I was in touch with Ginger Burgett(Miriam Carpenter) last month. I asked her about a reunion special, as well as were any VHS DVD box sets available for purchase through CBN. Ginger said sadly, there were none, just the master tapes at CBN, nor had plans ever been made for a reunion special. To my knowledge, the actors from Another Life who passed away were Julie Jenny, who played the character of Babs; Randolph Kraft, who played Charles Carpenter; Eyde Byrde, who played Ione Redlon, and Jerry Timm, the 1st Gil Prescott.
Gil Prescott #2 also passed away in 2016. There are also Richard Dix as Preston Carpenter, Ray Owens as Mitch Dunbar, Suzanne Granfield as Helen Carpenter, Michael Ryan as Vince Cardelo, Jerry Rowe as Walter McGovern and probably others who were already in their late 50's and 60's when the show was taped whose passing away can't be confirmed. CBN gave up its rights to the show in the late 90's and even distanced itself from it. You'll not find a mention of it on their website, but the fact that the master tapes exist suggests the first 69 episodes may also have survived all these years.
To my knowledge, the below actors are no longer with us: Bentley Anderson (Mr. Loginthal/Hugh Wainwright #2) Died March 30, 2011 Stephen Brown (Lester Lewis #2) James Burge (Nick Trench) Eyde Byrde (Ione Redlon) John Cardoza (Dave Philips #1) Richard Dix (Preston Carpenter) Moses Gibson (Rev. Guthrie) Died on October 8, 2013 Paul Gleason (Lee Carothers #1) www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/paul-gleason-480292.html Suzanne Granfield (Helen Carpenter) Fred House (Lighting Director) May 19, 2014 David M. Hummel (Executive Producer) J. Michael Hunter (Gil Prescott #2) Julie Jenney (Barbara “Babs” Farley) Randy Kraft (Charles Carpenter) Died 11/26/04 (obituary is below) www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpostonline/obituary.aspx?n=bayard-randolph-kraft-randy&pid=131060506#sthash.p8LSYVUo.dpuf Lori March (Barbara Gilbert) died on March 19, 2013 Russ McCaig (Casting Director) died in January 2000 Ray Owens (Mitch Dunbar) Died on December 16, 1994 at the age of 71 Naomi Riseman (Nora Lindsay) Died on December 28, 2003 Jerry Rowe (John Dirkin and Walter McGovern) Died on April 9, 2003 Michael M. Ryan (Vince Cardello) (Died in 2017) Kim Strong (Dan) (Died in 1985) Lee Tatum (Sebastian Knight) (Died in late 1983) Jerry Timm (Gil Prescott #1) and others
Do Doctor Pat Robertson and other CBN staff know how popular this program still is all over the world? For the actors that want to participate could a reunion be arranged by a group outside of the CBN organization? Thank you
@@LESTER7L1 I guess it would depend on the actors getting together and agreeing to it. I think a reunion program, no more than an hour or an hour and a half long, aired in half hour segments over 2-3 days, would be sufficient enough. What about a name ...Another Life: The Sequel? Another Life: Changing Times, Unchanging Faith? As several others have noted, CBN & Pat Robertson have never expressed interest in a reunion show or reviving the series. Many of the actors on AL have gone on to have very successful careers in and outside the film industry.
On August 31, I once again spoke to Troy C. Paris (Jimmy #2): Mr. Paris: I have received your email but I’m waiting for a Soap Opera Digest article from my father. Travis: I’ll like to alert you that Another Life continues to be re-broadcasted and the fans appreciate you for your work on the series. Mr. Paris: Thank you for that! It was an absolutely awesome experience. I can’t say enough good things about my time on that show. I’m honored that I was chosen to play the role. Travis: Are you still in contact with anyone from the series please? Mr. Paris: No. When I left, I was probably about 15 or so. I took a different turn. I didn’t pursue acting. I was more interested in athletics. I should get the article from my father soon so I’ll send you my responses next week. Travis: Ok. I look forward your responses. Mr. Paris: Enjoy the Labor Day weekend. On September 4, Mr. Paris reached out to me: Good day Travis, I apologize for the delay in my reply to your inquiry. Please find the answers to your questions and the attached photo. Kindest regards, Troy C. Paris ----How did you acquire the job working on Another Life please? My mother took me to the audition and I was selected for the part.----Did you live in Virginia Beach where Another Life was recorded?Yes, I lived in Virginia Beach.----Do you remember the cast and crew’s reaction to the series’ being cancelled please?No, I do not. ----What was your experience like working on Another Life please? I enjoyed the work. I was very young so it was all pretty fascinating at the time.----In what way(s) did working on Another Life change your life please? The experience was pretty cool. I can say that it was helpful to my mother as she was a single mother at the time and we really needed the money.----If you don’t mind me asking, are you a Christian as most of the characters were on the series please? My mother was Christian. I do not claim a denomination of faith. My father was Catholic. I attended Catholic church for a time when I was very young. I believe in a higher power, God if you wish, but have little faith in organized religion.----Do you mind sharing what you’re up to these days please? reside in Florida with my wife and daughter. I am a Territory Sales Manager.----Did you ever receive any offers to work on other soap(s) before or after Another Life’s cancellation please? No, I did some modeling for a few years as a teen. I selected sport over acting after leaving the show.----Do you have any idea if, over the years, there have been any Another Life reunion(s) please?I was not aware of any reunions and have not had any contact with others from the show.----Do you have any favorite moments that included Jimmy please? The Christmas episodes stick out most in my mind. They were really fun.----Are you aware of any actors who is no longer with us please?No, I really did not have any contact after leaving the show. Being so young, I really do not have much recollection of the actors. ----Are you still in contact with anyone from the series please? If so, can you give those individuals my contact info that I may also communicate with them also please?I have not had any contact with former cast members and do not know any of their whereabouts, sorry.----Do you have a message for the fans please?To the fans of the show… THANK YOU for watching and for your support. I hope that the show is inspiring, educational and entertaining to all that watch it.---- As I will share this independent paper with others or even try to get it published, may I include your responses to my questions in the paper please? Yes, you certainly can. ----Is there a recent picture of yourself that you can send to me, via email, or that I can find on social media that I may also include in the independent paper please?I have attached a photo as well as an article from Soap Opera Digest for you.----Do you have any info from Another Life (cast pictures, magazine articles, etc.) that you wouldn’t mind sharing with me, through either mail or email, that I can include in the paper please?Yes, I will email all relevant material.
I believe Jimmy's last appearance was in late 83' or early 84' after baby Alicia was born, so it will be interesting to see if he returned for the Redlons' final scenes on the show. After all, this is the first time I'm actually watching these episodes in more than 32 years (I watched the final episodes in June 1986 for the record).
I can't cope....soooooo near the end.
I was in touch with Ginger Burgett(Miriam Carpenter) last month. I asked her about a reunion special, as well as were any VHS DVD box sets available for purchase through CBN. Ginger said sadly, there were none, just the master tapes at CBN, nor had plans ever been made for a reunion special. To my knowledge, the actors from Another Life who passed away were Julie Jenny, who played the character of Babs; Randolph Kraft, who played Charles Carpenter; Eyde Byrde, who played Ione Redlon, and Jerry Timm, the 1st Gil Prescott.
Gil Prescott #2 also passed away in 2016. There are also Richard Dix as Preston Carpenter, Ray Owens as Mitch Dunbar, Suzanne Granfield as Helen Carpenter, Michael Ryan as Vince Cardelo, Jerry Rowe as Walter McGovern and probably others who were already in their late 50's and 60's when the show was taped whose passing away can't be confirmed. CBN gave up its rights to the show in the late 90's and even distanced itself from it. You'll not find a mention of it on their website, but the fact that the master tapes exist suggests the first 69 episodes may also have survived all these years.
To my knowledge, the below actors are no longer with us:
Bentley
Anderson (Mr. Loginthal/Hugh Wainwright #2) Died March 30, 2011
Stephen
Brown (Lester Lewis #2)
James Burge (Nick Trench)
Eyde Byrde
(Ione Redlon)
John Cardoza (Dave Philips #1)
Richard Dix (Preston Carpenter)
Moses Gibson (Rev. Guthrie) Died on
October 8, 2013
Paul Gleason (Lee Carothers #1)
www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/paul-gleason-480292.html
Suzanne
Granfield (Helen Carpenter)
Fred House
(Lighting Director) May 19, 2014
David M. Hummel
(Executive Producer)
J. Michael Hunter (Gil Prescott #2)
Julie Jenney (Barbara “Babs” Farley)
Randy Kraft (Charles Carpenter) Died
11/26/04 (obituary is below)
www.legacy.com/obituaries/courierpostonline/obituary.aspx?n=bayard-randolph-kraft-randy&pid=131060506#sthash.p8LSYVUo.dpuf
Lori
March (Barbara Gilbert) died on March 19, 2013
Russ
McCaig (Casting Director) died in January 2000
Ray Owens
(Mitch Dunbar) Died on December 16, 1994 at the age
of 71
Naomi
Riseman (Nora Lindsay) Died on December 28, 2003
Jerry Rowe
(John Dirkin and Walter McGovern) Died on April 9, 2003
Michael M. Ryan (Vince Cardello) (Died
in 2017)
Kim Strong (Dan) (Died in 1985)
Lee Tatum (Sebastian Knight) (Died
in late 1983)
Jerry Timm (Gil Prescott #1)
and others
Do Doctor Pat Robertson and other CBN staff know how popular this program still is all over the world? For the actors that want to participate could a reunion be arranged by a group outside of the CBN organization? Thank you
@@LESTER7L1 I guess it would depend on the actors getting together and agreeing to it. I think a reunion program, no more than an hour or an hour and a half long, aired in half hour segments over 2-3 days, would be sufficient enough. What about a name ...Another Life: The Sequel? Another Life: Changing Times, Unchanging Faith? As several others have noted, CBN & Pat Robertson have never expressed interest in a reunion show or reviving the series. Many of the actors on AL have gone on to have very successful careers in and outside the film industry.
Yes. The second title above sounds great! It would be nice. Maybe some day a reunion program may happen. Thank you, Robin.
The Lord bless you and your weekend.
That's very kind of you. Take care.
On August 31, I once again spoke to Troy C. Paris (Jimmy #2):
Mr. Paris: I have received your email but I’m waiting for a Soap Opera Digest
article from my father.
Travis: I’ll like to alert you that Another Life continues to be re-broadcasted and the fans appreciate you for your work on the series.
Mr. Paris: Thank you for that! It was an absolutely awesome experience. I can’t say enough good things about my time on that show. I’m honored that I was chosen to play the role.
Travis: Are you still in contact with anyone from the series please?
Mr. Paris: No. When I left, I was probably about 15 or so. I took a different turn.
I didn’t pursue acting. I was more interested in athletics. I should get the
article from my father soon so I’ll send you my responses next week.
Travis: Ok. I look forward your responses.
Mr. Paris: Enjoy the Labor Day weekend.
On September 4, Mr. Paris reached out to me:
Good day Travis,
I apologize for the delay in my reply to your inquiry. Please find the
answers to your questions and the attached photo.
Kindest regards,
Troy C. Paris
----How did you acquire the job working on Another Life please?
My mother took me to the audition and I was selected for the part.----Did you live in Virginia Beach where Another Life was recorded?Yes, I lived in Virginia Beach.----Do you remember the cast and crew’s reaction to the series’ being cancelled please?No, I do not. ----What was your experience like working on Another Life please? I enjoyed the work. I was very young so it was all pretty fascinating at the time.----In what way(s) did working on Another Life change your life please? The experience was pretty cool. I can say that it was helpful to my mother as she was a single mother at the time and we really needed the money.----If you don’t mind me asking, are you a Christian as most of the characters were on the series please?
My mother was Christian. I do not claim a denomination of faith. My father was Catholic. I attended Catholic church for a time when I was very young. I believe in a higher power, God if you wish, but have little faith in organized religion.----Do you mind sharing what you’re up to these days please? reside in Florida with my wife and daughter. I am a Territory Sales Manager.----Did you ever receive any offers to work on other soap(s) before or after Another Life’s cancellation please? No, I did some modeling for a few years as a teen. I selected sport over acting after leaving the show.----Do you have any idea if, over the years, there have been any Another Life reunion(s) please?I was not aware of any reunions and have not had any contact with others from the show.----Do you have any favorite moments that included Jimmy please? The Christmas episodes stick out most in my mind. They were really fun.----Are you aware of any actors who is no longer with us please?No, I really did not have any contact after leaving the show. Being so young, I really do not have much recollection of the actors. ----Are you still in contact with anyone from the series please? If so, can you give those individuals my contact info that I may also communicate with them also please?I have not had any contact with former cast members and do not know any of their whereabouts, sorry.----Do you have a message for the fans please?To the fans of the show… THANK YOU for watching and for your support. I hope that the show is inspiring, educational and entertaining to all that watch it.---- As I will share this independent paper with others or even try to get it published, may I include your responses to my questions in the paper please?
Yes, you certainly can. ----Is there a recent picture of yourself that you can send to me, via email, or that I can find on social media that I may also include in the independent paper please?I have attached a photo as well as an article from Soap Opera Digest for you.----Do you have any info from Another Life (cast pictures, magazine articles, etc.) that you wouldn’t mind sharing with me, through either mail or email, that I can include in the paper please?Yes, I will email all relevant material.
I believe Jimmy's last appearance was in late 83' or early 84' after baby Alicia was born, so it will be interesting to see if he returned for the Redlons' final scenes on the show. After all, this is the first time I'm actually watching these episodes in more than 32 years (I watched the final episodes in June 1986 for the record).
woww she is really the devil , the writer of this show is amazing