November 2007 News Archive (Page 18)

Here's an inside look at Scott Bryce, star of As the World Turns...

• He briefly attended the prestigious Juilliard school.

• He returned to As the Worls Turns in 1993 after running into late Head Writer Douglas Marland at the Soap Opera Digest Awards.

• Five members of Bryce's family have appeared on the soap opera: His father, Ed, played Dr. Deming in the early '70s; his mother, Dorothy, played Blondie in 1986; his brother, Phillip, played Lucinda's pilot in the '80s; and his wife, Jodi, played Vogue editor Darla in 2004.

• Bryce is executive producer at Palace Digital Studios in Norwalk, CT, a three-camera television studio housed in a converted vaudeville theater.

This just in from ABC:

"Grammy Award-winning superstar Celine Dion will be a guest star on All My Children on Wednesday, Nov. 21. The announcement was made today by Brian Frons, president, Daytime, Disney-ABC Television Group. He said:

Celine Dion represents another of today's top recording artists who are tapping into ABC's prime ratings position and garnering a presence with our daytime audience. This is the perfect blend of the power of music coupled with dramatic storytelling and enhancing the visibility of our brand across multi-platforms,' said Mr. Frons.

"Ms. Dion will appear as a featured guest on Erica Kane’s (Susan Lucci) talk show, 'New Beginnings,' and in addition will sing the title track from her new CD, Taking Chances."

A handful of Days of Our Lives cast members participated in the Adopt a Park event at the North Hollywood Park on October 27.

As part of Days of Our Lives and NBC's effort to promote environmental awareness into their programming during "Green Week" (November 4 through November 10), many soap opera stars took time to plant trees and create environmental awareness for this "Green is Universal" initiative.

Take a look:

Nadia Bjorlin looks happy to be helping.

Stephen Nichols signs his tree.

Alison Sweeney and her son. All together now: awwwww...

Thanks to Soap Opera Digest for the following answers to questions from fans of The Young and the Restless:

Q: Has Jeanne Cooper (Katherine) starred on any other soaps?
A: Not exactly, but The Young and the Restless grande dame did a brief crossover to sister show The Bold and the Beautiful in 2005.

Q: Is Thad Luckinbill (J.T., pictured) related to actor Laurence Luckinbill, who was once wed to Lucille Ball's daughter, Lucie Arnaz?
A: Yes, the men are distant cousins. Laurence Luckinbill was also once wed to Robin Strasser (Dorian, One Life to Live), which makes Thad also related to Strasser and Luckinbill's sons, Nicholas and Benjamin.

Q: Is Darcy Rose Byrne, the little girl who plays Abby on The Young and the Restless, the child of Martha Byrne (Lily, As the World Turns)?
A: No. Darcy Rose Byrnes is not related to her. However, entertaining is in the little actress's blood. Her father, C.J. Byrnes, has appeared in many prime-time programs and movies, including Big Love and The Horse Whisperer; and her mother, Cathy D'Arcy, appeared in Twelve Monkeys and Hackers.

Click here to read the full Q&A about The Young and the Restless.

Soap Opera Digest caught up with Walt Willey after the performance of his All My Children co-star on Dancing with the Stars.

So, how did he think Cameron Mathison did after week six?

Q: What were your impressions of Cameron this week?
Walt Willey: I thought he was Captain John Smith on steroids. I told him the other day, "You are my hero. You are calming down and enjoying yourself." He's relaxed, and he looks great. I asked how much weight he's lost, and he said, "I've lost two pounds. I've driven all the water out of my body and made leaner muscle mass." He's pretty psyched about that.

Q: What did you think about the little headbands on his arms?
Willey: They were a little too Village People for me. But dancing with Disney Property was a really good idea. "Hey, you be Pocahontas!"

Q: What did you think of Cameron's boast at the end?
Willey: I think he is really sorry that he said "I'll take off my shirt if you vote me into the finals." I could see the regret fill his big wide eyes. I could see him thinking, "I can't believe I said I'll do this in a thong if I get to the finals because they'll make me do it. Why do I always do things like that?!"

Forget peering a week ahead. Let's look a couple months ahead with these updated Guiding Light spoilers for the fall:

Reva/Jeffrey: Reva and Jeffrey grow closer, as Jeffrey plays the role he's been fighting since day one in their relationship: Reva's hero.

Cassie/Josh: Cassie just wants to build a happy family, but things aren't going as smoothly as she'd like.

Harley/Gus/Natalia: Harley (Beth Ehlers, pictured) makes it clear they are through so Gus dives into his relationship with Natalia. While Gus is determined to make up for lost time, a very attractive obstacle pops up, adding more complications along the way.

Alan/Rick/Beth/Olivia: Alan continues to pull strings with his family. As the birth of Beth's baby approaches, Alan tries to remind Beth she'd be happier with him. He also is pulling Olivia into his web, using her fear of Phillip.

Edmund: Edmund's return to Springfield causes Josh, Cassie, Reva and Jeffrey all work together to stay one step ahead of the master manipulator. But what does Edmund (David Andrew Macdonald) really want with them?

Dinah/Mallet/Vanessa/Matt: Mallet tries to get his wife back to the way she was, but she doesn't want to be a burden. Dinah switches her focus on her family - but what will that mean for Vanessa, Matt and Bill?

Ashlee/Coop: Ava and Doris do all they can to pull them apart. Plus, there's Ashlee's own doubts about Coop's (John Driscoll) feelings for her.

Rafe/Daisy: Rafe and Daisy are struggling with their feelings for each other after the pregnancy. Daisy wants to get Rafe and their old relationship back, but Natalia is hoping she'll leave Rafe alone. Harley and Dylan both face feelings of guilt for not being there when Daisy needed them the most.

SOURCE: Soapcentral.com

Attention, One Life to Live fans:

You have a chance to receive an autographed CD from Kassie DePaiva on November 9.

The actress will be appearing at The Writer’s Stop at the Disney-MGM Studios at the Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida.

The event takes place between 1-2:30 p.m and access to the CD signing will be included in regular theme park admission.