Thursday, February 11, 2010

NEWS: Daly, Massey, Emmys, Hussainy, Cole

INTERVIEW: PRIVATE PRACTICE's Tim Daly (Pete)
"We're essentially a night time soap opera and I don't say that as a pejorative but these people have got a lot of problems, it's very steamy, they're all up in each other's business and in each other's pants. It's crazy."

Soap queen Jamila Massey joins CORONATION STREET
Llanidloes-based actress Jamila Massey can justifiably claim to be the Queen of British soap operas. The 76-year-old has appeared in Eastenders, Brookside, Crossroads,and The Archers during her career. And this week she appears in Britain's longest-running drama, Coronation Street, which this year celebrates its Golden Jubilee.

Bradley Cole to guest on GENERAL HOSPITAL
GL alum Bradley Cole (ex-Jeffrey/Richard) will take a road trip to Port Charles in March when he appears on GH as Carlton Bauer, father of the abusive Kiefer (Christian Alexander).

Jim Romanovich: Daytime Emmy tribute for ATWT in 2011
"As the question was raised, the answer is no to a 2010 Emmys ATWT tribute. That's for 2011. If we did ATWT in 2010 it would get lost in the hoopla of AMC's 40th anniversary which is the theme."

NBC Baltimore pre-empts daytime line-up but airs it on digital channel
While WBAL pre-empted some of its most popular syndicated talk shows and network soap operas for snow coverage Wednesday afternoon, General Manager Jordan Wertlieb said the station received no complaints. The reason: Since the digital switchover last year, the station has more alternative channels on which it was able to offer DAYS and other shows. Meanwhile, the CBS affiliate told fans to watch online. Pre-emptions occurred in other cities as well so look for a possible impact on the ratings next week.

Simon Cowell's new girlfriend is former soap actress Mezhgan Hussainy
Mezhgan Hussainy, an actress who had bit parts on BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL and SUNSET BEACH turned makeup artist, has finally appeared with Cowell in public, despite dating him in secrecy for months, according to The Daily Mail.

Muhney Out at Y&R
According to TV Guide Canada's Suds Report, Michael Muhney may be soon out as Y&R's Adam.

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