Errol

Per a source at TV Guide, the print and digital issue isn't supposed to be on sale/available until at least January 4. But like @janea4old pointed out, print subscribers might get the magazine early, although this doesn't appear to be related to print.

7 minutes ago, janea4old said:

Per the coming issue that was posted early, TV Guide now has a new section called "Soap Dish" by Stephanie Sloane.  I wonder if that will replace what Maloney offered in recent issues, or be alongside that?
Link to other thread:  link

Based on what you linked/shared, it's clear that Stephanie Sloane is now in charge of that section and it is getting more attention from the magazine's editors as they are asking fans to email [email protected] if they have a question for their favorite soap star. Good for her.

Among other changes at TV Guide, Jim Halterman (West Coast Bureau Chief) was recently let go. Among his many contributions to the magazine, he was the one who primarily covered soap content within the magazine prior to Michael Maloney's written content and now Stephanie's column/section. Prior to the shuttering of SOD last month, Halterman would have a snippet here or there in every other issue about the soaps and would sometimes have a longer story published on TV Insider (online counterpart to the magazine) along with a Zoom with the actor.

Next year will be an interesting one. That I can already tell.

4 minutes ago, janea4old said:

TV guide sends their print issues out in the mail at least a week or more before it's released digitally.    It's been common in past few years to see articles tweeted out far in advance because people get the issue early.

 

Not disputing that. However, the copy that's been circulated around the web isn't from a print edition.

4 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

Seems to be a trend lately; first with SONews reporting the Bold return and now this? LOL.  Reminds me of the days when magazines would show up EARLY in the post (rather than late or never).

Those were fun times. I'm sure some at TV Guide are pissed, but I think this might be a case of someone uploading it early due to the holidays and not realizing it would go live more than a week early. Oh, well.

This is the "official" current issue, as prompted by TV Guide Magazine:

9 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

Digital copy found here.

Apparently, it wasn't supposed to be published yet. Not until January 8 at least.

What's the issue date indicating Gaskill's casting and what page is this news supposed to be found under? The current issue, December 18, 2023, is a triple issue (i.e. covers three weeks) - December 18, 2023 to January 7, 2024 - and I don't see this news anywhere in the magazine. Not even in the new Daytime Drama section which Michael Maloney is writing.

5 minutes ago, Errol said:

What's the issue date indicating Gaskill's casting and what page is this news supposed to be found under? The current issue, December 18, 2023, is a triple issue (i.e. covers three weeks) - December 18, 2023 to January 7, 2024 - and I don't see this news anywhere in the magazine. Not even in the new Daytime Drama section which Michael Maloney is writing.

So it looks like it is from a future issue of TV Guide that hasn't apparently been released yet...

As shown on the Wednesday, December 27 episode of “General Hospital,” actress Nicole Paggi temporarily replaced Kirsten Storms in the role of Maxie Jones on the daytime drama series.

Unlike last week’s news that the show had temporarily recast the role of Josslyn Jacks with actress Courtney Fulk as Daytime Emmy winner Eden McCoy takes personal time off after her mother passed away from cancer in November, with McCoy set to return on screen in February, Paggi’s time on the show will be much shorter. 

TVLine reports, “Paggi will fill in for Storms for just a couple of days.”

That said, in a preview for the Thursday, December 28 episode, Storms appears back on screen as Maxie which means fans shouldn’t be surprised if they see Paggi appearing again in a future episode, as “General Hospital” is known to tape by scene, not by episode. In fact, Storms is already back taping at the show as she appears in the cast photo for the upcoming Jacklyn Zeman (Bobbie Spencer) tribute episodes, airing Wednesday, January 10 and Thursday, January 11.

At press time, there was no official word for why “General Hospital” had to recast the role. Neither the show nor Storms have made any statements on the matter on social media.

In a post on Instagram, Paggi commented on her debut on the series, saying, “So fun playing Maxie Waters on ‘General Hospital!’” In addition to her post, she also shared several screengrabs of her appearance on her Instagram Stories timeline.

This marks the third time over several years in which the show has temporarily recast the role of Maxie Jones with someone else while Storms was unavailable. Jen Lilley (“Days of our Lives”) stepped in for several months from 2011-2012, and Molly Burnett (“Days of our Lives”) filled in for a couple of episodes in July 2016 and again in June 2018.

For those wondering where they might have seen Paggi before, the actress had roles on such shows as “Pasadena,” “Providence,” “Fastlane” and “Judging Amy” before making a name for herself in 2003 as the first Sydney Shanowski on the Kell Ripa/Faith Ford starring sitcom “Hope & Faith.”

Starting with season two of the series, the role of Sydney was recast with relative newcomer Megan Fox taking over the role as the family’s eldest daughter. In 2005, Paggi booked a series regular role in the fifth and final season of UPN’s “One on One.” Since then, Paggi has appeared in episodes of “90210,” “Rizzoli & Isles,” “9-1-1” and more recently “The Rookie: Feds.”

Check out the Thursday, December 28 episode preview, which includes Storms below.

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Over two episodes airing on Wednesday, January 10 and Thursday, January 11, “General Hospital” will celebrate the life of the late Jacklyn Zeman and her iconic character, Barbara Jean “Bobbie” Spencer. In May, Zeman passed away after a short battle with cancer. She was 70 years old.

According to PEOPLE, which first reported the news, the show’s viewers and the citizens of Port Charles will learn of Bobbie’s passing next week, unintentionally bringing sadness to their world as a new year begins.

“When we shot the memorial, the entire cast was there. And it wasn’t just for Bobbie; it was for Jackie as well,” said Laura Wright, who plays Carly Spencer, Bobbie’s daughter on the show, in previewing the story to PEOPLE. “I mean, walking on set and seeing her photo, seeing all the pamphlets of like when you come to a memorial or a celebration of life, the pamphlet speaking about the individual and who is going to speak, it was bittersweet. It was about Jackie and everyone was so present. … It was like we as a cast got to really say goodbye.”

The two episodes will be “filled with twists and feature lots of surprises that make the most of the show’s history,” the show teases for what fans can expect.

In addition to seeing several current characters remembering their beloved friend and family member, the show has also tapped Ryan Carnes to reprise his role as Lucas Jones, Bobbie’s adopted son with Tony Jones (played by Brad Maule). Outside of Carnes, PEOPLE noted that “a stranger’s surprise arrival unearths a shocking secret — and kicks off a mini adventure for [Carly and Felicia; Kristina Wagner] in Amsterdam, where they attempt to take care of Bobbie’s unfinished business.”

Zeman made her debut as Barbara Jean “Bobbie” Spencer in 1977. She received four Daytime Emmy Award nominations for her portrayal (1981, 1995, 1997 and 1998) along with a fifth overall nomination in 2021 for her portrayal of Sofia Madison on “The Bay.” Before making a name for herself on “General Hospital,” Zeman had roles in “The Edge of Night” and “One Life to Live.”

“Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work,” said the show’s executive producer Frank Valentini in announcing Zeman’s passing last May. He added, “Jackie will be greatly missed, but her positive spirit will always live on with our cast and crew. We send our heartfelt sympathy to her loved ones, friends, and family, especially her daughters Cassidy and Lacey.”

For fans wondering why the show took so long to celebrate Zeman and her character, that can be attributed to the since-concluded Writers Strike, which lasted from early May to the end of September. With the show’s head writers, Dan O’Connor and Chris Van Etten, unavailable to write episodes for the series throughout the duration of the strike, the show solicited Fi-Core writers during their absence. As a result, producers preferred to wait out the strike until their return to properly pay tribute to the actress.

Returning to the writer’s room almost immediately after the strike ended, both writers’ names reappeared in the show’s credits, starting with the Monday, December 11 episode, with one of the first writing priorities to honor Zeman and her character.

Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ to Celebrate the Late Jacklyn Zeman and Her Character Barbara Jean “Bobbie” Spencer appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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4 minutes ago, Donna L. Bridges said:

Sure. Will do. It was totally weird. For about 20 minutes, no matter where I clicked, it took me to that one LLBean website. Anyway, if it happens again I will definitely Ctrl+PrtScr.

If I would guess, it sounds like this was due to a bad ad. For instance, earlier today and yesterday I got a particular ad for Lamarca Prosecco a number of times and the only way to get it to go away was to click on the "X" button. Otherwise, I was still on the board.

13 minutes ago, Antoyne said:

Why was this topic moved from the main Primetime forum? It airs on Bravo even if NBC Universal owns the network. Peacock gets the replays. @Toups @Errol????

Not that I need to explain myself, but I am re-organizing the primetime forums because there's too much disorganization and it is hard to find a thread about any specific show, and there are duplicates in certain parts. The hope is to get things organized similar to how the Discuss the Soaps: Cancelled Soaps forum is organized.

Yes, this franchise airs on Bravo, which is an NBC | Peacock property. To help people find the thread in case they start worrying, I have implemented an informed re-direct for 30 days which is more than enough time to get people to find the thread within its proper home. 

Starting on Monday, January 1, there will be a link available listing all shows and the discussion threads attributed to them to better provide visitors with the ability to discuss anything about said show with people who also watch it as well. This will cut back on clutter and allow proper continuity for commentary.

Unless you can show us what you are talking about, there is no way in which we can help in any particular matter that impacts your experience on the board. Next time, take a screenshot.

Former “One Life to Live” star Kamar de los Reyes has died. The actor, best known for his portrayal of Antonio Vega off and on from 1995-2009 on the ABC daytime drama series, passed away on Sunday in Los Angeles after a brief battle with cancer, a rep for the family confirmed to Deadline and The Hollywood Reporter this morning. He was 56 years old.

Moving to Los Angeles in the late 80s after visiting his brother Daniel, de los Reyes was born in Puerto Rico but raised in Las Vegas. He got his big break when he landed a dancing role in Cher’s music video for “We All Sleep Alone,” which Daniel had played percussion. The actor would go on to work with director Kenny Ortega in the 1988 film “Salsa.” 

Before joining “One Life to Live,” de los Reyes appeared in several projects, including the films “East L.A. Warriors,” “ “Lethal Ninja” and “Street Knight.” He also co-starred in the series “Valley of the Dolls.” He would later make appearances in such shows as “New York Undercover,” “Total Recall 2070,” “Touch by an Angel,” “Early Edition,” “CSI: Miami,” “Law & Order Criminal Intent” and “The Mentalist,” along with several others.

In the gaming world, de los Reyes became a recognizable voice with his portrayal of Raul Menendez, a fictional Nicaraguan drug lord and leader of the terrorist organization Cordis Die, in “Call of Duty: Black Ops II.” The character became so popular that the actor would be called back for additional games in the series, including “Call of Duty: Strike Team,” “Call of Duty: Black Ops 4,” “Call of Duty: Mobile,” and “Call of Duty: Vanguard.” In addition to voicing the character, de los Reyes appeared as a version of the character courtesy of motion and facial capture.

In 2017, de los Reyes was part of the cast of the short-lived FOX drama “Sleepy Hollow,” playing the role of Jobe. He also appeared in episodes of “MacGyver,” “ SEAL Team,” “The Passage” and “The Rookie.” More recently, de los Reyes played Coach Montes in “All American.”

Receiving five ALMA Award nominations throughout his time on “One Life to Live,” de los Reyes finally took home the award in 2008 in the Outstanding Performance in a Daytime Drama Series category. He and his real-life wife and former “One Life to Live” co-star, Sherri Saum (ex-Keri Reynolds; “The Fosters”), received recognition at the Daytime Emmy Awards in 2002 when they were nominated for a special fan award, dubbed America’s Favorite Couple.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, at the time of his death, de los Reyes was in the midst of work on “All American” and had recently shot a role for Hulu’s not-yet-released “Washington Black,” starring “This is Us” actor Sterling K. Brown. He also has a pretty significant role in Marvel’s upcoming “Daredevil” series reboot for Disney+.

Kamar de los Reyes is survived by his wife, Sherri Saum; sons Caylen (26, from a previous relationship) and twins Michael and John (9); his brothers Daniel and Walfredo, Jr; his sisters Lily and Ilde; his mother, Matilde, and his father Walfredo.

Note: The post R.I.P. Kamar de los Reyes – ‘One Life to Live’ and ‘Call of Duty: Black Ops’ Actor Dies at 56 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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Except for “Days of our Lives,” which is available exclusively on Peacock, the two broadcast networks that still carry scripted programming as part of their daytime lineups, ABC and CBS, opted to preempt their hit shows for sports on Christmas Day (Monday, December 25).

On ABC, the network will carry NBA Basketball instead of an original “General Hospital” episode with ESPN on ABC Sports coverage of the Golden State Warriors at Denver Nuggets game on the East Coast and the Boston Celtics at Los Angeles Lakers on the West Coast.

“GMA3: What You Need to Know” will air as scheduled on the East Coast with Broadway performers Alyssa Fox, Sonya Balsara, Vincent Jamal Hooper and Alex Nicholson, and a performance by  Shoshana Bean and Tyler Hardwick. The show is preempted on the West Coast. On both coasts, The View” is preempted for the network’s airing of the Disney Parks Magical Christmas Day Parade.

Meanwhile, on New Year’s Day (Monday, January 1), ABC will preempt its full daytime schedule, including “The View,” GMA3: What You Need to Know” and “General Hospital,” in order to present The Rose Parade and ESPN on ABC Sports coverage of College Football with the Cheeze-It Citrus Bowl: Iowa vs. Tennessee.

As for CBS, the network is preempting “The Young and the Restless” and “The Bold and the Beautiful” on Christmas Day to air CBS Sports coverage of NFL Football featuring the Las Vegas Raiders at Kansas City Chiefs. 

Both shows will air originals on Tuesday, December 26 through Thursday, December 28, but are scheduled to air reruns on Friday, December 29, with “The Bold and the Beautiful” airing episode #9048, which originally aired on Friday, June 23, 2023, and featured Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) racing to get to Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) in order to admit his true feelings for her, while Liam’s (Scott Clifton) world comes crashing down as he witnesses an intimate moment between Hope (Annika Noelle) and Thomas (Matthew Atkinson). The episode is part of the Rome, Italy, location shoot that took place earlier this year. 

“The Young and the Restless” will air episode #7735, originally aired on October 13, 2003, and featured Victor (Eric Braeden) receiving a painful reminder about his past. Meanwhile, Nikki and Sharon (Melody Thomas Scott and Sharon Case) fight for the spotlight, and Brad (Don Diamont) worries about Ashley (Eileen Davidson) as Kevin (Greg Rikaart) plays with fire.

At press time, CBS was scheduled to air its full daytime lineup, including “The Price is Right,” “The Young and the Restless,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “The Talk” and “Let’s Make a Deal.”

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More than four years since he last appeared as Xander Avant on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” actor Adain Bradley is set to return to the daytime drama series starting with the Thursday, December 28 episode.

Bradley will be sharing his first scenes back on the canvas with Tanner Novlan, who plays Finn on the soap opera, as Xander is shocked to learn that his new doctor has a connection to the Forrester family.

Bradley first joined the cast of “The Bold and the Beautiful” in June 2018 as Xander but was last seen in August 2019 when the character got fired from Forrester Creations after his involvement in the baby switch storyline was exposed. Humiliated, Xander moved back to London while his equally guilty girlfriend, Zoe Buckingham, remained in Los Angeles. Xander is Maya and Nicole Avant’s first cousin.

Since exiting the soap, Bradley has  gone on to appear in episodes of such shows as “The 100,” “All American,” and “Industry.” In 2021, Bradley appeared in two episodes of “Fantasy Island,” FOX’s reboot of the classic ABC drama. The since-canceled series starred Roselyn Sanchez (“As The World Turns,” “Devious Maids”) and Kiara Barnes, who previously portrayed Zoe on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” marking a reunion of sorts for Barnes and Bradley.

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8 minutes ago, dragonflies said:

I think people figured it out cause AB was at the BOLD Christmas Party lol

So were Ted King and Alley Mills, the latter of whom we know is coming back at some point based on her comments after winning the Emmy for GH.

The above info is SUPPOSED to be under embargo.

Robert Gossett answers questions after winning the Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor for his portrayal of Marshall Ashford on "General Hospital."

Executive Producer Frank Valentini answers questions after "General Hospital" took home its 16th Emmy for Outstanding Daytime Drama Series.

11 minutes ago, dragonflies said:

@Errol do you know if BOLD is airing a repeat on Monday or what?

The show, along with Y&R, only releases their breakdowns on the Friday before the week ahead. So, we'll find out later today when they send out the info. That said, I know Y&R is pre-empted due to CBS Sports Coverage so I'd expect B&B to be as well.

Jacqueline MacInnes Wood answers questions after receiving her third Emmy for Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress category for her portrayal of Steffy Forrester on "The Bold and the Beautiful."

Alley Mills answers questions after receiving the Emmy for Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series for her portrayal as Heather Webber on "General Hospital."

Susan Lucci answers questions after receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award at "The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards."

Director Phideaux Xavier answers questions after "General Hospital" won its fourth consecutive Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series

Eden McCoy after winning the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Younger Performer in a Daytime Drama Series

Josh Griffith after winning the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Daytime Drama Series