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DAYS EP Ken Corday statement on passing of Frances Reid
Ken Corday, the executive producer of Days of our Lives, whose parents started the series back in 1965 ( Ted and Betty Corday) has this to say on the death of DAYS matriarch, Frances Reid, the beloved Alice Horton.
Corday’s statement, “This is a very sad day, indeed; not only for me personally, but for the Days of our Lives family and the entire Hollywood community. From day one until she taped her last scene, Frances epitomized the past, present and future of the show. Frances was truly one of a kind. Her class cannot be matched and her shoes cannot be filled… we will miss her all the rest of our days.”
Ken Corday’s first memoirs through Days of our Lives Publications will launch this May with the release of The Days of our Lives : The Untold Story Of One Family’s Dream and The History of Days of our Lives. Surely, in it will be moments with Reid, and one families struggle to create and produce one of the most beloved and top rated soap operas of all-time.
More statements and comments are forthcoming today on the death of Frances Reid from her DAYS cast mates.
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Y&R’s Zuleyka Silver Gets Engaged
Congratulations are in order to The Young and the Restless, Zuleyka Silver (Audra). The actress shared the news via her Instagram that she is engaged!
With a series of photos, and Silver pictured near a mountain top in the Grand Canyon, showing off a beautiful ring, Zuleyka expressed, “Can’t get rid of me now 🤪 #happiest”
Zuleyka joined the top-rated soap opera as Audra Charles, a scheming vixenish businesswoman back in September of 2022. Audra is currently involved on-screen with Trevor St. John’s Tucker McCall.
On her IG post, several of her Y&R co-stars shared their congrats on Silver’s engagement including: Bryton James, (Devon) Lauralee Bell (Christine), Rory Gibson (Noah), Brytni Sarpy (Elena), Michelle Stafford (Phyllis), Courtney Hope (Sally) and Vail Bloom (Heather).
Silver is engaged to model Nate Peterson.
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General Hospital
Maurice Benard Confirms Steve Burton is Upcoming Guest on ‘State of Mind’
Over this past weekend, General Hospital’s Maurice Benard (Sonny Corinthos) revealed that he is finally going to have longtime co-star, Steve Burton (Jason Morgan) on his State of Mind You Tube series for a sit-down interview.
While speaking with Soap Opera Digest at Nancy Lee Grahn’s (Alexis, GH) ALS fundraiser, Maurice confirmed the taping is happening this week and should be posted in about three weeks time.
Benard shared, “I wanted Steve Burton and I’m shooting him Tuesday, my good friend, but he’s been through a lot and I’ve been asking for three years, but he’s finally going to do it.”
In addition, to the episode, it appears Maurice also confirmed he will be doing a You Tube live on Tuesday, May 7th as well at 3 pm PT possibly with Burton.
As GH viewers know, for year Jason was Sonny’s henchman, and his right hand. Now upon Jason’s return, the two are at complete odds, due in part to Sonny’s medication being completely manipulated by Valentin Cassadine (James Patrick Stuart) and his growing paranoia.
As for what Burton will discuss, as Benard teased Steve has gone through a lot of personal ups and downs as well as professional, over the last three or more years, but has always landed on his feet. It will be interesting to hear this thoughts on those matters and how he soldiered through.
So, excited to see Maurice and Steve have a serious chat on State of Mind? Comment below.
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Tom Selleck Continues to Think ‘CBS Will Come to Their Senses’ Following Cancellation of ‘Blue Bloods’
The Young and the Restless alum, Tom Selleck (ex-Jed Andrews), who has starred on CBS’ police procedural Blue Bloods for 14 seasons, is speaking out on the decision by the network to cancel the show.
During an interview with CBS Sunday Morning Selleck expressed his thoughts on if the show might get a last minute reprieve as Shemar Moore’s (ex-Malcolm, Y&R) S.W.A.T. has.
Tom shared,”I will continue to think that CBS will come to their senses. We’re the third-highest scripted show in all of broadcast. We’re winning the night. All the cast wants to come back. And I can tell you this: we aren’t sliding off down a cliff. We’re doing good shows, and still holding our place. So, I don’t know. You tell me!”
Selleck has been with Blue Bloods since its inception and its premiere in 2010, in the role of Commissioner Frank Reagan.
Aware that the cast has asked CBS to reconsider its position, CBS Entertainment President, Amy Reisenbach said, “We love this cast, we love their passion for the show. All shows have to come to an end. It’s important to us to refresh the schedule. We are going to end the show come December.”
Blue Blood also stars Donnie Wahlberg, Bridget Moynahan, Will Estes, and Len Cariou. Selleck is pictured above with former Y&R stars, Deidre Hall (now Marlena, Days of our Lives) and Jaime Lyn Bauer (ex-Lorie).
Do you think CBS should reconsider keeping Tom Selleck and Blue Bloods on the air? Comment below.
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“Alice Horton” has been part of my family since I started watching “Days” back in 1969. She and Frances were good role models that we could use more of now days. I miss her very much.
Yes, they were good role models that we could use more on daytime shows now. Alice/Frances Reid portrayed strong, dignified matriachs with integrity. Believe it or not, I believe more characters like that would actually draw people to the show. We are looking for that and need this at this time.
She was the grandmother we all wished to be like. Spunky, and never afraid to say and be who she was. She will be deeply missed in my family. I will remember her always.