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'''Vincent "Vince" Wolek''' is a fictional character on the American soap opera ''[[One Life to Live]]''. The character was originated and most notably played by [[Antony Ponzini]], who portrayed the role continuously from the debut episode in 1968<ref>{{cite journal |year=1971 |title=Clip-Out Directory: One Life to Live, ABC-TV |journal=Daytime TV |publisher=[[Popular Library]] |url=http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Academy/6053/ar7111b.html |accessdate=November 22, 2011 | archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20091026231501/http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Academy/6053/ar7111b.html | archivedate=October 26, 2009}}</ref> through 1975, and reappeared in the role in spring 1987.<ref>{{cite book |title=The One Life to Live 40th Anniversary Trivia Book: A Fun, Fact-Filled, Everything-You-Want-to-Know-Guide to Your Favorite Soap! |last=Waggett |first=Gerry |year=2008 |publisher=[[Hyperion Books]] |location=New York City |isbn=1-4013-2309-X |page=7 |pages=248}}</ref>
'''Vincent "Vince" Wolek''' is a fictional character on the American soap opera ''[[One Life to Live]]''. The character was originated and most notably played by [[Antony Ponzini]], who portrayed the role continuously from the debut episode in 1968<ref>{{cite journal |year=1971 |title=Clip-Out Directory: One Life to Live, ABC-TV |journal=Daytime TV |publisher=[[Popular Library]] |url=http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Academy/6053/ar7111b.html |accessdate=November 22, 2011 | archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20091026231501/http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Academy/6053/ar7111b.html | archivedate=October 26, 2009}}</ref> through 1975, and reappeared in the role in spring 1987.<ref>{{cite book |title=The One Life to Live 40th Anniversary Trivia Book: A Fun, Fact-Filled, Everything-You-Want-to-Know-Guide to Your Favorite Soap! |last=Waggett |first=Gerry |year=2008 |publisher=[[Hyperion Books]] |location=New York City |isbn=1-4013-2309-X |page=7 }}</ref>


==Casting==
==Casting==
Vinny was created by series creator [[Agnes Nixon]], who cast Ponzini in the role which debuted on the first episode of the serial July 15, 1968. Ponzini went on to play the role for over seven years, leaving the role in November 1975. Vinny was recast by then-series head writer [[Gordon Russell (writer)|Gordon Russell]] to [[Jordan Charney]], who played the role from 1975 through 1977, and to Michael Ingram from 1977 through 1981. Antony Ponzini returned to the role briefly during a storyline involving [[Victoria Lord|Viki]] having a [[near-death experience]] of going to Heaven in 1987.<ref>{{cite book |title=[[The Soap Opera Encyclopedia]] |last=Schemering |first=Christopher |authorlink=Christopher Schemering |year=1987 |publisher=[[Ballantine Books]] |location=New York City |isbn=0-345-35344-7 |page=172 |pages=370}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://soapcentral.com/oltl/ftrees/wolek.php |title=The Wolek Family Tree |publisher=SoapCentral.com |accessdate=January 28, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://llanviewlabyrinth.webs.com/llanviewyears/timelines/timeline.html |title=Llanview Labyrinth: Llanview Timeline |year=2011 |publisher=The Chamber Web Group |accessdate=January 28, 2012}}</ref>
Vinny was created by series creator [[Agnes Nixon]], who cast Ponzini in the role which debuted on the first episode of the serial July 15, 1968. Ponzini went on to play the role for over seven years, leaving the role in November 1975. Vinny was recast by then-series head writer [[Gordon Russell (writer)|Gordon Russell]] to [[Jordan Charney]], who played the role from 1975 through 1977, and to Michael Ingram from 1977 through 1981. Antony Ponzini returned to the role briefly during a storyline involving [[Victoria Lord|Viki]] having a [[near-death experience]] of going to Heaven in 1987.<ref>{{cite book |title=[[The Soap Opera Encyclopedia]] |last=Schemering |first=Christopher |authorlink=Christopher Schemering |year=1987 |publisher=[[Ballantine Books]] |location=New York City |isbn=0-345-35344-7 |page=172 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://soapcentral.com/oltl/ftrees/wolek.php |title=The Wolek Family Tree |publisher=SoapCentral.com |accessdate=January 28, 2012}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://llanviewlabyrinth.webs.com/llanviewyears/timelines/timeline.html |title=Llanview Labyrinth: Llanview Timeline |year=2011 |publisher=The Chamber Web Group |accessdate=January 28, 2012}}</ref>


==Storylines==
==Storylines==

===Enter Vinny===
===Enter Vinny===
[[File:Vikivin75.png|thumb|left|[[Victoria Lord|Viki]] ([[Erika Slezak|Slezak]]) and Vince (Ponzini), 1972]]
[[File:Vikivin75.png|thumb|left|[[Victoria Lord|Viki]] ([[Erika Slezak|Slezak]]) and Vince (Ponzini), 1972]]
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Vince Wolek
One Life to Live character
Antony Ponzini as Vince Wolek
Portrayed byAntony Ponzini (1968–75, 1987)
(and others)
Duration1968–81, 1987
First appearanceJuly 15, 1968 (July 15, 1968)
Last appearanceApril 1987 (April 1987)
ClassificationFormer, regular
Created byAgnes Nixon
Introduced byDoris Quinlan
In-universe information
Other namesVinny Wolek
Occupation
  • Auto mechanic
  • Detective for the Llanview Police Department
    • FamilyWolek
    Siblings
    SpouseWanda Webb (1975–81)
    Nieces and nephewsDaniel Wolek

    Vincent "Vince" Wolek is a fictional character on the American soap opera One Life to Live. The character was originated and most notably played by Antony Ponzini, who portrayed the role continuously from the debut episode in 1968[1] through 1975, and reappeared in the role in spring 1987.[2]

    Casting

    Vinny was created by series creator Agnes Nixon, who cast Ponzini in the role which debuted on the first episode of the serial July 15, 1968. Ponzini went on to play the role for over seven years, leaving the role in November 1975. Vinny was recast by then-series head writer Gordon Russell to Jordan Charney, who played the role from 1975 through 1977, and to Michael Ingram from 1977 through 1981. Antony Ponzini returned to the role briefly during a storyline involving Viki having a near-death experience of going to Heaven in 1987.[3][4][5]

    Storylines

    Enter Vinny

    Viki (Slezak) and Vince (Ponzini), 1972

    In 1968, Vince (Ponzini) fell in love with fun-loving party girl Niki Smith (Gillian Spencer); little did he know that Niki was an alternate personality of heiress Viki Lord—the girlfriend of Vince's best friend, reporter Joe Riley (Lee Patterson).[6][7] Eventually Vince learned the truth and, though heartbroken, told Viki about her alter ego. Viki sought medical treatment and, as her mental illness seemed under control, she went ahead with her plans to marry Joe. But during the wedding in June 1969, Niki reemerged and fled the ceremony with an ecstatic Vince. When he urged Niki to marry him, however, Niki's own panic resulted in Viki regaining control. She returned to Joe.[8]

    In 1970, Vince unwittingly became involved with the Llanview drug trade, and was implicated in a drug-related murder. He was eventually cleared of wrongdoing, but not before Joe, investigating Llanview's increasing drug problem for The Banner, was presumed dead in California.[9] Vince and Joe's sister Eileen refused to give up the hope Joe was alive, and both were upset when Viki (Erika Slezak, onward) signed papers declaring Joe dead in 1972.[10] They were vindicated when Joe reappeared.

    Later life and Wanda

    Vince returned to Llanview ill, but was nursed back to health by sassy tell-it-like-it-is waitress Wanda Webb (Marilyn Chris). By the time Joe and Viki reunited in 1973, Vince had become a police officer for the Llanview Police Department; that year during an investigation with Lt. Ed Hall (Al Freeman, Jr.), Vince was held hostage with his sister-in-law Meredith (Lynn Benesch) at Llanfair, in incident which would lead to her death.[11] Later, he fell in love with big hearted Wanda, and the two marry on the episode first-run Valentine's Day, February 14, 1975.[12][13]

    Following the departure of Ponzini in the character role, Vincent became more of a canvas, supporting character, later poisoned by the adoptive father of Tina Lord, Ted Clayton, on the episode aired July 9, 1981.[14]

    References

    1. ^ "Clip-Out Directory: One Life to Live, ABC-TV". Daytime TV. Popular Library. 1971. Archived from the original on October 26, 2009. Retrieved November 22, 2011.
    2. ^ Waggett, Gerry (2008). The One Life to Live 40th Anniversary Trivia Book: A Fun, Fact-Filled, Everything-You-Want-to-Know-Guide to Your Favorite Soap!. New York City: Hyperion Books. p. 7. ISBN 1-4013-2309-X.
    3. ^ Schemering, Christopher (1987). The Soap Opera Encyclopedia. New York City: Ballantine Books. p. 172. ISBN 0-345-35344-7.
    4. ^ "The Wolek Family Tree". SoapCentral.com. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
    5. ^ "Llanview Labyrinth: Llanview Timeline". The Chamber Web Group. 2011. Retrieved January 28, 2012.
    6. ^ "Behind the Scenes: ABC's One Life to Live". TV Guide (November 3–9). Triangle Publications: 56. 1973.
    7. ^ "One Life to Live recap (1968)". ABC. Archived from the original on April 23, 2008. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
    8. ^ "One Life to Live recap (1969)". ABC. Archived from the original on April 23, 2008. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
    9. ^ "One Life to Live recap (1970)". ABC. Archived from the original on April 23, 2008. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
    10. ^ "One Life to Live recap (1972)". ABC. Archived from the original on April 23, 2008. Retrieved October 30, 2011.
    11. ^ "One Life to Live recap (1973)". ABC. Archived from the original on April 23, 2008. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
    12. ^ "One Life to Live recap (1975)". ABC. Archived from the original on April 23, 2008. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
    13. ^ "Llanview Timeline: 1975". Llanview Labyrinth. 2003–2011. Retrieved August 7, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: date format (link)
    14. ^ "One Life to Live recap (1981)". ABC. Archived from the original on April 23, 2008. Retrieved December 27, 2011.
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