I don't know where you can see reruns but for a small fix check out the World of Soap Opera themes (www.wost.org). You can see the openings/closings and stroll down memory lane.
shareFinding reruns won't be very possible. All the 1970's episodes are lost forever due to the videotapes being erased.
shareSome reruns of soaps are on a channel for those that have digital cable. Not sure if the channel is called "soap" or something like that, but they do show reruns of knot's landing, ryan's hope and some current soaps for those that work during the day.
shareCheck out AOL video. There are about 10 episodes of Search from 1984 available for download.
shareAOL video now has put up tons of old episodes of "Search for Tomorrow" from the time period you mentioned - with Lisa Peluso, etc. from 1984. Here is a link to the list:
http://video.aol.com/video-search/query/search%20for%20tomorrow%20episode
I've been watching them religiously. They are awesome! I loved the Chase - Adair - Alec love triangle - but with the first Adair played by Page Hannah. After she came back from L.A. played by the second actress the character turned too mean. Kevin Conroy who played Chase was one sexy dude. I followed his career for years just to hear that voice of his!
Enjoy!
Beth
Here is the direct link where all of the available episodes are posted on AOL Video. About three "new" shows are added each week. There were problems with the embedded video player in the first few months, but they have been resolved with the most recent postings.
http://video.aol.com/video-category/search-for-tomorrow/1919
Another source with the direct URLs to watch the shows in Windows Media Player is:
http://awfan4ever1975.yuku.com/forums/92