History of As the World Turns (2009)
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| Status | Character(s)-Date-Why |
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| Intro | Caesar (March 16)- does business with Lucy Zac and Zoe Finn (April 2) - to help Luke with his foundation Hunter Stewart (April 30) - comes as Emily's new business partner Riley Morgan (June 2009) - Arrives after Adam's death Terri Ciccone (July 23) - to look for work Mason Jarvis (July 14) - Noah's advisor in the film program Audrey Coleman (July 24) - arrives with her own agenda Maeve Stone (August 2009) - Helps Holden escape from Eb Ralph Manzo (September 15) - to help launder money through Metro Mick Dante (November 2009) - to find someone to sponsor his new product |
| Recast | Tom Degnan as Adam Munson Adam Munson Adam Munson is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama As the World Turns.-Storylines:... Alexandra Chando as Maddie Coleman Maddie Coleman Madeline "Maddie" Coleman is a fictional character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. She was originally portrayed by Alexandra Chando who portrayed the role from July 27, 2005 to October 26, 2007 and by Kelli Barrett from December 22, 2008 to January 5, 2009... |
| Birth | Jacob Bradley Snyder (October 22) - Brad Snyder & Katie Peretti Katie Peretti Kathryn Ann "Katie" Snyder is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She was portrayed by Terri Conn from August 29, 1998 to September 17, 2010... |
| Leave Town | Maddie Coleman Maddie Coleman Madeline "Maddie" Coleman is a fictional character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. She was originally portrayed by Alexandra Chando who portrayed the role from July 27, 2005 to October 26, 2007 and by Kelli Barrett from December 22, 2008 to January 5, 2009... (January 2009) - Returns to college Lucy Montgomery Lucy Montgomery (As the World Turns) Lucinda Marie "Lucy" Montgomery is a fictional character in the daytime soap opera, As the World Turns. The character has been played by 5 different actresses. The role was originated in 1991 by an unknown baby. Amanda Seyfried portrayed the character of Lucy in 1999, but left a month later due to... (January 2009) Brian Wheatley Brian Wheatley Brian Wheatley is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama As The World Turns. He is portrayed by Laurence Lau and made his first appearance on August 18, 2008.-Character history:... (January 2009) - to get away from the drama Josie Anderson (February 2009) - to get away from Dusty Lucy Montgomery Lucy Montgomery (As the World Turns) Lucinda Marie "Lucy" Montgomery is a fictional character in the daytime soap opera, As the World Turns. The character has been played by 5 different actresses. The role was originated in 1991 by an unknown baby. Amanda Seyfried portrayed the character of Lucy in 1999, but left a month later due to... (May 2009) - Moved to Africa Carly Tenney (July 2009) - Admitted to Rehab Audrey Coleman (October 27) - Ran away from the police Maeve Stone (October 30) - To start a new life Ben Harris (November 9) - Remained in Philadelphia Mike Kasnoff Mike Kasnoff Michael "Mike" Kasnoff is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. Mike was first portrayed by Shawn Christian from July 1994 to March 1997. In July 2002 after a five-year absence, Mike returned to Oakdale, this time being played by Mark Collier until January 2007. On... (November 13) Stayed in South Carolina with his wife and daughter Rosanna Cabot Rosanna Cabot Rosanna Cabot is a fictional character on the American daytime soap opera, As the World Turns.The character was originated by Yvonne Perry who portrayed her from 1992 to 1999... (December 2009) - received a job offer in Germany |
| Death | Elwood Hoffman (March 2009)- died by jumping off a bridge Zac and Zoe Finn (April 2009) - Arrested for kidnapping Caesar (April 2009) - Got shot Unborn child of Vienna Hyatt Vienna Hyatt Vienna Hyatt is a character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. She has been played by Ewa Da Cruz from June 16, 2006 to July 19, 2006 and from October 26, 2006 to July 19, 2010.... (May 2009) - Miscarriage after Vienna falls Holden Snyder Holden Snyder Holden Snyder was a fictional character on the American daytime soap opera As the World Turns. He was portrayed by Jon Hensley, who originated the role.-See also:*Holden Snyder and Lily Walsh*Supercouple... (August 2009) - Carjacked by an escaped fugitive; Presumed dead in car accident James Stenbeck James Stenbeck James Stenbeck is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama As the World Turns. He has been portrayed by Anthony Herrera on and off seven times from February 1, 1980 to September 10, 2009... (September 8) - Killed via lethal injection by Audrey Coleman Eb Stone (October 5) - Stabbed to death by a fireplace poker Unborn child of Liberty Ciccone Liberty Ciccone Liberty Luisa Ciccone is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. The character was played by Meredith Hagner from April 24, 2008, through March 5, 2010, and by Sarah Wilson since March 15, 2010.... (October 22) - Miscarriage after accidentally getting knocked over Brad Snyder (October 27) - Accidentally shot by Jack Snyder Jack Snyder Jack Snyder is a character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. He has been portrayed by actor Michael Park since April 1, 1997.-Character history:... |
| Arrests | Craig Montgomery Craig Montgomery Craig Bryant Montgomery is a fictional character on the soap opera As The World Turns.-Actor history:Since the character of Craig Montgomery was introduced in January 1982, he has been portrayed by four actors in total... (May 2009)- arrested for Caesar's murder Col Winston Mayer (July 2009) - Arrested Audrey Coleman (October 20) - Arrested for attempting to poison Barbara Ryan Barbara Ryan For the Alaska Airlines Flight 261 passenger, see that articleBarbara Ann Coleman is a fictional character on the American soap opera As the World Turns... Ralph Manzo (October 30) - Arrested for multiple crimes |
| Return to Town | Matt O'Connor Casey Hughes Casey Robert Hughes is a fictional character on the soap opera As the World Turns. He is the only child of Margo Montgomery and Tom Hughes. He was last played by Zach Roerig from January 18, 2005 to May 2, 2007. Since January 29, 2008, newcomer Billy Magnussen has taken over the role.- Character... (January 2009) Lucy Montgomery Lucy Montgomery (As the World Turns) Lucinda Marie "Lucy" Montgomery is a fictional character in the daytime soap opera, As the World Turns. The character has been played by 5 different actresses. The role was originated in 1991 by an unknown baby. Amanda Seyfried portrayed the character of Lucy in 1999, but left a month later due to... (February 2009) - wanted to see Johnny Damian Grimaldi Damian Grimaldi Damian Grimaldi was a fictional character on the CBS daytime drama As the World Turns. He has been portrayed by Paolo Seganti from April 1993 to January 10th, 1996, May 30th to September 4th, 1997, May 10th to June 4th, 2001, August 17th to September 25th, 2001 and from May 25th, 2006 to August... (March 2009) - to reconcile with his son, Luke Rosanna Cabot Rosanna Cabot Rosanna Cabot is a fictional character on the American daytime soap opera, As the World Turns.The character was originated by Yvonne Perry who portrayed her from 1992 to 1999... (May 2009) - Paul finds her on a farm Larry McDermont (May 2009) - to see his daughter, Alison Winston Mayer Winston Mayer Colonel Winston Mayer is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama As the World Turns. He is portrayed by Daniel Hugh Kelly and made his first appearance on July 5, 2007. He came to Oakdale to see his son, Noah Mayer, who was dating Maddie Coleman at the time... (June 2009) To confront Riley / Noah James Stenbeck James Stenbeck James Stenbeck is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama As the World Turns. He has been portrayed by Anthony Herrera on and off seven times from February 1, 1980 to September 10, 2009... (August 2009) - To build a new relationship with Henry Maddie Coleman Maddie Coleman Madeline "Maddie" Coleman is a fictional character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. She was originally portrayed by Alexandra Chando who portrayed the role from July 27, 2005 to October 26, 2007 and by Kelli Barrett from December 22, 2008 to January 5, 2009... (September 2009) - To testify in Adam's trial Carly Tenney (November 2) - Released from Rehab Ben Harris (November 6) - Jack ran into him in Philadelphia Mike Kasnoff Mike Kasnoff Michael "Mike" Kasnoff is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. Mike was first portrayed by Shawn Christian from July 1994 to March 1997. In July 2002 after a five-year absence, Mike returned to Oakdale, this time being played by Mark Collier until January 2007. On... (November 11) - Jack tracks him down in South Carolina Molly Conlan Molly Conlan McKinnon Molly McKinnon is a fictional character from the CBS Soap, As the World Turns played by Lesli Kay from 1997-2004. Christina Chambers played the role for several weeks after Kay left to portray Lois Cerullo on General Hospital. Kay returned to the role of Molly in 2009, while still a cast member of... (November 17) - Jack runs into her in New York Simon Frasier Simon Frasier Simon Frasier is a fictional character on the popular CBS daytime soap opera As the World Turns. The character of Simon first appeared in February 2000, and is played by Australian actor Paul Leyden. The character of Simon appear on As the World Turns from February 2000 to February 28, 2003 and... (November 20) - Jack tracks him down in Pittsburgh |
| Wedding | Parker Snyder Parker Snyder Parker Joe Snyder is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. He has been played by Mick Hazen From December 22, 2006 until the show's final on September 17, 2010.... and Liberty Ciccone Liberty Ciccone Liberty Luisa Ciccone is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. The character was played by Meredith Hagner from April 24, 2008, through March 5, 2010, and by Sarah Wilson since March 15, 2010.... (March 2009) Damian Grimaldi Damian Grimaldi Damian Grimaldi was a fictional character on the CBS daytime drama As the World Turns. He has been portrayed by Paolo Seganti from April 1993 to January 10th, 1996, May 30th to September 4th, 1997, May 10th to June 4th, 2001, August 17th to September 25th, 2001 and from May 25th, 2006 to August... and Lily Walsh (October 2009) Paul Ryan and Emily Stewart Emily Stewart Emily Stewart Ryan is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She has been portrayed by Kelley Menighan Hensley since July 1992. Kelley Menighan Hensley took over the role of Emily Stewart in July 1992... (September 17) |
| Divorce/Dissolution/Annulment | Lucinda Walsh Lucinda Walsh Lucinda Walsh is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns. Played by Elizabeth Hubbard since 1984, no-nonsense businesswoman and megamogul Lucinda transformed into one of Daytime's most memorable and prolific characters... and Brian Wheatley Brian Wheatley Brian Wheatley is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama As The World Turns. He is portrayed by Laurence Lau and made his first appearance on August 18, 2008.-Character history:... (January 2009) - Lucinda discovered Brian's Homosexuality Homosexuality Homosexuality is romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality refers to "an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affectional, or romantic attractions" primarily or exclusively to people of the same... Parker Snyder Parker Snyder Parker Joe Snyder is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. He has been played by Mick Hazen From December 22, 2006 until the show's final on September 17, 2010.... and Liberty Ciccone Liberty Ciccone Liberty Luisa Ciccone is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. The character was played by Meredith Hagner from April 24, 2008, through March 5, 2010, and by Sarah Wilson since March 15, 2010.... (April 2009) - Liberty was getting tired of Parker's worrying and possessiveness |
| Kidnapped | Luke Snyder Luke Snyder Luciano Eduardo "Luke" Snyder is a fictional character from the American daytime drama As the World Turns. He was most recently portrayed by actor Van Hansis.... (April 2009) - by Zac & Zoe Finn Noah Mayer Noah Mayer Noah Mayer is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama As the World Turns. He is portrayed by Jake Silbermann and made his first appearance on June 1, 2007.Noah Mayer was an intern at WOAK television and a student at Oakdale University... (April 2009) - by Zac & Zoe Finn Holden Snyder Holden Snyder Holden Snyder was a fictional character on the American daytime soap opera As the World Turns. He was portrayed by Jon Hensley, who originated the role.-See also:*Holden Snyder and Lily Walsh*Supercouple... (August 2009) - by Eb Stone Katie Peretti Katie Peretti Kathryn Ann "Katie" Snyder is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She was portrayed by Terri Conn from August 29, 1998 to September 17, 2010... (October 2009) - by Ralph Manzo |
| Shot | Noah Mayer Noah Mayer Noah Mayer is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama As the World Turns. He is portrayed by Jake Silbermann and made his first appearance on June 1, 2007.Noah Mayer was an intern at WOAK television and a student at Oakdale University... (April 2009) - by Zac Finn Margo Hughes (June 26) - By Col Winston Mayer Col Winston Mayer (June 26) - By Adam Munson/Riley Morgan Damian Grimaldi Damian Grimaldi Damian Grimaldi was a fictional character on the CBS daytime drama As the World Turns. He has been portrayed by Paolo Seganti from April 1993 to January 10th, 1996, May 30th to September 4th, 1997, May 10th to June 4th, 2001, August 17th to September 25th, 2001 and from May 25th, 2006 to August... (September 23) - By Eb Stone |
| Released from Jail | Damian Grimaldi Damian Grimaldi Damian Grimaldi was a fictional character on the CBS daytime drama As the World Turns. He has been portrayed by Paolo Seganti from April 1993 to January 10th, 1996, May 30th to September 4th, 1997, May 10th to June 4th, 2001, August 17th to September 25th, 2001 and from May 25th, 2006 to August... (April 2009) - Released Audrey Coleman (October 27) - To find Ralph Manzo |
Special Storylines
Johnny & Lucy (December 2008-January 2009) - December 2008 Lucy and Johnny return to town because Johnny is very sick and needs bone marrow and they are trying to hid from everyone in town until Josie comes finds out they are back in town and she tells Dusty whom goes to the Lakeview searching for them and sees them in a room at the Lakeview. He finds them and helps Johnny by getting Katie to deliver bone marrow. Katie then tells Craig that Johnny is with Lucy in Oakdale. Craig wants Lucy arrested for kidnapping. Johnny lives with Lucy and Dusty and Craig gets permission to see him. Craig gives Johnny a hug and Dusty punches him and gets arrested. Emily offers to marry Dusty like Carley is with Criag so he can show that he is starting a family but Dusty declines the offer. He later marries Meg and Paul reveals at the herring that it's invalid, which it was. Craig gets custody of Johnny.Noah and Luke's Breakup (January 2009) - At the beginning of 2009 Casey and Alison try to reunite the couple after hearing of their breakup. Their attempt fails and Luke scolds Casey for interfering. Eventually Jade and Casey both force Luke and Noah to confront each other and they both realize they are still in love and reunite.
Henry's Book (December 2008-January 2009) - Vienna found Henry's book which he wrote about Lucy and Johnny. She gets it published for him and in January his book hits the stands, "The Man From Oakdale."
Brian's Secret (2008-January 2009) - After his marriage to Lucinda, Brian makes a few passes at Luke to which Luke is horrified but does not reveal anything to Lucinda. Luke gets drunk believing Noah is cheating with Maddie and kisses Brian believing he is the only one who cares for him. Noah sees this happen and believes Brian is making the moves and physically attacks Brian. Noah breaks up with Luke after Luke comes clean and Jade covers for Brian after seeing the whole incident unfold. In January 2009 while Lucinda is abusing Jade, Jade reveals that Brian is gay and Lucinda kicks him out after learning of his feelings for her grandson. Brian comes to terms with his homosexuality with the help of Noah and Lucinda and leaves town.
Meg/Paul/Dusty (January 2009-Present) - Meg wants a divorce from Paul. Dusty propses to Meg but she wants to make sure her divorce with Paul is final. Dusty marries Meg while they are in Reno.
Josie as Jennifer (2008-January 2009) - Paul figures out that Josie is not his dead sister, Jennifer. Paul gets advice from her on how to deal with Meg. She later leaves town.
Casey & Alison (January 2009-Present) - When Casey spends too much time with Jade, Alison thinks he likes her. Throughout the year they break up and get back together.
Craig & Carly (January 2009-Present) - Criag proposes to Carly which she accepts. She backs out of the wedding at the last minute.
Jade's Father (January 2009) - Derek Corburn is revealed to be Jade's father.
Katie's Baby (January 2009-Present) - Katie and Brad try to have a baby. Kim wants to make a reality show about it but only if Brad can have his job back at Oakdale Now. They put having a baby on hold when they find out Katie has reproductive problems.
Paul's Kidnapping of Eliza (February 2009) - While at the Lakeview the lights go off and Paul kidnaps Eliza; Josie finds them and calls Dusty to tell him where they are.
Carly's Alcoholism (February 2009-July 2009) After the stress of her divorce, Parker's marriage and moving into the vodka business Carly began drinking. Her drinking started to become obvious when Carly constantly became extremely drunk numerous times, flirting with strangers and also becoming abusive. Carly then started to lie about her drinking and was drinking first thing in the morning. Carly was then arrested for a DUI but that did not stop her as she then got extremely drunk and tried to kill Craig by running him down with her car. The toll the drinking was taking on Carly became more obvious as she was blacking out. She was also now becoming so drunk that she has verbally abused her young daughter Sage for not agreeing with her wedding to Craig and assaulted and kicked her sister Rosanna out of her house. Her family held an intervention and Carly realized the toll her addiction was taking on herself and her family, so Craig checked her into rehab.
Noah’s Kidnapping (April 2009 – May 2009) - Noah Mayer was kidnapped by the disgruntled daughter of a Grimaldi family member. He was held at ransom for the Grimaldi fortune which Luke Snyder inherited, believing she was the rightful recipient. Luke was subsequently also kidnapped after falling into a trap trying to rescue Noah and Lily was held at gun point. Luke’s father Damien Grimaldi eventually rescued the boys but not before Noah had been shot and as the kidnapper Zoe Finn attempted to rape Luke in order to become pregnant with a legitimate Grimaldi heir. The two kidnappers were subsequently arrested after Casey notified Margo of their whereabouts after discovering a clue and Noah recovered from his gunshot wound.
Riley's Story (June 2009-September 2009) - Margo is confronted with devastating news – her son Adam is dead. At the memorial service, Sgt Riley Morgan turns up claiming to be a friend of Adam's in Kabul before Adam was killed in the explosion. Margo immediately invites Riley to stay with them on hearing he has nowhere to go. Margo latches on to Riley as her last connection to her son. Tom and Casey however are not so trusting. Noah Mayer's father Col Mayer returns to town and is threatening Riley to help him see Noah; otherwise he will reveal Riley’s true identity to Margo. During a confrontation between Riley and Col Mayer, Margo intervenes but is shot by Col Mayer after losing concentration by the shock of seeing Col Mayer alive. Riley runs to Margo’s side calling her Mom. Margo then reveals that she has known all along that Riley was really Adam as a mother would always know her child and that she said nothing because she didn’t want to see another son arrested. Adam reveals that he was severely injured in the explosion in Kabul and required extensive reconstructive surgery. Once healed he did not recognize himself in the mirror and saw it as the perfect opportunity to start a new life with his beloved family. After Adam's presence creates tension in the Hughes household, Adam decides to leave town and is also cleared of his criminal charges by Gwen Munson and Maddie Coleman.
Col Winston Mayer is Alive (June 2009 - July 2009) - Noah is working on a movie for school about his life growing up as an Army brat. When he needs access to an army site he engages Riley’s help in gaining access to the site. When Riley arrives at the army base to speak with Lt Hasbro, the man he meets is not Lt Hasbro but Col Winston Mayer and the base turns out to be unused. Col Mayer blackmails Riley into agreeing to get Noah to come to the base alone and without Luke. If Riley does not do this, Col Mayer threatens to reveal Riley’s true identity. Meanwhile Casey comes to Noah with information that Riley is not who he says he is because the real Riley Morgan was killed in Kabul. Luke forbids Noah from visiting the base so Noah goes to Java to get his shifts back. While walking into Java, Noah is grabbed from behind by Col Mayer. Noah is shocked to see that his Dad is alive and Col Mayer talks Noah into coming to a quiet location to talk. When back at the abandoned base Noah and his father discuss everything that his father has done to Noah and Noah tells his Dad he wants him in jail. Col Mayer reminds Noah that he loves him and accepts him and wants to start a new life with his son. Eventually Noah agrees to leave Oakdale with his dad and go on the run. As they are planning to leave Luke and Damien arrive in time to talk to Noah and remind him of all the things he has done such as murdering Noah’s mother, attempting to murder Luke and Dusty and now shooting Margo. Noah finally realises that the only right thing is to call the police and report his father as a fugitive. Col Mayer is in turn arrested.
James Stenbeck is Alive... Again! (August 2009-) - James Stenbeck was found by Paul, who is at what he thinks is a doctor's office but is really James's hideout. James returns with Paul to Fairwinds and he reveals to Barbara that James isn't dead. He then reveals that Audrey Coleman is a former fling of his that resulted in her getting pregnant with Henry! Henry and Audrey then find out that James is dying and will receive a substantial portion of the Stenbeck fortune.