Tabla de contenidos para April 11, 2016 en ABC Soaps In Depth

At press time, an air date had yet to be confirmed for Maurice Benard’s appearance on ABC’s CASTLE — but Sonny’s portrayer will be playing Horatio Spate in the 19th episode of Season 8, titled “Dead Again.” Benard tells In Depth that he isn’t exactly playing just another version of Sonny in the episode. “Similar, yes,” he says with a smile, “but quirky!” The GH legend not only worked with series star Nathan Fillion (Joey, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) in the episode but fellow guest Jonathan Silverman as well. (Silverman plays the miraculous survivor of an attempted murder, who then helps Castle and Beckett solve the case.) “I had a blast — after 20 years — working with Nathan,” says the Emmy winner, who first crossed paths with Fillion back…

This week, ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith and FABLife host Joe Zee get to live out ever y GH fan’s dream when they appear on the show they never miss in roles created just for them! Smith previously played a reporter on the soap back in 2007, but this time around, he will appear as an IT expert (and Mob henchman!) hired by Sonny in scenes airing Thursday, March 31. “I had an absolute blast on GH,” says Smith. “As a fan of the show for 40 years, it was just a thrill. I still have goose bumps.” Zee, another longtime GH devotee, will play himself in the Friday, April 1, episode when Nina taps the stylist to the stars as a guest fashion editor for Crimson — and with…

GH fan favorite Michael Easton returned as a new doctor named Hamilton Finn last week, and brought along a lizard friend. But GH is still not talking about what they have in store for Easton’s latest character. “I don’t want to give it all away,” executive producer Frank Valentini explains to In Depth. “I want the audience to discover and see what Michael is creating. It’s not something that should be spoiled, for anybody — for hardcore Michael Easton fans or regular fans who love the show.” Valentini adds that the role “just kind of came together. We saw something that we wanted to do, and Michael was game and we were game, and it all just fell into place.”…

preview If there’s one thing we know about soap secrets, it is that they always wind up being revealed. And this week, after the truth about GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Hayden finally comes to light, she winds up having to face not only the consequences but the wrath of both Nikolas and Elizabeth! Elizabeth Plays Nancy Drew! Although Hayden has a history as a con artist, she could stand to brush up on the basics… like clearing one’s browser history. This is especially true if one happens to be living in a house just bursting with guests! “Hayden doesn’t like anyone who’s living at Wyndemere,” laughs her portrayer, Rebecca Budig, “except for Nikolas. She’s surrounded by all these people!” And it’s pretty safe to say that none of them view her through…

THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’s Bill has been exceedingly patient with his wife’s angr y, booze-fueled benders in recent weeks, but every man has his breaking point. Has Bill finally reached his? Though Katie is paranoid that her sister, Brooke, is back on the make for her husband, it’s actually the brunette’s own self-doubt and jealousy that could push Bill straight into her rival’s arms. “Katie’s been acting self-destructive and self defeating in many ways,” says Don Diamont (Bill). “I think Brooke, on the other hand, feeds into that other part of Bill’s psyche. She just kind of lets him be who he is.” Is it in Bill’s nature to honor his vows to Katie, for better or worse, or is the real Bill the one who harbors thrilling fantasies…

… or are you thrilled to see GH’s Anna getting involved in so many storylines? When Patrick, Robin and Emma left town, we feared that Anna would be sent to storyline Siberia. Instead, the opposite proved true, with the Brit beauty not only getting her very own home — no more hotel living for her! — but a pseudo stepson in Griffin and flirty relationships with both Paul and Andre. Given how many longtime vets have been backburnered over the past few years, it’s great to see so beloved a character being shown some love.…

Love Saves The Day I loved it when Dante jumped into the water to save Lulu and then did mouth-to-mouth resuscitation on her. I also loved it when he told Laura that he loves Lulu more than life. I’m thrilled Dante and Lulu are working on their marriage, finally! Mary McCormick via Soaps In Depth Facebook page Devane Drama I love all the Anna time! I love how she’s willing to go to jail, as long as she can put away the guy who took out Duke. I’m intrigued by this Dr. Griffin Munro thing. And I love her friendship with Jordan. Joy Kolodziej-Guill via Soaps In Depth Facebook page Happily Never After I hate that they gave Nathan a secret he’s keeping from Maxie. He doesn’t seem like the…

Rebecca Budig (Hayden/Rachel) is getting back into baking. But this time, she’s doing it in a whole new way. “I used to bake a lot,” she reveals. “I just don’t have time now. But my stepdaughter, who’s 16, recently learned she has allergies to gluten and dairy. So when she comes over, I always try to make something that is gluten-free and dairy-free for her. She loves to bake, too, so we do it together.” The girls love trying out new recipes — especially from Ambitious Kitchen. “I started following @AmbitiousKitchen on Instagram and she’s also got a blog. She’s got amazing recipes, and she usually offers substitutes for anything you might need to avoid.” Budig recently posted mouth-watering pics of blueberry muffins on her own Instagram page, but her…

In 25 years, St. John has been involved in countless storylines. However, he admits his favorite was the Neil and Dru romance. “It was the most beautiful storyline to date, where Neil is educating Dru… and Dru is educating Neil,” he shares. “I love that one. Victoria left the show and the character died, and I loved playing Neil’s fallout from her death and the separation between the characters. But he’s never been the same since!” On the least favorite side, the Daytime Emmy winner admits that he wasn’t a fan of the Neil/Sofia/Malcolm love triangle. “I felt that was a forced love story that didn’t make a lot of sense. Because of that, I had some flaws playing it, so that was a tough one!”…

FYIFYIFYI Birthday: November 4. Hometown: Hinsdale, IL. Walkabout: Before heading to the set, Tom takes her 3-year-old son, Zane, for an outdoor hike most mornings to let him run offsome energy before preschool. Someone’s In The Kitchen: A self-proclaimed “foodie,” the actress occasionally shares easy meal tips and recipes with her Twitter followers. You’d think that after 25 years in daytime television, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’s Heather To m (Katie) would have seen and done it all. But her latest story line offers up a brand-new challenge for the actress: tackling alcohol abuse. “I’ve always wanted to play a character who just loses her marbles. I’m kind of getting to do that right now, and it’s fun,” says Tom. “Drunk Katie is really a kick in the pants!” Both…

FYIFYIFYI Words To Live By: “My mom’s best advice was to listen to my gut,” Wilson shares. Dressed To Impress: “There are a lot of designers that I like,” Wilson admits, “but the one that’s always simple and a staple for me is Calvin Klein.” Back In The Day: Wilson’s teen crushes were Shaun Cassidy (ex-Dusty, GENERAL HOSPITAL) and Leif Garrett. Her Role Model: “I just love Cate Blanchett — I think she’s just an incredible person,” Wilson offers. “And she always inspires me as an actress because she has such amazing range.” On PORT CHARLES, Marie Wilson played Karen Wexler, Scotty Baldwin’s beautiful doctor daughter who survived a pill-popping problem, struggles with vampires, nearly being erased in a timetravel incident and an emotionally unstable boyfriend… only to perish in…

Insanity means doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. In the aftermath of her recent, revelatory dreams, Rebecca Bunch from The CW’s musical romcom, CRAZY EX-GIRLFRIEND (airing Mondays at 8 p.m. EST), is firmly resolved to approach her life differently. Could this mean that Golden Globe winner Rachel Bloom’s alter ego isn’t crazy after all? Series co-creator Aline Brosh McKenna weighs in on how Season 1 concludes. Non-Fatal Attraction “Rebecca realizes that a lot of the things that she’s done in pursuit of [the object of her affections] Josh were not nice,” McKenna offers. “So she’s taking steps to make amends to the people that her obsessive behavior has harmed.” Priority No. 1 is redressing her issues with Valencia, Josh’s bitchy girlfriend, over whom…

THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL After Ivy returned to L.A. minus Liam, Steffy began having serious concerns about his whereabouts. Quinn, meanwhile, planned to skip town with Liam before her crimes caught up to her. Charlie made a startling discovery at work that he suspected could solve a recent mystery. What was supposed to be a pleasant lunch date with his wife turned uncomfortable when Ridge bumped into someone from his past and later had to defend himself against a shocking accusation. Nicole was heartbroken to discover that Zende had moved on with Sasha. When Julius heard the news, he was downright furious! Siblings agree to keep a secret in order to save a marriage. THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS Hilar y battled the green-eyed monster over Ashley’s new position…

“It’s going to destroy the peace he’s found !” The In Depth Story: It’s been sunshine and rainbows for Nathan and Maxie for a while now, but the proverbial shoe — or in this case, white ladies’ glove! — has dropped, and Ryan Paevey (Nathan) anticipates that the stand-up cop’s first skeleton threatening to burst out of the closet will be a “dark” one. “Whatever the secret is, Nathan’s concerned it’s going to destroy the peace he’s found in Port Charles,” he says, “so I don’t think this is your standard, run-of the-mill embarrassing piece of his past. If I had to venture a guess, whatever that missing piece is, Nathan’s ashamed of it.” That’s pretty intriguing, considering the only weakness Nathan has shown so far has been a touch…

The In Depth Story: The actress — who can currently be seen as Dani on CBS’ revamp of THE ODD COUPLE — will play a reporter named Lois in scenes with Peter Bergman (Jack), Gina Tognoni (Phyllis) and Jason Thompson (Billy). “I have no idea what my role will look like when it airs because I was so excited working with Peter, Gina and Jason,” Brown tells Soaps In Depth with a smile. “I was so geeked out the entire time that I could barely focus! So, thankfully, my part is not pivotal. I’m a reporter, and I come in and ask them questions.” And Brown would love it if Lois had some follow-up questions for the trio at a later date! “Lois could come back, and I really dropped…

The latest comings and goings — and how they will change your shows! The In Depth Story: When Herbst finished shooting a routine scene with Tyler Christopher’s Nikolas on March 8, she didn’t know whether she’d ever return to GH. “We were all hoping it wouldn’t come down to Elizabeth leaving Port Charles, but it was weird,” she recalls. “I thought, ‘This could be my last day of work — how bizarre would that be!’” At least Herbst, who will celebrate her 19th anniversary in Port Charles this July, was ready. “I’ve learned that if and when the time comes that I part ways with GH, I’m going to be okay,” she says. “My family and the fans support me. If I had to go out and find another job,…

Brooklyn Rae Silzer’s Emma comes to visit grandma Anna beginning Thursday, March 31. “I’m so excited!” she tells In Depth. “I miss everyone. So I’m glad for any time I get to spend there!” The recurring favorite remains mum about what the show has in store for Robin’s daughter but reveals, “I think I have a few dates coming.” Silzer will also guest-star on an upcoming episode of CRIMINAL MINDS: BEYOND BORDERS on CBS.…

Is it any wonder why Ava draws every breath as if it could be her last? Whether figuratively or literally, Port Charles’ reigning scheme queen is always under the gun! This week starts with Scotty making her an offer (that she can’t refuse?) on Tuesday, March 29. And honestly, when Scotty is around, you know trouble can’t be far behind! Then, Kiki jumps on board, making a colossal request of her mom on Wednesday, March 30. Frankly, given Ava’s track record with Kiki, shagging her boyfriend and lying about “Denise” and all, it doesn’t seem like there could be many requests the vixen could refuse. Finally, just when the remorseful conniver thinks that her life can’t possibly get any more stressful, she finds a disturbing present left for her at…

Move over, Victor. THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ fans may be seeing someone even more ruthless — and he hasn’t even reached his teens! Not only has Max fantasized about pushing the pregnant Abby down the stairs, but he’s been cleverly cozying up to Ashley in order to cause a rift between his dad and stepmom! Even though Abby may be wise to the boy’s scheme, portrayer Melissa Ordway admits her alter ego can’t stifle her insecurity. “She knows what hap-pened in the fire between Ben and Ashley, so that’s hard. And the fact that his son now likes Ashley more than her… she has to wonder if it’s going to push Ashley and Ben together again. Will Abby be left out? There are so many feelings going on!” One…

FYIFYIFYI Dream Kick: “I really, really want to be on DANCING WITH THE STARS — so badly!” Rylan confesses. She Keeps Moving: Two herniated discs and “a hole in my ab muscle” don’t keep Rylan from dancing. Double Step: Rylan dances for two hours every day. Twittering About: Follow the beauty at @EmmeRylan for day-in-the-life pics! At first glance, GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Emme Rylan (Lulu) and her significant other, Don Money, seem worlds apart. Measuring a foot taller, Money towers over tiny Energizer Bunny Rylan with a “calm and quiet energy,” she says. But on closer inspection, these two artistic jocks who both work in “the biz” are actually quite seamlessly matched! Writing Their Own Story Rylan and Money have been together since meeting on a New York City theater stage…

GENERAL HOSPITAL’s fastpaced production has been an adjustment for daytime newbie Matt Cohen (Griffin). “I applaud these actors,” he raves. “Instead of going to my dressing room, I just sit on set and watch them work. Having done everything from sitcoms to hourlong dramas, I’m impressed. Nothing I’ve done in my career remotely resembles the output and quality of work here.” The show’s love of secrecy, however, is much more familiar! “I’m seasoned at hiding things,” Cohen brags. In addition to a stint on notoriously secretive HOW TO GET AWAY WITH MURDER, Cohen had to hide his October return to SUPERNATURAL “for months and months.” For those not in the SUPERNATURAL know, Cohen plays the younger version of patriarch John Winchester, who hadn’t been seen on the show for several…

Katie’s bitterness toward her sister, Brooke — whom Katie believes is out to steal her husband, Bill — manifests in angry, drunken tirades that are as tragic as they are fascinating to watch. Tom’s portrayal in these scenes reminds us a little of Elizabeth Taylor’s Oscar-winning performance in Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf? “That’s actually one of my favorite films,” Tom acknowledges. “Yes, I’ve totally thought about that, and I think there’s definitely an aspect of [Martha and George, played by Taylor and Richard Burton] with Katie and Bill. Their relationship is very volatile. They have these high highs and low lows, and I like that.”…

Staying svelte takes more than just a healthy diet. Wilson also swears by vigorous exercise. “I used to run, but it kind of took a toll on my body,” she reflects. “So now I’ve switched to hiking.” Together with a group of friends, she heads out regularly in search of new Los Angeles County vistas. “We do it every Saturday or Sunday,” she explains. “It’s our weekend escape into nature, and it’s just about hanging out with the girls and having fun.” However, given the rigor of their treks, Wilson’s idea of fun is something that might put the rest of us on bedrest. “We do anywhere from 6-to 13-mile hikes,” she offers. “It’s a real adventure discovering all these new areas and trails.”…

One is a groovy, music-making entertainer dedicated to working hard, hanging with other creative folks and keeping his anxiety in check. The other is a filmmaker turned Crimson photog from a very influential family. And now, GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Robert Palmer Watkins and his alter ego, Dillon, let us take a deeper look into who they are… and who they most definitely are not. Read on! What’s your personal motto? Robert: Work hard for what you want in life and set an example of kindness along the way. Dillon: Follow your dreams. What’s your very favorite sparetime activity? Robert: Fitness and music. Dillon: Scripts and filming. My life would be much less complicated if... Robert: I have serious anxiety, and sometimes I allow it to take over every thought. Dillon: I…

Q: Which of your co-stars would get a free pass into heaven? Ryan Paevey (Nathan, GH) “Lisa LoCicero (Olivia). She’s just got a great energy. I can’t imagine anyone at the pearly gates ever turning her away. She’s such a kind soul.” Marc Anthony Samuel (Felix, GH) “Brooklyn Rae Silzer (Emma). She’s so professional, so kind, so courteous. Everybody loves her. She can’t do any wrong.” Lawrence Saint-Victor (Carter, B&B) “Karla [Mosley, Maya]. First of all, her spirit is just as bright as can be, but with all the charities she’s involved in, if she’s not going… the rest of us are in trouble!” Kin Shriner (Scotty, GH) “Lynn Herring (Lucy) is a bit of a do-gooder. She works for the Red Cross, she’s a lobbyist and does a lot…

The In Depth Story: According to Griffin’s tale, his mother never told his father he even existed because Duke was so in love with Anna. “As far as I know, Griffin’s mom did die,” Cohen contends. “We’re slowly becoming more aware of his history. But we don’t know.” Of course, in the world of Port Charles, not only could Mama Munro be alive, but she might not even be Griffin’s biological mother! We could theorize till the end of time, but for the record, In Depth hears GH has no plans for a splashy twist on this front — for now! Nevertheless, the handsome orphan is forming a special connection with Anna, who’s found herself at a crossroads in life in the wake of her family’s move to California and…

In THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL episodes airing Thursday, March 31, and Friday, April 1, Chaz Bono will play Wyatt’s friend, Reverend Rydell, who presides over his pal’s beachside wedding to Steffy. “We shot in Malibu, which wasn’t a bad day at the office,” Bono says of the location shoot with Darin Brooks (Wyatt) and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy). “It was beautiful, but it was also really hot that day, and the three of us were standing in the beating sun, so we earned our money!” Bono also had a second, shorter day of filming at CBS — the studio is where his famed parents once taped THE SONNY & CHER COMEDY HOUR — and while the transgender actor wasn’t very familiar with the soap when he signed on for…

In the wake of playing Jake’s traumatic storyline, James Nigbor has been let go as Elizabeth and Jason’s son. Nigbor’s mother, Karolyn, announced the news on the youngster’s Twitter page and shared that the role had been recast. “Thank you to all the fans for loving my boy,” she posted. “We feel truly blessed to have been a part of GH and for him to have had this opportunity.” At press time, GH had yet to announce Nigbor’s replacement, but the young actor’s mother tweeted that his final appearance was on March 3. The 9-year-old first made his GH debut back in 2007, when he and his twin, Edward, shared the part. But when Jake was found to be alive on Cassadine Island last year, it was only James who…

With his mom, Tracy, facing a health crisis, Wally Kurth’s Ned returns on Tuesday, March 29! In a GH promo, Kurth reveals that he “had a blast stepping back into Ned’s shoes today. I’m so excited to be here. We’ve got some great shows coming up, and I think you’re gonna love them!” The two-timing actor also confirmed on Twitter that he’s not leaving his post as DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ Justin. “I’m recurring on both. And I’m delighted to do it! My hope is the fans don’t mind seeing me twice in one day.” We certainly won’t!…

Katie becomes hysterical on Monday, March 28, when her imagination gets the better of her. Later, Bill slams on the brakes in favor of some tough questions when his wife tries to get amorous on Tuesday, March 29. Suspicious of “Eve” on Wednesday, March 30, Liam hides evidence of his sleuthing, then later sketches the image of a face that keeps popping into his memor y on Thursday, March 31. On Friday, April 1, Bill, Ridge and Quinn all come forward to offer heartfelt speeches on Wyatt and Steffy’s wedding day.…

YOU WIN SOME... GH’s Sam got a lead on Hayden’s past… YOU LOSE SOME... … only for Nikolas to call offthe investigation! Whenever a soap character winds up fighting for their life in the hospital, you can be assured a loved one will head to a chapel to pray. And more often than not, the person turning to a higher power will kick things offwith some variation of, “Listen God, I know you and I aren’t on the best of terms, but… ” So it wasn’t surprising that as Morgan spiraled out of control, Sonny headed for the chapel. And how very like the Mob boss to go from chatting with God to telling Dante he would literally kill to protect his family… without bothering to step out of the…

Rylan loves playing fiery Lulu, but then all the sadness of her breakup with Dante was starting to get to her. It’s all about finding equilibrium. “GUIDING LIGHT was my perfect balance,” Rylan recalls. “Lizzie Spaulding was funny, happy, tragic and sad. So I loved that I could cry or laugh. Then I went to THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, and it was all happy comedy. Abby Newman had a lot of tragic qualities, but I didn’t get to play them. I was like, ‘I don’t want to be happy all the time! That’s not why I’m an actor!’” So when she told Money she didn’t want to go cry at GH one morning, he called her out! “He was like, ‘You don’t want to be happy at Y&R, and…

Proof that you can’t believe everything that you read on the World Wide Web? The Internet says that Vinessa Antoine (Jordan) once toured with Sean “P. Diddy” Combs… but it’s not true! “I have to figure out how to get that corrected,” she sighs. “It somehow got skewed in an interview and it’s now on Wikipedia, so it’s spreading.” The real story is that Antoine did a national tour with Combs’ record label, Bad Boy Records, spending six months on the road with artists like Total and Faith Evans. “I enjoyed the chaotic part, in the beginning. Jump on the bus to another city, hit the venue for sound check, go to the hotel, to the radio station for a promo, back to do the show, then after-party and back…

FYIFYIFYI Born: July 15 in New York City. Choosing Kindness: St. John has been a longtime PETA member and has adopted vegan practices. Fan Male: “We have some of the most talented people working here [in daytime television], who really toil in the trenches,” St. John says. “If they were outside of daytime, they’d be the Harrison Fords and the Denzel Washingtons!” More than 25 years ago, KristoffSt. John was on a soap called GENERATIONS, which was considered groundbreaking at the time because one of its core families was African-American. “I thought that show would last for decades,” admits the former child star. “But I think it was a bit too [ahead of its time]. It was going down in flames. The last two weeks of the soap in December,…

10. THE KID FROM THE WRONG SIDE OF THE TRACKS. Someone like ONE LIFE TO LIVE’s Jason, who wasn’t born with a silver spoon in his mouth but a heart of gold in his chest. See also: ALL MY CHILDREN’s Jenny, GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Luke and RYAN’S HOPE/GH’s Delia 9. THE GRAND DAME. You know — the kind of diamondstudded lady who’d feel at home discussing “the help” with AMC’s Phoebe, the snobbish First Lady of Pine Valley. See also: LOVING’s Gwyneth, RH’s Rae and GH’s Helena 8. THE DOE-EYED INGÉNUE. A hopeless romantic cut from the same cloth as GH’s Maxie, who doesn’t just fall in love, she flings herself into it heart first! See also: OLTL’s Jessica, LOVING’s Trisha and AMC’s Dixie 7. THE RESIDENT PSYCHOPATH. Somebody sick and…

It was a decade ago that Ingo Rademacher (ex-Jax, GENERAL HOSPITAL) bought a home on Oahu’s North Shore and first began commuting to the mainland. “When I finished [my contract] in 2011,” he reflects, “I said to my wife, Ehiku, ‘Let’s just move to Hawaii and see what happens.’” The Rademachers have since raised their boys, Peanut, 7, and Pohuku, 3, to share their love of outdoor adventure and island water sports and have launched a business called Mahiku Activewear. “It’s been a ton of work,” he admits. (He does all the photography and on-line promotions.) “We opened a store here that’s pretty much running on its own now, which is good. It leaves us more time to concentrate on doing things with our retailers.” Have Family, Will Travel Now…

GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Tracy refused to bow down in the face of illness, wielding her signature snark as a weapon. But as her mysterious brain lesions took their toll, her façade began to crack. With a battle waging inside her character, Jane Elliot beautifully played enough fear, strength and growing weakness to earn her this week’s Gold Star. Snark Attack When Dr. Mayes revealed the results of Tracy’s MRI, her bravado was replaced by fright. Frozen, she repeated the word “tumor” and tried to digest the news. Once Mayes left, she attempted to regain control by dissing Griffin and Monica. Each time the fear returned, she launched a new attack. She almost cracked when her sisterin-law warned against isolating herself but ultimately stormed out, saying Monica’d be glad to be rid…