July 1980

Ryan's Hope

Barry’s ex-wife, Elizabeth arrived, demanding alimony. Seneca bailed out Kim when she was arrested for loitering and slugging a cop. Frank told Rae he won’t press charges for her political frame-up, then celebrated with Faith. Dee was wary of Barry because he’d lied that Elizabeth was dead. Jill told Ken she really loves Frank, while Ken talked about death.

Jill told Ken to forget about their London fling, then fretted about his health. Barry paid Elizabeth to get out of town and stop blabbing to Dee about his way with women. Seneca fell for Kim’s love story and agreed to marry her. Jack hired Michael’s old girlfriend Amy as Ryan’s babysitter. Lilly want back and forth to Roger and Barry’s bedrooms.

Rae got drunk at Kim and Seneca’s wedding. Roger put Barry in traction after Barry strained his back while romping in bed with Lilly. Jill kept it on the q.t from Frank that she'll give Ken final days of pleasure since he has an inoperable brain tumor. Amy remembered that her own baby would be Ryan's age. Barry arranged for Lilly to make a demo record with Ken. Jack met Ryan's nursery school principal, Jessica.

Roger added weights to Barry's traction when Barry and Dee became engaged. Jessica couldn't accept Ryan in her school. Amy wants "her baby," Ryan, all to herself. Roger spotted Lilly sneaking in and out of Barry's room. Rae financed Elliot Silverstein's theatrical Ventures in order to get Kim an audition. Dee hired Frank to get her a quickie divorce from Roger. Detective Rose Molina suggested to Jack that Joe isn't dead. Jill took Ken to the beach house, and Faith was suspicious.


All My Children

Nina underwent treatment at a Baltimore clinic to correct her eye problem. Joe was suspicious when Leora and Kurt told different stories of how she was injured at home. Billy Clyde returned but Benny threatened him about taking Estelle away. Tom rehired Erica. Linc warned Langley that he has the goods on Langley’s past if anything happened to Phoebe. Garrett demanded more loot from Donna on the baby deal. Devon got desperate that Sean isn’t paying attention. Paul hired Brooke to write his campaign releases. Nina couldn’t believe that Cliff has been shacking up with Sybil.

Palmer loaned Donna money for her baby-buying scheme. Anne overheard Paul and Ellen admit their love. Paul insisted he won’t leave Anne, who pushed him into the spare bedroom. Devon went bersek when Sean called it quits. Brooke forced Cliff and Nina to patch up their misunderstandings while Palmer was frantic that his deception in delaying Nina’s treatment will be uncovered. Myrtle blackmailed Langley to convince Phoebe not to interfere with Kelly and Linc’s moving decision. Tom began falling for Erica’s seductions.

Nina moved in with Monique after learning that Palmer lied about her eye ailment. Chuck ranted about Donna giving money to Garrett for a baby, and Estelle cautioned that Donna may be a victim of a scam. Phoebe blew a fuse when Ann moved out on Paul and moved in with Charles and Mona. Leora's stepdaughter Carrie arrived, but Kurt doesn't want her around since he thinks Carrie's a tramp like her mother was. Tom admitted to Brooke that he's making another go of it with Erica Sean told Devon he loved another woman, and she figured it was Sybil.

Palmer learned that Daisy has been posing as Monique. He was stymied in his attempt to shoot her and later shot himself since he's lost Nina. Cliff must perform the surgery to save Palmer. Carrie told Leora that Kurt was responsible for the death of Carrie's mother, but wouldn't explain. Kurt broke down after he stopped himself from beating Carrie with a belt. Ruth reluctantly agreed that Tad could steady-date Suzanne. Estelle can't get a quickie divorce unless Billy Clyde is jailed for two years and Grover didn't want to testify against Billy. Meanwhile, Billy baffled prison guards by asking for shoe-polish. Anne decided to move back with Paul and declined to seek a divorce at this time, since it could ruin Paul’s political chances.


One Life to Live

Carla huffed that Ed dated Elizabeth Archer but joined his and Herb’s campaign. Karen tried to keep Mario hidden while he’s in his “Marco” state, but Dorian’s detective, Wolf, tailed Karen. Brad rubbed it in to Jenny that he’s dating Beverly. Asa planned a Texas-style birthday party for Samantha, which Mimi assumed was a party for herself. Peter turned down Jenny’s desire to consummate their love until she’s completely finished with Brad. Dorian looked longingly at Katrina’s beau, Marcello. Tina got Mick to admit he lusts after her, she then dated a sleazy type, Benny, who got rough with her.

Viki admired Ted for saving Tina from rough-guy Benny, but Tina still doesn’t believe Ted is her father. Katrina and Karen moved Mario to a clinic, where Dorian found him and was almost strangled when she confused him about being Marco. Bo learned Pat took French lessons in preparation for shooting interviews in Paris. Tina told Mick she doesn’t want to sneak with him behind Samantha’s back. Sam told Tina that Mick would freak out if he knew Asa gave her gifts. Larry ordered Karen to cut the cord with Mario. Brad caught Mick and Tina cuddling.

Peter burned a letter about Mary's true parentage after cuddling with Jenny. Edwina insisted on caring for Mario after he escaped the clinic. While Ed dated Elizabeth, Carla was courted by campaign worker Miles. Marcello and Katrina went to bed. Gretel cautioned Herb about his drinking which would spoil his political image. Tina auditioned as one of Mimi's cougar cheerleaders. Asa invited half the town to his joint birthday party for Samantha and Mimi. Edwina used a tape recorder to learn what's behind Karen's obsession with Mario. In Paris, Pat met a strange woman named Nicole.

Mario erased Edwina's tape recording. Nicole quizzed Pat about Bo after she heard the name Buchanan. Peter threw Brad out when Brad drunkenly barged in on Jenny. Viki and Ted were suspicious of Tina, who spent a night in Mick's bed. Ed began fitting the pieces together about Karen's interest in Mario and that Mario is actually Marco. A hospital aide recognized Ted from prison. Mimi resolved that she won't be the third wheel at Asa's party with Samantha. Edwina and Karen decided to wash their hands of Mario. Chuck tipped off Mimi that Sam isn't aware that Asa wants her body. Dorian got herself invited to the party.