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Steve Andropolous And Betsy Stewart
Stavares "Steve" Andropoulos and Elizabeth "Betsy" Stewart Andropoulos are fictional characters and a super couple from the American soap opera "A''s The World Turns"'' which aired for almost 54 years before being canceled due to low ratings''.'' Steve was portrayed by actor Frank Runyeon and Betsy was portrayed by both actress Meg Ryan and actress Lindsay Frost. The fictional couple wed on May 30, 1984; The episode attracted 20 million viewers making it the second highest-rated hour in American soap opera history. Storyline Steve fell in love with Betsy in 1982. The feeling was mutual and Betsy offered to give him her trust fund money so he could start his own business. Though touched by the gesture, Steve refused her offer. Despite everyone's efforts to keep the news a secret, Steve's brother, Nick, found out that the pair was dating and suspecting that Steve was only after Betsy's trust fund. Nick went after Steve with Betsy in attendance. Though a panicked Betsy promised t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WikiProject Soap Operas
A WikiProject, or Wikiproject, is a Wikimedia movement affinity group for contributors with shared goals. WikiProjects are prevalent within the largest wiki, Wikipedia, and exist to varying degrees within Wikimedia project, sister projects such as Wiktionary, Wikiquote, Wikidata, and Wikisource. They also exist in different languages, and translation of articles is a form of their collaboration. During the COVID-19 pandemic, CBS News noted the role of Wikipedia's WikiProject Medicine in maintaining the accuracy of articles related to the disease. Another WikiProject that has drawn attention is WikiProject Women Scientists, which was profiled by ''Smithsonian Magazine, Smithsonian'' for its efforts to improve coverage of women scientists which the profile noted had "helped increase the number of female scientists on Wikipedia from around 1,600 to over 5,000". On Wikipedia Some Wikipedia WikiProjects are substantial enough to engage in cooperative activities with outside organization ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gangrene
Gangrene is a type of tissue death caused by a lack of blood supply. Symptoms may include a change in skin color to red or black, numbness, swelling, pain, skin breakdown, and coolness. The feet and hands are most commonly affected. If the gangrene is caused by an infectious agent, it may present with a fever or sepsis. Risk factors include diabetes, peripheral arterial disease, smoking, major trauma, alcoholism, HIV/AIDS, frostbite, influenza, dengue fever, malaria, chickenpox, plague, hypernatremia, radiation injuries, meningococcal disease, Group B streptococcal infection and Raynaud's syndrome. It can be classified as dry gangrene, wet gangrene, gas gangrene, internal gangrene, and necrotizing fasciitis. The diagnosis of gangrene is based on symptoms and supported by tests such as medical imaging. Treatment may involve surgery to remove the dead tissue, antibiotics to treat any infection, and efforts to address the underlying cause. Surgical efforts may include debr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristanna Loken
Kristanna Loken (born October 8, 1979) is a Norwegian American actress and model. She is known for her roles in the films '' Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines'' (2003), ''BloodRayne'' (2005) and ''Bounty Killer'' (2013) and on the TV series ''Painkiller Jane'' (2007), ''The L Word'' (2007–2008) and ''Burn Notice'' (2011–2012). Early life Loken was born October 8, 1979, in Ghent, New York, the daughter of Rande (née Porath), a model, and Merlin "Chris" Loken, a writer and apple farmer. She is of half German and half Norwegian ancestry. Her parents were from Wisconsin. She grew up on her parents' fruit farm in Upstate New York. Career After her mother encouraged her to become a model, Loken participated at the 1994 Elite Model Look in which she placed third runner-up. Loken started her acting career in 1994 as the third actress to play Danielle 'Dani' Andropoulos on an episode of ''As the World Turns''. She later appeared in several television shows and films, including regu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Colenback
John Colenback (October 8, 1935 – May 12, 2015) was an American actor. He was best known for portraying Dan Stewart on ''As the World Turns''. Early years Colenback was born October 5, 1935, in Toledo, Ohio, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Colenback. His father, an executive vice president with Toledo Scale Company, died when he was 12. John Colenback attended Ottaway Hills Elementary School and was in 17 theatrical productions as a student at Ottawa Hills High School and was named best actor at Dartmouth College during his senior year there. Stage Summer stock theatre led the way for Colenback's acting career. An agent spotted him at Bucks County Playhouse in Pennsylvania and persuaded him to try acting in New York. On Broadway, Colenback appeared in '' After the Rain'' (1967) and '' A Man for All Seasons'' (1961-1963). His obituary in Variety noted, "He starred in regional productions of ''The Importance of Being Earnest'', ''The Halloween Bandit'', ''Rosencrantz and Guilden ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patricia Bruder
Patricia Bruder (born April 14, 1936, in Brooklyn, New York) is an American actress. Bruder entered show business when she was 9 years old, performing in the chorus of ''Rainbow House'' on radio. She attended James Madison High School, and graduated in June 1954, after which she attended Columbia University. Her work on stage included the Broadway productions ''Lace on Her Petticoat'' (1951), ''Livin' the Life'' (1957), and ''Gypsy'' (1959), in all of which she was billed as Patsy Bruder. She also appeared in off-Broadway productions. Her most enduring television role was her portrayal of Ellen Lowell on the soap opera ''As the World Turns'', which she played from 1960 to 1995, taking the role over from actress Wendy Drew. Bruder grew in time with her character, as who gradually changes from a young woman into a mature matriarch, marrying two respected doctors - Tim Cole and David Stewart - on the serial. Bruder's major storylines center on the murder of David's housekeeper, Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henderson Forsythe
Henderson Forsythe (September 11, 1917 – April 17, 2006) was an American actor. Forsythe was known for his role as Dr. David Stewart #2 on the soap opera ''As the World Turns'', a role he played for 32 years, and for his work on the New York stage. Biography Early life Forsythe was born in Macon, Missouri, the son of Mary Katherine (née Henderson) and Cecil Proctor Forsythe. He grew up in Monroe City, Missouri where he first studied theatre. He transferred from Culver Stockton College to The University of Iowa in 1938. While attending Culver-Stockton College, he was an active member of Mu Theta Nu Fraternity. Theatre In 1979, Forsythe won the Tony Award for Best Featured Actor (Musical) for his work in ''The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas''. He also appeared onstage in dramas such as ''Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf'' by Edward Albee, where he was in the original production taking over the role of George originated by Arthur Hill, and '' The Birthday Party'' by Harold P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kathryn Hays
Kathryn Hays (born Kay Piper; July 26, 1934 – March 25, 2022) was an American actress, best known for her role as Kim Hughes on the CBS soap opera ''As the World Turns'' from 1972 to 2010. Life and career Hays was born Kay Piper in Princeton, Illinois, on July 26, 1934, the only child of Roger and Daisy (Hays) Piper. Her parents divorced shortly after her birth, and Hays was raised by her mother, a bookkeeper and a banker, and her stepfather, salesman Arnold Gottlieb. She grew up in Joliet. She took classes at Northwestern University, and worked as a model. In 1962, she changed her name to Kathryn Hays (using her mother's maiden name for her last name). Hays' first marriage was to Sidney Steinberg in 1957, with whom she had a daughter, Sherri. In 1966, Hays married actor Glenn Ford; the couple divorced in 1969. Her third husband was Wolfgang Lieschke, who was employed in the advertising industry. Episodic TV work Early in her career, Hays made numerous appearances on ep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Johnston Ulrich
Kim Johnston Ulrich (born Kim Charisse Johnston) is an American actress. Born Kim Charisse Johnston, she is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George P. Johnston. She graduated with an Associate of Arts degree in fashion merchandising from Modesto Junior College and with a Bachelor of Arts degree in art from Stanislaus State College. Before Ulrich became an actress, she worked as a model, appearing in national magazines. From 1983 to 1986, Ulrich played the role of Diana McColl on '' As the World Turns''. In 1987 she appeared in an episode of The Charmings as Cinderella. In 1988, she guest-starred in two episodes of '' Werewolf''. Also in 1988 she appeared as Rachel in an episode of ''Cheers'' (S7:2). In 1990, Ulrich appeared on the TV series '' Wings'' as Carol, Brian's former wife. In 1993, Ulrich appeared in the pilot episode of '' Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman'' as Dr. Antoinette Baines, a villainous scientist. She appeared in a third-season episode of '' High ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scott Bryce
Scott Macalister Bryce (born January 6, 1958), sometimes credited as Scott M. Bryce, is an American film and television actor. Bryce is perhaps best known for his portrayal of Craig Montgomery on ''As the World Turns''. Biography Bryce was born in New York City, the son of daytime actor Ed Bryce, who for many years played Bill Bauer on ''The Guiding Light''. Bryce grew up in Westport, Connecticut and attended Staples High School where he was an active member of The Staples Players student theater group. He appeared at the Palace Theater on Broadway in ''Caesar & Cleopatra'' starring Rex Harrison in February 1977. Bryce, a two-time Daytime Emmy nominee, has found many ways to keep busy. The actor opened a three-camera television studio in an old vaudeville theater in Connecticut. He made numerous appearances in primetime, including ''Murphy Brown'', on which he played the recurring role of Faith Ford's husband Will Forrest, '' The Facts of Life'', '' ER'', ''Law & Order'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wisconsin
Wisconsin () is a state in the upper Midwestern United States. Wisconsin is the 25th-largest state by total area and the 20th-most populous. It is bordered by Minnesota to the west, Iowa to the southwest, Illinois to the south, Lake Michigan to the east, Michigan to the northeast, and Lake Superior to the north. The bulk of Wisconsin's population live in areas situated along the shores of Lake Michigan. The largest city, Milwaukee, anchors its largest metropolitan area, followed by Green Bay and Kenosha, the third- and fourth-most-populated Wisconsin cities respectively. The state capital, Madison, is currently the second-most-populated and fastest-growing city in the state. Wisconsin is divided into 72 counties and as of the 2020 census had a population of nearly 5.9 million. Wisconsin's geography is diverse, having been greatly impacted by glaciers during the Ice Age with the exception of the Driftless Area. The Northern Highland and Western Upland along wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vermont
Vermont () is a state in the northeast New England region of the United States. Vermont is bordered by the states of Massachusetts to the south, New Hampshire to the east, and New York to the west, and the Canadian province of Quebec to the north. Admitted to the union in 1791 as the 14th state, it is the only state in New England not bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. According to the 2020 U.S. census, the state has a population of 643,503, ranking it the second least-populated in the U.S. after Wyoming. It is also the nation's sixth-smallest state in area. The state's capital Montpelier is the least-populous state capital in the U.S., while its most-populous city, Burlington, is the least-populous to be a state's largest. For some 12,000 years, indigenous peoples have inhabited this area. The competitive tribes of the Algonquian-speaking Abenaki and Iroquoian-speaking Mohawk were active in the area at the time of European encounter. During the 17th century, Fr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
