Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl enjoys writing about current events, soap spoilers and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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‘Have Gun Will Travel’ fun facts
THE BASICS HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL is a western series that was broadcast by CBS from 1957 through 1963. This was only one of a few shows that were broadcast on both radio and TV. The television version stars Richard Boone as a gentleman investigator/gunfighter who charges wealthy clients up to $1,000 for his services but poor clients pay nothing. Like most westerns of that period of time HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL was set in the American West just after the Civil War. You can currently watch this program on Saturday afternoons at 4:00 PM on MeTV as part of the western lineup.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Gladys is moving in with Brando and will be that mom, grandma, and possibly mother in law
On Thursday’s episode of GENERAL HOSPITAL, Gladys Corbin announced that she will be moving in with her son Brando. The look on his face told viewers everything they needed to know. Gladys is the mother from hell and now she has set her sights on caring for her grandmother. It’s not clear how she really feels about Sasha because she seems to have had a change of heart. At first, she referred to Brando’s mom as ‘ that Sasha girl” and a “ model type”. Gladys is still cutting her eyes at Sasha so she may have an ulterior motive.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Wes Ramsey out as Peter August on 'GENERAL HOSPITAL'
There is troubling news for the those who have enjoyed watching Henrik Faison during his time in Port Charles. According to Soap Opera Spy.Wes Ramsey is gone from GENERAL HOSPITAL. The spoiler reports that the June 22 edition of Soap Opera Digest confirms that the actor who portrays Peter August will no longer be a part of GH. This is a sad day for the many fans who enjoyed the antics of Faison's son even when he began killing people off. Ramsey's charm and charisma had viewers hoping he could somehow be redeemed in spite of his many evil deeds. This is not what Ramsey's fans were hoping to hear and this will be a harsh blow for them.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
John Gilchrist embraces being a child actor
One of the most popular television commercials from the 1970s was the one of the little boy named Mikey eating Life Cereal. Two boys, presumably brothers are trying to determine if they want to try this new cereal. They are hesitant and neither wants to sample this food. They decide to give the bowl to a smaller child seated at the breakfast table named Mikey. The boys decide he won’t like it because he hates everything. The duo is surprised when the little boy eats the cereal as if he enjoys it. The announcer then states that everyone will like Life Cereal even Mikey. This commercial became one of the longest-running continuous television ads ever.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Summer's battles with Sally and Tara heat up on "The Young and the Restless'
On Friday and Monday's episodes of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, Summer Newman will find herself caught in the middle between two vindictive women. Both Sally Spectra and Tara Locke have their own personal agendas where Summer is concerned and each of them wants her out of the way for different reasons. Sally tried to get Tara to work with her earlier this week but Mrs. Locke refused. A seed has been planted, however, and viewers can see that Tara is thinking about a future with Kyle and Harrison at the Abbott mansion.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Mac and Felicia should be there for Maxie on General Hospital
Mac and Felicia Scorpio are a popular couple on GENERAL HOSPITAL and viewers say they are both needed right now because of all the trouble that has befallen their daughter Maxie. It is normal for adults in Port Charles to have their parents or other older relatives continually in their lives but the young woman who needs guidance the most is devoid of parental wisdom and support. Maxie is fighting her battles alone while others have plenty of love and support.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Justin saves Bill and Liam on 'The Bold and the Beautiful'
Fans of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL have been wondering for some time how Dollar Bill and his son will receive their get out of jail card, Viewers have never thought the two men would remain behind bars for killing Vincent Walker, and now spoilers are suggesting how this situation might work out. Soap Dirt is suggesting that Justin Barber will be working overtime to make sure his boss/best friend and his son are exonerated. Justin was stunned as he listened to Hope and Liam explain what happened and was troubled because Bill and his son admitted to so much to the police.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
'The Bold and the Beautiful' fans say three female characters are being dressed in curtains
When COVID19 hit and the soaps shut down production things changed when taping resumed. One of the ways the new normal took effect was that the cast members of daytime drama shows began doing their own hair and wardrobe. There were some noticeble differences that viewers were not ready for and on social media some fans were cruel and judgmental in their comments. Those who watch THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL began noticing that Hope Spencer specifically was wearing some very odd fashions.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Celebrating the life of actress Michelle Thomas
When most people think of the beautiful and talented actress Michelle Thomas they recall her role as the quirky Myra Munkhouse on the ABC sitcom FAMILY MATTERS which ran on ABC from September 22, 1989, to May 9, 1997 and on CBS from September 19, 1997, to July 17, 1998. Myra was in love with the nerdy Steven Q Urkle and went out of her way to stalk him and try to force him to love her back.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Kimberly McCullough directs and Kiara Barnes stars in ‘Fantasy Island’
The FOX NETWORK is ready to launch the premiere of it's highly anticipated reboot of the 1970's drama FANTASY ISLAND. The show will debut on August 10 and daytime fans will see one familiar face in front of the camera while a popular soap veteran will be working behind the scenes. Kiara Barnes who portrays Zoe Buckingham on the CBS soap THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL will have a role in the new series and Kimberly McCullough who grew up in front of the camera as Robin Scorpio Drake on ABC's GENERAL HOSPITAL will be in the director's seat.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Bonanza cast after the series ended: Pernell Roberts
BONANZA is an American Western television series that ran on NBC on Sunday nights from September 12, 1959, to January 16, 1973. Many entire families gathered around their one black and white television sets each week to watch this iconic programThere were 431 episodes, during the 14 years the show was on the air making Bonanza NBC's longest-running western. Overall, BONANZA is the second-longest-running western series on U.S. network television behind Gunsmoke which aired on CBS. BONANZA is also in the top 10 of the longest-running, live-action American television series.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
Peter August might be alive on 'General Hospital'
On GENERAL HOSPITAL doctor, Finn and nurse Liz Weber have confirmed that Peter August is dead. They said they could get no pulse and did not detect that he was breathing. Perhaps the son of Faison and Alex Merrit has passed on to the other side but there are compelling reasons why he might still be alive. The first thing that viewers should take note of is that neither rumors, spoilers, leakers nor Wes Ramsey himself has confirmed or denied that his character has run his course in Port Charles.
By Cheryl E Preston5 years ago in Geeks
