Two-time Tony Award winner Chita Rivera died Tuesday. She was 91.
Her death was confirmed to The New York Times by her daughter, Lisa Mordente; a cause of death was not disclosed.
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Rivera’s illustrious stage career spanned seven decades and more than two-dozen shows. She originated the roles of Anita in West Side Story and Velma Kelly in Chicago.
She was the recipient of 10 Tony nominations,...
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Rivera’s illustrious stage career spanned seven decades and more than two-dozen shows. She originated the roles of Anita in West Side Story and Velma Kelly in Chicago.
She was the recipient of 10 Tony nominations,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Amanda Elizabeth Davies, the 42-year-old daughter of One Life to Live actress Erika Slezak, has passed away.
The announcement on Slezak’s official website conveyed the news without specifying the cause of death, noting only that it was sudden.
“It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Erika’s daughter Amanda Elizabeth Davies, who died very suddenly,” the statement read.
It continued, “The family is heartbroken and would appreciate privacy now.”
Davies had portrayed the teenage rendition of her mother’s character, Victoria “Viki” Lord, on One Life to Live.
Her appearances on the enduring program occurred in 2003, specifically in flashback scenes.
In the video below, Davies is sitting next to her mother, who won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1995.
Amanda Davies is the third One Life to Live actor to die in the last year
Davies has become the third One Life to...
The announcement on Slezak’s official website conveyed the news without specifying the cause of death, noting only that it was sudden.
“It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Erika’s daughter Amanda Elizabeth Davies, who died very suddenly,” the statement read.
It continued, “The family is heartbroken and would appreciate privacy now.”
Davies had portrayed the teenage rendition of her mother’s character, Victoria “Viki” Lord, on One Life to Live.
Her appearances on the enduring program occurred in 2003, specifically in flashback scenes.
In the video below, Davies is sitting next to her mother, who won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1995.
Amanda Davies is the third One Life to Live actor to die in the last year
Davies has become the third One Life to...
- 1/30/2024
- by Frank Yemi
- Monsters and Critics
Amanda Davies, the daughter of One Life to Live star Erika Slezak who famously portrayed a younger version of her mom’s iconic character on the long-running soap, died suddenly this week. She was 42.
“It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Erika’s daughter, Amanda Elizabeth Davies, who died very suddenly,” reads a statement on Slezak’s official fan site. “The family is heartbroken and would appreciate privacy at this time.”
The date and cause of Davies’ death is unknown at this time. Slezak’s talent agent confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday morning.
Davies is best known to fans of ABC’s One Life to Live, which premiered in 1968 and wrapped in 2012, as the younger version of matriarch Victoria “Viki” Lord. She appeared on the daytime staple in 2002 during flashback scenes, credited as “Young Viki.” This was Davies’ main foray into acting,...
“It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Erika’s daughter, Amanda Elizabeth Davies, who died very suddenly,” reads a statement on Slezak’s official fan site. “The family is heartbroken and would appreciate privacy at this time.”
The date and cause of Davies’ death is unknown at this time. Slezak’s talent agent confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday morning.
Davies is best known to fans of ABC’s One Life to Live, which premiered in 1968 and wrapped in 2012, as the younger version of matriarch Victoria “Viki” Lord. She appeared on the daytime staple in 2002 during flashback scenes, credited as “Young Viki.” This was Davies’ main foray into acting,...
- 1/30/2024
- by Kevin Dolak
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Amanda Davies has sadly died at the young age of 42.
The news was announced by Amanda‘s mother, Erika Slezak, who is best known for playing Victoria “Viki” Lord on the ABC soap opera series One Life to Live. Amanda appeared on the show as the teenage version of the character.
Keep reading to find out more…
The webmaster of her site wrote in a statement, “It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Erika‘s daughter Amanda Elizabeth Davies who died very suddenly. The family is heartbroken and would appreciate privacy at this time.”
Erika was on the show for four decades and she won six Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on the show. Amanda played the role of Viki in flashbacks in 2002 and in 2013.
Our thoughts are with Amanda‘s loved ones at this difficult time. We have sadly lost several...
The news was announced by Amanda‘s mother, Erika Slezak, who is best known for playing Victoria “Viki” Lord on the ABC soap opera series One Life to Live. Amanda appeared on the show as the teenage version of the character.
Keep reading to find out more…
The webmaster of her site wrote in a statement, “It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Erika‘s daughter Amanda Elizabeth Davies who died very suddenly. The family is heartbroken and would appreciate privacy at this time.”
Erika was on the show for four decades and she won six Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on the show. Amanda played the role of Viki in flashbacks in 2002 and in 2013.
Our thoughts are with Amanda‘s loved ones at this difficult time. We have sadly lost several...
- 1/30/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Erika Slezak, known for her longstanding role as Viki on ABC‘s One Life To Live, mourns the death of her daughter, Amanda Davies, who played a younger version of Viki on the show years prior. “It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Erika’s daughter Amanda Elizabeth Davies, who died very suddenly,” a post on Slezak’s official website reads. “The family is heartbroken and would appreciate privacy at this time.” Davies was born in 1981, a year after her brother Michael, to parents Brian Davies and Slezak. She is known for playing a teenage version of the alum’s character in flashback scenes in 2003. This was her only on-screen role outside of a short called The Gift and a couple of portrayals as herself on Soapography and the soap star biography Intimate Portrait. There are currently no details as to the cause of death,...
- 1/29/2024
- TV Insider
Amanda Davies, the daughter of Erica Slezak who played the teenager version of her mom’s character on ABC’s One Life to Live, has died. She was 42.
Davies’ death was revealed on Slezak’s fan page, but it offered no details.
“It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Erika’s daughter Amanda Elizabeth Davies who died very suddenly. The family is heartbroken and would appreciate privacy at this time.”
Davies played young Viki in flashbacks in 2003.
The immensely popular Slezak played Victoria Lord from 1971-2013 on One Life to Live. Slezak is the daughter of Walter Slezak, the Tony-winning Austria-born actor who starred in Alfred Hitchcock’s Lifeboat and, like his granddaughter, made an appearance on One Life To Live.
This just broke my heart. My thoughts are with dear Erika at this time. I know how much she loved her children.
Davies’ death was revealed on Slezak’s fan page, but it offered no details.
“It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Erika’s daughter Amanda Elizabeth Davies who died very suddenly. The family is heartbroken and would appreciate privacy at this time.”
Davies played young Viki in flashbacks in 2003.
The immensely popular Slezak played Victoria Lord from 1971-2013 on One Life to Live. Slezak is the daughter of Walter Slezak, the Tony-winning Austria-born actor who starred in Alfred Hitchcock’s Lifeboat and, like his granddaughter, made an appearance on One Life To Live.
This just broke my heart. My thoughts are with dear Erika at this time. I know how much she loved her children.
- 1/29/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Amanda Davies, who portrayed the teenage version of her real-life mother Erika Slezak’s character, Victoria “Viki” Lord, on ABC’s One Life to Live, has died. She was 42.
“It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Erika’s daughter Amanda Elizabeth Davies, who died very suddenly,” read a message posted Monday Slezak’s’s official website. “The family is heartbroken and would appreciate privacy at this time.”
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“It is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Erika’s daughter Amanda Elizabeth Davies, who died very suddenly,” read a message posted Monday Slezak’s’s official website. “The family is heartbroken and would appreciate privacy at this time.”
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- 1/29/2024
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
Andrea Evans, the two-time Daytime Emmy nominated actor who rose to fame in the 1970s and ’80s as the troublemaking teen Tina Lord on the ABC soap One Life To Live, died Sunday of cancer. She was 66.
Her death was announced by casting director Don Carroll.
Following her signature role on One Life To Live, Evans went on to play Patty Williams on CBS’ The Young and the Restless, Tawny Moore on CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful, Rebecca Hotchkiss on NBC’s Passions and Patty Walker on Amazon Prime’s The Bay.
Born in Aurora, Illinois, Evans had appeared in beauty pageants and regional theater when she appeared as an extra in Brian De Palma’s 1978 horror classic The Fury. That year she also appeared in miniseries The Awakening Land, and soon drew the attention of legendary soap casting director Mary Jo Slater, who tapped her for the coveted role of Tina Lord,...
Her death was announced by casting director Don Carroll.
Following her signature role on One Life To Live, Evans went on to play Patty Williams on CBS’ The Young and the Restless, Tawny Moore on CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful, Rebecca Hotchkiss on NBC’s Passions and Patty Walker on Amazon Prime’s The Bay.
Born in Aurora, Illinois, Evans had appeared in beauty pageants and regional theater when she appeared as an extra in Brian De Palma’s 1978 horror classic The Fury. That year she also appeared in miniseries The Awakening Land, and soon drew the attention of legendary soap casting director Mary Jo Slater, who tapped her for the coveted role of Tina Lord,...
- 7/10/2023
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
She stole men from other women and then threw them aside. She steamrolled over anyone in her path to achieve fame and success. She backstabbed and connived. We hated her. We loved her. We loved to hate her. And we wept with her when she occasionally showed vulnerability. She is one of the most — if not the most — famous soap opera characters of all time, and her portrayer was the basis of one of the most infamous award show dramas of all time.
SEEDaytime Emmys flashback: The awards started with wins for ‘The Doctors,’ Elizabeth Hubbard and Macdonald Carey
Susan Lucci debuted the character of Erica Kane on the 10th episode of “All My Children” in 1970. Her fierce portrayal of the ambitious heroine soon made her the star of the serial, and she received her first Daytime Emmy nomination for Best Actress in 1978, which she lost to Laurie Heineman from “Another World.
SEEDaytime Emmys flashback: The awards started with wins for ‘The Doctors,’ Elizabeth Hubbard and Macdonald Carey
Susan Lucci debuted the character of Erica Kane on the 10th episode of “All My Children” in 1970. Her fierce portrayal of the ambitious heroine soon made her the star of the serial, and she received her first Daytime Emmy nomination for Best Actress in 1978, which she lost to Laurie Heineman from “Another World.
- 5/8/2023
- by Susan Pennington
- Gold Derby
In the 1950s daytime programming became extremely popular, with game shows and soap operas becoming a staple in American households. Although the Emmy Awards had been established in 1949, the categories were limited for the first few years, and performers from all genres, and from both daytime and nighttime programs, were lumped together in one or two acting categories, with daytime performers usually left out.
In 1962 Mary Stuart became the only soap opera actress nominated for a Primetime Emmy, for her role as Joanne Gardner on “Search for Tomorrow.” In 1968 a category for Best Achievement in Daytime Programming was attempted, but judges decided that no one was deserving. Outraged pioneers of the genre, such as writer Agnes Nixon and “General Hospital” star John Beradino, lobbied for recognition of daytime television. In 1972 the first Emmy Awards specifically honoring daytime programming were bestowed to “The Doctors” for Best Daytime Drama and to Mary Fickett...
In 1962 Mary Stuart became the only soap opera actress nominated for a Primetime Emmy, for her role as Joanne Gardner on “Search for Tomorrow.” In 1968 a category for Best Achievement in Daytime Programming was attempted, but judges decided that no one was deserving. Outraged pioneers of the genre, such as writer Agnes Nixon and “General Hospital” star John Beradino, lobbied for recognition of daytime television. In 1972 the first Emmy Awards specifically honoring daytime programming were bestowed to “The Doctors” for Best Daytime Drama and to Mary Fickett...
- 4/29/2023
- by Susan Pennington
- Gold Derby
Created by Alice Birch and inspired by the 1988 film by David Cronenberg, “Dead Ringers” gives us two main characters for the price of one. Rachel Weisz plays Beverly Mantle and Elliot Mantle, a pair of identical twin gynecologists with an unhealthy attachment to each other. But while they may be on a path of self-destruction, their dysfunction could pay off at the Emmys, which love actors playing multiple roles.
Sally Field (“Sybil”) and Toni Collette (“United States of Tara”) both won for playing characters with dissociative identity disorder — colloquially known as multiple personality disorder. More recently Mark Ruffalo (“I Know This Much is True”) took home a trophy for playing troubled twins. And in daytime, Erika Slezak (“One Life to Live”) famously won six Emmys, including prizes for playing her character’s alternate personalities.
See‘Dead Ringers’ reviews: Rachel Weisz and Jennifer Ehle are highlights of ‘unhinged,’ ‘handsomely mounted’ limited...
Sally Field (“Sybil”) and Toni Collette (“United States of Tara”) both won for playing characters with dissociative identity disorder — colloquially known as multiple personality disorder. More recently Mark Ruffalo (“I Know This Much is True”) took home a trophy for playing troubled twins. And in daytime, Erika Slezak (“One Life to Live”) famously won six Emmys, including prizes for playing her character’s alternate personalities.
See‘Dead Ringers’ reviews: Rachel Weisz and Jennifer Ehle are highlights of ‘unhinged,’ ‘handsomely mounted’ limited...
- 4/28/2023
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Jerry verDorn, an actor known for his work in long-running daytime dramas Guiding Light and One Life to Live, died Sunday after a long battle with cancer. He was 72. His family shared the news of the actor’s passing.
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Born on November, 23 1949, in South Dakota, verDorn graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead. He initially sought to be an English instructor but began his acting career with major roles in stage productions, including one at the Folger Theatre in Washington, D.C., which led him to New York.
In March 1979, he joined the CBS soap opera Guiding Light as Ross Marler and went on to appear in more than 500 episodes opposite stars Kim Zimmer, Beth Chamberline and Maureen Garrett. In 1990, the actor scored his first Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He later was nominated for the same category six additional times,...
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Born on November, 23 1949, in South Dakota, verDorn graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead. He initially sought to be an English instructor but began his acting career with major roles in stage productions, including one at the Folger Theatre in Washington, D.C., which led him to New York.
In March 1979, he joined the CBS soap opera Guiding Light as Ross Marler and went on to appear in more than 500 episodes opposite stars Kim Zimmer, Beth Chamberline and Maureen Garrett. In 1990, the actor scored his first Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. He later was nominated for the same category six additional times,...
- 5/2/2022
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Yellowstone returns!!! We've waited a long time to find out how the Duttons fared after the attack.
Lea Thompson and Christopher Lloyd are a highlight on Next Stop, Christmas, featuring Lyndsy Fonseca and Days of Our Lives Alum, Chandler Massey.
Lucy Hale returns to TV in a role you will not see coming. You don't want to miss her on Ragdoll.
Saturday, November 6
7/8c Arcane: League of Legend (Netflix)
An animated adventure based on the hit multiplayer online battle arena game doesn't feel like it should have the dramatic chops to sustain hours of viewing, right?
Surprisingly and delightfully, Riot Games has created something wholly original and exciting with both deep and dynamic animation styles. Its impressive voice cast includes the recognizable talents of Kevin Alejandro (Lucifer), Ella Purnell, and Hailee Steinfeld (Hawkeye).
Act 1 consists of Episodes 1-3 and introduces audiences to the world and inhabitants of Runeterra, specifically the surface city of progress,...
Lea Thompson and Christopher Lloyd are a highlight on Next Stop, Christmas, featuring Lyndsy Fonseca and Days of Our Lives Alum, Chandler Massey.
Lucy Hale returns to TV in a role you will not see coming. You don't want to miss her on Ragdoll.
Saturday, November 6
7/8c Arcane: League of Legend (Netflix)
An animated adventure based on the hit multiplayer online battle arena game doesn't feel like it should have the dramatic chops to sustain hours of viewing, right?
Surprisingly and delightfully, Riot Games has created something wholly original and exciting with both deep and dynamic animation styles. Its impressive voice cast includes the recognizable talents of Kevin Alejandro (Lucifer), Ella Purnell, and Hailee Steinfeld (Hawkeye).
Act 1 consists of Episodes 1-3 and introduces audiences to the world and inhabitants of Runeterra, specifically the surface city of progress,...
- 11/6/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
The Daytime Emmys aren’t shy about giving out multiple awards — just ask eight-time Best Actor winner Anthony Geary (“General Hospital“) or six-time Best Actress champ Erika Slezak (“One Life to Live”). But Best Supporting Actress has been an anomaly: no one has ever won it more than twice, and for a long time even that was rare. However, this year Tamara Braun (“Days of Our Lives”) could break from the pack by becoming the first ever to win this category three times.
To date only five actresses have won this award twice: Julia Barr (both for “All My Children”), Nancy Lee Grahn, Amelia Heinle (both for “The Young and the Restless”), Gina Tognoni (both for “Guiding Light”), and Braun, who prevailed for the first time for “Days” in 2009 and then won for “Gh” just last year.
SEEDarin Brooks Finally nominated at the Daytime Emmys for ‘Bold and Beautiful,’ but can he win?...
To date only five actresses have won this award twice: Julia Barr (both for “All My Children”), Nancy Lee Grahn, Amelia Heinle (both for “The Young and the Restless”), Gina Tognoni (both for “Guiding Light”), and Braun, who prevailed for the first time for “Days” in 2009 and then won for “Gh” just last year.
SEEDarin Brooks Finally nominated at the Daytime Emmys for ‘Bold and Beautiful,’ but can he win?...
- 6/19/2021
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The leading ladies of “The Bold and the Beautiful” are not to be trifled with. The CBS soap is the youngest currently on the air (it debuted in 1987), but it has more Daytime Emmy wins for Best Actress than any other show currently on the air. That’s even more remarkable since it didn’t win its first Best Actress trophy until 2000. Jacqueline MacInnes Wood is one of the show’s past winners for playing Steffy Forrester. Can she continue that tradition with another win this year?
The most awarded soap in the history of Best Actress is “One Life to Live” with 11 total victories, thanks in large part to the record six wins for Erika Slezak. That show went off the air in 2012 and had a short-lived online revival in 2013 before ending for good. “B&b” is next in line with seven wins, all of them since 2000, which means the...
The most awarded soap in the history of Best Actress is “One Life to Live” with 11 total victories, thanks in large part to the record six wins for Erika Slezak. That show went off the air in 2012 and had a short-lived online revival in 2013 before ending for good. “B&b” is next in line with seven wins, all of them since 2000, which means the...
- 6/18/2021
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
For a show as dominant at the Daytime Emmys as “General Hospital” has been over the course of its run (including a record 13 victories for Best Drama Series), it has a surprisingly mixed track record in the Best Actress race. The show has only won that award three times, for Finola Hughes (1991), Laura Wright (2011), and Maura West (2015). Hughes is nominated again this year, so will she finally break the “Gh” curse by becoming the first lead actress to win twice for the show?
SEEDarin Brooks Finally nominated at the Daytime Emmys for ‘Bold and Beautiful,’ but can he win?
Hughes first joined “Gh” in 1985 as Anna Devane, and she’s been playing the spy-turned-cop off-and-on ever since. But after her 1991 Emmy win she didn’t receive another nomination until 2000, when she contended for Best Actress for playing Anna’s twin sister Alex Devane on “All My Children.” Since returning to...
SEEDarin Brooks Finally nominated at the Daytime Emmys for ‘Bold and Beautiful,’ but can he win?
Hughes first joined “Gh” in 1985 as Anna Devane, and she’s been playing the spy-turned-cop off-and-on ever since. But after her 1991 Emmy win she didn’t receive another nomination until 2000, when she contended for Best Actress for playing Anna’s twin sister Alex Devane on “All My Children.” Since returning to...
- 6/14/2021
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
30 best daytime actresses ever, ranked, including Susan Lucci, Erika Slezak, Susan Flannery [Photos]
The 1980s. Our shoulder pads were big, our hair even bigger and our favorite daytime divas larger than life. There were at least three soap operas on each network, and many of us had favorites we rushed home from school to watch, and several of these stories bring back fun memories from my younger days.
And now, enjoy as we rank our choices for the 30 best daytime actresses of all time. The rankings are based on quantity of time, impact and Daytime Emmy nominations/wins (in a few cases).
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Soap operas have been around since the days of radio, when people eagerly gathered around to hear the latest dramas on shows such as “Guiding Light.” In the 1950s, the newer medium of television brought such shows to life on the small screen, and over the past sixty-plus years,...
And now, enjoy as we rank our choices for the 30 best daytime actresses of all time. The rankings are based on quantity of time, impact and Daytime Emmy nominations/wins (in a few cases).
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Soap operas have been around since the days of radio, when people eagerly gathered around to hear the latest dramas on shows such as “Guiding Light.” In the 1950s, the newer medium of television brought such shows to life on the small screen, and over the past sixty-plus years,...
- 12/11/2020
- by Susan Pennington, Daniel Montgomery and Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
The 1980s. Our shoulder pads were big, our hair even bigger and our favorite daytime divas larger than life. There were at least three soap operas on each network, and many of us had favorites we rushed home from school to watch, and several of these stories bring back fun memories from my younger days.
And now, enjoy as we rank our choices for the 30 best daytime actresses of all time. The rankings are based on quantity of time, impact and Daytime Emmy nominations/wins (in a few cases).
Soap operas have been around since the days of radio, when people eagerly gathered around to hear the latest dramas on shows such as “Guiding Light.” In the 1950s, the newer medium of television brought such shows to life on the small screen, and over the past sixty-plus years, we have grown to love every kind of heroine, from the innocent...
And now, enjoy as we rank our choices for the 30 best daytime actresses of all time. The rankings are based on quantity of time, impact and Daytime Emmy nominations/wins (in a few cases).
Soap operas have been around since the days of radio, when people eagerly gathered around to hear the latest dramas on shows such as “Guiding Light.” In the 1950s, the newer medium of television brought such shows to life on the small screen, and over the past sixty-plus years, we have grown to love every kind of heroine, from the innocent...
- 12/10/2020
- by Susan Pennington, Chris Beachum, Daniel Montgomery and Misty Holland
- Gold Derby
It’s a real crime that Jeff Daniels doesn’t have more awards on his mantle. To date, he’s never won an Academy Award, or even been nominated for one. Throughout his career, he’s done Oscar-worthy work on multiple occasions, but the Academy has repeatedly snubbed him. Now, showcasing his talents in a whole new way, Daniels is not just starring in a high quality new independent movie, he’s written it as well. Guest Artist, now in limited release and coming to VOD next week, is not just a great vehicle for Daniels (which it decidedly is), but a moving character study with a hell of an ending, to boot. The film is a dramedy, pitting a grizzled veteran playwright in a battle of the mental wills with a young and optimistic fan. Joseph Harris (Daniels) spends his days in New York mostly drunk, avoiding turning in his latest work.
- 7/15/2020
- by Joey Magidson
- Hollywoodnews.com
"This feels like one of those places you go only if you have to..." Indican has released an official trailer for an indie drama titled Guest Artist, which premiered at the Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival last year. Marking the directorial debut of award-winning actor / producer Timothy Busfield, the film is about a disillusioned playwright who meets a young aspiring playwright who challenges his weary old ways while on a trip to a small town in Michican. The story of a young man coming face to face with his hero and exploring the tangled relationship between the dreams of youth and the wisdom of age. Jeff Daniels stars (and wrote the screenplay) with Thomas Macias, and a small cast including Richard McWilliams, Erika Slezak, McKara Bechler, and Lynch Travis. This looks a bit too weird and depressive despite the potential for an introspective, refreshing look at the difference between young optimism and aging despair.
- 7/14/2020
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The first wave of the 47th Daytime Emmy Awards were handed out on Friday night, and CBS’ The Young and the Restless led all soap operas with eight total wins, including for Outstanding Drama and Lead Actor.
CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful and ABC’s General Hospital each secured four total wins.
NBC’s Days of Our Lives claimed two awards, while The Bay The Series was named Outstanding Digital Drama Series.
B&b‘s Heather Tom, with her latest Lead Actress win, tied One Life to Live's Erika Slezak’s record for the most career Daytime Emmy wins (six). Such a great achievement, right?
Jeopardy! towered above all game shows with three total wins, while The Kelly Clarkson Show secured the top spot among all talkers by garnering three wins in three categories.
This was also Clarkson’s first Emmy win.
Going by network, CBS had 15 total wins,...
CBS’ The Bold and the Beautiful and ABC’s General Hospital each secured four total wins.
NBC’s Days of Our Lives claimed two awards, while The Bay The Series was named Outstanding Digital Drama Series.
B&b‘s Heather Tom, with her latest Lead Actress win, tied One Life to Live's Erika Slezak’s record for the most career Daytime Emmy wins (six). Such a great achievement, right?
Jeopardy! towered above all game shows with three total wins, while The Kelly Clarkson Show secured the top spot among all talkers by garnering three wins in three categories.
This was also Clarkson’s first Emmy win.
Going by network, CBS had 15 total wins,...
- 6/27/2020
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
The 2020 Daytime Emmys were handed out on Friday night, June 26, during a special virtual ceremony necessitated by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Several milestones were achieved by the time the night was over. See the top nine historic moments below, and check out the complete list of winners here.
SEE2020 Daytime Emmy winners: Full list of nominees and winners in all categories
1 — “The Young and the Restless” wins Emmy number-11 for Best Drama Series. Two more wins would tie the all-time record currently held by “General Hospital.”
2 — Heather Tom wins Best Actress, tying Erika Slezak’s record. Tom’s Best Actress win for “The Bold and the Beautiful” is her third in this category, but her sixth overall. That ties her with Slezak as the most awarded soap actress in Daytime Emmy history.
3 — Jason Thompson finally wins on his sixth try. He claimed Best Actor for “The Young and the Restless,...
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1 — “The Young and the Restless” wins Emmy number-11 for Best Drama Series. Two more wins would tie the all-time record currently held by “General Hospital.”
2 — Heather Tom wins Best Actress, tying Erika Slezak’s record. Tom’s Best Actress win for “The Bold and the Beautiful” is her third in this category, but her sixth overall. That ties her with Slezak as the most awarded soap actress in Daytime Emmy history.
3 — Jason Thompson finally wins on his sixth try. He claimed Best Actor for “The Young and the Restless,...
- 6/27/2020
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
“The Young and the Restless” was the big winner at the 47th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, which were presented on Friday night, June 26, during a special socially distanced virtual telecast out of continued precaution due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The top-rated CBS soap won Best Drama Series for the 11th time, which is just two shy of the all-time record held by “General Hospital.” Check out the complete list of winners here.
“Y&r” also won Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Guest Performer. It was a bittersweet night for the show, which won for a year in which they bid farewell to actor Kristoff St. John, who died suddenly in February 2019. They also mourned the passing of the show’s co-creator Lee Phillip Bell, who died in February 2020.
SEE2020 Daytime Emmy winners: Full list of nominees and winners in all categories
But the television academy spread the wealth...
“Y&r” also won Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor and Best Guest Performer. It was a bittersweet night for the show, which won for a year in which they bid farewell to actor Kristoff St. John, who died suddenly in February 2019. They also mourned the passing of the show’s co-creator Lee Phillip Bell, who died in February 2020.
SEE2020 Daytime Emmy winners: Full list of nominees and winners in all categories
But the television academy spread the wealth...
- 6/27/2020
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Heather Tom has earned yet another Daytime Emmy nomination for Best Actress for playing Katie Logan on “The Bold and the Beautiful.” Her career has now entered its fourth decade spanning three different soap operas, and for the last several years she has been on the verge of history. One more victory would tie her with Erika Slezak as the most awarded actress ever at the Daytime Emmys. But that milestone win has proven elusive.
Tom broke through in daytime on “The Young and the Restless” as corporate heiress Victoria Newman. She joined that show in 1990 when she was just a teenager and played the role for 13 years. Along the way she earned nine Emmy nominations, winning Best Younger Actress twice.
SEE2020 Daytime Emmys: Stars you didn’t know were nominees
Then Tom jumped over to “One Life to Live,” where she took over the role of Kelly Cramer for...
Tom broke through in daytime on “The Young and the Restless” as corporate heiress Victoria Newman. She joined that show in 1990 when she was just a teenager and played the role for 13 years. Along the way she earned nine Emmy nominations, winning Best Younger Actress twice.
SEE2020 Daytime Emmys: Stars you didn’t know were nominees
Then Tom jumped over to “One Life to Live,” where she took over the role of Kelly Cramer for...
- 6/22/2020
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences decided to cancel its planned Daytime Emmy Awards, which had been scheduled for June 12, 13 and 14, due to the coronavirus pandemic. But you can take a walk down memory lane with every Best Actress winner from before the world was upended. Click above to take a journey to the past.
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Perhaps surprisingly, the most iconic actress in soap opera history, Susan Lucci, only won this award once for her role as Erica Kane on “All My Children,” though it wasn’t for a lack of trying. In one of the most notorious losing streaks in Emmy history, she was nominated a whopping 19 times before finally prevailing in 1999, and with 21 bids overall she’s the most nominated performer in the history of the category.
Another legendary star wasn’t nominated nearly as many times,...
SEEDaytime Emmys 2020 called off due to coronavirus: ‘It would simply be irresponsible to move forward’
Perhaps surprisingly, the most iconic actress in soap opera history, Susan Lucci, only won this award once for her role as Erica Kane on “All My Children,” though it wasn’t for a lack of trying. In one of the most notorious losing streaks in Emmy history, she was nominated a whopping 19 times before finally prevailing in 1999, and with 21 bids overall she’s the most nominated performer in the history of the category.
Another legendary star wasn’t nominated nearly as many times,...
- 3/23/2020
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Dozens of women have won the Daytime Emmy Award for Best Actress since the award was first handed out by the television academy in 1974. And those winners represent some of the most legendary women and performances of all time. Scroll down to see every winner and who they were nominated against when they prevailed.
Arguably the most famous leading lady in soap opera history, Susan Lucci, only actually won this award once for her signature role as Erica Kane on “All My Children,” though it wasn’t for a lack of trying. In one of the most notorious losing streaks in awards history, she was nominated 19 times before finally prevailing in 1999, and with 21 bids she’s the most nominated performer in the history of this category.
One beloved star wasn’t nominated quite so many times, but she holds the record for the most Best Actress victories: Erika Slezak won...
Arguably the most famous leading lady in soap opera history, Susan Lucci, only actually won this award once for her signature role as Erica Kane on “All My Children,” though it wasn’t for a lack of trying. In one of the most notorious losing streaks in awards history, she was nominated 19 times before finally prevailing in 1999, and with 21 bids she’s the most nominated performer in the history of this category.
One beloved star wasn’t nominated quite so many times, but she holds the record for the most Best Actress victories: Erika Slezak won...
- 3/22/2020
- by Tony Ruiz and Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Roger Howarth has been at the center of a mind-mapping identity switch storyline on “General Hospital,” which has taken his character Franco and overwritten his identity with the memories of Drew Cain (played by the soon-to-depart Billy Miller). The actor recently talked to Michael Fairman about the admittedly “high-concept” storyline and what it means for Franco/Drew and everyone around him in Port Charles.
“I think the other beautiful part of this is that this was motivated by love. I don’t see it as heroic,” explains Howarth about Franco’s decision to sacrifice himself so that the mind-mapping procedure wouldn’t be performed on his stepson Cameron (William Lipton). “I think as an actor, you’re always looking for the heart of the story, and the writers made it really simple. He does this because he loves this kid. Yeah, they’ve had their ups and downs … but push actually did come to shove,...
“I think the other beautiful part of this is that this was motivated by love. I don’t see it as heroic,” explains Howarth about Franco’s decision to sacrifice himself so that the mind-mapping procedure wouldn’t be performed on his stepson Cameron (William Lipton). “I think as an actor, you’re always looking for the heart of the story, and the writers made it really simple. He does this because he loves this kid. Yeah, they’ve had their ups and downs … but push actually did come to shove,...
- 8/22/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
1935: Backstage Wife premiered.
1985: Days of our Lives' Tony and Anna were married.
1994: All My Children's Erica found her mother, Mona, dead.
2002: Passions' Timmy died."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...
1935: Radio soap opera Backstage Wife premiered on the Mutual Broadcasting System (Mbs). The show moved to NBC Blue in 1936, NBC in 1938 and CBS in 1955, where it ran until January 2, 1959. Created by Frank and Anne Hummert, each episode opened with the announcer explaining:
Now, we present once again, Backstage Wife, the story of Mary Noble,...
1985: Days of our Lives' Tony and Anna were married.
1994: All My Children's Erica found her mother, Mona, dead.
2002: Passions' Timmy died."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...
1935: Radio soap opera Backstage Wife premiered on the Mutual Broadcasting System (Mbs). The show moved to NBC Blue in 1936, NBC in 1938 and CBS in 1955, where it ran until January 2, 1959. Created by Frank and Anne Hummert, each episode opened with the announcer explaining:
Now, we present once again, Backstage Wife, the story of Mary Noble,...
- 8/6/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1980: Another World spin-off Texas premiered on NBC,
starring Beverlee McKinsey as Iris."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...
1966: Donald Briscoe assumed the role of Tony Merritt in Days of our Lives. A message appeared on the screen to explain the recast: "The part of Tony Merritt will be played by Donald Briscoe."
1980: Another World returned to 60 minutes daily, after more than a year of 90-minute episodes, to make room for Texas. Russ (David Bailey) and Tracy began their honeymoon, and Jamie (Richard Bekins) had dinner with Mac and Rachel.
starring Beverlee McKinsey as Iris."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...
1966: Donald Briscoe assumed the role of Tony Merritt in Days of our Lives. A message appeared on the screen to explain the recast: "The part of Tony Merritt will be played by Donald Briscoe."
1980: Another World returned to 60 minutes daily, after more than a year of 90-minute episodes, to make room for Texas. Russ (David Bailey) and Tracy began their honeymoon, and Jamie (Richard Bekins) had dinner with Mac and Rachel.
- 8/6/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1966: Dark Shadows' David was angry with his father.
1984: Guiding Light's Josh and Reva got heated in the hot tub.
1988: Days of our Lives' Salemites through Kayla a surprise shower.
2010: One Life to Live's Viki plotted to reunite David and Dorian."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 General Hospital, Angie Weeks (Jana Taylor) asked Nurse Jessie Brewer (Emily McLaughlin) for advice.
1966: On Dark Shadows, David Collins (David Henesy) told Victoria Winters (Alexandra Moltke) that he hated his father, Roger...
1984: Guiding Light's Josh and Reva got heated in the hot tub.
1988: Days of our Lives' Salemites through Kayla a surprise shower.
2010: One Life to Live's Viki plotted to reunite David and Dorian."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 General Hospital, Angie Weeks (Jana Taylor) asked Nurse Jessie Brewer (Emily McLaughlin) for advice.
1966: On Dark Shadows, David Collins (David Henesy) told Victoria Winters (Alexandra Moltke) that he hated his father, Roger...
- 7/20/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1981: Another World's Zachary confessed to murder.
1984: All My Children's Ross told Palmer about his father.
1989: Guiding Light's Josh and Reva finally tied the knot.
2003: One Life to Live's Natalie and Christian dreamed about getting married"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...
1939: CBS Radio soap opera Woman of Courage premiered. Selena Royle starred as Martha Jackson, whose small-town life allegedly proved that "if ye have faith, nothing shall be impossible." The series, written by Carl Buss, ran until July 10, 1942.
1946: On syndicated radio soap opera Hearts in Harmony,...
1984: All My Children's Ross told Palmer about his father.
1989: Guiding Light's Josh and Reva finally tied the knot.
2003: One Life to Live's Natalie and Christian dreamed about getting married"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...
1939: CBS Radio soap opera Woman of Courage premiered. Selena Royle starred as Martha Jackson, whose small-town life allegedly proved that "if ye have faith, nothing shall be impossible." The series, written by Carl Buss, ran until July 10, 1942.
1946: On syndicated radio soap opera Hearts in Harmony,...
- 7/17/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1986: Another World's Cecile refused to relent to Cass.
1986: A giant "C" fell on Santa Barbara's Mary.
1995: One Life to Live's Antonio reunited with his brother.
2002: Guiding Light's Reva disconnected Richard's life support."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...
1949: The Brighter Day moved to CBS Radio after having aired its first nine months on NBC Radio. Bill Smith starred as Reverend Richard Dennis, pastor of a parish in the town of Three Rivers, where he tried to be both mother and father to daughters Elizabeth,...
1986: A giant "C" fell on Santa Barbara's Mary.
1995: One Life to Live's Antonio reunited with his brother.
2002: Guiding Light's Reva disconnected Richard's life support."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...
1949: The Brighter Day moved to CBS Radio after having aired its first nine months on NBC Radio. Bill Smith starred as Reverend Richard Dennis, pastor of a parish in the town of Three Rivers, where he tried to be both mother and father to daughters Elizabeth,...
- 7/16/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Agnes Nixon's One Life to Live premiered on ABC."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...
1940: On The Guiding Light, Rose Kransky (Ruth Bailey) and Charles Cunningham had dinner together after a chance meeting on the street.
The episode opened with the following narration: "Where we are free to act, we are also free to refrain from acting. And where we are able to say no, we are also able to say yes. And yet it seems so strange that so many times what we will to be,...
― 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...
1940: On The Guiding Light, Rose Kransky (Ruth Bailey) and Charles Cunningham had dinner together after a chance meeting on the street.
The episode opened with the following narration: "Where we are free to act, we are also free to refrain from acting. And where we are able to say no, we are also able to say yes. And yet it seems so strange that so many times what we will to be,...
- 7/15/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1966: Dark Shadows premiered on ABC.
1984: Guiding Light's Bert stood after losing her leg.
1995: One Life to Live's "Tommy" was enraged.
2003: Passions paid homage to the musical "Chicago"."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.
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1952: ABC Radio aired the final episode of Lone Journey after a 12 year run on multiple networks with multiple sponsors.
1955: On The Brighter Day, Lydia Hamilton (Murial Williams) struggled with her conscience after taking a silver clock.
1963: On Ben Jerrod, Agnes (Jeanne Baird) lost her temper for the second time.
1984: Guiding Light's Bert stood after losing her leg.
1995: One Life to Live's "Tommy" was enraged.
2003: Passions paid homage to the musical "Chicago"."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...
1952: ABC Radio aired the final episode of Lone Journey after a 12 year run on multiple networks with multiple sponsors.
1955: On The Brighter Day, Lydia Hamilton (Murial Williams) struggled with her conscience after taking a silver clock.
1963: On Ben Jerrod, Agnes (Jeanne Baird) lost her temper for the second time.
- 6/27/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1978: Days of our Lives' Steve arrived in Salem.
1983: Loving premiered in primetime on ABC.
1992: Guiding Light's Bridget had bad news for Roger.
2007: Passions' blackmailer wanted Theresa murdered."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...
1939: NBC Blue aired the final episode of short-lived radio soap opera Orphans of Divorce. Margaret Anglin starred as Nora Kelly Worthington.
1946: On radio soap Rosemary, Rosemary (Betty Winkler) stopped at a drug store to use the telephone to call Dr. Jim (Bill Adams) about Bill's memory return.
1963: On Ben Jerrod,...
1983: Loving premiered in primetime on ABC.
1992: Guiding Light's Bridget had bad news for Roger.
2007: Passions' blackmailer wanted Theresa murdered."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...
1939: NBC Blue aired the final episode of short-lived radio soap opera Orphans of Divorce. Margaret Anglin starred as Nora Kelly Worthington.
1946: On radio soap Rosemary, Rosemary (Betty Winkler) stopped at a drug store to use the telephone to call Dr. Jim (Bill Adams) about Bill's memory return.
1963: On Ben Jerrod,...
- 6/26/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1967: Dark Shadows' Maggie saw Sarah outside the Old House.
1984: All My Children's Edna didn't want Dottie to see Tad.
1995: One Life to Live's Dorian was up to no good with Viki.
2009: EastEnders' Christian and Syed shared a kiss."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...
1964: On Another World, Missy Palmer (Carol Roux) had dinner with the Matthews family.
1967: On Dark Shadows, Willie (John Karlen) returned to the Old House to check on Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott), who would rather be dead of...
1984: All My Children's Edna didn't want Dottie to see Tad.
1995: One Life to Live's Dorian was up to no good with Viki.
2009: EastEnders' Christian and Syed shared a kiss."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...
1964: On Another World, Missy Palmer (Carol Roux) had dinner with the Matthews family.
1967: On Dark Shadows, Willie (John Karlen) returned to the Old House to check on Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott), who would rather be dead of...
- 6/19/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Dark Shadows' Adam jumped from Widows' Hill.
1984: Steve and Betsy were married on As the World Turns.
1984: Y&R's Nikki wanted to track down Victor's mother.
1996: "Clink, Boom!" on General Hospital."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...
1943: Radio soap opera Lora Lawton debuted on NBC Radio. Joan Tompkins starred as Lora, housekeeper to important, dynamic shipbuilder Peter Carver. Lora would later marry Peter. Frank and Anne Hummert produced the series.
1966: On Morning Star, Katy Elliott (Elizabeth Perry), Hank Stover (Warren Remmerling...
1984: Steve and Betsy were married on As the World Turns.
1984: Y&R's Nikki wanted to track down Victor's mother.
1996: "Clink, Boom!" on General Hospital."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...
1943: Radio soap opera Lora Lawton debuted on NBC Radio. Joan Tompkins starred as Lora, housekeeper to important, dynamic shipbuilder Peter Carver. Lora would later marry Peter. Frank and Anne Hummert produced the series.
1966: On Morning Star, Katy Elliott (Elizabeth Perry), Hank Stover (Warren Remmerling...
- 5/31/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1967: Dark Shadows' Maggie disappeared from the hospital.
1980: Edge of Night's "Kirk" (aka Draper) was hit by a car.
1992: Days of our Lives' Brady was born.
1994: General Hospital's Tony listened to B.J.'s heart in Maxie."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...
1964: On Another World, Janet (Liza Chapman) learned that her father, Will, had a cardiac condition for the past five years which he kept secret from his family. Note: Will had just died when Another World premiered.
1967: On Dark Shadows,...
1980: Edge of Night's "Kirk" (aka Draper) was hit by a car.
1992: Days of our Lives' Brady was born.
1994: General Hospital's Tony listened to B.J.'s heart in Maxie."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...
1964: On Another World, Janet (Liza Chapman) learned that her father, Will, had a cardiac condition for the past five years which he kept secret from his family. Note: Will had just died when Another World premiered.
1967: On Dark Shadows,...
- 5/23/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
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
1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas gave Maggie a music box.
1984: Guiding Light's Nola wanted help from The Wizard.
1985: Santa Barbara's Eden was unhappy after her interrupted wedding.
1996: Victor clashed with Jill in a primetime Y&R episode."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...
1952: On Young Widder Brown, after leaving the Tea Room in a black rage, Dr. Anthony Loring drove out to the farm of Uncle Josh for some comforting advice.
1953: On Love of Life, Vanessa Dale (Peggy McCay) attempted to help her nephew,...
1984: Guiding Light's Nola wanted help from The Wizard.
1985: Santa Barbara's Eden was unhappy after her interrupted wedding.
1996: Victor clashed with Jill in a primetime Y&R episode."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...
1952: On Young Widder Brown, after leaving the Tea Room in a black rage, Dr. Anthony Loring drove out to the farm of Uncle Josh for some comforting advice.
1953: On Love of Life, Vanessa Dale (Peggy McCay) attempted to help her nephew,...
- 5/22/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Marci Miller (“Days of Our Lives”) earned her second straight Best Actress nomination at the Daytime Emmys this year for her performance as Abigail Deveraux. But this may be her last chance to win since she left the series last fall. In fact, two actresses could win Emmys this year for the role since Kate Mansi is up for Best Guest Performer for stepping back into the character’s shoes at the end of the year. It would be fitting if multiple actresses prevail on one night since Abigail had multiple personalities last year.
Will Miller get a nice parting gift from the television academy? The nominees and winners for these awards were both decided in one round by blue ribbon panels judging sample performance reels. Those reels weren’t released publicly this year, but they were made available to the press. So here’s the scoop on what Miller entered for consideration.
Will Miller get a nice parting gift from the television academy? The nominees and winners for these awards were both decided in one round by blue ribbon panels judging sample performance reels. Those reels weren’t released publicly this year, but they were made available to the press. So here’s the scoop on what Miller entered for consideration.
- 4/24/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
Heather Tom (“The Bold and the Beautiful”) is on the cusp of making history. The Daytime Emmy darling is nominated for the 18th time this year, and she has already won five times before across younger, supporting and lead acting categories. A sixth victory this year would tie her with “One Life to Live” legend Erika Slezak as the most awarded actress in soap opera history. Can she take Best Actress again?
The Daytime Emmys are unique in that nominees and winners are both decided in one round of voting by blue ribbon panels who view sample performance reels. The academy isn’t releasing those reels to the public as they have done in recent years, but the material has been made available to the press. Find out about what Tom submitted in our analysis below.
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The Daytime Emmys are unique in that nominees and winners are both decided in one round of voting by blue ribbon panels who view sample performance reels. The academy isn’t releasing those reels to the public as they have done in recent years, but the material has been made available to the press. Find out about what Tom submitted in our analysis below.
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- 4/24/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
The Daytime Emmys aren’t releasing the drama acting reels to the public as they have in recent years, but the academy has made them available to the press. Maura West is nominated for Best Actress this year for her performance as Ava Jerome on “General Hospital.” It’s her 11th career nomination and her fourth for this role. She previously won this category three times: twice for “As the World Turns” and once for “Gh” (2015).
Can she prevail for a fourth time? That would tie her with Susan Flannery and Kim Zimmer as the second most awarded actress in the category. Erika Slezak is the all-time record-holder with six. Here’s the scoop on what West showed Emmy judges.
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Length: 12:39
Synopsis: Ava is in denial when Griffin (Matt Cohen) informs her that her daughter Kiki has been murdered,...
Can she prevail for a fourth time? That would tie her with Susan Flannery and Kim Zimmer as the second most awarded actress in the category. Erika Slezak is the all-time record-holder with six. Here’s the scoop on what West showed Emmy judges.
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Length: 12:39
Synopsis: Ava is in denial when Griffin (Matt Cohen) informs her that her daughter Kiki has been murdered,...
- 4/23/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
1961: As the World Turns Lisa clashed with Ellen.
1967: Jonathan Frid debuted as Barnabas Collins on Dark Shadows.
1990: General Hospital's Robin tried to save Casey.
1991: Another World's Jake wanted another chance with Marley."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...
1961: On As the World Turns, Lisa Hughes (Eileen Fulton) told her in-laws, Chris (Don MacLaughlin) and Nancy (Helen Wagner), she was convinced they were having a boy. Lisa told Chris she would love to name the baby after him. Later, Lisa complained to Penny (Rosemary Prinz...
1967: Jonathan Frid debuted as Barnabas Collins on Dark Shadows.
1990: General Hospital's Robin tried to save Casey.
1991: Another World's Jake wanted another chance with Marley."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...
1961: On As the World Turns, Lisa Hughes (Eileen Fulton) told her in-laws, Chris (Don MacLaughlin) and Nancy (Helen Wagner), she was convinced they were having a boy. Lisa told Chris she would love to name the baby after him. Later, Lisa complained to Penny (Rosemary Prinz...
- 4/18/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
After the 2019 Daytime Emmy nominations were announced our forums poster DS0816 went back in time to see which actors ruled the awards this decade since this is the last year of the 2010s. They discovered that five actors are tied as the most nominated stars of the last 10 years: Peter Bergman (“The Young and the Restless”), Scott Clifton (“One Life to Live” and “The Bold and the Beautiful”), Billy Miller (“Y&R” and “General Hospital”), Heather Tom (“B&B”) and Laura Wright (“Gh”) have all been nominated six times since 2010, but not all of them have won.
Clifton and Miller are the only two who spread their nominations between two different roles. Clifton has been nominated a total of nine times in his career, starting with three bids in the 2000s for his breakthrough performance as Dillon Quartermaine on “Gh.” Then in 2010 he was nominated for playing Schuyler Joplin on “Oltl.
Clifton and Miller are the only two who spread their nominations between two different roles. Clifton has been nominated a total of nine times in his career, starting with three bids in the 2000s for his breakthrough performance as Dillon Quartermaine on “Gh.” Then in 2010 he was nominated for playing Schuyler Joplin on “Oltl.
- 4/16/2019
- by Daniel Montgomery
- Gold Derby
1967: Dark Shadows' Jason asked patience from Willie.
1979: Guiding Light's Rita had a nightmare about Roger.
1985: As the World Turns' Bob and Kim were married.
1994: Another World's Carl planned on proposing to Rachel."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 Dark Shadows, Jason McGuire (Dennis Patrick) implored Willie Loomis (John Karlen) to wait on getting revenge against Burke Devlin (Mitchell Ryan) until after they got their money.
1979: On Guiding Light, Rita Bauer (Lenore Kasdorf) had a nightmare about Roger Thorpe (Michael Zaslow...
1979: Guiding Light's Rita had a nightmare about Roger.
1985: As the World Turns' Bob and Kim were married.
1994: Another World's Carl planned on proposing to Rachel."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 Dark Shadows, Jason McGuire (Dennis Patrick) implored Willie Loomis (John Karlen) to wait on getting revenge against Burke Devlin (Mitchell Ryan) until after they got their money.
1979: On Guiding Light, Rita Bauer (Lenore Kasdorf) had a nightmare about Roger Thorpe (Michael Zaslow...
- 4/12/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1966: Peyton Place's Steven prepared for his weddding.
1981: Another World's Sandy took care of Mac after an explosion.
1986: Santa Barbara's Kelly confessed to Nick before their wedding.
1989: Days of our Lives' Steve and Kayla became Gideon and Emily."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 Peyton Place, Betty Anderson (Barbara Parkins) and Steven Cord (James Douglas) prepared for their wedding.
1976: On Another World, Emma Frame (Tresa Hughes) urged Russ Matthews (David Bailey) not to drag the police into Sharlene's disappearance.
1978: On One Life to Live,...
1981: Another World's Sandy took care of Mac after an explosion.
1986: Santa Barbara's Kelly confessed to Nick before their wedding.
1989: Days of our Lives' Steve and Kayla became Gideon and Emily."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 Peyton Place, Betty Anderson (Barbara Parkins) and Steven Cord (James Douglas) prepared for their wedding.
1976: On Another World, Emma Frame (Tresa Hughes) urged Russ Matthews (David Bailey) not to drag the police into Sharlene's disappearance.
1978: On One Life to Live,...
- 4/9/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1975: Y&R's Kay begged Phillip not to leave her.
1987: One Life to Live's Viki visited heaven.
1987: B&B's Brooke confided in Stephanie.
2008: Days of our Lives' Shawn & Belle left Salem."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...
1955: On The Inner Flame, Walt (Karl Swenson) was unwilling to accept Murray's help.
1955: On Golden Windows, Carl told Charles (Eric Dressler) he would confess his crimes.
1955: On One Man's Family, Hazel and Bill returned from their honeymoon.
1955: On Concerning Miss Marlowe, Barbara...
1987: One Life to Live's Viki visited heaven.
1987: B&B's Brooke confided in Stephanie.
2008: Days of our Lives' Shawn & Belle left Salem."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...
1955: On The Inner Flame, Walt (Karl Swenson) was unwilling to accept Murray's help.
1955: On Golden Windows, Carl told Charles (Eric Dressler) he would confess his crimes.
1955: On One Man's Family, Hazel and Bill returned from their honeymoon.
1955: On Concerning Miss Marlowe, Barbara...
- 3/26/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1971: DS' Bramwell was distraught over losing Daphne.
1984: Rh's Maeve and Johnny received a donation.
1990: Gh's Jerry and "Duke" shot each other.
2001: Oltl's Blair slipped off the Palace Hotel roof."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...
1942: Irna Phillips' radio soap opera The Guiding Light returned to NBC Radio. After Gl was canceled by sponsor Procter & Gamble, listeners sent over 75,000 letters in protest, leading General Mills to pick up the show 11 weeks later. Gl was canceled again on November 29, 1946, but returned again on...
1984: Rh's Maeve and Johnny received a donation.
1990: Gh's Jerry and "Duke" shot each other.
2001: Oltl's Blair slipped off the Palace Hotel roof."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...
1942: Irna Phillips' radio soap opera The Guiding Light returned to NBC Radio. After Gl was canceled by sponsor Procter & Gamble, listeners sent over 75,000 letters in protest, leading General Mills to pick up the show 11 weeks later. Gl was canceled again on November 29, 1946, but returned again on...
- 3/18/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1971: Erika Slezak debuted as Victoria Lord on One Life to Live."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...
1971: Erika Slezak debuted as Victoria Lord on One Life to Live. The role had been originated by Gillian Spencer in 1968, then assumed by Joanne Dorian starting in 1970. Slezak played the role for 41 years on ABC, and one additional season when show aired online in 2013.
1975: Tom O'Rourke (who would later become Guiding Light's Justin Marler) auditioned for (and landed) a one day gig as a construction boss on Search for Tomorrow.
― 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...
1971: Erika Slezak debuted as Victoria Lord on One Life to Live. The role had been originated by Gillian Spencer in 1968, then assumed by Joanne Dorian starting in 1970. Slezak played the role for 41 years on ABC, and one additional season when show aired online in 2013.
1975: Tom O'Rourke (who would later become Guiding Light's Justin Marler) auditioned for (and landed) a one day gig as a construction boss on Search for Tomorrow.
- 3/18/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
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