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Soap Opera Digest – 15 September 1992 Renee’s heartbreak. Bo’s graduation. Kimberly’s blindness. Marlena’s return. And Deidre Hall, radiant in gold. Drama, memory, and myth—all in one issue. #SoapOperaDigest #DaysOfOurLives #DeidreHall #SoapHistory #LegacySoap

A retrospective page from Soap Opera Digest, September 1982, revisiting pivotal soap storylines from a decade prior. The headline “YOU MUST THIS” introduces a memory challenge, recalling dramatic arcs from General Hospital, Days of Our Lives, and The Young and the Restless. A black-and-white photo features Renee (Philece Sampler) and Tony (Thaao Penghlis), with a caption noting Tony’s love for Anna (Leann Hunley). The lower section recounts the tragic unraveling of Renee’s schemes, her doomed marriage to David Banning, and her murder by the Salem Strangler—while Tony grieves and Marlena’s “death” is revealed to be a hoax.

A serialized Days of Our Lives update from Soap Opera Digest, September 1982, spotlighting multiple story arcs. Bo earns his police academy graduation thanks to Roman’s vote, but familial tensions and missed milestones cloud the moment. Carly’s community medical van is secretly funded by Lawrence, who manipulates her through Shawn-Douglas’ nanny. Kimberly and Shane reconnect through their children, but their reunion is complicated by Kimberly’s sudden blindness. A black-and-white photo captures two characters mid-drama. The page’s emotional core is Shane’s repeated realization—despite anger and heartbreak—that he still loves Kimberly.

A behind-the-scenes portrait feature titled “LAST LICKS” from Soap Opera Digest, September 1982. The photograph showcases Deidre Hall (Marlena, Days of Our Lives) in a white, off-the-shoulder gown, posed against a vivid blue backdrop framed in red. The studio setting includes a ladder, fan, and lighting rig, emphasizing the crafted nature of the image. Hall credits the concept to a collaborative effort, naming photographer Gary Null, costume designer Richard Bloore, and publicist Charles Riley. The caption underscores the shared artistry behind soap iconography.

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