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No. People who believed they were releasing older episodes were ill-informed by uninformed people. No one lied to you.

Earlier this month, NBC announced that it will cease airing all-new episodes of “Days of our Lives” after the show’s current 57th season wraps next month. Season 58 will kick off on Monday, September 12 with the show moving exclusively to Peacock, the streaming service owned by NBCUniversal, a division of Comcast. The network will replace the soap with “NBC News Daily,” an hourlong news program featuring up-to-the-minute national and international news, or local news on stations opting to air alternate programming. In light of NBC’s surprise lineup change, here’s a breakdown of what we know so far. “Days of our Lives” will be available exclusively to subscribers of the streaming service’s premium plan ($4.99 with ads/$9.99 without ads). This means that after more than two years of being accessible to anyone registered with a free or paid account, viewers will now only be able to watch all-new episodes of the daytime drama series through a paid plan which includes access to thousands of hours of programming across NBCUniversal, including “The Real Housewives” franchise on Bravo, “The Voice” on NBC, and recently released blockbusters from Universal Pictures, among others. Courtesy of NBC Barring any schedule changes, the final NBC episode of “Days of our Lives” will air on Friday, September 9 with the network airing 14,418 total episodes since its debut on November 8, 1965, and just two months shy of the show’s 57th anniversary. The series is the last of what remained of NBC Daytime which was officially dissolved as a division following the move of “Passions” to DirecTV in 2007. Various departments and executives have since overseen the show for the network after several consolidations and expansions. In 2007, then NBC Universal Television president Jeff Zucker famously stated the soap was “unlikely to continue past 2009.” Sources tell Soap Opera Network that things are still being worked out with the move to Peacock and more information will be known as soon as next week. We’re also told that when the show moves to Peacock it will continue releasing five episodes of daily drama each week, keeping its format and frequency the same. Additionally, there are currently no plans to cut back on the number of episodes produced each year, should the show continue beyond Season 58. Additional information on migrating the show from broadcast to streaming came out today via executive producer Ken Corday from an interview with Soap Opera Digest, on newsstands now, where he revealed that the move to Peacock was already built into the show’s two-year renewal order signed back in May 2021. “The network always had the right to migrate the show exclusively to Peacock and now they’ve decided to do so, and we’re excited,” said Corday, whose production company also owns the shows. “The bottom line is, this is the future. Whether people believe it now, or in a year or two, this is the future of first-run dramatic television. Let’s just hope the migration is wonderful and our loyal viewers stick with us and subscribe.” Ken Corday Photo by Chris Haston/NBC Two seasons of “Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem” and the one-off movie “A Very Salem Christmas” likely helped NBC conclude that viewers would follow the show behind a paywall, Corday pointed out, saying, “I think ‘Beyond Salem,’ as wonderful as they were, were, in a way, a litmus test for Peacock to see how the show performed exclusively behind the paywall.” He added that the most recent chapter did well on the service, “and knowing that, they felt the best way to boost subscriptions was to migrate us.” Courtesy of Peacock The move to Peacock does not mean the show will eventually be canceled. At the moment, the move fulfills the parameters of the contract NBC agreed upon with distributor Sony Pictures Television and Corday Productions in May 2021 when the network handed the soap a two-year renewal. The choice to move the series to Peacock for the final year of the deal had more to do with a need to drive subscribers to Peacock than it did with the overall performance of “Days of our Lives” on broadcast television. However, the current tape-to-air schedule gives the soap little room to adjust to a streaming-only schedule before a decision on whether to continue the show for a 59th season needs to be made. No one is trying to kill a six-decade-old series. If anything, they are hoping to save a fledgling streaming service that without the Olympics and “Sunday Night Football” to drive signups all year round has been unable to break out in the streaming wars. Since its launch in 2020, only four series have seen at least two seasons on Peacock, including “Beyond Salem,” “Saved by the Bell,” “Rutherford Falls” and “Girls5eva.” Of the four, only “Saved by the Bell” has been officially canceled while the remaining shows await news on a possible third season. In a recent earnings call, Comcast announced subscriptions to the streaming service stalled in Q2 with 13 million paid subscribers and just 27 million monthly active accounts, down one million active accounts from what was reported in Q1 and flat with paid subscribers leaving Peacock significantly behind Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO/HBO Max, Hulu and Paramount+ in overall subscribers which is why a good amount of NBC programming currently available on Hulu will be transitioning to Peacock this fall, specifically next-day episodes of “Saturday Night Live” and “The Voice,” along with the entire libraries from “The Real Housewives, “Top Chef” and “Below Deck” franchises, among others. Courtesy of Peacock With little time left before the show transitions from broadcast television to streaming exclusively, fans can expect a promotional campaign featuring cast members appearing in public service announcements and even Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes (Doug Williams and Julie Williams) showing each other how to access Peacock for those needing extra guidance. Anytime there is change everyone wants to know when they’ll see it happen on air. Well, since the soap has already taped episodes through the end of February 2023, viewers won’t notice any physical changes until at least March. One expected change will be that the episode length set by the broadcast network can be extended with the move to streaming since the show will no longer have to accommodate 22 minutes of commercial time. In his interview with Soap Opera Digest, Corday wasn’t very unclear on how such a change would impact international markets considering the show could air longer episodes in the United States via Peacock but would still have to cut down on scenes for episodes airing on traditional broadcasters elsewhere. Regardless, Corday promises that in addition to longer program length the show will be able to say and do things that are more “titillating” than currently possible on broadcast television. Again, he does not indicate how either would be possible when still having to produce a show that is available in other markets. With solid support from NBC and Peacock, Corday notes, “It’s still ‘Days of our Lives’ but it’s not your mother’s ‘Days of our Lives.’ It changes, it’s growing, but in all the best ways. The network has been extremely positive, extremely encouraging, extremely happy, all the extremes, and are allaying any qualms I may have. So, it’s really wonderful to have that kind of profile from programmers and the business people that run NBC and Peacock.” In announcing the Peacock move, the service noted that all new episodes will debut on Peacock daily with the "show’s robust library already available to stream for Peacock Premium subscribers." This includes all episodes already available on the platform prior to the announcement and does not include older episodes at this time. Additionally, the historic move to Peacock creates the ultimate destination for daytime fans to access the library, new episodes and Peacock Original “Days of Our Lives: Beyond Salem” in one place. A premium subscription for Peacock costs $4.99 a month (with ads) or $9.99 a month (without ads*). The higher tier requires some advertising for select programming and the ability to watch select titles offline with download capability. For more information on how to stream the series, and to register/subscribe, visit PeacockTV.com. Will you follow “Days of our Lives” to Peacock? Let us know in the comments below. Note: The post ‘Days of our Lives’: What We Know So Far About the Move to Peacock appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Lifetime is in the Milojo Productions business, the production banner owned by “All My Children” alums Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos. The network recently announced two new ripped from the headlines films from the company, “Let’s Get Physical” and “The Disappearance of Cari Farver.” Both movies will air in October as part of the network’s ripped from the headlines slate which also includes “The Gabby Petito Story,” “Swindler Seduction” and “An Amish Sin.” Premiering Saturday, October 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT, “The Disappearance of Cari Farver” is based on a true story and the subject of Leslie Rule’s bestselling true-crime book, “A Tangled Web.” The movie stars Lea Thompson (“Back to the Future,” “Switched at Birth”), Zach Gilford (“Good Girls,” “Friday Night Lights”) and Alicia Witt (“Friday Night Lights,” “The Walking Dead”), and follows a man named Dave Kroupa (Gilford) who is shocked when his new girlfriend, Cari Farver (Rebecca Amzallag), starts sending him demanding texts. When Dave ends the relationship, he finds himself on the receiving end of an onslaught of twisted messages from Cari who has abruptly disappeared. Dave’s ex-girlfriend, Liz (Witt), begins receiving harassing texts from Cari resulting in a dangerous situation for them both. Meanwhile, Cari’s mother, Nancy (Thompson), continually searches for her, keeping the pressure on the police who eventually uncover a shocking discovery. On Saturday, October 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT, “Let’s Get Physical” follows a fitness instructor who by day teaches fitness and dance to soccer moms but by night leads a double life running a sophisticated prostitution ring with a customer list that included very prominent men in the community. Starring Jenna Dewan (“The Rookie”), Jennifer Irwin (“The Goldbergs”) and Michael Consuelos (“Riverdale”), we’re introduced to Sadie (Dewan) whose studio is raided by authorities after an anonymous tip leads to an indictment and ignites a firestorm in a small town which leads everyone to ask, “who exactly was on the client list?” Dewan also executive produces. The Lifetime “Ripped from the Headlines” movie slate will premiere as follows: “The Gabby Petito Story” – October 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT“The Disappearance of Cari Farver” – Saturday, October 8 at 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT“Let’s Get Physical” – Saturday, October 15 at 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT“Swindler Seduction” – October 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT“An Amish Sin” – October 29 at 8:00 p.m. ET/7:00 p.m. CT Note: The post Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos to Executive Produce Two Ripped from the Headlines Movies for Lifetime appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

With Leigh-Ann Rose unavailable due to a scheduling conflict with another project, the role of Imani Benedict has been temporarily recast with “The Family Business” and “Terror Lake Drive” actress Denise Boutte, the soap announced earlier this week. With additional credits including the suspense dramas “The Missing” and “Angie’s Cure,” the latter of which will open in conjunction with the legendary Bronner Bros Hair Show in Miami on August 27-29, Boutte will first appear in Genoa City beginning with the Tuesday, September 6 episode of the daytime drama series. Lending her voice to the animated series “Young Justice” on HBO Max, Boutte is also set to co-star in the upcoming series “Kombucha Cure” for Amazon Prime. It’s understood that Boutte will appear on “Y&R” for just a handful of episodes. Note: The post Denise Boutte To Temporarily Replace Leigh-Ann Rose as Imani Benedict on ‘The Young and the Restless’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

For reference, the photo shoot took place in May.

Despite winning a Daytime Emmy in June for her role as Dr. Britt Westbourne on “General Hospital,” actress Kelly Thiebaud will be exiting the daytime drama series in November and will be reprising her role as Eva Vasquez on “Station 19” which returns for a sixth season on Thursday, October 6. Both series air on ABC. According to Deadline, which first reported the news, Thiebaud’s character on the “Grey’s Anatomy” spinoff is the widow of fallen firefighter Rigo Vasquez (Rigo Sanchez) who appeared during the show’s third season. Eva would go on to have an affair with her husband’s colleague, Jack Gibson (Grey Damon), which created lots of drama. The publication hints the character’s return during season six of the show will include plenty of “misery” as a tease from ABC notes, “Misery loves company and Eva finds solace with someone from her past.” Joining the cast of “General Hospital” in 2012, Thiebaud exited the series in 2014 as a contract player while making brief returns in 2015, and 2017-2018. She again returned in 2020 after a brief stint on “Days of our Lives,” returning on contract in 2021. Thiebaud made her television debut in the NBC series “Chuck” and has since gone on to appear in episodes of “Castle,” “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” “Criminal Minds” and a couple of TV movies. Her first credited role is in the film “Journey of Redemption” in 2002. Note: The post Kelly Thiebaud to Exit ‘General Hospital’, Returning to ‘Station 19’ for Season 6 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Despite airing repeats once again, both “The Price is Right” (3.855 million / 4.413 million) and “Let’s Make a Deal” (2.291 million / 2.615 million) managed to see an uptick in Total Viewers during the week of August 8-12, 2022. Also airing repeats, “The View” (1.522 million) and “The Talk” (1.186 million) managed to see gains among viewers compared to the same week last year, up +57,000 viewers and up +26,000 viewers, respectively. “The Young and the Restless” (3.292 million) fell week to week and year to year among Total Viewers. The soap was up +607,000 viewers, however, over its performance two years earlier when it returned to originals for the first time since the pandemic shutdown. “The Bold and the Beautiful” (2.916 million) was also down week to week and year to year but managed to see an increase over its comparable performance in 2020, up +469,000 viewers, when it aired its fourth consecutive week of originals following its return to production. “General Hospital” (2.042 million) was also down week to week and year to year, but it too saw an uptick compared to its 2020 performance, up +144,000 viewers, which marked its second full week back with originals. Weeks away from “Days of our Lives” ending its nearly 57-year broadcast run on NBC, the drama series saw a minor uptick, adding +17,000 viewers over the week ago period. The soap was down -70,000 viewers year to year, however. The soap still managed to see an increase over its performance in 2020, up +77,000 viewers, when it once again started to compete with the other three dramas. Only five weeks remain of the 2021-2022 broadcast television season. What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of August 8-12, 2022 in Women 18-49 rating, Women 25-54 rating, Households and Total Viewers, including a look at their comparable performance in 2021 and 2020, respectively. A closer look at the daytime soaps, including their daily performance in the demos, will be posted on Thursday. Week Of August 8-12, 2022 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20201. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R0.40.40.50.51. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R0.40.30.40.41. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.40.30.40.34. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.30.30.40.34. General Hospital (ABC)0.30.30.30.44. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.30.30.50.54. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R0.30.30.40.34. The View (ABC) – R0.30.30.30.24. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.30.20.30.34. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R0.30.20.30.311. Days of our Lives (NBC)0.20.20.30.311. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.20.30.30.411. The Talk (CBS) – R0.20.20.2Source: Nielsen Women 25-54Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20201. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R0.70.60.70.82. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R0.60.60.60.72. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.60.60.70.52. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.60.50.70.55. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.50.50.70.75. General Hospital (ABC)0.50.40.60.67. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R0.40.40.50.67. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R0.40.40.40.57. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.40.40.50.57. Days of our Lives (NBC)0.40.30.40.511. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.30.30.40.411. The View (ABC) – R0.30.40.40.411. The Talk (CBS) – R0.30.30.3NRSource: Nielsen Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20201. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R2.82.72.83.22. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R2.42.32.42.93. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.32.32.32.04. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2.02.02.11.85. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R1.71.71.82.26. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R1.51.51.51.97. General Hospital (ABC)1.41.41.51.48. Days of our Lives (NBC)1.21.21.21.29. The View (ABC) – R1.01.61.01.29. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1.01.01.01.011. The Talk (CBS) – R0.80.90.8NR. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)N/A1.4N/A1.6. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)N/A1.1N/A1.1Source: Nielsen Total Viewers Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20201. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R4,413,0004,207,0004,269,0004,599,0002. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R3,855,0003,651,0003,707,0004,090,0003. The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,292,0003,312,0003,441,0002,685,0004. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,916,0003,028,0003,044,0002,447,0005. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R2,615,0002,650,0002,736,0003,035,0006. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R2,291,0002,250,0002,353,0002,592,0007. General Hospital (ABC)2,042,0002,102,0002,200,0001,898,0008. Days of our Lives (NBC)1,683,0001,666,0001,753,0001,606,0009. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,586,0001,576,0001,519,0001,378,00010. The View (ABC) – R1,522,0002,245,0001,465,0001,437,00011. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)1,402,0001,512,000N/A1,489,00012. The Talk (CBS) – R1,186,0001,429,0001,160,000NR. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)N/A2,022,000N/A2,104,000Source: Nielsen 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. *Notable Preemptions/Schedule Changes “Let’s Make a Deal” aired reruns all week.“The Price is Right” aired reruns all week.“The Talk” aired reruns all week.“The View” aired reruns all week. Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of August 8-12, 2022 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Nearly 10 years since joining the cast of “The Bold and the Beautiful” in the contract role of Quinn Fuller, later Sharpe and currently Forrester, actress Rena Sofer will conclude her run at the Television City-produced daytime drama series when her final episode airs Monday, August 29. “Friday, August 5 was not just my daughter’s birthday but the end of my 9year run as Quinn on @boldandbeautifulcbs,” wrote Sofer on Instagram, announcing her exit from the series. “I know it’s heartbreaking for some and it is for me as well, but it’s time for me to move on with both my acting career and my pottery career. Thank you all for your support over the last 9 years and in the future! And check out Renasoferceramics.com for the other side of my life!!” In an upcoming interview with Soap Opera Digest, on newsstands Friday, Sofer shares more about her decision to leave the series. “I had already decided this was going to be my last contract, but when they finished the story of Quinn and Carter [Lawrence Saint-Victor] coming together, it seemed like the right time,” she explains to the magazine. “On to bigger and better things!” Sofer concluded in a Twitter post following her shocking exit announcement. Note: The post Rena Sofer to Exit ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

She's still airing this month so her last tape date was August 5.

Months after it was reported that former “General Hospital” and “Chicago Justice” actress Lindsey Pearlman had left behind two suicide notes before her body was found in a car parked near Runyon Canyon Park in Los Angeles on February 18, the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s office has officially listed the manner and cause of her death, therefore closing the case which up until recently had been deferred pending additional investigation. The 43-year-old died by suicide the coroner’s office indicated with the cause of death noted as “sodium nitrite toxicity.” According to the LAPD, at around 8:30 a.m. on Friday, February 18, officers responded to a radio call for a death investigation at Franklin Avenue and North Sierra Bonita Avenue. The body was later confirmed to be that of Pearlman whose full name was Lindsey Erin Pearlman. TMZ, citing law enforcement sources, reported days later that Pearlman had called her husband, Vance Smith, the day before her body was found telling him her intention to end her life. “Her husband contacted police in a frantic effort to find Lindsey. He never saw her alive again,” the website stated. Appearing on “General Hospital” over two episodes aired in January 2020, Pearlman portrayed the role of barista Margaret “Maggie” McMorris. She shared scenes with series stars Maurice Benard, Steve Burton and Max Gail when their characters traveled to Brooklyn, NY so that Sonny (Benard) could get Mike (Gail) to take part in a clinical trial to help treat his Alzheimer’s disease. In a clip (shown below), Pearlman’s Maggie was used as a human shield at the Brooklyn Union Pub where she worked when Jason (Burton) shot a hitman to save her life. In addition to her recurring role on “General Hospital,” Pearlman’s other television credits included such shows as “Selena: The Series,” “American Housewife,” “The Purge,” “Chicago Justice” and “Empire,” among others. She also appeared as the lead in such films as “Signal to Noise” and “Pry Me Open.” In theatre, she appeared in numerous productions, including “Trevor,” “The Eight: Reindeer Monologues,” and “The Last Days of Judas Iscariot.” Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Actress Lindsey Pearlman — Cause of Death Confirmed by L.A. County Coroner’s Office appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

A prolific career in daytime television, writing for such soaps as “Capitol,” “As The World Turns” and “One Life to Live,” former “Beverly Hills, 90210” writer/producer Jessica Klein has died. She was just 66 years of age. Klein passed away on July 13, 2022 at 8:21 a.m. with her family by her side at her home in Beverly Hills, CA, her daughter, Shira Rose, revealed in a Facebook post. “It was peaceful. We were together,” Rose said. Klein was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November of last year. Best known for her work on the primetime soap “Beverly Hills, 90210” as a writer and producer over six seasons on the series, Klein was married to the late Steve Wasserman who died in 1998 after falling overboard during a sailing trip. He was 45 years old at the time. While not always working side by side at the same time, the two did find themselves overlapping with writing credits on “Capitol” and “As The World Turns,” and primetime shows such as “Northern Exposure,” “Mancuso, F.B.I” and “Gabriel’s Fire,” along with their work on “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Klein would go on to marry Isaac Levenbrown in 2000, a painter and audiovisual expert. In 2011, the couple relocated to Virginia where Klein began teaching screenwriting courses at Drexel University. Following his death in 2014, Klein relocated to Toronto and returned to Los Angeles in 2018. Klein joined the online reboot of “One Life to Live” in 2013 as a writer with credits for all 39 produced episodes. She later worked as a supervising producer on the show “The Other Kingdom” and a consulting producer on the Nickelodeon series “Make It Pop.” In addition to her daughter, Klein is survived by her stepchildren, Josh, Brittany and Jonathan; her grandchildren, Shayna, Mendel, Zisi, Asher, Lily and Elliott; and her brother, David. Note: The post R.I.P. Jessica Klein – Former ‘As The World Turns’ and ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ Writer/Producer Dies at 66 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Actress Zuleyka Silver has joined the cast of CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” as a high-powered executive named Audra Charles who’s lured to town by one of Genoa City’s business icons. She’ll first air on the soap beginning Friday, September 23. Previously appearing in such shows as “Young Sheldon,” “Hawaii Five-0,” “Code Black” and “The Mentalist,” the Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico-born actress has had a recurring role on late night series “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” playing Mrs. Guillermo in comedy segments opposite Guillermo Rodriguez since 2015. Earlier this year she appeared in a segment for “The Late Late Show with James Corden.” Silver’s other credits include roles in “Big Time Rush,” “90210,” “Real Husbands of Hollywood” and “9-1-1.” She’s also set to appear in at least one episode of “Freeridge,” the upcoming spinoff series of Netflix’s “On My Block.” Watch a recent TikTok of Silver (in the beige top) below where she shares info on her type of guy. Note: The post Zuleyka Silver to Play High-Powered Executive on ‘The Young and the Restless’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Let’s not forget that all cameras used on DAYS are Sony cameras so new cameras doesn’t mean much. Without hearing the full interview (at last check, the link was dead), we don’t know when new cameras were ordered, who ordered them or how long they’d been in use.

“Days of our Lives” has cast actress/model and social media influencer Jessica Serfaty as Sloan, Leo’s lawyer who he hopes will help clear his name in the murder of Abigail Deveraux now that he’s suspect numero uno. Photo by Evans Vestal Ward/Peacock In an interview published in the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest, on newsstands now, Leo’s portrayer, Greg Rikaart, explains that his character is scared after Chad (Billy Flynn) and Jada (Elia Cantu) find evidence that he had been hiding in the DiMera secret room, leading them to believe he was the one responsible for Abigail’s death. “He thinks that things look bad for him because there is, in fact, evidence against him,” says Rikaart. “It’s not evidence that he committed murder, but it’s certainly circumstantial evidence that puts him at the scene of the crime.” While in police custody where he’s being questioned by Shawn (Brandon Beemer), Leo declares his innocence which leads to the introduction of Sloan. “She’s regarded as being a hotshot lawyer, and Leo believes in her. He feels like she’s his ticket out of this mess,” says Rikaart of the new face in Salem. Beyond her interactions with Leo, look for Sloan to arrive in Salem on Thursday, August 18 and to share scenes with Gwen (Emily O Brien), Melinda (Tina Huang), Rafe (Galen Gering), Sonny (Zach Tinker) and even Alex (Robert Scott Wilson), the latter of which will be on an intimate level. Sloan 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.” In recent Instagram Stories postings, Serfaty has been sharing clips of her and her friends, including actress Bella Thorne, while on vacation in Ibiza, Spain. She has over 1.1 million followers on the social media platform. Note: The post Social Media Influencer Jessica Serfaty Joins ‘Days of our Lives’ as Salem’s New Legal Eagle appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Personally, I feel the title for the poll is incorrect. You're not paying $4.99 to watch Days on Peacock. That's the price for Peacock itself. It should have been "Will you pay a monthly subscription for Peacock?"? Similarly, I think polls should be created for the other streamers as well just to see if people are willing to pay for any of them. Currently, I pay for Netflix + DVD (it's a legacy account), Prime Video (via annual Prime plan), Hulu+Live TV, Paramount+ (student discount rate), Disney+ and HBO Max (free via legacy AT&T wireless service). I have a free Peacock account which I've been unwilling to upgrade. Yes, it's five bucks but until now I've yet to be given a reason to subscribe.

“Grey’s Anatomy” alums Sarah Drew and Justin Breuning (“All My Childen”) are set to reunite in Lifetime’s “Reindeer Games Homecoming,” part of the network’s upcoming “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” holiday lineup it was announced today during Lifetime’s TCA session. Drew will pull triple duty as the star, executive producer, and writer of the movie which follows MacKenzie Graves (Drew), a brilliant, competitive, crossword puzzle-loving Biology teacher in Vermont who recently lost her father, beloved fire chief and the heart of the town’s holiday fundraising tradition “The Reindeer Games.” Every year since his death, she competes with her dad’s former team, a group of colorful retired firefighters, to win the Games and keep his tradition alive. This holiday, however, her world is rocked when fading Hollywood star, and Mac’s high school crush, Chase Weston (Bruening), comes home for Christmas to visit his pregnant sister and nephew and is begrudgingly roped into participating in the Games. When the opportunity to compete against her former mega crush arises, Mac is determined to show him up and win the Kris Kringle Cup at all costs. As the competition heats up, so does the spark between Mac and Chase, and Chase soon finds himself eager to not only win the games, but also win her heart as well. Brian Sills also stars. “Reindeer Games Homecoming” is produced by Johnson Production Group for Off Camera Entertainment. Stephanie Slack, Margret Huddleston, Sarah Drew, and Tim Johnson serve as executive producers. The film is directed by Brian Herzlinger with a script written by Drew. The full “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” slate and airdates will be announced this fall. Note: The post Lifetime Reunites ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Alums Sarah Drew and Justin Bruening with ‘Reindeer Games Homecoming’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

It's my understanding that the reason behind the move to the Television Academy is with the booming popularity of game shows in primetime the shows airing at night are now eligible for Emmys whereas they previously couldn't get awarded. With the increased competition there, IMO, it'll be less likely that true daytime game shows like "The Price is Right" and "Let's Make a Deal" will ever get the win, if even a nomination.

As part of Lifetime’s upcoming slate of holiday movies, under the “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” umbrella, soaper Justin Gaston (“Days of our Lives,” “The Young and the Restless”) will star alongside Rita Moreno and Marissa Jaret Winokur in “Santa Bootcamp” which is being directed by Melissa Joan Hart who the network has dubbed their “Queen of Christmas” following her previous efforts behind the camera with the Lifetime films “The Santa Con,” “Feliz NaviDAD,” and “The Watcher.” Announced during Lifetime’s TCA session, the movie follows an event planner, Emily Strauss (Emily Kinney), who is hired by mall magnate, Ed Mancini (Patrick Cassidy), to stage the ultimate Christmas Gala for his most influential investors. To make that happen, Emily finds herself being sent to bootcamp – Santa Bootcamp – to find the perfect Santa and inspiration she will need to make the evening a success. While there, Emily meets Belle (Moreno), the bootcamp’s drill sergeant with a heart of gold, who helps Emily rediscover the magic of Christmas and find romance along the way. In a statement, EGOT winner Moreno said, “I have always been a holiday person… particularly Christmas. The idea that I’m actually going to participate in this wonderful Lifetime Christmas movie, ‘Santa Bootcamp,’ just tickles me to no end.” She added, “I have been known, at Christmas time, to decorate anyone in my house who happens to stand still for more than a minute. I will decorate anyone and anything because I turn into a child. Therefore, what a treat for me! Thank you Lifetime. My grandchildren are already celebrating!” To help showcase the network’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity, the film also includes deaf actors Deanne Bray and Zyra Singleton as part of the cast. John Schuck also stars. In addition to directing, Hart serves as executive producer along with Irene Dreayer, Gina Rugolo Judd, and Paula Hart. The film is produced by Hartbreak Films Inc with a script written by Michael J. Murray. The full “It’s a Wonderful Lifetime” slate and airdates will be announced this fall. Note: The post Justin Gaston to Star in ‘Santa Bootcamp’ Alongside Rita Moreno and Marissa Jaret Winokur for Lifetime appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Depends on the wording of the contract. I'm sure with Peacock being part of DAYS' contract, it was worded that they could move it but no one thought they actually would.

As part of their agreement on realigning Emmy Awards by Genre and not by daypart, The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) and the Television Academy announced today that Game Show categories will no longer be awarded during the annual Daytime Emmy Awards telecast which is overseen by NATAS and will instead be presented by the Television Academy beginning in 2023. The eligibility period for nominations has been extended to help with the migration to the Television Academy Emmys with an 18-month window, January 1, 2022 through May 31, 2023. According to the new rules, a program with game elements must primarily take place in-studio and involve mental challenges to be eligible for Outstanding Game Show. They must be self-contained or carry-over (winner continues to next episode) and cannot be arced. As for Outstanding Host for a Game Show, the award will be presented to the “master of ceremony” host(s) for a continuing performance in a Game Show. To avoid confusion between Outstanding Game Show and Outstanding Competition Program (which awards programs with reality-style, skill-based competitions), the category for the latter will be revised to Outstanding Reality Competition Program. To recap, the new categories under the Television Academy are as follows: Outstanding Game ShowOutstanding Host for a Game ShowOutstanding Reality Competition Program Game shows and reality competition programs with solely children as contestants must enter in the Children’s & Family Emmy Awards.During “The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” presentation in June, Steve Harvey won for Outstanding Game Show Host for hosting “Family Feud.” Meanwhile, “Jeopardy!” won for Outstanding Game Show. Note: The post Game Show Categories Exit Daytime Emmys Competition, Heading to Primetime appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The fifth season of “Cobra Kai” on Netflix launches Friday, September 9 and it will include “The Bold and the Beautiful” star Sean Kanan who reprises his role as Mike Barns, a role he originated in “The Karate Kid Part III” which was released in 1989. “So excited to FINALLY announce that Mike Barnes will be a part of season 5!” wrote Kanan on Twitter following the announcement first reported by Deadline. He added, “@healdrules @jonhurwitz & @McSchlossberg wrote me an awesome story. Can’t wait for you all to see it!” In addition to his starring role as Deacon Sharpe on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and his upcoming return as Mike Barnes in “Cobra Kai,” Kanan can also be seen in “Studio City” which recently released its second season on Amazon earlier this year. Check out a pic of Kanan from an upcoming episode below. Photo by Curtis Bonds Baker/Netflix Also joining the series for Season 5 of “Cobra Kai” is Alicia Hannah-Kim who will play South Korean sensei Kim Da-Eun. Note: The post Sean Kanan Joins ‘Cobra Kai’ for Season 5 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

During the week of August 1-5, 2022, every daytime broadcast series saw week to week losses among Total Viewers except for “TODAY 3rd Hour” (2.022 million) and “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” (1.512 million). “Days of our Lives” (1.666 million) and “GMA3: What You Need to Know” (1.576 million) saw the smallest week to week drops, down just -4,000 and -6,000 viewers, respectively. Compared to the same week last year, only “The Young and the Restless” (3.312 million), “The Bold and the Beautiful” (3.028 million) and “The View” (2.245 million) declined among Total Viewers. Meanwhile, NBC’s continued coverage of the delayed 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games preempted its lineup one year earlier. Elsewhere, this week marks two years since “General Hospital” (2.102 million) returned to originals after the pandemic shutdown in early 2020, making it the second soap to resume airing all-new episodes since returning to production in July 2020. The soap is up +195,000 viewers over the same period in 2020 and up another +4,000 viewers compared to the same week last year. Despite airing repeats all week, both half hours of “The Price is Right” (3.651 million / 4.207 million) and “Let’s Make a Deal” (2.250 million / 2.650 million), and “The Talk” (1.429 million), each saw year to year increases. What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of August 1-5, 2022 in Women 18-49 rating, Women 25-54 rating, Households and Total Viewers, including a look at their comparable performance in 2021 and 2020, respectively. A closer look at the daytime soaps, including their daily performance in the demos, will be posted on Thursday. Week Of August 1-5, 2022 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20201. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R0.4/90.40.40.52. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.3/70.40.50.32. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R0.3/80.40.40.42. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.30.3On Hiatus0.42. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.3/70.40.50.2*2. The View (ABC)0.3/70.30.40.32. General Hospital (ABC)0.3/60.30.30.42. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R0.3/60.30.30.42. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.30.3On Hiatus0.310. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R0.2/60.20.30.310. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.2/50.20.20.310. Days of our Lives (NBC)0.2/40.2On Hiatus0.310. The Talk (CBS) – R0.2/30.20.20.2Source: Nielsen Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20201. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R0.6/100.70.70.81. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.6/90.60.70.3*1. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R0.6/90.60.60.74. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.5/80.70.70.54. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.50.5On Hiatus0.76. General Hospital (ABC)0.4/60.40.50.66. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R0.4/70.50.50.66. The View (ABC)0.4/70.40.50.46. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.40.4On Hiatus0.56. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R0.4/60.40.40.511. Days of our Lives (NBC)0.3/50.3On Hiatus0.511. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.3/50.30.30.411. The Talk (CBS) – R0.3/40.30.30.3Source: Nielsen Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20201. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R2.7/142.82.63.32. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R2.3/122.42.32.92. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.3/112.42.41.4*4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2.0/102.12.11.75. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R1.7/91.71.72.16. The View (ABC)1.6/81.61.71.37. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R1.5/81.51.51.88. General Hospital (ABC)1.4/71.51.51.48. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1.41.3On Hiatus1.610. Days of our Lives (NBC)1.2/61.2On Hiatus1.311. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)1.11.0On Hiatus1.112. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1.0/51.01.01.113. The Talk (CBS) – R0.9/41.00.91.0Source: Nielsen Total Viewers Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year20201. The Price is Right 2 (CBS) – R4,207,0004,362,0003,969,0004,595,0002. The Price is Right 1 (CBS) – R3,651,0003,785,0003,554,0004,050,0003. The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,312,0003,464,0003,523,0001,828,000*4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)3,028,0003,174,0003,067,0002,207,0005. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS) – R2,650,0002,689,0002,631,0002,943,0006. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS) – R2,250,0002,285,0002,242,0002,531,0007. The View (ABC)2,245,0002,309,0002,359,0001,600,0008. General Hospital (ABC)2,102,0002,135,0002,098,0001,907,0009. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)2,022,0001,985,000On Hiatus2,060,00010. Days of our Lives (NBC)1,666,0001,670,000On Hiatus1,743,00011. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,576,0001,582,0001,430,0001,464,00012. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)1,512,0001,432,000On Hiatus1,466,00013. The Talk (CBS) – R1,429,0001,483,0001,232,0001,374,000Source: Nielsen 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. *Notable Preemptions/Schedule Changes “Let’s Make a Deal” aired reruns all week.“The Price is Right” aired reruns all week.“The Talk” aired reruns all week.“TODAY 3rd Hour” was retitled “TODAY Show II – ALT” on Thursday, August 4.“TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” was retitled “TDY Hoda & Jenna – HJ” on Thursday, August 4. Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of August 1-5, 2022 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Last week, ABC’s “The View” officially announced frequent guest co-host Ana Navarro and communication strategist Alyssa Farah Griffin as the show’s newest co-hosts, joining moderator Whoopi Goldberg and co-hosts Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin and Sara Haines on the panel for Season 26. Navarro will now appear on the show at least two days a week, filling in for Behar and Goldberg, who are off on those days. Farah Griffin takes over the conservative seat last held by Meghan McCain who vacated the series ahead of the show’s 25th season. ”We promised to take a little time to fill the seat and we have found the right match and a welcome addition to the show with Alyssa,” said the show’s executive producer Brian Teta. “She is willing to share her unique political experience and brings a strong conservative perspective while holding her own in tough debates with her co-hosts and guests on both sides of the aisle.” “Ana has made an indelible impact on ‘The View’ since the first time she joined us at the table,” Teta continued. “She is a strong independent thinker with savvy insight, not to mention that she is whip-smart and fiercely funny. We are very happy to officially welcome her as a co-host.” Appearing 29 times throughout Season 25, Farah Griffin previously served as a spokesperson for the president, vice president and secretary of defense from 2017-2020, making her the only person ever to hold each of those positions. An alumnus of Georgetown University’s Institute of Politics and Public Service and the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, Farah Griffin was the recipient of the Secretary of Homeland Security’s Award for Distinguished Public Service and serves on the board of the American Conservation Coalition. She will continue in her role as a political commentator for CNN. “I couldn’t be more honored and thrilled to join the ladies of ‘The View,’” said Farah Griffin. “The show paved the way for women speaking up and speaking out on TV. At a time when our country is so divided, often on partisan lines, I’m honored to represent the conservative perspective. I hope to model what is too often lost by our elected leaders: learning from others, disagreeing respectfully, and focusing on finding real solutions for our country.” Joining as a contributor to the show in 2015 during Season 19, Navarro became a guest co-host in November 2018 as part of Season 22. Until Season 26, Navarro had previously appeared on the show on Fridays when Goldberg had the day off. She’ll now also appear on Mondays when Behar has the day off. The Republican political strategist and commentator was the National Hispanic co-chair for John McCain’s 2008 presidential campaign and has advised numerous federal and state campaigns in Florida and nationally. Despite her increased appearance on “The View,” Navarro will continue as a political commentator for both CNN and Telemundo. Navarro was born in Nicaragua and immigrated to the United States in 1980 when she was just eight years old. Ana Navarro, Sara Haines, Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Sunny Hostin (“The View”) Photo by Lou Rocco/ABC “‘The View’ is an institution and incomparable platform for women of different backgrounds to share their opinions and insights,” said Navarro. “It’s been a long courtship, but we’re finally making it official. I love being on the show, and I love living in Miami. I’m happy I will be able to do both. Thank you to ABC News, ‘The View’ family and our loyal viewers for their continued support.” Created by Barbara Walters, “The View” currently ranks as one of daytime television’s most-watched and highest-rated programs, broadcast and syndication alike, often tying or beating the likes of “Dr. Phil,” “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” “TODAY 3rd Hour” and “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna,” among others. Season 26 of “The View” launches in September on ABC. Note: The post ‘The View’ Names Ana Navarro and Alyssa Farah Griffin as New Co-Hosts for Season 26 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

With “The View” wrapping its 25th season last week, the ABC News program reportedly signed co-host Sunny Hostin to a new multi-year deal that would keep her on the daytime talk show through at least the show’s 28th season. Joining “The View” as a co-host in 2016, Variety reports that Hostin’s deal will also include her continuing to appear in special projects for ABC, such as “Soul of a Nation,” and providing commentary on the network’s other flagship news programs like “20/20,” “Good Morning America” and “Nightline.” Hostin joined ABC News as a legal correspondent and analyst in 2016, just a few months before being named a co-host of “The View.” She previously made television appearances on CNN, CourtTV and FOX News, among others. Signing Hostin ensures “The View” will have its ducks in a row during critical news cycles, particularly the 2024 presidential election. Last September, Whoopi Goldberg signed a new multi-year deal, keeping her on the show through Season 28. Joy Behar also signed a new deal in May that will keep her on the show through Season 28. Created by Barbara Walters, “The View” currently ranks as one of daytime television’s most-watched and highest-rated programs, broadcast and syndication alike, often tying or beating the likes of “Dr. Phil,” “Live with Kelly and Ryan,” “TODAY 3rd Hour” and “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna,” among others. Season 26 of “The View” launches in September on ABC. Note: The post Sunny Hostin Signs Multi-Year Deal to Continue as Co-Host of ‘The View’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Maya oversees Days of our Lives: Beyond Salem for Peacock. Lia oversees Days of our Lives for Corday Productions. Without saying too much, I will just reiterate that there are other people involved in this situation that weren't before. That doesn't mean the current team isn't involved at all though.