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Robert Newman: Catching up with the beloved daytime icon
Ashland Locke is big news on and off-screen The soap world is buzzing with the news that veteran actor Robert Newman has replaced Richard Burgi as Ashland Locke on The Young and the Restless. As of this writing, Soap Opera Digest has revealed that Newman will take over in February but no first air date has been given. Even so, as you are reading this article that information may already be available.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
General Hospital: Fans still believe Willow is Nina's daughter
General Hospital fans are loyal to this theory General Hospital fans just will not let go of the idea that Willow Tait (Katelyn MacMullen) may be Nina Reeves's daughter and are reading into every little thing said and done between the two women. It began back when Harmony Miller ( Inga Cadranel) was an active member of the Dawn of day cult. Some viewers did not believe Miller could have given her own flesh and blood daughter to Shiloh Archer (Coby Mclaughlin) for sex.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The Young and the Restless: Fans wonder what's next for Richard Burgi and Ashland Locke?
Richard Burgi speaks If you can believe what comes out of the horse's mouth then Richard Burgi's days on The Young and the Restless are numbered and the reason is COVID-19. This gives answers to confused viewers who have read conflicting information regarding the actor during the past year. When Burgi joined the CBS soap early in 2021 it was stated that Ashland Locke would only be in Genoa City until late summer.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The Bold and the Beautiful: Former cast member addresses the elephant in the room
The Bold and the Beautiful: Jacob Young speaks out Soap veteran Jacob Young portrayed Rick Forrester on The Bold and the Beautiful from 1997-1999 and again from 2011-2018. He also had the role of Lucky Spencer on General Hospital from 2000–2003. From 2003-2011 he portrayed JR Chandler in the soap opera All My Children. B&B fans enjoyed Rick being paired with Maya Avant (Carla Mosley) and continue to hope the couple will one day return to the show. Mosley was let go from her role after Young left the soap after refusing to renew his contract.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Parker and Sweet: A dynamic duo on In the Heat of The Night
In the Heat of the Night is a classic In the Heat of the Night was a police drama series that ran on NBC from March 6, 1988, until May 19, 1992. From October 28, 1992, until May 16, 1995, ITHOTN aired on CBS. Two of the main characters Parker and Sweet continue to be popular although for some they were considered as comic relief or Keystone cops. When this duo was paired together, however, they got the job done and that's what is important.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Darla Hood: The feme fatale of Our Gang
Darla Hood is fondly remembered Darla Jean Hood was an American child actress who was best known for her role as the little girl of the same name in the Our Gang series from 1935 to 1941. Hood began her career when she was only 4 years old and remained with the popular series of movie shorts until she aged out at 10. Her final appearance was 1941's Wedding Worries. Hood made her acting debut in 1935 in the film Our Gang Follies of 1936. Her name in this first role was Cookie. Shortly after she appeared in the film The Bohemian Girl with Laurel and Hardy.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Ted Cassidy portrayed Lurch on The Addams family
Ted Cassidy was a unique actor Ted Cassidy was born Theodore Crawford Cassidy on July 31, 1932, and was noted for his height of 6 ft 9 in. He had a deep base voice and capitalized on his height and speech by portraying a number of unusual characters in television series such as Star Trek and I Dream of Jeannie. He was the narrator for The Incredible Hulk (1977-1982) but was best known for his portrayal of Lurch on The Addams Family ( 1964-1966).
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Hal Williams is a classic television icon
Hal Williams: A multifaceted actor Fans of classic television shows and movies enjoy seeing favorite characters pop up on the screen. If you watched TV and film during the 1970s and 1980s you should be familiar with Hal Williams who had roles in several beloved and popular movies and sitcoms. He is a multifaceted actor who has portrayed many memorable yet diverse characters who continue to entertain us thanks to streaming and oldies networks.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Bob Saget: A cultural icon and why we loved him
Bob Saget will always be remembered as Danny Tanner Actor and C0median Bob Saget was found dead on Sunday, January 9 in his hotel room at the Ritz-Carlton in Orlando, Florida. His death comes a little over a week after Betty White left the world at age 99 and a few days after 91 year old Sidney Poitier died. For decades now, at the beginning of each New Year, there is always at least one unexpected death of a popular celebrity and in some cases, there will be two or three who die back to back.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
General Hospital fans miss Duke Lavery
General Hospital: Fans miss Ian Buchanan Ian Buchanan is a beloved actor who portrayed Duke Lavery on General Hospital off and on from 1986 until May 2, 2015. This was his first major role after studying acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute in New York and having private lessons with Marcia Haufrecht. Buchanan's character died after being shot by Carlos Rivera (Jeffrey Vincent Parise) from severe blood loss.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Marsha Hunt at 104 is the oldest living actress
Marsha Hunt: The oldest living Hollywood legend The recent death of Betty White has people talking about older Hollywood stars. Right now to my knowledge Marla Gibbs from The Jeffersons and 227 at 91 is the oldest living active actress. Bill Hayes at 96 is the oldest living active actor and both are currently in the cast of the NBC soap Days of Our Lives. There is an actress who trumps them by age and that is Marsha Hunt.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Saved by the Bell: The fate of Mikey Gonzalez
Sunday mornings beginning at 7:00 AM you can catch episodes of Saved By The Bell on MeTV until 9 AM. In the first season, there was a character named Mikey Gonzalez who was portrayed by Max Battimo. He was cute and witty with dark curly hair. At a glance, he might be mistaken for a young Mario Lopez who later played AC Slater in the series. When the show relaunched in season two with a California setting, Mikey was gone.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
