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Brett Hadley, the actor who made a name for himself portraying detective Carl Williams on “The Young and the Restless” from 1980-1990, and again from 1998-1999, has died. The 92-year-old passed away on Wednesday, June 14 of sepsis at the Motion Picture & Television Country House and Hospital in Woodland Hills, according to his friend of 30 years, Darcy Lee, The Hollywood Reporter stated. “He was a wonderful, sweet and kind man,” said Lee of her friend in a statement released to the outlet. In a post, Lee noted Hadley’s last moments, saying, “We talked about movies and art.. and we laughed a lot! He even made me laugh on his death bed.” She added, “He waited to pass tonight until my show was over and I walked out of the theatre. He took his last bow as I got into the car to come home. I will miss you terribly Brett Hadley – and thank you for being in my life.” Born September 25, 1930, in Louisville, Kentucky, studied drama at the University of New Mexico before segueing to the Goodman Theatre in Chicago. Overall, Hadley amassed more than 30 television and film credits to his resume, including guest starring roles in such shows as “The F.B.I.,” “Police Story,” “Highway to Heaven,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “The Colbys,” “The Incredible Hulk,” “The Invisible Man,” and “The Waltons,” among others. “It is with a heavy heart that I have to say goodbye to my sweet friend Brett Hadley,” wrote Mary Ann Halpin in a Facebook post. “He has been my friend since I was 19 ears [sic] old. We were in an acting class and were the bad kids in the class. We sat in the back and giggled. I remember us sitting in his coverable WV in front of my apartment in Burbank under a maple tree with the leaves falling into the car. We were stoned and pretending we were driving through the country. We hiked Mount Whitney together with my little brother Johnny who was only 16 at the time (he’s now 65). He was at our wedding almost 39 years ago. Brett had a long career as an actor. He was 10 years on ‘The Young and the Restless.’ I was fortunate to get a small part on the show as a a loose woman named Angela. Amazingly, we were in the same scene together. I will miss his playful and deep conversation, his funny flirty giggle and twinkling eyes. He took his last bow and gracefully left us yesterday. Thank you to my dear sweet soul sister Darcy Lee Caplan for midwifing him out.” As police detective Carl Williams on “The Young and the Restless,” Hadley helped introduce viewers to Paul’s (Doug Davidson) family when then head writer and co-creator William J. Bell decided to expand the Williams clan. The dynamic also included Carolyn Conwell who played his deeply religious wife, Mary. Conwell died in 2012. Doug Davidson, Carolyn Conwell, Brett Hadley (“The Young and the Restless”) Photo by John Paschal/JPI Studios “Rest in Peace, Brett, who graced #YR with his talent for many years as ‘Carl Williams,’” read a tweet posted on the official Twitter handle for “The Young and the Restless” earlier today. Some of Hadley’s former castmates at the daytime drama series shared their sentiments about the actor with Soap Opera Digest as news of his passing circulated. “The passing of Brett Hadley is such sad news. He was a delight to work with and was an upbeat and happy presence in the halls and on the set. He was an old-fashioned guy. Always professional, but full of fun stories and laughs and was always happy to be on the stage. His memory speaks to a happy time, when soaps were in their heyday and the actors were legendary and larger than life. Rest well, old friend. You will be missed,” shared Beth Maitland (Tracy Abbott). Doug Davidson, Leslie Beavis, Brett Hadley in a scene from “The Young and the Restless” that aired January 7, 1999 Photo by John Paschal/JPI Studios “Brett had the best sense of humor ever and he and Doug [Davidson, ex-Paul] were a lethal pair to attempt to do a scene with. He was a wonderful actor and a great part of ‘Young and Restless’ in those years. He will be very missed,” said Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren Fenmore Baldwin). “Brett was the sweetest guy. Biggest smile and the believability of he and Doug Davidson being father and son was like no other!” commented Laurelee Bell (Christine Blair). Hadley is survived by his niece, Diane. Note: The post R.I.P. Brett Hadley – Actor Who Played Carl Williams on ‘The Young and the Restless’ Dies at 92 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

They are also picketing at CBS, but that's another story.

Going over the Fi-Core list again, it's interesting how some of Hollywood's biggest names have opted into that status over the decades, including George Clooney, George Lucas, Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Soderbergh and others. I also noted that Josh Griffith isn't on the list, which is odd since it's been known since the last strike. How odd. Ah, I know why now. The list is WGAW (WGA West). Griffith is a member of WGAE (WGA East).

Thank you! There's no official indication that Sheri is writing at DAYS specifically. Only she has opted to go "Fi-Core." It can be ascertained that she did so to write for DAYS, but we won't know until sometime in 2024. 😉

Officially, he went "Fi-Core," according to the WGA itself. WGAW Financial Core List These are the 2023 members (so far): 2023 Sheri Anderson Michael Minnis Mark Pinciotti Matthew Sand

As noted in the article: Members added to the Fi-Core list this year includes Sheri Anderson, a former head writer and current story consultant at “Days of our Lives,” Mark Pinciotti, a producer at “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and Michael Minnis, the co-head writer of “The Bold and the Beautiful.” No one from "General Hospital" has been named, but allegedly people have been installed based on why there are picketers there. My understanding is the show does have long-term scripts already written prior to the strike, so that could also be the reason why no one has been formally named right now, maybe down the line.

EXCLUSIVE: "General Hospital" targeted by picketers during WGA strike, allegedly utilizing "Fi-Core" writers. Plus, find out who has gone "Fi-Core" in 2023. https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2023/06/exclusive-wga-strike-general-hospital-picketed-allegations-of-scab-writing

EXCLUSIVE: With shutdowns impacting TV and film productions from coast to coast due to the ongoing Writers Guild strike, daytime soap operas have been relatively immune to picketing outside of their studios. That changed this week when picketers targeted ABC’s “General Hospital” after word began to spread that the daytime drama series not only has continued production since the strike began, but it has allegedly installed “Fi-Core” or “Financial Core” writers to take over writing duties. The Prospect Studios Photo by Errol Lewis for Soap Opera Network To find out what is happening on the ground, on Thursday, Soap Opera Network went to the Prospect Studios, where the series is taped, and spoke outside with strike captain Emilio Aldrich, a WGA member whose writing credits include “Arrow” and “Supergirl,” among others. Emilio Aldrich Photo by Errol Lewis for Soap Opera Network “We heard that ‘General Hospital’ is still filming in there and that they are also using Fi-Core writers (scab writers) in order to make the new episodes of ‘General Hospital.’ So, we are looking to shut down production,” said Aldrich when asked what brought the WGA members to the show’s Los Angeles-based studio. Thus far, production has continued on the series without interruption, but that won’t deter the group from continuing to picket outside. “We have not seen any studio trucks coming in or out since we’ve been here – we’ve been here for a few days now – and we intend to be here for as long as we need to be,” Aldrich noted when asked how much of an impact they’ve made thus far. Although there hasn’t been any recorded engagement between anyone associated with “General Hospital,” picketers want to make one thing clear: they are in it for the long haul. Photo by Errol Lewis for Soap Opera Network WGA “We’re just looking to show all the studios, whether that may be ‘General Hospital’ and all the other [soaps] included, that we are going to be out here for as long as it takes and that we think what we’ve asked for at the bargaining table is completely reasonable, considering the amount of money that they make, especially with regards to streamers and residuals, and myself and the other people that are here today are very focused and very determined that we’ll be out here as long as necessary in order to get what we’re looking for.” In a May 12, 2023 article by Vulture, “Days of our Lives” head writer Ron Carlivati said, “Our unique circumstance is our show’s on every day of the year.” Noting the use of “Fi-Core” writers, he added, “So unlike a lot of these shows that aren’t in production, our show is in production right now. And the shows don’t stop. They replaced us in 2007 when I worked at ‘One Life to Live,’ and I can only assume they’re replacing us right now. I’m being replaced on day one by other people.” WGA writers opting to go “Fi-Core” revoke their union status while choosing to take advantage of the benefits of the WGA contract. Essentially, they can’t vote in WGA elections, run for Guild office, attend Guild meetings and other events, or participate in the Writers Guild Awards. The WGA, however, continues providing services such as health insurance, pension and residuals. Of the 28 writers who went “Fi-Core” during the last WGA strike, a majority of them were writers for daytime soap operas, including Josh Griffith, the current head writer and executive producer of “The Young and the Restless.” According to Deadline, days after the strike began, the WGA launched a reporting website for strikebreakers, wherein members “must inform the Guild of the name of any writer you have reason to believe is engaged in scab writing or other strikebreaking activity,” according to the guild’s Strike Rule #9. “To the extent possible, you should be specific about the nature of the violation, including the date and place of the violation, the name of the struck company involved, and the name of the project, if any.” Members added to the Fi-Core list this year includes Sheri Anderson, a former head writer and current story consultant at “Days of our Lives,” Mark Pinciotti, a producer at “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and Michael Minnis, the co-head writer of “The Bold and the Beautiful.” When reached for comment on this story by Soap Opera Network, ABC said, “We have no comment and do not have anything to provide.” Note: The post WGA Strike: ‘General Hospital’ Picketed, Allegations of “Scab” Writing In Progress at Daytime Drama Series appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I will have something more later today.

“The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” Courtesy of CBS Although the industry continues to await news on a new telecast date for “The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” as a result of the ongoing Writers Guild strike, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced today that Susan Lucci (Actress, “All My Children”) and Maury Povich (Host, “Maury”) will be this year’s Lifetime Achievement Honorees, both in the field of daytime television. In addition, NATAS has announced the 2023 Gold and Silver Circle Honorees, which recognize those individuals who have made enduring contributions to daytime television. They will also be honored at the 2023 Daytime Emmy Awards once rescheduled. Adam Shap Courtesy of NATAS “We are thrilled to be recognizing two icons with Lifetime Achievement honors, Susan Lucci and Maury Povich. Both of them have had astonishing success and deep impact in the world of daytime television, Susan in drama series and Maury in talk, and have left their indelible marks on the industry,” said Adam Sharp, President and CEO, NATAS. “We look forward to celebrating their achievements and to also recognize the Gold and Silver Circle honorees when our celebrations are rescheduled.” “I am truly humbled to receive this esteemed award from the Academy,” said Lucci, who for 41 years starred as Erica Kane on the ABC daytime drama series, “All My Children.” She added, “Throughout my career, I have been incredibly fortunate to work alongside exceptional talents and embraced by my fans that have been with me every step of the way. This honor is not just a reflection of my journey, but a testament to the enduring power of storytelling and the profound connection we are so lucky to forge with audiences all over the world through television.” As for Povich, he says, “I’m just blown away by this honor from the Academy. I have always had great respect for its work as I served on the National Board and was President of the New York Chapter. I guess if you hang around long enough, some good things happen. It’s been a 60+ year ride for me in this business, so I feel extremely blessed with this acknowledgment.” Meanwhile, this year’s inductees in the Gold and Silver Circle, which is a society of honor, include exceptional professionals who have performed distinguished service within the television industry, setting standards for achievement, mentoring, leadership and professional accolades for 50 or 25 years, respectively. They represent the best and brightest in the industry. This year’s class includes: Gold Circle Tanya Hart, Host / Producer, Entertainment Neww Wendy Riche, Producer, Daytime Drama Al Schwartz, Producer, Specials Vernée Watson, Performer, Daytime Drama Silver Circle Christina Knack, Production Coordinator, Daytime Drama Patrick Weiland, Producer, Lifestyle In May 1999, on her 19th nomination, Lucci won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal of Erica Kane, marking her first time taking home the award. Outside of daytime drama, Lucci’s credits also include Lifetime’s “Devious Maids,” the feature film “Joy,” host and narrator of ID’s “Deadly Affairs” and appearances on “Hot in Cleveland,” “Army Wives,” “Dancing with the Stars” and “Saturday Night Live.” Lucci made her Broadway debut in 1999 as Annie Oakley in the revival of “Annie Get Your Gun” and has had solo performances in theaters and cabarets across the country. In 2011, Lucci released her New York Times bestselling autobiography, “All My Life.” She has dedicated her time to many causes close to her heart and is actively involved with United Cerebral Palsy of NYC, Little Flower Children Family Services of New York, the National AFib Campaign, March of Dimes, AMDeC (Academic Medicine Development Company), the New York Cancer Project, the American Stroke Association, and the American Heart Association, of which she currently serves as the National Ambassador for the Go Red for Women Movement. In 2005, Lucci received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2017, Lucci was inducted into the Silver Circle by the NY Chapter of NATAS. Hosting the successful first-run syndicated show “Maury” from 1998 to 2022, Povich’s career extends to hosting “A Current Affair” (1986-1990) and “The Maury Povich Show” (1991-1998). Povich began his career in Washington, D.C. at WTTG-TV and later anchored newscasts and hosted talk shows for ABC, CBS and NBC owned-and-operated stations in Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Philadelphia, respectively. While at the CBS station in Los Angeles, Povich co-anchored the news with his future wife Connie Chung. Povich served two consecutive terms as president of the New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). In March 2006, Povich received the prestigious Governor’s Award from the New York Chapter of NATAS. The NY chapter of NATAS inducted Povich into the Gold Circle in 2017 for his 50+ years in broadcasting. Povich and his wife also own and operate “Flathead Beacon,” a newspaper in Flathead Valley, Montana, where they have a home, and “Flathead Living,” a quarterly glossy magazine. In addition, Povich’s personal dedication to helping the disadvantaged through education and sports is evident in his widespread and extremely generous philanthropy. NATAS is a service organization dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational, and technical achievements within the television industry. It recognizes excellence in television with the coveted Emmy® Awards for News & Documentary, Sports, Daytime, and Children’s & Family programming, as well as achievements in television Technology & Engineering. Note: The post DAYTIME EMMYS: Susan Lucci and Maury Povich Named Honorees of the Lifetime Achievement Award appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Yup 😆

Glad I moved to LA...

To still make money (dues still being paid) while penalizing the members so that others don't think about doing it, too (I.e. consequences).

I can only say that GH and all of the other soaps have extensive pre-written scripts that will allow them to withstand this strike far longer than they did the last strike before "scab" writers were eventually utilized. As for shutting down GH, I guess I gotta get in my car and drive down to Prospect...

For the week of June 5-9, 2023, news shows led the way in week-to-week gains, likely due to ongoing news coverage over the federal indictment of former President Donald J. Trump. “The View” (2.288 million) was the week’s biggest gainer, up +84,000 viewers over last week and +3,000 viewers over the same week last year. “TODAY 3rd Hour” (1.886 million) was also up week-to-week, gaining +72,000 viewers. “GMA3: What You Need to Know” (1.506 million) had its best performance among Total Viewers since the week of May 1-5, 2023. “NBC News Daily” (1.066 million) was also on the plus side, despite not airing on Thursday, June 8 or Friday, June 9 due to NBC’s coverage of the French Open. Among the three scripted programs, only “The Bold and the Beautiful” (2.771 million) saw a week-to-week increase, adding +27,000 viewers over the week ago. Meanwhile, “The Young and the Restless” (3.244 million) and “GMA3: What You Need to Know” were again the only daytime broadcast shows to see an increase among Total Viewers compared to their performances in 2021. “General Hospital” (2.069 million) aired a repeat on Friday, June 9 due to ABC News coverage of the federal indictment. The repeat did not factor into the show’s weekly average which is based on four days (Monday through Thursday). “The Talk”** aired repeats all week and is excluded from the rankings. Any data points for the show listed below are for informational purposes only and will not factor into the show’s weekly or season averages. What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of June 5-9, 2023 in Women 18-49 Rating, Women 25-54 Rating, Households and Total Viewers, including a look at their comparable performance last year (2022) and two years ago (2021), respectively. A closer look at the daytime soaps, including their daily performance breakdown in the demos, will be posted Thursday. Note*: Officially, rankings are sorted by the rounded figures released by Nielsen. We are separately providing the unrounded demos for informational purposes only. “NBC News Daily” year ago and two years ago figures are compared to the performance of “Days of our Lives.” Ratings for Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 were unavailable at press time. Week Of May 29-June 5-9, 2023 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20211. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.50.50.50.52. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.40.50.40.43. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.30.40.40.4— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.30.30.30.3— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.30.30.40.4— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.30.30.30.3— General Hospital (ABC)0.30.30.30.3— The View (ABC)0.30.30.30.4— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.30.30.30.410. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.20.20.30.3— GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.20.20.20.312. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.10.10.3*0.2*NR. The Talk (CBS) – RNR**NR**0.20.2Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20211. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.70.80.70.72. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.60.70.60.73. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.50.60.70.74. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.40.40.50.6— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.40.50.60.6— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.40.50.40.5— General Hospital (ABC)0.40.40.40.5— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.40.40.40.4— The View (ABC)0.40.40.40.510. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.30.30.40.4— GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.30.30.30.412. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.20.20.4*0.4*NR. The Talk (CBS) – RNR**NR**0.30.3Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20211. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)2.62.72.82.92. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)2.42.42.52.63. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.22.22.32.24. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)1.91.92.11.95. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)1.61.71.81.8— The View (ABC)1.61.51.61.77. General Hospital (ABC)1.41.41.51.5— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.41.41.61.69. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1.31.2N/AN/A10. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1.00.91.01.0— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)1.01.0N/AN/A11. The Talk (CBS) – R0.80.81.00.812. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.70.71.11.1Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) Total Viewers Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20211. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)4,207,0004,251,0004,424,0004,400,0002. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)3,736,0003,729,0003,880,0003,922,0003. The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,244,0003,308,0003,435,0003,218,0004. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,771,0002,744,0003,062,0002,790,0005. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2,551,0002,608,0002,862,0002,763,0006. The View (ABC)2,288,0002,204,0002,285,0002,360,0007. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)2,181,0002,215,0002,455,0002,403,0008. General Hospital (ABC)2,069,0002,102,0002,192,0002,209,0009. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1,886,0001,814,000N/AN/A10. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,506,0001,439,0001,561,0001,492,00011. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)1,379,0001,360,000N/AN/A12. The Talk (CBS) – R1,164,000**1,204,000**1,480,0001,196,00013. NBC News Daily (NBC)1,066,000999,0001,647,0001,544,000Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) Women 18-49 Rating Unrounded (Does Not Count) Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2021The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.450.520.470.48The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.430.460.430.44The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.310.390.380.41Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.300.340.290.31TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.290.260.370.40Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.280.300.260.27General Hospital (ABC)0.270.280.290.27The View (ABC)0.270.260.310.36The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.260.320.340.38TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.230.190.260.26GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.220.190.200.25NBC News Daily (NBC)0.130.130.28*0.24*The Talk (CBS) – RNR**NR**0.210.20Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) Women 25-54 Rating Unrounded (Does Not Count) This WeekLast WeekLast Year2021The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.670.760.690.73The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.610.680.620.66The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.520.600.660.67TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.430.410.540.59The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.420.490.590.63Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.420.490.440.47General Hospital (ABC)0.410.440.440.51Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.390.440.400.43The View (ABC)0.390.350.430.53TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.330.310.430.38GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.320.260.270.37NBC News Daily (NBC)0.220.200.39*0.38*The Talk (CBS) – RNR**NR**0.330.32Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) The numbers above are calculated using Live+Same Day viewing and DVR playback, defined as 3:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m, and are courtesy of Nielsen. Household ratings are the percentage of TV homes in the U.S. tuned into television. **Notable Preemptions/Schedule Changes “The Bold and the Beautiful” was partially preempted on Friday, June 9, due to CBS News coverage of the federal indictment of former President Donald J. Trump. The episode aired for just 18 minutes. Its weekly average is based on five days (Monday-Friday). “General Hospital” aired a repeat on Friday, June 9 due to ABC News coverage of the federal indictment of former President Donald J. Trump. The episode aired for just 16 minutes. Its weekly average is based on four days (Monday-Thursday). “GMA3: What You Need to Know” was majorly preempted on Friday, June 9, due to ABC News coverage of the federal indictment of former President Donald J. Trump. The episode aired for just 7 minutes. Its weekly average is based on four days (Monday-Thursday). “Let’s Make a Deal” was majorly preempted on Friday, June 9, primarily during the show’s second half-hour due to CBS News coverage of the federal indictment of former President Donald J. Trump—that day’s episode for the show’s second half-hour aired for just 8 minutes. The show’s weekly average is based on five days (Monday-Friday). “NBC News Daily” was preempted on Thursday, June 8 and Friday, June 9 due to NBC’s coverage of the French Open. The show’s weekly average is based on three days (Monday-Wednesday). “The View” was partially preempted on Friday, June 9, due to ABC News coverage of the federal indictment of former President Donald J. Trump. The episode aired for just 46 minutes. Its weekly average is based on five days (Monday-Friday). Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of June 5-9, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Following the exits of executive producer David Perler and co-executive producer Suzanne Bass last month, producer Debmar-Mercury announced today new executive producers for “Sherri,” the popular syndicated daytime talk show hosted by Sherri Shepherd. “Sherri” will wrap its award-winning first season on Friday, June 16. Emmy-winning producer Fernita Wynn has been promoted to executive producer and showrunner of “Sherri,” starting with the show’s second season. Joelle Dawson-Calia will also be upped to executive producer, with Siobhan Schanda and Dan Fitzpatrick rising to become co-executive producers. They have all been with the show since its launch in the fall of 2022 and will work alongside Shepherd and her producing partner Jawn Murray, who are both executive producers for “Sherri.” Siobhan Schanda, Fernita Wynn, Jawn Murray, Sherri Shepherd, Joelle Dawson-Calia, Dan Fitzpatrick (“Sherri”) Photo by Andrew Werner/Debmar-Mercury “I’m thrilled to have Fernita Wynn promoted to executive producer and showrunner and lead the production team at ‘Sherri’ for season two. I’m also happy to announce the elevation of Joelle Dawson, Siobhan Schanda and Dan Fitzpatrick, who will work alongside Jawn Murray and me as we continue to bring our ‘good time’ to daytime,” says Shepherd. “I’m grateful for this rockstar TV team that helped make the first season of ‘Sherri’ a success and the No. 1 new talk show in daytime. Expect the unexpected as we embark on our second season!” The promotions of Wynn and Dawson-Calia, both formerly serving as the talker’s co-executive producers, as well as Schanda and Fitzpatrick, most recently senior supervising producer and supervising producer, respectively, come as Debmar-Mercury has set the second season premiere of the nationally syndicated talk show for Monday, September 18. Earlier this year, the FOX Television Stations renewed “Sherri,” the No. 1 new nationally syndicated daytime talker from Lionsgate’s Debmar-Mercury, for two years through the 2024-25 season. As the show enters its sophomore season in 2023-24, Sherri continues to be cleared in 98 percent of the U.S., including on other leading broadcast groups such as Sinclair, Nexstar and Cox. The weekday talk show originates from New York’s Chelsea Studios in front of a live studio audience. In its first season, the show garnered an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Talk Series and also received four Daytime Emmy Nominations, including a nod for Outstanding Daytime Talk Series Host for Shepherd. The show is also a Bronze Telly Award Winner for its season one “Fun.Joy.Laughter.” digital launch campaign. For more information about “Sherri” and tickets to the live studio audience, visit the show’s official website. Note: The post Debmar-Mercury and Sherri Shepherd Name New Executive Producers for ‘Sherri’ Ahead of Sophmore Season appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Italian singer and actress Ginevra Lamborghini will be appearing on “The Bold and the Beautiful” when episodes featuring the show’s visit to Rome, Italy begin airing from Friday, June 16, through Monday, June 26, 2023. A spokesperson for the show tells Soap Opera Network that Lamborghini will appear as a Fashion Buyer. Additionally, her music will also be featured on the show, including recent releases “I See U,” “Equatore” & “Venere.” Lawrence Saint-Victor, Ginevra Lamborghini, Thorsten Kaye, Katherine Kelly Lang (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Sean Smith/CBS “A “Beautiful” day,” wrote Lamborghini last month on Instagram following the completion of filming in Rome last month while sharing photos of her experience with cast members from the internationally acclaimed series. Check out photos from Lamborghini’s appearance on the show below. Photo by Sean Smith/CBS Photo by Sean Smith/CBS Photo by Sean Smith/CBS For those wondering, Ginevra is, in fact, related to the Lamborghini family behind the famous auto brand—the late Ferruccio Lamborghini was her grandfather. Check out more photos from her Instagram feed below, including snaps with the show’s cast. Note: The post Italian Singer and Actress Ginevra Lamborghini to Appear on ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

As expected, due to ongoing ABC News coverage surrounding the federal indictment against former President Donald J. Trump, “General Hospital” was once again preempted on Tuesday, June 13. As a result, all episodes are being pushed back by one day, with today’s scheduled episode now set to air today, June 14. This is the second time in less than a week in which the daytime series was preempted due to news coverage surrounding the former president. In place of an original, in timezones not impacted by ABC News coverage of Trump being arraigned at a Miami federal court, the network broadcast a repeat episode of “General Hospital” first aired on Friday, April 29, 2022. In the episode, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) arrives at General Hospital. Willow (Katelyn MacMullen) tells Michael (Chad Duell) she doesn’t want to be alone. Brando (Johnny Wactor) tries to calm Sasha (Sofia Mattsson). Ava (Maura West) is not unimpressed. Esme (Avery Kristen Pohl) eavesdrops on Spencer (Nicholas Chavez). On Friday, June 12, Jack Smith, Special Counsel for the Department of Justice, laid out the 37-count indictment against the former president wherein Smith told the world, “I invite everyone to read it in full to understand the scope and the gravity of the crimes charged. The men and women of the United States intelligence community and our armed forces dedicate their lives to protecting our nation and its people. Our laws that protect national defense information are critical to the safety and security of the United States and they must be enforced. Violations of those laws put our country at risk.” Click here to download a copy of the full 44-page indictment. In a tweet, the official “General Hospital” handle noted the preemption, saying, “Due to ongoing breaking news coverage, today’s scheduled episode of #GeneralHospital will air tomorrow.” Watch a clip for the Wednesday, June 14 episode of “General Hospital” below. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Again Preempted on Tuesday Due to Breaking News Coverage appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Beginning Friday, June 16 and airing through Monday, June 26, 2023, CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful” will celebrate the elegance and beauty of Rome, Italy, dubbed The Eternal City, with its stunning architectural design. The seven episodes are dedicated to a magically romantic storyline mixed together in the glamorous haute-couture Forrester Creations’ “Hope for the Future” fashion preview and a surprise performance by legendary operatic tenor Andrea Bocelli. Photo by Sean Smith/CBS Seven characters from the show, including Thomas Forrester (Matthew Atkinson), Liam Spencer (Scott Clifton), Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye), Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang), Hope Logan (Annika Noelle), Carter Walton (Lawrence Saint-Victor), and Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), will be immersed in an Italian adventure, notes CBS in previewing the upcoming storyline. With romantic sights and locations across the city, the feeling of love is very much in the air as preparations are underway for the Hope for the Future preview, led by fashion icon Hope Logan, who gears up to showcase the elegant new fashion collection at the historical Piazza Navona. The magic of the moment could either break or fulfill the promise of true love. Katherine Kelly Lang, Thorsten Kaye (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Sean Smith/CBS Everything comes to a head when Globally-renowned Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli makes a guest appearance on the Monday, June 26 episode, which sees Brooke, with the help of her friend, Veronica Bocelli (real-life wife of Andrea, appearing as herself), arrange to surprise Ridge with a special live performance of Bocelli’s famous hit song, “A Te.” Katherine Kelly Lang, Thorsten Kaye (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Sean Smith/CBS Andrea Bocelli, Katherine Kelly Lang, Thorsten Kaye (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Sean Smith/CBS Andrea and Veronica’s daughter, Virginia Bocelli, also appears in the episode as herself. Veronica Bocelli, Virginia Bocelli, Andrea Bocelli, Katherine Kelly Lang, Thorsten Kaye (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Sean Smith/CBS Watch a clip from the performance below. Note: The post ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Celebrates the Elegance and Beauty of Rome, Italy [WATCH] appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Best known for his starring role as Dr. Andy Brown on The WB’s “Everwood,” actor Treat Williams has died. He was just 71 years old. Williams was killed in a motorcycle accident in Dorset, Vermont. “He was killed this afternoon. He was making a left or a right [and] a car cut him off,” said Barry McPherson, Williams’ agent of 15 years, to PEOPLE. “I’m just devastated. He was the nicest guy. He was so talented.” Talking further about his client, McPherson said, “He was an actor’s actor. Filmmakers loved him. He’s been the heart of the [sic] Hollywood since the late 1970s. He was really proud of his performance this year. He’s been so happy with the work that I got him. He’s had a balanced career.” While his identity was unconfirmed at press time by local authorities, PEOPLE notes Jacob Gribble, the fire chief for Dorset, Vermont, that “the crash happened on Monday around 5 p.m. on Route 30 by Long Trail Auto near Dorset, Vermont.” The incident involved “a single car and Williams’ motorcycle. Investigators believe the driver of the car was turning and didn’t see the motorcycle.” In a statement released to Deadline, the family says, “Treat was full of love for his family, for his life and for his craft, and was truly at the top of his game in all of it. It is all so shocking right now, but please know that Treat was dearly and deeply loved and respected by his family and everyone who knew him.” You can read the full statement below. A Statement on the Passing of Treat Williams It is with great sadness that we report that our beloved Treat Williams has passed away tonight in Dorset, Vermont after a fatal motorcycle accident. As you can imagine, we are shocked and greatly bereaved at this time. Treat was full of love for his family, for his life and for his craft, and was truly at the top of his game in all of it. It is all so shocking right now, but please know that Treat was dearly and deeply loved and respected by his family and everyone who knew him. We are beyond devastated and ask that you respect our privacy as we deal with our grief. To all his fans, please know that Treat appreciated all of you and please continue to keep him in your hearts and prayers. The Williams Family With a career dating back to 1975 when he appeared in the film “Deadly Hero,” Williams ultimately made a name for himself playing George Berger in the 1979 film version of “Hair,” based on the Broadway musical. He earned his first Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal. Williams went on to star in several dozen movies for TV and the big screen, playing good guys and bad guys alike. In 2002, Williams was cast as Dr. Andrew “Andy” Brown in The WB’s “Everwood,” which followed a father who moves with his two children from upscale Manhattan to the small town of Everwood, Colorado. The series ran for four seasons and was written and produced by Greg Berlanti. The series helped jumpstart the careers of its younger cast, including Gregory Smith, Emily VanCamp (“Revenge”), Chris Pratt (Parks and Recreation,” “Guardians of the Galaxy”), Sarah Drew (Grey’s Anatomy”), Justin Baldoni (Jane the Virgin) and Sarah Lancaster (“Chuck”), among others. For six seasons, Williams portrayed Mick O’Brien in the Hallmark Channel original series, “Chesapeake Shores.” In the series finale, which aired last year, his character finally married Megan (played by Barbara Niven, “One Life to Live”). Williams’ most recent credit was as Lenny Ross in a 2023 episode of the CBS drama “Blue Bloods.” He first appeared as the character in 2016. Note: The post R.I.P. Treat Williams – ‘Everwood’ and ‘Chesapeake Shores’ Star Dies at 71 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“All American: Homecoming” and “Superman & Lois” will return for a third and fourth season, respectively, The CW announced today. The former received a 13-episode order, while the latter received a 10-episode order. Greg Berlanti executive produces both series for Berlanti Productions. “We are thrilled to bring ‘All American: Homecoming’ and ‘Superman & Lois’ back to The CW,” commented Brad Schwartz, President of Entertainment, The CW Network. “These series are two of our strongest performers across our linear and digital platforms with some of the most passionate fanbases in all of television. We are grateful to our partners at Warner Bros. Television and Berlanti Productions for their continued collaboration, and we cannot wait to get started on the new seasons.” According to Deadline, because of the reduced episode orders, each series will likely see a reduction in series regular cast members. Reportedly “All American: Homecoming” has nine series regulars while “Superman & Lois” has 12. Another budgetary reason cited is cost based on location (“All American: Homecoming” shoots in expensive California) and VFX (“Superman & Lois” requires lots of editing before new episodes premiere). Either way, this is a win for fans as The CW has been leaning into co-productions and reality fare as it presents its first fall as a Nexstar majority-owned property. A young adult sports drama set against the backdrop of the HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) experience at Bringston University, where Black excellence is a way of life “All American: Homecoming” is centered around tennis player Simone Hicks (Geffri Maya), baseball prodigy Damon Sims (Peyton Alex Smith) and the diverse group of friends they have cultivated at Bringston University. A spin-off of “All American,” the series is from Berlanti Productions and Rock My Soul Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Studios, with executive producers Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, Robbie Rogers, Marqui Jackson, and Lindsay Dunn. After years of facing megalomaniacal supervillains, monsters wreaking havoc on Metropolis, and alien invaders intent on wiping out the human race, “Superman & Lois” follows the world’s most famous superhero, The Man of Steel aka Clark Kent (Tyler Hoechlin) and comic books’ most famous journalist, Lois Lane (Elizabeth Tulloch), come face to face with one of their greatest challenges ever — dealing with all the stress, pressures and complexities that come with being working parents in today’s society. Based on the characters from DC Comics created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, season three is from Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Greg Berlanti, Todd Helbing, Sarah Schechter, Brent Fletcher and Geoff Johns. Note: The post The CW Renews ‘All American: Homecoming’ and ‘Superman & Lois’ for 2023-2024 Broadcast Season appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “General Hospital,” the Quartermaines rally in support of Ned (Wally Kurth) who recently injured himself, falling into the Metro Court Hotel pool as he prepared to reveal Nina (Cynthia Watros) is the one who turned in Carly (Laura Wright) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) to the S.E.C. Meanwhile, Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is having fun with a new toy as Curtis (Donnell Turner) and Trina (Tabyana Ali) start building a different type of relationship. ​​Find out what else will happen on the daytime drama series during the week of June 12-16, 2023. DAILY BREAKDOWN Monday, June 12, 2023 (#15239) Sonny and Nina are interrupted. Finn questions Tracy’s story. Austin cautions Ava. TJ assesses a patient. Chase is caught off-guard. Tuesday, June 13, 2023 (#15240) Gladys is anxious. Jordan supports a friend in need. Drew updates Carly. Curtis celebrates his birthday. Photo by Christine Bartolucci/ABC Wednesday, June 14, 2023 (#15241) Spencer delivers a gift. Nina is a bundle of nerves. Sonny questions Gladys. Drew makes an offer. Ava senses an opportunity. Thursday, June 15, 2023 (#15242) Cody seeks Sam’s help. Olivia weighs an important decision. Sasha checks in on Willow. The Quartermaines are left reeling. Photo by Christine Bartolucci/ABC Friday, June 16, 2023 (#15243) Curtis and Trina connect. Austin cautions Laura. Jordan receives an intriguing opportunity. Nina must think fast. Watch this week’s promo below. “General Hospital” airs Weekdays on ABC. Watch anytime On Demand, the ABC App or Hulu. Note: The post General Hospital PreVUE: What to Watch/DVR Alerts for the Week of June 12-16, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” the Forrester Creations team heads to Rome to preview Hope’s (Annika Noelle) new fashion collection. However, before they arrive, Liam (Scott Clifton) takes matters into his own hands after getting some helpful advice from an unlikely source. Thomas (Matthew Atkinson) and Hope get closer, which doesn’t sit well with Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood). ​​Find out what else will happen on the daytime drama series during the week of June 5-9, 2023. DAILY BREAKDOWN Monday, June 12, 2023 Brooke decides to join the Forrester Creations team on their trip to Italy. Hope continues to wrestle with fantasy versus reality. Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Steffy makes a promise. Taylor deals with the consequences of her scheme to eliminate Brooke as an obstacle for Ridge’s heart. Eric predicts that Rome will be a successful trip for multiple reasons. Lawrence Saint-Victor, Thorsten Kaye (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Taylor is once again left disappointed. Hope and Liam share a deeply emotional goodbye. Sean Kanan, Scott Clifton (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Thursday, June 15, 2023 Liam turns to an unexpected source for guidance. Hope is unaware that more than one person is watching her. Annika Noelle, Scott Clifton (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Friday, June 16, 2023 R.J. gets some attention. Liam decides to take matters into his own hands. Matthew Atkinson, Annika Noelle (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Check out this week’s promo below. “The Bold and the Beautiful” airs weekdays on CBS. Watch anytime On Demand or Paramount+. Note: The post The Bold and the Beautiful PreVUE: What to Watch/DVR Alerts for the Week of June 12-16, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “The Young and the Restless,” Faith (Reylynn Caster) has been kidnapped by Cameron (Linden Ashby), who is prepared to face off against Sharon (Sharon Case) and Nick (Joshua Newman) in the ultimate battle. Summer (Allison Lanier) gives Diane (Susan Walters) something to consider, while Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) gets her interests in order. Billy (Jason Thompson) comes to Chelsea’s (Melissa Claire Egan) rescue. Find out what else will happen on the daytime drama series during the week of June 12-16, 2023. DAILY BREAKDOWN Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Monday, June 12, 2023 (#12637) Victor vows to clear Nick’s name. Daniel reconsiders helping Phyllis. Phyllis protects her interests. Christian Le Blanc, Joshua Morrow (“The Young and the Restless”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Tuesday, June 13, 2023 (#12638) Sharon and Nick receive upsetting news about Faith. Jack and Diane make an important decision. Billy comes to Chelsea’s rescue. Melissa Claire Egan, Jason Thompson (“The Young and the Restless”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Wednesday, June 14, 2023 (#12639) Victor points Nick in the right direction. Audra sets her sights on Kyle. Summer gives Diane a reality check. Courtney Hope, Mark Grossman (“The Young and the Restless”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Thursday, June 15, 2023 (#12640) Cameron backs Sharon into a corner. Sally leans on Adam. Elena spars with Victoria. Sean Dominic, Amelia Heinle (“The Young and the Restless”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Friday, June 16, 2023 (#12641) Nick and Sharon face off with Cameron. Faith’s life is in danger. Check out this week’s promo below. “The Young and the Restless” airs weekdays on CBS. Watch anytime On Demand or Paramount+. Note: The post The Young and the Restless PreVUE: What to Watch/DVR Alerts for the Week of June 12-16, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “The View,” hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro welcome guests Eva Longoria, Ken Jennings, Gabrielle Union, Hannah Waddingham, Anthony Anderson, Doris Hancox Bowman and Luke Russert, among others. Find out who else will appear as a guest on the daytime talk show during the week of June 12-16, 2023. DAILY BREAKDOWN Monday, June 12, 2023 Eva Longoria (director, “Flamin’ Hot”) Tuesday, June 13, 2023 Ken Jennings (author, “100 Places to See After You Die: A Travel Guide to the Afterlife”) Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Gabrielle Union (“My Journey to 50”; “The Perfect Find”) Thursday, June 15, 2023 Hannah Waddingham (“Ted Lasso”); “The View” celebrates Alyssa Farah Griffin’s birthday Friday, June 16, 2023 Anthony Anderson and Doris Hancox Bowman (“Trippin’ with Anthony Anderson and Mama Doris”); Luke Russert (author, “Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself”) Note: Guest attendance is subject to change. “The View” is produced by ABC News and airs weekdays at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT on ABC. The show is broadcast from New York City, executive produced by Brian Teta and directed by Sarah de la O. Visit the show’s official website for information. Note: The post The View Guest Lineup for the Week of June 12-16, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More