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Fans of “Passions” alum Rodney Van Johnson are in luck! The actor is returning to daytime this week, joining “The Bold and the Beautiful” as Sheila’s Attorney who will be representing her as she appears before Judge Craig McMullen (Joe Lando).

“I was offered to come and play in their sandbox, which is just amazing,” said Van Johnson in the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest, on newsstands now.

Van Johnson makes his debut on the daytime soap beginning Monday, January 9. He’s also set to appear in the Tuesday, January 10 and Wednesday, January 11 episodes.

While daytime fans best know him for his portrayal as T.C. Russell on “Passions,” Van Johnson actually made his daytime debut on “The Young and the Restless” in 1998, playing Trey Stark over several episodes. He later went on to appear in episodes of “Port Charles” as Sebastian duPres before becoming a contract player on NBC’s cult classic drama series.

Additional credits for the actor include appearances in “Girlfriends” and “Without a Trace,” among others. He was more recently in the BET+ original movie, “Holiday Hideaway.” The movie also starred Vivica A. Fox (“The Young and the Restless”).

For more on Van Johnson’s turn on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” check out the next issue of Digest on newsstands Friday, January 13.

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Best known for his portrayal as Byron Sully on “Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman,” or to daytime viewers for his stint as Jake Harrison on “One Life to Live,” actor Joe Lando is returning to CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful” this week as Judge Craig McMullen. He first appeared on the soap in 2018.

Appearing in the Monday, January 9; Tuesday, January 10; and Wednesday, January, 11 episodes, Judge McMullen will be on hand to decide Sheila’s (Kimberlin Brown) fate as she stands accused of shooting her biological son, Finn (Tanner Novlan), and his wife, Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood), among other crimes.

Speaking to Soap Opera Digest in the magazine’s latest issue, on newsstands now, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood teases, “Well, I can’t give away what is decided in the judge’s chambers, but I can say that Steffy is very conflicted about whether to testify or not to testify.” She adds, “Ultimately, Steffy believes that even if she doesn’t testify against Sheila, the judge will see what a horrible human she is, and how horrific her crimes were, and put her behind bars, regardless.”

That being said, as Bill (Don Diamont) throws his support behind Sheila will Judge McMullen be persuaded to set the villainous free or will Sheila finally pay for what she’s done? Considering this is Sheila, we’ll assume the former.

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This week on “General Hospital,” Carly (Laura Wright) is in the hot seat after more people learn of what she’s done. Here’s what fans can expect to see during the week of January 9-13, 2023 on the daytime drama series.

Monday, January 9, 2023 (#15132):

• Ava shares her plans with Nina. 
• Nikolas meets with Alexis. 
• Finn tries to put his hurt aside. 
• Victor asks Sonny for help with a family matter. 
• Willow and Michael meet with Terry.

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 (#15133):

• Laura is touched by Liz’s loyalty. 
• Victor puts Nikolas on the spot. 
• Jordan and Dante conduct a search. 
• Drew is flabbergasted. 
• Carly gains critical information.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 (#15134):

• Carly defends her actions. 
• Gladys seeks Sonny’s aid. 
• Cody creates a distraction. 
• Brook Lynn goes after what she wants. 
• Nina places an important call.

Thursday, January 12, 2023 (#15135):

• Cameron opens up to Elizabeth. 
• Cody and Sasha find common ground. 
• Chase gets a bittersweet reminder. 
• Carly steels herself. 
• Michael’s family rallies around him.

Friday, January 13, 2023 (#15136):

• Nina is in for a shock. 
• Sonny voices his regret. 
• Portia is alarmed by Trina’s news.
• Spencer shares intel with Alexis. 
• Diane works her magic at the PCPD.

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This week on “The Young and the Restless,” Chance (Conner Floyd) makes things clear to Abby (Melissa Ordway). Here’s what fans can expect to see during the week of January 9-13, 2023 on the daytime drama series.

Monday, January 9, 2023 (#12529)

• Tucker sees a new side to Ashley, 
• Phyllis makes a shocking discovery
• Devon uncovers deception at Chancellor-Winters

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 (#12530)

• Jack takes a risk to help Diane 
• Jill receives a disturbing message 
• Phyllis tries to make amends with Summer

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 (#12531)

• Victor gives Adam a reality check
• Chance loses patience with Abby
• Devon and Lily disagree on how to handle a crisis

Thursday, January 12, 2023 (#12532)

• Chelsea gives Billy some much needed morale support 
• Chloe sets a trap for Nick
• Daniel makes a promise to Lily

Friday, January 13, 2023 (#12533)

• Victor enters enemy territory
• Diane targets Nikki
• Ashley sets the record straight with Tucker

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This week on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Sheila’s (Kimberlin Brown) fate lies in the hands of Judge McMullen (Joe Lando). Can Bill’s (Don Diamont) influence get her off? Here’s what fans can expect to see during the week of January 9-13, 2023 on the daytime drama series.

Monday, January 9, 2023 (#8931)

• Finn and Steffy are tormented by Bill’s blackmail.
• At the start of her hearing, Sheila issues a warning to Steffy.

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 (#8932)

• Taylor and Brooke engage in a war of compliments.
• Shocking new evidence comes to light at Sheila’s hearing.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023 (#8933)

• Mike Guthrie remembers his most fabulous moments with Sheila.
• Steffy and Finn are outraged by Bill’s cunning move.

Thursday, January 12, 2023 (#8934)

• Katie and Brooke become confused by Carter’s unexpected information.
• Steffy confesses Bill’s blackmail to a mortified Taylor.

Friday, January 13, 2023 (#8935)

• Taylor and Steffy share an emotional mother-daughter moment.
• Finn breaks stunning news about Sheila to Brooke and Katie.

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In advance of his full “60 Minutes” interview, airing tonight, January 8 at 7:30 p.m. ET on CBS, immediately following the network’s NFL coverage, the veteran news program has released clips of Anderson Cooper’s conversation with Prince Harry. In them, Harry talks about how he was “incredibly naïve” about how the British press would treat his relationship with his now-wife Meghan Markle. Harry also noted the relationship has given him a new awareness.

“What Meghan had to go through was similar in some part to what [Princess] Kate and what [Queen Consort] Camilla went through – very different circumstances,” Harry tells Cooper in one clip. “But then you add in the race element, which was what the press, British press jumped on straight away. I went into this incredibly naïve. I had no idea the British press were so bigoted. Hell, I was probably bigoted before the relationship with Meghan.”

In a follow-up, Cooper asked Harry, “You think you were bigoted before the relationship with Meghan?” In his answer, Harry says, “I don’t know.” He further notes, “Put it this way, I didn’t see what I now see.”

Harry’s sitdown with Cooper is his first on American television where he talks about the contents of his new memoir, “Spare,” which is set for release on Tuesday, January 10.

In talking about why he and Meghan’s move away from the royal family became so public, Harry says, “Every single time I’ve tried to do it privately there have been briefings and leakings and planting of stories against me and my wife.” He then pointed out, “You know, the family motto is never complain, never explain, but it’s just a motto.”

On that note, Cooper comments, “There’s a lot of complaining and a lot of explaining … being done through leaks.”

In his answer, Harry says, “They will feed or have a conversation with the correspondent.” He adds, “And that correspondent will literally be spoon-fed information and write the story. And at the bottom of it they will say that they’ve reached out to Buckingham Palace for comment. But the whole story is Buckingham Palace commenting. So, when we’re being told for the last six years, ‘We can’t put a statement out to protect you’… But you do it for other members of the family. It becomes – there becomes a point when silence is betrayal.”

Prince Harry’s interview with Anderson Cooper on “60 Minutes” airs tonight at 7:30 p.m. ET on CBS and will also be available to stream on Paramount+.

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Nancy Lee Grahn (“General Hospital”) has been tested positive for COVID-19, the actress announced in an Instagram post on Friday, January 6.

While sharing a picture of herself lying up in bed, Grahn captioned her post, saying, “Why anyone would willingly and cavalierly put themselves into a position to catch or spread Covid is so unquestionably stupid regarding their own health and thoughtless regarding others. 96% of planes have passengers with Covid. 

“Very few ppl are masked anywhere now. Americans have made it clear they don’t want to be inconvenienced by them. Ok, but unfortunately it’s not over yet. Thankfully science has found ways to mitigate a lot of dangers but still to not do ur part in preventing the spread of it is callous. No one knows how Covid is going to land on you. In any case, it ain’t fun and you don’t want it. At the very least keep ur masks on in public places. BTW, I’ll be fine… just thought a visual of what Covid looks like in a relatively good scenario would be motivating ( scare you) into putting ur masks back on.”

The actress received numerous supportive comments, including Christian Le Blanc (“The Young and the Restless”) who responded to the news with heart emojis. 

“General Hospital” co-star Tabyana Ali (Trina) said, “Feel better soon.” 

Former “Santa Barbara” co-star A Martinez commented, “So sorry, sister. Been there, and just gotta say, your voice throughout the seige has been a great inspiration to those of us — like my family — who refuse to roll over to vigilance fatigue. We don’t know what’s down the road. But letting this thing hang around, cuz it’s easier than resisting it, seems insane. Much love to you, homegirl. May you get well soon.” 

Rebecca Budig (“All My Children” et al.) stated, “Feel better Nancy. It’s intense out there!”

With the show still on holiday break, it’s unlikely producers will have to temporarily recast the role of Alexis like they were forced to do in March of last year when actress Stephanie Erb stepped in for Grahn over several episodes after she took time off for back surgery. Grahn returned to work in late April and was back on air in May.

Check out Grahn’s message below.

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Lisa Rinna (“Days of our Lives,” “Melrose Place”) is concluding her eight-season run on “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” PEOPLE magazine is reporting. She first joined the reality series in 2014 during the show’s fifth season.

In a statement released to PEOPLE, Rinna says, “This is the longest job I have held in my 35-year career and I am grateful to everyone at Bravo and all those involved in the series.” She added, “It has been a fun eight-year run and I am excited for what is to come!”

A representative for Rinna notes that after her contract expired at the end of the show’s 12th season, she began “weighing her options and business obligations,” and both Rinna and the NBCUniversal-owned network “mutually decided that she would not return” when the show starts shooting season 13 in the coming weeks.

Reportedly, during the most recent BravoCon event, Rinna was greeted with boos from audience members and she flipped them off in response. These acts allegedly stem from an on-air/off-air dispute with co-star Kathy Hilton during filming.

Before turning to reality TV, Rinna was best known for playing Billie Reed on “Days of our Lives” and Taylor McBride on “Melrose Place.” She competed on “Dancing with the Stars” during the show’s 24th season and co-hosted SOAPnet’s “SoapTalk,” alongside Ty Treadway (“One Life to Live”). Rinna appeared as a presenter at “The 48th Annual People’s Choice Awards”  alongside her “Real Housewives” co-stars on December 6, 2022.

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“Fire Country” will be back for a second season, CBS announced today.

Averaging eight million viewers per episode since its October 7, 2022 premiere, “Fire Country” is the top new broadcast series of the season among Total Viewers. With the inclusion of Live+35 multiplatform viewing, the show’s average goes up to more than 10 million viewers an episode across Linear + Streaming platforms (CBS, linear playback, VOD, Paramount+ and the CBS app).

“It’s pretty remarkable to see a new series resonate like this with both broadcast and streaming audiences right out of the gate,” said Amy Reisenbach, president of CBS Entertainment. “‘Fire Country’ has so many appealing entry points for the audience. It combines high-stakes action with small town charm, mystery and romance, and a family franchise at its core. We’re blessed to have an incredible team in front of and behind the camera led by amazing producers and writers and an exceptionally talented cast.”

“Fire Country” stars Max Thieriot (“Seal Team”) as Bode Donovan, a young convict seeking redemption and a shortened prison sentence by joining a prison release firefighting program in Northern California, where he and other inmates are partnered with elite firefighters to extinguish massive, unpredictable wildfires across the region. It’s a high-risk, high-reward assignment, and the heat is turned up when Bode is assigned to the program in his rural hometown, where he was once a golden all-American son – until his troubles began. Five years ago, Bode burned down everything in his life, leaving town with a big secret. Now he’s back, with the rap sheet of a criminal and the audacity to believe in a chance for redemption with Cal Fire.

The series also stars Billy Burke, Kevin Alejandro, Diane Farr, Stephanie Arcila, Jordan Calloway and Jules Latimer. Tony Phelan, Joan Rater, Tia Napolitano, Max Thieriot, Jerry Bruckheimer and KristieAnne Reed are executive producers. The series is produced by CBS Studios.

Brand new episodes of “Fire Country” returns to CBS beginning tonight, Friday, January 6 at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. The network will air an additional episode on a special day and time immediately following the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, January 29 (tentatively set to begin at 10:00-11:00 PM, ET; 9:00-10:00 PM, CT; 8:00-9:00 PM, MT; 7:00-8:00 PM, PT). Viewers will also be able to stream live and On Demand on Paramount+.

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7 hours ago, Darn said:

Do you mean EGOT?

I have to say the most exciting part of that promo for me was seeing Brook Kerr with a different hairstyle for the first time in 20 years. I wonder if it's for the wedding or if she just wanted to straighten her hair.

Yes, thank you. For some reason I confused the two when I posted.

In an interview published in the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest, on newsstands now, “The Bold and the Beautiful” executive producer/head writer Bradley Bell is addressing the absences of Katrina Bowden (Flo), Denise Richards (Shauna) and Darin Brooks (Wyatt) for much of calendar year 2022. As a reference, Bowden didn’t appear for a single episode in 2022while Richards aired only once and Brooks popped in only a handful of times.

“Well, in my mind, Shauna and Flot are ‘out there,’” states Bell of Bowden and Richards’ characters. “I think the world of both actresses and I’d love to plug them in. At any moment if they’re available, I’d be honored to have both of those characters and actresses back.”

As for Brooks, Bell notes, “With this Bill [Don Diamont] and Sheila [Kimberlin Brown] pairing, it’s really going to bring life back to the Spencer family, Wyatt included.” He added, “They’re not really going to be in favor of their dad seeing the witch Sheila Carter.”

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This week on “General Hospital,” The Hook strikes again and Port Charles will once again learn of tragic news. Here’s what fans can expect to see during the week of January 2-6, 2023 on the daytime drama series.

Note: Due to ABC’s coverage of the “Cheez-It Citrus Bowl” on Monday, January 2, 2023, “General Hospital” did not air and was therefore preempted.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 (#15128)

• The Hook attacks again. 
• Nikolas confides in Liz. 
• Spencer is stunned. 
• Dante opens up to Sam. 
• Carly and Drew celebrate.

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 (#15129)

• Cameron and Scott catch up. 
• Trina voices her doubts.
• Nik and Liz put their heads together. 
• Laura visits Ava.
• Dante interrogates a patient at G.H. 

Thursday, January 5, 2023 (#15130)

• Martin takes on a new client. 
• Felicia makes a suggestion to Cody. 
• Liz seeks Kevin’s assistance. 
• Heather defends her actions. 
• Tragic news spreads through Port Charles.

Friday, January 6, 2023 (#15131)

• Sonny blasts Nikolas. 
• Spencer gets shocking news. 
• Carly offers support. 
• Willow gets an important call. 
• Liesl takes matters into her own hands.

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Just as Y&R ignores the day ahead in terms of air dates, American TV networks ignore international markets in terms of historical milestones. Example: GOAT ignores a BAFTA, which is more prestigious than some of the awards that make up GOAT.

“Guiding Light” alum Bradley Cole (ex-Richard Winslow; ex-Jeffrey O’Neill) will help kick off the first episode of the new year of “The Locker Room” hosted by Alan Locher. The live episode will take place on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT.

The actor will be on hand to talk about his time on the daytime drama series, his role as dad to children Sean and Maya and what’s ahead for him in the new year.

Cole first appeared in Springfield in July 1999 as Prince Richard Winslow. The character took off in popularity when he was coupled with Cassie Layne (Laura Wright; now Carly Corinthos on “General Hospital”). In 2002, Richard died, leaving fans distraught. By May 2003, Cole returned to the soap but as a new character, District Attorney Jeffrey O’Neill.

In addition to “Guiding Light,” Cole’s other credits include the international soap opera “Riviera,” TV movies “Jewels” and “The Sun Also Rises,” along with feature films “Sweet Revenge,” “Touch and Die,” and “5 Days in June,” among others.

Outside of acting, Cole is also an accomplished singer/songwriter, releasing five albums (“Tonite,” “All Your Dreams,” “In Our Time” and more recently “Live Tracks” and “A Human Thing”). Music from his albums were featured on “Guiding Light.”

Fans of Cole can look forward to seeing him on tour in 2023, joining French musician Elsa Esnoult across the United States. The two previously worked together on stage appearing in Paris, and Cole had a recurring role playing her father in “Les Mysteres de l’amour.”

To tune into Cole’s live interview, click here.

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It’s finally 2023, and “General Hospital” is officially ready to celebrate its 60th anniversary. The series which premiered April 1, 1963 on ABC is currently the longest running drama on television, surpassing “Guiding Light” in late 2020.

To honor the show’s longevity, ABC has released a brand new promo featuring cast members asking viewers to raise their glass and join them in the celebration. The show is also prompting viewers to use the hashtag “GH60” when discussing the show on social media in addition to its regular hashtags, “GH” and “GeneralHospital.”

The show has not released any storyline specifics leading up to and following the show’s anniversary date, but the promo promises that the celebration will continue all year long.

Watch the promo below.

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This week on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Bill (Don Diamont) made a tough decision, now he has questions. Here’s what fans can expect to see during the week of January 2-6, 2023 on the daytime drama series.

Monday, January 2, 2023 (#8926)

• Steffy’s past comes back to haunt her.
• Sheila Carter gets arrested!

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 (#8927)

• Katie is thrilled that Bill was the hero that turned Sheila in.
• Finn and Steffy worry about being blackmailed.

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 (#8928)

• Sheila is startled by a visit from Mike Guthrie.
• Bill confuses Steffy with his conflicting statements.

Thursday, January 5, 2023 (#8929)

• Sheila taunts Li about soon being back in Hayes and Finn’s lives.
• Katie gives Bill pause when she applauds him for doing the right thing.

Friday, January 6, 2023 (#8930)

• Facing the most significant decision of his life, Bill asks hard questions.
• An unexpected couple shares a kiss.

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This week on “The Young and the Restless,” Daniel (Michael Graziadei) chats with Lily (Christel Khalil) to discuss his past. Here’s what fans can expect to see during the week of January 2-6, 2023 on the daytime drama series.

Monday, January 2, 2023 (#12524)

• Victor does damage control with Nick and Adam, Sharon faces her fears, and Mariah and Tessa wait for life changing news.

Tuesday, January 3, 2023 (#12525)

• Cricket reunites with Danny, Nate sees a new side to Victoria, and Chelsea shares words of wisdom with Billy.

Wednesday, January 4, 2023 (#12526)

• Phyllis receives an intriguing offer, Kyle worries about Diane’s safety, and Devon and Abby settle unfinished business.

Thursday, January 5, 2023 (#12527)

• Diane causes friction between Jack and Ashley, Daniel opens up to Lily about his past, and Devon uncovers a secret about Tucker.

Friday, January 6, 2023 (#12528)

• Sally covers her tracks with Nick, Sharon bonds with Chance, and Billy faces an important decision.

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Best known for her portrayal as Victoria Lord Buchanan on “One Life to Live,” Erika Slezak is set to reprise her role as Donna Duvall in the Friday, January 6 episode of “Blue Bloods,” entitled “Nothing Sacred.” With fans planning their primetime viewing schedule around her appearance, Soap Opera Network has your first look at her next appearance on the hit drama series.

In the episode, tensions run high in the Reagan family when Frank and his grandson, Joe Hill (Will Hochman), contend with a grievous insult to the memory of Joe’s father, Joe Reagan. Also, Erin and Henry work together to bust an over-the-phone scammer targeting the elderly; Danny intervenes in an undercover assignment led by his spiraling former partner, and Eddie’s captain takes a suspicious interest in her efforts to locate a stolen puppy.

Check out our exclusive first look at Slezak’s appearance below.

Slezak first played the character in the Friday, May 3, 2019 episode entitled “Identity” during the show’s ninth season. “Nothing Sacred” is the show’s ninth episode of its current 13th season.

“Blue Bloods” is a drama about a multi-generational family of cops dedicated to New York City law enforcement. Frank Reagan (Tom Selleck) is the New York Police Commissioner and heads both the police force and the Reagan brood. He runs his department as diplomatically as he runs his family, even when dealing with the politics that plagued his unapologetically bold father, Henry (Len Cariou), during his stint as chief. Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynihan, Marissa Ramirez (“General Hospital”), Will Estesand Vanessa Ray also star. 

The series airs Fridays at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS.

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Barbara Walters, the legendary news journalist who was the first woman to co-host “The Today Show” and a network evening news program, died on Friday, December 30, 2022. To honor her life, ABC will air a primetime broadcast on Sunday, January 1 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, titled “Our Barbara: A Special Edition of 20/20.”

The two-hour primetime special will honor the trailblazer and longtime ABC News journalist as told by her colleagues, those who knew her best and in her own words. The special will also feature some of Walters’ most groundbreaking and iconic interviews, never-bef0re-seen behind-the-scenes footage of Walters. Some of the featured interviews include Disney CEO Bob Iger, “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir, former ABC News anchor Diane Sawyer, correspondent Deborah Roberts, and current “Good Morning America” co-hosts Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos, among others.

According to the network, the special will profile Walters’ most prolific life and legacy, including making history as the first womant o co-anchor a network morning and evening newscast (“The Today Show”; “ABC Evening News”), paving the way for women in broadcast journalism.

Walters joined ABC News in 1976, working as chief correspondent and later co-anchor of “20/20.” She co-created and co-hosted “The View” from the daytime program’s debut in 1997 until her decision to retire from regular broadcast work in May 2014.

“Our Barbara: A Special Edition of 20/20” will also be available to watch the next day on Hulu.

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Legendary broadcast journalist Barbara Walters has died, ABC News announced on Friday, December 30, 2022. Walters, who was 93 years old, died peacefully in her home in New York City surrounded by her loved ones, the network stated.

Best known for hosting “20/20” and “The View,” Walters made waves in 1974 when she  joined NBC’s “The Today Show” as the first woman to become co-host of a network television news program. “The fact I ended up on television – never ever thought that would happen,” Walters famously said of getting the job.

By 1976, Walters was scooped up by ABC to join the “ABC Evening News” as the program’s first female co-anchor, working alongside Harry Reasoner. Although she would leave the show in 1978, Walters continued to provide content for what would later evolve into “World News Tonight.” Walters cotninued making waves, hosting the annual “10 Most Fascinating People” year end wrap up show. It was one of the most sought after and coveted lists for celebrities and political figures to get on.

In 1979, Walters began work on ABC’s “20/20” as a correspondent. By 1984, she was working alongside Hugh Downs as the show’s co-anchor. The two would remain a primetime staple until Downs left the program in 1999. Walters herself also left the program in 2004 as co-anchor. She would continue as a frequent contributor until around May 2014, when she retired from regular television broadcasting. Her on-air farewell took place during a broadcast of ABC’s flagship daytime talk show, “The View,” which she co-created and co-hosted from the program’s debut in August 1997 until her departure in 2014.

“Barbara was a true legend, a pioneer not just for women in journalism but for journalism itself. She was a one-of-a-kind reporter who landed many of the most important interviews of our time, from heads of state to the biggest celebrities and sports icons,” said Disney CEO, Bob Iger of Walters. “I had the pleasure of calling Barbara a colleague for more than three decades, but more importantly, I was able to call her a dear friend. She will be missed by all of us at The Walt Disney Company, and we send our deepest condolences to her daughter, Jacqueline.”

Watch a clip below from Friday’s broadcast of “World News Tonight with David Muir,” honoring the life of Walters. “Baraba was brave. She was a trailblazer, a barrier breaker,” said David Muir, the program’s current host, of his former colleague.

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Despite New Year’s Day taking place on a weekend, ABC will preempt its entire daytime lineup on Monday, January 2, 2023 due to the network’s airing of The Rose Parade and College Football.

From 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. ET/8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. PT, the network will present “The 134th Rose Parade,” live from Pasadena, California. This programming will replace all or part of the network’s regularly scheduled airing of “The View” on the East Coast and “Good Morning America” on the West Coast. “The View” returns with all new episodes on Tuesday, January 3.

Scheduled to take place from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. PT, the network will air the “Cheez-It Citrus Bowl” which features a game between Purdue and No. 17 LSU. According to a synopsis of the game, “both clubs lost in their respective conference title games. The Tigers seek their first postseason victory since the 2020 national championship. The Boilermakers are 2-1 in playoff games under Jeff Brohm.” This programming will replace the network’s regularly scheduled airing of “GMA3: What You Need to Know” and “General Hospital” on the East Coast and “The View” on the West Coast. All three programs return with all new episodes on Tuesday, January 3.

Local programming will replace network programming on the West Coast in markets not impacted by the game.

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When news first broke in early December that Marcus Coloma would be exiting the role of Nikolas Cassadine on “General Hospital,” it was reported the actor had been let go from the series and refused to tape his final scenes. Now, via a spokesperson, Coloma is setting the record straight, stating, “due to health issues with his recent Covid exposure, the network graciously agreed that he should not film the remaining few days of the year.” The statement was released to Deadline and further notes that the timing of Coloma’s upcoming departure from the soap happened to coincide with the actor concluding the requirements of his three-year contract with the soap opera.

Coloma, who ​​suddenly unfollowed all of his “General Hospital” cast mates on social media just before reports of his departure came to light, joined the cast of the drama series in 2019 and will last air in late January 2023, ABC confirmed to Soap Opera Network.

“I was immediately taken with the family feel of the ensemble cast,” Coloma says in a statement reflecting on his time on the series. “I fell in love with the extremely passionate fanbase. Their outpouring of love and excitement, week after week has been unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. I will always be grateful for their kindness and support.”

Read the full spokesperson statement below, which includes Coloma’s comments:

Dear Friends and Fans of Marcus Coloma,

As mentioned in a statement provided by ABC, we wanted to confirm that Marcus “will no longer be playing the role of Nikolas Cassadine. His last airdate will be at the end of January.” Marcus has wrapped his 3-year contract with ‘General Hospital’ and has thoroughly enjoyed working on the show with such a talented group of actors, writers, producers and directors. Unfortunately, due to health issues with his recent Covid exposure, the network graciously agreed that he should not film the remaining few days of the year.

Marcus has been thrilled to bring nearly 300 episodes of the iconic and complicated character of Nikolas back to life. “I was immediately taken with the family feel of the ensemble cast,” said Coloma. “And I fell in love with the extremely passionate fanbase. Their outpouring of love and excitement, week after week has been unlike anything I’ve ever experienced before. I will always be grateful for their kindness and support.”ABC has yet to confirm whether it plans to recast the role of Nikolas Cassadine following Coloma’s exit. The character is currently involved in several front burner storylines.

Note: The post Marcus Coloma Cites “Health Issues” for Why He Didn’t Tape Final Scenes as ‘General Hospital’s Nikolas Cassadine appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website.

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9 hours ago, Soapsuds said:

This is great and I even suggested the same thing a while back.

A Spanish soap opera is currently doing this except the guy mourning is gay and has just lost his boyfriend. His best friend from childhood has been there for him. He had a girlfriend who did him wrong but got pregnant. He is now a single dad and has developed feelings for his childhood friend who he's considered a brother. He hasn't revealed his feelings to him but a new guy has appeared showing interested in the gay friend. 

The two childhood friends have kissed but the gay guy was so drunk he doesn't remember it. He also kissed him on his death bed when he thought he was losing him due to attempted suicide.

What soap is this? Sounds interesting. Is it on YouTube or somewhere online?

41 minutes ago, Liberty City said:

But... it was already confirmed Coloma had COVID, by himself, in November... unless he got it another time after?

I doubt Disney-ABC would accept a falsified proof of vaccination. If it were that easy, two other former cast members would have stayed.

He said in that post he got Covid in October. He returned on-screen a week after that article was published. His final scenes would have been taped this month. Per the statement, he had “health issues with his recent Covid exposure,” so it sounds like there were contined issues from when he last got it, which IMO, coincides with the SOD matter.

So of the SOD items, #2 sounds like Coloma now that we know the show had him not work during his final period on the show after he got COVID: