Tag: Josh Griffith
PROMO: The Return of Stephen Nichols and a Shocking Murder on ‘DAYS’
With Josh Griffith and Dena Higley's work officially hitting the screen beginning with the Wednesday, August 19 episode, fans of NBC's "Days of our Lives" are in for a daring ride with the return of Stephen Nichols as Steve "Patch" Johnson and the beginning of a serial…
Dena Higley Taking Leave from ‘DAYS’?
Is Dena Higley's reign as co-head writer of "Days of our Lives" over before it even hits the air? According to a report by Daytime Confidential last week, Higley asked for, and was granted, a leave of absence from the show citing personal reasons.
‘DAYS” Lisa de Cazotte OUT! Albert Alarr Upped to Co-Executive Producer
Hot on the heels of news that NBC's "Days of our Lives" has put out a casting call for the contract role of Finn, a new doctor set to work alongside Dr. Daniel Jonas (Shawn Christian) when he hits Salem later this year, comes word that the daytime drama series has made a shift in…
‘DAYS’ Seeking ‘Legitimate’ Australian Actor For New Male Lead
In the first major casting announcement under new head writers Dena Higley and Josh Griffith, who replaced Christopher Whitesell and Gary Tomlin last month, "Days of our Lives" is seeking to cast a legitimate Australian actor for the contract role of Finn, a "ruggedly handsome"…
Chuck Pratt Named Head Writer of ‘The Young and the Restless;’ Receives Executive Producer Credit Too!
CBS' "The Young and the Restless" is getting a new head writer in the form of Charles 'Chuck' Pratt, Jr., who is best known for his writing stints at "All My Children," "General Hospital" and "Santa Barbara." The news was first reported by…
WGA Nominations: Where’s Gary Tomlin and Josh Griffith?
While reporting on the nominees for the 2014 Writers Guild of America Awards (See: WGA Nominations: ‘Days of our Lives’, ‘General Hospital’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’), a couple of names appeared to have been omitted, specifically "Days of our Lives" co-head writer, Gary Tomlin, and…
RUMOR RUMOR: ‘Y&R’ Head Writer Out?
Just as the fall season gets ready to kick into high gear next month comes word that "The Young and the Restless" may have lost its head writer as a result of creative differences with the shows executive producer, Jill Farren Phelps. Josh Griffith, who took the reigns from Maria Arena…
Doug Davidson On Emmy Rules and ‘Y&R’s’ Most Recent Regime
“The Young and the Restless’” Doug Davidson (Paul Williams) may have been nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor twice before, but the veteran actor admits that the honor never, ever gets old. In fact, he says the onset of social media has actually made receiving the honor all the more…
‘The Young and the Restless’ To Amp Up Sex, Romance and Intrigue!
Tuesday, March 26 marks the 40th anniversary of “The Young and the Restless’” very first episode, and in celebration, the show is offering up plenty of special glimpses into its iconic past. For starters, the soap’s official website currently features 40th Anniversary photo galleries and videos, and…
Steve Burton and Jack Wagner Help Move ‘Y&R’ and ‘GH’ On Up!
Earlier today we posted our ratings report for the week of February 4-8, 2013 and it looks as though the debut of Steve Burton on "The Young and the Restless" and Jack Wagner's return to "General Hospital" have helped bring new (or returning) viewers back to daytime television.
Inside The Writers Room: October Edition
New head writer Josh Griffith makes some changes to "The Young and The Restless" writing staff.
Robert Adamson Joins ‘Y&R’
Soap Opera Digest grants Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens his wish. On Wednesday, August 15, Giddens had posted a Wishful Casting report shortly after word broke that Kevin Schmidt was out as Noah Newman on CBS'" The Young and the Restless." The writer figured that…
‘Y&R’ Casting African American Male
While "The Bold and the Beautiful" canceled its casting call last week following news of Ronn Moss' (soon-to-be ex-Ridge Forrester) departure, sister soap "The Young and the Restless" has announced its plans to cast the contract role of an African American male.
Hogan Sheffer: Staying or Going?
When Maria Arena Bell was fired as head writer and executive producer of "The Young and the Restless" on Thursday, July 26, just one day earlier Soap Opera Digest reported that Scott Hamner, one of the soaps co-head writers, would also be leaving at the end of his contract. "I had…
Josh Griffith Tweets Excitement in Re-Joining ‘The Young and the Restless’
On Thursday, July 26, Sony Pictures Television announced Josh Griffith as the new head writer of "The Young and the Restless." He replaced Maria Arena Bell, who also served as the soaps executive producer (she's been replaced by Jill Farren Phelps in that position). In the days…
Inside The Writers Room: Changes at ‘General Hospital’ and ‘The Young and the Restless’
"General Hospital" makes a few changes to the writing staff.
Maria Arena Bell Mystified on her Ouster from ‘The Young and the Restless’
In a posting on her facebook page yesterday, following the announcement by Sony Pictures Television and CBS that Jill Farren Phelps and Josh Griffith, Jr. would be stepping in to replace her, Maria Arena Bell stated that she was "mystified" as to why she was being let go as executive…
‘Y&R’ Gets New Executive Producer and Head Writer
"The Young and The Restless" is making major changes at the top. Executive Producer/Head Writer Maria Arena Bell is leaving the show and is being replaced by Jill Farren Phelps, who will be the new Executive Producer, and Josh Griffith, who will be the new Head Writer.
Jill Farren Phelps and Josh Griffith ‘Reach For A Star’
Nickelodeon has tapped former "General Hospital" executive producer Jill Farren Phelps and former "One Life To Live" head writer Josh Griffith to adapt the popular Mexican telenovela "Alcanzar una Estrella" for Nick at Nite.
Josh Griffith Fired?
"The Young and the Restless" is about to get a new Executive Producer, according to published reports, but are those reports accurate? According to TV Guide Canada's Nelson Branco in his latest Suds Report column, "The Young and Restless" Executive Producer Josh Griffith was…