General Hospital Spoilers reveal that fans know that Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) has bipolar disorder just like his portrayer.
Of course, Sonny was diagnosed back in the early 2000s when Sonny and Emily Quartermaine (Natalia Livingston) were very close Maurice, as many fans know is a huge advocate for mental health as well.
General Hospital Spoilers – Maurice Benard Stays Connected With Fans
Fans have seen for years that Maurice is very good about staying engaged with fans on social media. Fans can also be very critical of the scenes that play out on the show.
On the 3/29/24 episode, Jack Brennan (Charles Mesure) and Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) discussed how Valentin was manipulating Sonny by messing with his meds.
Valentin believes that by switching Sonny’s medication, he will commit a crime and get put away. If that happens, Valentin believes he can run whatever he wants through Sonny’s territory with no interference.
Of course, Sonny was diagnosed back in the early 2000s when Sonny and Emily Quartermaine (Natalia Livingston) were very close Maurice, as many fans know is a huge advocate for mental health as well.
General Hospital Spoilers – Maurice Benard Stays Connected With Fans
Fans have seen for years that Maurice is very good about staying engaged with fans on social media. Fans can also be very critical of the scenes that play out on the show.
On the 3/29/24 episode, Jack Brennan (Charles Mesure) and Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) discussed how Valentin was manipulating Sonny by messing with his meds.
Valentin believes that by switching Sonny’s medication, he will commit a crime and get put away. If that happens, Valentin believes he can run whatever he wants through Sonny’s territory with no interference.
- 4/3/2024
- by Sandra McIntyre
- Celebrating The Soaps
General Hospital has lost its way, and adding cast members with little to no significance to the current cast has been par for the course.
The cast is so bloated, yet many longtime fan favorites have been on the back burner for so long that what was simmering is probably stuck to the pot.
Over the years, the show has morphed from the hospital drama to being more focused on the mob scene, run by none other than Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard).
Whether viewers want to admit it or not, he has become the face of the show. He is on nearly every day and often is the center of focus for several big storylines on the daytime drama.
However, some of us remember the days of great storylines that happened at the hospital. The nursing staff has dwindled, and the doctors are few and far between these days.
With...
The cast is so bloated, yet many longtime fan favorites have been on the back burner for so long that what was simmering is probably stuck to the pot.
Over the years, the show has morphed from the hospital drama to being more focused on the mob scene, run by none other than Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard).
Whether viewers want to admit it or not, he has become the face of the show. He is on nearly every day and often is the center of focus for several big storylines on the daytime drama.
However, some of us remember the days of great storylines that happened at the hospital. The nursing staff has dwindled, and the doctors are few and far between these days.
With...
- 2/15/2024
- by Tiffany Bailey
- Monsters and Critics
Los Angeles, Nov 1 (Ians) Actor Tyler Christopher, popularly known for his role as Nikolas Cassadine on the show ‘General Hospital’, has died. He was 50. Christopher’s ‘General Hospital’ co-star Maurice Benard announced the news on Instagram Tuesday evening, writing: “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”
Benard continued: “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
Benard noted that “Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”
Christopher portrayed Nikolas Cassadine on the medical soap opera from 1996 to 2016, as well as Connor Bishop from 2004 to 2005, reports Variety.
In 2016, he won the Daytime Emmy for his performance as Nikolas,...
Benard continued: “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
Benard noted that “Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”
Christopher portrayed Nikolas Cassadine on the medical soap opera from 1996 to 2016, as well as Connor Bishop from 2004 to 2005, reports Variety.
In 2016, he won the Daytime Emmy for his performance as Nikolas,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Los Angeles, Nov 1 (Ians) Actor Tyler Christopher, popularly known for his role as Nikolas Cassadine on the show ‘General Hospital’, has died. He was 50. Christopher’s ‘General Hospital’ co-star Maurice Benard announced the news on Instagram Tuesday evening, writing: “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”
Benard continued: “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
Benard noted that “Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”
Christopher portrayed Nikolas Cassadine on the medical soap opera from 1996 to 2016, as well as Connor Bishop from 2004 to 2005, reports Variety.
In 2016, he won the Daytime Emmy for his performance as Nikolas,...
Benard continued: “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
Benard noted that “Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”
Christopher portrayed Nikolas Cassadine on the medical soap opera from 1996 to 2016, as well as Connor Bishop from 2004 to 2005, reports Variety.
In 2016, he won the Daytime Emmy for his performance as Nikolas,...
- 11/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Tyler Christopher, who starred as Nikolas Cassadine on General Hospital, has died. He was 50.
Christopher’s co-star Maurice Benard, who played Sonny Corinthos on the ABC soap opera, wrote on Instagram Tuesday evening, “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher. Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”
He continued, “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him. Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol. We are beyond devastated by the loss of our dear friend and pray for his children and his father.”
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Christopher’s co-star Maurice Benard, who played Sonny Corinthos on the ABC soap opera, wrote on Instagram Tuesday evening, “It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Tyler Christopher. Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”
He continued, “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him. Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol. We are beyond devastated by the loss of our dear friend and pray for his children and his father.”
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- 11/1/2023
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Tyler Christopher, known for his role as Nikolas Cassadine on “General Hospital,” has died. He was 50.
Christopher’s “General Hospital” co-star Maurice Benard announced the news on Instagram Tuesday evening, writing, “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”
Benard continued, “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
Benard noted that “Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”
Christopher portrayed Nikolas Cassadine on the medical soap opera from 1996 to 2016, as well as Connor Bishop from 2004 to 2005. In 2016, he won the Daytime Emmy for his performance as Nikolas, and previously earned four nominations, one...
Christopher’s “General Hospital” co-star Maurice Benard announced the news on Instagram Tuesday evening, writing, “Tyler passed away this morning following a cardiac event in his San Diego apartment.”
Benard continued, “Tyler was a truly talented individual that lit up the screen in every scene he performed and relished bringing joy to his loyal fans through his acting. Tyler was a sweet soul and wonderful friend to all of those who knew him.”
Benard noted that “Tyler was an advocate for better mental health and substance use treatment who openly spoke about his struggles with bipolar depression and alcohol.”
Christopher portrayed Nikolas Cassadine on the medical soap opera from 1996 to 2016, as well as Connor Bishop from 2004 to 2005. In 2016, he won the Daytime Emmy for his performance as Nikolas, and previously earned four nominations, one...
- 10/31/2023
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Ava's latest stint in Salem is over.
Tamara Braun confirmed this week that she was exiting the Peacock daytime soap years after she returned to the role.
“Hey all you Days fans!! If you want to see Ava off, tune into Dool today for her last day in Salem,” she wrote.
“Thought I’d share some of my memories from the last (almost) two years," the star added before sharing some behind-the-scenes moments.
"Starts at the end and ends at the start with my first nasal swab. Oh Covid!!"
"Thanks for all the love and support you continue to show me."
"I will miss you all!! Wait, I’ll still be here, you can find me on Ig!! Much love.”
Braun initially joined Days of Our Lives in 2008 and won her first daytime Emmy award for the role in 2009.
Braun previously returned to the series in 2011 in the role of Taylor Walker,...
Tamara Braun confirmed this week that she was exiting the Peacock daytime soap years after she returned to the role.
“Hey all you Days fans!! If you want to see Ava off, tune into Dool today for her last day in Salem,” she wrote.
“Thought I’d share some of my memories from the last (almost) two years," the star added before sharing some behind-the-scenes moments.
"Starts at the end and ends at the start with my first nasal swab. Oh Covid!!"
"Thanks for all the love and support you continue to show me."
"I will miss you all!! Wait, I’ll still be here, you can find me on Ig!! Much love.”
Braun initially joined Days of Our Lives in 2008 and won her first daytime Emmy award for the role in 2009.
Braun previously returned to the series in 2011 in the role of Taylor Walker,...
- 12/21/2022
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
Tamara Braun is leaving Days of our Lives after almost two years in her most recent run on the NBC soap. The actor, who plays the role of Ava Vitali, confirmed her exit in a post on Instagram.
“Hey all you Days fans!! If you want to see Ava off, tune into Dool today for her last day in Salem,” she wrote. “Thought I’d share some of my memories from the last (almost) two years. Starts at the end and ends at the start with my first nasal swab. Oh Covid!! Thanks for all the love and support you continue to show me. I will miss you all!! Wait, I’ll still be here, you can find me on Ig!! Much love.”
Braun originally joined Dool back in 2008 in the role of Ava who was connected to Stephen Nichols’ character Steve Johnson. Her portrayal of Ava gave her, her...
“Hey all you Days fans!! If you want to see Ava off, tune into Dool today for her last day in Salem,” she wrote. “Thought I’d share some of my memories from the last (almost) two years. Starts at the end and ends at the start with my first nasal swab. Oh Covid!! Thanks for all the love and support you continue to show me. I will miss you all!! Wait, I’ll still be here, you can find me on Ig!! Much love.”
Braun originally joined Dool back in 2008 in the role of Ava who was connected to Stephen Nichols’ character Steve Johnson. Her portrayal of Ava gave her, her...
- 12/21/2022
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Run The Race, Full Count, The Other Side Of Heaven 2: Fire Of Faith on Grace Films label.
Los Angeles-based Premiere Entertainment Group (Peg) has boarded international rights to a trio of faith-based films led by Run The Race and will shop the titles here under its Grace Films label.
Tanner Stine and Evan Hofer star in Run The Race, a drama set against the backdrop of high school sports where two brothers from a small Southern town must reconcile their opposing worldviews when one of them gets an opportunity to play American Football at the University of Florida.
Roadside...
Los Angeles-based Premiere Entertainment Group (Peg) has boarded international rights to a trio of faith-based films led by Run The Race and will shop the titles here under its Grace Films label.
Tanner Stine and Evan Hofer star in Run The Race, a drama set against the backdrop of high school sports where two brothers from a small Southern town must reconcile their opposing worldviews when one of them gets an opportunity to play American Football at the University of Florida.
Roadside...
- 11/6/2019
- by 36¦Jeremy Kay¦54¦
- ScreenDaily
There’s just no escaping Helena Cassadine, the villainous “General Hospital” matriarch who has wreaked havoc in Port Charles for decades. Our sister site TVLine has now reported that actress Constance Towers is on her way back to the show for a big reveal in a major storyline.
TVLine’s scoop indicates that Helena will show up in a flashback to the time cult leader Shiloh (Coby Ryan McLaughlin) and Drew (Billy Miller) spent in Afghanistan. But no word yet on who is having the flashback, what exactly is being learned, and who the information is being revealed to. We’ll find out when Towers’s appearance airs on Monday, August 19.
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Helena has been a dastardly presence on “Gh” off-and-on since the 1980s. The role was originated by the legendary Elizabeth Taylor, who cursed supercouple Luke and Laura (Anthony Geary...
TVLine’s scoop indicates that Helena will show up in a flashback to the time cult leader Shiloh (Coby Ryan McLaughlin) and Drew (Billy Miller) spent in Afghanistan. But no word yet on who is having the flashback, what exactly is being learned, and who the information is being revealed to. We’ll find out when Towers’s appearance airs on Monday, August 19.
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Helena has been a dastardly presence on “Gh” off-and-on since the 1980s. The role was originated by the legendary Elizabeth Taylor, who cursed supercouple Luke and Laura (Anthony Geary...
- 8/15/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
1969: Dark Shadows' Laura was stopped by Angelique.
1983: Ryan's Hope's Delia spotted a familiar face in a play.
1994: General Hospital's Bobbie was kicked out by Tony.
2008: All My Children's Greg visited Jenny's grave."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.
1969: On Dark Shadows, Angelique (Lara Parker) grabbed the hammer and stake away from Laura (Diana Millay), "My name is Angelique,...
1983: Ryan's Hope's Delia spotted a familiar face in a play.
1994: General Hospital's Bobbie was kicked out by Tony.
2008: All My Children's Greg visited Jenny's grave."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.
1969: On Dark Shadows, Angelique (Lara Parker) grabbed the hammer and stake away from Laura (Diana Millay), "My name is Angelique,...
- 5/23/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1973: Barbara looked for her husband on the first episode of The Young and the Restless.
1982: Capitol premiered in a primetime special on CBS.
1990: General Hospital's Casey met Robin.
1997: The City's Ally learned truth about Carla's baby."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1967: On Another World, Ada (Constance Ford) mentioned having been married to “Lou”, which was probably the original name for the character of Gerald Davis, Rachel's father.
1968: The first episode of Dark Shadows that was directed by Dan Curtis aired. Nathan...
1982: Capitol premiered in a primetime special on CBS.
1990: General Hospital's Casey met Robin.
1997: The City's Ally learned truth about Carla's baby."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1967: On Another World, Ada (Constance Ford) mentioned having been married to “Lou”, which was probably the original name for the character of Gerald Davis, Rachel's father.
1968: The first episode of Dark Shadows that was directed by Dan Curtis aired. Nathan...
- 3/26/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Susan Seaforth debuted on Days of our Lives as Julie.
1979: Atwt's Lisa faced off with Hester at The Willows.
1995: Another World's Donna sang to a suspicious Matt.
1998: Brooke's Bedroom made its debut on B&B."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Peter Dalton (Stephen Elliott) won the election by a landslide.
1968: Susan Seaforth (Hayes) debuted as Julie Olson in Days of our Lives. She has been nominated for four Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on the soap.
1979: Atwt's Lisa faced off with Hester at The Willows.
1995: Another World's Donna sang to a suspicious Matt.
1998: Brooke's Bedroom made its debut on B&B."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Peter Dalton (Stephen Elliott) won the election by a landslide.
1968: Susan Seaforth (Hayes) debuted as Julie Olson in Days of our Lives. She has been nominated for four Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on the soap.
- 12/15/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1984: Oltl's Asa wanted to stop Bo from marrying Didi.
1984: Dominic's identity was revealed on Santa Barbara.
1995: The gold balloon wedding of Oltl's Todd and Blair.
2000: AMC's Erica had Libidozone sex with David."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1952: Jone Allison aired for the final time as Meta Bauer on The Guiding Light.
1957: On The Edge of Night, Mike (John Larkin) and Marceau (Carl Frank) arrived at the garage, just as Pike (Leon Janney) forced Mary (Anne Sargeant) into the car.
1969: On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) was angry when Steve (George Reinholt...
1984: Dominic's identity was revealed on Santa Barbara.
1995: The gold balloon wedding of Oltl's Todd and Blair.
2000: AMC's Erica had Libidozone sex with David."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1952: Jone Allison aired for the final time as Meta Bauer on The Guiding Light.
1957: On The Edge of Night, Mike (John Larkin) and Marceau (Carl Frank) arrived at the garage, just as Pike (Leon Janney) forced Mary (Anne Sargeant) into the car.
1969: On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) was angry when Steve (George Reinholt...
- 11/15/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1965: Peyton Place's Connie told Elliot she was pregnant.
1983 All My Children's Tad tried to blackmail Marian.
1989: Santa Barbara's Brandon found Santana at his door.
1995: The "spirit" of General Hospital's Robert visited Robin."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1965: On Peyton Place, Martin (George Macready) was incensed that Steven (James Douglas) didn't see Stella's (Lee Grant) testimony coming. Meanwile, Rodney (Ryan O'Neal) checked in on Allison (Mia Farrow), Elliot (Tim O'Connor) struggled with writing a news article about Rodney's trial, and Connie (Dorothy Malone) told Elliot she was pregnant.
1968: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers...
1983 All My Children's Tad tried to blackmail Marian.
1989: Santa Barbara's Brandon found Santana at his door.
1995: The "spirit" of General Hospital's Robert visited Robin."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1965: On Peyton Place, Martin (George Macready) was incensed that Steven (James Douglas) didn't see Stella's (Lee Grant) testimony coming. Meanwile, Rodney (Ryan O'Neal) checked in on Allison (Mia Farrow), Elliot (Tim O'Connor) struggled with writing a news article about Rodney's trial, and Connie (Dorothy Malone) told Elliot she was pregnant.
1968: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers...
- 11/15/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
General Hospital character Emily Quartermaine (last played by Natalia Livingston) is gone but not forgotten. Despite her death in 2007, she has made a handful of appearances as a ghost for various reasons. Yesterday on General Hospital, Emily Quartermaine was mentioned again. Monica (Leslie Charleson) talked with Drew (Billy Miller) and Kim (Tamara Braun) about what her adopted daughter went through with cancer as well. She overheard them talking about Oscar (Garren Stitt) and now, she thinks she can help. Emily’s cancer Emily Quartermaine kept her breast cancer diagnosis secret until it was almost too late. Her biological mother died […]
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- 11/14/2018
- by Tiffany Bailey
- Monsters and Critics
1969: Dark Shadows' Laura was stopped by Angelique.
1983: Ryan's Hope's Delia spotted a familiar face in a play.
1994: General Hospital's Bobbie was kicked out by Tony.
2008: All My Children's Greg visited Jenny's grave."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.
1983: Ryan's Hope's Delia spotted a familiar face in a play.
1994: General Hospital's Bobbie was kicked out by Tony.
2008: All My Children's Greg visited Jenny's grave."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.
- 5/24/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1973: Barbara looked for her husband on the first episode of
The Young and the Restless. 1982: Capitol premiered in a
primetime special. 1990: General Hospital's Casey met Robin.
1997: The City's Ally learned truth about Carla's baby."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1967: On Another World, Ada (Constance Ford) mentioned having been married to “Lou”, which was probably the original name for the character of Gerald Davis,...
The Young and the Restless. 1982: Capitol premiered in a
primetime special. 1990: General Hospital's Casey met Robin.
1997: The City's Ally learned truth about Carla's baby."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1967: On Another World, Ada (Constance Ford) mentioned having been married to “Lou”, which was probably the original name for the character of Gerald Davis,...
- 3/29/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Susan Seaforth debuted on Days of our Lives as Julie.
1979: Atwt's Lisa faced off with Hester at The Willows.
1995: Another World's Donna sang to a suspicious Matt.
1998: Brooke's Bedroom made it's debut on B&B."History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Peter Dalton (Stephen Elliott) won the election by a landslide.
1968: Susan Seaforth (Hayes) debuted as Julie Olson in Days of our Lives. She has been nominated for four Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on the soap. Check out our 2010 in-depth interview with Mrs. Hayes and her husband and Days co-star,...
1979: Atwt's Lisa faced off with Hester at The Willows.
1995: Another World's Donna sang to a suspicious Matt.
1998: Brooke's Bedroom made it's debut on B&B."History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Peter Dalton (Stephen Elliott) won the election by a landslide.
1968: Susan Seaforth (Hayes) debuted as Julie Olson in Days of our Lives. She has been nominated for four Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on the soap. Check out our 2010 in-depth interview with Mrs. Hayes and her husband and Days co-star,...
- 12/11/2017
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Bernardo Bertolucci’s inspired an outcry with his admission that he didn’t warn actress Maria Schneider about every aspect of a “Last Tango in Paris” rape scene because he wanted a shocked reaction. In this Hollyblog, Emmy-winning actress Natalia Livingston describes to TheWrap’s Rosemary Rossi how her “General Hospital” colleagues handled a 2006 rape scene responsibly and respectfully. They included her boyfriend at the time, Tyler Christopher, who played her attacker. It’s not Ok what happened on “Last Tango in Paris.” You want to be considerate of each other and thoughtful and mindful. It’s the director’s...
- 12/7/2016
- by Natalia Livingston
- The Wrap
Just like tropical storms and hurricanes, famous soap opera women named Emily tend to be unpredictable and even dangerous--and fun to follow!
Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. The original name-lists featured only women's names, but in 1979, men's names were introduced. Of course, in the soap opera world, the best dramatic, tempestuous and unpredictable characters are almost always women.
In honor of Emily the Tropical Storm, here are our five favorite soap opera women named Emily (characters and actors).
1. Emily Stewart
Emily Stewart is a woman with many talents, including being a newspaper mogul and high class prostitute. Played (over the years) by Janine Sagan, Pat Reynolds, Jenny Harris, Marissa Morel, Colleen McDermott, Melanie Smith and Kelley Menighan Hensley, she churned up As The World Turns from April 1972 to September 2010, and made a brief appearance on The Young And The Restless in March 2007. Over the years,...
Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. The original name-lists featured only women's names, but in 1979, men's names were introduced. Of course, in the soap opera world, the best dramatic, tempestuous and unpredictable characters are almost always women.
In honor of Emily the Tropical Storm, here are our five favorite soap opera women named Emily (characters and actors).
1. Emily Stewart
Emily Stewart is a woman with many talents, including being a newspaper mogul and high class prostitute. Played (over the years) by Janine Sagan, Pat Reynolds, Jenny Harris, Marissa Morel, Colleen McDermott, Melanie Smith and Kelley Menighan Hensley, she churned up As The World Turns from April 1972 to September 2010, and made a brief appearance on The Young And The Restless in March 2007. Over the years,...
- 8/2/2011
- by Kevin Mulcahy Jr.
- We Love Soaps
Amy Locane-Bovenizer Car Crash: Melrose Place Actress Giggled After Fatal Crash
A police officer says an actress who had appeared in the original Melrose Place was giggling and laughing after a motor vehicle crash that killed a New Jersey woman. The officer says Amy Locane-Bovenizer said police and emergency personnel were "being overly dramatic."
The Courier News of Bridgewater reports Montgomery Police Officer William Wilkes testified Monday during a hearing to determine whether statements the actress made to police after the June 2010 crash will be admissible at her trial.
Locane-Bovenizer is charged with aggravated manslaughter stemming from the death of 60-year-old Helene Seeman.
Natalia Livingston turns farmhouse into country retreat
“We have a great vision for it. There are lot of different areas of possible use,” said Livingston who resides in Los Angeles. "We started thinking this would be an ideal location for films."
Members of the Livingston...
A police officer says an actress who had appeared in the original Melrose Place was giggling and laughing after a motor vehicle crash that killed a New Jersey woman. The officer says Amy Locane-Bovenizer said police and emergency personnel were "being overly dramatic."
The Courier News of Bridgewater reports Montgomery Police Officer William Wilkes testified Monday during a hearing to determine whether statements the actress made to police after the June 2010 crash will be admissible at her trial.
Locane-Bovenizer is charged with aggravated manslaughter stemming from the death of 60-year-old Helene Seeman.
Natalia Livingston turns farmhouse into country retreat
“We have a great vision for it. There are lot of different areas of possible use,” said Livingston who resides in Los Angeles. "We started thinking this would be an ideal location for films."
Members of the Livingston...
- 7/12/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
On this date in...
1975: At the 2nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included The Young And The Restless (Drama Series, Writing), Macdonald Carey and Susan Flannery.
1980: At the 8th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included Guiding Light (Drama Series), Douglass Watson, Judith Light, Warren Burton and Francesca James. Hugh McPhillips won for "Cameo Appearance," a short-lived category.
1994: At the 21st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included All My Children (Drama Series), Michael Zaslow, Hillary B. Smith, Justin Deas, Susan Haskell, Roger Howarth and Melissa Hayden.
2005: At the 32nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included General Hospital (Drama Series, Directing), Christian LeBlanc, Erika Slezak, Greg Rikaart, Natalia Livingston, David Lago and Eden Riegel.
2008: Laurence Lau returned to All My Children as Greg Nelson.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Constance Towers (Helena, General Hospital; ex-Julianna, Sunset Beach; Clarissa, Capitol) - 78
Paolo Seganti (ex-Damian, As The World Turns...
1975: At the 2nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included The Young And The Restless (Drama Series, Writing), Macdonald Carey and Susan Flannery.
1980: At the 8th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included Guiding Light (Drama Series), Douglass Watson, Judith Light, Warren Burton and Francesca James. Hugh McPhillips won for "Cameo Appearance," a short-lived category.
1994: At the 21st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included All My Children (Drama Series), Michael Zaslow, Hillary B. Smith, Justin Deas, Susan Haskell, Roger Howarth and Melissa Hayden.
2005: At the 32nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included General Hospital (Drama Series, Directing), Christian LeBlanc, Erika Slezak, Greg Rikaart, Natalia Livingston, David Lago and Eden Riegel.
2008: Laurence Lau returned to All My Children as Greg Nelson.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Constance Towers (Helena, General Hospital; ex-Julianna, Sunset Beach; Clarissa, Capitol) - 78
Paolo Seganti (ex-Damian, As The World Turns...
- 5/20/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Filed under: Reality-Free, TV News
There's been an unusual and unexpected casting switch on 'Days of Our Lives,' with Emmy-award winning actress Natalia Livingston being replaced by Tamara Braun.
What's strange is that Livingston was let go because the writers changed the character of Taylor Walker, and Natalia's not the right actress for the part anymore. Braun, who has excelled in bad girl roles, apparently is. Braun's first airdate will be in April.
'Days' co-executive producer Gary Tomlin talked to Soap Opera Digest about the change, saying, "It was decided to take the character ... in a new direction. Natalia Livingston is an amazing actress and a consummate professional. She is a class act and everyone at the studio adores her."
Braun, like Livingston, is an award-winner. In fact, Braun won the Daytime Emmy as Ava Vitali on 'Days' in 2009. Presumably, fans won't mind that...
There's been an unusual and unexpected casting switch on 'Days of Our Lives,' with Emmy-award winning actress Natalia Livingston being replaced by Tamara Braun.
What's strange is that Livingston was let go because the writers changed the character of Taylor Walker, and Natalia's not the right actress for the part anymore. Braun, who has excelled in bad girl roles, apparently is. Braun's first airdate will be in April.
'Days' co-executive producer Gary Tomlin talked to Soap Opera Digest about the change, saying, "It was decided to take the character ... in a new direction. Natalia Livingston is an amazing actress and a consummate professional. She is a class act and everyone at the studio adores her."
Braun, like Livingston, is an award-winner. In fact, Braun won the Daytime Emmy as Ava Vitali on 'Days' in 2009. Presumably, fans won't mind that...
- 2/20/2011
- by Allison Waldman
- Aol TV.
According to Soap Opera Digest, Days has replaced Natalia Livingston's character of Taylor Walker with her former General Hospital castmate, Tamara Braun. This comes as quite a surprise, especially given that the show proudly publicized the hiring of Livingston several months ago.
Several weeks ago, Taylor Walker returned to Salem after an eleven year absence. As played by Livingston, she has been sweet, kind, down-on-her-luck, and suddenly in love with E.J. Dimera. One can only speculate the reasons for this change. But based on Braun's Emmy winning run as Ava on Days back in 2008, we can expect that Taylor will be more edgy, tough, and a force to be reckoned with that can rival Nicole and Sami.
What do you think of this move? Was it wise to replace Livingston so quickly? Will it be strange to see Braun back in Salem as a different character (along with...
Several weeks ago, Taylor Walker returned to Salem after an eleven year absence. As played by Livingston, she has been sweet, kind, down-on-her-luck, and suddenly in love with E.J. Dimera. One can only speculate the reasons for this change. But based on Braun's Emmy winning run as Ava on Days back in 2008, we can expect that Taylor will be more edgy, tough, and a force to be reckoned with that can rival Nicole and Sami.
What do you think of this move? Was it wise to replace Livingston so quickly? Will it be strange to see Braun back in Salem as a different character (along with...
- 2/15/2011
- by Damon L. Jacobs
- We Love Soaps
It's always nice to see old flames together, like in this shot from Chad Brannon's Dec. 22 return to General Hospital sitting next to his former onscreen love, Natalia Livingston (Emily/Rebecca). In his one-off appearance, Brannon's not playing Zander, Emily's great love before Nicholas and also Elizabeth's baby's daddy, but rather an airplane passenger who has a conversation with Rebecca as she leaves Port Charles This trip down memory lane comes on the heels of Jonathan Jackson's October return to the role he originated, Lucky Spencer. Does seeing the old lovebirds together make anyone nostalgic for a simpler time on Gh?...
- 12/8/2009
- by Abby West
- EW.com - PopWatch
Lots of major casting news has been going on at General Hospital. Jonathan Jackson returned to the show yesterday afternoon.
Today, there are two major announcements:
Natalia Livingston is leaving. No word yet on when Rebecca will bid farewell to Port Charles, but the actress is departing the show for good. Marsha Thomason has been cast as a "mystery woman." The character will be involved in some way in James Franco's storyline, according to Soap Opera Digest. Thomason, pictured, appeared in the pilot episode of USA's White Collar.
Said a General Hospital spokesperson, of Livingston:
"We were thrilled that we were able to get Natalia back for a second run, after her Emmy winning turn as Emily Quartermaine. The character of Rebecca Shaw will soon depart the canvas and Natalia has decided to pursue other projects. A beloved member of the Gh family, the entire cast and crew wish...
Today, there are two major announcements:
Natalia Livingston is leaving. No word yet on when Rebecca will bid farewell to Port Charles, but the actress is departing the show for good. Marsha Thomason has been cast as a "mystery woman." The character will be involved in some way in James Franco's storyline, according to Soap Opera Digest. Thomason, pictured, appeared in the pilot episode of USA's White Collar.
Said a General Hospital spokesperson, of Livingston:
"We were thrilled that we were able to get Natalia back for a second run, after her Emmy winning turn as Emily Quartermaine. The character of Rebecca Shaw will soon depart the canvas and Natalia has decided to pursue other projects. A beloved member of the Gh family, the entire cast and crew wish...
- 10/28/2009
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
Today's celebrity birthdays: Alan Arkin, Amy Smart, Bianca Kajilich, Catherine Keener, Diana Ross, James Caan, Keira Knightley, Kenny Chesney, Leeza Gibbons, Martin Short, Natalia Livingston, Steven Tyler, and T.R. Knight. Check 'em out... Alan Arkin has certainly had a memorable career, playing the "Wellness Guide" in America's Sweethearts to Grace's father in Will & Grace. More recently he has starred in Rendition, Sunshine Cleaning, Get Smart, Marley & Me, and he's currently working on Get Smart 2! Alan was born in 1934 and turns 75 today! Amy Smart is best known for playing Eve in Crank and Crank: High Voltage. She was also Kayleigh in The Butterfly Effect, playing opposite Ashton Kutcher. She played the role of Nurse Betty in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! She was born in 1976 and turns 33 today! Bianca Kajilich has become a staple in television shows, starting her career on Boston Public and then moving on to Dawson's Creek.
- 3/26/2009
- by rsw@corp.popstar.com (Robert Samuel White)
- PopStar
Today's celebrity birthdays: Alan Arkin, Amy Smart, Bianca Kajilich, Catherine Keener, Diana Ross, James Caan, Keira Knightley, Kenny Chesney, Leeza Gibbons, Martin Short, Natalia Livingston, Steven Tyler, and T.R. Knight. Check 'em out... Alan Arkin has certainly had a memorable career, playing the "Wellness Guide" in America's Sweethearts to Grace's father in Will & Grace. More recently he has starred in Rendition, Sunshine Cleaning, Get Smart, Marley & Me, and he's currently working on Get Smart 2! Alan was born in 1934 and turns 75 today! Amy Smart is best known for playing Eve in Crank and Crank: High Voltage. She was also Kayleigh in The Butterfly Effect, playing opposite Ashton Kutcher. She played the role of Nurse Betty in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! She was born in 1976 and turns 33 today! Bianca Kajilich has become a staple in television shows, starting her career on Boston Public and then moving on to Dawson's Creek.
- 3/26/2009
- by rsw@corp.popstar.com (Robert Samuel White)
- PopStar
Today's celebrity birthdays: Alan Arkin, Amy Smart, Bianca Kajilich, Catherine Keener, Diana Ross, James Caan, Keira Knightley, Kenny Chesney, Leeza Gibbons, Martin Short, Natalia Livingston, Steven Tyler, and T.R. Knight. Check 'em out... Alan Arkin has certainly had a memorable career, playing the "Wellness Guide" in America's Sweethearts to Grace's father in Will & Grace. More recently he has starred in Rendition, Sunshine Cleaning, Get Smart, Marley & Me, and he's currently working on Get Smart 2! Alan was born in 1934 and turns 75 today! Amy Smart is best known for playing Eve in Crank and Crank: High Voltage. She was also Kayleigh in The Butterfly Effect, playing opposite Ashton Kutcher. She played the role of Nurse Betty in Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! She was born in 1976 and turns 33 today! Bianca Kajilich has become a staple in television shows, starting her career on Boston Public and then moving on to Dawson's Creek.
- 3/26/2009
- by rsw@corp.popstar.com (Robert Samuel White)
- PopStar
On Thursday, Jan. 15, General Hospital viewers — and eventually Nikolas — will do a double take when the late Emily Quartermaine appears to rise from the dead. The truth is, however, that Natalia Livingston (who left the role of Nik's great love) is back on the ABC soap in a new role, as a mysterious young woman named Rebecca. Livingston talked to us about how much sweeter Gh is the second time around.
TVGuide.com: Is playing another character something that was suggested, or even joked about, when they wrote you and Emily off the show? "It's a soap opera, Nat — we can always bring you back as a look-alike."
Natalia Livingston: It was a talk that I had with [headwriter] Bob Guza, who had come up with an awesome idea for a storyline. It wasn't the right time at that moment, but now it is!
TVGuide.com: So this "comeback plan...
TVGuide.com: Is playing another character something that was suggested, or even joked about, when they wrote you and Emily off the show? "It's a soap opera, Nat — we can always bring you back as a look-alike."
Natalia Livingston: It was a talk that I had with [headwriter] Bob Guza, who had come up with an awesome idea for a storyline. It wasn't the right time at that moment, but now it is!
TVGuide.com: So this "comeback plan...
- 1/13/2009
- by Matt Mitovich
- TVGuide - Breaking News
On Thursday, Jan. 15, General Hospital viewers — and eventually Nikolas — will do a double take when the late Emily Quartermaine appears to rise from the dead. The truth is, however, that Natalia Livingston (who left the role of Nik's great love) is back on the ABC soap in a new role, as a mysterious young woman named Rebecca. Livingston talked to us about how much sweeter Gh is the second time around.
TVGuide.com: Is playing another character something that was suggested, or even joked about, when they wrote you and Emily off the show? "It's a soap opera, Nat — we can always bring you back as a look-alike."
Natalia Livingston: It was a talk that I had with [headwriter] Bob Guza, who had come up with an awesome idea for a storyline. It wasn't the right time at that moment, but now it is!
TVGuide.com: So this "comeback plan...
TVGuide.com: Is playing another character something that was suggested, or even joked about, when they wrote you and Emily off the show? "It's a soap opera, Nat — we can always bring you back as a look-alike."
Natalia Livingston: It was a talk that I had with [headwriter] Bob Guza, who had come up with an awesome idea for a storyline. It wasn't the right time at that moment, but now it is!
TVGuide.com: So this "comeback plan...
- 1/13/2009
- by Matt Mitovich
- TVGuide.com - Features
Ellen DeGeneres was crowned queen of daytime TV on Friday night - picking up two Daytime Emmy Awards for her chat show The Ellen DeGeneres Show. DeGeneres attended the New York ceremony at Manhattan's Radio City Music Hall, with new girlfriend, Arrested Development actress Portia De Rossi. DeGeneres picked up Outstanding Talk Show and Outstanding Talk Show Host. Soap opera The Young And The Restless was honored in three categories - Outstanding Lead Actor In A Drama Series for Christian Jules LeBlanc, Outstanding Supporting Actor In A Drama Series for Greg Rikaart and Outstanding Younger Actor In A Drama Series for David Lago. General Hospital also picked up three gongs, including Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team, Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Drama Series for Natalia Livingston and Outstanding Drama Series. The West Wing star Stockard Channing was named Outstanding Performer In A Children/Youth/Family Special for Jack, adding her Daytime Emmy to prime-time Emmys and theatre accolades. Former Happy Days actor Henry Winkler was honored with Outstanding Performer In An Animated Program in Clifford's Puppy Days, but was unable to pick up his trophy in person.
- 5/23/2005
- WENN
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