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This week marks yet another "dramatic exit" from daytime when ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Nash takes a fatal tumble at the Palace Hotel while fighting with Jared. Test your knowledge of other Llanviewers' outrageous (and some presumed) demises with this quiz.
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In June, Andrea Evans is returning as one of Llanview's favorite vixens, Tina Lord. Take this ONE LIFE TO LIVE quiz to test your Tina knowledge and prepare for the dramatic comeback.
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ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Roxanne "Roxy" Balsom is always good for a laugh, a malapropism and a manicure — if you're game. In honor of portrayer Ilene Kristen's feature interview in the May 27 issue of Soap Opera Digest, see how well you know her alter ego, who Kristen has played since late 2001.
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Everyone loves ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Nora. She's fun, smart and on top of her game. Oh, wait — there is someone who's not a big fan: Lindsay. How well do you know Llanview's district attorney?
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How well do you know ONE LIFE TO LIVE's David Vickers? It's time to find out, since...he's coming back!
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While Clint and Nora are hot and heavy on ONE LIFE TO LIVE (see the feature interview with portrayers Jerry verDorn and Hillary B. Smith in the 4/29 issue of Digest), who could forget that Nora's first love on the show was Bo? While recently trapped in a car together, this former twosome took a trip down memory lane. How good is your memory when it comes to Bo and Nora? Take this quiz to find out.
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Oh, that Blair. What hasn't she done — and who hasn't she done? How well do you remember the life and times of Blair Cramer Manning?
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Starr's recent pregnancy calls to mind the myriad storylines surrounding babies on OLTL, from baby switches to the much-mourned stillborn. Test your knowledge of all the Llanview baby drama here, and pick up this week's issue of Soap Opera Digest, which includes all the deets on Starr's struggle.
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How well do you know OLTL's most vindictive woman?
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With Charlie posing as Rex's father and Jared keeping up the charade that he's a Buchanan, it seems that nobody in Llanview is who they say they are these days. That's why we've compiled this handy-dandy quiz featuring the many Llanviewers who've assumed more than one identity over the years.
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How well do you know Llanview's grande dame? Take our Viki quiz and see for yourself.
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As Kristen Alderson celebrates her 10th year of playing OLTL's Starr Manning this month, we felt it would only be fitting to offer up a second helping of Starr trivia. And for an extra-special trip down memory lane with Alderson, be sure to check out the April 1 issue of Soap Opera Digest, on sale March 25.
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How well do you know what's real and what's not in a town like Llanview?
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Since her 1986 birth, Jessica Brennan (née Buchanan) has led a roller-coaster life. In honor of Bree Williamson's fifth anniversary as Jessica, we're letting you test your knowledge of this Llanview leading lady. For the latest on her portrayer, check out our feature interview with Williamson in the March 4 issue of Soap Opera Digest, on sale this week.
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How well do you know your Llanviewites? Let's start with an easy question and take it from there. Game?
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Do you think you know everything that happened in Llanview this year? Take this quiz and find out!
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Tate Harmon's recent appearances on THE VIEW and the fictional LLANVIEW LIVE reflect ONE LIFE TO LIVE's ongoing recognition of the media. From soap stars to newspaper moguls, many a Llanviewer has been involved in the media/entertainment biz in one way or another. Test your knowledge in Digest's quiz.
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On OLTL, Jessica and Nash recently got cozy while trapped in a cave together during a snowstorm. As adventurous as this sounds, however, being stuck in a tight spot is nothing new for Llanviewians. Here's your chance to test your knowledge on these characters' predicaments.
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Ever wish your parents were soap characters? (Not the best thing to wish for, but hey.) Well, then, here's a quiz to help you zero in on which ONE LIFE TO LIVE mom and dad best suit you.
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How Well Do You Know ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Blair Cramer? When Blair first waltzed into town in 1991 she was a bitchy schemer. But over the years, this complex character has transformed into a classic soap heroine. Take Digest's quiz to relive a few of Blair's many memorable moments ... and see if you're ready to be one of the Cramer Girls.
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Plenty of holiday magic has taken place in Llanview over the years. See how many moments you remember from Yuletides past.
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Features
In honor of ONE LIFE TO LIVE's 40th anniversary, here's a look at just a handful of Soap Opera Digest covers featuring some of the show's hottest stars. For more anniversary coverage, be sure to pick up the July 22 issue of Digest, on sale this week.
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It's nearly impossible to have lunch with ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Catherine Hickland (Lindsay) without walking away with food for thought. A motivational speaker and author, as well as an actress and cosmetics guru, Hickland has a way of infusing pearls of wisdom into every exchange.
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There's a basic mathematical equation when it comes to taping daytime scenes: The more actors are involved, the longer it takes. So when I learned that over 30 ONE LIFE TO LIVE contract players would be participating in the "Go Red" Ball (which begins airing the week of Feb. 11), I knew they were in for a long night — or several of them. I visited the set on Jan. 11 to see the ball first-hand and get the scoop on the fabulous gowns.
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ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Dorian is in the process of becoming Langston Wilde's foster mother. Here's a heads up for the teen who's in for the ride of her life when she becomes a Cramer. Take note....
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Despite a lengthy resume, ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Brian Kerwin (Charlie) is not all that familiar with his IMDB entry (imdb.com lists actors' jobs). Read on.
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Each year Kassie and James DePaiva (Blair and ex-Max, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) co-chair Feast With Famous Faces, a wonderful eating event to benefit the League for the Hard of Hearing. Several of my co-workers have gone in years past, but this was my first invite and I was thrilled to be a part of it.
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As the Buchanans prepare to head down to Texas for Asa's will reading on ONE LIFE TO LIVE, one unaccounted-for heir remains. Will David discover that he's a Buchanan in time to claim his piece of the pie?
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The ONE LIFE TO LIVE cast and crew was buzzing with excitement on Friday, Sept. 21, when Timbaland (a.k.a. Timothy Mosley), Keri Hilson and the group One Republic taped performances on the Capricorn set.
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Despite it being one of the hottest days of the year, OLTLers were full of energy at the 2007 Fan Club Luncheon, held at New York’s Marriott Marquis on August 4.
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It was quite a warm and fuzzy family affair on June 8, when the press (including me!) was invited to the ONE LIFE TO LIVE studio to screen several numbers from the soap's much-hyped production, Prom Night: The Musical.
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OLTL's show-within-a-show, Prom Night: The Musical, begins airing June 15. Consequently, the teen actors — Kristen Alderson (Starr), Brittany Underwood (Langston), Portia Reiners (Brittany), Brandon Buddy (Cole) and Jason Tam (Makko) — are busy learning songs and rehearsing production numbers.
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Listen up, ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Antonio: Here are the top 10 ways to recognize that your wife no longer loves you...
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Llanviewers have a sordid history with Atlantic City, from black-market baby exchanges to operating while drunk. Here's a timeline of who did what and when in "America's Favorite Playground" over the years.
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You know your fellow actors love you when they'll give up a Saturday night to leave the island of Manhattan for a good cause. OLTL's Kamar de los Reyes (Antonio) should be feeling warm and fuzzy these days because on March 3, about 20 actors traveled to the heart of Brooklyn to meet and greet about 200 fans and raise money for The Gabriel Project.
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The third annual ABC Daytime Salutes Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS was a love-in for fans and cast members of all three ABC soaps. Granted, I'm no Broadway critic (and probably too nice to be one), but I was thoroughly entertained.
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I recently paid a visit to ONE LIFE TO LIVE (a very fun part of my job; don't be jealous). But this time I wasn't allowed on the soundstage because they were taping the scenes in which Nora's house burned down. I was sitting in the lobby when I noticed there was a fire truck/ambulance outside the door.
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10 Memorable Murders (And Murderers) On ONE LIFE TO LIVE
Given Llanview's high crime rate, it's amazing that anyone sticks around in this rather dangerous town. Here's a sample of OLTL's killer stories.
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It's not that far of a stretch to envision ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Todd as a ruthless medieval monarch. Or Jessica as an angelic yet passionate 19th century heroine. Or Natalie as a feisty girl explorer. Is it? OLTL didn't think so.
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Many talented actors got their starts on soaps, and OLTL has plenty of alumni to boast about. Here are a dozen (well, really 11) of the future up-and-comers who passed through Llanview.
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