Huge DAYS Casting News!
It's hard to believe, but it's true: Superstars Deidre Hall (Marlena) and Drake Hogestyn (John) are the first two casualties of DAYS's massive budget cuts. In an exclusive interview with Soap Opera Digest, Executive Producer Ken Corday says, "The couple will be happily reunited after a long period of angst and separation and will be off-screen after January for an unknown period of time. It was a very tough decision to make."
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Volunteer Writers Wanted
Think you can recap shows better than we can? Give it a shot and see! We're looking for volunteer recappers to star in "Write for Us Wednesdays." We're accepting recaps (to be reviewed by our staff) for any daytime soap airing Wednesday, Nov. 19. Email your entry, approximately 600 words, to soaplook@soapoperadigest.com. Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
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DAYS Casting Shocker!
Hot on the heels of the news that DAYS got a pickup (at an extremely reduced fee from NBC), Digest has learned that negotiations between the show and Jay Kenneth Johnson (Philip) have broken down and the actor cleared out his dressing room yesterday. Money is said to be the main issue.
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Kay's Will Read on Y&R
Still dealing with the shock of Kay's tragic death, her friends and family gather to hear the reading of her will. Expect surprises — especially for her daughter Jill. "She's even more convinced her mother was not in her right mind when she wrote the will," previews Jess Walton (Jill).
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Parading About
Gobble, gobble, soap fans! If you're not already planning to watch the
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in all its adorable, inflatable glory on
November 27, then be sure to check out CBS's special broadcast of the event which will include special appearances by GL's Jessica Leccia (Natalia) and ATWT's Julie Pinson (Janet).
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Interns Needed
Are you interested in working at Soap Opera Digest or Soap Opera Weekly? We are currently looking for two interns — one for our website and one in our photo department. Click here for more details.
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Jess Walton (Jill, Y&R)
Born in Grand Rapids, MI, and raised in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Jess Walton got her start in showbiz when she was only 17 and joined the Toronto Workshop Productions' Repertory Theater. In 1969, she moved to Hollywood.
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Birthdate: December 10
Birthplace: Hollywood, CA
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Years on Show: 2007-present
Marital Status: Lauro Chartrand (1997-2004, divorced); Howard Hewett (1989-1993, divorced); Guy Ecker (1984-1986, divorced)
Children: Christopher (born 1990) and Sienna Noel (born 1998)
Which Jessica Are You?
Bess, Tess, Jess — they're all the same, right? Wrong. Each manifestation of Jessica's personality on ONE LIFE TO LIVE has a specific task and specific traits. Take this quiz and find out which one of Jessica's personalities you're most like!
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SLIDESHOW: Rebecca Herbst (Liz, GH) Through The Years
GH's Elizabeth is once again in the hot seat this month when her son Jake is thrown into the middle of a mob war. Rebecca Herbst joined the cast in the late '90s, and it's been non-stop drama ever since. Check out our slideshow of Herbst both on-screen and off throughout the years.
Think you can recap shows better than we can? Give it a shot and see! We're looking for volunteer recappers to star in "Write for Us Wednesdays." We're accepting recaps (to be reviewed by our staff) for any daytime soap airing Wednesday, Nov. 19. Email your entry, approximately 600 words, to soaplook@soapoperadigest.com. Entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. EST on Wednesday, Nov. 19. Those chosen to submit recaps on a weekly basis (i.e. every Wednesday) will receive a free Weekly or Digest t-shirt and their name on the website.
Until then, check www.soapoperadigest.com/recaps for sample recaps, and good luck!
November 18, 2008
From Joe Diliberto
Don't you hate it when you plan to attend a friend's wedding but end up drunk and married yourself? Kudos to GUIDING LIGHT's Lawrence Saint-Victor and Karla Mosley for squeezing laughs out of Remy and Christina's clichéd predicament. (Is Mel teasing Remy by not mentioning the 24-hour waiting period required after getting a license before one can legally marry?)
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