From: riddle@brahms.udel.edu (Tammy Riddle)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.tv.soaps
Subject: DOOL:  Soap Mag's Info -- LONG!
Date: 17 Aug 92 18:49:04 GMT
Organization: University of Delaware

Sorry, gang, I don't have this week's ratings yet.  I went to four places
trying to find a copy of SOW, but it was no where to be found.  However, I
did find the rest of the magazines, so here is some info from them.

*****
Showdown on the Dotted Line:  There are some interesting tidbits about DOOL
actors contracts.

	Imagine walking into your boss's office and asking for a brand-new car.
Well, DOOL's Frances Reid does every two years.  According to Ken Corday,
it's in her contract.  "She doesn't want to be encumbered with going out
and buying," he remarks.  So the show shops for her. 

	If a newcomer becomes an overnight success, the show may renegotiate
mid contract.  The actor pledges more time to the show -- perhaps a year or
two is added on to the contract -- and, as a reward, the actor gets a
raise.  According to Uncle Kenny, that's what happed with Crystal Chappell,
when she became a "fan favorite" as DOOL's Carly Manning.  "It was almost a
mutual approach," he recalls.  " I think we met somewhere outside her
dressing room.  She said, 'You know, I'm carrying a lot of story now.  I'd
like to see a little bit more of an endeavor on your part to compensate
me.'  I said, 'Great, I'd like to see a little more effort on your part to
commit to the show for a long period of time.'  She was willing, I was
willing, and it was done."  

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Rocky DAYS Ahead:  Love and Tragedy will hit Salem.

When kids go back to school and sweaters come out of storage, the autumn
leaves won't be the only thing changing Salem.  DOOL fans can expect a
hefty does of heartbreak this fall, as characters experience tragedy and
transition.  Isabella's illness will take center stage in the early part of
autumn, but she isn't the only one who will turn out to be terminal.  Rest
assured, romance is a priority -- sorrow will bring Salemites closer
together, and hot couples will steam up those chilly fall nights.  We asked
Head Writer Sheri Anderson for a complete forecast.

Good-bye Isabella:  Isabella, who suffers from terminal cancer, "will have
the option of chemotherapy," Anderson reveals.  "But she'll choose not to
do it because it can be a very debilitating treatment."  Isabella's fight
for life will be touching but not melodramatic.  "We won't be playing it
constantly depressing and down," she assures.

Doctor In Distress:  As Isabella gets closer to death, Marlena will give
John a shoulder to cry on.  "This is not to say that John is free of
Isabella," Anderson cautions.  "Marlena is a comfort to John.  You'll see
an exploration of their friendship."  Meanwhile, Marlena and Roman's
marriage will continue along its rocky pathy.  Will they stay together?
"That all depends on whether MANHATTAN LIVES, is picked up," she admits,
adding that, on ML, Marlena's "a single woman in New York."  Man trouble
won't be the only problem on Dr. Brady's chart:  "As Roger goes through
rehab, Marlena will discover that Stella's the real dangerous one."

The Two Faces Of Kim:  It'll take more than two aspirin to cure Kimberly's
headaches.  It seems the trauma of the accident unleashed an alternative
personality, Lacey, who will raise hell in the fall.  "Kimberly will
realize something is wrong, but she won't be sure how to stop it," Anderson
explains.

The Ties That Bind:  A shocking event brings Carly, Vivian and Lawrence
closer together -- and it's not what you think.  While it takes its toll on
Carly and Bo, love will conquer all:  "We will see the chinks in their
relationship, but we'll also see how devoted they are to each other."
Meanwhile, Jack and Jenn discover a new devotion:  Parenthood.  Shortly
after their baby is born, Jenn will find "national notoriety and a nice
paycheck."  How will Jack react to her success?  And Carrie and Austin will
be attached at the hip -- until a new girls shows up in town.

*****
Calliope's DAYS Talk Show:  Could this be the start of something lasting?

Even though Arleen Sorkin (ex-Calliope) is only coming back to DOOL for a
six-episode stint, the actress wouldn't mind making it into an extended
stay -- especially if she could spend it with her former leading man, John
de Lancie.  Sorkin, whose first air date is August 26, says, "If they want
to bring John and me back for a period of time, I would do it.  I'd need a
flexible schedule, but Calliope was never full-time, so it would be
perfect."

In the DOOL scenes, Calliope's a talk show host and Jenn is her Ed
McMahon-esqe sidekick.  "She's much better than Calliope, which makes
Calliope panic," Sorkin reveals.  At first, Sorkin was nervous about the
stint.  "I thought, 'There's no way I'm going to be able to remember all
these lines,'" she confides.  "I haven't had to memorize in two years!"
But when it came time to tape the scenes, her fears proved unwarranted.  "I
had a terrific time," she says with a smile.  "It was a lot easier than I
thought, and it was just like old times."

*****
Two of DOOL stars were listed as "Today's Tenn Hottest Stars."  Here are
comments about the two stars from the "experts."

Crystal Chappell:  "The character of Dr. Carly Manning has become pivotal
to the show, practically indispensable.  I think Crystall Chappell is an
extraordinary actress and has the star quality that the show so desperately
needs at this point,"  says TV GUIDE Contributing Editor Michael Logan.
"She brings a refreshing change to the kind of mousy heroines we've been
seeing on DAYS.  Thanks to her portrayal, Carly is emerging as incredibly
savvy -- a real winner -- in contrast to the other leading female
characters that the show has been forcing down our throats for the last
five years."  Dr. Ruth Westheimer adds:  "It's very nice to admit that a
professional woman doesn't have to be ugly and unattractive."

Matthew Ashford:  When Mari Lyn Henry taught a workshop at North Carolina
School for the Arts, young Ashford was one of her star students.  "He was
definitely the class stud, but with one exception," she remembers.  "He
didn't act like one.  He had a sincerity that made him even more appealing.
The last time I saw him was at [last year's] Emmys, and I thought, 'My God,
this kid doesn't age.'"

*****

VCR ALERT --- This contains spoilers.  Read at your own risk.

Love conquers all for DOOL's sweethearts Tanner and Molly on Wednesday,
August 26.  In a very special episode, they marry and make love.
Meanwhile, Lisanne's snooping is about to pay off.  On Wednesday, September
2, she uncovers the details of Carly and Lawrence's past.

*****

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?

Charlotte Ross (ex-Eve Donovan, DOOL)

When Charlotte left DOOL in the summer of 1991, she hoped to pursue other
TV projects and to cut an album.  She has accomplished both.  Her new
series, THE HEIGHTS, is slated to air Wednesday nights this fall on Fox TV.

Ross plays Hope Linden, an affluent member of a neighborhood singing group.
Hope's dad would rather see her in law school.  To prepare for the role,
Ross fine-tuned her acoustic-guitar-playing by taking lessons daily.  She
didn't need any help with her voice, though -- she's currently recording an
album and shopping for a record label.  "It's funny because almost every
member of the show is in a real band," Ross says.  We're not faking any of
the singing.  There's a chance that we might release a record in
conjunction with the show."

Since THE HEIGHTS is a Wednesday night lead-in to MELROSE PLACE with a
twenty-something cast.  Ross is aware of the comparisons that will
ultimately be made between her show and the other two by the same producer,
Aaron Spelling.  "I'm really excited," she enthuses.  "Our show is
definitely different than BEVERLY HILLS and MELROSE PLACE.  There's
different dialogue and a very different look."

THE HEIGHTS films in Vancover, Canada, which Ross admits can be a lonely
place.  She has made fast friends with co-star Tasia Valenza.  "Tasia is
like my best friend out here; she's really cool," Ross says.  "We both
moved out here and don't know anyone.  We also both have respect from where
we came from."

Because she is still recognized by many DOOL fans as Eve, Ross acknowledges
that her time on the soap was a valuable learning experience.  "I promised
myself when I left that I would never be embarassed or not proud of what I
did," see explains.  "In one day, I did forty pages of heavy drama and
became a better actress because of it.  You learn so much.  I wouldn't
trade the experience for anything."

Ross doesn't rule out a return to soaps, but admits it won't be in the near
future:  "I had a lot of fun in daytime, and I have great memories of
[DAYS].  I miss Charles Shughnessy.  I got offers from three other soaps
when I left, so it's nice to know that I could probably come back.  I don't
know if it would be to DOOL.  My dreams are coming true now. I'm very
thankful for all of the training, but I'm happy where I am."

*****

The wildest thing Staci Greason and Michael Sabatino did in college, that could be printed:

Staci:  "My gang, a group of six of us who were really close friends, were
all in this boring [theater] class.  We were all huge DAYS fans, so on the
day of Roman and Marlena's wedding, we told our teacher we couldn't make it
because we had close friends who were getting married and we had to go to
the wedding.  She ended up canceling class."

Michael:  "My parents let me borrow the family trailer when I was
in college, and I lived in a small park for ten dollars a month.  But the
trailer had no electricity or water, and for the first two years, no
bathroom.  There were mornings when I came tearing out of that trailer just
hoping the fine arts department bathroom doors would be unlocked!"

*****

Remember this:

The Three Prisms:  A person had to possess all three in order to rule the
world.  Shane tossed one into the sea in order to thwart Stefano DiMera's
maniacal plot.

Computer Disk:  Everyone thought the info contained on the disk was
important, but actually, the disk was made from an amazing material being
mined in Greece.

The Locket:  Key to John Black's identity as Forrest Alamain.

Fifteen years ago a doctor named Mark Brooks came to Salem and fell in
love with Marie Horton.  No one, not even Mark himself, knew he was really
Tom Horton's son Tommy, who had presumably been killed in the Korean War.
But he had surgery to reconstruct his face.  Because he was also suffering
memory loss, Mark/Tommy didn't realize Marie Horton was his sister.  When
he finally remembered who he was, Tommy went back to his trouble making wife
Kitty.

*****
New Character:

Tim, the manager of Salem's drive-in, is being played by Brian Heidik.
He originally auditioned for the role of Austin, but obviously didn't get
it.  He has guest-starred on CBS' EVENING SHADE. 

*****
This Just In....

Stephen Nichols (ex-Patch) will appear on the new CBS series 2000 MALIBU
ROAD.  At press time, we heard that he is only a guest star and will not be
a regular on the series.  Series regulars include Lisa Hartman and Drew
Barrymore...There's talk again that DOOL will be welcoming back Joe
Gallison (ex-Neil) and Gloria Loring (ex-Liz).  In addition, the show plans
to bring back Neil's children Sarah and Nicole with new actors in the
roles.

*****
SOU 900 Poll Results -- Most Romantic Couple of All Time!!!

Patch and Kayla - 69%
                
What is it about DOOL's Patch and Kayla that make them so popular with
viewers?  In an upcoming issue, SOU will investigate their special appeal,
and will also give an update on how Mary Beth and Stephen have proceeded
living in the shadow of the legacy of Patch and Kayla.

*****
They've Made Beautiful Music Together.

When in love, a couple can make beautiful music together.  And that's just
what DOOL's Matthew Ashford and his wife Christina Saffran have done.  They
have just released their very first collection of songs, which they
recorded together.  For a delightful treat of "feel good" tunes, order
Matt and Christina's cassette through the Soap Shop.  Call toll free:
(800) 665-5424.

***** 

That's it.  Sorry it was so long, but you were warned!!!!

Later

--Peachy.
 
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