25, 1988).
- New Dates for Temporary Replacements: Whitfield Connor as Fred Douglas (December 26, 1969), Peg Murray as Ada Hobson (January 13 - February 2, 1983), Sandy Schwartz as Kevin Thatcher (March 30 and April 2, 1984).
November 2014
- The following actors were dismissed shortly after AW's debut: Fran Sharon (Susan) 1 week (May 4 - 8, 1964), John Beal (Jim) and Sarah Cunningham (Liz) 1st episode only.
- New info: Actor Scott Palmer played Rick Ludlow in 1978. Thank you to AW Fan Eric Skubel for the information. Though Alma Rudder was killed in May 1983, Elizabeth Franz returned in July 1983 to appear in flashbacks to wrap up the murder mystery. Introduction Scene: Angela Corelli, to Maggie, "Gosh, I would give anything if I could put together an outfit like that."
- New Daily Synopses for Texas: 1980, 1981, 1982.
- Exit Date: James Douglas (Eliot Carrington) joined ATWT in the role of Grant Colman shortly after leaving AW in February 1974.
- William Grey Espy (Mitch) and Christine Jones (Janice) added to Backstage Romances.
- Replacement photos: Arianne, Blue, Alfred Cory, Vivian Cory, Dooley, Al Edwards, Dana, Dana, Cindy Lee.
October 2014
- New dates and information in Music for Opening Themes, regular and special End-Credit Music.
- Can anyone identify the actors in these new photos? Alistair, Ruth Edwards, Rose Livingstone, Drew Marsten, Alice McKinnon, Ray McKinnon, Toby Miller.
- New photos: Becky, Ted Briar, Dr. David Campbell, Felice Carpenter, Diane Flannery, Samantha Houston, Lindsey, Rick Madison, Lt. Samuels, Ken Steele.
- Replacement photos: Greg Houston, Eve Miller.
- New info: Last verified appearance of Danielle Burns (Nancy) was February 1, 1983.
September 2014
- New photos: Greg Barnard, Hope Bauer, Ken and Laura Baxter,
Rachel (Margie Impert), Tracy (Caroline McWilliams), Marie Fenton, Emma (Elizabeth Ashley), Alex Gregory, Ernest Gregory, Karen Gregory, Regine Lindeman, Lahoma with Susannah, Ricky Matthews, Russ (Robert Hover), Mark Venable, Barbara Weaver (Kathryn Walker).
Replacements: Willis (John Fitzpatrick), Jerry (Paul Tinder), Rick Halloway, Leigh Hobson, Harry Shea, Bob Morgan.
August 2014
- Restored the following Freeze Frame Galleries: 1989, The Return of the White Knight, and Who Shot Jake?
- New info: Introduction Date: Julia Shearer (Jonna Lee) on June 6, 1983.
- Transferred AWHP from IGS to an FTP domain.
- Audition story according to Gary Scalvo, manager of Trevor Richard (Kevin Thatcher).
July 2014
- Exit Scenes: Lahoma Vane Lucas, to Missy, "I just don't think I'm gonna fit in." Jim (Shepperd Strudwick), "Thank you, Dru. Thank you very much."
- The Freeze Frames Gallery for 1987 is complete. Others updated: 1988 (to April 27), and 1992 (to October 7 and December 10 - 31).
- New Dates: Judy Dewey played Blaine: March 30 - May 11, 1984 as temporary replacement, permanently assumed the role August 1984.
- All AWVL material will be offered as free downloads from storage site Sendspace.
June 2014
- Dead links for Capitol, Days of Our Lives, Santa Barbara, AW Message Board, and WWF have been removed.
- Corrections and updates for each year of the Annual Status Charts.
May 2014
- New Minor Characters: Sam Fowler's former girlfriend, Joyce Abernathy and Dr. Marshall Reed, who vied against Reuben Lawrence's for Tess Parker's affection.
- Interesting new Trivia, no. 144 and 276.
- New Dates for Location Sequences: March 22, 1972, Nursery school exterior. February 1974, Schoolyard of Bay City High School. July 1982, Construction site.
- New info: Exit Scenes: Rick Halloway, to Marianne Randolph, "You do? It's going to be a great morning." Helen Moore (1968), accepting an invitation to dance, "I'd love to Walter and you came just at the right moment." Jason Frame, with Nicole Love in flashback, "Oh, are you trying to play with me?"
March 2014
- Bill Wolff, AW's announcer May 4, 1964 - June 26, 1987 passed away on February 27, 2014. See Openings for details of his announcements over the years.
- New info: Reintroduction Scenes: Buzz (1982), to Blaine, "You remember me, don't ya?" Vivien (1988), about the Cory Mansion living room, "Oh! Whoa, they changed this room all over. I liked it better before." Introduction Scenes: Paulina (Cali Timmins), to a man playing darts, "Relax shooter, I won't embarrass you in front of your friends." Harry Shea, to Joe Masterson, "It might be bad luck for the two front runners to be seen talking together." Exit Scenes: Vince (Robert Hogan) to Mary, "I'm gonna fix that screen door one of these days." Mitch (1982), to Rachel about Matthew, "He's yours too. You risked your life for him...he belongs with you."
January 2014
- Weekly Synopses for March, August, September, and December 1980 added.
- Introduction Scenes: Pete Shea, in the stables to Harry, "Why don't you go take a look around? Maybe you'll understand why I like it here." Derek, (January 13, 1989) eavesdropping on Felicia and Lisa; (February 3) At TOPS to Felicia, "Remember, Fanny." Lisa, (January 26, 1987) appearing in Jamie's daydreams; (February 12) in TOPS garage to Jamie, "Excuse me."