All My Children Malachy McCourt is back as Father
Clarence this week.
As the World Turns Peter Rini guests as Steve,
Emily's first client, January 31. Sophie Hayden appears as Iris' AA sponsor
February 1.
Days of Our Lives Matthew Ashford's (Jack)
on/off relationship with the show continues. A little more than six months
after the actor was staying - then going -- comes word that the actor is
returning. The door was left open for both Matthew and Melissa Reeves (who
left together, pictured right) to return at a later date. Melissa will
not be returning at this time and it is unclear how the show will address her
absence.
General Hospital Kin Shriner returns as Scott
January 30. Stephen A. Smith, ESPN commentator, guests as a reporter covering
the hostage crisis February 2. Rick Worthy begins as the newest GH staff
member February 6. John Dugan plays Lulu's new pal Logan this month.
Kiko Ellsworth begins as Stan later this month.
Guiding Light Cal Robertson appears as Ziggy
February 2. Brian Gaskill (last seen as Bold & the Beautiful's
Oscar) will assume the role of Dylan from Morgan Englund this
March.
Passions Siena Goines subs for Daphnee Duplaix
Samuel (Valerie) while she's off on maternity leave.
OUTS
All My Children Cady McClain's
last day as Dixie was January 30.
As the World Turns Daytime
newcomer Kenneth Franklin is taking over the role of Dallas. The
decision to recast the role means that Duane McLaughlin, the actor that
created the role, is out. The reason for the recast is unknown. Duane last
airs on February 14th. Kenneth begins later in the month on February 26th.
THIS WEEK
All My Children Zach remembers
more about his mother's death. Babe and JR end up further apart. Ryan and Tad
hatch a plan to catch the killer.
As the World Turns Lily's
distractions lead her to make a bad business deal. Maddie and Jade's distaste
for each other reaches new levels.
Bold & the Beautiful Bridget
unknowingly upsets Phoebe. Rick visits the family enemy -- Nick Marone. Pam
and Stephanie are stunned by Ann and Eric.
Days of Our Lives Sami's
secret is in jeopardy. Shawn, Belle and Claire make their escape. Steve
attacks EJ.
General Hospital Sam makes a
risky move. Carly and Emily hold Robin's life in their hands. Mr. Craig
decides it's time for Sonny to die.
Guiding Light Beth is ready to
give Alan a second chance until he drops his bomb. Daisy takes the stand with
some explaining to do.
One Life to Live Blair blames
Marty for her problems. John and Natalie's anger dissolves into passion. Rex
shares his suspicions of Michael with Adriana.
Passions Theresa decides to
come clean. Sheridan gets what she wants. Miguel is caught in a lie.
Young & the Restless Lauren
and Sheila have a violent confrontation. Colleen enlists Korbel's help to
solve the puzzle.
SPOTLIGHT ON...Melissa Claire Egan
(Annie McDermott, All My Children)
Originally from Bedford, New York,
Melissa grew up with an extensive background in musical theater, singing and
dancing, having taken a multitude of classes in New York City as a child, as
well as having starred in numerous national television commercials and signing
with the Ford Modeling Agency.
Melissa graduated from the University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a BA in Dramatic Arts. While there, she
appeared in the plays Marvin's Room, How I Learned to Drive, The
Birthday Party and Pippen. She then went on to study Shakespeare at
the British American Drama Academy at Oxford, England.
From there, she began acting
professionally, appearing on One Tree Hill and Dawson's Creek;
and in the independent film, Wrestling.
Eagle-eyed All My Children viewers
may remember her as an extra when Melissa was 12, but most will remember her
as Annie.
