Lynda Hirsch on Soaps from Creators Syndicate

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- SUMMARY for 02/18/2012

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL: Steffy turns to Taylor for comfort when she tells her mother about Ridge trying to talk her into signing annulment papers so Hope and Liam can get married. Ridge secretly informs Brooke that he doesn't think that Hope and Liam will be getting married anytime soon and that they need to stop the wedding. Taylor receives a very thoughtful and yummy Valentine's Day present from ...

Updated: Sat Feb 18, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- GOSSIP for 02/18/2012

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

In the mid 1980s, I received a press release from "As the World Turns." The show was trumpeting that the daughter of gospel singer Cissy Houston and the niece of Dionne Warwick was going to appear on the show. Who was she? I thought. In fact, many people that were on "As the World Turns" thought the same thing. Who she was was Whitney Houston.

Houston and Jermaine Jac ...

Updated: Sat Feb 18, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- Q AND A for 02/18/2012

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Q: How did the fundraiser that Bradley Bell, the producer of "Bold and Beautiful," held for President Obama go? — Arleta in Mill Valley, Calif.

A: The event was held on Feb. 15 at the main Spanish style house of the Holmby Hills estate of Bradley Bell and his wife, Colleen. According to a press poll report, in a dining room under a large gilded chandelier, George Clooney ...

Updated: Sat Feb 18, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- SUMMARY for 02/11/2012

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL: Fresh from liberating himself from Steffy, Liam and Hope promise to spend the rest of their lives together. Steffy has not lost hope of a future with Liam, thinking that he just needs time away to realize she is the one for him. Brooke and Ridge eagerly await word on which of their daughters will have her dream come true and which will have her heart broken. When Taylor pays ...

Updated: Sat Feb 11, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- GOSSIP for 02/11/2012

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Two soap characters of the past are returning to daytime in the coming weeks.

Over on "Bold and the Beautiful," the character of Karen Spencer (Joanna Johnson) is going to bring along her daughter Caroline to the show. Longtime fans of "B&B" may remember that when Johnson first came on the show, she played the role of Caroline, Ridge's first love. Sadly, Caroline ...

Updated: Sat Feb 11, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- Q AND A for 02/11/2012

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Q: There has been lots of talk about the return of Anna and Robert on "General Hospital." Can you give me some background on the couple? — Arlene Henderson in Nevada.

A: Robert, an Australian, was involved in many adventures with his good friend Luke Spencer and his wife Holly Sutton. He has been an international spy for the WSB spy agency and was police commissioner of ...

Updated: Sat Feb 11, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- SUMMARY for 02/04/2012

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL: Now that the truth has been revealed about Steffy's condition, Liam has a major decision to make about his marriage. Bill does not mince words when he publicly makes his opinion known about whom Liam should chose to be with. Steffy unleashes her anger at Bill for the problems that he has caused in her marriage and in her life. Katie stuns Liam by her change of heart regardin ...

Updated: Sat Feb 04, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- Q AND A for 02/04/2012

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Q: I was bummed out when Lucas left "Days of Our Lives." I am so excited he is returning. How does the actor feel about his return, and being let go and asked back so many times? — Anita in Dayton, Ohio

A: A more mature Bryan Datillo, who played Lucas on "Days of Our Lives" on and off since 1993, just signed a long-term contract and is thrilled to be back and gr ...

Updated: Sat Feb 04, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- GOSSIP for 02/04/2012

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800

I would love to see Jack Wagner's (Nick on "Bold and Beautiful") horoscope. Maybe I believe in astrology, maybe I don't. I'll keep that the only thing I have not revealed about myself in this column.

Back to Wagner. His past few months have gone like this: While doing a cruise with Rick Springfield (Noah on "General Hospital"), a young woman comes up to him and says, ...

Updated: Sat Feb 04, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- SUMMARY for 01/28/2012

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL: Katie confronts Bill about how he was able to get Dr. Montgomery onboard to falsify Steffy's MRI results. She threatens to get the authorities involved once she can find proof of his deception and makes a scandalous accusation toward him. Katie is furious at Bill's extreme attempt to prevent her from telling anyone about how he had Steffy's MRI results falsified. Bill delive ...

Updated: Sat Jan 28, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- Q AND A for 01/28/2012

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Q: How is the show that took over for "One Life to Live" doing? — Renata in Plano, Texas

A: It seems as though ABC viewers are revolting against "The Revolution." In the first three days, it lost 35 percent of the viewers that "One Life to Live" garnered in its last week. An even more ominous sign is that the show is losing many of the viewers watching ...

Updated: Sat Jan 28, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- GOSSIP for 01/28/2012

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Have an extra $35,800 to throw around? If you do, you can attend Brad and Colleen Bell's bash for President Barack Obama's reelection bid. The event is being sponsored by comedian Will Ferrell and his wife, Viveca Paulin. If you want to pay a little extra to attend the dinner, $71,600 will get you two tickets to the Democratic speaker series and a chance to party with First Lady Michelle Obama ...

Updated: Sat Jan 28, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- GOSSIP for 01/21/2012

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Kirsten Storms (Maxie) will not be checking back into "General Hospital" next month. The actress has been on medical leave since September to treat endometriosis. Storms had twitted that she would be back in February. Jen Lilley, who has played Maxie in Storms' absence, twitted a thank you to everyone who treat her so well at "GH" and said she would miss her castmates. A representative of "GH" ...

Updated: Sat Jan 21, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- SUMMARY for 01/21/2012

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL: Bill takes precautions to ensure that he is not implicated for deceiving everyone about Steffy's condition. Katie acts on her suspicions and investigates whether or not Bill is keeping information from her regarding Steffy. Ridge becomes suspicious about the designs that Rick has presented for a new collection and is convinced he has an ulterior motive. Amber eagerly awaits ...

Updated: Sat Jan 21, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- Q AND A for 01/21/2012

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Q: I love the character of Abby on "Days of Our Lives." I really enjoyed that she was sweet and innocent. That seems to have changed in the past few months. How does the actress who plays her feel about that change? — Marsha in Boulder, Colo.

A: Abby went from sweet to temptress when she fell in love with Austin, who is married to Carrie. The actress realizes that it's no ...

Updated: Sat Jan 21, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- Q AND A for 01/14/2012

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Q: Are there many major television stars that got their start on soaps? — Tandy in Durham, N.C.

A: It's not just TV actors who got their start on soaps, even a famous singer started out with a featured role on a soap. Ricky Martin was seen as Miguel on "General Hospital." In the story, Miguel was the friend of Sonny's first wife, Lilly. At the time, Martin, who is now an ...

Updated: Sat Jan 14, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- GOSSIP for 01/14/2012

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Well, it seems that some soap opera characters have more than "One Life to Live." A big announcement has been made by Frank Valentini, the new executive producer of "General Hospital". He is bringing four fabled "One Live to Live" characters to "General Hospital." Kassie DePaiva (Blair), Michael Easton (John), Kristen Alderson (Starr) and Roger Howarth (T ...

Updated: Sat Jan 14, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- SUMMARY for 01/14/2012

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL: Bill advises Liam that he needs to honor his marriage vow of "in sickness and in health" to Steffy and remain by her side for support, at least until her condition improves. Bill lays on heavy persuasion and intimidation when he comes upon a roadblock in his latest scheme. Hope is saddened when she realizes the extent that Thomas and Steffy took to prevent her and ...

Updated: Sat Jan 14, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- SUMMARY for 01/07/2012

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL: Liam stumbles upon Steffy, who is basking in her seemingly successful latest scheme to keep him from learning that Hope is at the resort. Thomas notices that Liam has spotted Hope and tries to distract her from seeing him, too. Ridge feels torn when he learns about the events that are taking place in Cabo San Lucas with his children. Bill becomes furious when he finds out th ...

Updated: Sat Jan 07, 2012

LYNDA HIRSCH ON SOAPS -- Q AND A for 01/07/2012

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Q: I noticed that there is a dog on "General Hospital." Have many soap operas featured pets? — Archie in Orlando, Fla.

A: You are talking about Wilson, the dog Carly got from a rescue pound to help Shaun with his post-traumatic stress disorder. Animals are not new to soaps. However, most actors who have had to work with animals on the confines of a set will tell you that ...

Updated: Sat Jan 07, 2012