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The Guiding Light (GL) is the longest-running American television soap opera. This article covers the show in the 1980s. Show development The 1980s was a time of many transitions and many firsts for the show. In 1980, the Dobsons were moved to As the World Turns, and were replaced by Douglas Marland. Marland had written for such veteran soap writers as Agnes Nixon and Irna Phillips (the creator of The Guiding Light) and had written on his own, as well as acted on As the World Turns in the early 1970s. From January 1980 to June 1982, Marland, as head writer, wanted to bring Guiding Light back to its roots and abide by the show's "bible". To that end he came up with many new characters, but incorporated them gradually with veteran characters. He also added more levels of intrigue and crimes to the show. Marland focused on introducing characters younger than 25. In May 1980, Guiding Light won its first Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in a Daytime Drama, although many were surprised the departing Michael Zaslow did not win the award for Outstanding Achievement as a Lead Actor for playing Roger Thorpe. (The scene that won the Emmy was Zaslow's "hall of mirrors" sequence with Lenore Kasdorf.) By 1981, Procter & Gamble changed the opening of Guiding Light to keep up with the more youth-oriented ABC soaps, from the opening used since 1975 of a tree with sunlight shining through to a disco opening (with scenes of characters or groups of characters in several action shots) with a theme from Jack Urbont. This opening lasted through August 1983. Writer Marland quit in 1982 due to a dispute over treatment of his friend Jane Elliot, when the Carrie multiple personality disorder storyline did not carry Guiding Light's ratings to #1 above its rival, General Hospital. Elliot was fired by Allen Potter, and Marland ended the storyline. Before Marland quit, Guiding Light won its second Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Drama, for the 1981 – 1982 television season, and despite Marland's departure, things looked very well for this long time CBS drama. After Marland's departure, Procter & Gamble brought in three new head writers in rapid succession, with only the third achieving success. Guiding Light's ratings dropped and the show fell out of the top five in the ratings. From June 1982 to November 1983, many of the stories shown became contrived, and some became very convoluted for many audience members. The first two head writers brought in, Pat Falken Smith and L. Virginia Browne tried to bring to a close to many of the storylines started late in Marland's term as head writer. A replacement headwriter was found in Pam Long (who originally started writing in fall 1983 with Richard Culliton). Long was an actress who had appeared on the then-recently canceled Procter & Gamble soap opera Texas and, in an unusual move, was given the head writer reins of that show during its last months. At Guiding Light, she eventually clashed with CBS and Procter & Gamble executives who resisted her idea of introducing a Jewish family, the Weisses, to Springfield. With the rejection by Procter & Gamble and CBS of her idea for this new core family, Long left the show in early 1991. The only Weiss to ever be introduced to the canvas was Matt Weiss—and he only appeared for a couple of months in early 1991. During the 1980s, a number of new families were introduced, including the Lewises, who would eventually become one of the central families on GL, the working class Reardons and, toward the end of the decade, the Coopers. A number of longtime cast members departed, including Millette Alexander (Sara McIntyre) and Robert Milli (Adam Thorpe), and their characters were phased out. Vixen/heroine Rita Bauer was written out when Lenore Kasdorf left the show in July 1981; Kasdorf had been so popular in the part that producers decided against recasting the role and left the door open for a possible return by hinting that Rita left pregnant with soon-to-be ex-husband Ed Bauer's or ex-lover Alan Spaulding's baby. Charita Bauer, who'd played Bauer family matriarch Bert Bauer since the show's radio days, died in 1985. On August 22, 1983, the disco opening was jettisoned in favor of a slower, more romantic Rob Mounsey-composed "My Guiding Light", originally in a full-orchestrated arrangement, to visuals of the characters in various clips from the show. The "My Guiding Light" tune was used for the remainder of the 1980s, the orchestrated version was eventually replaced by a faster-paced version featuring synthesizer. Executive Producers Major characters The Bauers Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer, until her death in 1985), character died in March 1986. Hillary Bauer (Marsha Clark), Bill Bauer and Simone Kincaid's daughter. Half-sister to both Paul Kincaid and half-sister to Ed and Mike Bauer. Character killed in explosion in September 1984. Hope Bauer Spaulding (Elvera Roussel), married Alan Spaulding in February 1980, written out in November 1983. Mike Bauer (Don Stewart), written out in September 1984. Ed Bauer (Mart Hulswit until August 28, 1981; Peter Simon, September 1, 1981 until September 11, 1984, and again from April 2, 1986, until end of decade; Richard Van Vleet, September 24, 1984 until March 21, 1986). Kelly Nelson (John Wesley Shipp), Ed's godson, introduced February 1980, character last seen and actor last aired on January 26, 1984, written out, last mentioned in story line in November 1984 (by Dr. Claire Ramsey) Rick Bauer (Phil MacGregor, November 1982 until May 1983; Michael O'Leary, May 26, 1983 until end of decade), Ed and Leslie's SORASed son. Michelle Bauer (Rachel Miner – February 23, 1989 to June 13, 1995; Rebecca Budig – November 30, 1995 to November 4, 1998; (Bethany) Joie Lenz (currently known as Bethany Joy Galeotti) – November 5, 1998 to October 4, 2000; Nancy St. Alban – October 27, 2000 to November 22, 2005; July 2, 3 & 13, 2009; September 17, 2009). Ed's biological daughter with Dr. Claire Ramsey, adopted by Maureen, born November 1985. Rita Stapleton Bauer (Lenore Kasdorf), Ed's third wife, written out in July 1981. Johnny Bauer (James Goodwin, Fall 1986 until end of decade), Ed and Mike's second cousin once removed, third cousin to Rick. Lacey Bauer (Zoe Trilling) 1987. Johnnys younger sister. Jack and Lainie's daughter. Jack and Lainie Bauer, 1988 (Alan North) & (Teri Keane). Jack was Otto and Myra's only child. Johnny and Lacey Bauer's parents. Mike and Ed's 1st cousin once removed. Otto and Myra Bauer, talked about but not seen in 1986. Jack's parents. Papa Frederich Bauer's late brother and sister-in-law. Mentioned again in 1996. Karl and Alice Bauer. Talked about but not seen in 1986. The late Mary Bauers' parents. Late brother and sister-in-law of Papa Frederich and Otto Bauer. Mentioned again in 1996. Douglas and Ellen Bauer, talked about in 1986, but not seen. Late brother and sister-in-law of Papa Frederich, Otto and Carl Bauer. They h.... Discover the Carrie Ann Ryan Alexandra Ivy popular books. Find the top 100 most popular Carrie Ann Ryan Alexandra Ivy books.