Guiding Light--1989 Open

Guiding Light--1989 Open

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[lockebell]

How did Holly leave the show?

[stiffkids2006]

MG was bumped down to recurring status in 2003 and appeared through 2005 and the awful Sebastian storyline, she disappeared soon after that. Holly came back for one (two at the most) episode in 2006 for Ross's funeral, I don't think she appeared when Blake was in her long coma later in 2006. She has been referred to at least once as living out of town, Blake's kids have been said to have been living with her since her coma, and I assume they are still with her.

[Yesimustbestupid]

I'm fairly certain this opening was from sometime between February to April 1989. I do believe I remember this opening was in use just shortly before Roger would make his reappearance from the dead (May 1989), at least in Springfield, & also before Dylan showed up in Springfield (during the summer of 1989).

[stiffkids2006]

This was a CBS Soap Classic, this episode originally aired in the Summer--perhaps August about a month before the fourth and final version of the 'My Guiding Light' theme would debut.

Roger already returned, he is referred to by Alan (in prison) as covering up evidence that Beth was still alive.

[stout30]

Why was Beverlee McKinsey not in this? Did they have several versions of the video opening?

[stiffkids2006]

I'm just going on memory here, but I think they did have a couple versions.

[njlee8785]

Back then, it wasn't all about the hot hunks and such...it was about the good storytelling, character-driven material that were showcased on the screen. NOW, it is about the hot men and the gorgeous women.

[c0dyh]

I love GL and I am only 34. I have been watching since junior high when I would go to my aunt's house after school. I know there are older fans but there are also many younger ones that have grown up watching it with an older relative. It brings back good memories. I faithfully DVR it and watch it every night.

[schs1977]

WOW! There was a lot the the 1980's BIG HAIR in that opening

[blkjock81]

This music is so GENERIC...in a good 80s way I guess.

[DarthSnoopy96]

@earlymid90schild

thanks! 

[earlymid90schild]

@DarthSnoopy96 The girl at the end with the smirk is Kassie DePaiva (then Wesley), who played Chelsea Reardon. Now of course, she's Blair Cramer on One Life to Live.

[pastdweller]

I once misread this logo as "Lightning Guide."

[amyanda]

Who's the girl on the phone?

[dtw1958]

@MegaJohnBoy3 What happenned to the original Hollie - Lynn deerfield was it? I liked her too, did she leave on her own or.........??

[MegaJohnBoy3]

Poor Maureen Garrett! Now there is a woman who deserved an emmy at least 3 times while on GL. But, the only award she received was the one she shares with Ellen Parker (Maureen Bauer) The "I Got The Shaft Award" from the writers of the mid-90's. I still miss this show and it's only a reminder as ATWT comes to a close in a week.

[snoopy64116]

Roxie!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!