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Kristina Wagner, Felicia Scorpio of ABC Daytime's "General Hospital," will be stopping by THE BUZZ to chat about the documentary she worked on alongside her brother, Joe Crump, entitled, "Children of Internment." This documentary highlights stories of Germans and Italian Americans who were held at internment camps and deported. We will speak with her about the documentary, and how she and her brother became involved in the project.
Kelly Sullivan plays the role of Kate Howard on ABC Daytime's GENERAL HOSPITAL! Port Charles mobster Sonny Corinthos and fashion magazine editor Kate Howard return to the old neighborhood of Bensonhurst. As they visit old haunts – including Sonny’s childhood home – during the holiday season, the couple reminisce of their lives “back in the day” and try to move forward with rekindling their relationship… but find there are some huge obstacles in their way… will they be able to overcome them and fall in love again? Kelly joined the cast of General Hospital in September 2011 as fashionista and magazine editor Kate Howard who’s ties run deep with family from the “old neighborhood” including Sonny and Olivia. Originally from the Pacific Northwest, Kelly grew up dancing in ballet companies and singing in school choirs. In high school, she garnered awards and accolades for her voice, earning her a full scholarship to Arizona State University, where she graduated with honors. Upon graduation in 2000, she moved to New York City to pursue her dream of performing on Broadway. Over the past 11 years, she has worked extensively on and off Broadway, regionally, and in Europe. Her television credits include “One Life to Live,” “As The World Turns” and “Law and Order.”
Three time Emmy winner Sarah Brown makes her first appearance on the podcast. The actress will be first seen on DAYS OF OUR LIVES as Madison James on October 4. Madison is described as a tough as nails businesswoman who always strives to get what she wants. Sarah Brown is known to many fans as originating the role of Carly on ABC Daytime's GENERAL HOSPITAL, a role that got her three consistent Daytime Emmy Awards. Sarah discussed what to expect between her and co-star Eric Martsolf, who plays Brady Black. Also, she speaks about what to expect between her and Lauren Koslow, who plays Kate Roberts.
Stephen Martines makes his first appearance on the podcast this week! Fans know him as playing Nikolas Cassadine #2 on ABC Daytime's "General Hospital." After his departure from the show, he went on to play Tony Santos #2 on former CBS Daytime soap, "Guiding Light." From there, he has worked on some primetime shows which include, "Monarch Cove," "The Closer," and most recently, "The Vampire Diaries." Hear his thoughts on the state of daytime, his later work in primetime, and what he has coming up to date.
He was with CBS Daytime's embattled soap opera Guiding Light as a writer, up until the bittersweet end. He even having walked the picket lines as a Strike Captain for the sudser, as well as ABC Daytime's General Hospital, during the 2007 Writers Strike. Now Dave Rupel is back this week with the premiere of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the latest in Bravo's line of successful docusoaps. Rupel, who serves as an executive producer and showrunner on the new series, premiering Thursday Oct. 14 (check your local listings), chats with Daytime Confidential about what it was like at GL during those lean, final years. He shares his throughts on the now-infamous change of Guiding Light's production model. Was it a network-mandated decision or did Guiding Light's last executive producer Ellen Wheeler make the call? Speaking of Wheeler, what did Rupel think of his experience working with the controversial actress-turned-producer? Rupel also speaks out on why so many fans of continuing drama are now getting their "soap fix" from reality television. The man who helped create the flagship The Real Housewives of Orange County, and worked on such shows as Temptation Island and Big Brother U.K., as well as penning scripts for General Hospital, offers insight soap fans aren't generally privy to. He also provides soap opera writers with a viable option for future employment, as more and more reality producers look to soap writers. Then he takes us into the world of what could be the most glamorous Real Housewives ever! It's an interview soap fans and reality lovers alike won't wanna miss.
Michael Sutton reprises his Daytime Emmy-nominated role as Stone on ABC Daytime's "General Hospital." Michael Sutton was nominated for a Daytime Emmy in 1996 for his role as Stone on “General Hospital.” Sutton’s portrayal of Stone was part of a groundbreaking storyline in the 1990’s about he and his girlfriend Robin (played by Kimberly McCollough), both stricken with HIV. This was one of the first times TV explored this topic and the first time a TV series explored the disease with a heterosexual couple. Stone eventually died, but Robin moved on and has lived a full life ever since, becoming a doctor, wife and mother. The current storyline involves Robin struggling with news that her husband Patrick cheated on her. She hallucinates and sees her first love, Stone, for the first time since his death. For over 15 years Michael Sutton has promoted the hottest clubs, thrown the best weekly parties, special events, private membership communities and opened some of Los Angeles’ most talked about restaurants, including Xenii, Goa, and The Lodge Steakhouse. Sutton is also the owner of the new LA lounge Guys and Dolls in West Hollywood.
After 2 years of trying to get this woman on the program, Laura Wright, who plays Carly Corinthos Jacks on ABC Daytime's General Hospital, will be making her first appearance on the show. In 1991, Laura made her soap debut of playing the role of Ally on ABC's LOVING, which then transitioned to THE CITY in 1995. After the show went off the air in 1997, Laura would then play the role of Cassie Layne on CBS Daytime's Guiding Light for 8 years. The character of Cassie went from being a stripper, to marrying a prince, to then being involved with her former kidnapper, Carly Jacks looks like Shirley Temple. Carly has been through 3 previous incarnations, with Laura being the current actress in the role. A woman who will not stop at any means to get what she wants, use anyone to bring down her enemies, and still love her children, Carly is a force to be reckoned with. When Laura is not busy playing Carly in Port Charles, she and her husband, John, sell wine. Visit their site, Standing Sun Wines at http://www.standingsunwine.com/
After two years of trying to snag an interview, it has finally come to where we can safely say finally that Nancy Lee Grahn makes her very first appearance on BuzzWorthy Radio this week. Nancy Lee Grahn currently plays the role of Alexis Davis on ABC Daytime's General Hospital. She first got her start in daytime television on One Life to Live playing Beverly Wilkes. After moving to Los Angeles in 1982, she had guest starring roles in hit primetime shows such as Magnum, PI and Murder, She Wrote. It wasn't until 1985 that we would undeniably fall in love with a new role. Nancy was cast as Julia Wainwright on the former NBC soap opera, Santa Barbara. Though initially, Julia and Mason Capwell, played by Lane Davies, sparred, it wouldn't be long before they had a connection that fans began to love. In 1989, she was received a Daytime Emmy Award for her performance as Julia, with Soap Digest and Soap Opera Update awards soon to follow. In 1996, Nancy came to General Hospital as Alexis Davis, a role that she continues to play to this day. She has endured a lot of trials and tribulations since her arrival in Port Charles. Killing a mad man, her daughter having an affair with her husband, cancer, and now dealing with the mob yet again, we sometimes forget that she is a Cassadine....and her feud with Helena, played by Constance Towers, was a great rivalry that has yet to resurface.
Lisa LoCicero, Olivia Falconeri on ABC Daytime's General Hospital, will be making a return visit to BuzzWorthy Radio! LoCicero began playing the popular Olivia Falconeri on General Hospital in 2008. The character became even more popular not just for her association with mobster Sonny Corinthos, but with her pairing with Johnny Zacchara, played by Brandon Barash. Are we going to finally get a Jolivia reunion? Finally have that shower sex scene that many fans have been clamoring for? And what about Vanessa Marcil's return as Brenda Barrett? I am sure Olivia will some interaction with the original brunette in Sonny's life.
Jonathan Jackson, who has recently returned to ABC Daytime's "General Hospital" in the role of Lucky Spencer, will be making his first appearance on BuzzWorthy Radio this week! Jackson, who first started playing the role from 1993-1999, won three Daytime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Younger Actor in 1995, 1998, and 1999. In addition to acting, Jonathan plays guitar and sings in a band called ENation, alongside his brother, Richard Lee Jackson. Fans may remember Richard for starring in "Saved By the Bell: The New Class" for several seasons on TNBC. A couple of their songs happened to be featured on "One Tree Hill," besides "GH." Jackson is married to former co-star Lisa Vultaggio, who played the role of Hannah from 2001-2002. They have a son, Caleb, and a girl, Adora. The couple are expected to have their third child in October of this year. For more information on past, present, and current projects with Jonathan Jackson, visit his website at http://www.jonathanjackson.net, as well as his music at http://www.enationmusic.com. Also, you can follow him on Twitter @JSJacksonWrites. Also he now has an official Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/JonathanJackson/113031858728381?ref=sgm
Maurice Benard, who plays the role of Sonny Corinthos on ABC Daytime's General Hospital, makes an exclusive appearance on BuzzWorthy Radio this week! First breaking into the daytime scene as Nico Kelly on All My Children, Benard took on the role of Sonny Corinthos in 1993. Initially leaving the show in 1997, he found his way back to Port Charles a year later. IN 2003, Benard won his first Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. In one of the most talked about storylines that is happening on GH right now is the Dante/Sonny storyline for February sweeps. Benard promises that this storyline will have reprecussions for months to come outside of February sweeps! Hear what it is like working with daytime newcomer Dominic Zamprogna, a chance to see Carly/Sonny possibly interacting, as well as if he will indeed submit himself for the Emmys this year! Also, we are encouraging fans to call in after his segment airs to talk about the storyline as well as what else is happening in Port Charles. Tune in Monday, February 8, 2010 at 10:30 PM EST/7:30 PM PST to hear our very first interview with Maurice Benard. *NOTE* WE WILL ALSO BE RE-AIRING OUR SCOTT EVANS/BRETT CLAYWELL PODCAST FOLLOWING THIS INTERVIEW!
Lisa LoCicero, Olivia from ABC Daytime's General Hospital, will be making a return appearance to BuzzWorthy Radio. Ms. LoCicero joins us for a second visit to finish out Part 1 of our interview. Hear her take questions from the fans as well as the progression of the Sonny/Olivia/Dante storyline. And where exactly are Johnny and Olivia going? Tune in to find out!
She's smart, sexy, and is involved in one of the most hot storylines/couples on ABC Daytime's General Hospital right now. Lisa LoCicero makes her way to BuzzWorthy Radio, to continue her talk about JOLIVIA, what is up with her character on the show, plus lots more. Those callers who missed out on the last show, this is your chance to speak with the multi-dimensional/talented actress!