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Subject: Backstage Shake-up At Y&R - February24, 2006



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February 24, 2006
 

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Editor's Note

In 2005, Lynn Marie Latham joined Young & the Restless as executive story consultant. She has recently been named as head writer, meaning that Jack Smith and Kay Alden now report to her, as co-head writers. As well, Smith is no longer the show's executive producer; no one is, the show has eliminated the position. But, Ed Scott is continuing his post as supervising producer. Interesting...



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Mario Lopez

Bold & the Beautiful Mario Lopez (Saved by the Bell) is joining the soap as Dr. Christian Ramirez, the younger brother of Hector. Mario begins mid-March.

Days of Our Lives Arleen Sorkin is back as Calliope, Mimi and Shawn's wedding planner February 24.

Guiding Light Maeve Kinkead returns as Vanessa February 22.

One Life to Live Brandon Victor Dixon plays Daryl, Dorian's new assistant March 13.

 

ARE THEY STAYING?

Don't be surprised if both Lesli Kay (Felicia) and Jerry Douglas (John) don't get the axe from Bold & the Beautiful. Lesli may get an 11th hour reprieve and John may go to prison for a few weeks, not years.

IS SHE RETURNING AS WELL?

If the right offer comes along, Finola Hughes may return to General Hospital as Anna Devane Scorpio. After the Emmy nominations, Kimberly McCullough (Robin) honestly responded, "I can't say too much about it," admitting she has been in contact with Finola and that they have discussed the recent returns.



THIS WEEK

All My Children Erica makes a decision about Josh. Zach promises to keep Dixie's secret. Babe tries to strike a deal with Janet.

As the World Turns Katie dashes Nick's hopes. Emily is shocked by a discovery in Meg's room. Carly puts Nick's life in danger.

Days of Our Lives Bo tries to get to Hope before she leaves town. Marlena's memories of John begin to return.

General Hospital Robert and Luke turn the tables on Holly. Robin refuses to forgive Robert. Alexis sets out to find her daughter.

Guiding Light Dinah blindly takes some bad advice. Lizzie hires someone to take Ava out of the picture. Alan-Michael vows revenge.

One Life to Live Todd formulates a plan to prove his innocence. Bo sets a trap for Todd. Natalie offers to take care of John.

Passions Sheridan finds evidence that Marty might be close by. Fancy issues an ultimatum to Noah. Martin has second thoughts.

Young & the Restless Dru and Phyllis face off over Daniel. Lily learns a family secret. Gloria reveals the ace up her sleeve. 

 

SPOTLIGHT ON...Michael Easton (John McBain, One Life to Live) www.michaeleaston.com

After Michael's wildly popular portrayal of vampire Caleb on Port Charles, he turned to One Life to Live to play the secretive FBI agent John McBain in October 2003.

Born in Long Beach, California, Michael and his Irish-born parents split his childhood between the U.S. and Ireland. In high school, Michael began writing poetry. In college he majored in English and history, with an emphasis on Greek history. Before graduating, he left school to travel through Europe. He compiled his experiences into a book, Drift.

After his European travels, he returned to California and enrolled in UCLA to study writing, directing and acting. He began writing plays and performed in them until he got a role in Coldfire in 1990. In 1991, Michael appeared on the big screen in The Art of Dying and The Killing Zone.

He then landed the role of Tanner Scofield on Days of Our Lives. In 1992, he was honored by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People. Michael then starred in the TV movie Shadow of a Stranger. In a Celine Dion-like move, he took an almost two year-long break from show business.

In 1994, Michael returned to TV to star in VR5, Dazzle and Diagnosis Murder. He wrote, directed, produced and edited his award-winning independent film Daedalus Is Dead. The film premiered at the British Short Film Festival in 1996 and won the award for Best Dramatic Short at the Sea and Sky Festival in Canada. In 1995, Michael starred in the Tamarind Theater (in L.A.) production of The Door. In 1996, he played identical twin brothers in Stephen J. Cannell's action adventure series TWO. In 1997 he starred in 413 Hope Street.

In October of the same year he published a book of poetry, Eighteen Straight Whiskeys. He guest-starred on Ally McBeal and The Practice. Michael also starred in the TV movie Murder at Devil's Creek and sold his screenplay based on the life of Montgomery Clift. In 1998, he landed a role in the Toronto-based Showtime series Total Recall 2070 in which he was nominated for a Gemini Award, Canada's big TV awards. In 2000, he appeared in the miniseries The 70s and in 2001 he sold another screenplay, Hunting Icarus to Neverland Films.

2001 also saw Michael land on Port Charles playing twin brothers Caleb and Michael Morley. He left the show to star in Mutant X the next year but returned to PC until the show's demise in October 2003. To play One Life to Live's John McBain, Michael now lives in New York.

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