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Michelle Stafford Video Interview with Special Guest Natalia Stafford! A Preview Of The Stafford Project Season Finale & More!

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It is On-Air On-Soaps final video interview of 2013!

We could think of no better way then to close out the year and have some holiday fun than to sit-down with Two-time Daytime Emmy winner, Michelle Stafford (Ex-Phyllis, Y&R) to get the skinny on her upcoming premiere of her wildly successful The Stafford Project’s season finale!

As soap fans know, The Stafford Project season finale will be up online starting tomorrow on Saturday, December 21st via The Stafford Project You Tube channel and Michelle’s website.  The finale features some of your very favorites from the soap opera genre!

The all-star soap cast like you have never seen them before includes: Venice, Beacon Hill and B&B star, Crystal Chappell, DAYS James Scott and Nadia Bjorlin, General Hospital’s Finola Hughes and Ian Buchanan, and Y&R’s Marco Dapper and Christian LeBlanc!

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During the video interview, Michael Fairman talks with Michelle and the two of them reveal some great teasers on the parts played by Crystal Chappell, Nadia Bjorlin,  and James Scott in The Stafford Project season finale! In addition, they are joined by one of the most important cast members of The Stafford Project, Michelle’s daughter, Natalia!  Watch what happens when she joins the conversation!

For those fans who miss Michelle on Y&R, she does take a moment to once again address her decision to leave the number one soap opera, plus we chat about the success of her web series, and look back at the making of The Stafford Project’s inaugural season that featured Joshua Morrow (Nick, Y&R) and motion picture star, Kelly Preston to name a few,  and what Michelle would like to see happen when they film a season two!

Watch now this very special interview with Michelle Stafford and special guest, Natalia below! Then, let us know if you will be checking out The Stafford Project season finale? What you thoughts on Michelle’s comments during our chat?

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She seems so much happier since she got off the show. In light of recent events, I understand why. That set seems like a tense place with rampant egos.

Can’t wait to see the finale -especially James Scott :). I have enjoyed the episodes, especially White Secret & I laughed out loud at the one with the date with the singer who sang “Michelle My Belle” to Michelle. Guys do that to me too. It’s so awkward!

Loving The Stafford Project! So clever and hilarious. Can’t wait for this finale and what’s teased for next season. Also glad to hear Galen will be included next year. He is so naturally funny and sexy to boot!

Michael, this interview was beyond, beyond fabulous! Loved seeing Michelle again in her latest envirerment. She seems happy in her new role as a producer.Her fans will be delighted when her show returns with all the terrific stars. Loved this interview, Michael, because you and Michelle are so comfortable with each other. I was happy to see Michelles’ daughter who is an early actress all by herself. Looking forward to the next go-around, Kudos to all and happy holidays!!

My question is: Will Phyllis’s character be replaced by another actress so that, that wench Sharon can finally get what’s coming to her for Phyllis’s accident. How much longer are we gonna have to hear about how much she loves her soap daughter before she is written off??

I love michelle stafford so much. She is very down to earth, and so funny. T hank you so much, michael fairman for the wonderful video interview.

GREAT interview; I’ll always miss what she brought to “Phyllis” but am so happy to see her doing so well in her new endeavor and will support her always! Phenomenal talent!

Does Michelle realize how continuously she says ‘yeah, yeah’?

very annoying to me………

Yeah, me too…lol

Yeah, she probably does…lol

Is she going to GH when it over???????

I hope not because RC is going to pair he Silas Clay or she might be a Skye recast!!!!

And RC promise a Sam and Silas pairing!!!!!!!

I think she better suited for Y&R

I’ve never watched “The Stafford Project” but will definitely tune in tomorrow to see James Scott..!

I actually prefer Michelle in her series “The Stafford Project” to playing Phyllis on Y&R. I do miss her in scenes with Peter Bergman, Christian LeBlanc, and the Graz but he left too. I would love to see The Graz and Peter on her web series, also Elizabeth Hendrickson, Nancy Lee Grahn and Vanessa Marcil. I’d love to see Maurice Benard and Michelle too. I love love love The Stafford Project, it’s so funny and I always thought Michelle tried to bring humor to Phyllis. I always liked when she got to do comedy on Y&R. I cannot wait to see Crystal play a drug addict!! HILARIOUS!!

I’m more in love now with Michelle in her Web Series then I ever was Phyllis on Y&R and before The Stafford Project aired, I didn’t think that was possible!! I hope The Stafford Project is around for Seasons and Seasons to come. Congratulations Michelle on all your success, you are one Funny Lady!

Woohoo this’s gonna be great.

Thanks Michael… fabulous interview!!! Loved it!!! Can’t wait for the finale!!!

Hey Shawna,
Ita love Michelle’s series, she is so likeable, but have missed her as spunky Phyllis!
She writes better stuff for herself, natch.
Miss her with Jack and his Red, would love for Peter Bergman to guest on the SProject what a hoot that would be! When she left I felt robbed of my reunion of Red and Jack.
Nice interview here .
Thanks Michael Fairman.

I saw it..very funny.
Krystal Chappel is really funny.. a hoot
Finola Hugues is spunky and sassy and her accent..awesome
Christian Le Blanc, pretty Marco Dapper..fun
And the end with Natalia and James..so cute.. and charming.
Well done Michelle. When will start season 2 ??

i cant believe she left y r michelle reminds me so much of my daughter who lives in georgia idont get to see her often enough ,but watching her on y r i felt it was her they even look and act alike iam very ,very sad to see her leave the show,i have cried several times

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Robin Strasser Meets Kristen Alderson’s Baby Kiera in a One Life to Live Reunion

For years, Robin Strasser (ex-Dorian) and Kristen Alderson (ex-Starr) have been the best of friends and the best of co-stars. On One Life to Live, Kristen was only six-years-old when she began her journey as Todd and Blair’s daughter and met the iconic Strasser.

Now in 2024, Kristen is a new mom to her baby girl, Kiera. Strasser, who lives in New York, along with her best friend, John, traveled to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, just a few days ago to visit the Alderson family and spend the day with Kiera.

Taking to her Instagram a very happy Kristen shared, “Look at who came to visit today! Robin & her bestie John! Robin and I got all misty eyed when she met Kiera today!”

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In a very touching part of her post, Alderson expressed, “Robin is such a special person in my life, it means so much to me that we’re as close as we are. She’s just the best❤️ A great day of laughs & a great brunch spread😍”

Robin added, “I’ve been smiling since I met her. I’m a big softie for babies, but what a doll Kiera is!” The Daytime Emmy-winning star, also shared, “I’m so grateful for my ongoing friendship with Kris and Kathy. Amazing women and loyal friends!”

What do you think about Kristen and Robin’s enduring friendship and recalling their time on One Life to Live? Comment below.

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Nancy Lee Grahn’s Star-Studded ALS Fundraiser Reveals “I’ll Be There” Video Featuring Soap Opera Notables

Talk about your impressive line-up! It’s a soap fans dream and for a great cause. General Hospital’s Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis Davis) is prepping her one-night only ALS fundraiser which will feature many of her friends and co-stars.

The benefit is set for May 4th in Glendale, California. Slated to participate are Genie Francis, Jane Elliot, Peter Bergman, Maurice Benard, Eileen Davidson, Thorsten Kaye, Michelle Stafford, Stephen Nichols, Rena Sofer, Jason Thompson, Kelly Monaco, Melissa Claire Egan, Maura West, Kristina Wagner, Gregory Harrison, Trevor St. John, Kate Mansi, Kirsten Storms, Cynthia Watros, and many others.

On Wednesday, Grahn took to her social media and released an “I’ll be there” video shout-out featuring, Monaco, Elliot, Bergman, Bernard, West, Harrison, St. John and more. In a touching and important moment in the new video, Michelle Strogny, who is battling ALS, is featured.

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Previously, in speaking with Soap Opera Digest on the impetus of the event, Grahn recalled, “I was actually doing Zoom events during Covid and I met this woman that I just fell in love with, Michelle Strojny. At the time, Michelle had been living with ALS for four years. Now, it’s five years. She is a mom of a teenage son, she has the most wonderful husband, and she has been dealing with this [disease] for quite a while. And obviously, there isn’t a cure yet. It’s not survivable yet. But as she says, it’s not incurable. Nothing is; it’s underfunded. But anyway, I just really dug this woman. She is so grounded and filled with grace, and she spends all of her time working to raise money for the cause. We did a fundraiser for her last year and then I thought, ‘You know what? The soaps don’t ever get together to do something for charity.’ Collectively, we have this amazing community and we don’t collectively use it for a good cause, and I think it’s such an easy thing for us to do and we could potentially really make a difference.”

As GH viewers know, Gregory Harrison is playing the character of Gregory Chase, who is also battling ALS in a touching storyline that is currently playing out shedding a light on this disease.

For information on Nancy’s event, including the stars who are s scheduled to participate click here. To purchase tickets to the event click here.

Check out the video featuring Nancy’s friends and co-stars below.  Now let us know, your thought son the line-up for the benefit and helping raise awareness and funds for ALS research via the comment section.

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‘General Hospital’ Writer Shannon Peace Let Go, and Shares on Sprina: “One of My Only Regrets is to Not Have the Opportunity to Develop That ‘Ship’ Further”

As General Hospital’s new head writing team of Elizabeth Korte and Patrick Mulcahy gets off the ground and running, there are still changes a foot on the writing team.

Now comes word via breakdown writer Shannon Peace that she is no longer on contract with the long-running ABC soap heading into its 61st season. Peace shared a heartfelt message on her Instagram, thanking the fans, and the show for the opportunity and the importance of diversity in the writers room.

Peace began, “After almost 3 years on staff and 106 episodes penned, I am no longer on contract with General Hospital. Writing for this country’s longest running television serial drama has been an education of epic proportions; I will forever be grateful that I earned my WGA card on a daytime fixture that holds memories for so many.” (Peace pictured below with GH EP Frank Valentini and script writer, Charlotte Gibson from about ten months ago).

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Shannon added “Even more importantly, as the sole Black breakdown writer (and only POC in the writers room) during my tenure, I pushed for vital interactions and discussions that prioritized inclusion, visibility, and representation”

The writer pointed to the example of vital interaction when in story, “Stella and Portia’s frank July 2022 conversation about the role race played in Esme’s framing of Trina is just one example of the impact I’m gratified to have had.”

Acknowledging former GH co-head writers was also part of Peace’s farewell expressing, “Appreciation to my former bosses, Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor – not only taking a chance on me, but for valuing my opinion and championing my voice.”

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Many GH fans know that Peace was key to the development of the love story between Trina Robinson and Spencer Cassadine as played by Tabyana Ali and Nicholas Chavez. Shannon gave a special shout-out to ‘Sprina’ fans, “I also want to thank fans who were supportive of my work, especially the recognition of my love for ‘Sprina’. One of my only regrets is not having to develop that ‘ship’ further.”

She concludes her statement with,”In the aftermath of a historic writer’s strike that shed new light on the troubling ways writers are regarded in daytime, my sincere hope is that General Hospital recommits to valuing staff writer efforts and input, with a more intentional focus on diverse viewpoints — and thrives for another 60 years.”

Accompanying her post, Shannon added, “Thank you all for the love and support these last few years. I hope GH fans get all they hope for and more!”

So, what do you think about GH not renewing Shannon’s contract? Will there be more continued changes afoot? What do you think is the future of ‘Sprina’ anyway at this point as viewers wait to see if Nicholas Chavez officially returns to the show?  Comment below.

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