We caught up with Cameron as he prepares to host the 2008 Daytime Emmys. powered by SOAPnet.com
Author: Errol Lewis
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Tuesday, June 17, 2008 8:45 PM | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” and “Desperate Housewives” are the worlds top television destinations for the second consecutive year. According to 2007 ratings data released by Eurodata TV Worldwide and the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, which highlights the most popular worldwide television programming, CBS’ “CSI” was TV’s most watched drama series and was seen by an anverage of 83.9 million total viewers each episode. The series beat out sister series “CSI: Miami,” and FOX’s “House.” Both “CSi’s” are produced by Alliance Atlantis and CBS Paramount…
Monday, June 9, 2008 11:40 PM | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Jason Cook (“Days of our Lives”) joins the cast of ABC’s “General Hospital” as Port Charles’ new resident Doctor, who has a run-in with the town’s fashionista. Cook, last seen on NBC’s “Days of our Lives” where he played the role of Shawn Brady from October 1999 to September 2006, is returning to daytime after nearly a two year absence in the contract role of Dr. Matt Hunter, who finds his life turning upside down once he meets Maxie Jones. Maxie is played by Cook’s former on screen…
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 10:10 PM | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Former “Days of our Lives” star Brandon Beemer joins the cast of CBS’ “The Bold and the Beautiful” in the contract role of Owen Knight, an individual who has a past connection to a recently exposed Logan family secret. “Owen arrives at Forrester Creations connected to Marcus Walton (Texas Battle), Donna’s secret son, and quickly becomes embroiled in the lives of the Logans and the Forresters,” previewed Executive Producer and Headwriter, Bradley P. Bell. It is believed that Mr. Knight will play a role in the upcoming romance…
Tuesday, June 3, 2008 9:47 PM | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Gay Pride and Cyndi Lauper are coming to CBS’ “As The World Turns” in July as the soap takes one step closer in showing same sex relationships in daytime. On May 27, Lauper stopped by for a taping of the July 3 episode of “World Turns” for a benefit concert at Yo’s to promote her new dance album Bring Ya to the Brink (available in stores now) and her annual True Colors tour, which started on Saturday, May 31. In the episode she will perform the songs “Into…
Monday, June 2, 2008 4:12 AM | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Katie’s future in doubt? THIS WEEK ON: THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Katie receives some devastating news, while Stephanie makes a poignant admission to Felicia. Donna tries to convince Marcus to stay in Los Angeles with her. Bridget, Brooke and Nick agree to make a pact for Katie. Nick takes Katie sailing on The Shady Marlin, while Steffy (now played Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) arrives home from London. Nick reveals his honesty and emotions to Katie. What to Watch Eric offers Marcus a job at Forrester Creations and Ridge…
Monday, June 2, 2008 2:51 AM | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Children are a precious thing. THIS WEEK ON: DAYS OF OUR LIVES Lucas and Sami’s daughter, Allie, is handed over to child protective services, while Lexie and Abe learn that their son Theo is having trouble at school. Max Brady runs into John Black, and the two face off. Nicole threatens to reveal EJ’s secrets. Bo and Hope question Paul about the mysterious activity going on at the docks. What to Watch Victor throws a fit and forbids Philip from seeing Chloe. The Brady Pub is honored with…
Monday, June 2, 2008 3:45 AM | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — A murder plot is set. THIS WEEK ON: PASSIONS Sam carries a dying Ivy into the ER, and it is up to Eve to save her life. Finding her plan to make Ivy her next victim thwarted, Viki is confronted by Vincent who gives her a proposition. Juanita finds a picture of Luis in a bookstore and believes it is the key to her finding out where Pilar and her family are. Tabitha uses her magic in hopes of saving Harmony from impending doom. The Inside Story: Pilar’s…
Monday, June 2, 2008 2:30 AM | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — A mystery man hits town and causes havoc for some Springfield citizen’s. THIS WEEK ON: GUIDING LIGHT A mystery man hits Springfield and sets his sights on Daisy, but it is Ashlee who causes a “twist” of fate and finds herself at the mercy of “dog-tag man.” Cyrus heads to Harley’s house only to find unpaid bills and final notices. Hoping to help out he hits up Dinah for some cash, but she refuses. Finding a dead end, Cyrus tries to steal a painting that Adrianna is willing…
Sunday, June 1, 2008 3:45 PM | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Relinquishing the power one holds could land others in more danger than ever anticipated. THIS WEEK ON: GENERAL HOSPITAL The Zacchara’s are homeless now that Jason has burned down their mansion, so the family is forced to take shelter at the MetroCourt Hotel run by Jax and Carly Jacks. While Jax wants them out of his hotel, Carly informs him that the Zacchara’s are more than welcome to stay in her hotel. Edward and Tracy are appalled when they catch Johnny and Lulu in bed together at the…
Thursday, May 29, 2008 5:15 PM EST | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — “All My Children’s” Cameron Mathison and “The View’s” Sherri Shepherd team up as co-hosts of the “35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” which will air live on Friday, June 20 at 8:00 PM EST/PST (tape-delayed to the West Coast) from Hollywood’s Kodak Theater on the ABC Television Network. SOAPnet original series “MVP” to air immediately after the two-hour Emmy telecast. “Cameron and Sherri both have such an inviting way about them. Viewers will feel like they’re in the Kodak and part of the excitement and enthusiasm surrounding this…
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 6:04 PM | By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — According to published reports, Seamus Dever, who recently departed ABC’s “General Hospital” (as Dr. Ian Devlin) is joining the cast of Lifetime’s top-rated original series “Army Wives,” starring Kim Delaney (“All My Children,” “NYPD Blue”) and Catherine Bell (“Jag”). Dever has signed on for at least four episodes and will play a doctor at Mercer Hospital. He will play the love interest to Bell’s character Denise. The actor recently wrapped work on “Ready or Not,” which also stars Jordi Vilasuso (“Guiding Light”) and Jonathan Murphy (“Wildfire” and “The…
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 3:37 PM | By Xavier Toups (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Soap Opera Network has learned James Harmon Brown and Barbara Esensten have been fired as Headwriters from ABC’s “All My Children.” Effective immediately, Charles Pratt Jr. will be taking over as Head Writer. As Co-Head Writers of “All My Children,” Brown and Esensten’s tenure only lasted one year. With declining ratings and disappointing storylines, speculation of their firing had been imminent. Pratt began his daytime career writing scripts for “General Hospital” in the early 1980’s. He joined “Santa Barbara” as a Script Writer and was later promoted to…
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 2:25 PM | By Xavier Toups (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Soap Opera Network has learned that Hogan Sheffer is joining “The Young and The Restless” as Co-Head Writer. He will be top scribe of the CBS sudser along with current Head Writer Maria Arena Bell. Sheffer was most recently the Head Writer for NBC’s “Days Of Our Lives,” which he joined in 2006. During the Writer’s Strike, he elected to go Financial Core status, but “DAYS” decided not to use his services and fired him soon after. From 2000-2005 he was the Head Writer for CBS’ “As The…
By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — Passions ignite and connections arise as Port Charles readies for a shift in power. THIS WEEK ON: GENERAL HOSPITAL Elizabeth and Jason grow closer after she brings him to a cabin during the storm and he breaks down in her arms over his loss of Michael. Trevor and Johnny share words over Anthony and Lulu. Trevor plays a pivotal role in Luke getting arrested for money laundering. Robin wishes she could help Jason out. Patrick starts his own baby blog. Patrick admits to Robin that fatherhood is the scariest thing. Johnny and Lulu decide to…
By Errol Lewis (SoapOperaNetwork.com) — CBS soaps “The Young and the Restless” and “Guiding Light” tied their lowest household ratings in history while “As The World Turns,” “The Bold and the Beautiful” and NBC’s “Days of our Lives” are the only soaps to increase their viewership year-to-year. Continuing a trend it started earlier in the year, the ABC soaps continue to lose the most total viewers year-to-year with a combined loss of 1.7 million viewers. “General Hospital” lost the most with 642,000 viewers. In Women 18-49, “The Bold and the Beautiful” was the only soap opera to increase year-to-year in…