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The Guiding Light

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Tom OUT! Hogestyn IN

A shuffle behind the scenes of "THE GUIDING LIGHT" have brought production of the SONBC blog to a halt!! "As of Thursday, February 15, 2007 David Tom was released from his contract role as Shayne Lewis." Executive Producer Josh Hawkins said. Tom who joined the SONBC blog on September 4, 2006 completed twenty-three weeks as the son of Josh and Reva Lewis. "All actors and actresses, with the exception of a handful are on a thirteen week cylce." explained Hawkins. Executives and Tom came to
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DEVELOPING: CASTING NEWS!

Setside sources close to "THE GUIDING LIGHT" are reporting that there is an uproar behind the scenes. "It is not our policy to comment on rumors." Shared head writer/executive producer Josh Hawkins. "However there is some casting shuffles going on at "TGL" and we'll keep you up to date!" UPDATE There are confirmed rumors that one ACTOR is OUT at "The Guiding Light." The actor in question assured executives he wanted them to make the right choice for the character and if he was not it t
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SONBC Awards: Pre-Nominations

We submit the following names for your pre-nomination consideration: OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR - Grant Aleksander (Phillip) - Robert Newman (Josh) OUSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS - Beth Chamberlain (Beth) - Kim Zimmer (Reva) OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR - Michael O'Leary (Rick) - Ricky Paull Goldin (Gus) OUSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Marj Dusay (Alexandra) - Alexa Havins (Marah) OUSTANDING YOUNGER ACTOR Due to age estrictions no actor is eligible. OUSTANDING YOUNGER ACTRESS - Mandy Bruno (Mari
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Episode 047: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 046 Wednesday, February 14, 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble ********** “I’m afraid you’ll need to repeat that once more.” Alan-Michael slid the document down the long table, “When did you receive this?” “This afternoon.” A-M answered, “A messenger delivered it to my suite. Aunt Alexandra has given me full power and privileges as Chief Operating Officer of Spaulding Enterprises, effective immediately.” He grinned. ********** “Lucy you don’t know how
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Episode 046: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 046 Tuesday, February 13, 2007 Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble ********** “You know I just can’t believe who crass Eden was.” Lucy sighed, “But at least she’s out of your life more or less.” Harley shook her head, “You know I really don’t care. Eden has been nothing but trouble since she got to Springfield, having her gone is a blessing!” “I have to admit I thought you would be fuming mad. Her not wanting you to come to Chicago with Gus, you’re taking it
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Episode 045: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 045 Monday, February 12. 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins ********** A new day dawns in Springfield. Blades of sunlight slice their way through the blinds of the Spaulding mansion living room. Olivia Spencer Spaulding glides down the stairs in her robe and walks to the dining room, where the breakfast tray is set. Olivia pours herself a mug of coffee and sits down. She glances over and notices the daily issue of the Springfield Journal lying on the t
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Episode 044: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 044 Wednesday, February 07. 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins ********** Shayne Lewis entered Company and noticed Marah sitting in a booth at the back of the restaurant. “Hey sis! Why’d you want to eat dinner here? Doesn’t the Santos mansion have a cook?” Shayne joked as he sat down. “Ha. Ha. You’re such a little twerp Shayne. For your information, the mansion does have a cook. A fine one at that.” “Probably not as good as mom’s cooking,” Shayne hint
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Casting News: Character Returns & More

CASTING NEWS Teresa Hill who originated the role of Eden August on the CBS drama, "Guiding Light" will reprise the role on the next episode of SONBC blog, "THE GUIDING LIGHT." "We wanted to wrap up the Eden story that was open ended when I took over the stories so we wanted to conclude it." Says Executive Producer Josh Hawkins. Hill appears in Episode 044 which is scheduled to air on February 07, 2007. Hill's appearance is for this episode only and she is not slated to appear in any fu
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Episode 043: THE GUIDING LIGHT

The Guiding Light: Episode 043 Tuesday, February 06. 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins TGL Opening ********** “Well, well, well, now the party is complete. Come in mother, by all means you’re just the person we wanted to see.” Blake ushered Holly into the living room. “What’s going on?” Holly asked slowly, “I could hear you yelling from the car.” “Good!” Blake answered, “Ross and I are having a fight…” ********** And Now "The Guiding Light" ********** Vanessa Chamber
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Episode 042: THE GUIDING LIGHT

This little light of mine...I'm gonna let it shine... And Now "The Guiding Light" The Guiding Light: Episode 042 Monday, February 05, 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins TGL Opening - Cassie is at Company with RJ, the Marler twins and Clarissa. Marina has just arrived and offered to take them back for ice cream and Cassie is finishing off her coffee when Blake returns. “Well that was a fast trip.” Cassie sighed motioning for her to sit down, “What happened?” “Where are my ch
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February Previews

This February on "The Guiding Light" we're going all out...and we're going to "LET OUR LIGHT SHINE" like it has never shined before. So hold onto your seats because it's going to be a wild ride! Executive Producer Josh Hawkins opens up about what is to come in the most action packed month ever on the SONBC blog, "THE GUIDING LIGHT." Phillip/Beth/Alan/Olivia - Olivia's hands are full when she juggles Alan, Phillip & Josh both romantically and professionally. - Alan must secure the Cedar's
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BLOG Changes Name

Hello readers! After careful thought I have decided that a the blog would undergo a name change effective immediately! After viewing the 70th Anniversary episode of "GUIDING LIGHT" I begin to think of what the show was about and have decided that at 11:59 CST tonight, the blog will have a new name: "THE GUIDING LIGHT" Of course it is what the original name of the show was, but I think it will fit the type of stories Dan and I are writing!
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Episode 041: THE LIGHT

The Light: Episode 041 Sunday, January 28, 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins THE LIGHT Opening Holly pours herself a cup of coffee and slams the cup down on the kitchen counter as she lowers her head into her hands. She slowly walks back into her bedroom, pulls open the drapes to reveal a bright sun…she closes them and gets back into bed… Ross and Blake run across one another at Company and Ross calls her out why she has been avoiding him. Blake tells Ross that she is not goin
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Episode 040: THE LIGHT

The Light: Episode 040 Wednesday, January 24, 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins THE LIGHT Opening Alan conducts his own board meeting as the newly named CEO of Spaulding Enterprises. However when Alexandra’s signatures are required for some paperwork, as Chief Operating Officer, Alan begins to wonder where Alex is. At Cedars Hospital, the Board of Directors convenes their annual monthly meeting. The chairman of the board calls the meeting to order as Ed and Lillian pass one an
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Stephanie's 'LIGHT' Shines

Recently Stephanie Gatschet sat down with us at a restaurant near the Stillwater set of SONBC blog, "THE LIGHT." She talked openly and freely about her role as innocent heroine Tammy Winslow, the current state of the blog production, her long contract negotiations and more! SONBC: Welcome! How are you enjoying the new locations? SG: It's no New York City, but we're all getting very used to it! We pre-tape a lot of stuff and we lump it together, so making the trips in and out aren't nearly as ba
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Actress Strikes Deal

Young Actress STAYS After tense and long negotiations, but the executive producer and head writer of "THE LIGHT" Josh Hawkins is confirming that indeed Stephanie Gatschet is staying on as Tammy Winslow! "It was tough to get Stephanie to stay with the SONBC series, but we did." smiles Hawkins. Gatschet who joined the original "Guiding Light" in July 5, 2002 has signed on for two more years with the blog. Details at press time were sketchy, look for more information and an interview
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Backstage Uproar!

BACKSTAGE UPROAR Sources closes to the production team of "THE LIGHT" are reporting that contract negotiations for one younger leading lady are going into the night as both parties seem to be at an impasse as both parties are stalling! Setside sources says that the executives of the SONBC series wants very much for the actress to continue in the role and are hoping a contract is signed. Negotiations between "TL" and the actress began prior to the Christmas holiday and have continued well i
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Episode 039: "THE LIGHT"

The Light: Episode 039Thursday, January 17, 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins THE LIGHT Opening Braxton and his mother, Sandra have a special reunion that is mixed with emotions. He inquires as to what she is doing in Oakdale, when they clearly talked about her going to Springfield. Sandra tells him that she just wanted to see his face before she arrived in Springfield…he tells her that’s nice and then becomes very cold and angry with her and tells her to stick to the plan!
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Episode 038: "THE LIGHT"

The Light: Episode 038 Saturday, January 13, 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins THE LIGHT Opening At Lillian’s house Beth is packing her belongings with Alan-Michael and Lucy’s sudden unannounced return she and Phillip postponed informing Lizzie and the family about their marriage. Lillian questions if Beth came home the night before and she responds by assuring her mother she is a grown woman who can take care of herself! Lillian notices the suitcases and asks Beth if she is plan
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Episode 037: "THE LIGHT"

The Light: Episode 037 "IN the LIGHT" Remembering Maureern Thursday, January 11, 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins THE LIGHT Opening Holly awakes from an uneasy night of sleep and pulls open the drapes of her bedroom hoping to see the sunshining today, especially today...but doesn't. The clouds are dark and gray, hanging low and the weatherman on TV is issuing wind advisories for Springfield and Oakdale. She rubs her throbbing head and decides to get dressed, she has somewhere to
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Episode 036: "THE LIGHT"

The Light: Episode 036 Wednesday, January 10, 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins THE LIGHT Opening Springfield High School is buzzing as the second half of their senior year begins. Lizzie, Marina, Tammy and Shayne are equally surprised to see that they have homeroom together. Lizzie begins to feel like an outsider because she was away at boarding school for the first semester suggests that the four of them hang out on the weekend, but Marina turns her down while Tammy says she’ll
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Episode 035: "THE LIGHT"

The Light: Episode 035 Tuesday, January 09, 2007 Written By: Dan Gobble & Josh Hawkins THE LIGHT Opening At breakfast Alan requests that Olivia join him at the office today during the board meeting, because he doesn’t know exactly what Alexandra is up to. Olivia is moved that he has asked her and takes the moment to introduce an idea she’s had. Olivia asks Alan to form an Interior Design division at Spaulding Enterprise with her as the President. Having previously had doubts about V
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Two REARDON Homecomings!

Two Special HOMECOMINGS! Maeve Kinkead & Lisa Brown Two very special homecomings are finally set in stone! "It went sort of down to the wire but we were able to pull it off." Shares executive producer Josh Hawkins who confirms that Lisa Brown (Nola) and Maeve Kinkead (Vanessa) will reprise their famous roles as Vanessa Chamberlain Reardon and Nola Reardon Chamberlain respectively later this week. "Josh and I have crafted a beautiful episode that will honor Maureen on the anniv
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Weekly Promo: 01/08

This week on THE LIGHT... ANNOUNCER: The Bauer family remember... ANNOUNCER: Their Beloved Maureen... Ed: I've never stopped loving you Maureen. Holly: She would have forgiven you, eventually. Ed: (Crying) I guess we'll never know. ANNOUNCER: Her loved ones pay their respects all over again... (Clips of Lillian, Holly, Rick & Alan-Michael with Lucy) ANNOUNCER: And two returns will send Michelle's world into a tailspin... Michelle: Times like this is when I miss her the most. ANNO
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