‘One Life to Live’ and ‘All My Children’: the Miracle and Tragedy of the Package Deal - CNN iReport

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-710289

Interesting article recommended by Scott Sickles

Regarding PP: Inside view

http://www.facebook.com/CadyMcClain/posts/146769665427908

from Cady McClain's FB page.

Updated Tumblr

http://therealtoddmanning.tumblr.com/

Check out some of the other sites that I am reblogging - lots to see.

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Roger Howarth - Filmography - Movies & TV - NYTimes.com

http://movies.nytimes.com/person/33540/Roger-Howarth/filmography

Roger's NY TIMES Entry

10 Reasons Daytime Television Will Never Be The Same After 2011 | XFINITY TV News

http://xfinitytv.comcast.net/blogs/2011/deep-soap/10-reasons-daytime-television-will-never-be-the-same-after-2011/

"5. "One Life To Live" Proves Soaps Can Raise Their Ratings

The conventional wisdom about daytime is that declining ratings are inevitable and related to outside forces like cable, the internet, and the economy. The content of the shows themselves is irrelevant. "One Life To Live" proved that wrong when, weeks after its cancellation was announced, the show's ratings rose — and stayed up. Thanks to the intriguing, compelling Tale of Two Todds, Roger Howarth's return succeeded where other big name soap stars comebacks failed. He brought old fans back, but it was the show's overall quality that kept them watching. Surprisingly, the soap has often been the top show among teens and young women, the two demos that are least likely to watch soaps. Unfortunately, this success did not persuade ABC to reconsider canceling the show"

So it's all about Roger, after all.  

Screencappy Happy! | Nov. 29

Every frame holds a different little nuance.  That's Roger.


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Serial Drama: If It Weren't So Good, It Would Be So Bad

http://serialdrama.typepad.com/serial_drama/2011/11/if-it-werent-so-good-it-would-be-so-bad.html

We Love Soaps: Soap Opera Past, Present & Future: 2011-2012 Daytime Emmy Calendar

http://www.welovesoaps.net/2011/11/2011-2012-daytime-emmy-calendar.html

Serial Drama: Those Tricky Rascals!

http://serialdrama.typepad.com/serial_drama/2011/11/those-tricky-rascals.html

Recaps and commentary

Soap Opera Ratings: ‘Days of Our Lives,’ ‘General Hospital’ & ‘One Life to Live’ All Rise - Ratings | TVbytheNumbers

http://tvbythenumbers.zap2it.com/2011/11/28/soap-opera-ratings-days-of-our-lives-general-hospital-one-life-to-live-all-rise/111917/

It's Our Annual Year In Review Extravaganza! - ABC Soaps In Depth

http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2011/11/its-our-annual-year-in-review-1.html#more

ONE LIFE TO LIVE

KRISTEN ALDERSON (Starr)

What was the highlight of the year for you, storyline wise?
"When Roger [Howarth, Todd] came back and getting to do Todd/Starr scenes. It's really been fun to dig into that and do our best for the fans who are so excited to see us back on-screen together because we have such an awesome chemistry."

KASSIE DEPAIVA (Blair)

What was the highlight of the year for you, storyline wise?
"I would say that kiss with Todd. I think it was the beginning of a whole new adventure for Blair."

More from other stars.

ABC Announces Premiere Date for “The Revolution”! | Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps | Daytime Soap Interviews, News, Updates and Previews, Video and Audio Interviews

http://michaelfairmansoaps.com/news/abc-announces-premiere-date-for-the-revolution/2011/11/28/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Good place to speak out against the new show.

Kassie Wesley DePaiva | Facebook

http://www.facebook.com/kassie.w.depaiva

Kassie Wesley DePaiva

"Thanks so much for your tweets, emails, and post. I'm sure word is traveling fast that OLTL is not continuing on the internet. I hope the fans continue to rally and voice their opinions to ABC for canceling in the first place. OLTL is only getting better every day it continues to air. Thanks for your devoted viewing for soooo many years. The fans are awesome and I know that they will miss the absence of the show the most."

Roger Return 100th Episode (Nov, 29th) Goodies

Here are a few, I will be making more, take and use and enjoy!  Tomorrow makes his 100th Ep!

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Roger's 100th Episode since he arrived for his return!!! | Sonja

According to Sonja, who has chronicled all of his scenes since he's returned, Roger's 100th ep is tomorrow. 

Sonja's glorious page/collection  is HERE

In honor of this, I am going to make a few gifties for you all!  Check back!

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New PROMO

We're ready for you to move on, Todd, too. AWAY FROM THIS CRAP STORY about WHO KILLED VIC and MR. SCARFOLA!

Ahem. Sorry, just had to get it together there.

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OLTL Two Scoops: The unhappy Thanksgiving | One Life to Live @ soapcentral.com

http://soapcentral.com/oltl/content/scoop/twoscoops/2011/111128.php

Commentary on Nov. 23 show

OLTL Two Scoops: Thanks for the memories | One Life to Live @ soapcentral.com

http://www.soapcentral.com/oltl/content/scoop/twoscoops/2011/110418.php

Commentary on our loss.

Off topic | SOC | Fans in DENIAL | Join me in positivity: GH is NOT cancelled!

http://boards.soapcentral.com/showthread.php?760036-Join-me-in-positivity-GH-is-NOT-cancelled!

It's hard to even read these posts......such denial.  It's sad, really, at least we knew and accepted early on until we were mislead into believing the show would be saved online.

How Badly has ABC/ Disney tarnished its brand? - One Life To Live Message Boards - Soaps.com

http://soaps.sheknows.com/onelifetolive/board/266727/page/4/

How Badly has ABC/ Disney tarnished its brand?

You can log in and comment or just read the commentary on this topic.  Clearly, they have tarnished themselves more than ever in the last 50+ years.

It's Only the Soaps: OLTL: David Vickers saves the day, the dog, not the man

http://itsonlythesoaps.blogspot.com/2011/11/oltl-david-vickers-saves-day-dog-not.html

Commentary on Friday, Nov. 18 ep.

Plan to Revive Two ABC Soap Operas Collapses - NYTimes.com

http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/23/plan-collapses-for-reviving-all-my-children-and-one-life-to-live/

NY Times Coverage

It's Only the Soaps: AMC & OLTL: Thoughts on the Cancellation Again

http://itsonlythesoaps.blogspot.com/2011/11/amc-oltl-thoughts-on-cancellation-again.html

Commentary on recent events with cancellation

I will miss seeing ___________ the most... | SOC

http://boards.soapcentral.com/showthread.php?760019-I-will-miss-seeing-___________-the-most...

Give your opinion!  Who will be the most missed?

You Decide: Worst Soap of The Week | Daytime Confidential

http://daytimeconfidential.zap2it.com/2011/11/27/you-decide-worst-soap-of-the-week

GH in the lead.  Vote if you like.

Daytime Confidential | Best Soap of the Week - You Decide

http://daytimeconfidential.zap2it.com/tags/young-and-restless

Your chance to vote for the best soap of the week.

Flashback | Oct. 9 | Last bit of internet news TOLN

http://www.aoltv.com/2011/10/09/the-young-and-the-restless-lauralee-bell/

The Online Network has struck a deal with Universal Music Group. The partnership will bring the sounds of UMG's artists to 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live' when they air online. "As we continue to develop programming for our online network, we are taking every facet of production into consideration to create a premium product for our viewers," Prospect Park said in a statement. "Previously these programs have not focused on, or had limited contemporary music and artist involvement, and through UMG we can deliver fans from around the world access to some of the world's most popular music and artists all leading to better production, storylines and program experience." [Prospect Park]

Last actual bit of news Prospect Park put online regarding any moving forward aside from cast rumors.

Photos of Cassandra Crisp and the COUPONS!!!

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150337027622498&set=o.160683283999435&type=1&ref=nf

REPRINT of PHOTO to go with COUPON CAMPAIGN!  Just to get us motivated!

Personal Plea from The Real Todd Manning Blogowner: Send in Coupons!!!

Want to be able to DO SOMETHING to help save the soaps???

I know many of you have already sent in your coupons to support the coupon campaign, but I am asking that if you have not, or, even better, if you know some folks who are not online fans who can send one in, please do so.  It's important that the fans continue to make a push with this effort so that those on the front lines have additional support.  If you REALLY WANT TO GO ALL OUT, you could ask at work or of your friends and relatives if you can send in a coupon for them.  Every little bit helps.

It requires nothing much, just you completing your name, you cable company info, and sending them in.  In fact, I would be happy to send it FOR YOU if you like, just send me an email with the following:

Your name, address, city state and zip and your cable provider.  If you send that to me in an email, I will mail them for you!  For this, please send it by Friday, Dec. 2 and I will take care of the rest.

OR, you can print out these coupons:
http://sudz.tv/sites/default/files/.users/1/sudz-coup-master.jpg
complete and mail them in for yourself or for others as well.

Participate.  It's worth it....stand up for our shows.



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Off Topic: We Love Soaps | Irving Elman Dead at 96 | Former Writer At GENERAL HOSPITAL & SEARCH FOR TOMORROW

http://www.welovesoaps.net/2011/11/irvingelman.html

Off Topic: The General Hospital Wub Tub: Email from Frons from 2003

http://wubtub.blogspot.com/2011/11/email-from-2003.html

Happy Holidays from Disney/ABC Daytime - CNN iReport

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-709308

Commentary - state of soaps and Disney influence.

(Spoilers) Here's a preview of what T&B fans have tolook forward to, going into the final weeks of OLTL. -- "Lafaux's One Life To Live Board"

http://www.voy.com/99354/28967.html

from LaFaux's board

AFTRA: "For The Past Month Prospect Park Has Not Responded to Our Repeated Inquiries" | Daytime Confidential

http://daytimeconfidential.zap2it.com/2011/11/23/aftra-prospect-park-hasnt-responded-in-a-month

More in the saga....

Serial Drama: Happy (...?) Thanksgiving, All!

http://serialdrama.typepad.com/serial_drama/2011/11/happy-thanksgiving-all.html

Commentary, mostly about GH

SOS Pulse: Week of November 21, 2011 | Vote

http://soapoperasource.com/pulse/ballots/sos-pulse-week-of-november-21-2011.html

Make sure you vote for Roger.

Fanfiction at its Best | RKarena59's Passionate 4 Todd Site

The newest book, Todd Manning:  Enigma is well underway!

Book 1:  The Mysterious Mr. Toddman (read carefully, chapters are in reverse order on the page)

Book 2:  Who's the Real Todd?

Book 3:  Thomas Lord:  Cloaked

Book 4:  Current book, Todd Manning:  Enigma
(Us dedicated readers are fortunate to have through chapter 17)

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BTR - Soaps Roundtable - soap operas, American culture, entertainment, ATWT GL AW OLTL AMC GH YR BB, empowerment and Oprah

http://m.blogtalkradio.com/silas-kain/2011/11/29/soaps-roundtable

Silas' next show, Monday, Nov. 28

Defense Secretary Invites ‘Dancing’ Champ J.R. Martinez To The Pentagon | Access Hollywood - Celebrity News, Photos & Videos

http://www.accesshollywood.com/defense-secretary-invites-dancing-champ-jr-martinez-to-the-pentagon_article_57181

Wow.  Gorgeous.

Actors React To PP News | Soap Opera Digest

http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/actors-react-pp-news

Brief collection of actor responses.

Clarification by Raven | Ravenbeauty's Spoiler World!

http://voy.com/191220/8658.html

Raven clarifies some rumors.

Plan to Revive Two ABC Soap Operas Collapses - NYTimes.com

http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/11/23/plan-collapses-for-reviving-all-my-children-and-one-life-to-live/

Another article about the cancellation

TheWrap.com : 'All My Children,' 'One Life to Live' Online Versions Killed Off

http://m.thewrap.com/thewrap/pm_106591/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=IS6dppbY

Another commentary article.

BTR - Prospect Park: What went wrong... and what happens next? - all my children, one life to live, prospect park, soaps, daytime television

http://m.blogtalkradio.com/tuneintomorrow/2011/11/25/prospect-park-what-went-wrong-and-what-happens-next

Blog Talk Radio Show Description for Monday

Wrap party Photo

http://www.andrew-trischitta.net/gallery/albums/television/one%20life%20to%20live/backstage/normal_wrap-005.jpg

Courtesy of someone at DD, from I believe Andrew Trischitta's photos.

Photo - Wrap Party

http://www.andrew-trischitta.net/gallery/albums/television/one%20life%20to%20live/backstage/normal_wrap-002.jpg

Courtesy of someone at DD, from I believe Andrew Trischitta's photos.

SoapClassics - As the World Turns

http://www.soapclassics.com/

We Love Soaps: Soap Opera Past, Present & Future: THE COMPLETE LIST: 25 Biggest Blunders In Daytime Soap Opera History (September 2011)

http://www.welovesoaps.net/2011/09/25blunders.html

25 Soap Blunders of all time...includes One Life to Live twice on list.  One in number 4 spot for cancellation.  Frons also mentioned.

Christmas Past Photo

http://s3.amazonaws.com/data.tumblr.com/tumblr_lv2zghzd5v1qbbssco1_1280.png?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAJ6IHWSU3BX3X7X3Q&Expires=1322334167&Signature=%2BKRmY7ppABultB3bywxhVV32DQs%3D

Kassie and Bob Woods

@TLContessa: AMC and OLTL : Death Of An Era or Conspiracy?

http://tlcontessa.blogspot.com/2011/11/amc-and-oltl-death-of-era-or-conspiracy.html

The Lipstick Contessa speaks.

SOW Preview/Spoiler

http://oi39.tinypic.com/neyhpf.jpg

Scan of recent article "Todd makes his move on Blair."

Why ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ Are Dead - The Daily Beast

http://www.thedailybeast.com/articles/2011/11/23/why-all-my-children-and-one-life-to-live-are-dead.html

Agnes Nixon speaks

Michael Easton | Facebook | First Reaction

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1088414570

Michael Easton
I'M SORRY TO SAY IT'S DONE...STILL MUCH TO BE THANKFUL FOR. HAPPY THANKSGIVING...I LOVE YOU ALL.

Man of few words, but...he's said it all.

Facebook | Michael Easton

http://www.facebook.com/

Michael Easton
MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH ALL OF YOU TONIGHT...
I know how disappointing this news is to many of you. We tried to fight the good fight, we fought to the end to get the ratings up, but it wasn't enough. We're sorry we let you down. I just wanted to thank you all for the years of kindness, love and support you've shown me and my family. If you get a chance at some point, maybe say a prayer for the wonderful crew members of "One Life To Live", many of whom are supporting large families, that they may find work soon. God Bless. Happy Thanksgiving.

More from Michael.  Tears.

DePaiva Responds to Reports that ‘OLTL’ Won’t Continue Online | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/news/depaiva-responds-to-reports-that-oltl-wont-continue-online

As I wrote on other posts prior, some of this stuff will repeat itself; the idea is to just share how the media is responding to everything with the latest cancellation finality news. 

Smith Laments on Prospect Park’s ‘Noble Attempt’ to Save ‘One Life to Live’ | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/news/smith-laments-on-prospect-parks-noble-attempt-to-save-one-life-to-live

Some of this stuff will repeat itself; the idea is to just share how the media is responding to everything with the latest cancellation finality news.  Hillary B. Smith speaks

Kassie DePaiva & Michael Easton Share their Disappointment at Prospect Park’s Bowing out of Moving OLTL Online! | Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps | Daytime Soap Interviews, News, Updates and Previews, Video and Audio Interviews

http://michaelfairmansoaps.com/news/kassie-depaiva-michael-easton-share-their-disappointment-at-prospect-parks-bowing-out-of-moving-oltl-online/2011/11/23/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

Some of this stuff will repeat itself; the idea is to just share how the media is responding to everything with the latest cancellation finality news.

Happy Thanksgiving 2011 to All!

Just wanted to extend positive wishes for a healthy and happy holiday to all.  Thankful for the friends we've made through this blog, and for Roger's work, as well as the other One Life to Live players.

Hope to see you all around!

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Serial Drama: The Darkest Day (or Matthew Speaks For Us All)

http://serialdrama.typepad.com/serial_drama/2011/11/matthew-speaks-for-us-all.html

More Serial Drama recaps and commentary.  Sad day!

OLTL’s Eddie Alderson, Hillary B. Smith & Robert Woods on Thanksgiving show, “It’s a beautiful episode!” | Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps | Daytime Soap Interviews, News, Updates and Previews, Video and Audio Interviews

http://michaelfairmansoaps.com/news/oltls-eddie-alderson-hillary-b-smith-robert-woods-on-thanksgiving-show-its-a-beautiful-episode/2011/11/23/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter

One Life to Live's Hillary B. Smith comments on show's online demise | Inside TV | EW.com

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/11/23/one-life-to-live-actor-on-shows-online-demise/

Interesting commentary by Hillary B. Smith

New York NY : Prospect Park pulls out of the online network and our soaps.

http://m.examiner.com/exNewYork/pm_72208/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=hEpR0kBK

Kassie Wesley DePaiva | Facebook Response to PP Announcement

http://www.facebook.com/kassie.w.depaiva

Kassie Wesley DePaiva
Words just don't express how sad I am at hearing that Prospect Park has dropped the deal to move forward with "One Life". I think what upsets me the most is how this whole deal has been handled from the get go. I wanted more than anything not to have been cancelled by ABC. I find it mind boggling that a company can spend 45 years building the strongest brand in daytime... launch a cable network to support it and then decide to cancel both broadcast and cable airings leaving the beloved fans with no where to turn for that brand. Then PP shows up out of nowhere as the great white hope promising to continue these shows.... I was happy to sign on. I love what I do and I'm proud to go to work everyday. I was asked to take a cut in pay and was happy to do it if it meant our show would go on. That was the first week of September. But other than a very quick speech on the studio floor by PP in late September the company did not give out any information regarding when and where we would be working. Last Wednesday the cast received an email telling us our dressing rooms must be cleared out by the 9th of Dec. or ABC would be tossing things out... and then to hear the official news today via a media report.

The last 2 weeks have been emotional for me. The stories are rocking and show is so good. It is must see TV. Don't miss a day... don't miss a scene. My hat goes off to Ron Calivarti.... he has written really powerful stuff and I think the fans are going love it. I especially want to shout out to Frank Valentini... who has fought the hardest to make the transition happen. He has been amazing and I want you fans to know how hard he worked to continue giving you fans the show you deserve. He found out this wasn't going to happen just like I did...via a media report.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving and I have so much to be grateful for but I must say I wish things had worked out differently. It's been the best 18 years of my life. I hope you will continue to watch "One Life" until the bitter sweet end.

Again, this blogger CANNOT BELIEVE how wonderful this actress is, not only in her roles, but in her own personal life.  A giving and sweet person.  We have been so fortunate to have her, and to see her again opposite Roger.

Serial Drama: Our Latest Soap Opera Digest Column | Nov. 2011

http://serialdrama.typepad.com/serial_drama/2011/11/our-l.html

Serial Drama Recaps and Commentary

Very Sad News for the Soap World Today

From One Life to Live Fanclub:


After five months of negotiations with various guilds, hundreds of presentations to potential financial and technology partners, and a hope that we could pioneer a new network for the future, it is with great disappointment that we are suspending our aspirations to revive "One Life to Live" and "All My Children" via online distribution.  It is now becoming clear that mounting issues make our ability to meet our deadlines to get OLTL on the air in a reasonable time period following its January 13, 2012 ABC finale impossible.

We believed the timing was right to launch an Online TV Network anchored by these two iconic soap operas, but we always knew it would be an uphill battle to create something historical, and unfortunately we couldn't ultimately secure the backing and clear all the hurdles in time.  We believe we exhausted all reasonable options apparent to us, but despite enormous personal, as well as financial cost to ourselves, we failed to find a solution.

While we narrowed in on a financial infrastructure, the contractual demands of the guilds, which regulate our industry, coupled with the program's inherent economic challenges ultimately led to this final decision. In the end, the constraints of the current marketplace, including the evolution and impact of new media on our industry simply proved too great a match for even our passion.

In our opinion, new models like this can only work with the cooperation of many people striving to make them happen, and we would like to thank and praise the numerous people who tried to help and showed us incredible support.  We are extremely grateful to the fans and media who showed great support to us through this process, to ABC who did everything in their control to help, and we are especially grateful for the support and encouragement from many of the Soaps' cast and crew themselves. 

We hope that our efforts are not lost, and that we somehow created a dialogue and movement on the feasibility of first run, network quality content online.

Of special note, we would like to thank Frank Valentini (Executive Producer), Ron Carlivati (Head Writer of OLTL), Agnes Nixon, many of the cast of OLTL including Michael Easton, Ted King, Kelley Missal, Melissa Archer, and of course Erika Slezak all of whom signed on quickly and did all they could to help, as well as our own Christine Sacani.  Cameron Mathison and Lindsay Hartley also get our sincerest thanks for their support.  We feel terrible we couldn't come through for them and we were very much looking forward to working together.
       
With appreciation,
Rich Frank
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All My Children and One Life to Live won't air online after all | Inside TV | EW.com

http://insidetv.ew.com/2011/11/23/plans-killed-to-take-one-life-to-life-and-all-my-children-online/

We Love Soaps: Soap Opera Past, Present & Future: SUSPENDED: Prospect Park Announces Suspension Of Effort To Bring ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE Online

http://www.welovesoaps.net/2011/11/suspended.html

Insider on Prospect Park's Plans to Move AMC and OLTL to The Web Failing: "The Unions Were Willing to Negotiate" | Daytime Confidential

http://daytimeconfidential.zap2it.com/2011/11/23/insider-on-prospect-parks-plans-to-move-amc-and-oltl-to-the-web-failing-the-unions-were-w

One Life to Live and All My Children Not Heading Online - Today's News: Our Take | TVGuide.com

http://www.tvguide.com/News/AMC-OLTL-Online-Prospect-Park-1040137.aspx

AFTRA statement posted on DD

http://s10.zetaboards.com/Daytime_Dish/topic/7371174/176/

AFTRA-the union that represents actors on AMC and OLTL -released the following statement regarding Prospect Park's decision to suspend production of the soaps. "AFTRA was deeply disappointed to read that the executives at Prospect Park have decided to suspend their efforts to produce the long-running and popular daytime serials, 'One Life to Live' and 'All My Children,' via online distribution. Despite initial progress in our negotiations with Prospect Park toward resolving a fair agreement to cover the performers appearing on these programs, we were perplexed and disappointed that for the past month Prospect Park has not responded to our repeated inquiries to resume those discussions. We now conclude from the press reports that Prospect Park faced other challenges unrelated to our negotiations, which prevented continuation of those discussions. We remain hopeful that an opportunity to revive these two popular series will emerge in the future, and remain ready to resume discussions should that opportunity arise."

We Love Soaps: Soap Opera Past, Present & Future: AFTRA: Prospect Park Has Not Responded For The Past Month

http://www.welovesoaps.net/2011/11/aftra-prospect-park-has-not-responded.html

Hmmm, thought it was the UNIONS??

Facebook - Kassie DePaiva

http://www.facebook.com/

Thanksgiving is my favorite time of the year because I have the opportunity to be near my family. I've always treasured the time when we all arrive and share in the excitement of seeing each other. As we sit around the Thanksgiving table we are reminded of our blessings and all the things we are grateful for. We eat and share, laugh and remember. I hope everyone finds a table to sit around tomorrow with people that they love. I hope we all can take a moment to consider how precious life is and how great it is to live in the amazing country. I'm most grateful for family, health, and the joy I find in my family and friends.
God bless,
Kassie

I will never understand how anyone, even a non-Blair fan, could not appreciate the kindness and professionalism of this woman.  I wish her the best in her endeavors.

 

The Todd Killed Victor Story is Retarded and Insulting | SOC

http://boards.soapcentral.com/showthread.php?759246-The-Todd-Killed-Victor-Story-is-Retarded-and-Insulting

"The Todd Killed Victor Story is Retarded and Insulting

   First of all, let me say I love most of the characters from this show and I generally support the show but I have to express myself about how dumb this story is.

   These people, these so called writers, who get paid more money than a lot of us and write such crap while writers like me who are not working can come up with a better story than this."

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OLTL SPOILER COMMENTARY | All My Writers

http://allmywriters.com/?p=2941

Some commentary on recent spoilers

We Love Soaps: Soap Opera Past, Present & Future: DANCING WITH THE STARS Results: And The Winner Is....

http://www.welovesoaps.net/2011/11/dancing-with-stars-winner-is.html

JR Martinez takes the world by storm.  He was trending WORLD WIDE last night on twitter after his win.

We Love Soaps: Soap Opera Past, Present & Future: NEWS ROUNDUP: Showbiz411 Blasts Brian Frons! Would You Watch An AMC Web Show? 'Hitler' Soap Changes Name

http://www.welovesoaps.net/2011/11/22nov2011b.html

Ugh, I cannot stand this man's face.  He's deplorable.

We Love Soaps: Soap Opera Past, Present & Future: RESULTS: Daytime Soap & Couple of the Week Poll (November 14-18, 2011) - DAYS OF OUR LIVES/John & Marlena No. 1

http://www.welovesoaps.net/2011/11/sotwnov18.html

John and Marlena.  Still got it.  And people wonder why we wanted a T&B reunion.

Discussion Board

http://www.conversationchamber.com/t13984-brody

"I just try to harden my heart to it, but I think a lot of it has to do with Erika Slezak as well. Even when TSJ was on the show and playing Todd, and Roger Howarth was still at ATWT, she had a habit of being semi-vocal in interviews about how she thought the role really belonged to RH."

Roger Mention

Manhattan Real Estate

http://manhattan.blockshopper.com/property/1005941350/505_greenwich_unit_6d/

All right, looks like Roger's Condo (already sold to someone else) just got sold again....Check out the listing.  


As a matter of fact, if you search for Roger, there are several addresses/properties:  
http://manhattan.blockshopper.com/search?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=Roger+Howarth&classes[]=Sale

Coupons –Tickets to Soap Opera Victory - CNN iReport

http://ireport.cnn.com/docs/DOC-707773

First Starr you won't see tonight or on 'One Life To Live' online | Tele-buddy's Tinseltown Tales | knoxville.com blogs

http://blogs.knoxnews.com/telebuddy/archives/2011/11/knoxville-celebrities-kristen-alderson-one-life-to-live-online-starr.shtml

Alderson: Last week, I taped a lot of scenes that will be among the last scenes that will air on the show with Kassie (Blair) and Roger (Todd). That was tough. The end of last week was just so emotionally draining. I was crying at the end of last week. This week was a bit easier because I must have gotten a lot of it out of my system. But it will all crack tomorrow (the final taping). It's weird. After this is alll over, it will be weird because it will feel like I am on vacation all the time. This is like family to me.

More above

Airdates Set for Some Returning ‘One Life’ Stars | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/news/airdates-set-for-some-returning-one-life-stars

Soap Opera 451 - "And when they ask us what we're doing, you can say, We're remembering...." (Ray Bradbury, Fahrenheit 451)

http://www.soapopera451.com/

‘OLTL’ Stars Bid Farewell to ABC Era | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/news/oltl-stars-bid-farewell-to-abc-era

Minor ‘One Life to Live’ Casting Updates for December and Name That Song | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/news/minor-one-life-to-live-casting-updates-for-december-and-name-that-song

Sorry all

Robin Platzer asked me to remove the link to her photos.
Sorry about that!  I am sure you can find them by searching her name.

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My posts from Facebook on the latest non-development saga that is Prospect Park | Ravenbeauty's Spoiler World!

http://www.voy.com/191220/8611.html

"My posts from Facebook on the latest non-development saga that is Prospect Park.....

Hey Gang,


This is all incredibly reminiscent of what we saw with the cancellations. Actors tweeting that everything is fine and that horrible cloud will descend once again as I sit by and watch another horror show. I was reminded of it all today. I had forgotten the sting of it..."

More at link

Another Tumblr | fragile static

http://starrylilac.tumblr.com/post/13102542719/x

Has some photos of "close-to-the-end" backstage stuff

Obsessions - “You only have one life to live.” Today marked ...

http://bhop529.tumblr.com/post/12996341749/you-only-have-one-life-to-live-today-marked

Tumblr entry, Friday, Nov. 18

SOC: Tonia Walker's Ideas For Prospect Park

http://boards.soapcentral.com/showthread.php?758713-Tonia-Walker-s-Ideas-For-Prospect-Park

RE: PROSPECT PARK DEAL!!!! RAVEN SPOILERS - One Life To Live Message Boards - Soaps.com

http://soaps.sheknows.com/onelifetolive/board/265365/page/1/

Was started last week when we first got the news.  Found at Soaps She Knows.  Message board area if interested.

The RavenBeauty Christmas Spectacular 12/15 by Silas Kain | Blog Talk Radio

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/silas-kain/2011/12/16/the-ravenbeauty-christmas-spectacular

Another upcoming blog talk radio show

Todd Manning Obsessed

http://badboysgetmehot.tumblr.com/

Another Roger Tumblr

‘OLTL’ Stars Bid Farewell to ABC Era | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/news/oltl-stars-bid-farewell-to-abc-era

Todd Manning, "The Fox"

http://lafaux.net/rich_text_3.html

We Love Soaps: Soap Opera Past, Present & Future: VOTE: Daytime Soap & Couple of the Week Poll (November 14-18, 2011)

http://www.welovesoaps.net/2011/11/sotw1114.html

Don't forget the couple of the week poll

We Love Soaps: Soap Opera Past, Present & Future: ONE LIFE TO LIVE: Life After 'Life' Is a Mystery

http://www.welovesoaps.net/2011/11/oltlwsj.html

The History of Soap Cancellations | SudzTV

http://sudz.tv/content/history-soap-cancellations

BTR - Soaps Roundtable - soap operas, American culture, entertainment, ATWT GL AW OLTL AMC GH YR BB, empowerment and Oprah

http://m.blogtalkradio.com/silas-kain/2011/11/29/soaps-roundtable

Silas' talk show, Monday, Nov. 28.

OLTL Two Scoops: Finally, the truth is revealed | One Life to Live @ soapcentral.com

http://soapcentral.com/oltl/content/scoop/twoscoops/2011/111121.php

Two Scoops column

Wrap Party

I am going to continue my search for Wrap Party photos today.  I'll post any results!


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Photos of Andrew Trischitta | Last Day at Studio with Fan

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2465744976034&set=t.100002661196931&type=1&theater

Twitter / @BethAnntastic: cutie-pie & i headed to th ... | Kelly Missal at Wrap Party

http://twitter.com/?photo_id=1#!/BethAnntastic/status/137981216807845888/photo/1

Wrap Party

Photo Gallery: Stockings with Care – Celebrity Bartending Night | Soap Opera Network | Roger and more

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/photos/photo-gallery-stockings-with-care-celebrity-bartending-night

Photos, Roger and more

Wrap Party Photo | Kassie and Josh

http://209.85.48.20/8164/16/0/p1024699/388399_10150401360200758_509430757_8408483_1549605332_n.jpg

Photo from Wrap Party

Twitter | Another Wrap Party Photo

http://twitter.com/?photo_id=1#!/Crystal_Hunt/status/137957413037932544/photo/1/large

Tonja Walker Photo - Wrap Party

http://twitpic.com/7gntxr'%3E%3Cimg%20title='picture'%20src='http://twitpic.com/show/large/7gntxr'/%3E%3C/a%3E

Photo from wrap party

Soap Opera Weekly Previews & Recaps | Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps | Daytime Soap Interviews, News, Updates and Previews, Video and Audio Interviews

http://michaelfairmansoaps.com/updates/

Previews for the week.

Kris Alderson's Instagram Photo

http://instagr.am/p/U8QCM/

Starr as a young child.....with Regis and Kelly.

John & Natalie | Tumblr

http://jolieoltl.tumblr.com/

Tumblr....nice photos, dedicated to Jolie

soapcentral.com Daily Recaps | soapcentral.com @ soapcentral.com

http://soapcentral.com/soapcentral/recaps/2011/111114.php

A New Mvid by a new vidder: Everything

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From DD - a visitor to the studio yesterday

While I was @ the studio yesterday I saw the following cast leave via main entrance on W 66th Street; Tina, Vicky, Clint, Dani, new Cole, Hope triplets, Jack, Ford, Jess, Cutter, Nate, Shane, Langston and Marko.

Roger & Kassie left the studio from the West End Ave entrance not long after each other.

Kassie & Kristin filmed yesterday while Roger completed his scenes on Wednesday.

I kinda figured the odds were against me yesterday to see Roger & Kassie for one last time. It was an very emotional bittersweet time for the whole cast and crew as well as the fans. Word is, Kassie was crying pretty much for the last two days. Poor thing. I understand how she feels. I will miss Blair,her GORGEOUS soul mate Todd and their children Jack & Starr. After being a loyal fan for 30 years, I'm glad I had the chance to be part of the going away party. Hearing and sharing the stories I love & hate with other fans, was really amazing. At one point, Frank Valentini came out with gifts for the fans. I got a beautiful hard covered OLTL anniversary book, tote bag and pen. So unexpected. I really appreciated his gesture to the fans. Very a nice man. We chatted for a quick moment concerning the future of OLTL 2.0. He was very clear when he said, the future of the show airing on Prospect Park was NOT dead. He claimed the producers of Prospect Park love OLTL and are totally committed to getting the show off the ground. He also, asked the fans to please NOT give up on the show and to please continue watching it on ABC till the end. The way I read his statement was, if the ratings stay "high" receiving the financial backing for the show, will be easy to obtain. If fans decide to throw in the towel now and the ratings slip, the funds to seduce the project on Prospect Park will fail. As much as I LOAHTE Ron's T&B story right now, I want the option to see my T&B reunion on Prospect Park. I assured Frank, I would continue to support OLTL and watch till the last episode airs on ABC. I decided this morning, I will go one step further and email my thoughts and suggestions to Prospect Park for the Todd and Blair. I figured after 30 years of watching this show since I was a kid, it was the least I could do for the fate of my ultimate super couple.

Hope Hummingbird won't mind!
see more here http://s10.zetaboards.com/Daytime_Dish/topic/7370369/199/

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After more than four decades, OLTL...

http://angels4tnb.tumblr.com/post/13001821595/fuckyeaholtl-after-more-than-four-decades-oltl

Angels4TnB Tumblr

To everyone at "One Life to Live" | Facebook Page of Thom Christopher

http://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=247622825292025&id=100001329273509

Thom Christopher

To everyone at "One Life To Live" let it be said that every individual involved in this show, both past and present, have added themselves to the collective memory of millions of viewers. The decades of this show and its' success speak a million words of praise to everyones creative labor...how proud I am to have been one of its' laborers. I join in the sadness to see it go dark but look at the greatlight it leaves behind..my love to all and the thanks for the journey.

Funny thing I came across on FB

http://www.facebook.com/Carolyn.Hinsey.Opinion

Also on Carolyn Hinsey's page, written by a fan:

Today at my weight watchers meeting, a woman said she will be on the chew in the audience, and this came out of my mouth how could you support that show it cancelled AMC, and then another lady started with her and another lady started with her. It was really funny. Soap People United at Weight Watchers.

6-27-00 Soap Opera Digest ROGER HOWARTH-ALTERNATIVE COVER - Soap Opera World - Back Issues of Soap Opera Magazines & DVDs

http://www.soapoperaworld.com/soap-opera-digest-roger-howarth-alternative-cover.html

Roger cover - Soap Opera Digest, 2000

Carolyn Opinion Hinsey Facebook Page

http://www.facebook.com/Carolyn.Hinsey.Opinion

Carolyn Opinion Hinsey
Just got home from the OLTL finale party, thrown by ABC. Its too late to post pics but I will tomorrow. Fantastic and bittersweet... ABC seriously needs to keep this show on the air *clenched fist* !

OLTL Recap: Friday, November 18, 2011 | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/recaps/oltl-recap-friday-november-18-2011

Recap

We Love Soaps: Soap Opera Past, Present & Future: ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Last ABC Tape Day: Soap World Reacts On Twitter

http://www.welovesoaps.net/2011/11/oltlwrap.html

Twitter wrap ups collection

SOS Pulse: Week of November 14, 2011

http://soapoperasource.com/pulse/ballots/sos-pulse-week-of-november-14-2011.html

Poll.  Vote vote vote for OLTL, Roger, etc. 

We Love Soaps: Soap Opera Past, Present & Future: VOTE: Daytime Soap & Couple of the Week Poll (November 14-18, 2011)

http://www.welovesoaps.net/2011/11/sotw1114.html

Polls 

Serial Drama: Llanview Forever!

http://serialdrama.typepad.com/serial_drama/2011/11/llanview-forever.html

Entry for Friday, everything is so .... sad. 

Kassie Tweets

This has been a sad day.  I'm truly grateful 4 this awesome journey.  I've had an amazing time in Llanview....& really hate 2 see it end.  But it was great and my life is better because of the lives that have touched mine.  Thank you OLTL/Blair fans for 18 years of goodness.
It's because of you that it has lasted this long.  Until we meet again... Xoxo

Kassie's tweets last night ... either during or after the wrap party.  This is one classy and fantastic person.

1121.png (PNG Image, 392x583 pixels)

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/6938/1121.png

Nov. 21, 22, 23 highlights

Still, we only have ONE LIFE TO LIVE!

http://www.facebook.com/note.php?saved&&note_id=10150395373079356

fan letter from Facebook!

Confessions And Critiques Of A Television Fanatic!!!!: News From OLTL Studios

http://filmguy76.blogspot.com/2011/11/news-from-oltl-studios.html

Interesting article that quotes Bob Woods and others.  Informational regarding last day.

Deep Soap:'One Life To Live' Tapes Final ABC Episodes | XFINITY TV News

http://xfinitytv.comcast.net/blogs/2011/deep-soap/one-life-to-live-tapes-final-abc-episodes/

More on final taping day.

OLTL Actors On Final Day At ABC | Soap Opera Digest

http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/oltl-actors-final-day-abc

Scott Sickles, Facebook Post

On my first day at One Life to Live, Ron Carlivati began the writers meeting by announcing that all the stories we had been working on (stories we were not only in the middle of shooting and had BEGUN TO AIR) had been dropped by the network and we had to pick up from where we left off last week (the week before I started) and basically make shit up from scratch. The first question was, "So, Bess has left town with the baby. Where's she going, now that she's not going where she was gonna go?" And I looked at those big empty whiteboards with astonishment and trepidation. And so the adventure began... In the nearly three years (2 and 3/4) since, I got to write for most of my favorite daytime divas -- including scenes with Erica Slezak, Robin Strasser and Kim Zimmer on screen at the same time!!! -- and an army of great actors, possibly the best gay love story to ever air on television at any time of day, one-third of a musical, for insanely wonderful supercouples, for BOTH Todds (at the same time) and their psycho mother, for Andrea Evans who bears special mention because the first episode of any soap opera I ever saw was the Y&R where Patty shot Jack, an avalanche, a super crazy and ridiculously funny Special Episode that will air on December 19th that I'm not at liberty to describe to you so you'll have to trust me that it's fabulous, and of course the most important scenes ever to take place between a dog and a baby. I got to do all of this with a writing team whose talent is truly humbling. I get to do this because of the tireless efforts of my agent Barbara Hogenson; because of the tutelage of the amazing Millee Taggart Ratcliffe and Susan Dansby; because of the guidance and support of Sue Johnson, Jesse Murray and Anna Theresa Cascio (who has done more for my sanity than she may ever know); and because Ron Carlivati and Frank Valentini are generous enough to let me. Thanks to them! Congratulations to all! Have a great last day at ABC! I CAN'T WAIT TO DO IT AGAIN!!! All my love, respect and admiration,

Scott Sickles

From SOC

Here's what WE do know about the PP/OLTL studio and funding debacle - SFU's own Tammy Kreiss went to the OLTL studios Thursday and was able to get some answers from Bob Woods, OLTL EP Frank Valentini, OLTL HW Ron Carlivati and yes, OLTL creator Agnes Nixon
It is true that ABC ordered OLTL to vacate the studios this week ASAP as soon as filming is complete. While Prospect Park has lost some funding, Carlivati & Valentini assured fans that they do have the money to secure a studio and that they are looking at options such as JC Studios (AW/ATWT/Cosby Show's former home in Brooklyn) along with Silver Cup Studios in Queens where Sex and the City was filmed. There has been no official announcement as to WHY ABC wouldn't cooperate with PP/OLTL and let them stay at their studios until Katie moves in as expected.


This from SOC as reported to me by Alyssa.

One Life to Live's Online Reboot Hits Snag, But Isn't "Dead In The Water" | Daytime Confidential

http://daytimeconfidential.zap2it.com/2011/11/18/one-life-to-live-reboot-hits-snag-but-isnt-dead-in-the-water

In the midst of this, I'll come right out and say it!

All is not lost.

Nope.  Can't be.

Info from sources:  RUMOR HAS IT we will supposedly get a statement from PP later today.  It's not over until it's over.  It may not be on time.  They are short a great amount of funds.  ABC seems to have done something not-so-classy, even if as small as not being gracious enough to allow the cast to stay put until it's organized or repaired (oh gee, shocker). 

I'll try and get anything I can to you all.  Until then, do not give up hope.  Hope is the thing that lasts until that last final word of the credits roll on Jan. 13.

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Serial Drama: A Llanview Wedding Album

http://serialdrama.typepad.com/serial_drama/2011/11/a-llanview-wedding-album.html

Nat and Brody's almost wedding - Tina and Cord's last.

Prospect Park Issues ‘No Comment’ Regarding ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/news/prospect-park-issues-no-comment-regarding-all-my-children-and-one-life-to-live


Frustrating.  Supposedly, we get a statement later today.

ABC To OLTL Actors: "Get Out!" | Soap Opera Digest

http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/abc-oltl-actors-get-out

Heartbreaking.

Raven's comments on recent OLTL/PP situ

Just as I feared. We've been had. Too upset to say much more right now. We were placated and controlled. God, I hope I'm wrong on this one. For once I want to be wrong. OLTL is the show I never miss. A part of my daily routine. The show I always looked forward to. Those manipulative *******s. This is why I could never fully exhale. I just had a bad feeling that I couldn't shake. How clever. How utterly cruel. Prospect Park can go straight to hell and take Disney with them. Collaborating slime buckets. I guess I had more to say than I thought.....

Thanks to Gail for finding this.

Smashwords - Soap Opera Uncensored: A book by Nelson Branco

http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/104307

Nelson's latest on changes in Emmys

Silas. Tweets

It's over. Word from the studio is funding has fallen through. Disney thinks they have won and thinks it killed #OLTL. 
We've been manipulated - by them and by their plants on our side. The entire thing was staged from the beginning.

OMG - never mind complaining, looks like we are not getting PP after all?  I'll let you know more when I get it.

Hillary B Smith Tweet

After Silas' drop last evening that something's up with OLTL, I see this today from HBS:

"I'm here 4 my last tape day on OLTL for ABC. Last night we were told that we must remove all of our belongings from the dressing rooms."

I am TOTALLY SCARED, this cannot be good info.  I pray it just means they are put on HOLD - not shelved or cancelled completely.

Today will be an important day to watch the press and to watch Twitter and FB.  I will be working, and won't be able to access anything until this evening, so.....keep your feelers out, I'll be asking you all later.

Lucci Sets The Record Straight! | Soap Opera Digest

http://www.soapoperadigest.com/content/lucci-sets-record-straight

Roger Howarth at Cataz.net

http://www.cataz.net/

Gorgeous new layout!  Kudos to Cataz!

Roger Howarth Schedule - TV Listings | LocateTV

http://www.locatetv.com/person/roger-howarth/47616/schedule

Not sure we need it right now, but we sure might in a month or two.

IF THAT'S LOVE: Todd and Blair Manning | Just discovered

http://manning.dancing-on-air.net/

Just found this site today thanks to a poster at DD.  Warning, site does still have some TSJ Todd stuff but.......the rest is a great collection, especially of transcripts.

Mag Scans for wk of 11/21 Thanks To RH FACTOR

Check out The RHF
Mag Scans for wk of 11/21
THE RH FACTOR BOARD | NOVEMBER 12, 2011
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My View of Llanview: November 15 Edition | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/news/my-view-of-llanview-november-15-edition-2

SoapZone: GUESS WHO I SAW ON THE TRAIN THIS MORNING???

http://soapzone.com/boards/read.php/oltl/main/783299

OH MY GOD, from SOAPZONE, story about a chance sighting of Roger on the train in NYC.

Paging Andrew Carpenter

Paging Andrew Carpenter
SERIAL DRAMA | NOVEMBER 14, 2011
http://pulse.me/s/3abFB
I don't know about you guys, but I was half-hoping Andrew Carpenter would come back to officiate every wedding One Life to Live ... read more
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Watch "One Life To Live Promo: Week Of 11-14-11"

POLL: In a perfect world -- who would you want Blair to settle down with?

http://boards.soapcentral.com/showthread.php?756941-In-a-perfect-world-who-would-you-want-Blair-to-settle-down-with

Poll

Question of the Day?

Who "dies" in Llanview the week of Thanksgiving?  Put your GUESSES here!

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I think AMC's launch depends on OLTL's success

http://boards.soapcentral.com/showthread.php?756952-I-think-AMC-s-launch-depends-on-OLTL-s-success

Vote on AMC's release date.

Serial Drama: The Mind of a Non-Mutt (Despite What They Call Her)

http://serialdrama.typepad.com/serial_drama/2011/11/the-mind-of-a-non-mutt-despite-what-they-call-her.html


Nov. 11 From canine David Vickers' point of view.

soapcentral.com Previews, Gossip, Spoilers and Scoops | soapcentral.com @ soapcentral.com

http://soapcentral.com/soapcentral/scoop.php

Dan Kroll's spoilers/previews for the week

Face Off! ‘OLTL’ Casts Stacy’s Shady Brazilian Doc | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/news/face-off-oltl-casts-stacys-shady-brazilian-doc

Gigi storyline goes to Rio.  Uh....ok.  All this wasted time!  This has to do with Alex's return tho.

Soap Opera Weekly Previews & Recaps | Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps | Daytime Soap Interviews, News, Updates and Previews, Video and Audio Interviews

http://michaelfairmansoaps.com/updates/

Michael Fairman's weekly previews

‘Life’ Behind Bars? Jailed Llanview Residents Return as Soap Winds Down | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/news/life-behind-bars-jailed-llanview-residents-return-as-soap-winds-down

As soap winds down.  *sigh*  This does sound interesting though!

 

Ford Trio’s Daddy Dearest Comes Back to ‘Life’ as John Wesley Shipp Returns to Set | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/news/ford-trios-daddy-dearest-comes-back-to-life-as-john-wesley-shipp-returns-to-set

Ah, interesting.  Another confirmation of Ellie's studio visit story.

ABC latest to shrink free shows on Web - m.NYPOST.com

http://m.nypost.com/p/entertainment/tv/abc_latest_to_shrink_free_shows_yBAoOa7bDfD7Q7nQ6VlmWJ

ABC not going to offer new shows on their site/Hulu/etc. until at least a week later.

‘One Life to Live’ Among ‘Top TV Picks’ by ABC Affiliate, Plus A Tease? | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/news/one-life-to-live-among-top-tv-picks-by-abc-affiliate-plus-a-tease

ABC chooses OLTL as TOP TV PICK?  Uh, how about you leave it on television???????

Report: St. John to Return to ‘OLTL’ | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/news/report-st-john-to-return-to-oltl

Not sure if I posted this one before and don't have the time to search it out this morning!  Oh well, TSJ returns.

SOS Pulse Ballots

http://soapoperasource.com/pulse/ballots/

Pulse vote.  Just found out that you can vote 4 times total, once Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon.  For each vote, scroll down and choose the shows you want, actors, actresses, couple.

OLTL Two Scoops: Bad decisions are a way of life | One Life to Live @ soapcentral.com

http://www.soapcentral.com/oltl/content/scoop/twoscoops/2011/111114.php

"Blair continued her old pattern last week, as she "chose" Tomas over Todd. I can't believe Tomas fell for her act. We've seen Blair run to the nearest anti-Todd every time Todd makes her mad, and that is exactly what she did this time. Blair might credit Dorian for her revelation, but it was really Todd's reaction to seeing Blair and Tomas in his office. I hope Tomas hasn't been completely fooled into thinking Todd won't be an issue between him and Blair. He might get to be with Blair for a short while, but she will go back to Todd before it's over. That's what she does!"

Excerpt from Two Scoops, more at link.

Tumblr| Flashback Photo | I was sixteen; he was twenty one.

http://sarawww.tumblr.com/post/12696869786/evil-dead-ii

Kassie DePaiva, Evil Dead II, from a tumblr

Roger Howarth's Todd Comeback - Hit or Miss?

http://boards.soapcentral.com/showthread.php?756873-Roger-Howarth-s-Todd-Comeback-Hit-or-Miss

Vote Roger....frankly, how dare they?

STUDIO VISIT REPORT! Nov. 11, 2011

As reported by friend of The Real Todd Manning Blog on 11/12/11:

I went to the ABC studios yesterday before heading to comedy show with hubby.  Was told by a fan club rep of another actor (who I don't want to mention) that RH was there.  She had been in the studio the day before and had seen the call list.  She confirmed that KDP and that KA were also there. 

I waited in the cold forever.  This person was definitely in with her actor/actress. Here's what I learned:

PP has leased the ABC studios.  Whether it's a temp fix until their own studio is up and running I'm not sure. Note:  The Real Todd Manning Blog staff had also heard a similar report, and this confirms.  And I didn't want to push. According to her, PP is ready to start taping new epis as early as the week after next.  Meaning ABC will wrap on the 18th and PP epis begin taping on the 21st (according to fan club rep). I know nothing about TnB other than that they were in the building taping.

KA and brother EA are heading to Cali for pilot season.  The mother is pushing her to go, KA wanted to stay in NY and at OL.  KA is very upset and has been balling all week.  She is no longer exiting main door.  At about 7pm KA's mother was in the lobby.  I think she came down to see if fans were outside, personally.  She definitely exited side door.

[Rumor has it that] PP was only negotiating with David Gregory in hopes that it would woo Bree Williamson, when she decided not to go to PP negotiations with David Gregory ceased.  They didn't want him without her. 

I met yesterday David Gregory, BW and Ford's father. Also Roscoe Borne, Mitch. [Susan Batten] Luna Moody ran out towards parking stopping to talk to no one.  She had no coat and it was cold.  I also saw the person that plays Bianca Morales of Access Llanview.

I met KDPm who was gracious enough as always to stop for a photo.  And when speaking to me she had to bend forward with her hands on knees to look me in the eye because I'm super short and she is literally a giant.  She is so incredibly beautiful in person, it's sick. She nicely told me that she suspected that RH had used side door to leave.

The cast was super tired.  Their out time should have been 5:30 pm it was 7:45 before anyone exited.  They were kind but tired and I think they all just wanted to go home.

I did not see RH. I was bummed, but I'm lucky enough to have met him once. After waiting so long in the cold I was so down, but hey, maybe he had to subway it instead of head to parking, and that's why he left the way he did. Who knows?? 

Anyhow, best I can tell PP is happening. :)"

Another aside:  The Real Todd Manning Blog Staff has also heard much of the same as above from sources.  Good to hear it in two places.  Thanks to our Blog Friend Ellie!

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New Mvid: Todd&Blair: Here to Stay

I cried for over an hour with this one!!! Hope you enjoy. Time is running short....

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Oh No They Didn't! - IT'S SOAP NEWS FRIDAY!!!

http://ohnotheydidnt.livejournal.com/64312529.html

A few articles, about Michael Easton, Kassie DePaiva, and GH losing JJ as well.

LIFE Ends For Gregory & The Aldersons - ABC Soaps In Depth

http://abc.soapsindepth.com/2011/11/life-ends-for-gregory-the-alde.html

Final words on Aldersons and David Gregory

Save Our Show! ‘One Life’ Parodies Its Own Demise | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/news/save-our-show-one-life-parodies-its-own-demise

Interesting and fun-sounding story for OLTL and Roxy.

WorldTurnsTV.com | John Loprieno

http://www.facebook.com/pages/WorldTurnsTVcom/138983299487731

John Loprieno (ex-Brad Snyder, #ATWT) who plays Cord on #OLTL says he's open to following the soap when it airs online.

Interesting.  Let's see if PP is interested.

OLTL PreVUE: Week of November 14 Edition | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/previews/oltl-prevue-week-of-november-14-edition

Previews.

Report: Prospect Park Halts All My Children Relaunch

http://www.tvline.com/2011/11/prospect-park-halts-all-my-children-relaunch/

As reported by ABC Soaps In Depth, Prospect Park has indefinitely put on hold plans to relaunch AMC via its new web hub, TheOnlineNetwork.com, which itself is scheduled to (hopefully) go live in early 2012.

I knew this was coming.  According to one of my sources, OLTL was always what PP was interested in, and AMC was part of the deal.  SORT OF a "buy both or buy none" deal.  I will NEVER forgive ABC for any of this, as I am sure, fans won't either. 

Roger's Performance, 11/10

As much as the happenings of the show yesterday may not please many of you, Roger's performance was paramount.  His face throughout the taunting with both Blair's and Irene's words was perfection.

Every expression that man chooses is perfectly matched.  As a viewer, I love that I am able to watch his every emotion expressed on that gorgeous face of his.

Kudos to Roger, and let's hang in with our hopes he finds a project he can enjoy and excel at soon.  Hopefully, will be One Life online, but whatever it is, this blogger wishes him the best of success!

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One Life Photos

yesterday, there was a site dropped at DD featuring pictures of the cast from a visit on 11/8

The link is http://www.welovesoaps.net/2011/11/oltlphotos.html

If you go there, the page is no longer up.  Me thinks the photos gave away too much of the plottttttt.....unless they moved them somewhere else???  I will seek out more this evening.

What say YOU?

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Is Trevor St. John Set to Return to One Life to Live Before ABC Finale? | Daytime Confidential

http://daytimeconfidential.zap2it.com/2011/11/09/exclusive-trevor-st-john-set-to-return-to-one-life-to-live-before-abc-finale

Serial Drama: Choosing the Wrong Boy (or ALSO)

http://serialdrama.typepad.com/serial_drama/2011/11/choosing-the-wrong-boy.html

Saying goodbye to Roger? Again?

Sources all over the net have conflicting stories.  Some say he is still in talks with PP.  Others say he has walked from the negotiations at last, for now.

What say YOU??

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Poll Results: Will He or Won't He SHAVE?

15% were wanting Roger to grow his beard back
45% were for the goatee back!
30% of the votes were for growing his hair longer
10% of the votes were saying that he just forgot to shave

Thanks for participating!

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We Love Soaps TV Comment on Kassie's Emotional State Yesterday 11/8

It was reported by We Love Soaps TV at twitter that Kassie DePaiva cried during her interview yesterday....ugh, I can just feel the loss of this show in the pit of my gut.  It's almost over and done with now, and so painful.

I guess it's winding down.  It is interesting to me that after about 35 years of watching soaps, I am now connected to a totally different one than when I started.  GH was my soap for years.  OLTL was also a show I did watch regularly, but not as faithfully as GH, mostly because as a kid, we got home in time for GH not OLTL.  In summers, OLTL was also part of the routine.  I grew up with Viki, Joe, Wanda, Larry....and later, Clint, Bo, Asa, Nora, Todd, and Blair.

Can this be possible?  In scouring the old clips for some nostalgia, I watch as Dorian thinks she has breast cancer and spends a "final fling" in NY with Jason Webb (ah Jason) and touches his scar on his face (and he has long hair - sound familiar?); Cassie falling apart over the loss of William/River; Blair admitting to hitting Luna with her truck; so much more exists in the annals of fandom on that place called You Tube.  Hope I will be able to get all of the scenes I want to keep before something happens to remove them!

HOW is this show spiraling to its end without DORIAN at the helm?  Someone in the execs area is not all there.  Which brings me to the next fear - Prospect Park, the new show, and what it will or won't be, if it gets off the ground.  Let me be in denial here for a few more weeks.

Strange but true, in saying goodbye, you often miss something more than you thought.  Kassie, you're not alone when you cry about the demise of the show, and of possibly the demise of the LAST EXISTING SOAP SUPERCOUPLE on ABC DAYTIME that is Todd and Blair.  For us, if it IS the end of Todd Manning, and of Todd and Blair Manning, it's going to be extremely hard to let go.  The viewers love you all, too.

Well, I am feeling rather "most pathetic" right now, even considering how I'll feel come January.  Gotta get a move on.  It's only a TV show, right?

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Who is the most important actor/character to PP OLTL's success

http://boards.soapcentral.com/showthread.php?755290-Who-is-the-most-important-actor-character-to-PP-OLTL-s-success

VOTE!!!  Hope you have already!

The Soap Bubble, Is SOAPnet trying to prepare us?

http://thesoapbubble-blog.tumblr.com/post/12517615152/is-soapnet-trying-to-prepare-us

Interesting conjecture

Once Life to Live Star Kassie BePaiva Discusses the Soap Opera's ABC Finale

http://www.tvline.com/2011/11/one-life-to-live-abc-finale-depaiva-blair-todd/#comment-344601

Nice comments from KDP, also gives you space to write your thoughts.  TV Line article.

Michael Fairman | On Exit Interviews for OLTL

http://www.facebook.com/michael.fairman1

Michael makes a comment about upcoming exit interviews for the cast of OLTL.  This was a post on Facebook last evening, you may have to scroll his wall to read it.

Does anyone have doubts as to if Prospect Park is really going to continue OLTL

http://boards.soapcentral.com/showthread.php?755805-Does-anyone-have-doubts-as-to-if-Prospect-Park-is-really-going-to-continue-OLTL

Uh, yeah, I think we do, considering the articles on the finances that have recently been released.

Roger Face of the Day

 

Not sure what to say to this.  Maybe YUMMMY.

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Awesome old videos . . .

I spent some time over the last few days watching the whole Cassie saga when she lost William.  Wortham Krimmer, Susan Haskell, and especially Laura Bonarigo-Koffman were AMAZING in these scenes.  Of course, we get to see Larry, Dorian, and Blair along the way.

Also watched the Blair/Max/Luna/Cord stuff regarding the time Blair ran into her with a truck.   So good.  The show used to be SO FOCUSED ON CHARACTERS, and good, life-like drama with real content.  I miss it...and will miss it.....a great deal.

For some of these clips, see YT accounts VikRobCal and mac020507

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Serial Drama: Can We Get To It Already (or Victodd's Moonlighting)

http://serialdrama.typepad.com/serial_drama/2011/11/can-we-get-to-it-already-or-victodds-moonlighting.html

Also includes info on TSJs new movie.

"Louie's back! He's alive!

 

He's apparently been hiding out in Pine Valley and Corinth (he smartly avoided Port Charles). But Louie, isn't everyone in Corinth pretty much dead?

And Todd in his scrambling-to-cover-for-himself mode is very much reminiscent of his 2001-2003 self, the one that initiated, got busted for, and dealt with the aftermath of the infamous Dead Baby Lie. It's almost a relief to finally see Todd in this familiar mode instead of the sad, too-careful man we've seen since his return. I'm loving the varying layers."

OLTL Teasers: Week of November 7 Edition | Soap Opera Network

http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/previews/oltl-teasers-week-of-november-7-edition

Some spoilers for this week.

Prospect Park exec profiled, more web-based soap details revealed | soapcentral.com @ soapcentral.com

http://soapcentral.com/soapcentral/news/2011/1006-kwatinetz.php

More on PP.

The right way to be wrong - OLTL in review, October 31 - November 4 - National One Life to Live | Examiner.com

http://www.examiner.com/one-life-to-live-in-national/the-right-way-to-be-wrong-oltl-review-october-31-november-4-review-1

Some recap stuff and commentary