Innholdsfortegnelse for February 12, 2018 i ABC Soaps In Depth

Q: Which February sweeps story has you most excited? “I like all of them. There are a lot of really juicy stories going on. [Faison’s] return [kicked] off some fun stuff. Then the Jason/Sam/Drew/Kim quadrangle is heating up. Julian and Kim may get to know one another as well, and everyone’s really excited and invested in the Anna/Finn love story.” Q: Speaking of… what made you think to pair Finola Hughes and Michael Easton? “I haven’t told anybody this: It was when Michael was John McBain [in 2012] and he worked for Anna, who was [then] the police commissioner. I always thought they had great chemistry, so I pitched it to the writers. They loved it and went with it. Anna hasn’t had a real love story in a long…

GH’s Finola Hughes (Anna) is one of three daytime heavyweights collaborating on a new film! The actress is set to direct How To Climb A Tree, written by Thorsten Kaye (Ridge, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL; Zach, ALL MY CHILDREN) and Lindsay Glass, and produced by Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke, B&B). Set in Italy, the movie is about finding the fearlessness to rediscover the joy of friend ship, music, life and love. At press time, the actors were preparing to launch a crowdfunding campaign to get the project off the ground and hoped to commence filming in Italy this fall.…

STATUS We’ve all been wondering why GH tapped a daytime superstar like James DePaiva to play Dr. Bensch and then didn’t give his character much action. As it turns out, there’s a perfectly good explanation! “Jimmy was doing a play for a short time,” explains GH executive producer Frank Valentini, referring to the recent New York City production of Chasing Jack in which DePaiva starred. “So we didn’t have him for a bit. But now that we have him back… you’ll see some Bensch-ing!” When pushed to reveal whether this doctor is really as good as he seems to be, Valentini hedges, “So far, you can see he treats Alexis well, and she’s drawn to that.”…

IN Ryan Carnes has checked back in to GH! “When it comes to Bobbie and Lucas, the possibilities are endless,” the show announced on social media, posting a behind-the-scenes shot of the actor with TV mom Jacklyn Zeman (Bobbie). The GH comeback isn’t the only thing on Carnes’ plate at the moment: His film, La Boda De Valentina (Valentina’s Wedding), hits select theaters on Friday, February 9. “It’s a Spanish-language Mexican production about a clash of cultures,” he tells In Depth. “I play an American who is engaged to a Mexican woman, and she has to go back to Mexico. My character follows and ends up embroiled in a political scandal with her family — so for my character, it’s a total fish-out-of-water story. There’s also a love triangle between…

Love lives are in turmoil this week, starting when Lani decides she needs to make a confession on Monday, January 29. Sonny is devastated by what Will says to him on Tuesday, January 30. When Eve tries offering Sonny some relationship advice on Wednesday, January 30, she basically gets her head handed to her. (Meanwhile, that same day finds Victor offering Brady tips on how to win Eve’s trust.) Rafe finds out on Thursday, February 1, that yet another person knows the secret he’s been keeping from Hope. And on Friday, February 2, Will turns to Hope for a little bit of help.…

FYI Twitter Handle: @japastu. Close Call: Stuart and Stafford “first met at GH,” he says. “But when I was 14, I went to a Rick Springfield (ex-Noah) concert… and Michelle was an usher that night!” What are the odds?!? Recurring Player: After marveling over GH’s recent string of “extraordinary guest stars,” Stuart realizes, “I guess I am one, so I shouldn’t talk.” Learning Curve: “I’m still useless at speaking French,” admits Stuart, although thanks to Valentin, “I can understand a little more.” When James Patrick Stuart made a deal with GENERAL HOSPITAL to play the Cassadine that even Helena feared, he was game to get dirty. “The only reason I was able to get a foot in the door in the first place was because I actually wanted to play…

Eye On The Prize Some actors can’t stand watching their work when it airs, but GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Kathleen Gati (Obrecht) sees it as her responsibility. “I watch,” she explains, “because I want to make sure I’m not picking up bad habits or doing something strange with my hands.” Since she began her acting career in the ’80s, Gati has worked on everything from teen dramas on The CW to the big screen flicks in Hungary and gets why others might balk at the idea of watching their own work. “It’s uncomfortable,” she admits. “I see myself aging and my body changing. But that’s important, too — I have to make sure my posture’s right, the attitude’s right and I’m on point. I’m very tough on myself, because acting’s a learning…

General Hospital In Depth asked... Do you believe Kiki could come between Ava and Griffin? Readers are pretty sure that if anything is going to ruin Ava’s happy relationship with the sexy doc, it’ll be her own jealousy! This issue’s question... Who do you think should be elected mayor: Alexis or Ned? Reader Reaction: 56% NOPE! 44% IN A HEART-BEAT TOP 5 GH COUPLES 1 Maxie Jones & Nathan West 2 Carly & Sonny Corinthos 3 Elizabeth Webber & Franco Baldwin 4 Alexis Davis & Julian Na Jerome 5 Sam & Drew Cain TOP 5 ACTORS (as voted by Soaps In Depth readers) 1 Last Issue: 1 Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) 2 Last Issue: 5 Ryan Paevey (Nathan, GH) 3 Last Issue: 3 Steve Burton (Jason, GH) 4 Last Issue:…

Target shopping adventures, baking up fresh goodies and getting the feels from a sweet movie… these are a few of Risa Dorken’s favorite things, according to the way the beauty who keeps GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Nurse Amy giggling picked between the choices we gave her. What else did we — and can you — find out about the actress? Read on to learn more! Daredevil or fraidy-cat? “Fraidy-cat.” First in line or fashionably late? “First in line, always early. On time is late!” Book or movie? “Movie.” Cook or clean? “Bake!’” Ball game or video game? “Ball game.” Salty or sweet? “Sweet.” Disney movies or horror movies? “Disney. I can’t get through horror movies. But I did watch Brytni Sarpy’s (Valerie) Truth Or Dare — through my fingers!” Vampire lover or…

What was the last gift that you bought for yourself? For Christmas, I bought myself a pair of brown, vintage [World War II] boots from this incredible shop in Hollywood that reclaims and restores vintage boots, and makes custom hats and jeans. What was your favorite TV show when you were a kid? There was a time when it was definitely FAMILY MATTERS. I was a huge fan of Urkel. What’s your favorite: pie, cake or ice cream? Strawberry rhubarb pie, as far as pie goes. As far as ice cream, vanilla malts. What book are you currently reading? I'm reading a few concurrently. But The Untethered Soul is the one I'm furthest into. I don't typically read for leisure. I read to learn and to challenge myself to grow.…

John may only have just recently learned the truth about who he is and where he came from, but he lived 10 people’s worth of experiences before figuring it out. While he’d love to turn around and forget a good portion of them (or at least the ones he hasn’t already been brainwashed out of!), life doesn’t work quite like that. In fact, so much has happened to him that one might even say that he’s done just about everything from A to Z! See if you agree? A Assassin: What Stefano programmed John to be in the hope of eliminating Colleen Brady. B Brady: The son John loved enough to seduce old flame Kristen to protect! C Clinic: John — with Marlena by his side — recovered from a…

Q: What would be your go-to karaoke song? Haley Pullos (Molly, GH) “Oh no! I’m so afraid of karaoke. I’ve never done it in my entire life. I’m bad at singing in front of people. But I would probably do a Halsey song, because she kills it. I went to her show [in November] and it was incredible. She was so, so impressive.” Melissa Ordway (Abby, Y&R) “‘Tearing Up My Heart’ by *NSYNC. I know every word to every *NSYNC song. They are my favorite band!” Heather Tom (Katie, B&B) “Well, my go-to karaoke song is ‘Stand By Your Man.’ I love that song. It’s very descriptive of the plight we have as women. It’s a fun one to belt out.” Kassie DePaiva (Eve, DAYS) “It’s a song by Juice…

DIVORCED Sam and Jason MARRIED Sam and Drew CONTACTED Jason, Sonny and Anna arranged to meet Faison’s son. RETURNED Faison CAPTURED Obrecht and Lulu Finn DECIDED Alexis, to run for mayor DEFENDED Josslyn and Oscar planned an alternative school dance to thwart a bully. GOOD MEDICAL NEWS Maxie and Nathan’s baby looked healthy. CONFIRMED Nelle’s claim to be carrying Michael’s baby…

The In Depth Story: When the soap contacted Hove, who now lives in Denmark, to reprise his role, he jumped at the opportunity. “I will never hesitate when it comes to GH,” he shares. “It’s been a part of my life, on and off, for almost 30 years, and that means a hell of a lot to me.” Faison has tortured Port Charles’ locals and obsessed over Anna for decades, but Hove wasn’t expecting the former DVX boss to ever rise again. Executive producer Frank Valentini “has made a point of bringing me back, which is nice,” the actor notes. “He called me back in 2012, ’13, ’14 and ’15… but I thought that last one was it. So I was surprised!” He was also surprised to learn that Faison…

STATUS GH guest star Greg Evigan slipped into Port Charles unannounced as Jim Harvey, and while many locals are against the Charles Street gentrification project, we hear that the shady developer won’t be leaving town any time soon. “Greg has come to play in PC for a while,” tweeted Wally Kurth (Ned). Viewers are still getting to the know the newcomer who teamed up with Ned and has a connection to Franco, but Evigan is a familiar face to those who watched him opposite Michelle Stafford (Nina) and Finola Hughes (Anna), on the 1990s primetime soap PACIFIC PALISADES.…

Unable to deny his love for Steffy, Bill pleads with her to consider him as an alternative to Liam on Monday, January 29. On Tuesday, January 30, Ridge makes a special request of Thorne after announcing his and Brooke’s imminent wedding plans. The two men share a rare moment of brotherly love on Wednesday, January 31. Wyatt is caught off guard when he sees Hope for the first time since her return on Thursday, February 1. And on Friday, February 2, Hope confronts Steffy and reminds her of a rather harsh fact!…

if you think the past few months have been exciting on GENERAL HOSPITAL, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet! Soaps In Depth sat down with co-headwriters Shelly Altman and Chris Van Etten for the scoop on February’s biggest twists! Faison’s Last Stand! The month kicks off with the showdown you’ve been waiting for as the citizens of Port Charles confront Faison. “Lives will be changed forever as a result of a fatal meeting between Cesar and one of his targets,” teases Altman, adding that, as always, Faison has “one more trick up his sleeve!” Is Jason Ready To Move On? Altman and Van Etten find it amusing that some fans think Sam marrying Drew means the triangle they share with Jason has been resolved. “Sam has made the commitment,” says Altman.…

“I’m caught in a riptide between two loves,” Stuart cries dramatically. “I so love working with Michelle Stafford — the trouble is, how dare executive producer Frank Valentini tease me with Finola Hughes (Anna) also?!? Valentin’s committed to Nina now, but I do hope they continue to throw me some scenes with Finola. I’ve always enjoyed our pairing, and I’d hate to see that go away forever, because the history is great. We don’t even have to say anything to each other. It’s fun to just come in briefly and exchange knowing looks. As the lyric from that Sting song goes, ‘There’s a chapter on love where the ink’s never dry’ — and Anna knows exactly how Val feels!”…

FYI Born: April 24 in Enid, OK. Pacemaker: Since Luckinbill’s last Y&R stint, the show’s workday pace is much quicker. “You just have to stay on your toes!” he says. Director’s Chair: While the hunk hasn’t slipped into the director’s chair yet, he’s not opposed to it. “I love entertainment,” he exclaims. “I love being an actor, a producer. I’m sure I’d love being a director. I’m sure I’ll do everything, from catering to wardrobe, by the time this run is over!” There is a special bond between soap fans and the actors who bring to life their favorite characters. Thad Luckinbill, who played J.T. Hellstrom for 11 years on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS before he bid adieu to the show eight years ago, knows all about that bond…

There’s a reason fans of THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL have championed Eric and Quinn’s romance since it first kicked off. Though their personalities are strikingly different, their connection just works, and you could say the same of John McCook and Rena Sofer, whose rapport shines through in every scene they share. Here, we compare the actors’ perspectives on their on-screen collaboration and their off-screen friendship! When did you first meet? HE SAID: “When she first came on the show. They put our characters together, kind of, but the magic didn’t ignite the way it has now. They discovered a whole new way to go with Quinn, and I give Rena credit for that. She brought so much more to the character than just being a pretty jewelry designer.” SHE…

With GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Faison already casting a dark shadow over Maxie s pregnancy, she went into protective mom-to-be mode when Nathan and Lulu revealed their plan to lure out the madman! For her powerful performance, Kirsten Storms earned this week’s Gold Star. The Nightmare Continues Waking from a nightmare about Faison stealing her baby, Maxie seemed properly dazed. She looked around, as if trying to ground herself… but didn’t quite succeed. Storms kept her bubbly character just slightly off kilter until Mac joined her — and even as she updated him, there was none of her usual histrionics. She very pragmatically outlined why she and her family needed to disappear, and it seemed that there would be no talking her out of it. Later, a dejected Maxie slumped protectively over…

THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL Ridge confronted Bill about having “taken advantage” of his Steffy. Brooke tore into Bill after finding out he’d slept with Liam’s wife. Hope tried getting Steffy to explain what went wrong and, when she later pressed Ridge for details, he would only insist she stay out of it. Annoyed, Hope finally got Brooke to admit that Steffy had cheated on Liam. Realizing Hope was a new threat to her dream of being with Liam, Sally did some digging on the Internet to find out more about the blonde. Bill tried to console Steffy, unaware that Ridge was at that moment urging Liam to seek revenge against his dad. Someone whose heart is already breaking will soon be told a harsh truth! THE YOUNG & THE…

Vanessa Marcil (ex-Brenda, GH) and her fiancé — whom she refers to as MC — are expecting a daughter! The Instagram announcement was a photo of their new puppy, Rocky, snuggled up against her baby bump, simply captioned, “The girls.” The actress revealed on social media back in November that after six heartbreaking miscarriages, she and her beau were thrilled to be expecting a child. Their blended family also includes her teenage son, Kassius, and his teenage daughter, Riley.…

Former telenovela star Jason Canela has been cast on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS as Arturo, a charismatic building contractor who knows how to charm the ladies. Which Genoa City gal in particular will catch his eye? Find out on Friday, February 2! In other casting news, Shanica Knowles has been cast in the short-term role of Simone, an up-and-coming singer at Devon’s record label. The HANNAH MONTANA alum — who is a cousin of singers Beyonce and Solange Knowles — makes her Y&R debut on Friday, February 9.…

“She’s been a wonderful character to explore.” IN The PCPD could use a few extra feet on the ground these days, so it’s a good thing that Brytni Sarpy’s Valerie is reporting for duty! When asked by a Twitter follower when she’d be seen again on the soap, the actress replied that she’ll be airing in February. Sarpy later followed up her post to thank the GH fans, who flooded her Twitter feed with “random love” after her announcement. “Thanks for investing in Valerie,” she wrote. “She’s been a wonderful character to explore.” Having signed on as Lulu’s cousin in 2015, Sarpy was dropped to recurring status last January after Valerie’s break-up with Curtis. Her most recent appearance was in September — remember when Stella and Valerie caught Mac and…

PSST! Jacklyn Zeman (Bobbie) has signed on to host MAKE THIS PLACE YOUR HOME! “It’s a decorating show, and it’s going to be fabulous!” she gushes to In Depth of her upcoming TLC series, set to premiere in May. “It will be on at 9 in the morning on Saturdays, all over the country! We will have professional designers who figure out what we’re doing, but I love interior design and decorating.” You could even say that interior design is in the GH legend’s DNA. “My grandfather was an architect/designer, and I’ve decorated a lot of homes,” she explains. “So as host, I’ll be talking to the owners and working with them to decide what they need to make their place fabulous. It’s going to be a collaboration.” Zeman, who…

After being deceived on Monday, January 29, Jordan teams up with Curtis on Tuesday, February 6. • Peter is in a position where he’s not able to offer help on Wednesday, January 31. After crossing paths with Lulu on Wednesday, February 7, Peter finds his curiosity being piqued on Friday, February 9. • How will Kiki react to the awkward position she’s put in by Ava on Friday, February 2? And what will happen when Ava finds it impossible to restrain herself on Monday, February 5? • What Ned has to say on Wednesday, February 7, could have a far-reaching impact. • As his wedding day approaches, Franco shares a moment with someone Liz would probably just as soon he avoid on Friday, February 9. Dates are subject to change.…

The Abbott family comes to a heartbreaking conclusion on Monday, January 29, while that same day, Cane catches Lily in a lie. (Which is a nice change of pace, given that he’s usually been the one telling tall tales in the past!) Tune in on Wednesday, January 31, to find out with whom Victor is forging an unlikely truce. Devon tries to bring Mari-ah and Tessa together on Thursday, February 1, but that might be tougher than he bargained for! And on Friday, February 2, Chelsea finds herself being backed into a corner!…

1 Diane’s honesty. “She loves you,” the legal eagle told Jason of Sam. “Even a lawyer can see that!” 2 The bonding. Watching Drew and Oscar navigate their newly-discovered family tie has been heartwarming. 3 Maxie’s description. “He’s like a scraggly Freddy Krueger!” she said of father-in-law Faison. 4 The connection. Could Kim be just the woman to help Julian try to forget about Alexis? 5 The payment. “That’s legal tender,” Alexis said of the doughnut Finn offered to secure lawyer/ client privilege. Jason’s small, small world. Port Charles’ latest Lazarus needs some friends outside of Sonny’s family! ... And 1 Thing We Could Do Without...…

OUR TAKE GH Hot Topic: Is Julian Working His Way Back Toward Alexis? GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Julian is done apologizing. With the case against him dropped, he’s focused on getting his life back on track… despite any roadblocks which might be put in his path. Interestingly, for every step he takes forward, he seems to take two back. Sure, he’s got a new business — but now he has to pay Sonny protection money! (And we’re still not sure why, of all the businesses he could have purchased, Julian went with a bar… especially given that he wants nothing more than to win back the affections of Alexis, who happens to be an alcoholic! Heck, maybe on some level he feels unworthy of her love and is subconsciously sabotaging their chances!)…

Luckinbill says that one of the things he likes about being part of a production company is that they get involved in projects during all phases. “That’s the fun — a project can come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes you read an article or book, and you are like, ‘Oh, God, this has got to be a movie or TV show!’ Sometimes it comes with a script, director and talent already attached, and you like it because it’s a great package.” BLM developed the Oscar-nominated Sicario from just a script. “I remember that I was so affected when I read the script one night that I had to stop reading because I’d never go to sleep! I finished it the next day, but I thought that would make an…

For the women of Port Charles, there’s only one place to take a seat — in the lap of luxury! Consider — aside from the never-ending shootings and kidnappings and such — the enviable existences of these GENERAL HOSPITAL characters. Obviously, nobody wants to be burned to a crisp. But, if one were to have to recuperate from a blaze, is there anyplace swankier to do it than in one’s own palatial penthouse a la Ava? Although Sam’s day-to-day attire suggests that she’s ever-ready to take a ride on Jason’s hog, her to-die-for Nurses Ball evening gowns suggest that her closet is a walk-in… to a designer showroom! Olivia may not have been to the manor born, but since marrying into the filthy-rich Quartermaine family, she’s certainly becoming to the…

Tip O’ The Hat The smart-looking chapeau and upscale tee deliver a spiffier take on casual attire for GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Hayley Erin (Kiki). And we love those mod ankle boots! Red Hot! Though a little black dress is a safe bet, Barbara Niven (Liz, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) really stands out in the bright red shift, which she wisely pairs with more subtle accessories. Leather Jackets When the weather’s cool, it’s easy to look equally so by tossing a leather jacket over just about any outfit imaginable! Shining Star In addition to being eye-catchingly gorgeous, the floral print on this gown worn by GH’s Annie Wersching (ex-Amelia) leaves us very much itching for spring!…