Lynda Hirsch on Soaps from Creators Syndicate

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- Q&A for 10/10/2009

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Q: I have watched "All My Children" since day one. I love Joe Martin and was sorry to see that when the show heads to Los Angeles later this year, he will not be going with them. How will he be written out? What were some of Joe's highlight stories? — Pam, Orlando, Fla.

It will be a happy write-out for Joe. He and wife Ruth will decide to take an around-the-world cruise. ...

Updated: Sat Oct 10, 2009

NOTE TO LYNDA HIRSCH SUMMARY EDITORS: THERE IS LANGUAGE IN THE GENERAL HOSPITAL SEGMENT THAT MAY OFFEND SOME READERS. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION. -- CREATORS.COM for 10/10/2009

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

ALL MY CHILDREN: Liza is deeply moved by Bailey's story as the young girl explains how she feels about having had to give up her son. Liza surprises Bailey and Colby when she asks Bailey to move in with them and be a part of Stuart's life. Tad is incredulous and angry when Krystal tells him how she offered herself to David in exchange for him leaving Amanda alone. Tad doesn't see how he and Kry ...

Updated: Sat Oct 10, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS--GOSSIP for 10/17/2009

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

This week is all about homecomings and some goings. As previously announced, Jonathan Jackson returns to the daytime drama "General Hospital" in the role of Lucky Spencer — son of super couple Luke and Laura — which he created as a teenager. Now his first airdate has been revealed: It is Tuesday, Oct. 27.

"We are very excited to welcome Jonathan back to Port Ch ...

Updated: Sat Oct 17, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- Q&A for 10/17/2009

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Q: I love watching reruns of "Ryan's Hope" on SoapNet. I was wondering why such a wonderful show was cancelled. Also, can you tell me what some of the actors who did the show are now doing? — Anna-Maria IN Tenafly, N.J.

A: The glorious "Ryan's Hope" ran on ABC from 1975-89. Over the years, it won numerous Emmys, Writers Guild awards and loyal fans.

When R ...

Updated: Sat Oct 17, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- SUMMARY for 10/17/2009

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

ALL MY CHILDREN: After falling down the stairs, Emma suffers a brain injury and needs surgery. Adam tells Erica that Emma ran into the stairwell trying to get away from him because she was afraid. Zach and Kendall reaffirm their love for each other. Kendall listens to an incoming call on the answering machine and learns her imposter in prison is being taken to the hospital after being stabbed. ...

Updated: Sat Oct 17, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- GOSSIP for 10/24/2009

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

It is another casting coup for "General Hospital." Scott Reeves (Ex-Ryan on "Young and Restless") joins the show in December. He is slated to play Liz's older brother, Steven Lars Webber, who will be named the hospital's chief of staff. For now, the role is recurring. Reeves, who lives with his wife, Missy (ex-Jennifer, "Days of Our Lives"), in Tennessee has his be ...

Updated: Sat Oct 24, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- Q&A for 10/24/2009

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Q: I was thrilled when the character of Phillip came back to "Young and Restless." I have not seen as much of him as I had hoped. Is this going to change? — Anita, Port Saint Lucie, Fla.

A: Thom Bierdz, who played Phillip over 20 years ago, returned to "Y&R" six months ago. For 20 years, everyone thought Phillip had died in a car crash. Turned out he faked h ...

Updated: Sat Oct 24, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- SUMMARY for 10/24/2009

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

ALL MY CHILDREN: Kendall and Aidan hide out in an abandoned chapel in the country. Kendall becomes worried when Aidan's condition deteriorates as his infection from the gunshot wound worsens. JR surprises Marissa with a marriage proposal. JR and Marissa exchange heartfelt vows, with Tad performing the ceremony. The Hubbards react to the news that Madison died suddenly. Jesse urges Frankie to le ...

Updated: Sat Oct 24, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- GOSSIP for 10/31/2009

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Lots of faces returning to "As the World Turns," albeit for a short time. Peter Parros (Ben Harris) turns up Nov. 6-7. He will meet up with Jack, who decides to drive cross-country in hopes of dealing with his accidentally causing Brad's death. As Jack moves on down the road to Greenville, S.C., Mark Collier (Mike Kasnoff) will show up on the Nov. 12 and 13 episodes. Lesli Kay, who wi ...

Updated: Sat Oct 31, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- Q&A for 10/31/2009

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

Q: I just read that Corey Feldman is getting divorced from his second wife. Wasn't he once married to Vanessa Marcil? — Randi, Washington, D.C.

A: Depends on whom you ask and when you ask them. Feldman has always stuck by his story that he and Marcil married in 1989. Marcil (ex-Brenda, "General Hospital") has changed her story throughout the years. During her years on &qu ...

Updated: Sat Oct 31, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- SUMMARY for 10/31/2009

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0700

ALL MY CHILDREN: Adam begins to remember what really happened the night Stuart was shot. Aidan explains to Kendall that she can communicate with Zach using the laptop computer he stole for her by posting messages on a poetry website. Kendall is overwhelmed with emotion when she connects with Zach online. David offers to share custody of Trevor with Amanda if she agrees to have another baby with ...

Updated: Sat Oct 31, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- GOSSIP for 11/07/2009

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Two former soaps divas are going from high fashion to no fashion. Lauralee Bell (ex-Chris, "Young and Restless") and Lisa Rinna (Ex-Billie, "Days of Our Lives") are closing their fashion boutiques. Bell's high-end Sunset Strip store, On Sunset, which opened in 2004, is set to close Dec. 1. Bell explains that her role as mother, wife, producer and actress made her schedule to ...

Updated: Sat Nov 07, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- Q&A for 11/07/2009

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Q: Please tell me about Kendall's history on "All My Children." — Ava, Rochester, N.Y.

A: Kendall is one of daytime's most interesting and provocative characters. When Kendall Hart first arrived in Pine Valley in 1995, she was played by Sara Michelle Gellar who won an Emmy for her efforts. She won an Emmy several years before the much-nominated Susan Lucci, who plays her ...

Updated: Sat Nov 07, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- SUMMARY for 11/07/2009

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

ALL MY CHILDREN: Adam remembers everything about the night of Stuart's murder. Erica, Zach and Ryan press Adam to reveal what happened, but he pulls a gun on them and then alerts security. Adam has an emotional breakdown at Stuart's grave as he recalls what he's done. Scott explains to Adam that he doesn't want revenge for his father's murder, pointing out it would rip what's left of their fami ...

Updated: Sat Nov 07, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- GOSSIP for 11/14/2009

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

You could find "One Life to Live's'" Tuc Watkins (David) and Gloria Loring (Ex-Liz, "Days of Our Lives") sitting together in sixth grade. They certainly passed fifth grade with straight A's. The duo were the two stars on "Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader's" soap week that answered all their questions correctly. Watkins was playing for his sister's charity, which p ...

Updated: Sat Nov 14, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- Q&A for 11/14/2009

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Q: I love the actress who plays Caroline Brady on "Days of Our Lives." Her advice is spot on. I bet she is a great mother in real life. Tell me about her off-screen family. — Roberts, Nashville, Tenn.

Actually, Peggy McCay, 78, has no children in real life. The powerhouse actress has said, "I have had lots of children on television. I did a pretty good job with those ...

Updated: Sat Nov 14, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- SUMMARY for 11/14/2009

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

ALL MY CHILDREN: While in purgatory, Adam encounters the Devil as personified by David. Annie appears as Adam's angel as she and David battle over whether or not he should be saved or spend the rest of eternity in Hell paying for killing Stuart. Annie emerges victorious when Adam bolts awake and the minister pronounces them husband and wife. Frankie is stunned to discover Madison hiding in his ...

Updated: Sat Nov 14, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- GOSSIP for 11/21/2009

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Oprah has announced she will cease doing her syndicated talk show after next year. In her tearful statement on her show, it was obvious it was not an easy decision. Knowing Oprah, it is her final decision. When Oprah makes a decision, it is made. I know from personal experience.

When she was co-host of Baltimore's "People Are Talking" chat show, I was a monthly guest. One day, ...

Updated: Sat Nov 21, 2009

NOTE TO LYNDA HIRSCH Q&A EDITORS: THERE IS LANGUAGE IN THE 4TH GRAF THAT SOME READERS MAY FIND OFFENSIVE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION. -- CREATORS.COM for 11/21/2009

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

Q: I had heard that there are several Internet soaps. Can you tell me about them and how I can find them? — Robyn, Medford, Ore.

A: There are lots of web series to choose from. Many have soap stars attached to them in some way. They are all available on the Internet any time, day or night. Lauralee Bell's (ex-Chris, "Young and Restless") "Family Dinner" revolves ...

Updated: Sat Nov 21, 2009

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- SUMMARY for 11/21/2009

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800

ALL MY CHILDREN: Annie warns Ryan that she and Adam are going after full custody of Emma. Adam sets out to test Annie and Scott by activating the hidden surveillance camera before pretending he has to leave immediately on a business trip. As the camera records their every move, Scott suddenly pulls Annie into a kiss. Scott calls for help after finding Annie in a pool of blood. David informs Sco ...

Updated: Sat Nov 21, 2009