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The Guiding Light

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Episode 090: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 090Wednesday, February 20, 2008 Written By: Josh Hawkins <HR> <object width="320" height="240"><param name="movie" value=" name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="320" height="240"></embed></object> <HR> Josh rolled over in bed and could feel an intense headache forming. “Hell…” he swore under his breath as his feet hit the floo
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Episode 089: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 089Friday, February 8, 2008 Written By: Josh Hawkins <HR> <object width="320" height="240"><param name="movie" value=" name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="320" height="240"></embed></object> And Now..."The Guiding Light" <HR> Holly sat her coffee cup down by the morning copy of “The Journal” and continued to listen a
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Episode 088: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 088Friday, February 6,2008 Written By: Josh Hawkins <HR> She burst through the doors of Cedars, her eyes heavy with tears of fears. “Hi…” her voice cracked, “excuse me, please. My name…my name is Reva Lewis.” She attempted to speak, “I need someone to page either Lillian Raines or Dr. Ed Bauer, immediately.” <HR> <object width="320" height="240"><param name="movie" value=" name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed
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Episode 087: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 087Friday, February 4, 2008 Written By: Josh Hawkins <HR> <object width="320" height="240"><param name="movie" value=" name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="320" height="240"></embed></object> <HR> And Now..."The Guiding Light" <HR> Springfield, Late Evening At the Company Boarding House, Eleni awakes from a pe
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Springfield Journal Update: Week of February 4, 2008

February 04, 2008 Edition<HR> Stillwater, OK (February 03, 2008) -- Ed reads Roger's letter at long last! HOT STORY of the WEEK "There is a huge turning point this week for Ed and the entire Bauer family," smiles executive producer/head writer Josh Hawkins. At long last Dr. Ed Bauer will read the letter that the late Roger Thorpe left him in his will. "I've spent a lot of time thinking of what could have been in that letter," says the scribe. Episode 087 finds the doctor returning home
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Episode 086: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 086Friday, February 1, 2008 Written By: Josh Hawkins <HR> <object width="320" height="240"><param name="movie" value=" name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="320" height="240"></embed></object> <HR> And Now..."The Guiding Light" <HR> “I hope that I didn’t wake you Frankie,” Eleni held open the door for him. “I
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Springfield Journal Update: Casting News

February 01, 2008 Edition<HR> Stillwater, OK (February 01, 2008) -- With one day to go before "The Guiding Light" returns to the SONBC lineup with all new episodes comes exciting casting news! CASTING NEWS: WHO'S COMING Parros Gets a Name As previously reported last week, Peter Parros (ex-Ben, ATWT) is slated to join the blog beginning with Episode 093, now comes official word on who he will be representing. "I toyed with the idea of bringing David Grant back to the canvas," confirms e
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Springfield Journal Update: Boudreau Famliy Returns

January 23, 2008 Edition<HR> Stillwater, OK (January 23, 2008) -- With the return of "The Guiding Light" only a week and half away, executive producer/head writer Josh Hawkins previews a new storyline that will make waves in 2008. HOT STORY of the WEEKEffective immediately Kim Brockington returns as Dr. Felicia Boudreau in an attempt to reestablish a more diverse Springfield. "Going into 2008 I wanted to bring the Boudreau family to the forefront and showcase them," explained Hawk
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Springfield Journal Update: "LIGHT" Returns

January 22, 2008 Edition<HR> Stillwater, OK (January 22, 2008) -- After a two month hiatus from SONBC, a cancellation scare and what was believed to be a network swap, the 2007 SONBC Nominated "The Guiding Light" returns just in time for sweeps! HOT STORY of the WEEKAfter a two-and-half month hiatus "LIGHT" prepares to return to the SONBC lineup in time for sweeps and a thrilling new year! Below executive producer/head writer Josh Hawkins talks about sweeps, casting news and one return t
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Springfield Journal Update

November 18, 2007 Edition<HR> Stillwater, OK (November 18, 2007) -- Welcome to a new feature for the SONBC blog, "The Guiding Light" a look at the upcoming week of events, casting news and stories for the blog the "Springfield Journal Update." HOT STORY of the WEEK"The Lewis family is thrown for one hell of a loop this week," confirms executive producer Josh Hawkins. Josh reviews the security DVDs and learns that it was in fact his son, Shayne that leaked the Cedar's project to Spaulding
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Episode 085: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 085Friday, November 16, 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins <HR> <object width="320" height="240"><param name="movie" value=" name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="320" height="240"></embed></object> <HR> And Now..."The Guiding Light" <HR> “What are you thinking about honey?” Holly placed her hands on Blake’s shoulders
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BREAKING NEWS: Ex-AMC/ATWT Star Joins Cast

BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: Cassie Recast <HR> Stillwater, OK (November 9, 2007) -- As previously reported earlier this week, Laura Wright opted to leave the role she originated in 1997 as Cassie Layne Winslow. Now comes official word from executive producer that former "All My Children" and "As the World Turns" actress Cady McClain will step into the shoes of Reva's sister, beginning Monday, November 12. "We tested several actresses for the role, but it was Cady who finally won me over wi
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"LIGHT" Update: ACTRESS OUT

BREAKING NEWS: Actress Opts to Leave Role <HR> Stillwater, OK (November 5, 2007) -- As "The Guiding Light" prepares for a relaunch this week comes news that veteran actress Laura Wright has opted not to renew her contract with the series. Negotiations between executives and Wright began early this summer as her contract expired at the end of August. Wright joined "GL" as stripper Cassie Layne in August of 1997. "It's hard to even consider Laura not apart of this series, however thin
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"LIGHT" Update: Relaunch Date Planned

<HR> October 19, 2007 -- "The Guiding Light" is one step closer to is one step closer to the promised relaunch. "Originally it was supposed to have been October 15," says Executive Producer Josh Hawkins, "however circumstances out of my control pushed that date back." With seventeen episodes planned including the 100th episode "LIGHT" will return to the SONBC lineup with Monday, Wednesday and Friday episodes. "There's a lot of great story coming," confirms Hawkins. "I've used the time a
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"LIGHT" Spinoff Planned

<HR> Tulsa, OK (September 20, 2007) -- As the SONBC blog "The Guiding Light" progresses forward to the Fall Relaunch (10/15) comes news that a spinoff from the soap has been green-lighted for production. "I had an the idea earlier this year about one of our young heroines going into the world of college," explains the scribe. Which heroine it would be was seemed to prove the easiest part of all. "Effective October 15th, the Emmy nominated Stephanie Gatschet (Tammy) will no longer be
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"LIGHT" Casting News

<HR>Former "LIGHT" Actresses Return Rebecca Budig - Maeve Kinkead Tulsa, OK (September 19, 2007) -- Hot on the heels of the recent announcement that three actors were given their walking papers comes news that two former actresses have signed on to "The Guiding Light." Bethany Joy Galeotti who rejoined "LIGHT" in February 2007 will find herself leaving for a third time. Galeotti who played a teenage Reva in the late 90s departed in 2000 returned to the role at the request of p
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"LIGHT" Update Edition

<HR> Tulsa, OK (September 19, 2007) -- October 15th is the day! Executive Producer and Head Writer Josh Hawkins has announced that on the aforementioned date "The Guiding Light" will return with all new episodes, stories and a little twist taken directly from the world of soaps! "It has been trying times in Springfield," the now solo head writer said earlier last week. Trying times indeed, announced a little over a week and half ago, Dan Gobble who joined the writing team in December 2006
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Executive Producer Breaks Silence; Backstage Shake-Up

<HR> (Tulsa, OK) - September 9, 2007 -- After weeks of silence and no regular posting the Executive Producer of "The Guiding Light" has broke his silence. "It has been a trying time the last few weeks," Hawkins stated earlier this weekend from the studios of the SONBC blog. "There has been some interest in reprising an earlier project that I created in 2001 plus other backstage shockers." Hawkins confirms that co-Head Writer Dan Gobble has stepped down from the post he's held since De
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Episode 083: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 083 Wednesday, August 22, 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble <HR> And Now..."The Guiding Light" <object width="320" height="240"><param name="movie" value=" name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="320" height="240"></embed></object> <HR> Blake glanced the clock on the wall, “Quarter past nine. Is this a joke?” “Is what a
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Episode 082: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 082 Wednesday, August 8, 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble <HR> At the Carriage House, Ross sees all of the construction workers off for the day before Phillip and Olivia were to arrive. “Ross are you here,” he heard Phillip call from the backdoor. “Can we come in?” “Phillip…” Ross hugged his nephew, “Of course you can. Olivia, how are you?” “Well, that depends on you’re answer to this question. Do I need to leave Springfield?” Olivia asked a
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Episode 081: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 081 Monday, August 6, 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble <HR> Nine Weeks in the Future <HR> “Would you like to see a menu Mrs. Spaulding?” A waitress at Towers questioned, “Sir?” “That won’t be necessary Darlene, Mr. Winthrop and I won’t be staying long.” Beth answered. “Cass I know that you’re just doing your job but I really appreciate you coming all the way from Bay City today.” “No problem at all Beth,” Cass answered. “I know that we’
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BACKSTAGE SHAKE-UP: Casting News

SUMMER UPDATE <HR> Tulsa, OK – (August 4, 2007) - With the SONBC blog "The Guiding Light" slated to return to production on August 6th, executive producer and co-head writer Josh Hawkins sat down to open up about storyline changes, a shift in episode production, a return of a daytime veteran actress, a recast and one storyline that will rock Springfield! <HR> Late Summer/Early Fall Storylines SONBC: Welcome! This is the first interview you've done in a long while. Hawkins: I kno
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ACTRESS OUT in SONBC Crossover

Lead Actress LEAVES Soap <HR> Tulsa, OK – (July 30, 2007) - In a surprising turn of events Crystal Chappell who represents the devious vixen Olivia Spencer-Spaulding is leaving the SONBC blog, "The Guiding Light" later this August. Her destination fellow SONBC blog "As Days Go By." "I was approached earlier this month about a possible crossover," explained Josh Hawkins executive producer/co-head writer of "The Guiding Light." Rest assured that the Emmy award winning actress will be ret
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Episode 080: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 080 Saturday, July 28, 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble <HR> <object width="320" height="240"><param name="movie" value=" name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src=" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="320" height="240"></embed></object> <HR> Graduation night for the Senior Class of 2007 has finally arrived, as the auditorium begins to fill up Shayne, Marina, Tam
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