A NEW YEAR IN A NEW WORLD

Donna faces the wrath of a vengeful father, Cecile questions Marley's choice of pronouns (and Jamie's manhood while she's at it), Frankie makes a confession to Cass, Allie mulls race relations in America, and Rachel goes on the warpath.

Plus a classic clip of Paulina and Grant 1.0: Cali Timmins (pictured) and the late Dack Rambo in our Happy New Year edition of http://www.anotherworldtoday.com/aw_today.html!

The staff of Another World Today wish everyone a joyful and prosperous 2010!

GUIDING LIGHT HOLIDAY 2009 SYNOPSIS

With Christmas over (check out http://twitter.com/MelindaSueLewis for a play by play of the festivities, the guests, and the speeches, both good and bad), Mindy has resolved to unravel the mystery of her mother once and for all.

Follow her journey on the only officially-sanctioned Guiding Light continuation at: http://twitter.com/MelindaSueLewis.

To catch up on anything you may have missed since September 21, 2009, click on the links below!

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/09/springfield-summary-this-week-at.html#links

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/10/this-week-in-springfield-melinda-sue.html#links

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/10/light-on-weekly-synopsis-october-5-2009.html#links

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/10/guiding-light-synopsis-october-12-16.html#links

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/10/latest-news-from-springfield-october-19.html#links

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/10/springfield-synopsis-october-26-30-2009.html

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/11/latest-from-light-on-going-guiding.html

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/11/gl-synopsis-november-9-november-13-2009.html

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/11/guiding-light-november-16-20-2009-from.html

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/11/thanksgiving-in-springfield-november-23.html

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/12/guiding-light-synopsis-december-7-11.html

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/12/guiding-light-synopsis-121409-121809.html

ANOTHER WORLD TODAY

Find out how the fans voted on Felicia's reaction to Lucas' return!

Plus, Marley goes against Jamie's wishes and faces off with Cecile, Amanda and Alice have a very frank chat about the men in their lives, Allie makes a decision about her baby, and you get to decide Donna and Matt's future!

Check it all out, only at: http://www.anotherworldtoday.com/aw_today.html

CHRISTMAS 2009 CONTINUES IN BAY CITY!

Did the fans vote a holiday wedding for Cass and Frankie?

Marley gets whip-lashed by back-to-back shocks from both Grant and Jamie, a vulnerable Lorna lets down her guard, and you get to decide Felicia's future!

Plus, the complete 1991 episode of "Another World" for both American and international viewers!

All available now at: http://www.anotherworldtoday.com/aw_today.html

CHRISTMAS IN BAY CITY!

The fans voted and made Jamie's choice about Frankie! Now you get to weigh in on the state of Frankie and Cass' relationship!

Plus, Felicia hears from Dean, Lorna faces a challenge she can't bully her way through, Amanda bitches about Lila and Rachel, and Kirkland, Marley and Donna spend the day with... Grant?

Also, watch the December 24, 1991 episode of "Another World" in its entirety, for both American and international viewers.

Check out Part #1 of Episode #33 of "Another World Today" at: http://www.anotherworldtoday.com/aw_today.html

Don't miss As The World Turns on Monday, December 21 when Damian drugs Lily.

GUIDING LIGHT SYNOPSIS 12/14/09-12/18/09

Via http://twitter.com/MelindaSueLewis

Mindy confronted Billy about the discrepancies with her birth certificate, and he finally admitted that the one she'd been using all these years was a forgery.

Billy explained that Mindy's mother, Dina, had been only seventeen years old when she got pregnant. The only way they could have gotten married in Tulsa at the time was by asking her parents' permission. But as she didn't want to tell them she was pregnant, Dina and Billy ran away together. They got married once she turned 18, but Dina, who had been raised very properly, never wanted her daughter to know that she'd been born illegitimate. It was her dying request that Billy keep it a secret.

Mindy forgave her father and happily made plans to order her authentic birth certificate and proceed with her and Rick's plans to adopt a baby. But when Mindy called the attorney representing them and explained what Billy had said, Kevin Fowler told her the story couldn't be true. (Read their entire conversation at: http://www.anotherworldtoday.com/aw_today.html)

Meanwhile, in an attempt to keep Leah from going off on a ski trip with Kevin Marler during the holidays, Rick offered to have Blake and her family over for Christmas. When Leah pointed out that Frank would probably want to spend it with the Coopers, Rick suggested having them - as well Danny and Michelle and their family - join the Bauers as well.

Mindy freaked that they didn't have the room to host such a big bash, so Rick blithely volunteered the Spaulding mansion. They would all descend on Phillip's house for a Springfield-wide celebration. Meaning that Mindy would have to spend her holiday within sight of Alex... (And Holly would be forced face to face with Fletch.)

But as she stressed about that, Mindy wondered whether she should confront Billy over what Kevin had said right away, or wait until after Christmas so as not to ruin her first one as Mrs. Rick Bauer.

Several GL fans have already chimed in their opinions about what Mindy should do. Now it's your turn! Help Guide the Light and give Mindy your opinion at: http://twitter.com/MelindaSueLewis!

Rosanna makes a life altering decision on Friday, December 18. Don't miss Cady McClain's last day in Oakdale.

ANOTHER WORLD TODAY: YOU MAKE JAMIE'S CHOICE



With Cecile on one side, Frankie on the other, and his own future (personal, professional & legal) hanging in the balance, Jamie has a heck of a choice to make!

And so do you! Vote on what Jamie should do on the current episode of Another World Today at: http://www.anotherworldtoday.com/aw_today.html

Plus, Felicia breaks Lorna's heart, Spencer makes a confession about Alice, Lila and Grant come to a surprising realization, and Allie reaches out for help from one source, only to receive it from another.

Also, in today's video flashback, stellar work from Mark Pinter (Grant) circa 1992 as the freshman Senator tries to keep his professional and personal lives from imploding courtesy of Ryan.

Check it all out at: http://www.anotherworldtoday.com/aw_today.html!

Don't miss Thursday, December 17 when Dusty saves the day with Janet.

Jack comes to Craig's rescue on Thursday, December 17 when Margo has to back out on him.

ANOTHER WORLD TODAY SCAVENGER HUNT!

The holiday season is all about fun, so we thought we'd have a festive little scavenger hunt in Bay City to ring in the season!

First person to post the correct answer to the below question in the Comments section, gets to pick a future AWT poll query!

Question: What is Carl Hutchins favorite rock and roll band?

The answer can be found in an Another World Today featured clip, all of which are available via: http://www.anotherworldtoday.com/awt_episodes.html.

Happy Hunting!

Don't miss As The World Turns on Wednesday, December 16 when Craig tries to convince Carly to sleep with him just before he's set to marry Rosanna.

Barbara steals Mick's hotel room key and finds a disturbing letter on Tuesday, December 15.

BACK TO THE FUTURE: ANOTHER WORLD STYLE

When George Lucas created three prequels to Star Wars, their story cast a whole different light on the events of Episode IV. (C3PO is Vader's droid? R2D2 knew who Luke and Leia were all along?)

In the same way, Part #1 of this week's Another World Today finally reveals the secret Jamie has been keeping for years... and puts the 1992 scene of his confession to Marley (included here) into a whole new perspective.

Check out our merger of past and present, here.

Plus, Carl pushes Lucas' buttons, Cass returns to Lila, and Sarah continues lying through her teeth.

Meg threatens Lily on Monday, December 14.

GUIDING LIGHT SYNOPSIS DECEMBER 7-11, 2009

Via http://twitter.com/MelindaSueLewis

Rick and Mindy consulted a Bay City attorney, Kevin Fowler (who'd once been a client of Rick's Uncle Mike), about their chances to adopt a baby.

In the middle of their interview, romance writer Felicia Gallant burst in to accuse Kevin of trying to sell her newborn granddaughter to the Bauers.

Mindy and Rick hightailed it home, but later Kevin called to say there was a problem with their paperwork. Mindy's birth certificate wasn't an officially issued version, and they couldn't proceed without that.

Mindy explained that her parents had been on vacation in Mexico when she was born prematurely (surprise!) and as a result, all she has is a notarized copy of the document. She's tried to track down the original in the past, but the bureaucracy made it impossible. Kevin offered to do some digging for her, and Mindy agreed.

Later, she went to see Billy at work, hoping he could steer them in the right direction, but ran into Jonathan instead.

Jonathan insisted that Bill was deliberately closing his eyes to Lizzie's growing obsession with Sarah. Jonathan swore that he wasn't going to let Sarah become another victim of Lizzie's insecurity... like Tammy was.

When Mindy finally got to see Billy, she received even more bad news. Her father told her that Kevin was never going to find Mindy's original birth certificate. And it was about time Billy told Mindy why....

Got a theory about what secret Billy is about to reveal? Help Guide the Light and tell us at: http://twitter.com/MelindaSueLewis

Plus, vote on whether GL characters should cross over to Another World Today, here!

Molly finds incriminating evidence in Meg's purse on Friday, December 11.

ANOTHER WORLD TODAY EPISODE #31 PART #2

Jamie's horrible day gets even worse with the arrival of yet another surprise visitor. Grant turns on the charm with Marley. Lucas makes plans to reunite with Felicia - but will Cass go along with his request?

Find out at: http://www.anotherworldtoday.com/aw_today.html

Jack punches Simon on Thursday, December 10.

Brad tries to harm Simon on Wednesday, December 9.

A LIGHT WORLD?

In Part #1 of Another World Today Episode #31, Jamie and Grant face off over Kirkland in court.... Felicia tells Cass to go after Kevin with everything he's got - but Frankie has a better idea... Allie gets some life-changing news, and Marley accepts a dangerous dinner invitation...

Plus, make sure you vote on today's poll: Should Guiding Light characters be crossed over to AWT? (Micropoll has been intermittent the last few weeks. If there is no poll on the page when you click, please come back and try again.)

(Pictured above, Cass Winthrop practicing law in ATWT's Oakdale in 2005.)

Don't miss Monday, December 7th when Lily & Damian get married - trouble isn't far behind.

Rosanna stumble in on Craig & Carly on Monday, December 7.

Carly goes to tell Craig to stay away from her, but Craig on the other hand has other plans for Carly on Friday, December 4.

GUIDING LIGHT MEETS ANOTHER WORLD (AGAIN)

In 1966, after the suicide of his wife, Julie, Mike Bauer (pictured above with mom Bert) packed up his young daughter, Hope, and left Springfield to make a new life for them both in Bay City.

He joined John Randolph's law firm, and began a relationship with John's college-age daughter, Lee.

Lee fell for Mike right away, but Mike wasn't ready to jump into a commitment quite yet... especially after meeting Lee's young stepmother, Pat.

A car accident caused by Lee had left John paralyzed and deeply depressed. Though Pat attempted to nurse her husband back to health, John's humiliation at his debilitation forced him to push Pat away... and straight towards Mike.

Unwilling to hurt John, Mike and Pat agreed to keep their distance, and Mike prepared to move back to Springfield in 1967. But not before kissing Pat good-by. A kiss Lee witnessed.

The 1960s Guiding Light/Another World cross-over was possible because, even though the shows aired on different networks, both were P&G productions created by Irna Phillips. In later years, several AW characters visited ATWT's Oakdale, and Cass Winthrop even made a stop in Springfield, cementing the reality that all three shows existed in the same (fictional) universe.

Today, in the spirit of those earlier cross-overs, GL's Rick and Mindy pay a visit to Bay City. Read all about it at http://twitter.com/melindasuelewis and at http://www.anotherworldtoday.com/aw_today.html!

Don't miss Thursday, December 3 when Brad tries to get Simon arrested. He can't stand watching him with Katie.

Parker asks Jack to move back to Milltown on Wednesday, December 2.

On Tuesday, December 1 - Molly & Holden finally catch up on what's been going on in each other's lives.

Barbara makes a decision and calls Mick (Tom Pelphrey) on Tuesday, December 1.

ANOTHER WORLD TODAY x 2

Due to the success of Another World Today, starting now and going through the month of December, we will be debuting two new episodes a week, one on Monday and one on Thursday.

If this trial run is a success, judging by the number of visitors as well as the number of Another World viewers on Hulu.com and YouTube, we may make it a permanent feature, so make sure you let us know what you think either here, on Facebook, or on the official Message Board!

Check out Part #1 of Episode #30, here!

THANKSGIVING IN SPRINGFIELD!

November 23 - November 27, 2009 synopsis from http://twitter.com/MelindaSueLewis.

Mindy was looking forward to hosting her first Thanksgiving as a Bauer with just herself, Rick, Ed, Holly, Michelle, Danny, Robbie, Hope, Billy and Vanessa in attendance.

But then Rick shocked her with the news that, for Leah's sake, he'd invited all the Bouderaux - Clayton, Felicia, Remy, Christina, their baby, Mel and Cyrus - to join them.

Mindy resolved to stay calm and dignified (like Vanessa). It proved tricky though when, in response to Mindy gushing that she's been planning her first holiday as Mrs. Rick Bauer for twenty-six years, Mel snarked, "So has Rick."


"What? I'm not allowed to mention that the whole time we were married, Rick was pining away for his Four Musketeer days? It's what led to his affair with Beth, after all," Mel reminded. "Oh, I'm sorry, did we all decide to politely pretend that never happened?"

To diffuse the situation, Rick stepped up and admitted that Mel was right. He had been a bad husband to her. But that he refused to apologize for it.

Rick explained that saying he was sorry about their marriage would mean that he wished it had never happened. And Rick would never wish that. Because then they wouldn't have Leah....

Crisis temporarily diffused, everybody sat down to dinner, where Ed recalled his mother, Bert, and how thankful she was for life not just on the holidays, but every day.

Join the Bauer family celebration (and find out how other Springfield clans are spending their Thanksgiving), at http://twitter.com/MelindaSueLewis.

To catch up on all the GL action since 9/21/09, click the links below!

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/09/springfield-summary-this-week-at.html#links

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/10/this-week-in-springfield-melinda-sue.html#links

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/10/light-on-weekly-synopsis-october-5-2009.html#links

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/10/guiding-light-synopsis-october-12-16.html#links

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/10/latest-news-from-springfield-october-19.html#links

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/10/springfield-synopsis-october-26-30-2009.html

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/11/latest-from-light-on-going-guiding.html

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/11/gl-synopsis-november-9-november-13-2009.html

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/11/guiding-light-november-16-20-2009-from.html

As The World Turns will be pre-empted on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26. Don't miss Monday, November 30 when Simon shows up on Katie's doorstep back in Oakdale.

Meg kisses Damian when Lily shows up on Monday, November 30.

CELEBRATE THANKSGIVING 2009 IN SPRINGFIELD!

Mindy and Rick are hosting (and guess who's coming to dinner)!

Follow the celebration, only at http://twitter.com/melindasuelewis.

Don't miss As The World Turns on Wednesday, November 25 as all of Oakdale celebrates Thanksgiving. Nancy (Helen Wagner) will celebrate the holiday at Tom & Margo's house.

The Snyders celebrate Thanksgiving as Jack returns home on Wednesday, November 25.

Jack wakes up hung over next to Carly in a Pittsburgh hotel room on Tuesday, November 24 to recall how Simon gave them the slip. Don't miss it as the two recall how Simon gave them the slip and how Carly saved Jack from getting run down on a Pittsburgh street.

THANKSGIVING IN BAY CITY!

Thanksgiving was always a very special holiday in Bay City. Re-live the 1991 episode in its entirety (now available to both American and international viewers), and fasten your seat-belts for Thanksgiving 2009!

Jamie and Grant, Alice and Rachel, Frankie and Lila, Donna and Carl, Felicia and Kevin, Allie and Sarah, not to mention Lorna, Matt, Amanda, Spencer, Cass, Kirkland and more, all in the same room. This is one holiday dinner no Another World fan can afford to miss.

Plus the traditional AW Thanksgiving toast... done in a slightly nontraditional way.

Experience it all, only at: http://www.anotherworldtoday.com/aw_today.html

GUIDING LIGHT: NOVEMBER 16 - 20, 2009

From http://twitter.com/MelindaSueLewis

Although Holly agreed with Mindy's assessment that Kevin spelled trouble for Leah, a guilty Rick insisted on giving Blake's son the benefit of the doubt. He felt vindicated when, a few days later, Leah told Rick she'd decided to join her school's gifted program after all - because Kevin had talked her into it.


Jonathan asked Mindy to meet him so they could talk about what really happened the day Sarah refused to go home with Lizzie. Jonathan admitted that while he wants to support Lizzie and Sarah's relationship - it's why he brought their daughter home - he thinks Lizzie might be dangerous for Sarah. Jonathan reminded that he's familiar with what happens when Lizzie gets jealous and possesive. The last time, Tammy ended up dead because of it.


Jonathan thought it would be better if Lizzie focused a little more on Alana now, and gave Sarah some space. She's scaring the girl.

Mindy accused Jonathan of being the one to suggest to Sarah that her mother preferred the baby over her, which is what triggered the showdown in the first place. Jonathan denied vehmently and stormed off.

Rick advised Mindy to lay off meddling into other people's business, but she insited that she was a Bauer wife now. She has Bert and Maureen's footsteps to follow in. She can't stand by while people she loves suffer. She wants to live up to their legacy!


Mindy visited Lizzie, who sobbed that anytime she does something with Alana, all she can think about is how she never got the chance to do the same for Sarah. Lizzie asked Mindy if she should sue Jonathan for sole custody: It's the only way she can think of to garauntee never losing her daughter again.

Help Guide the Light! Tweet your advice to Mindy about what she should do at: http://twitter.com/MelindaSueLewis

To read past synopses go to:

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/09/springfield-summary-this-week-at.html#links

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/10/this-week-in-springfield-melinda-sue.html#links

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/10/light-on-weekly-synopsis-october-5-2009.html#links

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/10/guiding-light-synopsis-october-12-16.html#links

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/10/latest-news-from-springfield-october-19.html#links

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/10/springfield-synopsis-october-26-30-2009.html

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/11/latest-from-light-on-going-guiding.html

http://pgpclassicsoaps.blogspot.com/2009/11/gl-synopsis-november-9-november-13-2009.html

Jack (Michael Park) & Carly (Maura West) have found Simon working a scam in Pittsburgh, PA. On Monday, November 23 Jack tries to get Simon (Paul Leyden) to come back to Oakdale. When Jack won't give Simon a reason - Simon gives Jack the slip.

The wait is over. Paul Leyden returns to As The World Turns on Friday, November 20th when Jack & Carly arrive in Pittsburgh looking for Simon.

Daniel Cosgrove will join the cast of As The World Turns in early 2010. Cosgrove is best known for his roles on Beverly Hills 90210, Dirty Sexy Money and Guiding Light where he played Bill Lewis. Cosgrove's character on ATWT is still unknown.

Holden (Jon Hensley) comes to Molly's (Lesli Kay) defense on Friday, November 20.

Meg's fighting to get what she wants and this time she theatens Damain on Thursday, November 19.

The doc takes off Noah's bandages on Thursday, November 19.

Tune in to As The World Turns on Wednesday, November 18th when Jack (Michael Park) and Molly (Lesli Kay) realize they're in danger.


Christopher Durham appears as Congressman Silas Whitman on Wednesday, November 18.