February 2009 News Archive (Page 2)

The week comes to an end tomorrow across your daytime dial. Here's how:

All My Children:
David knows his plan is working because Krystal says she wants to marry him.

As the World Turns:
Jade pulls some strings to assist Casey.

The Bold and the Beautiful:
Rick turns to Taylor for consolation.

Days of our Lives:
Hope tells Bo she wants him to come home.

General Hospital:
Anthony taunts Claudia over her feelings for Sonny.

Guiding Light:
Phillip and Beth take a trip down memory lane.

One Life to Live:
Starr breaks ties with her dad after confronting him about his suicide attempts.

The Young and the Restless:
Cane proposes to Lily.

As previously reported, NASCAR's Jeff Burton will drive into Port Charles in a General Hospital episode that airs Wednesday, March 18.

Here's the storyline for the guest-starring stint:

Burton visits neighborhood bar Jake's, where he's having a conversation about racing with bartender Coleman (Blake Gibbons). Enter Dr. Patrick Drake (Jason Thompson).

Despite being a race car enthusiast, Drake doesn't recognize the 21-time winner on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competition. Comedy ensues.

It appears to be an exciting day across many soap opera fronts tomorrow...

All My Children:
Brot opens up to Taylor.

As the World Turns:
Craig is displeased with Parker's decision.

The Bold and the Beautiful:
Stephanie vows to Taylor that Brooke will fulfil her promise to Ridge.

Days of our Lives:
Philip and Victor have a heart to heart.

General Hospital:
racy agrees to post Ethan's bail, but refuses to help Luke.

Guiding Light:
Buzz plots his revenge against Alan.

One Life to Live:
Lola keeps a secret hidden.

The Young and the Restless:
Gloria is vindicated.

As fans of The Young and the Restless know, Nick and Sharon recenty made love in the cabin.

Was Sharon Case, the actress that plays one half of this couple, excited about that development? To quote Sarah Palin: you bet'cha!

Here's what Case said to Michael Fairman about the angle:

I loved the storyline because it has so much conflict in it. I can speak for the actors that nobody wanted to see Nick and Sharon get back together and live happily ever after in one episode. Our audience wants to see them together, and so do we, but not all in one episode. It misses the point.

I love that Nick and Sharon slept together and they are playing Sharon and Nick’s feelings for each other. Because for years, where was Sharon and Nick’s feelings for each other? Why weren’t they ever in the same room with each other? What happened? Well, we are back, and that does not mean Sharon and Nick should get together tomorrow, but we should be in the same room together, because there is conflict.

In my opinion, this is what should have been playing out all along.

This Friday, Dylan Patton will step into the role of Will on Days of Our Lives.

The character returns this week after spending an extended trip away from home with his Aunt Carrie and Uncle Austin.

"Dylan's playing the same age Lucas was when I first came on the show. I like him. He's a very good actor and an earthy, rugged dude," said Bryan Datillo in a statement released via Soap Opera Weekly. 

Will was last seen in November 2007, when he was played by actor Christopher Gerse.

Rachel Melvin is leaving Days of Our Lives.

Why? That's exactly what the actress wants to make clear to her fans.

"I have to admit that I'm kind of disappointed in some of the rumors I've been hearing in regards to my decision to leave," Melvin wrote on her official website. "People have gone so far as to speculate that I'm leaving because I 'wasn't getting my way' with storylines, or that I was 'disappointed with the way the show was going.'"

The actress continued:

"I understand our show has had to sacrifice many things and has been forced to take tremendous amounts of cutbacks, which have greatly altered the way we operate. But to clear the air about the other rumor, my leaving has nothing to do with the current status of the show or my current limited amount of airtime."

Meanwhile, Days of Our Lives Executive Producer Ken Corday said: "We're not recasting the character," but noted that "the door is open any time" if Melvin ever wants to return.

Affairs are discovered and decisions made across tomorrow's daytime dial...

All My Children:
Reese is shocked at what she hears when she eavesdrops on Zach and Kendall.

As the World Turns:
Vienna makes Katie an enticing offer.

The Bold and the Beautiful:
Steffy makes an altruistic decision.

Days of our Lives:
Kate finds out about Daniel and Chloe's affair.

General Hospital:
Jax attempts to prove that Percy is just after Lady Jane's money.

Guiding Light:
Jeffrey makes a shocking discovery.

One Life to Live:
Starr and Langston make up.

The Young and the Restless:
Sharon's guilty conscience bothers her.

Take note of the following casting tidbits, fans of All My Children:

• David Canary's character, Adam Chandler, will go on a three week hiatus in March. Look for him to exit the series on Wednesday, March 4.

• Anna Stuart reprises the role of Mary Smythe on March 5. The character returns for her daughter Greenlee's memorial service.

• Frank Runyeon, Laila Robins and Adam-Jon Fiorentino will return as Reese's father, Forrest, her mother, Claire, and her ex-fiancé, Simon. Expect the trio to appear for an episode or two during the week of March 16.

As speculated when Kamar de los Reyes (Antonio) announced he wasn't re-signing his contract with One Life to Live, BethAnn Bonner won't be on the series for much longer.

Her character of Talia is closely tied to Antonio, though insiders told Soap Opera Weekly the pair won't be leaving Llanview together.

One Life to Live would not comment on these rumors. We'll release more news on the story as it breaks.

Want an early look at tomorrow soap opera developments? Here you go:

All My Children:
Jake tries to press Krystal for information on David.

As the World Turns:
Casey is arrested.

The Bold and the Beautiful:
Brooke pays Steffy a visit and offers her a suggestion.

Days of our Lives:
Sami is torn over leaving Grace at the convent.

General Hospital:
Maxie has a unique dream.

Guiding Light:
Dinah takes great measures to protect Shayne.

One Life to Live:
Bo shares shocking news with Rex.

The Young and the Restless:
Esther refuses to take Jill's word.