Tuesday, June 16, 2009 8:57 PM ET | By Venus Stone-Cutter (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — How does a former pro wrestler become a sought after television and film “tough guy?” Scott L Schwartz, best known for his role as ‘Bruiser’ in the “Ocean’s Eleven” trilogy, never intended to be an actor. Growing up, his goal was to be the best pro-wrestler that he could be possibly be; who would have known that many years later after acheiving the goal of pro-wrestler he would be seen on some of the best television shows and motion pictures in recent history. Scott openly explains how…
Author: Errol Lewis
While many fans are sure to be mourning the loss of Chad Michael Murray (ex-Lucas Scott) and Hilarie Burton (ex-Peyton Sawyer Scott), “One Tree Hill” is not about to let them go without a fight.
Thursday, June 11, 2009 10:23 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Deidre Hall (ex-Marlena Evans, “Days of our Lives”) to once again co-host online radio show “Hollywood CLOUT.” Fans of Deidre Hall take note, your favorite actress will be co-hosting Air America Radio’s “Hollywood CLOUT” on Friday, June 12 with show host Richard Greene, when the two appear live from Chicago, Illinois. “Hollywood CLOUT” is a national radio talk-show dedicated to “Pollywood,” a combination of Hollywood celebrities, politics, social issues and activism. The show is regularly hosted by personality Richard Greene. Hall has stood in for Greene several…
Wednesday, June 10, 2009 8:58 PM ET | The Hollywood Reporter (HollywoodReporter.com) — Actor Johnny Palermo, who appeared in more than 30 television shows in his brief career, died June 8 in an early morning car accident in North Hollywood. He was 27. His girlfriend, Alessandra Giangrande, who was driving at the time, was also killed, and her brother suffered serious injuries. Palermo and Giangrande were pronounced dead at the scene. Palermo was a regular on the Nickelodeon series “Just for Kicks” and appeared in three episodes of the CW’s “Everybody Hates Chris” as Frank DiPaolo, Chris’ recurring, overgrown classmate.…
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 8:37 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Lynn Herring (ex-Lucy Coe, “General Hospital”; “Port Charles”) is making her highly anticipated return to daytime television next month when she joins the cast of CBS’ “As The World Turns” in the recurring role of Audrey, reports TV Guide Magazine. Audrey is the mother of Henry Coleman (Trent Dawson). Fans can expect to see Herring on “World Turns” for up to eight weeks according to comments from Executive Producer Chris Goutman. “Chris Goutman said the main story is six-to-eight weeks long and then we’ll see what happens…
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 7:44 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — The entertaining Ronnie Marmo is heading to Port Charles next month as the actor joins the cast of “General Hospital” in the recurring role of “Ronnie” on the ABC Daytime Drama series. Marmo first airs on Thursday, July 9. While character details are scarce at this time, it is understood that the actor started taping today. Prior to joining “GH,” Marmo was best known for his appearances in such films as “A Bronx Tale,” “The Peacemaker” with George Clooney and Nicole Kidman,” and “Crocodile Dundee in Los…
Tuesday, June 9, 2009 5:37 PM ET / Additional Reporting added at 7:05 PM ET | By Errol Lewis and Angela Rosa (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — ABC’s “All My Children” sets sail this summer as they embark on more outdoor scenic location shoots at the Raquet Club in Port Washington, NY.For the second summer in a row, the Port Washington Yacht Club located in Long Island, New York will become the real location for the on-reel Yacht Club of “All My Children’s” Pine Valley.Susan Lucci (Erica), Cameron Mathison (Ryan), Jacob Young (JR), Brittany Allen (Marissa), Adam Mayfield (Scott), Jamie Luner (Liza), Brianne Moncrief…
Friday, June 5, 2009 9:50 PM ET | Soap Opera Network “General Hospital” Weekly Promo – Week of June 8, 2009. Tag: She seduced him with her looks. {auto width=”600″ height=”360″ autostart=”true” showdigits=”true” pbgcolor=”#637997″ pfgcolor=”white” showicons=”false”}/videos/network/abc/gh/GHpromo_wk090608.flv{/auto} “General Hospital” airs Weekdays on ABC. Weeknights on SOAPnet. Check local listings.
Friday, June 5, 2009 9:40 PM ET | Soap Opera Network”One Life to Live” Weekly Promo – Week of June 8, 2009. Tag: A New Life Begins.{auto width=”600″ height=”360″ autostart=”true” showdigits=”true” pbgcolor=”#637997″ pfgcolor=”white” showicons=”false”}/videos/network/abc/oltl/OLTLpromo_wk090608.flv{/auto}”One Life to Live” airs Weekdays on ABC. Weeknights on SOAPnet. Check local listings.
Friday, June 5, 2009 1:46 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Stars from daytime and primetime attended the premiere of summer’s highly anticipated film, “The Taking of Pelham 123,” starring Denzel Washingston and John Travolta. The film hits theaters on Friday, June 12. {igallery 10} Discussion:
Thursday, June 4, 2009 11:24 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Actor Darin Brooks is headed out of Salem when he takes his “Days of our Lives” character, Max Brady, to London after Max thinks over Chelsea’s (Rachel Melvin) idea of him moving in with her seriously. In a recent interview with Soap Opera Digest, Brooks revealed that his time on “DAYS” was a wonderful learning experience. “You can’t pay for a class to teach you what I learned there,” he says. Brooks is leaving the NBC drama to take on the role of Alex, a talented quarterback content with riding on…
Thursday, June 4, 2009 10:43 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — After exiting CBS’ “As The World Turns” after tough contract negotiations, Martha Byrne is ready to hit the ground running this month when she debuts as Andrea Floyd on ABC’s “General Hospital.” Andrea is the wife of the town’s prestigious Mayor Garrett Floyd, played by Jon Bolger. In an exclusive interview with TV Guide Canada’s Nelson Branco, Byrne reveals how lucky she is to have not only found a job on “GH,” but also how her interest in writing has led her to a writing position at…
Thursday, June 4, 2009 7:59 PM ET | By Xavier Toups (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Despite airing original episodes of its daytime drama lineup on Memorial Day (Monday, May 29), CBS’ “As The World Turns,” “Guiding Light” and “The Young and the Restless” were the only soaps to increase their total viewing audience during the week of May 25-29, 2009. “The Bold and the Beautiful” lost a mere 3,000 viewers week-to-week. “The Young and the Restless” remains daytime’s number one drama series with a gain of 120,000 viewers week-to-week and 48,000 viewers year-to-year. The drama is also up in Women 18-49. ABC’s…
Mark Hapka marks his steamy debut on Wednesday, June 17 as Nathan Jannings on NBC’s “Days of our Lives.” In this photo released by JPI Studios, Hapka gives actress Molly Burnett and her character Melanie Layton a welcoming surprise after the two meet under unusual circumstances.
Wednesday, June 3, 2009 11:45 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Last month Soap Opera Network asked readers like you to send us your questions for Tyler Christopher. He responded and now he has his first sit down interview with Soap Opera Network, and delves deeper into the role that helped define him into the man that he is today. Tyler Christopher has been portraying the role of Nikolas Cassadine on ABC’s “General Hospital” off-and-on since joining the cast in July 1996. He has been nominated for three Daytime Emmy Awards. He married the love of his life,…
Tuesday, June 2, 2009 11:25 PM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Arizona Diamondbacks left fielder Conor Jackson will portray Michael’s physical therapist on the Wednesday, June 3 episode of the soap. More on Conor’s appearance on the show will appear in the June 29 issue of ESPN Magazine, on newsstands June 19. {igallery 9} “General Hospital” airs Weekdays on ABC. Weeknights on SOAPnet. Check local listings. Discussion: Baller Conor Jackson on ‘General Hospital’ General HospitalLeslie CharlesonDrew GarrettConor JacksonArizona Diamondbacks
Saturday, May 30, 2009 4:45 AM ET | “Days of our Lives” Weekly Promo – Week of June 1, 2009. Tag: In a Heartbeat Everything Can Change. {auto width=”600″ height=”360″ autostart=”true” showdigits=”true” pbgcolor=”#637997″ pfgcolor=”white” showicons=”false”}/videos/network/nbc/days/DAYSpromo_wk090601.flv{/auto} “Days of our Lives” airs Weekdays on NBC. Weeknights on SOAPnet.
Saturday, May 30, 2009 4:17 AM ET | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Claudia Zacchara (Sarah Joy Brown) is trying to cover her *** and protect her baby from impending danger from the likes of Jason Morgan (Steve Burton), so she’s looking for someone to help her with her scheming ways. Welcome to Port Charles Dominic Zamprogna. According to SOAPnet.com, beginning Monday, June 22, viewers can look for Zamprogna to make his “General Hospital” debut as a new character named “____.” What does that blank mean? Well, SOAPnet’s wise writers used two names for the character Mr. Zamprogna will be…
Saturday, May 30, 2009 3:28 AM ET | “All My Children” Weekly Promo – Week of June 1, 2009. Tag: A Murder Trial is Coming.{auto width=”600″ height=”360″ autostart=”true” showdigits=”true” pbgcolor=”#637997″ pfgcolor=”white” showicons=”false”}/videos/network/abc/amc/AMCpromo_wk090601.flv{/auto}”All My Children” airs Weekdays on ABC. Weeknights on SOAPnet.
Saturday, May 30, 2009 3:22 AM ET | “General Hospital” Weekly Promo – Week of June 1, 2009. Tag: A Devious Plan Must be Stopped. {auto width=”600″ height=”360″ autostart=”true” showdigits=”true” pbgcolor=”#637997″ pfgcolor=”white” showicons=”false”}/videos/network/abc/gh/GHpromo_wk090601.flv{/auto} “General Hospital” airs Weekdays on ABC. Weeknights on SOAPnet.