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A TV producer, Monty was hired to try to save an ailing daytime soap opera, and was given 13 weeks to improve its ratings. She adjusted the story line to appeal to a younger audience, hired younger actors, sped up the pace, and freshened the sets. With that help, General Hospital went from a tired old show to a must-see series. In 1981 a Monty-directed story line brought an audience of 30 million people to watch the fictional wedding of characters Luke and Laura (Anthony Geary and Genie Francis), and revitalizing the entire daytime soap segment. Under her leadership the show was the Number 1 daytime show for five years, and won a scad of Emmy Awards. Monty died March 30 from cancer at her California home. She was 84. From This is True for 2 April 2006 Suggestions for further reading:
 By: Maureen Russell List Price: $39.95 Amazon Price: $39.15 Editorial Review: On November 8, 1965, Days of Our Lives debuted on NBC. Through extensive research, including the first-ever examination of the show's archives, and interviews with cast members, writers, producers and production personnel, the show's history is told here. This reference work provides a complete cast list from the show's debut through 1994, as well as the most comprehensive storyline of the show ever available.  By: Billie Rae Bates List Price: $18.99 Amazon Price: $18.99 Editorial Review: What are the names of Bobby's sons? How many times did J.R. and Sue Ellen marry? And of course ... Just WHO shot J.R.? The classic primetime TV soap 'Dallas' enthralled millions of viewers over many seasons on CBS, and it continues to enthrall viewers on cable and DVD decades later! Now you can have all the fun facts of the Ewings and Southfork Ranch at your fingertips with this fun reference guide, DESTINATION: DALLAS. The second of the four BRBTV reference books on classic 1980s TV shows, and the biggest and most jam-packed print edition, DESTINATION: DALLAS includes an exhaustive cast list, character guide, episode guide, fun and useless information, birthdays of the stars, celeb interviews, a guide to the merchandise of the show, and much more. BRBTV has been a solid reference source on TV shows such as 'Dallas' since 1998. You can learn more about the author and her other reference guides, which focus on 'Dynasty,' 'The Dukes of Hazzard' and 'Santa Barbara,' at www.brbtv.com. Also check out the BRBTV Reports, quick and snappy feature stories and episode guides for beloved classic animated shows: http://reports.brbtv.com.  By: Julia London List Price: $22.00 Amazon Price: $16.06 Editorial Review: From New York Times bestselling author Julia London comes the passionate, suspenseful novel based on Guiding Light, the 2007 Emmy Award-winning daytime drama. When his true love Tammy Winslow died saving his life, Jonathan Randall had only one reason left for existing: his baby daughter Sarah. But Sarah's great-grandfather, powerful millionaire Alan Spaulding, was obsessed with bringing her up himself. Faking his death, Jonathan fled Springfield, leaving only his mother Reva Shayne aware he and Sarah were still alive. After being on the run for months, Jonathan comes to the sleepy town of Tourmaline, California, with no intention of staying. But ten-month-old Sarah seems strangely happy here, and Jonathan himself feels an inexplicable pull toward the town. It's almost as if Tammy's ghost were whispering to him that he should stay for a while. But life is hard for a bad boy trying to turn good, until a local young woman comes into his life. Aubrey Cross isn't quite sure what attracts her to this stranger in Tourmaline. Perhaps it's his dark good looks; perhaps it's because she too has always felt as if she doesn't belong in Tourmaline, even though her father is the popular town sheriff. Aubrey alone knows that this pillar of the community is in reality a sadistic abuser. And, of course, with a past like Jonathan's, it's no surprise that life doesn't stay peaceful in Tourmaline for long. Sheriff Zeke Cross is sure there are some secrets buried, and he's not going to rest until he uncovers them. Can Reva protect Jonathan and Sarah before they're discovered by the dangerous Alan Spaulding? Featuring some of Guiding Light's favorite characters, Jonathan's Story is the passionate tale of how Jonathan may have finally found a second chance for true love...but who knows better than Jonathan how quickly everything you love can be ripped away from you?  By: John W. Shepard List Price: $14.95 Amazon Price: $13.45  By: Billie Rae Bates List Price: $15.99 Amazon Price: $15.99 Editorial Review: How many rooms are in the Carrington mansion? And just how many last names DOES Alexis have? The classic primetime TV soap "Dynasty" enthralled millions of viewers over many seasons on ABC. Now you can have all the fun facts of the Carringtons and Colbys at your fingertips with this definitive reference guide, DYNASTY HIGH. The first printed edition of the BRBTV reference series on classic 1980s TV shows, DYNASTY HIGH includes an exhaustive cast list, character guide, episode guide, fun and useless information, birthdays of the stars, merchandise of the show, and much more. BRBTV has been a solid reference source on TV shows such as "Dynasty" since 1998. Don't miss out on this print edition of DYNASTY HIGH -- a must for any "Dynasty" fan! You can learn more about the author and her other fun-fact reference guides, which focus on "Dallas," "The Dukes of Hazzard" and "Santa Barbara," at www.brbtv.com. |
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