Table of contents for 1/16/2017 in ABC Soaps In Depth

Franco’s Troubles Worsen! Given everything going on around them, it’s not surprising that on Tuesday, January 3, Elizabeth admits to Franco that she’s worried about his future. On Wednesday, January 4, the artist vows that he will find a way to clear his name! Friday, January 6, finds Franco opening up to his dad, while Elizabeth spends that day talking to Laura about the difficulties that come with loving a man with a dark side! Franco forms an alliance on Monday, January 9, and someone finds out what he’s been trying to keep hidden on Tuesday, January 10! But things will definitely not be going Franco’s wayby Thursday, Januar y 12. In fact, things probably couldn’t get much worse! For more on Franco’s tumultuous tale, turn to the In Depth…

Although the show will be pre-empted on Monday, January 2, when we rejoin the action on Tuesday, January 3, the kiss Chad and Abigail started on New Year’s Eve will get even steamier! At the same time, JJ and Gabi will try to sort out their issues. This messy situation won’t get any easier in the days to come. On Friday, January 6, Chad and Abigail’s attempt to enjoy an outing with their son takes an unexpected turn when they cross paths with Gabi. As if that weren’t bad enough, Gabi goes from that awkward encounter to an equally uncomfortable one with JJ!…

Daytime veteran Joseph Mascolo passed away on December 8 at the age of 87 following a four-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Though the beloved actor will forever be synonymous with Stefano DiMera, the DAYS OF OUR LIVES villain he’d resurrected t ime and aga i n since 1982, in between his Salem stints, he appeared o n G E N E R A L H O S P I T A L a s Nicholas Van Buren — aka Domino — the evil-doer who orchestrated Frisco’s “death” and THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL as shipping magnate Massimo Marone, whose son, Nick, as luck would have it, was played by Frisco’s portrayer, Jack Wagner. Daytime veteran Joseph Mascolo passed away on December 8 at the age of 87 following a four-year…

While it’s been hard for fans to even think about DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ Chad finding love with anyone other than Abigail, the fact remains that he and Gabi shared a connection. “They have a history, and that’s impor tant,” Chad’s por trayer, Billy Flynn, suggests. “Plus, they’ve both been through a lot and lost people.” Although Abigail’s now back in Chad’s world, the fact remains that he had been grieving for her since she lost her mind — long before she appeared toAlthough Abigail’s now back in Chad’s world, the fact remains that he had been grieving for her since she lost her mind — long before she appeared to Besides, when your life has been so full of grief and life-or-death drama, it’s not so bad to want…

It’s quite shocking how far GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Julian and Alexis have come since last year… but it’s finally star ting to make sense! Though leading man William deVry isn’t sure how — or if! — his megapopular character will get out from under the thumb of the mysterious player pulling his strings, he’s thrilled to see the story beginning to unfold. Quick-Change Artist When Julian returned to Mob life with a vengeance last year, many GH fans felt he turned too dark too fast, but deVry saw it differently. “The real 180 was Julian jumping into this whole Mr. Dress- Up role with Alexis and becoming a great husband and father, not getting back into the business,” he maintains. “The business is what he comes from, and like Sonny said,…

Bravo! GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Genie Francis (Laura) has been a fan of Maurice Benard (Sonny) since they first worked together 30 years ago as ALL MY CHILDREN’s Ceara and Nico, respectively. Decades later, Benard still surprises her. “He’s an extraordinary actor,” Francis raves. “I can never predict what he’s going to do next, and I like that. I’d love to have more scenes with him, because working with the great actors always brings me up.” While Francis always appreciates Benard as an actor, Sonny’s confession atMorgan’s funeral gave her a legit scare! “When he shot that scene, I was in the makeup room getting my hair done,” she recounts. “I heard his voice and I got panicky, like ‘Oh, Maurice!’ I ran to the monitor, and stood there, my hands covering…

General Hospital In Depth asked... Do you want to see Nina and Valentin pursue a romance? Reader Reaction: 74% OH YEAH! 26% THAT’S ICKY It’s hard to argue with the slew of readers who think Valentin might just be one of the best things to have ever happened to Nina! This issue’s question... Do you think Alexis, Franco or someone else killed Tom? TOP 5 GH COUPLES TOP 5 ACTORS (as voted by Soaps In Depth readers) TALK BACK TO SOAPS IN DEPTH: On-line: abc.soapsindepth.com Write: Readers’ Poll #03 c/o Soaps In Depth, 270 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cli. s, NJ 07632…

10. You’ve thrown barware as well as tantrums. 9. You’ve put your lawyer on speed-dial. 8. You’ve attended parties where, every time you turned around, you bumped into another ex. 7. You’ve been presumed dead. And not just because you are a really heavy sleeper. 6. You’ve had sex in places that, uh, let’s say most people haven’t. 5. You’ve been known to make a scene. 4. You’ve made an enemy or two. 3. You’ve gotten involved with someone that you shouldn’t have. Probably several someones. 2. You’ve been to prison, whether as a visitor or an inmate. 1. You’ve been shot. Or at least shot at a lot.…

No one can say that GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Rebecca Budig (Hayden) doesn’t know her own mind. When running our either/or gauntlet, the actress sometimes decided not to pick one or the other but both — or, if she had a better idea, suggested an alternative of her own. Read on and see for yourself! Daredevil or ’fraidy-cat? “Daredevil.” First in line or fashionably late? “First in line. I tend to be an early bird.” Book or movie? “Book.” Cook or clean? “Both.” Ballgame or video game? “Ugh — neither.” Salty or sweet? “Salty.” DMV visit or dental appointment? “Oh, dental appointment.” Introvert or Extrovert? “Extrovert.” M&Ms or Skittles? “M&Ms.” Heavy metal or Lite FM? “Heavy metal… if I had to choose! I’m all over the place with music. I run the…

“We made this dress in-house, because I just didn’t see the right one out there. We wanted something elevated but not a wedding gown,” says Reeves. “It needed to walk this  ne line, so I laid it out for Kelly Monaco (Sam) — I love working with her, because she gets into the process, and she gets it. We agreed we wanted something . owy, short and chi. on. We just had to find the silhouette, so we looked on-line, brainstorming, and came across a picture of Elizabeth Taylor in Cat On A Hot Tin Roof. We were like, ‘That’s it!’ I bought this pearlescent silk chi. on, and my amazing seamstress, Maki Chaudhuri, made us a beautiful dress.”…

Let’s face it: GENERAL HOSPITAL fans weren’t exactly surprised when Charlotte turned out to be Lulu’s child. In fact, many had been predicting as much from the moment the blonde moppet first arrived in Port Charles. But there’s a big difference between what the audience pretty much knows and how the fictional characters on our screen have to react. For them, every development is unexpected. After all, where’s the drama in characters discovering something and reacting with a shr ug? What really grabbed our attention as this particular plot point played out was the way in which Emme Rylan and Dominic Zamprogna played Lulu and Dante in the aftermath of the shock. And it was those performances which landed them our Gold Star this week! Spreading The Word Still trying…

THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL Annoyed with how Wyatt was portraying Steffy on social media, Liam erupted when Pam showed him their latest video post. Eric lectured Steffy on what he expected from her, both professionally and personally. She later planned a romantic evening with Liam to gently break the news of Eric’s demands. Though Ridge and Brooke discussed their future wedding plans, he was distracted by his hatred for Quinn and set about enacting a plan that he hoped would rid her from his father’s life. Liam was amused to see Ridge turn on the charm with Quinn as part of his latest scheme, but Ivy was outraged when she witnessed a steamy moment between the designer and his stepmom! Sensing he might still have a good chance at…

Chad tried processing Abigail’s return, while his wife confronted Gabi about her budding relationship with the hunk. Hope planned to recruit an inmate army to help fight back against her enemies. Deimos and Brady conspired to prove that Chloe gave birth to Nicole and Daniel’s baby. They suspected that Nancy might know more than she was saying. Justin and Lucas both went to the hospital to be there for Adrienne. Kate accused Andre of stealing from the company, but Rafe stunned both of them with his request. Kate later received a huge shock! When two folks overhear a suspicious conversation, what will they do with the info?…

As the _ ne folks in Port Charles settle into the new year, let’s take a moment to re ect on the biggest stories GENERAL HOSPITAL (and the extended ABC Daytime family) had to o. er over the past 12 months. There were plenty of good ones, some that were bad, a few that were just plain sad — and even some that made us mad! See for yourself as you review the Soaps In Depth sta. ’s picks for the Top 10 News Stories Of The Year! 10.We’re not sure what we would have filled a good portion of our Ins & Outs pages with this past year were it not for the frequent comings and goings of fan favorite Michael Easton and what seems to be his annual…

Steffy and Liam squabble on Monday, January 2, as she considers moving back into the Forrester mansion. On Tuesday, Januar y 3, Quinn’s loyalty to Eric faces a serious challenge in light of her burgeoning feelings for Ridge. Ivy confronts Quinn on Wednesday, January 4, about the “steamy” moment she witnessed, and on Thursday, January 5, Quinn confides in her protégé about her personal and professional dilemmas. Liam pressures Ridge to follow through on his plan to rid their lives of Quinn on Friday, January 6.…

Your favorite stars caught in the act!…

Baby drama is a soap staple — just ask GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Carly, who paid dearly for trying to pass o€ A.J.’s son, Michael, as Jason’s. She . gured anything would be better than the truth, but the truth always comes out… and not just for her! Did she attempt these parental diversions, or was it Helena, Skye or Heather? aAfterherbestie died giving birth to Spencer, this friend in deed helped Jax pretend the baby was his. bThisbeautyregretted her decision to give her mobster babydaddy a chance so much that she had Jason rub him out! cThisgalkilled her hubby’s mistress and then let his illegitimate child live with the family — as a random poor relative, of course! dNotonlydid this Mommie Dearest play paternity games with her own sons in order…

FYIFYIFYI Born: August 27 in Westchester, NY. Girl Power: This year, Mosley joined forces with a friend to create a production company to champion women of color. “We’re producing a short in January as well as a couple of Web series,” she shares. Her Littlest Fan: Mosley’s 3-year-old niece, Lilia, watches her auntie in HI-5, the children’s show she once starred on. While it’s customary to reflect on the previous year when ringing in the new one, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’s Karla Mosley (Maya) makes an event of it! “I have a group of friends come over, and we’ll do a sort of ‘intention-setting’ night, where we’ll look back at the year and celebrate what we accomplished,” she says. “There have been years where I’ll think, ‘I didn’t do…

Tonja Walker Returns To ABC! GENERAL HOSPITAL veteran Tonja Walker — who played lady mobster Olivia Jerome from 1988-’90 — is returning to the soap! “We are very happy to be bringing Tonja back to GH,” said executive producer Frank Valentini in a statement. “While we can’t share what role she’ll be playing, we can guarantee that she’ll be shaking things up in Port Charles.” Look for the actress to make her first appearance in the coming weeks. Why Spinelli Had To Be Replaced! Maxie’s babydaddy, Spinelli, returns on Friday, January 13 — but it won’t be fan favorite Bradford Anderson playing the part! Due to a prior commitment, Anderson wasn’t available when a plot point necessitated Spinelli’s appearance on the canvas, so GH tapped DAYS OF OUR LIVES alum…

Dylan welcomes the new year by taking on a new challenge. But how will Sharon react to this on Monday, January 2? Even as Mariah is stepping into a power position at GC BUZZ on Tuesday, January 3, Hilary finds herself on the receiving end of a tongue-lashing from Lily! Jack manages to push brother Billy’s buttons on Wednesday, January 4, while a local couple discusses the kiss they recently shared on Thursday, January 5. And on Friday, January 6, Gloria figures out a way to use a secret to her advantage!…

THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’ s Quinn continues to be tested by the fact that Katie has a special friendship with Eric. Is her jealousy much ado about nothing? “Having Katie as their new neighbor rankles Quinn and stirs up feelings that she hasn’t had to deal with before relative to Eric,” explains John McCo o k , wh o p l a y s Quinn’ s be t t e r ha l f . “There’s nothing going on between Eric and Katie, but Quinn overreacted right away.” Will Katie’s proximity expose Quinn’s darker, dangerous side, o r wi l l he r commitment to being a bett e r p e r s o n prevail in the face of her ins e cur i t i e…

At Long Last! What I enjoy is that Dante and Lulu are married again! Anushka Christine Hettiarachchi via Soaps In Depth Facebook page Wrap it Up! The show drags the storylines out way too long and half the time, they wind up making no sense. Why was Claudette a big part and now she’s gone? Too many twists that don’t connect. Ann Grace via Soaps In Depth Facebook page Ann Grace via Soaps In Depth Facebook page I like the cat-and-mouse game going on between Julian and Alexis. William deVry and Nancy Lee Grahn are always entertaining to watch. Cindy Evans via Soaps In Depth Facebook page Playing Doctor! We need to see more hospital drama with doctors like Lucas, Gri. n and Finn. We haven’t had any good stories…

FYIFYI Birthday: November 28. Birthplace: St. Louis, MO. One Step At A Time: Tognoni not only designs some pretty cool shoes with her footwear company, Sole 9 (Sole9.com), but she uses a portion of the proceeds to benefit the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). Even though love triangles are par for the course in daytime drama, they often generate plenty of heated discussions among fans. And that can make any actor involved in the love triangle a little ner vous. Yet THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Gina Tognoni relished the chance to play Phyllis cheating on hubby Jack by having a sizzling affair with his younger brother, Billy. “I jumped up Eand down and went, ‘Yay!’ Because you know what that means? I get to work with both Peter…

It’s no great surprise that a singer like Mosley frequently looks to her iTunes library to lift her spirits. “Lately, it’s been all about the Knowles sisters,” she reveals. “Between Beyonce’s Lemonade and Solange’s A Seat At The Table, those albums totally ruled my year.” It’s not at all uncommon for Mosley to blare music and break into a spontaneous dance party in her house, but when she’s in the mood for something a little more soothing, she turns to classic crooners like Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone and Billie Holiday. “It depends on what I’m in the mood for,” she says, “whether I need to get it out and rage or I need to just mellow out.”…

Some would say that faking one’s death is a very selfish thing to do… or at the very least, crazy! DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ Abigail was indeed not in her right mind when she escaped from Shady Brook; however, her portrayer, Marci Miller, says that the choices she made afterwards did indeed make a certain kind of sense. “She’s a very loving person,” she insists. “She made the decision [to vanish] truly because she thought it was what was best for the people who are important to her.” Now that Abigail’s gotten her head straightened out, she’s rethought her decision. But, given the rocky road she’s traversed over the last year, she’s not even sure what a future with Chad would look like. “It’s an interesting journey seeing her make…

Q: At which store would you be tempted to max out your credit card? Ryan Paevey ( Nathan, GH) “Restoration Hardware. I walk around that store like a crack addict, scratching my arms and twitching. ‘I don’t have a place for that… but I want it!’ I’ve already got a list of $10,000 worth of crap I want to buy — which I will not be buying. I can’t let myself even start, because I’ll get in serious trouble. I will mess myself up. I’ll do bad things.” Chloe Lanier (Nelle, GH) “Sephora. Weirdly enough, I’m not great at doing my makeup, but I love makeup, so I attempt it all the time.” Brytni Sarpy (Valerie, GH) “Whole Foods, because I love food and I love good food. Also, Target,…

HYPNOTIZED Anna tried to uncover her hidden memories of Valentin. THREATENED Lulu told Valentin she wanted full custody of Charlotte. CURED Hayden CAGED Franco went from captor to captive when Tom locked him in the cage. MURDERED Someone stabbed Tom with a tool used by artists. CONNECTED Kiki and Dillon found it impossible to escape one another. MOVED IN Alexis was forced to let Julian live under her roof. KISSED Drunk Alexis planted one on Julian. SPIED Curtis kept an eye on Rudge so Jason could break into the pawn shop. The person controlling Julian realized that Jason was trouble. DRUGGED Bride Maxie took the wrong medication and knocked herself out. REUNITED Jordan and Andre DECLARED Laura told Kevin she loved him.…

Nikki told Victor that she wanted to spend Christmas with both of her sons. Alas, Paul broke the bad news to her that Dylan had no intention of celebrating the holidays in the Newman house! AlAlthough sad that Adam wasn’t around for the festivities, Victor was thrilled to have his family together. At GC BUZZ, Devon confronted Hilary about lying to him regarding other job offers she supposedly received. However, she countered by accusing him of trying to control her! Jill ordered Billy to cancel his pity party and prove to Victoria that he still was the man she fell in love with! Phyllis decided to quit Jabot to work for Lauren. Big changes are about to rock GC BUZZ… and we doubt Hilary will be pleased!…