anyone can do it, I believe Ron and Frank can.
Finally, who are your writing heroes?
David Lynch. He's my hero.
You're not so bad yourself.
EMMY WATCH 2012
UNCENSORED'S DREAM BALLOT
With less soaps on the ballot and new rules, will NATAS finally get it right? If the Academy has no clue - follow this cheat sheet!
They want to be aired this year (producer Jim Romanovich stated on Twitter recently his production company, AMI, has no plans on producing this year' telecast), but a ceremony will still be held, damn it!
Today is the deadline for actors to chose their Emmy reels, and since UNCENSORED has helped a bunch of actors choose their best work, we have an idea what will be judged.
Below is our dream ballot? even if some of the actors listed are not submitting themselves for contention (like Y&R's Maura West, for instance).
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
ALL MY CHILDREN
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
ONE LIFE TO LIVE
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS
Susan Lucci, AMC
Debbi Morgan, AMC
Katherine Kelly Lang, B&B
Florencia Lozano, One Life
Erika Slezak, One Life
Melody Thomas Scott, Y&R
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR
Darnell Williams, AMC
Jacob Young, AMC
James Scott, DAYS
Tony Geary, GH
Roger Howarth, ONE LIFE
Trevor St. John, ONE LIFE
Jerry verDorn, ONE LIFE
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Kimberly McCullough, GH
Ilene Kristen, ONE LIFE
Kim Zimmer, ONE LIFE
Hillary B. Smith, ONE LIFE
Andrea Evans, ONE LIFE
Maura West, Y&R
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR
David Canary, AMC
Matthew Ashford, DAYS
Jonathan Jackson, GH
John-Paul Lavoiser, ONE LIFE
Michael Muhney, Y&R
Tristan Rogers, Y&R
OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTRESS
Kim Matula, B&B
Molly Burnett, DAYS
Kate Mansi, DAYS
Lexi Ainsworth, GH
Shenell Edmonds, ONE LIFE
Kelley Missal, ONE LIFE
OUTSTANDING YOUNGER ACTOR
Casey Jon Deidrick, DAYS
Chandler Massey, DAYS
Chad Duell, GH
Matthew Alderson, ONE LIFE
Patrick Gibbons, ONE LIFE
OUTSTANDING WRITING
ALL MY CHILDREN
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
ONE LIFE TO LIVE
VENICE
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING
ALL MY CHILDREN
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
ONE LIFE TO LIVE
VENICE
SOAPILEAKS: This Week's Hottest News, Gossip, and Reviews!
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, CBS/CTV - The Jewish and the Beautiful!
- Tina and Nora reunited; hurray! A source whispered in UNCENSORED's ear that Emmy winner Hillary B. Smith will be joining the cast in a short-term role. More details next week! Meanwhile, SOAPS IN DEPTH has you believing Smith's VENICE boss, former ONE LIFE star, and co-star Crystal Chappell is joining B&B on this week's cover. Is she? Nah. It's just one of their "buy-me-please-because-we're-desperate" teases.
- If you miss Darlene Conley - and who doesn't - Phyllis Diller is heading back to the CBS soap opera for a two-day appearance in March to celebrate the show's 25th anniversary. Yep, UNCENSORED will also publish a special book on the show. Stay tuned.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES, NBC/GLOBAL - Dirty Bjorlin!
- In story 411, a huge murder mystery is planned with major characters dying; Austin kisses Abby? in her dreams; Tonya Boyd is back as Celeste; and Nadia Bjorlin is rumoured to be back! Um, more soon next week!
- Is DAYS recasting Celeste already even though it was announced that Tonya Boyd is back? Here's a casting notice which came across UNCENSORED's desk:
[CELESTE] 65-75 year old GORGEOUS AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE. Celeste is
a unique character in every way. She has had a very sordid past with
many errors in judgement. Celeste is a tarot card reader and somewhat
of a fortune teller although usually tends to have visions of doom for
people. She has a strong bond with her daughter and grandson and she
is very protective of them. She comes back to Salem to be with her
family and help keep them safe. PLEASE SUBMIT VERY STRONG ESTABLISHED
NAME ACTORS who can really dive into this material and make it their
own. RECURRING 7 - 10 SHOW ARC beginning 1/17. ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE
RECEIVED BY FRIDAY 1/13TH AT 2PM.
GENERAL HOSPITAL, ABC/CITY - South West General Meets Frat Row!
- Inside sources attest that Trevor St. John is headed to GH! More soon?
- In a blockbuster move, new showrunners Frank Valentini and Ron Carlivati have brought over Kassie DePaiva, Michael Easton, Roger Howarth, and Kristen Alderson as their ONE LIFE characters. Before GH fans get their knickers in a knot, sources report that Roger and Kassie's visit is short term to facilitate Kristen's arrival. Easton is a permanent addition, as is Ted King - whose character is said to be related to Tea and Tomas's Delgado family.
Before GH fans freak out: many superstars on the show want out, and in a brilliant counter-programming move, Cartini is preventing CBS or NBC from stealing ONE LIFE's MVPs. It's just a crossover, folks. Heck, if Wolf still cried wolf we'd have a superstar serial killer murdering major players. Considering Kimberly McCullough and Jonathan Jackson's exits, and all the annoying newbies on this show, it only makes good business and creative sense to tie in a few of the number one rated soap's most popular characters and actors.
- And let's not forget Cartini has brought back Tristan Rogers and Emma Samms. I wish GH fans were this upset over Garin Wolf's hackery. You guys, sometimes, are your own worst enemies.
- In story 411, Sonny is shot - and Carly and Johnny swap DNA.
- It looks like Kirsten Storms is baaaack! Hell 'ya! Look for a big Maxie and Liz catfight soon!
- But prepare for yourselves for more ONE LIFE: rumour has it Bree Williamson will be joining the show as a non-ONE LIFE character, and Cartini is toying with bringing on Natalie to tie up John's story.
ONE LIFE TO LIVE, ABC/CTV2 - Victor Victorious!
- I knew it: as I previously predicted, I suspected that Victor would return for the show's final shot. My recent emails to Trevor St. John suggested as much; also, considering how press shy the actor is, I knew his media tour professing how sad he was that he didn't come back to the show was suspicious. And that's why he wouldn't give me an interview?. He knows better not to lie to me. I would see right through him. After all, I already predicted? but considering ABC these days, I didn't know for sure. Best. Finale. Ever. Look for a full review next week.
- How great was THE VIEW send-off to ONE LIFE? Unlike AMC's depressing ONE LIFE finale, our Llanview citizens celebrated its life - not its death. I lost it when surprise guest Andrea Evans showed up with Peabo's classic ONCE LIFE theme song behind her.
- My book, BETWEEN HEAVEN AND HELL: OLTL TRIBUTE will be out next week. At over 100 K words, it's a keeper and a must-buy. Email
[email protected] for more details - and a cheap rate.
- It pays to be a swan: As for Prospect Park, sources tell me Agnes Nixon is close to securing AMC as her own, while ONE LIFE and GH are in Frank Valentini's hallow pockets. Enuff said.
- Michelle Stafford tells DIGEST she was a super Ilene Kristen fan in the RYAN'S HOPE days. And refused to watch when the show recast the character.
The Young and the Restless - Martin Luther Williams!
- In story 411, Adam tries to sell Beauty of Nature
to Tucker? but then Sharon walks in with the final vote. #BAM!
- Tonya Lee Williams will receive Canada's Martin Luther King Award for outstanding contribution to the Canada Arts in Montreal. Congrats!
- Emmy winner Genie Francis is visiting my hometown Winnipeg for a special appearance in March. More deets soon.
- Apparently, Emmy winner Jeff Branson was not fired - his contract simply was up, this according to DIGEST. Y&R wants to pen more story for the actor, so expect him back soon.
- Did you know that Stacy Haiduk was a fan of Genie Francis's GH character Laura Spencer as a teen? She tells DIGEST this week, "YEP!"
-Head hack, Scott Hamner, tells DIGEST that Sharon and Victor's controversial and shocking marriage is a "healthy" one. I'd say considering the state of Y&R these days.
- Yep, as UNCENSORED predicted months ago, Nikki killed Diane in self-defense. Would be nice if the show brought back two-time Emmy winner Maura West back for the flashbacks. Just sayin'.
-Head hack, Scott Hamner, tells DIGEST that Sharon and Victor's controversial and shocking marriage is a "healthy" one. I'd say, considering the state of Y&R these days.
- In an effort to steal GH's thunder after the show stole Tristan Rogers and brought in real prime-time and daytime stars, Y&R announced Corbin Bernsen is returning to Y&R. #CastingCoup
SOAP WHISPERER:
This week's hottest blind items
- Which EP threw an actor out of the office after calling the actor a racist due to some protests over the direction of a storyline? Sources say the attacked actor may have some unfinished business with the EP. There's more soap opera in the back office than on the set.
- Which actor refuses to work with his former head writer ever again?
SOAP PORN: Next Week's Soapgasms
Can't watch all the soaps this week? No worries - here's a cheat sheet!
Top Shows to Watch:
1. VENICE, venicetheseries.com
2. DAYS OF OUR LIVES, NBC
Top Storylines to Watch:
1. Gina/Ani/Lara, VENICE
2. Adam's Apple, Y&R
3. Everyone Knows Will Is Gay But Him, DAY
Top Actresses to Watch:
1. Melody Thomas Scott, Y&R
2. Crystal Chappell, VENICE
3. Sharon Case, Y&R
4. Katherine Kelly Lang, B&B
5. Nadia Bjorlin, VENICE
Top Actors to Watch:
1. Michael Muhney, Y&R
2. Maurice Benard, GH
3. Shawn Christian, DAYS
4. Eric Braeden, Y&R
5. Jacob Young, B&B
Top Tweeters:
1. Ron Carlivati: @carlivatiron
2. Crystal Chappell: @crystalchappell
3. Adam Newman: @adamnewmanYR
Top 3 Best Reads/Buys at the Newsstand:
1. SOAP OPERA DIGEST
2. SOAP OPERA WEEKLY
3. CBS SOAPS IN DEPTH
The next issue of SOAP OPERA UNCENSORED will be out on Friday, January 20, 2012!
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