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“Tamron Hall” continues to improve week-to-week and year-to-year among Total Viewers and Women 25-54, according to the latest syndication figures released by Nielsen for the week of May 15-19, 2023. With 1.045 million viewers tuning in, “Tamron Hall” was up +4% week-to-week (vs. 1.006 million for the week of May 8-12, 2023) and +4% year-to-year (vs. 1.006 million for the week of May 16-20, 2022) among Total Viewers. In fact, the daytime talk show improved on the year-ago week in Total Viewers in 30 of the last 31 weeks. Among Women 25-54 Viewers, the daytime talk show was +2% week-to-week (169,000 viewers vs. 165,000 viewers) and +5% year-to-year (169,000 viewers vs. 161,000 viewers). Season-to-date, “Tamron Hall” has improved over the same weeks last season in both Total Viewers (+10%; 1.068 million vs. 968,000) and Women 25-54 (+9%; 178,000 vs. 163,000). “Tamron Hall” ranks among the season’s top five most-watched and highest-rated syndicated talk shows in Households (0.7 rating – No. 5 tie) and Total Viewers (1.068 million – No. 5). Featuring a dynamic mix of live and taped shows, “Tamron Hall” is produced by ABC News and is distributed in national syndication by Disney Entertainment. The show broadcasts from New York City and is executive produced by Tamron Hall and Quiana Burns. Note: The post ‘Tamron Hall’ Ranks Among Top 5 Daytime Talk Shows, Improves Week-to-Week and Year-to-Year in Viewers appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Since its debut in mid-April, “Live with Kelly and Mark” has ranked a solid number one among all entertainment talk shows – network or syndicated – across all key measures, topping all daytime and late-night entertainment talk shows through its first five weeks, according to figures released by Nielsen. During the week of May 15-19, 2023, the most recent week in which ratings are available for syndicated programming, “Live with Kelly and Mark” (2.212 million) improved over both the prior week (vs. 2.197 million for the week of May 8, 2023) and the same week last year (vs. 2.106 million for the week of May 16-20, 2022) in Total Viewers. “Live” was even week-to-week and year-to-year in both Households (1.5 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.5 rating). Through its first five weeks, “Live with Kelly and Mark” has improved its average over the comparable weeks last season by +7% in Households (1.6 rating vs. 1.5 rating) and by +5% in Total Viewers (2.293 million vs. 2.194 million), while holding even year-to-year among Women 25-54 (0.6 rating). Overall, “Live with Kelly and Mark” has placed first among all daytime talk shows in Households and Women 25-54 rating while placing first among Total Viewers on four of the last five weeks. “Live with Kelly and Mark” is distributed in national syndication by Disney Entertainment. The show is produced by WABC-TV in New York and executive produced by Michael Gelman and Kelly Ripa. Mark Consuelos officially debuted as the show’s new co-host on Monday, April 17. He replaced Ryan Seacrest, who co-hosted the show alongside Ripa under the “Live with Kelly and Ryan” title for six seasons. Note: The post ‘Live with Kelly and Mark’ Continues to Outperform All Entertainment Talk Shows, Including Late-Night appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

During the week of May 22-26, 2023, “The Price is Right” (3.653 million / 4.169 million) continued to rank first among Total Viewers and Households (2.3 / 2.6) despite being slightly down week-to-week. Meanwhile, “The Young and the Restless” (3.347 million) saw the biggest week-to-week increase among viewers, adding +127,000. “The Bold and the Beautiful” (2.817 million) was also up week-to-week, adding +33,000 viewers. The two CBS soaps continue to outpace their performance from two years earlier, up +134,000 and +77,000, respectively. “The View” (2.201 million) gained +107,000 viewers over its performance during the week of May 15-19, 2023. Meanwhile, “General Hospital” (2.067 million) again lost viewers over the week ago, shedding another -29,000 viewers. This marks the fifth consecutive week of declines for the show since Total Viewers were reinstated in our weekly reports (since the week of April 24, 2023). Despite airing reruns all week, “The Talk” (1.265 million) performed on par with its 2021 numbers (1.265 million vs. 1.246 million). “NBC News Daily” (970,000) continues to perform poorly. While the show may be cheap to produce for NBC, affiliates can’t be happy with the show’s performance overall. What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of May 22-26, 2023 in 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 a daily performance breakdown in the demos, will be posted shortly. 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 22-26, 2023 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Not available at press time Women 25-54 Rating Not available at press time Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20211. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)2.62.72.82.82. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)2.32.42.52.53. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.22.22.32.34. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)1.91.92.11.95. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)1.61.61.81.86. The View (ABC)1.51.51.71.67. General Hospital (ABC)1.41.41.41.5— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.41.41.51.69. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1.21.31.4N/A10. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.91.01.0N/A— GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.90.91.11.012. The Talk (CBS) – R0.80.81.10.913. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.70.71.1*1.1*Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) Total Viewers Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20211. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)4,169,0004,179,0004,398,0004,318,0002. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)3,653,0003,703,0003,820,0003,820,0003. The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,347,0003,220,0003,473,0003,213,0004. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,817,0002,784,0003,097,0002,740,0005. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2,496,0002,539,0002,775,0002,778,0006. The View (ABC)2,201,0002,094,0002,420,0002,249,0007. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)2,182,0002,160,0002,405,0002,371,0008. General Hospital (ABC)2,067,0002,096,0002,088,0002,123,0009. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1,767,0001,866,0001,942,000N/A10. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,329,0001,390,0001,680,0001,452,00011. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)1,326,0001,380,0001,450,000N/A12. The Talk (CBS) – R1,265,0001,247,0001,619,0001,246,00013. NBC News Daily (NBC)970,000999,0001,593,000*1,593,000*Source: 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 “GMA3: What You Need to Know” was broken out on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 due to ABC News coverage of President Biden’s address to the nation on the one-year anniversary of the Uvalde Massacre. “NBC News Daily” was broken out and amended on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 due to NBC News coverage of President Biden’s address to the nation on the one-year anniversary of the Uvalde Massacre. “The Talk” aired reruns all week. The show’s rank and numbers are for informational purposes only as the telecasts will not factor into the show’s weekly or seasonal average. “The View” aired a rerun and was retitled to “View-ABC” on Friday, May 26, 2023 due to the Memorial Day weekend. The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday-Thursday). Additional notes pending. Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of May 22-26, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

On Wednesday, June 7 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT, “Another World” actress Anna Holbrook is scheduled to appear as a guest on “The Locher Room,” hosted by Alan Locher. Holbrook played Sharlene Frame Hudson on the NBC daytime drama series and won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1996 for her portrayal. In addition to “Another World,” Holbrook has also appeared in episodes of “Dallas,” “All My Children,” “Law & Order,” “One Life to Live,” “The Bay” and “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” just to name a few. She more recently appeared in episodes of “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” and “The Equalizer.” Click here to watch the episode or get notified when the show goes live. Note: The previously scheduled May 31 episode of “The Locher Room” featuring Kassie DePaiva and James DePaiva is being rescheduled. Check back soon when we have a new day and time. Note: The post ‘Another World’ Alum Anna Holbrook to Guest on ‘The Locher Room’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

With the show currently airing reruns due to the Writers Strike, CBS’ “The Talk” will rebroadcast the January 24, 2023 episode on Tuesday, May 30. The episode features Tracey E. Bregman from “The Young and the Restless” as she celebrates her 40th anniversary on the daytime drama series, joining in 1983 as ingenue Lauren Fenmore. On the daytime talk show, Bregman talked about what fans could expect from the special standalone episode of “The Young and the Restless” dedicated to her character, which aired on January 25, 2023, and saw Lauren being recognized for her contributions to the fashion industry with a Lifetime Achievement Award. Ironically, the episode also saw Bregman herself receiving a replacement Daytime Emmy Award after her original one was lost when her home burned down during the Woolsey fire in 2018. The replacement award was presented to her by her on-screen husband Christian Le Blanc (Michael Baldwin), who said to his long-time friend and colleague, “I would like to present this, an Emmy for Outstanding Ingenue, but this time it’s from the people who love and respect you and cherish you, your CBS, your ‘[The] Young and the Restless’ family, and I’m so honored to be able to give it to you.” Tracey E. Bregman, Christian Le Blanc (“The Talk”) Courtesy of CBS (Screengrab) Bregman responded, saying, “I can’t thank you enough for, I’m so overwhelmed.” She added, “It has been one of the most extraordinary and heartfelt experiences of my career. I tried not to go into the ugly cry in the air. Thanks to my ‘Young and Restless’ family, NATAS, ‘The Talk’ and everyone who made this moment happen. My heart is so full.” “We were devastated to learn of the destruction of Tracey’s home, and with it, her well-earned Emmy Award,” said Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS. “As our judges acknowledged, the Emmy statuette is a symbol of her hard work and outstanding dedication to her craft. We are happy it’s back home where it belongs.” Bregman originally won her Daytime Emmy Award in 1985 in the category of Outstanding Ingenue, which was later rebranded as Outstanding Younger Actress. The category is more commonly known as Outstanding Younger Performer with the eligibility age reduced to 18 and younger, effective calendar year 2022. Watch a clip from that episode of “The Talk” below. To watch the special standalone episode dedicated to Lauren Fenmore, you can see it exclusively on Paramount+ by clicking here (you must be subscribed to watch). “The Young and the Restless” and “The Talk” air weekdays on CBS. Steam LIVE and On Demand on Paramount+. Note: The post ‘The Talk’ to Rebroadcast Tracey E. Bregman Celebrating 40 Years at ‘The Young and the Restless’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless” will once again send cast members to Monte Carlo next month for the 62nd Annual Monte-Carlo Television Festival, which is set to take place from June 16-20, 2023, beginning with the Opening Ceremony and concluding with the presentation of the Golden Nymph Awards. To help “The Young and the Restless” celebrate its 50th Anniversary in style, actors Amelia Heinle (Victoria Newman), Bryton James (Devon Hamilton), Christel Khalil (Lily Winters) and Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman) will take center stage. They’ll also be available to fans on Saturday, June 17, from 1:45-2:45 p.m. local time, for a scheduled meet and greet/signing session from the Salle Auric, Grimaldi Forum. Tickets to the signing are free with reservation but are limited. To book your chance to take part in the event, click here. Christel Khalil, Amelia Heinle, Patrick Duffy, Linda Purl Photos by Sonja Flemming/CBS From “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Kimberlin Brown (Sheila Carter), Linda Purl (Lucy), Patrick Duffy (Stephan Logan) and Sean Kanan (Deacon Sharpe) will represent the world’s most-watched daily serial. They’ll be available on Monday, June 19, from 4:00-4:30 p.m. local time, for their own meet-up session from the Verrière, Grimaldi Forum. According to event organizers, this is your opportunity to exchange with the talents who will share their universe and who will play the game of questions and answers. Tickets to the signing are free with reservation but are limited. To book your chance to take part in the event, click here. Note: Talent appearance is subject to change. For more information on how to participate in any of the available public events, click here. Watch a behind-the-scenes clip of what it’s like inside the parties during the Monte-Carlo Television Festival below. Note: The post Stars from ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’ Stars Return for The 62nd Annual Monte-Carlo Television Festival appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Ironically, I'm the opposite. It bothers me when I see "Our" in articles about the show or just about anywhere when it comes to things related to the show since it is officially called "Days of our Lives." Babyswitch, here we go again? He definitely should have been one of the Kens. He is a very beautiful man. I must admit.

This show is so weird. I'm hearing he's on contract with what's airing now, but technically, he's now recurring for what he's currently filming. That tape-to-air gap is so frustrating.

This is the casting I was referring to on May 9: For the Full Story: https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2023/05/kim-coles-joins-days-of-our-lives-nurse-whitley I presume the name "Whitley" comes from "A Different World," even though there isn't an actor correlation there. That's pretty much the only time I've ever seen the name.

Salem is about to get some much-needed medical assistance when actress Kim Coles joins the cast of “Days of our Lives” as Nurse Whitley. Set to make her debut on the Wednesday, May 31 episode of the daytime drama series, Coles will be spending much of her time at Salem University Hospital taking care of several patients, including Abe Carver (Jame Reynolds), Colin Bedford (Jasper Newman) and Paulina Price-Carver (Jackee Harry), just to name a few. In fact, when he first sees her, Abe just happens to mistake Nurse Whitley for his wife and that’s never a good thing! “Omgeeeee! I’m so excited! I can FINALLY tell that I joined the amazing cast of #DaysofOurLives on Peacock at Nurse Whitley!” said Coles on Instagram recently. “Get Ready cuz she.is.NOT.SYNCLAIRE, honey! My episodes start week of 5/29 and you are in for a wild ride!” Her post has since generated over 12,000 likes and nearly 600 comments from fans, friends and colleagues, including Sherri Shepherd, Mark Curry, Holly Robinson Peete, Raven Bowens (Chanel, “Days of our Lives”) and former “Living Single” co-star Erika Alexander, among others. Best known for her portrayal as Synclaire James-Jones on FOX’s “Living Single” during the show’s five-season run, Coles first made a name for herself in 1990 when she played various characters in the cult classic comedy series, “In Living Color,” which starred several industry heavyweights such as Jim Carey, David Alan Grier, Tommy Davidson, Kim Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Marlon Wayans, Keenan Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans, Jamie Foxx and even Fly Girls Carrie Ann Inaba and Jennifer Lopez, among others. Following the end of “Living Single,” Coles had roles on such shows as “Frasier,” “The Geena Davis Show,” “The Parkers,” “My Wife and Kids,” “The Soul Man,” “Baby Daddy” and more recently “Home Economics.” She also appeared in a sketch for the popular HBO series “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” which recently featured Jackee Harry in an episode from the current fourth season. Check out some sneak peek photos of Coles as Nurse Whitley below. Photo by XJJohnson/JPI Studios Photo by XJJohnson/JPI Studios Photo by XJJohnson/JPI Studios Photo by XJJohnson/JPI Studios Jackée Harry, Kim Coles (“Days of our Lives”) Photo by XJJohnson/JPI Studios All-new episodes of “Days of our Lives” stream weekdays on Peacock. Note: The post Kim Coles Joins ‘Days of our Lives’ as Nurse Whitley appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Rob Bruce Baron has helped set the stage for ABC’s “The View” since the show launched in August 1997, and today, May 25, marked his final day of work before officially retiring after 40 years in television. In celebration of Baron’s contributions, moderator Whoopi Goldberg took time to share information about the show’s lead stage manager as he prepares to enjoy the simple life. Courtesy of ABC (via Screengrab) “He started his career as a 15-year-old production assistant on the 1968 Chicago Democratic Convention. He’s stage managed sports, sitcoms, game shows and talk shows. He was a lounge singer in Chicago and he was a voiceover actor,” shared Goldberg, while noting some biographical information about Baron during his entertainment career. When not being a stage manager, Baron owns and operates an alpaca farm with 70 alpacas. Reminiscing for a moment about Baron, Goldberg revealed that when the show moved from its old digs at 320 West 66th Street in New York before relocating to ABC’s New York Headquarters, she had to beg him to stay with the show. “I begged him to come over and be here because I was afraid to be here by myself,” said Goldberg, recalling when she was the only returning personality at the opening of the show’s new season in September 2014. Courtesy of ABC (via Screengrab) “I didn’t know who was going to be here and what was going to happen and he said, ‘Okay!’ So he’s retiring today, cause there is other stuff for him to do and so we just wanted to say “We love you!” Watch the clip below. Note: The post ‘The View’ Lead Stage Manager Rob Bruce Baron Retires appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Hearing some good news is coming for fans of this show.

During the week of May 15-19, 2023, only the first half-hour of “The Price is Right” (3.703 million) and the second half-hour of “Let’s Make a Deal”(2.539 million) saw an increase among Total Viewers compared to one week earlier. The second half-hour of “The Price is Right” (4.179 million) was down by just -1,000 viewers week-to-week, the smallest drop of any daytime broadcast series. “The Young and the Restless (3.220 million), “The Bold and the Beautiful” (2.784 million) and “The View” (2.094 million) each saw a significant week-to-week drop among Total Viewers. The two CBS can point to the network’s continued coverage of UEFA Champions League games on Wednesday, May 17 as a factor in their falls as each soap was preempted, amended, or broken out in key markets on that day. Ironically, UEFA Champions League ratings continue to fall behind typical CBS daytime programming averages. The Wednesday, May 17 game was watched by just 1.193 million viewers according to figures released via ShowBuzzDaily. Among Households, the game did a 0.7 rating. Despite falling in Households (1.4 rating vs. 1.5 rating) week-to-week, “General Hospital” (2.096 million) managed to rank as ABC’s top show among Total Viewers for the week, topping “The View” by +2,000 viewers (2.096 million vs. 2.094 million). Meanwhile, “GMA3: What You Need to Know” (1.390 million) is on par with its performance two years earlier, but was down significantly compared to its year ago performance. What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of May 15-19, 2023 in 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 a daily performance breakdown in the demos, will be posted on 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 15-19, 2023Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Not available at press time Women 25-54 Rating Not available at press time Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20211. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)2.72.62.72.72. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)2.42.32.52.53. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.22.22.42.34. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)1.91.92.11.95. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)1.61.61.71.86. The View (ABC)1.51.51.51.67. General Hospital (ABC)1.41.51.51.5— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.41.41.51.59. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1.31.31.30.010. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)1.01.01.00.011. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.90.91.00.912. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.70.71.2*1.2*NR. The Talk (CBS)NR**0.91.00.9Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) Total Viewers Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20211. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)4,179,0004,180,0004,409,0004,085,0002. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)3,703,0003,634,0003,881,0003,670,0003. The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,220,0003,395,0003,503,0003,217,0004. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,784,0002,946,0003,181,0002,652,0005. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2,539,0002,509,0002,771,0002,654,0006. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)2,160,0002,187,0002,425,0002,283,0007. General Hospital (ABC)2,096,0002,121,0002,244,0002,099,0008. The View (ABC)2,094,0002,233,0002,193,0002,288,0009. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1,866,0001,866,0001,930,000N/A10. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,390,0001,415,0001,513,0001,387,00011. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)1,380,0001,414,0001,460,000N/A12. NBC News Daily (NBC)999,0001,035,0001,757,000*1,613,000*NR. The Talk (CBS)NR**1,421,0001,499,0001,236,000Source: 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 Talk” aired reruns on Monday, May 15; Tuesday, May 16; Thursday, May 18 and Friday, May 19. The show was preempted on Wednesday, May 17, due to CBS Sports coverage of the UEFA Champions League matches. The show was unrated by Nielsen for the aforementioned reasons. Additional notes pending. Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of May 15-19, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Making her debut as Sloan Petersen on “Days of our Lives” in August 2022, actress Jessica Serfaty has been upped to contract status with the daytime drama series after previously being credited as a recurring player. According to the Monday, May 22, 2023 episode’s end credits, Serfaty joins the contract cast list, which also features at least three other recent additions, including Steve Burton as Harris Michaels, Peter Porte as Dimitri von Leuschner and Aketra Sevillian as Talia Hunter. Meanwhile, Matthew Ashford, who last appeared on the series in March as Jack Deveraux, was removed from the contract cast list as of the May 16, 2023 end credits. Serfaty, who also goes by Jessica Michel on social media, made a name for herself in 2010 as a contestant on “America’s Next Top Model.” In recent years she’s had starring roles in such shows as “The Professionals” and “The Hack Job.” The news was first reported on the Jason47 Facebook page, the social media home of the ultimate “Days of our Lives” historian. New episodes of “Days of our Lives” stream weekdays on Peacock. Note: The post Jessica Serfaty Upped to Contract Status on ‘Days of our Lives’ as Sloan Petersen appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

After marking her second return to the daytime drama series in less than a year, Emma Samms’ latest run as Holly Sutton on “General Hospital” has concluded. In the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest, on newsstands now, Samms talks about Holly’s relationship with Robert Scorpio (Tristan Rogers) and shares a special message with the fans. Tristan Rogers, Emma Samms (“General Hospital”) Courtesy of ABC (via Screengrab) “Robert and Holly are such different people,” Samms says of the popular couple. “She knows that Robert loves her, but the question is, would it work? I suppose most relationships are very complicated, but theirs has complications most relationships don’t have! It was very emotional; there’s a lot of bittersweet to Robert and Holly’s relationship for sure.” As for what she has to say to the fans who would like Holly back in town on a more permanent basis, Samms says, “I am so, so grateful for their support and enthusiasm. It means the world to me.” Samms originated the role of Holly Sutton on “General Hospital” in 1982. Note: The post Emma Samms Wraps Latest ‘General Hospital’ Run as Holly Sutton appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Following the season finale of “NCIS: Hawai’i” on Monday night, wherein LL Cool J made a cameo appearance as his “NCIS: Los Angeles” character, Sam Hanna, CBS announced that the actor would recur on the hit primetime drama series when it returns for its third season in the fall. “NCIS: Los Angeles” ended its 14-year run on Sunday night. In the season two finale of “NCIS: Hawai’i,” Jane Tennant (Vanessa Lachey) and Kate Whistler (Tori Anderson) are under attack in Venezuela when they receive unexpected assistance from Sam Hanna (LL Cool J), who made his way over from Morocco. Tori Anderson, Vanessa Lachey (“NCIS: Hawai’i”) Courtesy of CBS (via Screengrab) “All of us at ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ have been huge fans of LL Cool J for years and couldn’t be more thrilled or honored to be adding his spectacular talent to our ohana for season three,” said executive producers Matt Bosack, Jan Nash and Christopher Silber. Courtesy of CBS “One of the most beautiful things about working on ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ is the show’s ability to bring the franchise together. We have had so much fun spreading the aloha to NCIS and NCIS: LA with the triple crossover. Now, we have the amazing opportunity to bring Sam Hanna to Hawai’i to help the island solve some cases and maybe have a few laughs in the process. Welcome to the ohana, Todd! It’s going to be a fun ride!” said series star Vanessa Lachey, referring to LL Cool J’s real name, which is James Todd Smith. “NCIS: Hawai’i” also stars Alex Tarrant, Noah Mills, Yasmine Al-Bustami, Jason Antoon and Tori Anderson. Matt Bosack, Jan Nash and Christopher Silber serve as executive producers. The series is produced by CBS Studios. “NCIS: Hawai’i” airs Mondays at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS and is available to stream live and On Demand on Paramount+*. *Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to stream live via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to on-demand the day after the special airs. Note: The post LL Cool J to Reprise Role as Sam Hanna on ‘NCIS: Hawai’i’ in a Recurring Capacity for Season 3 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

ESPN commentator and sports journalist Stephen A. Smith appeared on the Tuesday, May 23 episode of “Tamron Hall” for a sitdown chat with host Tamron Hall on the set of “General Hospital” where they discussed his recurring role as tech expert Brick on the daytime drama series, his family, career and future plans. The pair also had fun chatting about their upcoming appearance in a future episode of “Celebrity Family Feud” where they go head-to-head as opponents. When asked about his role on “General Hospital,” Smith told Hall, “I’ve been blessed and fortunate because I do scenes primarily with the star of the show. And we’ve developed an incredible friendship, Maurice Benard [Sonny Corinthos] and myself.” He added, “I can’t tell you the amount of times that he’s pulled me to the side and he sat down with me and he’s embraced it and he’s like, ‘Here’s where I want you to go.’ I remember there was a scene where he had lost a relative and literally he said to me, ‘I don’t want to offend you here,’ and he brought up losing my mother in 2017, and he said, ‘I need you to go back to that moment. I need you to embrace how you were feeling at that moment in time.’ He said, ‘I’m only coming to you because I know you can. I need you to do it.’ And that was exactly what I did.” Stephen A. Smith, Maurice Benard (“General Hospital”) Photo by Frank Micelotta/ABC With Smith making a name for himself on ESPN, he shares that one of the biggest secrets to his success is his ability to work, telling Hall, “No one’s gonna outwork me. I remember I was just with my boss the other day and you know, I was reminded of a time where there was a former executive VP at ESPN, who’s now the athletic director at Syracuse, his name is John Wildhack, and he introduced me to the football team because he wanted me to speak to the football team. And he reminded them that he had been in our business for nearly 40 years and I was the only employee he ever had to make take vacation.” Surprised by that comment, Hall asked, “Are you still that guy now?” to which Smith said, “I wouldn’t go that far. You don’t have to make me take vacation. I’m gonna take vacation.” When asked what changed, Smith replied, “Longevity. Thinking about smelling the roses, I’m not one to sit around and smell it, but I want to do things and associate myself with things that allows me to know that I’m reaping the fruits of my labor…Regardless of the vacations that I take or the time that I take off, I’m still going to outwork 99% of the people out there. I don’t stop. I’m a machine and I know it and I’m proud of it. And I don’t believe that talent is what got me here. It’s a commitment to working hard and exhausting myself trying to be and striving to be the best that I can be. And more importantly than that, it really comes down to, you know, being brilliant because you know you’re not.” As for what’s next for him in his career, Smith notes, “First order of business is perfecting the things that I’ve already started. My production company I want to grow. Everybody talks about stuff like, you know, Spike Lee and people like that, yeah Spike Lee, Tyler Perry, Jerry Bruckheimer. My aspiration is to get to that point. I’m going to pursue acting, I finally made the decision to do that. That’s something that I want to do because I like portraying other characters and finding myself marrying that character, the challenge of it because I think it makes me better on television. And I’m not satisfied with what I’ve accomplished on television. In the world of sports? Yes. But I plan on taking it a step further.” Explaining how far he’s willing to go, Smith says, “I want to end my career being recognized as arguably the greatest television talent in history. That’s what I want to do. That’s what I want to accomplish. You can’t do it sitting idly by or sitting around thinking that’s just laudables that are going to be thrown in a direction. You got to put in the work, and I intend to do just that.” For more on what Smith had today on “Tamron Hall,” watch the clips below. “General Hospital” and the Secret to Success Pursuing Acting & Hopes for the Future Note: The post ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith Talks ‘General Hospital’ and Plans for the Future on ‘Tamron Hall’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “General Hospital,” two of the Davis girls have a new face when Kate Mansi takes over role of Kristina Corinthos Davis (last played by Lexi Ainsowrth) and Holiday Mia Kriegel takes over the role of Molly Lansing-Davis from Haley Pullos who has been embroiled in controversy. Meanwhile, Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Curtis (Donnell Turner) gather their thoughts after their recent adventures relationship. ​​Find out what else will happen during the week of May 22-26, 2023 on the daytime drama series. DAILY BREAKDOWN Monday, May 22, 2023 (#15226) Nina vents her frustration. Gladys meets with Selina. Tracy dines with Chase. Josslyn confronts Michael. Gregory matches wits. Tuesday, May 23, 2023 (#15227) Sonny is insistent. Ned is grateful. Spencer picks a fight. Josslyn updates Trina. Chase makes a romantic gesture. Carly encounters Olivia. Wednesday, May 24, 2023 (#15228) Ava offers congratulations. Portia and Jordan clear the air. TJ presses Molly. Curtis and Drew catch up. Diane warns Carly Thursday, May 25, 2023 (#15229) Kristina and Sam have a frank talk. Nina is determined. TJ confides in Stella. Curtis surprises Portia. Sonny shares important news. Friday, May 26, 2023 (#15230) Diane and Nina clash. Anna seeks out Robert. Drew is suspicious. Ned pleads with Olivia. Willow’s loved ones rally around her. Note: The post General Hospital PreVUE: What to Watch/DVR Alerts for the Week of May 22-26, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Hope (Annika Noelle) rethinks her feelings for Thomas (Matthew Atkinson) as Liam (Scott Clifton) receives a meaningful message from his father, Dollar Bill (Don Diamont). Meanwhile, Taylor (Krista Allen) and Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) share words over the Liam/Hope/Thomas saga which could end their newfound relationship. ​​Find out what else will happen during the week of May 22-26, 2023 on the daytime drama series. DAILY BREAKDOWN Monday, May 22, 2023 (#9024) Wyatt convinces Liam to make the next romantic move with Hope. Hope must decide whether to seize the opportunity presented to her and admit to Thomas how she feels. Matthew Atkinson, Annika Noelle (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Tuesday, May 23, 2023 (#9025) Bill urges Liam not to take his relationship with Hope for granted. Thomas discloses the truth about Hope and Brooke to Taylor. Darin Brooks, Scott Clifton (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Wednesday, May 24, 2023 (#9026) Steffy drops a reality bomb on Liam. Taylor confronts Brooke for holding back on her true feelings about Thomas. Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Thursday, May 25, 2023 (#9027) Brooke struggles to keep her newfound relationship with Taylor intact. Thomas reflects on the possibility that Hope might be into him. Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Matthew Atkinson, Annika Noelle (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Friday, May 26, 2023 (#9028) Hope is blindsided by the accusation that Steffy has leveled against her. Note: The post The Bold and the Beautiful PreVUE: What to Watch/DVR Alerts for the Week of May 22-26, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “The Young and the Restless,” Chance (Conner Floyd) gets some devastating news but soon realizes he’s on the right track. Ashley (Eileen Davidson) shares some news with her family, but will they like what they hear? Sharon (Sharon Case) gets a message that opens her eyes. Meanwhile, Daniel (Michael Graziadei) and Lily (Christel Khalil) share moments of happiness, even during a meal with some unexpected individuals. Find out what else will happen during the week of May 22-26, 2023 on the daytime drama series. DAILY BREAKDOWN Monday, May 22, 2023 (#12622) Victor gives Adam a warning. Billy and Chelsea switch gears. Chance discovers his investigation was sabotaged. Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Tuesday, May 23, 2023 (#12623) Jack and Billy strategize against Ashley. Tucker and Audra reach an understanding. Sharon shares disturbing news with Nick. Wednesday, May 24, 2023 (#12624) Allison Lanier, Michael Mealor (“The Young and the Restless”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Nikki gives Victoria unsolicited advice. Summer apologizes to Kyle. Ashely makes a shocking announcement. Eileen Davidson, Trevor St. John, Peter Bergman, Susan Walters (“The Young and the Restless”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Thursday, May 25, 2023 (#12625) Phyllis makes a bold move. Lily catches Daniel off guard. Devon takes the high road. Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Friday, May 26, 2023 (#12626) Sharon receives a cryptic message. Sally and Chloe pursue a new venture. Summer makes a pact with Phyllis. Watch this week’s promo below. Note: The post The Young and the Restless PreVUE: What to Watch/DVR Alerts for the Week of May 22-26, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

That's likely to happen, but I imagine some of the shows on the list had virtually no viewers. For instance, "Marvel’s Voices Rising: The Music of Wakanda Forever (Disney+)" which would only be interesting to music people or those who wanted to learn more about the music from the movie. It's like airing a one-off special in this instance. Why keep it on the platform hogging space when it's only relevance was when the movie hit the streamer.

After reprising his role as Mike Young during the final episodes of “Neighbours” last year, actor Guy Pearce will return to Ramsay St. later this year when the show returns to television on Amazon Freevee in the United States and the United Kingdom and Network 10 in Australia. Pearce made a name for himself on the drama series when he originated the role in 1986. In a message posted across the show’s social media channels, producers noted, “It’s official folks… Guy Pearce is riding back into Erinsborough as Mike Young in all new episodes of #neighbours later this year…” The news of Pearce’s return was first announced by the actor himself during a recent episode of the “Good Weekend Talks” podcast hosted by Conrad Marshall. When asked about his return to “Neighbours” to help the show wrap up its storylines, and how things will turn out with his character now that the show is coming back, Pearce shared, “I was a little thrown by that because Annie [Jones] and I called each other and went, What do we do now? Because we’re in the we’re living in the street. And she said, Well, why? Because I’m on the show anyway. What are you going to do? I said, I don’t know. So we’re in the process of working it out.” In a follow-up, Pearce was asked if fans could expect to see him return to Ramsay St., which he responded to, saying, “You may, you know, because obviously, if I’m going to extricate myself from the show, I have to do it in a you know, I want to do it sort of respectfully. And I wasn’t just going to go, oh, well, bad luck, You know, you had your chance. That was it. You know, So there may be a little appearance or two, shall we say.” Watch a clip of Pearce’s most recent return to “Neighbours” below. Since concluding his original run on “Neighbours” in 1989, Pearce has gone on to star in such memorable films as “Momento,” “L.A. Confidential” and “The King’s Speech.” He has received numerous accolades for his performances, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Miniseries or Movie for his portrayal of Monty Beragon in “Mildred Pierce” and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for “The King’s Speech.” In 2022, Neighbours was canceled after a 37-year run due to the loss of a broadcast partner in the U.K. Months after the show aired what was expected to be its final episodes, Amazon announced it had signed a deal with the show’s production company, Fremantle, to bring the show back via its popular Freevee streaming platform and Prime Video in key markets. Upon its return, “Neighbours” will be available to stream on Amazon Freevee in the United Kingdom and the United States and Prime Video in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland and South Africa – Network 10 will retain first-run broadcast rights in Australia with ad-free episodes releasing seven days later on Prime Video in Australia. Previous seasons of “Neighbours” and many iconic episodes are available to stream on Amazon Freevee. You can listen to the full “Good Weekend Talks” discussion with Guy Pearce below. Note: The post Guy Pearce to Reprise Role as Mike Young on ‘Neighbours’ When the Show Returns on Amazon Freevee 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 Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Michaela Watkins, Governor Chris Sununu (R, New Hampshire) and Sara Bareilles, among others. Find out who else will appear as a guest during the week of May 22-26, 2023 on the daytime talk show. DAILY BREAKDOWN Monday, May 22, 2023 Day of Hot Topics Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Michaela Watkins (“You Hurt My Feelings”) Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Day of Hot Topics Thursday, May 25, 2023 The Political View with Gov. Chris Sununu (R-NH); Sara Bareilles (judge, “Breakthrough”) Friday, May 26, 2023 (Repeat; OAD: 4/4/23) Michelle Williams (“Showing Up”); Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson (authors, “I Love You More Than You’ll Ever Know”) 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 and is 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 May 22-26, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “Tamron Hall,” host Tamron Hall welcomes guests Lalah Hathaway, R.K. Russell, Stephen A. Smith, Traevon Narcisse, Shaggy, Kevin Smith, Will Downing and Kelsy Dominick Hall, among others. Find out who else will appear as a guest during the week of May 22-26, 2023 on the daytime talk show. Monday, May 22, 2023 We are the Change: Tamron welcomes music royalty. Five-time GRAMMY-winning artist Lalah Hathaway and GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Juan Winans discuss and perform their powerful duet “Now” featuring the late Congressman John Lewis. Then, NFL football player R.K. Russell shares insight on his groundbreaking memoir, “The Yard Between Us: A Memoir of Life, Love and Football.” Plus, surprises for special changemakers! Dustin Lafont, on what motivated him to create his non-profit Front Yard Bikes, where children build their own bicycles and learn life lessons. And Maggie Lin, co-founder of the non-profit, Foster Nation, to support and empower foster youth. Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Tamron’s Road Trip to Los Angeles and “Celebrity Family Feud.” The Tam Fam gets a sneak peek into the upcoming summer episode of “Celebrity Family Feud” when Tamron takes on Stephen A. Smith! Then Tamron sits down with Stephen A. Smith on the set of “General Hospital” and chats about his recurring role on the longest-running soap opera, his family and future plans. And we meet the Tam Fam member who joined Tamron’s team on “Celebrity Family Feud.” Plus, an All-New Shop Tam Fam! Wednesday, May 24, 2023 You’re Invited to the Cookout!: The Tam Fam is hitting the NYC streets for a summer celebration! Viral sensation TRAEVON NARCISSE will show off his piano skills throughout the cookout! Author and chef Matt Moore, aka the “Serial Griller,” shares his best grilling tips and recipes. And chef Jamika Pessoa gives her expertise on hosting a chic cookout that won’t break the bank. Then, members of the Tam Fam will battle it out for the best potato salad! GRAMMY Award-winning singer Shaggy featuring KES will perform their new hit single, “Mood.” Thursday, May 25, 2023 Your Mind Matters: Tamron hosts a special conversation on tackling today’s mental health challenges. Tamron welcomes actor, writer and director Kevin Smith, who opens up about his mental health journey and dealing with past childhood trauma. Then, legendary R&B singer Will Downing joins to discuss his mission to raise awareness surrounding mental well-being and suicide prevention and the meaning behind his new song, “Till We Meet Again.” Friday, May 26, 2023 Love to Love You: Fashion designer, Kelsy Dominick Hall will showcase her jaw-dropping gowns from her unique line, “DiDomenico Design.” Featuring a dynamic mix of live and taped shows, “Tamron Hall” is produced by ABC News and is distributed in national syndication by Disney Entertainment. The show broadcasts from New York City and is executive produced by Tamron Hall and Quiana Burns. Note: The post Tamron Hall Guest Lineup for the Week of May 22-26, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “Live with Kelly and Mark,” hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos welcome guests Jessica Chastain, Hailee Steinfeld, Sebastian Maniscalco, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Vanessa Williams, among others. Find out who else will appear as a guest during the week of May 22-26, 2023 on the daytime talk show. DAILY BREAKDOWN Monday, May 22, 2023 Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus talks about her role in the upcoming film “You Hurt My Feelings,” and actress Leslie Bibb discusses the new film “About My Father.” Tuesday, May 23, 2023 Actress and television personality Vanessa Williams talks about the series “Queen of the Universe,” and Kelly and Mark interview the Winner of ABC’S “American Idol” and enjoy the winner’s first performance after their victory! Photo by Fred Duval/Shutterstock Wednesday, May 24, 2023 The hosts sit down with actress Hailee Steinfeld to talk about the new sequel “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.” Plus, actor Michael Urie breaks down the latest on the series “Shrinking,” and the Winner of “Live’s ‘American Idol’ Encore” will be revealed to see who of the “American Idol” Top 8 will perform on “Live” next week! Thursday, May 25, 2023 Academy Award-winning actress Jessica Chastain tells Kelly and Mark about the new film “George and Tammy,” and the Runner Up of ABC’S “American Idol” performs! In addition, fitness trainer Joey Thurman returns with minimum effort exercises that provide maximum results. Friday, May 26, 2023 Kelly and Mark chat with actor and comedian Sebastian Maniscalco about his new film “About My Father.” Note: Guest attendance is subject to change. Visit the show’s official website for information on where and how to watch.“Live with Kelly and Mark” is distributed in national syndication by Disney Entertainment. The show is produced by WABC-TV in New York City and executive produced by Michael Gelman and Kelly Ripa. Note: The post Live with Kelly and Mark Guest Lineup for the Week of May 22-26, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More