This article appeared in the November 23, 1991 issue of TV Guide. Coming soon: One Life to re-Live by Michael Logan

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Jessica Tuck, One Life to Live's most popular leading lady, will take a powder from the ABC soap when her contract expires in January - but executive producer Linda Gottlieb isn't worried about losing viewers. In fact, she's planning to gain some. During what Gottlieb terms "Scheherezade Week" (schuduled to air February 3-7), such longtime Llanview denizens as Viki, Clint, Asa and Bo will attempt to pull Megan (Tuck's lupus-stricken character) out of a coma by recalling important stories in OLTL history. Chock-full of flashbacks, the week will be promoted as both a hanky-wringer for loyal fans and a crash course for potential new viewers who might otherwise be reluctant to check out a complicated, 23-year-old serial. Expect returns from former favorites Gerald Anthony (Marco), Joe Lando (Jake) and maybe, if Gottlieb gets her wish, Judith Light (who won two Emmys as Karen Wolek). Will Megan kick the bucket? Not if the irreplaceable Tuck has an 11th-hour change of heart. "Right now," says Gottlieb, "we're keeping our options open. You can always save someone at the last minute."