History of As the World Turns (2008)

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Status	Character(s)-Date-Why
Intro	Matt O'Connor Casey Hughes Casey Robert Hughes is a fictional character on the soap opera As the World Turns. He is the only child of Margo Montgomery and Tom Hughes. He was last played by Zach Roerig from January 18, 2005 to May 2, 2007. Since January 29, 2008, newcomer Billy Magnussen has taken over the role.- Character... (February 11, 2008) - To visit his prison friend, Casey Gray Gerard (February 11, 2008) - Came to town with Matt Ameera Ali Aziz (February 22, 2008) - To find Col. Winston Mayer Liberty Ciccone Liberty Ciccone Liberty Luisa Ciccone is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. The character was played by Meredith Hagner from April 24, 2008, through March 5, 2010, and by Sarah Wilson since March 15, 2010.... (April 24, 2008) - To find her father Brad Josie Driver Matthews (October 31, 2008) - Dusty finds her because she resembles Jennifer Derek Coburn (2008)
Recast	Casey Hughes Casey Hughes Casey Robert Hughes is a fictional character on the soap opera As the World Turns. He is the only child of Margo Montgomery and Tom Hughes. He was last played by Zach Roerig from January 18, 2005 to May 2, 2007. Since January 29, 2008, newcomer Billy Magnussen has taken over the role.- Character... (January 29, 2008) - Returns to town from prison Mike Kasnoff Mike Kasnoff Michael "Mike" Kasnoff is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. Mike was first portrayed by Shawn Christian from July 1994 to March 1997. In July 2002 after a five-year absence, Mike returned to Oakdale, this time being played by Mark Collier until January 2007. On... (April 2, 2008) - Returned to town to buy Emma Snyder's farm Lily Snyder (May 8, 2008) - Returned to town when her head was cleared of the Dusty situation Craig Montgomery Craig Montgomery Craig Bryant Montgomery is a fictional character on the soap opera As The World Turns.-Actor history:Since the character of Craig Montgomery was introduced in January 1982, he has been portrayed by four actors in total... (December 3, 2008) *Jade Taylor Jade Taylor Jade Taylor is a fictional character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. She was originally portrayed by Elena Goode from February 2, 2006 to July 16, 2007, and is now portrayed by Davida Williams since December 17, 2008... (December 12, 2008)
Leave Town	Craig Montgomery Craig Montgomery Craig Bryant Montgomery is a fictional character on the soap opera As The World Turns.-Actor history:Since the character of Craig Montgomery was introduced in January 1982, he has been portrayed by four actors in total... (February 21, 2008) - To go find his son, Johnny Gwen and Will Munson Will Munson William Harold Ryan "Will" Munson is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns. He was portrayed by Jesse Soffer on recurring basis from September 2004 to March 2005, after which he got a contract as a regular... (April 5, 2008) - To start a new life with Hallie *Ameera Ali-Aziz (June 18, 2008) - Moves to California
Death/Other	Dusty Donovan Dusty Donovan Dustin "Dusty" Donovan is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama As the World Turns. He was recently portrayed by Grayson McCouch from February 18, 2003 to January 18, 2008. McCouch returned to the role on September 24, 2008.-Character history:... (January 18, 2008) - Killed by Evan Walsh (presumed dead) Rosanna Cabot Rosanna Cabot Rosanna Cabot is a fictional character on the American daytime soap opera, As the World Turns.The character was originated by Yvonne Perry who portrayed her from 1992 to 1999... (January 29, 2008) - Relapse into coma Evan Walsh Lucinda Walsh Lucinda Walsh is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns. Played by Elizabeth Hubbard since 1984, no-nonsense businesswoman and megamogul Lucinda transformed into one of Daytime's most memorable and prolific characters... (February 7, 2008) - Stung with a syringe Sam Hutchins (February 8, 2008) - Shot by Parker when trying to rape Carly Kit Fowler (March 13, 2008) -Shot by Carly Gray Gerard (March 26, 2008) - Shot by Margo Winston Mayer Winston Mayer Colonel Winston Mayer is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama As the World Turns. He is portrayed by Daniel Hugh Kelly and made his first appearance on July 5, 2007. He came to Oakdale to see his son, Noah Mayer, who was dating Maddie Coleman at the time... (June 5, 2008) - Missing, presumed dead when escaping the police *Sofie Duran (July 2, 2008) - Stung with a syringe
Return to Town	Cole Norbeck Cole Norbeck Cole Norbeck is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. He was portrayed by Chris Heuisler from July 1, 2007 to December 4, 2007, on March 14, 2008 and again from June 6, 2008 to July 2008.-Story:... (March 14, 2008) - To see Sofie *Dusty Donovan Dusty Donovan Dustin "Dusty" Donovan is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama As the World Turns. He was recently portrayed by Grayson McCouch from February 18, 2003 to January 18, 2008. McCouch returned to the role on September 24, 2008.-Character history:... (September 24, 2008 - Faked his death
Wedding	Noah Mayer Noah Mayer Noah Mayer is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama As the World Turns. He is portrayed by Jake Silbermann and made his first appearance on June 1, 2007.Noah Mayer was an intern at WOAK television and a student at Oakdale University... & Ameera Ali-Aziz (March 12, 2008) - name only Brad Snyder & Katie Peretti Katie Peretti Kathryn Ann "Katie" Snyder is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She was portrayed by Terri Conn from August 29, 1998 to September 17, 2010... (April 17, 2008) Casey Hughes Casey Hughes Casey Robert Hughes is a fictional character on the soap opera As the World Turns. He is the only child of Margo Montgomery and Tom Hughes. He was last played by Zach Roerig from January 18, 2005 to May 2, 2007. Since January 29, 2008, newcomer Billy Magnussen has taken over the role.- Character... & Emily Stewart Emily Stewart Emily Stewart Ryan is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She has been portrayed by Kelley Menighan Hensley since July 1992. Kelley Menighan Hensley took over the role of Emily Stewart in July 1992... (August 1, 2008) Aaron Snyder Aaron Snyder Aaron Snyder is a resident of Oakdale on the American TV soap opera, As the World Turns.-Story:Aaron Snyder was born from a one-night stand between Julie Kinney and Holden Snyder, but was adopted after birth by Iva Snyder. Aaron's parentage was hidden from Holden, but the secret didn't stay hidden... & Alison Stewart (ATWT) Alison Stewart (ATWT) Alison Stewart is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She has been portrayed by Marnie Schulenburg since March 23, 2007, and she made a guest appearance on The Young and the Restless on February 22, 2007. Alison also appeared in a 2007 web-only miniseries called L.A... (September 10, 2008)
Divorce/Dissolution/Annulment	Noah Mayer Noah Mayer Noah Mayer is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama As the World Turns. He is portrayed by Jake Silbermann and made his first appearance on June 1, 2007.Noah Mayer was an intern at WOAK television and a student at Oakdale University... & Ameera Ali-Azizz Aaron Snyder Aaron Snyder Aaron Snyder is a resident of Oakdale on the American TV soap opera, As the World Turns.-Story:Aaron Snyder was born from a one-night stand between Julie Kinney and Holden Snyder, but was adopted after birth by Iva Snyder. Aaron's parentage was hidden from Holden, but the secret didn't stay hidden... & Alison Stewart (ATWT) Alison Stewart (ATWT) Alison Stewart is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She has been portrayed by Marnie Schulenburg since March 23, 2007, and she made a guest appearance on The Young and the Restless on February 22, 2007. Alison also appeared in a 2007 web-only miniseries called L.A...
Kidnapped	Hallie Jennifer Munson (February 1, 2008) - By Sofie Duran Henry Coleman Henry Coleman Henry Coleman is a fictional character on the popular CBS daytime soap opera As the World Turns. The character of Henry first appeared in 1999, and is played by actor Trent Dawson.... (March 9, 2008) - By Gray Gerard *
Arrested	Sofie Duran (February 8, 2008) - Kidnapping Parker Munson (February 11, 2008) -Killing Sam Hutchins *Cole Norbeck (July, 2008) - Shotting Meg
Reconcilled	Holden Snyder Holden Snyder Holden Snyder was a fictional character on the American daytime soap opera As the World Turns. He was portrayed by Jon Hensley, who originated the role.-See also:Holden Snyder and Lily Walsh*Supercouple... & Lily Snyder - Many times

Special storylines

Gwen and Will's Baby - Sofie Duran is sad she gave up her baby and when Gwen and Will Munson

Will Munson

William Harold Ryan "Will" Munson is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns. He was portrayed by Jesse Soffer on recurring basis from September 2004 to March 2005, after which he got a contract as a regular...

choose Alison Stwart

Alison Stewart (ATWT)

Alison Stewart is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She has been portrayed by Marnie Schulenburg since March 23, 2007, and she made a guest appearance on The Young and the Restless on February 22, 2007. Alison also appeared in a 2007 web-only miniseries called L.A...

and Aaron Snyder

Aaron Snyder

Aaron Snyder is a resident of Oakdale on the American TV soap opera, As the World Turns.-Story:Aaron Snyder was born from a one-night stand between Julie Kinney and Holden Snyder, but was adopted after birth by Iva Snyder. Aaron's parentage was hidden from Holden, but the secret didn't stay hidden...

to be the godparents to their baby, Hallie Jennifer Munson. Everything's going fine until Sofie kidnaps Hallie. She turns herself in and then Sofie decides that she wants her baby back and so they file a custody battle and Gwen and Will

Will Munson

win. Gwen later feels bad she took Hallie away from her mother so she gives her back to Sofie and Hallie becomes sick and needs to go to the doctor and she needs a blood transfusion and Sofie tries to call Cole Norbeck

Cole Norbeck

Cole Norbeck is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. He was portrayed by Chris Heuisler from July 1, 2007 to December 4, 2007, on March 14, 2008 and again from June 6, 2008 to July 2008.-Story:...

, her ex and the baby's father, but there is no answer so Sofie asks Gwen to do it just as Cole

Cole Norbeck

. Sofie realizes that she can't take care of Hallie so she gives her back to her adopted parents. Later Gwen and Will

Will Munson

leave town to get a new start.

Meg's Baby - In 2007, Meg Snyder had an affair with Paul Ryan

Paul Ryan (ATWT)

Paul Ryan is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns. The character was born onscreen on July 6, 1977 , the child of longtime ATWT characters Barbara Ryan and James Stenbeck...

and she got pregnant and every one thought Craig Montgomery

Craig Montgomery

Craig Bryant Montgomery is a fictional character on the soap opera As The World Turns.-Actor history:Since the character of Craig Montgomery was introduced in January 1982, he has been portrayed by four actors in total...

was the father but later it was revealed that Rosanna Cabot

Rosanna Cabot

Rosanna Cabot is a fictional character on the American daytime soap opera, As the World Turns.The character was originated by Yvonne Perry who portrayed her from 1992 to 1999...

switched the lab results and that Paul is really the father. When Craig

Craig Montgomery

found out, Rosanna wants him to keep quiet. Craig tries to give Meg a drug that will make her have a miscarriage. Then he rethinks it and throws her glass that he put it in. When Meg takes him to the hospital Chris Hughes

Christopher Hughes II

Christopher Robert "Chris" Hughes II is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. Dylan Bruce recently played Chris from October 25, 2007 to October 15, 2008. Two-time Emmy nominee Daniel Cosgrove took over the role in 2010....

tells him his hand is infected by this drug and is suspicious. Meg finds out later from her friend Jan that Craig's hand is infected and remembers what happened and begins to wonder if Paul is the father. Later she and Paul do a DNA test and that proves Paul is the father. When Craig and Paul are fighting and push Meg down and she loses the baby. Paul wants Craig arrested but Meg doesn't want that. Paul and Rosanna

Rosanna Cabot

Rosanna Cabot is a fictional character on the American daytime soap opera, As the World Turns.The character was originated by Yvonne Perry who portrayed her from 1992 to 1999...

break up and so does Meg and Craig and Rosanna

Rosanna Cabot

Rosanna Cabot is a fictional character on the American daytime soap opera, As the World Turns.The character was originated by Yvonne Perry who portrayed her from 1992 to 1999...

relapses into her coma.

Bob Hughes Hospital - In 2007, Bob Hughes

Bob Hughes

Dr. Robert "Bob" Hughes. M.D. is a fictional character on the American soap opera, As the World Turns. Bob was played by actor Don Hastings from October 1960 until the series' final episode on September 17, 2010...

had a stroke which was cause by a temper flare that Chris Hughes

Christopher Hughes II

caused. Dusty Donovan

Dusty Donovan

Dustin "Dusty" Donovan is a fictional character on CBS's daytime drama As the World Turns. He was recently portrayed by Grayson McCouch from February 18, 2003 to January 18, 2008. McCouch returned to the role on September 24, 2008.-Character history:...

overheard them arguing and nobody believes him and Tom Hughes

Tom Hughes (ATWT)

Thomas Christopher "Tom" Hughes is a fictional character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. He was played by a number of actors during the character's 49-year tenure on the show, the longest-running actor being Scott Holmes, who took over the role July 3, 1987, and remained until...

tells him to stay away from his family. Dusty

Dusty Donovan

believes Chris poisoned his father and wants to find proof and has Alison Stewart

Alison Stewart (ATWT)

spy on him. He finally wakes up. It was revealed later that Evan Walsh

Lucinda Walsh

Lucinda Walsh is a fictional character on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns. Played by Elizabeth Hubbard since 1984, no-nonsense businesswoman and megamogul Lucinda transformed into one of Daytime's most memorable and prolific characters...

poisoned him.

Lily-Dusty-Emily - A while ago, Dusty Donovan

Dusty Donovan

and Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart Ryan is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She has been portrayed by Kelley Menighan Hensley since July 1992. Kelley Menighan Hensley took over the role of Emily Stewart in July 1992...

dated and started a tabloid together. She left town in 2007 only to return later that year and Dusty

Dusty Donovan

wanted her back, except she was with Chris Hughes

Christopher Hughes II

. He and Lily Snyder stated dating but when he slept with Emily

Emily Stewart

, it was the end of them.

Jack-Katie-Brad – In 2007, Jack Snyder

Jack Snyder

Jack Snyder is a character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. He has been portrayed by actor Michael Park since April 1, 1997.-Character history:...

and Katie Peretti

Katie Peretti

Kathryn Ann "Katie" Snyder is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She was portrayed by Terri Conn from August 29, 1998 to September 17, 2010...

fell in love and got married. They got their marriage annulled because he started spending to much time with Carly Tenney because she was "dying" but she really wasn't and she Carly and Jack

Jack Snyder

Jack Snyder is a character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. He has been portrayed by actor Michael Park since April 1, 1997.-Character history:...

were going to get get remarried but he left her at the altar. Then Katie

Katie Peretti

Kathryn Ann "Katie" Snyder is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She was portrayed by Terri Conn from August 29, 1998 to September 17, 2010...

wanted to make a baby with Jack's

Jack Snyder

Jack Snyder is a character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. He has been portrayed by actor Michael Park since April 1, 1997.-Character history:...

brother Brad Snyder

Brad Snyder (ATWT)

Bradley Carter "Brad" Snyder was a character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. He was played primarily by actor Austin Peck, since January 19, 2007 until December 24, 2009.-Background:...

. Then Katie

Katie Peretti

Kathryn Ann "Katie" Snyder is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She was portrayed by Terri Conn from August 29, 1998 to September 17, 2010...

joined a speed dating program and thought she had found someone until Brad messed it up. When on a road trip Brad admits to Katie

Katie Peretti

Kathryn Ann "Katie" Snyder is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She was portrayed by Terri Conn from August 29, 1998 to September 17, 2010...

he loves her. Later in April Brad proposes to Katie

Katie Peretti

Kathryn Ann "Katie" Snyder is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She was portrayed by Terri Conn from August 29, 1998 to September 17, 2010...

and she says yes.

Carly's Story - Carly Tenney loves Jack Snyder

Jack Snyder

Jack Snyder is a character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. He has been portrayed by actor Michael Park since April 1, 1997.-Character history:...

but he loved Katie Peretti

Katie Peretti

Kathryn Ann "Katie" Snyder is a fictional character on the daytime soap opera As the World Turns. She was portrayed by Terri Conn from August 29, 1998 to September 17, 2010...

. Then Kit Fowler and Sam Hutchins come to stay with her. Kit goes off to jail New Year's Eve and the re-opening of Metro is going to happen. And so it does. Sam then starts to fall for Carly. When Parker Snyder leaves his Science book there on purpose and goes back. Then he steals money from Metro and tries to frame Sam. Parker then steals "Cowboy Jack", Sam's dummy and later Sam throws "Cowboy Jack" in the fireplace at Carly's house to make it look like Parker did it. Sam then tried to rape Carley and Parker shoots and kills him. Carly and Jack try to prove that parker did not kill Sam but, Kitt did. Carly finds a lady who saw Kit disguised as a bag later, testifies, and Parker is free.

Barbara's Cancer - Early 2008 Barbara Ryan

Barbara Ryan

For the Alaska Airlines Flight 261 passenger, see that articleBarbara Ann Coleman is a fictional character on the American soap opera As the World Turns...

was diagnosed with oral cancer. On April 6 Barbra must be rushed in to have tumor removed. {This story is inspired by Colleen Zenk Pinter

Colleen Zenk Pinter

-Daytime career:She is best known for her role as fashionista-heroine-turned-evil-bitch-cougar-mother-from-hell Barbara Ryan on the daytime drama As the World Turns, a role she began portraying in September 1978....

's real-life battle with cancer.}

Casey's Return – On January 29, Casey got released from prison and returned to town. He paid a cop to say something good about him but he didn't have the money so he has to pay him later. When his friend Matt reveals that the cop wants his money, he robs The Lakeview

Who Killed Dusty? – A celebration was on at the hospital, ME, and Chris Hughes

Christopher Hughes II

was the guest-of-honor. Dusty Donovan

Dusty Donovan

was going to prove that Chris

Christopher Hughes II

poisoned his father and Dusty got killed. {Was hated by-Lucinda Walsh

Lucinda Walsh

, Chris Hughes

Christopher Hughes II

, Lily Snyder, Holden Snyder

Holden Snyder

Holden Snyder was a fictional character on the American daytime soap opera As the World Turns. He was portrayed by Jon Hensley, who originated the role.-See also:*Holden Snyder and Lily Walsh*Supercouple...

, Emily Stewart

Emily Stewart

, and Tom Hughes} Holden gets arrested and is later released on bail. It was later revealed-while holding Lily Snyder and Lucinda Walsh hostage-that it was Evan Walsh

Lucinda Walsh

who killed him.

Henry Coleman-Vianna Hyatt-Gray Gerald – A man comes to town by the name of Gray Gerald and he tries to steal Vienna Hyatt

Vienna Hyatt

Vienna Hyatt is a character on the American soap opera As the World Turns. She has been played by Ewa Da Cruz from June 16, 2006 to July 19, 2006 and from October 26, 2006 to July 19, 2010....

from Henry Coleman

Henry Coleman

Henry Coleman is a fictional character on the popular CBS daytime soap opera As the World Turns. The character of Henry first appeared in 1999, and is played by actor Trent Dawson....

Gray Gerard/Margo Hughes/Tom Hughes – Gray's real name was Gerald Nevins. Casey called Margo with the news and Margo realized that it could not be a coincidence. Gray must be related to her rapist. Since Gray was wanted for racketeering by the FBI, Matt was supposed to be taken into custody for questioning. Instead he was kidnapped by Gray and brought to the Hughes house while Casey and Alison were there. Gray held the group hostage and forced Casey to call his mother by threatening to kill Alison. When Margo arrived, Gray held her hostage as well and revealed that he was Roy Nevins's brother. Gray blamed Margo for his brother's death that he waited years to get his revenge. Gray set a bomb and walked out. The bomb was defective and failed to go off. That same night, Gray sneaked into the Hughes home to finish what he started. Allison returned to get her cell phone and while talking with Margo spotted Gray with a gun. Alison shoved Margo out of the way. When Tom ran down to stop Gray, he was overpowered and Margo shot Gray to keep him from killing Tom. Though Margo assured Tom and everyone that she was alright, the incident rattled Margo to the core.

Luke Snyder/Noah Mayer/Ameera Ali Aziz – Luke supports Noah and Ameera Ali Aziz, a young Iraqi woman who is going to be deported and who has connections to Colonel Mayer. In their efforts to go visit the Colonel in prison, the trio is attacked en route by bigots. Noah is badly hurt after being hit with a tire iron, but Luke manages to protect his friends, and prevents the men from kidnapping Ameera until Holden and Lily stumble across the scene and help. Luke commits to helping Noah as he supports Ameera's efforts to stay in the United States.

When Ameera is about to be deported by Homeland Security, Noah decides that the only way to keep her in the country is to marry her. Luke struggles with the idea. Luke asks Noah if he loves him, and for the first time Noah is able to say that he loves Luke. Luke and Noah tell Holden and Lily about Noah's plan, and Lily and Holden agree to help. Luke gives his blessing for the wedding but quietly struggles watching the man he loves marry someone else, knowing their relationship will once again have to be kept secret. He agrees to be Noah's best man, and even writes his wedding vows. At the end of the day, looking over the wedding certificate, Luke mentions that he hopes he and Noah will have one with their names on it some day.

Return of Mike Kasnoff – Katie's ex-husband returned to Oakdale (now working for a real estate development company) to propose a deal to Emma Snyder to buy some of the land she owns. Paul Ryan and Lucinda Walsh (working together at Worldwide) are also interested in the land. Emma leans towards going with Mike but Paul convinces Emma he and Mike can work together. Meg is also pleased with this. Mike almost leaves town after finding out Katie is engaged but is convinced by Paul and Meg to stay and work on the development project. Mike runs in to Carly and they chat. She tried to convince him Katie is still available. Anything to keep her away from Jack. Mike also finds out Katie and Jack were married and divorced while he was away. Mike then seeks out Margo and when he shows up at her home he interrupts Katie and Brad's engagement party. Katie seems happy Mike is back but makes it immediately clear she is engaged to Brad. The next day, they meet up for coffee.

Casey Hughes/Emily Stewart – After being fired from the Lakeview, Casey goes to work for Emily as her assistant. Margo is not happy about this at all and tells Emily so. Later, an Oakdale judge bursts in to Emily's office irate because she published a story about him having an affair. He holds Casey and Emily in Emily's office. Casey talks him down and after Margo arrives, the judge us taken away and Margo tells Casey he must leave his job with Emily. He refuses but Emily fires him anyway.

Parker Snyder/Liberty Ciccone – When Liberty showed up in Oakdale, everyone knew she was trouble. Parker found that out first hand when he and she would skip school, and when she jumped into the lake for $20. Parker started developing a crush on Ashley, but could not kiss her because he did not know how. That same day, Liberty "taught him". Liberty and Parker would get closer and closer until July 24, 2008, when they lost their virginities to each other.

Return of Dr. Rick Decker

Valentines Day Special

Lily & Holden: What would life be like if Evan Walsh had killed Lily?
Luke & Noah: What would life be like if Noah had enlisted to the army?
Margo & Tom: What would life be like if Margo hadn't passed the police test?
Gwen & Will: What would life be like if they never met?
Carly & Jack: What would life be like if Carly was going to marry someone else?

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