March 28, 2008

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Cady McClain will return to All My Children as Dixie this May. The return to Pine Valley is only on a short-term basis - and Dixie is still dead. "Dixie is back in Pine Valley with a mission: She's reuniting Tad with their long missing daughter, Kate!" a show spokesperson said in a statement. "Now with her angelic hand, Dixie will guide Tad into the loving embrace of their little girl." She first airs on May 2nd.

In other news, Snoop Dogg is the latest performer to hit Llanview. The hip-hop artist will appear May 8 and 9 to perform two songs during Adriana's bachelorette party. In addition to crooning, Snoop will also act in a few scenes. He will also create a new opening theme song for the show. Snoop (ne: Calvin Broadus) admits to growing up watching One Life to Live at his mother's knee.

And finally, fans who were unhappy with Young & the Restless' direction in 2007 were not alone. Emmy winner Eric Braeden (Victor Newman) admits to nearly walking away from the show because he was unhappy with what was done to his character and other veteran performers. Eric even went so far as to sit down with then-executive producer Lynn Marie Latham to discuss the problems, but was frustrated and baffled by what he viewed as the lack of reciprocal concern. "I will always rail against this chasing of the mythical, young demographic, (that) leads to the dumbing down of television," Eric told the National Ledger. "It's the bane of a lot of writers, directors and actors in this town." As 2007 wound down, there were reports that Lynn Marie would be ousted. The combined effects of increasing pressure on her and the failure of her pivotal November Sweeps story weakened her position with the show. Her decision to leave her cell phone behind and go on vacation during the strike by the Writers Guild of America instead of fulfilling her contract as executive producer marked the end of her tenure with the show; she was replaced in February 2008. (If only more soaps would realize the same thing should be true on their shows as well...)

As the World Turns  James Riordan appears as Barbara's doctor on April 4. Jon Prescott as Mike Kasnoff beginning April 2nd.

Days of Our Lives Kevin Dobson begins as the new Mickey Horton April 2.

Guiding Light Wes Ramsey returns as Sam to help Olivia through a difficult time on April 4 and April 7.

THIS WEEK

All My Children Ryan and Greenlee reminiscence. Erica and Carmen take shelter in a superstore. Angie and Jesse renew their vows.

As the World Turns Barbara's condition takes a turn for the worse. Gwen and Will say goodbye. Luke must think fast to keep the secret. 

Bold & the Beautiful Rick makes a surprise visit to Taylor. Brooke and Ashley face-off over Ridge. Pam sabotages Donna's plan for a night with Eric. 

Days of Our Lives Chelsea recuperates at the mansion. Sami and EJ have to prove their marriage isn't a sham. Lexie examines Kayla when she has severe cramps.

General Hospital Sonny advises Claudia to stay away from Kate. Johnny offers to finance the reopening of Haunted Star. Monica's verdict is revealed.

Guiding Light Harley and Natalia beg Gus to fight. Olivia's life hangs in the balance. Vanessa gets an eerie call from her stalker. 

One Life to Live Jared kisses Natalie. Starr fears she may be pregnant. Tension becomes apparent between John and Antonio.

Passions Someone is following Noah and Paloma. Rebecca and Ivy hire a nanny. Paloma's ex-boyfriend comes to Harmony.

Young & the Restless Jack tells Michael the truth. Alistair has news for Jill and Kay. Heather is welcomed at Jabot.