Ron Raines

Procter & Gamble Soap Alums Head to One Life to Live!


Get ready to see some familiar faces return to daytime, er, "anytime" this summer. The Online Network announced former Guiding Light star Ron Raines, along with As The World Turns’ Paolo Seganti and Marnie Schulenburg are joining One Life to Live

Raines will play Carl Peterson, an enigmatic financial benefactor to Jeffrey (Corbin Bleu). Seganti will slip into the role of Arturo Bandini, a rich patron of the arts. Schulenberg has signed on to play Jo Sullivan, a producer of David’s (Tuc Watkins) new reality series. READ MORE

Erica Kane, J.R. Ewing and Barnabas Collins Among TV Guide's 60 Nastiest TV Villains



Who are the 60 Greatest TV Villains of All-Time? TV Guide Magazine's Bruce Fretts and Matt Roush listed their picks for the dubious distinctions in the March 25-April 7 issue of the magazine.

It should come as no surprise that many suds evil-doers made the cut, including Dallas' late, great J.R. Ewing (Larry Hagman) at No.1; Dynasty devil Alexis Colby (Joan Collins) at No. 7 and Dark Shadows' Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) at No. 8. READ MORE

Guiding Light and All My Children Stars Reunite at Spontaneous Construction's Premiere Party (PHOTOS)

Former Guiding Light on screen supercouple Ricky Paull Goldin  and Beth Ehlers reunited at the premier party for his new HGTV show Spontaneous Construction. The party also reunited Goldin and Ehlers with former All My Children co-stars Alicia Minshew and Susan Lucci.

A number of actors from both soaps turned out to support Goldin's new gig. See more photos of Guiding Light and All My Children stars after the jump! READ MORE

Ron Raines Likens Newsies' Pulitzer to Guiding Light's Alan Spaulding

Since Guiding Light’s end, former soap star Ron Raines has continued to impress audiences with roles on the stage. He's currently playing ruthless mogul Joseph Pulitzer in the Broadway production of Newsies.

Theater Mania caught up with Raines and asked him whether he sees similarities between his GL role as Alan Spaulding and Pulitzer.

Did you see the similarities between Alan Spaulding and Joseph Pulitzer?

Yes, and I think I've brought a bit of the mean Alan to the role. To me, they're the same guys -- moguls who can manipulate and are controlling. Like Alan, Pulitzer is not stupid and he doesn't suffer fools gladly.

 

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Ron Raines Takes the Stage in Newsies

Former Guiding Light star Ron Raines made his Newsies debut on October 10 in New York City. Raines, who plays Joseph Pulitzer in the play, received a Tony Award nomination for his portrayal of Benjamin Stone in the revival of Follies. See more photos of the opening night of Newsies after the jump! READ MORE

Guiding Light Alum Ron Raines Nominated for a Tony!




I love it when a soaper does well! Major congrats to Ron Raines (ex-Alan, Guiding Light), the thespian has received a Tony nomination for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical. Raines is nominated for his star turn in Follies. READ MORE