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Daytime Emmy Nominations Revealed!    Jeanne Cooper dead at 84 - Tribute planned
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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

Today in Soap Opera History (May 22)


On this date in...

1953: On LOVE OF LIFE, Vanessa's (Peggy McCay) attempt to help her nephew, Beanie (Dennis Parnell), nearly backfired.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

NASHVILLE Season Finale Preview: "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive" With Guest Star Brad Paisley

Photo: ABC
The first season of NASHVILLE concludes on Wednesday, May 22 at 10 p.m. ET/PT on ABC.

In the season finale episode, titled "I'll Never Get Out of This World Alive," a shadow has been cast over country music's biggest night: Juliette discovers a letter from Jolene revealing her mother's true feelings; Rayna and Deacon's fairytale evening at the CMA Awards, even performing with Brad Paisley - who guest stars as himself -- may not end in a happily-ever-after; and Gunnar will do whatever it takes to win Scarlett's heart back -- but is it too late?

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Will Air Jeanne Cooper Tribute On Tuesday, May 28 (Video Preview)

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS will air a special tribute episode to the late Jeanne Cooper on Tuesday, May 28, (12:30-1:30 p.m. ET; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon PT) on CBS. Cast members, friends and family of the beloved actress will gather on set next week to shoot a celebration of the life of their late friend who passed away this week at the age of 84. Cooper, the Emmy Award-winning actress who portrayed Katherine Chancellor for more than 39 years, is the show’s longest-running cast member.

READER POLL RESULTS: Indie Series of the Week (May 12-18, 2013); EASTSIDERS #1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Series of the Week poll for web series that aired May 12-18, 2013. A new episode of EASTSIDERS was voted the favorite of our readers for the week. The latest from IT COULD BE WORSE was second followed by CLUTCH, FLYBOY and WALLFLOWERS.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple of the Week:

RANKSHOWLAST WEEKTOP 3
1EASTSIDERS-??
2IT COULD BE WORSE35
3CLUTCH22
4FLYBOY-0
5WALLFLOWERS63
6BLOOMERS71
7WRECKED-0
8WORLD'S WORST DIRECTOR-0
9AWKWARD STACEY-0
10DORIS AND BELINDA110
11EASY ABBY190
12THE CIPHER EFFECT-0
1320 SOMETHING-0
14FABULOUS HIGH-0
15DORM THERAPY-0
16HOW I SEIZE IT220
17MOTHERLY LOVE-0
18VENICE GAZE-0
19FINDING NORMAL-0
20RUN AWAY-0

Watch last week's Top 3 Indie web series:

Michelle Stafford Leaving THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS actress Michelle Stafford (Phyllis) is leaving the top-rated daytime soap, according to E! Online.

Stafford has won two Outstanding Lead Actress Emmys for playing the role and is nominated again this year. She first appeared in 1994, left in 1997, then came back in 2000.

If Stafford leaves Y&R, will you be sad to see Phyllis go?

UPDATE:
Stafford Soap Opera Digest she'll miss the fans the most.

Watch ONE LIFE TO LIVE Episode #16 (Video)


Tuesday's episode of The OnLine Network's ONE LIFE TO LIVE is now online at Hulu.com and iTunes. Watch it below:

Daytime Emmy Awards: Watch The Younger Actor Nominee Reels

HLNTV.com has put online the submission reels for the Daytime Emmy Awards nominees in the Younger Actor category. Watch them below:

NEWS: Joshua Morrow, Jimmy Deshler, Fall Season Stereotypes, 666 Returns In June

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' Joshua Morrow Talks About Nick's Shocking Daddy Issues
"By making it clear that, in Nick's heart, he didn't do anything wrong. He was so distraught about the death of his daughter Cassie that when the paternity test for Summer came back corrupted and inconclusive — something he shared with no one — he just couldn't bear the thought of losing Summer, too. He refused to do another test. He was that sure she was his, and that much in denial. He's lived with it for so long it became the truth."

GENERAL HOSPITAL's Jimmy Deshler on his favorite places in America
"My favorite place to visit in the U.S. is…is Key Largo, FL. This is a vacation I take every year and it is one of those vacations that is truly just relaxing and taking in the sun. It’s just me, the hammock, and the sun. Oh, and of course, a little bit of fishing and snorkeling too."

The New TV Season, One Stereotype at a Time
Based on the trailers released by ABC, CBS, CW, Fox and NBC, here are a few characteristics of made-for-TV America.

Today in Soap Opera History (May 21)


On this date in...

1964: On ANOTHER WORLD, Jim (Leon Janney) convinced Russ (Joey Trent) to attend summer school.

1971: The first episode of UPSTAIRS DOWNSTARS was re-recorded in color after the original recording, which was in black and white, was lost.

1974: The very first Daytime Emmys took place at the Rockefeller Plaza in New York City. The show was hosted by Peter Marshall and winners included THE DOCTORS (Drama Series), Macdonald Carey and Elizabeth Hubbard.