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AnnaLynne McCord is joining the “Days of our Lives” cast in the contract role of “Marin,” reports Deadline. She has signed a one-year deal with the series. According to the outlet, McCord’s character is described as a “fascinating and complicated woman who is devastatingly beautiful, almost angelic in her outward appearance. The desire of many but her heart belongs to only one man who continues to push her away for her own good.” Look for McCoord to make her Salem debut in the latter part of 2024. Best known for her portrayal as Naomi Clark in The CW’s “90210,” an update to the beloved classic teen drama series “Beverly Hills, 90210” which ran on FOX, McCord has gone on to appear or star in such shows as “The Night Shift,” “Secrets and Lies,” “Let’s Get Physical” and more recently “Power Book III: Raising Kanan.” This year alone, she has starred in three films, including “The Weapon,” “Condition of Return” and “Dante’s Hotel.” Picked up for two more years at Peacock in March, “Days of our Lives” celebrated its 58th anniversary last month, making it one of the longest-running scripted television shows still in production worldwide. “Days of our Lives” is executive produced by Ken Corday. Janet Drucker is the co-executive producer, and Ron Carlivati is the show’s head writer. Note: The post ‘Days of our Lives’ Adds ‘90210’ Alum AnnaLynne McCord to Contract Cast, Debuting in 2024 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Can you take a screengrab of what you're referring to? I think I understand, but I want to be clear. That said, I just looked at the primetime section, and there are plenty of ways to revamp it to make it more efficient, similar to another forum website I sometimes visit that is dedicated to TV shows.

This week on “General Hospital,” Kristina (Kate Mansi) is starting to see her feelings grow stronger for Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez) while Trina (Tabyana Ali) stands up to Esme (Avery Pohl). Despite their being at odds, Nina (Cynthia Watros) is forced to ask Michael (Chad Duell) for help. Charlotte’s (Scarlett Fernandez) recent troubles are starting to cause issues between Laura (Genie Francis) and Kevin (Jon Lindstrom). Spinelli is back in town, and he puts Cody (Josh Kelly) on notice upon his arrival. Find out what else will happen in Port Charles with our handy guide below. DAILY BREAKDOWN FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 18-22, 2023 Monday, December 18, 2023 (#15365) Kristina’s feelings for Blaze grow. Molly and TJ receive bad news. Trina stands up to Esme. Dante and Anna make a discovery. Brook Lynn and Chase get into the holiday spirit. Tuesday, December 19, 2023 (#15366) Anna and Dante are in a dangerous situation. Sonny shuts down Cyrus. Carly is in trouble. Nina asks Michael for help. Lucy shares her frustrations with Kevin. Wednesday, December 20, 2023 (#15367) Stella and Marshall grow closer. Aiden and Elizabeth have a heart-to-heart conversation. Dex grows concerned about Adam’s behavior. Anna and Valentin come to a realization. Laura and Kevin fret about Charlotte. Thursday, December 21, 2023 (#15368) Lois and Tracy go head to head. Michael attempts to placate Ned. Anna turns to Kevin for help. Spinelli puts Cody on notice. Dante updates Sonny on the shooter. Friday, December 22, 2023 (#15369) Friends and family gather at the hospital for the reading of “The Night Before Christmas.” Kristina makes a case to Molly and TJ. Jordan puts Cyrus on notice. Esme has a holiday gesture for Spencer. Carly is surprised. “General Hospital” airs weekdays at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT on ABC. In select markets, the show airs at 3:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT. The show is also available to stream Live and On Demand on Hulu. Note: The post General Hospital PreVUE: What To Watch/DVR Alerts For The Week Of December 18-22, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “The Young and the Restless,” Cole (J. Eddie Peck) and Victoria (Amelia Heinle) finally learn the truth about Claire (Hayley Erin)! What will they do with the information they learn? One big happy family, perhaps? Meanwhile, Victor (Eric Braeden) and Nikki (Melody Thomas Scott) receive an unexpected visitor. The Abbotts get into the holiday spirit thanks to Traci’s (Beth Maitland) planning. Still, it’s Ashley (Eileen Davidson) and Jack (Peter Bergman) who get the biggest Christmas gift this year when they celebrate Tucker’s (Trevor St. John) demise. Plus, Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) puts coal in Christine’s (Lauralee Bell) stocking. Oh, my! Find out what else will happen in Genoa City with our handy guide below. DAILY BREAKDOWN FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 18-22, 2023 Monday, December 18, 2023 (#12768) Victor keeps his guard up. Billy informs Jack he’s leaving Jabot. Victoria and Cole learn the truth about Claire. Howard Wise/JPI Studios Howard Wise/JPI Studios Tuesday, December 19, 2023 (#12769) Victor and Nikki receive an unexpected guest. Tucker presents Phyllis with an unexpected offer. Jack puts the brakes on Kyle’s plan. Peter Bergman, Susan Walters (“The Young and the Restless”) Howard Wise/JPI Studios Wednesday, December 20, 2023 (#12770) Traci helps The Abbotts enter the Christmas spirit. Billy stands his ground to defend Jill. Abby helps Devon with a holiday dilemma. Thursday, December 21, 2023 (#12771) Victor warns Nate. Ashley and Jack celebrate Tucker’s demise. Jordan pushes Nikki too far. Michelle Stafford, Vail Bloom, Michael Graziadei, Lily Brooks O’Briant, Lauralee Bell, Michael Damian (“The Young and the Restless”) Howard Wise/JPI Studios Friday, December 22, 2023 (#12772) Michael thinks outside the box to surprise Lauren. Daniel is reminded of the true meaning of Christmas. Phyllis puts coal in Christine’s stocking. “The Young and the Restless” airs weekdays at 12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT on CBS. The show is also available to stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+. Note: The post The Young and the Restless PreVUE: What To Watch/DVR Alerts for the Week of December 18-22, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

This week on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” while Eric’s (John McCook) life hangs in the balance, his family and friends gather together to reminisce about their time with the Forrester patriarch. Meanwhile, R.J. (Joshua Hoffman) and Zende (Delon de Metz) are at odds over the future of the company and their grandfather, especially when R.J. receives preferential treatment. Look for Finn (Tanner Novlan) to admit his fear to Bridget (Ashley Jones) and Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) to wonder if she made the right decision. Also, Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) is put in an untenable position. DAILY BREAKDOWN FOR THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 18-22, 2023. Monday, December 18, 2023 (#9170) R.J. and Zende argue over their grandfather and the company. Ridge second-guesses himself about the harrowing decision he made for Eric. Tuesday, December 19, 2023 (#9171) Zende is incredulous when R.J. receives a position Zende wants. Brooke reflects on her unique connection with Eric. Wednesday, December 20, 2023 (#9172) Finn admits his greatest fear to Bridget. Zende makes a startling realization and shares it with Luna. Thursday, December 21, 2023 (#9173) Steffy worries that she made the wrong decision. Finn and Bridget present an option that puts Ridge in an untenable position. Friday, December 22, 2023 (#9174) As Eric lies unconscious and unable to breathe independently, Steffy, Ridge, Brooke, Finn, and Bridget discuss his wishes and recall lovely memories with their family patriarch. “The Bold and the Beautiful” airs weekdays at 1:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT on CBS. The show is also available to stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+. Note: The post The Bold and The Beautiful PreVUE: What to Watch/DVR Alerts for the Week of December 18-22, 2023 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Just in case it was mentioned, Bryton and Brytni did pose for some photos together but in terms of their relationship status I can't speak of it cause I don't know anything. Take what you want from their posing together. I saw. Thank you so much for your research. Truly helpful information.

To me, it was like a Kennedy Center Honors-type thing. I asked Vernee Watson about it, and she explained it was new to NATAS.

That's Chandler? If so, I have to say, "yum!"

She was a "legacy presenter," according to the face sheet they provided. I don't know what that thing was all about but it and the gold & silver circle honor were new things added this year.

I am not addressing, responding to or commenting specifically on any particular topic that was brought up with a political slant, but I will say this: DO NOT BRING POLITICS INTO THIS THREAD. There is a thread for all that (go find it yourself) Regardless of their political leanings, this is not the place for it. I don't care if you like Biden or Trump. MAGA or YES, WE CAN! This is not the place for any B.S.

It needs not to be a primetime show. It'll die quickly that way. Either it goes back to ABC in a traditional slot with 250 episodes or it goes to streaming ala Days of our Lives on Peacock. Anything else and it won't be worth it.

1. In the next update to the software, which is a major one by the designers, members will have the option of seeing a dark version of the site as their default setting, or it will automatically shift based on the timezone you are in, similar to Apple computers and Twitter, among other sites, change to a darker scheme at night. 2. You can already do that by clicking on the topic itself as long as you are logged in. Logged out, you are brought to the first post. Logged in, you are either brought to the last post or the first post you haven't read yet from the topic. Check your settings.

Six months after it was originally scheduled to air, two Hollywood strikes and a last-minute scheduling switch, “The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” finally took place on Friday, December 15. While viewership was down significantly from last year’s CBS telecast, relatively speaking, there wasn’t much that could be asked for from an awards show that typically took place in the early parts of the summer compared to this year’s chilly December. Additionally, viewers could stream the awards show via Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, numbers of which won’t be disclosed unless provided by CBS and/or Paramount. In the key Adults 18-49 demographic, which is where CBS makes its money, the awards show kept itself mostly on par with previous performances, more specifically since the show began airing almost exclusively on the network in 2020. According to the Programming Insider website, Friday’s broadcast averaged 2.03 million viewers and a 0.14 rating in Adults 18-49. Among Adults 25-54, the two-hour show averaged a 0.19 rating. Meanwhile, among Adults 18-34, the show averaged a 0.09 demo rating. Viewership peaked in the 9:00 p.m. half-hour with 2.12 million viewers tuned in, followed by the 10:00 p.m. half-hour at 2.08 million viewers. The first hour rated the best among Adults 18-49 (0.16 rating) and Adults 25-54 (0.20 rating). Compared to last year’s telecast, the awards show was down -770,000 viewers and slightly down among Adults 18-49 when it did a 0.2 rating in the demo. CBS aired “The National Christmas Tree Lighting” as a lead-in this year, which averaged just 2.13 million viewers and a 0.16 rating among Adults 18-49, leaving the Daytime Emmys not much to work with. That said, as shown by a breakdown provided during the 2021 telecast of “The 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” viewers still managed to tune into the awards show even after seven days. That year’s broadcast saw an uptick of nearly +300,000 viewers within seven days of its original airing. For the night, CBS averaged 2.07 million viewers and a 0.15 rating in Adults 18-49, placing the network fourth among the five broadcast networks. ABC topped the night with a 2.95 million viewer average, led by an original airing of “Shark Tank” (3.14 million), followed by NBC, which averaged 2.52 million viewers thanks to its rebroadcast of “Dolly Parton’s Coat of Many Colors” (2.73 million). FOX ranked third with its airing of “WWE Friday Night Smackdown” (2.15 million viewers). The CW aired “The 91st Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade,” which averaged a mere 550,000 viewers and a 0.06 rating in Adults 18-49 to place the network in fifth place. Since 2022, the Daytime Emmy Awards have taken place on Friday nights from 9:00-11:00 p.m. In 2020 and 2021, the awards show aired on Friday nights from 8:00-10:00 p.m., a significant difference in scheduling when considering lead-ins. What follows is a breakdown of how the Daytime Emmys has performed on CBS in recent years: “The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” (CBS) Total Viewers – 2.03 million Adults 18-49 – 0.14 rating Adults 25-54 – 0.19 rating Adults 18-34 – 0.09 rating “The 49th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” (CBS) Total Viewers – 2.80 million Adults 18-49 – 0.2 rating “The 48th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” (CBS) Total Viewers (Live+Same Day) – 2.528 million Adults 18-49 (Live+Same Day) – 0.23 rating Total Viewers (Live+7) – 2.813 million Adults 18-49 (Live+7) – 0.25 rating “The 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” (CBS) Total Viewers – 3.04 million Adults 18-49 – 0.3 rating 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 of which represents 1,250,000 homes as of the 2023-2024 television season. Note: The post ‘The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards’ Down from Last Year’s Telecast in Total Viewers, On Par Among Adults-18-49 appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

As you might have seen already, embeds are working again. It was definitely an issue on Twitter/X's end.

2.836 million viewers 0.3 in Adults 18-49 0.5 in Adults 25-54 https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2023/04/primetime-broadcast-ratings-for-the-week-of-march-27-april-2-2023

Famously winning the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series after 19 nominations in 1999, Susan Lucci was honored Friday night by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with the Lifetime Achievement Award during “The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.” Shemar Moore presented the award to Lucci nearly 25 years after stating the much-quoted words, “The streak is over, Susan Lucci!” At the beginning of her acceptance speech, Lucci reflected on her landing the role of Erica Kane on “All My Children,” saying, “How lucky was I to be put in the hands of [the late] Agnes Nixon. Agnes was the trailblazer. She was the visionary storyteller who gave me the part of a lifetime. The fabulously flawed Erica Kane.” Shemar Moore, Susan Lucci Michael Mattes/michaelmattes.co With her decades-long career in daytime, Lucci shared, “I am so proud to be part of this community. This community of storytellers, in such a collaborative genre of writers, directors, producers, actors, design teams and crew. We get to do what we love to do. We get to entertain, and we tell stories. And in that, we illuminate our human condition. And sometimes on our best days. Even make a little magic.” The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Taking time to thank her family, including her son Andreas Huber and her late husband Helmut Huber, who passed away in 2022, Lucci said, “The icing on the cake for me tonight is that my son Andreas is with me. It means so much to me to have you here with me. Thank you so much for being with me tonight. And you know what else? I feel your dad’s presence here tonight with us, too. I thank my husband, Helmut Huber, because he has everything to do with my standing up here tonight. And receiving this incredible award.” Watch Lucci’s acceptance speech below. Note: The post DAYTIME EMMYS: Susan Lucci Accepts Lifetime Achievement Award — VIDEO appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Regarding ratings, the standard isn't to be compared to the other shows aired on other networks that night but to be compared to what else aired on the network that night or that week. Considering its lead-in, the Emmys had limited audience to work with from the start. Despite what I said above, I'm most interested in seeing how the GH primetime special does compared to the Emmys, simply because one will get a higher anticipated audience and likely better promo while the other was slotted more last minute and had to scramble to get things together.

During CBS’ Broadcast of “The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards” on Friday, December 15, ABC’s “General Hospital” led the pack, taking home six statues, including sweeping much of the acting categories along with Directing and Drama Series. “The Bold and the Beautiful” tied with “The Kelly Clarkson Show” in taking home two golden trophies. The awards show was hosted by Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner from “Entertainment Tonights” and featured a special performance by Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter Jennifer Nettles. Susan Lucci (All My Children”) was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award. “Congratulations to all of tonight’s winners for their exceptional contributions to the world of daytime. Tonight, as we commemorated our 50th anniversary with the legends of television, we were thrilled to celebrate Susan Lucci with a Lifetime Achievement Honor, as she has left an indelible mark in the hearts and minds of viewers,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO, NATAS, in a statement. The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) The Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Susan Lucci by Shemar Moore (“S.W.A.T.,” “The Young and the Restless”) in an awards show reunion for the duo. Moore famously presented Ms. Lucci her Daytime Emmy Award in 1999 after she had been nominated in the Outstanding Lead Actress category a record 19 times for her portrayal of Erica Kane on “All My Children.” At the time of opening the envelope, Moore famously exclaimed, “The streak is over, Susan Lucci!” in what is frequently cited as one of the greatest awards show moments in history. Connie Chung presented the In Memoriam segment, which paid tribute to the stars and contributors in the daytime field who we lost this past year. Taking a moment to honor Barabara Walters, the legendary broadcast journalist who passed away December 30, 2022, Chung then introduced Jennifer Nettles, who performed “Life is Sweet,” a song originally premiered by Nettles on the television show “American Anthems” produced by NBC Universal Syndication Studios and Believe Entertainment. Among the award wins for the night, Sonya Eddy won a posthumous acting award in the category of Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress for her role as Epiphany Johnson on “General Hospital.” Also winning a posthumous award was Nneka Garland, who won as a producer on “General Hospital” when the show took home the Outstanding Daytime Drama Series statue, which extends the show’s record to 16 wins. Alley Mills, best known for her long-running role in “The Wonder Years,” won her first-ever Emmy from her first-ever nomination, winning in the Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series category for her portrayal of Heather Webber on “General Hospital.” Although he was not in attendance at the ceremony, Thorsten Kaye won his first-ever Emmy in seven nominations in the category of Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor for his role as Ridge Forrester on “The Bold and the Beautiful.” The show’s executive producer, Bradley P. Bell, accepted the award for Kaye. Nominated in 2021 and 2020 in the same category for his work on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” Kaye previously received Lead Actor nominations for his work on “All My Children” (as Zach Slater) and “Port Charles” (as Ian Thornhart) What follows is a breakdown of the awards categories and statues handed out during the CBS broadcast of “The 50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.” Additional award wins are being announced during the Daytime Creative Arts Ceremony on Saturday. Check back soon for a list of those achievement winners. Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy Forrester, “The Bold and the Beautiful”) Outstanding Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor Thorsten Kaye (Ridge Forrester, “The Bold and the Beautiful”) Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress Sonya Eddy (Epiphany Johnson, “General Hospital”) Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actor Robert Gossett (Marshall Ashford, “General Hospital”) Outstanding Younger Performer in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress Eden McCoy (Josslyn Jacks, “General Hospital”) Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series Alley Mills (Heather Webber, “General Hospital”) Weiss Eubanks/NBCUniversal Outstanding Talk Series Host Kelly Clarkson (“The Kelly Clarkson Show,” Syndicated) Outstanding Daytime Talk Series “The Kelly Clarkson Show” (Syndicated) – Kelly Clarkson, Alex Duda, Kareen Gunning (Executive Producers); Kevin Burke (Co-Executive Producer); Jordan Watland (Consulting Producer); Nik Robinson (Senior Supervising Producer); Austin Mills, Chris Lamson, Gina Sprehe (Supervising Producers); Eric Feder, Jason Halbert, Kevin Hurley (Coordinating Producers); Karl Newton, Ashley Reynolds, Craig Tomashoff (Senior Producers); Megan Barry, Jeanne-Marie Bremer, Courtney Jackson, Caesar Rivera, Dan Sterchele (Producers); Dave Hettrick, Bob Read (Talent Producers); Michelle Barnard, Brandon Harris, Bryce McLeay, Jasmine Stephen, Jessica Wenck (Segment Producers); Jonna Walsh (Executive In Charge of Production); Tegan Kinane, Arnold Ross (Line Producers) Outstanding Entertainment News Series “Entertainment Tonight” (Syndicated) – Erin Johnson (Executive Producer); Leslie Kawaguchi, Whitney Nevill-Wallace (Co-Executive Producers); Scott Barton, Mylin Watkins (Senior Supervising Producers); Donna Barns, Spencer Bergen, Claudia Cagan, Tricia Durrant, Shannon Duston, Jessica Fletcher, Carolyn Greenspan, Rande Iaboni, Joseph Jerome, Linda Kim, Emily Lefkowitz, Rachel Maresca, Steve Noble, Amy Purnell Silberman, Andy Reyes, Brice Sander, Rachel Stern, Jama Suchomel, Kelsey Tlush, Ben Wallace, Parker West (Supervising Producers); Felidette Blasucci, Ron Glines, Daniel Henry (Senior Producers); Deidre Behar, Paola Casanova, Ash Crossan, Jasmin Knox, Ashley Seto (Coordinating Producers); Kevin Gershan, Marina Knapp, Heidi Ortlip (Producers); Michael De Lazzer (Senior Field Producer); Brenda Rodriguez (Senior News Producer); Andrew Bartlett, Alexandra Blair, Andre Bonilla, Andy Buccat, Melissa Buckley, Patrick Chapman, Leon Coleman, Simone Corbett, Lawrence Dechant, Karlo Gharabegian, Larry Haro, Elizabeth Mortham, Marcus Mulick, Darla Murray, Michael Novitz, Christopher Perez, Robert Phillips, Michael Probert, Dan Schanks, Sean Skinder, Carly Sloane, Nikki Snook, Michael Trahan, Christopher Wiard (Segment Producers); Kevin Frazier, Nischelle Turner (Hosts); Matt Cohen, Cassie DiLaura, Denny Directo, Will Marfuggi, Rachel Smith, Lauren Zima (Correspondents) Outstanding Writing Team for a Daytime Drama Series “The Young and the Restless” (CBS) – Josh Griffith (Head Writer); Amanda L. Beall; Susan Banks, Jeff Beldner, Sara A. Bibel, Brent Boyd, Michael Conforti, Sara Endsley, Janice Ferri Esser, Marin Gazzaniga, Simone Hawthorne, Lynn Martin, Natalie Minardi Slater, Teresa Zimmerman (Writers) The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) Outstanding Directing Team for a Daytime Drama Series “General Hospital” (ABC) – Tina Keller, Robert Markham, Allison Reames Smith, Gary Tomlin, Frank Valentini, Denise Van Cleave, Phideaux Xavier (Directors); Teresa Cicala, Jillian Dedote, Peter Fillmore, Paul Glass, Marika Kushel, Dave MacLeod, Christine Magarian Ucar (Associate Directors); Nate Hapke, Kelli Kuschman (Production Associates); Kyle Bell, Craig McManus (Stage Managers) Outstanding Daytime Drama Series “General Hospital” (ABC) – Frank Valentini (Executive Producer); Michelle Henry, Mary Kelly Weir (Supervising Producers ); Jennifer Whittaker-Brogdon (Senior Producer); Jeffrey Sierks (Coordinating Producer); Nneka Garland (Producer) Note: The post DAYTIME EMMYS: ‘General Hospital’ Leads with Six Wins, ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ and ‘Kelly Clarkson’ Tie With Two Awards appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. 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New Year's. I asked him on the red carpet, and he confirmed his appearance on Y&R.

Based on positioning, I believe I know which outlet Dan is talking about and those people don't know how to do their jobs. I guess those people hired an intern for the job?

On Thursday, January 4 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT, ABC will celebrate the milestone 60th anniversary of “General Hospital” with a primetime special featuring current and former cast members as they pull back the curtain on six decades in Port Charles, including behind-the-scenes moments, bloopers, a special fan tribute and more exciting surprises honoring the show’s legacy. The special, “General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling,” will see current cast members Maurice Benard, Jane Elliot, Genie Francis, Finola Hughes, Kelly Monaco, and Laura Wright, among others, as they discuss their experiences on the show and provide insight into what makes the daytime drama series so special for millions of fans. The retrospective special will see a robust slate of current and past cast members take part, including “Dancing with the Stars” pro dancer Val Chmerkovskiy, along with several celebrity surprises from “General Hospital” alums Emma Samms, Rick Springfield and Amber Tamblyn, among others. Also, look for ESPN host Stephen A. Smith to take part. Smith has made several appearances on the soap throughout the years, including this year, as Brick. “General Hospital: 60 Years of Stars and Storytelling” is executive produced by Frank Valentini. Directing the primetime special is Ashley Gorman. Michelle Henry and Mary-Kelly Weir serve as co-executive producers. The special is produced by ABC and will be available to watch the next day on Hulu. The primetime special will be getting a big boost from ABC's airing of "The Golden Wedding," the LIVE special where "The Golden Bachelor" Gerry Turner will marry Theresa Nist. That special is scheduled to air from 8:00-10:00 p.m., LIVE on ABC. Note: The post ABC to Air Primetime Special in January to Celebrate Milestone 60th Anniversary of ‘General Hospital’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Alan Locher’s ‘The Locher Room’ to Host A Salute to Soap Opera Digest With Former Editors in Charge of Publication https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2023/12/alan-locher-the-locher-room-a-salute-to-soap-opera-digest-berlin-leahey-sloane

On Friday, December 22, Alan Locher, host of “The Locher Room,” will welcome former Soap Opera Digest editors Meredith Berlin, Lynn Leahey and Stephanie Sloane for a live interview as they look back at their time helming the iconic magazine which last month shipped its final issue after nearly 50 years as a print publication. Despite the shuttering of the print edition, the brand continues as a digital website with much of the same features found in the magazine. After working at the magazine as a features writer, Berlin was named editor-in-chief of Soap Opera Digest in 1981, making her the youngest person in the country at the time to hold that title at a magazine. Leahey began her journey at Digest in 1987 when she joined as a managing editor. By 1991, she had been named editor-in-chief of the magazine. During her reign, Leahey shifted the magazine from a bi-weekly release schedule to weekly and was an executive producer at Dick Clark Production, which oversaw the Soap Opera Digest Awards. This primetime television special celebrated fan favorites and aired primarily on NBC. Leahey also helped launch the website edition of the magazine. By 2000, Leahey’s title was changed to editorial director during a time in which the magazine and its counterpart, Soap Opera Weekly, were owned by Source Interlink. In addition to overseeing Digest and Weekly, Leahey oversaw new magazine brands and one-offs, including Harmony, Pixie, and Personal Journey. PREMIO STOCK/Shutterstock Following Leahey’s decision to step down as editorial director in 2011, Sloane was elevated to editor-in-chief of both magazines. Her title was later changed to VP, editorial director under new owner American Media (now a360media). She oversaw the final year of Soap Opera Weekly, which shuttered in April 2012, and what would be the final years of Soap Opera Digest as a print magazine. Sloane got her start at Digest straight out of college in 1990. At the time, she was tasked to be the assistant to both Berlin and Leahey during their respective time in charge of the magazine. Overall, Sloane spent 33 years at the magazine. Since its launch in 1975, Digest was the go-to magazine for all daytime fans to read and learn more about their favorite storylines, actors, characters, and behind-the-scenes scoop. It would be nearly impossible not to find a single bedroom, closet, basement, garage and/or storage unit that is lined with past issues of this magazine. So, on Friday, December 22 at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 p.m. PT, make sure to spend some time reminiscing with the ladies who spearheaded the brand for much of its lifetime when Alan Locher hosted a salute to Soap Opera Digest. To join in on the fun, click here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL1y85n99vU Note: The post Alan Locher’s ‘The Locher Room’ to Host A Salute to <em>Soap Opera Digest</em> With Former Editors in Charge of Publication appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

They fixed the typo in the article but left it in the slug/permalink/URL.

As Nikki Finke would say, "TOLDJA!" When it was first announced by another site he was on contract shortly after he began airing, I had already been told he was recurring at that point in real life.