For the majority of the first half of 1962, Coronation Street was caught up in the midst of a strike by the actors' union Equity, which began in November 1961 and meant members could not sign new contracts for the duration.
As a result, the show was forced to rely on just fourteen regular cast members for five months, as those actors had previously signed year-long contracts, a rarity in television at the time.
With the strike over, most of the cast lost at the end of 1961 returned to their respective roles, and in July Kershaw introduced kind-hearted young builder Jerry Booth, played by Graham Haberfield.
August saw the Street's second birth as Christopher Hewitt was born to parents Concepta and Harry, and long-term recurring character Dave Smith made his first appearance in September.
Billy's mother Annie takes an instant dislike to the leggy blonde, and her presence certainly catches the eye of many of the male regulars.
An aspiring actress, Philippa refuses to give up her luxurious lifestyle for Billy, and ends the relationship before heading back to London.
Colin Appleby is introduced in June as an old boyfriend of Christine Hardman's whom she bumped into while on a night out with Sheila Birtles.
However, with Myra playing housewife and overspending on luxuries, they find they can not survive on just Jerry's income and the bills start to pile up.
Jerry eventually becomes a partner in Len's building company but ends the partnership when he unexpectedly left for a fresh start after being best man at Dennis Tanner's wedding.
In 1972 Jerry, together with Ray Langton and Fred Gee, appeared in a spin off from Coronation Street entitled Rest Assured.
[2] The premise of the series was to follow the comic misfortunes of Street characters Jerry Booth and Ray Langton and in the role of insurance salesmen and premium collectors.
Three days later Elsie Tanner bumps into one of her daughter Linda's school friends Joan Akers and was surprised to find her with a baby.
He made his final appearance in 1976, leaving Weatherfield to go to Kenilworth with Blanche Hunt, an old flame to run a country club.
Susan Schofield was a pupil of Bessie Street School where Albert Tatlock served as a lollipop man.
With the support of the men of Coronation Street, they made their own threat to Jim to call the police if the violence continued.