Table of contents for December 7, 2015 in ABC Soaps In Depth

Sharon is in for a shock on Monday, November 23. Perhaps she and Devon should compare notes, because that same day, he finds out something that will rock his world! Victor makes Adam an offer on Tuesday, November 24! Hilary spends that day worrying about how recent events will impact her future. And on Wednesday, November 25, Colin pushes Cane to do whatever it takes to clear his name! A classic episode will air on Thursday, November 26, and on Friday, November 27, Y&R will be pre-empted.…

Morgan pushes Sonny and Carly to the breaking point! General Hospital preview When GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Carly and Sonny tied the knot for the fi fth time, they vowed to be there for one another in good times and bad. And this week, things are going to get pretty darn bad, thanks to Morgan. Is he spiraling out of control even while trying to do the right thing for Kiki? And with everyone focused on Morgan, will Michael wind up facing a new stumbling block of his own? Read on to fi nd out! A Mother’s Fears This week, Carly can’t help but worry about Morgan. After all, she now knows that it was Kiki who ran her off the road, and it appears that Morgan may have gone off somewhere…

General Hospital  In Depth asked... Who would you rather see Dillon with? Reader Reaction: 47% VALERIE 29% LULU 24% MAXIE Some think he has chemistry with Lulu and Maxie, but most didn’t want to split up Lulu/Dante or Maxie/Nathan, giving the victory to Valerie! This issue’s question... Would Avery be better off with Sonny or Ava? 1 Maxie Jones & Nathan West 2 Alexis Davis & Julian Jerome 3 Liz Webber & Jason Morgan 4 Lulu & Dante Falconeri 5 Carly & Sonny Corinthos TOP 5 ACTORS  (as voted by Soaps In Depth readers) 1 Last Issue: 1 Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) 2 Last Issue: 3 Ryan Paevey (Nathan, GH) 3 Last Issue: 4 Billy Miller (Jason, GH) 4 Last Issue: 2 William…

An overall sense of being defi ned by how you look isn’t something that only actresses have to deal with, says GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis). “People are so conscious of aging and how they look that you have 20-year-olds going, ‘I’m so old. I’m so fat,’” the disgusted actress says. “It makes me crazy. We have responsibilities as actors and as mature women to set an example that we’re comfortable with how we look, with who we are.” Grahn also suggests a change in the language used to discuss a woman’s physical appearances needs to take place. “Instead of saying, ‘You look so young. You look so thin. Did you lose weight?’, we have to change the vocabulary to say, ‘You look so vital. You look so healthy,’”…

“Curses! Foiled again!” The Ultimate Cliff hanger Billy Miller was on the canvas for over a year before it was at last revealed that Jake Doe was actually Jason Morgan. And even then, poor Jason still didn’t actually know who he was, he only had people telling him who he was! That said, when fi nally Carly proved her best bud was really, most sincerely not dead, the real fun began… and hasn’t let up since. Obrech’s outfit really... popped! Best Event Obrecht singing “99 Luftballoons” while popping the ones festooning the stage? Yeah, the Nurses Ball is always worth attending! Especially since every year, the writers make sure that the various performances serve as a backdrop to major drama. This year found Carly blowing Ric’s whole Hayden scheme out…

Kate Mansi (Abby) What do you remember about your fi rst day at DAYS? “I had a scene where I had to give Shawn [Christian, Daniel] a big hug. Gary [Tomlin, then co-executive producer] said, ‘Can you do it again? Only this time try not to have chemistry with Shawn.’ That’s our favorite story. Whenever Shawn and I were on camera, there wasn’t necessarily a sexual chemistry, but we always had this energy and gravitational pull together that was interpreted as chemistry, which was funny because Abby is Jen’s daughter.” Do you have a favorite scene? “My story with Carrie and Austin. The hashtag #CrayAbby came from it. That was the fi rst time I learned that acting wasn’t just about the words. We never say what we really mean.…

Will new information put Hayden’s life in danger? It wouldn’t be the holiday season if enemies didn’t find themselves breaking bread. Here’s hoping that when Ava and Alexis wind up at the same table on Wednesday, November 25, bread is the only thing that winds up being broken! Nina may be very glad to have Maxie around on Tuesday, November 26! And what is the blonde fashionista up to when she goes to Dillon with an offer on Wednesday, December 2? That same day, someone realizes that Jason’s return could have consequences beyond those others have thought of! Plans are made for a big holiday gala, but who will be roped into helping put it all together on Thursday, December 3? (More importantly, what calamity can we expect to unfold…

Chase is in a pretty bad way, given everything that’s unfolded in recent days, so Ciara does her best to comfort him on Monday, November 23. But there is no comforting Hope, who lashes out at Steve and Kayla that same day. By Tuesday, November 24, Hope has realized the best thing she can do is channel her anger into action! Can anyone talk her out of seeking revenge on Wednesday, November 25? DAYS will be nationally pre-empted on both Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27.…

No one needs to tell THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Nick how devastating the loss of a child can be for a marriage. Indeed, his union with Sharon was ripped apart after Cassie’s death. Is he about to walk the same path again with Sage, now that their son is no longer with them? Kelly Sullivan, who plays the grieving mom, admits that “Sage is feeling completely lost. She doesn’t know how to express her feelings. It’s her M.O. to mourn alone.” Well, not exactly alone. Sage does turn to Adam for solace! “Adam is the only person who knew her before she arrived in Genoa City,” reminds the actress. “She feels a connection to him. Somehow she feels safe around him. “[That said], Nick is her best friend,” she…

FYIFYIFYI Solo Act: “I’m a single dude, for right now,” Watkins reveals. Beatles Or Stones: The Beatles. Southern Roots: Watkins used to have a thick South Carolinian drawl. #FunkItFridays: @robertpalmerwatkins drops weekly music covers via Instagram. Since taking part in the last Luke and Laura adventure, GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Dillon has kept busy making his movie and making moves on Lulu. But both dream projects imploded the moment he pressed “play” on Valerie’s confession at the Halloween party. “He made a quick decision and literally, as the video was playing, felt the guilt, because he saw how it affected everybody,” Robert Palmer Watkins (Dillon) recounts. “In the long run, it’s probably best that it came out, but the way it went down was not very respectful. That episode was so dramatic!…

Handsome, rich and a nice guy to boot. There was nothing not to love about this serial monogamist, who’d pop in and out of Port Charles when business (or family) called him to action. Do you remember his name? How about if we give you a few clues… 1. The Reverend U.I. Love offi ciated his Las Vegas wedding ceremony to his best friend. 2. The love of his life left him $60,000 in her will when she “died” in a car crash. 3. Acme Sprockets was the name of the company he bought, then quadrupled the cost of its product, just to irk another company. 4. He was kidnapped and held hostage by one of his brother’s rejected lovers, who was bent on fi nding out which sibling was…

ALL ACCESS • ALL ACCESS General Hospital Hayley Erin (Kiki) was surprised to learn the history of her dressing room and the art outside her door — GH Emmy winner Jonathan Jackson (ex-Lucky) called that very room home for several years. Brooklyn Rae Silzer (Emma) brings a lot of life to the GENERAL HOSPITAL studio — and recently returned James Nigbor (Jake) always has a smile, too. In his dressing room, Maurice Benard (Sonny) takes a few minutes to brush up on his monologues before getting in front of the cameras. Between taping the Halloween shows, Bryan Craig (Morgan) had time to check out the latest Soaps In Depth. On screen, his alter ego got to check out new girl Darby, played by Jesica Ahlberg. Dominic Zamprogna (Dante) spends his…

General Hospital As the video of Valerie’s confession rolled at the Haunted Star, understanding washed over each partygoer’s face. While Valerie got there fi rst, Lulu refused to get there for as long as possible. Emme Rylan rode the roller coaster of Lulu’s denial, heartbreak and fury, turning her character’s trainwreck moment into a Gold Star-worthy performance. In Disbelief With the crowd stunned into silence, Dillon had second thoughts about his sizzle reel. He jumped to stop the big reveal, but Lulu commanded him to let it play. Upon hearing Val say that she’d slept with Dante, Lulu’s face twisted in disgust, and she turned on her cousin… to ask why she’d made this up! Lulu was so confi dent her hubby wouldn’t cheat that she refused to move the…

Adam agreed to help Victor rebuild Newman in exchange for his father’s help in winning his appeal. But Phyllis and Billy made a pact to find a way to make Victor pay for his dirty deeds. The Mustache stunned everyone when he took Billy up on his offer, actually taking up office space at Jabot during the Newman renovations! Ashley pleaded with Stitch to keep quiet about what had happened between them during the fire. Paul realized both Ian and Patty had survived the Halloween blaze. Phyllis offered herself as bait to draw Ian out! Feeling pressured, Hilary asked Devon to back off while Gwen worried that Hilary was going to steal Neil away from her. Adam and Nikki learned a shocking tidbit from Victor’s past! Sneak Preview When temptation…

The In Depth Story: Authorities believe that Marston fell asleep behind the wheel, drifting into the opposite lane. It is believed that when he awoke, Marston overcompensated in correcting his steering, causing his pickup truck to fl ip over several times. Because he was not wearing a seat belt, the actor was ejected through the windshield and landed on his back, crushing several vertebrae in his neck and back. He also suffered multiple internal injuries. As Marston underwent several surgeries and fought for his life, his mother, Elizabeth Jackson, had been updating her son’s fans on his condition via regular Facebook posts. Sadly, on November 11, she shared that he had passed away peacefully in her arms. “My beloved and cherished son, who was putting up the good fight until…

The latest comings and goings — and how they will change your shows! The In Depth Story: “I have made the diffi cult decision to bid farewell to a character I love[d] playing for over 10 years,” he posted to Instagram on October 30. “It was not an easy decision, but I felt like it’s time to hang up Dr. Drake’s white coat and scrubs.” Thompson went on to express his appreciation for ABC executives and the soap’s cast and crew. “Most importantly, I would like to thank the fans,” he continued. “GH changed my life, and I have you to thank for that. I am forever grateful for your love and support and for embracing me and this character all these years. I mean these words from the bottom…

Steffy begins to regret the wager she made with Thomas about Ivy on Monday, November 23. Meanwhile, on Tuesday, November 24, Ivy finds that she can’t resist Thomas. As Thanksgiving approaches, Eric shares a memory of Stephanie with Brooke and Rick. On Wednesday, November 25, the Forresters, Logans, Spencers and Avants gather ’round the turkey! A classic episode will air on Thursday, November 26, and on Friday, November 27, B&B will be pre-empted.…

In the least surprising development ever, GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Lulu hasn’t yet forgive her two-timing husband. As much as Dante might like to just move forward, that doesn’t seem incredibly likely, especially given that he continues to spend every day working with Valerie! Unlike two-timed Lulu, Valerie is way over this whole thing. “All of this happened because Lulu decided to be dishonest,” reminds Brytni Sarpy (Valerie). “It’s hard for Valerie to let that go. More than just regret over what happened — because there is a lot of regret — she’s angry at her cousin, because all she had to do was tell her husband the truth.” But could she have? Lulu only lied to Dante this summer to protect Lucky. “In some ways, we’re telling a story with no…

Redemption Song Much to my surprise, Julian Jerome has become the most romantic man on GENERAL HOSPITAL. First he leaves the mob for Alexis. Then he buys her a house. It’s about time someone loved Alexis the way she deserves. I love it! Lara Tucker via soapsindepth.com Daddy, Dearest Julian: “My son, my son… I’m taking my son!” Really GH? Now Julian’s this upstanding devoted father? Not buying it. Molly is not buying the B.S., when it comes to Julian: Don’t change her. Olivia should kick Alexis in her hindquarters for what she did (DNA test). There should be no way Julian should end up with that child. cdirtylooks via E-mail Romance Report Love Franco and Nina! I think Sabrina needs to end up being Sonny’s daughter with Lily. Patrick/Sam……

ever since he was adopted into the Forrester family as a child, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’s Zende has had the family’s celebrity name (and accompanying fortune) to give him a leg up in life. His portrayer, Rome Flynn, had only two suitcases and a few thousand dollars to his name when he moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. Although he had dabbled in music and modeling prior to that, Flynn had no real acting experience to speak of — only a vision for what his life could be. In the end, “the only person who really knows what you can accomplish is you. It’s about taking that first step,” says Flynn, who acknowledges that there were people who questioned his decision to walk away from a…

FYIFYIFYI The Fine Print: The family’s company, Corday Productions, owns and creates the soap, which Sony Pictures Television distributes to NBC. Corday Productions also owns 1 percent of THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS (also distributed through Sony). Giving Back: Corday and his wife, Sherry, established the Corday Foundation in 2004, to help worthy causes such as Children’s Hospital Of Los Angeles and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Extra, Extra: The executive producer appeared in the background as a guest at Hope and Aiden’s wedding. Drummer Boy: As the drummer for The Lucky Mud Traveling Medicine Show, Corday opened for The Jimi Hendrix Experience at an August 1970 concert in Hawaii just weeks before the music legend died. Half of a century after his parents, Ted and Betty Corday, created DAYS…

Thomas’s flirtations with Ivy continued after he made a wager with Steffy about his ability to score with the Aussie. While away on a business trip, Wyatt worried about whether Ivy would remain true, especially after Steffy tipped him off to what her brother had up his sleeve! Liam planned an incredibly romantic night for Steffy, which included a marriage proposal! Caroline found it increasingly difficult to keep the paternity of her unborn baby under wraps. Nicole, Maya and Rick hoped for the best with regards to their next doctor’s appointment, even as Julius and Zende both felt stymied by the surrogacy arrangement. Sneak Preview As the families gather for the annual Thanksgiving feast, will everyone behave?…