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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.

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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:

“General Hospital” star Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) will welcome actress Sarah Joy Brown as his first guest of 2023 for his podcast series “State of Mind with Maurice Benard.” The episode will be released Sunday, January 1 on the show’s YouTube channel.

“I’m excited to see it, thank you for talking with me,” stated Brown in response to a tweet by Benard in which he informed her that he just finished editing their episode together. 

Details of what the two discussed in the episode was unknown at press time.

Appearing in numerous daytime dramas, including “As The World Turns,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “Days of our Lives,” Brown is probably best known for her three-time Daytime Emmy Award winning portrayal as Carly Corinthos on “General Hospital.” She originated the role in 1996 and remained part of the show’s cast until 2001. From 1999 until her departure, Brown worked alongside Benard as they helped create the supercouple known as  “S&C” or “CarSon.” In 2007, Brown returned to “General Hospital” as a new character named Claudia Zacchara, a mob princess who also was romantically involved with Benard’s Sonny character. Outside of daytime soaps, Brown has also starred in such shows as “V.R. Troopers,” “Cold Case,” “Beacon Hills,” and more recently, “Studio City,” among others.

“State of Mind with Maurice Benard” is the only podcast series where fans can watch their favorite daytime stars, past and present, discuss important issues, particularly relating to mental health. As explained by Benard, “[‘State of Mind’] means being 100% present, feeling completely at peace inside of you, not letting your thoughts control your life and always looking for ways to be the best that you can be.”

On Sunday, January 8, Benard’s much anticipated discussion with co-stars Cameron Mathison (Drew), Laura Wright (Carly) and Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) from the iconic Graceland is set to air. The episode, which is being released in honor of Elvis Presley’s birthday, was taped in late October when the show brought cast members back to Memphis for the first time since pre-pandemic. The episode will also include a surprise guest who will leave Benard speechless.

To watch “State of Mind with Maurice Benard,” and to like and subscribe to the channel, click here.

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As previously reported, John Aniston’s final appearance as the iconic Victor Kiriakis on “Days of our Lives” aired Monday, December 26. In addition to marking an historic moment for fans of the daytime drama series, the episode also marked a new beginning for “Pride: The Series” creator Dorell Anthony who unknowingly wrote the late actor’s final words as the episode’s script writer, his first since joining the show’s writing team earlier this year.

“My very first episode with ‘Days of our Lives’ was also John Aniston’s final episode,” Anthony said in a recent interview with The Palestine Herald, a Texas based publication covering Palestine County and Herald County. “To write for such an iconic actor and character was such an honor, and it’s an experience no one can ever take away from me.” Aniston died November 11, 2022. The episode was taped in June.

“The show films six months in advance, so my episodes were shot in June, July and August, but won’t air until December, January and February,” Anthony noted of the show’s shooting schedule. “It’s a long wait, and I’m not allowed to say certain things, but it is so fun when it finally airs.”

Prior to writing for Peacock’s only scripted daily serial, Anthony, an East Texas native who has an associate’s degree in Theater from Tyler Junior College and graduated from Texas State University with a bachelor’s degree in Performance and Production, made a name for himself when he appeared in the online reboot of “All My Children.” Later, he created, starred in and executive produced the digital drama “Pride: The Series” which follows a group of friends who navigate life through personal complexities and endeavors as they discover who they are, what they want and what they are willing to do to get their heart’s desire. Throughout, viewers are provided with an up close and personal experience from the perspective of a diverse cast of characters led by Kai, Trina, Travis and Adam (Anthony, and actors Ashley Mitchell, Braden Bradley, and Adam Andrew Rios).

Beyond “Pride,” Anthony would go on to make appearances on CBS’ “Blue Bloods,” digital drama “Asunder: The Series,” audio drama “Forever and a Day” and “General Hospital,” which Anthony credits for much of his success.

“I owe much of it to [‘General Hospital’ executive producer] Frank Valentini,” Anthony shares. “He encouraged me to go to ‘DAYS’ and now I have several episodes that will air in the coming season.”

“Days of our Lives” releases all-new episodes weekdays at 6:00 a.m. ET, exclusively on Peacock. Fans can watch at their convenience via a premium or higher subscription. The show is executive produced by Ken Corday and co-executive produced by Albert Alarr. Ron Carlivati is the head writer. For more information on the show, visit PeacockTV.com.

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This week on “The Young and the Restless,” Danny (Michael Damian) makes the rounds, reuniting with loved ones. Here’s what fans can expect to see during the week of December 26-30, 2022 on the daytime drama series.

Note: Due to CBS Sports Coverage of the Sun Bowl on Friday, December 30, “Y&R” will air a rerun (details below).

Monday, December 26, 2022 (#12520)

• Tucker surprises Ashley, Elena tries to repair Devon and Nate’s relationship, and Summer puts Diane on notice.

Tuesday, December 27, 2022 (#12521)

• Victor strategizes to bring Adam back into the fold at Newman, Devon regrets a business decision, and Phyllis and Daniel reminisce with Danny.

Wednesday, December 28, 2022 (#12522)

• Victor questions Nick and Victoria’s decision making, Diane crosses enemy lines, and Chloe helps Sally keeps a secret.

Thursday, December 29, 2022 (#12523)

• Danny reunites with Traci and Lauren, Lily makes a painful decision, and Jack lets his guard down with Diane.

Friday, December 30, 2022 (#4707; OAD: October 2, 1991)

• Residents of Genoa City don lavish costumes for a night of dining and dancing at a charity masquerade ball. While the “Queen of Hearts” (Katherine Chancellor; Jeanne Cooper), “Prince Charming” (Jack Abbott; Peter Bergman), “Roman Conqueror” (Victor Newman; Eric Braeden), “Marie Antoinette” (Lauren Fenmore; Tracey E. Bregman) and many others enjoy the evening, a mystery guest has murder on his mind.

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This week on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Sheila (Kimberlin Brown) makes some surprising moves that’ll keep viewers on the edge of their seat. Here’s what fans can expect to see during the week of December 26-30, 2022 on the daytime drama series.

Monday, December 26 (#8922)

• Thomas pleads his case to the Forrester Board of Directors.
• Sheila Carter makes a frightful decision while implementing her next move. 

Tuesday, December 27 (#8923)

• Carter and Katie share a romantic date during a torrential storm.
• Finn and Steffy jump into action when Sheila makes a surprise appearance.

Wednesday, December 28 (#8924)

• Steffy and Finn are stunned as Sheila asks for the chance to right her wrongs.
• Taylor and Brooke embark on a new journey as friends.

Thursday, December 29 (#8925)

• Liam and Wyatt grow concerned over Bill’s state of mind.
• Sheila uses another trick to get what she wants from Finn and Steffy.

Friday, December 30 (#8820; OAD: August 1, 2022)

• Sheila muscles her way into Deacon’s place with a crazy story and a desperate request.
• Finn, Ridge, and Taylor search for Steffy in the beautiful principality of Monte Carlo.

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23 minutes ago, te. said:

I had no idea Jackee was a Sugababes 1.0 stan - either way she got a shout-out since they finally released their much plagued comeback album:

 

Wow. Nearly eight years to the day she posted that message on Twitter they share the news with her.

The Monday, December 26 episode of “Days of our Lives” will mark the final appearance of the late John Aniston as Victor Kiriakis. The beloved actor, who had played the character on the series since 1985, most recently appeared in the Friday, November 11 episode, the same day he passed away in real life. He was 89 years old.

In light of the historic episode, fans of the Peacock original series are advised to check out the show’s official YouTube page and its social channels for special messages from Aniston’s castmates as they honor his memory and legacy.

Aniston’s final episode will also include a special tribute to the legendary actor.

Winning the Lifetime Achievement Award during this year’s telecast of “The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” Aniston joined the cast of “Days of our Lives” in 1985, playing mogul Victor Kiriakis. The actor places 12th on Jason47’s all-time episode rankings list, appearing in just under 2,800 episodes of the daytime drama series.

In a post on Instagram announcing her father’s passing, “Friends” actress Jennifer Aniston said at the time, “You were one of the most beautiful humans I ever knew. I am so grateful that you went soaring into the heavens in peace – and without pain. And on 11/11 no less! You always had perfect timing. That number will forever hold an even greater meaning for me now I’ll love you till the end of time.” Aniston’s comments on that date is a reference to the United States celebrating Veterans Day, particularly as her father had worked as an intelligence officer for the United States Navy after graduating from college.

Check out photos from Aniston’s final episode below, including flashbacks from previous episodes.

Check out the show’s holiday promo which features clips from Aniston’s final episode below.

“Days of our Lives” releases all-new episodes weekdays at 6:00 a.m. ET, exclusively on Peacock. Fans can watch at their convenience via a premium or higher subscription. For more information on the show, visit PeacockTV.com.

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Eeny, meeny, miny, moe, which soap star terrorizes their soap’s cast and crew? Who tested positive for COVID and their show kept it a secret? Which diva is threatened by a rising new hire? And which two familiar faces will be on this soap soon? These items and more are highlighted in the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest (January 2, 2023), on newsstands now, in the magazine’s “Stuff We Know (and shouldn’t tell you)” section which has always been a fascinating read, and that’s why we like discussing it with you. After all, it’s no fun to be told something in print and not have anyone to talk about it with!

Although the blind items aren’t likely to be answered by the magazine anytime soon, and we’re sure none of the people in items 1-4 will fess up to anything, why not take a gander at who/what these are all about?

BLIND ITEMS:

1. Regarding the performer terrorizing the show’s cast/crew, including “unleashing their fury on producers, directors, and other crew,” the magazine notes, “Staff does their best to avoid contact, but co-stars and key departments are forced to smile and play nice to not upset production. It’s a tense situation.”
2. With COVID testing and positive outcomes becoming a regular part of our everyday lives, it’s a wonder why “This soap is keeping a lid on which cast member, who figures prominently in a current storyline, [that] tested positive for Covid and had to quarantine at home.”
3. According to the magazine, “An actor declined to name his/her significant other, although that person’s identity is prominently displayed on social media.” The answer is maybe too evident if you ask us.
4. A leading lady on her soap is threatened by the “rising storyline prominence of a more recent hire.”
5. Meanwhile, two familiar faces will be “on this soap in the coming weeks.”

To subscribe to Soap Opera Digest‘s print edition, click here. If you prefer a digital copy, check out at Zinio.

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Christmas is a time for joy and togetherness, and “Days of our Lives” is bringing all the holiday cheer with the returns of several fan favorites on tap.

On the Thursday, December 22 episode of the soap, Kyle Lowder was back in Salem as Rex surprised Kate (Lauren Koslow). Meanwhile, the Friday, December 23 episode is jam-packed with returns, including Lamon Archey as Eli, Cady McClain as Jennifer and even Marci Miller as Abby.

First up: Chad (Billy Flynn) meets up with Jennifer at Abigail’s grave as they reflect on memories of their loved one. “They’re still grieving in different ways, but they’re at a place now of more acceptance,” says Flynn in the December 26, 2022 issue of Soap Opera Digest, on newsstands now. “They’re able to reflect on and understand what Abigail’s life was, who she was and how she served everybody. Chad feels like he has to gather a bit of strength and be there for Abigail’s mother. He is comforting Jennifer.” 

Later in the episode, as everyone gathers around to hang up ornaments on the Horton tree, Chad imagines Abigail and they talk about how he is going to make Christmas okay for their kids as they celebrate their first holiday without their mother. “It’s very sweet,” teases Flynn of the husband and wife conversation. “I kind of viewed it as the audience getting a glimpse into the relationship that Chad and Abigail have now.”

Elsewhere, while he’s currently moonlighting as Principal Carter on The CW’s “All American,” Lamon Archey is once again back in Salem when Eli pays a visit to grandma Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) with the twins in toe. “It has been a while since Eli had seen his family and vice versa,” the actor tells Soap Opera Digest. “It is a good time to get everyone together, and what better time to do it than Christmas?” 

Catching up with his former co-stars was a great experience, Archey notes, specifically when he caught up with Susan and her husband Bill Hayes. “I hadn’t seen them since I left. I think I maybe emailed them once or twice during the time I was gone. It was really good seeing them and the other faces I hadn’t seen in a while. It was really good reconnecting with my co-workers.”

As for what fans can expect to learn from Eli considering Lani (Sal Stowers) is unable to bask in the cheer considering she’s currently in prison, Archey says, “I believe Eli says she’s doing the best she can under the circumstances. She’s pulling through, but definitely misses being with her family, especially during the holidays.”

Although Archey’s latest return is a short one, don’t be surprised to see him pop up again sometime in the near future. “I talked to Albert [Alarr, co-executive producer] before I left,” he notes. “He had asked me if I wanted to come back and do some more episodes. I said we can definitely talk and figure it out. Recently, they did reach out to me and asked if I’d stop by again and help with some stories they have going on. So, of course, I’m down to pop in and lend a helping hand.”

Outside of “All American,” Archey can next be seen in the TV movie “Love Me to Death” which also stars actors Brian White, Pamela Jones and Tisha Campbell, among others. A release date has not been announced.

Watch the show’s holiday promo below.

“Days of our Lives” airs weekdays, exclusively on Peacock.

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Beginning Monday, December 26, rebroadcasts of the iconic Johnny Depp series “21 Jump Street” and the American crime drama “Wiseguy” join the Retro TV lineup, with both airing weekday evenings on the digital broadcast network.

Revolving around the cases of an undercover police unit composed of young-looking officers specializing in youth crime, “21 Jump Street” is credited for jumpstarting Depp’s career and features notable appearances from the early careers of Josh Brolin, Jada Pinkett Smith, Brad Pitt, Christina Applegate, Vince Vaughn and more. Episodes will air Monday through Friday at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT. 

Starring Ken Wahl as the titular character Vinnie Terranova, an agent with the Organized Crime Bureau who infiltrates dangerous criminal organizations, “Wiseguy” highlights the struggles he goes through to remain true to himself while becoming close to the criminal leaders he is sworn to bring down. Wahl departed the series after the show’s third season. He was replaced by Steven Bauer who played a former United States Attorney named Michael Santana.  The series also starred Jim Byrns and Jonathan Banks, who is now well known for his performance in the critically acclaimed series “Breaking Bad.” Episodes will air Monday through Friday at 7:00 p.m. ET/PT. A separate run of the show will also air on Saturday and Sunday nights at 9:00 p.m. ET/PT.

“As a big fan of television, we are thrilled to be able to bring these groundbreaking series to Retro TV viewers,” says Retro TV President Joel Wertman.

Viewers unable to get Retro TV in their area will be able to watch the network’s live stream on It’s Real Good TV, available on the web at watch.itsrealgoodtv.com or via the It’s Real Good TV app that can be downloaded to Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Firestick, and more.In addition to “21 Jump Street” and “Wiseguy,” the network airs reruns of such classics as “Doctor Who,” “Life with Betty” starring Betty White, “The Mickey Rooney Show,” “Naked City,” “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes,” “The Lucy Show,” “The Ray Bradbury Theater,” and many more. The network is also the exclusive home to the iconic soap opera “The Doctors,” and in 2021 added original series “Dracula’s Kung Fu Theatre.”

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As previously reported, Erika Slezak (“One Life to Live”) will be reprising her role as Donna Duvall in an upcoming episode of “Blue Bloods.” That episode will air on Friday, January 6, 2023, CBS has confirmed.

Entitled “Nothing Sacred,” the episode follows the Reagan family as tensions run high 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.

There are currently no specifics available on how Slezak’s Donna character plays a part in the episode’s drama. 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.

Meanwhile, in her Christmas 2022 newsletter, Slezak provides updates on her husband and the fall he took in November 2021, and wishes her fans the best in the coming year.

To read Slezak’s holiday letter in full, click here.

“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 Estes and Vanessa Ray also star. 

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

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Starting next month, “The Price is Right at Night” is back with five consecutive weeks of all-new specially themed episodes hosted by Drew Carey. Episodes will air Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT beginning Wednesday, January 4, 2023 on CBS.

A breakdown of each episode and their airdates can be found below.

Wednesday, January 4, 2023

• “Redemption” – An audience full of previous contestants who had heart-wrenching losses a second chance to “come on down” and win big. Hoping history won’t repeat itself, contestants play to win big prizes, including a trip to a private island in Belize, a 14-day cruise to Antarctica, a sailboat, new car, cash prizes, a home theater set and much, much more.

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

• “Grocery Store Employees” – Featuring grocery store employees whose expert knowledge of product pricing is put to the test. Contestants have a chance to win incredible prizes, including an Italian getaway, an all-inclusive Costa Rican retreat, a 17-ft boat, new cars and much more.

Wednesday, January 18, 2023

• “Geniuses” – Spotlightighting incredibly gifted contestants, including mathematicians, a chess Grandmaster, an astrophysicist and a contestant who earned a perfect SAT score. These brainiacs will play for a chance to win $100,000, a Tesla and so much more.

Wednesday, January 25, 2023

• “Service Industry Workers” – Giving constants who work for gratuity a chance to win the biggest tips of their lives.

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

• “Superfans” – Celebrating some of the show’s most passionate and dedicated viewers. From a legacy contestant whose family members are such fans that she was named after a Barker Beauty, to those who have extensive memorabilia collections, this special is a thank you to the fans who continue to be a part of the show’s historic run on network television. Prizes include a once-in-a-lifetime experience of dinner with Drew Carey, a trip to Switzerland and more.

*Paramount+ Premium subscribers will have access to live stream the episodes via the live feed of their local CBS affiliate on the service as well as on demand. Essential-tier subscribers will have access to on-demand the day after the episode airs.“The Price is Right” continues as network television’s most-watched and highest rated daytime series and the longest-running game show in television history. The show is produced by Fremantle and is broadcast weekdays at 11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT  on CBS. Evelyn Warfel is the executive producer.

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Best known for his portrayal of Ed Bauer on “Guiding Light” (1966-1969; 1997-1998) and Ross Chandler on “All My Children” (1983-1989), veteran soap star Robert Gentry has died.

His death was first reported in the Fall/Winter 2022 issue of SAG-AFTRA magazine as part of the publication’s “In Memoriam” listing which honors the memory of members whose deaths were reported to the actor’s union between July 1 – October 31, 2022.

Gentry reportedly died on Saturday, September 17, 2022. The actor was 81 years old at the time, just 12 days shy of his next birth.

Gentry made his television acting debut in 1965, appearing in the soap opera “The Doctors.” In 1970, he made a name for himself playing Dr. John Carr on the short-lived daytime drama “A World Apart.” He would go on to appear in several other soaps, including “One Life to Live,” “Generations,” “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “Days of our Lives” and “Another World.” In primetime, he had guest appearances in episodes of “Gunsmoke,” “Fantasy Island,” “Matlock” and “New York Undercover,” among others.

The cause of death remained unknown at press time.

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There was a kink in the system when we kept trying to update the server to PHP 8.0. The then current software version of the message boards worked for the most part but certain links came back as broken according to web browsers. We had to revert back to an older, but no longer supported version of PHP to rectify the issue. However, this prevented us from upgrading to the now current software version.

After ensuring a secure backup was available and with additional support from our hosting team, we were able to upgrade to to latest software version this morning. Things now seem to be working correctly, particularly the Real Housewives thread which had been one of the bigger threads impacted by the aforementioned software issues.

Let me know if you find any more kinks.

With her character being sent away to Bayview Sanitarium following her recent dirty deeds, including attempted murder and planting a bomb at Susan’s memorial service, Tamara Braun’s run as Ava Vitali on “Days of our Lives” has come to an end. The actress last appeared on the Tuesday, December 20 episode of the Peacock series.

On Instagram, Braun shared numerous behind the scenes photos from her final taping day on set, captioning the post, saying, “ Hey all you Days fans!! If you want to see Ava off, tune into DOOL today for her last day in Salem.” She added, “Thanks for all the love and support you continue to show me. I will miss you all!!” She concluded her post by informing fans that she’ll still be accessible via the social media platform.

Braun first joined the “Days of our Lives” cast in 2008 as Ava before later moving on to take on the role of Reese Williams on “All My Children” that same year. She returned to “DAYS” in 2011, this time playing a recast Taylor Walker. She again reprised the Ava role from 2015-2016; and finally in 2020 before wrapping her run with today’s episode. Braun made her daytime debut in 2001, taking over the role of Carly Corinthos on “General Hospital.” She returned to “GH” in 2017 when she took on the newly created role of Kim Nero. Departing in 2019, Braun won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series for her portrayal in 2020. She previously won in the same category for her portrayal of Ava in 2009.

Read Braun’s full Instagram post below.

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Failing to ever crack Netflix’s coveted Top 10 list since its premiere in early November, the streaming service has decided not to pursue a second season of “Blockbuster,” a scripted take on the working life of employees operating the last Blockbuster Video in America. The series starred Randall Park (“Fresh Off the Boat”) and Melissa Fumero (“One Life to Live,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine”).

According to a logline for the series, “Timmy Yoon (Park) is an analog dreamer living in a 5G world. And after learning he is operating the last Blockbuster Video in America, Timmy and his staff, including his long-time crush, Eliza (Fumero), fight to stay relevant. The only way to succeed is to remind their community that they provide something big corporations can’t: human connection.”

“Blockbuster” landing on Netflix came with a bit of irony as the streamer played a vital role in the demise of the once iconic brand when it built its customer base by mailing DVDs directly to members, cutting out the need for visiting the local video store. 

Produced by Universal Television, the 10-episode series was co-created by Vanessa Ramos who also served as executive producer and showrunner. Olga Merediz, Tyler Alvarez, Madeleine Arthur, JB Smoove and Kamaia Fairburn also star.

Check out the official trailer below.

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Joining the cast of “General Hospital” as Epiphany Johnson in 2006, actress Sonya Eddy has died. She was just 55 years old.

According to a heartfelt post on Instagram by Eddy’s friend, Oscar winner Octavia Spencer, Eddy passed away last night, Monday, December 19. No cause of death was announced.

“The world lost another creative angel. Her legions of @generalhospitalabc fans will miss her,” said Spencer. “My thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones, friends, and fans!”

News of Eddy’s passing is just beginning to trickle in with several of her colleagues at “General Hospital” displaying their condolences in response to Spencer’s post which you can read in full below.

“I am heartbroken about the loss of the incredible @TheRealSonyaEd,” wrote “GH” executive producer Frank Valentini on Twitter. “I truly loved her not only as actress, but as a friend. The lights in the hub of the nurse’s station will now be a little dimmer, but her spirit and light will live on in both the show and our set.” He added, “On behalf of the entire #GH cast and crew, we send our deepest sympathy to her family, friends, and fans. She will be very missed.”

Following her breakout role on “GH,” Eddy became an integral part of the show’s spinoff, “General Hospital: Night Shift,” which ran for two seasons on SOAPnet. Her IMDb lists her with nearly 140 acting credits, including appearances in such shows as “A Black Lady Sketch Show,” “Fresh Off the Boat,” “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend,” “Tommy” and “The Middle,” among her numerous credits. Early in her career, Eddy played one of the infamous secretaries working for Murphy Brown (Candace Bergen) on “Murphy Brown,” and appeared in episodes of “Seinfeld,” “3rd Rock from the Sun,” “Saved by the Bell: The New Class” and “Diagnosis Murder.”

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