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Completely agree with this, especially regarding "Bros." The movie had so much potential but had the wrong person leading the cast, and write the film itself. Billy's character came off as more angry, racist and bigoted than any other character he tried to portray that way.

“General Hospital” star Jon Lindstrom has written his first novel, currently titled “Hollywood Hustle,” which was recently acquired by Crooked Lane Books and will be published in early 2024 wherever books are sold. The novel is a crime thriller that follows a once-popular film star who enlists the help of a legendary Hollywood stuntman and a New Orleans-bred PI to rescue his troubled adult daughter who has been kidnapped by a murderous gang of misfits. Lindstrom said in a recent social media post, “I think this is what you call a “pivot”? A couple years back I decided to quit procrastinating on a long-held secret aspiration and try my hand at writing a novel. And now, that novel has been acquired for publication by one the best houses in the biz. Reminds me of an old quote: ‘Whatever you can do or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it.’ That’s most often attributed to Goethe. Apparently, it was someone else’s quote, but whomever said it was really on to something. If there’s a dream, a goal, a desire you have, do it. It’s your life. Live it!” Following the release of “Hollywood Hustle,” Lindstrom says he plans to have a new book published “every year or so after that as long as I’m able.” He notes, “The written word is the foundation of everything I do. I’ve been blessed to see two of my screenplays produced into feature films, and to have directed one of them. Now, I’ve turned to what first inspired my love of stories: Novels.” Lindstrom adds, “I decided to try my hand at this form that would allow me to freely experience the joy, as the great Isaac Asimov put it, as ‘the words appear on the page like magic.’” As a writer, Lindstrom is repped by Liza Fleissig of the Liza Royce Agency. Note: The post Jon Lindstrom On “Pivot” to Writing First Novel: “I Decided to Quit Procrastinating on a Long-Held Secret Aspiration” appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Personally, I enjoyed parts of the show, particularly Tisha Campbell's storyline even though it came off awkward and icky at times. That said, Neil Patrick Harris' "Michael" was very annoying and Tuc Watkins' "Colin" was not very rootable. So, their breaking up didn't bother me too much. However, their potential reconciliation just didn't make sense and the friends choosing sides schtick was no good. The show had potential and I was semi-rooting for a second season, but I'm glad it failed. Hopefully, we'll get a better "Sex and the City" type series for gay men since "Uncoupled" and the Peacock version just weren't it.

Currently in production on the show’s fourth season, producers of “The Kelly Clarkson Show” are mulling a move to the New York Metro Tri-State area beginning with season five, reports Variety. According to the outlet, sources say Clarkson has asked NBCUniversal, the show’s producer and distributor, to explore moving her daytime talk show out of Los Angeles where it tapes on the Universal Studios Hollywood lot. The news also aligns with previous comments made by the “American Idol” alum in a Variety cover story where she talked about returning to touring and releasing a new album. “It’s nothing against L.A. It’s just hard for me to be in a place that has one season. I love rain, and I love storms. I’m just from a different place,” said Clarkson to Variety last year. “It’s important to love your life – I love work and I love everybody I work with and I love my friends, but geographically speaking, that wouldn’t be my first choice.” Other reasons cited for the move include the ability to “elevate and evolve” the show, better tax incentives should the show move to a new location, and being closer to family, notes Variety. A spokesperson for the studio confirmed to the publication that there are active negotiations taking place that would see the show moving to the east coast, “but nothing is finalized.” “The Kelly Clarkson Show” Photo by Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal Since the beginning of season three, premiere weeks for “The Kelly Clarkson Show” have been taped in New York City’s famed Jazz at Lincoln Center located in Manhattan. A more long-term location for the show has yet to be identified, specifically whether the show will tape directly in the Big Apple or somewhere else within the Tri-State area. Already renewed through the 2024-2025 television season (the show’s sixth), producers are said to be hoping to keep as many of the show’s production staff and crew on board to maintain consistency, particularly those who have been with the show since its launch in 2019. Ranked third season to date among daytime syndicated talk shows, behind only perennial leaders “Live with Kelly and Ryan” and “Dr. Phil,” “The Kelly Clarkson Show” is averaging 1.37 million daily viewers. Overall, the show has won 13 Daytime Emmy Awards. With the upcoming departure of original coach Blake Shelton on the horizon at “The Voice,” NBC is said to be looking into scheduling scenarios that could keep Clarkson in rotation as a coach on the hit music series should she choose to continue in the role beyond her return for this spring’s season 23 premiere. This season marks her ninth go in the spinning red chair. Note: The post REPORT: ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ Mulling Move to New York Metro Tri-State Area appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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There will not be a second season of “Uncoupled,” the Netflix half-hour comedy series starring Neil Patrick Harris (“How I Met Your Mother”) as Michael Lawson, a man whose life was seemingly perfect until his partner blindsides him by ending their 17-year relationship. “One Life to Live” alum Tuc Watkins appeared in a recurring capacity as Colin McKenna, the man who dumped Michael after he unexpectedly moved out of their home on the eve of his 50th birthday. With Michael completely blindsided, overnight, he has to confront two nightmares: losing the man he thought was his soulmate, and suddenly finding himself a single gay man in his mid-forties in New York City. (L to R) Gonzalo Aburto de la Fuente, Emerson Brooks, Tuc Watkins (“Uncoupled”) Photo by Sarah Shatz/Netflix According to Deadline, with the show barely cracking the streaming service’s weekly Global Top 10 (TV Series) chart following its July 29, 2022 release, appearing only once at #6 with 26.520 million hours viewed, there wasn’t much hope for the eight-episode series after months went by without any renewal announcement. Reportedly, producer MTV Entertainment Studios was hoping to find a new home for the series, including possibly at Showtime, but a deal could not be made. From Emmy Award-winning co-creators Darren Star and Jeffrey Richman, the series also starred Tisha Campbell, Brooks Ashmanskas, Emerson Brooks, and Marcia Gay Harden (“So Help Me Todd”). While Deadline notes that half-hour shows are at a disadvantage in the Netflix ratings system which is measured by hours viewed, another Darren Star series doesn’t seem to have found that to be an issue. Star is the creator and executive producer of “Emily in Paris” which currently ranks fourth in the most recent chart, three weeks after its release on the streamer. That half-hour comedy will be back for a fourth season following an earlier two-season pickup order. Note: The post Netflix Cancels Half-Hour Comedy ‘Uncoupled’ After Just One Season appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

With seven of the top ten shows, NFL coverage on NBC, ABC and FOX led the primetime ratings pack during the week of January 2-8, 2023, the most recent week in which Soap Opera Network has obtained primetime broadcast ratings data. Outside of football, only CBS’ “60 Minutes,” “FBI” and “Young Sheldon” managed to rank in the top 10 for the week. NBC’s broadcast of “Sunday Night Football” was the week’s top show, averaging 22.251 million viewers. The “Sunday Night Football” kickoff show followed in second place, averaging 16.375 million viewers. In third place was a special Saturday night broadcast of ABC’s “Monday Night Football,” averaging 12.609 million viewers. “Football Night in America” (11.437 million) and a special Saturday night broadcast of the “Monday Night Football” kickoff show (11.409 million) rounded out the top five. Featuring an interview with Prince Harry, “60 Minutes” ranked sixth for the week, averaging 11.215 million viewers, followed by the regular broadcast of ABC’s “Monday Night Football” which averaged 11.052 million viewers, ranking seventh. “The OT” on FOX (9.844 million) ranked eighth followed by “FBI” which ranked ninth (7.592 million) and “Young Sheldon” which closed out the top ten with 7.427 million viewers tuning in. What follows is a look at how the primetime broadcast shows performed during the week of January 2-8, 2023 in Total Viewers, Adults 18-49 and Adults 18-49 Viewers. Note: Viewership is in the millions unless otherwise noted. HOUSEHOLDS/TOTAL VIEWERS (Sorted by HH Rating) RankShowR=Repeat S=Special P=PremiereNetworkHH RatingTotal Viewers (000)1NBC NFL SUNDAY NT FOOTBALLNBC11.9147302NBC NFL SUNDAY NT PRE-KICKNBC8.6106953ABC NFL MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALLABC6.88437460 MINUTESCBS6.682275FOOTBALL NT IN AMERICA 3NBC6.17588—ABC NFL MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALLABC6.17551—NFL MNF KICKOFFABC6.175768OT- FOXFOX5.061849FBICBS4.6565510CHICAGO FIRENBC4.35321—YOUNG SHELDONCBS4.3536012CHICAGO MEDNBC4.1508113FIRE COUNTRYCBS3.84681—GHOSTSCBS3.8472815BLUE BLOODSCBS3.6445916CHICAGO PDNBC3.54298—EAST NEW YORKCBS3.5428318LAW & ORDER:SVUNBC3.4422019FBI: INTERNATIONALCBS3.3412220S.W.A.T.CBS3.23959NFL MNF KICKOFFABC3.2394522AGT ALL STARSPNBC3.13805—FOOTBALL NT IN AMERICA 2NBC3.1387724LAW & ORDERNBC3.0369125FBI: MOST WANTEDCBS2.9353126NCIS: LACBS2.83518—SO HELP ME TODDCBS2.8348228MNF COUNTDOWNABC2.73293—ROOKIEPABC2.7336730PRICE IS RIGHT-PRIMEPCBS2.6324331CELEBRITY JEOPARDY!PABC2.53132—SHARK TANKABC2.5306533LAW & ORDER:ORGANIZED CRIMENBC2.4295134ROOKIE, THE: FEDSPABC2.3280935NEIGHBORHOOD SPRCBS2.22733—CELEBRITY WHEEL FORTUNEPABC2.22762—WILL TRENTPABC2.22751—ALERT: MPUPFOX2.2273239CSI: VEGASCBS2.12588—AMER FUNN HOME VIDEOSABC2.1264641AGT ALL STARS SPRNBC2.02501NCIS-SPLRCBS2.0244943ABBOTT ELEMENTARYABC1.9240544NCIS: HAWAI’I SPRCBS1.82214—20/20-FRIABC1.8227446DATELINE-FRINBC1.72162—48 HOURSCBS1.72051—BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA SPRCBS1.7209249EAST NEW YORK SPRCBS1.62030—RESIDENTFOX1.6200151NEW AMSTERDAMNBC1.51867—BIG SKYABC1.51807—PARENT TEST, THEABC1.5181954QUANTUM LEAPNBC1.41735—CHASE, THEPABC1.41731—HOME ECONOMICSABC1.4172657LOPEZ VS LOPEZNBC1.31566—TOUGH AS NAILSPCBS1.31580—HELL’S KITCHENFOX1.31606—WWE SMACKDOWN LIVEFOX1.3163861WONDERFUL WRLD-DSNYRPABC1.21446—SPECIAL FORCESPFOX1.2151663PASSWORD SPRNBC1.01280—PASSWORD-SATRNBC1.01291—FANTASY ISLANDPFOX1.0128666SNL PRIME-SATRNBC0.91114—CBS SATURDAY ENCORE-1RCBS0.91149—CBS SATURDAY ENCORE-2RCBS0.9112669YOUNG ROCKNBC0.81038—BOB’S BURGERSFOX0.8981—CALL ME KATFOX0.8929—NCIS SUN 7PRION0.8940—NCIS SUN 8PRION0.893074ABBOTT ELEMENTARY SPRABC0.7812—FAMILY GUYFOX0.7926—CHICAGO FIRE TUE 9PRION0.7809—NCIS SUN 10PRION0.7863—NCIS SUN 9PRION0.790679FANTASY ISLAND SPRFOX0.6782—TMZ PRSNTS: LAMAR ODOM-SPFOX0.6804—WELCOME TO FLATCHFOX0.6701—CHICAGO FIRE TUE 10PRION0.6750—CHICAGO FIRE TUE 8PRION0.6751—CHICAGO PD THU 8PRION0.6706—HAWAII FIVE-0 FRI 8PRION0.6801—HAWAII FIVE-0 FRI 9PRION0.6727—LAW & ORDER:SVU-SAT-PRIMERION0.6717—LAW & ORDER:SVU-SAT-PRIMERION0.671989BLUE BLOODS PRIMETIMERION0.5660—BLUE BLOODS PRIMETIMERION0.5652—BLUE BLOODS PRIMETIMERION0.5624—CHICAGO PD THU 10PRION0.5622—CHICAGO PD THU 9PRION0.5648CRIMINAL MINDS-MON 10PRION0.5609—CRIMINAL MINDS-MON 8PRION0.5669—CRIMINAL MINDS-MON 9PRION0.5647—HAWAII FIVE-0 FRI 10PRION0.5680—LAW & ORDER:SVU-SAT-PRIMERION0.561299SPECIAL FORCES SPRFOX0.4434100HELL’S KITCHEN-SPRFOX0.3375—PENN & TELLER-WEDRPCW0.3410—PENN & TELLER:FOOL USRCW0.3428—WHOSE LINE IS IT-ENCRCW0.3354—WORLDS FUNNIEST ANIMALS 1RCW0.3356—WORLDS FUNNIEST ANIMALS 2RCW0.3352106CRISS ANGEL’S MAGIC W/ THE STARSRCW0.2217—KUNG FURCW0.2200—MYSTERIES DECODEDRPCW0.2228—WALKERRCW0.2256—WALKER INDEPENDENCERCW0.2285—WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAYRCW0.2308—WHOSE LINE-FRI 830PRCW0.2302—WHOSE LINE-FRI 8PRCW0.2266—WINCHESTERSRCW0.2225—WORLDS FUNNIEST ANIMALS 1RCW0.2256—WORLDS FUNNIEST ANIMALS 2RCW0.2280117ALL AMERICANRCW0.1162—ALL AMERICAN: HOMECOMINGRCW0.1155Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) ADULTS 18-49 (Sorted by A18-49 Rating) RankShowR=Repeat S=Special P=PremiereNetworkA18-49 RatingA18-49 Viewers (000)1NBC NFL SUNDAY NT FOOTBALLNBC5.875202NBC NFL SUNDAY NT PRE-KICKNBC4.356463FOOTBALL NT IN AMERICA 3NBC3.039474ABC NFL MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALLABC2.735235OT- FOXFOX2.633736ABC NFL MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALLABC2.43163—NFL MNF KICKOFFABC2.431218FOOTBALL NT IN AMERICA 2NBC1.41844960 MINUTESCBS1.3165910NFL MNF KICKOFFABC1.1148711ALERT: MPUPFOX0.9117112YOUNG SHELDONCBS0.7851—MNF COUNTDOWNABC0.794014AGT ALL STARSPNBC0.6773—CHICAGO FIRENBC0.6845—CHICAGO MEDNBC0.6828—CHICAGO PDNBC0.6732—LAW & ORDER:SVUNBC0.6831—FBICBS0.6779—FIRE COUNTRYCBS0.6736—GHOSTSCBS0.6769—ABBOTT ELEMENTARYABC0.6761—CELEBRITY JEOPARDY!PABC0.6731—CELEBRITY WHEEL FORTUNEPABC0.6723—ROOKIEPABC0.683926AGT ALL STARS SPRNBC0.5704—LAW & ORDERNBC0.5617—LAW & ORDER:ORGANIZED CRIMENBC0.5681—EAST NEW YORKCBS0.5674—PRICE IS RIGHT-PRIMEPCBS0.5666—S.W.A.T.CBS0.5678—SHARK TANKABC0.5696—WWE SMACKDOWN LIVEFOX0.569534BLUE BLOODSCBS0.4548—FBI: INTERNATIONALCBS0.4527—NCIS: LACBS0.4480—NEIGHBORHOOD SPRCBS0.4509—SO HELP ME TODDCBS0.4482—20/20-FRIABC0.4575—AMER FUNN HOME VIDEOSABC0.4504—HOME ECONOMICSABC0.4493—PARENT TEST, THEABC0.4583—ROOKIE, THE: FEDSPABC0.4571—WILL TRENTPABC0.4497—BOB’S BURGERSFOX0.4512—FAMILY GUYFOX0.4469—HELL’S KITCHENFOX0.4572—SPECIAL FORCESPFOX0.455449DATELINE-FRINBC0.3447—LOPEZ VS LOPEZNBC0.3371—NEW AMSTERDAMNBC0.3371—QUANTUM LEAPNBC0.3412—BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA SPRCBS0.3358—CSI: VEGASCBS0.3400—FBI: MOST WANTEDCBS0.3412—NCIS-SPLRCBS0.3328—TOUGH AS NAILSPCBS0.3408—CHASE, THEPABC0.3401—WONDERFUL WRLD-DSNYRPABC0.3389—RESIDENTFOX0.336461PASSWORD SPRNBC0.2245—SNL PRIME-SATRNBC0.2287—YOUNG ROCKNBC0.2315—48 HOURSCBS0.2313—EAST NEW YORK SPRCBS0.2272—NCIS: HAWAI’I SPRCBS0.2260—BIG SKYABC0.2304—CALL ME KATFOX0.2274FANTASY ISLANDPFOX0.2223—FANTASY ISLAND SPRFOX0.2203—TMZ PRSNTS: LAMAR ODOM-SPFOX0.2197—WELCOME TO FLATCHFOX0.2268—CRIMINAL MINDS-MON 10PRION0.2214—CRIMINAL MINDS-MON 8PRION0.2209—CRIMINAL MINDS-MON 9PRION0.2236—LAW & ORDER:SVU-SAT-PRIMERION0.2236—NCIS SUN 8PRION0.220378PASSWORD-SATRNBC0.1189—CBS SATURDAY ENCORE-1RCBS0.1169—CBS SATURDAY ENCORE-2RCBS0.1151—ABBOTT ELEMENTARY SPRABC0.1159—HELL’S KITCHEN-SPRFOX0.1126—SPECIAL FORCES SPRFOX0.1162—ALL AMERICAN: HOMECOMINGRCW0.174—PENN & TELLER-WEDRPCW0.172—PENN & TELLER:FOOL USRCW0.192—WHOSE LINE IS IT ANYWAYRCW0.189—WHOSE LINE IS IT-ENCRCW0.185—WHOSE LINE-FRI 830PRCW0.179—WORLDS FUNNIEST ANIMALS 1RCW0.186—WORLDS FUNNIEST ANIMALS 2RCW0.175—BLUE BLOODS PRIMETIMERION0.1114—BLUE BLOODS PRIMETIMERION0.1111—BLUE BLOODS PRIMETIMERION0.186—CHICAGO FIRE TUE 10PRION0.1170—CHICAGO FIRE TUE 8PRION0.1163—CHICAGO FIRE TUE 9PRION0.1156—CHICAGO PD THU 10PRION0.1169—CHICAGO PD THU 8PRION0.1177—CHICAGO PD THU 9PRION0.1182—HAWAII FIVE-0 FRI 10PRION0.1181—HAWAII FIVE-0 FRI 8PRION0.1178—HAWAII FIVE-0 FRI 9PRION0.1185—LAW & ORDER:SVU-SAT-PRIMERION0.1188—LAW & ORDER:SVU-SAT-PRIMERION0.1177—NCIS SUN 10PRION0.1132—NCIS SUN 7PRION0.1156—NCIS SUN 9PRION0.1169109ALL AMERICANRCW0.063—CRISS ANGEL’S MAGIC W/ THE STARSRCW0.053—KUNG FURCW0.046—MYSTERIES DECODEDRPCW0.048—WALKERRCW0.034—WALKER INDEPENDENCERCW0.029—WHOSE LINE-FRI 8PRCW0.060—WINCHESTERSRCW0.063—WORLDS FUNNIEST ANIMALS 1RCW0.063—WORLDS FUNNIEST ANIMALS 2RCW0.051Source: Nielsen (Live+SD) Note: 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. Note: The post Primetime Broadcast Ratings: Football Tops the Charts, ‘FBI’ Top Scripted Series appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Although there had been rumblings for months, Zach Tinker has been dropped to recurring status at “Days of our Lives” where he continues to appear as Sonny Kiriakis. He was last seen on the show’s contract cast list during the closing credits of the December 27, 2022 episode, reports Jason47. In more positive news, Tinker will be on hand for a special episode of “The Young and the Restless” on Wednesday, January 25 that’s dedicated to Tracey E. Bregman who is celebrating 40 years since first appearing on the soap as Lauren Fenmore. On the soap, Tinker portrayed Fenmore Baldwin, Lauren’s son with Michael Baldwin (Christian Le Blanc). Tracey E. Bregman, Zach Tinker Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios The special episode finds Lauren receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award in Fashion. As she talks about her life and her experiences, viewers will be treated to a colorful retrospective of Lauren’s years on the series. According to the latest issue of TV Guide Magazine, on newsstands now, which features an interview with Bregman conducted by Jim Halterman, one of the highlights of the episode will be Lauren’s romantic life, particularly her 17-year marriage to Michael which remains one of daytime’s longest romantic relationships. With Fenmore the physical embodiment of that successful union, look for some amazing memories. Note: The post Zach Tinker Dropped to Recurring Status at ‘Days of our Lives’, Returning to ‘The Young and the Restless’ for Special Episode appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“All American” will be back for a sixth season set to air during the 2023-2024 broadcast season, The CW announced earlier this week. The series, which currently ranks as the network’s highest-rated in Adults 18-49 and the most-watched overall across all platforms, is the first series renewed under new corporate owner Nexstar and the first by Brad Schwartz who took over as president of entertainment in November. “Over the last five seasons, ‘All American’ has established itself as one of the all-time CW flagship franchises,” said Schwartz. “‘All American’ is not only the network’s youngest series, but also the strongest performer when combining all our platforms. We look forward to continuing our collaboration with showrunner Nkechi Okoro Carroll, Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, the entire creative team and the incredible cast for another season of captivating family drama.” From Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television and CBS Studios, with executive producers Nkechi Okoro Carroll (“Rosewood,” “The Resident”), Greg Berlanti (“The Flash,” “You,” “Titans”), Sarah Schechter (“The Flight Attendant,” “You,” “Riverdale”), John A. Norris (“Deception”), Jameal Turner (“Rosewood”), Mike Herro (“One Tree Hill”), and David Strauss (“American Woman”), “All American” follows a rising high school football player from South L.A. who is recruited to play for Beverly Hills High while the wins, losses and struggles of two families from vastly different worlds — South Crenshaw and Beverly Hills — begin to collide. Inspired by the life of pro football player Spencer Paysinger. “All American” stars Daniel Ezra as Spencer James, Taye Diggs (“Guiding Light”) as Billy Baker, Samantha Logan as Olivia Baker, Bre-Z as Coop, Greta Onieogou as Layla Keating, Monet Mazur as Laura Baker, Michael Evans Behling as Jordan Baker, Cody Christian as Asher Adams, Karimah Westbrook as Grace James, Chelsea Tavares as Patience and JJ Parker as Hunter Clowdus. The current fifth season of “All American” returns with its midseason premiere on Monday, January 23 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on The CW. Note: The post ‘All American’ Renewed for a Sixth Season at The CW appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Page Six reports that after 17 seasons in syndication, “The Rachael Ray Show” is on the “chopping block” and will likely conclude its run this season. Citing TV insiders, the publication’s sources say of the Rachael Ray hosted talker, “Her show is ending. This will be the last season.” Another source notes they wouldn’t be surprised if this were the show’s last season because “it hasn’t been doing well for a while. It’s easy to forget that it’s even on.” Rebuking rumors, show sources told Page Six, “This talk comes up every year because the show is renewed yearly. In fact, they’re out there renewing the show right now. There’s never a decision until later in the spring.” Another source pointed out, “They [producers] wouldn’t announce renewal to the staff until maybe March. No one would even know about a renewal until then.” A spokesperson for the show states, “We have not canceled the show.” According to data reported by TVNewsCheck, the show has tied for fourth or fifth place on multiple occasions this season among the daytime syndicated talk shows, averaging a 0.7 rating in households, which, depending on the week, ties it with “The Tamron Hall Show” and/or “The Drew Barrymore Show.” Only “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” “Dr. Phil” and “The Kelly Clarkson Show” rate higher in the key ratings category. After kicking off the show’s new season from her home in Italy, Rachael continues to work partly from “the office” and partly “from home” as she’s serving up delicious meals, celebrity surprises, inspiring viewer stories and more from both her NYC studio and her home in upstate New York. Distributed and produced by CBS Media Ventures in association with Harpo Productions, Discovery Inc., and Watch Entertainment, “The Rachael Ray Show” has won three Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Talk Show. Janet Annino is the Senior Executive Producer. Note: The post RUMOR REPORT: ‘The Rachael Ray Show’ to Conclude After 17 Seasons appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

For the first time since 2020, “General Hospital” will celebrate the annual Nurses Ball which will include musical performances from the illustrious citizens of Port Charles in dedication to HIV/AIDS awareness. The event is part of the show’s year-long 60th anniversary celebration which kicks off in late March with a special tribute episode dedicated to the late Sonya Eddy and her character Epiphany Johnson. Photo by Craig Sjodin/ABC During the week of April 3, Nurses Ball festivities begin with the show’s fictional characters participating in the glamorous charity event complete with red-carpet fashion. In addition to the Nurses Ball, the show is planning the return of several fan favorites, including Jane Elliot as Tracy Quartermaine in April, when the icons of Port Charles unite to stop a legendary threat from the past. The return of the Nurses Ball and Jane Elliot as Tracy Quartermaine was announced yesterday during ABC’s portion of the Winter Television Critics Association press tour which included cast members from the daytime series appearing before the press. Those in attendance were Donnell Turner (Curtis), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Genie Francis (Laura), Tabyana Ali (Trina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and Nicholas Chavez (Spencer). Also in attendance were co-head writers Dan O’Connor and Chris Van Etten, and executive producer Frank Valentini. According to a transcript of the panel discussion by Decider writer Brett White, the show is using the Nurses Ball as a jumping point for its 60th anniversary with O’Connor stating, “The best way to honor the past is to use the Nurses Ball as a jumping off point, to bring our beloved cast together, acknowledge the past and set up the future.” “General Hospital” premiered on April 1, 1963 on ABC. The series airs weekdays and is available On Demand and via Hulu. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’: Jane Elliot Back as Tracy Quartermaine and the Nurses Ball Returns appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

With “Days of our Lives” being the sole nominee in the category of Daytime Drama as part of the 2023 Writers Guild Awards nominations announcement, revealed yesterday by the Writers Guild of America (WGA), the show has become the de facto winner, Soap Opera Network has learned. Courtesy of Writers Guild of America Led by head writer Ron Carlivati, this year’s WGA-winning team for “Days of our Lives” includes writers Lorraine Broderick, Jazmen Darnell Brown, Joanna Cohen, Carolyn Culliton, Richard Culliton, Cheryl Davis, Kirk Doering, Christopher Dunn, Jamey Giddens, David Kreizman, Ryan Quan, Dave Ryan and Katherine D. Schock. This marks the third consecutive year in which “Days of our Lives” has taken home the award and the fifth win overall for head writer Ron Carlivati. Photo by Chris Haston/NBC In a statement released to Michael Fairman TV, Carlivati said, “My team and I are thrilled to be nominated for the 2023 Writers Guild Award for Daytime. We submitted three scripts from the storyline about Craig’s late-in-life coming out, the impact it had on his wife, Nancy, and of course, his ill-fated romance with the ever-scheming Leo. We felt that these episodes were a good representation of what ‘Days of our Lives’ does best: high-stakes family drama with a comedic twist.” Greg Rikaart, Kevin Spirtas (“Days of our Lives”) Photo by XJJohnson/JPI Studios The aforementioned submitted episodes originally aired on April 19, 2022 (#14320), April 20, 2022 (#14321) and May 4, 2022 (#14331). The last daytime serial to win the award outright was “General Hospital” in 2016 when it was the only drama nominated in the category. The show won again in 2017 and 2018, beating out Carlivati’s “Days of our Lives.” Competing against both “DAYS” and “GH,” “The Young and the Restless” won the award in 2019. The 2023 Writers Guild Awards ceremony is set to take place on Sunday, March 5, 2023, live from the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles. For a full list of this year’s WGA nominees, click here. Note: The post ‘Days of our Lives’ De facto Winner of 2023 Writers Guild Award for Daytime Drama appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Weeks after Sonya Eddy unexpectedly passed away, producers of ABC’s “General Hospital” have formally announced plans to dedicate a special episode set to air in March that will honor the actress who had portrayed Epiphany Johnson on the series since 2006. At the conclusion of the Wednesday, January 11 episode, the soap aired a 15-second “In Loving Memory” clip featuring some of Eddy’s most memorable scenes, including her performances at the annual Nurses’ Ball. Later in the day, the show shared the clip on its social channels, noting, “Sonya may be gone, but she’ll never be forgotten. Our #GH60 celebration will kick off in March with a celebration of her life and her character, the formidable Epiphany Johnson.” The announcement of the special episode comes on the same day executive producer Frank Valentini and cast members from the show appeared before the press during ABC’s portion of the annual Winter Television Critics Association press tour. The soap is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year and is currently the longest-running American TV drama in history. Watch the Sonya Eddy “In Loving Memory” clip below and make sure to tune in for the special dedication episode in March. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ to Air Special Episode Dedicated to the Life of Sonya Eddy and Her Character appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Blowing it all up. Would really get national attention. Interestingly, the Friday, January 6 episode also opened with an outdoor shot of the hospital.

Appearing on the Monday, January 9 episode of “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” Shemar Moore (“S.W.A.T.,” “The Young and the Restless”) announced that he will be a first-time father at the age of 52. “I’m Shemar Moore, 52 1/2 years old,” began Moore teasing his big news. “My mother is in heaven right now… It’ll be the three-year anniversary on February 8, and on February 8, I’m going to make one of her dreams come true because in real-life Shemar Moore is about to be a daddy.” Moore and his girlfriend, Jesiree, are expecting a baby girl, the actor revealed on his Instagram this morning via a movie short in which fans get a glimpse of his home life during the couple’s gender reveal party with the theme being “A Little Moore.” Reportedly, Jesiree has another child from a previous relationship. “Today is the day,” says Moore in the video. “Your boy’s got butterflies. Know this is a special day. A legendary day. Today, your boy, Shema Mother****ing Moore…Shemar Franklin Moore is about to find out if he’s going to be a daddy to a little girl or to a little boy…a little homie! It’s going down, yeah! Momma, I did it!” Watch Moore’s baby reveal video below to see how the family learned of the baby’s gender. Note: The post ‘S.W.A.T.’ Star and ‘The Young and the Restless’ Alum Shemar Moore to Become a First-Time Father appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Fans of “Passions” alum Rodney Van Johnson are in luck! The actor is returning to daytime this week, joining “The Bold and the Beautiful” as Sheila’s Attorney who will be representing her as she appears before Judge Craig McMullen (Joe Lando). “I was offered to come and play in their sandbox, which is just amazing,” said Van Johnson in the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest, on newsstands now. Van Johnson makes his debut on the daytime soap beginning Monday, January 9. He’s also set to appear in the Tuesday, January 10 and Wednesday, January 11 episodes. Kimberlin Brown, Rodney Van Johnson, Joe Lando, Tanner Novlan, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios While daytime fans best know him for his portrayal as T.C. Russell on “Passions,” Van Johnson actually made his daytime debut on “The Young and the Restless” in 1998, playing Trey Stark over several episodes. He later went on to appear in episodes of “Port Charles” as Sebastian duPres before becoming a contract player on NBC’s cult classic drama series. Additional credits for the actor include appearances in “Girlfriends” and “Without a Trace,” among others. He was more recently in the BET+ original movie, “Holiday Hideaway.” The movie also starred Vivica A. Fox (“The Young and the Restless”). For more on Van Johnson’s turn on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” check out the next issue of Digest on newsstands Friday, January 13. Note: The post ‘Passions’ Alum Rodney Van Johnson Joins ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ as Sheila’s Attorney appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Best known for his portrayal as Byron Sully on “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” or to daytime viewers for his stint as Jake Harrison on “One Life to Live,” actor Joe Lando is returning to CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful” this week as Judge Craig McMullen. He first appeared on the soap in 2018. Appearing in the Monday, January 9; Tuesday, January 10; and Wednesday, January, 11 episodes, Judge McMullen will be on hand to decide Sheila’s (Kimberlin Brown) fate as she stands accused of shooting her biological son, Finn (Tanner Novlan), and his wife, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), among other crimes. Kimberlin Brown, Rodney Van Johnson, Joe Lando, Tanner Novlan, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Speaking to Soap Opera Digest in the magazine’s latest issue, on newsstands now, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood teases, “Well, I can’t give away what is decided in the judge’s chambers, but I can say that Steffy is very conflicted about whether to testify or not to testify.” She adds, “Ultimately, Steffy believes that even if she doesn’t testify against Sheila, the judge will see what a horrible human she is, and how horrific her crimes were, and put her behind bars, regardless.” Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios That being said, as Bill (Don Diamont) throws his support behind Sheila will Judge McMullen be persuaded to set the villainous free or will Sheila finally pay for what she’s done? Considering this is Sheila, we’ll assume the former. Note: The post Joe Lando Reprising Role as Judge Craig McMullen on ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “General Hospital,” Carly (Laura Wright) is in the hot seat after more people learn of what she’s done. Here’s what fans can expect to see during the week of January 9-13, 2023 on the daytime drama series. Monday, January 9, 2023 (#15132): Ava shares her plans with Nina. Nikolas meets with Alexis. Finn tries to put his hurt aside. Victor asks Sonny for help with a family matter. Willow and Michael meet with Terry. Nancy Lee Grahn, Marcus Coloma (“General Hospital”) Photo by Frank Micelotta/ABC Tuesday, January 10, 2023 (#15133): Laura is touched by Liz’s loyalty. Victor puts Nikolas on the spot. Jordan and Dante conduct a search. Drew is flabbergasted. Carly gains critical information. Wednesday, January 11, 2023 (#15134): Carly defends her actions. Gladys seeks Sonny’s aid. Cody creates a distraction. Brook Lynn goes after what she wants. Nina places an important call. Photo by Troy Harvey/ABC Thursday, January 12, 2023 (#15135): Cameron opens up to Elizabeth. Cody and Sasha find common ground. Chase gets a bittersweet reminder. Carly steels herself. Michael’s family rallies around him. Brook Kerr, Tabyana Ali (“General Hospital”) Photo by Craig Sjodin/ABC Friday, January 13, 2023 (#15136): Nina is in for a shock. Sonny voices his regret. Portia is alarmed by Trina’s news. Spencer shares intel with Alexis. Diane works her magic at the PCPD. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’: What to Watch/DVR Alerts for the Week of January 9-13, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “The Young and the Restless,” Chance (Conner Floyd) makes things clear to Abby (Melissa Ordway). Here’s what fans can expect to see during the week of January 9-13, 2023 on the daytime drama series. Monday, January 9, 2023 (#12529) Tucker sees a new side to Ashley, Phyllis makes a shocking discovery Devon uncovers deception at Chancellor-Winters Trevor St. John, Eileen Davidson (“The Young and the Restless”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Tuesday, January 10, 2023 (#12530) Jack takes a risk to help Diane Jill receives a disturbing message Phyllis tries to make amends with Summer Wednesday, January 11, 2023 (#12531) Victor gives Adam a reality check Chance loses patience with Abby Devon and Lily disagree on how to handle a crisis Elizabeth Hendrickson, Joshua Morrow (“The Young and the Restless”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Thursday, January 12, 2023 (#12532) Chelsea gives Billy some much needed morale support Chloe sets a trap for Nick Daniel makes a promise to Lily Michael Graziadei, Christel Khalil (“The Young and the Restless”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Friday, January 13, 2023 (#12533) Victor enters enemy territory Diane targets Nikki Ashley sets the record straight with Tucker Note: The post ‘The Young and the Restless’: What to Watch/DVR Alerts for the Week of January 9-13, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Sheila’s (Kimberlin Brown) fate lies in the hands of Judge McMullen (Joe Lando). Can Bill’s (Don Diamont) influence get her off? Here’s what fans can expect to see during the week of January 9-13, 2023 on the daytime drama series. Monday, January 9, 2023 (#8931) Finn and Steffy are tormented by Bill’s blackmail. At the start of her hearing, Sheila issues a warning to Steffy. Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Tanner Novlan, Kimberlin Brown, Rodney Van Johnson, Joe Lando (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Tuesday, January 10, 2023 (#8932) Taylor and Brooke engage in a war of compliments. Shocking new evidence comes to light at Sheila’s hearing. Wednesday, January 11, 2023 (#8933) Mike Guthrie remembers his most fabulous moments with Sheila. Steffy and Finn are outraged by Bill’s cunning move. Tanner Novlan, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Thursday, January 12, 2023 (#8934) Katie and Brooke become confused by Carter’s unexpected information. Steffy confesses Bill’s blackmail to a mortified Taylor. Don Diamont, Kimberlin Brown (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios Friday, January 13, 2023 (#8935) Taylor and Steffy share an emotional mother-daughter moment. Finn breaks stunning news about Sheila to Brooke and Katie. Note: The post ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’: What to Watch/DVR Alerts for the Week of January 9-13, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

In advance of his full “60 Minutes” interview, airing tonight, January 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET on CBS, immediately following the network’s NFL coverage, the veteran news program has released clips of Anderson Cooper’s conversation with Prince Harry. In them, Harry talks about how he was “incredibly naïve” about how the British press would treat his relationship with his now-wife Meghan Markle. Harry also noted the relationship has given him a new awareness. “What Meghan had to go through was similar in some part to what [Princess] Kate and what [Queen Consort] Camilla went through – very different circumstances,” Harry tells Cooper in one clip. “But then you add in the race element, which was what the press, British press jumped on straight away. I went into this incredibly naïve. I had no idea the British press were so bigoted. Hell, I was probably bigoted before the relationship with Meghan.” In a follow-up, Cooper asked Harry, “You think you were bigoted before the relationship with Meghan?” In his answer, Harry says, “I don’t know.” He further notes, “Put it this way, I didn’t see what I now see.” Harry’s sitdown with Cooper is his first on American television where he talks about the contents of his new memoir, “Spare,” which is set for release on Tuesday, January 10. In talking about why he and Meghan’s move away from the royal family became so public, Harry says, “Every single time I’ve tried to do it privately there have been briefings and leakings and planting of stories against me and my wife.” He then pointed out, “You know, the family motto is never complain, never explain, but it’s just a motto.” On that note, Cooper comments, “There’s a lot of complaining and a lot of explaining … being done through leaks.” In his answer, Harry says, “They will feed or have a conversation with the correspondent.” He adds, “And that correspondent will literally be spoon-fed information and write the story. And at the bottom of it they will say that they’ve reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. But the whole story is Buckingham Palace commenting. So, when we’re being told for the last six years, ‘We can’t put a statement out to protect you’… But you do it for other members of the family. It becomes – there becomes a point when silence is betrayal.” Prince Harry’s interview with Anderson Cooper on “60 Minutes” airs tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on CBS and will also be available to stream on Paramount+. Note: The post Prince Harry Says He Was “Probably Bigoted” Before Relationship with Meghan Markle in ‘60 Minutes’ Interview appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Nancy Lee Grahn (“General Hospital”) has been tested positive for COVID-19, the actress announced in an Instagram post on Friday, January 6. While sharing a picture of herself lying up in bed, Grahn captioned her post, saying, “Why anyone would willingly and cavalierly put themselves into a position to catch or spread Covid is so unquestionably stupid regarding their own health and thoughtless regarding others. 96% of planes have passengers with Covid. “Very few ppl are masked anywhere now. Americans have made it clear they don’t want to be inconvenienced by them. Ok, but unfortunately it’s not over yet. Thankfully science has found ways to mitigate a lot of dangers but still to not do ur part in preventing the spread of it is callous. No one knows how Covid is going to land on you. In any case, it ain’t fun and you don’t want it. At the very least keep ur masks on in public places. BTW, I’ll be fine… just thought a visual of what Covid looks like in a relatively good scenario would be motivating ( scare you) into putting ur masks back on.” The actress received numerous supportive comments, including Christian Le Blanc (“The Young and the Restless”) who responded to the news with heart emojis. “General Hospital” co-star Tabyana Ali (Trina) said, “Feel better soon.” Former “Santa Barbara” co-star A Martinez commented, “So sorry, sister. Been there, and just gotta say, your voice throughout the seige has been a great inspiration to those of us — like my family — who refuse to roll over to vigilance fatigue. We don’t know what’s down the road. But letting this thing hang around, cuz it’s easier than resisting it, seems insane. Much love to you, homegirl. May you get well soon.” Rebecca Budig (“All My Children” et al.) stated, “Feel better Nancy. It’s intense out there!” With the show still on holiday break, it’s unlikely producers will have to temporarily recast the role of Alexis like they were forced to do in March of last year when actress Stephanie Erb stepped in for Grahn over several episodes after she took time off for back surgery. Grahn returned to work in late April and was back on air in May. Check out Grahn’s message below. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Star Nancy Lee Grahn Tests Positive for COVID-19 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More