While reading over the news stories this week, I thought it was kind of light. But, looking at the section now, it's not, so let's dive right in.

Days of Our Lives Carrie (Christie Clark), Sami's sister, reappears December 2. Dr. Hans Schnitzel (Brian Cousins) is in November 14, 15 and 17.

One Life to Live Captain Haskell (played now by Arnie Mazer) "debuts" November 10. Denton (Thomas J. Waits) is sticking around; Waits nabbed a contract role. Dallas (real-life wife of Robert S. Woods, Loyita Chapel), Clint's girlfriend, issues Clint an ultimatum.

Young & the Restless Eric (Bold & the Beautiful's John McCook) will be a guest at Lauren and Michael's December wedding.

NEWS & RUMORS

Guiding Light gets a new look on November 14. The new opening was directed by executive producer Ellen Wheeler to display "the feeling that these characters have." And "the warmth that exists when you spend your time with these characters."

Passions' Charles Divins (Chad) is staying put with the soap, despite his recent work on the UPN sitcom Half & Half. The terms of Divins' new contract haven't been released, so congrats to him and the soap.

Marriages to report -- Frank Parker (Shawn, Days of Our Lives) wed Mary Garofalo October 22 in Vacaville, California...Joseph Mascolo (Massimo, Bold & the Beautiful) married Patricia Schultz October 22 at the Bel Air Country Club...Forbes March (Nash, One Life to Live) has been secretly married to his longtime love for eight years(!). For more details, check out his appearance on Soap Talk.

Baby news -- Eric Martsolf (Ethan, Passions) and wife Lisa are expecting twins in March 2006...Renee Elise Goldsberry (Evangeline, One Life to Live) and husband Alexis Johnson are expecting their first child; no word on whether it will be written into the show.

More -- Guiding Light's Danny and Michelle (Paul Anthony Stewart and Nancy St. Alban) exit November 22... All My Children's Greenlee will be recast...Young & the Restless' Judith Chapman (Gloria) is NOT leaving, so breath a sigh of relief...This is the second time I've heard this, so I'll put it out there for you, One Life to Live's Tika Sumpter (Layla) may be out and the role recast. 

Advertisement

Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Day 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Year 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

All My Children Kendall withholds a secret from Greenlee. Jack wants to see Jonathan pay for his crimes. Janet wants a few words with Babe.

As the World Turns Katie opts to go undercover. Barbara makes a new friend. Iris lays her trap.

Days of Our Lives Mimi confronts Belle about Shawn. An ice storm hits Salem. John and Alex both make pitches for Marlena's heart.

General Hospital Jason is in a race against time. Luke is up to his old tricks. Carly is determined for a reunion with Sonny.

Guiding Light Ava arouses Tammy's suspicions about Sandy. Dinah and Mallet are set up. Harley and Gus pull off an incredible prank.

One Life to Live Cristian and John have to work together to stay alive. Dorian and Asa team up to defeat Spencer. Viki puts her dangerous plan in motion.

Passions Chris asks Sheridan out. After a rejection by TC, Liz blames Julian for her problems. The mystery woman has advice for Kay.

Young & the Restless Paul and Michael creep closer to exposing Tom and Sheila. Victor persuades Kevin to investigate Newman's computers. Tom contemplates double-crossing Sheila.

SPOTLIGHT ON...Alexandra Chando (Madeline "Maddie" Coleman, As the World Turns)

Alexandra joined As the World Turns in July as Maddie Coleman, Henry's sister.

Alexandra began her acting career at the tender age of 8 via community theater. In high school, she appeared in productions as the lead in Anything Goes and Our Miss Brooks. She starred as Jenna on the WB series pilot House Blend and a role on Fertile Ground, a Fox series pilot. In L.A., she spent her time screen testing for various pilots in 2004 and 2005.

Elsewhere, Alexandra has appeared in commercials for Burlington Coat Factory and the Philip Morris Anti-smoking campaign. She has sung the national anthem at Little League All-Star games for the last six years. Alexandra studied acting with Alan Langdon at Circle in the Square in New York and is currently continuing those studies at Manhattan College. In her spare time, she enjoys singing, yoga and relaxing with her friends. Originally from Pennsylvania, her family also includes two brothers. Her birthday is July 28, the day after making her first appearance on ATWT.

Advertisement

Click here to buy T-Shirts! Click here to buy T-Shirts!

This ezine is being distributed via Zinester - a mailing lists service and ezine hosting provider. You are receiving this ezine because you are a registered subscriber with Zinester.

To subscribe, 92342-subscribe@zinester.com; to unsubscribe, 92342-unsubscribe@zinester.com or change your subscription preferences log in to your account at http://subs.zinester.com. You can always retrieve your password by clicking the "Forgot your password?" link.