April 2008 News Archive (Page 12)

Mark E. Tallman is a working actor from Northern New York who recently moved to New York City to pursue his career.

He was interviewed recently by The Watertown Daily Times, a conversation mostly focused on the fact that he has a recurring role on All My Children as Kyle, a bartender at the Comeback bar. Here's an excerpt:

WHAT IS IT LIKE WORKING ON A SOAP OPERA?
"Oh, it's incredible. It's not similar to most forms of acting in theater or on film, where you know you have tons of rehearsal time and you do this and that to get all your marks down, dry rehearsals and stuff.

"With a soap, an entire episode is filmed and done in one day. It's just been an incredible learning experience."

WHAT IS THE CRAZIEST PLOT YOU HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN?
"I mean nothing too crazy. I guess being a bartender at Comeback bar, more than anything, it's been breaking up fights. As a recurring role, which is what Kyle is as a bartender on the show, you don't get wrapped up so much into the crazy love triangles, at least not yet. If that happens that's real good news for me."

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The producers of Guiding Light have signed a licensing deal with Limerick band Vesta Varro.

The band was hand-picked by a Guiding Light producer, who heard one of its songs on American radio and offered the band a contract with the show. The band's songs have been featured in 17 episodes already.

Joe Penny has been cast in the role of Martino Vitali on Days of Our Lives. He starts on the show on May 2.

Penny has starred in shows such as Riptide, Jake and the Fatman. The veteran actor has also made memorable guest starring appearances in a long list of TV shows including, CSI and The Sopranos.

All we know about Martino is that he conducts shady business, keeps a tight grip on his daughter and doesn't much like Steve. That's enough to get us intrigued!

As previously reported, One Life to Live will welcome back a special guest as the daytime drama prepares to mark its 40th anniversary:

In June, Andrea Evans will return as Tina Lord Roberts, the role for which she received a Daytime Emmy nod in 1990. As TV Guide reports, Tina's arrival not only will bring with it the trouble that typically follows Viki's half sister, but also will open the door for another fan favorite to resurface.

"Even though Andrea has not appeared on One Life to Live since 1990, she has remained among the most requested characters to return to the show," said exec producer Frank Valentini. "I welcome her home to One Life to Live and to the role where she made an indelible mark on our audience."

"For many years, both fans of mine and One Life to Live have wanted me to return. Now that the timing is right, I’m thrilled to be returning to the role of Tina, which I've always held near and dear to my heart," Evans added in a statement.

Moreover, here are some One Life to Live spoilers/teasers from ABC:

• "Tina has endured a life-altering experience and will have a mysterious connection to one of Llanview's most powerful citizens."

• "Upon her return, Tina will first cross paths with her sister Viki and her brother Todd. Her appearance in town will spark a major story that will take place throughout the summer."

Welcome back, once again, to The Soap Dispenser, fans of daytime TV drama.

All the action from this afternoon can be found here within our official episode guides to your each of your favorite Wednesday, April 9 soap operas...

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

Thank you for visiting us for soap opera news, gossip and spoilers from The Young and the Restless to Days of Our Lives, All My Children and all the rest of your favorites, and making The Soap Dispenser the #1 soap opera fan site online!

Here's a roundup of recent publicity photos of stars from The Bold and the Beautiful. Click on each for an enlarged version...

As the Daily News in Los Angeles reports Kate Linder is the only active flight attendant for a major airline who is receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Linder, who plays Esther Valentine on The Young and the Restless, never quit her day job after being cast on the soap opera 26 years ago this week.

"In the beginning, I didn't know what was gonna happen so I didn't tell anyone at the show that I was a flight attendant because I thought they might not take me seriously as an actress," the actress said.

Linder currently works for United Airlines, havings been a flight attendant for nearly 30 years.

"I do the show during the week and fly on weekends," she said, adding that she's excited for her costars to be on Hollywood Boulevard on Thursday when Kate's star is unveiled across the street from the Roosevelt Hotel.

"I love the people that I work with," Linder said. "I love the show and I love the role. It was only supposed to be for one day." It seems once Kate gets a job, she does like to keep it!

Laurence Lau, a Pine Valley cast member as Greg Nelson from 1981-1986, will return to All My Children for several episodes. He'll first appear again on May 20.

Lau, who later starred on One Life to Live as Sam, rose to daytime prominence as Nelson, alongside Kim Delaney's Jenny. Greg will be back to reunite with old pals Angie and Jesse, as well as brother-in-law Tad.

Kim Zimmer will be headlining Broadway Grand Rapids' Annual Fundraiser, From Bawdy to Broadway on Saturday, April the 2.

The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. with cocktails and a meet and greet with the Guiding Light star.

For details and clicks, visit the official website.

Austin Peck, who plays Brad Snyder on As the World Turns, is 37 today.

The soap opera star actually shares a birthday with Jenna Jameson and Hugh Hefner, a pair of celebrities who have made a living via adult entertainment. Does this mean Peck will be getting naked any time soon?

We doubt it. But women can always dream, can't they?