Tag: Michael Logan

ON THE SET: Melody Thomas Scott Celebrates 35 Years at ‘Y&R’

Cast, crew, executives, and reporters gathered on the set of “The Young and the Restless” last week to celebrate Melody Thomas Scott’s 35th anniversary playing the legendary Nikki Reed. Her closest co-stars gave heartfelt words of congratulations to the actress, followed by an incredibly emotional speech from Scott herself. But don’t fret about not being able to take part in the special event: Soap Opera Network was there to capture every moment!

The Billy Abbott Switcheroo Kicks Off February Sweeps on ‘Y&R’; Actor Film Dates and Airdates Now Known

As previously reported, Billy Miller is departing CBS' "The Young and the Restless" and the role of Billy Abbott, which garnered him two Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. After the actor and Sony Pictures Television failed to reach an agreement on a new contract, the studio and CBS opted to replace Miller with David Tom, who actually originated the role of an adult Billy Abbott in 1999.

UPDATE: Rena Sofer Joins ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’

According to TV Guide's Michael Logan, Rena Sofer (ex-Lois Cerullo, "General Hospital") is joining the cast of CBS' "The Bold and the Beautiful" as Quinn Fuller, the mother of Darin Brooks' Wyatt Fuller. "Not a lot of deets yet, except that Mama is as mysterious as Sonny Boy and both have secrets that will rock the soap," the publication reported.

60th Anniversary Issue of TV Guide Magazine Celebrates 50th Anniversary of ‘General Hospital’

In the 60th anniversary special double issue of TV Guide Magazine (April 8 - 21, 2013), ABC's "General Hospital" secured a four-page spread on its 50th anniversary, but Luke and Laura Spencer (Anthony Geary and Genie Francis) ultimately secured the biggest spotlight of them all. The dynamic duo, in their famous wedding shot compiled of past covers of TV Guide Magazine, received the back cover spot of the mag which features the hit shows from every decade since the publications…

Llanview Publishing Wars: ‘The Banner’ in Trouble?

When "One Life to Live" returns next month, things won't exactly going well for at least one longtime Llanview resident. According to "OLTL" Co-Head Writer Thom Racina, technology and tough economic times may have finally caught up with the town's matriarch Victoria Lord (Erika Slezak) and her family's newspaper The Banner.

Ricky Paull Goldin Joins ‘B&B’

According to a report by TV Guide's Michael Logan, former "Guiding Light" and "All My Children" star Ricky Paull Goldin is joining the cast of CBS' "The Bold and the Beautiful" in the recurring role of Jesse, who is the "badass" daddy of Maya's (Karla Mosley) child. Per a "B&B" rep, Jesse "will arrive on the scene, see Maya with Rick and immediately get jealous." Goldin is expected to begin filming scenes this week with a first airdate set for Monday, May 15.

Jack Wagner Has Returned to ‘General Hospital’

As Soap Opera Network first noted last week, actor Jack Wagner has quietly returned to the set of ABC's "General Hospital" as he reprises the role of Frisco Jones on the daytime soap. According to set side sources and a recent report by TV Guide's Michael Logan, Wagner's return will coincide with "GH's" 50th Anniversary celebration. While details are scarce, sources tell Soap Opera Network that the network will kick off a week long celebration beginning…

According to TV Guide Magazine ‘GH’ is ‘Hot Again,’ While ‘DAYS’ Has ‘Hotter Nights’

Although it wasn't listed with the other "Hot" stuff in TV Guide Magazine's Annual "Hot List" issue (pages 16-35), "General Hospital" did earn a spot under Michael Logan's Daytime Highlights column (page 84) under the heading "Hot Again." NBC's "Days of our Lives" also made the cut under the heading "Hot Days, Hotter Nights" courtesy of daytime's hottest (and only) gay on screen couple, Will Horton (Chandler Massey) and Sonny Kiriakis (Freddie Smith).

Sean Kanan Returns to ‘General Hospital’ After 15 Year Absence

For more than 12 years Sean Kanan has been portraying the role of the flawed Deacon Sharpe on CBS' "The Bold and the Beautiful" and "The Young and the Restless," but for fans of "General Hospital" he is best known for his portrayal of AJ Quartermaine. Last seen in 1997 as AJ went toe-to-toe with Carly Roberts (now Carly Jacks) as played by Sarah Brown, fans were shocked to find the role recast with actor Billy Warlock. According to published reports, Kanan had…

Steve Burton Departing ‘General Hospital’

TV Guide's Michael Logan pulls off another exclusive! In an interview with Steve Burton, the actor reveals that he has in fact decided to leave ABC's "General Hospital" after two decades at the drama series. First joining the cast in 1991, Burton had portrayed the role of Jason Quartermaine turned Morgan. He left the series in 2000, but returned in 2002, and has remained at the show ever since. He's also appeared on the “GH” spinoff, “General Hospital: Night Shift,”…