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Star of the Week

Jerry verDorn

ON SOAP OPERA DIGEST AND WEEKLY ONLINE

Bio

— ABC

Jerry verDorn (Clint, OLTL)

Jerry VerDorn was born in Sioux Falls, SD, but due to his father's job as a salesman, his family relocated often, settling in various parts of North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. VerDorn attended Moorhead State University in Minnesota with intentions of becoming an English teacher. MORE

Features

Features Featuring Jerry/Clint

— PGP

Say What? GL Stars' Memorable Quotes

GUIDING LIGHT actors have shared a lot with Digest over the years (although we haven't printed everything!). Here's a look back at a few memorable quotes. MORE

— Lorenzo Bevilaqua/PGP

Yes, Sire, That's My Baby

Currently GUIDING LIGHT's Coop, Lizzie and Jonathan are embroiled in a "Who's the daddy?" storyline. They aren't the first Springfielders to find themselves in a paternity predicament. Take a look back at three fatherhood foul-ups. MORE

— CBS

GL: Keeping It In the Family

GUIDING LIGHT's kissing cousins Tammy and Jonathan have quickly become one of soaps' most controversial couples, but Springfield’s residents have been keeping their romances in the family for years. Here, we profile some of the top offenders. MORE

— John Paschal/JPI

The Replacements

It's always awkward when a character we know and love suddenly shows up with a new face, voice and manner. But a look back at some of the recasts in OLTL history shows how in time, some recasts actually wind up personifying the role more than the original. MORE

— Robin Platzer/Twin Images

Perfect 10

We look back at 10 memorable GL couples, past and present. MORE

— SoapOperaWeekly.com

'Spare' Time for Springfielders

The second annual Bloss and Friends bowling event gave GUIDING LIGHT fans a way to hit three pins with one ball: They were able to meet and bowl with their favorite GL actors, they said farewell to the well-loved Jerry verDorn (ex-Ross; Clint, OLTL), and the funds raised went to the American Cancer Society. MORE

— CBS

Pop Culture

Being a parent in Springfield can be tough, but these dads managed — more or less — to be there for their kids' formative years. MORE

— Victoria Arlak

GL: Hard At Work

Life on GUIDING LIGHT doesn't revolve around the office. After all, Springfielders spend an awful lot of time conducting their own personal business. Here's a look back at a few career paths. MORE

Features About Clint

— ABC

The Ultimate Viki and Clint Trivia Challenge

Think you know all about OLTL's premier couple, Clint and Viki? Dorian may be in their way now, but she's nothing compared to what they've gone through in the past! Take a journey back in time (like Clint once did!) and see how much you remember. MORE

Features With Jerry

— ABC

The Elder Statesman

Jerry verDorn (Clint, OLTL) was so happy to talk to us about his arrival in Llanview that we couldn't fit it all into the 1/17 issue of Digest. Here is some of what you won't didn't read in the magazine. MORE

— Arthur L. Cohen/PGP

Say Good-bye: Jerry verDorn Bids Farewell to GL

On Tuesday, October 11, Jerry verDorn had his last scenes as Ross on GL before heading to OLTL to portray Clint. In lieu of actual on-screen closure for Ross, verDorn addressed his fans at the October 16 GL Fan Club Luncheon. MORE

— Lorenzo Bevilaqua/PGP

Tidings Of Comfort And Oy!

Christmas is a time for sipping eggnog and unwrapping gifts. In the soap world, however, the holiday tends to pack a dramatic punch. Here's a look at some of GUIDING LIGHT's most memorable yuletides. MORE

— CBS

Vintage GL Weddings Gallery

Springfield has been home to countless weddings throughout the years, from fairy-tale ceremonies to simple at-home gatherings. Take a look at some of GUIDING LIGHT's memorable nuptials in the 1970s and '80s. MORE

Features Mentioning Jerry/Clint

— Heidi Gutman/ABC

Choreographer To The Soap Stars

Behind every great soap are the people who toil to pull everything together — costumes, lighting, set design, sound, etc. But rarely do we think of the choreographer as one of those indispensable roles. Meet soaps' go-to guy for dance, Director/Choreographer James Horvath. MORE

— ABC

The Ides of Forbes March

Are you confused about ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Nash being in a love triangle with four very distinct characters? Forbes March (Nash) has it all worked out — especially the geography. MORE

The Big 3-0

Soap Opera Digest just turned 30!
In celebration of the milestone, here are some of our memorable covers from days past. See how things have changed — and stayed the same. Check back every day for another stroll down memory lane. MORE

— PGP

GL's Dinah-mite Marler

Spoiled brat Dinah Marler heads back to Springfield this summer. Go back over her life and loves in our timeline. MORE

— Sue Coflin

GL 2003 Fan Club Luncheon

On October 12, GUIDING LIGHT fans filled the Marriott Marquis in Manhattan to meet and greet the show's stars. If you weren't able to make the trip to the Big Apple — or want to relive the day — here are a few highlights. MORE

Jerry verDorn's Awards

Jerry verDorn

on Soap Opera Digest and Weekly Online

1995, 1996 Daytime Emmy Award

Outstanding Supporting Actor Jerry verDorn (Ross Marler, GL)

 
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