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Blasts From The Past

Get ready for the January returns of AMC's Angie and Jesse with this indispensible timeline, and check out the 12/25 Digest for the inside scoop on the comebacks of actors Debbi Morgan and Darnell Williams! MORE

— ABC

AMC: Adam and Krystal’s Love Timeline

With ALL MY CHILDREN's Adam and Krystal on the verge of reuniting, you may find yourself wondering how they ended up in their current situation. Brush up on their roller-coaster ride of a romance here. MORE

— ABC

WHAT A BABE

As AMC prepares to say good-bye to Babe — at least the Babe played by Alexa Havins (Amanda Baker takes over the role on October 8, the same day Havins exits), we’ve prepared a photo tribute to her four-year history in Pine Valley. MORE

— ABC

AMC: Kendall's Timeline of Love

Kendall and Zach's marriage may have hit a few bumps recently, but it's still a lot sturdier than any of her past relationships. Take a walk down memory lane with Pine Valley's Hart-breaker. MORE

— ABC

Ghost Town

Over the years, the spirits of many beloved, but tragically deceased, AMC characters have returned to offer comfort to the ones they've left behind. In honor of the imminent return of Terri Ivens as the ghost of Simone in June, we offer this tribute to others who made heavenly detours. MORE

— ABC

The Loves of AMC's Ryan Lavery

Ryan Lavery is quite the ladies’ man, but with a new fiancée and an ex-wife coming back to town, even he is sure to have his hands full. Let’s take a look at his conquests over the years. MORE

— ABC

Homecoming Queen

On April 20, AMC will welcome Greenlee Smythe Lavery back to the Pine Valley canvas, with Sabine Singh taking over for role-originator Rebecca Budig. Here's Digest's photo-driven brush-up course on how the character made her mark the first time around. MORE

— ABC

AMC’s David: The Doctor Is Out

David Hayward, the doctor everyone loved to hate on ALL MY CHILDREN, left Pine Valley this week. But don’t worry, in true David fashion, he caused his fair share of trouble on his way out. Take a stroll down memory lane to see what we mean. MORE

— ABC

Homecoming Queen

On October 11, Pine Valley welcomed back one of its most beloved citizens, Eden Riegel's Bianca. Here's a photo recap of the character's history during Riegel's previous reign. MORE

— ABC

What's Been Up, Doc?

Sure, you know Dr. Jeff Martin is the father of Josh, daytime's first "unabortion," but did you know he was the groom in the first of the 10 weddings Erica has had? With Jeff heading back to town June 13, here's a chance to catch up on his Pine Valley history. MORE

— ABC

Binks Is Back!

Bonjour! Bianca Montgomery is set to return to ALL MY CHILDREN this May. Here is a refresher course on her history. MORE

— Heidi Gutman/ABC

Broadway Babies

On February 6, the stars of ABC Daytime came out at night for a very special cause: a fund-raising musical revue to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Couldn't make it to the legendary New Amsterdam Theatre? Here's the scoop on what you missed. MORE

— Ann Limongello/ABC

It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas

With Bianca coming home and plenty of other surprises in store, Christmas is shaping up to be a season to remember this year on AMC. Not that previous years weren't, of course, as we look back at Christmas, Pine Valley-style shows. MORE

— Cathy Blaivas/ABC

Green Party

With her original portrayer, Kate Collins, headed back for a brief visit to Pine Valley, now is the perfect time to catch up on the life and times of unorthodox heroine Janet Green. MORE

— ABC

Ladies Of The Manor

On AMC, Krystal just joined a not-so-exclusive club: women who have been married to Adam. Here's a look at her predecessors in the role of Mrs. Chandler. MORE

— ABC

Homecoming Queen

AMC is preparing to roll out its welcome mat for one of its most popular heroines from the 1990s, Sydney Penny's Julia Santos Keefer. Here's a refresher course on how the character spent her previous stint in Pine Valley. MORE

— Steve Fenn/ABC

The Marrying Kind

Erica Kane Martin Brent Cudahy Chandler Montgomery Montgomery Chandler Marrick Marrick just added another moniker to her impressive list of married names...Here, Digest pays tribute to her nine previous attempts to win the newlywed game. MORE

— ABC

Farewell To Phoebe

ALL MY CHILDREN is preparing to say a heartfelt good-bye to Phoebe Wallingford, a Pine Valley fixture since the show's 1970 debut. (Her portrayer, original cast member Ruth Warrick, passed away in January.) MORE

— ABC

Jack And Erica's AMC Romance

It has taken ALL MY CHILDREN's Jack and Erica a long time to make it to the altar — but in May, the duo is scheduled to finally become Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Montgomery. Here's a look back at the many ups and the many downs that have forestalled this glorious upcoming occasion. MORE

— ABC

Brooke's Beaux

Let's face it: AMC's Brooke English has had rotten luck with men, even when the men themselves weren't rotten (though more than a few were). Here are the guys who've wended their way into our fair lady's heart through the years. MORE

— Steve Fenn/ABC

Bedside Manners

The course of love has hardly run smoothly for AMC's Dr. David Hayward (Vincent Irizarry). Here are some of its most memorable detours. MORE

— ABC

Through The Years: Liza Colby

Marcy Walker (Liza), will soon be departing Pine Valley. Here's a look back at her evolution from petulant brat to powerful businesswoman. MORE

— ABC

Action Jackson

Pine Valley's District Attorney Jackson Montgomery might always have the best of intentions at heart, but he hasn't always lived on the right side of the law. MORE

— ABC

Greenlee's Loves

Greenlee Smythe du Pres (Rebecca Budig), one of ALL MY CHILDREN's favorite heroines, has had a somewhat rocky road in romance (haven't they all?). Here are the gents who have captured her attention. MORE

— ABC

A Rocky Road: AMC's Edmund and Maria

Crusading journalist Edmund Grey and physician Maria Santos have rarely had a quiet moment, let alone enough time together or a smooth road to happiness on ALL MY CHILDREN. MORE

— ABC

Brooke's Looks

Style and class are the two words that best sum up Julia Barr's portrayal of Brooke English from 1976 to 1981 and 1982 to the present. MORE

— ABC

What About Bob?

Who is that guy hanging out with ALL MY CHILDREN's Erica in Las Vegas? Our Bobby Warner timeline fills in the gaps. MORE

AMC Photo Timeline: James Mitchell's Leap Years

ALL MY CHILDREN's James Mitchell (Palmer) celebrated his 21st birthday Feb. 29. Yes, you read that correctly. As a "Leap Year baby," his actual date of birth comes around only once every four years, making him truly young at heart. MORE

— Steve Fenn/ABC

AMC Babies

Baby drama is bubbling over on ALL MY CHILDREN these days, with a clueless Babe raising Bianca's baby, and Babe's newborn gurgling in Kelly's arms over on ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Here are some other legendary Pine Valley pregnant pauses. MORE

Hart Of The Matter

Through the years with ALL MY CHILDREN's Kendall Hart. MORE

— ABC

Chandler's Enterprise Timeline

It takes a special kind of lady to hold the attention of one of Pine Valley's most powerful players, the hard-as-nails, rags-to-riches success story that is ALL MY CHILDREN's Adam Chandler (David Canary). Here are eight lasses who've been up to the task. MORE

— Ann Limongello/ABC

AMC Trials by Fire Timeline

Kendall is facing murder charges on AMC, accused of killing Michael Cambias, her sister's rapist. But she's far from the only prominent Pine Valleyite to have stood trial. Here are some other memorable brushes with the law from AMC history. MORE

— Virginia Sherwood/ABC

Ryan Lavery 101 Timeline

One of AMC's favorite heartthrobs, Ryan Lavery (played by Cameron Mathison), is set to strut back into Pine Valley. Here's a refresher course on the plots that kept Ryan reeling during his first stint in town, from 1998-2002. MORE

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