From: riddle@brahms.udel.edu (Tammy Riddle)
Subject: DOOL: SOW - 9/8/92
Organization: University of Delaware
Distribution: world 
Date: Mon, 31 Aug 1992 17:17:24 GMT

Well, I'm back from vacation, but still haven't had a chance to answer
anyone's mail.  I'll get to it whenever I get a chance.  Here are the
ratings and the normal stuff from me.  I have all of the soap magazines
with the Fall previews, but I don't have a chance to post everything right
now.  I plan on comparing the Fall previews in all the soap mags to see how
much contradiction there is.

Ratings - Aug. 10-14

Y&R     8.7/31
AMC     6.6/22
ATWT    5.8/21
B&B     5.7/19
GL      5.3/19
GH      5.2/18
OLTL    5.1/18
DAYS    5.0/17
AW      3.7/13
SB      3.1/11
LOV     2.4/9

*****

BYE BYE BIGGS?

Richard Biggs' (Marcus) future on DOOL appears to be uncertain.  With two
months left on his contract, Biggs told SOW he has been approached by TPTB
about what -- if anything -- lies ahead for him in Salem.  "The people with
the answers are Tom Langan (co-executive producer) and Sheri Anderson (head
writer)," says Biggs.  "They're the ones who know what's happening.
They're the ones who should be questioned."  Both Sheri and the producers
declined to comment on the situation.

"I've been on this show for five years," explains Biggs.  "From what I've
seen over the years, the producers usually come to you four or five months
before your contract is up and offer you some type of incentive to stay.
We're coming up on September; I'm out of here in October, and I haven't
heard anything yet.  So I'm preparing to say goodbye to DOOL," he
continues.  "As far as I'm concerned, they haven't said anything different.
I'm not going to sit here until the end of Sptember thinking I have a job,
and then all of a sudden get my pink slip.  All I can do is prepare for the
worst."

That preparation includes a Sept. 12 "farewell" party for Biggs and his
fans at The Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, California.  It will be an
informal barbecue which other co-stars are expected to attend.

The actor says he's not closing the door:  "If they come to me and ask me
to stay on from day to day, I'm going to ask, 'Where's my storyline?'"
Biggs has had only one -- the orphaned Marcus tracing his roots -- since he
joined the show.  "If there isn't one, I will bow out gracefully."

*****

FALL PREVIEWS & SOW's PREDICTIONS

PREVIEW:  Kimberly's new personality threatens relationships with loved
ones.  Jennifer and Jack's relationship flourishes as they await the birth
of their first child.  But the still financially strapped duo will be
living with Tom and Alice.  The Brady Pub will be the center of legal and
illegal activity.  Vivian and Victor's relationship grows stronger.  The
romance between Austin and Carrie blossoms.  Austin's reasons for joining
the gambling ring become clear.  Carly is torn between Boa nd Lawrence.
Lisanne continues her plot to become Mrs. Lawrence Alamain.  Isabella and
John prepare for Isabella's death.

SOW's PREDICTIONS:  Austin's illegal activities surface when Roman stumbles
onto the gambling ring.  It turns out Austin is involved to support his
disabled sister.  Kimberly's other personality gets complete control long
enough to get rid of her one threat:  Shane.  Isabella's death makes John
available and the "perfect match" for Kim's split personality ( or so she
thinks).  Jack becomes Mr. Mom when Jennifer gives birth to a healthy baby
_____ (SOW said the gender, but I'm not ;-)) and goes back to work
immediately.  Despite Lisanne's efforts, Carly and Lawrence grow closer
because of Nicholas, while Bo can't fight feelings for a co-worker.

******

That's all for now.  I have A LOT of work to catch up on.      

--Peachy


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