Blog entries from james.brooks

B&B Blast From Past

James — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:17:57 +0100

Todd McKee (Jake) with Colleen Dion (ex-Felicia)
Todd
McKee, who played Jake MacClaine on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL from
1990 to 1992, returns to the role on November 14. His first major soap
role was as Ted Capwell on the late, great SANTA BARBARA from 1984-89.
Jake was romantically involved with Felicia (then played by Colleen
Dion) and had been abused by his uncle.

Marston Off OLTL

James — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:15:30 +0100

Nathaniel Marston
ABC
Daytime has made the following statement regarding the fate of
Nathaniel Marston's job as ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Dr. Michael McBain: "We
are reviewing the matter internally, and until completion of this
review we have taken him off the schedule."

Hasta La Vista

James — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 09:13:07 +0100

Alexandra Chando
Oakdale
fans will want to TURN in today for Alexandra Chando's final appearance
as Maddie Coleman, who is about to head to Wesleyan University. The
actress, who joined the show in 2005, was let go for storyline reasons.

Family Tragedy

James — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:24:38 +0100

Hunter Tylo
TMZ.com is reporting that Michael "Mickey" Tylo, 19, son of B&B's Hunter Tylo (Taylor) and ex-husband Michael Tylo (ex-Quint et al), drowned. According to unconfirmed reports he died at the family home in Nevada.

The Weitz Stuff

James — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:21:45 +0100

Bruce Weitz
After months of hearing the name GENERAL HOSPITAL's Anthony Zacchara, the dreaded mob boss finally shows his face — and he looks just like that guy from HILL STREET BLUES! Emmy winner Bruce Weitz (who wowed fans two decades ago as the barking Sgt. Belker) joins the cast, and according to Head Writer Robert Guza, Jr., thrills, chills and spills lie ahead. "This has worked out extRead More...

Comeback Kid

James — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 15:19:48 +0100

Daniel Cosgrove
Daniel Cosgrove's highly anticipated return to GUIDING LIGHT as Vanessa and Billy's estranged son Bill is set for early November. "It's been a whirlwind," the actor told Digest at the GUIDING LIGHT luncheon. "I've been working with these guys again, which has been so much fun." Check out what else Cosgrove had to say about his big daytime comeback and reuniting with Read More...

Return Engagement

James — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 11:21:08 +0100

Tonja Walker Tuc Watkin
Tonja Walker and Tuc Watkins return to ONE LIFE TO LIVE as the unpredictable Alex Olanov and David Vickers the first week of November. As Alex is one of the few people who knows David has Buchanan blood running through his veins, one can only imagine whatRead More...

Darlene Conley Spoils B&B from the Great Beyond

James — Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:36:52 +0100

If you believe in this stuff and I do the late Darlene Conley will come through in a psychic reading on WE's John Edward Cross Country. It happens Oct. 27 when Edward conducts a session with Ronn Moss, Conley's longtime costar on CBS' The Bold and the Beautiful (he plays Ridge; she was the flamboyant Sally). The actress, who died of cancer last January, was close pals with Moss and, in the episode, he talks about getting the call that she was near death and praying she'd wait untilRead More...

Buh-Bye

James — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:35:33 +0100

Trevor Donovan
DAYS OF OUR LIVES's Max and Co. won't have to worry about felonious Jeremy (Trevor Donovan) any more. The hell-raising Horton leaves town on Wednesday, October 17. In unrelated troublemaker news, ONE LIFE TO LIVE's snooty Britney (Portia Reiners) won't be tormenting Starr much longer. She leaves for boardingRead More...

Calling All Foodies

James — Fri, 12 Oct 2007 11:33:40 +0100

Austin Peck (Brad, ATWT), Sandra Lee (c.)
and Terri Colombino (Katie, ATWT)
Food Network's Sandra Lee (of SEMI-HOMEMADE COOKING WITH SANDRA LEE) turns up as herself on AS THE WORLD TURNS on Thursday, October 18. She'll guest-star on OAKDALE NOW with tips on Halloween treats.

Asa Returns!

James — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 08:13:29 +0100

Phil Carey
ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Phil Carey is back in all his cowboy glory on Nov. 9, 12, and 13 when Asa appears on videotape to read his will. The Buchanans (and a few choice others) head to the family ranch in Texas for what is bound to be a hoot-and-hollering event.

One Night Only!

James — Tue, 09 Oct 2007 17:21:45 +0100

Enrique Iglesias
Genoa City hotspot Indigo has booked chart topping heart-stopper Enrique Iglesias! The bilingual crooner is performing at the Y&R studios October 11 for an episode set to air November 7

Staying Put

James — Sat, 06 Oct 2007 09:31:29 +0100

Michael Easton
Despite online speculation that Michael Easton (John) is leaving OLTL this November, the actor confirms that he is staying put, at least for the time being. "I appreciate everyone's concern but it's unwarranted," he posted on his Web site, www.michael-easton.com. "Although it's not good policy to talk about contraRead More...

Super Soap Weekend

James — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:08:36 +0100

SuperSoapWeekend

ABC Daytime has announced the actors who'll be participating in this year's Super Soap Weekend at Disney-MGM Studios, Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida. The event takes place Nov. 10-11, 2007.

Names subject to change.

ALL MY CHILDREN:
David Canary (Adam/Stuart), Bobbie Eakes (Krystal),Read More...

Don't Believe Everything You Read

James — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 16:03:48 +0100

Zach Roerig

Despite the rumor — and accompanying photo of a young actor! — currently making the message board rounds, ATWT has not recast Casey Hughes, the role played by Zach Roerig from 2005 until earlier this year, when the character was shipped off to prison. "It's not true at all," says a surprised spokesperson.

Father Knows Best

James — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 04:06:33 +0100

George Alvarez

Good-bye Reverend Ruthledge, hello Father Ray! George Alvarez returns to GUIDING LIGHT's Springfield on October 15. Father Ray was last seen on-screen for the "Jammy" wedding back in January.

Bjorlin's Back!

James — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 03:58:44 +0100

Nadia Bjorlin

As reported in Digest's 9/4 issue, Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe) is returning to DAYS OF OUR LIVES. She will first air in November. "We're thrilled to have her back," says Executive Producer Ken Corday. "She is an amazingly beautiful and talented woman." Not surprisingly, Chloe will be part of a storyline with Shawn, BRead More...

OLTL's Marty Out

James — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 03:54:28 +0100

Christina Chambers

After less than a year in Llanview, Christina Chambers (Marty) has been let go. Chambers's last air date has yet to be determined, but the inside word is it won't be for a couple of months. The actress joined OLTL last November in the popular role originated by Susan Haskell, but after a year of front-burnRead More...

OLTL Hottie Returns

James — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 11:30:26 +0100

Jason-Shane Scott

Jason-Shane Scott reprises the role of Will Rappaport today on OLTL when Will returns to Llanview to support his jailed mom, Lindsay. Scott originated the role in 1998 and last appeared on the show in May 2005 after Will's sister, Jennifer, passed away. Look for Will to run into several Llanviewers duRead More...

Lang Story

James — Tue, 18 Sep 2007 07:58:19 +0100

Katherine Kelly Lang

Brooke's recent rape on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL was chilling, but what might send shivers up some readers spines is that the story idea came from Katherine Kely Lang's (Brooke) husband, Alex D'Andrea. How did that happen? Pick up the September 25 issue of Soap Opera Weekly for the hows andRead More...