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Subject: Another ABC Writer Bites The Dust - June09, 2007



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June 8, 2007


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Editor's Note

Dena Higley has been fired from her post as One Life to Live's head writer. Higley, who joined the show in 2004, will be replaced by Ron Carlivati, who served as co-head writer under her. The change is effective immediately. Carlivati has been a member of the writing team for over a decade. He began his work at the ABC soap as a writers' assistant in 1996. He also served as a breakdown writer before being promoted to co-head writer in February 2007. "Ron's commitment and contribution to One Life to Live's writing staff makes him an excellent choice to take on headwriting duties," said executive producer Frank Valentini in a statement. "He has a contemporary sensibility, a quick wit and, above all, a tremendous passion for the stories in Llanview." For her part, throughout her nearly-three-year tenure with OLTL, Dena Higley has found herself at odds with fans of the show. The scribe, who promised "character-driven story" and "a fresh perspective" when she was promoted to head writer in September 2004, seemed unable to deliver on many of the plot ideas that she spoke of in various interviews. Several of her featured storylines also never panned out, though many of them were fueled by situations there were out of her control, such as contract negotiations.



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Days of Our Lives Eddie Kehler plays George, who has some information for Philip and Belle.

Young & the Restless Milwaukee Brewers Chris Capuano, Bill Hall, J.J. Hardy and Jeff Suppan cameo June 20 for a photo op with Jack. Camryn Grimes (right) resurfaces as Cassie June 14.

 

THIS WEEK

All My Children Jack and Erica kiss. Kendall and Greenlee team up to save Fusion. Subconscious fears and desires invade the dreams of Pine Valley residents.

As the World Turns Alison gets Dusty into serious trouble. Jade sets up Cleo. Aaron returns to town.

Bold & the Beautiful Constantine and Rick argue over Phoebe. Bridget questions Brooke's motives. Ridge meets his new attorney.

Days of Our Lives Sami and EJ risk their lives to confront Stefano. Philip and Belle travel to Chicago to find Claire. An old friend escapes from the DiMeras.

General Hospital Amelia gives Jason an earful about Sam. Emily is shocked to learn what Nikolas is up to. Elizabeth faces every mother's worst nightmare.

Guiding Light Jeffrey comes to Olivia's rescue. Gus celebrates his first Father's Day. Reva plays a dirty trick on Lizzie.

One Life to Live John confronts Marty about Spencer's murder. Dorian leaves John with plenty to think about. Starr and Cole fight their feelings.

Passions Whitney catches Chad with another woman. Noah pops the question. Kay steals Tabitha's book of spells.

Young & the Restless Sharon defends her territory. Phyllis won't be outplayed. William has a stroke.

 

SPOTLIGHT ON...Kelli Giddish (Di Henry, All My Children)

Kelli joined All My Children in March 2005, in the created role of Diana Cole.

Kelli graduated from the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana, where she majored in performing arts. While at the university, she performed in Kentucky Cycle, Ah, Wilderness, Awake and Sing! and Eleemosynary. She was selected as an Irene Ryan Finalist, which gave Kelli the opportunity to perform at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. She also studied abroad in Grantham, England, but returned to the U.S. where she was cast in a production of Suzanne Bradbeer's Full Bloom in New York City.

While in the Big Apple, she starred opposite Farrah Fawcett in Bobbi Boland; Moontel Six, Hunger, Shoes and Chopin's Preludes. Kelli wrote her own show Dropsy, in which she also acted. She appeared in the short film Walls. She continues to be dedicated to developing new projects with undiscovered playwrights.

Born and raised in Cumming, Georgia, Kelli was an all-star athlete on her high school's softball team and was a staple of the school's theater department.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kelli Giddish (Di Henry)

 



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