VIC LAMONT
FIRST APPEARANCE: November 1968
LAST APPEARANCE: February 18, 1975
PERFORMER: Ted Tinling
EXIT: Mistakenly shot to death by the mob.
SPOUSES: Laurie Ann Karr (1972-73). Kay Reynolds (1974-75).
RELATIVES: Mike and Nancy Karr (in-laws). Walter LePage (father-in-law, a mobster responsible for Vic's death).
OCCUPATION: Private practice attorney.
Vic first appeared as a silent courtroom spectator during Julie Jamison's trial for the murder of Harry Constable. He met Mike Karr, was hired for his law firm, and quickly developed an interest in Mike's daughter Laurie. During the period in which Laurie became enamored of the enigmatic Jonah Lockwood, Vic briefly dated Liz Hillyer, herself suddenly single when boyfriend Jim Fields was accused of the murder of Rosella Gray. However, Vic and Liz soon found themselves drawn back to their respective partners.
Following the revelation that Jonah Lockwood was actually Keith Whitney in disguise, Vic and Laurie's relationship became more serious. They planned to marry in the summer of 1972, but the wedding was delayed by Vic's decision to go undercover as a Redstone Prison inmate, secretly helping Mike bust a narcotics ring that had threatened his family. Unaware of the Vic's secret mission, Laurie was mortified when Vic was arrested and sent to jail on a drug conviction. While in prison, Vic's life was seriously threatened, but Johnny Dallas, another inmate who had befriended him, came to his rescue.
Vic and Laurie were married in November 1972 after the narcotics ring was exposed. Johnny Dallas was also released, but with no money, had to rob to survive. Grateful to him for having saved his life, Vic helped Johnny get back on his feet by providing him with a loan to open his own restaurant The New Moon Cafe. By this time, Laurie had become bored with her new marriage and Vic's long hours at the law office. She developed an attraction to Johnny. When Johnny suddenly ran away from Monticello because of Jake Berman's blackmail, Laurie went after him. Consumed with high emotions, they slept together. Laurie kept the secret of her one night with Johnny until Adam Drake's trial for killing Jake Berman. Speculation mounted that Johnny had been the real killer. Laurie knew that Jake was killed the night she and Johnny were together. She wrote Vic a note explaining her actions then went to court to testify. Vic didn't find the note, but he arrived in court just in time to hear Laurie admit that she had spent the whole night with Johnny. Devastated, Vic decided to divorce her.
Vic met wealthy Kay Lamont, who hired him to replace her divorce attorney Jake Berman. In January 1974, Kay persuaded Vic to quit his father-in-law's law firm and go into business for himself. She convinced her father Walter LePage to hire Vic as legal counsel for his electronics firm. Still angry at Laurie and Johnny, Vic agreed, and under pressure from LePage, married Kay in May. The first months of their marriage were hell. Vic and his new father-in-law didn't like one another, and although he was furious at Laurie for her betrayal, he still loved her. Her engagement to Johnny fueled his emotions and incited Kay's jealousy.
In the fall of 1974, Vic heard rumors that Johnny had become involved with organized crime and was using The New Moon as a front for mob activities.After discovering that LePage had considered buying an interest in the restaurant, Vic warned him about the rumors and then went to deliver the news to Laurie. In the heat of anger, Laurie defensively admitted to Vic that Johnny was working undercover with the police to bust local mob activity. Relieved, Vic realized that he had been wrong about his former friend, and he also saw how deeply Laurie loved her new husband. It was a turning point in his marriage to Kay, too. Vic began to treat her more lovingly, and now reassured, Kay responded without jealousy and insecurity.
Vic decided to forgive everyone, including father-in-law Walter LePage, who unbeknownst to him was actually the head of Monticello's syndicate network, the people Johnny was trying bust. Vic planned a dinner party to reconcile completely with Johnny and Laurie. However, the night of the party, LePage's main man Morlock Sevingy arranged to have Johnny killed in a fake hold-up at The New Moon. Vic was present during the robbery and threw himself in front of Johnny just as the hit-man pulled the trigger. Laurie phoned Kay with the terrible news that Vic had been shot. Before she to could get to the hospital, Vic died with Johnny by his side.
For some time after, Johnny and Laurie felt tremendous guilt for Vic's death. When their son was born the following year, they decided that his middle name Victor would be in Vic's honor.
FIRST APPEARANCE: November 1968
LAST APPEARANCE: February 18, 1975
PERFORMER: Ted Tinling
EXIT: Mistakenly shot to death by the mob.
SPOUSES: Laurie Ann Karr (1972-73). Kay Reynolds (1974-75).
RELATIVES: Mike and Nancy Karr (in-laws). Walter LePage (father-in-law, a mobster responsible for Vic's death).
OCCUPATION: Private practice attorney.
Vic first appeared as a silent courtroom spectator during Julie Jamison's trial for the murder of Harry Constable. He met Mike Karr, was hired for his law firm, and quickly developed an interest in Mike's daughter Laurie. During the period in which Laurie became enamored of the enigmatic Jonah Lockwood, Vic briefly dated Liz Hillyer, herself suddenly single when boyfriend Jim Fields was accused of the murder of Rosella Gray. However, Vic and Liz soon found themselves drawn back to their respective partners.
Following the revelation that Jonah Lockwood was actually Keith Whitney in disguise, Vic and Laurie's relationship became more serious. They planned to marry in the summer of 1972, but the wedding was delayed by Vic's decision to go undercover as a Redstone Prison inmate, secretly helping Mike bust a narcotics ring that had threatened his family. Unaware of the Vic's secret mission, Laurie was mortified when Vic was arrested and sent to jail on a drug conviction. While in prison, Vic's life was seriously threatened, but Johnny Dallas, another inmate who had befriended him, came to his rescue.
Vic and Laurie were married in November 1972 after the narcotics ring was exposed. Johnny Dallas was also released, but with no money, had to rob to survive. Grateful to him for having saved his life, Vic helped Johnny get back on his feet by providing him with a loan to open his own restaurant The New Moon Cafe. By this time, Laurie had become bored with her new marriage and Vic's long hours at the law office. She developed an attraction to Johnny. When Johnny suddenly ran away from Monticello because of Jake Berman's blackmail, Laurie went after him. Consumed with high emotions, they slept together. Laurie kept the secret of her one night with Johnny until Adam Drake's trial for killing Jake Berman. Speculation mounted that Johnny had been the real killer. Laurie knew that Jake was killed the night she and Johnny were together. She wrote Vic a note explaining her actions then went to court to testify. Vic didn't find the note, but he arrived in court just in time to hear Laurie admit that she had spent the whole night with Johnny. Devastated, Vic decided to divorce her.
Vic met wealthy Kay Lamont, who hired him to replace her divorce attorney Jake Berman. In January 1974, Kay persuaded Vic to quit his father-in-law's law firm and go into business for himself. She convinced her father Walter LePage to hire Vic as legal counsel for his electronics firm. Still angry at Laurie and Johnny, Vic agreed, and under pressure from LePage, married Kay in May. The first months of their marriage were hell. Vic and his new father-in-law didn't like one another, and although he was furious at Laurie for her betrayal, he still loved her. Her engagement to Johnny fueled his emotions and incited Kay's jealousy.
In the fall of 1974, Vic heard rumors that Johnny had become involved with organized crime and was using The New Moon as a front for mob activities.After discovering that LePage had considered buying an interest in the restaurant, Vic warned him about the rumors and then went to deliver the news to Laurie. In the heat of anger, Laurie defensively admitted to Vic that Johnny was working undercover with the police to bust local mob activity. Relieved, Vic realized that he had been wrong about his former friend, and he also saw how deeply Laurie loved her new husband. It was a turning point in his marriage to Kay, too. Vic began to treat her more lovingly, and now reassured, Kay responded without jealousy and insecurity.
Vic decided to forgive everyone, including father-in-law Walter LePage, who unbeknownst to him was actually the head of Monticello's syndicate network, the people Johnny was trying bust. Vic planned a dinner party to reconcile completely with Johnny and Laurie. However, the night of the party, LePage's main man Morlock Sevingy arranged to have Johnny killed in a fake hold-up at The New Moon. Vic was present during the robbery and threw himself in front of Johnny just as the hit-man pulled the trigger. Laurie phoned Kay with the terrible news that Vic had been shot. Before she to could get to the hospital, Vic died with Johnny by his side.
For some time after, Johnny and Laurie felt tremendous guilt for Vic's death. When their son was born the following year, they decided that his middle name Victor would be in Vic's honor.
Vic plans a reconciliation dinner with ex-wife Laurie and Johnny Dallas, the best friend who betrayed him.