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Kirsten Storms, Wes Ramsey (“General Hospital”) Photo by Craig Sjodin/ABC Could it be true? Will “General Hospital” viewers finally get to see Peter August (Wes Ramsey) pay for his crimes? A teaser published in the latest issue of TV Guide Magazine, on newsstands now, seems to indicate that the character could finally get what’s coming to him on Tuesday, February 22. Highlighted as a “Daytime Pick,” the magazine states, “Can anything or anyone stop Peter August (Wes Ramsey) from terrorizing distraught ex Maxie (Kirsten Storms), their baby Louise and all of Port Charles? Today, he may finally get his comeuppance.” While the magazine doesn’t reveal whether Peter will live, die or truly go to prison for everything he’s done, one thing is certain: we’re mostly in the endgame portion of this years-long storyline arc. We could also be at the beginning of a new phase should history repeat itself. Last June, when it seemed that Peter had died following a fall down the stairs at General Hospital and his body locked away in a freezer, Deadline reported (via Soap Opera Digest) that Ramsey had been confirmed to have left the series. The actor returned two months later with the character being revealed to be very much alive weeks after his body was discovered missing by Finn (Michael Easton) and Anna (Finola Hughes). Alternatively, savvy fans who pay attention to the show’s weekly end credits that highlight contract and recurring cast noticed that Ramsey’s name didn’t appear in either section based on the most recent listing (Friday, February 4). One week earlier (Friday, January 28), Ramsey was listed as a contract player. This seemingly gives credence to the possibility that the actor’s run on the soap is about to come to an end. Reps for “General Hospital” did not return a request for comment by Soap Opera Network. The network traditionally does not comment on actor contracts. In recent episodes, Peter discovered that Louise was in town all along right under everyone’s nose and took her from the Quartermaines with plans to flee town. On the Wednesday, February 9 episode (click here to watch a clip), Maxie was given an ultimatum by Peter. He told her, “If you want to see our daughter it’s going to be on my terms now. I’m leaving the country with Louise, Maxie. I want you to say goodbye to her here and now, knowing you will never see her again, or, you come with us and we’ll be a family forever.” Of course, Maxie would do anything for her daughter and agreed to go with Peter, except they’d have to leave Louise behind. “I’ll go with you, Peter, whatever, tonight, right now… but if you love our daughter as much as you say you do you’ll understand why we have to leave her behind.” A distraught Peter responded to Maxie, telling her, “I don’t understand! Leave Louise? After I spent a year trying to find her, searching for… risking my life to find her, to be with her.” He later asks Maxie why she’s doing this, making him give up his daughter. Maxie lays out solid reasons to Peter, albeit with ulterior motives. In the end, Peter agreed to leave Louise behind with a plan to have her found by the local fire department. Later, Anna and Chase (Josh Swickard) come upon Louise after they get a call from a firefighter about a found baby girl. Anna deduces Maxie was able to convince Peter to leave Louise behind but is worried about the two’s whereabouts, hoping to catch Peter before Maxie disappears forever. Watch a clip from the Thursday, February 10 episode where more people learn that Bailey is really Louise. Read More

There's no preemption I'm aware of in place for Y&R next week at the moment so it most likely won't be impactful. Will look into seeing if anything has changed, and will look into the future dates. Thanks for the heads up.

On Tuesday, February 8, “General Hospital” icon Genie Francis was honored with an on-set celebration marking 45 years since her debut as Laura Spencer Collins on the daytime drama series. She was joined by several of her co-stars, including on-screen husband Jon Lindstrom (Kevin Collins) and the show’s executive producer, Frank Valentini, among others. “Port Charles would not be the same without her or the legacy of Laura Collins,” noted Valentini on Twitter of Francis as he shared a posed photo of the two together. “I am so fortunate to work with you and this amazing @GeneralHospital cast and crew!” stated Lynn Herring (Lucy Coe). “Thank you for paving the way & 4 all you have done for Daytime Television!!” Newcomer Avery Pohl (Esme Prince) said, “[Genie Francis] may just be one of the kindest, most professional, and [the] hardest working person I’ve ever met!!! Really an honor to get to watch you work.” “So happy and honored to celebrate this special milestone in the career of one of our finest!” added Charles Shaughnessy (Victor Cassadine). “Today is one for the history books. @GenieFrancis joined the cast on this day in 1977 and we will forever be in her debt. Happy Anniversary, Genie!” read a message across the show’s social channels. Marcus Coloma (Nikolas Cassadine) stated, “What an incredible milestone!!! Love working with you.” “Thank you @valentinifrank and @GeneralHospital for remembering! It doesn’t feel like forty-five years. Hard to believe. I am truly blessed,” said Francis in a post on Twitter thanking everyone for their support. Not one to miss out on the celebration, Francis’ real-life husband, Jonathan Frakes (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”) remarked, “My favorite actor and my favorite wife! Congratulations @GenieFrancis.” For the on-set celebration, balloons with the “General Hospital” logo were ordered along with balloons when put together made up the number 45. See photos from the event below. Photo by Christopher Willard/ABCPhoto by Christopher Willard/ABCPhoto by Christopher Willard/ABCPhoto by Christopher Willard/ABCPhoto by Christopher Willard/ABCPhoto by Christopher Willard/ABCPhoto by Christopher Willard/ABCPhoto by Christopher Willard/ABC Francis made her debut as Laura Webber on February 8, 1977, and went on to become one-half of daytime television’s most celebrated super couples. The wedding of Luke (Anthony Geary) and Laura in 1981 remains the most-watched in daytime broadcast history. Note: The post Genie Francis Celebrates 45 Years Since Her Debut on ‘General Hospital’ – PHOTOS appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Sherri Shepherd is said to be closing a deal to become the permanent guest co-host of “The Wendy Williams Show,” which could also lead to her being named as a permanent replacement for health stricken Wendy Williams as producers mull renaming the show altogether effective September. According to TMZ, which first reported the news, “Sherri Shepherd will take the reigns of the show beginning in September. Our sources say the deal is almost locked, and everyone involved expects it will be inked in the very near future.” The outlet also noted, “The folks who produce the show will be monitoring Wendy’s progress between now and September. If Wendy gets better, there’s an open door for her to return. If, however, it appears she is unable to return, then they would change the name of the show as early as September … which will mark the 15th season of the show.” Meanwhile, Deadline shares that Shepherd’s deal is for the permanent host gig, and not just the “permanent guest host” position TMZ reported. “The position she is closing in for is a permanent host, I hear,” Deadline’s Nellie Andreeva says. No stranger to daytime talk shows, Shepherd is best known for her stint co-hosting “The View.” She’s currently a featured talker on “Dish Nation.” Williams last hosted the talk show in July 2021 when it wrapped its 12th season. The expectation was the show would return with all-new episodes on September 20, 2021, but following news that the embattled talk show host had contracted COVID-19, production was pushed back. Since then it’s been said she had been dealing with “serious complications” from Graves Disease and a thyroid condition which she’s discussed on the show in the past. The season premiere kept getting pushed back until finally a roster of guest co-hosts was mapped out to keep the show going and the show’s staff employed. In addition to Shepherd, guest co-hosts have included the likes of Michael Rapaport, Leah Remini, Bill Bellamy, and Whitney Cummings, among others. For the season, “The Wendy Williams Show” ranks among the top 5 talk shows in daytime syndication. Debmar-Mercury has not responded to requests for comment. Note: The post REPORT: Sherri Shepherd to Replace Wendy Williams as Permanent Host, Veteran Talk Show To Be Renamed appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Elaine Welteroth, Carrie Ann Inaba, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood and Amanda Kloots (“The Talk”) Photo by Randee St. Nicholas/CBS Less than a year since shaking up its panel of co-hosts, first with the departure of Sharon Osbourne, followed by the departure of Carrie Ann Inaba and the exit of Elaine Welteroth, it looks like CBS’ “The Talk” is finally hitting the right mark with viewers. During the week of January 31-February 4, 2022, the daytime talk show attracted its largest overall audience since the week of April 20–24, 2020, averaging 1.662 million viewers. Even before launching its 12th season in September, “The Talk” had been struggling to find an audience after virtually cleaning house with only Sheryl Underwood remaining in terms of veteran status (Underwood has been with the show since season two). In January 2021, Amanda Kloots joined the panel followed by Jerry O’Connell in July, Akbar Gbajabiamila in September, and lastly Natalie Morales in October. Four months since completing the new and improved roster of co-hosts, the show seems to have finally found an audience in recent weeks, as evidenced by the show’s performance among Total Viewers during the week of January 31-February 4, 2022. While it wasn’t enough to move the show out of last place in viewers, nor the key Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 sales demos, the show still saw marked improvement compared to one week earlier and the comparable week last year in viewers. Demographically, the show is virtually on par with one week earlier and the comparable week last year. See the chart below for a breakdown of the show’s performance during the week of January 31-February 4, 2022 compared to last week, the same week last year and the comparable week in 2020 among Total Viewers, Households, Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 rating. Note: Total Viewers and Households for “TODAY 3rd Hour” and “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” were not available at press time which currently skews the rankings in each category. Regardless, “The Talk” would rank 13th in both categories despite how the show is listed below and the Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of January 31-February 4, 2022 report. Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 W18-4913. The Talk (CBS)0.210.230.220.27 Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 25-5413. The Talk (CBS)0.330.320.360.41 Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 Households11. The Talk (CBS)1.11.11.11.6 Total Viewers Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 Viewers11. The Talk (CBS)1,662,0001,580,0001,529,0001,994,000 Note: The post ‘The Talk’ Hits Season High in Total Viewers, Posting Best Overall Numbers Since April 2020 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Since launching its 12th season in September, CBS’ “The Talk” has been struggling to find an audience after virtually cleaning house last year with only Sheryl Underwood remaining in terms of veteran status (Underwood has been with the show since season two). In January 2021, Amanda Kloots joined the panel followed by Jerry O’Connell in July, Akbar Gbajabiamila in September, and lastly Natalie Morales in October. Four months since completing the new and improved roster of co-hosts, the show seems to have finally found an audience in recent weeks, as evidenced by the show’s performance among Total Viewers during the week of January 31-February 4, 2022. For the week, “The Talk” averaged 1.662 million viewers, its largest since the week of April 20-24, 2020. While this wasn’t enough to move the show out of last place in viewers, nor the key Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 sales demos, it is still a marked improvement for the series compared to one week earlier and the comparable week last year in viewers. Demographically, the show is virtually on par with one week earlier and the comparable week last year. Airing just four episodes for the week before handing its slot to NBC’s coverage of the 2022 Winter Olympic Games, “Days of our Lives” rose week to week in both Women 18-49 rating (+0.02) and Women 25-54 rating (+0.04). The soap averaged 1.850 million viewers for the week, gaining +77,000 over one week earlier. In fact, the soap was up over its performance in 2021 (+68,000 viewers) and 2020 (+63,000 viewers). “Days of our Lives” returns with all-new episodes on Monday, February 21. RELATED | ‘Days Of Our Lives’ Teases What’s Coming Up Following Winter Olympics Hiatus – PROMO With the exception of “The View” and “The Talk” (not including either “TODAY” hours as their 2022 numbers are currently unavailable), all daytime broadcast shows gained viewers compared to their performance during the same week in 2020. Further, only “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The View” are down year to year, albeit a very small drop for the daytime drama series (-6,000 viewers). “The Price is Right” and “Let’s Make a Deal” continue riding a wave with renewed interest. Broken into two parts, each half-hour of both series is for the most part up in viewers week to week, compared to last year and compared to their performances in 2020. The lone exception, however, was the first half-hour of “Let’s Make a Deal” which lost viewers week to week, down a mere -5,000 viewers compared to one week earlier. What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of January 31-February 4, 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 soon. Note: Total Viewers and Households for “TODAY 3rd Hour” and “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” were not available at press time which currently skews the rankings in each category. Comparable 2020 figures for “GMA3: What Need to Know” are based on the performance of “GMA3: Strahan, Sara & Keke.” Week of January 31-February 4, 2022 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 W18-491. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.530.520.500.552. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.460.440.420.503. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.400.400.480.514. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.400.380.420.495. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.360.370.310.396. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.350.330.390.396. General Hospital (ABC)0.350.300.370.388. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.320.340.260.358. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.320.310.350.4210. The View (ABC)0.310.310.380.3411. Days of our Lives (NBC)0.270.250.340.3912. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.250.240.330.2613. The Talk (CBS)0.210.230.220.27 Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 W25-541. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.800.740.780.772. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.700.640.670.703. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.660.640.730.784. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.600.610.660.755. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.570.550.650.626. General Hospital (ABC)0.540.510.630.607. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.530.530.510.538. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.470.470.460.488. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.470.460.500.6310. The View (ABC)0.440.440.600.5511. Days of our Lives (NBC)0.420.380.490.5912. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.390.360.490.4113. The Talk (CBS)0.330.320.360.41 Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 Households1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)3.23.23.13.52. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)2.82.82.83.23. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.42.42.32.64. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2.02.02.12.34. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2.02.02.12.26. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.81.81.82.07. The View (ABC)1.71.72.12.18. General Hospital (ABC)1.51.51.61.69. Days of our Lives (NBC)1.31.21.31.310. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1.21.21.31.211. The Talk (CBS)1.11.11.11.6. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)N/AN/A1.71.8. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)N/AN/A1.21.5 Total Viewers Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast WeekLast Year2020 Viewers1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)4,973,0004,964,0004,740,0004,822,0002. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)4,408,0004,335,0004,147,0004,398,0003. The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,584,0003,524,0003,344,0003,485,0004. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)3,204,0003,122,0003,066,0003,032,0005. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,942,0002,961,0002,948,0002,891,0006. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)2,754,0002,759,0002,632,0002,693,0007. The View (ABC)2,478,0002,338,0002,856,0002,571,0008. General Hospital (ABC)2,212,0002,195,0002,152,0002,069,0009. Days of our Lives (NBC)1,850,0001,773,0001,782,0001,787,00010. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,804,0001,676,0001,767,0001,519,00011. The Talk (CBS)1,662,0001,580,0001,529,0001,994,000. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)N/A1,794,0001,568,0001,920,000. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)N/AN/A2,334,0002,454,000 *Notable Preemptions/Schedule Changes There were no notable preemptions or schedule changes impacting the ratings during the week of January 31-February 4, 2022. Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of January 31-February 4, 2022 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Actress and comedian Niecy Nash (“Reno 9-1-1,” “Claws”) is set to guest star in two embedded pilot episodes of “The Rookie” later this season. She will play Simone Clark, the oldest rookie in the FBI Academy, similar to series star Nathan Fillion (“One Life to Live”) whose Officer John Nolan joined the LAPD later in life. Clark is described as a force of nature, the living embodiment of a dream deferred. With Nash’s casting, should the potential untitled spinoff get picked up to series by the network for next season, it’ll allow the franchise to expand beyond the Los Angeles Police Department and exist in the same universe, further allowing characters to move back and forth. This almost guarantees “The Rookie” will be back for a fifth season. The first episode involving Nash’s character finds Officer John Nolan and the LA division of the FBI enlisting the help of FBI trainee Simone Clark when one of her former students is suspected of terrorism following an explosion at a local power station. “I’m so excited to guest star on ‘The Rookie’ and bring Simone Clark to life! She is a spirited and spicy fish out of water,” said Nash in a statement. “The cast is amazing and I can’t wait to play!” Currently in its fourth season, “The Rookie” ranks as ABC’s fourth highest-rated drama series behind “Grey’s Anatomy,” “Station 19” and “The Good Doctor.” The series is averaging 9.3 million viewers after 35 days of viewing across all linear and digital platforms, lifting the series up +236% over its initial Live+Same Day average. In Adults 18-49, the show grows six times greater over its initial Live+Same Day rating with a life of +519% after 35 days of multiplatform viewing. [MP+35, 9/20-12/26/21]. Note: The post Niecy Nash to Guest Star on ‘The Rookie’, Would Play Lead in Potential Spinoff If Picked Up to Series appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

In a promo highlighting what’s to come on “Days of our Lives” when the show resumes with all-new episodes beginning Monday, February 21, actress Martha Madison recaps the drama involving her character, Belle Black, and Belle’s husband Shawn Brady (Brandon Beemer) stemming from his shocking night with Jan Spears (Heather Lindell) which may have resulted in a baby in a baby carriage! As viewers will recall, Shawn and “Belle” were sharing an intimate moment in their bedroom until the door opened to reveal another Belle walking in on them. Turns out the Belle in the bed was none other than Jan who finally got a night of passion with the man she’s been obsessed with since high school. In a tease of what’s to come, we learn that while Jan’s been in prison she’s also been secretly preparing for motherhood as it’s revealed she’s pregnant, or at least we’re led to believe she is from the baby bump she’s showing. “Shawn Douglas and I jingled all the way, and he gave me the greatest gift ever,” Jan tells Belle of the two’s Christmas encounter. Watch the promo below to see what to expect on “Days of our Lives” when the show returns with all-new episodes, and let us know what you think in the comments below. Note: The post Preview What’s to Come Between Shawn, Belle and Jan on ‘Days of our Lives’ – PROMO appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“General Hospital” alum Bryan Craig (ex-Morgan Corinthos) has joined the cast of Freeform’s “Good Trouble” as a series regular. He will play the role of Joaquin, an independent investigative journalist with a mysterious background, when the series returns for its fourth season beginning Wednesday, March 4 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. In addition to Craig, Priscilla Quintana, who plays Isabella, a resident of the Coterie and mother to Gael’s unborn baby, has been upped to a series regular. Also joining the Coterie crew in a recurring role is Booboo Stewart (“The Twilight Saga,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past”). Stewart plays Luca, an unhoused man Joaquin is doing a story on and befriends. “Good Trouble” follows the residents of Downtown Los Angeles’ The Coterie as they juggle career, love and the 20-something growing pains at a time in your life where your friends are your family. Created by Joanna Johnson (“The Bold and the Beautiful”), Peter Paige and Bradley Bredeweg, the series stars Maia Mitchell, Cierra Ramirez, Tommy Martinez, Emma Hunton, Sherry Cola, Zuri Adele, Beau Mirchoff and Josh Pence along with the aforementioned Quintana and Craig. Johnson serves as showrunner and executive producer. Christine Sacani, Greg Gugliotta, Jennifer Lopez, Benny Medina, Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Maia Mitchell and Cierra Ramirez also executive produce. Watch a teaser of what’s to come in season four below. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Alum Bryan Craig Joins Freeform’s ‘Good Trouble’ as Series Regular appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“Secrets of Sulphur Springs” will be back for a third season, it was announced today by Disney Branded Television during its presentation at the Winter TCA press tour. The series was created by former soap writer Tracey Thomson (“The Young and the Restless”) who also serves as the show’s executive producer alongside Charles Pratt Jr. (“Melrose Place,” “General Hospital,” “The Young and the Restless”) who continues as showrunner. A live-action, time-travel mystery series, “Secrets of Sulphur Springs” follows 12-year-old Griffin Campbell (Preston Oliver), whose family has uprooted their lives to move to a new town and take ownership of an abandoned hotel, The Tremont, in hopes of restoring it back to the lively vacation destination it once was. Not long after, Griffin learns that the hotel is rumored to be haunted by a ghost. Griffin and his best friend Harper (Kyliegh Curran), a bright-eyed, mystery-obsessed classmate, and Savannah (Elle Graham), a girl who lives in the 1960s, work together to solve the mysteries of the supernatural forces at The Tremont by traveling through time via a secret portal in the basement of the hotel. Season two of the series took Griffin, Harper and Savannah back to 1930 and 1962 to learn more about Harper’s family’s deep-seated connection to the hotel. In season three, look for a new ghost to torment The Tremont. Also, Griffin will travel to the future and then back to his present, where he and Harper will have to change the timelines of their lives in order to save their friendship and their families. The cast also includes Griffin’s mother, Sarah (Kelly Frye), his father Ben (Josh Braaten), and his younger twin siblings, Wyatt (Landon Gordon) and Zoey (Madeleine McGraw). From producer ​​Gwave Productions, LLC, the first and second season is available to watch and stream on Disney Channel and Disney+. Note: The post ‘Secrets of Sulphur Springs’ Renewed for Season Three at Disney Channel, Continues Streaming on Disney+ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“Selling Sunset” star Chrishell Stause (“All My Children,” “Days of our Lives”) will be appearing on the Tuesday, February 8 episode of “Tamron Hall,” the same day her new memoir, “Under Construction: Because Living My Best Life Took a Little Work” goes on sale. Stause will be talking with host Tamron Hall about the book and how it reveals her life’s journey, including ​the highs and lows of living in the public eye. In addition to Stause, Latin Grammy-winning singer Chiquis Rivera guests as she talks about navigating life since the tragic loss of her mom, legendary Latin music star Jenni Rivera. Also, photographer Bette Marshall shows viewers a side of Whitney Houston few have seen before with a beautiful tribute. “ Tamron Hall” airs in national syndication. Check local listings for time and station. Note: The post Chrishell Stause to Guest on ‘Tamron Hall’ to Discuss Memoir ‘Under Construction: Because Living My Best Life Took a Little Work’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

As previously reported, “Days of our Lives” is on hiatus now through Friday, February 18 so that NBC can broadcast the 2022 Winter Olympics from Beijing. Unlike the Summer Olympic games, which has routinely taken the daytime drama series off the air over the last couple of cycles, the Winter games have never caused an interruption in the show’s airing schedule until now, and that’s why head writer Ron Carlivati decided to publicly respond to viewer vitriol over the lack of any cliffhangers shown in the final episode aired before the hiatus – Thursday, February 3. “We did not know until well after these episodes were written and taped that we would be preempted for the Winter Olympics,” Carlivati said on Twitter yesterday in response to one viewer who made claims to the contrary. The poster had stated, “They do know. That’s why these huge cliffhangers use to happen all the time. #Days has always taped months in advance and was able to deliver huge cliffhangers. It just seemed to change with the change in writers.” Earlier, the same poster commented, “#Days use to leave us with huge cliffhangers right before Olympic break. The kind where you were on the edge of your seat waiting for it to come back on. The past two have just been blah.. Come on @carlivatiron I know you can do better!” They ended the post using the hashtags “disappointed” and “nothing exciting” to emphasize their point. With “Days of our Lives” filming six to seven months ahead of airdate at the time the episodes were taped, and still continuing to do so today, the show was not made aware of NBC’s decision on how and/or what times it would air the Olympics until after it was publicly announced in November of last year due to various factors, including COVID. Therefore, it’s clear that had the show been given more advanced notice viewers might have seen a lot more drama in the final episode aired before the break. However, this just means there will be lots of drama to come when the show returns with all-new episodes beginning Monday, February 21. Note: The post ‘Days of our Lives’ Head Writer Ron Carlivati Responds to Question About Lack of Cliffhangers in Final Episode Pre-Olympics Hiatus appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

On Sunday, February 27, actress Kate Linder (Esther Valentine) will be joined by some of her co-stars from “The Young and the Restless” for OpportuniTea with Kate Linder & Friends, an online event where fans of the daytime drama series get to have fun interacting with their favorite actors from the show all from the comfort of their homes. The event includes a live Q&A and an auction of unique items, among other opportunities, all in support of March of Dimes Canada. Carolyn Mackenzie, host of Global TV’s “The Morning Show,” will also be available to interact with fans during the event. Actors from “The Young and the Restless” who are confirmed to be joining Linder include Bryton James (Devon Hamilton), Brytni Sarpy (Elena Dawson), Christian Le Blanc (Michael Baldwin), Camryn Grimes (Mariah Copeland) and Cait Fairbanks (Tess Porter). The event is scheduled to take place from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 27 via the link provided following the purchase of an event ticket which costs $50. A VIP pre-show option is also available and will take place 30 minutes earlier (at 12:30 p.m. ET) where Linder will recognize her 40 years on “The Young and the Restless.” At a cost of $100, the ticket includes the VIP pre-show and the OpportuniTea event. For $150, you’ll not only get to take part in the VIP pre-show and the OpportuniTea event, but you’ll also get a delivery of a basket of tea goodies from Nutcracker Sweet. Unfortunately, this option is only available on a local basis for those living in the Toronto, Canada area. To buy tickets and to learn more about the event and its support of the March of Dimes Canada, click here. Note: The post Join ‘The Young and the Restless’ Star Kate Linder and Friends for an OpportuniTea in Support of the March of Dimes appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Cut for time. I thought I made it clear in the first sentence, lol.

Usually, when a scene from a TV series or a movie is cut for time fans only get to see the missing clip when it’s part of a DVD/Blu-ray release of a film or a full season box set, and for the most part, neither of those opportunities are available when it comes to the daytime soaps. So, what a surprise it was when “Days of our Lives” released a deleted scene on Friday via its YouTube channel which features the characters John Black and Marlena Evans (Drake Hogestyn and Deidre Hall) having a conversation about recent events. Courtesy of NBC As you’ll recall, Marlena was possessed by the devil. After her family came together to help her overcome the devil’s hold, love won out and Marlena was saved as her son, Father Eric Brady (Greg Vaughan), led the family in performing an exorcism. And with that, in our cut scene, Marlena speaks with John about how grateful she was to have her family around during her time of need to which John tells her, “Doc, you’ve been there for every single one of us. I think it was a perfect time for us to finally be there for you.” An emotional Marlena then talks about how Eric just recommitted his vows to the priesthood only to find his first act back was to help his mother. “You know, I think he is so at peace being a priest,” she says of her son. John and Marlena later discuss the news that EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) was behind Sami’s (Alison Sweeney) kidnapping. “How could EJ dare to kidnap her and hide her away from her family, from her friends. Maybe this time, that man has gone too far,” Marlena says of her son-in-law. Too bad neither she, John nor most of Salem knows the truth – Lucas (Bryan Dattilo) was behind Sami’s kidnapping, not EJ – as John’s response is filled with a bit of irony. “I definitely know somebody who’s waiting in the wings,” John tells Marlena of Lucas. “He’s been pining away for Sami ever since the both of them came back here to Salem. Who knows, maybe he’ll get his wish and finally get her back for good.” Watch the scene below to see if the show made the right decision in placing it on the cutting room floor. Note: The scene above was originally cut from the Monday, January 3 episode. Click here to subscribe to the official “Days of our Lives” YouTube channel and make sure to click the bell icon to be notified of all channel uploads. Note: The post DELETED SCENE: John and Marlena Discuss Recent Events on ‘Days of our Lives’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

As previously noted by Soap Opera Network in our weekly guest listings for “The Talk,” “The Young and the Restless” star Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) will appear on the Friday, February 4 episode of the daytime talk show. In addition to Braeden, look for the show to continue its “Food Face-Off” competition with chefs from two different cities making a signature dish that will be judged by the show’s hosts. “The Talk” airs Weekdays on CBS at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT. Note: The post ‘The Young and the Restless’ Star Eric Braeden to Appear on Friday’s ‘The Talk’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

With “Days of our Lives” on hiatus now through Friday, February 18, the daytime drama series is giving fans something to whet their appetite in anticipation of all-new episodes. In a new promo featuring actors Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Horton), Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady DiMera) and Dan Feuerriegel (EJ DiMera), we’re teased with Lumi vs EJami. Which one is the better kisser? Watch the promo below to find out. NBC will broadcast the 2022 Winter Olympics from Beijing beginning Friday, February 4 through Sunday, February 20. All-new episodes of “Days of our Lives” begin airing Monday, February 21. Note: The post ‘Days of our Lives’ Teases What’s Coming Up Following Winter Olympics Hiatus – PROMO appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

NBC has released the trailer of its true-crime limited series “The Thing About Pam,” based on the 2011 murder of Betsy Faria that resulted in her husband Russ’ conviction despite his insistence that he didn’t kill her. Although Russ was later exonerated, the brutal crime set off a chain of events that exposed a diabolical scheme deeply involving Pam Hupp (played by Oscar-winner Renée Zellweger in the series). Photo by Skip Bolen/NBC Set to premiere Tuesday, March 8 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, the series stars the aforementioned Zellweger as Pam Hupp, Judy Greer as former Lincoln County prosecutor Leah Askey, Josh Duhamel (“All My Children”) as Pam’s defense attorney Joel Schwartz, Katy Mixon (“American Housewife”) as Betsy Faria, Glenn Fleshler as Russ Faria. Gideon Adlon, Sean Bridgers, Suanne Spoke and Mac Brandt also star. Before becoming a series, the real-life story was featured multiple times in episodes of “Dateline NBC,” and became the titular subject for the popular 2019 podcast “The Thing ABout Pam” which remains one of the most downloaded podcast on Apple Podcasts. Watch the trailer below. Note: The post ‘The Thing About Pam’ Trailer Released; True-Crime Series Stars Renée Zellweger, Josh Duhamel and Judy Greer appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

After the tremendous success of Lifetime’s “Flowers in the Attack” and “Petals on the Wind,” among other titles, the cable network’s parent company, A+E Networks, has acquired the rights and licenses to the entire V.C. Andrews collection, including all new releases, currently standing at 138 books with more than 107 million copies sold worldwide. The extensive library includes over 40 years of material from the best-selling V.C. Andrews classics. Additionally, Lifetime has put the “Cutler” series into development. It follows the twisted tale of Dawn Longchamp whose entire world crumbles after the sudden death of her mother. Fans of V.C. Andrews can also look forward to this summer’s airing of “Flowers in the Attic: The Origin,” the prequel limited series which peels back the curtain to reveal the twisted origins and dark secrets of the Foxworth family. Jemima Rooper (“Gold Digger”), Max Irons (“Condor”), Kelsey Grammer (“Frasier”), Harry Hamlin (“Mad Men”), Paul Wesley (“The Vampire Diaries,” “Guiding Light”), T’Shan Williams, Alana Boden, Hannah Dodd and Kate Mulgrew (“Ryan’s Hope”). The story follows the headstrong and determined Olivia Winfield Foxworth (Rooper) who is working alongside her beloved father (Hamlin) when she finds herself unexpectedly wooed by one of the nation’s most eligible bachelors, Malcolm Foxworth (Irons). After a whirlwind romance, Olivia finds herself as the mistress of the imposing Foxworth Hall, where she soon discovers that the fairytale life she expected has quickly become a nightmare. Under Malcolm’s debonair exterior lies a dark heart, and a twisted evil lurks inside Foxworth Hall that will threaten Olivia’s happiness and that of her children. Her attempts to keep them all safe ultimately push Olivia to become the most terrifying version of herself, leading to her inevitable — and notorious — decision to lock her grandchildren in the attic… Dodd stars as Olivia’s daughter, Corinne; while Williams takes on the role Foxworth Hall’s longtime staff member and Olivia’s observant housekeeper, Nella Jennings. Mulgrew plays Mrs. Steiner, Malcolm’s loyal house manager and head of the Foxworth Hall staff. Grammer portrays Malcolm’s illustrious father Garland Foxworth, who is married to new wife Alicia, played by Boden. Wesley plays John Amos, Olivia’s cousin whose revelations change her life forever. The series is a production of A+E Studios in association with Sutton St. Productions and CBS Studios. Paul Sciarrotta serves as executive producer. Jennie Snyder Urman and Joanna Klein serve as executive producers for Sutton St. Productions and CBS Studios. Zoë Rocha serves as executive producer for RubyRock Pictures, Gary Pearl executive produces for Aquarius Content and Dan Angel executive produces. Declan O’Dwyer also executive produces and directed part one and part two of the limited series. Robin Sheppard serves as director for parts three and four. Scripts are from executive producer Paul Sciarrotta, as well as Amy Rardin and Conner Good. “Flowers in the Attic: The Origin” is based on the prequel novel, “Garden of Shadows” by Andrew Neiderman. The limited series was made with the support of the Romanian Government. To date, the V.C. Andrews novels have been adapted into over 19 films, 18 of which by A&E alone, with more in development. Note: The post A&E Networks Acquires Rights and Licenses to All V.C. Andrews Titles, Announces ‘Flowers in the Attic: The Origin’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Nominations for the 12th Annual Indie Series Awards were announced yesterday with German soap star Jo Weil (ex-Oliver “Ollie” Sabel, “Verbotene Liebe”) on hand to host a special episode of “Serial Scoop Now.” Leading the pack with 15 nominations each were “Anacostia” and “The Bay.” Both series are competing in the category of Best Drama Series against the likes of “Arthur,” “Capital Roar,” “For the Record,” “Incompleteness,” and “My Pride and Purgatory.” With 14 nominations the comedy “The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last Resort” leads all other shows in its genre, competing for Best Comedy Series against “Aidy Kane (Really Wants You to Love Him),” “Cady Did,” “Cam_Girlfriend,” “Claire-ity,” “The Communist’s Daughter,” “Reality Sets In” and “Searching for Sylvie.” Competing in the Best Audio Series category “Around the Sun,” “Clutch: Chapter 3,” “Earth Eclipsed,” “Jack and Lou: A Gangster Love Story,” “The Ol’ Timey Spectral Hour” and “Silva Lining’s Care Plan.” With a number of shows submitting for recognition, ISA organizers decided to create a new category, Best International Series. Making the cut was “Arthur” (Switzerland), “Capital Roar” (Colombia), “Don’t Care to Share” (Israel), “Incoming: Words of War” (Australia), “Isolated” (Peru), “Like in Movies” (Japan), “Mortal Glitch” (Ecuador) and “On a List” (Canada). Additional submissions came from Germany and Italy. “The 12th Annual Indie Seires Awards” are scheduled to take place with an in-person event ceremony on Thursday, April 7 at the Colony Theatre in Burbank, CA. Roger Newcomb and Susan Bernhardt serve as producers of the independently produced entertainment awards which was founded in 2009. Below is a complete list of nominees along with a snapshot of nomination totals. BEST DRAMA SERIES AnacostiaArthurThe BayCapital RoarFor the RecordIncompletenessMy PridePurgatory BEST INTERNATIONAL SERIES Arhur (Switzerland)Capital Roar (Colombia)Don’t Care to Share (Israel)Incoming: Words of War (Australia)Isolated (Peru)Like in Movies (Japan)Mortal Glitch (Ecuador)On a List (Canada) BEST DIRECTING – DRAMA Arthur, Nick RusconiThe Bay, Gregori J. MartinCapital Roar, Pablo Stoll & Mauricio Leiva-CockDon’t Care to Share, Dekel AizenRumors, Matthew Vieira BEST WRITING – DRAMA Anacostia, Anthony AndersonThe Bay, Gregori J. Martin, Wendy Riche, Nick Peet & Susan DansbyI Am You, Daryn StraussIncoming: Words of War, Kerry DrummRumors, Nicole Vernarec BEST LEAD ACTOR – DRAMA Anthony Anderson, AnacostiaKristos Andrews, The BayJames Darch, On a ListErik Fellows, PurgatoryDanny Mahoney, PurgatoryEttore Nicoletti, Arthur BEST LEAD ACTRESS – DRAMA Tamieka Chavis, AnacostiaJade Harlow, The BaySuzanne Lenz, I Am YouTatjana Marjanovic, PurgatoryKarrueche Tran, The BayNicole Vernarec, Rumors BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR – DRAMA Brandon Beemer, The BayAntonio Harrison Jr., AnacostiaWil Lash, AnacostiaMike Manning, The BayEric Nelsen, The BayJun Winter, Love Undone BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS – DRAMA India Doy-Young, AnacostiaAshlee Lee, #WashedKira Reed Lorsch, RumorsJacklyn Zeman, The BayMarHadoo Effeh, Love UndonePasha Diallo, Anacostia BEST GUEST ACTOR – DRAMA Carey Green, AnacostiaA Martinez, The BayDraper Wynston, #WashedJames Jones, Love UndoneRandy Wayne, The Bay BEST GUEST ACTRESS – DRAMA Brittney Bluitt, #WashedChiara D’Ambrosio, The BayBianca D’Ambrosio, The BayLauren B. Martin, AnacostiaAkiba Robinson, Anacostia BEST ENSEMBLE – DRAMA AnacostiaThe BayIsolatedRumorsScales#Washed BEST COMEDY SERIES Aidy Kane (Really Wants You to Love Him)The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last ResortCady DidCam_GirlfriendClaire-ityThe Communist’s DaughterReality Sets InSearching for Sylvie BEST DIRECTING – COMEDY The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last Resort, Morgan Waters & Brooks GrayCady Did, Megan HessCam_Girlfriend, Daniel AM RosenbergClaire-ity, Michael KlappLove in 2020, Eirinn DisbrowSearching for Sylvie, John Cramer BEST WRITING – COMEDY The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last Resort, Morgan Waters & Brooks GrayThe Artist’s Way Out, Jeananne GoossenCady Did, Jason CicciCam_Girlfriend, Michael Goldlist & Ethan ColeClaire-ity, Marybeth Massett & Patrick MassettReality Sets In, Scott Brooks & Lauren B. Martin BEST LEAD ACTOR – COMEDY George Barr, Roads to KeystoneTom Jenkins, Claire-ityBrandon Tyler Jones, Aidy Kane (Really Wants You to Love Him)Dave Keystone, Cam_GirlfriendJason Stuart, SmotheredMorgan Waters, The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last Resort BEST LEAD ACTRESS – COMEDY Cady Huffman, Cady DidAnna Jaller, Love in 2020Susan Jeffries, Searching for SylvieLily LaBeau, Cam_GirlfriendLauren B. Martin, Reality Sets InMarybeth Massett, Claire-ity BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR – COMEDY Dan Beirne, The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last ResortBenjamin Bryant, Aidy Kane (Really Wants You to Love Him)Andy King, The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last ResortDavid Lavine, Searching for SylvieChris Robinson, The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last Resort BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS – COMEDY Veanne Cox, Cady DidInessa Frantowski, The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last ResortIlene Kristen, Reality Sets InLinda Purl, Claire-ity BEST GUEST ACTOR – COMEDY Scott Adsit, Cady DidClent Bowers, SmotheredBenjamin Keller, Girl, ChillPancho Moler, Smothered BEST GUEST ACTRESS – COMEDY Sandra De Sousa, Girl, ChillMarni Lustig, Status UpdatesKelly McCormack, The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last ResortJoyce Van Patten, Cady Did BEST ENSEMBLE – COMEDY Aidy Kane (Really Wants You to Love Him)Call CenterHuman TelegraphsMiss!The SalonScratch This BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last Resort, Curtis Galindo-OrozcoCady Did, Ramsey FendallMiss!, Ben MezupsRumors, Edward J. SalernoWhat A Drag, Tyler Milliron BEST EDITING The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last Resort, Morgan Waters & Andy KingHalfway to Fifty, Amanda FrancesLove in 2020, Eirinn DisbrowOn a List, Mike Donis#Washed, Jerod B. Couch BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last Resort, Mercedes CoyleAnacostia, Anthony Anderson, Pasha Diallo, Chris Bair, Spencer Bruttig & Lora LeeCady Did, Scott Michael Salame#Washed, Yvonne Williams BEST ORIGINAL SCORE Glasscock Park, Kenneth FavellHere to There, Charlie SaltoLetters to Daniel, Valyo GennoffMiss!, Andrew Clarke BEST SOUNDTRACK Anacostia, Anthony AndersonGirl, Chill, Robert MichaelLove in 2020, Nick LaFalce#Washed, Marcus Long BEST ORIGINAL SONG “Cady Did” from Cady Did, Written by Eric Miranda & Cady Huffman“Here With Me” from Letters to Daniel, Written by Stephanie Ray“Curious” from Roads to Keystone, Written by Colin Deane“Where Do You Sleep” from #Washed, Written by Zalta BEST COSTUME DESIGN The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last Resort, Vanessa MagicCady Did, Christopher LawrenceReality Sets In, Lauren B. MartinRoads to Keystone, George Barr BEST MAKEUP The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last Resort, Jessica PanettaAnacostia, Lora LeeCady Did, Angela Lynn WareRoads to Keystone, George Barr BEST AUDIO FICTION SERIES Around the SunClutch: Chapter 3Earth EclipsedJack and Lou: A Gangster Love StoryThe Ol’ Timey Spectral HourSilva Lining’s Care Plan BEST WRITING – AUDIO FICTION Around the Sun, Brad ForenzaChurch of Mike, Charles Andrew Gash, Charles Borg, Derek Nelson & Shawn EasterClutch: Chapter 3, Jonathan RobbinsSister Zombie, A Memoir by Anna Appleby, Harold Brodie BEST ACTOR – AUDIO FICTION Benjamin Bryant, Forever and a DayTom Konkle, Clutch: Chapter 3Leigh Joel Scott, Jack and Lou: A Gangster Love Story BEST ACTRESS – AUDIO FICTION Jillian Clare, Clutch: Chapter 3Lisa Kudrow, Jack and Lou: A Gangster Love StoryAngie Morency, Sister Zombie, A Memoir by Anna Appleby BEST ENSEMBLE – AUDIO FICTION Around the SunClutch: Chapter 3Forever and a DayJack and Lou: A Gangster Love Story TOTAL NOMINATIONS BY SERIES 15 Anacostia15 The Bay14 The Amazing Gayl Pile: Last Resort12 Cady Did 8 #Washed 6 Claire-ity 6 Rumors 5 Cam_Girlfriend 5 Clutch: Chapter 3 5 Reality Sets In 4 Aidy Kane (Really Wants You to Love Him) 4 Arthur 4 Jack and Lou: A Gangster Love Story 4 Love in 2020 4 Purgatory 4 Roads to Keystone 4 Searching for Sylvie 3 Around the Sun 3 Capital Roar 3 Girl, Chill 3 Love Undone 3 Miss! 3 On a List 3 Smothered 2 Don’t Care to Share 2 Forever and a Day 2 I Am You 2 Incoming: Words of War 2 Isolated 2 Letters to Daniel 2 Sister Zombie, A Memoir by Anna Appleby 1 The Artist’s Way Out 1 Call Center 1 Church of Mike 1 The Communist’s Daughter 1 Earth Eclipsed 1 For the Record 1 Glasscock Park 1 Halfway to Fifty 1 Here to There 1 Human Telegraphs 1 Incompleteness 1 Like in Movies 1 Mortal Glitch 1 My Pride 1 The Ol’ Timey Spectral Hour 1 The Salon 1 Scales 1 Scratch This 1 Silva Lining’s Care Plan 1 Status Updates 1 What a Drag Note: The post Nominations Announced for ‘The 12th Annual Indie Series Awards’, ‘Anacostia’ and ‘The Bay’ Tie for the Lead with 15 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. 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The soap was huge in the 1990s, and obviously still is. Daytime still made the butter that primetime toasted its bread with until maybe the latter part of the decade. I remember watching Y&R in primetime and I think it was this episode but I can't remember what happened. I think it was on a Tuesday at 8:00 p.m., well before NCIS locked that slot down before eventually moving to Mondays this season.

Since being let go as Adam Newman on “The Young and the Restless” in 2013, fans of actor Michael Muhney have been clamoring for another soap to pick him up to play either a recast or a new character. Unfortunately for them, Muhney himself has closed the book on ever returning to daytime soaps. “Truly no offense to anyone in production or anyone who is a viewer but I have no desire to do another soap,” said Muhney on Twitter recently when a fan said he should look into joining “General Hospital” as an example in response to Muhney saying in a tweet, “It takes a helluva lot of ‘stickwithittude’ to receive rejection as often as I face it, but I’ve nothing else to do with my time so I guess I’ll remain a glutton for punishment.” Commenting further on his soap experience, Muhney stated, “​​It was something I thought would be an interesting challenge and I’m glad I tried it but I started career in prime time and my heart is both there and in streamers.” He added, “I always promised myself I’d only ever play ‘Adam’ on ‘Y&R.’ No more. No less. That was the only character I was ever interested in portraying on daytime tele.” Earlier in his timeline, Muhney commented on how tough it is to make it in Hollywood, saying, “I wish I could publicly talk about the projects I come so painfully close on. There are a few every year. Unfortunately, in this hyper-angry world we live in, too many critical folks would post negative comments to those productions.” While Muhney’s IMDb credits have been sporadic with his most notable credits since “Y&R” being an appearance in a 2017 episode of “The Good Doctor,” and more recently portraying the role of Martin Haywood over four episodes in the Apple TV+ series “Truth Be Told” starring Octavia Spencer and Mekhi Phifer, the actor is content. “With every big role I’ve played I saved my money. I may not be much of an artist but with the sparing talent I possess I’ve chosen to be somewhat picky about projects,” he notes. “I’d rather own three less houses and no yachts and have an artistically fulfilling career.” Muhney closed out his comments with a recommendation to watch the Ricky Gervais series “After Life,” which is about a man dealing with the loss of his wife after she dies from breast cancer by saying and doing whatever he wants no matter the consequences. “Ricky Gervais is inspired. You laugh. You cry. This show is absolutely brilliant.” The series complete series is now streaming on Netflix. Note: The post Michael Muhney Has No Plans to Ever Return to Daytime: “It was Something I Thought Would be an Interesting Challenge” appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Airing just two episodes thus far, the new primetime soap “Promised Land” is already not living up to its name in the Nielsen ratings. Debuting Monday, January 24 on ABC, “Promised Land” averaged a mere 1.893 million viewers and a 0.22 rating in Adults 18-49 in Live+Same Day broadcast finals for episode one, reports ShowBuzzDaily. In week two (January 31), the series held its week ago demo but lost over 100,000 viewers (1.765 million vs 1.893 million) in Live+Same Day broadcast finals. Overall, lead-in “The Bachelor” averaged 3.607 million viewers and a 0.77 rating in Adults 18-49 for the January 24 episode while attracting 3.537 million viewers and a 0.78 rating in Adults 18-49 for its January 31 episode. For context, “The Bachelor” airs over two hours (from 8:00-9:00 p.m. ET/PT) and was the highest-rated or the second highest-rated show among the big four networks on both nights. Meanwhile, “Promised Land” airs at 10:00 p.m. and was the lowest-rated (including ties) or the second lowest-rated series on both nights. Also, the first two episodes were made available on Hulu the day after the series premiered (since January 25), marking the first time an ABC series was available on Hulu before airing on the network. Courtesy of NBC Further, on Monday, January 31, NBC’s special celebrating the life and career of the late Betty White (“Celebrating Betty White: America’s Golden Girl”) won its 10:00 p.m. slot with 4.274 million viewers and a 0.52 rating in Adults 18-49 which was the fourth highest-rated program of the night in the demo and the second most-watched overall. “Promised Land” follows two Latin families vying for wealth and power in California’s Sonoma Valley. The series stars John Ortiz as Joe Sandoval, Cecilia Suárez as Lettie Sandoval, Augusto Aguilera as Mateo, Christina Ochoa as Veronica Sandoval, Mariel Molino as Carmen Sandoval, Tonatiuh as Antonio Sandoval, Andres Velez as Carlos, Katya Martín as Juana and Rolando Chusan as Billy and Bellamy Young as Margaret Honeycroft. The show is written and executive produced by Matt Lopez. Adam Kolbrenner and Maggie Malina also serve as executive producers. Executive producer Michael Cuesta also directs. The series is produced by ABC Signature, a part of Disney Television Studios. Note: The post ‘Promised Land’ Not Living Up to Its Name in the Ratings appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Here's you I'd rate them in two different ways. F, F, F F, Marry, F

There are just a few days left in the fundraising campaign in support of a second season of “The Disappointments,” the new digital series that follows a group of close friends in their 50s who realize that the life they’re living today falls far short of what they had imagined for themselves when they were 25, including their careers, living situations, family dynamics, romantic relationships and much more. “Season two promises to be bigger with 10 episodes [at] 22-25 minutes long. That equals the length of TWO feature films!” reads a message on the show’s Indiegogo fundraising page. “There will be even more antics from our four protagonists, new and exciting locations, and an even higher production value. In Season One we pulled in every favor possible to make the show happen. We’re simply not going to have that luxury the second time around, which is another reason why our fundraising goal has increased. Our team will always find the most economic way to make the show happen, but even with our famous thriftiness, this truly is what a new, expanded season will cost. Remember, this is not just for the shoot, but for post-production as well.” With just over $56,000 raised out of the $100,000 planned, and just four days left of fundraising remaining, if you enjoyed what you saw of the show, or have yet to take a look and like what you see afterward, make sure to provide support however possible. “If this resonates with you and you’re moved to make a contribution, large or small, you’ll be helping us to meet the budget for a new and expanded season of ‘The Disappointments.’ The scripts are written and polished and the entire team is ready to jump back into production as soon as we have the funds. Over the next 60 days, you alone — our backers — have the power to bring Season Two to life! As Dwight would say, “We believe in you.” Watch a clip below featuring the show’s stars, including the show’s writer, director, and executive producer Rich Burns as they share how you can support the show in reaching its funding goals. You can also learn more about how you can help out by clicking here. Watch the show’s first season trailer below. For more information on the show, make sure to follow it on Instagram and Facebook. Note: The post How You Can Personally Support a Second Season of ‘The Disappointments’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More