January 2008 News Archive (Page 14)

A New Year begins in Oakdale with a new resolution:

Noah opens up his home to Luke. Check out Van Hansis and Jake Silbermann doing their thing now:

Drew Tyler Bell is the 18-year old cutie on The Bold and the Beautiful. As Thomas Forrester, the young actor is a hit with viewers.

Therefore, we though they'd wanna learn a bit more about this rising star...

• He considered a career as a professional pianist before taking up acting.

• Still plays guitar, violin and piano.

• Is an accomplished dancer in jazz, tap, ballet and hip-hop; and is a member of the Los Angeles-based tap troupe Tap Sound Underground.

• Worked with co-star Lesley-Anne Down's (Jackie) husband, cinematographer Don E. FauntLeRoy, on Jeepers Creepers II.

• Starred in a national Coke commercial.

The good people at Soap Opera Digest have compiled a handful of quotes from All My Children stars over the years. It's an entertaining read.

Here are a few examples:

"Once they're safe and we're in the hospital, then, [it's] 'Oops! Oooh, dear'."
—Aiden Turner (Aidan) on Aidan and Kendall's guilty feelings about cheating while their loved ones were missing.

"Remember when Tad drugged Adam, stripped him naked, and left him in the boardroom? That's a little embarrassing."
—David Canary (Adam) on Tad's transgressions against Adam.

"My God! Can it get any worse?"
—Alicia Minshew (Kendall), on Spike almost dying after suffering an allergic reaction to the vitamins Kendall gave him.

"Krystal has always been sort of a free spirit. She's had a lot of different relationships from the time she was a young girl. She's kind of free in that department, so I don't think it's a moral issue for her at all."
—Bobbie Eakes (Krystal) on Krystal sleeping with Tad while she was in love with Adam.

The week of daytime drama nears its end and this is the place that covers it all, The Soap Dispenser. Let's recap Thursday, January 10 soap operas ...

• The Young and the Restless
• The Bold and the Beautiful
• Guiding Light
• General Hospital
• All My Children
• One Life to Live
• As the World Turns
• Days of Our Lives

Thank you all for visiting The Soap Dispenser for soap opera spoilers and news from The Bold and the Beautiful to Guiding Light, One Life to Live and all the rest. Thanks for making The Soap Dispenser the #1 soap opera site!

Having satisfied the men with a photo of Kelly Monaco nude, here's a chance for female readers to drool:

Take a look at these studs from The Young and the Restless, neither of whom is wearing a shirt. First up, Christian LeBlanc:

Next, here's the 1996 cover of Playgirl with Don Diamont on the cover. We know it's over a decade old, but we assume the ladies don't mind seeing it again...

It's never too early to plan a summer trip, is it? Especially when General Hospital fans can meet Sebastian Roche. Here are the details:

What: Appearance at the Sportsmen's Lodge Event Center in Studio City, CA
When: Monday, July 14
Cost: $60 per person
How: To purchase tickets send two self-addressed, stamped envelopes along with your money order made payable to Debby O'Connor to: Debby O'Connor, P.O. Box 16212, Irvine, CA 92623. Write to debbyoconnor@aol.com with questions. Be sure to include the name(s) of all of your guests with your purchasing information to ensure you are seated together.

Earlier this week, Ryan Serhant blogged about his stint on As the World Turns:

Today was my last day at As The World Turns. I've known since the beginning of my contract what Evan's purpose was and that he would only be on the canvas for 14 weeks. I was hoping that Evan might have gotten a little meatier of a storyline, and not be so useless, but with the writer's strike, certain (things) had to be overlooked.

But I came in and I went out the way I was told in the beginning, so I'm happy about that. Evan's last day is February 14th.

I am so grateful for these last few months and they could not have come at a better time for me. The contract win was not what I expected, but I tried to do the best with whaht I was given. I met some amazing people in Oakdalelynn, and I learned a lot.

I will miss everyone I had the pleasure of working with. But Evan's best days are yet to air, so don't give up on him yet!

So, it's obvious that Evan is the one who poisoned Bob and will off Dusty, isn't it? There wasn't much doubt before, but this pretty much seals that deal.

Fans of General Hospital might know Stephen Macht as Trevor, but the veteran actor has a long, diverse career.

He recently spoke to Soap Opera Weekly about a variety of roles:

Soap Opera Weekly: Your list of credits goes on forever. Do you have a favorite story you can share with us?
Stephen Macht: I got a chance to play a Blackfoot Indian warrior brave — me, a Jew from Brooklyn. I played opposite Charlton Heston, and I chased his ass all over Wyoming, trying to kill him. As a kid who went to see Westerns in the late '40s, that was a dream come true.

Last year my wife and I took a [vacation] in Wyoming, where we shot the movie. We took this boat ride down the river and I'm pointing out the places where we shot, and I hear someone say, "If I don't throw that bad-ass Heavy Eagle off this boat, my friends are going to say I'm a coward!"

I turn around and this guy's got a big smile on his face. His wife says to me, "Mountain Men is his favorite movie." What are the chances?

Weekly: Is it true you gave Patrick Stewart a run for his money as Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation?
Macht: Yes. Gene (Roddenberry, the creator) knew of me from one of his writers. He said, "Look, I want you to play this part. You're the guy to do this." And I said, "Why should I play this part? It's a guy talking to people with two heads all the time." He said, "It's not really about that, Steve."

I wasn't a smart businessman at the time, so I missed an opportunity there. I didn't have my stuff together, and I think I was probably frightened to play that part. Actors make terrible mistakes when they're in fear and don't understand who they are. But now I'm at the time in my life where I'm beginning to understand what this is all about.

Beware, Mario Van Peebles: Susan Lucci is coming for you!

The 51-year-old actor will be taking on the role of Erica Kane's latest victim later this month. Van Peebles has signed a contract with All My Children that will take him back to daytime television for the near time in 25 years.

He'll portray politician and Senator-wannabe Samuel Woods. During the campaign, Erica (Lucci) invites Woods to be a guest on her talk show, New Beginnings. According to a show spokesperson, Woods will be Erica's "worst nightmare."

Naturally, the two rivals and will eventually see their resentment for one another turn into passion.

In 1982, Van Peebles appeared in a handful of episodes as Doc Gilmore on ABC's One Life to Live. From there he went on to star in films such as Jaws: The Revenge, New Jack City and Ali.

Buzzworthy Radio is an Internet radio talk show... that will welcome a pair of One Life to Live actress over the next week.

Kassie DePaiva is on the program tonight at 10:30. Wanna chat with the star? Just call 646 - 595 - 4228 to chat with DePaiva.

Then, next Thursday night, January 17, Hillary B. Smith (pictured) will be on the show at 10:30. Call the same number to speak with her live!

Appearances By: Hillary B. Smith (Nora)