Don Giller

Yeah, Ladd was the only ex-Angel on the show, and her May 22, 1985, appearance was never repeated. Likely just a passing reference. Any clues as to when your family function was within 1987?

June 26, 1987, my birthday. Ladd was my then-celeb crush, and I'd just begun watching LN that year, so my ears sure perked up at THAT random confluence! My aunt indicated Ladd, although I can better envision Roberts struggling to parry and thrust with DL. (Or, ahem, Fawcett!)

Just skimmed through the night before. Nothing. Will check the 24th later. And I loves the specific dates. Makes searching all the more easier.

Date accuracy FTW. It'd solve a 30-year mystery, this. But as a caution: your earlier notion may be right, it might've been a passing reference. Or, my aunt mistook Struthers (6/10), or someone, similar for CA alum. On another note: I salute you and your work, sir. Very worthy!

Thanks; it beats having a life. Or not. (Watching 6/24 now.)

6/24 done. Nope.

Well, I'm striking out here. Nothing all week. Sure it was 1987?

Both aunts were movie buffs so I've always trusted their ingenue-awareness. But who knows. When DL was off in early June perhaps NBC aired year-olds (IDK their practice at the time - a year old? a month?). Maybe he was messing with Donna Vivino or Cornelia Guest (6/25/86).