Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Jennifer Richards Trial: New GUIDING LIGHT DVD On Sale Now

A new 10-episode GUIDING LIGHT DVD was released today at Amazon.com, "The Jennifer Richards Trial." Featuring two weeks of episodes from January 1981, this explosive trial was pre-empted during a critical moment thanks to a news interruption about the release of the Iranian hostages.

This was Jennifer's (Geraldine Court) second trial for the murder of Lucille Wexler.

Most of the cast from that era are featured in this collection including Court, Kathleen Cullen, Stephen Yates, Tom O’Rourke, Don Stewart, Lezlie Dalton, Christopher Bernau, Elvera Roussel, Stefan Schnabel, Charita Bauer, Mart Hulswit, John Wesley Shipp, Lenore Kasdorf and many more.

Episode 1
Jennifer learns that she is being given a new trial because her attorney, Mike Bauer, has discovered fresh evidence. Meanwhile, a pregnant Amanda begins to doubt her mother’s true motivation for accusing Jennifer with her dying words.
Principal Cast: Geraldine Court, Kathleen Cullen, Stephen Yates, Tom O’Rourke, Don Stewart, Lezlie Dalton, Christopher Bernau, Elvera Roussel, Stefan Schnabel and Charita Bauer.

Episode 2
Inexplicably, Jennifer is upset when her attorney, Mike Bauer, convinces a judge to give her a second trial. She then takes action to ensure that the new evidence discovered will not help her case. Mike seeks new information from a mysterious attorney, Neil Blake, who is in Australia.
Principal Cast: Geraldine Court, Don Stewart, Jerry verDorn, Christopher Bernau, Elvera Roussel, Denise Pence, Bob Milli, Kristen Vigard, John Wesley Shipp and Millette Alexander.

Episode 3
After talking to Mike Bauer’s office, Neil Blake, an attorney who knows Jennifer’s secret, returns from Australia to attend her trial.
Principal Cast: Christopher Bernau, Lezlie Dalton, Sofia Landon, Elvera Roussel, Barbara Berjer, Mart Hulswit, Marsha Clark, Lenore Kasdorf, Lisa Brown and Kevin Bacon.

Episode 4
Mike discovers a mysterious birth certificate. He suspects it explains why Jennifer is willing to stay in prison for a crime she didn’t commit.
Principal Cast: Geraldine Court, Don Stewart, Kristen Vigard, Jerry verDorn, Maeve Kinkead, Kathleen Cullen, Stephen Yates, Christopher Bernau and Elvera Roussel.

Episode 5
Ben McFadden, Amanda’s husband, visits Jennifer in prison. Jennifer begs Ben to keep Amanda away from the courtroom. She tells Mike that the mysterious birth certificate belonged to her sister.
Principal Cast: Geraldine Court, Don Stewart, Charita Bauer, Denise Pence, Marsha Clark, Lezlie Dalton, Tom O’Rourke, Stephen Yates, Janet Grey and Elvera Roussel.

Episode 6
Neil Blake arrives in Springfield, and promises Jennifer he will not reveal her dark secret. Mike Bauer calls Jennifer to the witness stand. While she testifies, she is shocked at the appearance of a surprise guest in the courtroom, who holds the key to the mystery.
Principal Cast: Geraldine Court, Don Stewart, Christopher Bernau, Elvera Roussel, Jerry verDorn, Maeve Kinkead, Millette Alexander, Kathleen Cullen, Charita Bauer and John Wesley Shipp.

Episode 7
On the witness stand, Jennifer has no choice but to reveal her stunning secret.
Principal Cast: Geraldine Court, Kathleen Cullen, Don Stewart, Jerry verDorn, Christopher Bernau, Elvera Roussel, Kristen Vigard, Stephen Yates, Barbara Berjer and Lisa Brown.

Episode 8
Amanda is rushed to the hospital after her pregnancy endangers her life. Meanwhile, Jennifer’s revelation starts a cascade of repercussions.
Principal Cast: Geraldine Court, Kathleen Cullen, Christopher Bernau, Elvera Roussel, Stephen Yates, Millette Alexander, Charita Bauer, Kristen Vigard, Kevin Bacon and Lenore Kasdorf.

Episode 9
Amanda and her unborn baby face life-threatening surgery.
Summary: Jennifer confronts Alan Spaulding, and then learns the outcome of Amanda’s life-threatening emergency Caesarean.
Principal Cast: Geraldine Court, Kathleen Cullen, Stephen Yates, Elvera Roussel, Christopher Bernau, Don Stewart, Kristen Vigard, Lisa Brown, Lenore Kasdorf and Janet Grey.

Episode 10
Many people are affected by the consequences of Jennifer’s confession.
Principal Cast: Geraldine Court, Kathleen Cullen, Stephen Yates, Lisa Brown, Maeve Kinkead, Janet Grey, Denise Pence, Don Stewart, Tom O’Rourke and Jerry verDorn.

The collection will be on sale at the Soap Classics website later this week (mostly likely late Thursday).

Check out "The Jennifer Richards Trial" at Amazon.com or at SoapClassics.com.

5 comments:

  1. OMG. I will never forget that preemption.

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  2. I love visiting Springfield again. I just wish I could visit Bay City too.

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  3. I received my order this weekend. I have finished watching all 10 episodes. It brought back such memories. I have been waiting over 31 yrs to watch the complete preempted episode! These eps were part of GL's heyday! What brilliant writing and so many storylines going on at one time. Memorable and beloved characters!

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  4. I received my order this weekend. I have finished watching all 10 episodes. It brought back such memories. I have been waiting over 31 yrs to watch the complete preempted episode! These eps were part of GL's heyday! What brilliant writing and so many storylines going on at one time. Memorable and beloved characters!

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