Tabla de contenidos para December 3, 2018 en ABC Soaps In Depth

“We can work together to strengthen this competition.” The In Depth Story: After Patrika Darbo (Shirley, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL) had the Emmy that she was given for her guest performance on THE BAY revoked due to a category violation, questions were raised not only regarding the digital categories but the competition as a whole. So NATAS gave investigators carte blanche to review its procedures. “The Emmy as that symbol of excellency in television depends on the credibility of the process,” says Sharp, “and the faith that the community has in the process.” Among the actions being implemented as a result of the report, digital performers will now be given a running time for their reels (as opposed to being told they can only submit material from a certain…

“This is a show I’ve not missed a single episode of! It’s a dream come true.” PSST! Jon Lindstrom (Ryan/ Kevin) is thrilled that his secret is finally out: He will be recurring during Season 5 of Amazon’s BOSCH in 2019 — and has actually been working on the series since the end of the summer while simultaneously taping GH’s twin-swap storyline! “This is a show I have not missed a single episode of,” he tells In Depth. “It happens to be a show I love, and I’m still a total fanboy. I go in, and I’m all goofy — ‘I’m so glad I’m here!’ I’ve got all these pictures from the set with the creator, the star, the directors. And they just kind of put up with it.” According…

It might just seem like old times for Franco when he is manipulated by ex-lover Ava on Monday, November 19. Ava later finds herself on the receiving end of Nina’s tongue-lashing on Wednesday, November 21! It’s amazing that Nina actually has time to take Ava to task, because she definitely has her hands full of late, as demonstrated on Tuesday, November 27! But Charlotte proves a top priority, as Nina takes the troubled girl to the ballet on Wednesday, November 28. Meanwhile, Ryan continues to grow closer to Ava, who has no idea that he literally isn’t the man he claims to be! When Ryan cranks up the charisma and dotes on Ava, will she fall prey to the serial killer’s charms on Friday, November 30?…

On Monday, November 19, Bill makes an announcement to Liam and Wyatt concerning their legacy. Meanwhile, Ridge tries to convince Brooke that Bill’s good-guy act is only a ploy. Steffy makes a confession to Liam and Hope about the upcoming holidays on Tuesday, November 20. Quinn gets protective of Eric on Wednesday, November 21, when Donna shows up at the Forrester estate for Thanksgiving. But around the dinner table, at least, Forresters, Logans, Spencers, Avants and Spectras put their past and current grievances aside and gather to celebrate their gratitude.…

1 Alexis vs. Diane. Seeing the best friends put aside their relationship to do battle in court is always a thrill to see. 2 Drunk Kristina. She spoke for a whole lotta fans when she slurred that Sam was “letting this Grade-A hunk go to waste!” By which she meant Jason, of course. 3 Laura’s warning. Alexis should listen, ’cause Mrs. Collins knows a thing or two about the high price attached to gifts from Cassadines! 4 Nina’s restraint. We’re not sure we could be as strong in the face of Valentin’s swoon-worthy courting… and we know the secret he’s keeping! 5 The break-up. We’re actually glad Ryan dumped Laura as opposed to taking advantage of the situation by sleeping with his twin’s…

… or did you get a kick out of Britt’s laugh-filled return to GH? Even as she was agreeing to trade her own freedom for her mother’s, the energetic schemer couldn’t stop toying with Anna and Finn. Portrayer Kelly Thiebaud was clearly having a blast, whether throwing out quips or chowing down on ribs. Thiebaud and on-screen-mom Kathleen Gati (Obrecht) may not be related in real life, but they share a talent for imbuing their alter egos with a magic and spark that keeps us laughing… in spite of the despicable things they do!…

Killer Role:“Even though I’d done [SANTA BARBARA and GENERATIONS], Ryan really launched my daytime presence,” Lindstrom says. Lights, Camera, Ache-tion: Working with legacy players is like old times “until you have to take a fall over a chair,” the GH vet cracks. Right On Track: While Craig and Rosanna’s AS THE WORLD TURNS romance “didn’t hurt” the off-screen coupling of now-married portrayers Lindstrom and Cady McClain, he says where they really bonded was on shared train rides.…

Keeping Track GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Parry Shen (Brad) is a bit obsessed with the Internet Movie Database, an on-line source which is packed with information about movies, TV shows and video games, as well as the actors, production members and other players involved in creating them. “I am on it all the time,” he confesses. “Any time I watch a movie, I’m remembering names so I can look up the actors and what else they’ve done.” And when Shen himself lands a role outside of Port Charles, the performer does his homework on IMDb before clocking in. “Anyone who works with me for the first time should know that I will stalk you!” he warns with a laugh. “I will have done the research, seen what you’ve done recently and know…

Like most people who loved ALL MY CHILDREN, Alexa Havins (Babe) still remembers the show fondly. “It was such a satisfying time in my career, just working with everyone there,” she reflects. “And being involved with an intricate storyline like the baby switch was a joy.” Fortunately for the star, she retained a lifelong connection to the show when she married Justin Bruening (Jamie), with whom she now shares three children. However, she also reconnected with her other love interest from the show, Jacob Young (JR), this year on the set of Lifetime Movies’ Killer Vacation (airing Friday, November 23). Together Again! “On the day I went in for my first fitting, I turned to the wall where they’d put the cast headshots up and was completely shocked to see…

When Frank Parker and Peggy McCay passed away this fall less than three weeks apart, it was both hard to believe… and also kind of comforting. Beginning in 1983, the DAYS OF OUR LIVES stars had played the Brady family’s beloved patriarch and matriarch, Shawn and Caroline, but they’d been separated on screen since Parker left the show in 2008. So, in a way, it felt like they’d been reunited. PEGGY MCCAY Born Margaret Ann McCay in New York City, Caroline’s portrayer took on the name Peggy professionally and began her acting career in 1949 in the world of theater. Having studied with the renowned Lee Strasberg, she took home her first award, the OBIE for Best Off-Broadway Young Actress Of The Year for her performance as Sonya in Uncle…

All of a sudden, GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Laura didn’t recognize her husband — with good reason! She didn’t know Ryan had taken Kevin’s place! And when he broke her heart out of seemingly nowhere, Genie Francis embraced her character’s pain and strength to win this week’s Gold Star. After That Killer Party… On the heels of Mary Pat’s death, Laura returned to the scene of the crime shellshocked. Not only did she feel somehow responsible for how her fundraiser had ended, but she wondered why Kevin hadn’t rushed to support her. Though her antennae were up, the moment she saw her husband, she threw herself into his arms and accepted his explanations. But she was floored when he offered to call her a car and then revealed he’d seen Mary Pat…

Linear Fashion Clean, modern lines took the win over ruching and a ruffle hem on GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Lisa LoCicero (Olivia). Verdant Victory Though the vote was close, you’ve got to admit this green top on ONE LIFE TO LIVE’s Andrea Evans (Tina) perfectly complements her red tresses! Knit Hats Head’s up! Stay warm and still look cool wearing this go-to winter accessory! What Were They Thinking?…

Abby has to decide on Monday, November 19, whether she can accept the new info that’s emerged about Arturo. Along those same lines, Sharon has questions for Rey about his wife on Tuesday, November 20. Victoria falls back on a familiar pattern when, on Wednesday, November 21, she reaches out to Billy. Thanksgiving will prove interesting at the Abbotts’ when Jack invites an unexpected guest to dinner on Friday, November 23. That same day, Lola and Mia bury the hatchet.…

At long last, GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Jason and Sam seem to be heading toward a reunion. And while they’re determined to take things at their own pace, what happens this week might just help speed things up! Will Sam Risk It All? Ever since Jason returned to reclaim his life, he and Sam have been circling one another cautiously. But time and again, obstacles have stood between them. So what’s holding them back now? In part, her desire to be respectful of ex-husband Drew, who is having a difficult time dealing with son Oscar’s situation. “That certainly plays into how Sam is feeling,” agrees co-headwriter Shelly Altman. “But the other reason is that Sam went through a hell of a lot of trauma when she lost Jason the last time, and…

General Hospital In Depth asked... Do you think Peter will come between Lulu and Maxie again? Despite the rough road the ladies have traversed in the past, most readers think Lulu and Maxie will manage to remain friends to the end! This issue’s question... Should Drew and Margaux give a relationship another try? Reader Reaction: 53% NO WAY! 47% DEFINITELY TOP 5 GH COUPLES 1 Liz Webber & Franco Baldwin 2 Carly & Sonny Corinthos 3 Laura & Kevin Collins 4 Sam McCall & Drew Cain 5 Alexis Davis & Julian Jerome TOP 5 ACTORS  (as voted by Soaps In Depth readers) 1 Last Issue: 1 Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) 2 Last Issue: 2 Steve Burton (Jason, GH) 3 Last Issue: 3 Roger Howarth (Franco, GH) 4 Last Issue: -…

Outside of GH, Lindstrom has been busy with postproduction on the thriller The Great Illusion, the premiere of The Queen Of Hollywood Blvd. and an exciting recurring role on BOSCH. “I’ve had probably the biggest summer and fall I can remember,” he says. “And I’m enjoying every moment, because when you get well along into middle age, you don’t expect to be that busy!” At the same time, he’s enjoying the high his missus, Cady McClain (Dixie, ALL MY CHILDREN), is on. “She’s been acting since she was 9 years old, and for her to make a very conscious decision that she wants to be a filmmaker and make it happen?” he marvels. “It’s been one of the most inspiring and gratifying things to watch her transition from what she’s…

THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Sharon has endured her fair share of trauma over the last two decades and counting, with the most recent explosion being her breakup with Nick and the continuing drama swirling around the conspiracy to hide J.T.’s body! Soaps In Depth sat down with the blonde stunner’s portrayer, Sharon Case, to talk about how she’s managed to keep her character afloat — and always popular — in some pretty turbulent waters! — Julie McElwain Soaps In Depth: Sharon’s relationship with Nikki has certainly been tense. Right before the wedding, though, it seemed like these two characters really opened up to each other! Sharon Case: Oh, I remember that scene! It was kind of a breakthrough for them — their relationship, anyway. It was good. In…

Best (Show) In Show The Nurses Ball is always a good time, and this year was no different. There wasn’t a dry eye in the house after Sonny joined dad Mike on stage to help finish his performance of “The Summer Wind,” and Dante’s attempt to punk Chase failed miserably when the newbie rose to the challenge by shakin’ his groove thing to “Feel It Still.”Then there was Valentin putting his heart on the line by crooning “The Book Of Love” to Nina… only to have the spotlight stolen by Robert, who stormed the stage to cold-cock him! And who among us will ever forget a white-clad Ava fiercely belting out “You Don’t Own Me” while looking those who’d judge her right in the eye! Best Trend Bromance is alive…

League Of Awesome Ladies: Mosley is part of a local moms group she met through a prenatal yoga class. “We supported each other through all kinds of things throughout our pregnancies,” she says, “so it’s really special to continue to have this community of amazing women.” French Twist: In choosing childcare for Aurora, Mosley looked for French speakers. “She has [a half brother] who lives in Paris, so I would really love for her to learn French,” says Mom. “I’ve been taking lessons, too, but she’ll probably beat me in learning it!”…

Deidre Hall (Marlena) “Our dearest Peggy McCay has left us. She was a friend, an activist and a real scrapper! I remember meeting her at the bedside of a dear, very ill friend. I backed her up as she ferociously took on doctors and nurses to make sure he had the very best care. She fought that hard for all her causes. Passionate and tireless. And how she loved being Caroline!” Galen Gering (Rafe) “She was fierce and fiery with the heart of a lion, yet could be as soft as a petal. I always looked forward to our scenes together, eager to see what kind of spontaneous thing she’d do. She was loved and adored and will be missed.” Kristian Alfonso (Hope) “Peggy, thank you for all of your…

Following the popularity of ABC.com’s collection of episodes featuring The Best Of Jason & Sam, the network is taking GH fans back in time again with select shows highlighting supercouple Sonny and Carly. The Corinthoses’ epic romance has survived two decades of break-ups, makeups, deaths, scares and weddings. Oh so many weddings! In conjunction with Maurice Benard’s 25th anniversary as the dimpled don, ABC.com is now streaming 20 episodes featuring GH’s most memorable moments with Sonny and Carly — as played by powerhouses Sarah Joy Brown (who later came back as Claudia), Tamara Braun (now playing Kim) and current portrayer Laura Wright. It’s been one tumultuous love story since the two shared a fateful one-night stand in November 1999, and Benard notes that the actresses who’ve played Carly along the…

The In Depth Story: When Zamprogna exited GH this past summer, he told Soaps In Depth that he had “no plans to come back” fulltime, but that didn’t mean he wouldn’t consider popping in for special events or even working a couple of episodes a month if he’s available. “I’d do recurring!” he enthused. So the actor was touched when GH called him back for Sonny’s “What If?” fantasy episode, which saw Zamprogna reunite with on-screen parents Maurice Benard (Sonny) and Lisa LoCicero (Olivia). With the character off on a WSB mission, however, Lulu certainly wouldn’t mind a real visit from her husband. When asked if the soap might bring Zamprogna back again in the future, a GH rep teased, “You never know!” “I have a couple of projects turning…

This week, look for GH’s Lexi Ainsworth (Kristina) and Lisa Rinna (ex-Billie, DAYS) to take a hilarious turn as daughter and mother on TBS’ THE GUEST BOOK. “That was really fun, because I never get to do comedy,” Ainsworth raves. “It was definitely a lighter energy on set. Everyone’s just joking around. It’s cool and different. My whole career has been drama, and I love drama… but it was refreshing to do something out of the ordinary.” In the anthology series, each guest brings their own kind of crazy to the Froggy Cottage vacation home. “My character, Tiffany, has a rebellious energy to her,” previews Ainsworth. “She’s not a good girl! Working with Lisa was great. Nancy Lee Grahn plays my mom [Alexis] on GH, and Lisa loves Nancy. The…

As Gabi admits to Abigail all of the things she’s done in order to gaslight her former gal pal on Monday, November 19, Jennifer is across town taking Chad to task for the way he’s treated her daughter. On Tuesday, November 20, Ciara finally stops denying her feelings for Ben, which doesn’t go down particularly well with Tripp! That same day, Ben — perhaps seeing the writing on the wall — decides to end his alliance with Claire. And on Wednesday, November 21, Julie and Doug host a Thanksgiving dinner that brings together most of Salem.…

When Jon Lindstrom joined GENERAL HOSPITAL as Ryan in May 1992, “I was supposed to play what I call a surgical-strike villain,” he says. “I was hired to come in, create a wedge between Mac and Felicia, and then be exposed as the psycho-killer stalker. I figured I’d work till the end of the summer, pay off some credit-card bills and be on my way.” Instead, “they just couldn’t get rid of me,” he chuckles. “It became evident we had some gold, so why get rid of it?” His Better (And Worse!) Half Of course, it was good twin Kevin who actually got to stick around. After taking down his brother, the psychiatrist became a beloved character, helped launch GH spin-off PORT CHARLES and then fell for Laura. “Genie Francis…

OUR TAKE GH Hot Topic: Curtis & Jordan’s Long-Awaited Wedding When it comes to weddings on GENERAL HOSPITAL, November is a dangerous month. Sweeps season promises explosive twists and turns, and the Haunted Star doesn’t exactly have the best track record, either. So what a shock it would be if Curtis and Jordan actually made it down the proverbial aisle! With GH playing up the romance of late, we’d certainly love to see a big, beautiful wedding on the water. That said, we’re not surprised that our Readers’ Poll came so close to 50/50 as to whether “I dos” would be exchanged! It could go either way — which is the fun of what GH has set up. Less fun? The delays caused by Stella’s ongoing issues with the couple.…

Sharon: Diego Guittierez Cameron Kirsten Brad Carlton Jack Abbott Billy Abbott Adam Newman Sam Gibson Victor Newman Tucker McCall Dylan McAvoy Scott Grainger Nick: Grace Turner Phyllis Summers Diane Jenkins Avery Bailey Clark Sage Warner Chelsea Lawson WINNER: SHARON! Case: Oh yeah, absolutely! I love that [executive producer/headwriter] Mal [Young] writes that! The way we’re trained in acting school is, high drama is often very funny. It isn’t suddenly becoming a comedy, but there will be beats where the audience will really laugh at what you’re going through because it’s just high drama. That happens in real life, and I’ve been pushing that for years!…

On GENERAL HOSPITAL, villainous Dr. Ewen Keenan died after being shot by Jason, and that was that. “I would have liked to hang around a little bit longer,” admits portrayer Nathin Butler. “I thought that was a bit abrupt. But also, you didn’t really see him die. Right?” While the character has yet to return like so many others “from the dead,” the actor has found his own way to turn back time. His Labor Of Love Also a musician, Butler once had a band called Sugar that is now working together in a whole new way. “The lead guitarist and I started a production company. He wrote and directed the short film that we made” — Along The Beds Edge Sitting (available Thanksgiving Day on Amazon Prime). In the…

You could call it kismet that Mosley and her costar (and good pal), Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter) are both experiencing the joys of first-time parenting together. Saint-Victor’s son, Christian, was born just four days after Aurora’s birth! “It’s wild,” Mosley admits. Not only does it give her a trusted sounding board as she navigates the ins and outs of caring for a child, but she says it’s also deepened their professional relationship. “Lawrence and I are writing partners, so he may have Christian or I may have Aurora while we’re typing. It’s been great in terms of understanding that things might have to change on a dime or that we may have a little person making noise while we’re writing, not to mention that we have new things to talk —…

Peter Reckell (ex-Bo) “I always looked forward to working with Frank. I knew it would be an emotional, powerful, exhilarating day. That’s why I got into acting in the first place. He wore his heart on his sleeve. My heart hurts as I write these words. Miss you, Pop.” James Reynolds (Abe) “Frank loved to sing and, with a smile, would burst into song. RIP, Frank!” Bill Hayes (Doug) “Frank and Peggy were perfect casting for the parents of the Brady kids — ideal for DAYS, different from the Hortons, always with a wry sense of humor. I first worked with Frank in 1971 in Make A Promise, Keep A Promise at the Huntington Hartford Theatre in Hollywood; he had a lovely Irish tenor voice.” Mary Beth Evans (Kayla) “Best…

THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL Bill set a trap for Ridge and the judge to prove they conspired in the custody suit. Bill summoned the men to his office — along with Brooke, Katie and Thorne — and gave them a front row seat to his evidence. Brooke pleaded with Bill not to press charges against Ridge. When Bill requested an immediate change to the child custody agreement, Katie readily agreed. Ridge believed the maneuver was part of Bill’s plan to win back Brooke. Meanwhile, Pam conspired to get Donna re-hired at Forrester so that she could drive a wedge between Eric and Quinn. Sneak Preview How far will Quinn go to “protect” her husband from Donna on Thanksgiving? THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS Billy and Kyle continued to undermine…