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Emmy-Award winning actresses Crystal Chappell and Hillary B. Smith joined me live in The Locher Room on Wednesday, September 23rd at 3 p.m. EST. The duo will discuss their incredible careers in daytime, working together producing / directing Beacon Hill & Venice as well as their friendship.
Hillary Bailey Smith is an American actress, best known for her daytime soap opera roles as Margo Hughes on As the World Turns and Nora Hanen Buchanan on One Life to Live.Hillary is an Emmy Award Winner in Acting and Producing. Hillary has a new show. It Girls on the Stoop.
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Emmy-winner Hillary B. Smith recalls her soap days on THE DOCTORS, AS THE WORLD TURNS and ONE LIFE TO LIVE, what she's doing now and more with Digest's Stephanie Sloane and Mara Levinsky. We also discuss what's happening with this year's Daytime Emmys and preview the week ahead on GH and DAYS.
WELCOME TO TAKE 2 RADIO SOAPS IN REVIEW! This show is on the 2nd & 4th THURSDAY of the month at 7PM EASTERN TIME! EPISODE 84: Take 2 Radio Soaps in Review: Thursday, June 6th at 7pm eastern ***SPECIAL SHOW - Special guest - actress, producer, director, Hillary B. Smith to talk about her career & upcoming projects! About Hillary: is an actress and producer, known for As the World Turns, Something Wilder, The Bold and the Beautiful, One Life to Live, Maid in Manhattan, Fumbling Thru the Pieces, Venice the Series, Beacon Hill, and General Hospital Photo Credit: Rabbani and Solimene Photography Image courtesy: GettyImages.com Follow on twitter @take2radio @T2RSoapsReview @Take2RadioCrew @BarefootBlonde5 @Candypooh @Anthony31C
On the latest Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Mike Jubinville and Joshua Baldwin are picking their jaws up off the floor at co-host Jillian Bowe’s scoop about The Young and the Restless snatching up Michelle Stafford to reprise the role of Phyllis Newman and replace Gina Tognoni who currently portrays the character. What does this mean for Genoa City and Port Charles? The Young and the Restless and General Hospital have been playing tug of war over actors for years, but how will Frank Valentini retaliate? Or should he? No one among the DC gang wants to see Tognoni take over the role of Nina Cassadine that Stafford is leaving behind. Luke and Joshua pitch their ideas for which Days of Our Lives role Tognoni would rock in. The DC gang then dives into The Young and the Restless recasting Adam Newman with Mark Grossman, recasting the role of Nate Hastings Jr. with Sean Dominic and letting Jason Canela go as Arturo Rosales. The Young and the Restless wasn’t the only soap to deliver casting news. General Hospital revealed that Hillary B. Smith will be reprising her One Life to Live character Nora Buchanan. It also the role no one knew needed recasting by hiring Paulina Bugembe to play Valerie Spencer. All this and more on the latest Daytime Confidential Podcast! Twitter: @DCConfidential, @Luke_Kerr, @Jamey_Giddens @Mike Jubinville, @JillianBowe and Josh Baldwin. Facebook: Daytime Confidential Subscribe to Daytime Confidential on iTunes and Google Play.
CRYSTAL CHAPPELL IS BEST KNOWN FOR HER EMMY AWARD WINNING ROLES IN DAYTIME DRAMAS- ONE LIFE TO LIVE, GENERAL HOSPTIAL, DAYS OF OUR LIVES. GUIDING LIGHT AND BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. IN 2009, SHE LAUNCHED HER OWN PRODUCTION COMPANY, OPEN BOOK PRODUCTIONS, WHERE SHE WEARS MANY HATS AS PRODUCER, DIRECTOR AND ACTRESS IN THE EXTREMELY POPULAR WEBSERIES, THE GROVE, BEACON HILL AND VENICE THE SERIES, WHICH JUST COMPLETED ITS 5TH SEASON. CRYSTAL RECENTLY PRODUCED AND STARRED IN THE TOUCHING FEATURE FILM, A MILLION HAPPY NOWS HILLARY B. SMITH HAS BEEN MAKING HER PRESENCE KNOWN IN DAYTIME DRAMA SINCE 1982, WHEN SHE DEBUTED ON THE DOCTORS. SHE WENT ON TO BECOME AN AWARD WINNING ACTOR IN THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, AS THE WORLD TURNS, GENERAL HOSPITAL AND ONE LIFE TO LIVE. HILLARY HAS JOINED FORCES WITH CRYSTAL AS AN ACTOR/PRODUCER IN OPEN BOOK PRODUCTIONS’ OF BEACON HILL, THE GROVE, VENICE THE SERIES AND THEIR NEW FEATURE FILM, A MILLION HAPPY NOWS. THESE FABULOUS, FUNNY LADIES ARE AT IT AGAIN WITH THEIR NEW HILARIOUS, SPONTANEOUS, UNSCRIPTED SERIES, THE IT GIRLS ON THE STOOP. THEY’RE IN THE KITCHEN “DOING IT STOOP-IT SIMPLE” #COOKDRINKLAUGH https://vimeo.com/ondemand/theitgirlsonthestoop https://twitter.com/ITGirlsStoop http://venicetheseries.com https://twitter.com/venicetheseries
The 2014 Daytime Emmy Awards are being handed out this coming weekend --- in a ceremony that, for the first time in over three decades, will not be televised --- and in honor of the big event, Brandon's Buzz offers this exclusive presentation: a loving look back at a time when the Emmys were a respected celebration of television excellence. Exactly twenty years ago, the most justified and well-earned Emmy victory we at the Buzz have ever witnessed --- that would be the divine Hillary B. Smith's much-deserved win as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her grueling, superlative work as embattled defense attorney Nora Gannon the previous season on One Life to Live --- took place, and as we prepare to see which lucky actors will be taking home this year's golden trophies, we asked Hillary to reminisce about the staggering storyline that helped her win the coveted statuette, about hearing her name called on Emmy night in 1994, and about the rest of her electrifying, extraordinary career.
Red carpet interviews with creators and actors from various webseries at the February 19th, 2013 Indie Soap Awards in New York City. The shows include Hustling, Thurston, DeVanity, Ragged Isle, The Bloody Mary Show, The Inn, Fumbling Thru the Pieces, Husbands and Anacostia. Interviews with actors Kevin Spirtas, Sebastian La Cause, Colleen Zenk, Florencia Lozano, DeVanity cast members, Hillary B Smith, Brad Bell and Martha Byrne. (Photos by Sue Coflin/Max Photos) Sue Coflin/Max Photos
♥It's no secret that I have an afinity and passion for a few of the web series shows out there. One of my favorites is Fumbling Thru The Pieces, created by the talented Julie A. Smith which stars soap queen Hillary B. Smith, among a stellar cast. We spoke with her, as well as Diane Delano back in May and since the new season is underway, I thought it'd be a great time to check in. Join us tonight as we catch up with Julie and find out what's been going on behind-the-scenes of this amazing series. ♥Then stick around for our 2nd hour as we update you on all the latest news in the world of soaps....
This week, we are rebroadcasting some of our favorite shows from 2011! Tonight, we share with you interviews with two of my favorite daytime TV actresses: Hillary B. Smith and Melody Thomas Scott. Hillary B. Smith plays the role of Nora Buchanan on ABC Daytime's ONE LIFE TO LIVE. She also can be seen as Guya on the hit web series, VENICE. Her interview originall aired on February 8, 2011. Melody Thomas Scott plays the role of Nikki Newman on CBS Daytime's THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS. Her interview originally aired on December 28, 2011. We got to speak to her after her special episode aired on the show.
Crystal Chappell and Jessica Leccia are known to many audiences as Olivia and Natalia from the former CBS soap, GUIDING LIGHT! OTALIA, as fans called them, became a hot item on the show when the two began a romantic relationship. At the height of their popularity, Chappell created the hit web series, VENICE, featuring Leccia and many other daytime soap stars, including Hillary B. Smith, Nadia Bjorlin, Galen Gering, and more. Not only will VENICE be returning to the internet airwaves for Season 3, Crystal will also be taking on another web series entitled, THE GROVE, set to debut soon.
Hillary B. Smith, who plays Nora Buchanan on ABC Daytime's "One Life to Live," stops by BuzzWorthy Radio to chat about Venice, OLTL, and Fumbling thru the Pieces. Smith attended Dana Hall School, Pine Manor College and Sarah Lawrence College. At Sarah Lawrence as a senior, she performed in off Broadway and Broadway productions, including The Heidi Chronicles. Smith began her on-screen career in the genre of daytime drama, starring in the role of Kit McCormick on The Doctors (1982), and one year later, taking over the role of Margo Montgomery Hughes on As the World Turns, a role she would play from 1983 to 1989. She married Philip Webster Smith III in 1983. They have two children, a daughter, Courtney and a son, Philip (who originated the role of Margo's son, Adam Munson). After taking maternity leave from acting after the birth in 1988 to her son, Smith returned to daytime television, originating the role of Llanview District Attorney Nora Hanen Buchanan on ABC's One Life to Live, a character she has played since 1992. Almost immediately after her debut, Smith, in the role of Nora, became a centerpiece of the show, particularly for her involvement in the OLTL multiple-Emmy Award winning Marty Saybrooke rape trial storyline.
On today’s Daytime Confidential podcast Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Regan discuss the latest in All My Children, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital One Life to Live and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including: All My Children casts former As the World Turns star Sara Glendening as Marissa. Luke isn’t impressed by the news and Regan wonders why we even need Marissa? Former General Hospital and Port Charles star Eddie Matos joins AMC. The Bold and the Beautiful’s Ashley Jones is bumped to recurring. B&B newcomer Kristolyn Lloyd earns contract status. The Bold and the Beautiful airs special episodes focusing on the homeless. Former Guiding Light star Elvera Roussel drops in on B&B. Days of our Lives’ Louise Sorel previews Vivian’s next move. Days of our Lives casts former General Hospital star Natalia Livingston as Nicole’s younger sister. What will Sami do when she finds out Ma Brady switched the paternity tests? The show’s ratings go up. General Hospital’s Lulu uncovers Dante and Brenda’s connection. Will the secret they share wreck Dante’s credibility? Luke wants there to be a Dante and Brenda love child hidden away somewhere, but no one else on the podcast likes the idea. Did anyone actually watch ABC’s “classic” episodes on October 28? ABC is touting One Life to Live clobbering The Talk in the ratings. Hillary B. Smith reups her contract to keep her in Llanview. Susan Haskell is bringing it at Marty. Todd and Tea are reunited. Who should Blair be with now that Todd and Tea are back together? The Hannah storyline collapsed in the scenes where she holds James and Starr at gunpoint. Luke asks the DC gang what they think of Kim Zimmer’s Echo now that she’s been in town for a while. Meggie’s plot to get Nikki out of the way so she can get her hands on Victor is well on its way. Daisy returns to Genoa City, supposedly pregnant with Daniel’s baby. Abby and Victoria take on Victor, but can they steal Beauty of Nature?
He has had pivotal roles in such primetime hits as “The Facts of Life” and “Murphy Brown” and “Popular,” and has appeared in various films and theatrical ventures, but he’s no doubt most fondly remembered for his iconic, Emmy-nominated work as dastardly charming rogue Craig Montgomery on “As the World Turns.” He has recently shifted his attention behind the scenes, working as a director and producer on a new online project, a comedic takeoff on the daytime world entitled "Steamboat," and now the incredible SCOTT BRYCE is stopping by the Buzz to give us the inside scoop!
On this very special edition of the DC podcast, the founding editor of Soap Opera Weekly, who recently clicked her laptop back on to cover Guiding Light's endgame for TV Guide Canada's "The Soapgeist," tells Luke and Jamey how she really feels about such hot soap opera topics as Guiding Light's cancellation and All My Children's upcoming move to Los Angeles. Does Torchin believe AMC's move is a good thing for the industry, or will it hasten the death of soaps? It's no surprise to anyone who has been reading her GL coverage that Torchin spends a good bit of time on this episode discussing her current, fave soap couple Olivia and Natalia (She's not a fan of squish names!) on GL. Why does this couple have Torchin both fascinated and utterly frustrated? Torchin is hoping Venice, the new web series co-created by the woman she calls "the best actress in daytime", Crystal Chappell, and costarring the likes of Jessica Leccia, Hillary B. Smith and Jordan Clarke, will show daytime soaps how it should be done! Torchin also fills Luke and Jamey in on what she's been up to since the last time she visited DC, namely her breathtaking photography work featuring her two beloved islands—Manhattan and Martha's Vineyard—all chronicled at www.mimitorchinphotography.com. Torchin weighs in on what soaps like The Young and the Restless and One Life to Live are doing right and what they are doing wrong, and shares a Cruz and Eden memory that is sure to bring back memories of fans of Soap Opera Weekly's groundbreaking early days and the iconic super soap Santa Barbara. All this and much more on this jam-packed edition of Daytime Confidential.
BWR Hosts Matt P. and Lee welcome Hillary B. Smith. Smith portrays DA Nora Buchanan on ABC Daytime's, "One Life to Live." Hear her discuss her latest storyline, her career from As The World Turns, and opinions on the writers' strike. Ewa Da Cruz also joins us tonight, who plays Vienna Hyatt Coleman on CBS Daytime's "As The World Turns." Hear her take questions and comments from her fans.
This week we discuss the great news of Hillary B Smith's renewed contract with One Life To Live and what this means for Catherine Hickland, the return of Kate Collins to All My Children as Janet Dillon, Betty White on Bold and Beautiful, love gone wrong on As the World Turns, Luke's choice for Performer of the Week, Lisa's choice for Quote of the Week, and much much more.