Table of contents for August 1, 2016 in ABC Soaps In Depth

Kiki chose Morgan over Dillon, but it looks like this triangle is going to get more complicated: Jesica Ahlberg is back as Darby, Morgan’s former friend with benefits, starting Friday, July 15. The last time we saw the sexpot, Kiki caught Morgan hooking up with Darby at the coffee warehouse. Now that Darby and Dillon are the odd twosome out, Morgan and Kiki’s castof fs will find comfort in each other’s arms… but for how long?…

With Kristina and Aaron growing closer, it’s high time for Ashley Jones to return as Parker! She’s back on screen Thursday, July 21 — which means the actress reported to the set less than a month “I feel challenged playing Parker,” Jones confesses. after giving birth to her son on May 24! “Hayden was a little over three weeks old,” Jones writes on her blog. “We taped four episodes with quite an arc. You’ll find out more about her past and her personal life.” For story details involving Aaron, Kristina and Parker, turn to News, page 5, and for a peek inside Jones’ baby shower, turn to page 66.…

To protect his secret affair with Quinn, Eric sides with a furious Steffy after her mother-in-law shows up at Forrester on Monday, July 18. Zende gives Nicole a surprise gift in anticipation of a momentous night on Tuesday, July 19. A discussion with Thomas on Wednesday, July 20, leaves Caroline feeling conflicted. Katie is surprised when Brooke becomes her champion with respect to Dollar Bill on Thursday, July 21. And on Friday, July 22, Deacon warns Quinn that chasing Eric to Monte Carlo has “bad idea” written all over it!…

Considering the torment that THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Sharon has caused Nick — first by switching Summer’s paternity test and now by refusing to tell him that Sully is his “son,” the hope that this couple might reunite is fast diminishing in the minds of fans. But not in the mind of Nick’s portrayer, Joshua Morrow, who believes, “There is zero chance that it doesn’t come to fruition at some point!” That said, the hunk admits that fans probably shouldn’t hold their breath that it will happen soon. “Sharon is with Dylan, and Nick and Dylan have really kind of bonded as brothers, so that would cross a pretty big line right now. Obviously we’re in the line-crossing business, though,” he laughs. “So it wouldn’t surprise me if they…

Last year, GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Robert Palmer Watkins (Dillon) was thrilled to learn that Richard Burgi had been cast to play his father, Paul, and even more thrilled that his real-life mom, Maribeth, had found love again. Little did Watkins know there was a connection between those two events! When Burgi premiered on the show, Watkins’ stepfatherto-be, John Scanlon, couldn’t believe his eyes. “He said, ‘Oh my God, that’s Richard!’” the actor recalls. “John grew up down the street from my TV-dad in Jersey, which is pretty crazy! He and Richard were on swim team and basketball together, but they haven’t seen each other in decades.” Looks like a class reunion might soon be in order!…

The daughter of two of GENERAL HOSPITAL’s most beloved characters had an unforgettable singing voice. But what about the girl herself? Can you remember her name? How about if we give you a few clues to jog your memory? 1. Though she doesn’t bear the Quartermaine name or riches, she did inherit her family’s ability to scheme. 2. This crooner has her father’s pipes but rebelled against Mommy by refusing to go pro. 3. Lured back to Port Charles to come between Dante and Lulu, the broke schemer went so far as to drug the hunk before finally coming clean about the plot. 4. In a Pygmalion-esque story, the Bensonhurst babe fell for a dashing Cassadine after moving into Wyndemere to serve as his escort for Port Charles events. 5. The…

Have you ever met someone who’s just got it all together? It’s hard not to envy them while juggling the crazy messes in our own lives. Whether they are actually a real-life Cool Hand Luke, or just putting on a good front, people whose feathers don’t ruffle easily are captivating to observe… mostly because we want to know their secret! Which of these even-keeled characters from GENERAL HOSPITAL are more chill than a good night with Netflix? You decide! ICE COLD Whether staring down the barrel of a gun or squaring offagainst a rival mobster, Sonny never blinks. And while that worries us to no end on one hand — shouldn’t his eyeballs need moistening?!? — on the other, we find it strangely comforting. Even inspiring! Because if the godfather…

No one can ever really prepare you for motherhood, but GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Ashley Jones (Parker) — who gave birth to son Hayden Joel Henricks on May 24 — certainly felt excited, not to mention wellstocked with baby gear, following an early April baby shower hosted by two of her closest friends, THE BIG BANG THEORY’s Kaley Cuoco and actress Marisa Coughlan (from Lifetime’s SIDE ORDER OF LIFE). With a little help from Lauren Tatum Events, Jones’ besties transformed The Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village, CA, into a South African-safarithemed paradise complete with a couple of “four-legged” guests! The new mother recently chatted with Soaps In Depth about the beautiful day, which exceeded all expectations.…

Blackie Parrish, GENERAL HOSPITAL Between his milliondollar smile and Chachi hairdo, the Webbers’ streetwise foster son was a teenage dream before Katy Perry was even born! Palmer Cortlandt, ALL MY CHILDREN The erstwhile Pete Cooney’s neighbors and nemeses thought that Pine Valley’s resident Daddy Warbucks loved nothing more than his money — until they saw how possessive he was of daughter Nina! Jillian and Faith Coleridge, RYAN’S HOPE Whether fighting for their father’s attention or Frank Ryan’s affections, these sibling rivals could no more see eye to eye than they could escape one another! Asa Buchanan, ONE LIFE TO LIVE The Stetson-sporting Texan may have been moved to Llanview to capitalize on the popularity of DALLAS’ J.R. Ewing, but Clint and Bo’s pa was very much his own — and…

This summer, Koslow is planning to pare down her boxes in preparation for another move. But one thing that won’t be going into the give-away bin is her large accumulation of David Bowie memorabilia. “I’ve collected some of my own, and out of the sweetness of people who knew I was such a Bowie fan, I’ve gained some wonderful gifts, T-shirts and all kinds of stuff,” Koslow reveals. “People have even bought collections and sent them to me.” A decade ago, Koslow and her daughter flew to New York to attend a charity event that would be the music icon’s last public performance. Sadly, they never met. “I came within 10 feet of him,” the actress sighs. “There was supposed to be an after party, but he was ill and…

Q: Do you have any treasured family heirlooms? Richard Burgi (Paul, GH) “I’ve got a painting my dad did, a blanket my grandmother knitted, an old ashtray we had at my house when I was growing up and an old sporran — which is [the pouch] men wear over kilts. It’s the one my great-great-uncle wore when he was in the Scottish Regiment in World War I.” Michael Easton (Finn, GH) “I have my mom and dad’s wedding rings. They both passed, so I have both rings in a safe place.” Genie Francis (Laura, GH) “My grandfather was a magician, and he and my grandma had a company that made flowers that appeared out of a cane, so I have his magic glove, hat and flowers displayed in a glass…

Buzz is that Nick Stabile (Nikolas) has reached the end of his run, which the actor seemingly confirmed in several Twitter posts written in the past tense. Stabile told Maura West (Ava), “[I] miss working with you,” and later told a follower that he “was lucky to have some time working with” the Emmy winner. In subsequent tweets, Stabile graciously accepted compliments from GH viewers about his portrayal of the Cassadine prince, and was clear that his time replacing Tyler Christopher was short-term. “TC is going nowhere,” Stabile tweeted. “He’s a staple on that show and a great actor.” As for Christopher’s expected return to the soap, there was no update available at press time, and a GH spokesperson had no comment regarding Stabile’s status.…

Viewers haven’t seen the last of Robin Riker as Hayden’s mom. As the character crosses into new storylines this week, a GH spokesperson confirms, “Yes we will be seeing more of Naomi.” There’s no timeline for Riker’s run, and the actress is on board for the long haul. “I would love for this to continue as long as GH wants it to,” she tells In Depth. “I really like playing the character. She’s a multi-faceted woman. Plus, this cast is filled with such friendly, open people!”…

Hayden tries using guilt against her mom on Monday, July 18, and Naomi overhears a familiar name that she clearly didn’t expect to on Monday, July 25! What is the newcomer hiding? • Even as Kristina is having a long chat with her dad on Monday, July 25, Parker is penning a missive to her former student on Tuesday, July 26! • Lulu comes to a shocking realization about exactly where she is on Wednesday, July 27, while Jason and Sam make a dangerous discovery on Thursday, July 28!…

So far, nobody has been able to make much progress where Victor is concerned. But when Dylan tries getting The Mustache to confess on Monday, July 18, will he finally crack? Nikki turns to Paul, asking for a big favor, on Tuesday, July 19, while that same day finds Chelsea doing everything in her power to help the man she loves! Victoria is in for one heck of a shock on Wednesday, July 20, and Hilary makes a move nobody saw coming on Thursday, July 21. As Victor fights to regain control of his life on Friday, July 22, Phyllis absolutely loses her cool that same day!…

Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) at an Under Armour cash register buying running shoes at the Ontario Mills Mall in Ontario, CA. Haley Pullos (Molly, GH) walking through the food court at Topanga Mall in Topanga, CA. Donnell Turner (Curtis, GH) crossing the street at Selma and Wilcox Avenues in Hollywood. Ryan Carnes (Lucas, GH) jogging shirtless on Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Studio City, CA. Bryan Craig (Morgan, GH) on his motorcycle at the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and Laurel Canyon in Hollywood.…

… or is it time for GH to do some cast trimming? There are so many characters on the canvas that it is impossible for all of the stories to play at the same time. Look at how many episodes passed between T.J. overhearing the truth about his paternity because he was standing outside Jordan’s office and actually crossing the threshold to confront her! Brad and Lucas went missing the day after their wedding and, as of this writing, haven’t been seen together since! It’s time for some hard choices to be made, especially with new characters still coming in!…

Lynn Herring was thrilled to return to GENERAL HOSPITAL for the Nurses Ball on what turned out to be her 30th anniversary with the show. “Aren’t I a lucky girl?” says the former Miss Virginia, who was determined to land the role of the mousy librarian back in 1986 — even if it was only slated to be a short-term part. “I can’t emphasize how grateful I am that the sixweek character I fell for took me on this ride. Who knew? I had no idea I would have such friendships and adventures!” A key component to Herring’s success was the way GH viewers latched onto her charac ter right from the start. “It was magical,” reflects the daytime vet. “Even when Lucy was doing bad things or became a…

GH’s shooting schedule is peppered with hiatuses during which production goes dark for a week or more, and sometimes, Brytni Sarpy (Valerie) just can’t hide evidence of her time off. After recently traveling to Mexico with her father, for example, Sarpy returned to work “a few shades darker,” she laughs. “The fans notice and I notice — it totally shows in the air shows!” One thing that doesn’t show on air? Her tattoos. “They’re all messages,” explains the actress, who “thinks” she’s up to seven designs. “When I go through something or have an important passage in my life, I usually get a tat.” While some co-stars, like Tyler Christopher (Nikolas), get to show offtheir ink on the show, the look isn’t exactly Valerie’s style. “When we did the Dante/Valerie…

FYIFYIFYI Birthday: August 28. Birthplace: Sydney, Australia. Anniversary Ahead: “November 28 will be my 10-year anniversary on Y&R. It’s crazy how fast [time] goes,” declares Goddard. “And as you get older, the faster it goes!” Wing Man: The hunk is happy to have recovered after breaking his arm months ago during a fight scene with Scott Elrod (ex-Joe). “It was difficult,” he reflects, “but that stuffhappens!” As an immigrant to America, THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Daniel Goddard (Cane) has found himself sharing stories about his native Australia with his sons, Ford and Sebastian. But recently, he had the opportunity to bring his family back to his home to show them their heritage. “This was the first time that I’ve been back with both of my boys,” he reveals. “I’ve…

ONE LIFE TO LIVE’s Layla was headstrong for sure, but she was never as outrageous as portrayer Tika Sumpter’s current character, avaricious ex-hooker Candace, on OWN’s scandalous primetime soap, THE HAVES AND THE HAVE NOTS. “Layla was butterscotch compared to Candace!” the actress says with a laugh. “It’s nice to be the villain, the character that people love to hate but really don’t!” Bad Girl Put To The Test While Candace has seduced and schemed her way to the top in the past, now she’s lost everything and is in serious danger from Warlock, the vengeful former friend who’s eager to collect on her debt. “She’s at a vulnerable place in her life,” Sumpter allows. So is the vixen’s brother, whom she’s desperate to protect from Warlock in the Tuesday,…

STORYBOOKS “Guests were each asked to bring a book to start Hayden’s library collection,” Jones explains. “It was a really sweet little gesture. A lot of people wrote notes in the front cover, so it’s fun when we read them to remember who gave them to us.” ELEPHANT COCKTAIL NAPKINS Even the linen napkins featured gold-embossed elephants in keeping with the day’s theme! “Guests enjoyed safari-themed cocktails and hors d’oeuvres during cocktail hour,” says Jones. “I enjoyed my favorite ‘mocktail’ of Sprite, soda water and lime juice.” ANIMALS IN THE CENTERPIECES “In terms of the details,” says Jones, “no stone was left unturned!” That includes these whimsical centerpieces that featured toy animals to create a jungle diorama (and which we’re guessing the newborn’s big brother, Huck, may have added to…

After returning to the Mob on GENERAL HOSPITAL, Julian began functioning with the cold precision of a sociopath. The crime boss fell easily back into his baser nature… until it meant taking out his wife! With Carlos then serving as his “conscience,” William deVry explored Julian’s dueling commitments to love and survival, earning him this week’s Gold Star. Carlos’ Unwelcome Return With Alexis threatening his freedom, Julian couldn’t face what he had to do — so Carlos popped out of his head to push him to action! As the dead henchman insisted Julian loved the rush of being the mad king, the Mob boss clenched his fists and just kept shaking his head in denial. He finally ousted the vision with a drink… only to have Alexis walk in the…

THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL Eric picked a new Forrester CEO following Ridge’s admission that he’d lied about Douglas. Brooke told Katie about her affair with Bill, and the brunette’s reaction was explosive, to say the least. Liam declared to Wyatt and Steffy that he no longer felt compelled to honor the sanctity of their marriage now that Bill had betrayed his own wife. That said, he felt put in an awkward spot when a new job assignment required him to collaborate with his brother and former flame. Quinn showed up at Forrester Creations intent on obtaining a coveted position there. Deacon was later shocked when he found out the reason Quinn wasn’t interested in patching things up with him, romantically. He warned her that things with Eric might not…

The latest comings and goings — and how they will change your shows! The In Depth Story: The handsome actor is once again back on screen this week, but why does he return? Is the late lackey back to offer former boss Julian still more bad advice? Since Soaps In Depth has been sworn to secrecy and can’t share with you what we know about this next leg of the storyline, we will instead take you down Memory Lane, recalling the various ways GH has managed to bring back popular actors in the past. Remember these? KELLY SULLIVAN: At least Connie’s white dress was blood-free when Sullivan came back as her ghost to haunt her killer, A.J.; she later donned a red dress for a cryptside spiritual chat with Sonny.…

With the hunt for Josslyn’s kidney donor heating up on GH, Ingo Rademacher (Jax) kicks offhis summer visit on Monday, August 1. While Jax will be involved in Port Charles action throughout August, his Hawaii-based portrayer will remain on the mainland to promote his and wife Ehiku’s clothing line, and travel a bit with sons Peanut, 6, and Pohaku, 4. Which means that if GH wants to extend Rademacher’s run, all they have to do is ask! “It’s always nice to get the call,” he tells In Depth. “It changes up our [family’s] schedule and allows us to do different things as well. We plan to do a lot more traveling, so being able to come back to GH makes a lot of sense for us.” In addition to Rademacher’s…

Look for Rick Hearst (Ric) to pop up in the Wednesday, July 20, episode of GH. As with his last appearance in April — during which his lawyer character talked business with his brother, Sonny — this will be a quick visit in which Ric crosses with a regular and offers his two cents on a hot topic. There’s no word on when Hearst will next appear in Port Charles, but the Emmy-winning daytime veteran is still considered to be a recurring player with the soap, which he first joined back in 2002.…

Nina has done everything in her power to prove her loyalty to Maxie, including hiring Curtis to find out everything he can about Claudette! But on Tuesday, July 19, the publisher tells her hired gun to drop the investigation! Is she doing so at Maxie’s request… or Nathan’s? On Tuesday, July 26, Nina finds herself getting caught up in a whole different drama that doesn’t include her brother or either of the women in his life. However, her actions could wind up having a negative impact on her career! If anyone thinks that Maxie is simply sitting back and twiddling her thumbs where Claudette is concerned… well, they clearly don’t know the fashionista! In fact, on Wednesday, July 27, Maxie cooks up a plan that is specifically designed to humiliate…

It’s a big week in Salem, beginning with a major confrontation between Aiden and Andre on Monday, July 18. Has this always-uneasy alliance completely fallen apart? On Tuesday, July 19, Theresa and Maggie finally catch up to Summer in Las Vegas. While Brady finds himself questioning his grandfather’s involvement in the situation on Thursday, July 21, Theresa finds herself on the receiving end of Summer’s emotional plea. And as the search for their missing child continues on Friday, July 22, Brady and Theresa wind up at one another’s throats!…

As much as it may pain Ridge to admit, THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’ s Caroline and Thomas share an indisp utable connection through their son, Douglas. Regardless of how complicated the circumstances surrounding his conception may be, these former sweethearts have developed a true friendship, one that continues to strengthen. Is there more to the in-laws’ connection than meets the eye? “Thomas will always be in love with Caroline,” acknowledges Pierson Fodé (Thomas). “I think that there’s still a little bit of something that they’ve been each holding onto just beneath the surface.” For her part, Caroline still seems deeply smitten with her husband, but all that can change in an instant, considering how stressful their marriage has been since Douglas’ birth. “I think that’s kind of what makes…

Sweet Romance Loving Hayley Erin and Robert Palmer Watkins and the cuteness that is Kiki and Dillon. The actors have great chemistry and play offeach other well. And an adorable, uncomplicated love story is just what GENERAL HOSPITAL needs right now! Aislinn O’Leary via Soaps In Depth Facebook page That’s It? Brad and Lucas deserved more screen time for their wedding. Rae Ann Pizzolato Asselin via Soaps In Depth Facebook page Bring It, Claudette! I’m loving the Nathan/Maxie storyline and, of course, Griffin. It will be great when we get Claudette into the mix. Just hope most of the storyline will wait until Kirsten Storms (Maxie) comes back. Emily Whyde via Soaps In Depth Facebook page Bland Andre Andre has no personality. He’s always so calm and docile, trying to…

Being a soap star doesn’t make Hayley Erin (Kiki) immune to losing her cool in front of folks from her favorite shows. When she first joined GH, for example, she just had to meet BATTLESTAR GALACTICA alum Dominic Zamprogna (Dante). “I’d never gone up to somebody before,” she says. “When I see famous people in public, I don’t want to bother them. But I had to talk to Dominic! He was with Kirsten Storms (Maxie), who’s also a fan, so he basically stood there while the two of us talked BATTLESTAR for 20 minutes.” More recently, Kiki’s shooting put a giddy Erin in scenes with Matt Cohen (Griffin), who has a recurring role on SUPERNATURAL. “That was the best — but don’t tell my boyfriend!” she cracks. “I’ve watched SUPERNATURAL…

Like many people, Goddard expressed his sorrow on social media when singer Prince tragically passed away. “I actually saw him twice in concert,” shares the actor. “Once was in downtown L.A. in a tiny little place that seated only about 50 people. A lot of really big bands will do stuffin smaller venues and try out new songs before they go on tour. It was really special, and Prince was incredible. Just incredible! I’m such an advocate of anyone who has a desire to express their talent, whether it’s finger-painting or being someone like Prince. And it’s always so sad to see someone pass away too soon. You really see how one life can touch so many people!”…

Long before THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’s Bill first laid eyes on his future missus at the Café Russe, their portrayers, Don Diamont and Heather Tom (Katie), counted each other as friends, having originally met 25 years ago as castmembers on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS. Considering their offscreen compatibility has a lot to do with their successful onscreen chemistry, we decided to compare the actors’ perspectives on their working relationship and friendship. You may be surprised to find out what antics these two get up to when the cameras aren’t rolling! When did you first meet? HE SAID: Oh my gosh! When did Heather first start Y&R? You’ve got to help me with this. It had to be 1987 or ’88, something like that. SHE SAID: I’ve known Don…

Our behind-the-scenes coverage of GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Nurses Ball concludes with a sit-down with costume designer Shawn Reeves, who seems to truly enjoy the exhausting process of glamming up Port Charles’ locals for the hottest event of the year. “The Nurses Ball is the one time of year we can have a lot of fun with color, glitz and sequins and just go crazy,” says the Emmy winner. “Other events, we might not be quite so sparkly or colorful. This year, I also noticed one of the trends for gowns was floral, so I wanted to get those strong, beautiful floral colors into the look of the ball.” “We have the system down,” says Reeves, who this year dressed 22 beauties, including Laura Wright (Carly). “It’s very fast at first, because…

FYIFYIFYI Her Twitter Handle: @laurenkoslow. Her Closet Collection: “Shoes!” Koslow says of the item that’s taken over. “But then again, you can never really have enough shoes.” Bottoms Up: Currently, Koslow’s favorite drink is a well-made raspberry mojito. Going Dark: Keep your eyes peeled! Koslow’s gone brunette again to mark a transition in her upcoming storyline. How She’ll Spend Her Hiatus: “I’m headed back east! [My husband] Nicky’s mom is turning 97, so there’s gonna be a big party.” DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ Kate likes to live large and be in charge. Consequently, when life hands her lemons, she doesn’t make lemonade, she makes limoncello! So when her scheme to play the grieving widow while framing Nicole for Deimos’ “murder” went south, Kate decided to think on her feet to…

CLEARED Finn and Griffin, of the murders at the hospital TEAMED UP Tracy and Hayden, after Finn lost his drug source CAUGHT Nikolas and Ava, about to kiss Julian confessed to Alexis. MAROONED A storm trapped Jason, Sam, Ava, Nik and a man named Theo on Cassadine Island. IMPALED Julian, on Helena’s dagger! CELEBRATED With Julian apprehended, Anna went on vacation to Berkeley. CONNED Claudette managed to con her way into a job at Crimson. Carly bought Nurse Ramona’s lie that Helena supplied Joss’ kidney. WHOOPSIE! Kristina said Parker’s name while having sex with Aaron. HIRED Nina tasked Curtis with investigating Claudette. QUARRELED Franco trapped Liz in the elevator with him after she tried hard to avoid him.…

So Flirty! Susan Lucci (Erica, ALL MY CHILDREN) always knows how to pick the right silhouette for her petite frame, but our readers thought that the strapless frock read a little too “girlish” for a red-carpet event. Not-So-Basic Black Though there’s a simple elegance to the draped dress on the right, fans agreed that THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL’s Rena Sofer (Quinn; ex-Lois, GENERAL HOSPITAL) looked more glam in the gown with the ruffled neckline. It’s A Cinch! Corsets have been rightly relegated to the past, but these ladies of ABC daytime managed to put a thoroughly modern spin on the oh-sosexy shapewear!…