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33 1 Sunday, May 18, 1997 Show World Austin American-Statesman laying the bad guy avingagpo dtimep were always innocent limits that were set," he says. "Things like, 'You can't put your hand up there, because good guys don't do that' It was very frustrating. But bad guys get to do everything and be ev-erything. They can even be nice every now and then." Behrens is enjoying that, as well as believe it or not the hectic pace of daytime. "I'm at my best when I have to run around when I have to get this done and that done," says Behrens.

"That's one of the bad things about film, that you sit around all day. But in daytime you work constantly. And as far as the people go, there tends to be less ego. It's more normal, if that's possible in this The only part of daytime that Behrens finds hard to adjust to is, "You just go on set, go over a scene once, and do it It's kind of like the summer stock of the television business. Instead of every week its a new play, every day it's a new play." By Nancy M.

Rqchardt United Feature Syndicate NEW YORK After tackling soap opera in both daytime (as Jake Mayer on "General and nighttime (as Danny Waleska on "Knots Sam Behrens was not exactly sure he wanted to return to the medium. Besides, when the "Sunset Beach" brass approached him about the role of attorney Gregory Richards, Behrens had already planned to take his career in another direction. "I was all set to go back to New York City and start getting involved with singing again and musicals," says the actor, who began his career in the Big Apple. "I was in the original Broadway production of Not the first group of people in the production, but the original production. I played Vince Fontaine.

So my plan was to stay in Los Angeles for the holidays and then go to New York City." But "Sunset Beach" called and changed everything. Although, if the truth be told, Behrens did not really want to meet with them. "My manager said, 'Go see recounts Behrens. "I said, He said, 'Just go in for the I said, Finally, he convinced me and (the 'Sunset' brass) sold me. I came away from that meeting feeling very good about what they wanted to do." A deal was quickly worked out, and Behrens signed on to play attorney Gregory Richards, the show's resident wheeler dealer who possesses a lot of power.

Would Behrens describe his latest soap alter ego as a bad guy? "Well that's all a matter of opinion, a matter of perspective," he says coyly. "Gregory does wonderful things for himself." For Behrens, not playing the white knight is great fun. "When I was doing Jake the good attorney on 'General there A familiar face to soap fans, Sam Behrens is now playing the selfish, powerful attorney Gregory Richards on 'Sunset More soap Getthe JVisnnAmerican-ttiesmaii gissii) on your CAix fiff. favorite soaps with daily updates on Inside Line. Just call 416-5700 and, when instructed, enter the code below for the programs you like the most All My ......6885 Another 6886 As the Worid .......6887 Port Charles 6895 Days of Our Lives 6889 General Hospital 6891 One Life to Live .........6896 Bold and the Beautiful ....6898 Guiding Light 6899 Young and the Restless ....6900 Soap Opera Scene ...............6842 Melrose Place .....6890 NYPDBIue.

6943 Murder One 6884 X-Files 6894 if there are any complications. As part of his revenge plot against Patrick, Todd flew to Ireland and had a talk with Kenneally (from the Men of 21), who is in prison. Cassie was worried about Andrew, who tried to get Ernesto to give up before someone got hurt. Bo fumed when he learned that Asa bought the bank that is foreclosing on Ernesto's business and home. Ernesto released Cartotta and told his story to Kevin, who sneaked in ahead of Mel to do the interview.

While Antonio organized his neighbors against Asa, the Buchanans confronted Asa about his plans to develop the waterfront area. SUNSET BEACH: As part of their plan to split up Meg and Ben, Annie and Tim flew Meg's mother, Joan, in for Mother's Day. Joan became worried when Ben admitted some people blame him for the boating accident death of his wife, Maria. Joan was upset when Meg said she loves Ben. Tim made sure Joan heard him say he did not want Ben to kill Meg like he did Maria.

Caitlin said she was going with Cole, who is going to see his grandmother to get proof of whether or not Elaine is his mother. Gregory called the police then got into a fight with Cole at the grotto. Cole and Caitlin escaped, but she was upset that he would not let her go with him. While Cole was distracted by Paula's request that he stay and help Elaine, Caitlin hid in the back seat of the car. Tiffany told Sean that she ran away from home.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Kurt kissed Ashley after accusing her of being jealous that he kissed Hope. Kurt told Ashley that he likes her and Hope. Hope recognized Diane's perfume as the perfume she recently smelted on Victor (who had kissed Diane). Nikki advised Victor to decide how he feels about Hope. Grace has been unable to reach Mildred, the woman with whom Cassie had been living.

Grace told Sharon that Cassie is the daughter of an ailing cousin. Sharon told Grace that Nick's Seattle job offers fell through. After Keith said Tricia has been seeing Ryan, Jill offered to tell Tricia that Ryan is married. The line suddenly went dead when Chris tried to arrange a meeting with Sasha to discuss buying the information on Danny for which Sasha said the tabloids would be willing to pay big bucks. Neil is happy that Dru has agreed to have another baby.

Olivia admitted to Malcolm that she is suspicious of Dru's baby decision. By Nancy M. Rqchardt United Feature Syndicate ALL MY CHILDREN: Pierce was stunned when Brooke admitted Diana is really Christina. Laura comforted Brooke after learning Diana is Christina. After Diana proved to Pierce that she is Christina, he said he will not abandon her, and they will find their daughter, Amelia.

In New York City, Dimitri and Gloria learned that Erica could not have adopted Sonya in Russia since she had the baby with her when she arrived in the Big Apple. Erica talked to a doctor about removing Sonya's birthmark. Tad arrived in New York, then he and Dimitri argued over Gloria. Later, Tad and Gloria had a romantic reunion. Tanner knocked Hayley unconscious, but thinking she was dead, he entombed her in the cave.

Tanner was wounded as he and Mateo struggled over a gun. Mateo looked for Hayley when her body was not found in her crashed car. ANOTHER WORLD: At the last minute, Cindy called off the quickie wedding and told Grant that she wanted a big wedding. Cindy and Grant consummated their marriage after a sad cere-mony that took place in the middle of the street Cindy, who will inherit Grant's fortune if he dies, poisoned his celebratory brandy. Grant also is determined to get rid of Cindy.

Vicky saved Bobby, who was injured at the train depot Jake tailed Vicky and found Bobby hiding in the secret room at her cottage. Jake was injured in a confrontation with Bobby. Vicky found Jake and is worried that Bobby was missing. Amanda was angry at Carl over Rachel's decision to risk her life to have Carl's baby. Amanda fumed when Rachel gave Carl control of Cory Enterprises.

Alexander bought the studio that is producing the movie version of Felicia's novel. AS THE WORLD TURNS: Lucinda showed John an age-enhanced photo of David that she obtained through her private eye, Webster, and told John it is possible David is her son. Lucinda told John that Dr. Tompkins' sister-in-law had adopted and raised Lucinda's son. Lucinda said she does not like David, then she nixed telling John who fathered her son.

Lucinda fumed when she went to see Tom and found David sitting at Tom's desk pretending he is the district attorney. Margo thought she was losing her mind when James showed up at the sanitarium and suggested they would make a good the fact John Jr. is not Kristen's baby. Kristen knocked Marlena out and locked her in the secret room meant for Susan. Using a small TV monitor, Kristen taunted Marlena.

Kristen was relieved when John and Abe decided Stefano is alive and has kidnapped Marlena again. Kristen said Celeste was wrong when she told John that she suspects a link between Susan and Stefano. Hoping to ultimately wind up with Carrie, Lucas decided to get Carrie and Mike together because he thinks it will be easier to take her away from Mike than from Austin. Austin fumed when he saw Carrie having a good time with Mike. Austin let Sami think he spent the night in bed with her.

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Luke tailed Stefan, who sneaked into Laura's chalet in Switzerland and stole the Faberge egg that Nikolas gave Lesley Lu. In his haste to get away, Stefan unwittingly knocked a ski-masked Nikolas off the side of the mountain when they collided on a narrow footpath. Luke pulled Nikolas to safety then took him to Laura. Nikolas returned to Port Charles after making sure Stefan had not harmed Lesley or Lesley Lu. On his computer, Lucky made a copy of the computer virus Stefan had stored on the microchip Luke found in the base of the egg.

Pierce gloated after planting heroin in Jax's suitcase and then anonymously tipping the cops, who arrested Jax. Posing as nuns, Lucy and Felicia invaded a convent looking for information on Kevin's father. GUIDING LIGHT: Annie pretended she was regretful oyer Reva's arrest for attempted murder and manslaughter, but she continued to lie that Reva pushed her down the stairs. Blake threatened to tell Josh that Annie was artificially inseminated and that she lied about Reva ing her down the stairs, but Blake is worried the truth would cost her any chance of reconciling with Ross. Reva reluctantly agreed to Josh's plan to let Annie think he has returned to her in an effort to get the goods on her.

Alan took the stand at Reva's preliminary hearing after she begged him to reveal Annie's lies. Roger encouraged Blake not to tell Ross what she knows about Annie. Rick learned Bill and Michelle broke into the. hospital computer to find out who received Maureen's heart Michelle and Bill went to Reva's hearing. ONE UFE TO LIVE: Todd and Viki learned Starr's bone marrow transplant went without a hitch, but it will take several weeks to find out team (James and Margo had an affair years ago).

Tom comforted Margo, but he did not believe her story that James is alive. Margo was traumatized by a second visit from James. Jack gave Molly a place to stay after she left Lily's. THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Maggie was furious that Sheila made sure James saw her having a good time with Curtis. Maggie tried to force Sheila to move out of the house.

A pregnant Sheila was hospitalized after she fell during a struggle with Maggie. Sheila told a concerned James that their baby will be fine, then she said that she and Maggie were equally responsible for her fall. Jonathan told Hunter that he has no more time to prove his theory that Grant shot himself. Grant was upset that Brooke asked if he framed Ridge. On the stand, Grant testified that he saw Ridge enter his office.

DAYS OF OUR UVES: Kristen panicked while Marlena waited for John so she could tell ev-" erything that Kristen has been up to, including umujfimtmuuiiiuijmtuimumuujtiiuiiuvi.