Inhaltsverzeichnis für April 6, 2020 in ABC Soaps In Depth

PSST! We haven’t seen Kristina for a while on GH, but portrayer Lexi Ainsworth was recently on the set taping scenes — which means that Alexis’ wild child should get into the drama soon. “Got to work with all my girls today,” TV mom Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis) captioned an Instagram photo of herself, Ainsworth, Kelly Monaco (Sam) and Haley Pullos (Molly) outside the GH studio. “Makes Mommy very happy.” Us, too!…

In case you haven’t picked up on this yet, Brook Lynn is not exactly the type of person to sit back and let others take advantage of her. So against whom will she be retaliating on Tuesday, March 24, and how? Spinelli wants to help a friend on Wednesday, March 25, but he may have his work cut out for him! As the erstwhile Jackal finds himself dealing with a potentially dangerous situation on Thursday, March 26, Sasha feels somewhat stunned. And on Friday, March 27, how will Anna react when she crosses paths with The Britch?…

Chad finds it hard to keep the truth from Abigail on Monday, March 23. (Making matters more difficult? That Kate and Gabi are still trapped together, thanks to Chad!) On Tuesday, March 24, Ben is finally freed from prison and reunited with Ciara, while Maggie says farewell to her loved ones and prepares to take his place! Both Anna and Abigail find themselves suspicious of Chad’s behavior on Thursday, March 26. And on Friday, March 27, Abigail, Tony and Kristen all receive huge shocks!…

It’s been a tumultuous time for both Scotty and Bobbie’s families on GENERAL HOSPITAL… but as they’ve supported their loved ones, how has their rekindled romance fared? “In my mind, it’s going really well… but that’s mostly off camera,” chuckles the beloved nurse’s portrayer, Jacklyn Zeman. “I hope it has legs. Bobbie turned down his proposal, but they’re best friends and have known each other so long and so well. The spark has always been there. But it’s never been, Oh, the love of my life! I can’t live without you!’ for either one of them. So I always wonder — particularly when you’re a mature couple later in life — can it work?” Over the decades, Bobbie and Scotty have tried time and again to get it together, and…

The too-short return of Réal Andrews’ Taggert to GENERAL HOSPITAL was great, if somewhat frustrating, soap opera. A Mob storyline needs consequences to feel real, and that means at least one character has to bite the bullet. GH brilliantly brought Taggert back to the fold, had him form something of an uneasy alliance with Sonny, revealed that he is Trina’s dad… and then killed the guy! Viewers were heartbroken and, understandably, a bit upset at having invested (and in many cases re-invested) in the character, only to have him taken away from them. No wonder so many are hoping that despite what we saw play out on screen, the ragtag team of Renault’s enemies worked together to fake Taggert’s death in much the same way locals came together to steal…

The introduction of Trina’s mom proved that the current scribes know how to smoothly fold a new character into the canvas. Immediately, Portia was connected to two characters we know and love (Trina and Liz) as well as the hospital… and it doesn’t hurt that she’s well-played by Brooke Kerr (Whitney, PASSIONS). • Anybody else baffled by Molly’s sudden decision that she doesn’t want to marry… ever? Molly has long been the resident romantic among the Davis girls, so her change of heart came out of nowhere. • People on soaps routinely get involved with their coworkers, so it was a nice touch of modern realism that Jax and Nina had to address their budding relationship with Crimson’s HR department. YOU WIN SOME… Alexis and Neil finally had sex… YOU…

For a brief moment when Nick opened Dark Horse, it looked like he would become a major force in the business world. However, that storyline vanished when he jumped into philanthropic causes with the New Hope Foundation. “For some reason, [the powers that be] do not like seeing me in a business capacity,” Morrow says. “They sometimes flirt with the idea, then take it away. I’m like, ‘Am I doing something wrong?’ I wish Nick were more involved in the family business, but on the other hand, what I do love about the character is that he does things on his own terms.”…

GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Steve Burton (Jason) and Bradford Anderson (Spinelli) played close to 40 shows during last year’s Stone Cold And The Jackal Tour, and by November, they’d found their groove. “We both vividly remember coming off stage in Indianapolis and knowing it was just the best show,” says Burton. “The audience was laughing the whole time. Everything really fell into place… and then we had to come up with a completely new show for 2020!” That meant creating a whole new slate of song parodies, stand-up routines and shtick to share with fans — and luckily, GH and their characters provided plenty of fodder! “It’s a comedy show, and we make fun of ourselves more than anything” previews Burton. “We’ll also take on GH characters but not the actors who…

After getting the charges against her thrown out, Nelle handed Michael custody papers and sashayed back in the courtroom to enjoy the moment. The thing is, while Carly, Michael and Willow fumed and threw insults, Nelle had an answer for everything — and proved once again why she’s such a worthy adversary. Continuing to paint herself the victim of Brad’s scheme, Nelle was quick to point out that Michael’s family was “a clear and present threat” to her son’s safety. She also reminded Michael that he, too, was a convicted felon and scoffed at the idea that his bludgeoning somebody to death could be referred to as a “mistake.” And when she finally lost her patience and whined that she’d only tried to kill Michael due to hormones, it sort…

Sasha Makes A Stunning Proposal! Things definitely did not go as anyone had hoped when Nelle was hauled before the court. In fact, thanks to key evidence going missing, she wound up a free woman! Worse, Nelle decided that she was going to fight Michael for custody! At first, everyone assumed she’d stand no chance. But Diane warned that Michael might want to do everything in his power to shore up his chances of winning… like perhaps get married! Sasha seemed willing to become a bride, despite worrying she wasn’t ready to be an instamom, but Diane threw a wrench into those plans… JULIAN HAS SEX… WITH BRITT! Pushed by Sonny, Brad pled guilty and was remanded to Pentonville. After Britt showed up to check on Brad, she blasted a…

For months now, GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Anna has remained determined to stand behind Peter, no matter what. But with some of Port Charles’ biggest players working hard to prove that her son is… well, basically Satan incarnate, how much longer will Anna be able to keep Peter from paying for his many, many sins? Jason Vs. Anna Even as it’s been increasingly clear to many of the people around Anna that Peter’s keeping some very dark secrets, his supposed mom has continued to remain by his side. Co-headwriter Chris Van Etten says that while it’s still unclear whether Anna or her sister, Alex, actually gave birth to Peter, that’s almost inconsequential. “No matter whose son he is,” explains the scribe, “Anna still possesses the memory of giving birth to him, and…

THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Adam was all set to step in for Victoria as CEO of Newman — until Nick took the job instead, just to keep his half brother out. Is Nick treating Adam unfairly? “I don’t think so,” declares Joshua Morrow (Nick). “In soaps, you are forced to have a short-term memory to push story forward. But I can’t imagine Nick ever forgiving some of the horrible things that Adam has done, specifically to him. Adam kidnapped [Faith when she was a baby]! Nick can forgive a lot of things, but when you mess with his children, he’s never going to forget that! “The day the show decides to make these two close might be my last day, because I love that relationship,” adds the hunk. “Mark…

Thanks to Brook Lynn, Olivia and even Nelle, the newly-renovated Quartermaine living room is once again brimming with snark, sass and attitude. And as Michael struggled to protect his newfound son and_Ned looked down his nose at his privileged daughter, an ELQ war was heating up — both internally and externally. Michael was overly naïve, Ned was making a power play, and just beyond the mansion’s gates, Valentin was trying to worm his way into the family’s boardroom. It’s been years since the Quartermaines were front and center, and their return is as welcome as it was overdue.…

… or have you found yourselves eagerly anticipating new episodes of GH lately? We’ve never been fair-weather fans, and have stuck with the show in good times and bad. When we don’t like something, we talk about it, whether in this section or on our weekly podcast. But like you, we’re much happier when the show is on fire. And that is most definitely the case recently. The things we look for in a good soap — romance, family drama, excitement — are being delivered on a (near) daily basis. Here’s hoping lapsed or frustrated viewers come back and, like us, find that it has once again become must-see TV.…

Stuart loves a good shake-up, but he’s hoping the GH scribes keep their hands off Valentin’s daughter. “That’s the thing that’s got me the most nervous,” he confesses. “I’ve got such an attachment to that little girl [Scarlett Fernandez, Charlotte]. I’ve spent so long playing her father. And I have sons, so it’s been very easy to have this world of make-believe and have her be this sort of surrogate daughter. She’s a lovely human being, and I love her mother. So if a script comes across my desk that says Valentin loses Charlotte or finds out she’s not, in fact, related to him, that would be great drama… but devastating for me, personally!”…

Jill Larson (Opal, ALL MY CHILDREN) isn’t afraid to try new things, especially if it means getting to transform herself. “I’ve always been more comfortable in character roles,” she admits. “I get released from my vanity.” AMC’s quirky Opal, with her colorful wardrobe and outlandish accessories, had definitely fit that bill. Since then, Larson has found her career going in an entirely new but equally entertaining direction. Now on Amazon Prime is The Taking Of Deborah Logan, the horror film in which she plays a woman diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. But as the actress explains, the crew capturing her decline for a documentary learns that “it’s actually something quite different — it’s more in the realm of possession!” Unfamiliar with the horror genre, Larson had been reticent to take the job.…

It’s been 11 years since Kelly appeared in an episode of SUPERNATURAL titled “After School Special.” However, the actor’s found it to be the gift that keeps on giving. “A million percent!” he agrees. “If I ever run into any of the guys from [the show], we pick right back up. And then, obviously, the fandom is just the best!” In fact, playing a young Dean opposite Colin Ford as a young Sam had an added benefit: They became fast friends. “We’re still super close,” confides Kelly, adding that as luck would have it, they even “auditioned together for a Taco Bell commercial” recently. However, the best thing about appearing on the fantasy series was being immortalized as part of its lore. “I collected trading cards as a kid —…

Wild Style Flutter sleeves give this leopard-print blouse a pretty twist on Annie Wersching (ex-Amelia, GENERAL HOSPITAL). What Were They Thinking? Romper Room As warmer weather returns, so, too, do adorable rompers, like these worn by GH’s Lexi Ainsworth (Kristina). Strapless Dresses Shoulders get the star treatment in these strapless looks that are simply sensational!…

The In Depth Story: As the week begins, Stefano’s newest pawn, Chad, is busy doing his father’s bidding by organizing a DiMera family reunion. But can Chad keep Stefano’s secret from his wife, Abigail, and an also-suspicious Anna? And how far will he go to convince Tony and Kristen to attend the event? Freed up from having to attend to the guest list, Stefano focuses on what he cares about most: forging a new bond with a microchipped Marlena! But will their current connection match the one he’s built up in his mind from the past? Unwilling to wait to find out, Stefano asks Marlena to marry him. Is she in any condition to refuse? And how might she respond when she feels a pull toward John? Meanwhile, the hunt…

In recent weeks, Curtis has worked hard to forge an alliance between Jason, Sonny and Jordan. But on Monday, March 23, Jordan finds herself misleading Sam. Does that have something to do with why Curtis confronts his wife on Tuesday, March 24? Jason does his darnedest to reason with Jordan on Wednesday, March 25. But given that they come at things from completely different perspectives, will they manage to find common ground? Mean-while, Carly might need to confide in her best friend after she winds up having it out with Nelle on Friday, March 27!…

After Jack drops big Jabot news on Monday, March 23, Adam starts digging around in his dad’s past on Tuesday, March 24. When Nick spends that day questioning Chelsea, will she tell him what he wants to hear? On Wednesday, March 25, Mariah tries to get used to the idea of life without Tessa. Devon and Amanda — despite their rocky start — find that they might have a few things in common on Thursday, March 26. And on Friday, March 27, things get heated between Nick and Billy!…

… And 1 Thing We Could Do Without… The voyeur. Shouldn’t someone have wondered why Valentin was at Nelle’s hearing?…

Throughout DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ baby-switch storyline, there’s been a veritable merry-go-’round of romantic partners. Of Eric and Sarah’s co-parenting, “there’s a great respect and love,” observes his portrayer, Greg Vaughan. “It’s two people who consensually came together and are appreciative of one another. The curveball came when Nicole reappeared.” The blonde had kept quiet about Eric being baby Mickey’s father, which wrecked their trust. And after briefly trying — and failing — to come between Kristen and Brady, Nicole is back where she belongs: squarely in Eric’s corner! “Life is never as straight and narrow as we expect,” Vaughan suggests. “A lot of women have helped mold the person that Eric is, and now he’s really opened his heart and decided to be in a monogamous, true relationship. That…

When Spinelli announced that he and Ellie were moving back to Port Charles, we thought it was just a plot point allowing Brad to set in motion his ill-fated plan to take her job in Portland. Instead, Spinelli has indeed stuck around to become a major thorn in Peter’s side. Should Peter’s evil ways be exposed, this perfectly positions Spinelli to be there for Maxie when she needs him (yet again), theoretically kicking into motion a triangle in which the brainiac is torn between his favorite almost-spouse and the woman who actually became his bride. Sure, we’re getting way, way ahead of ourselves, but that just shows how much we like the idea!…

General Hospital In Depth asked… Would you like to see Nelle try to turn over a new leaf? Reader Reaction: 84% NO WAY! 16% OH YEAH! Some people like watching Nelle’s antics, others think she should be jailed for good… but few think she can actually be redeemed! This issue’s question… Do you think Julian and Britt would make a good couple? TOP 5 GH COUPLES TOP 5 ACTORS (as voted by Soaps In Depth readers) TOP 10 COUPLES (as voted by Soaps In Depth readers) TOP 5 ACTRESSES (as voted by Soaps In Depth readers) TALK BACK TO SOAPS IN DEPTH: On-line: abc.soapsindepth.com Write: Readers’ Poll #14 c/o Soaps In Depth, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632…

Hot Topic: At Last, Laura Is Back Where She Belongs! OUR TAKE For a while there, GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Genie Francis’ Laura was pretty much stuck on the sidelines… so much so that her fans created a Twitter hashtag — #GenieIsGH — designed to remind the show how essential the actress and her alter ego are. Well, the situation has definitely improved in recent months. In fact, Laura is currently ensconced in several of the biggest stories on the show! It was thrilling to watch Laura — in her capacity as mayor — deal with both longtime friend Sonny and his rival, Renault. Then there’s her relationship with Ava, whom she’d begun bonding with before Nikolas made the beauty his bride. If there’s one thing we’d like to see more of,…

Q. What happened to Epiphany’s son on GENERAL HOSPITAL? Wasn’t he Sonny’s tech guy before Brick? Marla Storleyvia E-mail A. Epiphany’s son, Stan, did indeed work for Sonny and Jason, but technically, he was replaced by Spinelli long before Brick showed up. The two techies butted heads for a bit over who was better for Sonny’s business, but eventually Stan left town. Epiphany never approved of her son’s Mob life and, when he was killed off-screen in Florida, she assumed the Corinthos family was behind his death. But it turned out he’d fallen in with Jerry Jacks, who’d ordered the hit when he didn’t need the tech whiz anymore. We never saw Stan’s body, but his ashes were sent to Epiphany — causing a heart attack, which she thankfully survived!…

Quinn certainly isn’t the only calculating character on B&B, but when it comes to her husband’s duplicitous grandson, Thomas, Sofer suggests that her alter ego has a measured wariness when it comes to getting too tangled up with him. “Quinn thinks he’s crazy — and not ‘crazy’ like she is. She thinks there’s something wrong there,” says the actress. While she’s not exactly signing up to be the Natasha to his Boris, so to speak, Quinn does appreciate the fact that her enemy’s enemy could be… useful. “I think when Quinn, who is always on her own, senses an ally, she’ll jump at it,” says Sofer. “But she’s definitely not putting all of her coins in that bank!”…

When NBC’s NEW AMSTERDAM returns on Tuesday, March 31, a wrongful-death suit brought by a patient’s family leaves Drs. Bloom and Reynolds in the hot seat and medical director Max in double jeopardy. The story will explore “each of their points of view of when that patient was in their care,” previews executive producer David Schulner. “But the real question is, whose mistake was it, and was it a mistake at all?” The Blame Game Not only does America’s oldest public hospital stand to lose millions, but each of the three doctors has their reputation at stake. “This could end Reynolds’ [pending] future career in San Francisco,” says Schulner. As if having his hospital facing bankruptcy wasn’t enough to deal with, Max also has one too many women on his…

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