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Steve Burton’s return as Jason Morgan on “General Hospital” was a ratings winner for the ABC daytime drama series. The series attracted its largest overall audience in seven weeks (since the week of January 8-12, 2024), marking its fourth-best performance of the season among Total Viewers and tied its season high in Women 18-49 rating while exceeding its season average among viewers in the key Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 sales demos.

Averaging 2.168 million viewers during the week of March 4-8, 2024, “General Hospital” topped the first half-hour of “Let’s Make a Deal” (2.022 million) for the first time this season among Total Viewers and tied with the second half-hour in the unrounded Women 18-49 demo.

“General Hospital” also topped “The Bold and the Beautiful” (2.542 million) for the first time this season in unrounded Women 18-49 rating, while beating the CBS soap for just the second time this season in unrounded Women 25-54 rating. “The Bold and the Beautiful” hit a season low among Total Viewers, likely impacted by preemptions on the West Coast due to CBS’ continued coverage of the UEFA Champions League games.

“The View” (2.487 million) was also a standout performer for ABC. The talk show, attracting its best overall audience since the week of January 15-19, 2024, had its fourth-best performance of the season among Total Viewers.

“The Talk” saw double-digit increases in both Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 viewers compared to its performance one week earlier, despite not airing on Tuesday, March 5 or Wednesday, March 6 due to CBS Sports coverage of the UEFA Champions League games.

What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of March 4-8, 2024 in Women 18-49 (Rating and Viewers), Women 25-54 (Rating and Viewers), Households and Total Viewers, including a look at their performance during the comparable week in 2023, 2022, 2021 and 2020 (pre-pandemic), which provides readers with a clearer picture of how the shows are performing overall during a five-year period and/or the basis for an overall trend. A closer look at the daytime soaps, including their daily performance breakdown in the demos, is posted here.

Week of March 4-8, 2024 Rankers

Women 18-49 Rating (Rounded)

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2023	2022	2021	2020
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6
— The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5
3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5
— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.5
— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.3	0.4
— General Hospital (ABC)	0.3	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4
— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5
8. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4
— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3
— The View (ABC)	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4
— The Talk (CBS)	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.2	0.3
— GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.3*
13. NBC News Daily (NBC)	0.1	0.1	0.2	0.3*	0.3*	0.4*

Women 18-49 Rating (Unrounded)*

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2023	2022	2021	2020
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	0.40	0.38	0.48	0.49	0.49	0.55
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	0.37	0.36	0.44	0.43	0.43	0.49
3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	0.29	0.30	0.36	0.41	0.46	0.52
4. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	0.27	0.28	0.34	0.38	0.47	0.48
5. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	0.26	0.26	0.29	0.35	0.31	0.40
— General Hospital (ABC)	0.26	0.22	0.32	0.30	0.35	0.42
7. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	0.25	0.26	0.33	0.34	0.41	0.45
8. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	0.22	0.24	0.27	0.31	0.27	0.35
— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)	0.22	0.21	0.28	0.28	0.34	0.34
10. The View (ABC)	0.20	0.20	0.31	0.29	0.36	0.37
11. The Talk (CBS)	0.18	0.16	0.19	0.26	0.23	0.30
12. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)	0.15	0.15	0.21	0.24	0.29	0.25*
13. NBC News Daily (NBC)	0.14	0.13	0.18	0.27*	0.29*	0.37*

Women 18-49 Viewers (In Thousands)

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2023	2022	2021	2020
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	269	256	N/A	N/A	322	359
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	245	237	N/A	N/A	278	316
3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	209	200	N/A	N/A	302	337
4. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	178	N/A	N/A	N/A	306	315
5. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	174	175	N/A	N/A	265	295
6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	172	175	N/A	N/A	199	263
7. General Hospital (ABC)	171	147	N/A	N/A	230	274
8. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)	150	N/A	N/A	N/A	221	219
9 Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	148	158	N/A	N/A	179	226
10. The View (ABC)	135	133	N/A	N/A	232	238
11. The Talk (CBS)	120	105	N/A	N/A	147	195
12. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)	98	99	N/A	N/A	189	160*
13. NBC News Daily (NBC)	96	90	N/A	N/A*	186*	243*

Women 25-54 Rating (Rounded)

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2023	2022	2021	2020
1.. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.7
— The Young and the Restless (CBS)	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8
4. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.8
— General Hospital (ABC)	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7
— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.6
— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.7
8. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.5
— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5
— The View (ABC)	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.6
— The Talk (CBS)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.4	0.4
12. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)	0.2	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.5	0.4*
— NBC News Daily (NBC)	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.4*	0.4*	0.6*

Women 25-54 Rating (Unrounded)*

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2023	2022	2021	2020
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	0.58	0.56	0.71	0.71	0.75	0.82
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	0.53	0.50	0.64	0.62	0.64	0.72
3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	0.45	0.45	0.59	0.67	0.75	0.81
4. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	0.44	0.45	0.52	0.57	0.64	0.75
5. General Hospital (ABC)	0.42	0.37	0.49	0.51	0.60	0.68
6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	0.38	0.38	0.44	0.51	0.50	0.58
— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	0.38	0.39	0.54	0.56	0.66	0.71
8. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	0.33	0.34	0.40	0.45	0.46	0.49
— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)	0.33	0.34	0.42	0.41	0.48	0.54
— The View (ABC)	0.33	0.33	0.47	0.43	0.57	0.56
11. The Talk (CBS)	0.27	0.25	0.32	0.35	0.37	0.43
12. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)	0.23	0.25	0.31	0.34	0.46	0.38*
13. NBC News Daily (NBC)	0.21	0.22	0.28	0.41*	0.43*	0.58*

Women 25-54 Viewers (In Thousands)

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2023	2022	2021	2020
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	355	N/A	N/A	N/A	460	505
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	328	N/A	N/A	N/A	391	445
3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	289	N/A	N/A	N/A	457	496
4. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	271	N/A	N/A	N/A	389	458
5. General Hospital (ABC)	256	N/A	N/A	N/A	369	415
6. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	249	N/A	N/A	N/A	405	436
7. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	234	N/A	N/A	N/A	305	355
8. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)	204	N/A	N/A	N/A	292	333
9. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	203	N/A	N/A	N/A	279	298
10. The View (ABC)	200	203	N/A	N/A	347	345
11. The Talk (CBS)	168	154	N/A	N/A	225	261
12. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)	141	154	N/A	N/A	281	233*
13. NBC News Daily (NBC)	132	137	N/A	N/A*	266*	408*

Households

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2023	2022	2021	2020
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	2.7	2.8	N/A	2.9	3.1	3.5
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	2.4	2.5	N/A	2.6	2.7	3.1
3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	2.1	2.1	2.1	2.3	2.3	2.8
4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	1.7	1.8	2.0	2.0	1.9	2.3
— The View (ABC)	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.7	2.0	2.1
6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	1.6	1.6	N/A	1.9	2.0	2.3
7. General Hospital (ABC)	1.4	1.3	1.5	1.5	1.6	1.7
8. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	1.3	1.4	N/A	1.6	1.8	2.0
9. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	1.2	1.3	1.4	1.5	1.6	1.5
10. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)	0.9	0.9	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.3
— GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)	0.9	0.9	N/A	1.1	1.2	1.1
12. The Talk (CBS)	0.8	0.8	0.9	1.0	1.0	1.5*
— NBC News Daily (NBC)	0.8	0.8	0.8	1.2*	1.2*	1.4*

Total Viewers (In Millions)

Rank / Show / Network	This Week	Last Week	2023	2022	2021	2020
1. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)	4,251	4,386	N/A	4,556	4,574	4,870
2. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)	3,805	3,903	N/A	4,017	4,055	4,299
3. The Young and the Restless (CBS)	3,036	3,085	N/A	3,441	3,205	3,595
4. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)	2,542	2,647	N/A	2,936	2,738	3,072
5. The View (ABC)	2,487	2,345	2,301	2,374	2,689	2,612
6. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)	2,458	2,572	N/A	2,863	3,005	3,180
7. General Hospital (ABC)	2,168	2,002	N/A	2,198	2,188	2,164
8. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)	2,022	2,192	N/A	2,479	2,571	2,672
9. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)	1,779	1,890	2,018	2,129	2,212	2,327
10. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)	1,393	1,404	N/A	1,726	1,675	1,389
11. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)	1,300	1,358	1,507	1,604	1,485	1,685
12. The Talk (CBS)	1,224	1,299	1,336	1,482	1,446	1,971*
13. NBC News Daily (NBC)	1,116	1,168	1,171	1,713*	1,683*	1,893*

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, each representing 1,250,000 homes as of the 2023-2024 television season.

Beginning August 31, 2020, national ratings include Out of Home (OOH) viewing. Previously, ratings did not include OOH viewing. Averages are based on regular telecasts.

LEGEND

R = Repeat	S = Special	P = Premiere
NR = Not Rated	N/A = Not Available	* denotes further information

Note*: Officially, the demo ratings are sorted by the rounded figures released by Nielsen. “NBC News Daily” 2022, 2021 and 2020 figures are compared to the performance of “Days of our Lives,” which moved to Peacock exclusively beginning September 12, 2022. “GMA3: What You Need to Know” 2020 (pre-pandemic) figures are compared to “GMA3: Strahan, Sara & Keke.”

Year-to-year comparisons (2024 vs. 2023) for most daytime broadcast shows among Households and Total Viewers will be unavailable for the foreseeable future because the figures were unavailable to Soap Opera Network during that period.

**Notable Preemptions/Schedule Changes

• “The Bold and the Beautiful” was amended on Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6 due to CBS Sports coverage of UEFA Champions League games on the West Coast.
• “Let’s Make a Deal” was broken out on the West Coast on Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6 due to CBS Sports coverage of UEFA Champions League games. The show’s weekly average is based on three days (Monday, Thursday and Friday).
• “The Talk” was preempted on Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6 due to CBS Sports coverage of UEFA Champions League games. The show’s weekly average is based on three days (Monday, Thursday and Friday).
• “TODAY 3rd Hour” was retitled to “TODAY SHOW-ALT” on Monday, March 4 and Wednesday, March 6. The show’s weekly average is based on three days (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday).
• “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” was retitled to “TODAY Hoda & Jenna – HJ” on Monday, March 4 and Wednesday, March 6. The show’s weekly average is based on three days (Tuesday, Thursday and Friday).
• “The Young and the Restless” was amended on Tuesday, March 5 and Wednesday, March 6 due to CBS Sports coverage of UEFA Champions League games on the West Coast.

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This week on “General Hospital,” it’s confession season in Port Charles when Dex (Evan Hofer) tells Josslyn (Eden McCoy) the truth. Ditto for Anna (Finola Hughes) to John (Adam J. Harrington). Meanwhile, Diane (Carolyn Hennesy) finally gets the call she’s been waiting for when Jason (Steve Burton) reaches out for help. As for Drew (Cameron Mathison), he’s got a hand to play when it comes to his dealings with Nina (Cynthia Watros). Speaking of Nina, she informs Ava (Maura West) about what happened with The Invader and makes it clear that she’s desperate to see Sonny, but she needs Ava’s help.

DVR ALERTS

MUST SEE MOMENTS	EPISODE
Monday, March 18, 2024 – Dex confesses to Josslyn. – Tracy shares a moment with Sonny. – Diane offers encouragement to Alexis. – Kevin explains what might have led to Marshall’s misdiagnosis. – Stella has an unlikely encounter.	#15428
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – Josslyn opens up to Carly. – Dex confides in Anna. – Sonny offers Natalia some valuable insights. – Jason gets a visitor. – Brook Lynn lays into John.	#15429
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 – Tracy sees a new side of Cody.   – Alexis informs Molly about her plans. – Natalia has a revelation. – Anna makes an admission to John over drinks.	#15430
Thursday, March 21, 2024 – Drew has a proposition for Nina. – A photoshoot at Deception goes wrong. – Laura and Heather find some common ground. – Willow is worried by her actions.	#15431
Thursday, March 21, 2024 – Drew has a proposition for Nina. – A photoshoot at Deception goes wrong. – Laura and Heather find some common ground. – Willow is worried by her actions.	#15432

PROMO

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This week on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” the battle between Hope and Steffy (Annika Noelle and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) is reignited when an angry Steffy confronts her former rival, but this time Hope stands her ground. Meanwhile, Carter (Lawrence-Saint Victor) advocates for Thomas (Matthew Atkinson) during a conversation he has with Liam (Scott Clifton).

DVR ALERTS

MUST SEE MOMENTS	EPISODE
Monday, March 18, 2024 – Hope gives Thomas an answer to his marriage proposal. – Luna tells Bill about her frustration not knowing who her father is. – Poppy makes a big request to Finn.	#9232
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – Hope’s decision causes emotional fallout from the Logans and Forresters. – Steffy’s anger at Hope hits an all-time high.	#9233
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 – Carter attempts to convince Liam that Thomas has changed. – Hope and Steffy’s feud reignites when Hope stands up to Steffy.	#9234
Thursday, March 21, 2024 – Preempted due to CBS Sports coverage of March Madness.
Friday, March 22, 2024 – Preempted due to CBS Sports coverage of March Madness.

STORY IN PICTURES

MUST SEE CLIPS

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This week on “The Young and the Restless,” Claire (Hayley Erin) is living a nightmare when she sees Jordan (Colleen Zenk) in a different light. Billy (Jason Thompson) worries about Ashley (Eileen Davidson) after an encounter at the bar. Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) asks Victor (Eric Braeden) for help, but things don’t go as planned. Speaking of Victor, he doubts Nicholas (Joshua Morrow) and Summer’s (Allison Lanier) loyalty. Are the Newmans ready for their next battle?

DVR ALERTS

MUST SEE MOMENTS	EPISODE
Monday, March 18, 2024 – Victor receives a shocking request from Nikki. – Billy has a troubling encounter with Ashley. – Summer challenges Claire.	#12830
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 – Victor tests Nick and Summer’s loyalty. – Chelsea blames herself for Connor’s issues. – Nikki’s plan for revenge against Jordan backfires.	#12831
Wednesday, March 20, 2024 The Newmans support Claire as she struggles to connect with her new family in an episode where Claire’s nightmares blur the lines between dream and reality.	#12832
Thursday, March 21, 2024 – Preempted due to CBS Sports coverage of March Madness.
Friday, March 22, 2024 – Preempted due to CBS Sports coverage of March Madness.

STORY IN PICTURES

MUST-SEE CLIPS

 

 

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This week on “The View,” hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro welcome guests Ben Platt, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Sydney Sweeney, Gisele Bündchen, Stormy Daniels and Chelsea Clinton, among others.

Check out our breakdown below to find out who else will appear on the daytime talk show during the week of March 18-22, 2024.

TV LISTINGS

FEATURED GUESTS	EPISODE
March 18, 2024 – Ben Platt performs for the first time on “The View” (album, “Honeymind”).	Monday
March 19, 2024 – Daytime exclusive with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford (author, “One Way Back: A Memoir”).	Tuesday
March 20, 2024 – Sydney Sweeney (“Immaculate”). – Chef José Andrés (author, “Zaytinya: Delicious Mediterranean Dishes from Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon”).	Wednesday
March 14, 2024 – Gisele Bündchen (author, “Nourish: Simple Recipes to Empower Your Body and Feed Your Soul”). – An exclusive with Stormy Daniels, joined by director Sarah Gibson (“Stormy”).	Thursday
March 15, 2024 – Chelsea Clinton (author, “She Persisted”).	Friday

Note: Guest attendance is subject to change.

RECENT GUESTS

Broadcast from New York City, “The View” is produced by ABC News and airs weekdays at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT on ABC. The show is also available to stream Live and On Demand on Hulu.

Brian Teta serves as showrunner/executive producer with Sarah de la O as director.

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With the news that CBS is currently in “accelerated development” on a new daytime soap opera geared towards the African American audience, daytime soap icon Victoria Rowell, who portrayed Drucilla Barber Winters on “The Young and the Restless” off and on from 1990-2007, is happy to see change happening both on-screen and behind the scenes when it comes to the future of daytime dramas.

In a message posted on X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram, Rowell said, “CHANGE is POSSIBLE! Believe it!” while linking to a news story on “The Gates,” a new soap being spearheaded by the first and only Black woman ever to hold the position of head writer/co-head writer of a daytime drama series, Michele Val Jean (“General Hospital,” “The Bold and the Beautiful”), and follows a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community.

If picked up to series, “The Gates” would become the first new CBS daytime soap opera since 1987 and the first to feature a predominantly Black cast in leading roles since “Generations” in 1989. In addition to writing and executive producing, Val Jean is also set as showrunner of “The Gates,” marking another first as no other Black woman has ever held the position of executive producer or showrunner for a daytime drama series.

Lawsuit

Since exiting “The Young and the Restless” in 2007 as Drucilla, Rowell famously sued CBS and the show’s producer, Sony Pictures Television, alleging retaliation stemming from her choosing to speak out against discrimination and injustice she allegedly endured and witnessed happen to other African Americans during her run on the soap opera, which remains the most-watched and highest-rated in the demographic in 2024.

Among the claims in her since settled lawsuit, Rowell noted she had sought to return to “The Young and the Restless” as Dru or possibly another role on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” among other soaps remaining on the air, but she was being “impoverished and blackballed.” Also named in the lawsuit was Bell-Phillip Television Productions, Inc., producers of “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and Corday Productions, producers of “Days of our Lives.”

Rowell’s Return to CBS

In 2022, Rowell was cast in the recurring role of Tina Kingsley in the short-lived primetime drama series Good Sam. The series starred Sophia Bush (“One Tree Hill,” “Chicago P.D.”) and marked the first time in more than a decade since Rowell had appeared on a CBS series in an acting capacity. In 2019, Rowell appeared on “The Talk” and a special standalone episode of “The Young and the Restless” dedicated to the memory of Kristoff St. John (Neil Winters), who died suddenly with his death ruled accidental and the cause of death listed as hypertrophic heart disease.

On “The Young and the Restless,” Drucilla notoriously fell off a cliff along with bestie Sharon (Sharon Case) after a scuffle with Phyllis (Michelle Stafford). To this day, Dru’s body has never been formally discovered, leading many to believe she could one day come back very much alive, albeit needing a very good excuse as to why she’s been away for so long.

While there is currently no indication that Rowell might ever return to Genoa City, even though it would make sense storyline wise, and could potentially lift the series to multi-year highs in Total Viewers and the key women sales demographics, fans have already added the actress to their wish list of potential actors to be cast on “The Gates,” along with other prominent Black actresses such as Debbi Morgan (“All My Children”), Vivica A. Fox (“The Young and the Restless,” “Generations”) and Tonya Pinkins (“All My Children”), among others.

Potential Return to Y&R

During last year’s 50th anniversary celebration for “The Young and the Restless,” Rowell walked the red carpet alongside several of the show’s past and present cast, leading many to hope that, again, Rowell would one day make a return to the series. Even still, the actress has kept herself busy in the years since leaving the show, including creating, starring in and executive producing “The Rich and the Ruthless,” a series adaptation loosely based on her novels “Secrets of a Soap Opera Diva” and “The Young and the Ruthless.”

The series, which ran for four seasons across streamers UMC (now called ALLBLK) and BET+, followed the behind-the-scenes drama of a struggling soap opera forced to move production from Los Angeles to Montego Bay, Jamaica.

Rowell won all 11 NAACP Images Awards she was nominated for throughout her run on “The Young and the Restless.” Separately, for much of the eight-season run of “Diagnosis Murder,” where she portrayed Dr. Amanda Bentley-Livingston opposite legendary actor Dick Van Dyke, Rowell pulled double duty in daytime and primetime, proving it can be done and done very well.

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Soap alum Jacob Young (“All My Children,” “The Bold and the Beautiful”) is set to star in and co-direct “Murder Between Friends,” an independent film about a legendary TV star who tries to solve a murder that occurred at her countryside estate. Joan Collins (“Guiding Light,” “Dynasty”) leads the cast, which also includes “Days of our Lives” alum Nadia Bjorlin (ex-Chloe Lane).

“It’s very Agatha Christie, sort of ‘Knives Out’ without having a hundred million dollars to shoot it, but still will be a lovely film nonetheless,” Young told Michael Fairman TV last month while out promoting another film he recently starred in called “Four For Fun.” Jason Cook (ex-Shawn Brady, “Days of our Lives”) directed that film, which also stars Brytni Sarpi (Elena, “The Young and the Restless”).

Other actors set to appear in the film include British soap star Toby-Alexander Smith (ex-Gray Atkins, “EastEnders”), Jim Borstelmann, Espen Hatleskog and Czech actress Hana Vagnerová. “All My Children” alum Trent Garrett (ex-Asher Pike) is reportedly set to co-direct alongside Young, with the film based on a script written by Mark Rozzano.

“This is a really cool project. We’ve already rented the castle that we’re shooting at,” Young recently told Soap Opera Digest, noting that Bjorlin will be playing his love interest in the movie.

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Two-time Academy Award winner Anthony Hopkins (“The Silence of the Lambs,” “The Father”) has signed on to star in Eyes in the Trees, a reimagining of H.G. Wells’ The Island of Dr. Moreau, which is co-written by “The Bay” and “Days of Our Lives” actor Mike Manning.

According to Deadline, Hopkins will portray a geneticist who has been isolated after the government stopped funding his research following the violent outbreak of one of his test subjects. Later, two renowned filmmakers and their crew embark on a journey of discovery, only to find their excursion turned into a fight for survival for themselves and the entire human race.

First published in 1896 by Wells, several adaptations of “The Island of Dr. Moreau” have since followed, including 1932’s “Island of Los Souls” and the a 1977 film “The Island of Dr. Moreau,” which starred actor Burt Lancaster. More recently, Marlon Brando and Val Kilmer starred in a 1996 film version heavily plagued with behind-the-scenes challenges and budgetary concerns.

The new adaptation was written by Manning and B. Harrison Smith (“Where the Scary Things Are”), with Timothy Woodward Jr. set to direct. Woodward is best known to soap fans for his directing and writing work on “Studio City,” the digital drama series co-created by Sean Kanan (“The Bold and the Beautiful,” “General Hospital”). Woodward, who was also an executive producer on the series, has directed several projects over the years including such films as “Til Death Do Us Part,” “The Call” and “The Outsider.”

“This has been a hard one to keep secret,” said Manning in a post on Instagram recently. “I can’t believe I’m able to tell the world that I’m doing a movie w/ one of my favorite actors on the planet. Inspired by iconic IP. This is a pinch me moment for sure.”

In 2021, Manning won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Daytime Fiction Program for portraying Caleb McKinnon on “The Bay.” One year earlier, he received his first Emmy as a producer on the series.

Among his numerous acting credits, Manning is probably best known for his role as Charlie Dale on “Days of our Lives,” wherein his character was murdered in yet another whodunit storyline. The actor departed the series in February 2021. Still, he reprised the role on multiple occasions for short periods of time, including when the character was brought back to life by the devil and when he appeared to his mother, who was being carted away for her crimes at the time.

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With CBS in “accelerated development” on “The Gates,” which, if picked up to series, would become the network’s first new daytime soap opera since launching “The Bold and the Beautiful” in 1987, many in the entertainment industry have questioned what that means for “The Talk,” the daytime talk show that replaced the long-running drama series “As The World Turns,” which concluded its run after more than 54 years on the network in September 2010.

Currently in its 14th season, “The Talk” ranks as the third most watched daytime talk show, behind only ABC’s “The View” and syndicated talker “Live with Kelly and Mark.” Despite that, the show is currently down double digits among Total Viewers and the key Women 18-49 sales demographic, often ranking at the bottom half in both categories among all daytime broadcast shows and has remained CBS’ least-watched and lowest-rated daytime series overall since it premiered in October 2010.

In a report by Deadline, the outlet notes that CBS had hoped to reinvigorate the show when it hired former “Late Late Show with James Corden” executive producer Rob Crabbe last summer to replace outgoing executive producer Kristin Matthews, who had been with the show in various capacities since it launched. Some of the changes cited by Deadline include Crabbe “extending the first act of the show and injecting more intimate interview segments.”

Internally, “The Talk” lost two valuable players behind the scenes in recent weeks due to layoffs enacted by CBS parent Paramount Global. Among those exiting were current series executive Laurie Seidman and one of the show’s publicists.

That said, it’s not all doom and gloom for “The Talk.” The show has beaten or tied ABC’s “GMA3: What You Need to Know” in Women 18-49 several times this season and regularly tops “GMA3” and NBC’s “NBC News Daily” in Women 25-54. In fact, during the week of March 4-8, 2024, the most recent week in which daytime broadcast ratings are available, “The Talk” held a commanding lead over both shows even with the program not airing on all five days due to CBS’ continued coverage of the UEFA Champions League games.

For the week in question, “The Talk” averaged 1.224 million viewers compared to 1.393 million for “GMA3” and 1.116 million for “NBC News Daily.” Among Women 18-49, “The Talk” averaged 120,000 viewers compared with 98,000 for the ABC News program and 96,000 for NBC’s news show. Meanwhile, among Women 25-54 viewers, “The Talk” led with 168,000 viewers while “GMA3” pulled in 141,000 viewers in the demo and “NBC News Daily” picked up 132,000 viewers.

Following a tumultuous 11th, during which several roster changes took place on-screen, including the exits of Marie Osmand, Eve, Sharon Osbourne, Carrie Ann Inaba and Elaine Welteroth, the show stabilized itself when it launched its 12th season, spearheaded by the introduction of two male permanent co-hosts – Jerry O’Connell and Akbar Gbajabiamila. Mere weeks into that season, veteran NBC News journalist Natalie Morales joined the team. Within months, the show managed to attract its best overall audience since the early days of the pandemic.

During the week of November 27-December 1, 2023, “The Talk” hit a season high among Total Viewers with 1.401 million viewers tuned in, marking the show’s best performance since early May 2023. For the week, “The Talk” tied “The View” (2.344 million) in both Women 18-49 (0.2 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.3 rating). Among the unrounded demos, the shows were in a virtual tie, with “The Talk” hitting a 0.22 rating vs. “The View” at a 0.23 rating. In unrounded Women 25-54, “The Talk” had a 0.30 rating compared with “The View” and its 0.34 rating.

Speaking of “The View,” despite attracting over a million more viewers, the ABC chatfest was tied with “The Talk” in both Women 18-49 and Women 25-54 during the week of March 4-8, 2024, each with a 0.2 rating in Women 18-49 and a 0.3 rating in Women 25-54. In unrounded, “The View” had a 0.20 rating in Women 18-49 compared with a 0.18 rating for “The Talk.” Among Women 25-54, “The View” did a 0.33 rating (tied with “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna”) vs. a 0.27 rating for “The Talk.”

“The Talk” is hosted by Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell and Sheryl Underwood. The show airs weekdays at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT on CBS and is also available to stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+.

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More than a week since CBS shocked the entertainment industry with news that it is currently developing the first daytime drama series since the launch of “Passions” nearly 25 years ago, and the network’s first new soap opera since the launch of “The Bold and the Beautiful” in 1987, George Cheeks, president and CEO of CBS and chief content officer for news and sports at Paramount+, recently revealed how “The Gates” came to be and gave some insight on whether the show will be a 30-minute show or one-hour.

In a far-reaching interview with Vulture, Cheeks revealed that “The Gates” is real and that the show is being developed following conversations with Sheila Ducksworth, president of the CBS/NAACP Production Venture, which was established in 2020 to develop content for the CBS Television Network, as well as the ability to sell programming to third-party platforms across the media landscape with an emphasis on producing premium content that expands the number of diverse voices contributing to an ever-evolving society, by telling inclusive stories that increase the visibility and impact of Black artists in a growing media landscape. 

“When we hired Sheila Ducksworth to run the NAACP venture, she and I had multiple meetings talking about what different genres she was going to lean into, and we talked a lot about daytime,” Cheeks noted, recalling his early discussion with Ducksworth on content she thought would work well for the network as part of her role.

“One of the things that the data made very clear to both of us is that daytime soap operas over index with Black women, and yet when you look at soap operas, it’s usually sort of a white-led family with supporting characters that reflect more of our society,” Cheeks continued. “So we just thought, wouldn’t it be interesting to flip that and make the core anchor family a Black family, and then make the other characters reflect more the broader scope of society?”

So, how did the idea behind “The Gates” come to be, and how did CBS manage to scoop up Michele Val Jean, the award-winning writer who had been rumored to be returning to ABC’s “General Hospital” after exiting as a scriptwriter at “The Bold and the Beautiful” in February? 

“[Sheila] found this great writer, Michele Val Jean, who’s been in the soap opera space for 30 years. She came up with a pitch, and we loved it. We brought Procter & Gamble into it as well, because if there were going to be [product] integrations, we could do it more holistically and organically. All of that is to say, we did a lot of work on the front end to put this together. So while yes, it’s development, it’s accelerated development.”

While Cheeks couldn’t elaborate on when the show might be ready to air, he noted that everyone is behind it and wants to ensure they get things right from the start. “There hasn’t been a new soap opera launch since I can’t even begin to tell you when. But we have great success with ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ and ‘Young and the Restless,’ and so we think we’re the right folks to be launching a new soap. I wish I could tell you more about exact timing, but we’re so focused on getting it right, and that will dictate when we’re ready to launch it.”

Regardless, one detail Cheeks could elaborate on was whether “The Gates” would be a half-hour show or an hour-long series, stating, “It’s been being developed as an hour, but I can’t say for sure. I don’t know yet.”

In March 2020, Cheeks assumed the role of President and Chief Executive Officer of CBS, overseeing CBS-branded assets within Paramount Global, CBS’ parent company, including the CBS Television Network, which encompasses CBS Entertainment, CBS News and CBS Sports, as well as CBS Studios, CBS Stations, CBS Media Ventures, its first-run syndication business, and CBS-branded digital assets. In June 2021, Cheeks added the title of Chief Content Officer, News and Sports, Paramount+, to his portfolio. In this role, he extends the reach of CBS News and CBS Sports content to the streaming service and is responsible for global content strategy for Paramount’s free-to-air networks in the United Kingdom, Australia and Argentina.

As president of CBS/NAACP Venture, Ducksworth supervises the development and production of scripted, unscripted, and documentary content for linear television networks and streaming platforms.

Prior to joining the venture, Ducksworth served as head of scripted television and production for Will Packer Media, where she developed and managed projects produced for broadcast, cable and streaming services. There, Ducksworth oversaw the development and production of “Night School,” a pilot for NBC based on the hit movie, and also served as an executive producer on the Wendy Williams biopic for Lifetime as well as Will Packer Media’s OWN series “Ambitions.”

In addition to writing for “General Hospital,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Santa Barbara,” and “Generations,” Val Jean wrote for “Port Charles,” the short-lived spinoff of “General Hospital.” She also served as a consulting producer on the short-lived OWN (Oprah Winfrey Network) primetime soap “Ambitions,” created by Jamey Giddens (writer, “Days of our Lives”).Val Jean has received 17 Daytime Emmy Award nominations since she began her daytime career in 1989 as a writer for “Generations,” the first daytime drama series to feature a predominantly Black cast, and the series many have already compared “The Gates.” She would go on to win seven Emmys overall, including four from her time at “General Hospital” (1995, 1999, 2003 and 2009) and three from her time at “The Bold and the Beautiful” (2015, 2016 and 2020).

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On the most recent episode of his Daily Drama podcast, which he co-hosts with Bradford Anderson, actor Steve Burton announced that his recent return to “General Hospital” included signing a two-year deal with ABC that will keep him in Port Charles for at least that time. Burton’s comments are in response to speculation on social media that he wouldn’t be staying long-term, specifically that he only signed a three-month deal.

“Obviously, they are going for clickbait because nothing they’re posting is even remotely true,” Burton pointed out to Anderson, his “General Hospital” co-star, who also recently returned to the show, albeit on a recurring basis, as Damian Spinelli.

“They said that I only signed a three-month contract, and then I’m dying,” said Burton, summarizing discussions across various Facebook fan groups about his status on the daytime drama series. “Hey, guess what? It’s a two-year contract, and I’m not dying!” Burton continued.

In addition to appearing as Jason on “General Hospital,” Burton continues to appear on “Days of our Lives” as Harris Michaels, a character he originated in 1988. 

Although he only signed a one-year deal with the Peacock exclusive series, which concluded in December 2023, due to the show’s advanced tape-to-air schedule, fans can expect to see Burton in Salem and Port Charles simultaneously through at least June.

After exiting “Days of our Lives” the first time, Burton joined the “General Hospital” cast in 1991 as Jason Quartermaine. By 1997, the character had lost his memories and began going by the name of Jason Morgan. Burton exited the ABC soap in 2000 only to return on a full-time in 2002. He again exited the series in 2012 before eventually ending up in Genoa City, playing Dylan McAvoy from 2013-2017. A few months later, Burton returned to “General Hospital” as Jason Morgan, only to exit again in November 2021 after being let go for not complying with the since vacated Disney/ABC vaccine mandate.

Return to Port Charles

Soon after taping his final scenes at “Days of our Lives,” Burton got the call to return to “General Hospital,” with the network formally announced his reprisal during a promo aired at the conclusion of the primetime special “General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling.”

 “Happy anniversary, ‘General Hospital.’ Stay tuned. Big things are coming to Port Charles,” Burton said in the promo as he stood alongside co-stars Laura Wright (Carly Spencer) and Kelly Monaco (Sam McCall).

Watch or listen below to hear Burton discuss his first full week back on “General Hospital” in the latest episode of the Daily Drama podcast. He addresses his contract status around the 21:00 minute mark.

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Fresh off his return visit to “General Hospital” as Lucas Jones, actor and musician Ryan Carnes and his LOVECOLOR bandmate Vanessa Silberman recently released their fourth single, “Hearts on Fire.”

Formed in November 2022, the band notes the song continues to showcase their predilection for anthemic pop hooks, big beats and melodic synth lines. Not only will the song charm you, but it will also put a smile on your heart.

“People often say ‘when you know, you know.’ Even though that can seem trite and like an eye-roller, and it can seem unbelievable to someone who has yet to experience that in their own lives, the truth is that… you do. You do know. And what’s f’ed up about it is that I think it can be hard to know the difference and to ‘know that you know’ and what that will feel like, until you’re actually living it and knowing that you know,” said Carnes in a statement on the release of the song. 

“I think this song speaks to that phenomenon. There’s a sort of elation and magical quality to getting to experience that knowing with another,” Carnes continues. “At the same time, there’s a calm assuredness. It’s a transcendent experience, and we wanted to personify that in this song.”

“‘Hearts on Fire’ started as a demo that happened really quickly — maybe over a weekend —  and turned into an entire song really fast. Then, later, we embellished it and built upon the initial track. Lyrically and emotionally, the song is just about getting everything that is inside out, in a very therapeutic way,” said Silberman. “The song is very much about feeling so sure about someone, like you just know you’re gonna be with someone and you just need them in your life.”

Currently available on all digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Soundcloud, among others, you can preview the song by clicking on the play button below.

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Since announcing the streaming release of the “Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)” concert movie, the anticipation has been building so much that Disney+ will premiere the movie one day earlier, giving fans the greatest experience beginning Thursday, March 14 at 9:00 p.m. ET/6:00 p.m. PT.

The film is an updated version of the history-making cinematic experience directed by Sam Wrench. It features five additional songs, including “Cardigan” and four acoustic songs that weren’t part of the original film’s release back in October, which grossed over $260 million worldwide at the global box office, making it the top-selling concert film of all time.

Starring global phenomenon Taylor Swift, the movie gives fans who could not grab tickets to the in-person spectacle or those who lucked out in watching it on the big screen at their local theater.

“‘The Eras Tour’ has been a true phenomenon that has and continues to thrill fans around the world, and we are very excited to bring this electrifying concert to audiences wherever they are, exclusively on Disney+,” said Bob Iger, CEO of Disney, in a statement announcing the deal for the film to stream on Disney+.

Watch the trailer above.

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Gearing up for the 2024-2025 broadcast television season, CBS announced today that it has renewed comedy “Ghosts” and drama “Fire Country” for a fourth and third season, respectively.

“‘Ghosts’ and ‘Fire Country’ are proven viewer favorites on both broadcast and streaming thanks to exceptional storytelling, talented actors and an ever-growing fan base,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “We are elated to keep the momentum going and bring them back to CBS next season.”

Currently averaging 10.2 million viewers in Live+7 Day multiplatform viewing (combining broadcast and streaming), “Ghosts” is up +2% from last season overall, with streaming viewership up +64% year-over-year. The series ranked as the most-watched comedy on Paramount+ throughout the month of February. 

The season three premiere of “Ghosts” was the show’s most-watched episode ever among Live+Same Day viewing figures. “Ghosts” airs Thursdays from 8:30-9:00 p.m., ET/PT on CBS.

“Fire Country” is averaging 9.21 million viewers in Live+7 Day multiplatform viewing, up +7% from last season. As for streaming viewership, the series has more than doubled, with “Fire Country” rated among the top six series on Paramount+ and ranking as the fourth most-watched drama on the service during the month of February. 

Averaging 7.76 million viewers this season in linear viewing (Nielsen, Live+7), “Fire Country” series leads its time period and is a key part of CBS’ dominant Friday night lineup. The show airs Fridays from 9:00-10:00 p.m., ET/PT on CBS.

The “Ghosts” and “Fire Country” renewals come at an important time for CBS as the network is saying goodbye to several series this season, including “Young Sheldon,” “S.W.A.T.,” “Bob Hearts Abishola” and prepares to say goodbye to “Blue Bloods,” which is currently airing the first half of its 14th and final season on the network following “Fire Country” on Friday nights. Next season, the network must fill several vacant spots surrounding both shows.

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“The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” are set to take place on Friday, June 7, LIVE from 8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/delayed PT on CBS, the network and The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced today. The awards show will also be available to stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+.

Marking the 18th time that CBS has broadcast the Daytime Emmy Awards, more than any other network, the ceremony will once again take place at the historic Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles. The Lifetime Achievement honoree, nominations, host, and additional information will be announced in the coming weeks.

“We eagerly anticipate our return in June as we once again partner with CBS to recognize the exceptional and talented individuals who make daytime television great,” said Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS. He added, “We’re thrilled to kick off our second half-century of the Daytime Emmys.”

NATAS and Associated Television International (ATI), which produced Daytime Emmy Award ceremonies on The CW in 2009 and on CBS in 2010, 2011, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023, will again produce this year’s awards show. Adam Sharp and Lisa Armstrong are executive producers from NATAS, while David McKenzie is executive producer from ATI.

Since 1974, the Daytime Emmy Awards have recognized outstanding achievement in television programming and crafts, honoring work in a variety of categories, including daytime dramas, talk shows, instructional programming, hosting, culinary, and legal/courtroom programs. In 2021, NATAS and the Television Academy jointly announced plans to realign the Daytime and Primetime Emmy Awards to be organized by content genre rather than program airtime. 

In February, the organization announced it had eliminated the Outstanding Younger Performer in a Daytime Drama Series category and the Outstanding Promotional Announcement category. The elimination of Younger Performer marked the first time since 1985 that the category will not be presented to a performer (actor or actress) under a certain age. Additional changes include the eligibility criteria for Daytime Program Host, including Daytime Personality (Daily) and Daytime Personality (Non-Daily).

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This week on “The View,” hosts Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell and Sheryl Underwood welcome guests Marg Helgenberger, Chris Hardwick and Rita Moreno, among others.

Check out our breakdown below to find out who else will appear on the daytime talk show during the week of March 11-15, 2024.

TV LISTINGS

FEATURED GUESTS	EPISODE
March 11, 2024 Actor Marg Helgenberger (CSI: VEGAS); television personality Erika Jayne	Monday
March 12, 2024 Second gentleman Douglas Emhoff; chef David Rose	Tuesday
March 13, 2024 Television host and actor Chris Hardwick; reporter and television host Malika Andrews	Wednesday
March 14, 2024 Actor Rita Moreno	Thursday
March 15, 2024 Actor and director Chelsea Peretti; author and host Lewis Howes	Friday

Note: Guest attendance is subject to change.

RECENT DISCUSSIONS

Visit the show’s official website for information on tickets and where and how to watch.

Broadcast from Studio City in Los Angeles, CA, “The Talk” is produced by CBS Television Studios and airs weekdays at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT on CBS. The show is also available to stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+.

Rob Crabbe serves as showrunner/executive producer with Ed Horwitz and Ianthe Jones as co-executive producers.

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This week on “The View,” hosts Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro welcome guests Busy Phillips, Tamron Hall, Ice-T and Theresa Caputo, among others.

Check out our breakdown below to find out who else will appear on the daytime talk show during the week of March 11-15, 2024.

TV LISTINGS

FEATURED GUESTS	EPISODE
March 11, 2024 Busy Philipps (“Girls5eva”)	Monday
March 12, 2024 Tamron Hall (host, “Tamron Hall,” and author, “Watch Where They Hide”); Patton Oswalt (“Manhunt”)	Tuesday
March 13, 2024 The Political View with Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-N.Y.)	Wednesday
March 14, 2024 Ice-T (“Law & Order: Special Victims Unit”)	Thursday
March 15, 2024 Theresa Caputo (“Theresa Caputo: Raising Spirits”)	Friday

Note: Guest attendance is subject to change.

RECENT DISCUSSIONS

Broadcast from New York City, “The View” is produced by ABC News and airs weekdays at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT on ABC. The show is also available to stream Live and On Demand on Hulu.

Brian Teta serves as showrunner/executive producer with Sarah de la O as director.

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This week on “General Hospital,” a thought to be dead Jason (Steve Burton) has returned to Port Charles and not everyone is pleased to see him, least of all Drew (Cameron Mathison) who decides its time to end things once and for all with Carly (Laura Wright). Elsewhere, a Spixie reunion is on track, as long as Maxie (Kirsten Storms) and Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) can resolve their issues. Meanwhile, Josslyn (Eden McCoy) once again tries to stop Dex (Evan Hofer) from leaving Port Charles. Separately, Natalia’s (Eva LaRue) surpirse for Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez) doesn’t go over well, and Jordan (Tanisha Harper) contemplates her future.

DVR ALERTS

MUST SEE MOMENTS	EPISODE
Monday, March 11, 2024 – Carly reveals the news about Jason to Sonny. – John and Anna continue their pursuit. – Maxie and Spinelli try to resolve their issues. – Sasha offers her support to Cody.	#15423
Tuesday, March 12, 2024 – Drew confronts Carly. – Jason asks for a favor. – Sam is emotional. – Finn assesses Heather. – Natalia surprises Blaze.	#15424
Wednesday, March 13, 2024 – Sonny fears Jason has changed. – Michael is in shock. – Selina shares information with Curtis. – Drew blows off some steam. – Jordan has doubts about her career.	#15425
Thursday, March 14, 2024 – Jason explains where he has been. – Lois checks in on Sonny. – John asks Carly for help.   – Sam has trouble hiding her suspicions. – Molly speaks to Anna about potential charges.	#15426
Friday, March 15, 2024 – Heather gets medical information. – Diane has a proposal for Alexis. – Kevin reveals something to Marshall about his diagnosis. – Josslyn tries to stop Dex from leaving. – Nina humiliates Gregory.	#15427

PROMO

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Adam Huss (“General Hospital”), Vincent Irizarry (“All My Children,” “Guiding Light”), and Jordi Vilasuso (“Guiding Light,” “The Young and the Restless”) have signed on to star in “The BLVD,” an all-new six-episode digital drama series set in the fast-paced world of a boutique public relations agency during awards season which is slated to premiere this spring.

The Devanny Pinn-created series features an irresistible blend of intrigue, rivalry, and romance. Days of our Lives director Sonia Blangiardo will serve as a consulting producer, and “The Nanny” star Nicholle Tom will also appear among the show’s cast. Production began last week in Los Angeles. Devanny recently made her directorial debut with the film “The Black Mass,” a crime thriller about a group of college women who are stalked by a serial killer in 1970s Florida.

An official logline for “The BLVD” highlights an insider’s perspective into the intricate world of red carpets, press junkets, and photo shoots that make up the exciting and demanding period that awards season, with scandalous clients, jobs on the line, and a firm with one goal in mind: win at all costs.

Logline: Owned by entertainment titan Persephone Reed, PR Haus is the most prestigious boutique publicity firm in Los Angeles. The talented professionals at the company work tirelessly to shape the public perception of their celebrity clientele. 

“At its core, The BLVD is a story about ambition, self-discovery, and the lengths people will go to succeed in the competitive world of Hollywood,” said Pinn in a statement. Producer Michelle Romano (who also appears in the show) adds, “We are all so proud of this project and excited for audiences to see it.”

Additional cast members announced for “The BLVD” include Chelsea Gilson (“Merry Single Christmas,” “The Black Mass”), Mariposa Miranda (The Black Mass”) and fashion designer Shekhar Rahate, among others.

Soap Opera Digest first reported the news.

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“Live with Kelly and Mark” will celebrate the Oscars with the annual “After the Oscars” episode, airing Monday, March 11. In celebration of the highly anticipated show, hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos are seen parodying the AMC Theatres feature starring Nicole Kidman, which appears before the start of every movie shown at the movie chain.

In the clip, Ripa can be seen dressed in similar attire to what is worn by Kidman, along with a near step-by-step replication of Kidman from the hair, the dialogue and the scenery. The only difference is that instead of the AMC logo, it is a “Live” interpretation, as shown throughout. 

“We come to this place for magic. We come to LIVE theaters to laugh, to cry, to care because we need that, all of us. That indescribable feeling that we get when the lights begin to dim,” says Ripa at the start of the clip, which shows her walking through a digital copy of a movie theater similar to the one shown by Kidnman. 

In the next scene, Ripa can be seen as Barbie from “Barbie” as she drives away from Barbieland. Like in the movie, Ken (Consuelos) pops out of the back seat and sings along with her. The following scene shows the two back in the theater, where Consuelos can also be seen on the big screen playing an iteration of Zorro, and picks up where Ripa left off with her dialogue when she adds, “And we go somewhere we have never been before. Not just entertainment, but somehow reborn, together.” A sendup of “There’s Something About Mary” is shown with Ripa as the Mary character played by Cameron Diaz in the film and Consuelos playing Ben Stiller’s role as Ted.

Speaking of Consuelos, he takes over as narrator, noting, “Dazzling images, on a huge silver screen. Sound that I can view [Consuelos appears as Tom Cruise in ‘The Firm’]. Somehow, heartbreak feels good in a place like this.”

Taking on the Sharon Stone persona from “Basic Instinct,” Ripa answers the question of whether she killed someone when she responds to the question posed to her, saying, “I’d have to be pretty stupid to write a book about killing and then kill someone the way I described it in my book. [pause for effect] I’m not stupid.”

Following those words, Consuelos and Ripa can next be seen eating popcorn from a bucket adorning the “Live with Kelly and Mark” title in a font similar to AMC Theatres as Ripa does the iconic leg toss that was shown the “Basic Instinct” film.

The final movie represented in the clip is the 1987 film “Dirty Dancing,” with Consuelos playing Patrick Swayze’s character, Johnny Castle and Ripa appearing as Jennifer Grey’s character, Baby Houseman, in a sendup of the final dance where Johnny catches Baby in the air as the song “(I’ve had) The Time Of My Life” plays them out.

The clip ends with the hosts saying, “Live with Kelly and Mark: We make the Oscars better,” a play on Kidman’s words in the AMC commercial where she says, “AMC Theatres: We make movies better.”

The “After the Oscars” episode of “Live with Kelly and Mark” airs Monday, March 11. Check local listings or visit the show’s official website for information on where and how to watch.

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This week on “Live with Kelly and Mark,” hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos celebrate the Oscars with the annual “After the Oscars” show, LIVE from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood. The hosts also welcome guests Jesse Palmer (“The Bachelor”), Angela Bassett (“9-1-1”) and Mikey Day (“Saturday Night Live,” “Is It Cake?”), among others.

Check out our breakdown below to find out who else will appear on the daytime talk show during the week of March 11-15, 2024.

TV LISTINGS

FEATURED GUESTS	EPISODE
March 11, 2024 It’s Live’s “After the Oscars” Show, LIVE from the Dolby Theater in Hollywood! Kelly and Mark will be joined by SEBASTIAN MANISCALCO! Plus, a special performance from ANDY GRAMMER! And JESSE PALMER arrives to share exclusive red carpet coverage from the big night! Also, ELAINE WELTEROTH arrives to chat about the fashion trends seen at this year’s Oscars!	MONDAY
March 12, 2024 The hosts are back in New York and CARRIE COON will join them to speak about the new film “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire.” Also, BEAU BRIDGES arrives to share details about his film “The Neon Highway.” Plus, a special look behind the scenes of Live’s “After the Oscars” special!	TUESDAY
March 13, 2024 Kelly and Mark sit down with ANGELA BASSETT to discuss her role in ABC’s “9-1-1”! Plus, TIG NOTARO will speak about her upcoming comedy special, “Hello Again.”	WEDNESDAY
March 14, 2024 JENNY MCCARTHY WAHLBERG is in studio to discuss the newest season of “The Masked Singer.” Plus, MONICA MANGIN arrives to share some exclusive clever solution bargains! Also, MIKEY DAY stops by to chat about the new season of “Is It Cake?”!	THURSDAY
March 15, 2024 DAVID ALAN GRIER joins the hosts to chat about the upcoming film “The American Society of Magical Negroes.” Also, MONICA MANGIN helps the hosts celebrate National Crafting Month!	FRIDAY

Note: Guest attendance is subject to change.

VIDEO

Broadcast from New York City, “Live with Kelly and Mark” is distributed in national syndication by Disney Entertainment and airs weekdays. Check local listings. The show is produced by WABC-TV and executive produced by Michael Gelman and Kelly Ripa.

Visit the show’s official website for information on tickets and where and how to watch.

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It was announced during last night’s broadcast that comedian Ramy Youssef will host the Saturday, March 30 episode of “Saturday Night Live,” and Travis Scott will serve as musical guest. This marks Youssef’s first time hosting and Scott’s second time as musical guest, having made his debut in 2018.

Youssef, who is the fourth standup comedian to host the show this season, is out promoting his new HBO comedy special, “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings,” which premieres Saturday, March 23 on Max, the Warner Bros. Discovery-owned streaming service. In the special, Youssef discusses discrimination in America, amomg other topics. Youssef can also be seen in the Oscar-nominated film “Poor Things,” which stars Emma Stone and is currently up for 11 Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

In a trailer for “More Feelings,” Youssef talks about being done apologizing and saying peaceful things, noting, “For 20 years, we’ve had to prove to people that we’re safe. Every time you turn on CNN, there’s some Arab dude talking about how ‘Islam’ means ‘peace.’ You know that guy? But he’s always shouting it. He’s always like, ‘We come in peace!’” 

Continuing, Youssef added, “You’re like, ‘Bro, that’s the slogan for aliens,’” while pointing out, “‘That’s what aliens say before they take over the f’ing planet, bro.’ I’m done. I’m done saying sorry.”

In 2020, Youssef won a Golden Globe for his role in the Hulu original comedy series Ramy. The series followed the title character, who was caught between a religious Muslim community that believes life is a moral test and a millennial generation that doubts an afterlife exists. The show ended after a three season run in 2022.

Travis Scott’s latest album, “Utopia,” was released last July, and in October, he kicked off the Circus Maximus Tour in support of the music. The ten-time Grammy-nominated rapper performed three songs off the album during last month’s Grammy Awards.

March 30!!!
Ramy Youssef
Travis Scott pic.twitter.com/aSavdWVWl3

— Saturday Night Live – SNL (@nbcsnl) March 10, 2024

Watch a trailer for “Ramy Youssef: More Feelings” below.

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