The Roger and Holly Worldwide Web Page

In Loving Memory of Michael Zaslow:
November 1, 1944- December 6, 1998

"Michael brought such a wonderful, complicated, intense presence
to our show for many years. And he was ripped away from us."
Maureen Garrett, "In Memoriam", Soap Opera Digest, July 2, 2002.

CLOSURE, AT LAST

It's been more than five years since actor Michael Zaslow died of Lou Gehrig's disease, and Guiding Light is only now killing off his villainous character, Roger Thorpe. The death will be announced September 28 by a stranger named Sebastian, who will later turn out to be Roger's son. The twist will also bring Maureen Garrett out of storyline Siberia. The much-loved actress played Roger's soul mate, Holly, for more than two decades. "Half the fan mail I get still talks about their relationship -- as dark and dysfunctional as it was," Garrett says. "People have never given up hope that the writers would reunite us. In a way, they'll get their wish because Roger will be haunting Holly." The trick will be achieved by using old Zaslow clips. ----- Michael Logan, On Soaps, TV Guide, September 26, 2004.

"We thought that Holly and Roger were one of the most important stories in Guiding Light history, but it was something that never got a chance to be tied up. The feelings that Holly has for Roger were left hanging when Roger left the show. Bringing those two to a conclusion was a motivation for the story, but recasting Roger was not an option. Michael Zaslow is simply irreplaceable." David Kreizman, Guiding Light Headwriter, September 2004.

Check out these links to read more about GL's current "Goodbye, Roger Thorpe" storyline:

-An interview with Maureen Garrett ("Wrestling With Her Ghosts") at the CBS Daytime website;

-An interview with Maureen Garrett ("Holly 'Smokes'") at GL's official Soapcity website;

-An interview with Elizabeth Keifer (Blake) at Soapcity;

-A fall preview interview with Guiding Light headwriter David Kreizman at Soapcity.

UPDATED SEPTEMBER 28, 2004

The Road To Cliff House: 1993 In Review

Michael Zaslow originated the role of Roger Adam Thorpe on Guiding Light on April 1, 1971. In November 1976, Maureen Garrett joined the show as Holly Norris. Together they made Roger and Holly one of the most complex, fascinating, and riveting couples in daytime television history. This website was created for fans everywhere who were hooked on the story of Roger and Holly because of its great drama, the wide range of human emotions it brought to the screen, its mature treatment of a complicated storyline, and its standout, charismatic performers. We hope you enjoy the memories that are preserved on these pages!

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