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• Julia Barr - Brooke English
• Rebecca Budig - Greenlee Smythe
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• Stephanie Gatschet - Madison North
• Ricky Paull Goldin - Jake Martin
• Natalie Hall - Colby Chandler
• Cheryl Hulteen - Winifred
• Vincent Irizarry - David Hayward
• Shannon Kane - Natalia Hubbard
• Michael E. Knight - Tad Martin
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Jack is shocked that Greenlee is alive; David gets under Ryan's skin; Colby gets information on Annie.

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David reassures Greenlee; Liza feels left out when she observes Tad and Krystal's bond.

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Ryan senses Greenlee; Greenlee puts her plan into action; everyone gets together for David's wedding.

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1. Daniel Cosgrove tapped for young William on Brothers & Sisters: "Brothers & Sisters" is really ramping up its castings for the two hour flashback episode airing on Sun., April 11 at 9pm on ABC.

   ABC tells Zap2it that former "Beverly Hills, 90210" actor, Daniel Cosgrove, has signed on to play young William Walker.

   We knew that William Walker, the man who is pretty much behind most of the present drama on the show, would have to be a particularly special casting. He'd have to be dashing enough to grab Nora's heart and pick up a few extras along the way like Holly and Ryan's mother.

   We can now say, bravo, ABC.

   Cosgrove is best known for his role on "Beverly Hills, 90210" and his off-again-on-again relationship with Jennie Garth's Kelly Taylor. He also had quite a stint on "Guiding Light" as Bill Lewis. He has guest starred on other ABC Shows, "The Forgotten" and "Dirty Sexy Money," as well as CBS' "The Good Wife."

   Other confirmed castings include Walker matriarch, Nora, whose younger self will be played by Lauren Bittner. Bittner has appeared on NBC's "The Black Donnellys." Kasey Campbell, who has been in a few episodes of Showtime's "Weeds," will play Young Kevin.

2. Rachael Ray Show - Feb 11 (Syndicated) - Guest Susan Lucci

3. Rachael Ray Show - Feb 12 (Syndicated) - Guest Kelly Ripa

4. ALL MY CHILDREN’s Lacey Chabert (ex-Bianca) is no mean girl in the upcoming Hallmark Channel Original Movie Elevator Girl. In fact, she’s all grown up and falling in love! In the Valentine’s Day weekend flick, she and Ryan Merriman (Final Destination 3, THE PRETENDER) play a duo that finds unexpected sparks despite having nothing more in common than the lift they got stuck in together. The romantic drama — which also features Jonathan Bennett (ex-JR, AMC) as a disapproving friend — premieres Saturday, February 13, at 9 p.m. EST.

5. Former ALL MY CHILDREN star Ambyr Childers (ex-Colby) is a mom! Pal Leven Rambin (ex-Lily) Tweeted the good news yesterday. "Just met little London Thea Emmett. She is SO beautiful!!" Rambin even posted a picture of herself holding the little girl, who she says "looks just like her Mommy!" London is the first child for Childers and her husband, producer Randall Emmett.

6. Soap Star Trading Cards Now Available!: If you've ever wanted to collect trading cards of your favorite daytime stars from ALL MY CHILDREN, GENERAL HOSPITAL and ONE LIFE TO LIVE, now is your chance! Twenty stars are featured in the first two sets, now available by mail order only. Among the actors featured are GH's Maurice Benard (Sonny), Steve Burton (Jason), Anthony Geary (Luke), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Julie Marie Berman (Lulu), Nathan Parsons (Ethan), Brandon Barash (Johnny) and Laura Wright (Carly), AMC's Bobbie Eakes (Krystal), Cameron Mathsion (Ryan) and Vincent Irizarry (David), and OLTL's Robert S. Woods (Bo), Eddie Alderson (Matthew), Kristen Alderson (Starr) and Scott Clifton (Schuyler). For more information, click here.

7. Nice Day for a Grey's Teen Star's Wedding: Here's hoping she didn't have her heart set on a (legal) wedding day toast. Grey's Anatomy's newest addition, Leven Rambin, has gotten engaged at the ripe old age of 19, to boyfriend Geoff Clark. There's no official word on how the question was popped, whether a date has been set and whether her teen pregnancy storyline on the nighttime soap is in any way foreshadowing her current situation (you never know), but the bride-to-be did acknowledge the betrothal on her Twitter page just last night after a follower offered congratulations. "Thanks ;)," she wrote. OK, apparently she's going to play this one close to the vest.

8. AMC February Preview: Greenlee finds out about Erica and Ryan she channels her inner diva and decides to get even. It's classic Greenlee, involves David, and is going to piss everyone in town off

   -Jackson returns to Pine Valley with one thing on his mind: Erica Kane

   -Annie decides to get a job asd editor-in-chief of Tempo Magazine, only Brooke English is in her way

   -Everyone finds out JR's cancer his back when his body stops responding to chemo. His health is fading, and fast. The Chandler family rallies together for JR, and Adam is intent on finding his son the bone marrow transplant he so desperately needs. The answer may come from a Chandler – but one who's not currently on the show (take your guesses now).

   -David blackmails Angie into resigning as chief of staff

   -Things go from bad to worse for Angie and Jesse. Frankie's determined to make sure his parents get some happiness in their lives. Too bad someone pays the price -- with their life.

   -Erica and David team up

   -Bailey leaves town with baby Trevor

   -Little A decides to change his name

   -Nurse Gayle turns on David.

9. Jeff Branson (ex-Shayne, GL; ex-Jonathan, AMC) was unable to make it on the Soap Cruise because he is filming an episode of HOUSE. Cameron Mathison (Ryan, AMC) and Jacob Young (JR) also couldn't attend because they had to work.

10. Jet-Setting Josh & Fergie Pull Double Date Duty: Despite their crazy busy schedules, Josh Duhamel and Fergie seem to be joined at the hip lately. On Tuesday, Josh was in NYC pimping When in Rome and wearing tiaras on morning shows before heading off to Sundance with the wifey in tow for The Romantics premiere that night. Then just last night, the über-tight twosome hit the L.A. premiere of Rome here in Hollywood. Sheesh. All this quality time together, including train-holding and wedding-vow renewals, has almost made us forget about that whole little stripper scandal... Whatever happened last year, we do give them props for working overtime to make their marriage work—and improving their public image! And their night together didn't end after the When in Rome premiere, either. Fergie and Josh hit the afterparty at Hwood, where Lindsay Lohan also happened to be partying. And while Fergie's been supporting her man (and likely keeping on eye on him at the same time) on these last few outings, tonight she takes center stage, performing at the First Annual Data Awards with the rest of the Black Eyed Peas. Twenty bucks says Josh is there cheering her on from the front row.

11. Josh Duhamel + Stop Signs = Ouch!: Is Josh Duhamel anything like the accident-prone former football star he plays in the about-to-be-released romantic comedy When in Rome?

    Or is he more in tune with Major Lennox in the Transformers movie franchise?

    We'd like to think the answer is the sweaty muscled robot-fighter, but...

    "I would say I'm definitely more in line with something like When in Rome than shooting giant robots," Duhamel says.

    Asked if he has a tendency to walk into things—like stop signs—as he does so often in the flick, Duhamel laughs, "Unlike the character in the movie, I do have my peripheral vision, but, yeah, it's a problem most of the time."

    In the flick, he plays a reporter who falls in love with a museum curator played by Kristen Bell. "Something like [Rome] is more fun to work on," Duhamel says. "It's more about trying to find the funny in it rather than trying to imagine fighting some fake robot thing."

    And it sure sounded fun for Bell.

    "I won't lie—it's pretty good," she says of kissing her costar. "He is dreamy."

    But, she adds, "You shouldn't be intimidated because he's a big old goofball and he's such a gentleman."

12. Peter Bergman (Jack, Y&R; ex-Cliff, AMC) on the death of James Mitchell: "James and I began our daytime careers together 30 years ago. He was at my wedding, he was in the hospital when both my children were born, and our friendship continued 20 years after I left ALL MY CHILDREN. He was a man of singular talent, style and kindness — and his death is a powerful event for everyone in my family."

13. Former ALL MY CHILDREN star Connie Fletcher Staton (ex-Erin) is expecting a baby! The actress and her husband, MAD MEN's Aaron Staton, will welcome their first child, a boy, this summer. "We're both thrilled beyond belief and can't wait to welcome our son into the world and fill him with love," the mother-to-be tells Soaps In Depth. Since leaving AMC in 2006, Staton has been keeping busy working on the Web soap IMAGINARY BITCHES.

14. AMC is gearing up for a moving tribute to James Mitchell (Palmer), who passed away on Friday, January 22, but a source says the memorial won't air until the spring. The show wants to wait until newly anointed head writers Donna Swajeski and David Kreizman have started, and can do actor and character justice. "The memorial will be really beautiful," promises the insider.

15. AMC Cast on James Mitchell Via Facebook, Mitchell's one-time on-screen stepson, Vincent Irizarry (David), said that he was "saddened and sorry to say goodbye to a dear soul, Mr. James Mitchell ... AMC has lost one of its most precious children, indeed. The man was a true gentleman and wonderful talent. I feel honored and grateful to have had the opportunity to work beside him and to be his friend. Light up the heavens as you did the world you walked upon these many years, beautiful man!"

    Says Susan Lucci (Erica), "I have so many wonderful memories of James, it's hard to just tell one. There was this one day, we were both on set, waiting to do our scene. There was some kind of delay and so he came up to me, put his arms around me and we started to dance, right there on set. It was such a special moment. I kept thinking, 'Oh, my goodness. I am actually dancing with Jimmy Mitchell.' He was such a special person. He lit up the room with his warmth, thoughtfulness and charm. He was truly authentic." Adds Debbi Morgan (Angie), "James Mitchell was not only an icon, but a deeply sensitive and caring man. He was the utmost professional and it was amazing to watch him work and observe the life he breathed into the shrewd and irrepressible Palmer Cortlandt. I feel so fortunate to have had the opportunity to be in his presence for so many years." "Jimmy was a very kind, supportive man," echoes Darnell Williams (Jesse). "He was gifted with a generosity toward his acting partner that most of us can only dream of. He'll be sorely missed by us all."

16. Stagecoach 2010: ABC Daytime and SOAPnet are once again sponsoring Stagecoach -- the premiere country music festival this side of the Mississippi -- and Soap Nation will be there, natch, with a bevy of daytime's brightest!

    Among those slated to attend include Vincent Irizarry (David), Bobbie Eakes (Krystal), and Melissa Claire Egan (Annie) from All My Children; Kristen Alderson (Starr), Brandon Buddy (Cole), Hilary B. Smith (Nora), Kassie DePaiva (Blair), Robert S. Woods (Bo), and Bree Williamson (Jessica) from One Life to Live; and Brandon Barash (Johnny), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Laura Wright (Carly), and Jason Thompson (Patrick) from General Hospital.(Participating stars are subject to change)

    Expect autograph sessions, giveaways, raffles, and the opportunity to relax with manicures and massages in the Soap Nation mini-spa.

    Starting January 29th, those who purchase tickets and enter the special code SOAPNATION will receive a VIP entrance into the exclusive SOAPnet and ABC Daytime Meet & Greet at the Soap Nation Tent (NOTE: If you don't go with this option, there's still plenty of opportunities to meet the stars! This just gives you MORE time). The offer is subject to limited availability and is good only while supplies last. Tickets for the event are available at www.ticketmaster.com.

17. Clip of Opal & Palmer's Wedding: www.youtube.com/watch?v=2be8EPtmr1I

18. James Mitchell, Soap Star and Dancer Who Was Film "Dream Curly," Dies at 89: James Mitchell, who was a major interpreter of the work of Agnes de Mille and spent 30 years playing Palmer Cortlandt on the soap opera "All My Children," died Jan. 22. He had been suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease complicated by pneumonia. He was 89.

    Mr. Mitchell first made his mark as a dancer, learning his craft at the school of the famed teacher and choreographer, Lester Horton, and afterwards joining his company for four years.

    Horton took him to New York to found a new company, but after the venture failed, he successfully auditioned for a role in the Agnes de Mille-choreographed musical Bloomer Girl. Mr. Mitchell and de Mille would work together for 25 years on a variety of projects. De Mille's biographer, Carol Easton, describes him as the "quintessential male de Mille dancer" and, in one of her autobiographical volumes, de Mille herself said of Mitchell that he had "probably the strongest arms in the business, and the adagio style developed by him and his partners has become since a valued addition to ballet vocabulary."

    Other Broadway projects with de Mille included Brigadoon (for which he won a Theatre World Award) and Paint Your Wagon. He was in 1945's Billion Dollar Baby, which was choreographed by Jerome Robbins and Carnival, choreographed by Gower Champion. He also acted in national tours of The King and I, Funny Girl, and The Threepenny Opera.

    Mr. Mitchell was the winner of the Donaldson Award for Best Male Dancer of the Year in 1947 for his Harry Beaton in Brigadoon; and was nominated in the same category for Billion Dollar Baby and Paint Your Wagon. He had late Broadway credit in 1974, playing Williams Desmond Taylor in Mack & Mabel. His most notable film roles were Paul Byrd, the (ironically) largely non-dancing choreographer character who competes with Fred Astaire for the affections of Cyd Charisse in "The Band Wagon," and he was Curly in the dream sequence of "Oklahoma!" in 1955.

    Much of his prowess as a dance was probably lost on the soap fans who watched him for decades as a scheming tycoon on "All My Children." He acted on the show from 1979 to 2009. He was nominated for Daytime Emmy Awards in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1989. He never won.

    Despite having given up dancing for the small screen, he never lost his interest in the stage. "When I go to the theatre to watch dance, my muscles twitch," he once said. "I can't help but respond physically to music and the choreography. It simply moves me. There's no doubt that the dancer is still present inside."

19. James Mitchell Dies: We have sad news to report. James Mitchell, who has played Palmer Cortlandt on All My Children since 1979, has passed away. He was 89.

    James joined the cast of AMC in 1979 as controlling, manipulative millionaire Palmer Cortlandt. Palmer's rivalry with Adam Chandler, unconventional (and charming) relationships with wives Daisy and Opal, and his controlling (some would say suffocating) control over his daughter Nina's love life (how Palmer hated Cliff Warner!) provided fodder for some of AMC's richest stories.

    James was born and raised in Sacramento, CA. He starred in a number of Broadway musicals, including Brigadoon, Carnival, Carousel and Billion Dollar Baby, among many others. Co-stars over the years included Carol Lawrence, Chita Rivera and future AMC co-star Frances Heflin (Mona). On film, James starred in The Turning Point with Anne Bancroft, The Bandwagon with Frank Sinatra and Oklahoma!. James was an accomplished dancer, who worked with esteemed choreographers like Agnes de Mille and Jermone Robbins. He also taught movement to actors, including a stint teaching at Yale.

    James appeared less frequently on All My Children in the last few years, but made his final onscreen appearance on January 5, for the show's 40th anniversary.

    How the show will address his passing remains TBD.

    Goodbye, James. You were so good at being bad - and in doing so, brought joy to millions of people for over 30 years. That will not soon be forgotten. Rest in peace.

20. Soap Opera Digest reports AMC's James Mitchell (Palmer) died today, Jan. 22, 2010 in LA of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, complicated by pneumonia.

21. Soap Fan Mystery Theatre: Say you're a fan of murder mysteries -- especially those by legendary author Agatha Christie. Now say you're also a fan of daytime TV. What if those two things were to come together in a LIVE show in Los Angeles? It'd be pretty nifty, right?

    Well your prayers have been answered! All My Children star (and Emmy winner) Jacob Young (JR) has gotten together with some of his daytime pals to put on a series of staged readings of two Christie stories -- The Unexpected Guest and Spider's Web -- at the legendary Writers Guild Theatre in Beverly Hills, CA.Soap Fan Mystery Theatre will offer The Unexpected Guest on Saturday, February 20th at 8PM and Sunday, February 21st at 2PM and 7PM. Jacob's AMC costar Vincent Irizarry (David) will star as Michael Starkwedder -- the unexpected guest in question -- who accidentally drives his car into a ditch on a foggy night and wanders into a nearby house to use the phone. While there, he discovers a woman (legendary actress Stefanie Powers) standing over her dead husband's body holding a smoking gun ... did she really do it? The Unexpected Guest's reading will also feature Jacob along with longtime Guiding Light star Robert Newman (Josh), AMC's Adam Mayfield (Scott), Constance Towers (Helena, General Hospital), and other special appearances to be announced.

    On Saturday, March 13th and 8PM and Sunday, March 14th at 2PM and 7PM, SFMT will present Spider's Web -- featuring Ricky Paull Goldin (AMC's Jake) as a police inspector investigating murder and mayhem at a country estate. Jacob and Adam will also be featured in these readings, along with former Passions star Juliet Mills and her husband Maxwell Caulfield (Dynasty, Grease 2) -- plus surprise guests.

    Both series of readings will be co-produced and directed by Jacob, and will be the first time he and his AMC costars will appear in a stage production together since their move to Los Angeles.

    For more info on how to buy tickets, check out soapfanmysterytheatre.com.

22. Soaps In Depth has learned that Taylor Gildersleeve (ex-Sydney, ALL MY CHILDREN) is joining the cast of ONE LIFE TO LIVE! A show rep confirms that Gildersleeve will be playing the recurring role of Leah — a gal who, according to the casting notice for the part — is a Las Vegas pole-dancer! (Sure. Because the soap needs another exotic dancer!) During her brief 2007 run on AMC as the niece of Adam's housekeeper, Winifred, Gildersleeve's Sydney fought with frenemy Colby over Sean, but disappeared from the canvas shortly after the girls' joint Sweet Sixteen bash.

23. All My Children Names New Head Writers: David Kreizman and Donna Swajeski have been named as co-head writers of All My Children

    “David and Donna are the perfect team to bring new ideas to All My Children while remaining true to its core by telling stories with a focus on the integrity of the show's history, its characters and families on the canvas,” said Brian Frons, President, Daytime, Disney ABC-Television Group.

    Together, David and Donna won the 2007 Daytime Emmy for best writing for Guiding Light. They are also WGA award winners.

    David began working on Guiding Light in 1995 in the production office as an intern but quickly moved his way up. In 1997, he joined the show's writing team and was promoted to head writer in 2004. He served in that capacity until the show's end in 2009, when he moved to As The World Turns to become co-head writer.

    Donna began her career working on All My Children as a program executive. She worked closely with Agnes Nixon, the show's creator (and head writer at the time), with firsthand involvement in the crafting of stories about then-new characters like Jesse and Angie Hubbard, as well as some classic Erica tales. Donna went on to serve as head writer for Another World from 1988-1992. In 1997, she joined the writing team of Guiding Light. In 2004 she joined David as co-head writer of the show. Other writing credits include Port Charles and The Bold and the Beautiful.

    Said Donna: "Working with Agnes Nixon was a highlight of my career. My first job in soaps was as Director of Daytime at ABC. I was assigned to, among other soaps, AMC. I remember sitting next to Agnes in meetings and marveling at how she always went right to the heart of scenes. How she brilliantly crafted the dreamers, the strivers, the connivers, the heroes -- so that we loved everyone of them. At times, Pine Valley was more real to me than Manhattan. I was lucky to learn how to tell story at the feet of a true Master".

    The head writing duties of All My Children have been vacant since Chuck Pratt exited the role in November of 2009

    A new head writing regime is not the only change the show has undergone lately. The cast JUST started taping in Los Angeles.

24. ALL MY CHILDREN’s Vincent Irizarry (David), Jacob Young (JR), Ricky Paull Goldin (Jake) and Adam Mayfield (Scott) will join GUIDING LIGHT’s Robert Newman (Josh) in performing readings of Agatha Christie mysteries for Soap Fan Mystery Theater. The readings will take place at the Writers Guild Theater in Beverly Hills, located at 135 South Doheny Drive at Wilshire Blvd. Reserved seating is $49.50. For $150, attendees can have VIP seating, which includes a meet-and-greet and a photo opportunity. Tickets may be purchased on-line at www.tix.com or by calling 1 (800) 595-4849. For more information on show times, visit www.soapfanmysterytheatre.com.

25. An additional 20 countries have bought AMC, including Australia, thanks to a new licence deal secured by Toronto-based distributor The Fremantle Corporation.

26. Rumor has it World Turns scribe, David Kreizman, and current B&B scriptwriter, Donna Swajeski (of Another World and GL fame), will more than likely be named AMC’s new head writers.

27. MAYOR VILLARAIGOSA AND CITY COUNCIL WELCOME AMC TO LA: On Tuesday, January 19, Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa stops by Pine Valley's new home at Andrita Studios to welcome "All My Children" to Los Angeles. The Mayor will play himself, crossing paths with Erica Kane (Susan Lucci) at Confusion, the local hotspot that's owned in part by Erica Kane. The two will have a back story of having met at a charity event in LA the year before. The airdate for this episode is February 17. Two days later, on Thursday, January 21, City Council President Eric Garcetti (whose district includes Andrita Studios) will appear in a scene with David Canary, who plays the role of Adam Chandler. His story will find him in Pine Valley, meeting with Adam Chandler about the initiatives they are taking together to make Chandler Enterprises more environmentally friendly. The airdate for this episode is February 16.

28. Miley Cyrus, Kristen Bell, Josh Duhamel (ex-Leo) and the Jonas Brothers have joined those who'll present the trophies at the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on Jan. 31.

29. Bye-Bye, Bailey!: Sofia Black-D'Elia (Bailey) is leaving ALL MY CHILDREN. Sue Johnson, vice president, talent development and East Coast programming at ABC, says that Black-D'Elia is "a very young actress, and she did not want to make the move to California. So that’s why we took her off. She will be exiting the canvas. But Damon [Finn Wittrock, who went on contract with the show last month], we’re keeping him aboard, and we really love him." We hear that Bailey will leave the canvas with Baby Stuart, leaving Damon behind... perhaps to romance Colby? Wait and see!

30. The Bachelor’s Bob Guiney and Wife Rebecca Budig Split: It looks like Bob Guiney is a bachelor once again. The reality star — who became beloved as the jovial, self-effacing regular guy looking for love with Trista Rehn (now Trista Sutter) on The Bachelorette and then as the star of season 4 of ABC’s The Bachelor — and his wife of five years, All My Children star Rebecca Budig, are on the outs, according to several sources close to the couple. “Lately it’s become clear that nothing is going to save this,” a friend of Budig says. “They’ve just grown apart and are no longer the people they were when they got married.” The couple tell PEOPLE in an exclusive statement: “We love each other very much. We are best friends and don’t know what the future holds.” Meanwhile, a source close to the couple says, “They talk on the phone every day and they truly are best friends. They don’t know what is going to happen. They haven’t filed for divorce.” Adds the source, “They’re not even fighting.” Although a source close to Guiney insists that he has re-entered the singles scene, the friend of the couple denies he’s back on the market: “He’s not at a point to date because it’s not over.” Still, the friend of Budig says, “They’ve been on the rocks for a long time.” Last March, Budig left her role as mischievous Greenlee on All My Children, which taped in New York City, citing her need to spend more time in Los Angeles with her husband. Ironically, she no longer has to choose between the two: All My Children recently relocated to Los Angeles, and Budig has since rejoined the show. But being on the same coast hasn’t been enough to save the marriage, says the Budig source. “It’s over and it’s been over for a while now.” At Wednesday’s Television Critics Association event in Pasadena, Calif., Budig was present — and noticeably not wearing her wedding ring. “I was late and ran out the door and just forgot to put it on,” she told a reporter before retreating hastily from an interview.

31. 'All My Children's' Susan Lucci: Erica and Ryan aren't 'long-term': "All My Children" star Susan Lucci knows the path of love is never smooth, especially when you're on long-running soap opera.

    The Emmy-winning (yes!) actress appeared on the "All My Children 40th Anniversary" panel Tuesday (Jan. 12) for the TCA Press Tour in which she performed a scene from her first season on the soap, alongside its creator, Agnes Nixon.

    The scene, about a teenage Erica Kane chasing after unavailable guys, shows just how far the character has come in 40 years, especially in the love department. Currently, Erica is in a controversial relationship with the character Ryan Lavery, played by Cameron Mathison.

    "I think in the beginning, the press thought it was a cougar storyline," Lucci tells reporters. "I didn't know what to expect. I don't think the audience believes in it as a long-term relationship, but I don't think the characters necessarily do either, but it's a genuine feeling for each other. So it is different from the expected."

    Her co-star agrees.

    "I had a story meeting, and the first thing they said was 'It's not a cougar story,'" Mathison tells Zap2it. "We've been mutually going at this. She's not taking advantage of me. I love it. I'm crazy about it. I think it's different. It's often a slightly older man and a younger woman in the relationship. In this particular situation it's reversed and it's also shocking. I mean, why not? I think there should be a sense of equanimity like that."

    But it's not the age difference between the characters that are at issue among the fans, but rather Erica and Ryan's tangled history. Basically, Erica used to be Ryan's mother-in-law and is still the grandmother to the son he had with Kendall (Alicia Minshew), her daughter. So, they're not blood-related, but still ... it's a little too close for comfort.

    Neither star addresses this aspect, but Mathison points out that he's heard mixed reactions.

    "I have some people who are absolutely crazy about it. They see how much sense it makes. They love the two of them together. I hear that a lot. And then there are fans that cannot see Ryan with anyone other than Greenlee, and then you know, Erica maybe with Jack."

    Earlier in the day, Lucci said she believed that Greenlee (Rebecca Budig) is Ryan's great love.

    "I think that's probably the case," Mathison agrees. "I think Erica and Ryan are extremely connected deeply in many ways, but as far as a true love for each other? I can't imagine that Erica would say the same about Ryan. I think Greenlee is Ryan's true love, yeah."

    But if Greenlee, the true love, is back for Ryan, then is Erica just setting herself up for heartbreak? Lucci isn't too worried.

    "I can't tip too much, but Erica is a fighter and is at a place where she is reclaiming herself," says Lucci. "Going to Ryan required a lot of vulnerability for her, and Ryan going to Erica required a lot of vulnerability for him.

    "Erica's cleaning house. I think Erica is divesting and investing ... It began with the breakup of Erica and Jack. I think it started there. I think Africa opened her eyes tremendously to many things and one of them being to remember who she is and to grab life by the horns and go for it. I think we're going to see the Erica that the audience loves. Erica's always been very active and not reactive, so you watch."

32. Cady McClain Returns to AMC: AMC's parade of returning faves continues! ABC confirms to Digest that Cady McClain, fresh off her most recent stint as ATWT's Rosanna, will be reprising the role of Dixie, last seen as a ghost in 2008, for a short-term story arc that will reteam her with leading man Michael E. Knight (Tad). The network's lips were sealed on all other details (the timing of her return, the length of her contract, and whether Dixie will appear in angel or human form). Stay tuned for more info!

33. AMC: Writer Announcement Expected Soon: AMC EP Julie Hanan Carruthers told reporters at ABC’s Winter 2010 TCA Press Tour on January 12 to expect an announcement regarding the show's new head writer shortly. "Right now we have a fabulous transition team filled with writers that know the foundation and history of the show," she said. "And within a few weeks, I think we’ll be ready to announce the head writing team."

34. DGA Nods: The nominees for the 62nd annual Directors Guild of America awards were announced. The DGA awards applaud excellence in directing. The following directors of daytime dramas were nominated:

    Casey Childs ALL MY CHILDREN
    Christopher Goutman AS THE WORLD TURNS
    Dean Lamont YOUNG AND RESTLESS

35. 21st Annual GLAAD Media Award Nominees: Outstanding Daily Drama

    All My Children
    As the World Turns
    Guiding Light
    One Life to Live

36. Soap Nation Comes to Broadway!: So who's ready for a big (BIG) Soap Nation event for 2010? One where All My Children, One Life to Live, and General Hospital stars hit the Broadway stage?

    You're in luck: The 6th Annual ABC Daytime/SOAPnet Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS event has been set for March 21st, 2010 in New York City. This one-night-only event features ABC Daytime and SOAPnet stars taking the stage at Broadway's historic Town Hall for a night of singing, dancing, and entertainment.

    The event is hosted by Cameron Mathison (Ryan, All My Children). Appearing from All My Children will be Rebecca Budig (Greenlee), Melissa Claire Egan (Annie), Bobbie Eakes (Krystal), Ricky Paull Goldin (Jake), Adam Mayfield (Scott), Cornelius Smith Jr. (Frankie), and the one and only Susan Lucci (Erica). From One Life to Live, expect to see Kristen Alderson (Starr), Scott Clifton (Schuyler), Scott Evans (Fish), Kassie DePaiva (Blair), Mark Lawson (Brody), Nicholas Rodriguez (Nick), Tika Sumpter (Layla), Jason Tam (Markko), and Brittany Underwood (Langston). From General Hospital, watch for Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Brandon Barash (Johnny), Anthony Geary (Luke), Jonathan Jackson (Lucky), and Nathan Parsons (Ethan). That's not all, though. Look for a special musical performance from Sherri Shepherd of The View! Talent participation is subject to change -- including NEW names that might be added in the comings weeks.

    Tickets are on sale now at www.broadwaycares.org or by calling 212-840-0770. All proceeds go to support Broadway Cares, an organization that helps to provide essential services for people with AIDS or other critical illnesses across the country.

    Additionally, the producers of the event are bringing back the second installment of their "Soap-a-thon." Starting Friday, December 4th, fans of AMC, OLTL, and GH can register and set up their own fundraising web page to support their favorite ABC Daytime "family tree" (i.e. the Martins, the Buchanans, etc). The top fundraising fan team's coordinator will be eligible to win round trip airfare for two to New York City and VIP tickets to the Broadway Cares event. And that's not the only prize -- throughout the competition, fans will have the opportunity to win autographed photos, signed scripts, and more.

37. Former B&B and Port Charles writer-producer, Hope Harmel Smith has re-joined AMC

38. According to Daytimeconfidential.com, former GH executive producer Wendy Riche is this close to inking a deal to return to ABC Daytime to join the No. 2 spot at AMC to replace Lisa de Cazotte. Also, the website adds that former DAYS executive producer/director Shelley Curtis may join Agnes Nixon’s favourite soap as a director.

39. Josh Duhamel and Fergie Want to Renew Vows Every Year: After a tumultuous first year of marriage, Josh Duhamel and Fergie renewed their wedding vows last week in a small, private ceremony in California – and they plan to make a habit of it. "We want to do it every year," Duhamel tells Entertainment Tonight. "We got the idea from Heidi Klum and Seal. They do that. … I thought it was a great idea." The actor, 37, and the Black Eyed Peas singer, 34, were married at the Church Estates Vineyards in Malibu last Jan. 10. They renewed their vows with a minister on a bluff outside the Bacara Resort in Santa Barbara, according to RadarOnline.com. Fergie was "crying and seemed very emotional," according to an eyewitness. Duhamel and Fergie, who fended off rumors of infidelity in 2009, welcomed 2010 with a very public kiss at Las Vegas nightclub LAX.

40. Hubby surprises Fergie with vow renewal: Actor Josh Duhamel whisked his wife Fergie off to a luxury resort to celebrate their first wedding anniversary - and surprised the pop star by organizing a secret vow renewal ceremony on the beach. The couple wed on 10 January 2009 in Malibu, California, but have faced a rocky first year as husband and wife after a stripper alleged she had a fling with the Transformers star. The Hollywood hunk dismissed the rumours as false, and the pair has fought to keep their marriage together. And Duhamel proved his commitment to his wife just days before their anniversary, by flying Fergie by helicopter to the Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa Barbara for a secluded beach side ceremony to renew their wedding vows. According to People.com, the Black Eyed Peas singer was "crying and very emotional" as they took part in the 15-minute service. A source tells the website, "It was a total surprise for Fergie."

41. Daniel Kennedy (ex-Pete) hopes to land a roll on One Life To Live

42. Adam Jr. is being aged

43. Emma is being recast (but not aged)

44. The show is casting an adult male lead named “Ash.” The description for the role reads: Caucasian male, 26 to 28 years old. He’s good-looking, charming, smooth but has an edge. He is someone who uses people — a manipulator.

45. The Directors Guild Of America has announced the nominees for the 62nd DGA Awards, honoring outstanding achievement in commercials and television for the year 2009. In the Daytime Serials category, ALL MY CHILDREN, AS THE WORLD TURNS, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL and GENERAL HOSPITAL picked up one nod each, while THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS saw two of its episodes receive nominations.

    The AMC episode was from early last year when Kendall ran Greenlee's motorcycle off the road, leaving the latter presumed dead. For GH, it was the residents of Port Charles singing a karaoke version of "Macho Man" at Maxie and Spinelli's non-wedding reception that's garnered the soap another nod. The winners will be announced on Saturday, January 20, in Los Angeles. ATWT's episode is last year's stand-alone Valentine's Day fantasy, in which Oakdale characters brought fairy tales to life. B&B nabbed a nomination for the Forrester/Jackie M fashion challenge sabotage. One of Y&R's honored shows was the stand-alone New Year's Eve episode, in which John showed Billy the different paths his life could take, in the style of A Christmas Carol, while its second nomination was for the episode in which a drowning Colleen is visited by her loved ones. The winners will be announced on Saturday, January 20, in Los Angeles.

46. Soap vet Mark Pinter (ex-Roger, AMC; ex-Grant, AW, et al) returns to Port Charles as Federal Agent Thomas Rayner on Tuesday, January 26. No word yet on if he's back in town to investigate Sonny and Jason or interfere with Alexis's burgeoning relationship with Mac — or both!

    >Baker Is Bethrothed!: ALL MY CHILDREN’s Babe missed out on a long, happy life with her hubby, but former portrayer Amanda Baker is looking forward to one with fiancé Clint Browning, who proposed just before Christmas!

    “We were both in Charleston, visiting my family,” Baker tells Soaps In Depth. “He wanted to get my father’s blessing first before he asked me.” As the pair cuddled on the couch, they talked about their future together. Before Baker knew what was going on, “He told me he wanted to spend the rest of his life with me and got down on one knee and proposed!” she says. “It was a very sweet and intimate moment between the two of us. I, of course, said yes and ran into the other room and screamed to my parents that I was engaged! My mom screamed too and was very excited and happy for us.”

    Baker met her Prince Charming at church in Los Angeles and got to know him better during a camping trip to Utah. “We joke around and say that we never actually thought we’d meet someone camping when we hadn’t showered and slept!” she says.

    The couple will marry in Malibu, CA, on Sunday, May 23.

47. Matt Borlenghi (ex-Ziggy, B&B/Brian, AMC) is a father again! The actor tells Soaps In Depth that his wife, Heather, gave birth to twin boys on January 5. Pearson tipped the scales at 7 lbs., 3 oz., while Daltan weighed in at 5 lbs., 3 oz. In addition to their proud parents, the newborns were welcomed by big sister Garland. Congratulations to the entire family!

48. La Rue Engaged To Ex-Fiancé!: Almost a year after Eva La Rue (ex-Maria, ALL MY CHILDREN) called off her wedding to Joseph Cappuccio, the couple are once again engaged to be married! According to reports, La Rue accepted the businessman's proposal while in Bora Bora over the holidays. First engaged in May 2008 during an African vacation, the couple split last February, but reportedly reconciled in November. Sounds like the second time is the charm for the happy couple!

49. Julia Barr Returns To AMC!: Thought the glimpse we got of Julia Barr's Brooke on the January 5 anniversary episode was all you'd get? Well, you thought wrong! Soap Opera Digest has learned that the actress will be back starting February 23 for what a show rep promises will be "a great story arc." Barr joined AMC in 1976, winning two Daytime Emmys before leaving in 2006 when she opted not to remain with the show on recurring status (she was not offered a new contract when hers expired).

50. THE 41st NAACP IMAGE AWARDS NOMINATIONS

    Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series
    • Bryton James – “The Young and The Restless” (CBS)
    • Cassius Willis – “The Young and The Restless” (CBS)
    • Cornelius Smith, Jr. – “All My Children” (ABC)
    • Terrell Tilford – “One Life To Live” (ABC)
    • Texas Battle – “The Bold and the Beautiful” (CBS)

    Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series
    • Daphne Duplaix – “One Life to Live” (ABC)
    • Debbi Morgan – “All My Children” (ABC)
    • Eva Marcelle – “The Young and the Restless” (CBS)
    • Tatyana Ali – “The Young and The Restless” (CBS)
    • Tonya Lee Williams – “The Young and the Restless” (CBS)

51. Couple Watch: Now that's an affectionate couple! Fergie and Josh Duhamel arrived around 11 p.m. for the "friends and family" opening festivities at STK Miami Beach. The pop star massaged her husband's neck and ran her fingers through his hair during their late-night meal with Fergie's father. "Fergie and Josh looked very much in love as Josh was rubbing her arm to warm her up," a source tells us. According to the source, the two even shared bites of food from each other's plates.

52. All My Children 2010 Preview: The custody suit for Emma is decided

    Adam gets some news -- and makes some observations about his "loved ones". Look for Adam to make some pretty drastic changes that will affect his entire family -- and the future of the Chandler dynasty.

    Amanda learns that David's "blood condition" is hereditary and takes Trevor in to be tested, and when neither he or Marissa have the disease, people begin to get curious about Trevor's paternity.

    David & Greenlee grow closer

    Tad and Liza begin to renew old feelings. But will Krystal stand in the way of happiness for these longtime friends with benefits?

    Madison is finally free to move on with her life. She wants to leave town, but the Hubbards convince her to stay.

    Randi introduces Madison to Fusion, but is shocked when she ends up getting a job better than her own

    Damon is arrested and Bailey turns to Liza for help

    Colby has a master plan for Annie

    Marissa wants to have a baby

    Someone very surprising admits she's actually in love with David.

    Look for a big return in 2010 of a familiar, beloved face to kick off a new story

53. Go West, Young Lady!: ALL MY CHILDREN fans: You can be a part of Stephanie Gatschet’s (Madison) cross-country move, and you don’t even have to lift any heavy boxes! The actress — who’s relocating to California from New York with her show — is posting video updates from her trip on her Web site, www.StephanieGatschet.com. “I’m driving with two dogs and two cats, so it should really be a circus!” she tells Soaps In Depth. Videos will be posted each evening this week. Safe travels!

54. All My Children Star Rebecca Budig Dishes On How To Plant A Perfect Kiss: In her 10 year run playing character Greenlee Smythe on All My Children, Rebecca Budig has had quite a few on-screen beaus (including Josh Duhamel, with whom she was co-nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award for America’s Favorite Couple in 2002) — so who better to turn to for kissing advice with the big New Year’s Eve midnight smooch approaching? Budig, who is married to former Bachelor Bob Guiney, was kind enough to give us the rundown on how she preps for puckering up. “For kissing, I like lipgloss. But not the sticky kind. The smell good, smooth kind!” she says, and cites Sephora and Kiehl’s as two of her favorites. In addition, Budig tipped us off to Ayur-medic Lip Enhancer, a vitamin-C infused gloss that “tastes good, and gives your lips a little color,” she says. To make the tint last, the Cincinnati native suggests using lip liner to fill in lips before applying gloss: “That way, once the gloss is gone, there is still color! And the liner tends to really stay which is why I use it all over.” The star also shares her obsession with Colgate Wisp, a miniature breath-freshening toothbrush. “I use that after meals, on the plane, before love scenes…it’s just very convenient and makes my mouth feel very clean!” And when asked her thoughts on the best on-screen kiss—hers or otherwise—the actress chooses wit over fairytale romance: “In The Jerk, when Steve Martin licks Bernadette Peter’s face. It always makes me laugh!"

55. Venicetheseries.com: Jeff Branson (ex-Shane, GL/ex-Jonathan, AMC) will join Venice for season 2 after other commitments force him out of season 1

56. Thorsten Kaye (Zach, AMC) and Alicia Minshew (Kendal, AMC) maybe be headed to One Life To Live

    
    

57. All My Children and One Life to Live episode are now available on ABC.com's Full Episode Player! This means you can watch entire episodes of the shows totally and absolutely free online. The last five episodes of each show are online at any time, so that's 10 total hours of Pine Valley and Llanview goodness -- right at your fingertips. Episodes are posted at 4PM PT.

58. 2010 Writers Guild of America Awards: The winners will be announced on Feb. 20. Here are the nominees:

    DAYTIME SERIAL
    All My Children
    As the World Turns
    One Life to Live
    The Young and the Restless

59. Anna Stuart has been cast as Richard Manning's mother on Martha Byrne’s fantastic web soap, Gotham (www.gothamtheseries.com)

60. Michael E. Knight on the departure of Charles Pratt: “I’m sad to see him go. Chuck was very good to Tad,” he says.

61. AMC's Jill Larson Back on Contract!: Jill Larson (Opal), who was bumped to recurring in 2006 and recently celebrated her 20th anniversary with the show, has signed her brand new contract! "It's just so meaningful to me," she beams. "Because Ray [MacDonnell, who is retiring from the role of Joe] is not going, for example, and obviously with Eileen [Herlie, ex-Myrtle, who passed away last year] gone, a lot of the history of the show as we know it is no longer represented on the screen. I am absolutely thrilled that I will be joining ALL MY CHILDREN in California."

62. Good news, kids — Word came in last night that Chrishell Stause (Amanda) is staying on recurring status with ALL MY CHILDREN after the move to California! “I am excited that the show is able to let me continue to play Amanda and that I will have some flexibility to pursue other projects,” she tells In Depth. “This show holds such a special place in my heart.” We had heard that the show was in the process of recasting Amanda. Though earlier this year the actress announced she was leaving AMC, she planned to continue playing Trevor’s mom on a recurring basis after the soap moved to California later this month. But rather than wait to recast the part until after Stause moved on to other projects, we hear that AMC was contemplating going ahead with the change much sooner. An AMC rep had no comment.

63. An AMC rep tells Digest that Finn Wittrock, who has recurred as Damon since October, has been placed on-contract and will continue in the role after the show's move to Los Angeles.

64. Brianne Moncrief has been cast as Samantha on Martha Bryne's online soap Gotham (www.gothamtheseries.com)

65. Julia Barr, Jill Larson & Linda Dano are developing a web series called The Vindicated, about three women who are at a point in their lives where they are without their male counterparts for different reasons

66. AMC Comments On Head Writer Status: Since Chuck Pratt was axed as AMC's head writer, the show has kept quiet about who is at the storytelling helm despite widespread reports that Lorraine Broderick, Emmy-winning former head writer, was serving as chief scribe. Now the show confirms that Lorraine Broderick has been rehired, but denies that she is serving in a head-writing capacity. Says a rep: "Lorraine Broderick is on as part of the writing team as an associate writer. We have no announcements to make about the head writer position."

67. ABC/SOAPnet SALUTE BROADWAY CARES/EQUITY FIGHTS AIDS: The curtain rises at Town Hall in New York City on March 21, 2010 in celebration of the sixth annual “ABC/SOAPnet Salutes Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS,” as the spotlight shines on stars from ABC’s “All My Children,” “One Life to Live,” “General Hospital” and “The View” who’ll join together singing and dancing on Broadway for a one-night-only gala concert in support of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.” The announcement was made today, by Brian Frons, president, Daytime, Disney/ABC Television Group.

    “All My Children” star Susan Lucci will headline and Cameron Mathison will serve as host for the evening’s festivities. Joining them on stage is an all-star ABC Daytime cast, including Rebecca Budig, Melissa Claire Egan, Bobbie Eakes and Cornelius Smith, Jr., from “All My Children”; Kristen Alderson, Scott Clifton, Scott Evans, Kassie DePaiva, Mark Lawson, Nicholas Rodriguez, Tika Sumpter, Jason Tam and Brittany Underwood from “One Life to Live”; and Bradford Anderson, Brandon Barash, Anthony Geary, Jonathan Jackson and Nathan Parsons from “General Hospital.” The benefit will also feature a special musical performance from Sherri Shepherd, Emmy Award-winning co-host of “The View.” Tickets are now on sale at www.broadwaycares.org or call 212.840.0770. Talent participation is subject to change.

    Additionally, the producers are proud to announce the second installment of “SOAP-A-THON” on Friday, December 4, 2009. “SOAP-A-THON” is an interactive online competition where fans of ABC Daytime dramas have the chance to win prizes and appear on stage at the event at Town Hall on March 21, an experience no ABC Daytime fan would want to miss. This year “SOAP-A-THON” will focus on celebrating the unforgettable families residing in the legendary towns of all three ABC Daytime shows – Pine Valley, Llanview and Port Charles. Once registered as “SOAP-A-THON” participants, fans can set up and personalize their own fundraising web page to show their support for their favorite ABC Daytime “family tree.” Throughout the competition, fans will be eligible to win one of-a-kind prizes like autographed photos, signed scripts and a DVD of the 2010 show at Town Hall. The top fundraising fan teams' coordinator will be eligible to win round trip airfare for two to New York City and a pair of VIP tickets to the March 21 event. Fans can use the internet via e-mail, blogs, Twitter or Facebook to reach out to family, friends and other ABC Daytime fans interested in making a donation in the name of their favorite “All My Children,” “One Life to Live” or “General Hospital” Family. “ABC/SOAPnet Salutes Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS” marks the sixth benefit BC/EFA has produced in conjunction with the network in support of the organization. To date, this annual benefit has raised over one million dollars for the organization.

68. Soap Opera Digest has learned that Daniel Cosgrove (ex-Bill, GL/ex-Scott, AMC) is heading to Oakdale and is set to air in early 2010. The actor — whose character name hasn't been released — joins former GL co-star Tom Pelphrey (ex-Jonathan) who debuted this week on ATWT in the role of Mick Dante.

69. ALL MY CHILDREN’s multitasker Cameron Mathison (Ryan) has yet another gig: Brighten Bay, a Cheer detergent advertising campaign in soap opera form. According to Reuters, Mathison will play Bay’s do-gooder, Dr. Dan. The campaign also includes a sweepstakes for a trip for two to Los Angeles. “Daytime dramas have long been a guilty pleasure in America,” Mathison says in a statement. “What I love about Brighten Bay is that it's a fun and clever campaign, but also — just like a real soap opera — it aims to connect with women and give them something to look forward to each day, helping to brighten up their routines.” Keep up with all the good, clean fun at www.brightenbay.com.

70. Agnes Nixon Launches Website!: Agnes Nixon, the creator of All My Children, One Life to Live, and Loving/The City -- not to mention a former head writer of Guiding Light, Search for Tomorrow, and Another World and writer for As The World Turns -- has launched her own website! And it's awesome! At AgnesNixon.com, you can learn more about Agnes's life and career, get a timeline of her work, and watch some classic clips and interviews with Agnes. Best of all, you can check out TONS of photos, many of them from Agnes's personal collection. There's also a section where you can submit questions to Agnes, and she will periodically answer them on the site. You can visit the site here (www.agnesnixon.com). Enjoy!

71. ALL MY CHILDREN’s Denise Vasi (Randi) is going to be very busy in the next few months… planning her wedding! The actress got engaged to boyfriend Sevan Arslanian, a diamond wholesaler — ooh, can’t wait to see the ring! — this past weekend and announced it on her Twitter feed. The pair met over a year ago at the birthday party of a mutual friend. Congratulations!

72. 'All My Children' goes hi def in 2010: "All My Children" is getting a new look.

    On the heels of news that "All My Children" is moving from its New York digs to shoot in Los Angeles is the announcement of a long-term deal with Broadcast Facilities, Inc. to use its Andrita Media Center's high-definition production facilities.

    "To be the new production facility for this iconic daytime television classic and to shoot it in HD is an honor," says Bill Tillson, BFI's President and Chief Operating Officer. "The Andrita Media Center takes great pride in becoming the new home of 'All My Children and we look forward to continuing our relationship with ABC which started with the shooting of 'General Hospital: Night Shift 2' at Andrita in 2008."

    The switch to HD will necessitate a move to using special hi-def makeup as well, if the show hasn't already started using that. It wouldn't do to expose sweet Bianca as having crater-ish pores, now would it?

    All kidding aside, the technical aspects of the move seem to be running smoothly. It's the casting ones that are still leaving us hanging -- namely the question of whether or not New Yorker Susan Lucci will uproot herself to stay with the soap.

    If she doesn't, it's up to the show to decide whether to replace the long-running character Erica Kane with another actress or to kill her off in a spectacular, dramatic death.

    There's not much time to deliberate. Relocation to Andrita begins in December, with production starting in January 2010. The first HD episodes will air the following month.

73. CHARM! by Kendall Hart - Order Now!

Facts

1. Zach's Poem about Myrtle:

   (Zach's voice) Now who will lead our carnival?
   And who will make us stronger?
   Who will mend our broken sleep when she is here no longer?
   For who's part do we stand and bow?
   What stories do we tell?
   And will we memorize the day when great and greatness fell?
   Say will this valley overcome, and will these shadows fade?
   And will we lift our eyes to see the beauty that she made?
   The disappearing last of her that leads to worlds unknown,
   has left a path to softly tread when sadness wanders home.
   I'll meet thee where the highland winds divide wild mountain tyne,
   where I will be forever yours and you, forever mine.
   (Myrtle's voice) And, trust me, the angels are on your side.
   Watch the clip on Youtube at this link.

2. January 5, 1970: Pine Valley and all its residents were introduced to the world when the serial debuted on ABC.

3. January 29, 2001: Vanessa was shot by Adam’s private investigator, who mistook her for Arlene, who was really Hayley.

4. January 1977: Mark Dalton, a promising composer, came to Pine Valley and discovered that the woman he was attracted to was his half sister, Erica.

5. January 2000: Susan Lucci (Erica, AMC) played Annie in the Broadway hit Annie Get Your Gun!

6. February 14, 1984: Greg Nelson and Jenny Gardner were married.

7. February 1985: Tad and Hillary were married at Wallingford Mansion.

8. February 1988: Erica gave birth to a baby girl, Bianca.

9. March 2, 1988: Mark Dalton wed Ellen Shepard.

10. March 8, 1984: Erica Kane and Adam Chandler wed for the first time.

11. March 11, 1994: Edmund Grey and Dr. Maria Santos were wed in a fairy-tale ceremony.

12. April 12, 1985: Daisy was found standing over Zach’s dead body, holding a bloody knife. Later, it came out that Marian had killed the pimp/gigolo.

13. April 16, 1998: Erica was shocked when she came face to face with her presumed-dead ex, Mike Roy.

14. April 28, 1993: Gloria Marsh wed Adam Chandler.

15. April 1972: Dr. Joe Martin wed Ruth Brent.

16. May 3, 1999: While trapped in Adam’s cabin during a storm, Liza went into labor.

17. May 15: In 1989, Nico Kelly and Cecily Davidson first wed as a result of a business arrangement to gain access to her trust fund.

18. May 21: Erica and Travis wed again, on this date in 1990, but this time for the sake of their daughter, Bianca.

19. May 23, 1997: With the bride lying on a hospital bed, Hayley Vaughan wed Matéo Santos.

20. May 26: On this day in 1988, Stuart wed Cindy after revealing she had been diagnosed with HIV.

21. May 1984: Jenny died in a jet-ski explosion, which was rigged by her jilted fiancé, Tony.

22. June 2, 1980: Langley Wallingford and Phoebe Tyler wed.

23. June 7, 1996: Noah Keefer and Julia Santos had a Cinderella-style fairy-tale wedding.

24. June 16, 2001: Hayley and Matéo wed.

25. June 22, 1993: Erica wed the dashing Count Dimitri.

26. June 25, 2001: Ryan watched as Gillian’s heart was given to Laura.

27. June: In 1982, Jesse Hubbard and Angie Baxter shared their first kiss.

28. June: In 1997, Erica finally returned baby Sonya to biological mother Maria.

29. June: Frances Heflin, who portrayed Erica’s understanding mother Mona, passed away in 1994.

30. June: Cindy, who passed away in 1989 of AIDS, appeared to son Scott as a ghost during the AIDS Day Of Compassion in 2000.

31. July 4, 1996: Maria decides to flee the country so she doesn’t have to give up baby Sam.

32. July 15, 2002: Ditching their lavish Pine Valley Inn wedding, Greenlee and Leo instead exchanged vows privately at the boathouse.

33. July 15, 1998: Holidays, Hayley and Matéo’s bar, burned down due to Lee having tampered with the boiler to get even with Adam.

34. July 27, Eden Riegel first aired as Erica Kane’s daughter, Bianca, in 2000.

35. July 1994, A tornado tore through Pine Valley and leveled the Martin house, nearly killing Tad, who was crushed by the rubble.

36. July: Chris saved Bianca when a fire broke out at SOS in 2001

37. August 28, 1986: Wade Matthews conned Phoebe Wallingford into marriage.

38. August 1999: Dixie suffered a miscarriage.

39. September 3, 1980: Cliff and Nina Warner wed on the grounds of Cortlandt Manor.

40. September 6, 1978: Erica married former football hero Tom Cudahy on the rebound from her affair with Nick Davis.

41. September 28, 1999: Joan Rivers made a guest appearance in Pine Valley when David and Erica had a rendezvous in New York City.

42. November 21, 1988: Jeremy Hunter wed Natalie Cortlandt while his presumed-dead ex-lover, Marissa, sat undetected in the back of the church.

43. December 16, 2004 marks All My Children's 9000th show

44. December 22, 1986: In a ritzy, black-and-white ceremony at NYC’s Tavern On The Green, Dr. Cliff Warner, for the third time, wed Nina Cortlandt.

45. December 23, 1999: Susan Lucci (Erica, AMC) began her Broadway run as Annie in Annie Get Your Gun.

46. December 25, 1976: Phil and Tara wed.

47. December 26, 1988: Nico Kelly (Maurice Benard) and Julie Chandler (Lauren Holly) were wed in a simple, country wedding. However, the wedding turned out to be invalid because the mayor who officiated at the ceremony was not authorized to perform marriages.

48. December 29, 1989: Tad and Dixie first walked down the aisle to become man and wife. However, the groom had a difficult time getting to the church — he arrived dirty and disheveled!

49. December 1976: Paul and Anne struggled to make future plans for their mentally handicapped daughter, Beth.

50. December 1979: Ruth, while over the age of 40, gave birth to a healthy son, Joey.

51. The location of Wildwind is Coe Hall at the Planting Fields in Oyster Bay, Long Island.

52. Thorsten Kaye (Zach) just like his character is a fan of the Detroit Red Wings

53. Bobbie Eakes (Krystal, AMC) was in the 1980's all girl band Big Trouble.

54. Mischa Barton played Lily in 1993

55. According to Jesse, Tad's sister Jenny said that you need three things in life to be happy: Something to do, someone to love and something to believe in.

56. Jake Martin: Through the Years: Jake -- born Joey Martin on Christmas Day -- has a long and tortured history (It's Pine Valley; who doesn't?). Need a quick catch-up on Jake? Who he is, where he's been -- or been with? Here's a Jake Martin timeline!

    1979: Born to Pine Valley pillars Ruth and Joe. Ruth's advanced age caused some health worries, but Jake's birth was normal...no kidnappings or comas involved!

    1990-1991: Joey married Emily Ann Sago. Too bad Emily went mental after she found out her real parents were a pimp and his hooker! Joey left Pine Valley, divorced Emily Ann and went to med school.

    1996: Joey, now calling himself Jake, had a fling with Tad's ex, Liza. Liza freaked when she realized who Jake was and rebounded by marrying Adam Chandler. He got over her fast, and tried to push Jake and Liza into an affair to divorce Liza. It didn't work.

    1998: Jake agreed to be Liza's sperm donor. He was psyched when young Colby was born, but didn't realize Adam was the true dad; he switched sperm samples!

    2000: When the truth about Colby came out, a furious Jake left town.

    2000: Jake, doing aid work in Chechnya, was rescued by Gillian and Ryan. Jake's injuries and guilt kept Gillian and Jake married, but Ryan was too hot for Gillian to resist.

    2001: Jake started dating Greenlee Smythe. She couldn't get over her ex, Leo, so Jake dumped her.

    2002-2003: Jake went off to do some Doctors Without Borders work. Months after leaving town, Jake married fellow aid worker Carolyn.

    2008: Charity work has Jake captured in Sudan (what's with this guy and war-torn regions?) and needing rescue.

57. Erica Kane's Rap Sheet: What makes a star? In today's world, charisma, money and talent are only pieces of the puzzle. Trouble with the law is the benchmark for celebrity and if Erica Kane's rap sheet is any indication, she's at the top of the A-list. Erica is facing insider trading charges (just like Martha Stewart did), but she's no stranger to jail cells. Take a look back at her ever thickening file with the Pine Valley police department:

    1977: Erica wanted Nick Davis for herself, but faced competition from the–as she saw it–gauche and inferior Claudette Montgomery. Naturally, Erica decided to frame Claudette for marijuana possession to get her out of the way. Too bad Nick turned the tables on Erica by planting the drugs on her instead.

    1982: "At the pinnacle of my beauty," as Erica once put it, she faced murder charges. She had discovered her lover and boss, Kent Bogard, was having an affair with her sister, Silver Kane. Furious, Erica confronted Kent with a gun and it went off in a struggle. Kent was killed, but Silver claimed she witnessed Erica murder him in cold blood. Erica was arrested, but went on the run disguised as a nun. Later, it was revealed Silver wasn't Erica's sister—she was a con artist—so Erica was cleared of all charges.

    1993: Erica was arrested for stabbing her husband Dimitri Marick. She wasn't intentionally homicidal, just a victim of her long lost daughter from hell, Kendall Hart. Kendall falsely accused Dimitri of raping her, sending Ms. Kane over the edge. A rape survivor herself, Erica flashed back to her own assault, saw Dimitri as her attacker and plunged a letter opener into his chest. To dig the knife in further (so to speak), Kendall perjured herself by denying any rape claim, making Erica's attack seem premeditated. Kendall's lies were exposed and Erica was acquitted—but she started opening mail the old fashioned way.

    1997: Warning: No man cheats on Erica Kane without consequences! Dimitri found this out the hard way after he slept with his sister-in-law, Dr. Maria Grey, and she found herself pregnant. Everyone, including Erica, wrongly assumed the child was Dimitri's. Stranded with Maria, Erica delivered the baby and rushed it to the hospital, only to drive off a bridge (oops). Never one to let ideal circumstances pass by, Erica allowed the world to think the baby had died. Erica believed the child would never be accepted because of her scandalous conception, so she kept the baby for herself. A true trendsetter, Erica helped start the celebrity adoption craze when she told the world that Maria's little girl was Sonya, a Russian infant. Erica eventually realized her wrongs and confessed. She was sent to prison, but paroled months later.

    1998: Erica found herself in the middle of a love triangle with Jack and Mike Roy, her presumed dead husband (sort of–the marriage was invalid). When Jack kidnapped Erica to shake some sense into her, she called Mike to rescue her. The resulting madness got the three arrested for disturbing the peace.

    2000: Adam begged Erica to speak on his behalf in his custody hearing for his daughter, Colby. Despite the judge's protests for order, Erica demanded to be heard and was arrested for contempt of court.

    2001: Erica's maternal instinct went into overdrive after the murder of Mary Frances "Frankie" Stone. Erica's daughter, Bianca, had nursed a longtime crush on Frankie. Since Frankie rejected Bianca, Erica assumed that Bianca must have murdered her. Ms. Kane confessed to the crime to divert suspicion away from Bianca, and even paid Kendall to return to Pine Valley as a negative character witness. When Bianca learned what was going on, she was able to clear up any suspicion, and the Kane women were cleared.

    2002: Erica was on a roll: Two arrests in one year! Erica was arrested for perjury and obstructing justice in her efforts to make herself appear guilty of Frankie's murder. Months later, Erica broke into Kendall's hotel room to try to dig for evidence that Trey Kenyon burned down her posh home, Linden. She was arrested for breaking and entering, and spent Thanksgiving in prison. Opal Cortlandt, Myrtle Fargate and Bianca spent the holiday in the cell with her.

    2008: Erica was arrested for insider trading, amidst claims that she unjustly used a stock tip from Adam Chandler. Samuel Woods, an attorney with eyes on a Senate seat, wants to make a high-profile example of Erica. But Erica Kane is nobody's victim. She's volunteered to go to prison to keep Samuel from getting the best of her. And just like Martha, she intends to come out a winner.

58. All My Children celebrated the taping of the 10,000th episode of 'All My Children,' Thursday, Oct. 16, 2008, in New York. The 10,000th episode, featuring show creator Agnes Nixon playing the character of a ghost named Aggie will air on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

59. Angie and Jesse 101: Angie and Jesse Hubbard are coming back to All My Children! Need a quick refresh on their history?

    1982: Angie and Jesse's burgeoning romance was put on hold when Liza Colby falsely accused Jesse of raping her. When the charges were dropped, Angie and Jesse faced a bigger obstacle: Her father, Les.

    1983: The two eloped and Angie got pregnant. Fearing rejection, Angie kept the pregnancy secret and divorced Jesse. Angie gave birth to a boy just as Jesse found out about the pregnancy. He told Angie he wanted to raise their son together, but Les already gave the baby up for adoption. Angie and Jesse tracked down their son and kidnapped him from his adoptive parents. They named their boy Frankie. The couple remarried and went on the run.

    1984: The lovebirds were found and Jesse was arrested. Despite this, the couple sued for custody of Frankie and won. To make ends meet, Jesse began singing with a rising star, Yvonne Caldwell. Yvonne had eyes for Jesse, while his half-brother Eugene longed for Angie.

    1985: Eugene and Yvonne schemed to split up Angie and Jesse. They managed to dissolve the trust between them enough so the couple separated. Soon their manipulations were exposed and Angie and Jesse reunited. Angie prepared for medical school and was sexually harassed by her instructor, Dr. Voight.

    1986: Angie reported Dr. Voight, but he managed to dodge any charges. With Jesse's help, they took the dirty doc down.

    1987: Jesse discovered the head of a baby trafficking ring, "Mr. Big," was actually his father-in-law, Les! Jesse confronted Les, they struggled and Les accidentally plummeted to his death in time for Angie to witness all. Distraught, Angie separated from Jesse but when she thought Jesse had been killed, they reconciled.

    1988: Jesse was shot in the line of duty. He died in Angie's arms.

    2008: Jesse and Angie return to Pine Valley. Yes, Jesse's coming back, too. How? Their story starts on January 18.

60. The Littlest Bird: The littlest bird peers over the nest and says, "What if I fall?" And Mama Bird says, "You'll fly when you're ready. You'll fly before long. You're little, my son, but you're oh so strong." He ruffles his feathers and puffs up his chest. Mama Bird says, "you can just do your best." Then the littlest bird looks up to the sky. "Please, oh please, allow me to fly." Then Mama bird says, "Don't look to the blue. All that you need is inside of you." "With that and a squeeze of his eyes so tight, the littlest bird makes his leap -- and takes flight."

61. Q. What was the name of the song that Bianca sang at Myrtle's memorial service on All My Children? It was beautiful.
    A. The song is called "Once Upon a Time." Eden Riegel's (Bianca) recording of it is not commercially available, but other versions of the song are.

62. Q. Wasn't Susan Lucci on Dallas?
    A. Yes! Susan Lucci guest starred in the 1990-91 season of Dallas as Sheila Foley, a woman who kidnapped Bobby Ewing's wife, April, and was ultimately responsible for her death.

63. Q. Can you tell me where I can get the lavender sweater Greenlee wore on the October 13, 2008 episode of All My Children?
    A. The sweater is actually pale peach and was purchased from Nanette Lepore. It is available at Nanette Lepore boutiques as well as retail stores such as Bloomingdales and Neiman Marcus and is available online at nanettelepore.neimanmarcus.com.

64. Q. Where can I find the red plaid dress All My Children's Greenlee wore with the blue sweater on Oct. 3, 2008?
    That multi-colored plaid dress is by LAMB and was purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue. The sweater is by Hoss and can be purchased as part of a two piece set online or in Hoss stores worldwide.

65. Q. Taylor's dress at the Bella party on All My Children was so pretty. Where is it from?
    A. Taylor's dress is by Lodice, and was purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue.

66. Q. I loved Erica's dress on the 8/6 episode of All My Children when Erica visited Adam. Can you tell me who designed it?
    The designers were Tom and Linda Platt.

67. Q. What was that song used during the Mardi Gras explosion episode of "All My Children?"
    A: It's called "How High The Moon." It was written by Nancy Hamilton and Morgan Lewis, arranged by Jerry Pilato and sung by Sophie Michalitsianos. Originally, when the song was written in 1940, it was a ballad. Interestingly enough, the song is now most often played as an up-tempo number -- but All My Children's arranger, Jerry Pilato, says, "We decided to arrange this as originally intended, to underscore the mood of the tragedy at the end of the Mardi Gras as the lyrics played against the destruction."

68. Q. Where did the show get the beautiful red halter dress with flowers around the neckline that Angie wore on 7/18/08's AMC?
    A. Angie's silk twill halter dress is by Catherine Malandrino and can be purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue.

69. Q. Where did Babe get the tanktop she wore on AMC's 7/8/08 episode?
    A. It is by Marc Jacobs and was purchased at Saks.

70. Q. What was the song that Ne-yo sung during Angie and Jesse's wedding on AMC?
    A. Ne-Yo performed two songs: "Stop This World" and "Closer." You can watch his performance of "Closer"

71. Q. I'm getting married soon and would like to know how can I get the poems/quotes that AMC's Angie and Jesse read to each other as vows during their wedding? Can you give us the words?
    A. It's a series of quotes from Marc Chagall, Germaine De Stael, Victor Hugo and Adam Lang. Here's the dialogue from the show:

    In our life there is a single color, as on an artist's palette, which provides the meaning in life and art. It is the color of love. Love is the emblem of eternity. It confounds all notion of time, effaces all memory of a beginning, all fear of an end.

    Separated lovers find countless mysterious ways of corresponding. By sending each other the song of birds, the scent of flowers, the laughter of children, the light of the sun, the sighing of the wind, and the gleam of the stars–all the beauties of creation. Love is never-ending, nor is it ever begging.

    A man is born. A woman is born for him. In the fight to find each other, the perfect moment awaits its destiny. When they meet they know. That's why love is never-ending, nor begging. It is always and forever.

72. Q. On the April 28th episode of AMC, Amanda had on a white dress with flowers. It was absolutely beautiful. Can you tell me where I can purchase that dress?
    A. The white satin empire dress with oversized violet print and flutter sleeves is by Porridge. Porridge has their own website (porridgeclothing.com) where you can locate a store in your area.

73. Q. What was the song playing when Aidan got ready to leave and was kissing Greenlee goodbye on AMC?
    A. The song, "Tomorrow May Be Never," is from the ABC background library and not available for commercial release.

74. Q. What song did B5 perform on AMC on April 25 at the Free Erica rally?
    A. The song performed by B5 is called "Erika Kane" (they took creative license with the spelling) and is from their album Don't Talk, Just Listen

75. Q. On AMC's March 27th and March 28th episodes, Greenlee was wearing a black and white blouse with big fuchsia colored flowers, along with a black pencil skirt. Who is the designer and where can we purchase it?
    A. The seafoam and magenta vintage swirl pattern silk blouse is by Nanette Lepore. It was paired with a deep aubergine tweed pencil skirt, also by Nanette Lepore. It can be purchased at the namesake boutique on Broome Street in New York City.

76. Q. What was AMC's Erica wearing on Valentine's Day 2008? It was a yellow dress and just perfect for spring!
    A. Erica's canary and lime print silk belted chiffon dress with Bakelite buckle is by Versace and was purchased at Bergdorf Goodman.

77. Q. There was a beautiful white eyelet blouse with ruffled cuffs that AMC's Babe wore on February 21 or 22, 2008? Where can I get that?
    A. Babe's white embroidered cotton eyelet blouse is by Bell and was purchased at Anthropologie.

78. Q. I loved the dress that Colby wore for Tad and Krystal's reception/wedding on AMC. Can you tell me where I can buy the dress Colby was wearing that night?
    A. Colby's royal blue and white watercolor print silk strapless dress is from Betsey Johnson, available at the namesake boutiques and major department stores.

79. Q. The train station scene between Angie and Jesse on AMC was incredibly touching. Where was it filmed?
    A. Angie and Jesse's reunion was shot in New Hope, PA.

80. Q. I loved all the red dresses that came out from AMC's Go Red fashion show, especially Colby and Amanda's. Who are the designers?
    A. Colby wore a custom dress by Betsey Johnson while Amanda's dress was made by Eric Gaskins.

81. Q. What song was used in the AMC TV ad for Angie and Jesse's return?
    A. The song is called "Like You'll Never See Me Again" and it's by Alicia Keys. Watch out for it in future AMC episodes.

82. Q. What kind of hat was Kendall wearing on the 11/21/2007 episode of All My Children and where can I buy it?
    A. Kendall's chocolate 1960s retro style cap was purchased at Club Monaco.

83. Q. I loved the black and white dress that AMC's Erica wore on 11/30/07. Who is the designer and where can I find it?
    A. Erica's black, white and navy dress is designed by Narcisco Rodriguez and was purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue.

84. Q. Please tell me where I can buy that darling pink baby doll shirt Amanda on AMC was wearing on Nov. 26, 2007 when she visited Janet for Thanksgiving!
    A. Amanda's pink and vanilla chiffon floral print blouse is by Odille and was purchased at Anthropologie.

85. Q. On the Wednesday, November 14, 2007 episode of AMC, Erica wore a black turtleneck dress with cut-outs at the shoulder. Can you tell me where I can buy it?
    A. Erica's "cold shoulder" wool turtleneck top was purchased from the Dolce and Gabbana boutique.

86. Q. What is the name of the song Krystal sang to Tad at the surprise party on the Aug 31 episode?
    A. The song Krystal sang was a cover of the Gershwin piece "Our Love Is Here to Stay."

87. Q. What is the name of the children's book that Lily gave Zach for Ian? Is it a real book?
    A. It's called the "The Littlest Bird," and no, it isn't a real book.

88. Q. What is the name of the song played on Monday, July 30 episode of AMC, while Kendall's baby was having surgery?
    A. The song is called "Crossroads" by Don McClain.

89. Q. I perform weddings and like the saying that Ryan said to Annie on the beach about sand.
    A. Here it is: "Each grain of sand is hard, scratchy. It's rough. Not so pretty. But put all those grains together, all those rough parts, and you have this beautiful beach. This smooth, soft, great beach. When it gets crazy, we have to put the sand together. Take back our own beach. I love you. We'll keep ourselves on the shore, even when the water's rough."

90. Q. On the July 10, 2007 episode at the end of AMC, they played a beautiful song. Can you tell me the name or artist?
    A. It was "The Way Back Down" by Fooling April.

91. Q. I really loved the song that played at the end of AMC on Thursday, May 24. Any info? A. The song is called "Closer" by Travis. The Album is The Boy with No Name.

92. Q. Can you tell me how many times one person has played two characters on (AMC) and who they were?
    A. For anyone who missed it...Regularly appearing characters: Kitty and Kelly Cole (Francesca James), Adam and Stuart Chandler (David Canary), Natalie Dillon and Janet Green (Kate Collins), Lily Montgomery and Ava Benton (Leven Rambin), Cindy Chandler and Karen Parker (Ellen Wheeler), Elizabeth Hendrickson playing "Maggie" and "Frankie", Michael E. Knight has played both Tad Martin and Ted Orsini, and Finola Hughes played both "Alex" Devane Marirck and Police Chief Anna Devane Scorpio.

93. Q. What is the name of the beautiful song that Zoe sang at Dixie and Babe's funeral?
    It was "You Raise Me Up" by Josh Groban.

94. Q. I loved the dress that Erica was wearing on the 6/28//2006 episode of AMC. Could you please tell me where it was purchased?
    A. Erica's white cotton pique strapless dress with coral beaded trim is by Michael Kors and was purchased at Bergdorf Goodman in New York City.

95. Q. On Friday, July 7th 2006, Erica was wearing a beautiful green & white sundress... Where can I find that dress?
    A. Erica's white and celadon print sundress is by Luca Luca and is available at the Luca Luca boutique on Madison Avenue in NYC.

96. Q. What was the name of the song that was playing while Jonathan and Lily were in the park and exploring Manhattan on 5/26?
    A. The song is "On the Ride" by Aly and AJ, from their latest album "Into the Rush."

97. Q. JR (on AMC) had on a t-shirt that had wings on it. Can you tell me where that shirt is from?
    A. JR's shirt is by Just Cavalli and was purchased at Bloomingdales.

98. Q. Where can I find the sheer v-neck top Di was wearing at the bowling alley during the March 16th episode? She was wearing it over a black tube top and it's gorgeous!
    A. Di's top is designed by Rozae Nichols. Store locations can be found at www.RozaeNichols.com

99. Q. Where can I find and buy the print above Kendall's fireplace?
    A. The painting over the mantle in Kendall's condo is an original work of art purchased from the Carrie Haddad Gallery which is located in Hudson, New York at 622 Warren Street (518) 828-1915. It was purchased several years ago. The artist's name is Stevan Jennis. He is still represented by the gallery. There are five examples of his work which are available and which can be seen on the gallery's site carriehaddadgallery.com.

100. Q. Who is the designer and where can I buy the pink coat worn by Kendall (AMC) on the 1/23/06 episode?
     A. Kendall's coat was by Tracy Reece. It was purchased at Bloomingdales.

101. Q. I love the pink frilly scarf that Babe (on AMC) was wearing in the beach scenes with JR during the first week of January. Can you tell me where to buy it?
     A. It was from the Bloomingdales accessories department in New York. The tag has been removed, but we believe it was by BCBG.

102. Q. What song was playing in the New Year's Eve 2005 episode in the scenes between Kendall and Zach (on AMC)?. The name of the song is "The Loneliest Star" by Seal.

103. Q. Where did Greenlee's cute outfit for the Thanksgiving 2005 episode come from?
     A. Greenlee's outfit was by Tufi Duek, head to toe. That designer is a bit difficult to find, except for in NY and LA, but you could try doing a web search.

104. Q. I was wondering where I could find the dress that Babe was wearing on the Thanksgiving 2005 episode?
     A. Babe's dress was by BCBG. The line is sold in many department stores as well as their own stores nationally.

105. On the heels of the controversial Roe v. Wade decision, All My Children’s Erica underwent TV’s first legal abortion in 1973. The daring plot of a married woman ending a pregnancy for the sake of her career didn’t hurt ratings, which climbed from 8.2 to 9.1.

106. AMC introduced daytime’s first lesbian character in 1983 with Dr. Lynn Carson, played by Donna Pescow (Gertrude, General Hospital). Devon McFadden developed a crush on the doc and proposed having an affair. But Lynn realized that lonely Devon was straight and declined.

107. 1996, AMC became the first soap opera to begin each episode with a recap of the previous day and to end the show with a preview

108. Approximately 400 to 500 lights are needed each day to tape an episode of AMC.

109. Erica Kane is the character who has the largest number of wardrobe pieces.

110. Pine Valley's laundry is done in the basement of the ALL MY CHILDREN studio. Two washing machines are in constant use all day long!

111. Michael Nader (Dimitri Marick) spent three years on As the World turns, where he played Kevin Thompson.

112. If a cast member leaves AMC, his or her photo isn't removed from the show's opening until the official end of the actor's contract cycle.

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