Innholdsfortegnelse for February 25, 2019 i ABC Soaps In Depth

The In Depth Story: After more years of breaking up than making up, Sonny and Carly have found their groove. “They’re so solid,” leading lady Wright raves. “Carly has her stuff going on, and Sonny has his — and because they’re married, it mixes. What’s nice is they can still be the characters you love without having to split them up.” Those separate storylines make the characters more well-rounded. But at the end of the day, “Sonny and Carly are still the voice of truth for each other,” suggests Wright. “Carly calls Sonny on his stuff when he doesn’t want to hear it, and that’s what Sonny does for Carly. “Just because they’re in love,” she adds, “doesn’t mean you have to lose the intensity between them.” “I don’t mind…

GH’s Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) dons a habit to pay the icy Mother Superior in St. Agatha, a psychological thriller that follows a pregnant young woman in 1950s Georgia who seeks refuge in a convent. However, Agatha will soon discover that the halls of the plantation are anything but safe and Mother Superior is anything but kind. Courtney Halverson — who played Sean and Tiffany’s daughter, Anna, on GH back in 2013 — stars as another pregnant young woman in the horror flick, which drops February 8 digitally, On Demand and in select theaters. Hennesy also recently won an Ovation Award for Lead Actress In A Play for her portrayal of legendary opera singer Maria Callas in Master Class. The Ovation Awards recognize excellence in theatrical performance, production and design in…

The In Depth Story: Rademacher — who has played the roguish Jasper Jacks on and off since 1996 — has long been a fan favorite. When the character last returned to Port Charles in the spring of 2017 to support Carly and Josslyn in the wake of Morgan’s death, viewers went wild. “I Instagrammed a picture saying I was coming back, and it was quite popular,” Rade macher told Soaps In Depth at the time. “Everyone’s stoked. Everyone keeps asking why I’m not staying longer. It’s not up to me. It’s up to the powers that be.” During that short stint, Jax certainly stirred up a lot of drama. Not only did he cop to buying Nelle’s black-market kidney for Joss, he fell into bed with his ex-wife! Naturally, her…

Though sympathetic to Hope’s plight, Steffy worries that the blonde is becoming excessively close to Phoebe on Monday, February 11. Frantic that Zoe is on to her lies, Flo tries to get in touch with Reese on Tuesday, February 12. Zoe persists in threatening to call the police (or Steffy) on Wednesday, February 13, prompting Flo to break down. Stunned by Flo’s confession, Zoe calls her dad and demands answers on Thursday, February 14. In other news, a stunned Katie tells an equally shocked Wyatt what Thorne gave her for Valentine’s Day on Friday, February 15. Meanwhile, Bill solicits advice from Justin that same day on how to get his family back.…

Q. Who is this Sean person that Jordan mentioned calling for info on GENERAL HOSPITAL? Was she referring to her ex? Barbara Keals via E-mail A. Jordan’s ex is Shawn Butler, but she was actually reaching out to Sean Donely, who was right in the middle of all the wild GH adventures between 1984 and 1995 — and was last seen in 2013 when Luke was seeking the cure to his Polonium-210 poisoning. Robert first brought his WSB buddy to town to help search for the infamous Aztec treasure, though Sean had plans to steal it for himself. Though their friendship fractured for a time, the two did make up, and Sean eventually became the PCPD commissioner after Anna and Robert left town. This is probably most relevant to Jordan’s…

Considering The Alternatives GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Lexi Ainsworth (Kristina) loves to cook for her mother, Renee. But she’s not exactly a recipe girl. “I just find whatever is in my fridge and cupboard and make something up as I go,” she confesses. “Sometimes it works out… and sometimes it doesn’t! My mom is willing to be the guinea pig, so it’s a win-win situation. I try some recipes and write down the ones that work, and she’ll request those.” Even when Ainsworth wants to try something new, she might track down a good recipe… but she’s still not one to follow directions. “I’m a health nut, so I’ll take a normal recipe and try to modify it to make it super-healthy,” she explains. “If it calls for flour, I’ll try to…

Kruger says that one of the top questions she receives from Y&R fans is: When are Mac and Devon ever going to have a chat with each other? After all, the two are both Katherine Chancellor’s grandkids. And there might be a few issues, at least for Mac, considering The Duchess didn’t exactly spread the wealth evenly when she gave the majority of her fortune to her newly found grandson, as opposed to her granddaughter! “I think there would be a great opportunity to have a storyline there!” smiles the Canadian transplant. “Keep in mind, I basically pop in and out of town. If Mac was there for an extended period of time, then it would make sense throwing in a scene with Devon! I know I would love it!”…

In most cases, it’s children who learn from their parents. However, father of four Matthew Ashford says that when it comes to playing DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ amnesiac, Jack, what he’s learning from his kids “enriches” what he brings to work. “Their very simple needs and impressions about things have helped me with the way that Jack is right now because he doesn’t have words, and words aren’t helping.” What the very confused guy does have are a whole lotta feelings! “As a small child, that’s all you have,” Ashford observes, “and you can be overwhelmed. That’s what’s happening with Jack.” So Many Questions! Thanks to Dr. Rolf’s serum, Jack survived his fatal elevator plunge, but the Lazarus who’s re-entered Salem society is definitely not the same wisecracking fella that…

Q: What film or actors are you hoping will win an Oscar? Chad Duell (Michael, GH) “I thought Bradley Cooper was, by far, the best actor! He gave such a raw, intense performance. I wish he had been nominated as Best Director as well. And, yes, A Star Is Born was my favorite movie of the year. It was a very well made movie. I loved it!” Briana Nicole Henry (Jordan, GH) “So this is a hard question! I feel a bit biased because my fiancé,  Kris Bowers, composed the music for Green Book. I thought there was a lot of beautiful work put into the film, including Kris’ contribution. But to be fair, I really fell in love with the film If Beale Street Could Talk. I feel like…

Go With The Flow Silky black pants like these worn by Jordana Brewster (Anita, ALL MY CHILDREN) go with almost anything, but the pretty white blouse scored more points with voters than the shiny gold track jacket. Little Bit Country... Tamara Braun (Kim, GENERAL HOSPITAL) puts a cute twist on blackand-white basics with a red neckerchief in place of a necklace! It’s A Wrap! Though it’s a look made popular in the 1970s by Diane von Furstenberg, the iconic wrap dress remains as timeless as ever! What Were They Thinking?…

Considering how powerful GH’s ongoing Alzheimer’s storyline has been, Maurice Benard knew that when Sonny finally moved dad Mike into Turning Woods as a resident, it would be a devastating scene to shoot. But the recent loss of the soap’s hair and makeup department head — and Benard’s close friend — Donna Messina took it to a whole other level. “The day after I found out Donna died, I had to tape the scene where Sonny puts his dad away,” the Emmy winner explains. “Usually, with great stuff like that, I try to personalize [the material] and make it better.” But with the emotional turmoil Benard was already under due to the loss of a friend he considered to be a sister, he didn’t have to do much to access…

The In Depth Story: Lang left her day job (temporarily, of course) to try her hand on the popular show, which features challenges similar to those on the CBS series SURVIVOR, including tests of physical endurance (and potentially eating disgusting things) to win food and other luxuries, all while roughing it in the wilderness. Should she win, Lang plans to donate the $100,000 prize to her favorite charity, Breakaway From Cancer. While the actress will take some time off from taping B&B for the competition, she joked to an Australian magazine that a break from Brooke would be good. “It’ll be a sort of holiday,” she said, explaining that she’s long wanted to try her hand on the celebrity survival show. “We’ve been talking to the production for years now,…

IN That’s Joe Flanigan playing Neil, the charming guy who crossed paths with Alexis last week. While the actor is a daytime newcomer, sci-fi fans no doubt recognize him as STARGATE: ATLANTIS’ Lieutenant Colonel John Sheppard. (He also wrote for the Canadian series and has a long list of primetime credits on his resumé.) GH isn’t ready to reveal how long Flanigan’s character will stick around, but we have a hunch that Neil could be just the thing Alexis needs in her life!…

On Monday, February 11, Eve encourages Jack to play dirty. But is he really willing to hurt his daughter’s new girlfriend? Gabi and Stefan continue to clash over the future of Gabi Chic on Tuesday, February 12. John has a sneaking suspicion he might be Leo’s father, but will Diana confess when he demands to know if he’s right on Wednesday, February 13? With an assist from a friend, Will and Sonny manage to spend Valentine’s Day together on Thursday, February 14. And Cin fans won’t want to miss Ciara and Ben’s reunion on Friday, February 15!…

Coping with Mike’s Alzheimer’s on GENERAL HOSPITAL has been an ongoing challenge for Sonny, and Maurice Benard has knocked us out time and again as the don worked through the volatile cycles of grief. When the godfather finally embraced acceptance, however, the Emmy-winning daytime legend dialed back his performance… and quietly walked away with this week’s Gold Star. The Moment Sonny Dreaded After a brutal day, Sonny came home to find his father yet again caught in another time. And when Josslyn jumped in to play along with Mike’s confusion, the look on Benard’s face just about killed us. With the actor playing Sonny’s emotions close to the vest, the mobster tried to downplay Mike’s deterioration, but Carly wouldn’t let him. So once they were left alone, he confessed, “It’s…

It’s been 16 years since Kelly Kruger played Mac full-time on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, but she still considers the soap her home away from home. “Even though there are so many people that weren’t on the show when I was there originally, it’s just like instant family, especially with Amelia [Heinle, Victoria],” she smiles. “We clicked right away. Obviously, we had a lot of scenes together because of the J.T. storyline. “I’m basically a guest star on Y&R, but everyone makes you feel like you are part of the family regardless,” the beauty continues. “I’ve been on other sets, but there is something special about returning to Y&R!” The Swing Of Things Of course, Mac’s return visits usually mean supercharged emotional scenes, with Kruger having to turn on…

The Love Interest GH’s Josh Swickard (Chase) and fiancée Lorynn York When GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Josh Swickard (Chase) signed on to do the movie Roped, he knew he’d have to pick up some rodeo skills. But he wasn’t expecting to fall for his leading lady, Lorynn York, let alone fall for her so fast. “I never believed people when they said, ‘When you know, you know,’” he admits. “And then I met Lorynn — and when you know, you know! I called my dad early on and said, ‘She’s the one.’ And his advice was, ‘Know a girl in every season,’ so I waited a full year. It actually has been about a year and a half… and she’s still the one!” While York is clearly a knockout, it’s her energy…

Despite their passionate relationship, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’s Liam and Steffy don’t always see eye to eye. And while their portrayers, Scott Clifton and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, also view the world from different perspectives, their mutual affinity and regard for one another is beyond dispute. They’ve always got each other’s back — and time for laughs — especially when recounting their friendship! When did you first meet? HE SAID: “I met her in my audition. I’d only talked to her for 30 seconds before we went into the room, and I had to kiss her in the chemistry read. So I was like, ‘Hey, um, I don’t know the rules here. Do I actually kiss you?’ Jacqui’s response was, ‘Yep!’ I felt instantly comfortable with her.” SHE SAID: “The…

Ashford’s other leading lady is Mary Beth Evans (Kayla). The former GENERAL HOSPITAL stars (him as Tom, her as Katherine) now appear as Steve Jensen and Sara Garrett on Amazon’s THE BAY THE SERIES. “What happened to them 25, 30 years ago is a mirror image of what happened between Jack and Kayla,” Ashford says. “But it’s never moved forward. Jensen got sent to prison and came out like a totally different person. And whatever might be said of him — he’s strange, diabolical or whatever — I think he’s a product of where he’s been.” While DAYS’ Jack can’t remember raping or being married to Kayla, Steve can’t seem to forget his connection to Sara. Even in the recently released fourth season, “he’s still wanting something from her and…

The In Depth Story: Dante left town last summer to help the WSB search for a man who had tried to kill Lulu in the past. And yet, when Lulu was attacked by Ryan, her husband was nowhere to be seen! In the days after Lulu’s hospitalization, more than a few people in Port Charles began wondering not only where Dante was but when he’d return! Now, however, folks have stopped asking and started searching, with Sonny even asking Robert — an expert in WSB operations if ever there was one — to help find his missing son. “As Dante remains under deep cover,” previews co-headwriter Shelly Altman, “other people become involved in the search. It appears he is in greater danger than was previously assumed!” And that could easily…

IN Sofia Mattsson’s Sasha returned to Port Charles last week, an Spencer should make a reappearance any day now! Portrayer Nicolas Bechtel returned to the set in mid-January. We could tell because he appeared in several behind-thescenes snaps with co-stars William Lipton (Cameron), Scarlet Fernandez (Charlotte) and Maurice Benard (Sonny). “Learning from the best,” Bechtel tagged a Twitter picture of himself and his TV uncle. Benard then captioned a photo of his own: “Four times the trouble with my little friend, Nicolas.” We can’t wait to see what kind of mayhem they get into!…

General Hospital In Depth asked... Do you like Josslyn better with Cameron or Oscar? Reader Reaction: 66% OSCAR 34% CAMERON Cameron does have his share of fans, but the readers are still cheering Oscar and Josslyn on. They just want to see these crazy kids make it! This issue’s question... Do you believe Shiloh can actually be trusted? TOP 5 GH COUPLES 1 Liz Webber & Franco Baldwin 2 Laura & Kevin Collins 3 Carly & Sonny Corinthos 4 Sam McCall & Jason Morgan 5 Maxie Jones & Peter August TOP 5 ACTORS  (as voted by Soaps In Depth readers) 1 Last Issue : 1 Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) 2 Last Issue : 2 Jon Lindstrom (Kevin/Ryan, GH) 3 Last Issue : 3 Steve Burton (Jason, GH) 4 Last Issue…

Over the years, GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Sam and Jason have gotten into their fair share of risky situations. But no gamble has been bigger for the couple than simply falling in love. See for yourself as Soaps In Depth reviews some of the lovers’ most memorable moments. 1 It wasn’t exactly love at first sight when the PCPD threw grifter Sam into an interrogation room with Sonny’s enforcer back in 2003. In fact, she fell for the don first! 2 Everything changed once Sam got pregnant. Caught between Jax, Sonny and Carly, Sam ran… only to have Jason bring her back and stand by her side as her (faux) babydaddy. Sadly, little Lila was stillborn. 3 No sooner had these two finally faced their true feelings than Sam went a bit…

Birthday: November 12. Birthplace: Montreal. Advice Column: Kruger says that she became interested in health and beauty products after suffering from acne, prompting her to create her blog, Madison Charles (named after her two dogs), at www.kellykrugerbrooks.com. “When I’m interested in something, I research the hell out of it and want to put the information out there for other people! It’s a platform where I can help people who are struggling with acne, diet or other issues.” After Y&R: Kruger has been busy, recurring as Eva on THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL as well as making guest appearances on primetime shows and doing TV movies such as BFF Bride, No Place Like Home and Girls’ Night Out.…

According to Tequan Richmond, seeing the role of GENERAL HOSPITAL’s T.J. recast was “bittersweet. I got to somewhat graduate to something else to where I was a lead in a show,” he explains, “and at the same time, I’d worked hard and wanted to keep the relationship.” But knowing that GH needed someone whose focus wasn’t split, Richmond understood. “They did what they had to do, so for me, it’s nothing but love for them,” he reflects. “I wish the new T.J. [Tajh Bellow] the best.” It’s Complicated! Richmond certainly can’t dwell on it too much. He’s excited about the Tuesday, February 12, premiere of BOOMERANG, the BET romantic comedy in which he stars as Bryson, the son of ad executive Jacqueline Broyer (Robin Givens’ character in the 1992 movie).…

Young Love 1979 Yes, yes, we’re all well-versed in the legendary love story of Luke and Laura Spencer. But some of us — and Scotty Baldwin — remember when he was the only man for whom Laura’s heart skipped a beat. Maybe it was puppy love, and maybe they’d been too young to tie the knot when they did. (Certainly, the fate of their marriage suggested that that might have been the case.) But on Scotty and Laura’s wedding day, there was no looking at the two of them and not believing that they were going to be together for as long as Steve and Audrey Hardy. “Since the first moment I saw you, I felt that we were close in spirit,” said Laura, tears glistening in her eyes like…

THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL Liam, and later, Hope, both had visceral emotional reactions upon holding Steffy’s new baby, Phoebe, for the first time. Hope returned to Forrester Creations, but despite her best efforts, the blonde couldn’t hold it together at the office. Trying to figure out why her dad suddenly went AWOL, Zoe visited his apartment, only to come face to face with Flo, who got defensive when interrogated. Suspicious about the details of Phoebe’s adoption, Brooke pressured Steffy for more details about Taylor’s connection to the baby’s birth mother. Sneak Preview  Zoe is determined to uncover the truth… but she just might live to regret it! THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS Nikki and Victor found their missing granddaughter, Katie, in the walls, where someone had set up surveillance…