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Ireneparalegal · 01-13-2008, 10:15 PM

AMC had its first successful black couple with characters Angie and Jesse. That was back in the 80's. Angie and Jesse married and Jesse later died when he was a cop, killed in the line of duty.

The storylines regarding Angie and Jesse were one of the reasons I was an avid AMC fan back then. I can't wait to return to being a fan again.

Here is the story on the couple's return to Pine Valley and how exactly does Jesse return from the dead? Was he even killed? Hmmmmmm....

Daytime's First Black Supercouple Returns to AMC

All My Children promised to revisit its glory years in the months ahead and the show is already making good on that promise. This month, Emmy winners Debbi Morgan and Darnell Williams will return to the show as former supercouple Angie and Jesse.

Daytime's first African American supercouple is returning to daytime television. Emmy winners Debbi Morgan (Angie Baxter) and Darnell Williams (Jesse Hubbard) are headed back to Pine Valley in January, 2008.

"Angie and Jesse made an eternal imprint on All My Children viewers, and many fans will not believe he's alive," said Brian Frons, president, Daytime, Disney-ABC Television Group in a statement. "We will continue to build upon the history of this core family and rekindle what made them a supercouple."

Since it has been nearly 20 years since Jesse and Angie's story began, many younger viewers may be unfamiliar with the pair. And some long-time fans may need a little refresher. Back in 1982, Jesse and Angie's story began when the two met as teenagers. The pair fell in love and eventually got married and had song, Frankie. Their time together was cut tragically short when Jesse, a police officer, was shot and killed in the line of duty in 1988.

Angie's story would later continue on the ABC soap Loving and later on the Loving spinoff, The City. There Angie met and fell in love with Jacob Foster, a man that bore an uncanny resemblance to her late husband.

Born in London, England, Williams joined All My Children in 1981. During his seven-year run with All My Children, Williams picked up two Daytime Emmys. The first, in 1983, was for Outstanding Supporting Actor. Two years later, Williams took home the trophy in the Outstanding Lead Actor field. He also tallied an Outstanding Supporting Actor nod in his first year with the show. Williams later returned to All My Children in spirit form in 1994, when Tad Martin was nearly killed, and in 2001, when he helped usher a murdered Gillian to Heaven. But Williams' work was not limited to in front of the camera. The actor turned director on AMC in 2003 and has served as an acting coach for some of the show's younger talent for several years.

The actor's most recent daytime gig was earlier this year as Griggs on CBS's Guiding Light.

Morgan joined All My Children in 1982 and remained with the show through 1990. During those eight years, Morgan was nominated for a Daytime Emmy as Outstanding Ingenue (Younger Actress) in 1986 and won an Emmy in 1989 for Outstanding Supporting Actress. Morgan also appeared on NBC's Generations and as Ellen Burgess on the General Hospital spinoff, Port Charles, in 1997 and 1998.

In addition to her acclaim in daytime television, Morgan has scored critical acclaim in feature film. Morgan won the Chicago Film Critics Association and Independent Spirit Awards awards for Best Supporting Actress for her work in the 1997 film "Eve's Bayou."

Morgan is also known for her role as a judge on SOAPnet's reality series, I Wanna Be A Soap Star.

Like, Williams, Morgan also appeared on daytime television this past year. The actress portrayed a district attorney on CBS's The Bold and the Beautiful.

The pair was reunited recently when they worked together on the touring production of the stage play U Got Me Bent & Twisted.

Angie and Jesse's son, Frankie Hubbard, returned to Pine Valley in 2002, but his storyline wrapped up within the calendar year and the character was written out.

Morgan's Angie returns to Pine Valley on January 18th -- a Friday cliffhanger? -- to consult on a medical case. Williams is first seen a week later, on January 25th - but AMC is tight-lipped about whether or not Jesse is "still" dead. Both actors have signed long-term contracts.

ThomasE · 01-29-2008, 08:08 PM

I will continue to keep watching. I am loving what I am seeing!

Ireneparalegal · 01-29-2008, 09:35 PM

Glad to know I have someone I can chat with!

ThomasE · 01-29-2008, 10:09 PM

Irene this storyline is really rocking the house. Debbi Morgan is giving it her all. She brilliant and there is no doubt about that.

Ireneparalegal · 01-29-2008, 10:26 PM

Most definitely. Debbi proves what a dramatic actress she is and has come a long way from Good Times, White Shadow and all those shows she appeared on.

She was awesome back then, but AMC really was her groundbreaking work.

bingbangbaby · 01-30-2008, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by ThomasE

Irene this storyline is really rocking the house. Debbi Morgan is giving it her all. She brilliant and there is no doubt about that.

I read about this return in my TV Guide but I haven't been able to see the show. I'm so glad it's going well. I used to love Jesse and Angie...and Greg and Jenny...and even Liza (she was a meanie then)...Tad...
Boy that brings back memories.

friendsfan77 · 01-30-2008, 01:03 AM

I'm glad to hear it's going well so far. I love Debbi Morgan too and may have to check this out.

Ireneparalegal · 01-30-2008, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by bingbangbaby

I read about this return in my TV Guide but I haven't been able to see the show. I'm so glad it's going well. I used to love Jesse and Angie...and Greg and Jenny...and even Liza (she was a meanie then)...Tad...
Boy that brings back memories.

If you have Soapnet Channel, you can see the reruns of the episodes of AMC if you miss it. They air them nightly and on the weekends too.

Ireneparalegal · 02-08-2008, 06:20 PM

Well Thomas, it looks like Angie will finally see Jessie on Monday's episode.

ThomasE · 02-08-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Well Thomas, it looks like Angie will finally see Jessie on Monday's episode.

YES! I am looking foward to it. This gives me a reason to watch AMC again.

JT · 02-12-2008, 12:15 AM

Debbi Morgan has been knocking it OUT of the park since she came back.

I want to comment on the scenes between Angie and Tad during her first days back in town. Those were some of the most natural scenes I've ever seen in daytime...it was more like Michael E. Knight was welcoming Debbi Morgan back to AMC instead of Tad Martin welcoming Angie Baxter Hubbard back to Pine Valley. It was just reeeeeeally refreshing to see old friends catch up.

Ireneparalegal · 02-12-2008, 12:20 AM

Debbi Morgan is indeed one awesome actress.

I am having a time though figuring out the other storylines and who is who, but I guess in time that will come to me. I am just enthralled with the whole Angie and Jesse storyline right now, that is all that matters.

Coffeecup · 02-19-2008, 08:14 PM

I am glad you all like the Angie and Jessie story. Unfortunally I only tuned in to the show 3 years ago so I don't know anything about the couple. And since I don't it is hard for me to follow. I was more interested following the other characters.

friscoliveson · 03-22-2008, 06:23 PM

Hi, I'm a Angie/Jesse fan too! It would be great to chat about our faves sometime! My email address is classicghfan@att.net if anyone wants to reminisce about the good old Jesse/Angie days!

Fallon97 · 05-12-2008, 06:09 PM

Jesse and Angie are my all-time favorite soap couple ever! And the reason I've started watching AMC again.

01-13-2008, 10:15 PM	#1
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	All My Children's Angie & Jesse to return to Pine Valley this month! AMC had its first successful black couple with characters Angie and Jesse. That was back in the 80's. Angie and Jesse married and Jesse later died when he was a cop, killed in the line of duty. The storylines regarding Angie and Jesse were one of the reasons I was an avid AMC fan back then. I can't wait to return to being a fan again. Here is the story on the couple's return to Pine Valley and how exactly does Jesse return from the dead? Was he even killed? Hmmmmmm.... Daytime's First Black Supercouple Returns to AMC All My Children promised to revisit its glory years in the months ahead and the show is already making good on that promise. This month, Emmy winners Debbi Morgan and Darnell Williams will return to the show as former supercouple Angie and Jesse. Daytime's first African American supercouple is returning to daytime television. Emmy winners Debbi Morgan (Angie Baxter) and Darnell Williams (Jesse Hubbard) are headed back to Pine Valley in January, 2008. "Angie and Jesse made an eternal imprint on All My Children viewers, and many fans will not believe he's alive," said Brian Frons, president, Daytime, Disney-ABC Television Group in a statement. "We will continue to build upon the history of this core family and rekindle what made them a supercouple." Since it has been nearly 20 years since Jesse and Angie's story began, many younger viewers may be unfamiliar with the pair. And some long-time fans may need a little refresher. Back in 1982, Jesse and Angie's story began when the two met as teenagers. The pair fell in love and eventually got married and had song, Frankie. Their time together was cut tragically short when Jesse, a police officer, was shot and killed in the line of duty in 1988. Angie's story would later continue on the ABC soap Loving and later on the Loving spinoff, The City. There Angie met and fell in love with Jacob Foster, a man that bore an uncanny resemblance to her late husband. Born in London, England, Williams joined All My Children in 1981. During his seven-year run with All My Children, Williams picked up two Daytime Emmys. The first, in 1983, was for Outstanding Supporting Actor. Two years later, Williams took home the trophy in the Outstanding Lead Actor field. He also tallied an Outstanding Supporting Actor nod in his first year with the show. Williams later returned to All My Children in spirit form in 1994, when Tad Martin was nearly killed, and in 2001, when he helped usher a murdered Gillian to Heaven. But Williams' work was not limited to in front of the camera. The actor turned director on AMC in 2003 and has served as an acting coach for some of the show's younger talent for several years. The actor's most recent daytime gig was earlier this year as Griggs on CBS's Guiding Light. Morgan joined All My Children in 1982 and remained with the show through 1990. During those eight years, Morgan was nominated for a Daytime Emmy as Outstanding Ingenue (Younger Actress) in 1986 and won an Emmy in 1989 for Outstanding Supporting Actress. Morgan also appeared on NBC's Generations and as Ellen Burgess on the General Hospital spinoff, Port Charles, in 1997 and 1998. In addition to her acclaim in daytime television, Morgan has scored critical acclaim in feature film. Morgan won the Chicago Film Critics Association and Independent Spirit Awards awards for Best Supporting Actress for her work in the 1997 film "Eve's Bayou." Morgan is also known for her role as a judge on SOAPnet's reality series, I Wanna Be A Soap Star. Like, Williams, Morgan also appeared on daytime television this past year. The actress portrayed a district attorney on CBS's The Bold and the Beautiful. The pair was reunited recently when they worked together on the touring production of the stage play U Got Me Bent & Twisted. Angie and Jesse's son, Frankie Hubbard, returned to Pine Valley in 2002, but his storyline wrapped up within the calendar year and the character was written out. Morgan's Angie returns to Pine Valley on January 18th -- a Friday cliffhanger? -- to consult on a medical case. Williams is first seen a week later, on January 25th - but AMC is tight-lipped about whether or not Jesse is "still" dead. Both actors have signed long-term contracts.
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01-29-2008, 08:08 PM	#2
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	I will continue to keep watching. I am loving what I am seeing!
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02-12-2008, 12:15 AM	#11
JT Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 29, 2001 Location: USA Posts: 7,223	Debbi Morgan has been knocking it OUT of the park since she came back. I want to comment on the scenes between Angie and Tad during her first days back in town. Those were some of the most natural scenes I've ever seen in daytime...it was more like Michael E. Knight was welcoming Debbi Morgan back to AMC instead of Tad Martin welcoming Angie Baxter Hubbard back to Pine Valley. It was just reeeeeeally refreshing to see old friends catch up.
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Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Glad to know I have someone I can chat with!

01-29-2008, 10:09 PM	#4
ThomasE Member Moderator Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 04, 2000 Location: New York, New York, U.S.A. Posts: 10,857	Irene this storyline is really rocking the house. Debbi Morgan is giving it her all. She brilliant and there is no doubt about that.

01-29-2008, 10:26 PM	#5
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Most definitely. Debbi proves what a dramatic actress she is and has come a long way from Good Times, White Shadow and all those shows she appeared on. She was awesome back then, but AMC really was her groundbreaking work.

01-30-2008, 01:03 AM	#7
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	I'm glad to hear it's going well so far. I love Debbi Morgan too and may have to check this out.

02-08-2008, 06:20 PM	#9
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Well Thomas, it looks like Angie will finally see Jessie on Monday's episode.

02-12-2008, 12:20 AM	#12
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	Debbi Morgan is indeed one awesome actress. I am having a time though figuring out the other storylines and who is who, but I guess in time that will come to me. I am just enthralled with the whole Angie and Jesse storyline right now, that is all that matters.

02-19-2008, 08:14 PM	#13
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	I am glad you all like the Angie and Jessie story. Unfortunally I only tuned in to the show 3 years ago so I don't know anything about the couple. And since I don't it is hard for me to follow. I was more interested following the other characters.

03-22-2008, 06:23 PM	#14
friscoliveson Member Occasional Poster Join Date: May 07, 2005 Posts: 10	Hi, I'm a Angie/Jesse fan too! It would be great to chat about our faves sometime! My email address is classicghfan@att.net if anyone wants to reminisce about the good old Jesse/Angie days!

05-12-2008, 06:09 PM	#15
Fallon97 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 04, 2007 Location: America Posts: 1,271	Jesse and Angie are my all-time favorite soap couple ever! And the reason I've started watching AMC again.