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James Houghton, ‘Knots Landing’ Favorite and ‘The Young and the Restless’ Actor and Writer, Dead at 75

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James Houghton, who was part of the original cast of Knots Landing as Kenny Ward in its first four seasons, and who also originated the role of Greg Foster on The Young and the Restless, and later became an Emmy-winning writer for the series, has died at the age of 75.

However, Houghton actually past away last year on August 27th, but it was not till now that his wife, Karen Houghton revealed his death to the Hollywood Reporter. Houghton died at his home in Encino, California of peritoneal mesothelioma.

On Knots Landing, Houghton starred as Kenny, a record producer who had a troubled relationship due to his infidelities with his wife, Ginger (Kim Lankford). Kenny and Ginger remained on the canvas from 1979-83 until being written-off.  They were part of the core four original couples of: Gary and Val (Ted Shackelford and Joan Van Ark), Sid and Karen (Don Murray and Michele Lee) and Richard and Laura (John Pleshette and Constance McCashin) who all resided at Seaview Circle in the series famous cul-de-sac.

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Before his role on ‘Knots,’ in 1973, Houghton played lawyer Greg Foster on The Young and the Restless, the brother of Dr. Snapper Foster then played by William Grey Espy. Houghton played Greg till 1976 and was later replaced by Wings Hauser in the role.

Houghton’s extensive TV acting credits included roles on: The Colbys in the role of Cash Cassidy, Dynasty, Code R, Barnaby Jones, Fantasy Island, Hotel, The Love Boat, and Remington Steele, among others.

While James was well-known for his acting, he also became an Emmy-winning soap writer for The Young and the Restless, after writing stints in 1981 with Days of our Lives and wrote three episodes of Knots Landing in 1982 along with his sister and writer, Mona Houghton.

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It was 1991 when Houghton returned to Y&R, now as a member of the writing team as a script writer for the soap, and he remained with the series until 2006. James had written nearly 2,000 episodes of the top-rated CBS daytime drama. Throughout his enduring run, James took home four Daytime Emmys along with other members of Y&R writing team with wins in 1992, 1997, 2000, and 2006. James received 13 Emmy nominations in total, and also took home two Writers Guild Awards for Daytime Drama throughout his tenure. Eventually, James landed at Y&R’s sister soap, The Bold and the Beautiful and worked for a brief time under head writer, and executive producer, Bradley P. Bell.

Houghton is survived by his wife, Karen, his sister Mona, his mother, Wanda and his children, Daniel and Alisa, son-in-law, Jim, and his grandson, Milo.

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What a gorgeous man – back in the 70s and in the later photos. RIP

I must have watched some of Y&R back in the day but barely remember doing so, but I do remember his face. He was gorgeous. RIP…

Omgosh I’m watching Knots on Discovery plus and loved him as Kenny. Very sad news.

I most definitely remember him. I watched Y&R when it started and I loved him as Greg Foster. I also loved him during his episodic TV days. He was always such a strong character. Deepest sympathy to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

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Y&R’s Billy Flynn and Gina Comparetto Reveal Birth of Their Third Child and It’s a Girl!

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The Young and the Restless star Billy Flynn (Cane Ashby) and his wife, actress Gina Comparetto have been keeping a little secret for a few months that as revealed on Tuesday, July 28 on Gina’s Instagram account.

Billy and Gina became proud parents for the third time when they shared they welcomed a baby girl to their growing family for the first time. The little bundle of joy was actually born in May.

In an adorable photo on her Instagram, Billy and Gina are sitting up in a bed with their two young sons and their baby girl. Gina captioned the image, “She arrived in May and now our family is perfectly complete.”

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Flynn began his soap career as Chad DiMera on Days of our Lives a role he began playing back in 2014. After over ten years with the series, he moved over to The Young and the Restless, where he debuted as the revamped Cane Ashby in June of 2025.

Flynn’s former Days of Our Lives castmates jumped into the comment thread including: “My heart is so happy for ya’ll,” from Cherie Jimenez (Gabi), Galen Gering (Rafe), who shared, “Amazing! Congrats Fam! Can’t wait to meet her!” Rob Scott Wilson (Alex) who added heart emojis, as well as The Young and the Restless star Michelle Stafford (Phyllis), who said, “Perfection.”

As for Billy and Gina, they tied on October 1, 2016, and then had two boys: one in 2022 and 2023. Now with the birth of their baby girl, it is wonderful moment for the duo. As previously reported Billy and Gina have decided to keep the first names of their children private.

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‘Days of Our Lives’ Favorites Making Returns: Alison Sweeney, Christie Clark, Chandler Massey and Bryan Dattilo

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Great news for Days of Our Lives fans, now that Ryan Quan is co-head writer of the long-running soap opera. Coming in June of 2027 (since DAYS tapes ten or so months ahead), you can look forward to the returns of Alison Sweeney (Sami Brady), Christie Clark (Carrie Brady), Chandler Massey (Will Horton) and Bryan Dattilo (Lucas Horton).

The foursome is back on set and began last week to tape their upcoming story arc, according to TV Insider. As to what exactly is going on that brings sister Sami and Carrie’s history back up, as well as Will and Lucas’ is only being teased at this time, but suffice to say, it should be intriguing.

Alison Sweeney explained on being back on set, “It was a lot of dialogue and emotion, but with all the best actors to work opposite, we fell into it as if no time had passed. It was really wonderful.”

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As to working with the longstanding rivalry of Sami and Carrie, Alison added on working with Clark, “So, it really does feel like we’re sisters. It’s so fun, and she’s such a good actor that she makes everything so natural that you can really disappear into those stories.”

JUST LIKE OLD TIMES

It also seems like the deep-history, which often had the sister fighting for the love of Austin Reed, but that might not figure into the equation this time, or will it?

Alison indicated what she thought of the scripts she was given. “I felt like when I read it, it was a page-turner. I was very excited. There’s a lot of history here, and a lot of things that haven’t been said. So, it’s really not like, ‘Oh, rehashing stuff.’ And now having played some of the scenes, I’m psyched.” Sweeney added, as for the men, working again with her on-screen son, Chandler Massey and Will’s on-screen father Bryan Dattilo, was also extra special.

The last time DAYS viewers saw Sami on the canvas was back in November of 2025, when she revealed she has gotten engaged to never-before-seen Dante Vitali. As for Clark, she last visited Salem for the episodes surrounding John Black’s memorial in June of 2025.

Chandler Massey’s Will Horton last made a visit to Salem in November of 2025 when he attended the gala for the Tom Horton Free Clinic as part of the soap opera’s 60th anniversary celebration. Bryan Dattilo was last seen in December of 2025. So, by the time we see all four again it will be close to two years since they were on new episodes of the series. Time to look forward to June of 2027.

So, excited by the news of Alison, Christie, Chandler and Lucas making a return to Days of Our Lives? What do you think the story will be involving, Sami, Carrie, Lucas and Will? Let us know via the comment section.

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‘General Hospital’s Kayden Brenna Tokarski Featured in Cast of Biopic ‘Bruton’

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Kayden Brenna Tokarski, who thus far has been impressive as the aged-up Scout Cain on General Hospital, has also been busy over the last few year working in Indie films and more.

Now comes word that Kayden is part of the ensemble cast of the new biopic Bruton based on the life of Bryan Bruton, who was sentenced to a decade in a Florida prison for an unintended crime and briefly escaped. The film is set to bow in August at the Locarno Film Festival in Switzerland.

According to the loglines per Deadline, Bruton follows a “charismatic hustler whose life is upended after one devastating mistake lands him in a Florida prison. Behind bars, he transforms incarceration into an economy all its own, building businesses, navigating impossible circumstances, and discovering the cost of a life spent chasing the next score. Blending humor, heart, and high-stakes drama, the film offers a fresh take on one of America’s most unforgiving systems.”

WHO IS IN THE CAST OF ‘BRUTON’ ALONGSIDE KAYDEN BRENNA TOKARSKI?

Tokarski is part of the cast which also features: Theo Rossi in the lead role plus  Aya Cash, Tammy Blanchard (ex-Guiding Light), Tony Hale, Ronnie Gene Blevins, and Aaron Quick Nelson.

Taking to X when seeing the news on her upcoming film performance made public, Kayden expressed, “Couldn’t be more grateful to be part of this movie and for the world to see it!”

Bruton is produced by Demetrius Stear of A Mind’s Eye and Ryan J Francis of EverBright Pictures, with Colin Bates, Kris Dorrance, Vincent Grashaw, and Nicholas Carmona rounding out the production team.

Tokarski made her GH debut just over a week ago on the July 20th episode as the daughter of Drew Cain (Cameron Mathison) and the late Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco).

So, intrigued to see more of Kayden’s work in different roles too, now that you have seen her for a bit as General Hospital’s Scout Cain? Let us know via the comment section.

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