Expert: Carmen Curtis - 6/23/2006

Question
I'm drawing a blank. What was the name of that blonde girl from one of the first year of college episodes that lied and was going to accuse Steve of raping her? And how was she linked to the gang? Didn't Brenda have something to do with it?

Answer
Hi Holly,
The girl's name was Laura Kingman. She was originally linked to the gang when Steve was set up on a date with her by one of his frat brothers. Andrea had a class with Laura as well so she introduced Laura to Brenda and Kelly. Kelly was the one who got Laura to take back the rape accusation. Brenda wasn't really involved in the whole date-rape fiasco, but was tied to Laura in later episodes. Brenda and Laura were both auditioning for the lead in the Cat on a Hot Tin Roof play with Roy Randolf (director). Steve and Laura began dating again during the audition process. Laura ended up being Brenda's understudy and Laura snapped. She accused Brenda of sleeping with Roy to get the part and tried to get Steve to physically harm Brenda so she'd get the role. Brenda and Steve later found Laura trying to commit suicide in the theatre (I love that episode!). They stopped Laura from killing herself and that was the end of Laura Kingman (played by Tracy Middendorf) on the show.
Hope this helps!
Carmen