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LISTEN TO THE BROADCAST: Soap Nation Live! with Michael Fairman with Co-Host Kelly Sullivan & Guests: Scott Clifton, Darin Brooks, Vinessa Antoine and Scott Elrod!

Last night on the November edition of Soap Nation Live with Michael Fairman, we welcomed our very special in-studio co-host The Young and the Restless Kelly Sullivan (Sage) for a lively and entertaining 90 minute broadcast.

Michael and Kelly welcomed their “Soap Nation Live November Sweeps” line-up of guests throughout the show which included: The Young and the Restless Scott Elrod (Joe), The Bold and the Beautiful’s Darin Brooks (Wyatt) and Scott Clifton (Liam), and General Hospital’s Vinessa Antoine (Jordan).

Kelly Sullivan discussed throughout the episode myriad of Y&R related topics including: what it has been like for her working with the new Adam Newman … Justin Hartley, what is potentially going on between Sage and Adam, and why Sage was dressed in a cloak at the church when she was apparently spying on Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan)! Kelly also reveals how she got the call from Y&R’s EP Jill Farren Phelps that the number one soap had a new role specifically in mind for Kelly.

Scott Elrod of The Young and the Restless was the first guest of the night.  One of the newest cast members called-in and admitted he too is trying to figure out what angle, his character of Avery’s ex Joe Clark, is working! Plus, Scott talks about his time on the series Men in Trees and working opposite Anne Heche, and that his mom is a big fan of the soaps.  Then, Scott chimes in on what he thinks of some of his male co-stars including: Steve Burton (Dylan) and Colin (Tristan Rogers).

The Bold and the Beautiful’s Darin Brooks (Wyatt) and Scott Clifton (Liam) joined Michael and Kelly (Nathan) in-studio to preview the November Sweeps Amsterdam storyline which kicked-off this Friday on the CBS soap opera.  The duo also commented on the shocking news this week for fans of the series, that their longtime co-star Kim Matula (Hope) has decided to leave B&B and has already taped her final scenes.  Later, Darin and Scott played a hilarious game show segment designed specifically for them entitled, “Which Bro Said DAT?”  In it,  Kelly and Michael read lines of dialog said by either Liam or Wyatt, and Scott and Darin had to try to recall and figure out which one of their characters said it!

General Hospital’s Vinessa Antoine joined Michael and Kelly later in-studio where we got the skinny on what is up with DEA agent Jordan Ashford!  Vinessa also revealed she loves working with Tony Geary, who is now back taping at GH after his medical leave and vacation, and that she does know the true identify of whoFluke” truly is! The talented star also chimed in on: getting the opportunity to work with one of her childhood idols, Finola Hughes (Anna), what she thinks of of the chemistry with her on-screen beau, Sean Blakemore, what she thought of the scenes where Jordan took the rap for Ava running over Jason Morgan, and being tied up in bubble wrap thanks to Heather Webber (Robin Mattson).  The cutest moment of the night came when Vinessa’s young son called in to ask a question to his mom!

Now below listen to the entire broadcast of Soap Nation Live! with co-host Kelly Sullivan, and then let us know what your favorite moment of the episode!

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I listened to all the 90 minutes

B&B is last on my list and does not showcase

I enjoyed, “Jordan” of GH… altho … and it’s OK.. I give her credit for pressing… a newbie is just that… she’s a keeper… I think she’s sexy… I love her relationship.. or get back to … Jordan and TJ… thats a big draw… Sean is no slouch either

the big plus… was MF dalliance and showcase.. with his demeanor with Kelly Sullivan.. which is why I tuned in.. you both brung it… was natural and endearing…

it really showed my why… Kelly Sullivan and Michelle Stafford are BFF. ’nuff said. I love these women

I’m ecstatic and through the moon.. that she’s back on … daytime… big deal. I had hoped DAYS would have seen fit to recast her as Sami…

Michael Fairman… you and Kelly were giddy enjoy and plussed throughout… NICE!

What a treat, thank you!!!

I enjoyed the interview with Vinessa Antoine and Kelly Sullivan. Thanks for sharing Michael. Not surprised at all that Vinessa Antoine stated she liked working with William DeVry. Their chemistry jumps off the screen!

I am so sad that Kim Matula is leaving as the role of Hope I cannot imagine the story without her I loved Liam and, Hope story, I cannot stand Quinn story to mean.

thank you so much for posting this michael!

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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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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Learns Britt Died and Tells Anna He Has Been Working For Cates Since November 2021

On the Tuesday, March 26th of General Hospital, Anna (Finola Hughes) and the viewers learn about where Jason (Steve Burton) has been for over two and half years. However, Jason gets some news of his own.

Anna is visiting Jason at the PCPD interrogation room. She asks him if he shot Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), which he flatly denies. Anna believes him, but she tells Jason it doesn’t matter, because video footage shows him on the roof at the time of the shooting

When talk turns to Jason not willing to speak without his lawyer present, Anna can’t grasp why Jason would instead spend an hour alone talking with John Cates (Adam J. Harrington).

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It is then that Anna brings up that John went by “Jagger” and that the two of them knew each other in high school. Jason doesn’t recall much of his time in high school following his brain injury, but then he gets furious realizing John knew about “Jason’s” past. That is when Jason slams the table and tells Anna, “I’ve been working for John Cates since November 2021.”

Next, Jason explains further that he has been working as an informant for the FBI. Anna wants to know how this came about and he tells her that after the tunnel collapsed, and he couldn’t make it to Britt (Kelly Thiebaud)… all of a sudden he sees Anna’s face drop.  Anna is the first person to tell him that Britt died and was murdered. She tells Jason the killer is in custody, but he continues to be shocked, overwhelmed with tears welling up in his eyes. Realizing he has to pivot to save his life, Jason continues telling Anna how he wound up working with John.

Jason explains that after the tunnel collapse in Greece, FBI agents grabbed him and placed him under arrest and took him to Quantico where he met John. At Quantico, John played a recording of RICO violations and offered Jason a deal if he agreed to be an informant against Pikeman, the illegal arms dealer.

Anna hears from Jason that he thinks Pikeman is selling illegal arms to anyone flagged by the NSA but has ties to the WSB which they needed a civilian to infiltrate their organization as a military soldier, a mercenary.

Jason tells Anna he was a part of the team brought into eliminate Sonny (Maurice Benard). Every time an attempt was made on Sonny’s life over the last two years, a different team was sent to do the job. Anna gets furious when she learns that John told Jason his job was to kill Sonny and she was with John at the warehouse that night. Jason ensured the sniper missed Sonny and left the rifle behind. However, they were supposed to meet an extraction team. Before he was shot, Dante saw it was Jason on the roof and when he turned around with his hands over his head, Dante was shot by the other guy. Jason says if Dante dies, he’ll be charged with capital murder and then will be useless to the FBI.

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Meanwhile, John visits Bobbie’s and runs into Carly (Laura Wright). She learns Jason is in custody and is going to head to the PCPD. Before she does, Carly has some words with Cates when she learns not only does John have a vendetta against Sonny, but Jason too.  Carly tells John he should recuse himself from the case.

So, what did you think about the moment when Jason learned Britt died? What do you think of Jason’s return storyline thus far and what we learned about Jagger/Jason and more? Comment below. But first, check out a moment from today’s GH with Jason and Anna.

 

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