Members Angela Posted July 13, 2010 Members Share Posted July 13, 2010 Holy crap. This makes their ill-advised Real-Greenlee campaign seem like infant's play... It's almost spoilerish that's why I put it here. I think it's already posted looking at the shout-box, lol. Tuesday, July 13, 2010 ABC Television Network PRESS RELEASE - PRESS RELEASE - ENTERTAINMENT - VANESSA MARCIL RETURNS TO "GENERAL HOSPITAL" AUGUST 11 Print This Document note: To use this function, upgrade your browser: Quick Download To Tweet this release, use this link: http://bit.ly/aMaKOq IN CELEBRATION OF VANESSA MARCIL'S RETURN TO "GENERAL HOSPITAL" AS BRENDA BARRETT ON AUGUST 11, SPECIAL BRENDA PROGRAMMING TAKES OVER ABC DAYTIME AND SOAPNET THE WEEK OF AUGUST 9 "General Hospital" Will Own the ABC Daytime Drama Block from 1:00-3:00 PM, ET On August 10 With Classic Episodes Featuring the Men in Brenda Barrett's Life Additional Programming and Digital Events Include Special Retrospectives, A SOAPnet Marathon of Classic Brenda Episodes, Hosted Wraps, a Countdown Of the 25 Key Brenda Moments, Timelines, Photo Galleries and Trivia Quizzes In celebration of Vanessa Marcil's return to "General Hospital" as Brenda Barrett on Wednesday, August 11, special Brenda programming takes over on ABC Daytime and SOAPnet the week of August 9. "General Hospital" will own the ABC Daytime drama block from 1:00-3:00 PM, ET on Tuesday, August 10, with classic episodes featuring the men in Brenda's life (Sonny, Jax and Jason). Additional programming and digital events include special retrospectives, a SOAPnet marathon of classic Brenda episodes, hosted wraps, a countdown of the 25 key Brenda moments, timelines, photo galleries and trivia quizzes. When we last saw Brenda, Jax had left her at the altar and, as a result, she left town. Now Brenda's return to Port Charles comes at a time when the three most important men in her life - Sonny, Jax and Jason - are all in crisis. Brenda's in trouble herself - when is she not? - possessing an explosive secret. She has no idea of the havoc this indiscretion will wreak or that she'll send the lives of loved ones hurtling into chaos. The Brenda Barrett ABC Daytime and SOAPnet programming event includes: July 17: SOAPnet's 25-day countdown to the return of Brenda Barrett begins: Each day leading up to her arrival, a key Brenda moment will be revealed: Every day, starting on Saturday, July 17 and leading up to her return on August 11, fans will see key Brenda moments on SOAPnet. Some of the moments will include Sonny learning Brenda is wearing a wire; Sonny and Brenda's famous kiss on the beach; and Sonny leaving Brenda in the rain. The complete list of 25 Brenda video moments will be available on ABC.com and SOAPnet.com starting August 10. August 6 & 9: Original "General Hospital" episodes feature Sonny remembering special moments with Brenda Barrett: 3:00 PM ET ABC / 10:00 PM ET SN: Facing estrangement from all his major relationships, especially from his children, Sonny finds himself reminiscing about Brenda and longing for a past, simpler life that allowed him to love as completely as he did once with her. On Friday, August 6, we leave Sonny on the docks thinking about Brenda -- and he flashes back to the time he helped her lug a heavy suitcase. Mistaking Claire Walsh for Brenda on August 9, Sonny tries to distract himself from his memories of her by pursuing Claire. However Sonny still cannot get her out of his mind - and he remembers the first time he told Brenda he loved her. August 10: "General Hospital" takeover event with all three hours of the ABC Daytime drama block dedicated to "Brenda Barrett's Men: A Special 'General Hospital' Marathon," hosted by Vanessa Marcil on ABC and SOAPnet: 1:00 PM ET ABC / 8:00 PM ET SN - "General Hospital" Episode #8602 (OAD November 5, 1996) -- As Brenda prepares to marry Jax at the Quartermaine mansion, Sonny interrupts with Miranda, who's still married to Jax. 2:00 PM ET ABC / 9:00 PM ET SN - "General Hospital" Episode #8831 (OAD September 24, 1997) -- After being left at the altar by Sonny, Brenda reminisces about the key moments of their relationship. 3:00 PM ET ABC / 10:00 PM ET SN - "General Hospital" Episode #10138 (OAD October 29, 2002) -- Brenda and Jason's Las Vegas wedding. August 11: Brenda Barrett Returns to "General Hospital": 3:00 PM ET ABC/ 10:00 PM ET: Brenda appears on the "General Hospital" landscape as the face of fashion house Cartullo, only to be attacked by a dangerous stalker. August 15: SOAPnet marathon: "The Best of Brenda and Sonny," with special appearances by Vanessa Marcil and Maurice Benard: 3:00 PM - "General Hospital" Episode #8105 (OAD December 2, 1994) - In Puerto Rico, Sonny and Brenda escape on a boat and end up washed ashore on a beach, where their relief turns to passion. The two then hurry back to Miguel's (Ricky Martin) concert to warn him that he and Lois are in danger. 4:00 PM - "General Hospital" Episode #8688 (OAD March 7, 1997) -- Trapped in a cave and thinking they're going to die, Sonny and Brenda admit their feelings for each other and make love as Jax and Jason search for them. 5:00 PM - "General Hospital" Episode #8829 (OAD September 22, 1997) -- Brenda is stunned at her wedding when Sonny leaves her waiting alone at the altar. 6:00 PM - "General Hospital" Episode #9002 (OAD May 26, 1998) -- Brenda pays a surprise visit to Sonny and finally gets him to admit why he didn't show up for their wedding. Additionally, beginning the week of July 12, ABC.com and SOAPnet.com will start rolling out content that will allow fans to reminisce and catch up on all things Brenda. The site will include photo galleries, story histories and trivia questions. The complete list of the key 25 Brenda video moments will be available starting August 10. Fans can log onto www.abc.com/generalhospital and www.soapnet.com for more info. Vanessa Marcil created the role of Brenda Barrett in 1992 and won a Daytime Emmy® for her portrayal in 2003 for Outstanding Supporting Actress. Named one of People magazine's "100 Most Beautiful People," Marcil has been seen in many successful TV series, including "Las Vegas," "Without a Trace," "Lipstick Jungle" and "Beverly Hills 90210." "General Hospital" airs at 3:00 p.m., ET, 2:00 p.m., PT on the ABC Television Network, and on SOAPnet at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT. Winner of a record-setting 10 Emmys for Outstanding Daytime Drama, the program celebrated 47 years of broadcasting on April 1, 2010, and is the longest-running dramatic serial on ABC, having aired over 12,000 episodes. "General Hospital" consistently rates as one of the top-rated Daytime programs in the key demographic of Women 18-49. "General Hospital" was created by Frank and Doris Hursley. Jill Farren Phelps is the executive producer. Mary O'Leary, Mercer Barrows and Michelle Henry are producers. Robert Guza, Jr. is the head writer. Full episodes of "General Hospital" are available on ABC.com the day after airing on the network for users to watch online. SOAPnet owns the world of character-driven soapy drama, from daytime and primetime dramas to reality shows and movies. The network features same-day episodes of popular daytime dramas including "All My Children," "Days of our Lives," "One Life to Live," "General Hospital" and "The Young and the Restless"; favorite primetime series "Gilmore Girls," "The O.C.," "One Tree Hill" and "Beverly Hills 90210"; and original programs including "Being Erica." Wrapped in a 24-hour environment, SOAPnet is the one destination for stories focused on real emotions and revealing truths about intriguing yet flawed characters. Photography is available at: http://www.abcmedianet.com or by calling (818) 460-6611. ABC Daytime Media Relations: Mitch Messinger (818) 460-6532 or [email protected] ABC Daytime Media Relations: Marianne Fleschman (818) 460-7277 or [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Vixen Posted July 13, 2010 Members Share Posted July 13, 2010 WOW they are really pushing this. More than I even thought they would. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JackPeyton Posted July 13, 2010 Members Share Posted July 13, 2010 Pushing it hwere tho? on ABC and Soapnet. Stupid. They need be promoing the hell out of this in primetime and on other networks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr. Vixen Posted July 13, 2010 Members Share Posted July 13, 2010 Oh yeah I agreee, I dont think this is going to get them that big of a draw. You're right, it should be in primetime and other networks, but i didn't really see them devoting a whole DAY to her on ABC, I did expect SOAPnet to go insane about it though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members reallyhateskateonlost Posted July 13, 2010 Members Share Posted July 13, 2010 I don't give a rats ass about Brenduh's return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members WatermelonPie Posted July 14, 2010 Members Share Posted July 14, 2010 Are people really caring about this? I have no doubt it's going to be a bust. Other soaps haven't significantly benefited in old favorites returning. I just don't think people care anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members AllMyDaysatGH Posted July 14, 2010 Members Share Posted July 14, 2010 It will be nice to see and hear the Faces of the Heart opening again ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tina m Posted July 15, 2010 Members Share Posted July 15, 2010 Some may think this is a little over the top, but I can't help but to love the fact they are replaying old episodes on ABC and SoapNet. Seeing episodes from 1997 is something I'd never imagine them doing in this day and age, but I'm glad they are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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