Sunday, May 30, 2010 at 3:17 PM ET by Errol Lewis Photo: JPI Studios (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — David Hasselhoff is the latest in a series of returns from stars who’ve left their soap and made it big in other areas of television and movies, as the actor is returning to CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” when he reprises his role of Dr. William “Snapper” Foster on the drama series next month. Beginning Tuesday, June 15, look for Hasselhoff to kick off a five episode stint on the show when Snapper returns to Genoa City to take care of his ailing…
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Friday, May 28, 2010 at 10:15 PM ET by Errol Lewis Photo: SOAPnet (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — The year 2012 isn’t just the end of the Mayan calendar, it is the end of an era for soap operas as well. When SOAPnet launched on January 20, 2000, it was always assumed that it would be where many soaps would transition to as the broadcast networks decided that soaps no longer fit their brand. Unfortunately, on May 26, 2010, it was announced that that wouldn’t be the case for “All My Children,” “Days of our Lives,” “General Hospital,” “One Life to Live,” or…
Thursday, May 27, 2010 at 2:45 PM by Errol Lewis Photo: ABC (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Due to a presidential press conference, “All My Children” is now a day behind. ABC has just informed us that due to today’s press conference by President Obama, today’s originally scheduled airing of “All My Children” will now be broadcast tomorrow. “All future episodes of ‘All My Children’ will bump forward one day on the schedule accordingly,” said an ABC representative. An encore episode of “The View” will air today to replace “All My Children” in its timeslot in the mountain time zone, while today’s episode…
Tuesday, February 17, 2010 11:33 AM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: CBS (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Sean Kanan has taken to his Twitter page to address rumors of his departure from CBS’ “The Young and the Restless.” On Friday, July 10, 2009, Sean Kanan’s “Deacon Sharpe” landed in Genoa City and “The Young and the Restless,” after being MIA from Beverly Hills and “The Bold and the Beautiful” for some time. His character got back into action with his favorite femme fatale Amber Moore (Adrienne Frantz), who is currently involved with Daniel Romalotti (Michael Graziadei). Recently, the character was hauled off…
Friday, February 12, 2010 5:12 PM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: ABC March is the month to watch ABC’s “General Hosital” (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — If you’ve been following us on Twitter or checking back often on our website, you’ll notice an influx of “General Hospital” casting news, in particular casting for the month of March. In addition to the previously reported biggies, you’ll also find information on some of those characters we see deserve a mention as many of our favorite soap stars got their start portraying a minor role on a daytime drama series. “No role is to small”…
Friday, February 12, 2010 2:22 PM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: AEF Talent Agency (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — The Ward family is returning to ABC’s “General Hospital” and it’s about time! It was announced yesterday that actress Annie Ilonzeh has been cast in the contract role of Maya Ward, the daughter of Faith Ward and niece of Justus Ward (last played by M’fundo Morrison). She is also the great grand-daughter of Edward Quartermaine (John Ingle). According to ABC, Maya will play heavily in the upcoming Quartermaine family story-arc and will find herself involved with a certain Spencer, who will surely be…
Friday, February 12, 2010 1:39 PM ET | By Errol Lewis UPDATED: Friday, February 12, 2010 3:47 PM ET Photo: Sean Smith/JPI (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — If getting a father wasn’t enough, try getting a mother as well. ABC’s “General Hospital” has cast actress Lisa Waltz to portray the role of Melissa Bauer, Kiefer’s (Christian Alexander) mother starting next month on the drama series. Waltz joins Bradley Cole (ex-Jeffrey O’Neill), who we learned on Tuesday was joining the cast in the role of Carlton Bauer, Kiefer’s father. Both actors will be on recurring status with the soap. UPDATE: The soap has renamed…
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 2:28 PM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: ABC (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Georgie Jones may be dead, but that won’t stop ABC’s “General Hospital” from bringing the character back for a little nostalgia with an appearance by Lindze Letherman, who last played the role in December 2007. According to show sources, Letherman will return as ghost Georgie, who will try and help big-sis Maxie (Kirsten Storms) during a “special moment” for a number of episodes starting Friday, March 26. With Maxie and Spinelli (Bradford Anderson) soon to make a full commitment to each other, it’s anyone’s guess…
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 1:25 PM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: ABC (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — On today’s episode of “General Hospital” look for the returns of Helena Cassadine (Constance Towers) and Anthony Zacchara (Bruce Weitz), the two most powerful and evil members of their respective family empires. First up, Johnny (Brandon Barash) pays his father a visit with the intention of taking back the reins of the Zacchara family. What makes that confusing, at least to me, is that once Claudia (Sarah Joy Brown) married Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard), Sonny was placed in charge of the Zacchara family business. Without…
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 8:44 PM ET | By Errol Lewis UPDATED: Friday, February 12, 2010 3:47 PM ET Photo: TeleNext Media (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Bradley Cole, best known for his role as Jeffrey O’Neill on the CBS daytime drama series “Guiding Light” is joining the cast of ABC’s “General Hospital” in the role of Carlton Bauer, Kiefer’s (Christian Alexander) father. UPDATE: The soap has renamed Cole’s character to Warren Bauer according to ABC sources. According to ABC, the actor will make his debut sometime in March. His character is expected to go toe to toe with Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard)…
Tuesday, February 9, 2010 7:58 PM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: ABC (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — As first reported on Soap Opera Network’s Twitter page on Monday afternoon, ABC’s “General Hospital” will debut its all-new opening sequence on Tuesday, February 23, the same day the soap celebrates its 12,000th episode. Initially, ABC insiders were unclear as to when the new opening would debut and could only tell us that it would be “soon,” however, we have since learned that with the upcoming celebration, production on the opening was fast-tracked in order to meet the special deadline. Look for the show to…
(SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “General Hospital’s” Amber Tamblyn (ex-Emily Quartermaine) has signed on to star along-side James Franco (Franco) in the upcoming film “127 Hours” by “Slumdog Millionaire” Academy Award winning director Danny Boyle. The film is about Aron Ralston (Franco), a mountain climber who is forced to cut off his arm with a dull knife in order to save his life after being unable to free the lim from under a boulder. According to Deadline.com’s Nikki Finke, Tamblyn will portray his girlfriend, whose relationship with Aron will be played out in flashbacks which helps him keep going. Production on the film…
Friday, January 29, 2010 9:30 PM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — On Sunday, March 21, ABC Daytime and SOAPnet present the “6th Annual ABC Daytime & SOAPnet Saulte Broadway Cares” charity event from Broadway’s historic Town Hall in New York City. The event will once again be hosted by “All My Children’s” Cameron Mathison (Ryan Lavery) with appearances by today’s biggest and brightest stars from across the ABC Daytime lineup singing, dancing and providing pure entertainment for attendees. Scheduled to appear are: ALL MY CHILDREN* Rebecca Budig (Greenlee Smythe), Melissa Claire Egan (Annie…
ABC’s first successful crime procedural in years enjoyed its highest rated episode ever with an appearance by daytime star Sarah Brown (Sandy Sommers, “The Bold and the Beautiful”).
Wednesday, January 27, 2010 5:38 PM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: SOAPnet (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Dahlia Salem has extra baggage coming with her when she debuts as Federal Prosecutor Claire Walsh on Wednesday, February 24 on ABC’s “General Hospital.” Soap Opera Network has learned that actors John Burke and Dakin Matthews will be appearing that day as Everrett Dawson and Judge Carroll, respectively. According to sources, this episode kicks off a major turning point in the upcoming Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) story-arc which finds the mobster fighting for his freedom. Viewers may remember Dakin Matthews from his numerous appearances on…
Monday, January 25, 2010 1:25 PM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: John Paschal/JPI Studios (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Stephen Nichols debuts this week on CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” as a recast Tucker McCall, taking over from the departing William Russ. His first airdate is scheduled for Wednesday, January 27. On his first day on the job look for Nichols’ Tucker to butt heads with numerous corporate sharks in Genoa City including Victor Newman (Eric Braeden). Prior to his joining “Y&R,” Nichols enjoyed a number of years playing Steve “Patch” Johnson on NBC’s “Days of our Lives.” He left the soap last year after being…
Sunday, January 24, 2010 12:15 AM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: IMDb (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) is going down, albeit not for long (we all know that!). “Generall Hospital” has cast the recurring role of Federal Prosecutor Claire Walsh with actress Dahlia Salem, who begins taping on Thursday, January 28. According to sources, Walsh will represent the United States v. Sonny Corinthos, who is being prosecuted for the murder of Claudia Zacchara. Salem’s first airdate is scheduled for Wednesday, February 24. You may have seen Salem in such primetime dramas as “CSI: MIami” and “CSI: Crime Scene…
Saturday, January 23, 2010 11:20 PM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: Ron Tom/ABC (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) is having a little nightmare next month on “General Hospital” thanks to his mobster daddy, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard), who shoots his son during the all important February Sweeps period. On Tuesday, February 2, fans will get a glimpse into a comatose Dante’s childhood when the character has a nightmare. Youngster Matthew Johnson will play the “Kid,” who plays with a young Dante in the episode. It is unclear at this time who will be playing young Dante, however. Child…
Sherri Saum is getting the last laugh after being let go from ABC’s new dramedy “The Deep End” last fall.
Saturday, August 8, 2009 12:56 PM ET | By Errol Lewis Photo: Ron Tom/ABC (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — The secret is out, Dante Falconeri (aka: Dominic Pirelli), is a cop and is in Port Charles to take down the infamous Corinthos/Zacchara organization headed by Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard). Only problem is, Dominic/Dante doesn’t know that Sonny is really his daddy courtesy of a high school romp mommy Olivia (Lisa LoCicero) had with Sonny when she was young. On the Tuesday, August 11 episode of “General Hospital,” after Dante is arrested while infiltrating a Zacchara drug shipment, Commissioner Mac Scorpio (John York) and…