Joe Perkins (TV character)
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Joseph Evan "Joe" Perkins was a fictional character
on the American
soap opera
Santa Barbara
. American
actor
Dane Witherspoon originated the role in the first episode of the series aired on July 30, 1984. Following a disagreement with the show's producers, Dane was fired and last aired on October 30, 1984 when his character was supposed to be killed, but the storyline was changed with a recast.
Mark Arnold
took over the role on October 31, 1984 and played it until March 1, 1985 when his character was killed off. Arnold himself chose not to renew his contract after only a few months, because he wanted to do something different with his career. Following the death of the character, the entire Perkins family was removed from the show not long after that.
. Years ago, Kelly was the person who had to take a stand in court and her testimony put Joe in jail. However, Joe was ready to forgive her knowing that she was under the influence of her brother Mason. Joe wasn't welcome in his home by his father John, who always believed that Joe was guilty. Looking for cash, Joe took a job as the gardener at the Lockridge mansion and ended up having an affair with Augusta Lockridge
.
Joe desperately tried to convince Kelly that he didn't kill Channing and she believed him eventually. Kelly's fiancee Peter Flint
was jealous over their friendship and decided to do whatever he can to get rid of Joe, even going to far as planting drugs on his bike. Joe decided to hide from the authorities and he ended up getting lost at seas, and he was presumed dead. He was still in Santa Barbara but hiding out. He was approached by a man named Dominic
who helped him out to prove that he didn't kill Channing. Joe was suspecting Dominic might be a woman, but he didn't say anything.
John realized that Joe didn't kill Channing, and Joe gladly announced that he was alive. He was arrested by the police, but managed to escape when the earthquake hit Santa Barbara. Joe's father died in the earthquake, and Dominic at the same time revealed that she was actually Sophia Capwell, Kelly's presumed-dead mother. Peter wouldn't stop plotting against Joe. The two were fighting in the woods and Joe shot Peter. Peter ended up in a hospital, where he finally admitted that Joe didn't kill Channing.
Joe was finally proven to be innocent and he happily reunited with Kelly. The two decided to get married, but had no idea that danger was approaching. Peter had lost his mind and started killing girls that looked like Kelly. Joe and Kelly got married, but their happiness ended soon when Peter took Joe and other people hostage. Joe managed to kill Peter, but he ended up falling through a window, and later died in the hospital.
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on the American
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soap opera
Soap opera
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Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara (TV series)
Santa Barbara is an American television soap opera, first broadcast in the United States on NBC on July 30, 1984, and last aired on January 15, 1993. The show revolved around the eventful lives of the wealthy Capwell family of Santa Barbara, California...
. American
United States
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actor
Actor
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Dane Witherspoon originated the role in the first episode of the series aired on July 30, 1984. Following a disagreement with the show's producers, Dane was fired and last aired on October 30, 1984 when his character was supposed to be killed, but the storyline was changed with a recast.
Mark Arnold
Mark Arnold (actor)
Mark Arnold is an American actor most notable for his role as the second Joe Perkins on NBC's soap opera Santa Barbara, where he portrayed it from 1984 to 1985. Prior to joining the show, Arnold had starring roles on three other soaps, Guiding Light, The Edge of Night, and Rituals. Arnold also...
took over the role on October 31, 1984 and played it until March 1, 1985 when his character was killed off. Arnold himself chose not to renew his contract after only a few months, because he wanted to do something different with his career. Following the death of the character, the entire Perkins family was removed from the show not long after that.
Character background
After serving five years in prison for the murder of Channing Capwell Jr. which he didn't commit, Joe Perkins returned to Santa Barbara to rejoin his family and try to win back the love of his life, Kelly CapwellKelly Capwell
Kelly Capwell was a fictional character on the American soap opera Santa Barbara. She was one of the original characters on the show, and was one of three characters on the show that was recast four times. She was first portrayed by American actress Robin Wright from July 30, 1984 to June 24, 1988...
. Years ago, Kelly was the person who had to take a stand in court and her testimony put Joe in jail. However, Joe was ready to forgive her knowing that she was under the influence of her brother Mason. Joe wasn't welcome in his home by his father John, who always believed that Joe was guilty. Looking for cash, Joe took a job as the gardener at the Lockridge mansion and ended up having an affair with Augusta Lockridge
Augusta Wainwright
Augusta Wainwright was a fictional character on the American soap opera Santa Barbara. She was portrayed by American actress Louise Sorel on three occasions. She first appeared on the show in the very first episode, July 30, 1984 and she left on August 22, 1986. She returned on November 7, 1988...
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Joe desperately tried to convince Kelly that he didn't kill Channing and she believed him eventually. Kelly's fiancee Peter Flint
Peter Flint
Peter Flint was a fictional character on the American soap opera Santa Barbara. He was portrayed by American actor Stephen Meadows from July 30, 1984 to February 28, 1985. Meadows returned in a cameo on April 11, 1986.-Character history:...
was jealous over their friendship and decided to do whatever he can to get rid of Joe, even going to far as planting drugs on his bike. Joe decided to hide from the authorities and he ended up getting lost at seas, and he was presumed dead. He was still in Santa Barbara but hiding out. He was approached by a man named Dominic
Sophia Wayne Capwell
Sophia Capwell was a fictional character on the American soap opera Santa Barbara. The character was first played by Rosemary Forsyth when the character was just named Dominic and in a disguise...
who helped him out to prove that he didn't kill Channing. Joe was suspecting Dominic might be a woman, but he didn't say anything.
John realized that Joe didn't kill Channing, and Joe gladly announced that he was alive. He was arrested by the police, but managed to escape when the earthquake hit Santa Barbara. Joe's father died in the earthquake, and Dominic at the same time revealed that she was actually Sophia Capwell, Kelly's presumed-dead mother. Peter wouldn't stop plotting against Joe. The two were fighting in the woods and Joe shot Peter. Peter ended up in a hospital, where he finally admitted that Joe didn't kill Channing.
Joe was finally proven to be innocent and he happily reunited with Kelly. The two decided to get married, but had no idea that danger was approaching. Peter had lost his mind and started killing girls that looked like Kelly. Joe and Kelly got married, but their happiness ended soon when Peter took Joe and other people hostage. Joe managed to kill Peter, but he ended up falling through a window, and later died in the hospital.