December 1976

Ryan's Hope
December 1976

Jack moved in with the Ryans while he recuperates, but proved to be a pain, especially when he discovered Mary had gone on a trip with Alex. Dee agreed to divorce Frank after Jill has her illegitimate child. Dee confessed to Bobby she's using Roger to win Pat. Dee and Roger made plans to sail for Europe. Bucky encouraged Faith to pursue Pat. Jill's having complications in her pregnancy. Bobby insisted Frank's first concern should be Dee's welfare. Maeve smoothed things out between an irritated Jack and John. Seneca added up the months and realized that Frank can't possibly be the father of Jill's baby. Despite her promise to Maeve, Dee ran off with Roger and left a note asking that no one try to stop her. Jack, suspicious of Dee's motives, found the letter. He grew sour when Ryan sister Kathleen arrived with her brood for the holidays. At the last minute, Pat convinced Dee not to sail to Europe with Roger. Jill and Seneca made a pact not to reveal the paternity of her child until after it is born. Johnny let the cat out of the bag and told Jack that Mary is carrying the only child Jack may be capable of fathering. Pat returned with Dee from Boston but felt guilty for being intimate with her. New Year's Eve at Ryan's Bar was a singing and boozing affair.

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All My Children
December 1976


Christina was haunted by the ghost of someone she "didn't mean to kill." Donna was refused a job because of her reputation. Believing that Nick is attracted to Christina, Erica resumed her modeling career. Kitty postponed her remarriage to Linc. Ruth moved back with Kate and Joe. Frank confessed his love for Caroline. Phoebe went overboard when she learned Kitty is showing her "mother's" picture to everyone and that Kate mght see it and would blow the whistle. Chuck convinced Donna to get a legitimate job rather than return to the streets. Erica decided not to resume modeling but discovered that Nick planned to replace her at the restaurant. Paul got testy with Ann for overcompensating for Beth. Little Phillip isn't adjusting to Tara and Phil's upcoming wedding.  Mona asked Nick to rehire Erica. Phoebe stole Kitty's picture of "mama." David suggested that Christina seek professional help after he heard her talking to herself. Little Phil was distraught when he found Tara and Phil kissing. Frank told Caroline that it's all over between him and Nancy.  Kate cooked up a Christmas storm as the Martins welcomed the return of Jeff who has been away from Pine Valley for over a year. Not too much to cheer about in Pine Valley as David left town. Phil and Tara were married despite a temporary setback while everyone searched for little Phil who had trouble adjusting. Erica perked up when she learned ex-husband Jeff had returned. Benny and Brooke resolved to continue seeing each other despite Phoebe's threats.

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One Life to Live
December 1976

Pat's plans to leave town were delayed when Brian became ill. Brad got to first base with Jenny. Tony told Lana to shape up or ship out. Brian was rushed to the hospital in serious condition. Jenny caught Brad in the act with Lana and later threw him out when he tried to explain. Will finished his book, but Naomi kept harping about Will neglecting his family. Pat became hysterical when she learned Brian has bacterial meningitis and is in a coma. Brad told Lana to ship out, then for the first time admitted his love for Jenny.  Christmas in Llanview, but Pat didn't have anything to celebrate as Brian's condition worsened. She was forced to consider telling Tony that he is Brian's father -- before it's too late for father and son to know each other.  Will grew jealous of Brad and Jenny. Dorian invested in Brad's proposed tennis club.


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General Hospital
December 1976

Steve and Audrey's honeymoon was interrupted when they learned Tom was alive and back in Port Charles making claim to Tommy. Turned out by Jeff, Heather conned Larry Joe into spying on Monica to prove she's living with Rick. Mike agreed to spend Christmas with the Taylors.  Adam is worried about Lesley's condition. Mary Ellen was released for a weekend, determined to encounter Terri on her home grounds. Jeff confronted Rick after receiving an anonymous tip about Rick and Monica. Lesley and Rick made a truce and worked together on a new patient, Amy.  Jeff went off the deep end when he learned about Rick and Monica and stole a gun -- intent on killing them. He locked himself in a back room of a bar. Heather thinks she's pregnant. Mike joined the Taylors for the holidays.  Christmas for the Webbers was a bummer. Jeff lay near death after he shot himself in the head. But little Mike added cheer to the Taylor household.  Everyone chastised Monica as Jeff made slow progress to recovery. Mary Ellen resolved that the coming year would be the best for her and Mark. Tom told Audrey that he asked brother Lee Baldwin, his lawyer, to arrange for a divorce, and that he's not yet ready to tell Tommy the truth. Mike and Martha planned a New Year's Eve party just like the grownups.

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Edge of Night
December 1976

It was discovered that Molly, who had saved Nicole's life, had been hired as a bodyguard by Adam. Ansel and Nadine set a wedding date. Mike told Adam he suspects Nancy is seeing another man. Tony warned Deborah that the club and Beau are off limits. Raven denied she was still interested in Ansel.  Adam told Brandy he loved his wife. She told him she's going to marry Draper. But Draper was seduced by Raven. Beau and Saxon suspected that Nancy moved out on Mike so that she wouldn't have to spy for them. Nicole is living on tenterhooks. Laurie planned a San Francisco vacation to check up on Timmy Farraday. Deborah made a heavy play for Steve.  It was revealed that Beau and Saxon are coercing Nancy to work for them by threatening Timmy's life. Beau told her to move back with Mike and, if she squealed, Timmy would die. When Draper was underwhelmed by Brandy's marriage proposal she decided to leave town. Geraldine invited Kevin to move back with her. Tracy played it cool with Steve. Adam asked Nicole to give up her job, but she refused. Laurie and Johnny arranged a Christmas reunion for Mike and Nancy, even though Nancy was under pressure to cooperate with Beau and Saxon. Tracy and Danny decided to share Christmas dinner together. And as usual, Nicole's life was threatened. Mike found Beau in Nancy's room and assumed the worst, so Laurie's reunion dinner went down the drain. Danny accused Tracy of finding another guy, Steve, who had his hands full with Deborah. On New Year's Eve, Nicole was reported to have been shot and killed.

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