Guiding Light News (Page 10)

Holiday-themed episodes are planned to close December for all four CBS soap operas: The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful, As The World Turns and Guiding Light.

On The Young and the Restless, as a snowstorm strands the residents of Genoa City with unlikely partners, David surprises Nikki with an unexpected proposal. Victor turns the tables on Nikki and Kay, while Sharon makes a decision about her future with Jack, who gets a surprise visit from his sister, Ashley.

Meanwhile, on The Bold and the Beautiful, Christmas is a time for soul searching for Stephanie, while Eric tries to bring his family together for the holiday. Brooke arrives, ready to forgive Stephanie for her part in putting Brooke's father in prison - and the Forrester family happily reunites.

Let's head over to As The World Turns: Gwen and Will receive the ultimate Christmas present in the form of their new daughter. The Hughes family gathers to celebrate the holiday in Bob's hospital room and pray for a Christmas miracle, while Jack isn't feeling goodwill towards man when he warns Sam to stay away from his family.

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What's coming up on Guiding Light? We're glad you asked...

•  Harley gets a shocking confession from Cyrus (Murray Bartlett, pictured).

• On Election day, Ashlee (Caitlin Van Zandt) takes matters into her own hands.

• Bill continues down his path of destruction.

• Josh sees a scary side of Will.

• Olivia (Crystal Chappell) interferes in Gus' love life.

ESPN Radio's morning hosts Mike Greenburg and Mike Golic of "Mike & Mike in the Morning" will be making an appearance on Guiding Light in February.

The two have discussed the show on air in the past because former NFL star Mark Schlereth occasionally guest stars on the series as Roc Hoover.

Here are excerpts from yesterday's discussion of the show between Mike and Mike. They sort of give away some Guiding Light spoilers...

Greeny: We are going down there Friday to tape our episode of Guiding Light. I’m told it will air on February 20th, so we’ll remind you if you want to see Mike and Mike on Guiding Light. But, here are the characters they wrote for us. We’re not playing ourselves. I assumed we’d play ourselves.
Golic: No we’re not. One thing I’m excited about: I immediately searched “wardrobe” for what I was going to have to put on, and I get to wear what I wear on the show here. So, it works out pretty well.
Greeny: So we’re shooting this thing Friday right after the show, and here’s the characters they’ve given us. We play brothers, Greg and Elliott. I’m Greg, you’re Elliott.
Golic: I’m Elliott!
Greeny: In our scene, the brothers, Greg and Elliott, have a run-in with the town minister, Josh Lewis, and his ex-wife Reva. It seems that one of the minister’s sermons inspired both Greg and Elliott’s wives to leave them for each other.
Golic: Yes! We’re both married, but our wives leave us…
Greeny: …for each other…
Golic: …and hook up.
Greeny: Now, let’s make it very clear. We have nothing to do with this. They wrote this for us. They have us playing brothers…
Golic: Brothers. Let me tell you what: talk about brothers from a different mother! Are you kidding me?
Mark: You know it’s sad when the two of you are such bad husbands that you drive your wives to each other.
Golic: And, we get in a fight! We get in a fight with a minister and his ex-wife over this.
Greeny: In stereotypical Mike and Mike fashion, it says, “Elliott (Golic) reacts with broodish anger, while Greg (Greeny) is depressed.” This is what they wrote for us!

Mandy Bruno blogged last week about several topics, including an updated on recent Guiding Lights tapings. Take a look at the entry:

"Guiding Light is going very well these days! My storyline with Cyrus and Harley offers all kinds of fun twists and turns, and you will be surprised with the outcomes!! As some of you may know, the writers strike is still going, and while it has effected many a television program, we are not currently effected by the writers strike as we had many scripts pre-written, and we are taping pretty far ahead.

We are also begining to implement the new taping technique, which is VERY exciting. I am curious to see what the fans have to say! Finally, all of our outdoor scenes will take place OUTSIDE, (imagine that!) and people will live in real houses, (not just at the Beacon!) and when someone is in a car (they will really be in a car driving!!).

Needless to repeat, I am excited!!"

Coming up on Guiding Light this week? Here's a look:

• Ashlee takes matters into her own hands.

• Rick (Michael O'Leary) doesn't like Edmund's threat.

• Cassie (Nicole Forester, pictured) and Josh look forward to his big day, unaware of the danger that lurks near.

• The suspects mount up when an accident befalls one of Springfield's own.

• Bill (Daniel Cosgrove) confronts Lizzie.

Great news, soap opera fans:

Tom Pelphrey will return to Guiding Light in 2008.

"Look for him in the new year when Jonathan comes back to resolve some unfinished business," a Guiding Light spokesperson teased in confirming Pelphrey's impending return.

The actor joined the cast of Guiding Light in September 2004. He won the Outstanding Younger Actor award at the Daytime Emmys in 2006 and then exited in February 2007.

Over the summer, Pelphrey returned to the series for a three-day appearance, return that helped to wrap up some loose endings for his character... but apparently not enough.

An exact date for Pelphrey 's return has not yet been determined, nor has the duration of his stay.

Over the next few weeks, you can look forward to the next few actor appearances on Guiding Light:

• Tom Pelphrey will return early in 2008 for an undisclosed period of time.

• Tim Meinelschmidt will be giving Olivia awful news when he appears in the role of Dr. Lane on Wednesday, November 28.

• John Michael Hill will be getting pushed around by Cyrus and Harley when he appears on Monday, December 3.

• Ian Alda will be making his first appearance as Einstein on December 3.

Mark Schlerth played 12 seasons in the NFL and is currently a football analysts on ESPN. But daytime fans simply known him as Roc Hoover on Guiding Light.

Here are a few highlights of an interview he conducted with CBS:

CBS.com: How is it returning to GL?
Mark Schlerth: It's great. I'm excited. I've said it many times before and I'll say it again, it's like a big family and I've been welcomed with open arms. The people have been great to me. I have no acting skills and I've never aspired to be an actor. Everyone has been very kind.

CBS.com: How did this role come about?
Mark Schlerth: Rob Decina, who is the casting director for Guiding Light, is a fan of ESPN. He watches sports. I got an email from Allison, Rob's assistant, who said that they were a fan of my work and wanted to know if I'd be interested to do some work on the show.

A week later, I was doing a cold read and that was it, next thing you know I'm doing a little guest spot here and there and it seems like my role is starting to grow and that's exciting.

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What can you expect on Guiding Light? Here are a few hints...

• Harley is assigned to a difficult new case.

• Edmund blackmails Rick (Michael O'Leary, pictured).

• Olivia (Crystal Chappell) heads into Gus' arms when she receives difficult news.

• Marina remains unaware of Cryus' wandering feelings.

• Daisy (Bonnie Dennison) and Rafe's love begins to break down the walls.

We love to post inspiring information about stars from our favorite soap opera. To wit:

As The World Turns and Guiding Light actors will participate in the first ever Daytime Fights Pancreatic Cancer event on Thursday, December 6. It will take place from from 7:00-10:00 p.m. at Blondies, located at 212 W. 79th Street, New York City.

Cost is $25.00 at the door and all proceeds will go to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research.

Those scheduled to attend include Martha Byrne, Jennifer Landon and Grayson McCouch.