From: riddle@brahms.udel.edu (Tammy Riddle)
Subject: DOOL:  SOW Info
Organization: University of Delaware
Distribution: world 
Date: Tue, 6 Oct 1992 19:07:28 GMT


FALLING IN LOVE...AGAIN

DAYS' Jack and Jennifer:  Infanticipating

Last week was a happy one for DOOL fans:  Jennifer finally
returned to Salem and her husband, Jack, after being away for the
summer.  This week the Deveraux's pick up where they left off,
redefining their love and awaiting the birth of their baby on
Oct. 16.

J&J have the distinction of being DOOL wacky, comedic couple. 
"Interestingly enough, the intention was not to be funny," says
Ashford.  "I believe the audience laughs because it's what they
see in everyday life."  Besides the inevitable light-hearted
scenes showing J&J as new parents, Ashford thinks "the birth will
bring them closer together.  But this is a soap opera, so who
knows!"

Since they have had to overcome many obstacles to be together,
J&J have changed considerably.  "They have grown in every way,"
says Ashford.  "We've tried to show the characters' weaknesses
and inequalities, and let the audience see for themselves if they
truly belong together."

*****

REVOLVING DOOR

OUT:  Lynn Herring's last airdate is Oct. 30.  TPTB say they will
not recast.

*****

WHO'S NEW

DOOL:  The Cop and The Crook.

J. Cynthia Brooks Books into Town...

Character:  Taylor McCall, one of Salem's finest and Bo's
partner.  Taylor was paired with "renegade" Bo to make sure he
plays be the book.

Tidbits on Taylor:  "She is really neat.  She's kind of salt of
the earth, like a good ol' boy.  She is highly respected in the
department, and it's been said that she is the best cop on the
force.  They brought her from another department to keep an eye
on Bo, because he is a troublemaker.  So she is not only a police
officer/partner, she is also sort of a chaperone.  She's been
married and divorced; she doesn't have any children, and her
family consists of her sister and father.  Her father always
wanted a boy and put a lot of pressure on her.  She tried to live
up to that but failed miserably."

Arresting behavior:  "They are working on getting her involved
with Roman.  It is kind of neat because they are both missing
something from their lives.  Roman needs excitement; Taylor needs
someone with authority; with knowledge about what her needs are. 
Roman has that.  They are very much alike."


Brian Heidik takes a gamble...

Character:  Tim Rollins, a guy whose eyes are fixed on two of
Salem's golden entities:  the gambling ring and Carrie.

Touchdown in Salem:  "I had originally screen tested for the part
of Austin.  I guess they like me, because they brought me back in
the recurring role of Tim.  A couple of months later I was
offered a series that was shooting down in Mexico.  I had
expressed to my agent that I was interested in staying with DOOL. 
So my agent discussed it with them, and they offered me a
contract."

*****

WEST COAST GOSSIP

Cast, crew and producers gathered on set to bid adieu to Charles
Shaughnessy when he recently taped his last episode as Shane on
DOOL.  Charlie was given a bouquet of red roses by the show's
brass and treated to a cake by his fan club.  The chocolate
confection, which read simply, "We'll miss you," was brought down
to the set by the actor's fan club president, Lori Frislie, and
his publicist, Paulette Cohn.

Among those on hand for the farewell party were Richard Burgi
(Phillip), Crystal, Staci, Drake, RKK, Peggy, Frank, Patsy,
Michael, and Becky Greenlaw, who spoke for all when she said how
much everyone would miss him.  Drake followed with comic banter
about Charlie's future, and Peggy presented him with a bright
green T-shirt that sported and Irish phrase, in honor of his
heritage.  Entertainment was provided by a crew member who sang a
tributary song about Shane to the tune of OKLAHOMA!

Then Charlie spoke a few words of his own.  "Ill miss all of you
very much," he said.  "I didn't realize how hard it was going to
be to leave here and say goodbye to everyone.  It was a wonderful
opportunity working on this show."  Then, to lighten the mood,
Charlie added, "I might come back to exercise with you sometime." 
The actor was referring to the green room-turned-workout-facility
at the studio.

*****

MAIL CALL

DOOL viewers are thrilled the soap's getting back to J&J.  "How
sweet it was to see Jack and Jennifer reunited in New York. 
Watching Jennifer read that poem to Jack was every bit as
wonderful as the first time she recited it to him at their
wedding," says a reader from Kansas.

A reader, who requested her address be withheld, wrote:  

GIVE DRAKE A BREAK
When I read that Wayne Northrop was returning to DOOL last year,
I was excited and apprehensive.  I loved the idea of Drake
Hogestyn playing a different character, but was also afraid that
DOOL would fail to create a role worthy of his talent.

Sadly, one year later John Black is a character as anonymous as
his name.  He has no past to shape his outlook on life, nor any
personal history to explain his behavior.  It's time for DOOL to
turn John into a full-fledged character.  They owe it to him, to
Drake and to the audience.

*****
SPOILERS



THIS WEEK:  Kimberly's life may hang by a string of pearls. 
Lacey thinks fire is her ticket to freedom.  Shane and Kimberly
say goodbye as Shane heads for a European assignment with the
ISA.  Two men are obsessed with the same murder, but for very
different reasons.  A goodbye party and Isabella's gift to her
friends cause emotions to run high.  Isabella and John head for a
final "Roman" holiday.  Roger's tired talk places a woman he
loves in danger.  Stella brings out Roman's jealous nature. 
J&J's excitement mounts as their baby's due date draws closer. 
Carly is heartbroken by the news that the child she believes is
dead may have been her only chance at motherhood.

NEXT WEEK:  Stella continues to drive a wedge between Roman and
Marlena.  Billie refuses to take brotherly advice.


That's all for now...

--Tammy
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