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This week on “General Hospital,” Chase (Josh Swickard) and Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) are getting married! With their friends and loved ones in attendance, will things go off without a hitch, or will something put a dent in their happiness? A new line is drawn between Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Ava (Maura West). Josslyn (Eden McCoy) encounters Gio (Giovanni Mazza), Brook Lynn’s cousin, who is set to play the violin during the wedding. Elsewhere, Jason (Steve Burton) has a surprise, and Drew (Cameron Mathison) receives a business proposition. DVR ALERTS MUST SEE MOMENTSEPISODEMonday, May 13, 2024 – Anna warns Carly. – Nina and Willow have a warm moment. – Jordan has some unsettling news. – Gregory encourages Tracy to attend the rehearsal dinner. – Michael and Sasha reconnect.#15466Tuesday, May 13, 2024 – Anna goes on a date with Valentin. – Gregory and Alexis give each other good advice. – Danny has a request for Jason. – Drew receives a business proposition. – Nina draws a new boundary with Ava.#15467Wednesday, May 13, 2024 Brook Lynn and Chase’s wedding – Day 1 – Tracy gives Brook Lynn something that used to be Lila’s. – Jason surprises everyone. – Kristina and Blaze are taken aback. – Josslyn meets Gio, Brook Lynn’s cousin and a talented violinist.#15468Thursday, May 16, 2024 Brook Lynn and Chase wedding – Day 2 – Gregory struggles a bit during the ceremony. – Friends and Family gather at the metro court, ready to celebrate the happy couple!#15469Friday, May 17, 2024 Brook Lynn and Chase wedding – Day 3 – Brook Lynn and Chase’s wedding festivities continue. – Sam ropes Spinelli into a scheme to help Jason. – Finn grapples with his concern for Gregory. – Kristina witnesses another side of her father.#15470 PROMO Note: The post General Hospital PreVUE for the Week of May 13-17, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Starting at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT on Thursday, May 16, some of daytime’s biggest and brightest stars from today and yesterday are set to come together for “Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit for Stand Up To Cancer … We All Have a Story,” a three-hour livestream event hosted by Alan Locher (“The Locher Room”) and Michael Fairman (Michael Fairman TV). The event will feature musical performances and stories of emotional on- and off-screen experiences with cancer. Additionally, there will be special celebrity guests who will also join the effort to encourage viewers to support urgently needed research and new cancer treatments. “Daytime television invites viewers into the private lives of characters, often bringing important issues like cancer screenings into living rooms and around water coolers. Soaps debuted the first cancer storyline in 1962 – years before the topic was discussed in the mainstream, and it left an indelible impact: a whole generation of women who scheduled a potentially life-saving Pap smear for the first time,” said Daytime Stands Up host Alan Locher. “For so many viewers, this brought the issue front and center,” added co-host Michael Fairman. “Today, it’s become almost impossible to avoid; but there is hope with cancer research, thanks to organizations like Stand Up To Cancer.” The livestream will start with an eBay silent auction featuring cast meet-and-greet experiences, one-on-one video calls with a daytime star(s), autographed memorabilia and more. Stand Up To Cancer The silent auction will run for 10 days, from May 16 through 26, for soap opera fans to bid on a wide range of items, including a meet-and-greet experience with the cast of “Days of our Lives,” along with an autographed script from the cast of “The Young and the Restless” and signed merchandise from the cast of “The Bold and the Beautiful.” Additional auction items include a one-on-one video call with “General Hospital” stars Cynthia Watros, Maura West and Laura Wright, along with Robert Newman (“The Young and the Restless,” “Guiding Light”), Vincent Irizarry (“All My Children, “Guiding Light”), Colleen Zenk (“The Young and the Restless,” “As The World Turns”), and others yet to be announced. Full details on auction items will be shared on Stand Up To Cancer’s website during the livestream. The event itself will feature cancer survivorship stories from Cameron Mathison (“General Hospital,” “All My Children”) and Colleen Zenk as they reflect on the impact of publicly sharing their diagnoses, and Eric Braeden (“The Young and the Restless”) will talk about his own real-life cancer journey as well share his memories of beloved former co-star Meg Bennett, who passed away from cancer last month. Special tributes to beloved soap stars who’ve lost their cancer battles will also be highlighted by close friends and family, including: Jackie Zeman, who portrayed nurse Barbara Jean “Bobbie” Spencer on” General Hospital” for 45 years – shared by daughters Cassidy MacLeod and Lacey Gorden Elizabeth Hubbard, who played the memorable Lucinda Walsh on “As the World Turns” and Dr. Althea Davis on “The Doctors” – shared by her on-screen daughter Martha Byrne and real-life son Jeremy Bennett Jerry verDorn, who played Ross Marler on “Guiding Light” and later Clint Buchanan on “One Life to Live” – shared by widow Beth verDorn and friend and former co-star “Guiding Light” co-star Liz Keifer. Andrea Evans, who played Tina Lord Roberts on “One Life to Live” and Rebecca Hotchkiss on “Passions,” among other soap roles – shared by her husband Stephen G. Rodriguez and daughter Kylie Rodriguez Kamar de los Reyes, who played Antonio Vega on “One Life to Live” – shared by former co-stars Michael Easton (now at “General Hospital”) and Trevor St. John (now at “The Young and the Restless”) Additional talent slated to participate in the virtual benefit include (subject to change): Eddie Alderson (“One Life to Live”) Kristen Alderson (“General Hospital,” “One Life to Live”) Elia Cantu (“Days of Our Lives”) The Day Players band, featuring “Days of Our Lives” castmembers Carson Boatman, Brandon Barash, Eric Martsolf and Wally Kurth (also on “General Hospital”) Kassie DePaiva (“Days of our Lives,” “One Life to Live”) Don Diamont (“The Bold and the Beautiful,” “The Young and the Restless”) Linsey Godfrey (“Days of Our Lives,” “The Bold and the Beautiful”) Leo Howard (Days of Our Lives”) Lesli Kay (“The Bold and the Beautiful,” “As The World Turns”) Eden McCoy (“General Hospital”) Kin Shriner (“General Hospital,” “Port Charles”) Michelle Stafford (“The Young and the Restless,” “General Hospital”) SU2C Co-Founder Sue Schwartz, SU2C President and CEO Julian Adams, Ph.D., and SU2C Health Equity Committee Member Elizabeth Jaffee, M.D., will also participate to discuss the importance of early detection, exciting scientific breakthroughs, and the ongoing work to make screenings and treatment equitable for all. “This year, an estimated 2 million people in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer, presenting an opportunity for the public to stand with us and rise to the occasion,” said Adams. “We’re thankful to Alan Locher, Michael Fairman and our friends from the daytime television community, who will raise critical funding to honor those we’ve lost – and to propel new scientific breakthroughs for current and future patients. Everyone has a story, and we’re grateful to all of you for sharing yours.” For over 15 years, SU2C has leveraged its relationship with the entertainment community – which includes more than 1,100 celebrity ambassadors – to generate public donations, increase awareness and fund cutting-edge cancer research. SU2C research has contributed to the development of more than 10 scientific breakthroughs that have significantly impacted the field and provided new treatment options for breast, colorectal, lung, melanoma, pancreatic, pediatric and prostate cancers. Make sure to tune into “Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit for Stand Up To Cancer … We All Have a Story” on Thursday, May 16, LIVE from 8:00-11:00 p.m. ET/5:00-8:00 p.m. PT, streaming simultaneously on StandUpToCancer.org and on YouTube via The Locher Room and Michael Fairman Channel. You can also watch the stream below (when available). For more information on “Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit for Stand Up To Cancer … We All Have a Story” and the silent auction, visit StandUpToCancer.org/DaytimeStandsUp. Note: The post Soap Stars to Take Part in ‘Daytime Stands Up: A Benefit for Stand Up To Cancer … We All Have a Story’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Circling back on this thread. The ad type in question is an advertisement that appears as you scroll down/up a page. Once you scroll past the ad in either direction, you no longer see it. This type of ad usually appears on a post page and, more often than not, when viewing the message board/website using a mobile device. Because the message boards have a 96% screen viewability setting instead of a set width (such as 1000px or higher), the ad appears larger on desktop than it normally would when viewed on the main website between an article, for instance.

The video you are referring to is not an ad. It is a video that plays between actual video advertisements. Essentially, a video ad unit appears around the third post or the third way down on pages across the message boards and website. Besides appearing frequently. What is wrong with the ad unit? Are there any issues with viewing the website?

What advertisement are you referring to? What brand? Do you have an example/screenshot that would make it clear what you are talking about? Is this happening on Desktop, Tablet or Mobile view? The type of device you are using matters. That said, I do not personally control the appearance or behavior of any individual advertisement displayed on the message boards or the main website. Advertisements appear after bids are placed via AI, which is how most advertising is handled across the internet for highly trafficked websites such as SON itself. Regarding the reply button, I made great strides in coding it so that ads do not block important sections of the message boards, particularly the reply box section. If an ad is doing so, take a screenshot and send it to me so that I can alert our advertising provider. Maybe they can look into it and contact the offending advertiser about it. Otherwise, that shouldn't be happening. Further, the only example of what I think you are talking about that I could find was a recent ad I saw on Desktop for Sirius XM. It appeared within the confines of the video ad unit (the one playing a rotation of Emmy videos), but it closed on its own after a few seconds—it DID have a tiny "X" so you could close it yourself, to be clear. (see screenshot below) P.S. To be clear, pop-up ads do not exist on soapoperanetwork.com. What you are likely labeling as a pop-up ad is an ad that appears within the borders of your currently viewed browser window. A pop-up ad opens in a separate window or tab. Lastly, reading the off-topic posts in The Gates thread, keep in mind that posting comments like that within topic-specific threads is not helpful. Regardless of whether you were aware of this support desk forum, there are better ways to reach @Toups or me, including PM (Private Message) or email. Those two methods are the fastest methods to reach either of us without interrupting the conversation flow within a topic-specific thread.

“General Hospital” has cast Giovanni Mazza as Giovanni Cerrullo, a cousin of Brook Lynn’s (Amanda Setton) who will play the violin at her wedding to Chase (Josh Swickard) in scenes set to air during the week of May 13, reports Deadline. Mazza, an experienced violinist and actor who has appeared in episodes of “Chicago Fire” and “Bella and the Bulldogs,” among other series, commented on his casting on Instagram, saying, “I am so honored, grateful, and ecstatic to announce the big news! The biggest thank you to @generalhospitalabc for bringing me on and @hlywd1977 for being the absolute best agent in Hollywood! So much love and joy to my new fam! YAY!!!” Some of Mazza’s new co-stars congratulated him in response to his posting, including Tabyana Ali (Trina), Eden McCoy (Josslyn) and Evan Hofer (Dex), with Hofer stating, “Happy to have you brother.” A native of Chicago, Mazza began his professional acting career at the age of 8 when he appeared in a commercial for Walmart. To see more of the classically trained violinist in action, visit his official YouTube channel. On it, Mazza can be seen performing the National Anthem or during the Halftime show at several LA Lakers and Golden State Warriors games, among other sporting events. More recently, he performed “Imperfect Pearl” during a Cleveland Cavaliers game, which you can view below. Note: The post ‘General Hospital’ Casts Giovanni Mazza as Brook Lynn’s Cousin appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

On Thursday, May 9 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT, podcaster Alan Locher will be joined by several friends and former co-stars of Marj Dusay, the beloved actress who portrayed such memorable characters as Alexandra Spaulding on “Guiding Light” and Vanessa Bennett on “All My Children,” among others, for a special tribute episode of “The Locher Room” dedicated in her honor. Actors Vincent Irizarry, Ron Raines and Nicholas Walker, each of whom played a family member of one of Dusay’s characters throughout her daytime drama career, are set to appear on the live show. On “All My Children,” Irizarry portrayed David Hayward, the eldest child of Dusay’s scene-stealing character. He played a similar capacity on “Guiding Light,” where he appeared as Alexandra’s twin boys, Brandon “Lujack” Luvonaczek and Nick McHenry-Spaulding. On the CBS soap, Raines portrayed Alan Spaulding, Alexandra’s brother. Dusay made her foray into daytime television when she took over the role of Myrna Clegg on “Capitol” in April 1983, replacing actress Carolyn Jones. Remaining with the show until its final episode in March 1987, Dusay character was the mother of Walker’s character Trey, a presidential hopeful who made his rivals feel uneasy at every turn. Born Marjorie Ellen Pivonka Mahoney on February 20, 1936, in Hays, Kansas, Dusay was the second eldest of six children. While married to her first husband, John Murray Dusay, from 1956-1965, the couple had two children. By 1972, Dusay would marry her second husband, Thomas Allen Perine Jr., with the couple remaining together until Perine passed away in May 1987. Dusay died on January 28, 2020 at the age of 83 in New York. In addition to “All My Children,” “Capitol” and “Guiding Light,” Dusay also had roles on soap operas such as “Dallas,” “Santa Barbara” and “Days of our Lives.” Outside of daytime, Dusay has appeared in both film and primetime television, including “Star Trek,” “Bonanza,” “Hawaii Five-O,” “The Odd Couple” and “The Facts of Life,” just to name a few. Fans of Dusay’s work can look forward to numerous behind-the-scenes stories, hilarious anecdotes, and a touching look at Marj’s life and legacy when they enter “The Locher Room” on Thursday, May 9 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT by clicking here or on the play button below (when available). For more information about “The Locher Room,” visit thelocherroom.com. Note: The post ‘The Locher Room’ Remembers Marj Dusay with a Special Tribute Featuring Vincent Irizarry, Ron Raines and Nicholas Walker appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

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Returning to originals after a week of repeats, “The View” hit a new season low among Total Viewers during the week of April 29-May 3, 2024 with just 2.161 million viewers tuning in. Additionally, all-new episodes of the talk show tied its week ago repeat* performance in both unrounded Women 18-49 (0.15 rating) and unrounded Women 25-54 (0.25 rating), marking what appears to be series lows in both categories for original episodes. On the bright side, the show gained +673,000 viewers* compared to its week ago repeat-filled performance. Meanwhile, for the third week in a row, “General Hospital” was below the two million viewer mark. The ABC soap averaged just 1.889 million viewers for the week, marking a new season low in the category and the ninth time overall this season the show has fallen below two million viewers. Among unrounded Women 18-49, “General Hospital” averaged a 0.20 rating, up +0.02 from its performance a week ago. In rounded Women 18-49, the show’s 0.2 rating ties its series low for the eighth straight week in the key women sales demographic. With CBS’ continued coverage of UEFA Champions League games on Tuesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 1, most of the CBS lineup was either preempted, amended or broken out on both days. As a result, the weekly averages for “Let’s Make a Deal” (2.033 million / 2.372 million) and “The Talk” (1.242 million) are based on three days (Monday, Thursday and Friday). “The Price is Right” (3.569 million / 4.159 million) and “The Young and the Restless” (2.992 million) saw the sharpest declines week-to-week. Note*: Due to President Biden’s remarks on college campus protests, “The View,” “TODAY 3rd Hour” and “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” were amended on Thursday, May 2. Therefore, each show’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday). “The View” aired repeats during the week of April 22-26, 2024. What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of April 29-May 3, 2024 in Women 18-49, Women 25-54, Households and Total Viewers, including a look at their performance during the comparable week last year. A closer look at the daytime soaps, including their daily performance breakdown in the demos, will be posted shortly. Week of April 29-May 3, 2024 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating (Rounded) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20231. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.40.50.5— The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.40.40.43. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.30.30.3— The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.30.40.3— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.30.30.3— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.30.30.37. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.20.30.3— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.20.20.3— General Hospital (ABC)0.20.20.3— The Talk (CBS)0.20.20.2— The View (ABC)0.20.2*0.312. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.10.20.2— GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.10.10.2Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) Women 18-49 Rating (Unrounded) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20231. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.410.460.462. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.370.400.433. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.280.270.324. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.270.350.33— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.270.280.306. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.250.260.307. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.230.250.288. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.220.220.259. General Hospital (ABC)0.200.180.3210. The Talk (CBS)0.160.160.1711. The View (ABC)0.150.15*0.3112. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.140.150.1813. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.130.130.23Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) Women 25-54 Rating (Rounded) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20231. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.60.70.7— The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.60.60.63. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.50.60.54. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.40.40.5— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.40.40.5— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.40.40.4— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.40.40.48. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.30.30.4— General Hospital (ABC)0.30.30.5— The Talk (CBS)0.30.30.3— The View (ABC)0.30.3*0.412. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.20.20.3— GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.20.20.3Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) Women 25-54 Rating (Unrounded) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20231. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.610.680.672. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.550.610.623. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.480.570.544. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.440.430.465. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.430.400.486. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.400.400.437. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.380.360.388. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.340.330.379. General Hospital (ABC)0.330.330.4910. The Talk (CBS)0.260.250.2611. The View (ABC)0.250.25*0.4312. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.230.230.2713. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.220.220.33Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20231. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)2.62.72.72. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)2.32.52.43. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.02.12.24. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)1.81.82.05. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)1.51.61.7— The View (ABC)1.5NR*1.57. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.31.41.5— General Hospital (ABC)1.31.31.5— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1.30.01.310. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.90.91.0— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.90.01.012. The Talk (CBS)0.80.80.913. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.70.70.7Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) Total Viewers (In Millions) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20231. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)4,1594,3754,3592. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)3,5693,8863,8193. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2,9923,2203,4114. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,6382,6682,9565. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2,3722,4722,7006. The View (ABC)2,1611,488*2,1827. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)2,0332,0992,3308. General Hospital (ABC)1,8891,9522,1799. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)1,835N/A1,96010. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)1,299N/A1,48211. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,2471,3111,51412. The Talk (CBS)1,2421,2231,42713. NBC News Daily (NBC)1,0541,1151,066Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) The numbers above are calculated using Live+Same Day viewing and DVR playback, defined as 3:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m., and are courtesy of Nielsen. Household ratings are the percentage of TV homes in the U.S. tuned into television, each representing 1,250,000 homes as of the 2023-2024 television season. Beginning August 31, 2020, national ratings include Out of Home (OOH) viewing. Previously, ratings did not include OOH viewing. Averages are based on regular telecasts. LEGEND R = RepeatS = SpecialP = PremiereNR = Not Rated / Not RankedN/A = Not Available* denotes further information *Notable Preemptions/Schedule Changes “TODAY 3rd Hour” aired an amended telecast on Thursday, May 2, retitled “TODAY SHOW II-ALT.” The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday). “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” aired an amended telecast on Thursday, May 2, retitled “TDY HODA & JENNA-HJ.” The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday). “The View” aired an amended telecast on Thursday, May 2, retitled “VIEW-ABC.” The show’s weekly average is based on four days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday). Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of April 29-May 3, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Actress Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman, “The Young and the Restless”) and her real-life husband, producer Edward J. Scott (“The Young and the Restless,” “The Bold and the Beautiful”), will be recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award during “The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” it was announced on Monday. Public television host and cookbook author Lidia Bastianich will also be honored. The honors will be presented in person on Friday, June 7 and Saturday, June 8 at the historic Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles with “The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” being broadcast LIVE Friday, June 7 (8 – 10 PM, ET/delayed PT) on the CBS Television Network and available to stream live and on-demand on Paramount+*. “We’ve long wanted to honor the legendary daytime duo of Melody Thomas Scott and her husband Edward J. Scott. With a combined 93 years of contributions to our community, they are true institutions in the world of Daytime television. In addition, Lidia Bastianich’s astounding success combines her love of cooking while simultaneously entertaining millions each day. It is an honor for us to say ‘grazie’ for the many fine meals borne from her TV kitchen and cookbook pages,” said Adam Sharp, President and CEO of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS), the governing body behind the Daytime Emmy Awards, in a statement. In a dual statement, the Scotts said: “We are honored and humbled to receive this recognition from NATAS. Throughout our decades-long careers in front of and behind the cameras, we have had the opportunity to work not only with each other, but also with an incredibly talented pool of people who excel in their crafts and are passionate about the art we create in daytime television. We are grateful to have worked side by side with them and to be included with such esteemed recipients who have made their mark in our industry. We look forward to spending another wonderful evening celebrating the daytime community!” As for Bastianich, she said, “It is a tremendous honor to be recognized and receive the Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award for having shared my passion for food with TV audiences for over 25 years. Cooking together and sharing food remain a common denominator of all cultures. Food nurtures, it connects diverse people, and it brings families, friends, and strangers together. There is no better place to be on this earth, especially in these trying times, than sharing food at a table with others. That simple idea has been the basis of my life’s work. Hence, as I say in my shows, “Tutti a Tavola a Mangiare!” Mille Grazie to NATAS for this honor.” Note: The post Melody Thomas Scott and Husband Ed Scott to Receive Lifetime Achievement Honors at ‘The 51st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Nielsen accreditation loss is meaningless. The networks use Nielsen even more now. While the article linked is undateted, it is likely from 2022. Even more meaningless.

Nielsen still tracks sweeps periods as it is the one that sets the dates, but the networks don't care about it outside of ensuring more original programming airs within those months (November, February, May). Other than that, sweeps months remain important for local stations as those months still determine their future ad rates. Programming that emphasizes the importance of sweeps on local stations includes local programming (news, information, etc.) and syndicated fare like talk shows and game shows. More importantly, only local stations monitor the lesser known July sweeps month, which is odd considering most syndicated programs are in reruns. To a lesser extent, and somewhat contradictory to what I said above, broadcast shows such as The View and The Talk traditionally air originals in July because of the sweeps period. By earlier August, they typically head into reruns. As for Peacock, they do not give a damn about sweeps and neither does any other streamer. They are, however, tracked by Nielsen in terms of viewership figures so they can claim bragging rights when the right show hits or outperforms expectations.

For the first time since his character was seemingly killed off on “General Hospital” earlier this year, actor Nicholas Alexander Chavez (Spencer Cassadine) has officially confirmed his exit from the daytime drama series after posting a formal statement on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday. “I’m so appreciative of the opportunity that ‘GH’ gave me, and I wouldn’t be as busy as I am professionally if it weren’t for the talented producers, writers, directors and fellow actors,” began Chavez in his statement before calling attention to Frank Valentini, the show’s executive producer, where he called him a “mentor and friend.” Chavez also notes he and the show are keeping the door open for a potential return should the opportunity arise. “Frank Valentini is a mentor and a friend, and we’ve had some pretty extensive conversations about my future on the show. While there are no current plans for me to return, we are still talking very openly about future possibilities for Spencer in Port Charles. “Beyond the people I’ve already mentioned, I want to take some time to thank and honor the ‘GH’ fan base… especially the Sprina fans… who must be THE most loyal and kind fan base in the universe of entertainment.” In closing, Chavez stated, “Words fail to show the depth of my gratitude, thank you, I love you all very, very much.” Chavez’ comments come just over one week since TVLine reported that the actor would not return to the soap opera, particularly as his name had been removed from the show’s official cast list, which is typically shown every Friday during the closing credits. Chavez joined the cast of General Hospital in July 2021, taking over the role of Spencer Cassadine, previously portrayed by Nicolas Bechtel, after the show decided to age up the character. Spencer was last seen onscreen during the January 31 episode when he fell overboard during an escalation with his ex-girlfriend Esme (Avery Kristin Pohl). Last year, Chavez was cast as Lyle Menéndez for Season 2 of the Ryan Murphy-produced “Monster” anthology series, which scripts famous murders. The first season followed the story of Jeffrey Dahmer, a cannibalistic serial killer who was also known as the Milwaukee Monster. Evan Peters (“American Horror Story,” “X-Men: Days of Future Past”) played Dahmer. Officially titled “Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story,” Chavez will appear opposite Cooper Koch, who plays Erik Menéndez, and Javier Bardem and Chloë Sevigny as their murdered parents, Jose and Kitty Menéndez. The series has not been given an official release date. Note: The post Nicholas Alexander Chavez Confirms ‘General Hospital’ Exit, Keeps Door Open for Potential Return appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

“Night Court” will be back in session for a third season, NBC announced on Friday. The series stars Melissa Rauch in a follow-up to the 1984-1992 original, where she plays the eternally optimistic Abby Stone, who takes on the challenging role previously held by her revered late father, Judge Harry Stone (played by the late Harry Anderson), overseeing the night shift of a Manhattan arraignment court. Currently ranked as the network’s most-watched and highest-rated comedy series, the second season, executive produced by Rauch, Dan Rubin, Winston Rauch and John Larroquette, has amassed 24 million total viewers across linear and digital platforms to date. In addition to Rauch, “Night Court” also stars John Larroquette, who reprises his role as former night court district attorney Dan Fielding when Abby asks him to serve as the court’s public defender. Still exceedingly self-confident, Fielding must adjust to a new boss and a new job – defending the downtrodden. And, beneath his arrogant demeanor, there is an empathetic side to Fielding that Abby is determined to unearth. According to a logline, “Night Court,” Abby always sees the best in people and her passion for justice is undeniable. In her quest to bring order and dignity to the court and reign in its colorful crew of oddballs, she enlists former night court district attorney Dan Fielding (John Larroquette) to serve as the court’s public defender. Still exceedingly self-confident, Fielding must adjust to a new boss and a new job – defending the downtrodden. And, beneath his arrogant demeanor, there is an empathetic side to Fielding that Abby is determined to unearth. NBC has reportedly ordered 18 episodes for the show’s third season, marking the longest episode order thus far for the series since its debut in January 2023. Season one had just 16 episodes, while season two, hampered by last year’s dual Hollywood strikes, only produced 13 episodes, with the season ending in March. Warner Bros. Television produces in association with After January Productions and Universal Television, a division of Universal Studio Group. Note: The post ‘Night Court’ Renewed for Season 3 at NBC appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

With the company eliminating his position as Senior EVP of Programming, where he had overseen daytime dramas “Days of our Lives” and “The Young and the Restless” since 2007, veteran Sony Pictures Television executive Steve Kent will be transitioning to become executive in charge of production at “The Young and the Restless.” According to Deadline, which first reported Kent’s new role, other members of the Sony production team will take over his former responsibilities going forward. In related news, the outlet also reported that another Sony executive, Nina Lederman, would be exiting the company amid a production slowdown impacting Hollywood following last year’s monthslong dual strikes. Lederman, who joined Sony as the head of global scripted development and programming in 2018, will exit the company next month. News of Kent’s exit was first reported last month by Soap Opera Digest, who at the time noted Kent’s last day in his former role as Friday, April 12, one day after he was seen on the set of “Days of our Lives” during a celebration in honor of the show’s shooting its 15,000th episode which is set to air later this year. “Days of our Lives” Cast and Crew On Set Celebration of 15,000th Episode XJJohnson/JPI Studios In addition to overseeing “Days of our Lives” and “The Young and the Restless,” had been in charge of development and production of original local language productions, including “Outlander,” “Nikola” and “As If,” along with scripted and unscripted formats such as “Dragon’s Den.” Kent first joined the Sony family in 1996 when he worked as VP of Production for then-Columbia TriStar Television. During that time, he played a key role in the success of such shows as The WB’s “Dawson’s Creek” and CBS’ “Early Edition.” Kent first made a name for himself in daytime television working as a producer on the drama series “Capitol.” He later became a supervising producer at the soap opera “Santa Barbara” throughout the show’s run on NBC (1984-1993). Note: The post Steve Kent Named Executive In Charge of Production at ‘The Young and the Restless’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Looks like Victoria Rowell will never return to Y&R at this point. That's my take.

He'll only have oversight of Y&R. His former role included oversight of both DAYS and Y&R, of which those responsibilities are being absorbed by others still remaining at Sony.

For Friday, May 3, 2024, GH is 15th out of 15 on Hulu's Top 15 list: Of note, the show is ranked 7th among ABC's current series. Yesterday, GH was ranked 5th. The Rookie remains number one overall on the Hulu chart. As the weekend comes, 9-1-1 and Grey's Anatomy are expected to move higher on the list.

The Talk beat GH on two days (Wed and Thurs) in Women 18-49. The Talk (Women 18-49/Women 25-54) Mon 0.18 0.29 Tue 0.11 0.22 Wed 0.19 0.24 Thu 0.16 0.23 Fri 0.17 0.26

GH does well on Hulu, yes. Although no one knows how the algorithm works, not even some of the folks at ABC themselves, GH ranks 14th among all content available on the platform, including movies, originals, acquired series/movies, etc. for today, May 2, 2024.

Looks that way. The Bold and the Beautiful is actually up. Despite the minor dip in viewers, and I do mean minor, the demos are actually fine. They could be better, sure, but they are fine. The Women 25-54 unrounded rating is actually better than what it was before Sheila "died," while in Women 18-49, the unrounded demo is the best since Sugar was killed.

During the week of April 22-26, 2024, CBS’ “The Price is Right” (3.886 million / 4.375 million) and “The Young and the Restless” (3.220 million) attracted their largest overall audiences since at least mid-to-late February. Among unrounded Women 18-49, “The Young and the Restless” tied its week ago performance with a 0.35 rating. Meanwhile, in Women 25-54, the soap opera tied its second-best performance of the season with a 0.57 rating among unrounded Women 25-54. “The Bold and the Beautiful” (2.668 million) saw a minor dip among Total Viewers but remained steady in unrounded Women 18-49 with a 0.26 rating. Among unrounded Women 25-54, the half-hour soap tied for its best performance in the demo since the week of February 5-9, 2024 with a 0.43 rating. Over at ABC, “General Hospital” (1.952 million) was below the two million viewer mark for the second week in a row. The series tied its season low in unrounded Women 18-49 with a 0.18 rating, albeit there were no reported preemptions or interruptions impacting the show’s performance, unlike the show’s performance during the week of October 2-6, 2023, the first time the show hit a 0.18 rating. “GMA3: What You Need to Know” (1.311 million) beat both “The Talk” (1.223 million) and “NBC News Daily” (1.115 million) among Total Viewers, but the ABC News program ranked last in both unrounded Women 18-49 (0.13 rating) and unrounded Women 25-54 (0.22 rating), marking severe erosion in the former category in particular compared to its comparable performance during the year ago week (0.13 rating vs. 0.21). What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of April 22-26, 2024 in Women 18-49, Women 25-54, Households and Total Viewers, including a look at their performance during the comparable week last year. A closer look at the daytime soaps, including their daily performance breakdown in the demos, will be posted shortly. Note: “The View” aired repeats all week. As a result, the numbers listed below are not factored into the show’s season average. Total Viewers and Households for “TODAY 3rd Hour” and “TODAY with Hoda & Jenna” were not available at press time. Week of April 22-26, 2024 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating (Rounded) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20231. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.50.40.52. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.40.40.4— The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.40.40.44. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.30.30.3— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.30.30.3— The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.30.30.3— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.30.30.38. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.20.20.4— General Hospital (ABC)0.20.20.3— The Talk (CBS)0.20.20.2— NBC News Daily (NBC)0.20.10.212. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.10.10.2NR. The View (ABC) – R0.2*0.20.3Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) Women 18-49 Rating (Unrounded) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20231. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.460.420.462. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.400.390.433. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.350.350.374. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.280.270.335. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.270.280.326. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.260.260.337. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.250.250.298. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.220.210.369. General Hospital (ABC)0.180.190.2810. The Talk (CBS)0.160.190.2011. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.150.130.1612. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.130.140.21NR. The View (ABC) – R0.15*0.200.29Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) Women 25-54 Rating (Rounded) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20231. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.70.70.72. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.60.60.6— The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.60.60.64. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.40.40.5— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.40.40.5— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.40.40.5— Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.40.40.48. General Hospital (ABC)0.30.40.5— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.30.30.4— The Talk (CBS)0.30.30.311. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.20.20.3— GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.20.20.3NR. The View (ABC) – R0.3*0.30.4Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) Women 25-54 Rating (Unrounded) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20231. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)0.680.650.692. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)0.610.550.633. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.570.550.584. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.430.420.515. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.400.430.50— Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.400.400.467. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.360.360.398. General Hospital (ABC)0.330.350.45— TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)0.330.330.4110. The Talk (CBS)0.250.290.3111. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.230.210.2512. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.220.230.30NR. The View (ABC) – R0.25*0.310.40Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) Households Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20231. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)2.72.62.82. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)2.52.32.53. The Young and the Restless (CBS)2.12.12.34. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)1.81.82.05. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)1.61.61.76. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)1.41.41.57. General Hospital (ABC)1.31.31.58. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.90.91.09. The Talk (CBS)0.80.81.010. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.70.80.7NR. The View (ABC) – RNR*1.51.5N/A. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)N/A*1.30.0N/A. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)N/A*0.90.0Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) Total Viewers (In Millions) Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20231. The Price is Right 2 (CBS)4,3754,1854,4352. The Price is Right 1 (CBS)3,8863,6923,9083. The Young and the Restless (CBS)3,2203,1493,4044. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)2,6682,6872,9725. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)2,4722,4372,6776. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)2,0992,1012,3117. General Hospital (ABC)1,9521,9852,1818. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)1,3111,3131,4789. The Talk (CBS)1,2231,2291,45410. NBC News Daily (NBC)1,1151,1371,080NR. The View (ABC) – RNR*2,2222,232N/A. TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)N/A*1,915N/AN/A. TODAY with Hoda & Jenna (NBC)N/A*1,386N/ASource: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) The numbers above are calculated using Live+Same Day viewing and DVR playback, defined as 3:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m., and are courtesy of Nielsen. Household ratings are the percentage of TV homes in the U.S. tuned into television, each representing 1,250,000 homes as of the 2023-2024 television season. Beginning August 31, 2020, national ratings include Out of Home (OOH) viewing. Previously, ratings did not include OOH viewing. Averages are based on regular telecasts. LEGEND R = RepeatS = SpecialP = PremiereNR = Not Rated / Not RankedN/A = Not Available* denotes further information *Notable Preemptions/Schedule Changes Nielsen reported no notable preemptions or schedule changes for the week of April 22-26, 2024. Note: The post Daytime Broadcast Ratings for the Week of April 22-26, 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I finally went to Santa Barbara for the first time recently. It was a very cold and chilly place when you add the wind and the ocean. That alone would have caused drama in my life, let alone a full soap opera.

Everyone here is amazing! Love and appreciate you all. 💞

Thanks. Apologies for being away. I'm just dealing with some personal stuff.