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Beth EhlersON SOAP OPERA DIGEST AND WEEKLY ONLINE Bio
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Beth Ehlers (Harley, GL)
Born the third of five children, Beth Ehlers grew up on Roosevelt Island in New York City. She was discovered at age 10, when she was spotted by a talent agent while making her acting debut in a church play. Her first big television role was alongside the legendary Bette Davis in a TV movie titled FAMILY REUNION.
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Full Speed Ahead
GUIDING LIGHT's Ricky Paull Goldin (Gus) explains why he can't slow down in this archival feature.
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Say What? GL Stars' Memorable Quotes
GUIDING LIGHT actors have shared a lot with Digest over the years (although we haven't printed everything!). Here's a look back at a few memorable quotes.
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Keeping an Eye on GL's Carrie Nye
GUIDING LIGHT fans can't stop carrying on about Carrie Nye (Carrie) — and they're not the only ones. Nye's co-stars are also raving about her deliciously wicked performance.
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Green Thumb
Martha Stewart recently welcomed Beth Ehlers (Harley, GL), a gardner herself, to her show to propagate begonias. After taping, Ehlers dished with Digest about meeting Martha, gardening and the upcoming Emmy awards.
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Beth Ehlers - Gotta minute?
GUIDING LIGHT's Beth Ehlers (Harley) discusses past and present co-stars, the soap marriage curse and what Harley still needs to learn about life.
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Gus and Harley: Simply Irresistible
GUIDING LIGHT's Ricky Paull Goldin and Beth Ehlers (Gus and Harley) reflect on taking home the fan award for "Irresistible Combination" at the 2005 Daytime Emmy Awards.
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Harley To Ruth: See Ya
GUIDING LIGHT's Beth Ehlers explains why she was happy to leave Harley's alter ego Ruth behind.
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Life With Beth
Let's get one thing straight first. Beth Ehlers (Harley, GUIDING LIGHT) has been happily married for eight years. But everyone wants to know about her much-publicized relationship with former co-star Mark Derwin (ex-A.C. Mallett; ex-Ben, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) and her latest (on-screen!) love interest, Ricky Paull Goldin (Gus).
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Ehlers Gets a Thumbs-Down -- from Herself!
Beth Ehlers (Harley, GUIDING LIGHT) is her own worst critic, no matter how hard she tries to give herself a pat on the back.
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Beth Ehlers: I Can Cry If I Want To
When Harley and Gus decided to divorce on GUIDING LIGHT, Beth Ehlers (Harley) knew she had an onscreen challenge ahead of her. But the biggest surprise came when she discovered the breakup aftershock the script had in store.
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GL's Beacons of Light
With GUIDING LIGHT's milestone 15,000th episode airing Sept. 7, Soap Opera Weekly went to some of the show's brightest lights for their favorite memories.
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Portraits Of The Ladies
We already know that you think Springfield would be a cool place to live, but who would your alter ego be if you moved into that zip code? Take our handy quiz to see the GUIDING LIGHT gal with whom you have the most in common.
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GL Makes a Splash
The cast of GUIDING LIGHT took the plunge while taping Marina's kidnapping at the Spaulding charity ball. Check out some behind-the-scenes shots in our photo gallery.
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2006 Emmy Night
During the commercial breaks, they showed funny clips made just for the audience. The funniest, by far, was Bryan R. Dattilo's (Lucas, DAYS).
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GL: Keeping It In the Family
GUIDING LIGHT's kissing cousins Tammy and Jonathan have quickly become one of soaps' most controversial couples, but Springfield’s residents have been keeping their romances in the family for years. Here, we profile some of the top offenders.
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The Big 3-0
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Perfect 10
We look back at 10 memorable GL couples, past and present.
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'Spare' Time for Springfielders
The second annual Bloss and Friends bowling event gave GUIDING LIGHT fans a way to hit three pins with one ball: They were able to meet and bowl with their favorite GL actors, they said farewell to the well-loved Jerry verDorn (ex-Ross; Clint, OLTL), and the funds raised went to the American Cancer Society.
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10 Things You Need To Know About Mallet
A.C. Mallet's return to Springfield has many GUIDING LIGHT fans cheering (and few a little afraid of what this means for Gus and Harley). Just in case you weren't a viewer back in the 1990s, we came up with a "Newcomer's Guide to Mallet."
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The Big 3-0
Soap Opera Digest just turned 30! 
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See The Light
Think you know Springfield? Here's a quick GUIDING LIGHT quiz about some of the current characters and their past behaviors.
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GL Moms and Daughters
Springfield mothers may not see their kids as often as those in the real world do, but that doesn't mean that the connection is any less strong. Here's a look at the ever-complex bond between some of GUIDING LIGHT's moms and their daughters.
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GL Seasons Greetings Timeline
The holidays have always been a time of joy — and, occasionally, heartache — for Springfield denizens. Here, Digest takes a look back at a few memorable GUIDING LIGHT Christmases.
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Harley's Ride
Seventeen years ago, Beth Ehlers began Harley's journey from spitfire teen to
sensational leading lady. Here's a look at some of Harley's most memorable
moments and what Ehlers had to say about them.
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GL's Spauldings Must Go On
Some GUIDING LIGHT families have the same faces year after year, like the Coopers (sans Marina, of course). Others, like the Spauldings, have gone through several faces and the occasional personality transplant. Here is a look at how this family's tree has changed since their 1977 arrival in Springfield.
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Love Story: A Look Back At Gus And Harley's Romance
Gus and Harley's relationship has been through the wringer since they first fell in love in 2002. Take a trip down memory lane with our Gus and Harley timeline to remember all the ups and downs of the married couple.
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Oh, Baby!
On the way to the hospital to deliver her baby, Lizzie's car got
stuck in a storm, making her yet another mom to give her child an unorthodox welcome. From cars to cabins, many of Springfield's newborns made their entrance in very unusual places. Take a look at the quirky, unexpected and just downright bizarre birthplaces that have occurred throughout GUIDING LIGHT history.
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Vintage GL Weddings Gallery
Springfield has been home to countless weddings throughout the years, from fairy-tale ceremonies to simple at-home gatherings. Take a look at some of GUIDING LIGHT's memorable nuptials in the 1970s and '80s.
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Return Of The Prodigal Son
Need a refresher course on GUIDING LIGHT's Alan-Michael? Take a trip down memory lane with our timeline and catch up on the younger Spaulding.
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Tidings Of Comfort And Oy!
Christmas is a time for sipping eggnog and unwrapping gifts. In the soap world, however, the holiday tends to pack a dramatic punch. Here's a look at some of GUIDING LIGHT's most memorable yuletides.
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2005 Daytime Emmy
Irresistible Combination: Ricky Paull Goldin and Beth Ehlers (Gus and Harley) 1998 Soap Opera Digest Award Favorite New Couple: Phillip and Harley (Grant Aleksander and Beth Ehlers, GL) |
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