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On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast TV Guide’s Michael Logan returns to dish all the latest industry news and hottest storylines with Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Regan. During the super-sized episode, the gang discusses the end of As the World Turns, if P&G plans to create their own soap hub and where its stars will end up. Logan weighs in on Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo’s return to General Hospital as Brenda. Has it been a success or a bust? Find out which Brenda reunion Logan is looking forward to most. What will Sam McCall do when she comes face-to-face with Brenda? Logan also comments on Jonathan Jackson’s latest storyline as Lucky impersonating the Irish assassin Ronan. On paper, Vivian being buried alive on Days of our Lives looks like it should be entertaining. Find out what Logan thinks of DAYS’ new twist on one of its classic storylines. Many fans have been disappointed with how DAYS has written Crystal Chappell’s Carly Manning since her return. Logan shares his thoughts on why fantastic actresses–like Chappell, Eden Riegel and Gina Tognoni–have been snatched up by various shows without much apparent thought on their character’s development. All My Children has been making some major casting changes with the firing of Adam Mayfield, Brittany Allen and the casting of Daniel Cosgrove and Lindsay Hartley. Logan comments on the AMC casting shakeup and if the show’s move to L.A. has been a success. One Life to Live is bringing back Kim Zimmer as Echo. Will her return help provide Dorian and Viki with more storylines? Luke and Jillian are tired of the Ford brothers dominating air time so they get Logan’s opinion of the Ford Brothers and the Llanview teen set. Brad Bell is tackling a pretty intense topic by giving Stephanie stage four cancer on The Bold and the Beautiful. Can he pull it off? Logan weighs in on the front burner storyline, Scott Clifton as Liam and the new Thomas Forrester. Last time Logan visited the Daytime Confidential podcast, he wasn’t too happy about the state of The Young and the Restless, so the DC crew asks if he thinks things have improved at the No. 1 soap. Jillian and Logan bask in their common love for Nikki Newman. As the podcast winds down, the DC gang wraps things up by asking about the soap genre’s future and they get Logan’s opinion on the web series The Bay and Venice.
On today’s Daytime Confidential episode join Luke, Regan, J Bernard and Karen from Wubs.net as they are joined by Jamey Giddens reporting live from Daytime Emmy Weekend in Las Vegas. Listen as he recounts encounters with the legendary Agnes Nixon, spending time in the Emmy Gift Suite with Days of our Lives’ Molly Burnett and Casey Deidreck. Find out who Jamey may or may not have married at an Elvis wedding chapel. Find out what Julie Pinson thinks of portraying characters that get in the middle of popular couples. Forget Brad and Angelina, can you guess which two actors–who portray an onscreen couple–got mobbed when they entered the room? Jamey was there when General Hospital alums Sean Kanan and Drew Garrett posed for AJ Quartermaine and Michael Corinthos photos. Jamey shares all this and much before weighing in on the Brandon Buddy Twitter story and Stacy Haiduk being snapped up by Days of our Lives. After Jamey leaves to go in search of more scoop Luke, Regan J Bernard and Karen continue their discussion of Brandon Buddy and Stacy Haiduk. Luke believes Drew Garrett would make an excellent Cole recast if Buddy were ever to leave. Days of our Lives laid Alice Horton to rest this week. Luke reads some Daytime Confidential reader’s comments and shares how the storyline reminded him of his great grandfather’s passing. All My Children has cast Trent Garrett as Asher Pike, a love interest for Colby. Should Damon be worried now that he has competition or should AMC pursue a Damon and Liza romance? Jeff Branson made his The Young and the Restless debut this past week and Luke spotted chemistry between him and Eden Riegel. Can Branson’s character help make Chance more interesting than he is? Nick has found out about Bridget being pregnant with Owen’s baby on The Bold and the Beautiful and he isn’t taking it well. Will he be able to come around to Bridget, Jackie and Owen’s more “enlightened” family concept? Steffy has already figured out that Owen and Brooke had sex at Hope’s party, now all she has to do is prove it. As the World Turns is winding down with its wrap party, its final taping and the last cast photo. Luke and Bernard discuss what they’d like to see happen in the remaining episodes. General Hospital has cast Adrienne Barbeau as a character connected to Brenda. What is their connection to Franco and will Franco interact with more characters this time around? Regan enjoyed the scenes between Luke and his two sons Ethan and Lucky this past week. Karen weighs in on the immerging trend of fans loathing Lulu and Dante. Are these two suffering from the Sonny and Carly syndrome that permeated Port Charles in the 1990s?
On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Regan discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including: Jamey's Blind Item news that former All My Children star Eden Riegel is going to The Young and the Restless. What does this mean for both soaps? AMC has said it wants to recast the role of Bianca, but should it when other roles need to be recast? Jamey outlines what AMC fans can expect if they tune in to Y&R to see Riegel. Is Annie return to crazy land a good twist or a desperate move? Should the role of Scott be recast so that AMC can play up the Camelot angle? Regan has a major problem with One Life to Live's Ford and how he's turned Langston into a panty dropper. Is he smarmy or is he a classic soap character? Has ABC and One Life to Live turned Scott Evans into a star Y&R should snap up? What can be done with Marty? Should she be moved back into Todd's orbit or should Clint and Marty fall for each other? Who should get custody of Sierra Mist? The DC gang reacts to Jessica reverting to 17 again. Did anyone care Melinda died? Johnny takes on the Corinthos organization to try and make Sonny pay on General Hospital. Jamey believes GH needs to tell fans what illegal products Sonny and Jason are trafficking in. Claiming it's Cuban cigars isn't cutting it. Does Elizabeth have to many children? Patrick confronts Sonny and calls him out. Luke is tired of Spinelli's small dog syndrome. Give Spinelli and Maxie a better storyline. Helena manipulates the paternity tests.
On today's CBS and Days of our Lives episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Mike and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including: As the World Turns' Carly and Jack are finally together, if only for a short time. Janet gets knocked up, but is the baby Dusty or Jack's? Damian "returns from the dead" and manipulates Faith. Owen and Bridget hit the sheets on The Bold and the Beautiful. What will happen to Brooke now that she isn't an owner of Forrester and how should she get back in the mix? EJ surprises Sami and Rafe by showing up with Sydney at the pub. Daniel finds out he is Melanie's father. John Callahaun returns to Salem. The Young and the Restless recasts the role of Heather with Eden Riegel. What will this mean for the character of Heather and who will she be paired with? Marcy Rylan joins Y&R as Abby Carlton. Everyone closes in on Adam. All this and much more on today's show.
On today’s ABC episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast Luke, Regan and Eye on Soaps’ Belinda (The View From the Recliner’s Edge) discuss the latest storylines and news for the week of November 9, including: More fan favorites return to All My Children for the 40th Anniversary. Julia Barr, Eden Riegel, Eva La Rue, Leven Rambin and more are set to return. The question becomes, can Chuck Pratt whip AMC into shape so that lapsed fans who tune in will have reason to stick around? Is there someone missing from the line up of returnees who you want to return? BethAnn Bonner makes her Pine Valley debut. Is it hard to watch and believe the Zach and Kendall storyline knowing that Thorsten Kaye isn’t making the move to L.A.? Annie pretends to fake the loss of a baby only to find out she’s actually pregnant. How original. Chad Brannon is returning to General Hospital for one episode. Luke is sick of the smug, spoiled Michael Corinthos III, but Regan loves this Michael. What do you think of him? Jonathan Jackson has had some time to settle back into the role of Lucky, but Regan isn’t sure she’s liking this version of Lucky. Hear her explain why. Is Dante’s secret identity the worst kept secret in town or would that be Jake’s paternity? Everyone and their mother seems to know–or will soon find out–who he really is. Bass ass Mitch Laurence has returned to shake up the citizens of Llanview’s lives. Were Jessica and Natalie’s reaction to over-the-top? The DC crew was disappointed with how the revelation that Mitch is Rex’s father played out. Couldn’t it have waited until Rex returned to Llanview so that we could see more people’s reaction all at once? Marcy gave birth to her miracle baby in a dramatic scene, but we’re happy she finally has a child. All this and much more on today’s show!
On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Jamey are joined by guests David and Johnathon in discussing the latest All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including: Eden Riegel isn't returning to All My Children when it moves to L.A. BethAnn Bonner makes her Pine Valley debut. Angie becomes the Chief of Staff. Adam realizes he killed his brother Stuart. Cameron Mathison stars in P&G's Brighten Bay.Michael kills Claudia and Jason and Sonny cover it up. Should Carly be blaming Jax for not telling her about Claudia? What is James Franco's character's connection to Jason and the mob? Should Michael be more of a Quartermaine? The Quartermaines have done unspeakable things, are they just as bad as the mob? The Spencer vs. Cassadine storyline is heating up, but it really needs Laura Spencer to return. Should Ethan be killed off to amp up the feud?Dorian and Viki wait out the election results. Why aren't Dorian and Viki interacting more? Aren't they One Life to Live's biggest supercouple? Marcy returns to Llanview, pregnant. Mitch Laurence returns to torment Natalie and Jessica. Why is John McBain the only person who can solve crimes? Bo and Nora admit their feelings for one another, but is the story paying off? Would Todd being Fish's father be a good storyline? What happened to Gigi's hair? Sean Ringgold brought it as Shaun this past week.
Daytime Confidential’s Jamey Giddens reports live from the 36th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Hear as he shares behind-the-scenes scoop, red carpet tidbits and his experiences in the Emmy Award press room. Listen as he retells encounters with Crystal Chappell, Eden Riegel and Ander Miller, JR Martinez, Marie Wilson, Elizabeth Hendrickson, Michelle Stafford, Kate Linder, Adam Mayfield, David Canary, Susan Flannery, Finola Hughes, Matt Walton, Christian LeBlanc, Ron Carlivati, Frank Valentini, Brandon Buddy and Kirsten Storms, Jeanne Cooper, Patrick Duffy, Bradford Anderson and many more. Daytime Confidential’s Regan makes her podcast return joining Luke, Jillian, Mel and special guest David to discuss the winners and losers of Daytime’s biggest night. From the red carpet to the Guiding Light tribute and The Bold and the Beautiful’s acceptance speech being cut off by The CW, they discuss it all on this special 2009 Daytime Emmy Awards episode.
On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Regan and Tina discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:Jamie Luner makes her Pine Valley debut. Chuck Pratt blames his writing woes on Eden Riegel. Pratt Falls, the series, debuts in reaction to Pratt's comments. Bobbie Eakes has a connection to cult hit Sordid Lives. Helena Cassadine returned to torment the citizens of Port Charles. As a fan of all things Cassadine - except Sam McCall - Luke is ecstatic, but are Jamey, Tina and Regan? Billy Dee Williams returns to the hospital in General Hospital, but why? General Hospital is set to debut in HD and the filming is looking better, with the exception of a few people who look like they hit a bad tanning booth. Tristan Rogers believes that General Hospital: Night Shift was the pathway to the future. Why is it that stars like Rogers and the majority of fans understand what is going on, but the executives don't?Talia becomes the latest victim of One Life to Lives' serial killer, wouldn't it be nice if it were Stacy? Viki provides advice to Clint. Should Viki be Llanview's "talk to" or should she be driving story? Jared and Natalie are protecting Chloe and won't reveal her true identity. How long can this last before it comes out? Could Destiny's brother be the rumored love interest for Rachel Gannon?All this and much more on today's twitterpated ABC episode.
On today's episode of Daytime Confidential Jamey makes a rare appearance on an ABC show joining Luke, Tina and Belinda to discuss all the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live news including...Eden Riegel's return to All My Children and the arrival of Tamara Braun. Rumors that Babe is being killed off and Amanda Baker is out.Tea returns to One Life to Live and A Martinez is out. Who was sacrificed on the altar of Natalie and Jared?Rumors of Tom Pelphrey joining General Hospital abound and we get initial reaction to the rumors from the group and discuss online reaction to the news. John Reilly and Sharon Wyatt return as Sean and Tiffany to General Hospital: Night Shift and we discuss whether or not they should make the jump to the mother ship.
Emmy winning actress Eden Riegel drops by Daytime Confidential to dish about her new webisodic