Tue, 24 November 2009
On today's Top 5 episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jillian, Regan and Melodie count down the Top 5 things they're thankful for in 2009.
So much took place in the world of soaps during 2009 that there is a lot to choose from. Jillian reveals a shocking secret that should make at least half our General Hospital listeners and readers happy. What are the Top 5 things your thankful for in 2009? |
Tue, 24 November 2009
On today's CBS and Days of our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jillian, Mike and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:
Lesli Kay returns to As the World Turns as Molly. Noah has an accident while working with fireworks and ends up blind. Jack’s never surrender tour has Carly chasing him all over the place. Barbara volunteers to help test Mick’s formula. Betty White returns to The Bold and the Beautiful as Stephanie and Pam’s mother Ann Douglas. Whip and Sandy meet up, but what is she hiding from him? Sami and Nicole face off after Sami learns Sydney is her daughter. Alison Sweeney and Arianne Zucker hit their scenes out of the park. Who is Carly’s daughter? Each of the DC gang pick the character they’d like to be Carly’s daughter. Who they choose might surprise you. Vivian arrives at Bo’s home to confront Carly. Mia doesn’t have a clue about what kind of trouble she’s in now that she’s on Vivian’s radar. Jillian and Melodie react to the news The Young and the Restless recast Shemar Moore’s Malcolm Winters with Darius McCrary. Is McCrary the right actor for the role? Should Y&R do whatever it takes to get Moore back? Peter Bergman sounds off on Eric Braeden’s pay cut drama. |
Mon, 23 November 2009
On today’s ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan and Eye on Soaps’ Belinda discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:
Get the party started! All My Children fired Chuck Pratt! The gang reacts to the news and discusses Pratt’s reign of terror. Where does this leave Pine Valley now and what should AMC focus on to get it back on track? Can things be repaired in time for the 40th anniversary? Would it be smart to try a General Hospital: Night Shift season two strategy and bring back a popular character with lots of connections to canvas to reboot the storylines? Luke suggests bringing back Robin Christopher as Skye or letting Janet From Another Planet (Kate Collins or Robin Mattson) loose on Pine Valley. Regan thinks re-centering the show around Erica by bringing back Bianca (Eden Riegel) and doing what it takes to keep Alicia Minshew as Kendall. Who should replace Pratt as head writer? Speaking of Janet From Another Planet, why isn’t she in town trying to take down David Hayward? Would Janet really put up with what how he’s treating her daughter?
Friday was supposed to have been about James Franco’s General Hospital debut, but All My Children stole a bit of his thunder by firing Chuck Pratt. Regan and Luke share their first impressions of his premiere. From his rearranging the cooling bodies at the shoot out to whether or not he will (or can) win out over Jason and Sonny, they discuss it all. Why do the promos have his character and Maxie kissing? Luke doesn’t like it one bit that GH is causing problems for Spixie already.
The DC gang has been impressed with One Life to Live’s Kelley Missal as Danielle Rayburn and this past week Todd met her. How long will it be before he learns that she is his daughter? What will happen to Tea now that Ross has found out that Danielle isn’t his daughter? Schuyler discovers Stacy’s fake baby bump. Mitch is back in town and continues to stir up problems for Llanview’s citizens.
Regan missed the Performer of the Week episode so she hands out her picks for Performer of the Week and honorable mentions.
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Sun, 22 November 2009
On today's Performer of the Week Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Jillian, Mike and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.
The DC gang also discusses their honorable and dishonorable mentions. |
Thu, 19 November 2009
On today’s ABC episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast Luke, Regan and Eye on Soaps’ Belinda (The View From the Recliner’s Edge) discuss the latest storylines and news for the week of November 9, including:
More fan favorites return to All My Children for the 40th Anniversary. Julia Barr, Eden Riegel, Eva La Rue, Leven Rambin and more are set to return. The question becomes, can Chuck Pratt whip AMC into shape so that lapsed fans who tune in will have reason to stick around? Is there someone missing from the line up of returnees who you want to return? BethAnn Bonner makes her Pine Valley debut. Is it hard to watch and believe the Zach and Kendall storyline knowing that Thorsten Kaye isn’t making the move to L.A.? Annie pretends to fake the loss of a baby only to find out she’s actually pregnant. How original.
Chad Brannon is returning to General Hospital for one episode. Luke is sick of the smug, spoiled Michael Corinthos III, but Regan loves this Michael. What do you think of him? Jonathan Jackson has had some time to settle back into the role of Lucky, but Regan isn’t sure she’s liking this version of Lucky. Hear her explain why. Is Dante’s secret identity the worst kept secret in town or would that be Jake’s paternity? Everyone and their mother seems to know–or will soon find out–who he really is.
Bass ass Mitch Laurence has returned to shake up the citizens of Llanview’s lives. Were Jessica and Natalie’s reaction to over-the-top? The DC crew was disappointed with how the revelation that Mitch is Rex’s father played out. Couldn’t it have waited until Rex returned to Llanview so that we could see more people’s reaction all at once? Marcy gave birth to her miracle baby in a dramatic scene, but we’re happy she finally has a child.
All this and much more on today’s show!
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Wed, 18 November 2009
On today’s CBS and Days of our Lives Daytime Confidential episode Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Melodie and Mike discuss the latest in storylines and news from the previous week, including:
Daniel Cosgrove joins As the World Turns. What impact might his character have on Luke and Noah’s story? Tom Pelphrey arrived in Oakdale promising youth to those that would listen. Where is this story headed and should ATWT stop while they are ahead? Katie continues to mourn Brad as Jack goes on a quest for redemption. Steffy kisses Bill on The Bold and The Beautiful before he marries Katie. Bill and Katie’s wedding was a simple affair, but did it mean the brides maids needed to look so bad? Luke thinks Bill looked like Burt Reynolds’ Boss Hogg from The Dukes of Hazzard movie. Jamey thinks he looked like a pimp. What is Sandy’s deal and what could she be hiding? Crystall Chappell has “Chappelled” Taylor Spreitler in their scenes together, but before there was “a Chappell” there was “a Sorel.” Is Mia Carly’s daughter? Louise Sorel is back as Vivian and since this the CBS/Days podcast Jamey’s been back on since her return he shares his reaction to her comeback. Nicole’s house of cards is crumbling around her as Sami confronts her. Thom Bierdz speaks out about his departure from The Young and the Restless. Deacon and Phyllis had smokin’ hot chemistry, should Y&R pursue it or will they just stick to their playbook? Daniel and Amber get married. Mac decides to carry Cane and Lily’s baby. Does this just mean it will be that much easier to fast forward the show? |
Mon, 16 November 2009
On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Mike and Melodie pick the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.
They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions and read listener's lists on air. |
Tue, 10 November 2009
On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Jamey are joined by guests David and Johnathon in discussing the latest All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:
Eden Riegel isn't returning to All My Children when it moves to L.A. BethAnn Bonner makes her Pine Valley debut. Angie becomes the Chief of Staff. Adam realizes he killed his brother Stuart. Cameron Mathison stars in P&G's Brighten Bay. Michael kills Claudia and Jason and Sonny cover it up. Should Carly be blaming Jax for not telling her about Claudia? What is James Franco's character's connection to Jason and the mob? Should Michael be more of a Quartermaine? The Quartermaines have done unspeakable things, are they just as bad as the mob? The Spencer vs. Cassadine storyline is heating up, but it really needs Laura Spencer to return. Should Ethan be killed off to amp up the feud? Dorian and Viki wait out the election results. Why aren't Dorian and Viki interacting more? Aren't they One Life to Live's biggest supercouple? Marcy returns to Llanview, pregnant. Mitch Laurence returns to torment Natalie and Jessica. Why is John McBain the only person who can solve crimes? Bo and Nora admit their feelings for one another, but is the story paying off? Would Todd being Fish's father be a good storyline? What happened to Gigi's hair? Sean Ringgold brought it as Shaun this past week. |
Mon, 9 November 2009
On today's CBS and Days of our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:
Carly returns to Oakdale to find out that Craig is cheating on her with Rosanna. Jack mourns Brad and talks to Benjamin Franklin. Liberty finds out that Jack was drinking the day he killed Brad. Will Carly rescue Jack? Meg is getting her bitch back. As the World Turns casts Paulina Porizkova as Clarrisa, a character with a connection to Simon. One week Sarah Brown was in at General Hospital, the next week she's out and over at The Bold and the Beautiful. The DC gang shares their first impressions of Brown on B&B and discuss her new character. Steffy's moving up in the world very fast, but does it makes sense? Betty White returns to B&B. Hope discovers Carly at her house, confronts her and the two have it out. Meanwhile, Vivian plans to return to Salem, but where is Ivan? Vivian needs her Ivan. Rafe and Sami reunite. Will he reveal Nicole's secret? Does Rafe know that his sister is undercover? Billy takes on the Newman family on The Young and the Restless. Can he get away with it? Lily battles for her life with Cane at her side. Katherine is going to do an IPO of Chancellor Enterprises which has Ashley and Jack looking to buy stock, but not telling each other. Stop in the name of Chance, er the law. Chance is stabbed, but is the character boring? Would Y&R make him more interesting if they pit Nina and Chloe against each other in a battle over chance ala Brooke and Stephanie on B&B? All this and much more on today's show. |
Sun, 8 November 2009
On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.
They also pick their honorable and dishonorable mentions and read Daytime Confidential reader's picks. |
Fri, 6 November 2009
On today's CBS and Days of our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jillian, Mike and Melodie discuss the news and storylines for October 26, including:
As the World Turns is making a comeback in quality. Brad's death rocked Oakdale as the cast delivered outstanding performances. Luke and Noah's relationship is go nowhere. Can it be rebuilt? One minute Lily is in love with Holden and the next she's in love with Damian. Is this a hot mess or is ATWT just taking a page from B&B's Ridge and Brooke? Katie is running Forrester Creations, but how long will it be before she screws things up? Is Ridge hiding behind Brooke's skirts? Can the Forrester family get Forrester Creations back from Bill Spencer? Donna and Pam do the Catwalk show. Will Sarah Brown bring the heat to The Bold and the Beautiful? Louise Sorel returns to Days of our Lives as Vivian Alamain. What will happen to Carly? Will Bo coming to her defense save her? Rafe returns to Salem. Will he get Sami's baby back for her and what will Sami do to Nicole when she finds out her child is alive? Billy rips into Victor with Restless style on The Young and the Restless. Victor makes his farewell tour of Genoa City amid a bunch of great flashbacks. Victor and Nikki reunite before leaving which has Jillian and Melodie in a very happy place. What is Ryder's secret and how will it impact Kevin? |
Wed, 4 November 2009
On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Eye on Soaps' Belinda discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:
All My Children was ABC's highest rated soap. What in the world is going on? Is there a logical explanation? What has happened to Pine Valley's Jesse Hubbard? Is he proving to be a corrupt cop? Brot and Natalia are a cute couple, but is Natalia to intense about being a cop? David Hayward tries to hold Amanda's womb captive. Luke makes an admission he never thought he'd hear him self say. General Hospital was on fire with Lucky's return and the build up to Claudia being busted. Maurice Bernard and Sarah Brown gave standout performances. The gang reacts to the news that Natalia Livingston is leaving GH. With Jonathan Jackson back should GH try and get Amber Tamblyn back? Belinda makes a "shocking" statement that has Jamey defending one of his favorite characters Llanview celebrated one big gay wedding on One Life to Live. Was it a metaphor for the show's other couples? Scott Evans gave a standout performance as Oliver Fish. David Vickers has "a date with Destiny" as they go to London to rescue Matthew. With Forbes March leaving As the World Turns would this be a good time to bring him back as Nash to reunite with Jessica? |
Tue, 3 November 2009
Ever wondered what Cliff and Claire Huxtable would have been like during the early years of their marriage? How about Barack and Michelle? Guiding Light alums Lawrence Saint-Victor and Karla Mosley are hoping their new web dramedy Wed-Locked can give you a bit of a glimpse. Also starring the scrumptious Zack Conroy (ex-James, GL), Yyonna Kopacz (ex-Mel, GL) and Kim Brockington (ex-Felicia, GL), Wed-Locked is sure to be a treat for fans missing the life and times of one Springfield, USA.
Daytime Confidential's Luke and Jamey recently caught up with the talented Saint-Victor and Mosley to find out all about the new venture, of which they are co-producing. Mosley reveals how when it comes to the ides of working with Saint-Victor again, "she got it from her Mama", as Saint-Victor—who is penning the series—talks about the life of a first time writer. After you listened be sure to check out the first episode of Wed-Locked at .
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Mon, 2 November 2009
On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Regan, Jillian, Melodie and Mike discuss the actors and actresses they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.
The last week in soaps was one of the best in recent memory so they have a long list of honorable mentions. But even though it was a good week in soaps the DC gang still has some dishonorable mentions. Can you guess who they might be? |