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--From ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Scott_Novick/


First Look at Spoilers: Week of 02/16/2009


Ridge tells Brooke that he wants to refocus on their marriage,
but he issues a final warning about her son.
Rick refuses to accept Steffy's rejection and vows to change her
mind.
Faced with Steffy's rejection, Rick takes actions to prove that
he wants to be a better man.
Rick endangers his life in his attempt to win Steffy back.
Rick decides to join the army and tells his parents his decision.
Rick promises Eric and Brooke that they will be proud of him.
Ridge doesn't buy Rick's vow and intends to keep him and Steffy
apart for good.
Rick's attempt to better himself is confounded again due to Ridge.
Ridge is furious when he sees Rick manipulating Steffy.
Brooke and Steffy fear that what Ridge might have seen could
send him over the edge.
Steffy tries to reason with Ridge.
Jackie holds nothing back when she tells Katie how she feels
about her.
When Jackie reveals her true feelings about Katie, Nick's
response is to have the wedding immediately.
An impromptu wedding is planned.
Clarke, envious of Bridget's meteoric rise to success, tells her
the real reason why Jackie hired her.
Jackie influences Bridget to do what she thinks is right.
Jackie recruits Bridget's help to stop the wedding.
The minister arrives with two uninvited guests who threaten to
halt the nuptials.
Bridget's long-suppressed rage comes to the surface.
Katie takes a critical look at her relationship with Nick.

No sneak peeks yet, check back later at
http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/Scott_Novick/sneakpek.htm


--From soapoperadigest.com


He's In The Army Now
After alienating most of the Forrester family, B&B's Rick decides to
enlist in the army. "He needs some order in his life, and what better
way to do that than to join the Army and to get the guidance that he
needs?" explains Kyle Lowder (Rick). How does his current truelove
Steffy feel about this? Pick up the Feb. 24 issue of Soap Opera Weekly
for more.


Bryton And Morgan Win Image Awards
Bryton (Devon, Y&R) and Debbi Morgan (Angie, AMC) were named
Outstanding Actor and Actress in a Daytime Drama Series at the 40th
Annual NAACP Image awards presented Thursday, Feb. 12 in the Shrine
Auditorium in Los Angeles. The awards honor individuals, as well as
projects that promote diversity in the arts, literature, cinema,
recording and television.


GL Fan Chat!
Attention, GUIDING LIGHT fans! Celebrate Valentine's Day a day early
this year by joining Fancast.com's live web chat with Grant Aleksander
(Phillip) on Friday, February 13. Fancast's "Deep Soap" blogger and
Emmy award-winning soap writer Sara Bibel will moderate the chat,
which kicks off at 3 p.m. EST/12 p.m. PST. Check out the exciting
event here.

Soap actors on GHOST WHISPERER
TV Guide is reporting that THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS's Thad
Luckinbill (J.T) and Amelia Heinle (Victoria) and THE BOLD AND THE
BEAUTIFUL's Lesli Kay (Felicia) will play — what else? — soap actors
on HOPE'S EDGE, a fictional soap that's taping scenes in Melinda's
(Jennifer Love Hewitt) antiques store on GHOST WHISPERER. Of course a
ghost of a late HOPE'S actor is an integral part of the story. The
episode is slated to air April 24.

EXCLUSIVE: Conboy On The Current State Of Daytime
John Conboy, who lists GUIDING LIGHT, YOUNG AND RESTLESS, CAPITOL and
SANTA BARBARA on his resume under Executive Producer, candidly tells
Soap Opera Weekly what's wrong with soaps today. "The daytime field
has always been fraught with problems, and they usually start at the
top," Conboy says. Pick up the Feb. 17 issue for this exclusive interview.

ATWT Wins WGA Award
AS THE WORLD TURNS took home a Writers Guild of America award on Feb.
7 in the outstanding Daytime Serials category. Congrats!


AFTRA Salutes Y&R's Jeanne Cooper
YOUNG AND RESTLESS's Jeanne Cooper (Katherine) will be honored by the
American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA) this year
with their Media and Entertainment Excellence award. The class of 2009
also includes recording artist Smokey Robinson, broadcaster Vin Scully
and late voiceover artist Don LaFontaine. The event will be celebrated
on March 9 in Los Angeles. Congratulations Jeanne.

--From CBS.com


***ATWT



Coming Up on ATWT
­­
•Liberty and Parker help Johnny celebrate Valentine's Day.
­
•Katie keeps a dangerous secret from Brad.

•Carly gives Craig a taste of his own medicine.

•Luke finds trouble as he searches for Reg's killer.




***B&B



Coming Up on B&B

•Steffy's rejection prompts Rick to make a drastic change.

•Jackie lets Katie have it...with no mercy.

•An impromptu wedding is planned.

•Bridget becomes a pawn in a scheme to end a relationship.

• Ridge refuses to let go.


***GL



Coming Up On GL
­
•The Cooper family mourns the tragic death of Coop.

•Buzz conspires to make Alan pay.

•Mallet and Marina are met with more rejection.

•Bill tells Phillip that Cyrus was Lizzie's kidnapper.



***Y&R



Coming Up on Y&R
­­­
­­
•Kay is kidnapped.
­
•Chloe faces life-threatening complications while delivering her baby.
Will the baby's father finally be revealed?
­
•Ashley questions Victor's motives when he offers her Brad's seat on
the Newman board.

•Karen walks in on Tyra and Neil passionately kissing. Will she change
her mind about adopting Ana?

•After drowning their sorrows in alcohol, Billy and Sharon leave the
bar together. Will they take their relationship one step too far?



--From Soapcentral.com


***ATWT


Spoilers for the Week of February 16, 2009

Liberty and Parker read fairy tales to Johnny.

Meg prepares for Paul's hearing after he pleads guilty to kidnapping.

Carly and Lily team up against Craig.

Paul kisses Josie; Henry and Brad consider drastic options.

Katie is almost caught in a lie.

Luke tries to prove that Elwood is guilty.

Casey is hurt after seeing Alison and Matt together.

Craig runs into a drunk Parker and Liberty.

Katie continues with her charade.

. . .



***B&B


Spoilers for the Week of February 16, 2009

Rick refuses to accept Steffy's rejection and vows to change her mind.

Ridge agrees to refocus on their marriage, but issues a final warning
to Brooke about her son.

Rick endangers his life in his attempt to win Steffy back.

Jackie gets the chance to tell Katie how she really feels, and she
hold nothing back.

Nick and Katie decide to marry right away after Katie's hateful tirade.

Clarke tells Bridget the real reason Jackie hired her.

Bridget is forced to face the truth about her ange.

Katie acknowledges the basis of her relationship with Nick.

Ridge is furious when he sees Rick manipulating Steffy.



***GL


Spoilers for the Week of February 16, 2009

Reva gets ready for her final chemo session.

Natalia plans on going away with Frank.

Olivia makes an admission to Bill about her feelings about Natalia.

Bill learns the truth.

Dinah helps Mallet on his secret mission.

The Coopers are forever changed.

Mallet tries to fulfill his promise.

Buzz sits at Coop's bedside, thinking of his life with Jenna and Coop.

We see flashbacks of Jenna and Buzz as he recalls their life together.

Beth also sits with Coop, who gives her a note.

Coop realizes that he is slipping and tries to say goodbye to family
and friends.

An anguished Buzz watches Coop flatline.

After being treated by the Cedar's staff, Coop is placed on a ventilator.

Lillian tells Buzz that Coop is brain dead.

Buzz cannot make a decision and leaves Cedar's for answers.

Buzz visits the cemetery to talk to Jenna.

Buzz also goes to see Phillip in jail.

Buzz blames Alan for the death of is son.

Buzz goes back into Coop's room and removes him from life support.

Buzz sings to his son and holds Coop family and friends grieve.

Springfield prepares to say goodbye to Coop.

Josh tells Buzz he would be honored to speak at Coop's memorial service.

Frank convinces Harley not to return because Phillip is back in
Springfield.

Bill goes to the farmhouse to talk to Olivia about Phillip's return.

Olivia tells Bill that she has feelings for Natalia.

Bill and Olivia share a kiss!

Natalia and Olivia bond over the 1-year anniversary of Gus's death.

Now that Phillip has returned, Olivia is afraid that he'll take Emma
from her.

Lizzie decides to go visit the Coopers but is told it would be best
not to go.

Beth sees things clearer - thanks to Coop.

Beth decides to leave Alan - and the Spaulding Mansion.

Remy visits Phillip in jail to change his bandages.

Remy asks why Phillip returned to Springfield.

Bill also goes to pay a visit to Phillip in jail.

Frank doesn't want Bill to visit Phillip.

Bill tells Frank that his memory has returned.

Will Frank believe Bill's claim that he knows who kidnapped Lizzie.

Bill tells Phillip that he loves Lizzie and wouldn't hurt her.

Alex delivers a warning about her ex-husband, Cyrus.

Bill continues with his charade about his memory loss.

Reva can't find Shayne before her final chemo session.

Jeffrey asks Reva not to go looking for Shayne.

Jeffrey wants Reva to concentrate on her last chemo session.

Jeffrey has a surprise for Reva.

Someone interrupts Jeffrey's surprise.

Mallet works on fulfilling his promise to start a family with Marina.

Dinah helps Mallet on his secret mission.

. . .


Spoilers for Next Week

2/24: Natalia and Frank's romance heats up!

Phillip asks his Aunt Alex for help.

Cyrus continues to keep Lizzie from Bill.

Olivia offers to testify against Phillip to keep Emma away from him.

Jeffrey finds out what Reva is up to.

Beth breaks down after Coop's funeral.

Josh and Reva share a close moment

Alan disrupts Coop's service

Lizzie comes to a shocking realization.

Phillip and Beth look back to their past.



***Y&R


Spoilers for the Week of February 16, 2009

Kay is terrified by her kidnappers and their escalating threats

The truth about Kay's DNA makes things complicated

Billy delivers his daughter with Lily's help

Complications endanger both Chloe and her baby

An argument at the hospital sends Billy to a bar for solace

A despondent Sharon finds a new friend to comfort her

Chloe struggles with doing the right thing

Karen gets an eyeful when she catches Neil and Tyra when they think
they're alone

Nikki fights off her feelings about Victor and Ashley by revealing her
affection for Paul

Ashley is dumbfounded by Brad's final instructions

Roger overhears Amber's defense of Mrs. C

A frustrated Jill threatens Victor

Clint promises to get even with Kay

Kay recovers a memory that changes everything for Clint

Colleen makes a dramatic announcement

Victor pays a visit to his imprisoned son Adam

Cane can't believe what his ears are hearing



--From soapdom.com



***ATWT


Sneak Peeks


Paul pleads guilty and awaits sentencing for the kidnapping of Eliza.
Will Meg speak up on his behalf? Will Josie? Does Paul end up going to
prison for his crime, or will he get a lighter sentence?

At the same time, Lily and Carly face off. What is the cause of their
disagreement this time? Could it have something to do with Midnight
Sun and Craig's involvement? All we can say is that when push comes to
shove, Lily will be there to support Carly.

Meanwhile, Katie is disappointed when she is hit with her monthly
visit from Mother Nature. Speaking of which, Henry comes up with a
great way for he and Brad to assure themselves that they will not get
their respective ladies pregnant. Will Brad go along with the plan?

Oh and lest we forget. Be sure to catch As the World Turns this week
for the special Valentine's show. Parker and Lily read fairy tales to
Johnny, but it's the way it plays out that is sure to please.



***B&B



Sneak Peeks


Steffy dumps Rick. However, he refuses to accept Steffy's rejection
and vows to change her mind. Will he succeed? Here's what we found
out: Rick puts his life in a potentially dangerous situation in order
to win Steffy back. But has he gone too far this time?

At the same time and after agreeing to refocus their attention on
their marriage, Ridge issues a final warning to Brooke about her son.
But are Brooke's hands tied?

While on the other side of the city, Jackie finds the perfect
opportunity to tell Katie how she really feels about her… and doesn't
hold back. Unfortunately, Jackie's outburst blows up in her face. As a
response to the hate-filled tirade, Nick and Katie take immediate
action. They decide to wed right away.

Speaking of Jackie, the week winds down when Bridget learns from
Clarke the true reason why Jackie hired her. Will she confront Jackie?
Keep that remote glued to the Bold and the Beautiful this week to find
out.


***GL



Sneak Peeks

Bill is desperate to talk to Phillip, but he encounters a major
roadblock in the form of Frank. Why is Frank standing in Bill's way?
When Bill reveals that his memory has returned and that he now knows
who kidnapped Lizzie, will Frank have a change of heart?

The saga of Natalia and Olivia continues this week when Olivia fesses
up to having feelings for Nat. Who does she tell?

Denizens of Springfield take their turn visiting with Coop, who seems
to get bouts of strength then collapses back on to his pillow again.
When Buzz arrives, Coop tells him that he doesn't know how much time
he has left but that he's glad he got the chance to really get to know
him and is proud to call him his father. Frank is shaken when he
realizes Coop was trying to say goodbye. Buzz can't let go of his son
and tries to hold Coop's attention but he's slipping. Are these Coop's
last moments? If so, with whom is Coop also sharing final words? As we
can say is keep those hankies ready.

At the same time, Jeffrey has a surprise for Reva, but it doesn't look
like she will get the chance to enjoy it as they are soon interrupted.
Who barges in and why?

Meanwhile, Remy arrives at Phillip's cell to change the dressing on
his wounds. He takes the opportunity to ask Phil why he's returned.
Will Phillip come clean? Find out when you tune in to Guiding Light
this week.


***Y&R



Sneak Peeks


What hasn't this poor woman gone through over the years? With such a
long list of rather unforeseen adventures, the fates just cannot leave
Kay alone. This week is no different when she's kidnapped! Who nabs
her and why? Will someone come to her rescue before it's too late?

Meanwhile, it's Chloe's time to become a mommy, but it doesn't look
like the delivery is going to go smoothly. In fact, she faces
life-threatening complications while giving birth. As a result of
Chole's difficult delivery, will the baby's father finally be
revealed? More importantly, do Chloe and the baby survive the ordeal?

At the same time, Victor has news for Ashley. He decides that he is
going to offer her Brad's seat on the Newman Board of Directors.
Ashley, however, is more suspicious of Victor's actions than she is
excited about being named to the board. It's not long before Ashley
confronts Victor and questions his motives. Will his responses put her
concerns to rest? Find out when you tune in to the Young and the
Restless this week.


--From soapoperanetwork.com


***ATWT


ATWT PreVUE: Week of February 16 Edition
Sunday, February 15, 2009 10:51 AM ET | By Venus Stone

(SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- So long, farewell....

THIS WEEK ON: AS THE WORLD TURNS

Luke and Noah go on a witch hunt when they begin searching for
evidence to nail Elwood for the death of Reg on Thursday, February 19.
When Kevin pushes some vital information about Elwood, they begin
working harder to trap him. Matt continues to get closer to Alison, to
the disappointment of Casey. Liberty and Parker take Johnny on a
special Valentine's Day trip when they read stories to him featuring
some of Oakdale's citizens.

The Inside Story: Ce la Vie A defeated Paul facing kidnapping charges
decides to plead guilty for his crime. As he waits for the verdict
Dusty approaches Meg and stresses she should speak out against Paul to
sway the judge's decision in giving out a stiffer sentence.
Unfortuately for Dusty, Meg feels that she doesn't need to do that. To
everyone's chagrin Josie goes before the judge and gives him a reason
to decide to suspend not only Paul's sentence but give him supervised
visitations to Eliza. Dusty fumes upon the news and shuns Josie when
she goes over to the farm to explain why she did what she did. Barbara
realizing that Josie could be the person to be there for her troubled
son and asks Josie if she's willing to do that. Josie later pays a
visit to Paul and the moment becomes tense when he kisses her, which
stuns her. At the farmhouse meantime, papers are delivered to Meg
informing her that all of Paul's assests belong to her. Dusty
retrieves and hides the papers rather than inform Meg. He then heads
to Fairwinds and spies a close moment between Paul and Josie. He soon
jabs at Paul telling him that Meg no longer wants any part if him in
her life. The minute Dusty departs Josie tells Paul that she believes
it is time for her to leave Oakdale for good. After leaving Fairwinds,
Josie goes to find Dusty, who isn't all that thrilled to see her. She
tells him that it is time for her to move on and that she hopes he
finds true happiness.

A Closer Look: Back in Business
Still sore by Carly's rejection of him, Craig goes to Lily's and tells
her that Carly never came up with the idea of Midnight Sun, but rather
it was his concept. Lily becomes upset that she's once again falling
for Carly's schemes but quickly remembers that Craig isn't always on
the level either and dismisses what he says. After talking to Carly,
Lily meets up with Henry and they devise a plan on how to get the
inspector to focus on making a deal with Carly only. Unfortunately
their scheme falls apart when Craig catches wind of it. Carly
reluctantly agrees to work with Craig but Lily says that if she ever
needs her help, she'll be there for her.

What To Watch

* Jack digs into Carly's business

* Brad continues to be clouded by Katie's plan

* Dusty's warnings of Paul fall on deaf ears

As the World Turns News and Headlines

* Alex Charak, who was the winner of 1st season's INTURN returned
as Elwood to stir up trouble during Casey's birthday party will have
another appearance as Luke and Noah tries to prove his guilt in the
death of Reg

* 'As the World Turns' fans will want to take advantage of seeing
some of their favorite stars when they host the ATWT Annual Fan Club
Luncheon 2009 on April 18 from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM at the Marriot
Marquis located at 1535 Broadway, New York, NY. Those interested are
required to pay a $25.00 non-refundable deposit per person in order to
reserve seating. Those who are current fan club members pay $125 and
non-fan club members pay $135 For more information regarding the
event, please visit ATWT Fan Club

* SON Top 10: Who was the best of the best on "ATWT" during the
week of February 9 - 13, 2009? You decide! The SON Top 10 is back!
Voting begins Friday's at 4:00 PM, EST.

SON ALERTS: WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23, 2009

* Janet and Carly keep something quiet.

* Alison comes to Matt's aid.

* Vienna blows Katie away with her suggestion.

"As the World Turns" airs Weekdays on CBS. Check local listings.


***Y&R


Y&R PreVUE: Week of February 16 Edition
Sunday, February 15, 2009 11:58 AM ET | By Venus Stone


(SoapOperaNetwork.com) -- History repeats itself...

THIS WEEK ON: THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Karen gets an eyeful,Wednesday, February 18 when she sees Neil and
Tyra getting down with some serious lip-locking. Jill and Amber get
into it over the DNA results. Victor gives Ashley the opportunity to
sit on the board at Newman Enterprises but she instantly becomes wary.
Victor isn't the only thing that is troubling Ashley; Brad's will is
read on Thursday, February 19, and who is left in charge of Abby's
trust has Ashley flabbergasted.

The Inside Story: Whisked Away
Not wanting to be out-witted by who he believes is Marge, Clint
decides to kidnap Katherine to eliminate the competition for Kay's
millions. The minute Kay sees her abductor face-to-face, the memories
of Clint come flooding back. Katherine immediately tells Clint she
knows who he is and what he did but unfortunately for her, Clint
doesn't believe it, continuing to believe she's Marge. Meanwhile,
Michael gets the results of the DNA test he had done on Katherine and
the results are damaging; there is no proof that Jill is biologically
connected to Katherine. Jill immediately flaunts that she knew that
Marge was running a scam on everyone. Her mouth sets off Amber who
instantly gets in Jill's face, telling her that Katherine is really
alive. Roger, hearing the news, instantly contacts Clint, who berates
her for 'lying' and will take care of her instantly. Things don't bode
well for Clint when Roger comes back with news that Esther is stalling
on getting married to him. Clint goes into a tissy which sparks a
vital memory from Katherine. When Katherine relays it to Clint, it
leaves him shaken to the core.

A Closer Look: And Baby Makes Five
After admitting to Lily that he is the father of Chloe's baby, Chloe
shows up at the cabin, where Lily lashes out at her for all her
schemes, which pushes Chloe into labor. Unable to leave the cabin
because of the storm Lily quickly calls Olivia. Over the phone Olivia
instructs Billy on what to do to deliver the baby. Once the baby is
delivered, Billy and Lily have to put asside their argument and get
Chloe to the hospital. Using a sled they use it to take Chloe to Cane
who is waiting with an ambulance. The minute the baby, Chloe and Cane
arrive at the hospital, the doctors report back that there were
complications and that both she and the baby are in danger. Meanwhile,
alone, Lily tells Billy he needs to step up and tell Cane that he's
the father. That however doesn't go as planned when Billy goes to the
bar to drink away his problem. He's not alone when he finds a new
drinking buddy; Sharon, who is also there to drink away her sorrow.
The two soon start talking and then later leave...together. Back at
the hospital, Chloe, who is feeling pangs of guilt debates on telling
Cane the truth.

What To Watch

* Nikki is not pleased to learn that Ashley's getting a cushy seat
at Newman

* Esther decides to fly the coop with Roger

* Sharon continues to have strange behavior

The Young and the Restless News and Headlines

* Chris Engen, who hasn't been seen on The Young and the Restless
as Adam Wilson, is in fact still with the show and will be shown
February 18 when Victor pays his son a visit in jail.

* Tonya Lee Williams will return as Dr. Olivia Winters when Lily
calls her for help in the birth of Chloe's baby

* Judith Chapman appears in the current issue of Soap Opera Digest
discussing the behind the scenes of her latest storyline of Gloria
being a jailbird

* Tammin Sursok who plays Colleen Carlton also appears in Soap
Opera Digest discussing her new Nickolodeon dance movie 'Spectacular'
which airs Monday, February 16

* Stacy Haiduk is slated to portray a possible love interest for
Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman)

* Marcia Wallace will appear on the soap as Annie Wilkes, one of
Katherine's kidnappers who's in cahoots with Cliff. Her first airdate
will be the week of February 16

* Fans can 'get restless' by participating in the Get Restless in
Jamaica Sweepstakes. A fan could win their chance of a lifetime to
have a 4 day/3 night vacation. Those interested can visit Get Restless
in Jamaica

* SON Top 10: Who was the best of the best on "Y&R" during the
week of February 9 - 13, 2009? You decide! The SON Top 10 is back!
Voting begins Friday's at 4:00 PM, EST.

SON ALERTS: WEEK OF FEBRUARY 23, 2009

* Trouble continues to swirl around Katherine.

"The Young and the Restless" airs Weekdays on CBS. Weeknights on
SOAPnet. Check local listings .



--From soaptownusa.com



***B&B


 Bold & The Beautiful
Previews

Previews for Week of February 16th

Monday, February 16
Rick does not take Stephanie's rejection well; Ridge issues a final
warning to Brooke about her son.
Tuesday, February 17
Rick puts his life in danger in order to win Steffy back; Jackie is
brutally honest with Katie.


Wednesday, February 18
Nick and Katie decide to get married immediately; Clarke tells Bridget
the real reason why Jackie hired her.
Thursday, February 19
Rick's attempt to better himself is foiled by Ridge; Jackie enlists
Bridget's help in stopping Nick and Katie's wedding.


Friday, February 20
Bridget is forced to face the truth about her temper, while Katie
re-examines her relationship with Nick



***Y&R


 Young & The Restless
Previews
Previews for Week of February 16th

Monday, February 16
Katherine's mysterious disappearance has everyone frightened; Cane
tells Lily he loves her; Chloe's life and that of her baby's is put at
risk




Tuesday, February 17
Nikki surprises Paul for Valentine's Day; Nikki is hurt by Victor and
Ashley's intimacy; Chloe has surgery
Wednesday, February 18
Billy makes a difficult choice
Thursday, February 19
Brad's will contains some big surprises


Friday, February 20
Colleen makes a shocking announcement





***ATWT


Previews for Week of February 16th



Liberty and Parker help Johnny celebrate Valentine's Day.
Katie keeps a dangerous secret from Brad.






Carly gives Craig a taste of his own medicine.
Luke finds trouble as he searches for Reg's killer.





COMING SOON:
Parker and Liberty take matters into their own hands.
Paul is intrigued by Lucy's return to town.
Alison gets dragged further into trouble when she tries to help Matt.


Announcements, Casting and News.....
 
Paulo Seganti will return as Damian Grimaldi on Wednesday, March 25.



Randy Kovitz appears as "Seigler" to do business with "Carly" and
"Craig" on Tuesday, February 17.




***GL


Guiding Light Previews

Previews for Week of February 16th




The Cooper family mourns the tragic death of Coop.
Buzz conspires to make Alan pay.





Mallet and Marina are met with more rejection.
Bill tells Phillip that Cyrus was Lizzie's kidnapper.




COMING SOON:
Lizzie comes to a shocking realization.




Announcements, Casting and News....
Fiona Hutchison returns as Jenna, on Friday, Feb 17.

Ron Rains appears with VOX – The Rob Seible Singers in "Crossroads of
America," a concert featuring music of American composers such as
Rorem, Copland, Nelson, Daugherty, Mechem, Rodgers and Hammerstein,
Kander and Ebb, and Lerner and Loewe. The concert will be held at the
Hobby Center in Houston, TX on Tuesday, April 7 at 8pm. For more
information or to order tickets, go to
http://www.vox-rss.com/VOX/Season2008.html



--From groups.msn.com/yrfans


***Y&R


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Y&R,Don Diamont's Exit Interview

Soap star reflects on his unexpected exit

By Bill DeYoung

Created 2009-02-06 00:30

Brad Carlton died this week. The handsome Wisconsin businessman
drowned in an icy lake, after bravely leaping into the frigid water to
rescue a local kid.

This was bad news for fans of "The Young and the Restless," the CBS
daytime drama on which Brad had been a major character since 1985.

Nor was it a red-letter moment for Don Diamont, the actor who'd played
the role since the beginning. Just two years ago, the fan site
soaphunks.net [1] voted Diamont the No. 1 Sexiest Soap Hunk of All Time.

Your character getting killed off is just about the worst thing that
can happen to a soap opera star. Barring a miraculous resurrection or
an "evil twin" storyline, you're not likely to return.

"On the one hand, I thought there was the potential for it, based on
the way they had been writing the character for a while," said
Diamont, who'll appear with seven other daytime stars Sunday at a "fan
event" at the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center.

"And on the other hand I was still surprised by it."

Industry speculation is that Diamont, at 46, was just too old to keep
on the payroll. Many soaps are bringing in increasingly younger
characters, in the hopes of attracting younger viewers.

Diamont, who shot his final scenes Dec. 23, won't speculate on his sad
sacking, or sling any mud. Instead, he takes the high road.

"I have nothing but gratitude for the show," he said during a phone
interview. "It's been a wonderful experience in every way, and I'm
just going to miss a lot of the personal relationships as far as the
show is concerned."

One of People Magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People in the World" in
1990, Diamont has twin boys with wife Cindy Ambuehl, and four sons
from a previous marriage.

During a three-year hiatus from "The Young and the Restless," he
appeared in several movies, including "Anger Management" and "Loyal
Opposition."

With that in mind, he's weighing his employment options.

"I'm taking it a day at a time," Diamont says. "I'm going to stay in
the business, but I don't know if I'm going to continue to do daytime,
or if I'll do nighttime ... I'm going to do something I haven't done
in years, which is go on interviews, read for some things and see what
happens. I'm actually pretty excited about it."

For now, there's Sunday's event, "Soap Opera Mania on Tour." He enjoys
meeting fans; and since the news broke last month of Brad Carlton's
impending exit, the Internet has been humming with their unhappiness.

"I've been very, very touched by the fans," Diamont said. "Soap Opera
Digest wrote a beautiful 'Thumbs Down' about it, and all the fans'
blogging has been overwhelmingly negative in terms of them getting rid
of the character. So I've been very touched by all the comments, and
outpouring of emotion and dissatisfaction."

Source URL:
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Y&R,February Teaser Promo

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February is HOT! Clint Radison (James Michael Gregary) is back and up
to no good. The ex-con has kidnapped Katherine Chancellor (Jeanne
Cooper) in another attempt to get his hands on the Chancellor fortune.
Will her family and friends realize that she is alive in time to save
her life? Chloe (Elizabeth Hendrickson) has gone into labor in a
secluded cabin with only Billy (Billy Miller) and Lily (Christel
Khalil) around to help. Will all her lies come back to haunt her? What
does this mean for Billy, Lily and Cane's (Daniel Goddard) future?
Will Chloe and the baby be okay? Check out the exciting new CBS promo.

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Spoilers Week of Feb 16--20

A drunk Sharon and Billy leave a bar together.
Kay is kidnapped byRoger,Clint,and Annie (Marcia Wallace)

They plan is to hold Katherine hostage for a big ransom.

Nikki tell Paul she's in love with him

Brad will is read

Sharon and Billy get drunk and end up sleeping together

Brad will leave some surprise for Abby and Colleen

Chloe runs into problems delivering her baby

Karen walks in on Tyra and Neil kissing

Sharon's mother shows up

Ashley is hurt when Brad designates some one else as the executor of
Abby estate



SOD INSIDER-- On Wednesday, February 18, Karen walks in on Tyra and
Neil passionately kissing. "Tyra thinks that Neil is a great man,"
says Eva Marcille (Tyra). "He's very compassionate and devoted to his
family and has been going out of his way to help Tyra. That's why
she's so attracted to him. And he's not bad to look at, either
[laughs]!" ... Brad's will is read on Thursday, February 19, and
Ashley is left hurt and confused as to who is placed in charge of
Abby's trust.



Katherine is kidnapped next week by Clint, Roger and a woman named
Annie( Marcia Wallace character). The plan is to hold Katherine
hostage for a big ransom. But then Annie tells them that Katherine is
Marge. However later they get the news that DNA testing proved that
Katherine was for real. They decide to hold Katherine until Esther and
Roger marry so that Roger can get his hands on Esther's part of the
estate. According to Jeanne Cooper Katherine is afraid that they will
end up killing her. She also says that a surprising character from the
past will return as part of this story line

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DAY---BY---DAY



Monday, Feb. 16
Kay's Mysterious Disappearance
Childbirth threatens Chloe and her baby;
Cane professes his love to Lily.

Tuesday, Feb. 17
Chloe's Terrifying Surgery
Nikki surprises Paul for Valentine's Day;
Nikki is hurt by Victor and Ashley's intimacy.

Wednesday, Feb. 18
Billy Makes a Hard Choice
Karen catches Tyra and Neil in a passionate kiss.

Thursday, Feb. 19
Brad's Will Shocks His Survivors
Jill threatens to disclose Victor's schemes
Billy and Sharon leave the bar together.

Friday, Feb. 20
Colleen's make a Shocking Announcement
Sharon recalls her night of passion with Billy
Cane refuses to accept the truth



***ATWT


SOD,Feb. 24 issue

Josie Leaves Town


Paul pleads guilty to kidnapping and is about to receive his sentence.
Dusty urges Meg to speak out against her ex, but she won't. "He
doesn't know why she's so tight-lipped," sighs Grayson McCouch
(Dusty). "A couple of trials have gone down with surprise turnouts and
Dusty doesn't know why she wouldn't say anything." Instead, Josie
comes to Paul's aid, which prompts the judge to give him a suspended
sentence and supervised visits with Eliza. "Josie comes in with the
words that turn around the judge. It's kind of weird; I don't know
where the credentials come from," notes McCouch. "He doesn't even know
what she's doing in the courtroom. But, the judge allows Paul to see
Eliza. Dusty is surprised, but it's not too severe an outcome, because
deep inside, Meg wants Paul to be involved in their daughter's life
and be a father." Josies goes to the farm to try and explain to Dusty
and Meg why she defended Paul, but they don't want to listen. "He
doesn't care about Josie anymore," says the actor. "She's a bad
babysitter and has caused a lot of trouble." Josie leaves and goes to
Fairwinds, where Barbara asks her to try to help Paul. Josie tries to
comfort him, and he kisses her. A surprised Josie slaps him, which
causes him to have a breakdown. Meanwhile, at the farm, a messenger
brings papers for Meg that give her all of Paul's assets. Dusty hides
them, then heads to Fairwinds and spies a close moment between Paul
and Josie. "Paul tries to give Meg all this extra attention, handing
off this and that, and it doesn't have to do with the matter at hand,
so Dusty lets Paul know that Meg is not into him anymore and she means
business," says McCouch. After Dusty leaves, Josie realizes that
there's nothing left for her in Oakdale and tells Paul she's leaving
town. She then says good-bye to Dusty. "She tells him to be happy,
which always gets one's attention," observes McCouch. "I guess she has
him there; the guy's got to find a little bliss somewhere. It's just
not coming to him." Though Dusty doesn't care about Josie, McCouch is
more praiseworthy of co-star Kristen Connolly. "She's awesome; a
great, great actress. She gets her job done easily, skillfully, and it
was a pleasure all around. She's going to go on and do great things,
that's for sure."

Now that Dusty has ended things with Josie, who should he hook up with
next? Grayson McCouch says: "Maybe Bonnie. She's a good lawyer, a real
whip. That could be interesting, especially with Derek in the mix."

Week of Feb 16---20

Katie's secret grows harder to keep

Craig get a surprise on his doorstep

Katie keep a dangerous secret from Brad

Luke and Noah look for evidence to implicate Elwood

Henry makes a startling suggestion to Brad after he finds Katie's
empty diaphragm case!

Paul faces kidnapping charges

Thing go from bad to worse for Casey

Carly give Craig a taste of his own medicine

Carly turns the tables on Craig!
Josie is hurt when Dusty comes to Meg aid once again

Noah and Luke are pulled further into danger and mystery

Meg and Dusty repair their relationship

Luke and Noah discover the truth about Casey and Jade

Parker and Liberty help Johnny celebrate Valentine Day



SOAP.COM
Jack questions Carly about Sage's play and the business plan with Craig

Carly defends her choices.
Mr. Seigler offers Carly and Craig a deal..
Luke finds a strange note that is signed 'M'.
Alison's friendship with Matt grows.
Luke's search for Reg's killer takes a dangerous turn!
Dusty is hurt by Josie.
Paul manipulates Josie and Meg.
Casey watches Matt with Alison and then looks at the note that Luke found.
Dusty is adamant that Paul is up to something but no one will listen.
Lily confronts Carly after talking to Craig about the business deal.
Kevin gives Luke and Noah a clue about Elwood.
Jade tries to seduce Casey





SOD INSIDER- Oakdale celebrates Valentine's Day on Monday, February
16....On Thursday, February 19, Luke and Noah look for evidence
against Elwood.... Alison comes to Matt's aid on Monday, February 23.




DAY---BY---DAY

Monday,Feb-16

Oakdale celebrates a very special Valentine's Day episode - as
Liberty and Parker read stories to Johnny, and the characters in
Oakdale take starring roles!

Tuesday,Feb-17
Paul pleads guilty to snatching Josie

Meg goes to Paul hearing

Craig gets played by Carly and Lily.

Wednesday,Feb-18
Josie is kiss by Paul

Henry and Brad consider vasectomies

Katie's lies catch up to her.

Thursday,Feb-19
Luke goes all out to get the goods on Elwood

Seeing Alison and Matt getting closer upsets Casey

Friday,Feb-20
Parker and Liberty get drunk and Craig sees them

Katie keeps on lying


***B&B


Week of Feb 16--20

SNS

Steffy agrees to cool things with Rick
Rick vows he will make Eric and Brooke proud of him and become a
better man, but Ridge isn't buying this and declares he'll keep Rick
away from his daughter forever
Brooke and Steffy are concerned that what Ridge saw will push him over
the edge

Envious of Bridget's sudden promotion, Clarke tells her the real
reason she was hired by Jackie
Jackie tells Nick what she really thinks of Katie, and this prompts
him to move the date of the wedding forward to this week
Two uninvited guests arrive to interrupt the wedding
Bridget's suppressed rage rises to the surface, with shocking results



National Enquirer

A unexpected but passionate,marriage proposal is made;
Jackie influences Bridget to do what she thinks is right;
Nick advances the date of his marriage to Katie



SOD INSIDER-- On Wednesday, February 18, Bridget learns from Clark the
true reason why Jackie hired her.... Bridget is forced to face the
truth about her suppressed resentment on Friday, February 20, while
Ridge's fury sends him over the edge.





DAY---BY---DAY



Monday,Feb-16

Rick refuses to accept Steffy's rejection and vows to change her mind

Ridge agrees to refocus on their marriage, but issues a final warning
to Brooke about her son.

Tuesday,Feb-17

Rick endangers his life in his attempt to win Steffy back

Jackie gets the chance to tell Katie how she really feels, and she
hold nothing back.

Wednesday,Feb-18

Nick and Katie decide to marry right away after Katie's hateful tirade

Clarke tells Bridget the real reason Jackie hired her.

Thursday,Feb-19

Rick's attempt to better himself is confounded again due to Ridge

Jackie enlists Bridget in her attempt to keep Nick from marrying Katie.

Friday,Feb-20

Bridget is forced to face the truth about her anger

Katie acknowledges the basis of her relationship with Nick

Ridge is furious when he sees Rick manipulating Steffy


--From angelfire.com/tv2/kurnyr/


The following are Day to Day previews for the upcoming week of
February 16th, courtesy Toni's:
Monday 16th February, 2009:
Kay mysteriously disappears.
Childbirth threatens Chloe and her baby.
Cane professes his love to Lily.
Tuesday 17th February, 2009:
Chloe has terrifying surgery.
Nikki surprises Paul for Valentine's Day.
Nikki is hurt by Victor and Ashley's intimacy.

Wednesday 18th February, 2009:
Billy makes a hard choice.
Karen catches Tyra and Neil in a passionate kiss.

Thursday 19th February, 2009:
Brad's will shocks his friends and family.
Jill threatens to disclose Victor's schemes.
Billy and Sharon leave the bar together.

Friday 20th February, 2009:
Colleen makes a shocking announcement.
Sharon recalls her night of passion with Billy.
Cane refuses to accept the truth.

> Here are NEW scoops for the week of February 23rd, courtesy Meghan @
Toni's:
- Sharon's downward spiral continues.
- Esther and Roger are married.
- Gloria gets some news that could change her situation.
- Victor and Heather face off over Adam.

> Here are NEW scoops for the week of February 16th, courtesy Meghan @
Toni's:
- Nikki returns and she tells Paul she is in love with him.
- Brad's will is read. There are some surprises for Abby and Colleen.
While Ashley is hurt when Brad designates someone else as the executor
of Abby's estate.
- Katherine is kidnapped again.
- A drunk Sharon and Billy leave a bar together.
- Chloe runs into problems delivering her baby.
- Karen walks in on Tyra and Neil kissing.


--From dayscafe.com/young-and-restless.html


Young and the Restless Spoilers Reported February 16, 2009

A very drunk Billy and Sharon console each other!
Chloe decides to tell Cane the truth, but will she really?
Kay shocks Clint with a memory that proves she is indeed
Katherine Chancellor!
Victor goes to visit bad boy Adam. The great Victa Newman also plays
hardball with Heather!
Brad's will upsets Ashley. Of course, the focus of said document
is his two girls, the very spirited Colleen and her sis Abby.
Tyra and Neil lock lips and Karen sees!
Nicki uses the L word with Paul!
Esther and freaky Roger tie the knot!
Gloria is in for a shock!
Sharon loses it further


********************************************************************


--From Soap opera Digest and Weekly Insider (about all soaps)



SOAP OPERA DIGEST INSIDER

February 12, 2009

Greetings From The Editor
Lynn Leahey

Dear Readers,
I can't believe it's been 20 years since Clint Radison kidnapped Kay on
Y&R, and replaced her with gum-snapping waitress Marge. Y&R is revisiting
that tale, with Michael Gregary back as shifty Clint, only this time when
Clint snatches Katherine, he thinks it's his old co-conspirator Marge.
That's Y&R for you -- telling classic soap stories with a twist, mining
history for tales that are familiar yet fresh. Read about the latest
calamity for Kay in your new Digest.... You'll also get the details on a
number of actor exits, starting with DAYS's departing Stephen Nichols and
Mary Beth Evans, and AMC's Eden Riegel. If you want to get to the bottom
of the story, reach for your new issue.


TALES FROM THE INTERVIEW

Stephanie Sloane: I had met Galen Gering (Rafe, DAYS) a few times over the
years when he was Luis on PASSIONS. I never really got a chance to have an
in-depth conversation with him until a recent phone interview for a
feature that will appear in our next issue. I found him to be super
intelligent and very funny. He had interesting stories from his childhood
and modeling days, but he shared the most hilarious tales from PASSIONS.
Here's one I couldn't fit in. "One of the craziest stories that I love to
tell is Josh [Ryan Evans, ex-Timmy] couldn't come into work a lot of
times, so they had these two dolls of him and one was porcelain and it was
a beautiful doll that they made to really resemble his likeness," he
recalled. "So when he would go from a live person into a doll, that's what
they would put in. Anyway, it got to the point where they were like, 'We
have to shoot something as though he's here because we are behind
schedule.' So the director came up with the brilliant idea to semi-animate
the doll with some fishing line and have him fly across the room. So it
was like 7:30 in the morning and I am coming into work and the director is
down on the ground, like you know how you make your fingers like the
camera sign? He's looking through the camera and the prop guys, they were
the nicest guys in the world, had the doll rigged up with fishing line and
one of them was going to pull the thing. Just to preface it, this doll is
like a $5,000 doll. They have one and that's it. So I come in and I'm
like, 'What are you guys doing?' All of a sudden, the director is like,
'5, 4,3, 2 -- action!' So the prop guy goes to pull the doll to get it to
move off of the chair and the string breaks. So he rigs it up again with
like triple the string and the director says action and the prop guy pulls
the string and it launches the thing so hard that it flies across the room
and smashes into a billion pieces. Then they couldn't shoot it at all and
they didn't have the doll. It was just crazy stuff like that all the
time." Read more about the actor -- who celebrates a birthday tomorrow! --
in the next issue of Digest.


Naomi Rabinowitz: When I chatted with Tammin Sursok (Colleen, Y&R) about
her Nickelodeon movie SPECTACULAR, the Australian actress revealed that
starring in the feature gave her a chance to experience American culture.
"It was fun getting a taste of what an American high school is like," she
laughs. "I don't know how accurate a portrayal it is, but I still had a
good time."

Sursok, who's also a singer, enjoyed the musical aspect of the movie, as
well. "I don't get to sing on Y&R so it was cool getting to do that here,"
she says. "Music has always been very important to me."

As for the movie itself she praises, "What I like about it is that while
it's about the singing and dancing, it's also about the characters. I
think it does a really good job of being entertaining and telling a story.
I'm proud of how it came out."

SPECTACULAR premiers February 16 on Nickelodeon.

Mara Levinsky: For this week's issue, I had the pleasure of speaking to
two of AMC's front-burning actresses, Tamara Braun (Reese) and Rebecca
Budig (Greenlee). It was bittersweet to chat with Rebecca, because our
interview actually took place while she was en route to film Greenlee's
swan song. Leaving the show was not an easy decision to make, she said,
and she was candid in volunteering that it was harder for her to say
good-bye this time around than when she left in 2005. Back then, she said,
she was burned out and fairly itching to go, but over the course of her
year-long comeback, she formed and renewed close ties to the people on the
show. She was, however, in great spirits, and she cracked me up multiple
times, especially when describing the torrid love triangle between her dog
and the pooches of co-star Eden Riegel (Bianca, AMC) and Greg Rikaart
(Kevin, Y&R), her next-door neighbor back in L.A. Read it and see if you
don't have the same reaction! My conversation with Tamara, meanwhile, was
also a treat. We grew up in the same town and her stepfather is a
long-time friend of my family's, but we never met before she joined AMC.
Her passion for the integrity of her storyline is truly inspiring, and
just as Rebecca noted that she has a deepened appreciation for her daytime
home, in speaking to Tamara it is obvious that her gratitude for getting
paid to do what she loves is genuine and abiding. It means a lot to Tamara
that she's part of a story that's making daytime history, and she shared
interesting info about much things have changed since the days that
Bianca's kiss with Lena made national news. I hope you enjoy getting to
spend a few pages with both of these remarkable ladies.


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CAMPAIGN TRAIL
You gotta love soap fans' creativity -- Digest regularly receives doodads
and goodies from readers who know how to make a statement.

You gotta love soap fans' creativity -- Digest regularly receives doodads
and goodies from readers who know how to make a statement.

Stephanie Sloane: In a funny twist, I called out sick yesterday for the
first time in over a decade. I returned to the office today to find a
fabulous arrangement of balloons with "Get Well Soon" on them. I couldn't
imagine who would really send those for a cold, until I read the card and
realized they were from Steve and Kayla fans K.M. from Indiana and M.W.
from Ohio, who explained that the powers-that-be at DAYS had "Destroying
Daysitis." I still might pretend they're for me. (Just kidding!) I also
received the most beautiful peach roses and chocolates, also for Steve and
Kayla. Thanks to everyone for keeping my office looking so cheerful!

Vera Hadzi-Antich: Cupid sent us here at Digest postcards, kisses and
banners to campaign for their favorite couples. The biggest fan campaign
this week came from the EJAMI fans -- an enormous, red banner that reads,
"Welcome back to Salem, Sami, it is not the same without you. Now kick
Nicole's butt! Get your man, your baby and your life back. EJAMI fans are
with you all the way!" The EJAMI fans also sent postcards claiming, "True
love stories never have endings." EJAMI fans did have some competition,
however, from the LUMI fans, who portrayed a similar message for their
favorite couple, Lucas and Sami, saying, "True love doesn't have a happy
ending. True love doesn't have an ending." EJ fans sent in a few postcards
pleading with the DAYS producers not to "lose this man." Steve and Kayla
fans (as you can see from the flowers and balloons they sent Stephanie!)
are heartbroken over the news that they will be written off the show.

Two of our longest-running campaigns -- GH's JASAM, and ATWT's Luke and
Noah -- are still at it! JASAM fans write, "JASAM are what we want for
Valentine's Day." Luke and Noah fans are still going with the "It's time
for more airtime, love passion and happiness" campaign.

AMC's Zach and Kendall fans sent in gold (they're really plastic) bangles
and a postcard that suggest, "No more rides on the romance merry-go-round
necessary! AMC has grabbed the brass ring with Zach and Kendall! Happy
Valentine's Day!" Reese and Bianca fans attached cute, little,
heart-covered bags filled with Hershey kisses "to celebrate all of the
kisses of Resse + Bianca! I never thought we would have sooo many."

ATWT's Paul Ryan fans sent in a few postcards claiming, "There's lots of
fish in the seaÖ but Roger's Paul Ryan is the only one for me! Sending
lotsa love for Paul. Happy Valentine's Day!" CARJACK fans are asking Carly
and Jack to be reunited in 2009 for Valentine's Day.

Thanks everyone! Happy Valentine's Day!


TYPE SET

I assume that you are being flooded at this point with emails regarding
the firing of DAYS's Stephen Nichols (Patch) and Mary Beth Evans (Kayla).
I am yet another fan who came back to watching soap operas because of
their return and I will once again leave when they do. The firing of such
talented actors is unbelievable. With the economy the way it is, now is
the time to produce a quality product to watch, but instead the TPTB seem
to want to produce a teeny bop show that has no family values, no heart
and no soul. Additionally, firing the veteran actor because of their age
is so insulting. Once Stephen Nichols and Mary Beth Evans are seen for the
last time, I will no longer watch DAYS. Angry in S. FL

IN PERSON

About a year and a half ago, my husband was a project manager on building
a backyard spa for Steve Burton and out of the blue, Steve asked my
husband if he knew of anyone who would want a yellow Labrador retriever.
He said they were just too busy with kids and his crazy appearance
schedule and his mother would only take one of their two dogs. So, my
husband called me from his house and tried to convince me that it would be
'good for us'. We had just lost our first baby at 61/2 months and were
very sad & the last thing I wanted to think about was dealing with a new
dog. However, Steve then sweetened the deal by offering to give us some
cash to cover any potential vet expenses, food &/or supplies. My husband
SWORE that he'd pick up after the dog and that everything would be ok. And
Sammi came to live with us that day.

Since then, she's been nothing but sheer joy -- a true gift from the
universe (and Steve Burton!). We now have a little girl, Taylor, and she
loves Sammi just as much as we do! She is the best dog ever! I have a
signed photo from Steve that says "Thanks for taking care of Sammi," and
I'd like to thank HIM for giving us a beautiful dog and wonderful
memories. I think it's pretty cool to have a "soap opera star's dog."
Staci Marshall, via the internet

Seen a soap star in a great live performance or had an up-close encounter
recently? Please e-mail your story to inperson@....

TRIVIA TIME

STAR FACT
Terri Colombino went to the prom with Neil Patrick Harris (of DOOGIE
HOWSER, M.D. fame).

How well did you pay attention to recent episodes?
AMC: What mug does Nat give to Jesse every year on his birthday?

ATWT: What was Alison drinking at Yo's?

B&B: Where did Brooke urge Rick not to go so Ridge wouldn't find him?

DAYS: How much hush money did Dr. Baker demand from Nicole?

GH: Whose "sorry ass" did Luke complain about constantly having to save?

GL: Where did Shayne purchase the ring he was going to give to Lara?

OLTL: What is the name of Roxy's talking beaver?

Y&R: What did Roger give Esther?


SOAP SCRAMBLER

Can you guess the actor?

NAMYD OBNUR

This GL lady tells Digest in this week's RoundUp that the Kentucky Derby
is the coolest event she's been to since being on the show.

Answer Below



ASK US

Answers to your burning questions.

Q. I would like to know if Marie Wilson (Meg, ATWT) had a small part in
the movie Wedding Crashers. In the first part of the movie, they have a
receptionist named Janice that I think is Marie, but she is not listed in
the credits at all.

A. Sorry, that was not Wilson. The actress who played Janice is Stephanie
Nevin.


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GL's Coop and Beth: 19%

Y&R's Nick and Sharon: 52%



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BB's Phoebe

DAYS's Hilda

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COMING ATTRACTIONS

AMC: On Monday, February 23, David warns Amanda to stick to the plan and
help him win custody of Little Adam. "David is a man on a mission,"
chuckles Head Writer Charles Pratt, Jr.... Krystal and JR grow suspicious
of David and Amanda on Tuesday, February 24.

ATWT: On Thursday, February 19, Luke and Noah look for evidence against
Elwood.... Alison comes to Matt's aid on Monday, February 23.

B&B: On Wednesday, February 18, Bridget learns from Clark the true reason
why Jackie hired her.... Bridget is forced to face the truth about her
suppressed resentment on Friday, February 20, while Ridge's fury sends him
over the edge.

DAYS: On Friday, February 20, Stephanie slaps Melanie after witnessing her
and Philip kiss.

GH: On Monday, February 23, Jason makes a deal with Sonny, and Sam and
Jason team up to find Anthony.... On Tuesday, February 24, Maxie has a
crazy dream in which everyone's destiny takes a strange turn.

GL: On Thursday, February 19, Bill tells Phillip the truth about Cyrus....
On Friday, February 20, Mallet works on fulfilling his promise to
Marina.... Things heat up between Natalia and Frank on Tuesday, February
24.

OLTL: On Monday, February 23, Jared and Natalie set out to solve a
mystery.... On Tuesday, February 24, Natalie is determined to find out
what happened the night Chloe was born. "She doesn't have to hold back in
order to preserve somebody's feelings anymore," says Melissa Archer of
Natalie's attitude toward Jessica. Meanwhile, David and Dorian won't give
up without a fight.

Y&R: On Wednesday, February 18, Karen walks in on Tyra and Neil
passionately kissing. "Tyra thinks that Neil is a great man," says Eva
Marcille (Tyra). "He's very compassionate and devoted to his family and
has been going out of his way to help Tyra. That's why she's so attracted
to him. And he's not bad to look at, either [laughs]!" ... Brad's will is
read on Thursday, February 19, and Ashley is left hurt and confused as to
who is placed in charge of Abby's trust.

Trivia Answers
AMC: "World's Greatest Dad."

ATWT: Ginger Ale.

B&B: The beach house.

DAYS: $10,000.

GH: Robert Scorpio's.

GL: A flea market.

OLTL: Morris.

Y&R: A plane ticket to Las Vegas.

Soap Scrambler Answer
Mandy Bruno (Marina, GL)


Today at Soap Opera Weekly
Date sent: Fri, 13 Feb 2009


Sometimes, it's really all about the hair. ONE LIFE TO LIVE showcased
some new hairstyles this week, as Shane (Austin Williams) copied his
dad and John (Michael Easton) got a trim. We felt it worth noting in
our We in Weekly section.


LATE BREAKING


Sneak Peeks — Issue of February 24, 2009

AMC
•Bianca leaves town and Ryan declares war on Zach.
•Zach admits to Kendall that he kissed Reese.

ATWT
•Paul is sentenced.
•Luke takes a risk in order to prove his theory about Reg's killer.

B&B
•Rick decides to join the Army.
•Bridget faces some harsh truths about her feelings toward Nick and Katie.

DAYS
•Lucas, Chloe and Daniel: kaboom.
•Max and Chelsea admit their true feelings.

GH
•Sonny chooses Claudia over Kate.
•Patrick is reunited with Robin and Emma.

GL
•Coop dies.
•Olivia kisses Bill, then reveals she has feelings for Natalia.

OLTL
•Stacy moves in with Rex, Gigi and Shane.
•Antonio arrests Marty.

Y&R
•Billy hooks up with Sharon.
•Nikki tells Paul she loves him.

Revolving Door

INs
•Randy Kovitz portrays ATWT's Seigler, who does business with Craig
and Carly on Feb. 17.

•B&B's Todd McKee (Jake) is back on Feb. 20, 26 and March 3.

•Ralph Waite (THE0;WALTONS) appears as Father Matt on DAYS on Feb. 18.
Dylan Michael Patton is the latest actor to play DAYS' Will, who's now
16. He'll first air on Feb. 27.

•GL's Krista Tesreau, who created the role of Mindy in 1983, returns
to Springfield in early March.

•OLTL's Nathan Purdee returns as Nora's ex Hank Gannon on April 1.

OUTs
•DAYS continues to hand out pink slips. This week, they were given to
Mary Beth Evans (Kayla), Stephen Nichols (Steve) and Thaao Penghlis
(Tony).

•Stephen Macht last airs as GH's Trevor on Feb. 13.

•Coop's death on GL means John Driscoll is out.

•AMC's Bianca returns to Paris on Feb. 24, but Eden Riegel is expected
to return.


THE TOP 10 PLUS

1. When Ridge lunged for him, BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL's Rick hightailed it
out of the beach house so fast, it's amazing he didn't break the sound
barrier.

2. GENERAL HOSPITAL's Robin? Still a bad mom. Who pawns their sick
newborn off on their ditzy cousin and a thug?

3. AS THE WORLD TURNS' Carly — whose portrayer, Maura West, is
pregnant — has a taste for vodka, huh? Can anyone say, "maternity
leave = stint in rehab"?

4. GH's Jax kicking down the hospital doors was badass — but why did
he wait so long to do it?

5. Phyllis' new "kill 'em with kindness" act on YOUNG AND RESTLESS is
almost scarier than the stunts she pulled in her bad old days.

6. There's no need for ATWT's Vienna to sabotage condoms — just use
the Quartermaine brand from GH!

7. So much for being well-prepared, new parents. DAYS OF OUR LIVES' EJ
and Nicole asked Brady if he knew CPR when Sydney stopped breathing.

8. He's far from a bachelor, but GH's Sonny finding several of his
current and past love interests in one room was quite a memorable
moment. "Coming up...who gets the next rose?"

9. Un-health care: Dr. Sinclair has been abusing Annie physically and
keeping her drugged on ALL MY CHILDREN. With a doc like this, who
needs Kevorkian?!

10. Wonder how the Cramer women will react to Dorian's latest scheme,
one of her worst, on ONE LIFE TO LIVE?


FOR YOUR EYES ONLY

From Senior Writer/Editor Joe Diliberto: Natalia Livingston (Rebecca)
told me that she kept plenty busy after leaving GENERAL HOSPITAL last
May. "I booked a movie in Nevada called Rough Hustle," Livingston
beams. "It has some of the main guys from Twilight, Matt Bushell and
Michael Welch. It's about Las Vegas casino life. There's a love story.
I played a Vegas lounge singer, and had to sing in front of 300 people
I didn't know in a casino. It was really fun. I booked another movie
opposite Jeremy Irons, but I wasn't able to do that, because I decided
to go back to GH instead." So take note, viewers: She gave up movies
for you!


WHY WE CLAPPED


It was hard enough for ALL MY CHILDREN's Reese to deal with her
mother's mere presence in Pine Valley, but when Reese got slapped like
a disobedient child, Tamara Braun took it like a lady and stood tall.
"I don't need you or your approval," Reese hissed. Braun's gestures
were adamant, even as her eyes hinted at her character's inner
confusion. The mixture of strength and vulnerability continued into
Reese's scene with Zach, in which the tough-talker could barely
control her tears. And we could not resist awarding her Applause,
Applause kudos for Issue 8.


LISTENING STATION


•Dar Williams' "It's Alright" played during Casey's 21st birthday
party on ATWT.

Are you a music aficionado? Can you recognize an obscure ditty at 0.5
measures? Listening Station would be0;happy to take contributions.
Feel free to e-mail the song, artist, show and date to
mala@..., along with your name so we can give you
proper credit for your mad musical skills.


NIGHTWATCH


•The 14th edition of CBS' THE AMAZING RACE gets under way on Sunday at
8 p.m., with host Phil Keoghan sending 11 teams on a 40,000-mile trek.
•The season finale of NBC's KNIGHT RIDER is scheduled to hit the
streets on Feb. 25 at 8 p.m.
•Fox Reality Channel brings back BATTLE OF THE BODS tomorrow at 10
p.m. In the unscripted competition, five women rank themselves in
order of physical beauty — but the twist is that they are trying to
mirror the rankings of male judges.


•From Managing Editor Gabrielle Winkel: Okay, I'm taking this
opportunity to toot a coworker's horn. Joe Diliberto, who covers prime
time, among many, many other things, is the only person I know who
gets LOST. I mean, the time-travel stuff doesn't confuse him as it
does me. He understands what it means when they say Desmond and
Faraday were each other's "constant." I kind of do, but couldn't
explain to you if my life depended on it. Sometimes we don't have time
to talk prime time during the day, so I decided to check out Joe's
blog at www.soapoperadigest.com/opinions/night-shift-blog. Prime time
fans out there — yes, you — I highly recommend you read it.

•From Senior Writer/Editor Joe Diliberto: You know how you can tell
these are the final episodes of BATTLESTAR GALACTICA? Because
the-powers-that-be are killing off characters left, right and center.
And these ain't newbies or peripheral characters whose absence (or
presence) will not be missed. The trend started when Lee's wife Dualla
unexpectedly blew her own brains out. Last week, longtime antagonist
Tom Zarek was executed. He was played by Richard Hatch, the original
Apollo from the first version of the series. Zarek's coup failed and
he got what was coming to him; indeed, what he sometimes seemed to
want. Co-conspirator Felix Gaeta was also executed in a display of
characters actually being punished appropriately. If BSG were a
daytime series, Zarek and Gaeta would have been sent to the local
prison for a couple of episodes before being released after some
ludicrous trial. In the wake of the disappointment over Earth proving
to be a useless, radioactive husk, the ragtag fleet is tearing itself
apart, and paranoia permeating the series is growing even more
intense. Check it out tonight at 10 on Sci Fi.


•From Editor Michael Karol: Wanted to give a shout-out to DESPERATE
HOUSEWIVES. This year's jump five years into the future has really
energized the show, and given each one of its primo stars a chance to
shine. My favorite episode so far: a one-shot about the death of the
neighborhood handyman (the fabulous and Emmy-worthy Beau Bridges),
with accompanying flashbacks featuring each of the residents of
Wisteria Lane remembering how he'd helped them through a tough period,
including the rarely seen Mary Alice (Brenda Strong). It was funny,
touching and profound. Brava, gals!

THE WE IN WEEKLY

•From West Coast Editor Janet Di Lauro: I was saddened by the passing
of ONE LIFE TO LIVE alumnus Phil Carey (ex-Asa). However, remembering
the feisty actor brought a smile to my face. Years ago, while
attending a big Soap Opera Digest Awards bash in Beverly Hills,
actors, press and the like were shuttled to the event via a van after
parking their cars in a designated lot. On the ride back to the lot
after the party, I had the privilege of riding with Carey, who kept
all the passengers in stitches. His impromptu assessment of the
festivities was a hoot. He commented on the show and poked fun at the
winners and losers, but was particularly enthralled with the
seat-fillers. "Did you see their outfits? They were dressed better
than some of the actors," he cracked. "Next year, I just want to sit
with them."

•From Managing Editor Gabrielle Winkel: What a sad few weeks for ONE
LIFE TO LIVE. Both Clint Ritchie (ex-Clint) and Phil Carey (ex-Asa)
are gone. My condolences to the cast and crew on West 66th Street.

I feel sort of bad segueing from such sadness to a comment on
hairstyles, but bear with me. I got such a kick out of Shane and Rex's
matching hairstyles, and was grateful to see that John had gotten a
haircut. I like the shorter hairdo on guys. Always have and probably
always will.

•From Copy Editor Marc Wilkofsky: Amid this week's wildness and drama
(Welcome back, Phillip!), GUIDING LIGHT's writers commendably added
touches of history. Daisy mentioned her time living with Beth (when
Beth was married to Daisy/Susan's adoptive dad, Jim, who died in a
fire). Then, Marina learned that her past with Danny (Remember the
sensitive mobster?) could cause major problems with her and Mallet's
hopes of adoption. Springfield: History happens here.


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