Here are the four videos I've made so far about Christmas on AW, covering the years 1989-91, and also all of the Christmas-related scenes from the actual show that I've posted so far. Since the text didn't turn out so hot on the videos, I'll identify the songs here:
Christmas With Cass & Frankie: The Gift: "The Gift" by Jim Brickman (piano) and Susan Ashton and Collin Raye (vocals)
Cass & Frankie: You're All I Want for Christmas: "You're All I Want for Christmas" by Bing Crosby
An Another World Christmas: "Better Days" by the Goo Goo Dolls
Christmas 1991 Another World--When My Heart Finds Christmas: "When My Heart Finds Christmas" by Harry Connick, Jr.
Christmas With Cass & Frankie: The Gift
A Christmas video (with two scenes that aren't Christmas to match the lyrics of the song) about my all-time favorite couple ever, Cass and Frankie! All the Christmas scenes are from Christmas 1989 and Christmas 1990. Merry Christmas!
Cass & Frankie: You're All I Want for Christmas
By December of 1991, Cass had begun waging his all-out campaign to earn back Frankie's trust and get her to give him, and them, a second chance. This video, comprised totally of scenes from December 1991, is about all that Cass wants for Christmas, and, as the song says, for his whole life through: Frankie, and a life with her. Thanks to Janie for all the clips!
An Another World Christmas
This video features clips of Christmas 1989 and Christmas 1990 on Another World. It's just an optimistic, love- and fun-filled look at the residents of Bay City at Christmas time that I hope you all enjoy.
Christmas 1991 Another World: "When My Heart Finds Christmas"
A general cast Christmas video featuring scenes from Christmas 1991 on Another World. Thanks to Janie for the clips!
Cass & Frankie's First Christmas Together, 1989--Part 1
Merry Christmas to all my fellow Cass & Frankie fans!
Cass enlists Felicia's help on Christmas Eve so that he and Frankie can spend their first Christmas together. Meanwhile, Frankie tries to reassure Sharlene about Lucas and Josie's business relationship, and agrees to help Felicia, not yet knowing that she won't actually be helping Felicia, she'll be spending Christmas with Cass instead!
Cass & Frankie's First Christmas Together, 1989--Part 2
Frankie drops by Lucas's to give him a "Merry Christmas/thank you for saving my life" present and they talk about when Frankie worked for Lucas, and about Lucas and Josie's upcoming promotional trip before Lucas gets a phone call and has to leave. Meanwhile, Felicia confides in Cass about her dilemma with Mitch and his feelings for Rachel, and back at Lucas's, Frankie is surprised by Griffen Sanders before leaving Lucas a note and heading off to what she thinks is her job for the evening, but is actually her first Christmas with Cass.
Cass & Frankie's First Christmas Together, 1989--Part 3
Frankie learns that she's really at TOPS to spend Christmas with Cass, who is very appropriately dressed for springing this Christmas Eve surprise on the woman he's finally starting to realize he's falling in love with, but she's not happy to learn that Cass arranged this with Felicia. Frankie is even less happy when she learns that she and Cass are locked in at TOPS until tomorrow morning. Cass is cheerful and persistent in his holiday attempt at wooing his Mary Frances, but she's not going to make it easy for him (and since he had the Cecile mess to make up for at the time, I didn't think she should make it easy for him)...but will Frankie come around in time for her and Cass to have a merry first Christmas together? Keep watching.
(NOTE: I'm sorry the lighting on this part isn't the greatest, but after transferring these scenes from videotape to my computer and then putting them together in Windows Movie Maker, I adjusted the brightness and contrast as much as I could without making them seem too washed out; the actual scenes were very dark, since the only light came from candles and from the dim background type of lighting you see in movie theaters when the film is showing.)
Cass & Frankie's First Christmas Together, 1989--Part 4
Having swapped his Santa suit for a tux (and he looks GREAT in both!), Cass eats dinner while Frankie refuses to join him, opting to read instead. The banter that is a Cass and Frankie trademark soon ensues over the dinner foods, Rachel, and work. But as the evening progresses, things are starting to look up...until Frankie tells Cass he's trying to make her fall in love with him and that's just not going to happen, not again, and walks away from him to clear her head, leaving him standing there by himself.
Cass & Frankie's First Christmas Together, 1989--Part 5
Cass and Frankie discuss the night of Frankie's high-school reunion (which was a turning point in their relationship), what that night meant, especially to Frankie, and Cecile. While Frankie is in the ladies' room, Cass is visited by the Ghost of Winthrop Past, sees a possible future version of himself, and realizes "What if I don't want out of it with Frankie? What do I do?" The Ghost of Winthrop Past fades out as Frankie returns and asks Cass who he was talking to. Cass replies that he wasn't talking to anyone; he was waiting for Frankie. Cass and Frankie share a hug.
Cass & Frankie's First Christmas Together, 1989--Part 6
Cass and Frankie welcome in Christmas morning when they hear church bells ringing, as snow falls outside and they watch it from each other's arms at the doors to the balcony at TOPS, and then they kiss.
Cass & Frankie's First Christmas Together, 1989--Part 7
After getting out of TOPS on Christmas Day, Cass and Frankie go to the law office. They banter about Christmas specials and movies, but then get serious about their feelings after Cass tells Frankie that he got exactly what he wanted for Christmas: to spend it with her. Cass admits to Frankie that he didn't love Cecile this year, and he never loved Caroline, but he's falling in love with Frankie. Frankie replies that she's falling in love with Cass too. When Felicia calls, needing to talk face-to-face to her best friend Cass about her collapsing marriage to Mitch (who had feelings for Rachel at the time; Felicia and Mitch even spent Christmas Day with Rachel, and Mitch ditched Felicia to have a private moment with Rachel in the library, so no wonder Felicia's so upset), Cass, who's already having an attack of conscience because Frankie just told him how much she trusts him, prepares to leave to be there for Felicia, with Frankie's blessing. Frankie tells Cass she hasn't wanted to get this close to anyone in a long time. He interrupts her with a kiss and a whispered "I know." Then Frankie heads upstairs so she won't attack Cass, and Cass pauses before heading out the door. This concludes Cass and Frankie's first Christmas together.
Cass & Frankie Christmas 1990--Part 1
Merry Christmas to all my fellow Cass and Frankie fans!
Cass and Frankie celebrate their first Christmas in their home and as an official couple in these scenes from 1990. The holiday begins on Christmas morning, with the two of them at home exchanging gifts and lots of kisses...only to be interrupted by Dean, who has surprised them by not only awakening before noon but also by cooking them breakfast. So it's not only Cass and Frankie's first Christmas as a couple and their first Christmas in their house, but it's Cass, Frankie, and Dean's first Christmas as a family.
Cass & Frankie Christmas 1990--Part 2
Cass, Frankie, and Dean enjoy a pancake breakfast, discuss some of Dean's past Christmases, and then Dean surprises Cass and Frankie with Christmas presents. They, in turn, surprise him with a Christmas present, and the knowledge that they're glad he's there with them, rendering Young Dean speechless except for a whispered "Wow."
Cass & Frankie Christmas 1990--Part 3
Cass, Frankie, and Dean head to the farm to see John, Josie, Michael and Donna on Christmas Day. Taylor Benson is also there, and Sharlene, though en route, is not home yet. Frankie and Josie hug, and John assures Frankie that Sharlene will be home that day, while Michael talks to Cass about Marley's trial and what Cass and Marley know and aren't telling Michael. Cass tells Michael that Marley wants to handle this her own way, frustrating Michael because he only wants to help his daughter.
Cass & Frankie Christmas 1990--Part 4
Back at home, Frankie suggests that Dean invite his father to spend New Year's with them, and Dean flatly refuses. As their debate turns into an argument, Cass, who's working on preparations for Marley's trial, steps in. Dean says if his father had been more like Cass and settled down, maybe Dean could have had a normal life like any other kid. Frankie counters maybe then Dean wouldn't write such great songs. Cass tells Dean that Frankie is an incurable romantic but Cass loves her anyway. Dean still doesn't want to see his father, so finally Cass says it's Dean call because it's Dean's father. Cass is not looking forward to facing, as he puts it, "the D.A. from hell" (namely Morgan Graves) tomorrow. Frankie asks if Cass has a lot of work left to do, and he says yes, because he might have to give his opening statement as early as tomorrow afternoon. When Dean asks what Cass will be doing at the trial, and what the D.A. will be doing at the trial, Cass says he'll be convincing everyone Marley is innocent, and the D.A. will be trying to convince everyone that Marley should go to jail.
Cass & Frankie Christmas 1990--Part 5
Cass calls the hospital for an update on Jake's condition: critical but stable, the same as it's been since the surgery. Cass and Frankie discuss Jake, Jamie, Marley, and the strong possibility that Jake's landlord will take back the video loft and confiscate all of his equipment as payment for back rent, which causes Dean to ask if Jake made music videos. Cass says they don't know what he did, but they're trying to find out. Cass and Frankie agree that it's not right for Jake to lose everything, but there's no one who cares enough who can afford to buy the equipment and hold onto it for Jake until he wakes up. Then Felicia and Lucas arrive; Felicia tells Cass and Frankie about Gloria Norris's death and about Jenna and that Felicia wants Jenna to spend some time with her, at least for the remainder of the holidays. She isn't sure if Gloria had a will or who Jenna's guardian is; Lucas adds that Jenna's father doesn't even know she exists. Cass asks Felicia just how involved with Jenna she wants to be.
Frankie and Cass agree to help Felicia and Lucas with finding out if Gloria had a will and what the arrangements for Jenna's guardianship are. Lucas wishes Cass good luck in court tomorrow, and he and Felicia leave. Frankie bolsters Cass's sagging spirits by reminding him of the good things in life, like the first time he kissed her. They then have fun recreating that first kiss with several attempts to see which one comes closest. They're interrupted by Dean, who remarks that they never quit. Frankie tells Dean that the next time he sees her and Cass kissing, pretend he doesn't see them and split. Dean is very interested when he learns that Felicia has a TV talk show and wants Frankie to tell him more about the talk show. And so ends Christmas 1990 in the Frame-Winthrop household.
John Calls Frankie "Sharlene"
Frankie goes to the farm to help a less-than-jolly John decorate for Christmas for Gregory. After they get the tree standing up, and Frankie hangs a wreath made of sleigh bells on the front door, John, who is trying to untangle strings of Christmas lights, says, "I'm gonna need your help with these, Sharlene," causing Frankie to freeze, and John himself to look uncomfortable at his mistake. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Decorating the Hudson Farm for Christmas--John's Mood Falls
John is having a hard time getting into the spirit of decorating for Christmas, despite his best intentions. Frankie tells him that Sharlene wanted to go all out for Gregory's first Christmas and helps direct him on which decorations go where to the best of her recollection. When a package arrives, John doesn't want to open it, but Frankie convinces him to. When John sees what's inside the package, he flees upstairs. Frankie looks inside the package and understands the reason for John's sudden retreat. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
John Tells Frankie About the Christmas Card
The package contained the family portrait Christmas cards that John, Sharlene, and Gregory posed for a few months earlier. Frankie, carrying one of the cards, finds John in his and Sharlene's bedroom. John tells Frankie about the day the picture was taken, and how Sharlene wanted a family portrait Christmas card so they could share their joy with everyone, and she must have arranged for the cards to be delivered to the house tonight as a surprise for John. Frankie says it's a great shot of the three of them, and tells John that Sharlene's spirit and love fill every corner of the farmhouse, and that Gregory has Sharlene's eyes, so John can always see her in Gregory. John asks what if that's not enough and then says he has to go out. Frankie tries to talk him out of it since it's snowing, but he insists he'll be better after he goes out by himself for a while. She tells him if the roads get too icy to stay where he is, but he doesn't acknowledge her in his haste to leave the house. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Cass Comes to See Frankie at the Farm
John has just gone tearing out the back door of the farm when Cass arrives at the front door. He's on the porch and Frankie's in the open front doorway for the entire conversation, and it's freezing cold and snowing hard outside. When Cass says he was just in the neighborhood after Frankie asks him what he's doing there, she tells him he's not being fair and she's not buying that line or his Mr. Innocent act and does he have any idea everything she's trying to juggle with John and Gregory being so needy and having no one but her to turn to? Cass literally gets down on his knees and bows at Frankie's feet while saying he's sorry. When he stands up again, Frankie says they should start again, and Cass replies that he'd like that. Frankie tells him she wants a straight answer about why he's there. "How straight?" Cass wants to know. When she warningly says his name, he tells her she's not going to like his answer. She says she's prepared for that and to go ahead. Cass tells he's there to pick her up. She wants to know if he means literally or figuratively, and he says both: they have a date. "Are you ready?" Cass asks. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Cass & Frankie--You Can Try. It's Working, Isn't It?
Cass sees the Hudson family Christmas card and says this has to be really hard on John because it was this time last year that Sharlene got it all together and came home to him. Frankie has fixed them both tea, and Cass asks what this tea is supposed to do for him--calm him down, perk him up, kill his sex drive, what. Frankie replies that it's supposed to make him less cocky and obnoxious. As they work on untangling the strings of Christmas lights for the tree, Frankie says that she thought she was working with Byron. Cass says that Byron is off tonight, and Cass is working instead, and they have to stake out the Cunninghams'. Frankie says they don't, because Harold Cunningham wouldn't go out in this storm because he's a terrible driver, and Barbara Cunningham wouldn't have her lover over because Harold could come home early, if he'd gone out at all. Cass says if two people really love each other, a snowstorm won't stop them. Frankie says that only happens in movies and Felicia's novels, but Cass says that's not true--he's there, and he's a piece of non-fiction. Frankie says that Cass was just looking for an excuse to be alone with her in a car for eight hours. That's why he brought the luxury model with the reclining seats instead of the four-wheel drive, and he has Natalie Cole ready to pop into the stereo, some wine in the back, and if she knows him as well as she's sure she does, he has rigged the heater to go out in a little while so that she'll have to snuggle up to him to stay warm. Cass laughs as he realizes that he's busted, and Frankie laughs too and says see, he can't even lie about it. Cass confesses that everything Frankie said is true, but that you can't blame a guy for trying. Frankie tells him he can try. Cass remarks, "It's working. Isn't it?" Frankie just smiles in reply. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Cass & Frankie--I'm Crazy in Love Right Now
As they start stringing the lights on John and Gregory's Christmas tree, Cass asks Frankie if she's going to invite him home to decorate their tree. Instead of answering, Frankie changes the subject, asking Cass how his talk with Dean went. Cass says that Dean is totally gone, but he's scared of blowing this and just needed a little advice. Jenna is his first real love. Frankie asks Cass what foolproof romantic tips he offered Cass, and Cass says none. He just told Dean to follow his heart at all times, and he'd be fine. Frankie says Jenna probably feels the same way, and first love is so intense, but Cass probably can't remember back that far. Cass says he can, and Frankie wants to know her name, so Cass tells her about Suzy Sutton, and how he got a D in algebra because of her but that was when he learned all about falling wham, bang, madly in love like a house fell on his head. Frankie says she's impressed; maybe Cass can empathize with Dean after all. Cass says he didn't have to go all the way back to Suzy for that. He's crazy in love right now, like three houses fell on his head. Frankie asks what else Cass told Dean, and Cass says he doesn't remember, but he's sure it was profound. Frankie asks Cass if he told Dean to always be honest with the woman he loves. Cass says he thought Frankie was in the other room, and asks if she heard that and what else she heard. She tells him she heard the good parts, and the once-and-future couple shares a smile across the Christmas tree. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Cass & Frankie--I'm Really Glad You're Here, Cass
Gregory can't sleep, so Frankie and Cass show him all the snow that's falling outside. Frankie can feel that Gregory misses Sharlene. When Frankie says that she hasn't asked John about taking Gregory to see Santa Claus yet because she already pushed for the tree and decorations knowing it's what Sharlene would have wanted even though John was in no mood to celebrate Christmas, Cass offers to go with Frankie and Gregory to see Santa. They sit in front of the fireplace, and Cass has Gregory on his lap and is playing with him and his little stuffed bunny. Frankie nearly starts to cry as she says that they're the Christmas card, and it should be John and Sharlene. After getting Gregory back to sleep, Frankie worries because John isn't home yet. Cass assures her that John's behavior right now is normal, and that he acted much the same way when he thought Kathleen was dead. He had a great support system, though, in Felicia and Wally, and they helped him get through it. Frankie frets that she's not helping John, but Cass says she is, and he'll see that when he's able to put everything into perspective. Cass then tells Frankie that he'll be more considerate when it comes to wearing his heart on his sleeve for her. Frankie apologizes for yelling at Cass earlier, but tells him it would help if he would do that. Cass says then he'll do it because "I'd do anything for you, Mary Frances." When they hear a noise from outside, Cass thinks maybe it's John arriving home, but Frankie says it's just ice falling off the roof. Cass drapes a blanket around Frankie's shoulders when she says that you can feel the cold coming in through the window, and he offers to wait with her until John comes home if she'd like. She tells Cass she would like that, and then tells him she's really glad he's here because she wouldn't have wanted to go through this alone. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Cass & Frankie--Waiting for John to Come Home
Gregory's up again, and Frankie's worried, despite Cass's attempts to lighten the mood and keep her from worrying too much about John not being home yet. Frankie is convinced something bad has happened, and she's right on the money: at that very moment, John is getting into a fistfight with a man at Sassy's who called a blonde woman "a piece of trash no better than a hooker." Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Cass & Frankie--Cass Goes to Look for John
Cass gets Gregory back to sleep. Frankie is frustrated and scared because John isn't home yet, and because she feels like she isn't doing anything to help John. Cass tells her that she can take care of Gregory, but John has to find his own way with his grief. He manages to talk Frankie out of taking Gregory out with them to look for John. Frankie says if anything else happens, she doesn't think she'll be able to stand it. Cass tells her to stay at the farm with Gregory, and he'll go out and look for John, and he does. Meanwhile, at Sassy's, the bartender breaks up John's fight and recognizes him as "Sharly's old man," then quickly apologizes. Kevin Anderson arrives and asks if he can be of any help. The bartender shoves the guy John was fighting out the door, and then tells John to get home to his baby and take care of himself. John leaves Sassy's. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
John Comes Home--Cass Blows Up at Him, Part 1
John finally comes home while Cass is still out looking for him. He tries to brush off the fight he got into, but Frankie tells him it's not nothing. While she tends to his scrapes, he tells her about the fight and that it's finally sinking in with him that Sharlene is gone and he can't deny that anymore. He says he didn't want to live without her until he thought about Gregory and realized Gregory needs him now more than ever, and that just caused another wave of pain to roll over him. He asks Frankie when it stops, and she says she doesn't know; she guesses it's different for everyone. But at least John is dealing with it now, one day at a time. Cass returns then, angry that John went out and let Frankie get worried sick about him and Cass drive on icy roads all over town looking for him and he lets John have it for not bothering to call them and let them know where he was and that he was all right. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
John Comes Home--Cass Blows Up at Him, Part 2
Cass tells John that Cass knows exactly how John is feeling, that he went through this kind of loss himself, but it doesn't give John an excuse to act like a jerk and disregard the people who are turning their lives upside-down to help him. It's common decency to make a phone call in the middle of the night in the middle of a snowstorm to let the people who care about you know that you're all right. John tells Cass that Cass is right and apologizes to both Cass and Frankie, telling them he never would have survived these past weeks without the support he's gotten from both of them. Cass apologizes for coming down on John so hard. John says he's going to check on Gregory and go to bed himself so they should go home. After John heads upstairs, Cass asks Frankie if she's mad at him. She tells him she's not, and that he might have even gotten through to him. "Or made things worse," Cass says. Frankie says she yelled at John herself the other day, and they have to do what they have to do to keep John from destroying himself. Cass asks Frankie if she's ready to pack it in, and she says she doesn't feel right about leaving yet. Cass replies that if Frankie is going to stay, he'll stay too, and he sits beside her on the couch as she pours a cup of tea and they exchange a look. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Cass & Frankie Take Gregory to See Santa Claus, Part 1
Cass and Frankie go to the farm and pick up Gregory to take him to see Santa Claus. They invite John to come along, but he refuses, saying he has things to do that he's been putting off for a long time and tells them to just go, so they do. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Cass & Frankie Take Gregory to See Santa Claus, Part 2
Cass, Frankie, and Gregory arrive at Santa's Kingdom at the mall, but Santa is nowhere in sight. Frankie hands Gregory to Cass and goes to look for Santa. Alone with the baby, Cass sits in Santa's chair with Gregory in his lap and starts talking to him, confessing his own childhood fear of Santa to Gregory, and encouraging him to let it rip if Santa scares him because it's not good to keep feelings repressed. Frankie returns in time to hear Cass tell Gregory to believe in fantastic things no matter how unbelievable they are, because if you really do believe, things happen. Cass knows this because he had a miracle happen to him not too long ago. He used to be one of the all-time great cynics, but if he could have a miracle happen to him, then who's to say Santa isn't real? When Frankie makes her presence known and admits she didn't find Santa, Cass says that's okay, they'll wait, they've got it all worked out. "I see that," Frankie says with a smile as she and Cass both happily fuss over Gregory. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Cass & Frankie Take Gregory to See Santa Claus, Part 3
Santa arrives at his mall kingdom and asks if he can see if he can hold Gregory without Gregory crying. Santa tells Cass and Frankie that they can have a photograph taken to one day show their son. Frankie plays along because it's easier than trying to explain the actual situation to Santa, and Cass goes along with it. Santa says that since he can't ask Gregory what he wants, he'll ask Cass and Frankie and asks "Daddy" if he's been a good boy this year. Frankie laughs and says no. When asked what he wants for Christmas this year, Cass says that's easy: he wants what he had last year. Santa says he'll have to check on that. Then Santa asks "Mommy" what she wants, and Frankie says she needs new slippers. "Slippers?" Cass asks incredulously. Santa says he has just the pair: ruby red. Santa invites Cass and Frankie to step into the picture with Gregory. Frankie initially says that only Gregory should be in the photo, but she relents after Santa says he has a feeling about this, and she and Cass join Santa and Gregory. When the picture is taken, Santa, Frankie, and Gregory are facing the camera, and Cass is looking at Frankie. After the picture, Santa says he has to get to bed because he has a big night coming up soon. Then he wishes Gregory a merry Christmas and he tells Cass that Cass has improved some since 1957. Cass wonders how Santa knew about that. After Santa leaves, Cass remarks on how well Gregory did with Santa. Frankie says it must have been the man-to-man Cass had with him. Cass asks, "I'm not so bad with him, am I?"
"No, you're not so bad at all, Winthrop," Frankie says. Then she and Cass leave to take Gregory home. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Cass & Frankie After Taking Gregory to See Santa Claus
Back at the farm, Cass and Frankie pick up some of Gregory's toys in the living room, as John and Gregory are upstairs, and at least John is sleeping. When Frankie mentions how little sleep John has been getting lately, Cass tells her that he saw her comforting John the other night after his fight at Sassy's. She starts to explain that it was innocent, and he tells her he understands. Cass and Frankie agree that they both had fun tonight. Frankie says she thinks Santa got to Cass. Cass says that Santa got to him, Gregory got to him, and of course Frankie always gets to him. He asks her if they're going to spend any of this Christmas together. She says that might be difficult because John needs her. Then Frankie finds a framed picture of Sharlene on the floor; John smashed the glass in it. She heads upstairs to wake him up and talk to him, saying she never should have left alone. Cass looks at the picture of Sharlene and wonders aloud how he's supposed to compete with this. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Cass & Frankie, Christmas 1991--Part 1
Frankie is wrapping Dean's Christmas present, but he just passes through the living room long enough to let her know that he's going over to Jenna's. He's gone before Frankie can tell him that she's not going to John's, because John is going to his mother's. After Dean leaves, Frankie is alone. "Merry Christmas, Mary Frances," she says to herself. Meanwhile, at the law office, Felicia interrupts Cass, who is also alone, as he's tossing index cards into the wastebasket like Frisbees. He tells her he's not having Christmas dinner at her place or the Corys' or any other charitable institution. Felicia tells him she's not there to coddle him through Christmas, she has a job for him...if he's man enough to do it. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Cass & Frankie, Christmas 1991--Part 2
Felicia's job for Cass is for him to play Santa Claus for a group of orphaned children because her producer who usually does it is sick, and she has no one else she can ask, since this is her first family Christmas with Luke and Jenna. Cass confesses his repressed childhood fear of Santa, and Felicia tells him to get unrepressed and do this for the orphans who are counting on him and needing him. She reminds him of the Santa suit he wore on a surveillance job at Lacey's Department Store a few years back and asks where it is. He didn't get rid of it, did he? Maybe it's in the attic at the house. Cass says it's probably full of moth holes. Ignoring him, Felicia calls Frankie and fills her in on the need for the Santa suit and asks if she remembers it and if she and Cass can come over and raid the attic. Frankie remembers the Santa suit but tells Felicia it's probably full of moth holes. Felicia says that's great, confusing Frankie. After hanging up the phone, Felicia notices the time and tells Cass she needs to get back to her family before they disown her and to go get the Santa suit by himself. Cass asks her what he's supposed to do. Felicia tells him to do what comes naturally and she's sure Frankie will help him suit up. After wishing Cass a merry Christmas, Felicia leaves. Outside the law office (and Cass's hearing), the grinning Felicia raises a fist in the air in triumph and quietly cheers, "I did it!"--she set it up so Cass and Frankie will spend Christmas together after all! Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Cass & Frankie, Christmas 1991--Part 3
At their house, Frankie helps Cass put on his Santa suit. Cass and Frankie-style banter ensues. Cass is worried he won't know what to say to the kids. Frankie tells him that he saw Santa with Gregory so he can steal some of his lines. When, after looking in the mirror, Cass says he's having a crisis of confidence, Frankie laughs. She stuffs a pillow under Cass's Santa coat and tells him to jiggle it, puts blush on his face for augmentation, and coaches him on his "Ho ho ho." Cass leaves, but comes right back, saying Santa has helpers. Frankie tells him to hold that sleigh, and she goes with him. As they head out the door "Ho ho ho"-ing, Cass tells Frankie she should be playing Santa because she's better at the "Ho ho ho"-ing than he is. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Cass & Frankie, Christmas 1991--Part 4
Cass and Frankie return to their house after visiting the orphans. They both loved seeing the looks on the children's faces. Frankie invites Cass to stay and warm up and have some hot cider. He agrees, and while she goes to get the cider, he sets a Christmas decoration on the mantelpiece. When she returns, he tells her he couldn't resist. She says that's one of her favorites too, and then adds that maybe they should do some decorating before Dean comes home. Cass agrees, saying Dean is entitled. They reminisce over another mutual favorite ornament of theirs, bought at the St. Stephen's bazaar and hand-crafted by little old ladies. Frankie turns on the stereo, and Elvis Presley's "Blue Christmas" comes blasting out of the speakers, whirling them back to the night Cass proposed. After a little banter about the authenticity of the Elvis who appeared at Frankie's apartment that night, and the string trio that was supposed to be there, Cass says that everything went wrong that night despite the fact that he had the perfect romantic proposal planned. Frankie tells him she thought it was perfect. Cass replies that it was the best night of his life. Frankie smiles at him in reply. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Cass and Frankie figure out that Felicia set them up so they'd spend Christmas together. Frankie says she can't be mad at Felicia; the kids loved Cass, and Frankie loves all this. Cass says he does too, and that it feels like home. Frankie says Dean will appreciate it if he ever gets home. He and Jenna are still in the amazement stage. Cass says he remembers it well. He adds that he would have brought Frankie a present, but the last time he did that, she got mad. She tells him that's okay, there's nothing she wanted. "Nothing?" Cass asks. "Nothing you've missed?" Cass says there's something he's missed, and something he's wanted very badly. Then he kisses Frankie. They break the kiss and look at one another, and then Frankie puts her arms around Cass and pulls him in for another kiss, this time one that she initiates, as Cass runs his fingers through her hair. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Dean & Jenna, Christmas 1991--Part 1
Lucas finishes putting together Jenna's Christmas presents and then scrambles to hide them before she comes out of her room. After the gifts are safely hidden and Lucas has given her the all clear, Jenna emerges from her room with a surprise--Christmas stockings filled with goodies that she made and put together for Felicia and Lucas. Lucas says he's never had a Christmas stocking before. Jenna replies that she thought maybe that was the case, and so she decided to take care of it. Waking up on Christmas morning to find a stocking at the end of her bed was her favorite part of Christmas when she was a kid, and her mother always came through, even when she couldn't be there in person. Lucas and Jenna briefly reminisce about how they and Felicia came together a year ago at this time when Jenna's mother died. Lucas tells Jenna that he and Felicia agonized over whether or not to bring Jenna such terrible news on Christmas. Jenna replies that she's glad they did, and that she loves her life now. Then they hug as Lucas says this will be the greatest Christmas ever. Jenna asks where Felicia is, and Lucas replies that she's on one of her mysterious errands, probably a last-minute shopping spree. Jenna wonders what there could possibly be left to buy, and then the doorbell rings. Lucas says it's probably Felicia, arms full of presents, but it's not--it's Dean, loaded down with a vase of flowers. Dean wishes Lucas a merry Christmas then heads straight for Jenna and, arms still full of flowers, says, "Hey, beautiful," and a beaming Jenna welcomes his kiss. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Dean & Jenna, Christmas 1991--Part 2
Dean is wondering if he should leave because of Lucas when Felicia returns, carrying presents (does Luke know his wife or what?) and brimming with Christmas cheer, explaining that she was out spreading holiday cheer and that maybe some people would see what she did as interfering, but it's Christmas and love should triumph--a sentiment with which Dean and Jenna agree wholeheartedly--and sometimes it needs a little kick in the pants. Lucas greets Felicia with a strand of gold garland draped over his shoulder. Felicia tells him the garland should go on the tree, not on him. Dean says he doesn't want to crash the party, but Jenna tells him not to go, and Felicia adds that he's welcome to stay, so he stays. Then it's time for the new family to decorate their Christmas tree. Dean says that he and Frankie skipped the tree thing this year. A grinning Felicia tells Dean she doesn't think he should worry about that, and next year it's going to be wonderful. Lucas halts the proceedings by announcing that the garland goes on last, then explains that they're establishing a tradition. Jenna puts on the first ornament. Then Felicia goes second. Dean guesses that Lucas goes third, but Lucas says no: third is any friend of the family present, and he hands Dean an ornament. After Dean hangs his ornament on the tree, Lucas says now it's a free-for-all, and the quartet all start decorating the tree and chattering happily. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Dean & Jenna, Christmas 1991--Part 3
Felicia and Lucas give Jenna her Christmas presents--an exercise bike and a teddy bear--and she loves them. Jenna then presents Felicia and Lucas with their Christmas stockings from her. Felicia is touched that one of the things in her stocking is a book of poetry that Jenna wrote herself. She says she'll read it later because she doesn't want to cry. Lucas jokes that it's not that bad. "Hey!" Jenna says. Felicia makes a comment about "my daughter the writer" and Lucas starts to say why shouldn't Jenna follow in Felicia's...when he is stunned into speechlessness by one of the things in his stocking from Jenna: a framed photograph of the two of them together the night they went out to dinner. Lucas didn't know that Jenna had a picture taken then. Jenna says it was a very special night for her, and Lucas says it was for him too, and they hug and Jenna kisses him on the cheek. Felicia and Jenna go to check on the turkey, leaving Dean and Lucas alone. Dean tells Lucas that Lucas and Felicia have done right by Jenna. Lucas replies that they want Jenna to have everything they didn't have, the whole fairytale, even though they started late. Dean says he knows that he wasn't part of the fairytale Lucas pictured for Jenna, and Lucas replies no, not exactly, but he sees how Jenna lights up when Dean is around. Dean tells Lucas he wants Lucas to know how much Jenna means to him and that he would never do anything to hurt her. Lucas replies that he knows Dean wouldn't, because then Dean would have to answer to him. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Dean & Jenna, Christmas 1991--Part 4 (Conclusion)
Dean surprises Jenna with a sleigh ride for the two of them. As they watch the snow fall, and Jenna delights in the evergreen tree that Dean decorated and rigged with lights, Dean promises her that every single day they're together will be magic. Bells start ringing out "Deck the Halls," and the young lovers share a smile and then kiss as the snow falls gently on and around them. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Lucas & Felicia, Christmas 1991
Felicia's attempt at cooking Christmas dinner is a bust, but Lucas surprises her with a candlelight dinner for two. He tells her she was born for room service. Felicia tells Lucas that she knows how hard it was for him to let Jenna go off with Dean. Lucas asks if she wants to know a secret, then tells Felicia that he loves the family thing, but he wanted to be alone with his wife. They toast "to us," Felicia declares her love to Lucas, and he wishes her a merry Christmas. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Lorna and Matt, Christmas 1991
Lorna is in her apartment alone on Christmas Day, in her red-and-green-plaid flannel bathrobe and red socks, knitting and listening to Christmas music, when Matt shows up unannounced with a big poinsettia plant for her. Lorna hurriedly hides her knitting basket before letting him in. Matt is surprised to see that Lorna has a three-foot Christmas tree, and impressed that she decorated it herself, including stringing popcorn and cranberries on it. When he goes to set the poinsettia down, he finds Lorna's knitting and teases her about being "the music mogul" who knits because "it's a rush." Lorna isn't exactly amused. Matt tells her to go and "spray on a dress" or something because he's taking her to Christmas dinner. Lorna asks what Matt's mother will say when he walks into Christmas dinner with her on his arm. He replies that she'll say "Merry Christmas." Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
The Corys' Christmas 1991--Part 1
Rachel wonders where Matt is after Ada says he wants them to start without him. Paulina, who is miserable because of her confessions to Jamie and Marley and their anger at her, is on the stairs when she hears Jamie tell Amanda that Paulina isn't exactly brimming with Christmas cheer. Iris and Hannah exchange Christmas presents, and then Iris opens her gift from Dennis, who surprises her by arriving right after she opens it. Hannah gives Paulina Paulina's gift from Jake, which upsets her so much that she runs upstairs to her room. Spencer, who is there as Iris's guest, asks where Jake is. Rachel tells Iris and Spencer that Jake and Paulina have separated and that she would prefer they not tell anyone else. Iris advises Spencer to warn his son the Senator that Paulina is on the prowl again. Aunt Liz and Olivia arrive, causing Sam and Amanda to stare at Olivia. Jamie follows Paulina upstairs and they argue again about the fallout from Paulina's confession that she shot Jake last year. Paulina tells Jamie that she knows she did a terrible thing and all she can do now is put one foot in front of the other and try to make it up to Jamie and Marley. Jamie tells her not to count on forgiveness, especially from Marley. Vicky arrives then, having been directed upstairs by Ada, to tell Jamie that Marley isn't coming over for Christmas. Marley is a miserable wreck, according to Vicky, and Vicky doesn't know why. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
The Corys' Christmas 1991--Part 2
Ada introduces Dennis and Olivia, but they already know each other. Iris whisks Dennis away to chat with Spencer, who is an important client for Dennis's gallery. Aunt Liz reads Sam the riot act for supporting Olivia in every way but the most important way; Sam retorts that Aunt Liz would rather lose all her hair than have him in her family and excuses himself, leaving her alone. Amanda apologizes to Olivia for thinking Olivia was pretending to be pregnant. Olivia replies that she didn't expect anything less from Amanda. Matt and Lorna arrive. While Matt is putting away Lorna's coat and gloves, Rachel asks Lorna if she had no family in the entire metropolitan area she could have spent Christmas with. Lorna tells Rachel that she came with Matt against her better judgment, but that she and Rachel do have one thing in common: they both only want what's best for Matt. Hannah, who is harboring a crush on Matt, bemoans the appearance of Lorna to Iris; Iris tells her that the jury isn't in yet on Matt's preference in women. In the library, Paulina calls and leaves a message for Grant. Spencer finds her in there after she hangs up the phone and warns her away from his son, telling her that Grant is through with her. When she reminds Spencer that he sang this song to her before, Spencer tells her she should have listened, wishes her happy holidays, and leaves. Kevin finds Paulina in the library with her head in her hands and asks her if she's all right. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
The Corys' Christmas 1991--Part 3
Kevin tells Paulina that he heard she broke up with Jake. Jamie prepares to leave to go and see Marley, telling Vicky he's going to get used to the idea of her amazing offer before approaching Marley with it. He hugs Vicky, thanks her, and he tells her to go get Steven and have a great Christmas with him and Ryan. Vicky and Paulina exchange dirty looks. Kevin tells Paulina she survived dinner nicely. Spencer tells Rachel it was very gracious of her to have him for Christmas. Rachel said it was an interesting mix of guests and Mac always used to say that made for a lively party. Rachel asks how Spencer's case is going, and he tells her that he could have asked his prosecutor (Kevin) over dinner but thinks that would have been too gauche. At best, he'll be exonerated, at worst, he'll lose everything and have to build it all over again. Iris is happy because she spent Christmas with her two favorite men, Dennis and Spencer. Olivia tells Sam and Amanda that she'll manage and she hopes they can too. Sam tells Amanda they will manage, a day at a time. Matt finds Lorna standing on the terrace in the snow and tells her that just because he was a jerk, she doesn't have to stand out here and freeze. Lorna says she was probably flirting with him (I'm guessing she means Kevin or Dennis, since they're the only two unattached men present at the Corys' for Christmas), which is like breathing to her, but that Matt is the only one she cares about, and then she kisses him. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Another World 1991 Christmas Montage
This is the montage from the end of the 1991 Christmas episode of Another World. The song is "Christmas in My Heart" by Ray Charles. Thanks to Janie for the scenes.
Mac, holding the few-weeks-old Matthew, tells Russ and Tracy Matthews that he'll love Matthew as if Matthew were his own son, then bonds with Matthew over burping him.
Later, while celebrating Christmas with Ada, Amanda, Nancy, and the Ewing family (Larry, Clarice, and Cory), Mac is thrilled when Jamie arrives and is brought into the library by Vivien. Jamie wishes everyone a merry Christmas as Mac says this is exactly the kind of day Rachel would have wanted. Ada then herds Amanda, Nancy, and Cory off to bed at the end of the evening. Thanks to Eddie for the scenes.
Mac and Rachel Prepare for Christmas, 1981
After going Christmas shopping for Amanda and Matthew, Mac and Rachel return to Rachel's apartment, where they play with some of the toys themselves and have a lot of fun doing so. Thanks to Eddie for the scenes.
Sandy's Christmas Toast, 1981
Mac, Sandy, Cecile, and Louise all raise a glass as Sandy toasts to Christmas and friends and Louise's turkey...until Louise announces the main course is a goose, leading Mac to heartily toast to the goose and Sandy to follow suit. Thanks to Eddie for the scene.
Mac and Rachel 1981--I'd Miss You Very Much If You Left
At Ada's house, an emotional Rachel shows Mac the picture Amanda drew: a house with a Christmas tree in it, Amanda herself, and two smiling people that are Rachel and Mac. Mac tells Rachel that at least Rachel is staying in Bay City, and that's a great thing. Amanda would miss Rachel very much if she left, and so would Mac. Thanks to Eddie for the scene.
Mac, Rachel, Sandy, Cecile, Louise--Christmas Eve 1981
At the Cory Mansion, Rachel thanks Mac for letting her have Amanda for the day and for letting her stay and put Amanda to bed. Mac asks Rachel to stay for some punch, and Sandy also asks Rachel to stay, saying it's nice to see her again. Rachel tells Sandy it's nice to see him too, and agrees to stay for a little while. Cecile then asks Rachel how she is, and Rachel says she's very well, thank you, and asks when the baby is due. Cecile replies the baby is due in May. Sandy asks after Jamie (or rather James, as he insisted on being called during this time). Rachel says Jamie (James) is doing well, and she thinks it's going to be a good year for him because he's put all of his problems behind him. Conversation turns to Sandy and Cecile's move into the mansion. Cecile says they'll be moving in as soon as possible, but Sandy interjects that it'll take some time to get organized and sublet their apartment. Rachel remarks that it looks like Cecile is in a bigger hurry to move into the mansion than Sandy is. Louise enters then and tells Rachel how wonderful it is to see her again, and invites her to stay for supper. Rachel agrees, and then she and Mac go upstairs to look in on the sleeping Amanda. Thanks to Eddie for the scenes.
Mac and Rachel 1981--Christmas Pictures
Mac and Rachel trim the tree at the Cory Mansion, and then it's picture time (though I get the feeling that starting at about 1:06, it was more Douglass Watson and Victoria Wyndham than Mac Cory and Rachel Davis, which is also part of what makes these scenes so funny, and fun, at least for me), and after each of them has posed for the camera, Rachel thinks she should go...but Mac doesn't want her to leave. It isn't too surprising, then, that what happens next, happens next.... Thanks to Eddie for the scenes.
Rachel and Mac 1981--Last Night Mustn't Happen Again
The day after Christmas, Rachel stops Mac when he moves to kiss her, telling her that what happened last night mustn't happen again. Mac asks why, saying it was wonderful. Rachel gives no definite answer, merely says Mac's name. Mac agrees that they won't let it happen again if Rachel says so. Thanks to Eddie for the scene.
Mac and Rachel--Christmas 1984
Rachel opens her Christmas gift from Mac: a set of paints and brushes, an artist's palette, and a beret. Rachel tells Mac he knows her too well. Mac replies that he loves Rachel and if it's time for a change, it's time. Rachel frets, saying she knows she's a good sculptor, but she's not sure about the painting. Mac tells Rachel that if she wants it, she'll get it, and she'll be the best. Rachel says it'll take a long time, and Mac asks if there's a rush. Rachel says no, and Mac says then she has nothing to worry about. Rachel then asks Mac how he knew: in the midst of all this craziness, how did he know and how did he see how much she needed this. Mac replies that because in the midst of all this craziness, she is the only thing that he can see. He kisses her nose, puts the beret on her head, grasps her shoulders, and exclaims, "Merry Christmas, Picasso!"
"Merry Christmas, my love," Rachel replies, twining her arms around Mac's neck and leaning in to kiss him. Thanks to Eddie for the scene.
Mac, Rachel, and the Corys, Christmas 1984
Mac, Rachel, Ada, Jamie, Amanda, Sandy, Blaine, Sandy and Blaine's son Alex, and various other friends and relatives including Brian Bancroft and Liz Matthews, gather at the Cory Mansion on Christmas Eve to sing carols, and Mac gives an incredible, enthusiastic toast as only he can give. Thanks to Eddie for the scene.
The Corys' Christmas 1986
Mac, Rachel, Ada, Matthew, and Nancy celebrate Christmas 1986. Rachel loves her gift from Mac. Ada says Santa Claus has been good to all of them. Matthew hangs back as the family heads to breakfast to retrieve his present for Mitch. When Rachel comes back looking for him and sees him with a present in his hand, she says she'll call everyone back to open more gifts, but Matthew tells her it's not for anyone there; it's a gift for Mitch. He asks if that's okay, and Rachel assures him it is. Matthew asks when he can give the gift to Mitch, and Rachel tells him he can go over and see Mitch today. Matthew asks Rachel what she got Mitch. Thanks to Eddie for the scenes.
Mac's Christmas Toast, 1986
Mac starts what turns into a round-robin toast on Christmas Day 1986 by toasting Wally and his friends, who fought the enemy and won the day. Wally says they couldn't have done it without Michael Hudson, so Rachel toasts to Michael, and everyone else follows suit. Mac then toasts "to Maisie and Ada and, God protect him, Vince, who no longer need fear losing their restaurant." Ada then toasts to Mary, who gave them a new lease on life. Mary says she wishes she knew who gave her the building. Mac replies that maybe they should toast that kind benefactor, whoever and wherever he is.
Mac then makes his traditional toast: "But most of all, to all of us here, the best of friends...to friendship!" and everyone enthusiastically echoes that sentiment.
Then, while everyone sings "I'll Be Home for Christmas," Douglass Watson breaks the fourth wall to deliver a toast to the audience. Thanks to Eddie for the scenes.
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