1979: Miss Ellie saved Southfork on Dallas.
1981: Beverly McKinsey played Iris for the final time on Texas.
1981: General Hospital's Rick proposed to Lesley.
1995: Rebecca Budig debuted as Michelle on Guiding Light."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...
1965: On Peyton Place, Miss Choate (Erin O'Brien-Moore) mentioned to Betty Anderson (Barbara Parkins) that Stella Chernak's (Lee Grant) personnel file had gone missing. Miss Choate then caught Betty in the act of returning the file. Later, Miss Choate defended Betty to Mike (Ed Rossi). Note: You'll notice David Canary as Dr.
1981: Beverly McKinsey played Iris for the final time on Texas.
1981: General Hospital's Rick proposed to Lesley.
1995: Rebecca Budig debuted as Michelle on Guiding Light."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...
1965: On Peyton Place, Miss Choate (Erin O'Brien-Moore) mentioned to Betty Anderson (Barbara Parkins) that Stella Chernak's (Lee Grant) personnel file had gone missing. Miss Choate then caught Betty in the act of returning the file. Later, Miss Choate defended Betty to Mike (Ed Rossi). Note: You'll notice David Canary as Dr.
- 11/30/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1985: Siobhan married Max on Ryan's Hope.
1988: Another World's Felicia married Mitch.
1988: Guiding Light's Rick married Meredith.
2003: A candlelight vigil honoring Macy was held on B&B."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...
1958: Australia's first television soap opera, Autumn Affair, premiered on Network Seven station Atn-7. The series was canceled in less than a year..
1979: On As the World Turns, Dr. John Dixon (Larry Bryggman) showed up at Kim Stewart's house where her step-daughter, Betsy, was having a party with loud music and friends drinking wine.
1980: On The Edge of Night,...
1988: Another World's Felicia married Mitch.
1988: Guiding Light's Rick married Meredith.
2003: A candlelight vigil honoring Macy was held on B&B."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...
1958: Australia's first television soap opera, Autumn Affair, premiered on Network Seven station Atn-7. The series was canceled in less than a year..
1979: On As the World Turns, Dr. John Dixon (Larry Bryggman) showed up at Kim Stewart's house where her step-daughter, Betsy, was having a party with loud music and friends drinking wine.
1980: On The Edge of Night,...
- 10/24/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1979: The Edge of Night's Trent arrived in Monticello.
1985: Santa Barbara's Augusta crashed into Brick and Janice.
1990: Knots Landing's Danny wanted to hurt Gary.
2001: MTV aired the final episode of Spyder Games."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...
1948: On radio soap opera Claudia, Claudia (Patricia Ryan) and David (Richad Kollmar) Naughton spent an evening at home.
1952: The first commercial Uhf television station in the world, Kptv, began broadcasting in Portland, Oregon on channel 27.
1968: On Another World, Bill Matthews declared to his mother, Liz (Audra Lindley): "As far as I'm concerned, I have no mother.
1985: Santa Barbara's Augusta crashed into Brick and Janice.
1990: Knots Landing's Danny wanted to hurt Gary.
2001: MTV aired the final episode of Spyder Games."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...
1948: On radio soap opera Claudia, Claudia (Patricia Ryan) and David (Richad Kollmar) Naughton spent an evening at home.
1952: The first commercial Uhf television station in the world, Kptv, began broadcasting in Portland, Oregon on channel 27.
1968: On Another World, Bill Matthews declared to his mother, Liz (Audra Lindley): "As far as I'm concerned, I have no mother.
- 9/20/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
We Love Soaps TV debuted our three-part interview with Young And The Restless star Doug Davidson last year on his birthday. A year has gone by and he's celebrating again today. See the full birthday list below.
F. Murray Abraham (ex-Joshua, How To Survive A Marriage) - 71
Kevin Kline (ex-Woody, Search For Tomorrow) - 63
Doug Davidson (Paul, The Young And The Restless) - 56
Christina Chambers (ex-Marty, One Life To Live; ex-Maria, Sunset Beach; ex-Molly, As The World Turns) - 41
Shenae Grimes (Annie, 90210; ex-Darcy, Degrassi) - 21
Aubrey "Drake" Graham (ex-Jimmy, Degrassi) - 24...
F. Murray Abraham (ex-Joshua, How To Survive A Marriage) - 71
Kevin Kline (ex-Woody, Search For Tomorrow) - 63
Doug Davidson (Paul, The Young And The Restless) - 56
Christina Chambers (ex-Marty, One Life To Live; ex-Maria, Sunset Beach; ex-Molly, As The World Turns) - 41
Shenae Grimes (Annie, 90210; ex-Darcy, Degrassi) - 21
Aubrey "Drake" Graham (ex-Jimmy, Degrassi) - 24...
- 10/27/2010
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
First-class performances by veteran Eddie Jones and newcomer JP Davis give a lift to this low-budget boxing drama. More character study than sports movie, the people in this film come across very much as flesh-and-blood personalities despite the script's tendency to indulge in cliches and let characters deliver highly emotional speeches. Premiering at the Los Angeles Film Festival, "Fighting Tommy Riley" certainly makes a lively festival selection. But since it's worlds apart from a crowd-pleasing fable like "Rocky", it isn't likely to punch its way out of the art houses circuit.
The comparison to "Rocky" is apt, however, because like Sylvester Stallone, the screenplay's writer, Davis, refused to sell his script unless he could play the title role -- a wise decision for he brings a brooding intensity and the necessary boxing skills to the part he knows inside and out. Surprisingly, he is not the movie's protagonist. That belongs to Jones, who gives a vivid performance as the ailing and aging trainer, Marty Goldberg, who sees in young Tommy a chance to get back into the pro sport he so dearly loves.
Tommy has his drawbacks -- a self-destructive streak mingled with a troubled past makes him a long shot despite raw talent. As the two work together, it becomes clear that Marty has his own hidden shortcomings. He is a man trying to deny who is really is: a man who, like Tommy, tries in vain to run from his past. By coming together, each is forced to confront his true nature.
Diane M. Tayler has several good moments as Marty's business partner, while Christina Chambers is well cast as Tommy's on-and-off girlfriend. The boxing footage feels a bit remote. We watch the fights rather than feel a part of them; we are outside the ring instead of inside. Otherwise, the cinematography is superb as Michael Fimognari lets his palette of moody earth tones and dark gyms establish the gritty "backstage" world of professional boxing. All other tech credits are solid.
The comparison to "Rocky" is apt, however, because like Sylvester Stallone, the screenplay's writer, Davis, refused to sell his script unless he could play the title role -- a wise decision for he brings a brooding intensity and the necessary boxing skills to the part he knows inside and out. Surprisingly, he is not the movie's protagonist. That belongs to Jones, who gives a vivid performance as the ailing and aging trainer, Marty Goldberg, who sees in young Tommy a chance to get back into the pro sport he so dearly loves.
Tommy has his drawbacks -- a self-destructive streak mingled with a troubled past makes him a long shot despite raw talent. As the two work together, it becomes clear that Marty has his own hidden shortcomings. He is a man trying to deny who is really is: a man who, like Tommy, tries in vain to run from his past. By coming together, each is forced to confront his true nature.
Diane M. Tayler has several good moments as Marty's business partner, while Christina Chambers is well cast as Tommy's on-and-off girlfriend. The boxing footage feels a bit remote. We watch the fights rather than feel a part of them; we are outside the ring instead of inside. Otherwise, the cinematography is superb as Michael Fimognari lets his palette of moody earth tones and dark gyms establish the gritty "backstage" world of professional boxing. All other tech credits are solid.
First-class performances by veteran Eddie Jones and newcomer JP Davis give a lift to this low-budget boxing drama. More character study than sports movie, the people in this film come across very much as flesh-and-blood personalities despite the script's tendency to indulge in cliches and let characters deliver highly emotional speeches. Premiering at the Los Angeles Film Festival, "Fighting Tommy Riley" certainly makes a lively festival selection. But since it's worlds apart from a crowd-pleasing fable like "Rocky", it isn't likely to punch its way out of the art houses circuit.
The comparison to "Rocky" is apt, however, because like Sylvester Stallone, the screenplay's writer, Davis, refused to sell his script unless he could play the title role -- a wise decision for he brings a brooding intensity and the necessary boxing skills to the part he knows inside and out. Surprisingly, he is not the movie's protagonist. That belongs to Jones, who gives a vivid performance as the ailing and aging trainer, Marty Goldberg, who sees in young Tommy a chance to get back into the pro sport he so dearly loves.
Tommy has his drawbacks -- a self-destructive streak mingled with a troubled past makes him a long shot despite raw talent. As the two work together, it becomes clear that Marty has his own hidden shortcomings. He is a man trying to deny who is really is: a man who, like Tommy, tries in vain to run from his past. By coming together, each is forced to confront his true nature.
Diane M. Tayler has several good moments as Marty's business partner, while Christina Chambers is well cast as Tommy's on-and-off girlfriend. The boxing footage feels a bit remote. We watch the fights rather than feel a part of them; we are outside the ring instead of inside. Otherwise, the cinematography is superb as Michael Fimognari lets his palette of moody earth tones and dark gyms establish the gritty "backstage" world of professional boxing. All other tech credits are solid.
The comparison to "Rocky" is apt, however, because like Sylvester Stallone, the screenplay's writer, Davis, refused to sell his script unless he could play the title role -- a wise decision for he brings a brooding intensity and the necessary boxing skills to the part he knows inside and out. Surprisingly, he is not the movie's protagonist. That belongs to Jones, who gives a vivid performance as the ailing and aging trainer, Marty Goldberg, who sees in young Tommy a chance to get back into the pro sport he so dearly loves.
Tommy has his drawbacks -- a self-destructive streak mingled with a troubled past makes him a long shot despite raw talent. As the two work together, it becomes clear that Marty has his own hidden shortcomings. He is a man trying to deny who is really is: a man who, like Tommy, tries in vain to run from his past. By coming together, each is forced to confront his true nature.
Diane M. Tayler has several good moments as Marty's business partner, while Christina Chambers is well cast as Tommy's on-and-off girlfriend. The boxing footage feels a bit remote. We watch the fights rather than feel a part of them; we are outside the ring instead of inside. Otherwise, the cinematography is superb as Michael Fimognari lets his palette of moody earth tones and dark gyms establish the gritty "backstage" world of professional boxing. All other tech credits are solid.
- 6/24/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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