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  1. Josh
    CHARACTER PROFILE

    Hope Bauer



    Actress History:
    - Seven actresses have portrayed the role including soap vet Robin Mattson.
    - Julia Barr joined the SONBC blog, "THE GUIDING LIGHT" in February 2007.

    Lifeline:
    - Hope was born onscreen September 20, 1963 but was deaged over the years.
    - Hope's official birthday is September 20, 1950.

    Occupation:
    - Current Occupation has not been disclosed.
    - Interior Decorator
    - Former waitress at the nightclub, "The Metro."

    Resides At:
    - Washington D.C. townhouse with her father Mike Bauer
    - In 1997 it was revealed she was living in England. In 2000 she moved back to the states.

    Marital Status:
    - Currently Unknown

    Past Marriages:
    - Alan Spaulding (Married: February 1980)

    Relatives:
    - Mike Bauer (Father - Resides in Washington D.C.)
    - Julie Conrad Bauer (Mother - Deceased)
    - Bill Bauer (Paternal Grandfather - Deceased)
    - Bert Bauer (Paternal Grandmother - Deceased)
    - Friedirch "Papa" Bauer (Paternal Great-Grandfather - Deceased)
    - Meta Bauer Banning (Great-Aunt)
    - Ed Bauer (Uncle - Resides in Springfield)
    - Hillary Bauer (Aunt - Deceased)
    - Rick Bauer (Cousin - Resides in Springfield)
    - Michelle Bauer Santos (Cousin - Resides in Springfield)
    - Lucy Cooper Spaulding (Daughter-in-Law - Resides in Springfield)

    Children:
    - Alan-Michael Spaulding (with Alan)
    - Additional Children Unknown

    Flings & Affairs:
    - Alex McDaniels (dated)
    - Chad Richards (dated)
    - Ben McFarren (engaged)
    - Gordon Middleton (lovers)
    - Alan Spaulding (affair)
    - Warren Andrews (dated)

    Crimes Committed:
    - None

    Character History:
    Courtesy of soapcentral.com

    - Hope Bauer spent her childhood with a loving family who cherished and supported her. The child of Mike and Julie Conrad Bauer. Following Hope's birth, Julie resumed her job as secretary to attorney George Hayes, while Mike worked slavishly to complete the law education which George had generously financed. Mike drove himself so hard that he became seriously ill with a viral infection. Instead of being sympathetic, Julie worried that Mike's illness would postpone the degree that would ensure her the privileged life of a lawyer's spouse. Meanwhile, Mike's mother, Bert, helped out by taking care of Hope, but she became so obsessed with the child that when Mike's father, Bill, finally returned from his business trip, she barely paid any attention to him. Hope had become Bert's entire world. Meanwhile, Julie would become disillusioned in her marriage to a man who married her simply because he got her pregnant and left the family, only to discover she was pregnant again! Trapped and becoming inhinged, Julie became so distraught that she had a miscarriage and tried to jump off the ledge outside her hospital room. When Alex revealed to Mike the truth about the baby, Mike blamed himself for Julie's problems. Yet as far as Bill was concerned, the blame belonged with Bert for having goaded Mike into this loveless marriage. As for Mike, he as disgusted by his mother's neglect of his father and her "take-charge" attitude with Hope. The only good news in Mike's life at this time was his graduation from law school. Dr. Paul Fletcher would soon advise the Bauers that Julie should be put into a mental institution, which the Bauers and the Conrads did do. In 1966, the Bauers got word that Julie had died of injures, while in the mental institution, that were possibly self-inflicted. With Bill's encouragement, Mike and Hope escaped Bert's dominance and relocated to Bay Cit, ywhere they lived in a boarding house owned by Ellen Hastings, who acted as a mother figure to Hope.

    - In 1968, an 8-year-old Hope arrived in Springfield with Mike and become reacquainted with her family. Lonely, in 1969, Hope instantly bonded with her Aunt Leslie, who became a mother figure. In 1970, Mike would impulsively marry Charlotte Waring who was anything but a mother figure! A selfish woman, Charlotte resented Mike's closeness with Hope and made her disinterest in Hope perfectly clear to the girl, although Mike was unaware of this. Miserable with her "wicked stepmother", Hope, Hope confided in her best friend, Christy Rogers, and finally ran away in 1971 to a deserted cabin. Luckily Mike found her and learning how Charlotte treated her, he bitterly wrote off his new wife. That same day, Charlotte suffered a miscarriage and a grief stricken Hope gave her blessing for the pair to reconcile. However in 1972 the reconciliation didn't last long and, in 1972, when Mike learned how vindictive Charlotte was, he divorced her after Hope told him that she saw Charlotte in a romantic embrace with Dr. Dick Carey. In 1973, a teenaged Hope watched her father marry the love of his life, her beloved Aunt Leslie, and again moved to Bay City to a boarding school.

    - In 1975, Mike brought an almost mature Hope home from Bay City University where she'd been dating the married college professor, Alex McDaniels and enrolled her in Springfield University. Resenting her father’s actions, their relationship was strained for a time. Soon after returning to town, Hope found herself attracted to the older Chad Richards, a singer at the nightclub "The Metro." Hope though was nervous to bring Chad home to meet her father or Leslie, thinking they would again disapprove of another man in her life. Then Chad started suffering from severe headaches that he and Hope just thought were migraines, but not wanting to lose this man just in case, she finally decided to bring him to "meet the parents" shortly before the holidays of the year. Though both Leslie and Mike were shocked to see who Hope's new boyfriend was (especially since Leslie herself had dated Chad several years ago), they decided to keep an open mind for Hope's sake and even Mike realized that Chad was worthy of his daughter. His opinion would change however when shortly after New Year 1976, when Chad unexpectedly went after Leslie! Luckily Mike saved her by fighting Chad off and the cause of Chad's violence was diagnosed by Dr. Emmet Scott and Dr. Tim Ryan as a brain tumor. Though it was operable, Cedars at that time didn't have the capabilities and so Chad was forced to leave Hope and Springfield to get treatment in Los Angeles. With Chad gone, Hope had felt very gun shy about entering another relationship, but Mike encouraged her to continue to seek love, again. Soon, Hope would end up falling for her college friend, the worldly artist Ben McFarren. Unfortunately, Ben was someone else that Mike didn't approve of since Ben not only had painted a nude picture of Hope that she posed for but he also had a criminal record. However, unbeknownst to Mike, Ben hadn't committed the robbery he went to prison for years ago; he was covering for his brother, Jerry McFarren. Though Bert tried to counsel Mike, to butt out, Mike wouldn't listen. But a little later, Ben (after Leslie was killed) approached Ann Jeffers about Mike investigating the robbery of the deli (Ben knew what Mike would find, that it wasn't him, but Jerry who had done this deed) and Ben seemed genuine about him being innocent in the crime. Ben also asked Mike to keep his investigation a secret from Hope. (Mike who had taken Leslie's death hard and also helping Ann escape from Spence, thought that it was time to bury any ill feelings he had towards Ben and found out in the course of his investigation of the robbery of the deli, that Ben's fingerprints did not match the fingerprints of the actual robber and worked to get Ben exonerated of the robbery and his record of the deed {actually done by his brother}, expunged, which Mike was successful in doing -- this was important for Ben to get a job at Spaulding years later.) Mike's opinion of Ben changed, for the better, when Ben told Mike, in private that he had covered for his younger brother, Jerry. Ben asked Mike not to try and go after his brother, Jerry, since Ben still served time for the deli robbery and Mike agreed. But then Jerry caught got up with owning the men who had floated him the loan for his gambling debts and also for keeping Roger Thorpe's "The Metro" afloat. And when Roger ended up being beaten up, Peggy asked Mike to investigate and Mike found out that Jerry had been responsible for all of this. And then Ben paid off Jerry's debt. Mike figured out what Ben had done yet again, about bailing out Jerry, and when Hope found out that a lot of the money that Ben and Hope had set aside to start a new life in the future was missing, she went to Mike and was very angry about this. Mike urged his daughter to calm down and not break things off with Ben, but Hope refused to listen to her father, and went ahead and confronted Ben. When Ben wasn't forthcoming about the missing money, that's when Hope broke things off with him. A little later, in the spring of 1977, when Hope found out through Ann Jeffers that it had been Jerry who Ben was covering for; Hope tried to get back with him. However, it was too late--Ben had already moved on. Ready to go away to New York to design school, Hope said a final goodbye to Ben.

    - In 1979, a mature Hope returned to town and embarked on a career in interior design. After a brief relationship with Gordon Middleton, Hope finally came face to face with the infamous Alan Spaulding. By the time Hope met Alan, she had been informed by Mike exactly what kind of man Alan was. Hired to decorate Alan's villa on the island St. Lucia, the two instantly disliked one another. Working with Gordon in the renovation process, the pair became were puzzled to find an IV unit in the villa and even more baffled when Alan was secretive about it. Knowing that Alan was under suspicion for helping the villainous Roger Thorpe, the pair considered pursuing the mystery. Before they could pursue it though, Gordon learned that his brother had been seriously injured in a car accident, and he decided to go back to his family home far from Springfield. Later, while traveling back to Springfield with Alan, the plane crashed in the Caribbean and the pair became marooned while Alan's pilot died! They drifted atop the wreckage to a lonely island and throughout the next several weeks, Hope began to see Alan's sensitive side and the pair made love. After being rescued by Mike and Alan's wife Jackie, they continued their affair despite the fact that Jackie announced she was pregnant with Alan's child. After Jackie finally left Alan after she suffered a miscarriage, Hope and Alan were free and despite her father's strenuous objections, the two married in February 1980. Then Hope began to realize that perhaps Mike was right about Alan all along when she found out Phillip was really Justin and Jackie Marler's child. Alan hadn't yet found out who were Philip's birth parents but Mike told Hope. Hope forced Alan to sign over his parental rights to Justin and Jackie and went as far as to leave their bedroom till Alan agreed to give custody of Philip to the Marlers. She told Alan that if he didn't sign the papers she'd leave him and he'd never see their unborn child. Hope never told Alan her reasons why she wanted him to give up Philip, but it could have been her disenchantment with his lengths to secure custody in the first place. With a great deal of anger, Alan signed those "damn paper’s." Seeing how angry Alan was, Hope became scared to return to their bedroom. Then in the summer of 1981, Hope overheard a conversation between Alan and Henry Chamberlain and learned that Alan had been having an affair with Ed's wife Rita! Not wanting to admit that her father was right about Alan, Hope kept mum and was later involved in a car accident when she accidentally drove her car into a tree. While Hope was in Cedars, she blurted out that she knew about him and Rita! Alan then begged forgiveness and swore to her that he would change. Alan told Hope that he never loved another woman like he loved her. Touched by his sensitivity and realizing that he was the first man she'd ever really loved, she agreed to give him another chance. Weeks later, Hope gave birth to a son, Alan-Michael.

    - Days later, when Diane Ballard and Joe Bradley were murdered, Alan was falsely accused of the crime, so Hope escaped with Alan and Alan-Michael to Tenerife until Mike and Lt. Wyatt caught them. Although Alan was vindicated of both murders, he had to confess his old cooperation with the now presumed dead Roger and went to prison in 1982. While Alan was in prison, Hope and Alan-Michael moved in with Hope's grandmother, Bert, while the mansion was rented out to Floyd Parker and his girlfriend, Lesley Ann Monroe. Later that year, when Alan was released, the Spauldings moved back in to the mansion. Unfortunately, Alan soon reverted back to his old self and despite all his words, he couldn't control himself and he fired his daughter, Amanda, from Spaulding! Unnerved at Alan's actions, Hope threw him out of their bedroom. Then in November, Hope was thrown for a loop when Alan hired Trish Lewis to redecorate the mansion. Though confused as to why he'd hire Trish to do something she did professionally, Hope suspected nothing. That summer, just when she was ready to let Alan back into the bedroom, Hope overheard a conversation between Vanessa Chamberlain and Clay Tynan and learned something startling--Alan and Trish had been having an affair for months! After leaving Alan, she started dating Warren Andrews, against Bert and her Uncle Ed's advice. Unfortunately the disaster of her marriage to Alan caused Hope to turn to the bottle for solace and became an alcoholic, one reason why Warren ended up dumping her (the other reason being that he was attracted to the younger Lesley Ann Monroe). Though Mike was in denial over Hope's alcoholism, Ed realized what was going on. After several drunken binges, one in which she told Ross Marler about Trish and Alan's affair, Hope finally got help with the support of her Uncle Ed, a former alcoholic, and got help from AA. After her recovery, Hope realized that she could never be in the same town with Alan and moved to New York with little Alan-Michael.

    - Unfortunately, Hope would apparently struggle with her battle with the bottle since an adult Alan-Michael would mention having seen his mother drunk in New York. In 1989, Hope disappointed Alan-Michael when she told him she couldn't attend his wedding to Harley Cooper since Alan would be there. In, 1993, Ed mentioned that Hope was now living in Washington Dc near her father, Mike. However, the following year, when Alan-Michael mentioned to his new love, Lucy, that he no longer had much contact to Hope since she had been spending most of her time in Europe. Later, after failing to contact Hope, Alan-Michael went to Ed and forced him to confess that Hope was in a clinic in Switzerland since she had fallen off the wagon again. She was ashamed and didn't want Alan-Michael to know about her problems because she didn't want him to see how weak she was. However, Ed stated that she would recover and after Alan-Michael (following Ed's advice) called her in the clinic, Hope was angry that Ed had told him everything. Later, in 1997, Mike mentioned that Hope was living in England.

    - Since her return on the SONBC blog, "THE GUIDING LIGHT" it has been revealed that Hope left England in 2000. She moved to Washington D.C. and lived with her father in a townhome near the Capitol Building. Hope has maintained a close relationship with Alan-Michael and his wife Lucy while they were living in Europe. After Alan-Michael sold his flat in Europe without consulting his wife, Lucy took matters into her own hands. Hope agreed to return to Springfield for a visit only in hopes of talking some sense into her son and warning him against Alan's devious ways. Hope returned to Springfield on Valentine's Day 2007.

    Actress Biography:
    - Julia Barr is best known for her role on "ALL MY CHILDREN" where she played Brooke English from 1976-1981 and from 1982-2006. In the fall of 2006 she was asked to go on recurring which she declined and last aired in December of that year. She was quickly signed to the SONBC blog, "THE GUIDING LIGHT" after her impending departure was announced. Barr is an eight time Daytime Emmy award nominee and has took home the gold for her role on 'AMC' as Outstanding Supporting Actress in 1990 & 1998. Her daughter with Richard Hirschlag, Allison appeared on the CBS "GUIDING LIGHT" as Lizzie Spaulding for five months in 2002-2003.
  2. Josh
    Two Hotties Sign Into 'THE LIGHT'

    STILLWATER, OK - 'THE LIGHT' is preparing to welcome two new hotties into the mix over the course of the next four episodes.

    Matt Lanter (Ex-Horace, Commander in Chief) will be intergrated into the Tammy/Shayne story which will pick up during Episode 013, scheduled for uploading on Friday, November 17. Lanter is representing Derek Bowden a new character who will have ties to a prominent Springfield family. "Matt's character will be seen about once or twice during this storyline, then it will be awhile." Shares head writer Josh Hawkins. Rumor around "TL" set is that when January rolls around the teen scene, consisting of Tammy, Shayne, Lizzie and Marina are going to find themselves in a college setting. Hawkins had no comment about the rumor.

    Also set to debut in Episode 013 is newcomer Jason Campbell who was found through the Michael Bruno Group will debut on November 17 in scenes with Christie Clark who also makes her debut as the recast Michelle Bauer Santos. Campbell is representing the character Dr. Braxton O'Dell who will be sharing an upcoming storyline with Beth Chamberlin [beth].
  3. Josh
    In "THE LIGHT" With: Beth Chamberlin


    BETH CHAMBERLIN
    Please Note: This is a fictional interview. It is for entertainment purposes only!



    SONBC: Congratulations on being placed back on contract.

    BC: Thank you! I'm very excited to be playing more active role in Springfield. Don't you feel the stories being written are very true to the characters history?

    SONBC: Of course, it's very reassuring and the feedback is good as well. Let's talk for a moment that all the stories have taken a big step backwards, what are your thoughts on that?

    BC: The stories written from March 2003 forward where at times hard to justify. I think this regime of writers realized that and took us back to era that was strong, Gus and Reva's storyline had to be wrapped up but after that it's a whole new world for us.

    SONBC: You sound very happy with everything that is going on, could that be because you have a rumored front burning story beginning next week in fact.

    BC: I'm thrilled with whatever this regime gives me...so far everyone seems to have amazing work. Maureen (Garrett, Holly) is coming back to the center of the show, Tina Sloan's Lillian is interacting with a whole new town and connections are being established there. This writer writes the women of our series, he writes us strong, independent, flawed...we're all so different and that makes a good canvas.

    SONBC: You didn't address your up coming story. Can you at all?

    BC: What I can say about it is this: it will be a week long "IN the LIGHT" with my character... (Smiles) People should read and see what this writer has crafted. I have some good scenes with Crystal (Chappell, Olivia) and Marcy (Rylan, Lizzie) who is playing my new daughter...this "ITL" is one that should not be missed!!

    Go "IN the LIGHT" with Beth Raines Winslow on December 4, 2006
  4. Josh
    In "THE LIGHT" With : Julia Barr


    Julia Barr
    Please Note: This is a fictional interview. It is for entertainment purposes only!




    SONBC: First let's discuss what is on the mind of all your fans, you leaving "All My Children" after two Emmy awards and over 30 years of dedication. What transpired?

    JB:I first and foremost have no regrets and nothing but good things to say about "AMC", however, when I was offered recurring status, I felt that I deserved better than that. There are no hard feelings towards anyone at "AMC" it was a wonderful place to call home and I'll miss it very much.

    SONBC: So full of class, dignity and grace. Can you at all talk about how you're character, Brooke will leave the Pine Valley scene?

    JB: Because I am still considered to be under contract with ABC and AMC I'm afraid that I cannot address how Brooke will be leaving the canvas, what I can talk about however is my upcoming role on "The Light" as a key player in one of Springfield's most historical families.

    SONBC: Nice segway, so yes let's talk about your new character, Hope Bauer Spaulding. Very historical role, Ed's niece, Alan's ex-wife, Alan-Michael's mother so many great connections. How did the character come about?

    JB: Well when I decided to not renew my contract word got out there and "The Light" brought me in without an audition, pitched a story and signed me within days. I'm looking forward to playing Hope, she is such a far cry from what Brooke was lately....and by that I mean active and involved in front burning stories.

    SONBC: So you did sign a contract?

    JB: Of course! With I might add the promise of a story following my introduction one that begins later this winter. I'll be interacting with entire Bauer clan, Alexandra, Alan and so many wonderful others. I am truly looking forwards to working with this crew.

    SONBC: Hope Bauer is a complex character, who has been away from Springfield for a very long time, what brings her back?

    JB: Hope is an amazing character and she returns when Ed calls her when Springfield recieves some disturbing news about Alan-Michael...all that I can really say is that my first two scene partners, Ron Raines and Peter Simon both feel the full force of Hope.

    Look for Julia Barr to debut as Hope Bauer Santos later this year.
  5. Josh
    What if it happened differently? Inspired by others here at the board, mainly King's 'DAYS' blog I have decided it would be fun to go back to a point in time when 'GL' was good and go from there telling a fan-fiction based story.

    So that's what I have done, beginning soon I am going back in time (just say that I stepped into Reva's painting) and I am going to tell a brand new story. How far back you ask?

    February 28, 2003 is where the real GL stories stop and my stories begin. So I hope you check back often and enjoy the ride of "The Light".

    Sincerly,
    Josh

  6. Josh
    CHARACTER PROFILE

    Marah Lewis



    Actress History:
    - Six actresses have portrayed the character of Marah Lewis.
    - Most recently Lindsey McKeon played the role.
    - Alexa Havins took over the role in June 2006.

    Lifeline:
    - Marah was born on screen in June 1987.
    - Revised to 1985 when she turned 3 in 1988.
    - Revised to 1983 when she turned 16 in 1999.
    - Currently Marah is 24 years old.

    Occupation:
    - Recent graduate of Springfield University
    - Bachelor's Degree in Business Marketing and Fashion Design

    Resides At:
    - Santos Mansion in Springfield

    Marital Status:
    - Single

    Past Marriages:
    - None/Never been Married

    Relatives:
    - Josh Lewis (Father)
    - Reva Shayne Lewis (Mother)
    - Dylan Lewis (Half-Brother; Reva's son with Billy)
    - Shayne Lewis (Brother; Josh and Reva's son)
    - Jonathan Randall (Half-Brother; Reva's son with the late Prince Richard)
    - Harlan Billy "H.B." Lewis I (Paternal Grandfather, Deceased)
    - Martha Lewis (Paternal Grandmother, Deceased)
    - Hawk Shayne (Maternal Grandfather - Resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma)
    - Sarah Shayne (Maternal Grandmother, Deceased)
    - Susan Lemay aka Daisy Lewis (Niece)
    - Billy Lewis (Paternal Unlce)
    - Patricia "Trish" Lewis (Paternal Aunt - Resides in Paris)
    - Rusty Shayne (Maternal Uncle - Resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma)
    - Roxanne Shayne Bauer (Maternal Aunt - Resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma)
    - Johnny Bauer (Uncle by Marriage through Roxanne - Resides in Tulsa, Oklahoma)
    - Cassie Layne Winslow (Maternal Aunt)
    - Melinda Sue "Mindy" Lewis (Cousin - Resides in Paris)
    - Tammy Winslow (Cousin)
    - RJ Winslow (Cousin)

    Children:
    - None

    Flings & Affairs:
    - Max Nickerson (Dated)
    - Chad (Dated)
    - Sam Spencer (Dated)
    - Tony Santos (Long-time Lovers, Deceased)
    - Ben Reade (Dated)
    - Romeo Jones (One Night Stand)
    - Danny Santos (Lovers)

    Crimes Committed:
    - Lied to an older boy, Chad, that she was 19 years old when she was only 16. (December 16, 1999)

    - Attempted to secretly tape a conversation she was having with Olivia Spencer (February 29, 2000)

    - Participated in the making and distributing of pirated CDs (September 25, 2000 - December 6, 2000)

    - Stole a drink while underage and was arrested for drunken disorderly conduct, at Infierno. The charges were later dropped. (May 10, 2001)

    - Fought with Catalina Quesada-Santos (March 28, 2002)

    - Pulled Catalina's St. Anthony's medal off her neck (April 12, 2002)

    Character History:
    Courtesy of soapcentral.com

    - Marah Lewis's life started in controversy the day she was born in 1987. Since forged tests by evil Will Jeffries made it seem as if she was the absent Kyle Sampson's daughter, she was raised alone by her mother,Reva. In 1989 the truth came out that Josh was her biological father. After being kidnapped by Willl, Marah was soon found by Josh’s ex-wife, Sonni, in the care of Will’s mother, Mrs. Anita Ebarra. Soon after, Marah was able to watch as her parents finally married. But in June 1990, months after the birth of Marah’s brother, Shayne, Reva, suffering from a severe case of postpartum depression, drove her car off a bridge during a family vacation in Florida and was assumed dead. Devastated by her mother's apparent death, Marah, who was just starting kindergarten, bonded with her nanny, Harley Cooper and when Josh moved to Italy in January 1991 to search for Reva (who was assumed alive and living there), Marah soon followed him along with Shayne and their grandmother, Sarah.

    - In late 1993, Marah returned to Springfield with Josh and Shayne. In 1995, Marah was delighted to have a new mother in Josh’s fiancée, Annie Dutton. However, that same year, she had an appendectomy and a vision of Reva. After Josh's and Annie's wedding, Marah was shocked to come face to face with the real Reva and went to a therapist in order to handle the shock. Leery of getting hurt, she finally chose Annie over Reva as her mother even though Reva and Josh started becoming closer again. Shayne also followed Marah's example, so to keep from hurting her children, Reva promised to stay out of Marah’s life and married Buzz Cooper in March 1996.

    - In September 1997, Marah was devastated by the death of her beloved grandfather, HB, and gave the eulogy at his funeral. By this time, Marah had lowered her defenses and let her beloved "Mama" ,Reva, into her life again and watched happily as her parents remarried in 1999. For once Marah finally had what she always wanted: a complete family. However her world was shattered when she learned that Reva had another child, Jonathan, in San Cristobel while living there with amnesia. Resentful of her mother's "other family", Marah again distanced herself from Reva when Reva refused to leave San Cristobel. Marah and Shayne went to Paris for a while and when a now sixteen Marah returned, she came to terms with the situation. Unfortunately, Josh and Reva soon separated and though not willing to accept her parents' separation at first, in time she learned to deal with it.

    - When Marah was later attacked by an aggressive boy, Olivia Spencer rescued her and Marah began to confide in her. However all that changed when Olivia became the new woman in Josh's life in 2000. A resentful Marah refused to accept the situation and made no secret of her dislike of Olivia, yet all of her protests fell on deaf ears when she tried to reunite her parents. Meanwhile, a rebellious Marah was chafing under her mother’s rules and started to create bootleg CD's of concerts of the band New Ground with Susan Lemay and Sam Spencer with help from mobster Tony Santos. The friends were finally arrested by the FBI and would have even been charged if the band hadn't have dropped the charges. About this time, Marah started dating Tony to Sam's dismay and her parent’s disapproval. Defying her parents, Marah continued seeing Tony and the pair fell in love. When Josh and Olivia got engaged, Marah was horrified but Olivia blackmailed her with knowledge of her relationship with Tony. The day of Josh's and Olivia's wedding in January 2001, Marah disappeared by using Tony, hoping to stop the wedding. But the wedding went on without her while Tony left Marah. Marah then turned to Sam and when the mafia kidnapped her, Sam and Tony joined forces to rescue her. Marah and Tony then reunited and Tony started shedding his bad-boy image since he wanted Marah's family to approve of him. However this "new and improved" Tony wasn't exactly who Marah wanted. When Tony refused to make love to her, claiming that they should wait longer, she got offended and broke off the relationship. She then started dating Sam again and not long after, enrolled in Springfield University and found out her roommate was Catalina Quesada. Marah and Cat hated each other, mostly because Cat hated how Marah was playing Sam and Tony against each other. Though Marah tried to maintain a relationship with Sam, it was obvious that Tony was still under her skin. When she learned that it was Tony, and not Sam, who saved Josh from prison for bribery by revealing that the photo implicating him was a forgery, she realized she'd wronged him terribly. She left Sam and confessed to Tony she loved him but, by this time, Cat was in love with Tony and did everything in her power to hold onto him, even sending Marah's essay about virginity to the entire student body who then laughed about Marah and attacked her verbally.

    - Mortified, Marah confided in her old friend, Ben Reade who had returned to town. Soon the pair started dating, however unbeknownst to Marah, Ben's intentions weren't pure: he was only using her to win a bet about whether he could deflower her. Though she liked Ben, Marah couldn't stop thinking about Tony. Marah's dislike of Cat intensified in 2002 when she learned that Cat was pregnant with Tony's baby and the couple was getting married as a result. Despite Ben's pleas to just forget about Tony, Marah couldn't and asked Tony if they could continue their friendship. But knowing he couldn't just be friends with Marah, Tony refused because he had a family to think about. Then Marah learned a startling fact: Catalina was no longer pregnant; she miscarried her baby and kept the news from everyone! Desperate to keep Tony from marrying Cat, Marah rushed to tell him the news. Moments after the couple had said their vows, Marah burst in but before she could tell Tony the truth, Cat faked labor pains and Marah was hustled out by bodyguards. Catalina and Tony planned to go on a honeymoon to Hawaii a few days later. However, Marah refused to give up, and one night when Tony’s grandmother, Maria had conveniently cleared the house of all guards, arrived at the mansion. She and Catalina bitterly argued, with Marah ripping the St. Anthony's necklace off Catalina because Tony had originally planned to buy it for her. Cat ran upstairs to her room to call the police. Marah followed her, and they struggled. Cat shoved her away, then watched in disbelief as Marah hit her head on a fireplace column. When she awoke, Cat was dead, and Tony was telling her that he'd take care of everything. Though her father (who believed that Tony killed Cat) warned her to stay away from Tony, she insisted that he was innocent and visited an oddly silent Tony in prison. Though a small part of her believed that he may have killed Cat, Marah continued to support him, despite his efforts to push her away. Tony, on the other hand, feared that the more time Marah spent with him, the more likely it would be that the police would realize she killed Catalina (which he erroneously believed). So he pushed her away, cruelly insulting her and telling her he had killed Catalina. Around this time, Ben, in an attempt to turn over a new leaf, told Marah of the bet to take her virginity from her, and Marah threw him out of her life. Feeling disillusioned by all the men she'd let herself trust, she got drunk and wandered around by the docks. Tony's friend and assistant Romeo Jones found her. Romeo, who was obsessed with having everything Tony had, played on Marah's vulnerabilities and brought her back to Infierno with him. The next morning, Marah dreamt she had spent the night with Tony. Instead, the harsh light of day showed her that her lover was a mostly clothed, slumbering Romeo. After running into Carmen, she went back to her dorm, trying to shower away the memories of losing her much-cherished virtue in a drunken one-night stand, on a pullout chair/cot, to a man she had no feelings for. Unfortunately for her, Romeo visited shortly after, expecting another tryst. Marah reacted angrily until she recognized the necklace he was wearing, which was the necklace she had in her hand the night of Catalina's murder! Seeing that he must be the killer, Marah began playing a dangerous game, cozying up to him, leading him on, and building up his ego. She tried to stay away from Tony, but love got the best of her and she went into hiding with him after he escaped from jail. Romeo tracked them down at the carousel, and Marah knocked Tony out so Romeo would take her instead. Romeo had to go see Danny and Carmen about business, and when he returned, Marah got the upper hand and tried to force the truth out of him. The situation turned ugly, with Tony arriving to stop any violence, and the police arriving to arrest both men for Catalina's murder, since both accused the other of doing it. A few days later, Romeo mysteriously confessed to the murder (Carmen had made him), and Tony was cleared of all charges. He and Marah were free to be together. What kept Marah from fully sharing in the joy was the time bomb hanging over her head about her one-nighter with Romeo, with Romeo and Carmen holding the detonator in their hands, ready to push the button at any time. Marah's life exploded, when Tony learned the truth from Romeo. In the back office at Infierno, Marah confirmed the news. Tony, livid, almost raped her before he stopped himself. Furious, she stripped down to her underwear, screamed at him to take her, and then ran out of the room in tears.

    - Marah's only real source of comfort were her parents, but even this was not to last. Her aunt's husband Richard died, and Reva later told Shayne and Marah that she had pulled his plug. Though she explained that he had asked her to do this, Marah was unable to accept her mother's actions. As Reva was arrested for murder, she drew away from Reva and became very close to Cassie, because she felt Cassie needed her more than Reva. Even then, she still tried to get Reva a lawyer and defended her mother against insults from Carmen and Edmund. As summer passed, Marah began to forgive Tony for what he had done to her, as she had never stopped loving him. In late August she was trapped on a fishing boat with him, but their renewed closeness was dealt a major setback when Tony thought he saw a worker manhandling her and began beating the man up. Marah, wanting to strike out her own, moved into the Marler carriage house (Blake and Ross had moved out) with Ben, cousin Bill Lewis, and Remy Boudreau. Yet she was still weighted down by her family responsibilities. Reva plead guilty to killing Richard in order to spare Cassie any more pain, and was sentenced to 2 years in prison. Marah had to basically become Reva during her absence, and during a phone visit lit into Reva about how crushing her life had become. Fortunately, Reva was released and pardoned after a few weeks, and Marah went back to her old life. By now, Tony had managed to reign in his anger and expressed his genuine remorse and regret to Marah. She decided to forgive him they had slowly rekindled their romance. Her family were not thrilled, especially Josh, who went out of his way to express his disgust with her decision. Marah stood by Tony but when Reva was harassed by a stalker, even Marah mistakenly suspected Tony of the crime. However, Tony eventually earned the Lewis's trust enough to serve as Reva's bodyguard.

    - Since the debut of the SONBC blog, "THE GUIDING LIGHT" Marah was forced to go stay with her brother Dylan in Minnesota. While on the trip Tony was shot protecting Reva. Marah soon found out the details regarding Tony's murder and vowed not to forgive her mother, this time for good. Having turned everyone against her Marah sought comfort in Danny's arms! The two began a playful relationship and because Marah could not find a job or an apartment of her own, she took Danny up on his offer to stay with him. Things progressed for the couple and when Tony's ghost appeared to both Danny and Marah, they agreed that this could be something worth persuing. On Valentine's Day 2007, the couple learned that Danny's ex-wife Michelle could be carrying his child. Despite that fact, Danny and Marah took their relationship to the next level and made love.
  7. Josh

    May Sweeps Preview

    By Josh,

    MAY PREVIEWS

    Executive Producer and co-head writer Josh Hawkins opens up about what is to come in next month as the SONBC blog "The Guiding Light" celebrates May! "A thunderstorm blows in the first week of sweeps (April 30-May 4) and what happens is big for our beloved Springfield citizens."

    Roger's Power Over Springfield

    - Even in death Roger is still controlling lives. Readers saw the contents of his will in Episode 063 and then we begin to see the after effects that it has on everyone, the big players here are Holly, Ed and Blake. The latter two each have an unopened, unread letter that Roger left for them by the end of May both contents of each will be revealed and it will send Blake and Ed on some big adventures through the summer months. As for the love of Roger's life Holly we see her struggle through the first of May and learn what has been wrong with her even prior to his death. The week of the storm is HUGE for Holly and her relationship with Ed, this is something even my writing team did not see coming, they were shocked! Since the blog debuted we've been trying to reestablish Holly as leading female character, this story does that it has very long legs!

    Storm Watch

    - The first week in May is one big 'umbrella' story that throws back to the great days of "Guiding Light" (1992: Blackout) as a severe thunderstorm rolls into Springfield trapping our residences in awkward positions. This affects the entire leading canvas with the exception of four main characters (Cassie, Danny, Michelle & Reva) everyone is paired up and danger ensues throughout one rocky night. Olivia and Phillip are trapped at the mansion and when she goes into labor a secret plot is hatched between the ex-lovers. Alexandra must face Gus and account for all her lies. Blake's life is turned inside-out and back again as she reads her letter from Roger. Maureen's look-a-like Sandra Reed and Lillian are trapped together and so much more. This is a great way to end some stories and then open up different ones which is what will happen!

    Teen Scene: Graduation & Prom

    - Shayne and Tammy begin May with some powerful stuff as he finally admits to her that he's gay! It's important that Shayne share this with someone other than Derek and the person blackmailing him (Alan-Michael). It's a big month for this group as they will go to their last prom and then eventually graduation! Marina and Ben have a rough road this month with age being an issue in their relationship, the same with Lizzie and doctor boyfriend Braxton O'Dell. As May comes to an end we're introducing a short-term characters to the canvas. Zach Roerig (ex-Casey, ATWT) joins for a limited run through the summer. It's going to be an exicting time for our teens and it starts this month!

    Harley’s Awakening

    - Harley awakes from her coma this month and when she's released from Cedars she goes gunning for one person: Alexandra! This story will be simmering on the backburner through May as we make creative choices as to where to go with it. We have an interesting plot twist that we are toying with at the moment.

    Misc. Spoilers

    - Marah, Mindy and Beth all become very business minded during May!
    - Another Oakdale crossover is in the works and should happen during the first week of the month.
    - A suicide attempt!
    - A marriage proposal and wedding!
    - Some faces from the past resurface: Eleni, Hawk & a few more!

    A Genre First

    - Around the middle of the month as things swing into high gear look for a story that has never been done (at least to my knowledge) in the actual daytime community! It's a subject I care quite a bit about and look forward to telling this story!

    Casting News & Notes

    - Sheree J. Wilson (ex-April, Dallas; ex-Alex, Walker Texas Ranger) will represent a yet unnamed character. The character is involved with two other blonde beauties Marah & Mindy!
    - Suggestions are still be accepted for this character: Early 40s male character with leading potential. A man who is arrogant, mysterious, egotistical and devilishly handsome. Established actors only please!
  8. Josh

    Mindy Comes Home

    By Josh,

    Lewis Daughter Guest Stars



    STILLWATER, OK - Inside sources are reporting that Krista Tesreau is slated to make some appearanceover the course of the next few weeks.

    Tesreau who is on a special recurring contract status with "THE LIGHT" is schedule to appear in Episode 025 and perhaps 026. Tesreau will be sarhing scenes with Beth Chamberlin [beth].

    Tesreau last appeared during the Spaulding Enterprise "First Wives Club" and in addition to the above episodes look for Tesreau to appear during Christmas episodes later this month.
  9. Josh

    NOVEMBER in SPRINGFIELD

    By Josh,

    NOVEMBER SWEEPS into SPRINGFIELD

    'THE LIGHT' takes a mini-break from episode production the week of October 23-29 and returns to the SON Blogs officially November 1 for the beginning of sweeps that will leave you breathless!
    Gus goes in search of the truth about his past without Harley and has some life changing results! Reva is determine to force her stalker out of hiding. Mel learns some startling and unexcepted news. Springfield/Oakdale connections!! CROSSOVER...Find out what role Lillian Raines has been playing in the life of an Oakdale resident. THANKSGIVING with the Coopers, Spauldings, Lewis and Bauer families. Christie Clark debuts as Michelle Bauer Santos! A masquerade ball is held in Springfield with DEADLY results!!
  10. Josh
    RECAST SHOCKER: Lowder is OUT!


    David Tom Sees 'THE LIGHT'

    Kyler Lowder is officially OUT as the recast Shayne Lewis. In his place will step daytime veteran and Emmy award winning actor, David Tom (ex-Paul, OLTL; ex-Billy, Y&R) is set to assume the role immediately. "Everyone was very pleased with the work Mr. Lowder did in the beginning of the series, but he appeared to old for the part, especially when we brough in Morgan Englund as a guest star." Shares executive producer Josh Hawkins.

    This news comes just shortly after the news, that former "Y&R" and "OLTL" star Heather Tom joins the series as Lucy Cooper Spaulding later this year, after her contract with "ONE LIFE" ends. "For the immediate future I don't see Shayne interacting with Lucy when Heather joins the series, however once established I see a storyline with the two interacting." Shares Hawkins.

    Tom's time with 'TL' will be short, even though the actor signed a multi-year contract. "Both Alexa (Havins, Marah) and David will be offscreen for awhile in the coming weeks because of the stalker storyline." Shares Hawkins. Look for D. Tom on Monday.
  11. Josh
    We submit the following names for your pre-nomination consideration:

    OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR

    - Grant Aleksander (Phillip)
    - Robert Newman (Josh)

    OUSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS

    - Beth Chamberlain (Beth)
    - Kim Zimmer (Reva)

    OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR

    - Michael O'Leary (Rick)
    - Ricky Paull Goldin (Gus)

    OUSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS

    - Marj Dusay (Alexandra)
    - Alexa Havins (Marah)

    OUSTANDING YOUNGER ACTOR
    Due to age estrictions no actor is eligible.

    OUSTANDING YOUNGER ACTRESS

    - Mandy Bruno (Marina)
    - Marcy Rylan (Lizzie)

    OUSTANDING STORY ON "THE GUIDING LIGHT"

    - Reva's Stalker Revealed & Tony Dies
  12. Josh
    Special thanks to STEVEFRAME for the Ratings Report!

    Week of February 12, 2007
    Total Views - 4996 (+1355)

    01 01. Return to Santa Barbara 5.4 (815) +1.2/+188
    02 02. As Days Go By 4.4 (666) +.9/+140
    04 02. From These Roots 4.4 (659) +1.7/+255
    07 04. The World of Oakdale 3.9 (589) +1.9/+289
    03 05. Salem Lives 3.5 (517) +.6/+84
    05 06. Guiding Light: The Brotherhood 3.1 (463) +1.0/+92
    08 07. General Hospital: Secrets & Lies 2.5 (376) +.7/+101
    06 08. The Guiding Light 2.0 (285) -.1/-36
    09 09. Life in Salem 1.5 (231) +.6/+103
    12 10. Moments of Existence 0.9 (140) +.6/+91
    11 11. Port Charles Hospital 0.7 (108) +.3/+44
    13 12. GH: Safe from Harm 0.6 (84) +.3/+37
    10 13. Secrets We Share 0.3 (39) -.2/-30
    14 14. The Broken Life 0.2 (24) same/-3

    Comments Rating:

    02 01) King Reilly's Days - 27 (+5)
    01 02) From These Roots - 26 (+2)
    03 03) As Days Go By - 19 (+1)
    06 04) The World of Oakdale - 18 (+4)
    04 05) Salem Lives - 16 (+1)
    04 06) Return to Santa Barbara - 15 (same)
    07 07) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies - 12 (+4)
    08 08) Life In Oakdale - 10 (+3)
    08 09) The Guiding Light - 4 (-3)
    00 09) Moments of Existence - 4 (+4)
    12 11) The Citizens of Port Charles - 2 (-2)
    10 12) Guiding Light: The Brotherhood - 1 (-4)
    14 12) GH: Safe From Harm - 1 (-1)


    Week of February 5, 2007
    Total Views - 3641 (-3)

    02 01. Return to Santa Barbara 4.2 (627) -.6/-89
    03 02. As Days Go By 3.5 (526) +.3/+51
    04 03. Salem Lives 2.9 (433) +.4/+153
    05 04. From These Roots 2.7 (404) +.5/+67
    01 05. Guiding Light: The Brotherhood 2.5 (371) -2.5/-381
    15 06. The Guiding Light 2.1 (321) +1.9/+296
    06 07. The World of Oakdale 2.0 (300) +.6/+83
    06 08. General Hospital: Secrets & Lies 1.8 (275) +.4/+58
    09 09. Life in Salem 0.9 (128) +.2/+28
    10 10. Secrets We Share 0.5 (69) same/-14
    11 11. Port Charels Hospital 0.4 (64) -.1/-16
    12 12. Moments of Existence 0.3 (49) -.1/-14
    08 13. GH: Safe From Harm 0.3 (47) -.5/-78
    13 14. The Broken Life 0.2 (27) -.1/-14

    Comments Statistics:

    01 01) From These Roots - 24 (+3)
    06 02) King Reilly's Days - 22 (+16)
    06 03) As Days Go By - 18 (+12)
    06 04) Salem Lives - 15 (+9)
    02 04) Return to Santa Barbara - 15 (same)
    03 06) The World of Oakdale - 14 (+4)
    14 07) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies - 8 (+7)
    03 08) Life In Oakdale - 7 (-3)
    14 08) The Guiding Light - 7 (+6)
    14 10) Guiding Light: The Brotherhood - 6 (+5)
    10 11) Secrets We Share - 5 (+1)
    11 12) The Citizens of Port Charles - 4 (+1)
    14 12) Life In Salem - 4 (+3)
    09 14) GH: Safe From Harm - 2 (-3)
    00 15) The Stories - 1 (NA)


    Week of January 29, 2007
    Total Views - 3644 (+201)

    05 01. Guiding Light: The Brotherhood 5.0 (752) +3.3/+501
    01 02. Return to Santa Barbara 4.8 (716) -1.8/-271
    02 03. As Days Go By 3.2 (475) -1.2/-179
    04 04. Salem Lives 2.5 (380) +.6/+88
    03 05. From These Roots 2.2 (337) same/+9
    06 06. General Hospital: Secrets & Lies 1.4 (217) -.2/-27
    08 06. The World of Oakdale 1.4 (217) +.5/+78
    07 08. GH: Safe from Harm 0.8 (125) -.2/-25
    09 09. Life in Salem - 0.7 (100) -.1/-19
    00 10. Secrets We Share 0.5 (83) - debut week
    10 11. Port Charles Hospital 0.5 (80) -.2/-21
    11 12. Moments of Existence 0.4 (63) same/-4
    13 13. The Broken Life 0.3 (41) same/-5
    00 14. Riptide 0.2 (34) - debut week
    11 15. The Light 0.2 (25) -.2/-40

    Comments Statistics for week of January 29, 2007

    01. From These Roots - 21
    02. Return to Santa Barbara - 15
    03. Life in Oakdale - 10
    03. The World of Oakdale - 10
    05. Riptide - 7
    06. King Reilly's Days - 6
    06. As Days Go By - 6
    06. Salem Lives - 6
    09. GH: Safe From Harm - 5
    10. Secrets We Share - 4
    11. The Citizens of Port Charles - 3
    11. Moments of Existence - 3
    13. Port Charles Hospital - 2
    14. Guiding Light: The Brotherhood - 1
    14. General Hospital: Secrets & Lies - 1
    14. The Guiding Light - 1
    14. Life In Salem - 1
    14. Our Days in Salem - 1


    Week of January 22, 2007
    Total Views - 3443 (+435)

    01 01. Return to Santa Barbara 6.6 (987) -1.1/-171
    02 02. As Days Go By 4.4 (654) +.7/+205
    03 03. From These Roots 2.2 (328) -.1/-18
    05 04. Salem Lives 1.9 (292) +.1/+18
    00 05. Guiding Light: The Brotherhood 1.7 (251) - preempted last week
    04 06. General Hospital: Secrets & Lies 1.6 (244) -.4/-56
    00 07. GH: Safe from Harm 1.0 (150) preempted last week
    06 08. The World of Oakdale 0.9 (139) -.9/-126
    00 09. Life in Salem 0.8 (119) - preemped last week
    07 10. Port Charles Hospital 0.7 (101) same/+2
    08 11. Moments of Existence 0.4 (67) same/+7
    09 11. The Light 0.4 (65) +.1/-2
    00 13. The Broken Life 0.3 (46) - debut


    Week of January 15, 2007
    Total Views - 3008 (-2308)

    01 01) Return to Santa Barbara 7.7 (1158) +3.1/+231
    02 02) As Days Go By 3.7 (549) +.8/-34
    03 03) From These Roots 2.3 (346) +.9/+58
    05 04) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies 2.0 (300) +.7/+44
    04 05) Salem Lives 1.8 (274) +.4/+4
    06 06) The World of Oakale 1.8 (265) +.7/+52
    09 07) Port Charles Hospital 0.7 (99) +.1/-24
    11 08) Moments of Existence 0.4 (60) +.1/+1
    10 09) The Light 0.3 (37) -.2/-67


    Week of January 8, 2007
    Total Views - 5316 (+1780)

    01 01) Return to Santa Barbara 4.6 (927) +.1/+35
    02 02) As Days Go By 2.9 (583) -.7/-133
    03 03) From These Roots 1.4 (288) -.4/-73
    04 04) Salem Lives 1.4 (270) -.3/-72
    05 05) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies 1.3 (256) -.4/-76
    06 06) The World of Oakdale 1.1 (213) same/-11
    07 07) Life in Salem 1.0 (205) same/-6
    08 08) GH: Safe from Harm 0.8 (168) +.1/+20
    09 09) Port Charles Hospital 0.6 (123) same/+1
    12 10) The Light 0.5 (104) +.2/+54
    10 11) Moments of Existence 0.3 (59) -.2/-35
    11 12) Salem Days 0.3 (51) same/-5


    Week of January 1, 2007
    Total Views - 3536 (-825)

    03 01 Return to Santa Barbara 4.5 (892) +1.7/+326
    02 02 As Days Go By 3.6 (716) -.2/-50
    06 03 From These Roots 1.8 (361) +.3/+71
    05 04 Salem Lives 1.7 (342) -.1/+27
    01 05 General Hospital: Secrets and Lies 1.7 (332) -3.3/-677
    00 06 The World of Oakdale 1.1 (224) - preempted last week
    06 07 Life in Salem 1.0 (199) -.5/-107
    00 08 GH: Safe from Harm 0.7 (148) debut week
    12 09 Port Charles Hospital 0.6 (122) +.1/+16
    00 10 Moments of Existence 0.5 (94) prempted last week
    00 11 Salem Days 0.3 (56) premmpted last week
    00 12 The Light 0.3 (50) preempted last week

    Week of December 25, 2006
    - Winter Hiatus

    Week of December 18, 2006
    - Winter Hiatus

    Week of December 04, 2006
    5411 Total Views
    As Days Go By - 5.1 (1025) Return to Santa Barbara - 3.8 (751) Guiding Light: The Brotherhood - 2.6 (515) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies - 2.3 (467) King Reilly's DAYS - 2.1 (428) From These Roots - 1.7 (343)The Light - 1.7 (330)[+.5 / 100)
    Salem Lives - 1.6 (319) Life in Oakdale - 1.4 (277) The World of Oakdale - 1.2 (234) The Citizens of Port Charles - 1.0 (200) Port Charles Hospital - 0.9 (178) Salem Days - 0.7 (133) Life in Salem - 0.6 (125) Moments of Existance - 0.4 (86) Week of November 27, 20065115 Total Views
    Return to Santa Barbara - 4.0 (792) As Days Go By - 3.5 (705) King Reilly's DAYS - 2.5 (503) Guiding Light: The Brotherhood - 2.1 (413) From These Roots - 2.0 (405) Salem Lives - 2.0 (400) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies - 1.7 (342) Port Charles Hospital - 1.6 (317) Life in Oakdale - 1.6 (315) The World of Oakdale - 1.4 (275) The Light - 1.2 (230) [+0.9] Life in Salem - 1.1 (228) Salem DAYS - 0.5 (96) Moments of Existance - 0.5 (94) Week of November 20, 20064557 Total Views
    King Reilly's DAYS - 2.7 (932) Return to Santa Barbara - 1.9 (669) As Days Go By - 1.7 (592) Salem Lives - 1.5 (525) From These Roots - 1.0 (367) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies - 0.9 (332) Life in Salem - 0.9 (313) Life in Oakdale - 0.7 (241) The World of Oakdale - 0.6 (195) Port Charles Hospital - 0.4 (123) Salem DAYS - 0.3 (110) The Light - 0.3 [-0.3] (97) Moments of Existance - 0.2 (61) Week of November 13, 20063722 Total Views
    Return to Santa Barbara - 2.3 (668) As Days Go By - 2.2 (642) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies - 1.8 (500) Salem Lives - 1.3 (371) From These Roots - 1.1 (306) Life in Oakdale - 0.8 (236) Our Days in Salem - 0.8 (216) The Light - 0.6 [+0.1] (172) Life in Salem - 0.6 (166) Port Charles Hospital - 0.6 (160) The World of Oakdale - 0.5 (146) The Market - 0.3 (75) Moments of Existance - 0.2 (64) Week of November 06, 20063965 Total Views
    Return to Santa Barbara - 3.3 (930) King Reilly's Blog - 1.8 (501) As Days Go By - 1.7 (489) The World of Oakdale - 1.3 (360) General Hospital: Secrets & Lies - 1.2 (343) Salem Lives - 1.1 (313) From These Roots - 1.0 (279) Life in Oakdale - 0.9 (255) The Light - 0.5 [-0.4] (135) Port Charles Hospital - 0.5 (132) Life in Salem - 0.3 (98) Moments of Existance - 0.2 (51) Our Days in Salem - 0.1 (40) The Market - 0.1 (39) Week of October 30, 20063727 Total Views
    General Hospital: Secrets and Lies - 2.2 As Days Go By - 1.6 Our Days in Salem - 1.3 King Reilly's Blog - 1.3 The Light - 0.9 (+0.6) Life in Salem - 0.9 The World of Oakdale - 0.8 Salem Lives - 0.7 Life in Oakdale - 0.6 Port Charles Hostpial - 0.5 Moments of Existance - 0.4 Week of October 23, 20061449 Total Views
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  13. Josh
    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

    Over the Christmas break from school I am working on moving from my apartment into my very first house! Yes one that I own! I am very exicted and it is a lot of hard work, so that means I won't be here at the blogs as much as I would like during the next week or so. DSL should be up and working at my new house next Thursday, until then I will be on a dial-up and working hard to get my house into a home! So thank you for patience and catch up on reading the "THE LIGHT."

    As soon as I can I will be conducting an interview to explains what the heck is going on with Beth and Phillip, don't miss it!


    Thanks to my readers!!
  14. Josh

    Springfield Journal Update

    By Josh,

    November 18, 2007 Edition<HR>
    Stillwater, OK (November 18, 2007) -- Welcome to a new feature for the SONBC blog, "The Guiding Light" a look at the upcoming week of events, casting news and stories for the blog the "Springfield Journal Update."

    HOT STORY of the WEEK"The Lewis family is thrown for one hell of a loop this week," confirms executive producer Josh Hawkins. Josh reviews the security DVDs and learns that it was in fact his son, Shayne that leaked the Cedar's project to Spaulding Enterprises!

    With Shayne's motives unclear, Josh decides that he must confront him about his actions. Things turn heated and for a moment Shayne trully feels that his world is crashing down around him. "There's a scene where Shayne is just sitting in his car, wondering how things have gotten so out of control," shares Hawkins. Things turn from bad to worse for both father and son, as Josh leaves Reva without telling her what is the matter. "Their marriage is strong but Reva continues to keep a secret about Jonathan and her trip to San Cristobel earlier this year. This marriage is put to the test yet again," the EP confirms.

    Shayne goes to The Beacon to see the one person he hopes can help him make sense of what is going on in his life, Tammy. But things for the teen take a sudden turn of events and all hell breaks lose! "There's a huge scene at The Beacon that does set this storyline into motion and it's going to be an amazing, emotional, family driven storyline that takes us through Episode 100." Hawkins smiles. CASTING NEWS: Revolving Door Melina Kanakaredes (Eleni) wraps up her stint this week during Episode 087. "We were glad to have Eleni back on the canvas for the time she was here," Hawkins stated. Look for her to wrap up her time with a bang!

    As reported earlier, Jason Shane Scott (ex-Braxton) was given his walking papers. Look for his story to be concluded this week when his girlfriend Lizzie goes to his apartment. "It breaks my heart to see these characters go, but it was for the best." Hawkins said earlier this year in an official statement.

    This week also marks the return of the often mentioned, rarely seen Marissa Spencer Randall. Judith Blazer who portrayed Olivia's sister in 1999 returns for a brief stint. Look for Blazer to also pop up sometime in 2008. Un-Thankful in Springfield?With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, will those residents of Springfield have anything to be thankful for? "Everyone in Springfield has a lot to be thankful for," confirms head writer/executive producer Josh Hawkins. However, the scribe has confirmed that no plans to celebrate the holiday will occur this year.

    "Sad but true," he goes on to say. "TGL" just relaunched last week after a multi-month leave from the SONBC channel and it would have been difficult to work the holiday into current stories. That said however, plans are being made to celebrate Christmas and New Year's Eve. "I'm looking at the stories I have planned, from there I plan to weave the holidays into stories."

    Currently, Episode 101 is scheduled to be the "Christmas in Springfield" episode.
    Week of November 19 PREVIEWS- Ed reads Roger's letter.
    - Lucy makes a tragic discovery.
    - Josh finds an unlikely drinking buddy.
    - Austin Hollingsworth returns. Capitol Diaries Cast Set"The Guiding Light" spinoff, "Capitol Diaries" which follows young heroine Tammy Winslow through her college days at George Washington University in Washington D.C. has been cast. There was a last minute cast change, the role of Professor Evan Carter will now be represented by William de Vry (ex-Michael, AMC; Storm, B&B.) Look for a new opening sequence to be created in the coming days. For now, take a look at the cast:


    Stephanie Gatschet as Tammy Winslow

    John Driscoll as Henry "Coop" Bradshaw

    Caitlin Van Zandt as Ashlee Hughbanks

    Adrian Bellani as Taber Dominick

    William de Vry as Evan Carter
  15. Josh
    January 22, 2008 Edition<HR>
    Stillwater, OK (January 22, 2008) -- After a two month hiatus from SONBC, a cancellation scare and what was believed to be a network swap, the 2007 SONBC Nominated "The Guiding Light" returns just in time for sweeps!

    HOT STORY of the WEEKAfter a two-and-half month hiatus "LIGHT" prepares to return to the SONBC lineup in time for sweeps and a thrilling new year! Below executive producer/head writer Josh Hawkins talks about sweeps, casting news and one return that is to die for!

    With twelve action packed episode for February sweeps, Hawkins promises that it just a tip of the iceberg of what is to come in the coming months. "The families of Springfield are being ripped down to their very core," Hawkins says, "they have to reach rock bottom before they can come out on top and there lies the story."

    "LIGHT" returns to the SONBC lineup on Friday, February 1 with a special "Springfield Journal Update."


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    January 23, 2008 Edition<HR>
    Stillwater, OK (January 23, 2008) -- With the return of "The Guiding Light" only a week and half away, executive producer/head writer Josh Hawkins previews a new storyline that will make waves in 2008.





    HOT STORY of the WEEKEffective immediately Kim Brockington returns as Dr. Felicia Boudreau in an attempt to reestablish a more diverse Springfield.

    "Going into 2008 I wanted to bring the Boudreau family to the forefront and showcase them," explained Hawkins. Brockington who joined "LIGHT" in May 2002 steps back into the role of Remy and Mel's mother with a crisis on her hands.

    Clayton Boudreau will not be returning to the "LIGHT" canvas, however. "A role was needed to open up doors so that other characters could benefit storyline wise," Hawkins confirmed. To fill that role "LIGHT" will welcome Peter Parros (ex-Ben, ATWT) to the canvas in a yet unnamed role. There is rumors that Parros' new role on "TGL" will be a recast David Grant, executives where not yet ready to confirm or deny.

    "Peter's arrival opens up the doors for quite a few of our characters," Hawkins shared. "He'll be first sharing scenes with Lucy Cooper-Spaulding, Harley Cooper and then will find himself involved with Brockington's Felicia."

    Lawrence St. Victor will bring the character of Remy Boudreau back to Springfield beginning in February. "Remy's transferred to Harvard Law School after graduation from Springfield University," says Hawkins.

    "Look for Felicia's crisis to hit just in time for February sweeps," smiles Hawkins.
  17. Josh
    February 01, 2008 Edition<HR>
    Stillwater, OK (February 01, 2008) -- With one day to go before "The Guiding Light" returns to the SONBC lineup with all new episodes comes exciting casting news!

    CASTING NEWS: WHO'S COMING
    Parros Gets a Name
    As previously reported last week, Peter Parros (ex-Ben, ATWT) is slated to join the blog beginning with Episode 093, now comes official word on who he will be representing.

    "I toyed with the idea of bringing David Grant back to the canvas," confirms executive producer/head writer Josh Hawkins. "However, I needed a character who could come in and make new connections with characters already on the canvas."

    To that end, Parros will be representing Marcus Crawford a former Indianapolis and Bay City PD officer. He first shares scenes with Lucy Cooper-Spaulding [represented by Heather Tom.]


    From "DAYS" to "LIGHT"
    Fired "Days of our Lives" starlet, Martha Madison will soon find herself appearing on "The Guiding Light" once her final airdate with the NBC sudser is announced. Madison began portraying Belle Black-Brady in 2004 was recently fired from the soap.

    "Martha auditioned for the role of Marah both times casting calls were sent out," shared Hawkins. "However, it never seemed to work out the way we had originally hoped."

    No word on who Madison will be representing, however setside sources indicated that she'll be representing a new character in a story that EP/HW Josh Hawkins has been wanting to tell for a very long time.

    Additional information will be made available as it is received.


    Bad Girl Returns Home
    In late 2007, "LIGHT" announced the return of fan favorite, Vanessa Chamberlain Reardon [represented by Maeve Kinkead, now comes word on the storyline that will bring her home. "We're playing out several beats of the story," says Hawkins, "Vanessa will have both martial issues and family issues that will be addressed in her initial return."

    Those family issues the EP/HW is speaking of comes in the form of...Wendy Moniz who returns as Dinah Marler this February!

    "It was a very difficult decision deciding between either Moniz or Tognoni," the scribe shared. "However, there is so much history with Moniz that we felt it best she bring the character back home to Springfield."

    Yes! That's right Dinah is Springfield bound. More details about Dinah's return, including her first airdate will be published at a later time!
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    February 04, 2008 Edition<HR>
    Stillwater, OK (February 03, 2008) -- Ed reads Roger's letter at long last!

    HOT STORY of the WEEK

    "There is a huge turning point this week for Ed and the entire Bauer family," smiles executive producer/head writer Josh Hawkins. At long last Dr. Ed Bauer will read the letter that the late Roger Thorpe left him in his will. "I've spent a lot of time thinking of what could have been in that letter," says the scribe.

    Episode 087 finds the doctor returning home from Ross and Blake's wedding with only one thing on his mind: the letter. Ed has spent months knowing it was there, putting it off until later and convincing himself that what Roger had to say he does not want to hear.

    "Roger has a trick up his sleeve by sending Ed this letter," Hawkins continues. Readers will see some of the letter and Ed's reaction...a trip to Maureen's grave and then on to the airport...Ed leaves Springfield! "He's on a mission to find himself yet again and prove to himself that what Roger says can't be true," he laughs.

    CASTING ROUNDUP

    Peter Simon (Dr. Ed Bauer) will be off canvas for the next thirteen episodes, due to storyline related issues. "Ed is a vital and treasured member of our cast," says the executive producer. "His absence is storyline dictated, Ed will be back soon."
    <BR> Judith Blaze begins her recurring stint as Marissa Spencer-Randall, Olivia's sister. Blaze has been scheduled to appear for three episodes.
    <BR> As previously reported, Wendy Moniz will be returning as bad girl Dinah Marler at the end of February. Her return will help usher on-screen mother Vanessa back to the canvas.

    CASTING In-DEPTH

    Also reported earlier last week, fired "DAYS" actress Martha Madison has signed on to represent at that time an unnamed character. Now insiders with the blog can confirm who Madison will be representing: Jodi Lynne Bradshaw Marshall.

    "Jodi was a character I created when I was producing/writing an original soap drama, "ALL OR NOTHING," explains Hawkins. There will be a special character in-depth profile done on the character with biography, past storylines and what will be bringing her to Springfield!
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    Stephanie's 'LIGHT' Shines

    By Josh,

    Recently Stephanie Gatschet sat down with us at a restaurant near the Stillwater set of SONBC blog, "THE LIGHT." She talked openly and freely about her role as innocent heroine Tammy Winslow, the current state of the blog production, her long contract negotiations and more!

    SONBC: Welcome! How are you enjoying the new locations?
    SG: It's no New York City, but we're all getting very used to it! We pre-tape a lot of stuff and we lump it together, so making the trips in and out aren't nearly as bad as we thought it would be!

    SONBC: Production seems to have been at a stand still as of last week, any updates as to what is going on?
    SG: Stillwater experienced back-to-back snow and ice storms, it shut down set for a few days. Grant Aleksander (Phillip), Beth Ehlers (Harley) and a few others were in Stillwater and they managed to shoot a few scenes. Production has resumed and an all new episodes will begin airing this week!

    SONBC: Well that's good to hear. So how are you liking the current regime, this is your first interview since Gobble and Hawkins began thoughts?
    SG: You know their finding their footing! It's going to take time, it always does but going back in time I think was the best move that they could have made. But from an actor standpoint I was worried that the same stories would be told all over again, so far that is not case. (Smiles.)

    SONBC: During the ice storm, you and the executives had your own little storm brewing! Let's talk about contract dealings from last week, it was a close call.
    SG: It was a very close call! I've been with "Guiding Light" and then to continue with "The Light" was a big question in my mind. It comes down to wanting to play good stories and being able to do those other things that you enjoy. I was pitched a story that would occur if I stayed and even if I didn't stay. I was made perfectly clear I was welcome and that Josh wanted me to stay, but if I didn't then the role would have been recast. Thankfully for everyone it worked out.

    SONBC: Tell us, what you can about that story!
    SG: The good thing about going back in time is that there are four relationships that haven't been explored: Marina, Lizzie, Shayne and Tammy so now we get to see that develop. I'll be sharing a lot of scenes with David Tom (Shayne) and that story begins in February!

    SONBC: We were told that Dan Gobble wants to bring Jonathan Randall on this year. Is there any update there.
    SG: (Laughs) Jonathan will arrive this year! His name is popping around the set, I just shared a group scene with Laura Wright (Cassie), Kim Zimmer (Reva) and others were his name was said a few times. It will be interesting to see what occurs when he does finally arrive. (Smiles and laughs.)

    SONBC: You act like you know something more than you're not saying.
    SG: (Shrugs shoulders) Maybe.

    SONBC: We'll we're glad you're staying with "TL" and look forward to seeing you for how many more years.
    SG: At least two! And thank you!
  20. Josh

    Thanksgiving Day Celebration

    By Josh,

    You and yours are hereby cordially invited to attend Thanksgiving dinner with the families of Springfield.
    The Lewis Family at The Beacon Hotel
    Hostesses: Mrs. Reva Shayne Lewis & Ms. Cassandra Layne Winslow

    The Cooper Family at Company
    Hostess: Ms. Harley Davidson Cooper

    The Bauer/Marler Family at the Bauer Home
    Hostesses: Ms. Holly Reade & Ms. Michelle Bauer Santos

    The Spaulding Family at Towers
    Hostesses: Anonymous

    Dinner will be served promptly beginning at Seven o’clock on the 22nd day of November, two-thousand and six.

  21. Josh
    ANNOUNCER: IF YOU'VE NEVER READ THE GUIDING LIGHT...NOW...IS...THE...TIME



    ANNOUNCER: LIZZIE BEGINS A DANGEROUS GAME...

    Lizzie: Braxton do something big...come to Springfield.
    Braxton: My internship is here in Oakdale.
    Lizzie: Trust me. Do you trust me?

    ANNOUNCER: SHAYNE HAS A SECRET AND HE KNOWS...



    Alan-Michael: Can you imagine the headlines? Reva Shayne Lewis' Gay Son...
    Shayne: Go to hell!

    ANNOUNCER: AND THE MOMENT...THAT CHANGES HER LIFE...FOREVER...



    Holly: What are you doing here?
    Woman: Something has happened...
    Holly: Oh my God!

    ANNOUNCER: DON'T MISS A MOMENT...THE GUIDING LIGHT
  22. Josh
    Volume 1, Issue 1
    March 3, 2007

    The "LIGHT" Goes Out?
    Rumors seem to be making the rounds that "THE GUIDING LIGHT" is running straight towards cancelation! With many recent announcements that such blogs as "King Reilly's DAYS," "The World of Oakdale" and "Guiding Light: The Brotherhood" were headed to towards the great beyond soon (TWOO ended March 2) that "The Guiding Light" was next.

    “Absolutely and completely false!” Assured executive producer Josh Hawkins. “Dan and I have been working on schoolwork, jobs and other activities.” He continued. But outlines are still being planned, scenes are being written and episodes are being published. The Guiding Light will be a fixture in the SONBC lineup for many, many more days to come.

    “Our light is bright! The stories we’re working towards telling will have long lasting ramifications in Springfield!” Teased Hawkins.

    IN the LIGHT with...Maureen Garrett
    SONBC: Are you enjoying working more these day?
    MG: Are you joking? (Laughs) I'm in love with The Guiding Light these days. It is very reminiscent of what it once was. Josh and Dan have a great hold on who Holly is and what makes her tick.

    SONBC: When Josh arrived on the scene last summer he shocked the industry with stepping back in time. How did you feel about that?
    MG: Josh stepped back to a time that was good, Holly's relationship with Ed I always felt was a missed storyline, so to be able to play it again is amazing, quite simply.



    SONBC: There for awhile it looked as though Holly would be betraying Blake.
    MG: The thing about that story is it would have made sense either way we went. I can say that it was tweaked and changed a bit once Dan joined as co-head writer. Josh did propose a story that was good, but what we have coming up in the next few weeks and into March is...some of the best stuff I've done in a very long time.

    SONBC: Care to share with readers what that "stuff" is?
    MG: (Smiles) Holly has quite a few fires burning at the moment. From Blake to Ross and Ed and these migraines it's all about to explode. March is going to be HUGE for Holly and I'm looking forward to playing the role again and this material because it is out of this world.

    Next Week: Ben Hogestyn's "IN the LIGHT" about his new job, new storyline & working with Kim Zimmer!

    Week of March 5th

    - Marah tells Danny to end things for good with Cassie!
    - Harley and Lucy find Alexandra!
    - The Cedars projects battle is on: Lewis vs. Spaulding.
    - Shayne's world will be rocked & literally changed forever!

    Casting New



    - Matt Lanter (Derek) who debuted as Derek Bowden in 2006 shortly after "TGL" debuted. "Matt is on recurring at the moment but that could change as the story continues." Said co-head writer Dan Gobble. Lanter returns in Episode 051.

    - Soap icon and veteran actress Julia Barr wraps up her first stint in the recast role of Hope Bauer in Episode 053. "She'll be back, don't worry." Gobble continues. "This was always the agreement that she would come on for a limited run but return full-time eventually.

    - Also in non-casting news and more behind the scene information, creator of the blog, "Guiding Light: The Brother" Michael Allen will soon join "TGL" blog as a story consultant. "I made an official offer to Michael immediately after he announced he would end "GL:TB" and he accepted. Dan and I look forward to working with him." Says Hawkins.

    This idea was inspired by the SONBC Blog “Salem Lives” and their weekly SL Insider, much thanks to Phoenix and Roman and make sure to check out their awesome “DAYS” blog!
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    The Guiding Light Update
    06/02 Edition

    The Calm After the Storm

    The lighting, the thunder and the rain has finally ended, but the ramifications of the night are just beginning to be felt by those in Springfield. "One of the biggest stories that we had going during that time was Holly and Ed." Says executive producer/co-head writer Josh Hawkins. The week begins with an "In the Light" featuring Holly and Blake. "We wanted to showcase these two dynamic characters who both Dan and I are in love with." Hawkins went on.

    And their love with Holly is clearly being seen as of this date Holly had moved from the shadows of the soap to the front burner where Dan Gobble, co-head writer assures she will stay. "Holly is by far one of the most dynamic characters on daytime, she deserves to be front and center."

    "After Roger's death we thought about the next logical step for Blake and Holly, the steps that we've outlined are that the most logical." Shares Hawkins. Look for Holly's "ITL" to be published Monday, June 4th.


    What Time is It?

    So as most readers know "The Guiding Light" went about a week and half without an update. "Life sometimes does that to you." Shared Hawkins. However rest assured you won't be missing any of the story! "We're still telling stories as if it were mid-May." He continued. So that means look for Michelle's baby to be born in the next few weeks, prom and graduation for the Senior class of 2007.


    SONBC Awards: Stay in the Light

    "The Guiding Light" has been nominated for seven SONBC Awards, the second most nominated blog behind "Salem Lives" who led with nine. While an announcement date for the winners has yet to be announced we invite you to take a look at video celebrating our nominees.

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    Sneak Previews

    - Harley comes home from Cedars!
    - Beth's life hangs in the balance...will she survive!
    - Danny goes behind Marah's back.
    - Spaulding Enterprises and Lewis Construction present their plans to Cedars.
    - Prom Night for the Senior Class of 2007!

    Casting News

    - Kim Zimmer (Reva) returns home just in time for Shayne's big night.

    - Krista Tesreau (Mindy) returns in Episode 075 and shares scenes with Marah (Alexa Havins.) "The young Lewis women are embarking up on a business venture of sorts." Shares Hawkins. "One that we hope will be successful for them and our readers, I have a pretty big surprise up my sleeve for them.

    - Ian Novick joins the cast and represents the character of Austin Hollingsworth. Novick is most notably known as one of the final three contestants on the CBS Daytime Reality series, InTurn. Novick has signed on for ten episodes throughout the summer.

    - Rumor! Recently another "ATWT" actress was spotted on "The Guiding Light" set. Sources say she was only visiting but with Lillian's past with Dr. Susan Stewart is another crossover in the works. Stay tuned!

    - After an exhausting casting search for a handsome early 40s leading male character, the role has been cast! However, the executive producer/head writing team are keeping the name to themselves.
  24. Josh
    THE GUIDING LIGHT UPDATE
    07/23/2007 Edition

    <HR>

    Tulsa, OK – (July 23, 2007) - Mighty big changes are happening for the SONBC nominated blog-series "The Guiding Light" as they prepare for new cast additions, a reality TV show twist, production changes and so much more!

    Setside sources are revealing that a new production schedule is in place for the blog as well, beginning this week!

    “After careful deliberation and council with my co-head writer (Dan Gobble) we have come to the conclusion that three episodes a week for the series will be beneficial to the stories we are telling,” executive producer Josh Hawkins stated earlier this week.

    So what will this change in production mean for the beloved citizens of Springfield and to the readers of the blog? “Hopefully for the citizens it means that stories are going to be told a faster pace,” Gobble stated. “For our readers it will mean that episodes will become a little longer and a little more in-depth. We are committed to telling these stories and we hope that our readers are just as committed,” Gobble concluded.

    The change won’t happened immediately however. TGL is taking a week hiatus beginning Monday, July 23, 2007 after Episode 078 is published. “We have to outline, plan and write,” Hawkins laughs. And another change is coming, a special graduation episode is planned for Monday, July 30th wrapping up the teen storyline with the birth of Michelle’s baby.


    Michelle (Bethany Joy Galeotti) must watch as her Baby Girl fights for survival this summer!
    “We know that baby-related storylines have been beat to death in the daytime arena,” Hawkins continued, “so we don’t want to tell a story that will make readers turn away from the show.” That said however, it will be revealed on the August 1st episode that Baby Bauer has been in pre-natal intensive care since her birth. “The Bauer, Lewis and Danny really rally together in this time,” Hawkins says, “since it is still unclear whether or not Danny or Bill is the biological father.”

    In addition to the baby storyline other stories that will be moved forward include: Holly continues to spiral downward as Ross and Blake prepare to marry, the Cedar's project is in full swing and those Lewis boys know something is up, Ben faces the truth that something is the matter with him health wise and Alan/Phillip/Beth/Olivia storyline takes a turn during this time.

    "We have some great stories coming down the pike for the last six months in Springfield," Hawkins concluded. "We hope that you'll stick with us and see what we have in store for everyone."

    Look for the final episode of TGL before hiatus on Tuesday, July 24th and then the blog resumes a regular air schedule on the 30th.

    <HR>

    CASTING ROUNDUP

    - "The Guiding Light" will welcome Tamara Tunie (Jessica, As The World Turns) to the canvas shortly after the series returns from the schedule hiatus. "We have enjoy utilizing our sister soap," Hawkins smiled. Readers will note that early on in the blog it was revealed that Lillian Raines (Tina Sloan) shares a friendship with Dr. Susan Stewart (Marie Masters.) So will there be more ATWT/TGL crossovers in the future? "Maybe," Hawkins replies, "we don't want to use up a good thing. If the storyline requires something of the nature that would fit of course."

    - There seems to be a reason why the contents of Ed's letter from Roger hasn't been opened yet on screen and it comes down to casting and time according to setside sources. Rumor has it that executives are attempting to lure a veteran charater/actress for a limited run in late summer/early fall. "TGL" doesn't comment on rumors.

    - Could two of of the blog's brighest young starlets be on their way! Some of daytime's biggest and brightest young stars have been spotted roaming the halls of the studio including the recently married Jennifer Finnigan (ex-Bridget, B&, Jennifer Ferrin (ex-Jennifer, ATWT) and even DAYS young star Martha Madison (Belle, DAYS). Could this be a possible recast role or are they looking to fill a recent casting call for a young and powerful executive at Spaulding Enterprise, stay tuned!

    <HR>

    A NEW REALITY TWIST COMING

    Final details are being ironed out for an exciting and interesting new reality twist that will tie into the storylines on "The Guiding Light." "I just recently got the approval from co-head writer," laughs the EP Josh Hawkins. The new reader-interaction event is slated to begin August 13th so stay tuned!

    <HR>
  25. Josh
    Previously on "The Guiding Light"- Michelle and Danny talked about the baby and then shared a kiss as Marah looked on!
    - Ross revealed that Blake could now have a major say in Spaulding Enterprises!
    - Gus and Harley came to blows!
    - A thunderstorm rocked Springfield, as Beth had a car accident and Olivia gave birth. The Guiding Light
    Episode 074
    Written By: Josh Hawkins & Dan Gobble

    <HR>

    At Cedars, both Olivia Spencer-Spaulding and Beth Spaulding are waking from their slumber. Lillian has made a vigil at Beth’s bedside, her head resting on a small portion of the free bed she feels Beth move her leg.

    “Beth?” Lillian manages to speak half asleep. “Oh Beth!” She exclaims. “You gave me quite a scare.” She softly wiped her daughter’s forehead.

    With her eyes closed Beth spoke in a broken voice. “What happened?”



    “You don’t remember?” Lillian kissed Beth’s hand. “You had a car accident during the rainstorm. Someone found you…”

    “Is Phillip here?”

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    And Now "The Guiding Light"

    <HR>

    Josh and Billy are at the Lewis Construction offices going over their Cedars proposal. Both are deep in thought having worked on this proposal for months. There was just no way that the hospital could possibly give a job of this magnitude to Spaulding Enterprises.

    “What?” Josh questioned.

    “I didn’t say anything.” Billy responded.

    “I’m aware of that, but you have that look on you face.”

    “What look?”

    “Like you forgot to do something important and you're thinking of a way to not tell your little brother.” Wanda said as she passed through the office. “Bill said he needs to talk to you when you get a free minute.”

    Billy rolled his eyes as Wanda went back to her desk. “She’s right though.” Josh told him. “Do you think there’s a problem with the presentation?”

    “Not one that we can fix this late in the game. Besides what do we really have to worry about?
    Alan-Michael is the point man for this project and we both know how long he’s been out of commission. We’re fine.”

    “I guess you’re right.” Josh reached for his umbrella.

    “Where you headed off to?”



    “The airport,” Josh told him, “Reva…my missing in action wife has decided to return home for what is going to be a week of pictures and tears.”

    “Shayne excited about the prom?”

    “I think it’s more like he’s ready for it to be over. He’s not like you and I were back in our day, he’s much more grounded, mature.”

    “That’s because you raised a fine boy.”

    “Speaking of which.” Josh gestured towards the door. “Come on in Bill.”

    “Uncle Josh. Dad, do you have a free minute? There’s something I need to run by you.”

    “Sure. Sure, come on in.” Billy moved some papers from one of the chairs. “Josh you give Reva my love all right?”

    “I will. See you guys tomorrow.”

    The men said there farewells and Bill took a seat. Bill took the time to give his father a lecture about proper funeral etiquette: you do not bring a gun and shot the coffin of the deceased, even if they did deserve it.

    “Something tells me there’s another reason you’re here.” Billy informed his son. “What’s on your mind boy?”

    <HR>

    “Someone’s here. Let me call you back. Okay, bye.” Derek hung up the phone and opened the door to find Shayne standing there.

    “It’s about time.” Shayne told him. “I was just about to leave you a note. Can I come in?”

    “Yeah, of course. So your text message said that you had some exciting news about something or another.”

    “Guess who you are looking at?” Shayne struck a model pose for a split second and then burst into laughter.

    “I don’t know, a bad Vanna White impression, I’m guessing.”

    “Um no…” he replied in a sad voice, “the Valedictorian of the Springfield High School graduating class of 2007!”

    “That’s awesome, congratulations.” Derek went into to kiss Shayne but he quickly pulled away turning the joyous moment into something opposite.

    “What’s wrong?”

    “What do you mean?” Shayne asked.

    “Don’t play the question-answer game with me. You know what I mean, I just tried to kiss you and you pulled away. And it’s not the first time it’s happened Shayne.”

    “I know. I don’t know what to say. Derek…”

    “You’ve been acting this way ever since that night on the docks by the lake. You seemed so excited, so happy to see me and then all of sudden something changed and you’re pulling away from me when I try to kiss you. What’s up Shayne?”



    “This? I have my sources. But wouldn’t The Mirror love this headline: Talk show Host’s Son Gay! And of all people Reva. What delicious irony. I hope you both don’t have the same taste in men.”

    Shayne knew all to well exactly what Derek was talking about and it worried him. He wanted this year to be over already and it only had just begun. Shayne tried to convince himself that things would be better after graduation, after prom and after the Cedars project was locked up.

    “I just think at times that we’re moving to fast.” Shayne lied. “You have a lot more experience than I do and sometimes I feel like we’re going ninety to nothing.”

    “I never thought about that. I’m sorry if you feel that way.”



    “And this…” Shayne began, “you apologizing for being you, this is not what I wanted. Damnit! I hate this Derek, you have to know that.”

    <HR>

    “I had a meeting with Ross the other day in regards to if the baby is mine.” Bill explained

    “That’s smart, to work out a custody arrangement.” Billy replied. “How is little Michelle doing?”

    “For starters she’s not little, she’s past her due date and running the birth of what could be my child like the Bauer BBQ.”

    “Ouch. So this meeting with Ross what was it about?”

    “Right after the baby is born we’re going to have a DNA test ran to see who the father is. And if it’s me, I’m going to sue Michelle for full custody.”

    Billy took a minute and let the words sink in. “That’s a big step Bill. Are you sure about this?”

    “I’m hundred percent sure and please don’t try and talk me out of it, Ross already did.”

    “Okay, okay I won’t. I just can’t imagine that Ross agreed to represent you.”

    “He didn’t. That’s one of the reasons I’m telling you all of this, he recommend an attorney in Oakdale and I have a meeting with her in a couple of days.”



    “If this is what you want Bill then I’ll stand by you but maybe you try to work something out with Michelle. The two of you have been friends since you were knee high to a grasshopper. I would hate to see this friendship ruined over all of this.”

    “All of this? Dad do you hear yourself? You are talking about what could possibly by your grandchild. Michelle kept this from me and if Mom hadn’t found out she was pregnant there is a chance Michelle never would have told me she was pregnant.”

    “Believe me I understand and like I said I support you a hundred percent. Whatever you decide and I’m sure your mother will feel the same way.”

    “So you don’t think this is a bad idea?”

    “You want to make a point and to me that’s never a bad idea Bill. I just think that there are ways that you could go about doing the same thing without trying to take the baby away from it’s mother.”

    Bill rubbed his forehead and shook his head. “Why don’t you go back to your loft, think about it a little more before making in rash decisions. Call Vanessa, call Mindy talk to them about it and see what they think. We’ll all support you no matter what, we just want what’s best for you?”



    Bill stood up. “When did you become so smart?”

    “Boy it beats the hell out of me.” Billy laughed!

    <HR>

    They both took a minute to think before speaking again. “I know that you and I have something, a connection and it’s one that I’ve never had with anyone else. But so many things, great things are happening for you right now, graduation, prom and this summer is going to be huge for you.”

    “I’ve never done this before. You knew this when we began…whatever this is.”

    “The thing is Shayne I don’t think we know what this is yet and we need to take a step back.”

    “So that’s what we’re doing, taking a break? Because standing here right now it feels like something more concrete, more permanent than a break.”

    “I don’t want you to feel like that Shayne…”

    “Well then how the hell do you want me to feel?” He fired back only to get a silent response. “Answer the damn question Derek. You came to Springfield, you pursued me and now all of a sudden you think we’re in to deep? Maybe this is what taking a break is like, I don’t know. I haven’t done it enough to know but I’ve seen Marah do it, Tammy and Lizzie.” Shayne grabbed his bag from the chair by the door. “Derek?”

    “We are taking a break. I haven’t ever lied to you about who I was, you know that I’ve been with other guys before. I fall hard and fall fast Shayne and usually after four months, six months it’s over and I move on. It’s who I am, but with you…” Derek smiled, “with you there it’s so easy to just be me and that scares me.”



    Derek took Shayne’s hand in his. “I want this to work. I don’t want you to be one of those guys I ditched after four months so you’re just going to have to give me some time. And it’s time that you need too.”

    “So you and I we’re not over?”

    Derek shook his head. “No. We just need our space with one another, we have all the time in the world Shayne to progress this relationship.” He shook his head in agreement. “So we’re okay?”

    “Yeah.” Shayne answered shyly. “So, can I get a not-so-farewell-non-break-up kiss before I leave?”

    Their lips locked for what seemed like hours, but only mere seconds. Shayne blew out of the apartment almost as quickly as he had entered. Derek raced for his cell phone.

    “What took you so long?” A male voice answered, not even a hello.

    “I told you it was the landlord. He had to check the air conditioning unit and some other things around the place.” Derek sat down on his bed and a worried looked wiped over his face. “So when did you say you were coming to town Dad?”



    “The end of next week.” Trevor Bowden answered. “Is that a problem?”

    “Problem?” Derek replied. “Why would it be a problem, unless you haven’t told Mom you were coming.”

    “Well you just leave her to me, I’ll deal with you mother.”

    <HR>

    “I’ve been trying to call him all night. There’s probably something wrong with his phone, the whole town has been in shambles after the storm.” Lillian explained. “Beth you had severe internal bleeding…” her eyes filled with tears as she thought back, “Ed said you flat-lined on the table at least twice. You have to understand how lucky you are.”

    “I need Phillip…” Beth also began to tear up. “Find my husband please.”

    Lillian kissed Beth on the cheek and quickly left the room, in the doorway she spoke. “I almost love you Beth and that scared me to death.”

    “I promise it won’t happen again.” She replied from her bed. “I love you far too much to leave you.”

    “So it wasn’t a dream.” Olivia smiled. “You’re really here aren’t you?”

    “Did you think I would leave you?”

    “I just figured you would call Alan and then go back to be with Beth.” Olivia turned her head away from him. “Is the baby okay?”

    “She’s healthy, strong and just as beautiful as her mother.” Phillip touched her chin and turned her head back towards him. “You asked me a question at the mansion before all hell broke lose. Do you remember what it was?”

    “Do I remember?” Olivia retorted. “Phillip how could I have forgotten.” She paused and touched his hand. “Did you make a decision?”

    Phillip ran his fingers through his hair. He was tired and hadn’t slept in what felt like hours. “That’s all I’ve thought about, all night. Sitting with you, watching you sleep, seeing your baby girl. And Beth…”

    “Beth’s here?”

    Phillip nodded his head. “She was in a car accident. No one even knows that I’m here or that I even know.”

    “You should go to her Phillip.” Olivia told him. “I’m not your problem. She’s your wife, not me.”

    “I stood in the doorway of your room and her room watching you both sleep and I realized something. God, I don’t know it has happened again but I’ve allowed myself to fall in love with two very different women. I have feelings for Beth that’s a given considering our history, but Olivia there’s something that pulls me back to you everytime I see your smiling face or hear your name.”

    “And I feel the same way. I care for you very much, but the simple fact of the matter is this Phillip at any minute my husband, your father is going to come through that door I have to tell him what’s going on and I don’t even know.” Olivia paused. “The baby and I though, we’re a package deal so you need to decide. Pick me or pick Beth but I need to know, now Phillip.”

    “I’ve never been good with ultimatums.” He told her.



    “Well, I’m sorry. I don’t really know what to tell you. I competed with Reva for Josh’s love and when I escaped that I promised myself I wouldn’t do anything like that again. I can’t, not now I have to think about my child now.”

    “The last thing I want to do is put you in a position like that again Olivia.” Phillip told her. “I had Rick run a DNA test late last night on the baby. We won’t have to play games to be together Olivia.” He smiled.

    “What do you mean?”

    In the corridor of Cedars a woman in black high heels walked down the hallway toward Olivia’s room.

    Olivia smiled and choked back her own tears of joy. “Are you saying what I think you’re saying? Phillip…Phillip answer me. Are you saying that my daughter is your daughter?”



    Phillip shook his head. “She is.” He said as their lips suddenly met and the door pushed opened. Standing there watching, unnoticed was none other than Alexandra!



    :Fade to Black:

    <HR>

    On the Next Episode…
    - Olivia names the baby!
    - Tammy seeks Holly's advice.
    - Spaulding Enterprises vs. Lewis Construction
    - Episode 076: IN the LIGHT: Affairs of the Heart
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