Song of the Day: 'Hey Deanie' by Shaun Cassidy

Our "James at 15" kick continued, with unrequited love the theme of last night's episode -- by James for sister Sandy’s 12-year-old friend ... 

and Dad for one of his students, played by the (third) Heather Webber (Robin Mattson) on “General Hospital.” 

Shaun Cassidy’s “Da Do Ron Ron” and “Hey Deanie” were blasting at the tween’s birthday James got roped into attending. 

Kim Richards, before Kyle stole her house

Watch "Unrequited Love ... Twice!" HERE.

Heathers:

Now getting back to "General Hospital": Georganne LaPiere -- aka Cher's younger half-sister -- originated the role of Heather (nee Grant) in July 1976. In August 1977, she left the show to pursue movie stardom, a decision she later said was a mistake. 

 She was replaced by Mary O'Brien in September 1977. O'Brien vacated the role in July 1979 when Heather overdosed on LSD, which was when my family was knee deep in soaps! O'Brien was reportedly offered the chance to reprise the role in 1980 but refused. 

In October 1980, Robin Mattson joined the cast as Heather Webber, pictured here with Kin Shriner (as Scotty Baldwin).

Shaun Cassidy and Hardy brother Parker "Thanks for giving me the big one" Stevenson almost seem LIKE NORMAL PEOPLE!

One Jeff, Three Heathers:

Richard Dean Anderson and Georganne LaPiere

Richard Dean Anderson and Mary O'Brien

Richard Dean Anderson and Robin Mattson

I love that Cher's sister originated the role and thought Robin was great with Scotty Baldwin (Kin Shriner) -- can you guess why I was a fan, below? -- but no one will ever be as crazy as Mary O'Brien as Heather!

Robin with Scotty Baldwin, after Laura ran off with her rapist (Luke)

Footnote: A decade after appearing on "James at 15" and with his teen idol days behind him, Shaun Cassidy would also turn up in Port Charles as “likable drifter” Dusty Walker.