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The Guiding Light

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May Sweeps Preview

MAY PREVIEWS Executive Producer and co-head writer Josh Hawkins opens up about what is to come in next month as the SONBC blog "The Guiding Light" celebrates May! "A thunderstorm blows in the first week of sweeps (April 30-May 4) and what happens is big for our beloved Springfield citizens." Roger's Power Over Springfield - Even in death Roger is still controlling lives. Readers saw the contents of his will in Episode 063 and then we begin to see the after effects that it has on everyone, th
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Episode 063: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 063 Friday April 27, 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble ********** Lucy arrived at Harley’s house early in the morning to check on Gus, after checking and discovering that he was not there she decided now was the perfect time to confront Vera about her lies. Vera comes down the stairs and finds Lucy waiting for her. Lucy tells her that she warned her about lying and that if Lucy ever found out Vera was untruthful she would suffer her wrath! Vera tells
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Episode 062: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 062 Sunday, April 22, 2007 IN the LIGHT: Roger Thorpe's Memorial Service Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble This episode features the music of Keith Urban. The song used goes hand in hand with the episode and will make your reading pleasure a little more enjoyable. The link to the song is provided below. Keith Urban - Tonight I Wanna Cry ********** The clouds were hanging low and black as Amanda Spaulding-Thorpe placed one black high heel and then anoth
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Episode 061: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 061 Wednesday, April 18, 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins ********** The morning sun creeps through the window of Holly’s bedroom. Holly peers out the window to the back yard below. The small buds that will become leaves have popped out of the ground. She then looks at her lap and sees Blake nestled there. Holly strokes her head and contents herself remembering days long past. Dark rings surround her eyes; she hasn’t slept a wink. As she reminisces, f
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CASTING NEWS: Hearst BACK! Gauthier OUT!

HEARST & DOUGLAS FIND "THE LIGHT" "Decisions had to be made for the sake of the story." Says head wirter/executive producer Josh Hawkins in regards to the sudden casting shocker! "It's about the image you see for the character, mine along with Dan's changed." The recently Emmy nominated Dan Gauthier who joined "The Guiding Light" in November 2006 as the recast Alan-Michael Spaulding has been let go. "I was in a hurry to bring the character back and at the end the day Gauthier was not
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Episode 060: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 060 Friday April 13, 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble ********** “Is Blake on her way?” Amanda Spaulding-Thorpe adjusted herself in the chair. “Yes.” Holly poured herself a glass of water, “Amanda would you like something to drink, I’m afraid all I have is club soda.” “No I’m fine.” She sighed heavily, “When she gets here we should discuss the arrangements. Roger’s body will be…” Holly held her hand up to stop Amanda mid-sentence, “No as a matter o
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Casting News: Spaulding Heiress Returns

CASTING UPDATE Readers of "The Guiding Light" learned in the last episode (059) that long time villan Roger Thorpe suffered a heart attack and died! "We felt it was time to pay respect to the wonderfully talented Michael Zaslow and put the character of Roger to rest once and for all." Shared executive producer Josh Hawkins. "Dan pitched the storyline about a month and half ago and we ran with it. This story is just beginning." Continue Hawkins. In the wake of the stunning news, Toby Poser w
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Episode 059: The Guiding Light

The Guiding Light: Episode 059 Monday April 9, 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins ********** The mysterious woman begins to wake up. She attempts to get a bearing as to where she could possibly be. Her memories begin to piece together. She can recall the sea air and the sound of the waves crashing. The woman begins to look around the room. What a dirty place, she realizes. This man looks as if he was washed up by the tide. The man tried to place a rag over her head. The woman e
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Episode 058: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 058 Thursday April 5, 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins ********** Holly wakes up and realizes that she fell asleep again. As she regains consciousness, she feels the pain well up in her head. Another migraine. Through squinted eyes, Holly shuffles around the room and picks up a bottle of medicine. She downs it and walks back to the sofa. Holly looks up at the clock. “11. I’m supposed to meet Ed for lunch. I should get up and go. I’ve bailed on him too
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The Guiding Light PROMO

ANNOUNCER: IF YOU'VE NEVER READ THE GUIDING LIGHT...NOW...IS...THE...TIME ANNOUNCER: LIZZIE BEGINS A DANGEROUS GAME... Lizzie: Braxton do something big...come to Springfield. Braxton: My internship is here in Oakdale. Lizzie: Trust me. Do you trust me? ANNOUNCER: SHAYNE HAS A SECRET AND HE KNOWS... Alan-Michael: Can you imagine the headlines? Reva Shayne Lewis' Gay Son... Shayne: Go to hell! ANNOUNCER: AND THE MOMENT...THAT CHANGES HER LIFE...FOREVER... Holly: What are yo
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Episode 057: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 057 Sunday, March 25, 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble ********** Rick tightened the scarf around his neck, spring had arrived the day before yet the bitter wind blew uncontrollably as he stood on the porch. Dr. Felicia Boudreau pulled open the door and smiled, “Rick this is quite the surprise.” She hugged him, “My goodness, hurry come in and get out of this wind.” Felicia pushed the door closed, “Can you believe this weather, almost April and it is j
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Episode 056: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 056 Tuesday, March 20, 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble ********** Lizzie and Shayne arrive at class and Lizzie begins to eye a hot young guy and prior to class Lizzie is telling Shayne that she saw him in the student union the other day and that he was just gorgeous, Shayne inquires about the lust of her life, Braxton. Lizzie blows him off when Derek enters the room and Lizzie tells him that is the guy. ********** The Spaulding building wasn’t ye
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Episode 055: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 055 Monday, March 19, 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble ********** Lucy raced back to the embankment and looked down, “Can I get some help over here! Someone…my aunt is down there…” Almost in slow motion Lucy turned back and looked down and with in mere seconds she heard it first…then saw the car burst into flame, “Oh my God…oh my God!” “ALEX-AN-DRA! ALEX-AN-DRA!!!!” ********** Holly looked out her window at Hollybend and saw Ed’s car pull in the dr
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Emmy Nominations for "GL" Cast

We congratulation those actors and actresses who have been honored with Daytime Emmy nominations! The following each represent characters on "The Guiding Light" Ricky Paull Goldin as Gus Aitoro Outstanding Lead Actor Nominee - On "THE GUIDING LIGHT" Gus has just ended a search for his biological mother, Vera Ginatoni. Even though she is just lying about the truth. His biological mother is Alexandra Spaulding and the only person who believes this is Gus' girlfriend Harley. Don't miss Gus in the
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Episode 054: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 054 Wednesday, March 14, 2007 IN the LIGHT: Alexandra, Lucy & Harley Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble ********** Harley enters the Spaulding house in Bar Harbor and sees Alexandra sitting on the sofa. “Alexandra! Fancy seeing you here!” Harley smirks. ********** Alexandra gets up from the sofa and stares at Harley. “Harley, what the hell are you doing here? I know that my disappearance was sudden, but it certainly didn’t warrant you tracking me down
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Updated Opening

The opening of "THE GUIDING LIGHT" has been updated. We don't want to be like on-air soaps and have our opening featuring actors who have departed the series. CHANGES MADE: - Ben Hogestyn as Shayne IN - David Tom as Shayne OUT - Bethany Joy Lenz as Michelle IN - Christie Clark as Michelle OUT - Peter Simon (ED) ADDED - Yvonna Wright (Mel) & Michael O'Leary (Rick) ADDED Check it out! THE GUIDING LIGHT Opening
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Episode 053: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 053 Sunday, March 11, 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble ********** Hope Bauer walked slowly down the corridor of the Spaulding Mansion and as she inched closer to the study the air filled with familiar scent. She appeared in the doorway and stood for a moment. Alan sat at the desk his back to the door puffing away on a cigar. “Some things never change. Isn’t that right Alan?” Hope announced her arrival. “Well, Hope.” Alan said in such a familiar way i
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Episode 052: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 052 Sunday, March 11, 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins ********** Alan-Michael Spaulding admires his new office as the temporary COO of Spaulding Enterprises. Suddenly, the voice of his secretary beeps on the intercom. A telegram has come for him. He takes it from his secretary and reads the message. “I will be leaving town for a couple days with my sister. I need some time alone to figure out what I am going to do about us. Lucy.” He ponders what th
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Marah Lewis: Character Profile

CHARACTER PROFILE Marah Lewis Actress History: - Six actresses have portrayed the character of Marah Lewis. - Most recently Lindsey McKeon played the role. - Alexa Havins took over the role in June 2006. Lifeline: - Marah was born on screen in June 1987. - Revised to 1985 when she turned 3 in 1988. - Revised to 1983 when she turned 16 in 1999. - Currently Marah is 24 years old. Occupation: - Recent graduate of Springfield University - Bachelor's Degree in Business Marke
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Episode 051: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 051 Tuesday, March 06, 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble ********** The cool spring wind ripped across Shayne and Lizzie’s face as the shuffled to their next class at Springfield University. “I still can’t believe you talked me into taking another class.” Lizzie playfully pushed Shayne, “Between this, my parents and high school dramatics I’m going to die before graduation.” “Has anyone ever told you that you’re a little to dramatic Lizzie?” Shayne jok
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The Guiding Light Update

Volume 1, Issue 1 March 3, 2007 The "LIGHT" Goes Out? Rumors seem to be making the rounds that "THE GUIDING LIGHT" is running straight towards cancelation! With many recent announcements that such blogs as "King Reilly's DAYS," "The World of Oakdale" and "Guiding Light: The Brotherhood" were headed to towards the great beyond soon (TWOO ended March 2) that "The Guiding Light" was next. “Absolutely and completely false!” Assured executive producer Josh Hawkins. “Dan and I have been working on
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Episode 050: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 050 Wednesday, February 28 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble Vera and Harley at the house sitting in silence. Harley is tucking in the boys when the telephone begins to ring, Vera answers and takes a message. She gives it to Harley who returns the call from Henry Coleman in Oakdale. Henry tells her that he worked overtime, which will cost her some serious coin. Harley tells him whatever he wants, just as long as he got the information. Henry tells her th
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Episode 049: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 049 Tuesday, February 27, 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins ********** Beautiful decorations adorn the Beacon Hotel for the benefit Valentine’s Dance. Couples dance and dine in Olivia’s Bar, which has been transformed for the occasion. Phillip and Beth sit at one of the tables sipping wine and toasting to each other. “To us and to a new beginning,” Phillip toasts. “Here, here!” Alan interrupts as he walks over to the table. Alan notices that Beth h
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Hope Bauer: Character Profile

CHARACTER PROFILE Hope Bauer Actress History: - Seven actresses have portrayed the role including soap vet Robin Mattson. - Julia Barr joined the SONBC blog, "THE GUIDING LIGHT" in February 2007. Lifeline: - Hope was born onscreen September 20, 1963 but was deaged over the years. - Hope's official birthday is September 20, 1950. Occupation: - Current Occupation has not been disclosed. - Interior Decorator - Former waitress at the nightclub, "The Metro." Resides At: -
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Episode 048: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 047 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins ********** At the Spaulding Mansion later in the afternoon, Phillip works at a mahogany desk in the Spaulding living room. He looks over at a picture of Beth and smiles. Beth walks down the stairs and sees Phillip working hard. She sneaks up to him and puts her arms around his neck and kisses him. “Happy Valentine’s Day,” she chirps. “Happy Valentine’s Day sweetheart,” he answers. “Honey, I
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