The Bauer family has been at the core of GUIDING LIGHT since the radio days and the legacy was felt strongly at this summer's annual Bauer Barbecue when Rick spoke about his grandmother, Bert. The lives of the Bert and Bill's children, Mike and Ed, entertained fans for decades. Their grandchildren Hope, Rick (Freddie) and Michelle carried on the next generation as did great grandson, Alan-Michael. Charita Bauer, who played Bert, died in 1985, which was a huge blow to the show.
Pictured above are Barbara Rodell (Leslie), Don Stewart (Mike), Mart Hulswit (Ed), Theo Getz (Papa) and Charita Bauer (Bert).
Pictured are Theo Goetz (Papa), Robert Gentry (Ed), Ed Bryce (Bill), Charita Bauer (Bert).
Thanks to Rob Wargo for the photos.
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