Throughout its run,
Another Life revolved around the Davidson family - local anchorman Scott Davidson (John Corsaut), his wife Terry (Mary Jean Feton), who works as a Nurse, daughter Lori (Jeannette Larson and later Debbie McLeod) and teenage son Peter (Darrel Campbell). Although the Davidsons sometime struggled with their faith, they stuck by their principles and showed compassion towards their fellow man - most notably next-door neighbor Liz Cummings (Carolyn Collings) who lives with her alcoholic and adulterous husband Jeff (Tom McGowan) and their daughter Jenny (Amy Williams)- and eschew revenge on those who have caused them grief. Wealthy businessman Charles Carpenter (the late Randy Kraft) attempted to control every situation with his power and influence and held a grudge against the Davidsons, particularly after Scott investigated a crime story involving a mob gang which has connections with Kingsley's uppercrust, which included the Carpenter family. Charles' daughter Miriam Mason (Ginger Burgett) also held a grudge against the Davidsons and filed an adultery case against Lori, accusing her of having an affair with Miriam's husband Paul (the late Robert Bendall), a lecturer at Kingsley College. Although it was later proved that Paul and Lori were innocent, Paul and Miriam get a divorce, with Miriam losing custody of their son Frederick- although it is often hinted that Paul does indeed have feelings for Lori. Charles would later date Terry Davidson's half-sister, the equally nefarious Nancy Lawson (Nancy Hathaway) who also clashes with the Davidsons and uses her charms to lure wealthy men into relationships with her, but never appears to hold down a steady career. Russell "Russ" Vincent Weaver (Christopher Roland) is a
pre-medical student who is about to propose to Lori. Russ found himself tangled with the drug ring when he is left with a huge debt after paying Lori's medical bills, following a serious car accident the couple are involved in. Russ is also torn between Lori and fellow peer Rebecca "Becky" Lynn Hewitt (Susan Scannell-Gilbert), who is Lori's best friend. Unknown to Lori, Becky slept with Russ after he grew frustrated with Lori's refusal to have sex with him, due to her Christian beliefs. Lori would later catch the attention of Ben Martin (Matt Williams), a handsome but older doctor who attended to Lori after her and Russ' car accident: this infuriated Russ even after Lori breaks up with him. Russ's father is later revealed to be Vince Cardello (the late Michael M. Ryan), a member of the local mob. Russ and Becky secretly marry. Shortly after, Becky became the lead singer of the rock band Summerwind. The lead guitarist and founder, Phil Hayes (the late Scott Russell Brown), falls for Becky, thus creating tension in her relationship with Russ. Becky later becomes pregnant by Russ, but miscarries due to Summerwind's hectic schedule. After discovering Russ had cheated on her with another student Sheila Carter (Nancy Pope) and that their wedding is not legal, Becky left Russ to pursue a solo singing career in New York. The Davidsons were also close friends of the Redlons, an
African-American family which included the deeply religious Ione (the late Edye Byrde) and her son Gene (Eddie Hailey), who is Scott's colleague. Gene's Son James Eugene "Jimmy" (Aaron White then Troy Chandler Paris) is hospitalized following a drug overdose, but refused to name his dealer. Later, Gene became involved in a custody battle with his Wife Carla (Elain Graham and kari Selenow) over Jimmy, who was often stuck in the middle; the situation is not helped when Carla puts her singing career before her family. Scott and Gene realized there was a connection between the mob and drug ring and both men vowed to investigate, leading to their dismissal at work, after their TV station receives threats. The Cummings family were eventually written out of
Another Life, while more families were featured: the Prescotts and the Phillipses. ==Production==