From: spira@panix.com (Greg "Sarcasm Is A Way Of Life" Spira)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.tv.soaps
Subject: DOOL: Bonus Info
Date: 1 Jan 93 05:45:03 GMT
Organization: Boo!


I picked up a few things over on Genie that might be of interest to you folks.
I've actually copied this stuff straight, which is unusual for me.

First, a member of the Deidre Hall fan club on Genie reprinted parts of a
letter from Deidre to her fans.  Here are the excerpts:

"Jim Reilly joined on as Head Writer and is a firm believer in the
entertainment value of a Roman, Marlena, and John triangle. You'll love this
long awaited story. Tell him so in your letters. "

"On television we said a most difficult good-bye to Tracy Middendorf, she is
dearly missed. Patsy Pease, who as you know is struggling to survive tirtual
childhood abuse had experienced too much holiday trauma (flashbacks) to
effectibely maintain her portrayal of 'Kimberly' and has taken an extended
leave. Ariana Chase has the difficult job of keeping
that storyline alive, so please give her your support. We don't want
'Kimberly' to disappear. Susan S-Hayes was another December casualty. I am
incredibly fond of Susan and am saddened, as is she, by the loss of 'Julie'. 
Elaine Bromka should get the Emmy for the vile 'Stella'. We became great
friends while she was in LA and I miss her terribly. Louise Sorel sustained a
back injury during Thanksgiving and is making a slow painful recovery. 
Happily, the 'recast' is temporary. We lost a stage favorite this year, the
absence of her cherrful countenance is leaving a vacuum. Staci Greason should
surely take home an Emmy for the death of 'Isabella'. I was saying  good-by to
so many dear friends that Staci's mmoving scenes were unbearably painful. I
miss her goodness and sense of fun."

Okay.  Here are some news items from the Genie soap gossip page:
 
     A tearful goodbye is in order for veteran "Days of Our Lives" star Susan
Seaforth Hayes. Once again, the producers have decided that there is not enough
of a storyline for her to keep her character Julie in Salem. Thus, the talented
actress will bid adieu in January of the new year. Word has been leaked that
the producers have decided to bring back her onscreen and offscreen love
interest Bill Hayes as Doug Williams to ease the fans' anger when she leaves
Salem. At the same time, Patsy Pease has once again left her role of Kimberly,
this time for good. Ariana Chase who last played Christine on "Guiding Light'
has taken over for Pease who left the show for personal reasons. You can bet
that her recent return from the show after dealing with some very personal and
very tough moments in her life may have been too soon for the actress and we
wish her our best.
     The attorney prosecuting Kimberly on "Days of Our Lives" is being played
by actress Dani Minnick, a veteran of prime time shows and cable specials. Her
role of Rebecca Morrison will be phased out after the trial although there may
be a chance she would remain on the scene in Salem if fans react positively to
her being with John. Though Marlena continues to be a kind of love interest for
Marlena, who is currently in love with two men, there is no chance that John
will end up with Marlena. Some persistent rumors claim that Wayne Northrup is
leaving his role of Roman on the soap but Northrup denies it and says he's on
for another year.

And here are a few more spoilers for this week:

     Here's a peek at the NBC soaps this week. . On "Days of
Our Lives," Gus demands that Austin throw the fight but instead, listens to
carrie. Tim is arrested by Bo who is beginning to think that Austin may be the
head of the gambling ring. Kim's bail is revoked and she ends up in a
sanitarium. Jack's self-esteem is at zero thanks to Jennifer.

Finally, here are this week's ratings for the eleven daytime dramas:
 1 "The Young and the Restless"
 2 "All My Children"
 3 "General Hospital"
 4 "The Bold and the Beautiful"
 5 "As the World Turns"
 6 "Days of Our Lives"
 7 "One Life to Live"
 8 "Guiding Light"
 9 "Another World"
 10 "Loving"
 11 "Santa Barbara"

That's all,
Greg