(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Erica Kane has done it all. The cosmetics mogul has famously faced down a bear and won, married eleven times (although only seven of the marriages were valid), staged a prison escape, became a world famous model, served a prison sentence or two, kidnapped a child, cheated on a husband or two, married three generations of men from the same family, slapped a whole lot of people, stabbed men, and became Las Vegas' shortest show-girl and she still made time to embrace her children's children after all that drama. On Thursday, May 12, Susan Lucci stepped into new…
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(SoapOperaNetwork) — As previously reported, Cady McClain has returned to ABC’s “All My Children” as the beloved Dixie Cooney Martin. The actress began filming her first scenes on Tuesday, May 10. Thanks to the magic of technology, the actress’ first scenes will air on Tuesday, May 17, after the soap worked overtime in inserting her character in scenes that were filmed approximately four weeks prior. While the show quickly put her in for this one episode, that doesn’t mean you’ll get to see her on the 18, 19, 20, etc episodes, however. So when can you expect to see Cady…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “All My Children” Episode Recap – Friday, May 13, 2011. IT HAPPENED TODAY… Griffin breaks into Ricky’s room and Kendall frantically calls to warn him that Ricky is on his way back. He gets out in time and goes to the warehouse where he consoles Kendall. In an effort to keep Ricky away from Kendall, Bianca tells him that there was a leak at the Yacht Club. When he returns to his room, Ricky senses someone was there and wonders if Bianca was trying to keep him away from Kendall. The doctors try to keep Madison’s pregnancy at…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Friday, May 13, 2011. IT HAPPENED TODAY… Sonny, Dante and Carly track down Suzanne. But Suzanne still has a trick up her sleeve. Sonny is in jeopardy as Dante is forced to shoot, possibly hitting his own father. Jax and Brenda commiserate over Sonny and Carly’s bond and the jeopardy the mob puts on children. Jason tries to stop Jax from taking Josslyn to his home. Brenda tries to squeeze Spinelli for intel, but to little success. Elizabeth and Jason share a heartfelt moment over Josslyn and her survival. Sam worries she will…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — A look at what’s happening on “All My Children” during the week of May 16, 2011. THIS WEEK ON: ALL MY CHILDREN Tad confides his “romantic” dilemma to Angie. Cara asks Tad to tell her about Dixie. On Tuesday, May 17, Liza cautions Angie that Jesse is in trouble after spotting him in another suspicious situation. Angie confronts Jesse. Maya is affected when Opal fills her in on the history between Asher & Caleb. Frankie questions if Maya is having second thoughts. Greenlee & Emma offer each other support. Madison softens towards Scott. Ryan & Madison touch their…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — A look at what’s happening on “General Hospital” during the week of May 16, 2011. THIS WEEK ON: GENERAL HOSPITAL Elizabeth falls apart when history appears to be in the process of repeating itself on Tuesday, May 17. Luke is unable to ignore how much his son is still suffering because of him. Lucky struggles after a chance encounter with Kristina. Anthony goads Lucky. Steve & Olivia make time for romance on Wednesday, May 18. Spinelli & Sam spend some quality time together. On Thursday, May 19, a drunk (and self-destructive) Luke gets inside Jason’s head. Sam &…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “All My Children” Episode Recap – Thursday, May 12, 2011. IT HAPPENED TODAY… After breaking from their kiss, Jack tells Krystal he wants to take things slow. Caleb shows up and informs the two that Spike had the phone when Erica called and she may be in trouble. Everyone starts searching the penthouse for clues and Jackson realizes the secret phone is gone. Jack apologizes to Krystal for what almost happened and says right now the most important thing is finding Erica. After watching Erica’s ransom video Jackson calls out to Caleb and Bianca. The captor reprimands Erica…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Thursday, May 12, 2011. IT HAPPENED TODAY… With Spinelli’s help, Sonny and Dante track Suzanne to San Antonio. After reaching out to Olivia and Robin, Sonny asks last resort Carly to accompany him on this mission – he fears Brenda is too close and too volatile to handle violence. Having argued over custody, Jax uses Carly’s mission with Sonny as an opportunity to take Josslyn, while Brenda is furious over Carly’s involvement in her son’s rescue. Jason brings Sam home from the hospital, and they discuss how a child would change their daily…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “All My Children” DVR Alerts for the Week of May 16, 2011. ALL MY CHILDREN: DVR ALERTS Monday: Asher is severely injured. Caleb thanks JR for being there for him. Griffin contemplates killing Ricky. Tuesday: Erica’s captor takes things to a new level. Jackson confesses to kissing Krystal. Ricky proposes to Kendall. Wednesday: Erica’s family and friends are among Erica’s captor, but do they know it. Kendall works to get Ricky to open up to her. Greenlee brings Emma to the hospital to see her sister. Thursday: Opal confronts Erica’s captor, but does she know who it really…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” DVR Alerts for the Week of May 16, 2011. GENERAL HOSPITAL: DVR ALERTS Monday: Sonny and Dante work to overcome Suzanne and get Brenda’s real son back. Jason vows never to make the mistake of giving up a child again. Sam confides in Alexis of her doubts on being a mother. Tuesday: Brenda confronts Suzanne about her treachery. Carly threatens Jax with a dirty battle over Josslyn’s custody. Lisa continues to lay groundwork for her next attack on Patrick and Robin. Wednesday: Ethan discovers that Kristina has been taking an addictive drug, courtesy of Lisa. Lucky…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “All My Children” Episode Recap – Wednesday, May 11, 2011. IT HAPPENED TODAY… David reaches out to Greenlee, saying she can talk to him, but Greenlee turns him away and Scott comes to her defense. David listens as the two talk about how Scott is the only person who knows what she is going through. Scott insists that telling Madison the truth about their deal will only hurt her. Swearing that if he can’t have Greenlee than nobody can, David tells Madison that the only reason Scott is with her is because Greenlee put him up to it.…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Wednesday, May 11, 2011. IT HAPPENED TODAY… Just as Maxie calms down about Aiden’s paternity, she discovers a ring in Matt’s pocket – is he going to pop the question? Patrick notices he is missing his credit card statement, and we realize Lisa has stolen it to create an evidence e-trail of their supposed affair. Kristina suffers a meltdown about college admissions, and Michael wonders if she is having a substance abuse problem. Abby inadvertently bolsters Michael’s trust in Johnny. Luke tries to hustle his way with Carly and Tracy, only to be…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “All My Children” Episode Recap – Tuesday, May 10, 2011. IT HAPPENED TODAY… Marissa goes with Bianca to confront the mother of the bully. The mother, Tami, tells Bianca that she doesn’t want her daughter around lesbians and says some other homophobic things. Marissa sticks up for her friend. Marissa tells Bianca she doesn’t mind if she is labeled now because she would be honored to have been chosen as Bianca’s partner. AJ tells JR about the fight and JR is proud of his son for sticking up for Miranda. He tells Marissa they should go to the…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Tuesday, May 10, 2011. IT HAPPENED TODAY… Elizabeth decides not to tell Lucky so that she can set him free to be happy. Siobhan is poised to tell Lucky the truth. Maxie is about to explode with the secret, but Matt distracts her. Lucky asks Jason not to take revenge on Luke. Robin and Patrick’s loving banter triggers a lethal idea in Lisa’s head. Kristina wonders why her “herbal supplements” don’t match the online images. Carly warns Anthony to stay away from her son, but Anthony starts to flirt instead. Michael refuses to…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — In the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest, the publication reports that multiple insiders have confirmed the news that legions of “All My Children” fans have been hoping to hear since April 2010. The power’s that be at the 41-year old daytime serial are eager to lure back David Canary and Julia Barr to the canvas for a run before shop closes at ABC. Canary, a five-time Daytime Emmy Award winner for Outstanding Lead Actor, joined the cast of “AMC” in 1983 as tycoon Adam Chandler. The male equal to Erica Kane (Susan Lucci), Adam would quickly become…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — As previously reported, Thorsten Kaye and “All My Children” had started talks to negotiate a return coinciding with the resolution of the soap on ABC. Through his Official Web Site Messageboard, on Monday May 9, Kaye revealed that he will be bringing back Zach Slater, in the flesh, to Pine Valley this summer to tape “a good number of shows.” The Emmy-nominated actor relates that although the official papers remain to be signed, a deal has been reached. Kaye first aired in the role of casino owner Zach Slater on May 20, 2004. The actor became one-half of…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — On Friday, April 29, Cady McClain reported on her official Twitter feed that her discussions to return to “All My Children” had reached their conclusion – and that she would be returning to the soap she started her daytime career on. On Tuesday, May 10, McClain will return to the “AMC” set in California to begin taping what will likely be her last run on the ABC soap that is expected to cease production for good in August. McClain, a two-time Daytime Emmy Award winner, debuted as the naive Dixie Cooney on “AMC” in October 1988. Alongside the…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “All My Children” Episode Recap – Monday, May 9, 2011. IT HAPPENED TODAY… Opal tells Amanda she sees something blooming between Tad and Cara. Amanda clues Opal in to her plans to have another child with Jake. Despite Jake’s initial protest, Cara wants to see Mackenzie, the sick little girl, to reassure her about her ‘isolation’. Tad tells Jake he shouldn’t encourage Cara with Mackenzie and needs to let go of her, he’s married. Jake wonders why Tad’s even bothered since the marriage between him and Cara is one of convenience. When Mackenzie’s father sees Cara in his…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital” Episode Recap – Monday, May 9, 2011. IT HAPPENED TODAY… Sonny and Dante come up with a plan to bust Suzanne at her own game, but Brenda takes matters into her own hands and goes on national television. Siobhan accidentally discovers the truth about Aiden’s paternity as Lucky and Jason have a heart to heart about Jake on what would have been his 4th birthday. Post-operation, Jason and Sam spend quality time together as she rests. After Michael unsuccessfully tries to argue Abby out of confessing to Brandon’s murder, Abby goes to Johnny for help to…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — On the last Monday of every May, a date officially known as Memorial Day, the people of the United States of America remember and celebrate U.S. soldiers who died while in military service. Over the past several years, ABC Daytime has rested new programming on Memorial Day – the unofficial start of summer – and aired encore presentations in their place. Despite two of the three ABC soaps set to cease production in the next several months, 2011 will be no different. The following is a list of the encore presentations chosen to air for “All My Children,”…