Janet "From Another Planet" Lands

Janet from another planet returns!Good news for anyone into fun or insanity: Kate Collins is reprising her All My Children role as Amanda's nutty mother, Janet "From Another Planet" Dillon (nee Green). When last seen in 2007, Janet was being shipped off to a mental institution (for kidnapping Tad and Krystal's baby).

 

This time around, Janet believes she knows what's best for Amanda's burgeoning modeling career. And those plans don't include Jake. Ruh-roh.

 

Kate Collins first joined All My Children in 1985 as Janet's twin, Natalie Hunter. In 1991, Kate started playing dumpy, insane Janet -- who kidnapped Natalie, threw her down a well, and then impersonated her in a story we guarantee every third person at a cocktail party knows. Since exiting the show in a full-time capacity back in 1993, Kate's popped up as Janet (and the ghost of Natalie) off and on.

 

What do you think about Janet's return?

 

Comments (30)

Mon, Jul 25 - 8:44 am

I love Janet from another planet! I thought the character Jane was going to turn out to be Janet. I hope she's on for at least a few episodes. I love her!

Tue, May 04 - 4:06 pm

I absolutely love Janet from another planet! She's a fav from way back. I though it was not just the baby kidnapping but also the death of Trevor, in the deep freezer found in the cabin with Janet and the baby?

Wed, Apr 28 - 5:23 pm

I missed Janet from another planet played by Kate Collins. She's a fantastic actress and certainly will add a little spice to AMC.

Mon, Apr 26 - 1:16 pm

Janet and Kate Collins are back. Good Job AMC! I wonder what there counterpunch would be since they losst some great vets. i also like Natalia the cop/model, she is gorgeous and funny!

Sun, Apr 25 - 8:42 am

I LOVE KATE COLLINS!! I miss Natalie soo much. And Where's Tim ?

Anyway, just a comment on the above story mentioning Janet Dillon (nee Greene). GREENE is NOT Janet's Maiden name. Her maiden name is Marlowe.

This came out when Natalie was trying to buy Adam Chandler's mansion and she used "N.Wesley Marlow" so that Adam wouldn't know it was actually Natalie making the purchase. The "N" stands for Natalie and Wesley (was) her middle name and Marlowe was Natalie's maiden name.

The storyline has also dictated that they shared the same parents so this would make Janet's maiden name "nee Marlowe".

On another note: When Janet 1st showed up at Natalie's doorstep, she said she was having trouble w/her husband & kids and could she stay the night, etc. Sooo, this begs the question - what ever happened to her other kids and X-husband ?

There's alot of storyline there. And what's up w/Timmy ? He was a "no show" after Amanda found her father in the freezer. How's he doing ? Is he fairing well on his father's fortune ? Did he even get any of it ? I'm not talking about Trevor, orrrrrr Jeremy. I'm talking about Natalie's 1st husband (I think, was it) ALEX Hunter ?

If you're gonna bring back Timmy, please bring back the original actor. He worked in that role from it's inception and was fantastic at it.

*Thank you !

Sat, Apr 24 - 12:27 pm

I am so tired of having old AMC actors come for a brief visit and then leave. What's the point?

Fri, Apr 23 - 11:31 am

I am thrilled to see that Kate Collins is coming back. Now I have a reason to watch AMC again. I wouldn't mind if Janet was a bit more like Natalie then maybe she could stay on the show longer instead of getting carted off to prison again!

Thu, Apr 22 - 8:11 pm

This does not do the character justice at all. Now that Broderick is back as head writer, I hope she continues her good fix it work. She has remained true to the characters and the show is far better than it has been in years. Hopefully she will use her talent where the character of Janet is concerned.

In the mid 90s one of the most inspiring stories was that of Janet Green's redemption. Her balancing herself out and being able to lead a healthy life and even marry Trevor was great.

To bring the original actor back on the canvas is fine, but to completely ignore the progression of Janet's character and make her instantly "crazy" again for plot purposes is disappointing and insulting to the viewers.

Please fix this Larraine as you've fixed so much else.

Also, I'm an actor and would love to be contacted to try out for the show. Bringing my own work to Pine Valley would feel like coming home.

Cheers.

Thu, Apr 22 - 9:08 am

I have been meaning to post some questions for quite awhile now. Not surprised to see Adam and Palmer go. Don't want to see Janet back.
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1. When did Erica and Kendall get boob jobs.
2. Is Amanda and Lisa's hair all real or do they have weaves.
Also Colby is questionable.

Thu, Apr 22 - 8:43 am

I hope David never leaves. I used to hate him, but when he is paired with Greenlee it is a whole better show.

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