Rumor Alert: Is Roger Howarth Coming Back To ONE LIFE? (original) (raw)

The rumors about Roger Howarth's alleged return to ONE LIFE TO LIVE are circulating fast and furious. Is he coming back? Is he really Todd? Is Tea going to hallucinate him? And if they bring Roger Howarth back as Todd then who could be next? Mia Korf as Blair?

In my opinion, this story could work, IF Roger Howarth returns as Walker, Mitch Laurence's long-lost brother. As OLTL viewers recall, Todd Manning (off camera) got plastic surgery in early 2003 to make himself look like Walker Laurence, and came to town (as Trevor St. John) to flirt with Blair (and Dorian!). If Walker decided to get plastic surgery to look like Todd's former self (Howarth) for revenge, then all hell would delightfully break loose in Llanview.

What would NOT work in this case is a DAYS-style faux-Roman story. For those not familiar, Drake Hogestyn was successfully recast as Roman Brady in 1986 after Wayne Northrop left the role. When Wayne wanted back on the show in 1991, the writers concocted a wild retcon in which Drake was not really Roman Brady, and everyone in town had been fooled for five years (including his wife Marlena!). For OLTL to pull the same stunt with Todd Manning would be unwise and an insulting slap in the face to viewers who have embraced St. John in this role.

What do YOU think? Does Roger Howarth fit into the current landscape of Llanview? And do you want him back as Todd, Walker, or someone else?