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Y&R's Eric Braeden "I'll Be Damned" Upcoming Appearances On The Release Of His Memoir!
Fans of Y&R and the world of daytime, are eager to read soap icon Eric Braeden’s (Victor Newman) upcoming memoir “I’ll Be Damned” which will be released nationwide by publishers, HarperCollins on February 7th.
The description for Braeden’s memoir reads: “For nearly four decades, fans have welcomed the star of TV’s #1 daytime show, The Young & the Restless, into their homes. While they’ve come to know and love the suave Victor Newman, few truly know the man behind the character. Eric Braeden’s candid and poignant memoir chronicles his amazing life from his birth in World War II Germany to his arrival in America and his rise to daytime superstar. ”
Braeden will kick-off the launch of his memoir with two appearances, one on the east coast and one on the west coast.
Information on those dates are below.
RIDGEWOOD, NJ
Tuesday, February 7 at 6:00pm
Bookends Bookstore
211 E. Ridgewood Avenue / Ridgewood, NJ 07450
LOS ANGELES, CA
Monday, February 13 at 7:00pm
189 The Grove Drive / Los Angeles, CA 90036
So, if you are in the NYC and NJ tri-state area, or the LA area, will you be coming to meet Eric in person in February? Comment below!
Breaking News
REPORT: Nicholas Chavez Not Returning to General Hospital
For those who were holding out hope that Daytime Emmy winner and fan favorite, Nicholas Chavez would be returning to General Hospital after filming his leading role in Ryan Murphy’s Monsters anthology, it looks like those hopes have been dashed.
According to a report from TV Line, although unconfirmed from General Hospital or a representative for Chavez, the actor will not reprise his role as Spencer Cassadine on the long-running ABC soap opera and continue the love story of Sprina opposite Tabyana Ali (Trina, GH).
Chavez was cast as Lyle Menendez over the the summer of 2023 for the second season of Murphy’s limited Monsters series on Netflix. In the upcoming season, the series will focus on the the case of Lyle and Erik Menendez, the two well-to-do Beverly Hills brothers accused of murdering their parents in 1989.
After word from Chavez casting was revealed, GH fans were concerned over the fate of the Sprina story, a spokesperson for GH shared, “We support Nicholas’ endeavors and look forward to having him return to General Hospital once this project is wrapped.”
In story, the series “killed off” Spencer when he went overboard with Esme to the steely waters below after being injected with a drug, thanks to Esme and falling into the Seine River in France. However, his body was never recovered, and believed to have drowned or washed away. Thus, leaving an opening for Spencer to return in the form of Chavez or be recast down the line.
TV Line shared that ‘multiple sources’ are confirming that Chavez is not returning to the ABC soap opera, which is what many had suspected might be the case once he left for this major starring role in a Ryan Murphy project. Chavez has been relatively quiet on social media for months.
The Michael Fairman Channel spoke with Nicholas Chavez for a virtual interview when he first joined the show in 2021, and spoke to him right after when he won the Daytime Emmy in 2022 – you can see those below.
No word yet on when Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menéndez Story will debut on Netflix, but it is assumed later this year.
So, what do you think about the news of Nicholas Chavez not returning to his role as Spencer Cassadine on General Hospital? Comment below.
Days Of Our Lives
DAYS and ‘Supernatural’ Alum Jensen Ackles Joins the Cast of Justin Hartley’s CBS Series ‘Tracker’
Look who’s joining Justin Hartley’s hit freshman drama, Tracker! None other than another soap alum, former Days of our Lives and Supernatural favorite Jensen Ackles.
In a reveal via Hartley’s Instagram on Thursday, Ackles is set to play Hartley’s on-screen brother on the CBS procedural drama. In Tracker, Colter Shaw is estranged from his brother, Russell, which has been a big part of the mystery of season one.
Ackles is best known for his long run as Dean Winchester in The CW’s Supernatural, a role he reprised in the prequel of the series The Winchesters. He also recently starred in ABC’s Big Sky as Sheriff Beau Arlen and in The Boys as Soldier Boy.
Jensen was the original Eric Brady on Days of our Lives, a role he played from 1997-2000, before departing for the world of primetime and film. Eric was in love with Nicole played by Arianne Zucker. The part of Eric was recast with Greg Vaughan taking over the role in 2012.
In his Instagram post, Justin thanked everyone for watching Tracker, and then revealed Ackles as the surprise casting announcement in the role of Russell, while Jensen was playing pinball in the video! No word yet on when Jensen’s first episode as Russell will air. Stay tuned.
Check out Justin’s casting post featuring Jensen Ackles below. So, what do you think of Justin and Jensen playing brothers on Tracker? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
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General Hospital
Jack Wagner Open to Making an Appearance in ‘Melrose Place’ Reboot and Shares, “You Never Really Die on a Soap”
With the Melrose Place revival the talk of the town, now Jack Wagner (ex-Frisco, GH, ex-Nick, B&B and ex-Peter Burns, MP) has weighed-in on it and if he would show up in the new series if it should find a home.
Currently, CBS Studios is developing a reboot starring Heather Locklear, Daphne Zuniga and Laura Leighton. But what is Dr. Peter Burns were to show up alive?
As those who saw the end of the original MP know, Peter and Amanda (Locklear) faked their deaths and then tied the knot with Peter on a beach, supposedly in a “happily ever after” scenario.
Speaking with PEOPLE, Wagner expressed, what we all know who watch the soaps, that no one is never, ever really gone for good. Jack expressed, “You never really die on a soap, right? How they unfold those two characters (Peter and Amanda), it’d be fantastic how they sort of tell that story.”
Wagner added, “That was a great finale to be included in, especially with Heather. If I’m asked to come back, I’d absolutely entertain that.”
The original Melrose Place aired for seven seasons from 1992 to 1999. The story featured the residents of an apartment complex, whose lives were intertwined. Eventually Wagner and Heather Locklear dated fro 2007-2011.
As previously reported, the new Melrose Place share that some of original neighbors and friends reunite after a death. The loglines add, “The pressure cooker of a reunion soon uncovers old traumas, rekindles old romances, reignites old resentments, and reveals new secrets… throwing our characters into chaotic drama that’s reminiscent of the past, but with a much more modern perspective.”
So, would you like to see Jack Wagner return as Dr. Peter Burns on Melrose Place, or Frisco Jones on GH, or both? Comment below.
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Eric is a Icon..
His career has surpassed many.
Y&R would not have been #1 without Eric.
Looking forward to reading his memoir ..
Victor is my favorite actor,
I love Eric, Well to me it’s Victor,I have watched that show for many years I think the older he gets the more sexy he is. He makes the whole show mmmm
Annie, I agree.Lately he’s been looking better than ever. I live in San Diego, only a couple hrs. away. If I can persuade my daughter to take ne, I’m going, but being 84 I don’t think I’d be able to wait in a line long enough to get him to sign a book.
I have always loved him as well. It’s funny when they show old clips, (case in point the first wedding a couple of weeks back). He was so skinny, he looked so different. I know being 30 years younger has alot to do with it. But he does look better in his later years. I love how when he is mad, he gets real quiet for a minute or two, and then he lets go with one of hs mighty roars. Classic.
Eric Braeden has certainly led a very interesting life, and I imagine the book will help us get to know the real Mr. B. If it’s half as fun and full of life stories as Jeanne Cooper’s autobiography, it will be well worth the read. I felt, as I read “Not Young, Still Restless” by the inimitable and still very much missed Jeanne C., that I was sitting across the dinner table from her as she related her life and times to me. It was that good! If you haven’t read it yet, but still intend to, you’re in for a treat. And there are lots of great photos of her through the years.
i ll grab the book only cause i need some y n r drama right now cause god kno s the shows not delivering… the show itselfs been a total snoozefest!
vic and her kid, billy who s so talented and was really hot with the phylis affair is being wasted giving parenting tips!?..ditto phylis who s now just typing on her computer with fenmore web ideas?!…btw why hasnt lauren asked her sis jill for $$$ since chancellors supposedly huge!?
is devon really going to leave hilary because she tripped mariah?!..lame
i cant believe i have to fast forward thru kevin and chloe part 7!… sorry it didnt work the first time. chloe and billys baby needs to get inti high quick and spare us these other plots
im not even going to start with the mega star ashley and her new nerd staffer ravi….
SIDEBAR: OK… GH withdrawal mode here.
shout out
where are my threads
according to the listing(s)
we haven’t had a GH thread since January 5, 2017
12 days ago…
withdrawal mode here
The reality is Eric Braden’s real name is Hans Gudegast. He was a German leader on Rat Patrol,of many years ago.
Please check it out to verify my statement.
Bill