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As Dr. Ben "Stitch" Rayburn on CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless, Sean Carrigan has soap fans aching to check out his bedside manner. On today's episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast, Carrigan joins Jamey Giddens and Luke Kerr to dish about life in Genoa City.
On February 27, 1979, Melody Thomas hit the airwaves, replacing Erica Hope, as Nikki Reed on CBS Daytime's "The Young and the Restless." Now, celebrating 35 years in the fictional town Genoa City, we at THE BUZZ will be reliving some of Nikki's greatest moments in "Y&R" history. Remember when Nikki first fell into alcohol addiction? Or when she was first involved with Jack Abbott, and didn't know who the father of her baby was: Jack or Victor? Nikki and her best friend, Kay Chancellor? And the catfights?! We will go over all that and more as we celebrate "35 Years Young: A Celebration of Nikki Reed Newman and Melody Thomas Scott."
Keaton Simons is truly what the Los Angeles Times called “a triple threat.” He captivates audiences with his compelling, soul-baring songs, masterful acoustic and electric guitar playing, and authentic voice. The energy and passion that Keaton brings to his work, whether in the studio, performing solo or with his full band, is as infectious as his lyrics and as stirring as his melodies. Keaton Simons released his sophomore full-length album, Beautiful Pain, co-produced with Mikal Blue (Colbie Caillat, One Republic), and soap fans, over 20 of Keaton's songs have been heard on CBS Daytime's "The Young and the Restless" over the last few months as well! We will be discussing how this album has exploded into daytime and new fans worldwide.
Keaton Simons is truly what the Los Angeles Times called “a triple threat.” He captivates audiences with his compelling, soul-baring songs, masterful acoustic and electric guitar playing, and authentic voice. The energy and passion that Keaton brings to his work, whether in the studio, performing solo or with his full band, is as infectious as his lyrics and as stirring as his melodies. Keaton Simons released his sophomore full-length album, Beautiful Pain, co-produced with Mikal Blue (Colbie Caillat, One Republic), and soap fans, over 20 of Keaton's songs have been heard on CBS Daytime's "The Young and the Restless" over the last few months as well! We will be discussing how this album has exploded into daytime and new fans worldwide.
They're the fictional, brother/sister duo bringing sexual chocolate back to Genoa City on CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless. On today's Daytime Confidential podcast, Jamey Giddens and Luke Kerr welcome Angell Conwell and Redaric Williams, who play secretive siblings Leslie and Tyler Michaelson. What has it been like for Conwell to take Leslie from being GC's go-to attorney, to the front burner, via a juicy murder mystery and dysfunctional family drama? How is model-turned-actor Williams managing to make the role of Tyler his own amid comparisons to Shemar Moore's Malcolm Winters? Will fans ever accept the Michaelsons getting next to father/daughter pair Neil (Kristoff St. John) and Lily Winters (Christel Khalil), with the ghost of Dru and a very much alive Cane Ashby (Daniel Goddard) to contend with? Luke and Jamey get to the bottom of all of that and more in this fun-filled podcast interview!
By popular demand, and without much hesitation and convincing, fans get to call in and show their support for not just the Cane/Colin/Lily/Blake storyline on CBS Daytime's "The Young and the Restless," but also support for Daniel Goddard. Fans, this is your time to call in and talk about what you like about the storyline, what you hope to see progress in the story, as well as what you also do not like. This is it, folks. Let's get it on!
Anniversary week comes to a close with two fun interviews to celebrate the goodness that one of our guests coined, "Naked Friday." Julie Benz, who plays Stephanie on ABC's "No Ordinary Family," stopped by the show to chat about her previous role, Rita, from SHOWTIME's "Dexter." She revealed to us about the killing of the character as well as rumors surrounding the character and actress' departure. Daniel Goddard, Cane Ashby on CBS Daytime's "The Young and the Restless," stopped by to chat with fans about his upcoming storyline that is in effect right now, where fans will start to learn of Cane's checkered past.
BuzzWorthy's Anniversary Week continues as we air two of our most talked about interviews during the course of the show. Kicking off the hour is the interview with Kristoff St. John, Neil Winters on CBS Daytime's "The Young and the Restless." This interview, which is also in conjuction with our second interview rebroadcast, has brought many Y&R fans out of the woodwork to support the actor and also begged the question, "Why are we not seeing much of African-American storylines on Y&R?" Victoria Rowell, who played the role of Drucilla winters on Y&R from 1990-2007, also came onto the show to discuss the same scenario after hearing St. John's interview. Hear her thoughts on the situation as well as what is currently on-screen at Y&R.
Our weekly podcast with Shaun Proulx about CBS Daytime's "The Young and the Restless." Visit his website at http://shaunproulx.ca/himbo/ Follow us on Twitter: @BuzzWorthyRadio and @ShaunProulx. In 2000, Shaun Proulx left a successful career in finance to pursue his creative ambitions. In 2009 he was crowned ‘King Of All Media’ by fab magazine, and was featured on CBC’s Connect with Mark Kelly in a career segment on successful people who were “technically unqualified, but rocked their careers based on sheer talent and moxie.” In May 2009, OutTV, Canada’s queer television network, began shooting the acclaimed The Shaun Proulx Show inside the PROUD FM studios (home for three years of his wildly popular afternoon drive radio show) and on location, including Los Angeles. In October that year, the first episode -featuring Vanessa Williams and Liza Minnelli as guests - premiered to huge success before a national television audience, with OutTV ordering 19 episodes. In January 2010, Montreal’s Hour magazine ranked Shaun on their 3rd annual Hot List. Previously, Shaun appeared regularly on television, contributing to shows such as CBC’s The HOUR, and MuchMoreMusic’s Popaganda. His work also appeared for years in various sections of Canada’s national newspaper, the Globe and Mail including 'Globe Style' and 'Globe Toronto'. He is owner and publisher of the widely enjoyed online magazine GayGuideToronto.com, the city’s first online portal, currently celebrating eight years of serving the community. His blog, HIMBO! was named in eye Weekly’s Best of Toronto list. For several years Shaun wrote the popular scene column ‘Cocktail Confessions’ for Xtra! and was a button-pushing monthly columnist and feature contributor, gaining infamy from his leading-edge, provocative articles on such topics as crystal meth and HIV and the law.
Michelle Stafford, Phyllis Newman on CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless, returned to BuzzWorthy Radio. The actress spoke with us about the current storyline involving her character finally breaking things off with Nick, the dirty relationship with Deacon Sharpe, as well as some of her favorite storylines of the past. Michelle also touched on the subject of being a new mother. She replied that it is, "interesting," and learning new things along the way. Also, we touched on the subject of the Twitter speculation where a former cast member is making claims against herself and other castmates. To find out what she said in regards to working with Joshua Morrow and Sean Kanan, how she likes playing Phyllis now, and more, click to download.
Daniel Goddard, Cane Ashby of CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless, makes a return appearance to BuzzWorthy Radio. After finally being re-accepted by his loved ones, Cane is now taking a new responsibility...FATHERHOOD. Enduring all the trials and tribulations of dealing with Lily's (Christel Khalil) cancer, as well as being a dad, will the couple finally have a happily ever after? Goddard will be on air to take your questions and calls for his return visit to the show. what would you like to see for Cane and Lily? Stay together? Cane back in the corporate world? Be warned, folks...the humor gets intense!
Eric Braeden, who plays the role of Victor Newman on CBS Daytime's The Young & the Restless, will be making a return visit to BuzzWorthy Radio. Braeden has the highest TVQ in daytime television according to A.C. Nielsen and is one the most recognized actors in the world. July 20 2007, Braeden was the recipient of a Star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame and become the first German born actor since Marlene Dietrich since 1960 to receive a Hollywood Star on The Walk Of Fame. 2009 marks Braeden’s 50th Anniversary in film and television where he has starred with the likes of Marlon Brando, Bette Davis, Leonardo DiCaprio, Geraldine Page, Burt Reynolds, Dennis Hopper, Jame Earl Jones, Curt Jurgens, Raquel Welch, Tyne Daly, James Arness, Mary Tyler Moore, Dennis Weaver and Jack Lord among others. Braeden just completed executive producing and starring in the feature film The Man Who Came Back, a western set in the 1870’s against one of the worst labor strikes in American History where he stars opposite Billy Zane, Armand Assante, George Kennedy, Sean Young, Carol Alt, Jennifer O’Dell, Peter Jason and James Patrick Stuart and was directed by Glen Pitre and was released recently from Lionsgate and is on the highest rentals and sellers in the country for non-theatrical releases. Braeden was born as Hans Gudegast in Kiel, Germany, a port city near the Baltic Sea. In 1958, he won the German Youth Team Championship in Discus, Javelin and Shot put. In 1959, Braeden immigrated to the United States. Braeden worked in the University of Texas medical school lab before moving to Los Angeles, where he attended Santa Monica College. In 1972-73 he won the US National Soccer Championship for the Los Angeles Maccabees and in 1989, Braeden was chosen as the only actor on the newly formed German American Advisory Board. The illustrious group has included Dr. Henry Kissenger, Katherine Graham, Alexander Haig, Steffi Graff and Paul Volcher.
Sharon Case, Sharon Newman on CBS Daytime's "The Young and the Restless," will be making an appearance on BuzzWorthy Radio to chat about her new jewelry line. Case, who has been playing the Emmy-winning role of Sharon Newman since 1994, introduces a new jewelry line that she created entitled, POMP. Some of her pieces have been featured on Y&R, and will be showcasing the line for the first time on television. Sharon Case will be appearing on QVC on August 10, 2010, to premiere POMP Jewelry at 2 PM EST, and make sure to catch her as Sharon Newman on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS weekdays on CBS and weeknights on SOAPnet. Gregori J. Martin makes another appearance, following our Sharon Case interview, to chat with us about his new new webseries, THE BAY. Following the life of socialite Sara Garrett and the people around her, THE BAY is a new independent soap opera in the vein of Aaron Spelling's 1980s classic prime-time hit, DYNASTY. Filled with sex, lies, scandal and everything required to make a hot dramatic series, THE BAY stars several soap icons. Among the cast alongside Martin are, Mary Beth Evans, Charles Shaugnessey, Lily Melgar, Matthew Ashford, Dylan Bruce, Martha Madison, Marie Wilson, and much more. If you are in the LA area this weekend on July 31, the cast of THE BAY will be holding a fundraiser event at HENRY's HAT. The evening's festivities will include a complimentary buffet of heavy hors d'oeuvres, served from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m., and an open bar serving complimentary beer and wine from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. (A cash bar will be available afterwards.), a presentation of a new active media presented by Charles & David Shaughnessy, and a 1 minute trailer preview of the new series.
Stacy Haiduk, who plays the dual roles of Patty Williams and Dr. Emily Peterson on CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless, will be making her first appearance on BuzzWorthy Radio! Haiduk first got recognition as playing Lana Lang in the Superboy series from 1988-1992. From then on out, she had smaller roles in television and film, until 2007 when she landed the role of Hannah Nichols on ABC Daytime's All My Children. Unfortunately, her character met her demise when she purposely fell over a cliff in 2008. The following year, Haiduk made her way to Genoa City as the mysterious Mary Jane Benson, only to later be revealed as Patty Williams, Paul's (Doug Davidson) sister. Haiduk also took on the role of Dr. Emily Peterson. So, what is now in store for Emily? Patty? Kitty? Oh wait...Kitty is dead, isn't he? This IS a soap, after all. No one stays dead and buried!
Victoria Rowell, who many fans have loved as Drucilla Barber Winters on CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless, makes a return to BuzzWorthy Radio to chat with fans before the launch of her book, "Secrets of a Soap Diva," hits stores May 4, 2010. The NAACP Image Award winning actress also wrote the book, "The Women Who Raised Me," which is a New York Times Bestseller. After landing a part on The Cosby Show in 1989 as well as a short stint on As The World Turns, Rowell has been turning heads as Drucilla Barber on The Young and the Restless. From former street queen, to ballerina starlet, to fashion mogul, Drucilla has done it all and then some in Genoa City. While also filming Y&R, Rowell pulled double duty and worked on the primetime show, "Diagnosis Murder," which starred Dick Van Dyke. The book website has officially launched, so make sure to check it out at http://www.secretsofasoapoperadiva.com/
Doug Davidson, who plays the role of Paul Williams on CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless, will be making his first appearance on BuzzWorthy Radio! Doug Davidson first made his appearance as Paul, no last name at the time, in 1978. A man who started off as a boy who was rough around the edges, developed into a hero as time progressed. Unlucky in love, Paul still manages to find his ground as private investigator in Genoa City. Davidson is not only a veteran of Y&R, he is also a game show veteran. He would be leader of the Y&R team on Family Feud when playing for charity, as well as hosting a syndicated version of The Price is Right. Listen as we delve into the past of Paul Williams with some of our favorite storylines, as well as what is possibly to come with the character.
John Driscoll, Chance on CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless, will be joining us for our 2 year anniversary show. Join us as we showcase clips of past shows within the past couple years as well as discussing with John about what is coming up with his Y&R character!
Christel Khalil, Lily from CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless, will be making her first appearance on BuzzWorthy Radio by popular demand! Hear her take calls from fans, and what is coming up for LANE (Lily and Cane, played by Daniel Goddard)...so you LANE fans, get ready! This show if for you!
Kate Linder, Esther Valentine on CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless, will be making another return to BuzzWorthy Radio! Linder will be headling the ACME Comedy Theater this Saturday, September 26, 2009 at 8 PM PT. Hear her speak about that as well as sister show, "The Bold and the Beautiful," and their Emmy win!
Kristoff St. John, who plays the role of Neil Winters on CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless, will be making an appearance on BuzzWorthy Radio! Many fans who have listened to our previous Daniel Goddard show will remember Kristoff making a cameo appearance. Well, now he is joining us for a full show. Hear about the current storyline that is going on with the Winters family, and where is the story going to go. FYI...always remember...Kristoff and Neil are not the same guy!
Daniel Goddard, who plays the role of Cane Ashby on CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless, will be making another appearance on BuzzWorthy Radio! Goddard's storyline on Y&R takes a dramatic turn this week, as Cane begins to lose everything. "The shame Cane carries over all this is great" admits Daniel Goddard (Cane). "He's left with a massive amount of guilt and remorse, knowing he's hurt Lily, Jill and Kay. Yet he's grateful that the truth has finally come out, after carrying this around for so long." Hear him talk about how much went into the story as well as welcoming back Thom Bierdz as Phillip Chancellor III to the show!
Heath Kizzier, formerly Dr. Joshua Landers from CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless, will be making an appearance on BuzzWorthy Radio! After being on the show for one year, Kizzier went on to discover other ample opportunities. He recently came out with a new book: Can I See Your I.D., son? Available now at Amazon.com
Billy Miller makes a return to BuzzWorthy Radio! Miller, who fans may remember as Richie Novak from All My Children, is now playing the role of Billy Abbott on CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless. Hear about his latest stint and what's coming up. Fans, if you want to meet Billy Miller, he will be joining the roster for Rock the Soap 2. After the first voyage was a huge success, RTS is back with some old and new faces. For more information, log on now to http://www.rockthesoap.com, and get your reservation today!
John Driscoll comes back to BuzzWorthy Radio to talk about his new gig on CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless. Formerly Henry "Coop" Bradshaw from Guiding Light of the same network, hear Driscoll thoughts on the show's cancellation, as well as take calls and questions from fans.
Emmy-Nominated actor Michael Graziadei, Daniel Romalotti on CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless, will be making his first appearance on BuzzWorthy Radio. Graziadei, who has just re-signed with the #1 daytime soap, has made a few primetime appearances on the CW's 90210 and CBS' Criminal Minds. Find out what is in store for Daniel and also take calls and questions from fans.
Eileen Davidson, who has returned home to Genoa City as Ashley Abbott on CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless, will be making her 2nd appearance on BuzzWorthy Radio! Davidson will be talking about her new book, "Death in Daytime," which can be ordered at www.amazon.com, as well as what is coming up with Ashley on the daytime drama!
Thad Luckinbill, JT Hellstrom from CBS Daytime's The Young and the Restless, will be making an appearance on BuzzWorthy Radio! We are continuing our Rock the Soap campaign as well. Thad Luckinbill and many other soap stars will be attending the first "Rock the Soap" which is hosted by Bob Guiney. Part of the Soap Nation tour, this cruise sails from California to Mexico for a fun 3 days. Book signings, casting calls, beach and cocktail parties, concerts, and much more are included in this event! Until December 31, book now for only $250 and sign up for the Refer-a-Friend Program with code BGB. Save $50 on your trip! To check out more info on this, visit http://www.rockthesoap.com