1970 Year In Review Trivia Quiz

Answer: Tom Cudahy

Tom Cudahy first came to Pine Valley in 1977 as a quarterback with a good heart. His first wife was Erica Kane and he had a daughter with Brooke English, Laura Cudahy. Richard Shoeberg originated the role of Tom in 1977.

Answer: Brooke English

Brooke did not show up in Pine Valley until 1976. She came to town on the back of Benny Sago's motorcycle and proved to be a rebellious teenager. Her aunt was Phoebe Tyler and, despite how Brooke annoyed her at times, Phoebe had a lot of love for her niece. Elissa Leeds originated the role of Brooke in 1976 but Julia Barr is best known for her portrayal of the character.

Answer: Rosemary Prinz

Prinz was on "AMC" when the show debuted in 1970 and played Amy Parker Tyler for approximately six months of that year. Prior to "AMC", Prinz guest starred on the TV series', "Lights Out" and "First Love." She was on the long running, CBS soap opera, "As The World Turns", for many years before she came to "AMC." She was the first cast member of "All My Children" to have her photograph in the opening credits.

She was born on January 4th, 1930, in New York City.

Answer: Nick Davis

When Amy first came to town, she held the secret that Nick was Phil's biological father. One night, Phil and Amy made love and that resulted in Nick impregnating Amy. Nick broke up with Amy shortly after this and moved far away. Amy found out she was pregnant and Nick was the father.

She had her sister, Ruth Brent, and Ruth's husband, Ted Brent, adopt Phil so Nick would not find out he was Phil's biological father. Nick, eventually, learned the truth and he and Phil bonded.

Answer: Agnes Nixon

Agnes Nixon, who is considered a daytime legend by many, created "All My Children" and got the green light to debut it in 1970. Nixon came up with the story bible for the show in 1965 but executives turned it down. After the success of "One Life to Live" (which Nixon created), she was asked to come up with a new soap opera and that was when she submitted her bible for "All My Children" and the show debuted on January 5th, 1970, on ABC. Nixon remarked, during an interview, that she recalled being asked to launch another soap opera and she had doubts of wanting to do this but her husband encouraged her to submit her bible for "All My Children." Nixon head wrote for the show from 1970 to 1983 and was co-head writer from 1983 to 1985, 1992 to 1995, and 1999 to 2001. Nixon was executive producer for "All My Children" from 1970 to 1978 (alongside Bud Kloss) and from 1978 to 1982 (alongside Jorn Winther).

Answer: The Cortlandts

The Cortlandts did not show up to Pine Valley until 1979, when Palmer moved to town with his daughter, Nina. The residence where many members of the Cortlandt family stayed was called Cortlandt Manor. Other members of the Cortlandt family are Ross Chandler, Pete Cortlandt, Dixie Cooney, Melanie "Lainey" Cortlandt, Will Cortlandt, Bess Cooney, and more.

Answer: Tuesday

Erica was scheduled to just appear every other Tuesday on the show but the character became a hit with many fans and she was shown more frequently. In Erica's first year, she nursed the scars that she had over her father's abandonment and began her quest for love and acceptance.

When Susan Lucci, the actress who originated the role of Erica Kane, won her first Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in 1999, she remarked about how she was, originally, just going to air every other Tuesday but, thanks to the fans, she became a leading actress for the show.

Answer: Secretary

For many years, Mona was Dr. Charles Tyler's secretary and did a great job for him. Charles was in a loveless marriage with Phoebe and he and Mona started to fall in love. This upset Phoebe and she and Mona started to feud.

Answer: Nurse

Ruth was a nurse at Pine Valley Hospital for many years but she was first seen in this capacity the year that "AMC" debuted on the airwaves. Ruth struck a friendship with a fellow doctor, Joe Martin. However, Ruth remained devoted to her husband, Ted Brent.

Answer: Tara Martin

In the first year of "All My Children", the show decided to tell stories about young love and the writers saw much chemistry between the characters of Phil and Tara. Even though Phil wanted Tara, he was pursued by Erica Kane. This led to Erica and Tara being major rivals.