Dr. Jazz
12-10-2004, 01:33 PM
From SoapNet:
TV Legend CAROL BURNETT Reprises Her Memorable AMC Role for the Show's 35th Anniversary
Legendary actress/singer/comedienne Carol Burnett will reprise her roles as the beloved Verla Grubbs on January 5 in celebration of the 35th anniversary of "All My Children," ABC Daytime's Emmy Award-winning drama. This announcement was made today by Brian Frons, president, ABC Daytime. Ms. Burnett originated the role of Verla Grubbs in 1983 and returned briefly in 1995.
"I am thrilled to be back in Pine Valley," says Ms. Burnett.
"We are delighted and honored to count Carol Burnett as a fan of 'All My Children,' and to have her join in the 35-year celebration by returning to Pine Valley for this special day is a real treat for all the fans of the show," said Mr. Frons in making the announcement.
Daytime aficionados will remember that Verla Grubbs was revealed to be the daughter of the late Langley Wallingford and stepdaughter to Phoebe Wallingford (Ruth Warrick).
Ms. Burnett is one of All My Children's most vocal and supportive fans. She hosted the ABC primetime special in honor of All My Children's 25th anniversary in 1995. The one-hour retrospective featured appearances by original cast members Susan Lucci, Ruth Warrick and Ray MacDonnell, as well as show creator Agnes Nixon, Debbie Morgan and Kim Delaney.
The 35th anniversary show also marks the first-ever Pine Valley appearance of Agnes Nixon, who created the popular soap opera in 1970. In addition, viewers will be treated to appearances by former All My Children veterans Larry Keith, Mark LaMura and Richard Shoberg, who will return to the all-star cast as they celebrate a television milestone.
All My Children will celebrate its 35th anniversary on January 5, 2005.
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This sounds like its shaping up to be a good 35th Anniversary Celebration. Not as big as the 25th Anniversary was (can't believe it's been 10 years already since that week-long celebration/snow storm :eek: ) but I'm glad to see Carol Burnett coming back & Agnes Nixon finally making an appearance. Since Verla is coming back, I hope this means we'll finally get to see Phoebe once again. It wouldn't be a complete 35th Anniversary without Phoebe Tyler - my favorite character over the years. She was such a stuck-up b*tch back in the day & I loved every minute of it. Ruth Warrick is indeed daytime royalty :cool:
TV Legend CAROL BURNETT Reprises Her Memorable AMC Role for the Show's 35th Anniversary
Legendary actress/singer/comedienne Carol Burnett will reprise her roles as the beloved Verla Grubbs on January 5 in celebration of the 35th anniversary of "All My Children," ABC Daytime's Emmy Award-winning drama. This announcement was made today by Brian Frons, president, ABC Daytime. Ms. Burnett originated the role of Verla Grubbs in 1983 and returned briefly in 1995.
"I am thrilled to be back in Pine Valley," says Ms. Burnett.
"We are delighted and honored to count Carol Burnett as a fan of 'All My Children,' and to have her join in the 35-year celebration by returning to Pine Valley for this special day is a real treat for all the fans of the show," said Mr. Frons in making the announcement.
Daytime aficionados will remember that Verla Grubbs was revealed to be the daughter of the late Langley Wallingford and stepdaughter to Phoebe Wallingford (Ruth Warrick).
Ms. Burnett is one of All My Children's most vocal and supportive fans. She hosted the ABC primetime special in honor of All My Children's 25th anniversary in 1995. The one-hour retrospective featured appearances by original cast members Susan Lucci, Ruth Warrick and Ray MacDonnell, as well as show creator Agnes Nixon, Debbie Morgan and Kim Delaney.
The 35th anniversary show also marks the first-ever Pine Valley appearance of Agnes Nixon, who created the popular soap opera in 1970. In addition, viewers will be treated to appearances by former All My Children veterans Larry Keith, Mark LaMura and Richard Shoberg, who will return to the all-star cast as they celebrate a television milestone.
All My Children will celebrate its 35th anniversary on January 5, 2005.
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This sounds like its shaping up to be a good 35th Anniversary Celebration. Not as big as the 25th Anniversary was (can't believe it's been 10 years already since that week-long celebration/snow storm :eek: ) but I'm glad to see Carol Burnett coming back & Agnes Nixon finally making an appearance. Since Verla is coming back, I hope this means we'll finally get to see Phoebe once again. It wouldn't be a complete 35th Anniversary without Phoebe Tyler - my favorite character over the years. She was such a stuck-up b*tch back in the day & I loved every minute of it. Ruth Warrick is indeed daytime royalty :cool: