To a Degree I can understand where Opal's coming from but Opal has to realize, she gave up her rights as Tad's Mother when she gave him to The Martins to raise. Also, Opal was a horrible Mother making Jenny work in some Two Bit Dive in Center City, and Jenny was always looked down as Trailer Trash and remember what a hard time Liza Colby gave her back in the day. Ruth is a Nurse, and unlike Opal she actually had to get that Job by going to College, someplace that Opal never did.
Oh My Goodness I have not seen the original in ages, I almost forgot about Dorthy, she did a great job but Jill filled her shoes amazingly, great character.
I'm guessing Ruth and Opal are arguing about Tad here....Mary Fickett will always be the strong, loving Ruth Martin--the heart and soul of AMC!.....and please more of Dorothy Lyman's Opal if you have any....I was too young to remember her as Opal
Whatever happened to the wonderful Mary Fickett? Did she die? I always liked her as Ruth Martin. I'd say the Martins were upper middle class Opal. And Opal Gardner, yes I still call her by that name, was and is a Pine Valley treasure
Mary retired, figuring the show would put her on recurring status, but instead they fired her and hired Lee Meriwhether to play Ruth in 1996. They managed to get Mary back for the 30th anniversary in 2000 but ever since then, Lee has been playing Ruth.
Oops, also forgot to mention, no she has not died - but the last interview with her that I read indicated that she was not in good health and was bed ridden.
To a Degree I can understand where Opal's coming from but Opal has to realize, she gave up her rights as Tad's Mother when she gave him to The Martins to raise. Also, Opal was a horrible Mother making Jenny work in some Two Bit Dive in Center City, and Jenny was always looked down as Trailer Trash and remember what a hard time Liza Colby gave her back in the day. Ruth is a Nurse, and unlike Opal she actually had to get that Job by going to College, someplace that Opal never did.
laminage 2 months ago
I don't care how long Jill Larson has played the part, Dorothy Lyman will ALWAYS be Opal Gardner.
antonzap 5 months ago
Oh wow, Ruth is a second away from cussin' Opal out, and I don't blame her!
starkid77 5 months ago
Once upon a time AMC was one of the best soap operas.
adelgado75 5 months ago
RIP Mary Fickett
Vivi4629 5 months ago
Oh My Goodness I have not seen the original in ages, I almost forgot about Dorthy, she did a great job but Jill filled her shoes amazingly, great character.
thesinger126 6 months ago
Opal is one of the top ten funniest characters written for TV. Not just daytime but all TV. Curses on that insipid Mama's Family for stealing her.
zamusicza 1 year ago
@zamusicza That is how I use to feel, I can't image anyone but Jill Larson playing Opal.
amcfan100 1 year ago
I'm guessing Ruth and Opal are arguing about Tad here....Mary Fickett will always be the strong, loving Ruth Martin--the heart and soul of AMC!.....and please more of Dorothy Lyman's Opal if you have any....I was too young to remember her as Opal
miggy25 2 years ago
Oh my God, Dorothy Lyman's character was so grotesque and hilarious! She was like a character straight out of Dickens.
AdArmand 2 years ago 2
Whatever happened to the wonderful Mary Fickett? Did she die? I always liked her as Ruth Martin. I'd say the Martins were upper middle class Opal. And Opal Gardner, yes I still call her by that name, was and is a Pine Valley treasure
tallulah1961 2 years ago
Mary retired, figuring the show would put her on recurring status, but instead they fired her and hired Lee Meriwhether to play Ruth in 1996. They managed to get Mary back for the 30th anniversary in 2000 but ever since then, Lee has been playing Ruth.
bigmacrr 2 years ago
Oops, also forgot to mention, no she has not died - but the last interview with her that I read indicated that she was not in good health and was bed ridden.
bigmacrr 2 years ago
No she's still alive but has dementia.
imachildofthe80s8089 2 years ago
"You're carryin' around people's bedpans!"
This was the l'age dor of AMC...
clarksburg512 2 years ago 3
opal reminds me so much of my grandma
thames5 3 years ago
please give us more opal if you have any!
missjanehudson 3 years ago 2