SUDSIEST QUOTE OF THE WEEKEND:
“It’s performance art.”
—James Franco regarding his GH stint to Roger Friedman
Translation: That's what Steve Burton tells me soap acting is. I guess I'm drinking the Monavie Juice now!
PERFORMANCE OF THE WEEK:
<< REW: James Scott kills it!
Hell hath no fury like an Elvis impersonator scorned! Days of our Lives' James Scott murdered his competition in the acting community this past week as EJ learned of Nicole’s betrayal. Everything about his performance was perfect, from the pacing of his dialogue and on-point acting choices, to his unapologetic fury. And Scott’s never sexier than when EJ is livid. Bravo!
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WEEKEND SUDS FLASHES:
Was Steve Burton Ingo’s best man? NuColby on AMC! Kerwin out?
• Did the wedding party throw peanuts? Ingo Rademacher got married this past weekend to the mother of Nutty Peanut, his fiancée Ehico, while Tyler Christopher welcomed his son, Greysun James.
• Don’t let the door hit you on the way out, Brianne Moncrief. Soap Opera Digest has announced that Colby will now be played by Natalie Hall. The actress, who has appeared on The Good Wife and Law and Order: Special Victims Unit, will start filming in mid-October.
• Real or rumour? Suds Report is hearing that Emmy-nominated actor Brian Kerwin (right) may be let go from One Life. I can’t confirm the buzz, so take this gossip with a grain of salt. I highly doubt One Life will kill off another one of Viki’s husbands, but stranger things have happened. Also, in other Llanview news, expect a big Halloween party at the end of October, Ross may have a relative living in Gayview (I hope it’s Kim), John Brotherton announced that he’s L.A. bound (alert AMC) and tested for a role on Ugly Betty, and Brody’s sister, Nadine, may be headed back into her bro’s orbit soon.
• Canadian bacon, alert: Dominic Zamprogna (Dante, GH) is Canadian! Who knew? The talented newcomer hails from Hamilton, Ont.! Now if only GH will cut Zamprogna’s hair, I’d be happy. He’s not a hair model, people, so do the actor a favour, tie him up and give him a buzz cut, STAT! |
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SOAP OPERA MYSTERY HOUR: The weekend’s hottest not-so-blind item
—Which AMC actor has made the cast thrilled with his decision not to move to L.A.? “He’s a pompous and arrogant jerk,” says a co-star. “We’re all thrilled he’s not making the move.” The actor is also reportedly responsible for getting James Scott and Julie Pinson fired from their AMC and Port Charles roles, respectively. If you can’t guess who this actor is then I’ll have no choice but to revoke your soap fan membership.
SUBLIMINAL MESSAGES OF THE WEEK:
Watch One Life, or die!
• You are about to get sleepy, very sleepy … Listen to me very carefully: If you are reading this, you will watch One Life To Live every single day and never turn it off. If you don’t, I will print nude pictures of Brian Frons and Ellen Wheeler every week until One Life’s ratings beat GH and AMC permanently.
Meanwhile, Llanview lovers need to become proactive so start writing in to the following addresses to make your voices heard. Also, listed is AMC’s contact information to demand head hack Chuck Pratt’s firing.
ABC Daytime:
Comment line (voicemail): (818) 460-7477
Anne Sweeney, President, Disney-ABC Television Group
Email: Anne.X.Sweeney@abc.com
Brian Frons, President, Daytime, Disney-ABC Television Group
Email: brian.frons@abc.com; Brian.Frons@email.disney.com
Address: ABC, Inc., 500 S. Buena Vista Street , Burbank, CA 91521-4551
You can also directly send comments regarding any ABC soap here.
All My Children:
AMC Comment Line: (212) 456-7777
Julie Hanan Carruthers, Executive Producer
Email: Julie.Carruthers@abc.com
Charles Pratt, Jr., Head Writer
You can write any of the stars or execs at this address:
All My Children, 77 West 66th St. New York, NY 10023
One Life to Live:
OLTL Comment Line (voicemail): (212) 456-3338
Main address to write to the stars:
One Life to Live, ABC Daytime, 56 West 66th Street, New York, NY 10023
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CASTING COACH:
Who should play Y&R’s Tucker “Newman?”
Pundits are starting to weigh in on the best actor to play the new role of millionaire bad boy, Tucker on Y&R. Soapgeist wouldn’t mind seeing Ben Masters or William Devane in the role. Recently, Daytimeconfidential.com’s Jamey Giddens suggested the brilliant Michael Nader as a Victor recast (sacrilege alert), but I think the former AMC and Dynasty stud would be perfect as Tucker. Meanwhile, ATI’s James Romanovich opines he’d kill to see John Reilly in the coveted part. |
— In light of James Franco’s bizarre GH casting, Soapgeist recommends these actors take on the following soap roles:
1. Sarah Michelle Gellar as Kendall Hart on AMC
2. Justin Timberlake as CJ Roberts on One Life
3. Eva Longoria as Brenda Barrett on GH
4. Meryl Streep as Beth Logan on B&B
5. Angela Bassett as Drucilla Winters on Y&R
6. Angie Harmon as Cassie Carpenter on One Life
7. Neil Patrick Harris as Eric Brady on DAYS
8. Rihanna as Lily Winters on Y&R
9. LL Cool J as Malcolm Winters on Y&R
10. Lindsay Lohan as Sarah Roberts on One Life
DID YOU KNOW THAT …
… Bob Guza also has a producer credit on GH? The Emmy-winning scribe is listed as a consulting producer. Also, in 1982, Guza won Canada’s highest film honour (think Oscars), the Genie Award for best adapted screenplay for the film, Melanie. And to think Canadians are known for their discerning tastes in art.
INTERVIEW OF THE WEEK:
Big Brother’s Jeff and Jordan are bold, beautiful, and rich!
Click here to watch Michael Fairman’s On Air, On Soaps video interview with reality TV’s super-couple, Big Bro’s Jeff and Jordan, during their guest-starring stint on B&B.
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PICTURES OF THE WEEK:
Hell hath no fury like a former GL actress and princess
Crystal Chappell’s killer return as Carly Manning on DAYS! “I’ve worked with Ellen Wheeler, so I’m not scared of you, Lawrence — you rapist pig!”
“True Love Will Save the World!” Jessica Leccia and Crystal Chappell reunite on Venice |
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VIDEO OF THE WEEK:
From the creators of Pratt Falls
Inspired by TVGuide.ca’s boycott of the worst show on television, AMC, those wicked girls behind Pratt Falls created this telling YouTube video:
THE NELSON RATINGS
Can’t watch all the soaps this week? No worries — here’s a cheat sheet!
Top 3 Soaps to Watch:
1. Days of our Lives, NBC/Global
2. One Life To Live, ABC
3. General Hospital, ABC/CTV
Top Show to Boycott:
1. All My Children, ABC/A
Top 3 Storylines to Watch:
1. Yep, I’m a Murderess, DAYS
2. The War of the DiMeras, DAYS
3. Téa’s Mommie Dearest, One Life
Top 5 Actresses to Watch:
1. Crystal Chappell (Carly, DAYS)
2. Arianne Zucker (Nicole, DAYS)
3. Florencia Lozano (Téa, One Life)
4. Kassie DePaiva (Blair, One Life)
5. Lisa LoCicero (Olivia, GH)
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Top 5 Actors to Watch:
1. James Scott (EJ, DAYS)
2. Michael Sabatino (Lawrence, DAYS)
3. Billy Miller (Billy, Y&R)
4. Michael Muhney (Adam, Y&R)
5. Trevor St. John (Todd, One Life)
Top 3 Comic Geniuses to Watch:
1. Robin Strasser (Dorian, One Life)
—tie —Tuc Watkins (David, One Life)
3. Amanda Setton (Kim, One Life)
Top 3 Duos to Watch:
1. Carly and Lawrence, DAYS
2. EJ and Nicole, DAYS
3. Todd and Téa, One Life |
Top 3 Triangles to Watch:
1. Téa /Todd/Blair, One Life
2. Sonny/Olivia/Johnny, GH
3. Lily/Holden/Damian, World Turns
Top 3 Guilty Pleasures:
1. Hunter Tylo’s face, B&B
2. Not having to watch AMC
3. Austin Peck’s “I’m-not-fired” press tour
Top 3 Rivalries To Watch:
1. Téa vs. Blair, One Life
2. Dorian vs. Viki, One Life
3. The Newmans vs. The Abbotts, Y&R
Top 3 Families To Watch:
1. The Cramers, One Life
2. The DiMeras, DAYS
3. The Corinthos, GH
Top 3 New Duos To Watch:
1. Fish and Kyle, One Life
2. Layla and Cristian, One Life
3. Bill and Katie, B&B
Top 3 Duos To Avoid Like the Plague:
1. Steffy and Owen, B&B
2. Greg and Rachel, One Life
3. Marcus and anyone, B&B
Top 3 Recasts To Watch:
1. Lindsay Hartley (Ari, DAYS)
2. Eric Martsolf (Brady, DAYS)
3. Michael Lowry (Ross, One Life)
Top 3 Young Actors:
1. Eddie Alderson (Matthew, One Life)
2. Drew Garrett (Michael, GH)
3. Carmen LePorto (Jack, One Life)
Top 3 Biggest Wastes of Talent:
1. Carolyn Hennesy (Diane, GH)
2. Eileen Fulton (Lisa, World Turns)
3. Sarah Brown (Claudia, GH)
Top 3 Most Improved Actors:
1. David Fumero (Cristian, One Life)
2. Doug Davidson (Paul, Y&R)
3. Lauren Koslow (Kate, DAYS)
Top 3 Hair Models:
1. Denise Vasi (Randi, AMC)
2. Stephanie Gatschet (Madison, AMC)
3. Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy, B&B)
Top 3 Soap Magazine Covers (based on art direction):
1. Soap Opera Digest — DAYS’ Nicole and EJ
2. Soaps In Depth — GH’s Sonny/Claudia/Dante
3. Soap Opera Weekly — Y&R’s Sharon Case and company
Top 3 Best Reads at the Newsstand:
1. Soap Opera Digest
2. Soap Opera Weekly
3. ABC Soaps In Depth
Top 3 Soap Moments To Watch:
1. Thursday: Y&R’s Adam “Sexter” Newman succumbs to his guilt. “I can’t believe I didn’t cuddle with Rafe,” he says.
2. Tuesday: DAYS’s Stefano DiMera collapses when he learns that Dena Higley makes more money than he does!
3. Friday: Y&R’s Billy gives a moving and angry eulogy at Colleen’s funeral. “I want to be inside Victor Newman,” he screams. “Why does Colleen get to have all the fun?”
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Nelson Branco is a Toronto freelance entertainment journalist, who regularly contributes to Hello! Canada, The National Post, The Los Angeles Times' theenvelope.com, TV Guide USA, tvguide.com, Inside Entertainment, OUT, and fab magazine, along with spearheading the soap coverage for TVGuide.ca's popular daytime TV hub. After graduating from Ryerson University in 1997, he moved from Toronto to New York in 1998 to take on the roles as senior news editor at Soap Opera Update. Branco first freelanced for Soap Opera Weekly as an intern in 1994, and after leaving Soap Update to help create and launch Bauer Publishing's In Touch Weekly in 2003, Branco continued to freelance occasionally for its sister publication, Soaps In Depth. Most recently, he helped create and launch Canada's first celebrity magazine, Weekly Scoop in 2005 as its news and entertainment director. Branco is also a contributor to a new TV show titled Planet Soap to air in Canada and America.
