Another fabulous collection of classic As the World Turns episodes has been released for the first time on DVD. The 10-episodes collection focuses on the wedding of Bob and Kim Hughes.
Soap Classics has added The Wedding of Bob and Kim Hughes to its burgeoning collection of soap video memorabilia. The new As the World Turns compilation contains ten consecutive episodes from April 1985 that tell the story of the union of the matriarch and patriarch of Oakdale's cornerstone family. The collection offers fans the chance to relive Bob's bachelor party, the wedding ceremony, and the reception.
The wedding of Bob and Kim Hughes, played by Don Hastings and Kathryn Hays, was a major Oakdale event that transpired over several episodes. During the unfolding of events, Julianne Moore debuted as Frannie Hughes, Bob's daughter from his previous marriage to Kim's sister. Bob and Kim had one of the longest marriages in the history of ATWT; however, in the 1990s, they discovered that it wasn't legal. After some soul-searching, the couple legalized the union on their wedding anniversary.
Episodes featured in the line-up:
Episode 1 -- Frannie Comes Home Original airdate: April 2, 1985Julianne Moore is introduced as Bob's daughter.
Episode 2 -- Runaway BridesmaidOriginal airdate: April 3, 1985Frannie goes MIA during the gown fittings.
Episode 3 -- The Wedding PlannerOriginal airdate: April 4, 1985John Dixon fumes, and Lisa takes charge of the wedding planning.
Episode 4 -- Dueling LecturesOriginal airdate: April 5, 1985Bob lectures Frannie for being irresponsible to Kim, and Kim lectures Bob for lecturing Frannie.
Episode 5 -- An Unusual PlanOriginal airdate: April 8, 1985John continues to cause trouble as Tom and Margo whip up a surprise bachelor party.
Episode 6 -- The Bachelor PartyOriginal airdate: April 9, 1985 Bob gets a surprise bachelor party, but John has some surprises of his own.
Episode 7 -- Special GiftsOriginal airdate: April 10, 1985On the eve of the wedding, Bob and Kim exchange tokens of their undying love.
Episode 8 -- Unexpected GuestsOriginal airdate: April 11, 1985Bob's siblings, Don and Penny, arrive for the wedding.
Episode 9 -- The CeremonyOriginal airdate: April 12, 1985Bob and Kim marry at the Oakdale Botanical Gardens.
Episode 10 -- The ReceptionOriginal airdate: April 15, 1985Lisa throws a party at Diana's Yacht Club.
Soap Classics is dedicated to memorializing soap operas on DVD, and according to its president, Mark Yates, the organization hopes to archive them online. DVD compilations are available for sale now at soapclassics.com, where fans can view complimentary online episodes for ATWT and other shows.