The All My Children History Project

"Shouldn't You be in Seattle?"

One word can sum up today's episode of All My Children: WOW! Laurence Lau's (Greg Nelson) return was exactly what the doctor ordered.

Firstly, Lau doesn't look like he has aged a bit. In fact, he is looking even more like preppy Greg Nelson now, than when he was on One Life to Live as Sam Rappaport.

Secondly, the chemistry between the old Fab-Four, or what is left of them, is undeniable. From the scenes at the Hubbards at Apartment, to the amazing visit to Jenny Gardner's gravesite. Lau knocked it out of the ball park. Sometimes when these short term, stunt guest stints come about, the actor is little more than window dressing, hugging a few old friends and reminiscing about the good times. Hardly do they get any scenes as substantive as what Lau had today. Lau took the opportunity to shine, and that he did.

Thirdly, the writers must have finally started visiting this site because they actually made some great references to the show's history. The flashback to Jenny and Greg's first meeting is something I haven't seen since Jenny's funeral. Adam Chandler mentioned his daughter Skye Chandler-Quartermaine, something he failed to do for years even when Robin Christopher had reprised her role on General Hospital.

But the best history reference for me was Angie asking Greg if he should be in Seattle, something of an inside joke for longtime viewers. Seattle was the location Agnes Nixon used to write her characters off to when they left town (ie: Lincoln Tyler in 1971). She even joked around that Seattle must be like a little Pine Valley, with all the former citizens she had shipped off there.

I hope All My Children stays on the track it is on now. The show is actually getting good to watch. The Hubbard's latest wedding is definitely going to be Must See TV.

Hopefully, I didn't just jinx us all.


For the scenes, look at this video from YouTube. Don't forget a Kleenex: