Marcy Wade 1970 - 1972

Viki’s secretary who became obsessed with Steve Burke. She drugged Viki and impersonated Niki in an attempt to separate Viki and Steve and have Steve for herself.

Conflict with Viki started: 1971

Actress: Francesca James

Cathy Craig 1969 - 1978

Cathy blamed Viki for the death of her daughter Megan and became increasingly hostile toward her. Her obsession with Viki eventually led Cathy to kidnap Viki and Joe’s son, Kevin.

Conflict with Viki started: 1972‍ ‍

Actresses:

Catherine Burns (1969)
Amy Levitt (1970-1971)
Jane Alice Brandon (1971-1972)
Dorrie Kavanaugh (1972-1976)
Jennifer Harmon (1976-1978)

Dr. Dorian Cramer Lord 1973–2013

Dorian’s long rivalry with Viki began after she mistakenly believed Viki had voted against restoring her medical license. Their relationship developed into decades of rivalry and conflict, although at various times the two women also helped one another and became unlikely friends.

Conflict with Viki started: 1975

Actresses:

Nancy Pinkerton (1973–1977)
Dixie Carter (1974) (temporary replacement for Nancy Pinketron)
Claire Malis (1977–1979)
Robin Strasser (1979–1987, 1993–2000, 2003-2011, 2013)
Elaine Princi (1990–1993)

Dr. Mark Toland 1971–1975

Involved with Dorian, Mark used confidential information about Joe Riley and his daughter Megan to blackmail Viki over information she had withheld from Joe.

Conflict with Viki started: 1975

Actor: Tommy Lee Jones

Susan Barry 1974–1975

A young nurse in love with Larry Wolek, Susan became intensely jealous when Larry developed feelings for Viki. Her jealousy escalated until Susan set out to kill both Viki and Larry.

Conflict with Viki started: 1975

Actress: Lisa Blake Richards

Marco Dane 1977–1986; 1989–1990

A hustler and blackmailer, Marco came into conflict with Viki when he used doctored photographs involving Tina to blackmail her.

Conflict with Viki started: 1977

Actors:

Gerald Anthony (1977–1986; 1989–1990)
Justin Deas (1985)

Tina Clayton Lord Roberts 1978 - 2011

Viki’s younger half-sister, Tina’s determination to establish herself as Victor Lord’s daughter repeatedly put her at odds with Viki. Her early schemes caused considerable conflict between them, although Viki and Tina eventually developed a loving and genuinely sisterly relationship.

Conflict with Viki started: 1985

Actresses:

Andrea Evans (1978 - 1981; 1985 - 1990; 2008; 2011)
Nancy Frangione (1985 – temporary)
Kelli Maroney (1984)
Marsha Clark (1984–1985)
Karen Witter (1990 - 1994)
Krista Tesreau (1994 - 1997)

Ted Clayton 1980 - 1981

A con artist who entered Viki’s life intending to swindle her and Tina. Although Ted developed genuine feelings for Viki, he deceived and drugged her as his schemes unraveled.

Conflict with Viki started: 1980

Actors:

Keith Charles (1980)
Mark Goddard (1981)

Echo DiSavoy 1983; 2010 - 2011

Echo first came into conflict with Viki while seeking revenge against Clint. When she returned years later, Echo became involved with Viki’s husband, Charlie Banks, helping bring Viki and Charlie’s marriage to an end.

Conflict with Viki started: 1983

Actress: Kim Zimmer

Mark Pemberton 1984

After embezzling money from Lord-Manning, Mark took Viki and her children hostage at her cabin. He later held Viki captive while carrying a bomb before Clint and Ed Hall rescued her.

Conflict with Viki started: 1984

Actor: Ed Power

Tracy James and Stick 1986

Tracy targeted Viki while pursuing Larry Wolek and killed Viki’s longtime psychiatrist, Dr. Marcus Polk, framing Clint for the murder. She later falsified evidence suggesting Viki’s multiple personality disorder had returned, resulting in Viki being confined to an institution where Tracy worked.

Conflict with Viki started: 1986

Actors: Kristen Allen (Tracy James); Mark Metcalf (Stick)

Mitch Laurence 1985 - 1987; 2002 - 2003; 2009 - 2010; 2012

Mitch repeatedly targeted Viki and her family in schemes involving the Lord fortune and deliberately tried to trigger Niki’s return. It was later revealed that Mitch had drugged and raped Viki in 1986, an assault that became central to the complicated history surrounding the births and identities of her daughters Jessica and Natalie.

Conflict with Viki started: 1985

Actor: Roscoe Born

Allison Perkins 1986–1987; 2001–2003; 2008; 2010; 2012–2013

A devoted follower of Mitch Laurence, Allison kidnapped Viki’s newborn daughter Jessica and gave her to Mitch. She repeatedly returned to threaten Viki and her family, eventually holding Viki hostage and later shooting Viki and Clint.

Conflict with Viki started: 1986

Actress: Barbara Garrick

Maria Roberts 1986 - 1988

Clint’s former wife and Cord’s mother, Maria became determined to break up Viki and Clint after her feelings for Clint resurfaced. Her schemes escalated from manipulating Clint and exploiting Viki’s history as Niki to eventually attempting to murder Viki.

Conflict with Viki started: 1986

Actress: BarBara Luna

Michael Grande 1988–1990

Michael manipulated Viki as part of his search for Eterna, using Leo Cromwell in a scheme that falsely convinced Viki she had given birth to another child while she was Niki. His machinations ultimately helped draw Viki into the dangerous events surrounding Eterna.

Conflict with Viki started: 1988

Actor: Dennis Parlato

Leo Cromwell 1988 - 1989

Working with Michael Grande as part of the Eterna scheme, Leo deceived Viki by claiming to be the father of a child she supposedly had while she was Niki. He manipulated both Viki and Christine Cromwell into believing Christine was Viki’s daughter.

Conflict with Viki started: 1988

Actor: Alan Scarfe

**Hugo Monroe 1999**
A
mobster connected to Ben Davidson’s past, Hugo joined forces with Dorian against Viki and Ben. Hugo and Dorian kidnapped Viki and held her hostage to get to Ben, before Hugo turned on Dorian and held both women captive.
*Conflict with Viki started:* **1999**
Actor: John Horton

Austin Buchanan 1989–1990

Asa Buchanan’s nephew, Austin took Viki and Megan hostage and shot Viki during the confrontation. Clint shot Austin, who fell from a window and died, while Viki recovered from her wound.

Conflict with Viki started: 1989

Actor: David Gautreaux

Jamie Sanders 1986 - 1989

Jamie became involved in his grandmother Elizabeth Sanders’ vendetta against the Buchanan family. He kidnapped Viki, imprisoned her in a casket and attempted to cremate her, and later shot Clint in the head, temporarily leaving him blind.

Conflict with Viki started: 1989

Actor: Mark Philpot

Julia Medina 1989 - 1992

Gabrielle Medina’s mother, Julia became Viki’s adversary when she set her sights on Clint and attempted to lure him away from Viki.

Conflict with Viki started: 1989

Actress Linda Thorson

Carlo Hesser. 1990 - 1992; 1996 - 1997; 2005; 2008

Viki opposed Carlo’s criminal activities while serving as mayor, beginning a bitter conflict between them. After Niki killed Carlo’s son Johnny Dee in self-defense, Carlo blamed Viki and pursued a long-running vendetta against her and her family.

Conflict with Viki started: 1990

Actor: Thom Christopher

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**Harding Richards (1990)**
As Llanview’s corrupt police commissioner, Harding Richards became an adversary of Viki during her campaign against crime and corruption as mayor. His actions culminated in the attempt on Viki’s life during a televised appearance.
*Conflict with Viki started:*
**1990**
**Actor:** Stephen Joyce

DuAnn Demerest 1990–1991

A midwife involved in the secret surrounding Max Holden’s parentage, DuAnn blackmailed several Llanview residents and came into conflict with Viki after Viki came to Renee Buchanan’s defense. DuAnn was also the mother of LeeAnn Demerest, who later married Viki’s son Kevin and became the mother of Viki’s grandson, Duke.

Conflict with Viki started: 1991

Actresses: Lois Smith (1990); Avril Gentles (1990–1991)

Dr. Elliot Durban 1996

Under pressure from Carlo Hesser, psychiatrist Elliot Durban hypnotized Viki and implanted a command intended to make her shoot her son Kevin.

Conflict with Viki started: 1996

Actor: Stephen Macht

Gina Russo 2001

Obsessed with Ben Davidson, Gina kidnapped Viki and held her captive while trying to separate Viki and Ben. She later arranged to have Viki taken to a cliff to be killed before Ben discovered what had happened and came to Viki’s rescue.

Conflict with Viki started: 2001

Actresses: Rebecca Boyd (2001); Lisa Peluso (2001)

Viki’s Adversaries

Multiple Personalities

Viki and Dorian