BTG: History, Behind the Scenes Articles & Photos

[janea4old]

Paramount Veterans Network supports military veterans who are employed by Paramount Global
https://www.paramountveteransnetwork.com/our-story

They did a feature on Maurice P. Kerry.
(He plays Randy Parker, old friend of Doug McBride - Randy is now an employee of mobster Joey Armstrong)

https://www.instagram.com/p/DG33FUDRaea/
March 6, 2025

paramountvetnet

We are beyond honored to welcome CBS’ Beyond The Gates star Maurice P. Kerry as the newest Ambassador to the Paramount Veterans Network family!

Maurice shines as Randy Parker on the hit CBS daytime drama, Beyond the Gates. In its debut week alone, the series captivated 5.2 million viewers, holding its own alongside legendary shows like General Hospital and even surpassing it in key demographics (A25-54), according to Nielsen ratings.

But Maurice’s most powerful story doesn’t begin on a soundstage—it began on the front lines. A decorated U.S. Marine Corps Combat Veteran, Maurice served with distinction during Operation Iraqi Freedom II. Yet, some of his toughest battles came after returning home. Like so many of our nation’s heroes, the transition to civilian life brought unexpected hardships, including more than a year of homelessness on the streets of Southern California.

Still, Maurice refused to let his circumstances define him. Instead, he leaned into his creative gifts and dared to chase a dream bigger than his struggles: a career in acting. And today, he’s not only thriving on screen but also using his journey to uplift others.

Maurice is a man of many talents—a devoted father, director, gamer, acting coach, and a passionate advocate for mental and physical wellness. As a proud disabled veteran living with PTSD, he’s become a beacon of resilience, proving that no challenge is insurmountable with purpose, persistence, and heart.

Guided by the powerful mantras “Don’t Quit, Grit!”, “Hard ain’t impossible,” and “In war my enemy couldn’t kill me... so what can your opinion do to a man like me?”, Maurice embodies what it means to overcome, to grow, and to lead with love.

His life is more than an inspiring story—it’s a testament to the strength of the human spirit and a reminder to us all that our greatest battles can become our greatest legacies.

Welcome to the team, Maurice. We’re proud to stand beside you.

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Edited March 13 by janea4old

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@Errol

It was Mike Manning's idea to wear glasses.

[janea4old]

https://bsky.app/profile/danjkroll.bsky.social/post/3lkj2hj6csc2f 

 

Dan J. Kroll is the founder and former owner of soapcentral.  He sold it 6 months ago and retired.
He just did a column on BTG.  good read.

https://danjkroll.com/blog/editorial/beyond-the-gates-commentary-welcome-to-fairmont-crest/

 

LOL Dan Kroll is referring to "LeslieDanaSherry" as "LSD".

Edited March 17 by janea4old

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[Khan]

I, too, would rather see Robin Strasser on BTG, lol.

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Edited March 19 by janea4old

[janea4old]

^ above screenshot is from DaytimeConfidential.
https://daytimeconfidential.com/2025/03/19/robin-strasser-nixes-calls-for-general-hospital-stint-suggests-beyond-the-gates-appearance
 

Robin bemusedly replies here:

 

[Chris B]

If she's willing she'd be great for a short arc. 

[Soapsuds]

If she's willing? She is saying she wants to be on the show. She already turned down Valentini and he hasn't even asked her.

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Love the shade to current ABC daytime and to Frank Valentini.

[Liberty City]

I would rather never see her again.

[Vee]

I was saying the other day it would be a hoot if she came on being someone's slightly cringe old fashioned liberal grandmother still dropping questionable terms and claiming she dated all the civil rights idols before Anita.

[BetterForgotten]

Michele Val Jean interview:

Exclusive: Who really tells Michele Val Jean where to take her characters on Beyond the Gates

[janea4old]

Great interview.  I like what she says at the end:

Michele Val Jean: "You've got to believe in your knowledge of who the characters are. I can't speak for everybody, but I listen to the characters -- they tell me what they need and where they want to go. My job is to get them there in the most interesting and compelling ways possible. That's what I do."

[Errol]

Not sure when exactly it happened, but Beyond the Gates is no longer available on Pluto TV and the BET airings were, in fact, for just the two-week run.

I guess Paramount wanted to give the show a little bit of a push by putting it on all those other platforms to garner interest but the company is now concentrating its efforts exclusively on the CBS broadcasts as well as the Paramount+ and CBS TVE (CBS.com and CBS App) streaming platforms.