Guiding Light - MESSAGE BOARDS

When I realized what was going to happen to Alan yesterday, I was horrified, angry and terribly upset! I went to sleep thinking about it, and awoke in the middle of the night realizing that Ron Raines did an awesome acting job! I've always enjoyed his portrayal of Alan, and was so thrilled with his characters good side finally coming through. I know in 3 days all will be gone, but seeing Philip beside himself after finally connecting with his father was just too much to handle for me. I am almost dreading todays episode.
All of the actors have done an incredible job these last few months. Their abilities have shown through even though they know their job will be over. I'm not sure how I would be able to act in character on such stories knowing it is ending. What an awesome diplay of true emotion and talent.
I salute them all, and will miss them all!

Thank you spacenut. Great post. I was starting to think that I was crazy letting all of this get to me. I am beside myself losing GL and then this happened with Alan. I didn't want anyone to die. I was so loving Phillip and Alan finally being Dad and son. Like you, I went to bed thinking of Alan, woke up in the middle of the night thinking of Alan, got up the next morning thinking of Alan, and was feeling for the family, especially Phillip and Lizzie. Ron Raines did an outstanding job with Alan Spaulding. Thank you Ron Raines/Alan Spaulding for all the memories and doing a wonderful job and to all of the GL actors A Big Thank You! We will miss you.

Good morning, Bizzie fan. Isn't it something how this soap gets under your skin and into your brains in the middle of the night? I am sitting on the edge of my seat this morning wiing for the show to begin today. When Ron Raines comes here in Pittsburgh, I hope I get the chance to tell him now loved he is and was by his many fans. HE, made Alan his own throughtout these many years he has been on the show. We, loved him, hated him, yelled at him, and cried with him. I was stunned when I saw him pass away yesterday, or did he?

MerryMerry, I thought too that it can't be, but with only a few days left... I'll just have to wait to this evening to find out. I know you've been watching as long as I have, and I'm not sure if I agree with the choice to kill Alan. What does that tell us about redemption??

I, too, think about GL at the oddest times. It has enterd my head and I think about these people a lot!
I knew when they kept the camera on Philip's face that Alan would be dead. It is an odd twist and I'm not sure I like it but we will have to see the effect this death has on our people.
I love Ron Raines and he still has a long theater career ahead of him. If the show was not going off, I think I would be outraged at them killing him off! RIP Alan!

Ron Raines, what a grand actor he is and a joy to watch,
There is a website ronrainesonline.com that even has a place to buy his cd's. I had read several places that he will go back to broadway, that is good then many people can enjoy his talent. Another one is cbs.com/daytime/guidinglight.. Everyone may already know about these sites, if not they give you a lot of information. He is from Texas and that makes me love him even more!!

You are right on, Spacenut!!! I totally agree. There have been several Alan's through the years but I think Ron has done an excellent job portraying Alan.

What a wonderful job Ron Raines has done portraying Alan. The chemistry between him and his castmates is so evident. I hope another soap will give him the chance to shine once again.

Good for you Bizzie. We must keep our priorities straight!!

Ron Raines has always done a wonderful job with his Alan Spaulding character. I truly loved to hate him. I was really suprized that he died but I think it added some excitement and something to talk about. We would like to see everyone of the characters be happy and perhaps ride off into the sunset, but I like the fact that they are ending with some controversial situations. Go out with a bang, that's the way to go! Since this is the end of the 'Light' a little lightning bolt is good.

I love Ron Raines, and I when I contacted him to let him know the love and support he has from his fans is amazing, he wrote me back and told me thank you for all the years of support and Onward Ron!!! He is an amazing man and so gracious to respond to his fans. He and the rest of the GL cast will be missed, I don't think I have cried this much in a long time and everyday this week for that matter. This is so unbearable. I can't imagine how that stars of the show are doing if we all are having such a hard time.