This summer, General Hospital will create another spinoff -- but with a major difference this time. SOAPnet, the Disney-owned cable channel, announced it will air the limited-run spinoff, "Night Shift", in primetime. SOAPnet has given the go-ahead for 13 episodes of "General Hospital: Night Shift." "Night Shift" -- currently a working title and may be changed by the time the show hits the air -- will mark the first foray into serialized drama for SOAPnet. "We are committed to growing the soap genre and the General Hospital franchise by expanding its storyline only on SOAPnet," Brian Frons, President, Daytime, Disney-ABC Television Group, said in a statement. "'General Hospital: Night Shift' will launch with an audience that is already dedicated and compelled to know more about what happens on the night shift at the hospital." According to a SOAPnet spokesperson, "Night Shift" "will delve deeper into the relationships, friendships and medical cases seen at the hospital." Unlike storylines on its daytime counterparts, "Night Shift's" stories will be self-contained and wrap up during each weekly one-hour episode and will be understandable to viewers who do not watch GH. The format is designed as a way to attract younger viewers to both SOAPnet and GH. To accomplish this goal, "Night Shift's" characters will be plucked from General Hospital's history and will be mostly comprised of younger characters with ties to core families. GH's behind-the-scenes executives - executive producer Jill Farren Phelps and head writer Robert Guza Jr - will serve in the same capacity on "Night Shift." A premiere date has not yet been announced for "Night Shift."

In other news, All My Children is recasting the role of Greenlee. The show may also lose some more popular actors, Alexa Havins and Justin Bruening (Babe and Jamie, married in real-life) want to move to Los Angeles when their contracts expire. Justin's is up in the summer; Alexa's in the fall. And, SPOILER ALERT: Carmen's killer will be revealed February 19 on Young & the Restless.

Days of Our Lives Frank Mentier begins as transfer student Jed on February 22.

Guiding Light Williams Connell guests as blind date Jamie February 13.

One Life to Live Expect to see Portia Reiners' Britney more frequently; the role is now contract.

BUMPED TO RECURRING

Bold & the Beautiful Both Williams deVry and Dax Griffin (Storm and Shane) have been bumped. A show rep says both were storyline-dictated.

OUT

Young & the Restless Victoria Rowell's (Dru) last airdate is April 1. First up, post Y&R is a book tour for her memoir, The Woman Who Raised Me, beginning April 10.

THIS WEEK

All My Children Zoe comes face-to-face with the Satin Slayer. Kendall and Zach go on a secret mission. Zach makes a shocking discovery.

As the World Turns Meg gives in to Craig. Katie gets a painful reminder that Mike isn't coming back. Iris puts the pieces together.

Bold & the Beautiful Brooke and Taylor face off over Nick. Sparks fly when Phoebe and Rick sing a duet. Pam lays down the law.

Days of Our Lives Chelsea is in over her head. Steve attacks Kayla. Shawn, Belle and Claire jump ship.

General Hospital Sonny and Mr. Craig face off. Robin is taken into surgery. Carly can't deny her feelings.

Guiding Light Beth and Doris go head-to-head. Dinah places a mysterious call. Alan-Michael reveals the ace up his sleeve.

One Life to Live Jessica is blown away by what she learns about Miles. Cristian confronts Jessica about her feelings for Nash. Evangeline's confession sickens Cristian.

Passions Theresa agrees to marry. Ethan receives divorce papers. Fox's ruse bares unpleasant side effects.

Young & the Restless Carmen's murderer is revealed. Nick's gift to Sharon upsets Phyllis. Jill learns the truth.

SPOTLIGHT ON...William deVry (Storm Logan, Bold & the Beautiful)

William was nominated in 2004 for a Daytime Emmy in his last role on All My Children. Other TV work includes The Lost World, Outer Limits, Dead Man's Gun, Nash Bridges, First Wave, Poltergeist: The Legacy, Beggars & Choosers and Gene Roddenberry's Earth: Final Conflict.

Born and raised in Montreal, Quebec, William comes from a long lineage of athletes and entrepreneurs. His father lettered in several sports in college and his maternal grandmother held 26 world records in track and field. His paternal great-grandfather, Herman deVry, invented the first portable motion picture projector, founded the deVry University and is referenced in the history books as The Father of Visual Education.

William is an avid art collector and fashion and architecture connoisseur who divides his time between homes in California, Florida and Vancouver, British Columbia.

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