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It was only the first week. We’ll see where things go in the weeks ahead. For a better outlook on how “NBC News Daily” performed during its premiere week, check the Daytime Broadcast Ratings Report for the Week of September 12-16, 2022.

With this week kicking off the show’s 50th season, premiering Friday, September 30 on CBS and Paramount+, “The Young and the Restless” has unveiled a new on-air promo look. “The Young and the Restless” Courtesy of CBS Utilizing a gold number “50” next to the iconic red colored “YR” paint stroke, the show’s brand new design removes the red backdrop design the show had used since November 2020 and replaces it with a cloudy white backdrop highlighted by Genoa City high rises in the foreground. Further reflecting the design change are updates to the show’s official social media handles (@YRInsider @YandR_CBS on Twitter; @theyoungandtherestless on Facebook; @youngandrestlesscbs on Instagram) which were updated on Monday, September 26, with a simple “YR50” for the avatar and a “YR50” background which notesthe show is available with new episodes airing weekdays on both CBS and Paramount+. A “CBS Original” bug is placed above the icon. In the first on-air teaser clip using the new design, the show displaced their regular weekly storyline highlights with one featuring classic moments of mostly current characters from episodes past as the show excites fans with the phrase, “Giving You Whatcha Like for 50 Years.” Clips shown in the promo include a romantic moment from the early days of Jack (Peter Bergman) and Phyllis (Michelle Stafford); the iconic cake fight between Katherine (the late Jeanne Cooper) and Jill (Jess Walton); another romantic moment, this time between Michael (Christian Le Blanc) and Lauren (Tracey Bergman) in the park; the smiling face of Malcolm (Shemar Moore); a memorable night between Sharon (Sharon Case) and Nicholas (Joshua Morrow); one of Victor (Eric Braeden) and Nikki’s (Melody Thomas Scott) weddings; and the decisive moment Jack threw an office chair outside his Jabot high-rise office. Concluding the promo are recent scenes featuring catty moments and several additional bouts of romance on display between characters. Future promos will continue the on-air look but will feature sneak peeks at the week’s upcoming episodes, as has been done in the past. Check out this week’s promo below. Note: The post ‘The Young and the Restless’ Unveils New On-Air Promo Look appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I don’t believe it was a racist comment. His point was the origin story for the character is very explicit in where Bond comes from. It has nothing to do with race directly. Can writers ignore the origin story and race swap? Sure, but why should they? I’m of the opinion that fictional characters shouldn’t be race swapped just to appease people who think it doesn’t matter. For instance, if it’s not okay to race swap a Black or Asian character without backlash, why race swap a White character other than because you can? I generally don’t talk politics or get into topics like this, but this is just my personal opinion and does not reflect the opinion(s) of others or the direct opinion of Soap Opera Network and its associated properties.

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Hey, sorry it took so long. It was the weekend. Breakdown Writer was Simone Hawthorne

The 2022-2023 broadcast television season officially kicked off on Monday, September 19 with the return of all-new episodes of some of television’s most-watched and most-social programming, including “The Voice,” “NCIS,” “9-1-1,” “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Abbott Elementary,” and “Law & Order: SVU,” to name a few. So, when do/did the daytime soaps have their season premieres? Let’s find out! Note: There’s some spoilers ahead. Daytime soaps haven’t traditionally gone by “seasons” as they are the only genre to air new episodes every weekday all year round with limited exceptions. However, in recent years, the broadcast networks have quietly promoted new seasons of each series similar to their primetime counterparts. As an example, CBS recently noted new seasons of “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Let’s Make a Deal,” “The Price is Right” and “The Young and the Restless” would premiere this month. The game shows launched their recent seasons on Monday, September 19, and the two soaps premiere their new seasons this week. Although the idea makes sense for “Let’s Make a Deal” and “The Price is Right” since the two take lengthy breaks from taping and can air reruns throughout the summer without lapsed viewers realizing they’ve potentially already seen an episode, the network’s daytime soaps aren’t able to take breaks, even on some major holidays, since they tape roughly 250 all-new episodes year round and must air said episodes in chronological order. The Bold and the Beautiful Sean Kanan, Melody Thomas Scott and Kimberlin Brown (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Photo by Howard Wise/JPI Studios With reruns not faring too well in the ratings, daytime soaps don’t have to share schedule space with other programs outside of extraordinary events such as breaking news or sports coverage. Thus, when “The Bold and the Beautiful” launches Season 36 on Monday, September 26, it would appear as just another episode to viewers of the L.A.-based soap since they only had the weekend to wait to find out what happens next. On the other hand, fans of primetime shows will have had to wait months between seasons to answer such queries. To entice viewers behind the idea of premiere week for their dramas, CBS is kicking off “B&B’s” new season with a crossover episode featuring Melody Thomas Scott appearing as her Nikki Newman character from “The Young and the Restless” as she meets up with her old friend Eric Forrester (John McCook). While the two catch up and discuss an original Forrester design that’s to be worn by Nikki’s granddaughter, Summer (Alison Lanier), Nikki’s real reason for being in town is to meet up with Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) with the hope she’ll get what she needs to take down Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters). In addition to McCook and Kanan, look for Scott to share scenes with Annika Noelle (Hope Logan) and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy Forrester). There’s also a certain someone lurking in the shadows during Nikki’s meeting with Deacon that’ll make the crossover event the more enticing for longtime viewers of both dramas. The show will air its 9000th episode in April 2023. The Young and the Restless “The Young and the Restless” Courtesy of CBS On Friday, September 30, “The Young and the Restless” kicks off its 50th season with Nikki back in town from her Los Angeles visit with the information she learned from Deacon, hoping it helps her and Phyllis’ planand Diane encounters a surprise visitor. Meanwhile, Victor (Eric Braeden) has sound advice to share with his daughter, Victoria (Amelia Henle). The show will build off its classic storylines all season long, with the return of several fan favorites intertwined with intrigue and family drama featuring the show’s iconic characters. Former “One Life to Live” actor Trevor St. John (ex-Victor Lord, Jr./ex-Todd Manning) makes his debut as a yet-to-be-named character. He debuts Wednesday, September 28. In March 2023, the daytime drama series will air a special 50th-anniversary episode. Days of our Lives “Days of our Lives” suddenly moved to streaming service Peacock after 57 seasons on broadcast network NBC. With the show filming nearly eight months ahead, there wasn’t much time to promote the move, but the new season still kicked off on schedule (Monday, September 19) with big revelations, particularly in the “Who Killed Abigail?” storyline — it was explained that Clyde Weston (James Read) had done the deed. On Tuesday, September 27, viewers will find out what happened the night she was killed when Chad (Billy Flynn) confronts his wife’s killer. General Hospital The Hook (“General Hospital”) Courtesy of ABC Before segueing into its 60th season (September 12), “General Hospital” kicked off a new serial killer storyline, the show’s first since 2013 when Stephen Clay (Michael Easton, currently appearing as Hamilton Finn) terrorized Port Charles. With two victims under their belt, one of whom died last week, a third victim of “The Hook” will be attacked this week, leaving many in Port Charles questioning everything. The following week, yet another victim will be attacked. In April 2023, the daytime drama series will air a special 60th-anniversary episode. What follows is a recap of the season premiere dates for the four daytime soaps: “General Hospital” (ABC) – Season 60 (Monday, September 12)“Days of our Lives” (Peacock) – Season 58 (Monday, September 19)“The Bold and the Beautiful” (CBS) – Season 36 (Monday, September 26)“The Young and the Restless” (CBS) – Season 50 (Friday, September 30) Note: The post Premiere Dates for Daytime Soaps (2022-2023 Season) appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

On the Friday, September 23 episode of “The Talk,” co-host Amanda Kloots announced that throughout the show’s 13th season, fans can expect to see exclusive sneak peek clips from upcoming episodes of CBS daytime dramas “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless.” The first clip provided was a look at the Monday, September 26 season premiere episode of “The Bold and the Beautiful,” wherein Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) from “The Young and the Restless” heads to Los Angeles to meet up with her old friend Eric Forrester (John McCook) and the two discuss an original Forrester design to be worn by Nikki’s granddaughter, Summer (Alison Lanier). Also in the scene are Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) and Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood). When asked by Steffy if she planned to stay in L.A. for a few more days before heading back to Genoa City, Nikki notes she would be heading back soon, but not before making a quick stop first — a meeting with Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) to discuss Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters). It’s understood that most sneak peek clips shared on “The Talk” will be played during episodes primarily featuring actors from the daytime dramas, both of which this season celebrate several milestones. “Y&R” is entering its 50th season, airing a special anniversary episode in March 2023, and “B&B” will air its 9000th episode in April 2023. Watch the sneak peek clip below from Monday’s episode of “The Bold and the Beautiful.” Note: The post ‘The Talk’ To Regularly Share Sneak Peek Clips of CBS Daytime Dramas appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

It’s hard to believe, but it’s already been over a year since “The Bold and the Beautiful” began giving fans the rare opportunity of watching classic episodes of the daytime drama series, free of charge, starting with episodes from season one, including the first episode ever broadcast. Now, with few episodes left to release from season five of the show, fans will enjoy episodes from season six, beginning Saturday, October 1. Season six features the iconic love triangle between Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang), Ridge Forrester (then played by Ronn Moss) and Taylor Hayes (then played by Hunter Tylo). According to a schedule on the show’s official YouTube channel, three episodes from season five will continue to be released daily at 8:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. ET until the season concludes in early October. Meanwhile, the first three episodes from season six are scheduled to become available on the platform starting October 1 at 7:00 a.m., 7:30 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. ET, respectively, with drops of three episodes daily after that. “The Bold and the Beautiful” is the only daytime drama series providing fans with a legal method to watch classic episodes, specifically the ability to watch episodes whenever they want and in whichever manner they want to watch them, proving the digital age has truly arrived! Since the release of season one, the “B&B” YouTube channel has gained more than 60,000 new subscribers. Ronn Moss, Hunter Tylo (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) Courtesy of YouTube In addition to season five and season six, the channel is also actively releasing episodes from season 10, season 25 and season 33. All episodes from seasons 21-24 and 26-31 are already available on the platform, along with the majority of episodes from season 19 and season 20. In total, there are thousands of episodes available to watch on demand. The show will air its 9000th episode in April 2023 on CBS. Season 36 of “The Bold and the Beautiful” premieres Monday, September 26 and includes a crossover event featuring Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) from “The Young and the Restless” interacting with her old friend Eric Forrester (John McCook) and meeting with Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) to get the goods on Diane Jenkins (Susan Walters). During her Los Angeles visit, Nikki will also meet with Hope Logan (Annika Noelle) and Steffy Forrester (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood). Click on the link below to get notified when season six is released. Note: The post Season 6 of ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Coming to YouTube appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

When “Bold Live” suddenly had to cancel its Friday, September 16 episode with “The Bold and the Beautiful” star Annika Noelle (Hope Logan) scheduled to appear as a guest, it was reportedly due to a conflict with Noelle’s production schedule at the soap opera. Simultaneously, the “B&B” Twitter page announced that her appearance on the popular podcast series would be postponed to a date yet to be determined. On Friday, September 23, we learned that “Bold Live” won’t return with all-new episodes until at least Friday, October 7. Although no official reason was given for the long gap between episodes, the “B&B” Twitter page did note that more details would be shared next week, likely announcing who would be the next guest on the upcoming episode. Hosted by the soap opera’s co-supervising producer, Casey Kasprzyk, “Bold Live” airs live every Friday on YouTube and is the only official talk show that gives fans of “The Bold and the Beautiful” an opportunity to consistently interact with their favorite stars from the world’s most watched daily series by way of picking up the phone, dialing a number and talking to them live on air. Fans can also take part as video guests when available. The show is produced from Television City in Los Angeles, where “B&B” tapes. Recent episodes have featured Sean Kanan (Deacon Sharpe) as a guest and Kasprzyk taking fans on a virtual tour of the “B&B” production studio, where he provides behind-the-scenes stories about Television City and where the show shoots their outdoor scenes when not leaving the lot. Watch the most recent episodes below. Note: The post ‘Bold Live’ Returns October 7 with All-New Episodes appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

It’s mentioned in the interview that he gets to work with Patrika and Kevin but I didn’t mention it since there wasn’t much too it said and I didn’t want to repost the entire interview. Have to give people a reason to buy the magazine after all. Digest might publish the entire interview in the days leading up to his return on their website.

It looks like Peacock’s much-hyped reboot of “Queer As Folk” will be one and done. The streaming service has opted not to order a second season of the Stephen Dunn-created series, which premiered in June. Only eight episodes of the series were produced. Starring Devin Way, Fin Argus, Jesse James Keitel, CG, John Sibilly and Ryan O’Connell, who also serves as a writer and co-executive producer, “Queer as Folk” was a vibrant reimagining of the groundbreaking British series of the same name created by Russell T. Davis, who himself also served as an executive producer on the new series. The show follows a diverse group of friends in New Orleans whose lives are transformed in the aftermath of a tragedy. Guest stars included Kim Cattrall, Juliette Lewis, Ed Begley Jr., Nyle DiMarco and Chris Renfro, among others. Word of the show’s cancellation came from Dunn, who shared the news on Instagram on Friday night. “It’s a rare gift in these times, and in this country, to be able to make a show as fearless and unapologetic as ‘Queer As Folk’. This experience changed our lives forever and we’re so grateful to have found this incredible new family. But today we received the disappointing news that we’re not getting a second season,” Dunn posted alongside a photo of the show’s cast. “We know how much it’s meant to the fans and while we’re heartbroken we won’t get to make more episodes, we wanna thank everyone for watching and falling in love with Brodie, Mingus, Ruthie, Noah, Shar, Julian, Daddius, Bussey, Marvin, Judy and Brenda. We’re so grateful for the chance to honor our community and are so proud of this show.” In addition to creating and EP’ing the show, Dunn also directed at least three episodes of the series, including the pilot episode. Additional executive producers include Jaclyn Moore, Lee Eisenberg, Emily Brecht, Nicola Schindler and Louise Pedersen on behalf of All3 Media International, which distributes the format and the original British series produced by Red Productions for Channel 4. The show was produced by UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group. Check out a trailer of the show’s first and only season below. Note: The post ‘Queer as Folk’ Canceled After One Season by Peacock appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

After a 12-year absence, actor Roark Critchlow is back in Salem, reprising his role as Dr. Mike Horton on “Days of our Lives.” His first air date is set for Tuesday, October 4. Critchlow’s return was first revealed earlier this month when Peacock released a fall trailer teasing what’s to come on the drama series, which recently moved to the streaming service after spending more than 56 years on NBC. Critchlow joined the cast of the series in 1994 and remained a full-time cast member until 1999. He reprised the role again in 2010 for a few episodes to honor the late Frances Reid, who played Alice Horton, Mike’s grandmother. Details about the actor’s return up to that point had been kept under wraps. Now, in an interview with Soap Opera Digest, on newsstands news, Critchlow is speaking out about his return to the series, including who he shares his first scenes with, why he’s back in town, and how his return to the canvas came to be. First things first: Critchlow will first appear on-screen alongside Susan Seaforth Hayes and Bill Hayes (Julie and Doug Williams). His visit will be a short one. “I was nervous. You get back in there and you just feel … it’s not like a heavy weight, but it’s a heritage,” says Critchlow of working with the legendary actors. “To be able to work with people who have been at it as well and as long as they have? We actually had a couple of lovely scenes. It was like the people that you knew from 20 years ago or whatever. It was not just the characters going, “Oh, hi. Hey, Mike, you’re back. It’s good to see you, too.’ It was so genuine, because they were both coming from a human place. It wasn’t just the actors and the characters. It really enjoyed those scenes.” As for how his return came to be, Critchlow credits the writers for thinking of him as the offer came as a surprise. “I’m not really sure how it evolved,” he tells Digest. “They just contacted my agent. He was like, ‘Hey. They’ve got a couple of episodes. Do you want to go?’ I was like, ‘Hell, yeah. That sounds good.'” In addition to the Hayes, Critchlow also worked alongside Cady McClain and Matthew Ashford. The former plays a recast Jennifer Horton, Critchlow’s on-screen sister, and the latter plays Jack Deveraux, Jennifer’s husband. During Critchlow’s initial time on the soap, another actor played the part of Jack, the actor points out. “When I was on it, it was Mark Valley [ex-Jack]. That was actually kind of fun, because he and I shared a whole bunch of stories. Now we’re both in the same spot in our careers.” Meanwhile, working with McClain for the first time became natural for Critchlow despite another actress playing his character’s sister during his initial run. “She and I dropped in really easily, I felt,” said Critchlow of his experience. “It was a very nice, natural care for each other. It wasn’t difficult, that’s for sure. Obviously, Missy [Reeves, ex-Jennifer] is a super-duper person. But you don’t compare people. Cady and I chatted. We got on good. In terms of story, I thought we pulled it off nicely as being people who’ve known each other their whole lives.” During his return to the Los Angeles area for taping, Critchlow was able to spend time catching up with friends, his kids and his ex-wife, Maria, as he primarily spends most of his days in Canada, more specifically Summerland, British Columbia, where his parents live and where he went to high school. “I came back because mom and day are getting older,” Critchlow tells Digest. “I thought, ‘I’ll come back home, take a break and gather myself.” Since his initial departure from the soap in 1999, Critchlow has gone on to star in such shows as “V” and the original “Pretty Little Liars” series. He’s also appeared in episodes of “Drop Dead Diva,” “NCIS,” “Supernatural,” “UnREAL,” and “Arrow,” among others. He reunited with former “Days of our Lives” co-star Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady) in the 2016 TV movie “Murder, She Baked: A Peach Cobbler Mystery.” He can next be seen in the Christmas TV movie, “My Favorite Christmas Tree.” For more on Critchlow’s return to “Days of our Lives,” make sure to pick up your copy of the October 3, 2022 issue of Soap Opera Digest on newsstands now. Note: The post Roark Critchlow Returns to ‘Days of our Lives’ As Dr. Mike Horton After 12-Year Absence appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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I temporarily resolved the issue by reverting the PHP version back to 7.4. There seems to be an issue with version 8.0 at the moment. Will work on resolving it permanently as 7.4 stops receiving support in November and 8.0 will be required to run the forums going forward. With that said, I also have another alternative solution in the works that I’m just not ready to utilize just yet due to cost.

The 2022-2023 television season has barely started and we’re already getting a special primetime episode of “The Price is Right at Night,” airing Friday, September 30 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. “The Price is Right at Night” Courtesy of CBS Drew Carey will host actors Iain Armitage and Raegan Revord, who play twins in television’s most-watched comedy, “Young Sheldon,” as they appear as guest models during showcases in an episode filled with an audience of real twins who are competing for double the prices, including a tech room inspired by Armitage’s character, Sheldon, and a music room that Revord’s character, Missy, would love. A trip to Texas, where “Young Sheldon” is set, is also up for grabs. Iain Armitage, Raegan Revord (“The Price is Right at Night”) Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS Look for at least five additional “The Price is Right at Night” primetime specials to air throughout the season, including episodes featuring super fans and grocery store workers who will have their pricing skills put to the test. “The Price is Right at Night” is a primetime special edition of “The Price is Right,” broadcast television’s most-watched and highest-rated daytime series, currently the longest-running game show in television history. The show is produced by Fremantle and airs weekdays at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT on CBS. Evelyn Warfel is the executive producer. Note: The post ‘The Price is Right at Night’ to Host ‘Young Sheldon’ Stars appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Yes, I saw that. I checked both my DVR copy and Paramount+ but no writer/director credits at the beginning of the episode. There were cast credits at the close, however. I’m looking into it. Hopefully will have the info soon.

On Wednesday, September 28, the January 6th Committee will hold their next hearing, the first since July. The hearing will again occur during the daytime hours, beginning at 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT. As has been the case since the hearings began in June, the broadcast networks are likely to preempt all or part of their daytime lineups, primarily impacting “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “GMA3: What You Need to Know,” “The Talk” and “General Hospital” wherein episodes will push forward as has been the case for the soaps in particular. Meanwhile, the first half-hour of “The Young and the Restless” is expected to air before being broken into by CBS News coverage. The entire episode will be available later in the evening via Paramount+ on CBS On Demand. “We’re looking at the process of being able to look at the report … as well as closing the loop on any potential witnesses,” said Committee Chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson (D, Mississippi) last week when questioned on when the next hearing would take place. According to Politico, Thompson noted that the intention to continue the hearings is so they can create an interim report by mid-October, with a finalized report planned by the end of the year. “We sunset at the end of December,” CBS News reports Thompson said. With “Days of our Lives” now airing exclusively on Peacock, the show will be released on schedule and without interruption. Note: The post January 6th Committee Schedules Next Hearing, Potentially Preempting Broadcast Lineups appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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Just saw a DAYS on Peacock promo ad here on SON. Love seeing that.

I wouldn't put any weight into this data, personally. Since episodes are disappearing from the platform every day from last season (season 57), I've started recording episodes every night off of Peacock this week and finding myself actually paying attention and enjoying the show in a non-daytime/work time setting. I'm actually interested in some of the characters. What needs to change, IMO, is on-air look, tightening the writing and less gimmicks (ie. no more silly nonsense or tongue in cheek BS).

Having not appeared on “The Bold and the Beautiful” since at least November of last year, actress Denise Richards will soon reprise her role as Shauna Fulton on the daytime drama series. According to a post from earlier this week on her Instagram stories, Richards can be seen holding a script in front of her face with the captions “Guess who is back” and “Shauna is coming to visit @boldandbeautifulcbs.” A return date for Richards was not available at press time. Note: The post Denise Richards Back to ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

On Sunday, October 9 at 2:00 p.m. ET/11:00 a.m. PT, a virtual edition of the annual “Daytime Stars and Strikes for Autism” fundraiser event will take place in tribute to the charity’s founding co-host, Jerry verDorn (“Guiding Light,” “One Life to Live”), who passed away earlier this year after a battle with cancer. He was just 72 years old. According to organizers, 75% of proceeds received during this year’s fundraiser will go to The Autism Society of America and the remaining 25% will go to the newly established Jerry verDorn Scholarship Fund, which helps send individuals with Autism to theater camps and other educational programs. “This will be an amazing afternoon sharing our memories of Jerry and the impact he made on our lives and on this charity event year after year,” reads a statement from event organizers. Those scheduled to take part in this year’s event to celebrate the life of the late actor, father and loving friend include such soapers as Kristen Alderson, Terrell Anthony, Grant Aleksander, Bryan Buffinton, Jean Carol, Beth Chamberlin, Crystal Chappell, Justin Deas, Mark Derwin, Frank Dicopoulos, Ricky Paull Goldin, Melissa Hayden, Rick Hearst, Crystal Hunt, Vincent Irizarry, Liz Keifer, Maeve Kinkead, Wendy Moniz, Robert Newman, Michael O’Leary, Denise Pence, Ron Raines, Sean Ringgold, Peter Simon, Erika Slezak, Tina Sloan, Krista Tesreau, Gina Tognoni, Bree Williamson, Laura Wright and Kim Zimmer. The event will take place during a special edition of Alan Locher‘s popular podcast, “The Locher Room.” For more information about the event and how to donate, click here. Note: The post ‘Daytime Stars and Strikes for Autism’ Charity Event to Honor the Late Jerry verDorn appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

There are only ten days left for consumers to take advantage of the special Peacock price deal, wherein a monthly premium subscription (with ads) to the streaming service costs just $1.99 a month or $19.99 for an annual plan – the regular price is $4.99 a month or $49.99 for a yearly plan. With Peacock, fans of “Days of our Lives” can now watch all-new episodes of the daytime drama series without interruption every weekday and access the entire backlog of episodes from season 57 – the show launched its 58th season on Monday, September 19. In addition to “Days of our Lives,” subscribers can watch next-day airings of NBC’s most popular shows, including “The Voice,” the “Law & Order” and “Chicago” franchises, among others, plus bonus next-day access to all of Bravo’s reality programming, particularly “The Real Housewives” and “Below Deck” franchises. Courtesy of Peacock TV, LLC To take advantage of the special price offering, sign up via PeacockTV.com no later than Friday, September 30. Once the deal is gone, it’s gone! In case you missed it, catch the fall preview for “Days of our Lives” below. Note: The post Time is Running Out on Peacock’s Special Reduced Price Deal appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

With his character becoming the first victim to perish after an attack by The Hook, a new serial killer threatening the lives of Port Charles citizens, actor Johnny Wactor concluded his run as Brando Corbin on the Tuesday, September 20 episode of “General Hospital.” In an interview published in the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest, on newsstands Friday, Wactor tells the outlet that his final days on the show were very hectic, “because I was filming so many pages, I didn’t really have time to kind of think or be emotional or reflect on anything.” However, following his final taping, “I gave a little speech. I knew that I would want to say something just because of my time there and my relationships with the people in the cast and crew. I was a little emotional.” Wactor had only been with the show since his first on-air appearance in January 2020, but it wasn’t his choice to leave the series. “I’ve got no bad blood and I wish everyone at ‘GH’ the best,” Wactor noted of learning his character was being written out. “Sad day for Brando… but honestly had fun filming a rain scene and working with @johnnywactor,” shared co-star Lexi Ainsworth (Kristina Davis) in a post on her Instagram story entitled “Bittersweet.” “RIP ‘Brando Corbin’, could not have been played by a better Actor. Love ya Johnny!” wrote co-star David Lautman (Grant Smoltz), who shared a clip (shown below) of Brando’s death scene on his Instagram story. In response, Wactor said, “Thank you brother. Enjoyed working with you. And may Smoltz live on to wreak more havoc!” For more from Wactor and his exit from “GH,” check out the full interview in the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest, on newsstands Friday. Watch Brando’s final moments on “GH” below. Note: The post Johnny Wactor Exits ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More