ANNOUNCEMENTS

Opening Announcements

The announcer, Bill Wolff (June 2, 1927 - February 27, 2014), narrated these words from May 4, 1964 - June 26, 1987:

May 1964 - January 1966: "We do not live in this world alone, but in a thousand other worlds. And now, Another World."
January 1966 - June 1966: "And now, Another World."
June 1966 - March 1970: "And now, in color, Another World."
March 1970 - March 1971: "And now, the continuing story of Another World in Bay City."
March 1971 - January 1975: "And now, the continuing story of Another World."
January 1975 - March 1979: "And now, for the next sixty minutes, the continuing story of Another World."
March 1979 - September 1981: "And now, the continuing story of Another World."
September 1981 - June 1987: Alternated between "And now, the continuing story of Another World" and just, "Another World." From 1979-1983, occasionally Bill Wolff said, "Today on Another World," and significant excerpts of selected scenes were shown prior to the Opening Sequence and Themes.

Cast Change Announcements

From May 4, 1964 - June 26, 1987, Bill Wolff announced all cast changes prior to the episode's prologue or at the beginning of the first scene in which the particular character was featured. Wolff was replaced by unknown people, who continued to announce cast changes until the show's cancellation. For these occasions, the announcer narrated these words:

Permanent Recasts: "The role of [character] is now being played by [actor]."
Temporary Replacements: (1) "Due to the illness of [regular actor], the role of [character] is being played by [actor]." (2) "Today the role of [character] is being played by [actor]."
Returns: One example was on February 17, 1972: "Today, Another World welcomes back Robin Strasser in the role of Rachel."

Closing Announcements

From May 4, 1964 - June 26, 1987, during the show's close, Wolff said, "Join us each weekday at this time for the continuing story of Another World." From March 30, 1970 - December 31, 1976, he added these words, "... and one half hour from now over most of these stations, be sure to watch the continuing story of Somerset." From 1996-1999, a voice-over would state, "Tomorrow on Another World," and give highlights of the upcoming episode.

Special Announcements

April 11, 1967: During the prologue, Geoffrey Lumb (as Mitchell Dru) assured viewers that they had not missed any important developments in the Danny Fargo murder case while Another World was pre-empted due to the AFTRA strike (March 29 - April 10, 1967). Dru summarized D.A. Walter Curtin's case against Missy Palmer and Bill Matthews' earnest quest to find Sam Lucas, who was a major suspect in the murder. This was followed by the Opening Sequence and the episode proper.

April 30 - May 2, 1974: During the show's closing, announcer Bill Wolff delivered these words in honor of Another World's tenth anniversary, "Join us each week day at this time for the continuing story of Another World and watch Another World celebrate its tenth anniversary with a sixty-minute special on Friday, May Third.

June 15, 1982: After the freeze frame, Paul Stevens (Brian Bancroft) appeared on-camera to deliver the following message, "We on Another World are saddened by the death of Hugh Marlowe, who played Jim Matthews since 1969. We extend our sincerest sympathies to his family and his friends. He will be greatly missed by us all." This was accompanied by a photo of Hugh Marlowe with his birth and death dates.

February 10, 1988: At the end of the episode for Wally's memorial service, Linda Dano (Felicia Gallant) and Stephen Schnetzer (Cass Winthrop) informed viewers that Brent Collins (Wallingford) had died.

After the freeze frame, characters rehashed their personal situation and reminded viewers of the upcoming 25th anniversary celebration.
May 1, 1989: Rachel Cory bemoans the arrival of the Frame family to Mac Cory.
May 2, 1989: Iris Wheeler looks forward to the arrival of Gwen Frame.
May 5, 1989: Sharlene Frame refuses to allow her past to ruin her romance with John Hudson.
May 8, 1989: Amanda Cory tells Sam Fowler about the history between Rachel Cory and Alice Matthews Frame, featured a shot of a B&W photo of Jacqueline Courtney circa 84-85.
May 9, 1989: John Hudson in the Frame barn talks about Pat Randolph.
May 15, 1989: Vicky Hudson talks about the skeletons in the closet of Jamie Frame's family.
May 16, 1989: Josie Watts talks about the Frame family.
Unknown: Matthew Cory in the gym.
Unknown: Jamie Frame talks about Dennis Wheeler.

May 10, 1989: After the freeze frame of his last episode, there was a photo of Douglass Watson (Mac Cory) with his birth and death dates, alerting the viewers to his passing.

May 17, 1989: After the freeze frame, Cass Winthrop brought up his upcoming wedding to Nicole Love and reminisced about Kathleen McKinnon while a shot of a Black and White photo of Julie Osburn was featured.

August 1991: After the freeze frame, Matt Crane (Matthew Cory) and Ricky Paull Goldin (Dean Frame) asked viewers to call the 800 number on the bottom of the screen and vote for Dean's back-up band.

March 15, 1993: After the freeze frame, shortly after her death, there was a photo of Constance Ford (Ada Hobson) with her birth and death dates, alerting the viewers to her passing.

April 4 and 6, 1994: After the freeze frame, Tom Eplin (then on April 6 with Julian McMahon) asked viewers to write and tell him what a woman really wants from a man. "Advice for Jake," P.O. Box 2002 at Murray Hill Station.

Winter 1999: After the fade-out, a voice-over encouraged viewers to log on to an internet web site and share their views on the show.

June 14-25, 1999: The last two weeks of the show, the second of two mid-episode logo shots were replaced with mini flashbacks, spotlighting the following actors:
June 14, 1999: Judi Evans Luciano (Paulina Cory Carlino)
June 15, 1999: Matt Crane (Matthew Cory)
June 16, 1999: Linda Dano (Felicia Gallant)
June 17, 1999: Jensen Buchanan (Vicky Hudson)
June 18, 1999: Stephen Schnetzer (Cass Winthrop)
June 21, 1999: Sandra Ferguson (Amanda Cory)
June 22, 1999: Tom Eplin (Jake McKinnon)
June 23, 1999: Anna Stuart (Donna Love)
June 24, 1999: Victoria Wyndham (Rachel Cory Hutchins)
June 25, 1999: Douglass Watson (Mac Cory)

June 18, 1999: After the next-day teaser, Victoria Wyndham encouraged viewers to buy Julie Poll's new book celebrating the 35th anniversary of the show.