Monday, August 3, 2009

News Round-up: Kay's Daugther, Grant Bowler, Visibility

Y&R stars appear at Silver Star Casino - Katherine's real daughter?
When asked if the actors could divulge any delicious soap scoops, Jeanne Cooper excitedly exclaimed that she could indeed spill the beans about the relationship between her and Jill.

“Even though we were recently brought together because of Cane, that is not going to last for long,” Cooper asserted. “You know, Jill is not my daughter. Well, we’re going to find out who really is my daughter… so start guessing!”

EDITOR'S NOTE: Somehow, someway, please make this related to Stacy Haiduk!

No bedroom scenes for Peggy, says Barbara Windsor
EASTENDERS star Barbara Windsor has clamped down on plans to 'sex up' her character Peggy Mitchell, according to the papers. The News Of The World reports that the soap's producers and script executives wanted to spice things up for some of Walford's older residents, and had written bedroom scenes for Peggy and her new husband Archie, played by actor Larry Lamb. However their plans have been scuppered by Windsor - who turns 72 this week - after she claimed viewers would not like the idea. "Viewers don't want to see a woman my age kissing and being intimate," Windsor said.

Visibility Matters: Life After THE L WORD
AfterEllen's Editor in Chief Sarah Warn writes: "It's the lowest point in a decade for lesbian/bi visibility in fictional film and TV, and it's not likely to get better any time soon."

Grant Bowler returning to UGLY BETTY
Grant Bowler has inked a deal with UGLY BETTY to reprise his role as Wilhelmina’s crooked ex, Connor, for multiple episodes. Last seen near the end of season 3, Connor fled town after Betty discovered that he had embezzled millions from Meade Publications.

The Eight of Us Are Dying
Sean Farren looks at the "dying breed" of daytime soaps: "While the soaps still have rabid fans, they aren't as dedicated as they once were and ratings are down across the board."

1 comment:

  1. Kay's daughter will either be Gloria or Nikki or a new-to-Genoa City character, like Amber's mom.

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