more Ralph Purdum

[gwynnega]

A few months ago I wrote about the obscure actor Ralph Purdum and his 1968-69 storyline as the supercilious and increasingly unhinged Philip Townsend on the soap opera The Doctors. What I didn't know when I wrote it was that he reprised the role later in 1969 (and Retro TV is airing these episodes now)! I feel like the universe created a special treat just for me.

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[sovay]

What I didn't know when I wrote it was that he reprised the role later in 1969 (and Retro TV is airing these episodes now)! I feel like the universe created a special treat just for me.

That's lovely! What is his reprise like?

[gwynnega]

So far he's just as supercilious and unhinged as before. Philip Townsend escaped from his mental hospital and seems to think he's still Chairman of the Board at the hospital where he used to work. I'm not sure if he's going to get a chance to terrorize the young woman he kidnapped last time or if he's going to interact with other characters.

[usedtobeljs]

Awesome synchronicity! :)

[gwynnega]

I wish the late Ralph Purdum knew what a kick I'm getting out of his storyline!

[oracne]

Cool!

[gwynnega]

I love old soap operas.