• Kristen Alderson - Katherine 'Kiki' Jerome
• Bradford Anderson - Damian Spinelli
• Maurice Benard - Sonny Corinthos
• Sean Blakemore - Shawn Butler
• Ian Buchanan - Duke Lavery
• Teresa Castillo - Sabrina Santiago
• Leslie Charleson - Monica Quartermaine
• Derk Cheetwood - Max Giambetti
• Drew Cheetwood - Milo Giambetti
• Tyler Christopher - Nikolas Cassadine
• Bryan Craig - Morgan Corinthos
• Jimmy Deshler - Rafe Kovich
• Chad Duell - Michael Corinthos
• Michael Easton - Dr. Silas Clay
• Sonya Eddy - Epiphany Johnson
• Jane Elliot - Tracy Quartermaine
• Genie Francis - Laura Spencer
• Anthony Geary - Luke Spencer
• Blake Gibbons - Mitchell Coleman
• Nancy Lee Grahn - Alexis Davis
• Carolyn Hennesey - Diane Miller
• Rebecca Herbst - Elizabeth Webber
• Lynn Herring - Lucy Coe
• Roger Howarth - Franco
• Finola Hughes - Anna Devane
• Sarah Johnson - Josslyn Jacks
• Sean Kanan - A.J. Quartermaine
• Jon Lindstrom - Kevin Collins

• Lisa LoCicero - Olivia Falconeri
• Samantha Logan - Taylor DuBois
• Robin Mattson - Heather Webber
• Kelly Monaco - Sam McCall Morgan
• Kimberly McCullough - Robin Scorpio Drake
• Haley Alexis Pullos - Molly Lansing
• Tequan Richmond - T.J. Ashford
• Emme Rylan - Lulu Spencer Falconeri
• Marc Anthony Samuel - Felix Dubois
• Kin Shriner - Scott Baldwin
• Brooklyn Rae Silzer - Emma Drake
• Kelly Sullivan - Kate Howard
• Kirsten Storms - Maxie Jones
• Kelly Thiebaud - Britt Westbourne
• Jason Thompson - Patrick Drake
• Kristina Wagner - Felicia Jones
• Braden Walkes - Cameron Webber
• Maura West - Ava Jerome
• Bergen Williams - Alice Gunderson
• Emily Wilson - Ellie Trout
• Laura Wright - Carly Corinthos Jacks
• John J. York - Mac Scorpio
• Dominic Zamprogna - Dante Falconeri

Options

Videos

Actor Of The Week

Actor Of The Month

Actress Of The Month

Hunk Of The Month

Babe Of The Month

Twitter

Lists/Polls

Luke & Laura Videos

Preview

GH As A Movie

Star Birthdays

Cast List

Directors

Writers

Actor Bios

Emmy Central

Soap Opera Digest

ABC Soaps in Depth

CBS Soaps in Depth

GH Mailing List

Soap Newsletter

Soap Mailing List

Show Facts

Poem

Pictures 1

Pictures 2

Pictures 3

Pictures 4

Links

Predictions

Books

Soap Addresses

Take Five

A Look At The Past

Soaps as Movies

Longest Players

Famous Ex-Soapers

Other Shows

Other Sites

Sponsors

News, Cast Updates and Scoop

Tyler Christopher Signs GH Contract

More Film Festivals For GH's Jon Lindstrom

Franco seeks funding for film

Franco is using fundraising website Indiegogo.com to pull in the capital needed to make three films based on his 2010 collection of short stories about troubled teens.

He is offering a number of rewards in exchange for big contributions, including a role in one of the movies for someone who donates $5,000 and an executive producer credit and dinner with the Hollywood star himself for anyone who puts up $10,000.

Franco follows in the footsteps of Rob Thomas and Zach Braff, who have raised millions through online campaigns to make their respective dream projects — a Veronica Mars movie and a sequel to cult drama Garden State. (Video)

Broken Wrist For GH Star

Daytime Emmy Awards on HLN - June 16

See The Winners & Our Emmy Picks here.

'Days of Our Lives' wins drama series honors; envelope mix-up at Daytime Emmy Awards

The NBC soap opera that began in 1965 beat out defending champion “General Hospital” and former three-time winner “The Bold and the Beautiful,” among others.

The category included the only four remaining soaps still airing on the broadcast networks in addition to “One Life to Live,” which has found new life on the Internet after being canceled.

“Days” only other drama series win was in 1978.

The show claimed one other trophy: Chandler Massey as outstanding younger actor.

Doug Davidson of “The Young and the Restless” and Heather Tom of “The Bold and the Beautiful” won lead acting honors.

Davidson earned his first career trophy for a role he’s played since 1978. Tom, who previously was on “Y&R,” repeated her win from last year.

Davidson had been nominated seven times in various categories for playing Detective Paul Williams on the CBS soap.

“It suddenly occurs to me that the presenters are younger than my tux,” he said. “I would like to thank the viewers. They have been more than fans, they’ve been like family to me. They’ve supported my character in some very difficult times.”

Tom of “B&B” won for her role as Katie Logan, who struggled with post-partum depression and abandoned her baby in a major story line. Last year, she became the first person to win Daytime Emmys in the younger, supporting and lead categories.

“It’s awesome. I’m so grateful to be part of this community,” said Tom, the fifth woman to win consecutive lead actress honors in Daytime Emmy history.

CBS claimed eight trophies during the telecast, giving the network a leading 21 wins including those from last week’s creative arts ceremony. PBS was second with 14 wins.

The show had its unexpected moments, including Corbin Bernsen uttering two expletives during the in memoriam tribute that included his late mother Jeanne Cooper of “The Young and the Restless.”

The ladies of “The Talk” presented outstanding talk show informative and when Aisha Tyler opened the envelope she quickly realized it was the wrong one.

“Oh, this is interesting,” she said. “This winner is not in this category.”

The audience in the International Ballroom of the Beverly Hilton gasped at the error.

“There better be a cocktail waiting on my table,” Tyler said before being handed the correct envelope from the wings.

Tyler then announced “The Dr. Oz Show” as the winner.

“I was having heart palpitations, real ones,” Dr. Mehmet Oz said onstage.

In another surprise, Scott Clifton of “The Bold and the Beautiful” and Billy Miller of “The Young and the Restless” tied for supporting actor in a drama series.

“It’s fantastic,” Miller said about sharing. “I assumed it was Scott’s. I didn’t hear my name which is why I was trying to sit down when they were pulling me up.”

Julie Marie Berman of “General Hospital” won supporting actress honors. She has since left the ABC soap.

Kristen Alderson of “General Hospital” won the younger actress category.

In an upset, first-time nominee “CBS Sunday Morning” beat out heavyweights “Good Morning America” and the “Today Show” for outstanding morning program.

“We snuck in while nobody was looking,” host Charles Osgood said.

Ricki Lake, whose daytime comeback has been canceled, won outstanding talk show host.

Ben Bailey of “Cash Cab,” which is no longer being produced, picked up his third win as outstanding game show host. “The Price is Right” won game show honors.

“The Ellen DeGeneres Show” earned its seventh trophy as outstanding talk show entertainment.

“Good Morning America” weather anchor Sam Champion, along with HLN network’s A.J. Hammer and Robin Meade, hosted the 40th annual show.

Reflecting the current era of dwindling daytime audiences, network budget-cutting and the cancellation of some soaps, the awards show was aired by cable news channel HLN, having lost its longtime home on the broadcast networks last year.

The constant din of audience chatter could be heard on the telecast.

The Daytime Emmys moved back to Southern California last year after being in Las Vegas for two years, and its ratings, like many of the daytime shows it celebrates, have bounced up and down in recent years. Last year, HLN scored its highest numbers ever for a scheduled non-news broadcast when it aired the awards for the first time.

In an effort to liven up the proceedings, the night’s biggest winners were chatted up, sometimes awkwardly, on stage by celebrities right after their acceptance speeches.

“All I could think about was, ‘Please, I got up here without successfully falling out of my dress, so please just get me off the stage,’” said Tom, who had a plunging neckline. “I don’t even remember what I said.”

“One Life to Live,” along with the venerable “All My Children,” ran for more than 40 years on ABC until both were canceled. Each has since been revived online with much of their casts intact, leaving just four soaps still airing on the broadcast networks compared to a dozen in 1991.

The show paid tribute to Lifetime Achievement Award winners Monty Hall and the late Bob Stewart.

Now 91, Hall hosted the popular “Let’s Make a Deal” game show starting in the 1960s.

“When we started the show, I just hoped for 13 weeks and we passed 50 years,” Hall said on the red carpet about the show that still airs today.

Stewart, who died last year, created such game shows as “The Price is Right,” ‘’To Tell the Truth,” ‘’Password” and “The $10,000 Pyramid.”

Jess Walton of “The Young and the Restless” joined Bernsen for the in memoriam segment. He dropped the expletives that went out over the air when talking about his late mother.

See The Winners List & Our Emmy Picks here.

GH's Anderson Speaks!

"I've been on the show for seven years, and I'm still sticking around," he tells In Depth exclusively. "I'd just like to flex my creative muscles and dip my toe in the creative waters but still keep the fires burning at GH. I feel so incredibly lucky to be playing this character, to have created him and to see where the twists and turns of his development take him. Spinelli has plenty of adventures ahead. I'm here, and I hope you will be, too."

As central a character as Spinelli has become over the years, it's easy to forget that when Anderson first came aboard in November of 2006, it was on a recurring basis. It wasn't until six months later that the soap signed him to a long-term deal.

Nancy Lee Grahn Interview

Soap opera stars to appear at Samantha's Friends gala

The annual charity fundraiser, with a "Summer Fun in Port Charles" theme this year, will be from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. June 30 at Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, 7650 Legacy Blvd., Bradenton.

Scheduled to appear are Kelly Sullivan, Kristen Alderson and Chad Duell of "General Hospital," Eric Martsolf of "Days of Our Lives" and professional models Marie Elizabeth and Emily Buncik.

Event highlights include a buffet brunch with the actors, entertainment by Miss Florida winners, a fashion show, canine parade, live auction, and photos and autographs with celebrities after the show.

Auction items will include a cocktail dress from Cache, lunch and professional photo shoots with a star and a 50th anniversary "General Hospital" book signed by the entire cast.

The mission of Samantha's Friends is to help people who have experienced a catastrophic illness to regain their independence with the assistance of a service dog.

Samantha's Friends was founded in 1996 by Eddie Perley as a fundraiser for Samantha Bozza, who had a brain aneurysm caused by an arteriorvenus malformation when she was 15. Today, the young woman operates a Curves for Women facility in Sarasota. She was the first recipient in 2004 of the Woman of Achievement Award in Florida and in 2005 was named a Woman of Excellence for her service to others.

Bozza and her mother, Alice, have organized the celebrity galas for 11 years.

Tickets are $90 general admission or $125 for VIP access. To buy tickets, contact Samantha Bozza, 448-8558, or Alice Bozza, 518-3906. For more information, visit the website at www.samanthas-friends.org.

Tickets Still Available For GH Fan Events!

Join Lisa LoCicero (Olivia) for her fourth annual breakfast on Friday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to noon where the tradition of greeting her guests mimosas and her gift of girlfriend gab will continue. Then, get ready to scream for Tyler Christopher (Nikolas), who will have lots to say about his return to GH, his exciting run on ABC Family's THE LYING GAME, and the story behind his jaw-dropping new physique. Christopher's event will be held on Sunday, July 28 from 3:30 to 6 p.m. Finally, join funny lady Carolyn Hennesy who in addition to dishing the deets on sassy Diane, her children's books, and her work on COUGAR TOWN, will also be talking about her passion for elephants and even giving away a one-year membership to the Los Angeles Zoo! Hennesy's gathering is on Monday, July 29, from 1 to 4 p.m. Don't miss out on the fun. Visit http://soapstarevents.com to purchase your tickets soon!

Hughes Wins With The Bet

It's A Film About Family
The romantic comedy is about a randy grandfather who challenges his virginal grandson to see which of them could get to "home base" first with a woman of each other's choosing. Meanwhile, the teen's widowed mother dips her own toe back in the dating pool and struggles with seeing her only child grow up. "I think it will appeal to soap fans because it's multi-generational, very simple in the way that it's directed, and the approach is very human," Hughes suggests. "And there's a lot of heart, which I think is what we strive for in soaps as well. What I was going for in directing this film was looking for a real, naturalistic comedy."

She's In Her Element
For Hughes, the experience of stepping behind the camera gave her newfound confidence. "When I was doing all the prep work and setting my shots up, I'd call or text Kimberly [McCullough, ex-Robin] and ask her questions," Hughes says of her TV daughter-turned director. "She said to me, 'You can do this.' And it was when I first walked onto the set, that's when I thought 'Wow, I can do this!'"

While The Bet continues on to additional festivals, Hughes is already looking forward to her next project. "I have two other things in the works that I'll be directing, so I won't be back to the CFSSB," she reveals. "[Plus,] I think it's very important that every director that goes through CFSSB is doing it for the first time. That's the beauty of it!"

Soap Opera Actress Maxine Stuart Dies

Her daughter, Chris Ann Maxwell, tells the Los Angeles Times that her mother died of natural causes on Thursday at her Beverly Hills home.

Maxine Stuart began her career in the New York theater. She had small movie roles but was best known for her TV work, which included guest appearances on shows such as Peyton Place, NYPD Blue and Judging Amy.

She received a 1989 Emmy nomination for her role as a piano teacher in The Wonder Years.

According to the Times, her real name was Maxine Shlivek and she was born on June 28, 1918, in Deal, N.J. Her first husband was character actor Frank Maxwell.

That marriage ended in divorce in 1963, and she wed writer David Shaw in 1974. He died in 2007.

Roger Howarth To Recur On 'Californication'

Dish The Daytime Emmys With Sean Kanan

The Talk to Air Post-Emmy Celebration Episode

The rep also tells us the guest roster at this "after party" will not be limited to CBS winners, which means any top trophy-grabbers from the competing talk shows, as well as ABC's General Hospital and NBC's Days of Our Lives, will be warmly welcomed. (Can you imagine ABC's The View being this gracious? Uh, we can't.) Still, chances of a CBS blitz on Emmy night are pretty good considering the network leads with 51 nominations. The Talk is up for five awards, including Outstanding Daytime Talk Show, while CBS's two hit soaps, The Young and the Restless and The Bold and The Beautiful share a whopping 40 nominations between them. Both of CBS's game shows, The Price is Right and Let's Make a Deal, scored nods for Outstanding Game Show.

The awards air live on cable channel HLN from the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sunday, June 16 (8/7c). In a first for the Daytime Emmys, fans can view the specific episodes each nominee submitted to the judges by going to HLNTV.com. So check 'em out — it just may help you win that Daytime Emmy pool!

Who Are The Jeromes?

The Jeromes' place in Port Charles history dates back to the mid-late 80s. Reporters interrupted Duke and Anna's wedding with allegations that he helped cover up the murder of Edge Jerome of the notable Jerome crime family several years earlier. Although Anna left Duke, she couldn't stay away for long and they married.

The Jerome family name popped up again a couple of years later when Anna was kidnapped and Duke joined the "family" to utilize their contacts to find her. The family patriarch, Victor, helped Duke locate Anna, but at a price: Victor insisted Duke fill the role within the organization once occupied by his son, who took a bullet for Duke and died. Duke wanted out, but he was trapped in the Jerome family Mob.

Victor's daughter, Olivia, had the hots for Duke and tried to seduce him, but he was faithful to Anna, who was pregnant with his child. Rejected by Duke romantically and certain she would never fill the role in her family that Duke held, Olivia plotted to kill him. Her scheme, however, ended up injuring Anna and killing their unborn baby. She also set up an attack to kill her brother Julian, who faked his death. Olivia was confined to a mental hospital, was later released and then, thanks to a confession Anna got out of her, she was sent back again.

Victor, meanwhile, was sent to prison after Duke testified against him. He, of course, escaped and headed right off to see Lucy Coe, with whom he was obsessed. When she spurned his affection, he swallowed a pendant he engraved for her and choked to death on it. Julian took over the organization and was determined to neutralize Olivia by killing Duke and framing her for it. He set his scheme in motion by kidnapping her. When she heard that he was going to kill Duke, Olivia hoped to warn Anna. Julian, however, shot and killed her before she could do so. Later, Julian and Duke got into a fight and both were shot and killed. Or so everyone assumed. As it turned out, Duke was alive.

Could Julian have also survived? And what could Ava's true motives be? Stay tuned!

Thompson Hits Nashville!

The event, which will be held from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm on Friday, June 7, and Saturday, June 8, will feature musical performances, food, giveaways and fun. Thompson will be participating in a Q&A session and autograph signing, but it sounds like there will be plenty to do once you've seen Dr. Drake!

'GMA' Anchor Sam Champion, A.J. Hammer, Robin Meade To Host Daytime Emmys

Additionally, Kathy Griffin,Rachael Ray, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Erika Slezak, Kristen Alderson, Nancy Lee Grahn, Lindsey Morgan, Freddie Smith, the ladies of “The Talk” including Julie Chen, Sharon Osbourne, Sara Gilbert, Aisha Tyler and Sheryl Underwood, Jason Thompson, Chandler Massey and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood have also been confirmed to present. Teen powerhouse Italian Opera trio – IL Volo is confirmed to perform their hit song, “Mas Que Amor” during the “In Memoriam” tribute.

Previously announced presenters include some of the biggest names in television, past, present and future including Steve Harvey, Betty White, Wayne Brady, Alex Trebek, Todd Newton and the newest additions to daytime TV, Bethenny Frankel and Kris Jenner. The Young and the Restless’ hot, young stars Max Ehrich, Bryton James and Hunter King were also announced to present with Corbin Bernsen and Jess Walton to introduce the “in memoriam” tribute. Additionally announced, Wayne Brady to present Game Show Icon Monty Hall and Betty White to present Legendary Producer Bob Stewart with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Awards.

2013 marks the landmark 40th anniversary of the Daytime Emmy® Awards, representing four decades of achievement within the Daytime Community. The theme of past, present and future will be a defining constant throughout this year’s monumental telecast honoring this special anniversary.

Blue Bloods Promotes Marisa Ramirez to Series Regular

After Esposito was put on indefinite medical leave in October due to her struggle with Celiac disease, CBS said she was "unable to perform the demands of her role" and brought in several guest-stars, including Ramirez, to fill in as the partner of Donnie Wahlberg's Det. Danny Reagan. Esposito called the network's actions "absolutely shameful behavior" and she permanently exited the show in January.

Ramirez's character, Det. Maria Baez, will now be Det. Reagan's full-time partner. "Truly, I never dreamed I would be coming back as a regular," Ramirez told THR. "To say I am grateful is an understatement."

Ramirez's previous credits include Body of Proof, Spartacus and The Young and the Restless.

See Jack Run

Although "funny" isn't something that you'd normally associate with Wagner, it is without a doubt a genre he is attracted to. "I love comedy," he says. "I did as much as I could possibly squeeze in through the years on GH, MELROSE PLACE and THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL. But those aren't really comedy-driven unless they specifically want something to be tongue-in-cheek. I was always trying to add as much as I could. So to be doing some comedy in sitcom format, that's a lot of fun."

And while you wait for Sunday, enjoy this clip of Wagner on the show!

Rick Springfield to write 'spiritual' novel

The Grammy-winning Australian rocker, 63, will publish his debut novel, Magnificent Vibration, next May with publisher Touchstone.

The book portrays a man "who has hit a dead end in his life, but who serendipitously receives a 1-800 phone connection to God via an inscription in a mysterious self-help book that may just give him a shot at saving the planet."

What can readers expect? It's described by his publisher as "hilarious, poignant, spiritual, over-the-top, and deeply meaningful."

Springfield, who hit the top of the charts in 1981 with the single Jessie's Girl and continued his career with 17 songs in the top 40 -- and 25 million records sold -- said in a statement that he considered a career as a writer.

"I thought that fiction might be in my future but then my career took a different path once the Beatles showed me what a blast being in a band could be," he said. Magnificent Vibration is Springfield's foray back into the craft.

It's Springfield's second book -- he wrote a tell-all autobiography in 2010 called Late, Late at Night that made it to No. 64 on USA TODAY's Best-Selling Books list.

In addition to writing, Springfield recently reprised his role as Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital and appeared in the Dave Grohl-directed documentary, Sound City.

Bradford Anderson Goes Recurring At GH

Meet GH's Alderson & Duell!

Hang With GH's Young Stars

GH Hunk Wants To Help You Find Love!

The dating service was founded by a Russian-American couple whose mission is to help others find love from around the world. "The girls are in South America, Russia, Southeast Asia... it's worldwide," says Sabáto. "You meet in a small gathering after a long process of speaking to them and getting to know them [through the service]. It's really well done."

For more information, visit www.AnastasiaDate.com!

Rena Sofer Joins The Bold and the Beautiful

Not a lot of deets yet, except that Mama is as mysterious as Sonny Boy and both have secrets that will rock the soap. Sofer first gained suds fame on Another World and Loving, then went on to win her Emmy as Lois Cerullo on GH. She's had recurring roles on 24, Covert Affairs, NCIS, Two and a Half Men and Heroes. The actress starts work at B&B May 22 and will hit the air July 12.

How Was Scott Involved In Rick's Death?

Laura's troubles began as she was planning her 2002 wedding to Luke. One gigantic black hole in time was centered around the garage attic of the Jones house, where she spent her youth with her parents, Rick and Lesley. Bad dreams that she realized were actually memories had both her and Luke determined to unravel the secret from her past that only her subconscious mind was aware of.

As memories slowly returned, she knew that whatever happened in that attic, Scotty also knew. He, however, wasn't going to tell her. When she finally had full recollection of the woman's face from her memories, Laura had Liz sketch it. Lesley remembered that woman as a nurse at GH named Theresa. Flooded with flashbacks, Laura came to believe that her stepfather, Rick, was involved in the woman's murder.

The night of Luke and Laura's wedding, the bride returned to the attic and was soon joined by her father. She accused him of murdering Theresa in that very room, but he denied it. Trying to calm her, he approached her with a syringe. Believing that Rick was indeed a murderer now out to silence his own daughter, Laura picked up a heavy candlestick and struck him in the head, killing him.

Stumbling upon Luke, a catatonic Laura and a dead Rick, Scotty finally told Luke about the events in that attic all those years earlier: A teenaged Laura had walked in on Rick and a romantically obsessed Theresa in a heated discussion about him refusing to leave Lesley. Freaked out, Laura grabbed a camera and hit Theresa over the head, killing her. Laura's fragile state concerned Rick, who sedated her. He then called Scotty, who helped him bury Theresa's body in the Jones' backyard to protect Laura from being charged with murder.

GH's Felix Gets A Sister

Wagner Dating His B&B Wife!

You can find more on the couple's real-life romance in an upcoming issue of Soaps In Depth!

To do today: See a Rick Springfield doc

Sure, we all know Jessie's Girl, which hit the top of the charts in 1981. But Springfield isn't a one-hit wonder: He has had 17 songs in the top 40 and sold a whopping 19 million records — and continues to tour today.

Tonight the cable network EPIX premieres a feature-length documentary about Springfield called An Affair of the Heart. Directed by Sylvia Caminer, it profiles the musician and features some of hard-core fans.

As he says in the trailer, some of them have been following his career since they were in elementary school: Video.

Don't have EPIX? Me either, but I noticed the channel has posted the doc online. If you go to www.epixhd.com and sign up for the free trial (no strings attached), you can start watching the movie right now.

By the way, I think it's safe to say Springfield is the most attractive 63-year-old men on the planet. For more about the film, head to www.rickspringfielddoc.com. A DVD release is scheduled for July.

Ingo Rademacher Is 'Sore, Tired' But Fine with His DWTS Elimination

"I'm really happy that I don't have to learn two or three of those dances [next week]," the actor told PEOPLE just after his dismissal, while attending the show's 300th episode celebration at Boulevard 3 nightclub in Hollywood.

"I'm sore, I'm tired and this is it. We're going to have a party tonight while everyone else has to worry about choreographing. I'm really going to party."

Even though Rademacher, 42, and his partner, Kym Johnson, 36, were just one save away from making it to the finals, they had a hunch they weren't going to walk away with a coveted mirror ball trophy this season.

"If we would have been a little bit closer to the other celebrities as far as performances went – if I had been a little bit stronger, a little bit fitter, a little bit younger – then we would have maybe been a little bit more disappointed about going home," he said. "But because it wasn't quite there, it was okay."

Rademacher is confident knowing they went out in the best way possible.

"The last two weeks, we brought in the comedy aspect," he said. "The jive and the Charleston were super fun, so we took it as far as we could take it and we're super happy."

But it wasn't solely Rademacher's recent lively dance numbers that stole the show.

"[Peanut] is a superstar," Johnson gushed about her partner's adorable little son, who even had a segment dedicated to him on an earlier episode. "He is such a superstar."

Luckily, just like his dad, the energetic tot – who "dances all the time anyway" and "has some pretty cool moves," – is also unfazed by Rademacher's farewell from the show.

"He's already got a mirror ball trophy because I had one on my birthday cake," Rademacher said. "He doesn't really understand that whole competition thing."

Meet Scotty In Person!

Tickets are only $60, and can be ordered by sending a money order only along with one self-addressed stamped envelope with your information to Jim Warren, P.0. Box 3555, Hollywood, CA 90078

GH's Kristen Alderson Speaks Out

Will Alderson's Good-Bye Win An Emmy?

The Younger Actress nominee learned the good news after waking up and checking her phone. "I saw that I had a million missed calls," she reports. "At first, I thought it was a bad thing, that something happened. But then I realized that it was not a bad thing. It was actually very good!"

And she's hoping that the emotional scenes on her submission tape sway the Emmy voters. "I turned in when Starr was saying good-bye to Cole and Hope in the morgue and when she kissed their graves good-bye," Alderson reveals. "They were scenes that were really hard for me to mentally prepare for. The best part of working as an actress is when you can lose yourself in a moment."

Jackson Goes On Tour!

Young Artist Awards

Two Former GH Stars React To Emmy Noms

Naturally, she earned the nomination with the emotional episode where Joe Jr. took Kristina hostage. "It was one of my favorite storylines," Morgan admits. "Sometimes I'm afraid of being too big and sometimes I'm too little. That storyline gave me the freedom to realize that it doesn't matter how I react because I"m scared. My life was on the line. It was difficult on my body physically and mentally, but it was also freeing because she thought her life was about to end."

Another GH alum, Julie Marie Berman (ex-Lulu) also awoke to the news that she was up for an Emmy, in the Supporting Actress category. "It was definitely a surprise and a really fun way to wake up," she says. "It's really nice to feel acknowledged. You don't expect it, and you don't necessarily need it, but when it happens, it's wonderful.

"I submitted the episode where Lulu opens up to Luke about her drinking," Berman adds. "They reconcile their relationship. It was a very, very special day at work with Tony Geary (Luke) and it was one of the last times I had really meaningful material with him."

The actress is looking forward to seeing her on-screen pop again as well as all her former castmates on Emmy night. "It definitely was one of the first thoughts that came to my head was that I get to see all of my friends again," Berman declares. "I'm so, so excited to see everyone. It's going to be so much fun!"

What's In Store For the 40th Daytime Emmy Awards Show

"Last year we only had three weeks to prepare for the show but this time we have two months and that's going to make a vast difference in the way we honor daytime television," Safon says. "We were so heartened by what we achieved in such a small amount of time last year that we just knew we had to dream bigger. Our working theme for this year's ceremony is 'Past, Present and Future,' which will honor 40 years of the Daytime Emmys and 40 years of daytime television breakthroughs — the many ways daytime was there first, especially when it came to subject matter on the daytime dramas, talk shows and children's programming. It's an extraordinary legacy."

There are some other whopper anniversaries to applaud, as well. "Wheel of Fortune is having its 30th, The Young and the Restless has turned 40 and, amazingly, General Hospital and Let's Make a Deal just hit 50," notes Gornell. "We'll look back at the historic moments — we're calling them 'Moments That Moved Us.' The clips will be incredible."

Game show icon Monty Hall, host and co-creator of Let's Make a Deal, and the late executive producer Bob Stewart, creator of The Price is Right, will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards. "And we're going to have some really cool presenter pairings the fans are going to love," Gornell says.

But what about the nominees? Last year a lot of heavyweight contenders failed to show at the awards, including Dr. Oz, Regis Philbin, Kelly Ripa, Ellen DeGeneres, Meredith Vieira, Paula Deen, Nate Berkus, Martha Stewart and Wayne Brady. What can be done to avoid a replay?

"We are outreaching as aggressively as possible to all the nominees," Safon says. "We want them to know this year is important. The themes that will rock this show are themes they will be proud to be associated with. To be in that room as part of the daytime community will be an incredible opportunity. The show is not just an announcement of winners. It's a celebration people are going to remember for a long time to come."

Look for more dish on the Daytime Emmys in TV Guide Magazine.

Jason Thompson's Best Year Ever!

While the actor had plenty of juicy material to choose from, he struggled to choose an episode to submit. "It wasn't an easy decision," Thompson admits. "I looked for a while. I had a feeling on a couple of things and then some people gave me some good advice. I put it in the hands of some people that I respected and trusted. I tried to not judge it myself as much."

"I ended up putting in the episode with the tie scene," he adds. "Where he wakes up and sees the ghost of Robin a couple ties when he's in bed, when he's in the shower and when he's tying his tie. Then he comes downstairs and sees Emma for a quick second and says 'I don't know how I'm going to do this.' I was happy with a lot of the stuff that happened last year as a team."

And it's that team mentality at GH that has him noticing some glaring omissions on the ballots this year. "I'm shocked that Finola Hughes (Anna) wasn't nominated," Thompson declares, "because I know what we went through as a team and I know what she went through was real. As an actor, that's what you want."

"Kelly Sullivan (Kate/Connie), too," he continues. "She had a fantastic year. I know how hard she worked. But I also know the way these things go. I'm happy to be on this side of it, but it's a crap shoot. I'm proud of the year I had. Whatever happens from here on out as of this morning, I'm happy and it's a cherry on a good year."

Bradford Anderson's Emmy Excitement!

"We looked at the monitor to se if maybe Juna would go back to sleep,"Anderson laughs. "I put the phone in front of [Kiera's] face and showed her the texts. So my first congratulations in person was from my wife because we were still in bed!"

Anderson reveals that the episode he submitted that earned him the nod was one from last summer when he had a confrontation with Jen Lilley's Maxie at Kelly's. "He gives her a speech about friendship," he says. "Sometimes it's hard when picking Emmy shows because my character isn't the kind of character that gets the knock down, drag out material. I'm not Lucky Spencer.

"I don't get that stuff very often," he continues, "so sometimes in picking a show, I have to look outside the box a little bit. Sometimes you have to look for an episode that has a beginning, middle and end. This episode did. And I guess it worked out!"

And whether he wins or loses on Emmy night, there's one thing the actor is definitely looking forward to that evening. "One of the things I'm very excited about this year is that it's a sure-fire way of seeing Julie Berman (ex-Lulu) again," Anderson confides. "I don't see her as much. I'm excited that she's nominated and I'm excited that I will for sure see my friend again!"

Actors Tweet About Emmy Nods

Scott Clifton (Liam, B&B) wrote, "Congrats to @JacquelineMWood, @KatherineKellyL (Long overdue!), @BBheathertom (was there any doubt?) and the great Flannery!"

Freddie Smith (Sonny, DAYS) posted, "Wow what a wonderful surprise waking up to an Emmy nom! Thank u everyone for your support#Wilson"

Lindsey Morgan (ex-Kristina, GH) wrote, "I am still in shock. Huge congrats to all of GH nominated!!!!! Best series for 2013?! #GH2012."

Michelle Stafford (Phyllis, Y&R) said, "I'm reading all your tweets!! Thank u SO much!! This mean SO much to me! U have no idea:) #CBS #YR … I could not be MORE excited for my love @jeffbranson !!! He is an amazing actor!!! So happy!!!! #YR"

Jessica Collins (Avery, Y&R) exulted, "Thriled!"

Jason Thompson (Patrick, GH) says: "Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series! Wow. I'm Humbled and honored."

Another GH Actor To Y&R!

'General Hospital's' Anthony Geary on Luke Spencer's 'saving grace'

Anthony Geary: The older I get, the more I appreciate this extraordinary opportunity that I've had to not only have made a living all these years -- and a good living -- with this character, but to have had some kind of influence on entertaining people for this amount of time, with this guy that they just don't seem to get tired of. That's extremely gratifying.

Zap2it: What are your thoughts about still being on one of the few daytime serials left on broadcast television?

Anthony Geary: That's an amazing thing to think of. I try not to, for two reasons: I've lost so many friends who were on shows that are no longer there, and I can't wrap my mind around the fact that we're still telling stories about [Luke's] life and family and passions ... and the darkness of his heart and the lightness of his spirit.

Zap2it: Knowing Luke as thoroughly as you do, is your radar still sensitized whenever you're handed a new wrinkle in him to play?

Anthony Geary: Absolutely. I have battled through the years to hang onto the integrity of the character, to use a lofty word. This has been a very difficult character for writers who have come onto the show to grasp.

He's neither a good guy nor a bad guy, a white hat nor a black hat. He's a man of gray shades, more like real people. That's been the saving grace of being able to play him all these years.

GH's Former Kristina Books A Pilot!

Fox's new media pilot, EXTR, is about an electronic dance music DJ intrigued and eventually obsessed with a machine that channels energy and turns it into sound. Is this contraption actually tapped into the universe? That's the big question. Morgan plays a street-smart young woman who's always got an angle... and is always up for a little partying! "My role is very vixen-like and, let's just say, I'll be stretching myself as an actress," Morgan hints.

Daytime Emmys: Which Soaps Will Be Nominated?

The Bold and the Beautiful: After months and months of that hopelessly inane Liam-Hope-Steffy drivel, exec producer-head writer Brad Bell finally put the "bold" back in his show by killing off its longtime matriarch Stephanie Forrester with lung cancer — a move that was painful yet weirdly exhilarating and ballsy beyond belief. Bell wisely submitted the two episodes (shows 6448 and 6449, airdates: Nov. 12-13, 2012) where Stephanie's family and friends gather for an Irish-themed party to celebrate her life, little knowing they'll also be saying goodbye. Watching Celtic Woman perform "Danny Boy" at the bash was enough to put us on the floor, but the kicker left us immobile. Out of nowhere, Stephanie announces that she's going off to die at an undisclosed location and that no one — not even her children — will ever see her again. It was shocking, cruel, heartbreaking and so very Stephanie, who was a control freak to the very end. You've never seen anything like it in soaps, and you never will again.

Chance of a nomination: Excellent.

Days of Our Lives: This time last year I'd have bet the bank that Days had the 2013 Outstanding Daytime Drama Emmy in the bag thanks to the story of Will's coming out, a smartly written, gorgeously acted, constantly surprising arc that deserved more than just GLAAD tidings. The crazy, kinky master-slave interplay between Will and EJ alone was worth some Emmy gold. But, oddly, Days didn't submit any of that, and went instead with the fallout from last summer's underground gas explosions (show 11895, airdate: Aug. 13, 2012) which was marvelous in its special effects and white-knuckle thrills but, in the end, rather soulless like most stunt episodes are. The second, more enticing submission is the ep where Daniel busted Nicole for blaming her miscarriage on Jennifer (show 11957, airdate: Nov. 8, 2012), a feverish hour with the fantastic Arianne Zucker, as nutjob Nicole, knocking it out of the park and right into the next zip code. It's super soapy, in the best way possible, and very compelling.

Chance of a nomination: Good, not great. And that's too bad since this could have been a slam dunk.

General Hospital: A mixed bag, but not so mixed it'll stop the show from being nominated. Set during a dark and stormy night, the first episode (show 12571, airdate: June 1, 2012), directed by exec producer Frank Valentini, is absolutely stunning with both Sam and Tea giving birth and looney tunes Heather chauffeuring dead mobster Anthony around town, Weekend at Bernie's-style. The action is high-octane, the laughs plentiful and robust, the dialogue scathingly brill. It makes you proud to be a soap watcher. But episode two (show 12641, airdate: Sept. 11, 2012) is another story. GH submitted that nonsense where almost everyone in Port Chuck is dying from a germ-warfare pathogen in the water supply while John McBain is down on the docks trying to diffuse a suitcase bomb. Parts of it are truly poignant (this is the late John Ingle's last appearance as Edward) but most of it is laughably bad, which comes from trying to shoot too much too quickly — a common curse of soaps nowadays. At least we get to see a lot of Nancy Grahn's boobs (what else is new?) so it's not a total loss.

Chance of a nomination: GH, as always, is a shoo-in.

One Life to Live: Yes, it still qualifies! OLTL aired for only a handful of episodes in January 2012 before ending its run on ABC, but that's enough to make another run at Emmy. The network submitted the final two hours (shows 11095 and 11096, airdates: January 12 and 13, 2012), a glorious — and gloriously goofy — valentine to OLTL's vibrant history and to the soap-opera genre in general. The eps centered on the sad demise of the long-running Llanview serial Fraternity Row, the perfect opportunity for some wickedly barbed, show-within-a-show commentary from head writer Ron Carlivati. There's also big drama: Jess is Clint's daughter! Destiny's water breaks! Victor is alive! It's all sheer bliss but is it enough to score a nod? When this originally aired, we fans were in the throes of despair and disbelief over OLTL's cancellation and that made the wrap-up all the more moving and meaningful. Now, with some distance, and knowing OLTL has found new life of the Web, the episodes don't quite pack the same punch. Still this is sweet, exuberant fun and about as satisfying as a series finale can get.

Chance of a nomination: Fairly low, unless sentiment still rides high.

The Young and the Restless: Aw, jeez. It seems we're still not done with Maria Bell! CBS chose to submit the dethroned exec producer-head writer's two-episode funeral for the not-very-dead Victor, which may have been the only way to go since Y&R was so bloody dreadful through most of 2012, but still. Why submit anything? Y&R should have taken the high road and said, "We sucked last year and we're taking ourselves out of the contest." Yeah, right. Instead, we get one more musty back-from-the-dead story (shows 9999 and 10000, airdates: Sept. 26 and 27, 2012) with most of the actors phoning in their reactions to Victor's miraculous resurrection because even they're bored stiff. To be fair, there are some minor moments of enjoyment, like trashy widow Sharon showing up at the memorial in what looks like Bjork's old Oscar dress. But it's all so lazy and uninspired it makes you want to scream.

Chance of a nomination: Unfortunately, pretty damn good because Y&R benefits from massive voting power within the TV Academy, enough to push the show into the best soap category year in, year out, whether deserved or not.

Christopher Staying Put At GH

Soaps Producer Sues ABC for Allegedly Sabotaging Online Relaunch

A $25 million legal brawl has broken out over the transition of soaps from ABC to online.

Producer Prospect Park, which licensed One Life to Live and All My Children from ABC and plans to relaunch them as web-only series beginning April 29, claims in a lawsuit filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court that the network has sabotaged the relaunch and is trying to cause it to fail.

Read the complaint here.

Prospect argues that it has been dealing with ABC in good faith, allowing it to use OLTL characters on General Hospital until the relaunch, but ABC actively has caused problems, including refusing to transfer the website addresses for the shows and failing to consult on storylines.

"In the ultimate act of bad faith, ABC killed off two OLTL characters on loan to General Hospital by having their car forced off a cliff," the complaint states.

While Prospect says its current legal action will not impact the planned re-launch of the soaps, the suit seeks more than $25 million in damages for breach of contract.

The Hollywood Reporter has reached out to ABC for comment.

In Person For The First Time!

Fans who have already ordered tickets to the previously-announced event for Shriner on this same date will be able to use their tickets for this joint event at no extra charge. Ticket requests for this new event with Francis will be at the new event price. To order, send your name (and those in your party) with two self-addressed stamped envelopes and $80 (money order only) per person to Jim Warren, P.O. Box 3555, Hollywood, CA 90078.

Daytime Creative Arts Emmys June 14

James Franco: Judge Dismisses, in Part, Lawsuit Filed by Actor's Former NYU Professor

The Oz: The Great and Powerful star managed to get a judge to dismiss, in part, a lawsuit filed by José Angel Santana against the actor in a Manhattan courtroom on Wednesday, E! News confirms.

Santana had sued Franco last month for defamation after the Oscar nominee told reporters he thought Santana was a "bad teacher," hence Franco's decision to only attend two of the professor's 14 class sessions.

Franco's lawyer, however, maintained that the actor's comments regarding Santana were protected by freedom of speech.

As for Wednesday's ruling, a court clerk did not want to elaborate as to why part of the case is still standing.

Who Is Stavros?

Stavros' history with the Spencers goes back to 1983, when the spoiled rotten Cassadine heir became obsessed with Laura, kidnapped her, forced her to marry him and raped her. The end result was Nikolas. Helena was so jealous of her favorite son's fixation on Laura that she wanted Laura out of the picture, not by killing her but, rather, by helping her escape. A chain of events led to Stavros and Luke duking it out with Stavros tumbling down stairs and, supposedly, dying from a broken neck. Note we said "supposedly."

Fast-forward 18 years. All this time, Helena had kept her beloved Stavros "on ice" in a laboratory beneath the hospital. Okay, he wasn't really "on ice," but he WAS being kept frozen in a cryogenic chamber! With Tony Jones' unwilling help, Helena defrosted her son. He snuck around town unnoticed and planted little hints to remind Laura of him, leading her and Stavros' kinder, gentler brother, Stefan, to figure out he was alive!

When Nikolas came face to face with his chilling father (literally), he was not thrilled. Nikolas' rejection and cruel words devastated Stavros, who wanted to prove his love to his son. He did that by luring and trapping him, along with Luke, Laura, Alexis, Lucky, Stefan, Bobbie and Nik's girlfriend Gia in the underground lab and the adjoining tunnels. He and Luke, once again, battled it out, culminating in Stavros falling, supposedly, to his death in a bottomless pit. Note we said "supposedly" again!

General Hospital: The Shocking Return of Stavros Cassadine

Watch Deleted Scenes From GH's Nurses' Ball

GH Casting Call

Jen Lilley Joins DAYS

Top 5 'General Hospital' Cameos

These cameos have given actors a chance to play against type. Exhibit A: Sally Struthers, the daughter on "All in the Family" and later the earnest celebrity spokeswoman for the Christian Children's Fund's work with poverty-stricken children. In 2002, Struthers played Jennifer Smith, who kidnapped Luke and Laura in an attempt to get Luke to marry her (Jennifer, not Laura).

1. Elizabeth Taylor
The show's biggest cameo came in 1981, at the height of the Luke and Laura wedding phenomenon.

Elizabeth Taylor was a self-proclaimed superfan of the soap, and asked for the guest stint. Her five-episode appearance as the millionaire widow Helena Cassadine culminated with her putting a curse on Luke and Laura during their wedding.

Lisa LoCicero, a current cast member, recalled, "When she came on ... in the turban with the diamond and the whole thing, she was so cool, and she just kind of owned it."

In an interview for "General Hospital - The Real Soap Dish," a Special Edition of "20/20," Tony Geary, who played Luke, told Katie Couric that after Taylor's appearance on the soap, he and Taylor carried on a two-year affair.

2. James Franco
In intermittent appearances between 2009 and 2012, Oscar nominee James Franco played a serial killer named Franco with psychotic glee.

One of Franco's kidnap victims was Kelly Monaco.

"Playing with James Franco is like a kid in a candy store," Monaco said, laughing.

Mark Teschner, the show's casting director, said, "He came in, and we threw a lot of material at him, because we only had him for a limited amount of time. So he would shoot episode after episode, in one day. So we gave him quite a workout. And he did a great job of playing one of the most bizarre characters we've ever had on the show."

3. Roseanne Barr
Barr, a fan of the series, appeared with then-husband Tom Arnold for three episodes in late March 1994. She played Jennifer Smith, daughter of notorious mobster Frank Smith. (This is the same role played by Sally Struthers in 2002.)

4. Meredith Vieira
In 2002, Meredith Vieira, then the host of "The View," played the madam of an upscale prostitution ring.

"A lot of the stunt cast people, they come on, and it's like, which way to the hospital? And then the other actors are rolling their eyes on camera," said Soap Digest editor Carolyn Hinsey. "She could actually act. And she was a very convincing hooker, which I know she would take as a compliment."

5. Katie Couric
With all these cameos through the years, Couric couldn't resist doing one herself, she says in the "20/20" special airing April 6.

"I play a General Hospital nurse -- or do I?" Couric teases. "The only truth I can reveal is that I should stick to my day job."

Tamblyn Pays Tribute To GH

"Yesterday was General Hospital's 50th Anniversary and I couldn't be more proud to call myself part of their family. GH is where I learned everything about my craft - the art of emotional intelligence, of listening, of interpreting, of setting a scene on fire. Its where I held Stuart Damon and wept when my real life Grandmother passed away, and where Stuart Damon held me and wept when Anna Lee passed away. Its where I learned how to be disciplined in what I do. Where I found myself, as an actress, as a woman, and as veteran. Its where I learned what having REAL fans in your corner can do for you: carry you into a confidence that most actresses only dream of. On GH, we burned for them and they for us. I absorbed the skilled techniques of John Homa, the turbulent genius of Maurice Bernard, the soft golden simplicity of John Ingle. Its where I had my first real life teenage secret crush (Shout out to you, Jonathan Jackson) and where I developed sister-strong bonds (double shout out, Kimberly and Becky).

General Hospital is more than an America staple. Its the staple gun.

I hope every actor has a chance to experience working on a soap, and every kid gets to grow up watching one with family.

Today I am thinking only of GH and this incredible, historic milestone."

HLN Will Air Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards On June 16

“Last year, HLN’s first-ever presentation of the Daytime Emmy® Awards was the #1 most-watched, regularly-scheduled non-news broadcast in the network’s history, and received terrific viewer feedback both on-air and online. Our audiences thanked us for tapping into that vital part of American pop culture,” said Safon. “HLN is the news channel that focuses on stories at the forefront of the American conversation, and daytime programming often tackles those same themes and stories. We are so happy to again present the program that honors the best work in daytime.”

“The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences is very excited to partner again this year with HLN and LocoDistro on our 40th anniversary of the Daytime Emmy Awards,” said Wienges. “The outcome of this partnership will be a creative show honoring all the genres that make Daytime Television part of our daily lives.”

Wienges also noted that Game Show Icon Monty Hall and Legendary Producer Bob Stewart with be honored with this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

Viewer integration will be part of the presentation with featured segments on air and online at HLNtv.com. Presenters and additional program information will be announced within a few weeks. The 40th annual daytime Emmy Awards is produced by LocoDistro; Gabriel Gornell is founder and the show’s executive producer.

“Daytime TV doesn’t have fans—it has personal relationships between hosts and viewers five days a week. And because of this five days-a-week relationship, there is no stronger connection with audiences in all of entertainment—And we’re going to celebrate 40 years of it from Talk Shows to Soaps,” said Gornell.

Soaps Remain the Main Event at Daytime Emmys

Not since 1953 has there been so few soaps on the air, with only four airing on broadcast television — CBS’ “The Young and the Restless” and “The Bold and the Beautiful,” NBC’s “Days of Our Lives” and ABC’s General Hospital.

The decline would seem to signal a change in the configuration of the Daytime Emmys from a soap star-studded fan draw to a less showy industry event honoring unscripted TV.

But the soaps’ twist is this — they still take a backseat to no one come kudo night.

According to TV Guide soap journalist Michael Logan, last year there was talk of changing the awards lineup to reflect daytime drama’s diminished status. Traditionally, the final prestige spot belonged to drama series. With the heavy ratings war between “Good Morning America” and “Today,” there was a rumor the final category would be for morning programming.

“But it never happened,” Logan says. “The soaps took over the show like they always do. Those are the fans who always show up and scream for their stars.”

While this year’s program has not yet been set, Daytime Emmys senior exec director David Michaels says he doesn’t see that traditional lineup changing. And CBS senior veep of daytime Angelica McDaniel says it makes sense that soaps still get top billing when it comes to the awards show — not that other programs should be ignored.

“The daytime fan base comes from all the genres,” Michaels says. “We have a Facebook page, and it’s not just the soap fans. The games and talkshows have some pretty rabid fans too. But there’s no fans like soap fans.”

Says McDaniel: “I think (soaps) will always have a big presence at the awards and will bring the glamor and allure of their stars. But (viewers) also want to see other people out of the element of their shows, to see that fish-out-of-water story that you’ll only know about if you watch.”

Though there are fewer soaps on broadcast, the ones that remain have an impact. “General Hospital,” which is experiencing a resurgence, turns 50 this year. And CBS is boasting success with both daytime dramas.

“When everyone was screaming that daytime soaps were dying, we’ve been having viewer increases for well over a year,” says McDaniel. “I think four is a sweet spot for dramas.”

What would be even sweeter for the Daytime Emmys would be if they could recapture the glory days of years gone by. The kudocast has gone from primetime on network television to last year’s airing on basic cable’s HLN Channel, as daytime drama ratings slipped and public interest waned. Despite assertions that the issue would be resolved sooner, the Daytime Emmys does not have a 2013 television home right now.

The awards show once filled such big venues as Radio City Music Hall and the Dolby Theater. And many attribute that to the huge popularity of the soaps, which numbered as high as 19 on the air during the 1969-70 season.

“I remember my first Daytime Emmy awards,” says Ellen exec producer Mary Connelly, “walking into Radio City Music Hall, and in the orchestra were the industry people and the top balcony held the fans. When the soap stars got up, it was like the Beatles entered the building. I’ll never forget the power of the soap stars.”

ABC COMEMMORATES 50th ANNIVERSARY OF "GENERAL HOSPITAL" WITH RELEASE OF LIMITED EDITION PRINTS

Six prints from each decade will also be offered -- 1 limited edition and 5 regular prints - and all limited editions will come hand-numbered with a Certificate of Authenticity. Priced at $29.95 (limited editions) and $19.95 (regular prints), they will be custom-printed on 11X14 matte photo stock and available for purchase at OfficialABCPrints.com.

GH's Shawn Is Gonna Be A Dad!

No word on when the bundle of joy is due; the couple will celebrate their third wedding anniversary in June.

Daytime Collection Headed To The Smithsonian!

Vanessa Marcil -- Divorce Final from Nicest DUI Arrestee Ever

TMZ broke the story ... Marcil filed for divorce from Giovinazzo last summer, citing "irreconcilable differences." They were married in 2010 and have no children together.

As for the division of assets ... Vanessa gets the 2009 Chevy Silverado, their L.A. property, a bunch of bank accounts ... as well as all rights to her baby clothes company called Baby Gagoo.

Carmine gets the mother lode -- a 2002 Mercedes CLK, his 2006 Harley, his 2010 Triumph motorcycle, the 1969 Pontiac GTO, 2009 Ducati, 2011 Chevy Camaro ... plus a bunch of bank accounts and other boring stuff.

It's been a rough couple months for Carmine, who was arrested for DUI in January in Scottsdale, AZ. You'll recall, AZ cops say the actor was one of the nicest people they've ever arrested, apologizing constantly and saying he didn't want to be an "a**hole." He even thanked the arresting officers profusely for being so nice to him.

According to police, Carmine's blood alcohol level registered at .149 after his arrest ... nearly twice the legal limit in AZ.

He has since been ordered to complete an alcohol program ... but hey, at least the divorce is behind him.

Amber Tamblyn To Star In CBS Drama Pilot 'Anatomy of Violence' From 'Homeland' Trio

Wagner Lands New Gig

John Stamos Tapped For Season-Long Arc On USA's 'Necessary Roughness'

Stamos’ character on Necessary Roughness Connor McClane is a departure from the good, likable guys he usually plays. The founder of V3, a big global sports and entertainment management company, McClane sees Dr. Dani’s (Thorne) success with TK (Mehcad Brooks) and the New York Hawks, and is willing to do whatever it takes to get her into the V3 family. I hear USA went aggressively after Stamos and landing him for the role shows the network’s commitment to Necessary Roughness, which has not been among USA’s flashiest series despite doing solidly in the ratings. Stamos’ presence is sure to give the series extra attention going into Season 3.

Created and executive produced by Liz Kruger & Craig Shapiro, Necessary Roughness is co-produced by Sony Pictures TV and Universal Cable Prods. ER alum Stamos, repped by WME and Brillstein Entertainment, is coming off a Broadway run in The Best Man.

Brittany Underwood's "Flow"

The song is called "Flow," and she says "is about letting it go. You have all this stress in your life, and just learn that it's going to be okay. I wrote it with Matthew Gerrard, who did "Breakaway" by Kelly Clarkson and "She's No You" by Jesse McCartney (JR, ALL MY CHILDREN). I was so excited to work with him."

Eagle-eyed viewers might notice cameos from former OLTL castmate Kristen Alderson (Starr) and GENERAL HOSPITAL's Chad Duell (Michael) as well as one of her HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS pals, Ashley Holliday (Melissa). And the video was directed by Robert Adamson, who played Phil on HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS, and is now Noah on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS!

"I'm super-excited about it," Underwood enthuses. "I hope everybody likes it!"

Ted King Cast In Pilot

Download GH Star's Latest Novel

There are only a few copies of the hardcover left in stock, but now you can instantly download the Kindle Edition for just $.99! (Or you can borrow it for free if you're a member of Amazon Prime!) Just click here to check it out and read some sample pages!

Be A Part Of Benard's Movie!

Fans are invited to make a pledge on the movie's Kickstarter page to help create this very special film. And for making a pledge, donors will receive some very special thank-yous, including a lunch with Benard, a visit to the movie's set, special thanks in the movie's credits, and more!

To be a part of the project, visit The Ghost And The Whale's Kickstarter page here.

Love in Maine by General Hospital's Connie Falconeri

Maddie Post is privileged, sheltered, and polite, and does not belong in Blake, Maine. But thanks to a high-stakes bet, she’s waiting tables at a riverfront diner catering to boat-builders and living in Janet Gilbertson's $200-a-month guest room. And Janet's dark and stormy son, Hank, back in Maine after 10 years as an active duty Army diver, isn't without his troubles, either. Their flirty friendship hasmany passionate ups and downs, but when Maddie and Hank put aside their considerable differences and start opening up to each other, the crackle ofsummer romance grows into a blazing fire.

Connie Falconeri hails from Brooklyn, NY, where she had a colorful youth. After many years off, she’s back and better than ever. This is her first novel.

“Newcomer Connie Falconeri writes with the confidence of a novelist who’s been around forever, and she brings her charming characters to life with effortless imagination and breezy good humor.”—Kate Howard, publisher of Crimson magazine

“Love in Maine is a perfect summer read.”—Diane Miller, author of The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli

“Falconeri puts so much personality into her writing – it’s almost like she has two personalities!”—Ron Carlivati, Professor of Creative Writing, Port Charles University

Love in Maine [Paperback] by General Hospital's Connie Falconeri: Order Here!

Love in Maine [Kindle Edition] by General Hospital's Connie Falconeri: Order Here!

Sean Kanan Is On The Radio!

Kanan and his wife, Michele, will be co-hosting Kanan's Rules on the UBN Radio Network, discussing careers, romance, politics, current events and more with each other and with special guests. Almost no topic will be off-limits!

"Five years ago, I was a bachelor who lived alone in the Hollywood Hills," Kanan says. "I came and went and didn't answer to anyone. Now I am living with a wife, five kids and two dogs. That alone provides enough topics to last the next ten years!"

"We make a great team," Michele adds. "Living with Sean is like a carnival ride sometimes because I never know where we're gonna be or how we will get stuff done. But amid all of our shenanigans, we manage to excel at our careers and more importantly, at being a family."

Kanan's Rules will air live on Wednesdays from 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm PST at www.UBNRadio.com starting this Wednesday, February 6. Past episodes will be archived at iTunes, Stitcher and TuneIn, so you don't have to worry about missing a show!

GH Casting Call

Crystal Chappell's The Grove The Series

Watch the pilot here here!

ATWT's Craig & Rosanna Are Engaged!

Amber Tamblyn to make her Broadway debut next year

Producers said Tuesday that Tamblyn will make her Great White Way debut in Beth Henley's comedy "The Miss Firecracker Contest" in the spring of 2013. The theater, co-stars and dates will be announced later.

Judith Ivey, who is currently starring on Broadway in "The Heiress" opposite Jessica Chastain, will direct, marking her own directorial Broadway debut.

The comedy, about a young woman who hopes winning a local talent contest will restore her soiled reputation, first appeared in New York off-Broadway in 1984 and was made into a 1989 film starring Holly Hunter, Mary Steenburgen and Tim Robbins.

Springfield Rocks On!

Keep 'Em Laughing Although he remains grateful to GH for helping to catapult his career back in the 80s ("I'll always go back if it makes sense for the story," he maintains), Springfield's most recent return (to comfort a grieving Patrick) had to be brief. The busy guy's been on a nationwide tour with a film crew in tow! Releasing on Wednesday, October 10, is the result: the entertaining documentary, An Affair Of The Heart. "We just had an industry screening, and then it's going to film festivals," he reveals. Viewers will no-doubt see that it's while he's on stage that the legend's sense of humor is revealed. "I think it comes across when I perform," he grins. "I tell stories and it's fun, and then I rock out!"

It was a smart writer who showcased Springfield's quirky side with a guest role on TV Land's HOT IN CLEVELAND last season ("They reached out to me recently to check my availability to return," he confides). When he's not working on also producing his own comedy show ("I can't talk about it yet," he teases), Springfield is touting what promises to be the event of the fall: Sun Dazed & Star-Filled Nights: Rick Springfield & Friends, Destination: Cancun. "We're inviting everyone to join us at Club Med from November 8 to 12. It should be a good party!" he relates. Joining the Mexican fiesta will be the performer's pals: Doug Davidson (Paul, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS), TV and radio host Mark Goodman, and two of GH's other singing sensations, Brandon Barash (Johnny) and Bradford Anderson (Spinelli). Yep, with all he's got going on, it looks like it'll be a while before the senior Dr. Drake is paged back to Port Charles.

CD: amazon.com.

MP3: amazon.com.

Jackson Is A Published Poet!

Kanan Throws Down The Lyrics!

Of course, everything feels less crazy when shared with friends, so Kanan enlisted a few of his favorites. Joining him on the hilarious music video, aptly titled "I'm A Soaps Star," are THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL's Ronn Moss (Ridge) and Kim Matula (Hope), DAYS OF FOUR LIVES' Patrika Darbo (ex-Nancy), Y&R's Joshua Morrow (Nick), former child actor Scott Schwartz, Betsy Russell (from the series of Saw movies) and former pro skater Pancho Moler. "We are all in white track suits with big necklaces, then there's another shot where we are dressed like [Latin gangsters] cholos," Kanan grins. "Wait 'til you see Ronn Moss rapping in this. It's hysterical!"

Now in post-production, the video is set to hit YouTube soon (we'll keep you posted). However, Kanan was good enough to offer Soaps In Depth, and fans, this sneak peek! Check it out here: Video.

Sean Kanan on How to Cook Like a Gentleman

“I’ve actually written for longer than I have acted,” Kanan said in a recent interview with NTD Television on Wednesday, Sept. 14, in New York. “Writing is really the first endeavor into the arts that I ever participated in.”

Combining his writing with his love for cooking, Kanan has written a cookbook specifically with the male audience in mind (but also inviting women for a look into the male mind). “The Modern Gentleman” will help guys through not only the basics of preparing a kitchen and cooking simple meals but also more impressive dishes. The recipes range from simple mac ‘n’ cheese to roasted pork loin stuffed with goat cheese, with the intention of helping any man go from clueless to culinary genius.

However, “The Modern Gentleman” isn’t just a cookbook. “The book also deals with the lost art of being a gentleman in today’s sometimes confusing social landscape,” Kanan explains. According to him, and surely many other men out there, balancing the roles of being a man is hard.

“Guys were left a little confused: Am I supposed to be the alpha male who is a problem solver, or am I supposed to be the guy that is sensitive and a really great listener? For my money, the reality is that it’s a little of both, and it’s somewhere in between.”

This balancing act is brought up many times in his book. Kanan humorously talks about relationships and about “connecting with her with honesty and integrity without being dismissed as ‘the nice guy.’” Basically, it’s how to be the strong alpha male type but without acting like a cave man. To achieve this, etiquette is required, and such etiquette is the main theme of many chapters in “The Modern Gentleman.”

Becoming a gentleman, however, is not just an education for confused or bad-mannered adults. Being a gentleman is all about being a man who “exhibits strength and compassion towards others, a man who treats others with tolerance and dignity,” all according to the book.

So, wouldn’t that be a great thing to teach children? That’s what Kanan’s girlfriend Michele thought, when she pointed out to him that young boys who learn how to act like gentlemen earlier on will take that lesson with them in life and avoid becoming bullies.

Kanan himself has had quite an experience when it comes to bullying. As a self-proclaimed “chubby and awkward kid,” he was often the victim of bullying. This led the young Kanan to take up martial arts, leading to his breakout acting role. His experience with bullying caused him to become a member of the Anti-Defamation League, helping in the fight against bullying.

With his new book, Kanan takes preventing bullying to a new level, reasoning that kids who know how to be gentlemen will bring compassion and tolerance into their everyday life, and stop bullying.

The book’s focus is on the art of being a gentleman in the kitchen. There is a chapter about the utensils and ingredients you will need to keep home, another one on the subject of different wines and liquors, and two chapters celebrating Italian cuisine.

But don’t worry, the book takes on how to be a gentleman outside of your kitchen, too. This includes how to take women out on dates, how to entertain a group, and even advice on flower arranging, balanced out with a chapter about defending yourself like a man.

Kanan concludes this cooking-meets-self-help book with tips on how to buy the perfect engagement ring, hopefully showing how far being a gentleman can get you.

So just like the book’s tagline reads, don’t just set the table. Set the mood.

Get Your Copy of Sean's book here!

Soap Opera 451

“Soap Opera 451: A Time Capsule of Daytime Drama’s Greatest Moments” includes interviews with: “All My Children’s” Eden Riegel on her character Bianca coming out as a lesbian to her mother, Erica Kane; “Another World’s” Linda Dano on her character Felicia's alcohol intervention; “Dark Shadow’s” Kathryn Leigh Scott on Barnabas bringing Josette back from the dead; “One Life to Live’s” headwriter Michael Malone on Marty's gang rape; “General Hospital’s” headwriter Thom Racina on scripting Luke and Laura's wedding; “Generations” creator Sally Sussman Morina on the show’s groundbreaking racial housing discrimination story; and dozens of other stars, writers, insiders and stories from “The Young and the Restless,” “As The World Turns,” “Days of Our Lives,” “Guiding Light”, “Passions,” “Texas,”“The Bold and the Beautiful,” “The Doctors” and many more.

“Soap Opera 451: A Time Capsule of Daytime Drama’s Greatest Moments” may be experienced via a tablet, iPad, cell-phone, lap-top or desk-top computer. All of the text may be read on the Kindle or Nook devices.

Get Your Copy here!.

ABC Accused Of Stiffing 'General Hospital' Creators

TMZ has obtained a lawsuit filed by the estate of Frank and Doris Hursley -- the couple who created the show back in 1963.

According to the lawsuit, the Hursley's daughters claim their parents struck a deal with ABC way back when ... to reap 10% of all profits from the syndication of the show ... but ABC hasn't honored the deal.

The daughters allege ABC has cooked the books for years -- and has failed to pay the full amount owed to the creators.

The Hursley children do not specify how much money they believe ABC owes -- but they want a judge to force ABC to open up its books to an audit ASAP.

The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli

Titled The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli (Hyperion; $22.99 hardcover; April 5, 2011 publication date), this book is the story of the endearing, lovable computer genius and geek, Damian Spinelli, and his exploits as a private detective as told to another character on the show, the high-powered attorney of Port Charles, Diane Miller. Filled with mystery and suspense, the pages were found on Ms. Miller's stolen computer disc and include never-before-told stories of Port Charles residents-their confessions and behaviors in times of crisis and triumph through Spinelli's imagination.

"General Hospital" is the longest-running daytime dramatic serial on ABC, having aired over 12,000 episodes. Carolyn Hennesy, the actress who plays Diane Miller and an established author herself, will actually write the book. Fans will be invited to special book signing events in select markets with actors from "General Hospital."

Readers will also be able to download The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli as an ebook, as well as an enhanced ebook, which will feature clips from the show and other bonus material.

Vice-President, Executive Editor Gretchen Young said, "Hyperion is thrilled to be partnering on a new book with ABC Daytime and bringing the world of Spinelli and Port Charles to life on the page."

Scrubs in Top Ten List

Late, Late at Night

The Sock Song

Jonathan Jackson's Enation

Video For Scrubs Fans

Band Together

Long Form Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WG6EE-1xjsQ

Short Form Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS4SvebN-KY

To buy the album on Amazon: www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B002VSRZKW/almosthuman

Free download of "Let's Get The Band Back Together Again": www.uaradio.net/Kurth_and_Taylor (just click on our "Songs" tab and hit "Free Download")

Or, finally, their MySpace page: www.myspace.com/kurthandtaylorband

The Note II: Taking A Chance On Love

Harlequin: A Change of Place

Rick Springfield Music

Anna Lee: Memoir

Facts

1. January 26, 1990: Felicia and Frisco’s second wedding was a private and impromptu affair at Sean’s penthouse.

2. February 7, 1983: Robert Scorpio wed Holly Sutton.

3. February 9, 1994: A heap of trouble spoiled the wedding of Mac Scorpio and Felicia Jones.

4. February 11 & 12, 1992: NFL Quarterback Jim Kelly played himself in two episodes

5. February 15, 1993: Scott wed his true love, Dominique, even though the bride had an inoperable brain tumor.

6. February, 23, 2010: General Hospital aired it's 12,000th episode

7. February 26, 1988: Dr. Tom Hardy wed Dr. Simone Ravelle.

8. February 27: Sage Alcazar celebrates her birthday.

9. March 7: In 1997, Brenda told Sonny she loved him, and they made love while trapped in a cave.

10. March 30, 1994: Jagger Cates and Karen Wexler were married at Kelly’s Diner

11. April 1, 1963: GH premiered on ABC.

12. April 11, 2000: Robin Christopher (Skye) and Matt Crane (Ross, GH/ex-Matt, AW) tied the knot.

13. April 26, 1990: Alan Quartermaine wed Lucy Coe, who wore a red cocktail dress and matching hat for the ceremony.

14. April 28, 2000: Lucky returned from the "dead" — and from Helena’s clutches.

15. May 1, 1987: Anna Devane walked down the aisle to marry Duke Lavery.

16. May 4, 1998: Luke and Alexis plotted to kill Helena.

17. May 4, 1998: The ELQ jet crashed with Jason and Brenda on board.

18. May 15, 1998: Brenda and Jax took a romantic trip to Malibu as her old flame, Sonny, returned to Port Charles.

19. May 29, 2000: Sonny and Carly both grieved for the baby they lost.

20. June 1, 2001: In real life, Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth) and Michael Saucedo (ex-Juan) wed.

21. June 13, 1997: Billy Warlock debuted as A.J., succeeding Sean Kanan (now Deacon, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL).

22. June 20, 1986: Star-crossed lovers Frisco and Felicia wed for the first time.

23. June 28, 1991: The spy team of Robert and Anna married for the second time.

24. June: Scotty Baldwin made Laura Webber his teen bride in 1979.

25. June: In 1986, Anna Devane met Duke Lavery, the man who would soon sweep her off her feet.

26. June: Felicia wed Colton Shore, unaware that presumed-dead husband Frisco had returned in time to watch in 1989.

27. June: In 1990, Ned and Lois were married again — this time in a Brooklyn church, surrounded by friends and family.

28. June: Breast cancer claimed the life of Emily’s mother, Paige Bowen, in 1995.

29. July 6, 1979: Scott Baldwin and Laura Webber were married.

30. July 11, 1980: Luke nearly tied the knot with Jennifer Smith.

31. July 11, 2001: Amber Tamblyn (ex-Emily) last appeared as the teenage daughter of the powerful Quartermaines.

32. July 15, 1997: While enjoying a romantic dinner with Robin, Jason was shot by the Tin Man.

33. July 24, 1964: Jessie and Phil’s marriage was shattered when she suffered a miscarriage

34. July 30, 2001: Jax breezed back into Port Charles, after his fruitless search for Brenda, with no excuse for his absence or his whereabouts.

35. July: Duke first appeared on the serial as Anna’s dangerous new love, in 1987.

36. August 1, 1997: Elizabeth was first seen in Port Charles as Sarah Webber’s younger sister.

37. August 6: In 2002, Alexis’ sister Kristina died from a warehouse explosion caused by Alcazar.

38. August 13, 1993: Sonny made his first appearance in Port Charles as Karen’s charismatic boss.

39. August 15, 1977: Alan and Monica tied the knot.

40. August 16, 1999: Sonny learned that Juan was his dead wife Lily’s child.

41. August 19, 2005: The vows that Sam said when marrying Andrew- I take you to be my husband, my life partner, and my one true love. I will honor our commitment by loving you more each day than I did the day before. By trusting you above all others. By laughing and crying with you. By staying loyal to you, in good times and in bad. By being the one person in the world you can count on. I give you my heart, and all my love - tonight and forever.

42. August 26: On this date in 2002, after nearly being drowned by Alcazar’s men, Zander was fished from the water with amnesia

43. August 2001: Sorel held Carly and Alexis hostage in Sonny’s penthouse. Zander, trying to be a hero, was shot for his effort.

44. September 25, 2000: Eva Longoria played a "Brenda Barrett look-alike" (uncredited)

45. October 1, 1999: Roy DiLucca returned to Port Charles after being presumed dead since 1979.

46. October 5: In 1979, Luke raped Laura on the Campus Disco floor.

47. October 13, 1989: Tony Jones surprised Bobbie with a wedding ceremony in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

48. October 16, 1987: Anna Devane married Duke Lavery in a traditional Scottish ceremony.

49. October 17, 2005: "I Just Wanna Live" by Good Charlotte was the song/artist playing during Sonny's shootout with the Ruiz family

50. October 1977: Dr. Rick Webber married fellow doctor Lesley Faulkner for the first time; their second trip down the aisle came four years later.

51. November 9, 2001: After a bitter fight with Luke, Stavros plunges to his death.

52. November 23, 1993: Scott almost married conniving Katherine Bell until Lucy Coe informed the unsuspecting groom that the bride-to-be was a con artist.

53. November 25, 2003: Tony Geary (Luke, GH) celebrated 25 years on GH

54. November 1979: Laura was raped by her then boss Luke.

55. December 6, 1999: Jerry and Bobbie’s nuptials came to an abrupt end when the Feds arrested the groom for money laundering.

56. December 29, 1997: Carly gave birth to her son, Michael

57. Wednesday, April 17 2005 GH aired it's airs its 10,000th episode

58. Song at Luke & Laura's 2nd wedding: 'Angels' by Robin Thicke (son of Growing Pains star Alan Thicke). You can find it on the album "The Evolution of Robin Thicke"

59. Broken by Lifehouse played at the end of the Novemer 21, 2007 (Thanksgiving) episode

60. The suit that Carly was wearing on 10/17/2007 was made by Bebe and can be found at Bebe stores nationwide.

61. Mark's Song by EastMountainSouth played as Nikolas remembered Emily at her funeral

62. The song at the end of the January 21, 2008 episode was "I should Get Up" by Teddy Thompson

63. "Broken" by Lifehouse played for May 1, 2008 Nikolas & Emily montage

64. GH's Zaccharas: The new "family" on the block: The Patriarch: Anthony Zacchara. He drove his first wife away, killed his second wife, neglected his daughter, and smothered his son. This was all before he went on a killing rampage at a charity ball! Anthony ended up paralyzed from the neck down and put in an asylum. With manipulative lawyers on his side, Anthony may be allowed to return to the Zacchara throne...and pretty soon he might even ditch that wheel chair.

    The Mafia Princess: Claudia Zacchara. Sent away at sixteen, Claudia's back with a vengeance. There's no love lost between her and daddy, with both itching to wipe the other out. The only person Claudia cares about protecting is her younger brother Johnny, but a little betrayal goes a long way if it means taking over the family business.

    The Tortured Son: Johnny Zacchara. While older sis was banished from the home, Johnny was left to fend for himself in the crazy Zacchara household. He coped with his father's dysfunction by racing cars and jumping off buildings. But when he met Lulu Spencer, he realized the power of love may far outweigh the love of power.

    The Lawyers: Trevor and Ric Lansing. This father and son legal team hates each other, but working together means better aim at stabbing each other in the back. They may not be biologically related to the Zacchara's, but they fit right in.

65. August 2008: The Tie-dye dress that Carly wore the other day is availble at here! (Thanks to Kaysie for the link)

66. The song used in the fall 2008 preview ads for "GH," is called "Wonderful Surprise" by Shawn Hlookoff

67. Q. Why does Luke call Carly "Caroline"?
    A. Carly was born "Caroline Benson," and Luke was the first person in Port Charles to learn her true identity. He used to call her "Caroline" to let her know he was on to her scheming. Now he just does it as a term of endearment.

68. Q. When did Sonny and Brenda first meet?
    A. Back in 1993 -- quite by accident! Sonny ran into Brenda on the docks of Port Charles, and he was smitten from the start.

69. Q. Where can I get the compass necklace that Jason gave Sam before he was sent to prison?
    A. The sterling silver locket can be purchased here.

70. Q. On General Hospital, how many Quartermaines are there?
    A. The Quartermaine family is pretty large and has many branches. However, the main branch in Port Charles was headed up by Edward and Lila Quartermaine (who is now deceased), who had two children, Alan and Tracy. Alan (who married Monica) had three children: Jason (whose son is Jake Spencer), AJ (whose son is Michael Corinthos), and Emily -- the latter two are deceased. Tracy has two children: Ned (whose daughter is Brook Lynn Ashton) and Dillon. Edward had two illegitimate children, Jimmy Lee Holt and Bradley Ward.

71. Q. Can you tell me where to get the leather jackets that Claudia and Rebecca wore in the 4/8/2009 episode of General Hospital?
    A. Claudia's jacket was a navy quilted Moschino. Rebecca's jacket was a putty leather piece by Ben Sherman.

72. Q. Maxie is referred to as baby Emma's aunt on General Hospital. But aren't they technically cousins?
    A. Actually, Maxie and Emma are technically second cousins since Maxie and Robin, Emma's mom, are cousins. The term "aunt" is sort of shorthand for the closeness between Maxie and Robin, much like many women's best friends are "aunts" to their children.

73. Q. I really like the scrubs that they wear on General Hospital. Where can I get them?
    A. Scrubs that look exactly like those worn by the staff of General Hospital are available at the ABC store

74. Q. Is the actress who plays Kate on General Hospital in the movie Encino Man?
    A. Megan Ward, who portrays Kate, was in Encino Man. She played the part of Robyn.

75. Q. Where can I get the cute green handbag Maxie wore on the July 25, 2008 episode of General Hospital?
    A. Maxie's bag comes from Bebe.

76. Want Maxie's jacket? Bebe's Ruffled Cropped Leather Bomber Jacket in Pearl Grey is a bit of a splurge, but with details like tuxedo-style pleats, ruffles, and a belted mock collar, you'll be seriously fashion-forward.

77. Q. Who sings the song "Believe" that plays in the OLTL and GH ads?
    A. It's by a band called "The Bravery."

78. Q. Where did Kate get those hoop earrings she wore on the 7/7/08 episode of General Hospital?
    A. The earrings are by Nadri and can be purchased at Nordstrom's.

79. Q. There was a silver diamond shaped necklace that Claudia on GH wore in a few episodes in May. Where can I find it?
    A. It's from Bloomingdale's.

80. Q. Who sings the song played during Lulu and Johnny's love scene on Friday, 5/23/08?
    A. The song is titled "I'm in Love" by Ana Victoria.

81. Q. What was the song that played during Carly and Jax's moment at the end of General Hospital on 6/5/08?
    A. It is the ABC owned song "Patience" by Robert Hartry and Jason Belt. Sung by Chad Heam. It's available on iTunes.

82. Q. I must have the brown & white off shoulder dress GH's Kate was wearing in the 4/30, 5/1 and 5/2, 2008? Who designed this dress?
    A. Kate's brown and white dress is by St. John's and was purchased at the Beverly Hills Store.

83. Q. Where can I find the white shirt Sam McCall was wearing when she visited Dr. Devlin's hotel room on April 23, 2008's GH?
    A. Sam's white T-shirt was purchased in Los Angeles at the Bleu Clothing Store. The label is A La Disposition.

84. Q. Where can I find the grey and black animal print sweater and tee that Lulu wore on the March 27, 2008 episode of GH?
    A. Lulu's sweater is by LAMB and the t-shirt is by Club Monaco.

85. Q. I am dying to find the navy sleeveless dress with ruffled edge Maxie wore on the 4/2/08 GH episode. Where do you get her fabulous outfits?
    A. Maxie's navy ruffle dress is by Milly purchased at Saks.

86. Q. I Love the gorgeous dress Maxie wore on the March 26, 2008 GH episode! It was navy blue on the bottom and tan with a bow on top. Where can I buy it?
    A. The 2-tone dress is by Marc Jacobs and is available wherever his line is.

87. Q. What was the song played at the end of March 3rd, 2008 episode of General Hospital with the lyrics "It's time to fly a final delight my love arise you touch me tonight..."
    A. The song is called "This Love" by Robert Howard Hartry.

88. Q. What song was used in the 2/21 episode of GH, where Johnny and Lulu make love to one another?
    A. The song is called "Breathless" by Better Than Ezra.

89. Q. What's the name of the song played at the end of the 01/21/08 GH episode when Sonny was destroying a Bensonhurst restaurant?
    A. The song is called "I Should Get Up" by Teddy Thompson.

90. Q. GH's Cassius sang the most beautiful song while Logan and Kate were in the hospital. Can you give me the name of the song?
    A. Actor Reign Morton, who plays Cassius, sang the hymn "Take my Hand Precious Lord."

91. Q. Robin conceived a baby with Patrick and she's HIV-positive. Does that mean Patrick and the baby are also infected with HIV?
    A. Patrick tested negative for HIV after the condom broke with Robin, which was the incident resulting in her pregnancy. There is only a 2% chance that Robin will pass on her HIV status to her unborn child.

92. Q. Can you please tell me the name of the tune Johnny Zacchara played on the piano on GH's January 24, 2008 episode? Does the actor play the piano?
    A. The tune was called "Clair de Lune" by Claude Debussy. Brandon Barash, who plays Johnny, plays the piano and the harmonica.

93. Q. Where can you get the beige or tan short sleeved sweater that Maxie's been wearing on GH? She wore it on 1/29 until about the beginning of February.
    A. The sweater jacket that Maxie wore was from Barney's Co-Op in New York City.

94. Q. Carly on GH has been sporting a fabulous leather coat with fur-trimmed hood during the first two weeks of January 2008. Please tell me where I can purchase it.
    A. Carly's black leather coat was purchased from DKNY

95. Q. Was Anthony Geary (Luke) really singing on the 2007 Christmas episode of GH?
    A. Yes. Anthony Geary sang "My Way" and "I'll Be Home For Christmas" for General Hospital's Christmas episode.

96. Q. Where can I find the dress that Robin wore to the Black and White ball (2007) on GH?
    A. Robin's dress was from Nicole Miller Bridal.

97. Q. Please tell me the name of the song that played at the end of GH on Dec. 21, 2007. It was played while they were showing the past clips of Georgie. It was beautiful.
    A. The song used for Georgie's funeral was "When I'm Gone" by Brian Vander Ark

98. Q. What song was played when Elizabeth and Jason were kissing after Emily's funeral on GH? The episode aired on November 29, 2007.
    A. This song is called "Ours To Keep" by Deborah Ellen and Rachael Lawrence. It is part of the ABC library.

99. Q. Who designed the dress that Nadine wore to the black and white ball on GH and where can I buy it?
    A. Lulu and Nadine were wearing identical dresses during the ball. They were from Alfred Sung and if you're interested in purchasing, you can look at Alfredsungbridals.com

100. Q. What was the song played at the end of the Thanksgiving episode of GH? The singer and the lyrics of the song were both awesome. It had the lyrics, "I'm holding on, I'm barely breathing" in it. I want to listen to this song over and over!
     A. The song used at the end of the Thanksgiving (November 21) episode is called "Broken" by Lifehouse.

101. Q. Where can I find the black and white cocktail dress Maxie on General Hospital wore on the October 4, 2007 show?
     A. The dress Maxie wore was by LaRok from Harmony Lane in Beverly Hills, CA.

102. Q. On the August 13, 2007 General Hospital, Spinelli wore a large medieval dragon on the left side of the shirt. I would like to get one. Where was it purchased?
     A. The shirt that Spinelli wore on August 13 was purchased at Pacific Sunwear.

103. Q. Where can I get the red dress Kate Howard was wearing on GH's 10/19 episode?
     A. The red dress is by Diane von Furstenberg. It can be found at Bloomingdales or Diane von Furstenberg retail stores.

104. Q. What was the song played on General Hospital during Kate and Sonny's love making scene on the 10/02/2007 episode?
     A. That song is called Lost Without U by Robin Thicke.

105. Q. Elizabeth was wearing a beautiful top on the 8/23/2007 episode. It was a cream colored baby doll blouse with lace on the bottom. Can you tell me the brand and where to purchase?
     A. The label of Elizabeth's blouse is Language and the top was purchased at Nordstrom's Department Store.

106. Q. Maxie has been wearing really cute clothes lately -- where did you get the darling brown blouse she wore on the episode on 8/30/2007?
     A. The label of Maxie's brown blouse is Joie and it was purchased at Bleu on La Brea in Los Angeles

107. Q. What is the name of the song played during Elizabeth and Jason's amazing kiss in the barn on the 9/24/2007 episode of General Hospital?
     A. Elizabeth and Jason's love song is called "Ours To Keep" written by Deborah Ellen and Rachael Lawrence.

108. Q. Logan has tattoos on his upper arms, what are his tattoos and are they real?
     A. Yes, Josh Duhon's tattoos are real. One of them is an American flag and the other one is an American flag with Texas in the middle.

109. Q. I was really touched by the scene of Elizabeth and Lucky's goodbye on the 9/25/2007. What was the song played in the background?
     A. "Where You Are" by Rie Sinclair and it's now available on iTunes.

110. Q. Can I please get more information on Kate's cream colored blouse with chains and dress pants outfit worn on GH on the week of 8/27/2007?
     A. Kate's blouse is a Tori Burch top and her pants are by Alice & Olivia.

111. Q. Where can I purchase the flower tank top that was worn by Lulu on General Hospital weeks ago and then again by Sarah on One Life to Live?
     A. The flower tank top is by Lucky Brand and should be available at their stores.

112. Q. I love the T-shirt that Noah Drake was wearing while impersonating Eli Love on the August 7 episode. Where can I find this fabulous shirt?
     A. Noah/Eli's shirt brand is Division E and is available at Nordstrom stores.

113. Q. What song was playing when Logan gave Lulu the charm bracelet for her birthday?
     A. The song is called "Something About You" written by Rie Sinclair and Dan Beyer. The singer is Ryan Hanifl. The song will be available on iTunes

114. Q. I love the skirt and blouse that Elizabeth wore at Jason's trial. Who is the designer and where can I purchase?
     A. The skirt and blouse are from Nannette Lepore. Her line is available in many department stores and she also has stores from New York to Los Angeles.

115. Q. What is the tattoo that Jason Thompson (Patrick, GH) has on his right underarm and what is the meaning behind it?
     A. It is a symbol of his creation that represents his family.

116. Q. Lulu had a shirt on that said "Monaco" across it. Where can I find that shirt?
     A. Lulu's shirt is Lucky brand. The brand is carried in various department stores and Lucky Jean stores nationwide.

117. Q. Is the beautiful wedding dress that Carly wore for her wedding available for purchase? If so, who designed it and where can it be purchased? I'd also like to now about the gorgeous shoes she wore.
     A. Both the dress and the shoes are from Renee Strauss in Los Angeles. You can go to www.reneestrauss.com for more info. All of her wedding jewelry can be found in the GH on-line store at abc.com

118. Q. What is the name of the song playing during the shootout with Jason and Sonny on the 4-12-07 episode of GH?
     A. The song is called "Shooter." It's by Robin Thicke

119. Q. I really want to know who made Elizabeth's wedding dress.
     A. The dress is by BCBG. The straps were altered on it by the wardrobe department.

120. Q. Where can I buy the black and gold tunic that Carly wore on GH on March 7-9? Also, who is the designer?
     A. Carly's top is by Marciano. You can visit marciano.com to see the collection, and check the list of store locations throughout the country

121. Q. What is the name of the song that was playing when Sonny and Carly made love on GH after they got out of the hostage situation on Thursday the 22nd?
     A. "The Nearness of You" by Nora Jones.

122. Q. What is the breed of dog that Maxie found outside of Kelly's?
     A. It's a four-month old Shetland Sheepdog.

123. Q. Where can I buy the dress Carly wore to Luke and Laura's wedding?
     A. Carly's dress is by Dina-Bar-El. The brand can be found at Neiman's, Saks, Nordstrom, and Specialty Boutiques.

124. Q. I'm getting married next year and I need to find dresses for my bridesmaids. I loved the dress Lulu wore at Luke and Laura's wedding. Where can I find it?
     A. Lulu's dress is by Jessica McClintock.

125. Q. Where did you get the dress that Elizabeth wore to Luke and Laura's wedding?
     A. Liz's dress is from Laundry.

126. Q. Can you tell me what the name of the store is that Laura (Genie Francis) owns in her private life in Maine?
     A. The Cherished Home (www.thecherishedhome.com)

127. Q. What's the name of that instrumental theme that played during the scene when Luke and Laura were dancing in Wyndhams back in the '80s?
     A. The name of the song is "Fascination."

128. Q. Who makes the black nail polish that Sam, Maxie, and Lulu have been wearing on GH?
     A. The polish is from Opi.

129. Q. Sam had on the prettiest blue blouse with matching tank underneath this week (10/13).
     A. Sam's blouse is from Armani Exchange.

130. Q. Where can I buy the "Everyone Loves a Brunette" t-shirt that Georgie wore on GH on Oct. 4 &5?
     A. Georgie's t-shirt is from Macy's.

131. Q. Can you tell me where Robin (on GH) got that sweater that she's been wearing for the past couple of shows? It's the grey, blue, and yellow striped one.
     A. Robin's sweater is from Banana Republic.

132. Q. Can you please tell me where Sam's dress is from that she wore to the Mayor's Ball?
     A. The dress is by "ABS" by Allen B. Schwartz and can be purchased at ABS stores nationwide.

133. Q. Could you tell me where to get the yellow dress that Carly (on GH) wore to the Mayor's Fundraiser party on the 9/14/06 episode?
     A. The dress is by "ABS" by Allen B. Schwartz and can be purchased at ABS stores nationwide.

134. Q. Georgie (on GH) wore a rainbow striped halter top that was backless except for a green strip of fabric across the back on Aug. 10th, 2006. Could you please tell me where I can get one?
     A. Many of you asked about this one. Georgie's rainbow striped halter is by "MISS SIXTY." The line is sold at various stores nationwide.

135. Q. I like the jeans that Carly wears on GH. What are the designers?
     A. Carly wears either Joe Jeans (style "Honey") or Lucky Brand Jeans. Both of these labels are sold nationwide.

136. Q. Sam wore a brown and turquoise tankini on the July 15 episode of GH. Who made it and where can I get it?
     A. Sam's bathing suit was from the Everything But Water store, and the label is W Swim.

137. Q. I love the black and white top that Carly was wearing on May 26, 2006. Where can I buy it?
     A. The top is by Trina Turk. The brand can be found in stores nationwide.

138. Q. I loved the top that Elizabeth was wearing on the 5/25/06 episode of GH. Could you please tell me where it was purchased?
     A. The light blue chiffon top is by Tahari and was bought at Macys.

139. Q. When Emily was visiting Jason and was shot at (on May 25/26, 2006), she was wearing a gorgeous orange top with beadwork on the chest. Who makes it?
     A. The brand of the top is Skye. It was purchased at the store on Robertson Blvd in Los Angeles, but it may also be carried by other stores.

140. Q. Could you please give me the name of the artist as well as the song that played at the end of the May 11 episode as Sam was being wheeled into surgery?
     A. The artist is Anna Nalick and the song is "Breath." Her website is www.annanalick.com. Tell her that you heard her song on GH

141. Q. I love Sonny and Emily. Can you please tell me what they said to each other in Spanish during the March 31st show? A. Emily said, "Your hands speak and my heart listens." Sonny replied, "I hope it never stops."

142. Q. Could you please tell me the name of both the song and the artist that was played at the end of the show on GH on Monday, Feb. 27, 2006?
     A. Yes. The song was "Answer" by Sarah McLachlan. The song was on her 2003 release "Afterglow"

143. Q. Can you tell me where Lulu got the sweater she was wearing last week (Feb 2006)? It had green and red stripes and it looked like it was a sweater with another shirt underneath.
     A. Yes - the sweater was by L.A.M.B. (Gwen Stefani's clothing line) that is available at select retailers nationwide. The thermal t-shirt underneath it was by the label Free People.

144. Q. Could you please tell me who Lucas Jones' biological parents are? And how did Bobbie end up adopting him? A. Lucas' birth parents were Cheryl Stansbury and mobster Julian Jerome. At one time it was thought that Robert Scorpio may be his father, but DNA tests revealed that Julian was his real father. Bobbie came to adopt him by buying him on the black market when she was driven to desperation when a planned legal adoption fell through (Cheryl was told that her baby had died). Bobbie named the baby "Lucas" after her brother, Luke Spencer.

145. Q. Who sang the version of "Auld Lang Syne" at the end of GH on 12/30/05? A. It was performed by Kate Taylor (James Taylor's sister)

146. Q. The wedding episode for Emily and Nikolas (on GH) was played again on Thanksgiving (2005) so I thought I would ask it now. Who made Emily's wedding dress? I think it's gorgeous and want to know the designer of if it was designed for the show?
     A. So many of you have been asking about this, that we thought we would post the information again. Her dress, veil and crown are all from Renee Strauss Bridal in Beverly Hills, CA, tel. (310) 657-1700. The dress was custom altered by the GH costume department.

147. Q. the butterfly top that Maxie wore on Wednesday, May 25, 2005. Where can I get one?
     A. It's by Lucky Brand, so you could check at a Lucky Store near you or at a major department store that carries that brand.

148. Luke & Laura's 20th anniversary is November 15, 2001

149. In 1995, GH took the groundbreaking step of fully involving one of its major characters in an AIDS storyline. It was revealed the Robin Scorpio’s boyfriend, Stone Cates, had contracted the HIV virus from an ex who was an IV drug user. In November of that year, Stone became the first soap character to succumb to the disease on-screen.

150. After being named soaps’ most outstanding Drama for the third year in a row at 1999’s Daytime Emmys, GH became the first show to have won the award six times.

151. GH is a 24 hour operation. A night crew arrives at 9:00PM, after the taping day is completed, to take down sets and rearrange the lighting. They also erect the next day's sets before leaving at 5:00AM.

152. Steve Burton (Jason Quartermaine) made his daytime drama debut in the recurring role of Harris Michaels on "Days of Our Lives."

153. GH's casting department receives more than 350 unsolicited photos and resumes each week.

154. Jonathan Jackson (Lucky Spencer) has appeared in the TV movie, "Legend of the Ruby Silver," and the cable feature, "The Prisoner of Zenda."

155. The original pilot for GH, entitled "Emergency Hospital," starred Denise Alexander as an anguished patient. Denise later starred on GH as Lesley Webber

156. In July of 1994, two weeks into Maurice Benard's new role as brooding Sonny, he phoned the show's producers to say he could not physically report to work. As he recounted in a later interview, "I said, 'I'm wacked out, I'm not going back to GH.' My mind was gone." Benard, who had previously been diagnosed as manic-depressive, had stopped taking his prescribed medication under the mistaken impression that it would help his acting. He was coaxed back to work by Exective Producer Wendy Riche and Director Shelley Curtis (who was then GH's supervising producer). "They saved my ass," Benard praised. "They could've fired me. When you go through a breakdown, it's tragic. You're weak...fragile...vulnerable."

157. What Is The Ice Princess?: When GENERAL HOSPITAL executive producer Frank Valentini and headwriter Ron Carlivati said there were some surprise returns as the show approached its 50th birthday on April 1, they weren't kidding! They orchestrated the comeback of all comebacks -- the Ice Princess! For those unfamiliar with the chunky knick-knack, here's a little history lesson:

     The Ice Princess was to the Cassadines what the One Ring was to Sauron in The Lord Of The Rings -- an artifact that would bring them ultimate power! It began in 1981, when Edward Quartermaine's niece, Alexandria, obtained the Ice Princess, the world's largest uncut diamond, which she painted black, had mounted on a pedestal and shipped from Rio to Port Charles. When it reached the docks, Alex realized it had been stolen. She and Edward hired Luke to find the assumed thieves, the Cassadines, and regain possession of the statuette.

     Luke, Laura and WSB agent Robert Scorpio (his introduction onto the canvas) wound up on the Cassadine's private island, where they learned that Mikkos Cassadine (Helena's husband) was planning on using the Ice Princess to hold the world for ransom. His master scheme was to create a new ice age, and Port Charles would be the first to feel the chill! Luke figured out how to turn off Mikkos' weather machine and, in the process, the Cassadine patriarch was killed.

     Mourning the death of her husband, Helena placed a curse on Luke and Laura during their lavish wedding... and the three-decade vendetta between the Spencers and the Cassadines began.

Submit Comments

Please Include Your Email Address If You Want A Response

1) Name:

2) Email (Optional):

3) City:

4) State/Province:

6) Country:

7) Please Provide Any Comments Below