The Bauer family was first introduced to the soap in 1948 and became the new focus of GL when it moved to television in 1952. Over the years, fans continued tuning in to see the drama involving ...

Prior to Guiding Light, O'Leary had guest appearances in CHiPs, Greatest American Hero, and Gimme a Break! Of course, he was most well-known for his role as the Dr. Rick Bauer in GuidingLight.

"How many times over a 30 year period had Mom and I witnessed drama and family intrigue taking place in Bert Bauer’s living room while together watching the CBS soaper, ...