Soap Opera
TV Guide Network Obtains Basic Cable Rights to The Young and the Restless
By Jillian Bowe on April 03, 2013
Newly CBS co-owned cable platform, TV Guide Network has made its first acquisition. The cabler announced today it will be the exclusive cable home to The Young and the Restless. Sony Pictures Television brokered the pact. READ MORE
Y&R's Michelle Stafford Becomes Social Media Ambassador For ACM Awards
By Jillian Bowe on April 03, 2013
The Young and the Restless’ Michelle Stafford is moonlighting again. The actress will serve as social media ambassador for the 48th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
During the weekend and throughout the live broadcast of the awards show, viewers will get to see Stafford interview performers and nominees; go backstage; watch rehearsals and hit the red carpet, all at the CBS website. Check out a sneak peek below! READ MORE
Jay Leno Battles EJ DiMera For Days of Our Lives' Sami Brady! (VIDEO)
By Jillian Bowe on April 03, 2013
Well, sort of. The Tonight Show's fans apparently have mad love for Days of Our Lives, and wanted host Jay Leno to give the sudser some props. During a Q&A session last night, an audience member requested Leno make a guest appearance on DAYS, with none other than Sami Brady (Alison Sweeney).
Happy to oblige, Leno ran over to the DAYS set, where he confessed his love for Salem’s scheming vixen. Things seemed to be going smoothly between the two, until EJ (James Scott) overheard Sami’s declaration of love for Jay. Watch the chaos after the jump!
'Katie' to Feature Some of General Hospital's Biggest Stars on April 4
By Jillian Bowe on April 02, 2013
Katie Couric is rolling out the red carpet for General Hospital's 50th Anniversary. In addition to helming ABC's 20/20 special, General Hospital - The Real Soap Dish, Couric is hosting Genie Francis, Anthony Geary, Finola Hughes, Kelly Monaco, Kin Shriner and Rick Springfield on her talk show this Thursday, April 4. READ MORE
Genie Francis Reveals Favorite General Hospital Moments!
By Jillian Bowe on April 02, 2013
Keeping with the momentum of General Hospital’s 50th anniversary, soap legend Genie Francis spoke with PARADE Magazine to discuss her time on the iconic soap. Francis revealed:
"My favorite storyline ever, I would have to say is the first summer on the run."
Francis went on to discuss how Laura went from a doe-eyed innocent to a teen temptress under the late Gloria Monty's guidance. Watch the interview after the jump! READ MORE
As The World Turns' Larry Bryggman Becomes a 'Person Of Interest'
By Jillian Bowe on April 01, 2013
As The World Turns alum Larry Bryggman is flexing his acting muscles in primetime. Bryggman will guest star on CBS’ smash hit Person Of Interest. The actor will play Martin Baxter. Bryggman’s episode is slated to air on April 4.
Person Of Interest airs Thursdays at 9 pm EST on CBS. READ MORE
