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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Burt Mustins acting career began at age 67
Burt Mustin's face is unforgettable Burt Mustin's face continues to be on television screens more than 4 decades after his death. The talented actor did not begin his career in entertainment until age 67 but he certainly made his mark and never lacked for work. Thanks to retro networks like MeTV and streaming services Mustin can be seen almost weekly in one of the movies or television shows that he had a role in.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The Bold and the Beautiful: The end may be near for Deacon and Sheila
The Bold and the Beautiful: Only in small doses Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown) and Deacon Sharpe (Sean Kanan) are the types of soap characters that fans love to hate. They show up and start a controversy that disrupts the lives of everyone involved. After utter chaos has ensued they leave town for a season. Many fans had been saying for some time that Hope's dad and crazy Shelia should make a return to LA.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
General Hospital Update: Esme might sabotage Porsha's Panda Portrait
General Hospital fans know Esme has a plan Friday on General Hospital Esme Prince (Kristian Avery Pohl) squeezed her hand so tight that she drew blood. Viewers know she is up to no good and she might have given clues to what she is up to next. At the opening of Ava's new Ark exhibit, Portia Robinsons (Brook Kerr) mentioned that her favorite piece of art was the panda painting. Esme made three references to the panda with a sly grin on her face. Spoilers tease she will do something drastic in an act of revenge because she can feel the chemistry between Spencer Cassadine (Nicholas Chaves) and Trina Robinson (Sydney Makayla. She might have already made her move but this is a young woman who cannot be trusted.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
General Hospital: Joyce Guy the woman behind Phyllis Caulfield
Joyce Guy Facts Joyce Guy was born on August 18, 1954 and she is an actress and director. She is known for The Santa Clause (1994), Anderson's Cross (2010) and Moneyball (2011). She also portrayed Francine O Donnell on How to get away with murder. Joyce currently portrays Phyllis Caulfied on the ABC Soap General Hospital. Her character has just moved to Port Charles and viewers are wondering what is in store for her in the future.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The Wizard of Oz contributed to Judy Garland's death
Judy Garland was abused from childhood Judy Garland was born Frances Ethel Gumm on June 10, 1922, and passed away on June 22, 1969, at age 47. Her death was ruled as an accidental drug overdose. Her journey towards the day that her life would end began at age 10 and is not a pretty story. In today's society, the adults in her life would have been arrested and charged with child abuse and Garland may have been placed in a foster home. They say truth is stranger than fiction and Garland's real life was more horrendous than anything that could be imagined and put on a television or movie screen.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Aunt Bee was the heart of The Andy Griffith Show
The Andy Griffith Show ran on CBS from 1960-1968 and Aunt Bea was the only original character who transitioned to the spin-off Mayberry RFD, where she remained for two seasons. Aunt Bee Taylor arrived in Mayberry after Andy Taylor's (Andy Griffith) maid got married and left town. In this first episode, Opie Taylor (Ron Howard) did not care for his great aunt but by the end of the program, a bond was formed that lasted for eight seasons.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
General Hospital fans want Jane Elliot to return as Tracy Quartermaine
Jane Elliot Is A Fan Favorite Jane Elliot joined the cast of General Hospital in 1978 as Tracy Quartermaine and was a fan favorite for close to four decades. She retired from the ABC daytime drama in 2017 and her fans were thrilled when she returned in November of 2019 and 2020. Both times she was part of the annual Q clan Thanksgiving disaster and remained on the soap until after the first of the following years. Nothing has been said regarding the actress reprising her role in 2021 but she would bring a lot to the table if she returned at this time.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
General Hospital: BLQ incurs the wrath of Valentin Cassadine
General Hospital Spoilers Promise A Death Threat Spoilers have not discussed it and Brook Lynn Quartermaine (Amanda Selzer) has not contemplated it but General Hospital viewers know the wrath of Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart is coming. This week Victor Cassadine's (Charles Shaunessey) son will issue a death threat and it could be directed at several individuals. Gladys Corbin (Bonnie Burroughs) is now afraid to tell Valentin that Bailey Quartermaine (Capri and Teddy Harper) is not his daughter and she also fears his wrath if she remains silent.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Prince Michael Jackson II Today
Michael Jackson made headlines when he held his youngest son over a balcony with a blanket over his face. The world watched in awe and some people were amused while others were horrified. The child whose nicknames were Bigi and Blanket is now an adult and has allegedly been kept under close guard by the Jackson estate since his famous father passed away on June 25, 2009.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Allison Sweeney returns to Days of Our Lives
Days of Our Lives Spoilers promise Sami is back Sami Brady (Allison Sweeny) was abducted in August by someone wearing a black glove on their hand. It is now three months later and Days of Our Lives viewers have not yet figured out who kidnapped the feisty blonde. Soaps.com is reporting that Sami will be back on the screen on Friday November 19, but do not indicate whether or not she will have escaped from her captor. You can click on the link and follow the prompts to see who is most likely responsible for her disappearance.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The Young and the Restless fans want a real baby to portray Dominic
There is a burning question that is Dom-in-nating the minds of many fans of The Young and the Restless. Viewers are wondering why a real baby is not being used for Dominic Abbott Newman Chancellor. Most days it looks as if Abby Newman Chancellor (Melissa Ordway), Mariah Copeland (Cameron Grimes), and Devon Hamilton (Bryton James) are holding an empty blanket but according to Soap.com there is a doll underneath the covers. This brings to mind Michael Jackson who hid his son's face under blanket and the world laughed.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Ralph Carter: Celebrating the man who warmed hearts as Michael Evans on Good Times
Ralph Carter was a child star Ralph Carter gained recognition as Michael Evans the youngest son on the 1970s sitcom Good Times. He was spunky and opinionated and his father James Evans (John Amos) referred to him as the "Militant Midget." Carter began his career on Broadway when he was only nine years old in the musical The Me Nobody Knows. After performing in Tough To Get Help, Dude, and Via Galactica, he landed his breakout role as Travis Younger in Raisin and won the 1973 Drama Desk Award for Most Promising Performer. Carter won the 1974 Theatre World Award, and a nomination for the 1974 Tony Award in the category for Best Supporting or Featured Actor in a Musical.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
