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MEMORIAL DAY: Scheduling the Soaps

Sunday, May 26, 2013 @ 9:03 PM
Marina Chavez/SOAPnet

Marina Chavez/SOAPnet

Monday, May 27 is memorial day and while CBS’ “” and “” will air original episodes (which aren’t expected to count in the weekly Nielsen ), NBC’s “” will be preempted for coverage of the French Open, while ABC’s “” will air the real 50th Anniversary episode, which actually aired on Tuesday, April 2 after a March preemption pushed scheduling back a day (“GH” premiered on April 1, 1963). “” will air an original episode as the series is available exclusively on the internet and doesn’t abide by holiday preemptions.

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Camryn Grimes Returning to ‘The Young and the Restless’

Friday, May 24, 2013 @ 10:06 PM
Jason Merritt/Getty Images

Jason Merritt/Getty Images

With a first airdate set for Monday, July 8, a CBS spokesperson has confirmed to Soap Opera Network that is returning to “.” The actress began filming her first scenes earlier today, details of which are being kept quiet. It is unclear at this time as to whether Grimes will be reprising her role of Cassie Newman on the show, either alive or as a ghost, or if she’ll be portraying a brand new character.

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CENTER STAGE: What’s In a Name? Kristoff St. John Discusses

Friday, May 24, 2013 @ 4:34 PM
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John Paschal/JPI Studios

When it comes to titles, “’” (Neil Winters) is no stranger. He’s been called a heartthrob, an Emmy nominee, an Emmy winner, and even the “Denzel of Daytime.” The latter of which actually makes the New York native kind of blush! “That’s just a moniker for having staying power and lasting power in this medium,” he says with modesty of the comparison. “I’m one of the longest running African American males on daytime, so I think that statement is in honor of that.”

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Ratings: Good Week For Y&R and B&B

Friday, May 24, 2013 @ 1:50 AM
Bell-Phillip Television Productions (Top); Sony Pictures Television (Bottom)

Bell-Phillip Television Productions (Top); Sony Pictures Television (Bottom)

Report for the Week of May 13-17, 2013

NOTE: Please do not copy and paste the entire ratings.  Thank you.

Numbers are based on Live+Same Day ratings

(Compared to Last Week/Compared to Last Year)

Total Viewers
1. Y&R 4,429,000 (+90,000/+174,000)
2. B&B 3,410,000 (+155,000/+328,000)
3. GH 2,481,000 (-85,000/+142,000)
4. DAYS 2,422,000 (-21,000/+64,000)

Households
1. Y&R 3.3/11 (+.1/same)
2. B&B 2.5/8 (+.1/+.1)
3. DAYS 1.9/6 (same/+.1)
3. GH 1.9/6 (same/+.1)

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WATCH: Daniel Goddard on Working with Jeanne Cooper in ‘Tribute’ Episode of ‘Y&R’

Thursday, May 23, 2013 @ 8:27 PM
Cliff Lipson/CBS

Cliff Lipson/CBS

As previously reported, CBS will air “: Tribute to ,” in place of an original episode of “Y&R,” on Tuesday, May 28. In a newly released clip, (Cane Ashby) says, “My favorite thing that Jeanne would do is on cue, cuss at Jess Walton [Jill Foster Abbott],” He added, “…I would get Jeanne to say things to Jess that would make a truck driver just freak out.”

“Every single time, without a doubt, Jess would react, and Jeanne would just laugh and laugh and laugh — and that’s one of the things about Jeanne that I loved the most.”

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NEXT WEEK: ‘The Price is Right’ and ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Pay Tribute to Jeanne Cooper

Thursday, May 23, 2013 @ 6:07 PM
Cliff Lipson/CBS

Cliff Lipson/CBS

CBS Daytime’s “” and “” are joining forces with “” to pay tribute to the life of the late , who for than 39 years portrayed Katherine Chancellor on daytime’s most watched drama series.

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Details on ‘Y&R’s’ Jeanne Cooper Tribute airing Tuesday, May 28

Thursday, May 23, 2013 @ 2:52 PM
CBS

CBS

” will air a special tribute episode to the late on Tuesday, May 28 (12:30-1:30 PM, ET; 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon, PT) on the CBS Television Network. Cast members and friends of the beloved actress, including , , , and “The Bold and the Beautiful’s” and , as well as family members such as her son, , recently gathered on set to shoot a celebration of the life of their late friend, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 84. Cooper, the Emmy Award-winning actress who portrayed Katherine Chancellor for than 39 years, is the show’s longest-running cast member.

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Michelle Stafford Touts Allison Janney Skit

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 @ 4:01 PM
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Jason Merritt/Getty Images

has acted in a slew of projects since leaving the role of “’s” Ginger in 1995, including “,” “,” and “,” and she just filmed a new spot as a guest on “,” which “’” (Phyllis Summers) wants you to see!

“Tweeps! [Please] watch my friends hilarious show!” writes the actress of the web comedy that was created by Jason Antoon (“Minority Report”), Mary Birdsong (“The Descendants”), Greg Cromer, Romy Resemont (““) and Tricia O’Kelley — all actors who were slated to star alongside “Roseanne’s” Roseanne Barr and John Goodman in NBC’s pilot “Downwardly Mobile,” which was ultimately not picked up by the network.

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‘Devious Maids’ Season One Key Art

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 @ 3:00 AM
Lifetime

Lifetime

With just one month left before the premiere of Lifetime’s “Devious Maids,” the cable network has released key art material highlighting  (“”),  (“Entourage”),  (“”),  (“Livin’ Loud”) and Judy Reyes(“”) as five ambitious maids who, while working for the rich and famous in Beverly Hills, dream of wealthy lives of their own. Sadly, murder is at the center of their world as one of their fellow maids is murdered and the quintet makes it their mission to find out who committed the heinous crime.

“Maids” also stars Susan Lucci (ex-Erica Kane, ““), Matt Cedeno (ex-Brandon Walker, “”) and  (ex-Lisa Niles, “General Hospital”). Look for the series to premiere Sunday, June 23 at 10:00 PM ET on Lifetime.

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Party It Up Vegas-Style with ‘Y&R’s’ LeBlanc and Ehrich

Wednesday, May 22, 2013 @ 2:29 AM
John Paschal/JPI Studios

John Paschal/JPI Studios

It’s time to shout, “Vegas, baby!” because “’” (Michael Baldwin) and (Fenmore Baldwin) are headed to the City of Sin for a special Up Close & Personal fan event.

You can join the daytime stars at the Dal Toro Ristorante in The Palazzo Resort Hotel and Casino on Saturday, June 29 for interviews, food, autographs and fun. Check out Booyah Foods Ticketleap for information and tickets. But remember: What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas — so be prepared for lots of wild fun with the onscreen father/son pair!

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