Friday, July 17, 2009 1:16 PM PT | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — The event was free and you paid for your own food, but it was one of the best events I’ve ever been to at the “General Hospital” Fan Club Weekend. Which event am I talking about? Lisa LoCicero’s. Brunch with Lisa LoCicero was a wonderful experience. The event wasn’t overcrowded as only a limited number of people could attend. Lisa was able to have full-on conversations with her fans in addition to taking photos and signing autographs. She even had time to sit down and eat herself.…
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Friday, July 17, 2009 1:07 AM PT | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — After the Thursday, July 16 airing of ABC’s “General Hospital,” rumors began flying that Megan Ward, who portrays Kate Howard on the soap, is done filming. Not true says a “General Hospital” spokesman. “It was not Megan’s last day. You will see her again.” Nearly two years since joining the cast of “GH,” Ward was bumped to recurring status in April 2009 along with Rick Hearst (ex-Ric Lansing), who recently jumped ship to CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful” when the soap offered him a contract in…
Saturday, July 11, 2009 10:17 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Offline for nearly seven months, only two weeks of data posted, fanbases at war, board members angered. What the heck happened to my SON Top 10? Your questions answered. What is It? Soap Opera Network’s Top 10 Chart (SON Top 10 for short) was a poll created for fans of daytime’s best actors and actresses to vote on who they thought was the best performing talent during a given week. The poll included the best couples and the best soaps. Nearly two years after its demise, it…
Saturday, July 11, 2009 7:21 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — The memorial service for Michael “The King of Pop” Jackson on Tuesday, July 7 resulted in six of the remaining eight soap operas not airing, which has pushed five soaps behind schedule and one canceled soap airless. ABC’s “All My Children,” “General Hospital” and “One Life to Live,” CBS’ “As The World Turns” and NBC’s “Days of our Lives” are currently airing one day behind, which has pushed airdates for new and returning characters to the soaps back. CBS’ “Guiding Light” aired in parts of the east…
Saturday, July 11, 2009 6:01 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Further confirming that “Guiding Light” will truly come to an end when it last airs on Friday, September 18 on CBS, TeleNext Media, producers of the soap, announced on Wednesday, July 8 that “Guiding Light” Head Writer David Kreizman will join the writing team of “As The World Turns” along-side Head Writer Jean Passanante, thereby forming a New Headwriting team for the soap. The announcement was made by “As The World Turns” Executive Producer, Christopher Goutman. “I am thrilled that Dave and Jean will make up the…
After months of speculation that Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki Newman) was getting the shaft by CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” and its producer Sony Pictures Television, TV Guide Magazine’s Michael Logan sat down with the actress who confirms that she has signed a new deal with the soap after contract negotiations hit a stand-still.
Saturday, July 11, 2009 4:03 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — The rarely seen Greg Vaughan (Lucky Spencer) of ABC’s “General Hospital” addresses rumors of his being dropped to recurring status by the soap and his desire to hear what his fan’s think should happen on the drama series. On Wednesday, July 8, Vaughan took to his Twitter page in order to squash those pesky rumors that he’s been hearing for the last couple of months. Though he spoke in third person. “Rumors, Rumors, Rumors…what should a ‘GH’ fan believe? Better yet, what should a Greg Vaughan fan…
Monday, July 6, 2009 7:05 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — As we entered the 2nd half of 2009 last week and we gear up for a new television season in September on the broadcast networks, you’d think no network would be thinking ahead of the pack and setting its sights on what’s ahead in 2010. You’d be wrong. SOAPnet, the new way to watch soaps, is moving in a new direction according to sources within the network. SOAPnet is making it known that they plan to break out as a full-fledged ad-supported cable network next year with…
Sunday, July 5, 2009 10:00 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — After weeks of speculation and reports of backstage drama, this is the week to watch CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” as fans of Adam Newman (Michael Muhney) and Rafe Torres (Yani Gellman) get their first look at the two getting intimate. How far will they go? Tune in to find out! {igallery 17} Discussion: Rafe and Adam Get Intimate on ‘Y&R’ The Young and the RestlessY&RMichael MuhneyYani GellmanAdam NewmanRafe TorresSpoilersSoap Opera
Sunday, July 5, 2009 5:00 AM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Lynn Herring is joining the cast of CBS’ “As The World Turns” as Audrey, mother of Henry Coleman (Trent Dawson), beginning Friday, July 24. Soap Opera Network has your first look at the actress whose return to daytime has sparked significant interest from fans of her work on ABC’s “General Hospital” and “Port Charles.” {igallery 16} Discussion: ATWT First Look: Lynn Herring
Sunday, July 5, 2009 4:20 AM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) – Just three months after bumping Megan Ward (Kate Howard) to recurring status, ABC’s “General Hospital” has upgraded Ward’s onscreen sister cousin, Lisa LoCicero (Olivia Falconeri), to contract status. Since joining the cast of “General Hospital” in 2008, LoCicero’s Olivia has enjoyed a taudry affair with Johnny Zacchara (Brandon Barash) and a flirtation with Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard). Recently, it was revealed that Olivia’s son with Sonny, Dante, has come to Port Charles in the form of hired hitman Dominic (Dominic Zamprogna). LoCicero got her start in the 1994 short-film “Murder Too…
Sunday, July 5, 2009 3:30 AM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — If you thought you saw the last of Christian Alexander and his character Keifer Tate on ABC’s “General Hospital,” think again! Soap Opera Network has learned that Alexander has been bumped to recurring status and will return for a series of episodes in July beginning with the Tuesday, July 14 episode of the soap. In the episode, Michael (Drew Garrett) senses something is off with Keifer and tries to protect his sister, Kristina (Lexi Ainsworth), from harms way. Will he be too late? Tune in to find…
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Tuesday, June 30, 2009 11:18 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — After some tricky editing, Rick Hearst’s return to CBS’ "The Bold and the Beautiful" as Whipple ‘Whip’ Jones III could be sooner than you think. According to sources, Rick Hearst’s first airdate has been modified and he will now first air on Thursday, July 16. He was previously scheduled to return to the soap on Friday, July 17. His return date just so happens to coincide with the return of Victor Alfieri as Giovanni Lorenzano. After being dropped to recurring status by ABC’s "General Hospital" in April,…
Tuesday, June 30, 2009 12:11 AM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Forbes March joins the cast of CBS’ “As The World Turns” next month and Soap Opera Network has your first look at the actor as Professor Mason. {igallery 15} Discussion: One Life to LiveOLTLAs The World TurnsATWTForbes MarchFirst LookJPI
Monday, June 29, 2009 1:45 AM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — After two short-term gigs on ABC and NBC soaps, will CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” give Steve Richard Harris the chance to break into daytime once and for all? Steve Richard Harris made his debut on the soap earlier this year as a bartender at the Genoa City Athletic Club when his then unknown character bed Cougar Jill Abbott (Jess Walton). Now the actor speaks out on how life’s changed since his days on “Another World” and “One Life to Live.” In a recent interview with…
Monday, June 29, 2009 12:39 AM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Sebastian Roche is bringing Jerry Jacks back to Port Charles for another go around of violence and mayhem on ABC’s “General Hospital.”Roche, who took over the role of Jerry in 2007 after originator Julian Stone was not asked back, is said to be returning for a “short-term” gig according to Soap Opera Digest’s website. According to sources, Roche’s first airdate is tentatively set for Friday, July 17.Also according to Soap Opera Digest, daytime newcomer Lexi Ainsworth, who portrays Kristina Corinthos has been bumped to contract status with…
Friday, June 26, 2009 5:57 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Just one day after pondering when John Driscoll would make his long-awaited “Young and Restless” debut as Phillip Chancellor IV, Soap Opera Network has learned that a date has been set. According to sources, Driscoll’s first airdate is set for Thursday, July 16, when Phillip IV returns to Genoa City after taking a leave from the U.S. Army. Yes, Phillip is “Army Strong.” His first scenes are with the Chancellor clan, including on-screen mother Tricia Cast (who portrays Nina Webster) who gets a warm welcome from her…
Wednesday, June 24, 2009 8:57 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Bruce Weitz returns to ABC’s “General Hospital” as Anthony Zacchara. Nearly five months since he was sent to prison for his crimes, Anthony Zacchara is ready for a visit from one of his enemies on the Friday, July 10 episode of “GH” when actor Bruce Weitz reprises his role as the snarky villain. Weitz’s appearance is expected to be for just this one episode, but don’t be surprised if he pops back in from time to time as his children’s lives continue to fall apart. Weitz joined…