Errol

From everything I knew about his return last year, he had a two-year contract with a one-year out clause. Whether he took the out or the show let him go is yet to be determined, officially. Steve himself announced he signed a two-year deal. https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2024/03/steve-burton-contract-general-hospital-two-year-deal-jason-morgan

Also no.

Nope.

Almost exactly a year to the day since “General Hospital” executive producer Frank Valentini first teased the return of a beloved former male cast member, wherein fans would “go crazy for HIM,” on Thursday, it was announced that Jonathan Jackson would be exiting the daytime drama series as Lucky Spencer. According to TV Insider, which first broke the news, Jackson will be leaving the soap opera next week, more than nine months after reprising his Daytime Emmy Award-winning role following a near 10-year absence. “We were so glad Jonathan was able to reprise the role of Lucky, even if was for a limited time,” said Valentini in a statement released to the outlet. “We wish him nothing but the best, and the door is always open for Jonathan to return.” On the Wednesday, June 4 episode of the show, Lucky asked Elizabeth Webber (Rebecca Herbst) to marry him, formally rekindling their dormant relationship that later resulted in the birth of their son, Aiden (Colin Cassidy). Despite his name, things weren’t so lucky for the Spencer family heir as Elizabeth turned him down. With his proposal going unreciprocated, Lucky revealed that he’ll be leaving town, stating, “I know it’s sudden. But being here, knowing that we can’t be together, it just hurts too much.” In the lead up to his character’s exit, TV Insider noted that Lucky will make “rounds saying goodbye and then take off once again.” Outside of daytime, Jackson made a name for himself in primetime, starring in ABC’s “Nashville” for six seasons where he appeared as Avery Barkley, an aspiring country music star who went on to create a family with Hayden Panettiere’s (“Guiding Light”) country/pop singer character Juliette Barnes. On the film side, he had roles in such films as “Tuck Everlasting,” “Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights,” “Venom,” and “Unsung Hero.” Note: The post Jonathan Jackson Exiting ‘General Hospital’ As Lucky Spencer appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Sure, a win is a win, but it was only in the Women 18-49 demo. That said, my hope it begins to trend that way going forward to a point where its demos will rival that of B&B/Y&R, or even TPIR. I'm not sure what it will take to get there.

Director Matt Wolf (“Teenage,” “Bayard & Me”) has provided a minor update on his upcoming documentary film focusing on the behind-the-scenes world of daytime soap operas, particularly “The Bold and the Beautiful,” recently sharing with PEOPLE, “I’m not a lifelong soap fan, but I sure am now.” First announced in January, Wolf says that the aptly titled “Soaps” documentary broadly reflects the cultural significance of soap operas and how much work is undertaken in bringing stories from the page to the screen week after week, day after day and year after year. As part of the documentary, Wolf was granted unprecedented access to the half-hour series helmed for more than 30 years by head writer and executive producer Bradley Bell — “The Bold and the Beautiful,” along with sister soap “The Young and the Restless,” was created by the Bell’s parents, the late William J. Bell and Lee Phillip Bell, in 1987 and 1973, respectively. “It’s really a process film that shows how soap operas are made, but it also explores the history of the genre through this extraordinary family legacy that’s not well known,” Wolf said. “I’m focused on the day-to-day inner workings of ‘The Bold and the Beautiful,’ showcasing the workplace follies as well as the incredible craftsmanship and artistry behind the scenes that deliver stories to rapturous fans five days a week for nearly half a century.” Wolf also points out that the story is told “through the prism of the Bell family dynasty.” While a release date has not been announced for the documentary, nor what platform fans can expect to view it on when it does, Wolf recently celebrated the release of his two-part documentary “Pee-wee as Himself,” which premiered last month on HBO after previously making its world premiere at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival. “Pee-wee as Himself” follows the life of the late artist and performer Paul Reubens and his alter ego Pee-wee Herman. Note: The post Director Matt Wolf Provides Update On ‘Soaps’ Documentary Focused On Family Dynasty Behind ‘The Bold And the Beautiful’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

During the week of May 26-30, 2025, the second half-hour of “The Price is Right” (3.971 million), “General Hospital” (1.844 million), “TODAY 3rd Hour” (1.776 million) and “NBC News Daily” (1.078 million) were the only daytime broadcast shows to see week-to-week growth among Total Viewers. On the flip side, “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” (1.128 million) and “GMA3: What You Need to Know” (1.115 million) pulled in anemic viewership for the week, marking new series lows for both programs. Further, in the key sales demographics used to sell ads, “GMA3” tied its series lows among Women 18-49 with a 0.11 rating and while marking a new series low among Women 25-54 with a 0.17 rating. Despite an increase in viewers, albeit a small one (+3,000), “General Hospital” tied its season and series low among Women 18-49 with a 0.16 rating, a significant drop from its performance one week earlier (0.16 rating vs. 0.21 rating). Meanwhile, among Women 25-54, the soap’s 0.27 rating marked the show’s second-worst rating of the season in the demographic, only ahead of the MLB-infused preemptions during the week of September 30 – October 4, 2024. “The View” (2.258 million) was ABC’s sole bright spot, up +0.02 week-to-week among Women 18-49 (0.21 rating vs. 0.19 rating) and Women 25-54 (0.3 rating vs. 0.28 rating) despite dropping -116,000 viewers week-to-week. CBS’ soap lineup, consisting of “The Young and the Restless” (2.879 million), “The Bold and the Beautiful” (2.429 million) and “Beyond the Gates” (1.510 million), saw week-to-week gains among Women 18-49 and Women 25-54, with the Genoa City and Fairmont Crest-set soaps setting five-week highs among Women 25-54. Wrap-Up What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of May 26-30, 2025 among Women 18-49 rating, Women 25-54 rating, Households and Total Viewers, including a week-to-week and year-over-year performance comparison. Note*: Figures under the 2024 column for “Beyond the Gates” are compared to the performance of the former time slot occupant, “The Talk.” Ditto “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” being compared with the performance of its predecessor broadcast “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna.” Week of May 26-30, 2025 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)0.360.370.432. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)0.330.330.383. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.270.250.28— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.270.230.235. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.240.210.276. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.230.220.267. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.210.200.23— The View (ABC)0.210.190.19— Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.210.180.16*10. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.180.150.20*11. General Hospital (ABC)0.160.210.1812. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.130.120.1413. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.110.140.12Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – May 26–30, 2025 Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)0.570.560.622. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)0.520.510.523. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.450.440.454. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.400.400.41— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.400.360.386. Beyond the Gates (CBS)0.330.310.26*7. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.320.310.378. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.300.300.33— The View (ABC)0.300.280.2710. General Hospital (ABC)0.270.330.31— TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.270.250.32*12. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.210.200.2213. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.170.190.19Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – May 26–30, 2025 Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)2.42.42.62. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)2.12.12.33. The Young and the Restless (CBS)1.91.92.04. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)1.61.61.75. The View (ABC)1.51.61.56. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)1.31.41.47. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.21.21.2— General Hospital (ABC)1.21.21.29. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1.11.11.210. Beyond the Gates (CBS)1.01.00.8*11. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.70.70.9*— NBC News Daily (NBC)0.70.70.7— GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.70.80.8Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – May 26–30, 2025 Total Viewers (In Millions) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)3,9713,9594,2462. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)3,4703,5113,6663. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2,8792,8962,9754. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,4292,4852,5315. The View (ABC)2,2582,3742,2596. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2,1442,2152,2937. General Hospital (ABC)1,8441,8411,8538. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1,8401,8961,9239. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1,7761,6451,75710. Beyond the Gates (CBS)1,5101,5411,218*11. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)1,1281,1501,399*12. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,1151,1791,27213. NBC News Daily (NBC)1,0781,0441,110Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – May 26–30, 2025 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. 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 P = PremiereR = RepeatS = SpecialNR = Not Rated / Not RankedN/A = Not Available* denotes further information Summary (Preemptions/Schedule Changes)* Except for “The Price is Right,” “TODAY 3rd Hour,” “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” and “NBC News Daily,” all other daytime broadcast shows were amended and coded as specials on Monday, May 26 due to the Memorial Day holiday. As a result, the weekly average for all other daytime broadcast shows was four days (Tuesday through Friday). “NBC News Daily” was broken out on Friday, May 30. As a result, the show’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday through Thursday). Note: The post ‘GMA3: What You Need To Know’ & ‘TODAY With Jenna & Friends’ Set Viewership Lows – RATINGS appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Now through Wednesday, June 18, the fan favorite game show “25 Words or Less,” hosted by Meredith Vieira, is airing special one-hour LIVE episodes on FOX 5 New York and FOX 29 Philadelphia every weekday at 1:00 p.m. ET, marking a first for a syndicated game show, and building on the successful ru of live episodes on Xumo Play. The live episodes will temporarily replace two half-hour syndicated game shows during the limited run. With the live format, viewers at home will get to do more than just watch the show on TV as they’ll now be able to play along for prizes themselves by participating in real-time polls, asking questions of Meredith and the guest celebrities, and even submitting their own clue suggestions. “The live broadcast gives audiences an unfiltered look behind the scenes, including how we handle on-the-fly judging calls, gameplay mishaps, and the quick decision-making that keeps everything moving,” said Stephen Brown, executive vice president of programming and development at Fox Television Stations. Renewed for a seventh season that will launch in the fall, “25 Words or Less” features two teams of celebrities and contestants as they face off in a fast-paced word game with a top prize of $10,000. Available in 198 markets and 98% of the country, full episodes of “25 Words or Less” can also be viewed on YouTube and Xumo Play. The game show is based on the iconic board game of the same name. Note: The post Game Show ’25 Worlds Or Less’ Airing Special One-Hour Live Episodes On FOX 5 (WNYW) and FOX 29 (WTXF) appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Max Ehrich has joined the cast of “The Bay,” which returns for a tenth season later this year. Mike Manning Quantrell Colbert/CBS In an interview with Michael Fairman TV, Ehrich, who previously portrayed the role of Fenmore Baldwin on “The Young and the Restless,” revealed he’ll be portraying the role of Wesley McKinnon, the younger brother of Caleb McKinnon, played by Mike Manning (Bradley “Smitty” Smith, “Beyond the Gates”). “He had written a role, and then I read for him,” Ehrich said of how the role came about, while referring to series creator Gregori J. Martin, who also serves as the show’s head writer and executive producer. “There’s a connection to music with this character, but there’s also a very intricate emotional arc to this role.” Although he’s unable to provide any further details about his new character, Ehrich shared that he has remained in touch with most of his former cast members from “The Young and the Restless,” including on-screen parents Christian LeBlanc (Michael Baldwin) and Tracey E. Bregman (Lauren Fenmore). “Just because I’m no longer on the show doesn’t mean they’re not like family to me for the rest of my life,” notes Ehrich. “They’ll always have a super special place in my heart. I mean, I literally lived at Tracey’s place in their guest house! She has a pure heart. She’s a beautiful person. Tracey feels like family to me, and so I’m grateful for that.” Outside of acting, Ehrich dropped new music last week with a song called “LAX,” referencing the iconic Los Angeles International Airport. “It’s about that connection you have with someone that you know instantly, you just want to get on a flight and go somewhere with, or you want to go to the beach and have some fun times there,” he says of the song’s meaning. “It’s a really great summer vibe that I hope people can enjoy and will lift their spirits up, and that they can dance along too with their windows down. It’s the current chapter of my life right now.” “LAX” is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music and YouTube Music, among others. To listen, click here. You can also preview “LAX” below. Note: The post Max Ehrich Joins ‘The Bay’ Season 10, Releases New Music appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

For the first time since acquiring it as an independent station in 1994, CBS announced on Monday that WUPA Channel 69 will become the new home for the network’s programming in the Atlanta market beginning Saturday, August 16, replacing the Gray Media-owned WANF Channel 46. According to CBS, the change is part of the network’s long-term strategic efforts to leverage the full power of the CBS stations portfolio and local assets across major markets in the U.S. in service of the public interest, “delivering the highest-quality local news and culture-defining content” to the seventh-largest DMA in the country with 2.8 million TV households. As part of the shift, WUPA will be branded as CBS Atlanta and will see the launch of the CBS News Atlanta streaming channel, a comprehensive news experience that will keep the Atlanta community updated on the latest regional weather, traffic, local and breaking news. “CBS is committed to local journalism and serving the Atlanta community, with exceptional experience as the owner and operator of 27 stations in 17 of the country’s biggest markets,” the network noted. “Launching our first owned CBS station in Atlanta is a milestone moment for us,” said Jennifer Mitchell, president of CBS Stations and CBS News and Stations Digital. “This expansion allows us to bring the full strength of CBS’ award-winning news, sports and entertainment programming directly to one of the most vibrant and influential markets in the country. With WUPA and the launch of the CBS News Atlanta streaming channel, we’re not just delivering content – we’re investing in the community, local journalism and ensuring Atlanta viewers receive the same trusted, high-quality journalism that defines CBS in every market we serve.” The WUPA live linear feed will also be made available to subscribers of Paramount+ as part of the transition, in addition to an expansive library of original series, hit shows and movies from Paramount Global’s portfolio of popular brands. Effective Saturday, August 16, 2025, WANF will cease its affiliation with the CBS Network and thereafter operate as an independent television station hyper-focused on the Atlanta market, Gray Media noted following the news. Ranking as the most watched network for a record-breaking 17th consecutive season, CBS is home to several of top shows on television including “Tracker,” “Matlock,” “60 Minutes,” “FBI,” “Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage,” “The Price is Right,” “The Young and the Restless,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Beyond the Gates” and “NCIS,” among others. CBS airs a number of marquee sports properties and championship events across the NFL, Big Ten Football and Basketball, March Madness, the Masters, PGA Tour and National Women’s Soccer League, driving massive viewership and excitement as the pinnacle of appointment viewing. Note: The post WUPA Channel 69 To Rebrand As CBS Atlanta, Replace WANF Channel 46 As New Home Of CBS Programming, Including ‘Beyond The Gates’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“Saturday Night Live” concluded its 50th season last month as the highest-rated entertainment series on broadcast television among Adults 18-49 and was also the most watched comedy across broadcast and cable for the sixth consecutive season, according to ratings data released by Nielsen on Monday. Factoring in Live+7 across all platforms, the late night sketch show averaged 8.1 million viewers during the 2024-2025 television season, up +12% vs. Season 49 and marked the show’s best numbers since Season 47 (2021-2022). “To see the show honor its legacy while still pushing boundaries was incredible. The strong ratings this season are a testament to how deeply ‘SNL’ continues to resonate with audiences,” said Katie Hockmeyer, Executive Vice President, Late Night, NBCUniversal Entertainment. “After five decades, ‘SNL’ remains a powerful force in shaping culture and making us laugh week after week.” “Saturday Night Live” Mary Ellen Matthews/NBC To celebrate the milestone 50th season, four specials were produced, including “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night,” “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert,” “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” and “Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music,” which collectively reached 50 million viewers across all platforms. “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” averaged 22.8 million total viewers across all platforms for the first 35 days, while “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert” ranked as Peacock’s highest-reaching original special of all time. Along with the “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” the 50th season of “Saturday Night Live” drew 7.7 billion views across social media. The most watched episode overall on social media was the October 12, 2024 telecast ghosted by Ariana Grande with musical guest Stevie Nicks, which amassed 712 million views. Meanwhile, the most viewed sketch on social was “Domingo: Bridesmaid Speech” from the same episode. It received 171 million views. On Sunday, June 8, from 7:30-11:00 p.m. ET/PT, NBC will rebroadcast “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” which originally aired live on NBC and Peacock on Sunday, February 16 and garnered 22 million viewers across all platforms. The star studded special included appearances by Adam Driver, Adam Sandler, Alec Baldwin, Amy Poehler, Ana Gasteyer, Andy Samberg, Ayo Edebiri, Bad Bunny, Billy Crystal, Cher, Chevy Chase, Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Eddie Murphy, Fred Armisen, Garrett Morris, Jane Curtin, Jason Sudeikis, Jimmy Fallon, John Mulaney, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Kate McKinnon, Kenan Thompson, Kim Kardashian, Kristen Wiig, Laraine Newman, Leslie Jones, Lil Wayne, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Martin Short, Maya Rudolph, Mike Myers, Miles Teller, Miley Cyrus, Molly Shannon, Pete Davidson, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Pedro Pascal, Peyton Manning, Quinta Brunson, Rachel Dratch, Rev. Al Sharpton, Robert De Niro, Sabrina Carpenter, Scarlett Johansson, Seth Meyers, Steve Martin, The Roots, Tina Fey, Tracy Morgan, Tom Hanks, Will Ferrell, Will Forte, Woody Harrelson and many more. Fans can also stream “SNL50: The Anniversary Special,” “SNL50: The Homecoming Concert,” and the collection of original documentary programming, including “SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night” and NBC’s “Ladies & Gentlemen … 50 Years of SNL Music,” exclusively on Peacock.“Saturday Night Live” is produced in association with Broadway Video. Lorne Michaels is the creator and executive producer. Note: The post ‘Saturday Night Live’ Ranks As No. 1 Broadcast Entertainment Series For 2024-25 Season – RATINGS appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Fans of ABC’s “The View” are invited to join the co-hosts for a live taping of “Behind the Table LIVE: An Evening with ‘The View’ Co-Hosts,” celebrating two full seasons of the daily podcast series produced in partnership with ABC Audio. Viewers of the popular daytime talk show and its podcast listeners will join co-hosts Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin and Ana Navarro for an evening moderated by “The View” executive producer Brian Teta and sponsored by Blue Nile. “Behind the Table” An Evening with ‘The View’ Co-Hosts ABC As part of the studio audience, fans will have the chance to be in the room where it all happens as the co-hosts look back on some of their favorite moments from season two of the podcast, reflect on their most talked about interviews and dish on their candid conversations about their lives and behind the scenes! Plus, fans will get a chance to ask questions of the panel. The taping is set to take place on Tuesday, June 3 at 7:00 p.m. ET from Disney’s brand new headquarters in New York City, located in Hudson Square. To request free tickets to the taping, click here. Note: The post ‘The View’ Co-Hosts To Celebrate Two Seasons Of ‘Behind The Table’ Podcast With Special Live Taping appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

It truly is the end of an era with celebrity gossip and entertainment print magazines. Only Us Weekly and PEOPLE seem to be able to sustain themselves these days. Thanks for the tidbit.

McClatchy Media Company, parent of Soap Opera Digest, announced on Friday it will shutter four of its newly acquired lifestyle and entertainment print magazine brands, including In Touch, Life & Style, Closer and First for Women. “Despite the best efforts of many of our talented colleagues, we have been unable to develop a profitable business model for four of our magazine titles,” McClatchy spokesperson Julie Pendley said in a statement released to The Hollywood Reporter, noting the final issues for each of the magazines will be published between June 20 and 27, dependent on their regular publishing schedule. “We are grateful for the meaningful contributions of the affected employees and are providing support during the transition,” Pendley continued, revealing that each of the magazine’s entire staff would be laid off as a result. The number of employees impacted was not known at press time. The news comes as the media landscape continues to experience uncertainty, including recent reports that publisher Business Insider would be laying off at least 21% of its workforce, citing a pivot to AI-infused content in an era where readers rely on social platforms like TikTok for the latest news. While McClatchy is shuttering the aforementioned publications, there are currently no plans to do the same for the more well-known brand, Us Weekly. According to an unnamed source speaking with THR, the brand was “always the star” in the landscape of glossy celebrity tabloids previously owned by a360media before its merger with McClatchy last December. “It’s very expensive to do print these days,” said the THR source on the closures, adding, “The numbers are continuously down though there still is value in these brand names so it’s still possible that someone could purchase them and keep them alive.” Although the magazines will cease publishing next month, it’s unknown what the company plans to do with their online presence, each of which sees millions of followers across all relevant social media platforms. On Thursday, May 29, McClatchy formally integrated the Soaps In Depth website with the Soap Opera Digest website, officially marking the end of the former as a standalone brand after 28 years. Before that, the print edition of Soaps In Depth was shuttered in April 2020 under its prior owner, Bauer Media, with the final issue of the ABC and CBS editions released in May 2020. The final print edition of Soap Opera Digest was released in November 2023. Note: The post McClatchy Media Company Shuttering In Touch, Life & Style, Closer & First For Women Print Magazine Brands appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

After helping launch the show as co-head writer and one of eight executive producers, Daytime Emmy Award winner Robert Guza Jr. has exited “Beyond the Gates,” Soap Opera Network has learned. Robert Guza Jr. ABC While representatives for the daytime drama series did not respond to a request for comment at press time, it’s understood that Guza chose to leave after fulfilling the terms of his contract. Renewed for a second season earlier this month, CBS inadvertently revealed in a press release that veteran writer Tracey Thomson (“The Young and the Restless,” “All My Children”) had joined the show as an executive producer, replacing Guza. It’s unknown at this time whether Thomson will also serve as the show’s new co-head writer, working alongside creator and head writer Michele Val Jean in crafting the show’s long-term story, though it is likely considering her extensive writing career in daytime that also includes writing episodes of “General Hospital” and “General Hospital: Night Shift,” and her substantial time as co-head writer or associate head writer at “The Young and the Restless.” Outside of daytime, Thomson created the live-action, time-travel mystery series “Secrets of Sulphur Springs,” which ran for three seasons at Disney Channel. She also served as an executive producer on the series. With a soap writing career spanning decades dating back to his time as a writer on “Santa Barbara” in 1989, Guza is best known for serving as head writer of “General Hospital,” a position he held alone or with a co-head over for the better part of 15 years, including gaps. He was first named co-head writer in March 1996, working alongside Karen Harris before taking over sole head writing duties from December 1997 to December 2000, when he exited. He returned to the series in June 2002 to work alongside Charles Pratt Jr. The two would continue overseeing the show’s writing until March 2006, when Guza was named sole head writer following Pratt’s exit. By February 2007, Guza’s real-life wife, the late Meg Bennett, would become his co-head writer, a position she held until October 2007. By then, Guza once again became the show’s sole head writer until January 2008, when his name disappeared from the credits due to the 2007 WGA writers’ strike. Guza would return to the position of sole head writer again in March 2008 following the strike’s conclusion, and he remained at the show until his name disappeared from the credits again in July 2011. In addition to “General Hospital,” Guza’s other writing work includes serving as head writer on “General Hospital: Night Shift” during the show’s first season on SOAPnet, as well as serving as a story consultant during the earlier run of “Port Charles. His credits also include the primetime soap “Melrose Place” and the beloved half-hour soap “Loving,” among others. He co-created “Sunset Beach” and served as the show’s head writer during the time he wasn’t working at “General Hospital.” In July 2024, during the early production stage of “Beyond the Gates,” it was reported that Guza had joined the daytime drama series as an executive producer alongside former “All My Children” executive producer Julie Carruthers. Their roles were formally confirmed in November 2024 when CBS released the names of the show’s writing team, which included Guza as co-head writer. With Thomson now included, executive producers for “Beyond the Gates” include Val Jean, who also serves as showrunner, Sheila Ducksworth, president of the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, as well as Carruthers, Leon Russell, Derrick Johnson, Kimberly Doebereiner and Anna Saalfeld. Note: The post Robert Guza Jr. Exits ‘Beyond The Gates’; ‘Secrets of Sulphur Springs’ Creator Tracey Thomson Joins As Executive Producer – EXCLUSIVE appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

The 64th Monte-Carlo Television Festival is set to take place from Friday, June 13 to Tuesday, June 17, beginning with the Opening Ceremony and concluding with the presentation of the Golden Nymph Awards. The festivities will once again feature cast members from “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless.” Cast members from “The Bold and the Beautiful” include Heather Tom (Katie Logan) and Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter Walton), with “The Young and the Restless” represented by cast members Sean Dominic (Nate Hastings) and Courtney Hope (Sally Spectra). The actors are attending the festival in the Principality of Monaco as guests of H.S.H. Prince Albert II, with all four taking part in a fan meet and greet that includes an autograph signing at the Grimaldi Forum on Monday, June 16, taking place from 10:00-11:30 a.m. local time. The following evening, on Tuesday, June 17, Saint-Victor and Tom will appear as named presenters at the Golden Nymph Awards Ceremony. The Monte Carlo Television Festival is hosted under the Honorary Presidency of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco and includes press events, a jury competition with awards, premiere screenings, glamorous receptions and parties. At the heart of the Festival, the Golden Nymph Awards Competition presents a selection of high-level and unreleased Fiction, News & Documentaries and the Prince Rainier III Prize. The Competition is divided into three categories: Fiction, News & Documentaries and Prince Rainier III Prize. Watch a behind-the-scenes clip from last year’s event to see what it’s like inside the parties and what happens during the event itself below. For more information about the festival, visit the official website. Note: Talent appearance is subject to change. Note: The post ‘The Bold And The Beautiful’ & ‘The Young And The Restless’ Cast Members Attending The 64th Annual Monte-Carlo Television Festival appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“One Life to Live” alum Renée Elise Goldsberry (ex-Evangeline Williamson) and Darren Criss (“Glee”) are set to host “The Tony Awards: Act One,” a live pre-show containing exclusive content available to viewers for free on Pluto TV, the streaming television service owned by Paramount Global. The broadcast is set to take place from 6:40-8:00 p.m. ET/3:40-5:00 p.m. PT on Sunday, June 8 with the duo presenting the first round of Tony Awards, immediately preceding “The 78th Annual Tony Awards,” which airs LIVE coast to coast on CBS from 8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/5:00-8:00 p.m. PT, hosted by Cynthia Erivo (“Wicked”), from Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Criss earned his first Tony Award nomination this year for his performance as Oliver in “Maybe Happy Ending,” and Goldsberry won a Tony Award for originating the role of Angelica Schuyler in “Hamilton.” In addition to hosting, Goldsberry will be part of the original Broadway cast of “Hamilton” for a 10th anniversary performance. Additional cast includes ​​Carleigh Bettiol, Andrew Chappelle, Ariana DeBose, Alysha Deslorieux, Daveed Diggs, Jonathan Groff, Sydney James Harcourt, Neil Haskell, Sasha Hutchings, Christopher Jackson, Thayne Jasperson, Jasmine Cephas Jones, Stephanie Klemons, Morgan Marcell, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Javier Muñoz, Leslie Odom, Jr., Okieriete Onaodowan, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Jon Rua, Austin Smith, Phillipa Soo, Seth Stewart, Betsy Struxness, Ephraim Sykes and Voltaire Wade-Greene. This special reunion celebrates the extraordinary legacy of “Hamilton,” marking 10 years since it first took Broadway by storm and redefined the cultural landscape while making history with a record-breaking 16 nominations and 11 wins, including Best Musical, at “The 70th Annual Tony Awards.” The show went on to receive several more prestigious awards including a GRAMMY, an Olivier Award and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, plus a special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors. More recently, its original Broadway cast recording became the first in history to be certified diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). In June, Goldsberry will release her debut album, titled “Who I Really Am.” The Tony Awards are produced in collaboration with Tony Award Productions, a joint venture of the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League, and White Cherry Entertainment. Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss are executive producers and showrunners for White Cherry Entertainment. Weiss will serve as director. Note: The post Renée Elise Goldsberry & Darren Criss To Host Live Pre-Show ‘The Tony Awards: Act One’ For Pluto TV appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Marking the first time the series has been made available to stream for free on AVOD (ad-supported video on demand), the popular British soap opera “Hollyoaks” is heading to Shout! TV starting Sunday, June 1, with the platform making available hundreds of episodes spanning portions of Season 22 and Season 23. Following the lives, loves, and losses of a group of teenagers and their families as they go through high school, college, and into the world of work in the fictional village of Hollyoaks in Chester, England, the main arc featured in the available episodes covers the Gloved Hand Killer storyline. In addition to “Hollyoaks,” Shout! TV also features hundreds of episodes of the American soap opera “The Bold and the Beautiful,” currently spanning Season 1 and Season 25, as well as several other On Demand and FAST channels, including channels for “The Carol Burnett Show,” “ALF,” “21 Jump Street” and “Farscape.” Check out a promo for “Hollyoaks” on Shout! TV below. For more information about the service and how to watch episodes of “Hollyoaks,” visit watch.shout-tv.com. Note: The post Shout! TV To Stream ‘Hollyoaks’ For Free on AVOD appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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On Friday, CBS News announced Scott Padgett, chief meteorologist for CBS Texas (KTVT/KTXA), would be departing the station to join the first alert weather team at CBS New York (WCBS/WLNY), starting Monday, June 30. The team already includes Lonnie Quinn, Vanessa Murdock and John Elliott. “We are thrilled to see Scott transition to CBS New York. We thank him for his outstanding contributions and wish him the very best,” said Meagan Harris, news director of CBS Texas, where Padgett worked for 12 years, nearly a decade of which as chief meteorologist. “I am excited to join CBS New York’s First Alert Weather team and fulfill my lifelong dream of forecasting in New York,” said Padgett. “While it is bittersweet to leave CBS Texas, I am grateful for the incredible support from my colleagues and viewers over the past 12 years.” “Scott’s expertise and engaging personality will be a great addition to the First Alert Weather team in New York. We look forward to him joining the team,” added Sarah Burke, news director of CBS New York. With almost three decades of forecasting experience, Padgett has guided viewers through a myriad of severe weather events, from hurricanes, tornadoes, flooding and ice storms to severe climate changes. Padgett is a member of the National Weather Association and the American Meteorological Society and received the Seal of Approval from the American Meteorological Society in 2006. In a video message posted on Instagram, Padgett thanked viewers for tuning in to watch his weather forecasts at CBS Texas. His last day at the station was Friday, May 30. Note: The post Scott Padgett Departs CBS Texas As Chief Meteorologist, Joins CBS New York’s First Alert Weather Team appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

More than five years since the final print editions of ABC Soaps In Depth and CBS Soaps In Depth were displayed at grocery stores and supermarkets across the county, effective today, Thursday, May 29, the online-only iteration of the outlet is redirecting visitors to the Soap Opera Digest website, officially marking the end of Soaps In Depth as a standalone brand. “You’ll still get all the soap coverage you love – just in a new home. Same stories, same writers!” read a pop-up message on the newly overhauled Soap Opera Digest website, also launched on May 29. The first inkling that change was afoot began in mid-to-late April when eagle-eyed readers of the Soaps In Depth website noticed a significant drop in the outlet’s posting frequency, primarily limited to spoiler posts for “General Hospital” with sprinkles of “The Young and the Restless” and “The Bold and the Beautiful.” As for news content, the last published article at the Soaps In Depth website was an April 30, 2025 report on the exit of Allison Lanier as Summer Newman on “The Young and the Restless.” As a result of the change, Chris Eades, who had run the Soaps In Depth website since 2015 as a senior editor, has formally joined the staff of the Soap Opera Digest website, led by executive editor Mara Levinsky. McClatchy Media Company The merging of the Soaps In Depth website with the Soap Opera Digest website comes just a few months after a360media, parent of Us Weekly, In Touch Weekly, Woman’s World, and the soap opera brands, among others, completed its merger with McClatchy, a legacy newspaper publishing company, to form McClatchy Media Company. The fully integrated entity now reaches a collective audience of more than 100 million unique visitors a month, while “fusing a local news chain that has won more than 50 Pulitzer Prizes with a line of lifestyle and entertainment magazines,” a press release indicated. History of Soaps In Depth Launched in 1997 with three distinct network print editions tailored to the daytime dramas airing on broadcast television at the time, including NBC Soaps In Depth, the Soaps In Depth brand was a direct competitor of the then-print edition of Soap Opera Digest, which launched in 1975. On April 24, 2020, it was announced that Soaps In Depth would cease as a print publication after a 23-year run. The news came during the height of the Covid pandemic, which saw all television and film work halted across the world, including production on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Days of our Lives, “General Hospital” and “The Young and the Restless.” The final issue of CBS Soaps In Depth was displayed from April 27-May 11, 2020, while the final ABC Soaps In Depth issue was displayed from May 4-18, 2020. By January 2022, a360media acquired the U.S. publishing division of Bauer Media Group, which included Woman’s World, First for Women and the Soaps In Depth brand, among others. As a result, the long-running soap brands (Soaps In Depth and Soap Opera Digest) officially became part of the same corporate umbrella. In October 2023, it was announced that Soap Opera Digest would cease as a print magazine after a 48-year run as part of a broader shift in the magazine publishing business, and with its parent company at the time noting that the outlet would place “more resources to digital to better accommodate its audience.” The final print issue of Soap Opera Digest was dated November 13, 2023. At press time, content published to the Soaps In Depth website had not been integrated into the Soap Opera Digest website, leaving readers to ponder which mechanisms to use for viewing archives of the outlet’s content. Also at press time, the Soaps In Depth X (formerly Twitter) account was sharing posts published on the Soap Opera Digest website, which included interviews with “General Hospital” star Dominic Zamprogna (Dante Falconeri) and “The Young and the Restless” star Susan Walters (Diane Jenkins), among other fresh articles published to the redesigned website. It’s unclear if the Soaps In Depth social channels will be retained, and, if so, for how long. Meanwhile, the outlet’s Instagram account has not been updated since May 21. Note: The post Soaps In Depth Merges With Soap Opera Digest appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More