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Get to Know a Soap Opera Star: Murray Bartlett

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Murray Bartlett has starred on Guiding Light since March of 2007.

Interesting in learning a bit more about the man that portrays Cyrus? Here are a few fun facts about him:

  • Loves to bodysurf.
  • Shares the same real-life hometown in Australia as his on-screen brother, Kane Manera.
  • In a nature lover, who enjoys camping, hiking and biking.
  • His ideal first date is spending time on a beach during the sunset.
  • Considers his worst quality to be his idealism.
  • Loves cooking Thai food and meditating.

A Todd and Marty Shocker!

Love Todd and Marty or hate them, we bet One Life to Live fans can't take their eyes off this controversial couple.

The love story of the rapist and the amnesiac intensifies tomorrow. What happens then? These two make love.

Marty and Todd

November 4, 2008: Soap Opera Recaps

Welcome back to The Soap Dispenser and our Tuesday, November 4 soap opera episode recaps. For a full guide, just click on your favorite daytime drama(s):

Thanks for visiting The Soap Dispenser for soap opera spoilers and news on As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives and more!

Soap Opera Spoilers for November 5, 2008

The day after we elect a new President, many Americans will wanna sit back and enjoy mindless TV. Here's what tomorrow's soaps have to offer...

All My Children:
Bianci and Reese want a simple wedding ceremony. Will they get it?

As the World Turns:
Lucinda brushes Lily off.

The Bold and the Beautiful:
Brooke has to choose between the two men she loves most: her son and Ridge.

Spoilers

Days of our Lives:
Lexie thinks Stefano killed Marino because of her.

General Hospital:
Jerry forces Sam to get rid of Jason and drugs her before taking her to the freighter.

Guiding Light:
Marina and Mallet see reason.

One Life to Live:
Tess is visited by Niki, who tries to convince her to save Natalie and Jared.

The Young and the Restless:
Kay discovers Marge in a rehab center.

Erika Slezak Rips Soap Operas

Well, not all soap operas. And not even her own soap opera, One Life to Live.

But Erika Slezak did recently explain to SoapCentral.com why she has a problem with how some daytime dramas treat their cast members. Here are highlights from a recent interview the actress gave:

I don't want to criticize the executives because I know where they're coming from. They're worried about money. But at the same time, they do not understand the value of keeping the characters, keeping the loyalty of the viewers. When they get rid of certain older characters, and I'm not talking about myself, I'm talking about on other shows where they have gotten rid of certain older characters…

Erika Slezak

I'm shocked because these are the people audiences have watched for 30 or 40 years. They're going to be upset. But the executives have to make their decisions and they don't make them from an artistic point of view. They make them from a practical point of view.

...they live and die on these focus groups. And, yes, you can get 25 people in a room to say, 'Yes, I hate this person and that person,' but I don't think that represents the entire viewing audience. It's very skewed because those are people, number one, who want to come and talk. They are willing to come and talk. And they are paid to come and talk. This is not an audience that is completely impartial.

All My Children Contract News: Michael E. Knight, James Mitchell

A couple of All My Children contract notes:

  • Michael E. Knight has signed a new deal and will remain with the show for the next few years;
  • Conversely, James Mitchell has been taken off contract and is now a recurring star.  

All My Children Stars

The Bold and the Beautiful to Become Three's Company

Come knock on their door? They'll be waiting for you?

Fans of The Bold and the Beautiful will soon understand why we're quoting the Three's Company's theme song.

Given the unusual circumstances surrounding Stephanie, Donna and Eric, the latter invites the former two ladies to move in with him tomorrow. Should make for an interesting roommate situation.

John McCook Pic

"It's a rather medieval way to handle the problem — and someone is sure to wind up in the tower — but it's the best Eric can do at the moment," John McCook, who plays Eric, told TV Guide. "He's got a business to run. The economy is crazy. His children are all fighting. He doesn't know what else to do. He loves both women — for completely different reasons — so he thinks the way to solve the situation is for them to play Jack, Chrissy and Janet."

Erin Sanders Speaks on The Young and the Restless

Erin Sanders guest stars on The Young and the Restless in the role of Eden.

The actress recently sat down with Soap Opera Digest and discussed the role:

Digest: How's it been going?
Sanders: Good. I'm having a lot of fun, but it's harder than I thought it would be. It moves so quickly.
Digest: Have any of your co-stars been helping you get adjusted?
Sanders: Tracey [E. Bregman, Lauren] and Christian [J. LeBlanc, Michael] have been. I've been interacting with them the most since our characters are in a storyline together.

Erin Sanders

Digest: Did you know anything about Eden when you auditioned for the role?
Sanders: No. The audition sides had nothing about my character. Even when I started work, I was in the background for the first few episodes, so I really knew nothing about who she was. I just knew she was related to River in some way.
Digest: Did you expect the role to be so dramatic? You've had to cry so much on-screen.
Sanders: I definitely wasn't expecting that. The audition sides were light and fun. I had no idea that this was all in store for me. I'm pleased, though, because I love this sort of thing.

Susan Lucci Performs the Paso Doble

Might this be Susan Lucci's final performance on Dancing with the Stars?

The All My Children star and partner Tony Dovolani earned 24 points for their Paso Doble last night. Not terrible. But not outstanding, either, as the competition grows tougher and tougher.

Watch the routine below and judge it for yourself:


Paso Doble

Soap Opera Spoilers for November 4, 2008

After the country votes tomorrow, here are a few developments in the soap opera world can they come back home to...

All My Children:
Joe reinstates David at the hospital.

As the World Turns:
Noah stands against Luke's actions.

The Bold and the Beautiful:
Ridge is drawn in by Taylor's enthusiasm.

Spoilers

Days of our Lives:
Nicole makes up a medical emergency.

General Hospital:
Sonny hides when Jax pays Carly a visit.

Guiding Light:
Alan attempts to lure Lizzie away from Bill.

One Life to Live:
Rex visits with a remorseful Brody.

The Young and the Restless
:
Jill delivers an ultimatum to Kay.

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