Esprit de Thorpe: Remembering Roger

Who Is Roger Thorpe?

Michael Zaslow made his first appearance in the fictional town of Springfield as Roger Adam Thorpe on April 1, 1971. Nine years later, on April 1, 1980, Roger fell from a cliff to his presumed death in Santo Domingo. Although it took nearly a decade, rumors of his demise proved to be greatly exaggerated. April Fools Day ... indeed. In February 1989, Michael returned to Guiding Light, and Roger's presence and Michael's award-winning performances once again energized Springfield for eight exciting years that his legion of fans will never forget.

Circumstances beyond his control dictated Michael's all too abrupt and ultimately irrevocable departure from Guiding Light on April 8, 1997; his final episode as Roger Thorpe aired on April 23, 1997. This website will remember Roger ... we'll recall many of Michael's memorable moments and classic scenes as one of daytime's truly legendary characters through articles, interviews, video captures, transcripts, and commentaries. If you'd like to request a favorite scene, suggest a theme for future features, or make your own creative contribution to this tribute, email us at ThorpeRenaldi@michaelzaslow.com .

TRANSCRIPTS AND SCREEN CAPTURES

Roger Thorpe Unmasked - May 26, 29, 1989

Roger Remembers Holly and His Fall - April 16, 1990

Roger Thorpe and Maureen Bauer - A collection of six transcripts featuring Roger and Mo's friendship arranged chronologically from 1989-1993.

ROGER HISTORY: READ ALL ABOUT IT

Did Roger Thorpe Deserve To Die?: Viewers Respond To Roger's Descent Into Madness. Daytime TV, June 1980.

Could Roguish Roger Really Be Reformed? Read About His Past Deeds and Decide For Yourself. Soap Opera Digest, October 17, 1989

Then And Now: Michael Zaslow as GL's Roger Thorpe. Soap Opera Update, October 18, 1994.

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