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LARRY CARPENTER - One Life To Live - "Episode #9947" (ABC)

* Associate Director: Teresa Anne Cicala

* Stage Managers: Alan P. Needleman, Keith Greer

* Production Associate: Anthony Wilkinson

This is Mr. Carpenter's fifth DGA Award nomination. He won the Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Daytime Serials for One Life to Live "Episode #8849" in 2003 and was nominated for that series for "Episode #9686" in 2006, "Episode #9385" in 2005 and "Episode #8655" in 2002.

CASEY CHILDS - All My Children - "Episode #9669" (ABC)

* Associate Directors: Shirley Simmons, Barbara M. Simmons, Anthony Pascarelli

* Stage Managers: Rusty Swope, Penny Bergman, Martin Fritz Brekeller, Brendan Higgins

* Production Associates: Jennifer Minda, Marika Brancato

This is Mr. Childs' third DGA Award nomination. He was nominated for All My Children "Episode #9297" in 2006 and "Episode #7919" in 2000.

CHRISTOPHER GOUTMAN - As The World Turns - "Episode #12971" (CBS)

* Associate Directors: Michael Kerner, Carol Sedwick, Janet Andrews

* Stage Managers: Nancy Barron, Jennifer Blood

* Production Associates: Brett Hellman, Alexandra Verner Roalsvig

This is Mr. Goutman's third DGA Award nomination. He was previously nominated in this same category for As the World Turns "Episode #12,166" in 2004, and "Episode #10,446" in 1997.

SCOTT McKINSEY - General Hospital - "Episode #11228" (ABC)

* Associate Directors: Penny Pengra, Christine Magarian, Ron Cates, Pete Fillmore, RC Cates, David MacLeod

* Stage Managers: Craig McManus, Crystal Craft, Michele Azenzer

* Production Associates: Lisa Kaseff, Denise Van Cleave, Christine Cooper

This is Mr. McKinsey's sixth DGA Award nomination in this category. He won for Port Charles "Episode #1433" in 2002, and for General Hospital "Episode #8883" in 1997. He was nominated for General Hospital "Episode #11178" in 2006, "Episode #8492" in 1996, and "Episode #8233" in 1995.

ELLEN WHEELER - Guiding Light - "Episode #15221" (CBS)

* Associate Directors/Stage Managers: Chris Cullen, David Brandon

* Production Associates: David Brandon, Kelly Jobmann

This is Ms. Wheeler's third DGA Award nomination. She was previously nominated for Guiding Light "Episode #14832" in 2006 and "Episode #14696" in 2005.

Edited January 10, 200817 yr by Toups

GH SHOULD WIN THIS, if they submit something from the Hostage Crisis. Then again, I was shocked when GH lost last year.

How the hell does AMC get nominated for all these awards? The directing and writing on the show sucks so much ass.....

I'm disappointed DAYS didn't get a nomination. The directing for John's death and John's funeral was excellent. Still have hope for the Emmys.

Do we have episode info for these?

I am surprised that Casey Childs got the AMC nod....he is way too 'Disney' and annoying for me. I don't know why Angela Tessenari didn't get nommed.

I'm disappointed DAYS didn't get a nomination. The directing for John's death and John's funeral was excellent. Still have hope for the Emmys.

Didn't Kathryn Foster direct those? It's funny, though Y&R USED to dominate the directing award at the Emmy's (specifically when Heather Hill lead the direction team), they were never very lucky with getting nominated for the Director's Guild Awards....

I believe Kathy has one DGA for Y&R, out of only TWO nominations.

AMC's episode was 7/26/07, one of B&E's first shows (remember, they were good for five minutes, LOL).

July 26- BDW: Michelle Patrick; SW: Amanda L. Beall; D: Casey Childs

Kendall initially refuses the surgery after deciding that it is too soon for Baby Slater to be delivered. She later agrees to it, because she does not want him to die so she must acquiesce and prepare for his delivery. She is rushed to surgery after she insists on being awake for the C-section. She wants to be alert so that she knows that the baby is OK. Before Kendall is moved to the operating room, Erica bursts into her room to let her know that Spike has been found. As Kendall is being wheeled into the delivery room, Spike is being wheeled into the hospital. When Spike passes by her in the hallway, she sees him, and yells out his name while reaching out her arms for him.

Kendall is in surgery when she tells the doctor that she doesn’t want a general anesthetic, because she wants to hear her baby cry, but the doctor tells her that Baby Slater must have a breathing tube placed in him once he is delivered. Zach is in the delivery room with Kendall, and tells her to look at him, because she is about to have a baby. She asks Zach to hold her hand and to squeeze it tight.

Dr. Martin, before rushing into surgery, tells Erica that they have to deliver Kendall and Zach’s baby immediately. Erica wants to know what their chances are. She wants a guarantee that Dr. Martin is unprepared to give.

Ryan is at the accident site yelling at rescue people to get his son, Spike. Ryan scream at Spike as he is being air lifted. He wants his son to know that he is there for him. He is trying to reassure him that everything is going to be OK and he promises this to Spike. The paramedics determine that Greenlee has broken ribs and a collapsed lung. They ask her to remain still as they air lift her. Ryan is not concentrating on Greenlee. His total attention is on his son.

Derek gives Jack details about the accident site being approximately a 20 ft. drop. Jack tells Erica about the accident, but she decides not to tell Kendall until after the surgery.

Krystal goes to Chandler Mansion to check on Adam after he saved Ava. He and Krystal argue about him being lonely in the house all by himself. She tells him that he is at fault for what has befallen him.

Jackson is inquiring about Greenlee and then she arrives. She asks her father about Spike. Jack explains to Aidan, Babe, Jamie, and Di that Greenlee and Spike were in an accident, which is the reason for their delay. Aidan however, explains that the cliff was 20 miles north of where the girls turned around to bring Kendall back to Pine Valley Hospital. He goes on to explain that Greenlee was going away from Pine Valley which proves she was taking Spike. Jack is devastated.

Ryan is crying on Annie’s shoulder. He is worried about doctors cutting his baby boy. He explains the scene, where Spike was found, to Annie. He tells her that glass was everywhere. Jonathan arrives at the hospital asking if they found Spike and if Greenlee got away.

Dr. Martin explains to Ryan that Spike is alive because the safety seat kept him from major harm. He tells Ryan details of treatment for Spike. It has been determined that Spike is bleeding internally and they will have to repair or remove Spike’s ruptured spleen. Dr. Martin is informed that they need a rare blood type for Spike which is “A-negative,” but the hospital is running low. Jonathan notes that he is “A-negative” and will donate blood. Ryan promises Spike that he will hold him in his arms soon.

Kendall mentions to Zach that there was a lot of blood on Spike. She wants to know what happened to him. She asked, “What did Greenlee do?” Zach assures Kendall that the doctors worked miracles with Spike, and they are about to work another one.

Tad enters the hospital and asks Erica about Spike’s surgery and the C-section on Baby Slater. Erica says, “If both children survive, Kendall will have two sons. I must say “if” because no one will promise me anything. Kendall must have them both.”

Kendall is happy that Spike is awake. She and Zach are still in the operating room. Zach insists that they had a miracle in Spike, and are about to have another one with Baby Slater. Zach states proudly that they have a family.

Josh receives an update from Erica on Spike, Kendall, and Baby Slater’s condition. She states joyfully that they have a miracle, and then corrects that statement by saying they have two miracles.

Baby Slater is blue, but born alive. Kendall begs to see him. The doctors insist that he need to be put in an incubator right away. Kendall tells Zach to check on both babies for her. Josh comes over to the nursery to ask about Baby Slater. Zach tells him that Baby Slater is very tiny, weighing only 700 grams (1-1/2 lbs.), but he has a steady heartbeat, and that he fits into the palm of his hand. Zach tells Josh that he (Josh) has seen this type of thing before, but he (Zach) is a businessman and he doesn’t get it. Zach says he doesn’t understand it, and he doesn’t get it, because he does not see miracles in business. Josh tells Zach that he survived his father, and Kendall survived serious injuries. He tells Zach that his and Kendall’s genes make miracles.

Spike is in surgery. Annie is attempting to calm Ryan down. She reminds him that if he made it through Spike’s premature birth, then he'll make it through his surgery. Ryan asks are these only the options: Making it through this or not.

The doctors order antibiotics for Baby Slater.

Ryan is comforted by Annie and Jonathan. Ryan is berating himself for wanting to hand Spike over to Greenlee. Ryan says that as a parent, his first responsibility should have been to his child and he regrets that he forgot that when dealing with Greenlee.

Jack tells Greenlee that Spike is in surgery. She then asks about Kendall and the Baby Slater. Jack tells her that Baby Slater is very small.

Erica barges into the recovery room to see Kendall. Erica tells Kendall that Spike is still in surgery. Kendall is shouting, “Fix Spike.” Erica soothes her. Kendall yells that they have to save her baby boy. Erica tells her she is holding her hand, and Bianca is holding the other one even though she is in France.

Dr. Martin comes out to tell them that have finished the surgery on Spike. Ryan wants to hold Spike so that he knows that Ryan is there. Annie tells him that Spike knows he is there. Josh comes up and asks about Spike and Ryan tells him they repaired his spleen. Josh says that it is good anytime they can save an organ. Ryan asks about Kendall's baby. Josh says he's small, his skin is translucent, his lungs do not work, and his intestines do not work. Josh calls Baby Slater a fighter and insists that no one is going to let him go without a fight.

Zach is looking through the window into the NICU at Baby Slater. Erica tells Zach that they are taking Kendall back to her room. Zach asks Erica to stay with Baby Slater for a while. Zach leaves to visit Kendall. Erica tells baby Slater that he is so loved.

Greenlee talks to Jack about the Baby Slater. She wants to know if he is going to make it. Jack honestly says that he does not know, because it is too soon to tell. Greenlee is hysterical because she was bringing Spike back. She confesses that, out loud, to Jack.

Kendall and Zack are talking to Dr. Martin about Spike. He tells her about the ruptured spleen. A chaplain enters the room, ready to perform a christening for Baby Slater. Kendall is surprised because she didn't request one and asks if Zach requested the minister. Erica walks in and informs them that she requested the minister, because she thought it best under the circumstances. Kendall loses control as she directs her anger toward Erica. She yells, “A christening means that he would never make it home to be with his family. It also means that he would never be christened with his family and friends in attendance.” She screams at Erica to get out. Erica clearly did not mean any harm, and said as much. Kendall, out of control, starts screaming for her babies. Dr. Martin instructs the nurses to give her a sedative. Zack loudly tells Erica that her daughter needs her right now, and wonders why she called a chaplain. Zach questions what good a chaplain would do right now.

Adam orders flowers to be sent to the Slater’s. He instructs that the card read, “My thoughts are with you and your family.”

Krystal and Babe meet at the hospital. Babe gives Krystal an update of the baby’s condition. Krystal tells Babe details about her visit with Adam.

Jamie asks about Baby Slater’s condition. Tad tells Jamie about Baby Slater, and tells him that he needs a hug. Tad calls Jamie a nitwit by indicating that he is the one in medical school, thus he should be telling Tad about the baby’s condition. They laugh it off.

Zach and Josh are back with Baby Slater. Zack needs to be with Kendall but Baby Slater needs him too. He tells Josh that he should be with Kendall. Josh volunteers to check on Kendall for Zach. He starts to leave, but Zach calls him back, then the two hug. Zach then dresses in a sterile gown and mask and enters the NICU to sit beside his newborn son’s incubator.

General Hospital - "Episode #11228 - February 2, 2007

Lucky and Rodriguez begin evacuating the guests attending the charity gala at the Metro Restaurant high atop the hotel. Maxie and Three realize the briefcase could explode at any time. Three plans on using Maxie as a human shield to protect himself from the blast. After threatening to shoot more people, Mr. Craig allows Alan, Emily and Elizabeth to tend to Robin as her condition deteriorates. Luke, Lucky, Dillon, Monica, Tracy, Mike, Mac, Georgie and Edward are shocked to learn that their loved ones are in the middle of the hostage crisis. Sonny offers to arrange for Mr. Craig's safe escape in exchange for releasing Robin. Sonny stops Sam and Carly from making a foolish and dangerous move. Jason knows they have to get the hostages evacuated before the vault reopens. Mr. Craig wires the lobby with explosives. Patrick experiences complications while operating on Alcazar. Skye is stunned when Jason tells her about the hostage crisis unfolding at the hotel. Patrick and Noah disagree about how to proceed with Alcazar's surgery. Patrick heads to the hotel to help Robin. Jason convinces Patrick to continue operating on Alcazar as he needs to wake up and give them the access code to the briefcase.

One Life to Live - "Episode #9947 - June 5, 2007

In the aftermath of the explosion, Nash is trapped in the operating room with Antonio, who is still on the operating table with his stomach cut open. Michael regains consciousness but is stranded in the gallery. Nash holds Antonio's life in his hands. Despite being knocked about by the explosion, Paige remains tough and immediately begins to tend to Jessica. Jessica is taken to the emergency room where she comes to and is eventually reunited with her parents. Viki has no choice but to tell Jessica what's happened to Nash and Antonio. Talia admits to Antonio's family that he's trapped in the operating room with Nash. Cristian volunteers to help and enters the danger zone. Marty suffers a head wound in the blast. John jumps into action and gets Marty to safety as Miles trails behind. Miles alerts Cole that Marty has been injured. Miles uses Cole to highlight what's at stake for Marty should she choose not to marry him. Starr is heartbroken when she learns Cole and Britney are going to the prom together. Langston and Markko make an unusual bet. Dorian scores points with Clint.

All My Children - "Episode #9669 - July 26, 2007

Zach is told what an uphill battle his and Kendall's baby will face as it is so very premature. Kendall is taken into surgery to deliver her baby as Spike is rushed into the hospital, following soon after by Greenlee. Kendall gives birth but the baby is very fragile and is being kept alive by machines. Zach looks on at his tiny son, willing him to be strong and survive. Joe warns Ryan, Jonathan and Annie that Spike's surgery is more complicated than he originally thought. Spike survives the surgery but his condition remains extremely serious. Jack's belief that Greenlee wasn't planning on fleeing with Spike is soon shattered when Aidan informs him Greenlee was headed away from Pine Valley. Zach loses his temper when Erica asks the chaplain to christen his and Kendall's son right away in case the worst should happen. A distraught Kendall needs to be sedated for her own good. Krystal covers her concern for Adam with anger.

Guiding Light Episode #15221 - July 25, 2007

Coop is writing a story about memory, and Ava has brought it to Spaulding Publishing. Alan talks to a mad scientist about making a pill that does exactly what Coop’s story suggests: making memories disappear. Lizzie overhears and asks Cassie if she’d be interested in making the painful memories stop. Coop discovers Alan didn’t want to publish his book; he just wanted to steal his ideas. Remy is the security guard at the mysterious location, until he discovers it’s a lab funded by Alan. Cassie and Lizzie try to break through the door, as Alan and Beth enter the elevator with Coop right behind them. Cassie accidentally breaks open the bottle with the memory gas in it, as Cyrus and Ava walk in, they begin to cough and sink to the ground. As the gas comes through the vent, Lizzie and Remy collapse against each other, and Alan, Beth and Coop slump to the floor. Cyrus is pleased to wake up with the women in his arms, but nobody can remember who they are. Lizzie, who has woken up in Remy’s arms, can’t remember a thing, and believe they must be a couple that was just about to have sex. Alan, Beth and Coop also try to piece it all together and decide that Alan is Beth’s father, and Coop is the father of Beth’s baby. Feisty Ava and Cassie began to fight over a very happy Cyrus. Cassie and Cyrus are about to make love, when Ava barges in with a photo of Josh – proving that Cassie’s already engaged. As the ladies begin to brawl, Lizzie and Remy begin to have sex. The mad scientist tells Alan the effect of the gas will wear off soon, as oblivious Coop and Beth are holding hands, Cassie and Ava are fighting, and Remy and Lizzie are making love. Suddenly everyone’s memory is restored. Cassie and Ava quit fighting over Cyrus. Coop and Beth come to, and are horribly embarrassed. In the middle of wild kisses, Remy and Lizzie instantly pull apart. Remy and Lizzie agree never to mention this again, although it’s clear Lizzie didn’t mind it so much. Cassie returns home, wraps her arms around Josh tightly and says she never wants to forget ever again. Coop decides not to let Alan publish his book, after all.

As The World Turns - Episode #12971 - March 9, 2007

Gwen and Maddie are almost caught by Jade, but decide to split up and try to stop worrying that Adam may be alive. Alone in her home, Gwen is haunted by reminders of Adam and what she did. Gwen looks up and sees a figure go past the window. She goes outside and finds the murder weapon. Jade wonders who was in her room, as Maddie and Casey agree to watch TV. Maddie is uncomfortable when talk turns to Adam, and she leaves to finds Gwen on the patio. Gwen and Maddie return to the cottage where it looks like nothing happened. Meanwhile, Will tries to find out if phone lines are down in Oakdale, calls Barbara to tell her he’s got to get back home as soon as possible. Later, Gwen gets a mysterious call from Adam asking her to meet him in the woods.

Ohhhhhhhh - that AMC episode was GOOD. That episode made me cry! The main reason was the scene where Kendall and Spike are wheeled past each other, each on their way to surgery. Talk about amazing drama - and raw emotion! Between the directing of that scene and Kendall's scream - I was in TEARS.

AMC totally deserves a nomination. It was very well directed.

Ohhhhhhhh - that AMC episode was GOOD. That episode made me cry! The main reason was the scene where Kendall and Spike are wheeled past each other, each on their way to surgery. Talk about amazing drama - and raw emotion! Between the directing of that scene and Kendall's scream - I was in TEARS.

AMC totally deserves a nomination. It was very well directed.

Agreed. Say what you will about All My Children since the cancellation duo took over that episode and that week was one of the best I've seen on AMC since the turn of the decade. Well deserved.

Agreed. Say what you will about All My Children since the cancellation duo took over that episode and that week was one of the best I've seen on AMC since the turn of the decade. Well deserved.

And THAT'S why, as much as it doesn't deserve it, I guarantee you there are Emmys in AMC's future. That week was heart-stopping, and brilliantly written, acted and directed. Whatever happened before or after, those are the two episodes AMC needed to definitely score at least a nomination, if not a win.

And THAT'S why, as much as it doesn't deserve it, I guarantee you there are Emmys in AMC's future. That week was heart-stopping, and brilliantly written, acted and directed. Whatever happened before or after, those are the two episodes AMC needed to definitely score at least a nomination, if not a win.

At least nominations..... its sad, but that is how the emmys work. It explains why GH has won all those best drama awards since 2002.

That GL episode was one of the last ones I actually watched and enjoyed before I stopped watching it. That AMC episode was great as well.

I have to disagree with you there, I hated that episode of GL. If I'm correct it's the one where Remy and Lizzie made out on the floor of the public restroom?

I have to disagree with you there, I hated that episode of GL. If I'm correct it's the one where Remy and Lizzie made out on the floor of the public restroom?

Yup that was the one. The only thing I liked about it was the general plot. It was different, but fun.

Well deserved for every show!