Table of contents for November 21, 2016 in ABC Soaps In Depth

The In Depth Story: The film is based on the hear tbreaking true story of college football players Brad Gaines (Fodé), a Vanderbilt fullback, and Roy Lee “Chucky” Mullins (ROOTS redux star Sedale Threatt Jr.), a University Of Mississippi defensive back. An unlikely friendship was sparked by the athletes’ life-altering on-field collision during a 1989 game that left the late Mullins a quadriplegic. (Although he eventually resumed his undergrad studies at Ole Miss, Mullins passed away less than two years later.) “My life has already changed in so many ways since picking up this script,” Fodé remarked on social media of the poignant stor y, “spending time with Brad Gaines, understanding how tragedy rocked both his and Chucky’s lives… most importantly how a deep friendship and love was created and…

Bree Williamson is done as manipulative minx Claudette “for now,” confirms a show rep. But the actress tells In Depth that she hopes it isn’t good-bye forever! “I had such a good time, and it was left kind of open,” she says. “Hopefully, I’ll be back when there needs to be a little shake-up.” Many GH viewers loved to hate ONE LIFE TO LIVE’s former Jess/Tess/Bess as Nathan and Griffin’s ex, but as it turns out, Claudette was never meant to be a long-term character. “It wasn’t one of those things where I got the script and thought, ‘ Oh, no!’ ” Williamson confesses. “It was the plan. They actually extended how long I stayed. I was supposed to leave a month earlier.” Reflecting on her time in Port Charles,…

A teary Nicole draws her own conclusions after finding Sasha and Zende in a compromising position on Monday, November 7. Ridge surprises Brooke with a kiss on Tuesday, November 8. Quinn proffers an olive branch to Steffy on Wednesday, November 9, but it comes with one very big stipulation. Pam gives Quinn a shock on Thursday, November 10. On Friday, November 11, Quinn tries to get Ridge and Steffy on board with her vision as the fashion show gets underway.…

1 Maxie’s selfawareness. “I’m petty,” she told her kidnapper, “and I’m not ashamed of it!” 2 Hayden’s declaration. “I was born with a glass of rosé in my hand!” Can we make that our new motto? 3 The bonding moment. “I do know what it’s like to fall for someone with a dark side,” Laura said upon learning Liz was dating Franco. 4 Bobbie. It’s been nice having Carly’s mom on the canvas at a time when her daughter needs her the most! 5 History. Blamed by Scotty for ruining daughter Karen’s life, Sonny pointed out that she had “died 10 years after working for me!” ... And 1 Thing We Could Do Without... Nina’s obsession. Michelle Stafford is too talented an actress to be stuck playing so one-note a character!…

In the wake of being blackmailed by Aiden with the truth about Stefano’s murder, DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ Hope has been feeling more than a tad despondent. While she could give in to his demands, slap on a smile and resume their relationship, that would be admitting defeat. Besides, Rafe’s not gonna allow that — he still wants a future with her himself! “Whether it’s realistic, he doesn’t give up hope. I think people like to relate to someone like that, be- cause life can be challenging at times,” offers the good guy’s portrayer, Galen Gering. “To see someone who just doesn’t throw in the towel can be uplifting.” Besides, where else would Rafe ever find someone who truly gets him like his fellow dogged detective? “You put your life…

Chad Duell (Michael) “I had a great time working with Bryan. I’m going to miss being on set with him. We had a lot of fun. He’s very talented, and hopefully, we will work together in the future.” Maurice Benard (Sonny) “First of all, at this point, I’ve kissed Bryan’s ass so much already for the outstanding work he’s been doing for so long that I don’t think there’s anything left to say! But he’s an incredible actor with enormous talent. The way he tackled playing bipolar was just unreal. I believe in him, and I’m going to miss him dearly.” Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) “We’ll all miss Bryan. He was a great dude and actor. He was always right there in the scene with you.” Brytni Sarpy (Valerie) “While I…

FYI Birthday: May 27. Hometown: Honolulu. Puppy Love: Brooks and his better half have two dogs named Madison and Charles. Fists Of Fury: The hunk stays in shape by regularly working out at a boxing gym. Canned Meat: As a native Hawaiian, the actor has a keen appreciation for Spam. THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’s Wyatt is no longer a man with divided loyalties. After dithering for weeks over whether or not to side with his mother or with Steffy, he finally came down firmly in Quinn and Eric’s camp, and the ramifications of that decision could alter the course of his future storyline in some significant ways! “He’d been caught between a rock and a hard place with his wife and his mom for so long, which was a…

THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL Eric confronted his kin and announced who he wanted to run the company. Zende left town with Sasha, then returned to make amends with Nicole. Steffy took a step toward starting anew with Liam. Thomas and Caroline made their first appearance together at the Halloween party. Will an offer of peace — which comes with strings attached — be accepted? THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS Nick spiraled on the anniversary of Christian’s “death.” Stitch found Abby and Travis lunching together. Kevin confronted Natalie about working for Victor. Nat got drunk and told Billy that Victor was setting up Jack. Phyllis raced to warn Jack, but Billy had already anonymously leaked the documents to GC BUZZ! Will Devon standing his ground cause big trouble in his…

Brad and Lucas seemed to go missing once they tied the knot, but that’s about to change! Parry Shen (Brad) brings the lab manager back to GH for a few episodes starting Tuesday, November 8. “Well, hello, old friend,” he shared on Twitter, along with a photo of his character’s lab coat. “It’s good to see you again.” But what about Brad’s doctor husband? Ryan Carnes will also pop up again… eventually. “Lucas is not done in Port Charles,” promises his portrayer. “I don’t know [when]… but Lucas will be back.” In the meantime, the actor is keeping busy south of the border, where he’s launching a business and shooting a movie. “It’s a Spanish-language movie called La Boda De Valentina,” or Valentina’s Wedding, says Carnes, who plays a character…

The week kicks off with big drama as Chloe tells Philip the secret she’s been keeping on Monday, November 7. When Chad is in need of help on Tuesday, November 8, it probably won’t surprise you to hear that it’s Gabi who rides to the rescue! How will Steve react to the news Joey shares with him on Wednesday, November 9? Be among the first to meet Salem’s mysterious newcomer when she arrives on Thursday, November 10! And on Friday, November 11, Jade blindsides Joey with her completely unexpected news!…

Big Stage GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Roger Howarth (Franco) is a theater man at heart, but since he started commuting to Los Angeles for work, the New Yorker hasn’t had time for the stage. “I totally miss it,” sighs the thespian, who’s starred on Broadway. “I miss the long rehearsal process. I miss having a live audience. I miss having the interaction between actors and knowing that you don’t get to screw up and start over. It’s exciting. And I’d love to do it again soon… but it’s not really a possibility right now.” Doing another primetime stint, however, is a more reasonable option, and as any fan of THE FLASH will understand, Howarth could return as presumed-dead Pulitzer-winning repor ter Mason Briggs — or doppelgangers from another reality. “That would be…

Keeping Track Cynthia Preston is celebrating a big milestone: 30 years in showbiz! But of all the roles she’s played, GENERAL HOSPITAL Mob moll Faith Rosco remains one of her very favorites. “I loved my stor yline with Rick Hearst (ex-Ric) — that was just wonderful and intense,” she tells Soaps In Depth. “Faith was so in love with him, and she couldn’t make him see that Elizabeth didn’t deserve him!” Recently, Preston and Hearst were reunited for the wedding of former castmate/close friend Natalia Livingston (ex-Emily/Rebecca) in Pennsylvania. “Rick and his whole family hold a really special place in my heart,” Preston says. “They kind of adopted me when I was living in Los Angeles and starting on GH because my own family was way up in Canada.” Who…

1 Have you ever been caught in a compromising position? 2 Do you often find yourself in a room with more than one of your exes? 3 Do you have a temperament that people would describe as volatile? That is, would they describe your temperament that way if they weren’t afraid you might overhear them? 4 Does your innate naughtiness and irresistibility to men make it difficult for you to make female friends? 5 Have you ever been behind bars? 6 Do you own an outfit that is either cut down or slit up to there? 7 Is “come-hither” really the only look you’ve got? 8 Are there as many skeletons in your closet as there are dresses? 9 When you go out for a quick drink, do the consequences…

The In Depth Story: Tapped to co-host opposite Donald Driver — the Green Bay Packers Super Bowl champ and a DANCING WITH THE STARS winner — Wilson will bring her enthusiasm to the United Wa y -sponsored series that spotlights those making a difference in their communities. “This show will really make people see and understand that anybody can do what these heroes are doing,” she offers. Over the past year, Wilson and Driver traveled to 10 different communities across the US to meet the admirable folks recognized on THE HERO EFFECT. “It’s about passion, it’s about dedication, and it ’ s really about just wanting to help other people,” she says. “Anybody can do what these heroes are doing!” OWN will air two backto-back episodes on the second Saturday…

The In Depth Story: With Morgan’s funeral set for Friday, November 11, Jax wouldn’t be anywhere else but Port Charles — and Rademacher is in for some heavy drama! “It’s not as happy as the last time I was here” in August, he chuckles. “This stuff is very dramatic. It’s more about the leads on the show than me, obviously, but I did get some nice scenes with Laura Wright (Carly).” While the storyline is dark, the vibe on set was anything but. “Maurice Benard (Sonny) has amazing scenes and is happy with the way the scripts have been written — and Laura’s stoked as well,” Rademacher raves. “It’s always great to be back, and it’s nice to see everybody happy. It makes for a fun work environment. When you…

Big Twists Dead Ahead! So, who was behind the mysterious text that Ava recently received? Find out on Monday, November 7! A week later, on Monday, November 14, the vixen finds her own way to say farewell to Morgan. • Alexis may find herself having to face the consequences of her bad behavior on Tuesday, November 8. And what will it mean when she and Jax reach a mutual understanding on Thursday, November 17? • Nelle makes an ominous prediction about Carly on Thursday, November 10. And Sonny’s wife finds herself having to deal with some difficult emotions when new info surfaces on Wednes-day, November 16. • Griffin shares intel that he probably shouldn’t be revealing on Wednesday, November 9. And find out what, exactly, causes him to lose his…

Both THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Chelsea and Nick have lost their spouses, so it’s not at all surprising that fans have begun imagining the two characters together. For her part, Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea) wouldn’t mind if her alter ego found a little comfor t in the arms of her brother-in-law… after a respectful mourning period! “Chelsea just lost her husband and is right now focusing on raising her son, getting back to work, putting the pieces back together,” says the actress. “But she and Nick are defi-nitely close. They were friends before [Adam died], and now they are creating a strong friendship.” Egan admits that she loves the possibility of a romance between the two characters because they have never had that kind of relationship. “I think it…

FYI Birthday: June 11. Birthplace: Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Seeing Double: The Emmy winner calls playing Jack’s look-alike, drug kingpin Marco, “a cool challenge. Somebody trusted me to do that and let me see if I could make it work!” Office Space: Fans have noticed that Jack is back behind his own desk, in his own office again, ra ther than conducting Jabot business at Crimson Lights or the GCAC. “I have nothing to do with it,” Bergman admits, “but I’m thrilled by that!” What a difference a couple of months makes! After all, it wasn’t all that long ago that THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Jack was making every effort to walk in the more noble footsteps of his beloved dad, John. “He was becoming the peacemaker,” says his portrayer,…

FYI Politics As Hysterical: Hall is a big fan of HBO’s VEEP. Picture-Perfect: How does the actress stay so lovely? “I’ve got my own skincare line [Deidre Hall Cosmetics],” she says, “so I use my own moisturizer.” Buy The Book: Hall’s children’s tale, Little Big Bear, makes a great stocking stuffer. Find it at https://writebrainbooks.com. Specialty Of The House: Hall’s go-to dish is Italian chicken, she says. “It’s chicken with the skin on and onions, garlic salt, parsley, Italian seasoning and a pat of butter.” Demon possession, kidnapping, romance, motherhood and peril… Deidre Hall has played it all during her 40 years as Marlena on DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Well, almost! She’s never played disabled, which is something the actress, who’s studied sign language, is itching to try. “I suspect…

Morgan’s death on GENERAL HOSPITAL left family and friends devastated, giving the cast a chance to shine. At the center of it all, Carly wore her grief openly and accepted comfort, while a more stoic Sonny wallowed and turned inward… and into the bottle. Through it all, Maurice Benard (Sonny) and Laura Wright (Carly) tapped into their characters’ pain — not to mention their incredible chemistry — to earn this week’s Gold Star. Buried In Suffering Even as Sonny simmered in powerful scenes with Julian, his famous bluster was muted, and by the time Ava visited, the powerhouse seemed a wounded animal. His posture sagging under grief, liquor and dreams of Morgan, Sonny avoided eye contact, huffed and released warning growls for good measure — but also seemed, at times,…