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GHSonny
Learns
Dead
Or Alive?
The Truth:
This Week,
Youll Know!
I Didnt
Sleep With But Hasady Lost
Avas
Busted!
Will Dante
Nelle! He AlreTo Jax?
Carly
Expose Her?
PLUS Maurice Benard On:
His Snapchat Addiction!
His Emmy Snub!
His Favorite Women
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45 Only One
Laura Wright (Carly) just had
JIM WARREN
to have Chloe Lanier for Nelle!
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62
Memoriam
We look back at those
weve lost in our 20
years of publishing.
36 Hilarious!
All it takes is eye contact and Finn
and Haydens portrayers crack up!
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36 Feature Interview:
2 News 56 Readers Poll Michael Easton (Finn) &
8 Ins & Outs 58 In Depth Answers Rebecca Budig (Hayden)
12 Set Your DVR 62 20th Anniversary: 42 Love It/Hate It
16 On The Town Unforgettable 44 Up-Close & Personal
24 In Depth Cover Story 46 Crossword
30 Five Things 72 Beauty Secrets
32 Hottest Stories 74 They Met On Set 88 Star Talk
34 We Speak Out 86 Gold Star: Billy Miller (Jason) 90 Recap & Preview
48 Kelly Monaco (Sam) 86 Standout Scene 94 Soap Style
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It was at this moment that Alexis vowed to do Port
Charles a favor and have the bridge demolished.
W W W. S OA P S I N D E P T H . CO M 3
News
(continued)
Emmy Reaction!
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A N N UA L
DAY T I M E
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Which GENERAL HOSPITAL star forgot about the nominations for the Daytime Emmy
Awards? Which soap icon do colleagues feel was snubbed? Who do the stars con-
sider to be their biggest competition? And will fans be able to watch the awards
ceremony this year? Soaps In Depth has the answers to these questions and more!
Everythings Zen
Lead Actress nominee Nancy Lee
Grahn (Alexis) was meditating on the
beach when she heard the news. Id
completely forgotten, she admits.
Then, to add to the sweetness of the
moment, whales started jumping! I sat
there for three hours and counted over
ABC
20 whales. It [was] a glorious day. The
Alexis hotel hangover nabbed Grahn a nod.
calm environment was a stark contrast
to the scenes Grahn submitted, which focused on her characters drinking. Its been so
delicious, she smiles. I havent had material [like that to submit] in 10 or 12 years.
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Um, Sweetie? This is the part where you promise to love me until Amy Helmes Kelli M. Larson
death do us part, Chad prompted a frozen Abigail. Again. Julie McElwain Deanna Barnert
Associate Editors
I Do Or Do I?
Curtis Harding Colleen Humes
DAYS Editorial Assistant
Lois Trunzo
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W W W. S OA P S I N D E P T H . CO M 7
GHHow Long Will Jaxs
Amazing Visit Last?
Fan favorite Ingo Rademacher is back in the thick of things
as GENERAL HOSPITALs Jax but for how long?
JIM WARREN
The In Depth Story: Jax returned to Port Charles last week, and
Soaps In Depth hears that his visit has been a total blast for
all of the actors involved in the story. Oh my God, its so
incredible, raves Laura Wright (Carly). I adore
Ingo. Hes so much fun. And he doesnt come
in for a calm, little visit he really killed it
this time! Ingo said he just had so much fun
with the material, because Jax wasnt just a
vehicle. He had great stuff to play.
Unfortunately, even though Rademacher
has moved back to California after living
in Hawaii for the last few years, Carlys ex
is not back in town for good. Hes only
here for a coupla weeks, reveals Wright,
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tion is certainly a tick in the
plus column for GH consid-
ering Jaxs involvement in T.J. will give Molly (and her broken arm) all the TLC she needs.
future tales. Nathan Varni,
manager of current series
for ABC Entertainment, Thems The Breaks
tells In Depth that when it O u c h ! died back in the fall. But
makes sense and goes GHs Hal- Emmy nominee Tequan
along with stor y, Rade- ey Pullos (Molly) is recov- Richmond recently clocked
macher will be utilized. ering from a broken arm! I in at the soap. Hes com-
Especially if hes moved was walking down the ing back really soon, TV
to California and we have street, tripped over my own mom Vinessa Antoine (Jor-
more accessibility to the feet and fell backwards, dan) teased at the recent
actor, adds the exec. We she explained on Insta- GH Convention. We just
would love to see him. gram. I reached my hand lmed something!
Hes a familiar face for the out to break my fall, but in- A show rep conrms that
show and for viewers. I stead, I broke both the viewers can expect to see
personally love to see him bones in my forearm. Yes, I Richmond in a recurring ca-
when hes on the screen! really am that klutzy. pacity in the months ahead.
And that goes for the other At press time, there was The actor, meanwhile, has
recurring actors as well. no word on whether or not been busy crowdfunding to
Its great to get those peo- the actress elbow-high cover post-production costs
ple on rotation. cast would be written into on the indie lm Nowhere,
For details on how Jax her storyline. Michigan, which he pro-
turns Sonny and Carlys Meanwhile, GH viewers duced and starred in.
lives upside down this havent seen much of Mol-
week, turn to the In Depth lys beau, T.J., lately or at
(Turn the page for
Cover Story, page 24. all, actually, since Morgan
more Ins & Outs!)
W W W. S OA P S I N D E P T H . CO M 9
Ins&Outs
(continued)
All the latest com-
ings and goings!
Whos
GH contd
Watching Tracy?
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Tracy and Lauras trip to Turkey
has brought new faces to GH, in-
cluding the mysterious Samira, played by
newcomer Ivy Natalia. From the beautys
rst appearance on Friday, April 7, its not
clear whether she means trouble or is
Turkey looks a lot like General Hospital,
a good soul willing to help Tracy get her
doesnt it? Laura mused. Who knew?
fathers painting back to Port Charles.
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Jones has nothing but
John DeLucas Aar on want to come across like a praise for how GH handled
blew up last year. The predator, especially since Parker and Kristinas story.
confused young woman Parker was in a mentor-
nally chose Parker, only ing/teacher position with played Bridget) contin-
to have the professor go Kristina. Id never done ues. The fans responded
back to her wife. For her such an in-depth, same- and made their voices
rst experience, it made sex storyline, so that was a heard. Theyre the ones
sense for [Kristina] to be real challenge. who kept Parker on, and if
drawn to someone older, But the writing was very she ever does come back,
executive producer Frank compelling and ver y itll be because of the fans.
Valentini tweeted. But in good, THE BOLD & THE Well see what happens. A
the future, itll be some- BEAUTIFUL alumna (she lot of it is timing.
W W W. S OA P S I N D E P T H . CO M 11
SetYourD GH Sonny Vs. Jax!
Sonny has been dealing with a lot over
the past few months, and things arent
going to be made much better by what
happens on Monday, April 10. (For
more on the twist that rocks his world,
turn to the In Depth Cover Story, page
24.) Something tells us Carlys husband
might be right to fear the worst on Tues-
FRIDAY
day, April 10! He winds up feeling a APRIL 21
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whole range of emotions on Friday,
April 14, but ultimately drowns in his Wednesday, April 19, even as the
anger. This leads him to confront long- younger woman vows to take the high
time rival Jax on Monday, April 17, road! After getting some good news
which is one face-off you couldnt pay us from Jason on Thursday, April 20,
to miss! Meanwhile, Carly is more deter- Sonny decides to cause some problems
mined than ever to punish Nelle on for Jax on Friday, April 21!
FRIDAY
APRIL 21
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on Thursday, April 13. On Friday, April 14, the
FRIDAY
APRIL 14 Spectra gang preps for its make-or-break fashion show,
feeling completely condent in their designs.
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result of his interference in her life! And if youre thinking that per-
haps all these two need to do is sit down and nd a way to live to-
gether or at least in close proximity youd be mistaken. Be-
cause on Friday, April 14, Scooter ratchets up the pressure. With
FRIDAY
APRIL 14 Nicole becoming increasingly desperate to keep her secret, how far
will she go in order to keep Scooter quiet?
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Your favorite stars caught in the act!
BIRTHDAY
BASH
The folks at GENERAL HOSPITAL threw Maurice
Benard (Sonny) one knockout of a birthday party!
PHOTOS BY
JIM WARREN
16 A P R I L 2 4 , 2 0 1 7
Benard was all smiles for
the birthday ceremony and
loved getting to spend it with
GH friends like Laura Wright
(Carly). This is nice, he
exclaimed. Thank you!
W W W. S OA P S I N D E P T H . CO M 17
BIRTHDAY
Your favorite stars caught in the act! BASH
What? My
birthday was weeks
ago, Benard
protested upon
walking in to the
party. Actually, it had
been one week before,
but due to his
shooting schedule, he
wasnt around much
the prior week!
Jacklyn Zeman
(Bobbie) and Eden
McCoy (Josslyn)
joined in singing a
sloppy version of
Happy Birthday.
18 A P R I L 2 4 , 2 0 1 7
Maura West (Ava)
and Kin Shriner (Scotty)
both made a beeline for
the party room when
they heard Benard was
being celebrated.
W W W. S OA P S I N D E P T H . CO M 19
BIRTHDAY
Your favorite stars caught in the act! BASH
James Patrick
Stuart (Valentin) took
a break from causing
mischief in Port
Charles to wish
Benard a Happy
Birthday.
Coordinating
producer Jennifer
Whittaker-Brogdon,
associate producer
Nneka Garland and
producer Michelle
Henry were all on
hand for Benards
big surprise.
20 A P R I L 2 4 , 2 0 1 7
The theme was perfect for Matt Cohen (Griffin), too, as he
loves talking boxing with Benard.
Zeman had finished her scenes but gladly stuck around for the
party for her TV son-in-law not to mention the cake!
W W W. S OA P S I N D E P T H . CO M 21
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toward Carly is completely and totally there, just waiting to drop. Ava, howev-
misplaced. Naturally, Nelle at rst be- er, is all too aware of the fact that the po-
lieves that Jax is only trying to protect lice have the pill bottle which could de-
Carly. But before long, she hears the stroy her life! Ava hasnt had a single
truth in his words and in that mo- peaceful moment since Morgan died,
ment, everything changes! sighs her portrayer, Maura West. Ev-
er y time she turns around, she fears
Dante Closes In on Ava! that someone is going to nd out the se-
Meanwhile, Sonny and Carly dont even cret shes hiding! This being a soap op-
realize that there is another shoe out era, it seems likely that sooner or later,
time is going to run out for her!
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story
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Carly clearly just said
something shocking
probably to Nelle
because the look
Jax has on his face all
but screams, Oh no
you didnt! But being
Carly, she probably did.
General Hospital
lax just yet. Why? Because Dantes sus- They never actually had sex! She goes
picions have been aroused, and he is not on to add that the reason he couldnt re-
exactly the kind of guy who is going to member what happened that night was
let a question go unanswered! because shed drugged him!
Obviously, this moment is a game-
Nelle Confesses Everything! changer for several people on the can-
Off a conversation with Michael, Nelle vas. It could clear the way for Michael
realizes the only shot she might have of and Nelle to reunite, not to mention Son-
earning his forgiveness lies in telling ny and Carly. Too bad at that exact mo-
the truth, the whole truth and nothing ment, Carly is getting closer much,
but the truth. With that in mind, she much closer! to Jax. Says Laura
heads over to Sonnys house and at long Wright (Carly) of the drama to come,
JIM WARREN
last reveals the earth-shattering, life- Its going to be super-big and emotional
changing secret shes been keeping: and crazy! (section continues)
W W W. S OA P S I N D E P T H . CO M 25
Soaps In Depth: Youve had one se-
riously intense story after another.
Do you have a break in sight?
Maurice Benard: We have a couple
weeks coming up where were not
lming, and Im looking forward to
doing nothing just relaxing at
I
ts been a rough year for GENERAL my house with my family, and Im good
HOSPITALs Corinthos clan, but with that.
Maurice Benard tells Soaps In Depth In Depth: Does that translate to sitting
that hes doing much better than Sonny around making Snapchat videos?
thank God! Here, the legendary actor Benard: (Laughs.) Yeah, I love doing it.
opens up about life on set and off, the Fans seem to like it, and I like showing
leading ladies he loves and the Daytime them a different side of me. My friends
Emmy nomination that he should have get a kick out of them, too. If you could
gotten. (Well, he shouldve!) see me doing different characters, you
Deanna Barnert would think I was losing (continues)
Theres no worse
betrayal than sleep-
ing with my worst
enemy, the GH star
says in character.
But working with
his on-screen
missus and Ingo
Rademacher (Jax)
has been intense
and emotional, and
I had fun.
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story
GENERAL HOSPITAL
star Maurice Benard
(Sonny) sits down
for a candid Q&A
JIM WARREN; BELOW: ABC
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my head!Even more fun for me is making
them when I am with friends or my family,
who are trying not to crack up off camera.
In Depth: How is the family doing?
Benard: Everybody is doing great. I am
proud of my daughters, all of whom are
kicking butt. And [my son] Joshua, he
could be a professional boxer. Honestly,
hes got talent and thats not just a dad
talking, thats a boxing fan who sees his
son with real talent.
In Depth: And your wife is still busy
around the clock, being Mom and looking
out for you?
Benard: Yes, I am fortunate but no
one even comes close to Paula. Shes
the real deal.
In Depth: Lets talk about your leading
ladies. Those Sonny/Carly scenes have
been riveting!
Benard: Laura Wright has been amazing.
All those scenes so emotional, as
deep as it gets.
In Depth: You have to be looking
forward to facing off again with
Maura West (Ava)!
Benard: Yeah, I love Maura. Were
really close. I missed working with
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great story
Benard: I ha v e s o
much respect for
Frank, and Im sure he
knows it. We work cover
great together. Some-
times I can look at him
and know what hes
story
thinking and, without words, do the scene
with the notes he had for me. I have noth-
ing but great things to say about him.
In Depth: Every actor I talked to was
shocked that you werent nominated for
an Emmy this year. They just couldnt un-
derstand it. What do you make of it?
Benard: It is what it is. This year was a lit-
tle different, because I had a lot of people
tell me this year I had worthy scenes and
shows, so I thought that was a good sign.
Look, these things come and go. And
since the nominations were announced,
Ive had so many actors come up to me
and say such sweet, nice things, so I am
okay with it. This is why I love actors
they care and are very supportive.
Maura and I have been working more lately, In Depth: After this many years in the
notes Benard, and I'm having a great time. business, are you able to just roll with
things like this?
get me wrong. But the majority of the Benard: Yeah, youve got to. I remember a
time, well go toeto toe, and then Sonny long time ago, maybe 10 years or longer, I
just nally says, Shut up! got real upset over not being nominated.
In Depth: You and Laura have been locked It was a breakdown storyline, and I busted
together in story for months. Whats it like my butt and I didnt even get a pre-
to shift to working with Maura again? nom! After getting upset over that, I told
Benard: I just love working with people myself, You cant get this crazy over this.
who are great and connect. I just go wher- Youve just got to move on. Theres too
ever the relationship is, and Im right many good things in life happening to al-
there. Lauras fantastic. So is Maura. low this to get you so crazy.
Bring it on!
In Depth: You must be very grateful to For Part 2 of Benards revealing
interview, pick up the next issue of
executive producer Frank Valentini for
Soaps In Depth, on sale Monday, April 24.
always giving you great leading ladies,
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About
Right Now...
The odd partnership.
1 Anna reluctantly had
to turn to Obrecht, of
all people, for help!
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4 Kristinas logic. Insisting
Julian could have found a
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The happy family.
Jason and Sam smiled
while playing with Scout.
Heck, he laughed!
Jason laughed!
... And 1
ABC
Thing We
Could Do
Without...
Vanishing stories.
No sooner had Finn
begun detoxing than
he and Hayden disap-
peared for days!
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Shocking plot twists that will shake up your shows!
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Thomas on THE BOLD & dreams of her
THE BEAUTIFUL is di- own, explains
rectly at odds with her am- Sallys portrayer,
bitions to steal Forrester Courtney Hope.
designs in order to salvage Shes a great
her business. Will the designer at
choice between love or least in her own
money leave this redhead mind and
facing a personal catch-22? thats her priori- The breadsticks are just for show, Sally. Do
The aspiring business- ty. Shes ghting I look like someone who eats carbs to you?
woman has traded both to revive the
flirtations and kisses with Spectra name and make of his trust in order to suc-
Thomas, but the real prize, her company a success. ceed professionally. Then
in her estimation, is making In other words, though again, if anyone can nd a
a name for herself not her affection for Thomas is way to have their cake and
just landing the worlds genuine, it hasnt stopped date a hunky Forrester,
most eligible bachelor. her from taking advantage too, its Sally!
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This right here, Ned?
Personal space. Keep out.
be a happy couple, a sor t of Ed-
ward and Lila.
Plus, she could be an interesting addi-
tion to the family! she continues.
Theres a lot of sh-out-of-water stuff we
can play.
But would this loud, proud, Benson-
hurst babe actually take the Quarter-
maine name wait, we mean the Ashton
name? I would imagine her not taking
it but for story purposes, maybe, the
actress hedges. I dont get the sense that Im kind of the most connected charac-
ABC
Olivia gives a crap about Neds money or ter on the canvas at the moment, she
status. She likes that hes a rock star marvels. Having a baby by both Sonny
thats sexy! But I dont think shes im- and Julian, being in-laws with Luke and
pressed by his fancy name. Laura, owning the only hotel and restau-
The same cant be said for the longtime rant anybody ever goes to and now, es-
GH fan playing Olivia. LoCicero is sentially, becoming a Quartermaine?
thrilled to be marrying into the Q clan. This is yet another amazing thing!
through in his life is why set with Lilys modeling to cheat up your latte?
hes so protective of his re- and his [disappointment
lationship with Lily. He in not] getting Brash & cheated] with Joe Clark?
cant believe hes regressed Sassy? What does this For his part, Goddard is
back to the habits he had mean as far as their rela- thrilled to explore his alter
when he was younger. tionship? wonders God- egos marital woes. How-
Cane may have been out- dard. Can Lily get past ever, he knows fans are
of-his-mind drunk when he this? Should she be more going to love it or hate it.
bedded Juliet, but Goddard forgiving because [she They wont be indifferent!
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WeSpeakOut! See if you agree with our outspoken editors opinions!
GH Role Reversal
When GENERAL HOSPITALs Lulu asked
Dillon how shed become the bad guy
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where the custody case was concerned, we
couldnt help feeling that she was speaking
not only to but for many viewers. Its a prob- Perhaps three solid years of baby talk has
lem weve had with this tale for a while now. turned people against you? suggested
Lulu may not actually be the bad guy, but Valentin. Its just a thought.
she also hasnt been the good guy, the
smart guy or the sane guy. If anything, him and stop being so destructively impul-
shes been the annoying guy we havent sive so that we could nally get into this
been able to get behind even though her Spencer/Cassadine feud! Patience may not
competition is a creepy killer! As Dillon be Lulus best event, but were hoping
begged Lulu to see how her actions were she and Laura will go for the gold in the
working against her, we prayed shed hear mother/daughter tag-team scheme-a-thon!
MIXED long before the 2 oclock lel, while the new parents
GH DOUBLES feedings arent a laughing holed up at home with their
They say being happy is the matter anymore, but it was baby, Elizabeth and Franco
kiss of death on soaps, but simply delish to see Jason, were being their own kind
we felt like we could watch Sam and their badass pals of adorable together. (That
Jason and Sam be new par- turn to mush over Scout. foot bath!) These two cou-
ents forever. It wont be And in an interesting paral- ples managed to nd happi-
ness and equilibrium un-
On top of everything else, til Jason found Franco
fretted Jason, Franco doesnt sitting over Jakes drawings
even use a coaster! Look at the and everything went south.
ring on that table! As Jakes mystery brings
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aid/
Its all in good fun for GENERAL HOSPITAL
castmates Michael Easton (Finn) and
36 Feature Interview
Let Michael Easton (Finn) and Rebecca Budig
(Hayden) make you LOL!
42 Love It/Hate It
44 Up-Close & Personal
he said
Rebecca Budig (Hayden) 46 Crossword
which is what? Were never really sure. over time, just like Hayden and
Finns, Budig observes.
In Depth: So what makes Hayden and Finn
click as a couple or whatever they are? part Jane Elliots Tracy has played in all
Easton: Its Rebecca. I imagine shes good this. Shes been invaluable to our charac-
with everyone. ters being able to move forward.
Budig: Yeah, and Michaels terrible. Budig: And in connecting us, actually.
Easton: One element thats made it work is Easton: Thats something thats felt very
the third point in the triangle, which is the real about this relationship. Its not just two
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GENERAL HOSPITAL
ABC
Heading For A Wedding? daytime wedding
In Depth: Your scenes are as likely to be goofy as Budig: Its probably in his contract!
deadly serious: What is it like to play both sides? Easton: Wait a minute there was a vam-
Easton: It has been very high-stakes for pire wedding [for PORT CHARLES Caleb
Hayden and Finn, hasnt it? and Livvie]. I dont know if that counts.
Budig: But theres always a sense of humor, Budig: I probably had five at ALL MY
and I like the balance. I like that we get to CHILDREN [as Greenlee] and then one
see both. on GH already.
Easton: One minute, you laugh; the next Easton: See what Im dealing with? Its like
minute, youre crying. Thats life, right? Im dating Elizabeth Taylor (ex-Helena).
Things happen very gradually and then
suddenly! And thats been the way this Hard-Won Trust
relationship grew. Its moved at the pro- In Depth: Had you two ever worked together or
gression a real relationship might. One even hung out before this?
thing daytime can do well, if it takes the Easton: In 14 years, shed never even said
time, is tell a full story. hello to me. I once came up to say hi on the
street, and she asked if I had a pen so she
In Depth: Are you hoping this pair makes it to could sign an autograph.
the altar? Budig: That is so not true! I would see him,
Easton: I dont know if Ive ever done a and he seemed pretty aloof. (continues)
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JIM WARREN
Im never going to win in this interview, sighs I have to stay on the phone, Easton cracked,
Budig. Michaels smarter than me! so she doesnt talk behind my back!
In fact, I saw him at a party once chael. There are very few people in life you
Easton: Are you going to tell that story feel you can trust on screen and off. Its
again? This is your version, and it is not been very refreshing to meet someone as
accurate! Im not doing interviews with inspiring as he is.
you anymore. Easton: Refreshing like a cool drink?
Budig: (Ignores Easton.) I saw him and said Budig: Ugh! I was trying to say something
to my husband, Oh, theres Michael nice, and he ruins it! See how he does that?
Easton. I think hes pretty nice. So I said
hi, and he said hi and just kept walking! I Backstage Secrets
turned to my husband and said Well, In Depth: Whats been the biggest surprise in
maybe hes not as nice as I thought. But in getting to know each other?
his defense, he was with his wife and kids, Budig: Michael does a very good pirate.
and the kids were running off. So I get it! I Easton: I can do a whole scene as a pirate!
didnt know Michael at all before this. They just dont let me do it very often. Re-
beccas very serious and yells a lot this
In Depth: So what has it been like to be forced is what I thought going in. Shes yet to yell
together after all these years? at me except for one day. Other than that,
Easton: Thats just what it is forced. She shes got a really good sense of humor and
demanded a raise rst, and she got it. But a great laugh great qualities for some-
I dont blame her. I got the same thing one you work with. If you have a partner in
before I started working with Trevor St. this, having a sense of humor about it all is
John (Todd) on ONE LIFE TO LIVE. pretty important.
Budig: Its been nice getting to know Mi- Budig: As you can see, Michael Easton is
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Sound Off
Let the powers that be know how you
Love It
feel about the stories theyre telling
Hate It
YOUR TAKE
Totally On Board
I havent been so excited about a
GH pairing in years! His sense of
humor is just what Liz (and the
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show) needed. I like seeing Liz
playful and laughing in a way she
hasnt since her teen years with
Lucky. Elizabeth has always been a
fan favorite, and Franco is the most Of course Im not jealous of you, Griffin! This is just
multi-faceted male character since how Liz and I like to walk around!
Luke Spencer, so Friz is a win/win for
the soap. Just No
Coleen Figner I hate this pairing and fast-forward through
via Soaps In Depth Facebook page every scene they are in together. Im happy that
Elizabeth has a storyline, but unhappy that it
Francos Trouble has to be with him. I didnt like Franco when
Quick, separate these two! She deserves James Franco played the character, and I like
someone better, because we all know sooner or him even less now.
later probably sooner! Franco is going to Elaine Chuba
do something, as he always does, and Liz does via Soaps In Depth Facebook page
not need that baggage he carries.
Barb Mosier Liz Needs To Play (With A) Doctor!
via Soaps In Depth Facebook page I like Elizabeth and Franco, but also immediately
noticed the chemistry she has with Griffin. Matt
Cautiously Optimistic Cohen has been on the show for ages and yet
If they keep everyone out of their heads, they has had basically no real storyline. Every time
will be fine. Liz softens Franco and he actually Elizabeth is within flirting distance of Griffin, I
makes her a little stronger. I always wanted Finn want the show to explore their chemistry. Plus,
with her but I am loving Franco and Liz! itll make Franco jealous. Let the games begin!
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The Great Watkins
Escape realizes GH
can offer
When GENERAL HOSPITALs
Robert Palmer Watkins (Dillon) viewers both
travels the country to meet fans, its escape and
always a bit of a reality check. support.
Here in L.A., the people I hang out
with are all trying to make it as ac-
tors and ar tists, he explains.
Theyre focused on the hustle and
bustle so theyre not necessarily
watching my show every day! So
sometimes, I forget people watch
GH all the time. Going to these
events, its cool to see how much
the show affects them. While he
appreciates the love that fans have
for Kiki and Dillon, hes especially
moved when he sees how the
shows more dramatic tales can
touch viewers. A woman came up
to me recently to say that the story
with Morgan, Dillon and Kiki really
affected her, he shares. She said
her son had gone through every-
thing Morgan went through, and
shed lost him to an overdose. She
started crying in front of me. I just
hugged her. Its one of those mo-
ments where you think, Its good to
know what were doing is impact-
ing people in a way that can hope-
fully help them heal and also help
them escape reality for a bit.
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GENERAL HOSPITAL
One And Only
GH considered casting a different stor y for Lanier,
Nelle last year, but Laura Wright whod blown them
(Carly) wasnt interested in anyone away when she
but Chloe Lanier for the role. They played a young Pat
told me the story idea over a year in the 52nd anni-
ago and asked, What do you think if versary flashback
we got Chloe? Wright recalls. I episode. We had
was like, Do it! But then they to make it happen,
couldnt make it Wright didnt want Wright says. I get
THATS A happen. Chloe anyone but Lanier. to work with a lot of
cause they werent real; there was no nudity, she Pullos Lifetime movie
explains, adding that Judd Nelson, who played her was a labor of love.
characters adult lm manager, made it easy. Judds
such a sweetheart, Pullos raves. I could not have worked with a better team. The
producers, director, the other actors, the crew and hair and makeup were all so
kind. So what was difcult about making the lm? We worked around 16 hours a
day, six days a week. That was the real challenge. I was a little out of my element.
It took a while to get used to it, but it was so worth it. Im so proud of the lm!
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Unscramble the
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full name of
the GENERAL
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mobster who
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everything he
knows.
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but never used
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10. Spoon ______ 3. This con married ve 11. Francos dad
12. Max and Milos last men for their money 13. She suspected Nelle
name before reforming. from the start.
16. Virginia ______ 4. The powerhouse who 14. He bedded both Kiki
adopted and raised plays Alexis (initials) and Ava.
1-Across. 5. A dangerous and 15. Detective Wests
19. She plays Kiki. lthy rich Russian actual last name.
(initials) family 17. He looked a lot like
20. He married 18-Down. 6. He got Lulu pregnant vampire Stephen.
21. ______ Ball when they were teens. 18. She was in a coma for
22. Luke called her 7. Frisco _____ 20 years.
Flame. 8. Julians sister or his 19. She tried to pass
babymama Lukes baby off as
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The Young & The Restless
MONTY BRINTON/CBS
THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS
Camryn Grimes (Mariah)
celebrates landing her role of
Cassie 20 years ago!
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Feature continued
Fans will recognize this scene as Nicks fantasy
of Cassie marrying after she was killed. This
was a couple of weeks or a month after Cassie
died, recalls the actress. When Cassie flatlined
on screen, there was no good-bye party. But
this day, they surprised me with a good-bye
party. I knew that I would be coming back for
this episode. It was very emotional. Its not like
I knew I would be coming back seven years
later! This was my last day, and as far as I knew,
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my time at Y&R was done!
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The Young & The Restless
Im very proud and protective of my relation-
ship with Joshua [Morrow, Nick] and Sharon
[Case, Sharon], says Grimes. Josh is like a second
dad to me, and Sharon is like my big sister. I had
so much fun with them on the set. Now I get to
have an adult relationship with them. Sharon
and I talk about everything boys, life. She is
honestly one of the best advice-givers ever! And
Josh and I can joke around. Hes still like my
second dad, though. Hes highly protective of me,
which I love!
still wears that look today! I until this point, I had no idea
have taken her socks and what was going on, and Im not
burned them! Im like, What sure the writers did, either. We
BELOW: STEVEN BERGMAN
decade are you living in? Get were just kind of going with it,
ankle socks! Shed put me in taking it step by step to see how
it, and I hated it. It was a the audience was going to feel,
huge issue growing up, and she shares. I loved working
its still an issue! with Eric [Braeden, Victor] and
being back on the show, but I
began to get concerned that if I
wasnt Cassie, no one was going to want me back that they
wanted Cassie or nothing, because they loved her. It might
have been an identity crisis!
I think I peaked at this age! Ten was a really, really good year
for me. I filmed Swordfish and got a puppy and went to New York
and won an Emmy. It doesnt get much better! Grimes grins. I
remember this dress. I was obsessed by it and actually think its
still fashion-forward. If someone in 15 years does, What were
they wearing? and takes me through a history of red-carpet
dresses and pulls up this one, Ill stand by it. I love it! And my hair
looks fantastic, too! (section continues)
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Feature continued
This is my tiny eyebrow phase! I was obsessed with
plucking my eyebrows and would turn to my family and
JIM WARREN
line was so much fun,
Grimes says of the mystery
culminating in Courtneys If your mom says
murder on her wedding day. that she can cut your
Whether or not it went over hair like Mandy Moores,
well with fans, we had a blast dont believe her!
working together. Every day, laughs the former
we came to the set excited to child star. I remember
work together. I dont think the second she cut it
we ever stopped laughing! It and I looked into the
was in this storyline that I mirror, I was like,
became good friends with This does not look
Hunter [King, Summer], Melissa like Mandy Moore!
and Robert. Thats what this I started crying! It
cover makes me think of get- took a long time to
ting closer to the people who are grow out, and I
now my really good friends! was furious!
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The Young & The Restless
Grimes confesses that her return to Y&R
was a little bittersweet because the
legendary Jeanne Cooper (Katherine) had only
recently passed away. Jeanne taught me to
curse, she recalls with a smile. She was
iconic. She was everything you should strive
to be as a woman. She was powerful, she
knew her own worth and her strengths. She
was no-nonsense and took charge of her
destiny. She was a force to be reckoned with,
which comes along once in a lifetime! You
always hope to live your life as big and
dramatically as she lived it!
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enough to let go and allow it to come
naturally. I owe him a lot from those first
few months!
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We want to know what you think about your favorite soaps!
TOP 5
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Got burning questions? Lay them on us!
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DID YOU KNOW...
AMC In 1984, former New York City may-
or Ed Koch appeared on the soap as
who else? himself!
GH Sharon Stone auditioned for the
show in the late 70s. The casting director
told her that she had no sense of mystery.
OLTL Nathan Purdee (Hank) actually put
himself through college by working as a
bounty hunter.
Q.
Sorry, theres no Jenny
here. Oh, you must have I saw someone on Twitter ask
misdialed. This is 867-5308. Steve Burton (ex-Dylan, THE
ABC
everybodys
fictional 555 exchange for Fantasy. be hanging up his mic
years, so he likely wont answer. anytime soon!
W W W . S O A P S I N D E P T H . C O M 59
easy
,
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y
All My Children
does it
identity back in the
W W W. S OA P S I N D E P T H . CO M 61
20 th
anniversary! OLTLs Al Freeman Jr. (Ed)
W W W. S OA P S I N D E P T H . CO M 63
AMC legend Ruth
Warrick, famous for
her portrayal of
snobbish busybody
Phoebe, took her
final bow on
January 15, 2005.
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Beloved GH icon Anna Lee (Lila) died
20
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of pneumonia on May 14, 2004, only
three months before she was to
receive a Daytime Emmy Lifetime
Achievement Award. th
anniversary!
Unforgettable
ABC VIA GETTY IMAGES
Claire Labine
the RH co-creator
who also penned
Sonny and Brendas
Soap-hopper Lee Patterson love story on GH
best remembered as Vikis lost died on
love, Joe, and his twin brother, November 11, 2016.
Tom, on OLTL passed away
from congestive heart failure on
On December 20,
2015,OLTLs Patricia
ROBERT MILAZZO
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ABC PHOTO ARCHIVES
Just a month before his OLTL dad
passed away, Clint Ritchie (Clint) died
at age 70 on January 31, 2009, of
complications following surgery to
implant a pacemaker.
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Only a few weeks shy of his 90th
birthday, the spotlight dimmed on
AMCs James Mitchell, aka the
magnificently manipulative Palmer.
20 th
anniversary!
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Unforgettable
DebonaireLarkin
ABC
Malloy,who
classed up THE
Heaven got a helluvan actor on EDGE OF NIGHT as
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Feature Interview
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ORI
THE
On the show since
its 1987 premiere,
THE BOLD & THE
BEAUTIFULs
Katherine Kelly
Lang (Brooke)
and John McCook
(Eric) celebrate a
mighty impressive
milestone!
W W W. S OA P S I N D E P T H . CO M 69
Feature Interview continued
JOHN PASCHAL/JPI
hear about where the matriarch or really describe the
patriarch are a little bristly or feeling I have in my
youve got to heart for these two
walk on eggshells people. Theyve just
around them, but been a guiding light in my life. Theyre wonderful
these are two human beings, and its one of the reasons the show
people you dont has survived for 30 years we have great leaders that
have to worry show everybody else the way. Ive learned from the
about as far as best, and Im thankful every day for them.
that is concerned.
John and Kelly
are grace Don Diamont (Bill)
personified. Ive known John since before I
was an actor. He once lived on
the same block as my sister,
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Right after I signed on to the show, sister went to John and said,
I got a call from Kelly, and I just Hey, my brother got this part
thought it was so kind of her to do [Brad] on THE YOUNG & THE
that. Plus, she runs triathlons, which RESTLESS! Kelly and I work so
I think is pretty impressive. I can closely together, and shes such
barely get out of bed in the a nice person. She was so
morning! Then theres John, who is welcoming to me when I
one of my favorite people. He called me, joined the show, which
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The Bold & The Beautiful
as Brooke all around the world
Pierson Fod (Thomas)
John is like the father figure that has opened up doors for me,
KATHY HUTCHINS/HUTCHINS PHOTO
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Beauty secrets The stars and experts
share their tips
Personally speaking
Is there a celebrity whose
style you really admire?
Vanessa Hudgens dresses really cute. Shes
such a hippie; I love it! And Kendall Jenner.
She can wear anything and look like a million
bucks. I appreciate their style. But I just end
up buying lots of pieces I like and for me, the
fun part is to wear all my clothes in different
and new ways. I try to not just wear the same
things over and over again. Its hard some-
times. But thats the exciting part. Sometimes
it works, sometimes it doesnt work so great.
LEFT TO RIGHT: GABRIEL OLSEN/FILMMAGIC, STEVE GRANITZ/WIREIMAGE, JIM WARREN
Erin looks to
Jenner and
Hudgens for
inspiration.
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n The Set Romance blossomed off
screen! for these soap couples
(section continues)
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Thorsten Kaye &
Susan Haskell
Since taking the romance of OLTLs
Patrick and Marty beyond the
connes of the studio in the late
1990s, the soap-hopper (whos
currently playing Ridge on THE
BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL) and his
signicant other have had two
daughters, McKenna and Marlowe.
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were inspired
by the at-
traction their
What attracted me to portrayers
Jimmy was beyond my
control, Mrs. D has told In felt to one
Depth. It was a natural, another. The
organic explosion. veteran OLTL
leading man
and his soap-
hopping
co-star (most recently
DAYS OF OUR LIVES Eve)
married two decades ago
three years after they
started working together
and have a 20-year-old
son, J.Q.
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Steve
AND
Kayla
February 14, 2017
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Days Of Our Lives
JUST THE
FACTS:
Date: February 14,
2017 (airing February 15
and 16).
Location: Club TBD.
Ociant: Mayor Abe
Carver.
Surprise Guest:
Stephanie returned
home from Seattle for
the first time in years.
Unable To Attend:
Caroline, Kimberly,
Jennifer and John.
Special Guest:
Despite having just
turned herself in for
evading police custody,
Hope showed up
looking more beautiful
than she had in months!
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Wedding Album
(continued)
The Vows
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Kayla: When I was coming back
from Prague, I thought, What an
amazing thing. Im gonna get married
again, and I actually know what it re-
ally means. The first time, I thought I
knew everything. I thought generally,
I knew what was coming. This time, I
know that I dont know anything and that life is unpredictable. So Im going to focus on what I do
know, and thats that I love you, and Ive always loved you. I never stopped loving you. Thank you.
Thank you for not giving up on us. We have been through a lot to get here, and as we stand here
with our beautiful children as a family, I know we can get through anything together. So I vow to
love you completely and unconditionally for all the remaining days of my life.
Steve: First of all, what she said. I really dont mean that as a joke, because what you said, thats
how I feel, too. When we first met the very first time I saw you you were all sweetness and light,
and I really had to scramble so that I wouldnt show you how I was feeling. And I was all swagger and
bravado, but that was just armor. But you saw me, anyway, and bit by bit, you chipped away at that
armor. And you started to show me the best parts of myself the parts I never even knew were
there. You know, thats what you do, Kayla. You dont judge people; you heal them, and not just
physically their hearts, their broken spirits, just the way you healed mine. Thank you. You have
made all of my dreams for this life come true. Youve given me these beautiful children: Stephanie
and Joe. And the thing is, the most wonderful gift I could ever have is you. Just you: my life partner,
my Sweetness, my love. So I vow to love you completely, unconditionally, with my whole heart, the
rest of our lives. Because the truth is, Kayla, I just cant live without you.
if her groom ignored superstitions and But when it came down to it, all that
saw her before the ceremony. However, Steve and Kayla really wanted was to say
the ladies in her life made sure that the a few things to each other, and they
important gifting tradition continued. couldnt wait a moment longer.
The bride received her
mothers treasured
pearl necklace, a new
garter from Marlena,
bor rowed ear rings
from Carrie and a sexy
blue neglig from
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daughter Stephanie.
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Steves always said that hes not
very good with words, but after
declaring himself to Kayla count-
AND
less times, hes sure had plenty of
AGAIN!
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HOLLYWOOD
HYPE PRETTY LITTLE LIARS creator
I. Marlene King shares what its like
to be FAMOUS IN LOVE
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FREEFORM/NINO MUNOZ
Behind all those
gorgeous faces,
there are so many
secrets, teases the
series creator.
(FREEFORM/TONY RIVETTI
Former Disney Channel star Bella Thorne is fresh and funny Also ahead, Lockeds
as Paige, says King. She really lets herself be a goober. cast announcement
party will force Paige
Secrets And Lies to fill in her parents about her life-
But can Nina possibly keep all of her changing decision, and the nature of
young ducks in a row while simultane- Cassandras covert involvement with a
ously juggling her own complicated re- handsome older man (played by
lationship with archnemesis Alan OLTLs Will, Jason-Shane Scott) will
(played by ONE LIFE TO LIVEs Ross, come to light. There are so many
Shawn Christian)? Well meet him in twists and turns, King concludes with
the second episode, King previews. a grin. This world is a great place to
Its a constant power play between the escape to.
two of them. Kelli M. Larson
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gold
star General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITALs Billy
Miller (just barely!) kept
Jason from boiling over The angrier Jason got, the
madder we were about
Having just spent his rst night at Millers performance.
home with his wife and new baby,
GENERAL HOSPITALs Jason was in a could easily have come off trite or even
good mood when he showed up at cheesy, but whether bonding with his
Elizabeths door then he saw Fran- daughter, hanging with his wife or
co. During the heated discussion about
Jakes mental health that ensued, Jason
seemed ready to blow his top, but por-
standout scene
trayer Billy Miller refused to let him do GH The Last Haha?
so. Without ever raising his voice or The wacky triangle between Scott, Lucy and Ava
was just a silly romp to delay the story of Mor-
throwing a punch, the Daytime Emmy
gans swapped pills but GH struck gold with
winner ably revealed his characters
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A Moment Of Happiness
Before his extended family drama
reared its head, Jason was given some
time to just enjoy fatherhood with Sam
and that bears mention because it
was a blast to see Miller work that Even Morgan had to
smile and some sentimentality! The ac- notice that he was
tor was handed a slew of scenes that suddenly taking
Flintstone vitamins.
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showing Scout of f to Sonny, Miller Beautifully Handled
made Jasons paternal pride and joy feel Jason was stunned and horried to real-
downright poignant. We actually wanted ize Franco was doing informal art thera-
more of it but as happens in life, the py with Jake. In recounting his rivals
outside world was waiting. past deeds, Jason didnt exactly hide his
repulsion. But even when his former
Tick Tick Tick stalker got in his face to convince him
The spring in Jasons step vanished something was really wrong with Jake,
when he showed up at Lizs to find Jason fought to keep his cool. Whatever
Franco sitting in the living room. With a darkness his expression and voice re-
scowl, he seemed to deate. Then, after ected, he seemed to literally rein him-
clearing his throat and literally shaking self in by crossing his arms or pushing
of f his response to Franco, Jason his hands together you know, so they
trained his focus squarely back on Liz. wouldnt rip off Francos head!
Now, weve seen Jason blow his top After the conict escalated to custody
over Franco quite recently, in fact. threats with Liz, Jason cut it short but
This time, however, he fought it. When not without throwing out a quiet, Mob-
Jason charged in to investigate what like line about handling Franco! While
was going on with Jakes alleged draw- some performers are all about taking
ing and Helenas book, Miller forced his their characters over the top, Miller
character to maintain a level head and tends to play things more subtly. This
each time Franco chimed in on his sons time, that choice made Jasons reactions
situation, it was clear that the struggle all the more threatening and insult-
became greater. ing, if you were to ask Liz!
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The hot topic of the week
JILL JOHNSON/JPISTUDIOS.COM
kind of antago-
nists? There was
always tension,
but there was also
that constant at-
traction? Oh, yes:
MOONLIGHTING!
Freddie Smith
(Sonny, DAYS)
THE THREE
STOOGES would
be great: Id do it
with Christopher
Sean (Paul) and
DENICE DUFF
JIM WARREN
Bryan R. Datillo
(Lucas).
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Melissa Claire Egan Risa Dorken (Amy, GH)
(Chelsea, Y&R) Id do Little Shop Of Horrors with Matt Cohen (Grif-
Amelia [Heinle, Victoria] and I in fin) as Seymour. I love working with Matt. Hes very
Thelma & Louise! Wed have fun on supportive of everyone and creates a positive work
that road trip, but maybe with an environment, but hes also
alternate ending. Wed skip the super geeky and then also
cliff and drive to get some wine. very attractive. You cant
#SpoilerAlert! believe a person could be
that good looking, kind and
smart, all together.
JIM WARREN
HOWARD WISE/JPISTUDIOS.COM
Reign Edwards
(Nicole, B&B)
JB LACROIX/WIREIMAGE
JIM WARREN
(Paul, DAYS) Scott Lynn
Id do I LOVE LUCY with (Anne, DAYS)
Freddie Smith (Sonny). Maybe Deidre
Ill be Lucy and he can be Hall (Marlena) and I would do THE ODD
Ricky Ricardo because COUPLE. But there would be some twist,
JIM WARREN
hes the Kiriakis, so hes like she would be some stuffy conservative
always in charge. WASP and Im a sloppy New York Jew.
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Ned Says Yes!
After Olivia oated the idea of Ned adopt- Of course Ill marry you, Olivia. But
ing Leo, he proposed again and she re- these empty beer bottles arent gonna
jected him again! But when moments later refill themselves
robbers held up The Floating Rib, Olivia
clung to her engagement ring! Ned threw that he suggested his son should come
himself in front of his lady to keep her live with him. Needless to say, Elizabeth
safe. Once the police arrived and the dust reconsidered letting Franco move in!
settled, it was Olivias turn to propose to When Franco tried to x things by pro-
Ned, who happily accepted. posing, she admitted that she intended to
spend her life with him just not yet. Ja-
MORGANS PILLS LAND IN PCPD CUSTODY son, meanwhile, worried that Franco was
After Scott tried to nagle Morgans meds fabricating Jakes problems, so he went to
back for Ava again, Lucy stormed off to see Valentin, who conrmed Cassadine
tell Sonny and Carly what she knew. Ava Island has a creepy scarecrow, but didnt
interrupted Lucys plan and bribed her know much else. Liz informed Jason he
into silence with a hefty Nurses Ball dona- had no say in who she dated, but agreed
tion. Ava finally got her hands on the to take their son to see Andre. Of course,
pills only to lose them in that Floating Jake still wanted Franco to help him.
Rib robbery! After the PCPD showed up,
Morgans bottle was logged TRACY FINDS FORGIVENESS
as evidence. Scott made one Having discovered a paint-
last attempt to retrieve them, ing of Edwards in Turkey,
but was almost caught by Larry offered to help Tracy
Dante, who wondered how (Talk about recover it for a fee, of
his brothers pills had wound multitasking!) course. Instead, Tracy paid
up at the restaurant! OLIVIA: Honey, listen, Ava for art contacts, made
Im Italian. I can love some calls and then ew to
JASON FIRES FRANCO! you with all I got and Turkey, bringing Laura as
Jason was so furious about still hold a grudge till her translator. At a monas-
the week after dooms-
Franco working with Jake ter y, the ladies caught
day without even
breaking a sweat.
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ultimatum forgive him
or move on. Enter Jax,
who was back in Por t
Charles with news of
Will confession truly Lady Janes passing. Car-
prove to be good for ly caught him up on re-
someones soul? cent events involving
Nelle and her accusa-
Andre gives us a tions, which prompted
glimpse into what Jax to make a stunning
makes him tick! confession of his own!
For more GH previews, turn IS JULIAN ALIVE?
to Set Your DVR on page 12! After Alexis refused Val-
entins familial pressure, a
vision of Julian convinced her to
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theyd shared, but tensions rose be-
tween them when they shared an eleva-
What you missed on tor with Phyllis!
all the other shows When Lauren decides to play
matchmaker for a friend, will
THE BOLD & she prove successful?
THE BEAUTIFUL
Having witnessed her fianc kissing DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Quinn, Brooke called off their engage- Abigail and Chad planned to renew their
ment. An oblivious Eric confronted vows, though Abby still worried about
Ridge and Brooke to nd out if another her husbands feelings for Gabi. Nicole
woman was behind their rift. Katie ad- was recognized and confronted by
vised Brooke to tell Eric ever ything. Scooter when she and Brady had their
Hoping to buy Katies silence, Quinn of- neighbors over for dinner. Paul and
fered her a job at For rester. Ridge Sonny nally made love, but Paul wor-
begged for Brookes forgiveness, and ried over Sonnys obsession with Dei-
R.J. was disappointed that his parents mos. Hope and Rafe prepared to take
hadnt gotten hitched. The Spectra Deimos down!
gangs spying paid off when R.J. showed
Coco the latest confidential Forrester Feeling pressured, someone
designs. The upstarts went to work mak- makes a decision that will have
ing knockoffs, despite Sallys reluctance. long-lasting effects!
Later, Darlita got an eyeful while watch-
ing footage from Cocos hidden camera! gh crossword answers
(from page 46)
A newly-bloomed romance may C A R L Y C S O N N Y
already find itself facing a U A A L C
major test! R D J E R O M E G A
T I O L V S
THE YOUNG & I S L A N D I E S S
THE RESTLESS S L
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Victoria warned Victor that hiring Scott
N G I A M B E T T I
to write his autobiography could expose M R O T N
the Newmans dirty secrets. Cane fret- O B E N S O N B H E
ted over his one-night stand with Juliet, R E I I B O
especially when Victoria hired the G V A L E N T I N L
beauty at Brash & Sassy! Phyllis blasted A E A A E L
Ashley for sending Ravi mixed signals. N U R S E S S K Y E
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Duster
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Time to trade in those winter parkas for
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sophistication to spring!
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