Thaao Penghlis & Leann Hunley
Tony & Anna
DiMera
1982-2009
ABOVE: Leann and Thaao's two Soap Opera Digest
covers (4/24/84 and 8/13/85).
BELOW: Thaao's first episode script, #
4057, which aired on November 6, 1981. His character is listed as Count Di
Mara in the script, but the last name would actually
be spelled DiMera. Tony's arrival also marked the first-ever sighting
of a DiMera in Salem (Stefano would arrive in January 1982).
BELOW: The call sheet from Tony & Anna's first wedding
episode, # 4418, which aired on March 30, 1983.
BELOW: Thaao's first-ever interview with Soap Opera Digest
(4/27/82).
BELOW: Leann's first-ever interview with Soap Opera Digest
(9/13/83).