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OLTL delivers the goods with Best Christmas Episode of the holiday season!
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On this Christmas Eve, On-Air On-Soaps salutes One Life to Live with a toast of eggnog for it’s brilliant Christmas episode that aired this past Wednesday on ABC Daytime. There were so many great one-liners, and so many great moments it is hard to know where to begin, but leave it to daytime legends, Erika Slezak (Viki), Robin Strasser (Dorian) and Kim Zimmer (Echo) to make this one holiday episode of the soaps we won’t soon forget.
From watching Viki and Dorian trying to rid Echo from completely ruining Viki’s Christmas, Todd’s son Jack, and the very cute new little Sam (even though his line delivery is not so good, we can forgive him!) fighting over the belief of Santa Claus, John giving Natalie his mother’s ring for their engagement and announcing the news to the family, Kelly and her pink goggles given to her by Joey, Starr and James poignant moment near the end of the episode, and the Angel Square Christmas tree lighting (And let us say, beautiful Christmas tree! Props to the set designers for that one), the show had it going on. And the piece de resistance, Echo coming down the chimney at La Boulaie dressed as Santa!
But oh those fantastic one-liners, some of the best. Here are just a few: Viki to Dorian about getting rid of Echo, “Please help me, I would say nice things about you in public.” Dorian to Echo (once she gets trapped in Dorian’s plot to help Viki detain Echo, about her faux Santa Claus outfit PR campaign), “Yes it will be great. The Mayor who delivers the goods with good cheer.” And our personal favorite, after Echo is stuck on the rooftop dressed in Santa suit to keep her warm while screaming for help, inside La Boulaie Kelly says to Dorian, “Did you hear something”? And Dorian responds, “The wind?” Kelly then has the zinger, “It sounds like an echo!” Also, kudos to OLTL for their juxtaposing of Jack and Sam’s reactions to seeing Santa “Echo” Claus.
Watch the episode below and Ho-ho-ho…Happy Holidays!
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I only watch Florencia Lozano and Trevor St. John (and Kelley MIssal), so this was a no watch for me.
Wow, then you really missed out on a great episode !
This was very good but B&B with Thursday and Friday’s episodes were a tie or better. OLTL was very funny but B&B was very heartfelt and very much the true Christmas spirit!
I agree, Michael! OLTL had the best Christmas show this week. Although, I watched Y&R today and really loved it. Well-written and very much in the season. I am loving that show more and more. It’s so much better than the ABC soaps on most days.
I agree. It was so great seeing Viki and Dorian working together to get Echo out of the house. I hope Echo sticks around. Seeing Viki just about every day is joy. The show is on fire right now. Almost everything seems to be working well. Kelly is entertaining….I love that Blair loves Kelly’s line “I got Lemon in my eye”. LOL. I think I am going to use that one too.
I have to agree Michael… it was the HAMMER! I loved GH and YnR, but OLTL was so much fun, yep! It delivered big-time. The BnB Xmas Epis were disappointing, where was Eric and the Family around the piano singing Christmas Carols? Where was the Cast Christmas Greeting? While I did love Anthony’s singing, it would have made more sense for Brad to have done these episodes on New Year’s, giving hope to the homeless with the message that Hollywood Cares. But.. as usual, his timing was off and the Xmas feeling was far from on the mark!
Thanks for all your great work and I am looking forward to enjoying you and your words in 2011! Merry Christmas, Mike!
I loved the entire episode! Jack was a riot! He sure takes after his father. Love that Viki and Dorian teamed up to make Echo disappear. My absolute most favorite part of the show was John on his knee again giving Natalie the ring, and what a gorgeous ring that was. John is really opening up and he’s one surprise after another. Thanks Michael for a great write-up!
I hope the New Year brings all good things for the people who love soaps! And please Brad Bell make a story for the TRUE FORRESTER HEIR THORNE!
What a well written episode.It loks like there are more intriging schemes about to happen. Clint is up to a new scheme, obviously with Amber, Joe’s girlfriend. I don’t think the new Joe is so great, though. I always love Dorian and Viki and especially now to get rid of Echo. The chimney scene was hysterical. The turkey upside down by Echo was a hoot and funnier went it fell on the floor.I’m glad that Starr went to visit Cole with Hope and mentioning him so we don’t forget him. Amd finally John giving Natalie his mother’s ring. Now, they are officially engaged. I can’t wait to see the next episodes to see how all the lies by Clint and everyone he has used, play out in the end. Should be enough to keep all us fans watching. Once again, thanks Michael…
My favorites were seeing all of the kids included in this episode, the
way it should be for a Christmas episode. I love Carmen LoPorto and
Patrick Gibbons, Jr. (the new Sam) did great with him as Sam and
Jack brought their antics. It was great seeing Hope, Shane, and
Bree, too. Of course, I had to laugh out loud when Echo fell down that
chimney, but the prelude to that with Sam and Jack made that scene.
I wish we would see more of these kids on a more regular basis.
One Life to Live had the best Christmas episode. The scenes with Jack, Sam, Dorian, Blair, Kelly and Echo were the best! Y&R’s scrooge episode was good too, but will it really change Victor? Y&R lately is too crazy for me. Everyone is bed hopping and there are too many new characters who are just aren’t interesting (the Australian crew, Daisy, Heather & Ronan – He has more chemistry with Chloe). B&B reminds me of the old Y&R, since Ed Scott is the show’s new producer. Mr. Scott used to be Y&R’s executive producer.
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46th Annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Announced: Days of our Lives Leads With 27
The nominations have just been announced by The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) nominees for the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. And it was NBC’s Days of our Lives which led the pack in total nods with 27. In second was ABC’s General Hospital with 25. However, CBS led all networks with 65 nominations in all.
This year’s ceremony will be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday, May 5, 2019. The Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards will also be held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Friday, May 3, 2019.
The Daytime Emmy Awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. during the 2018 calendar year.
“We are very excited today to announce the nominees for the 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards,” said, Adam Sharp, President & CEO of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). “We look forward to a grand celebration honoring the best of Daytime television both in front of the camera and behind as we return for the third year in a row to the classic Pasadena Civic Auditorium.”
“The incredible level of talent and craft reflected in our nominees continues to show the growing impact of Daytime television and the incredible diversity of programming the viewing audience has to choose from,” said, Executive Director, Daytime, Brent Stanton. “With the help of some outstanding new additions to our staff, Rachel Schwartz and Lisa Armstrong, and the continued support of Luke Smith and Christine Chin, we have handled another record-breaking number of entries this year. Many thanks to our hundreds of great judges, who through their hard work and dedication, have come up with a stellar list of nominees that exemplfy the best in Daytime!”
The 46th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards is a presentation of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Both of this year’s show will be led by Executive Producer, David Michaels, SVP, Daytime (NATAS) and Executive Producer, David Parks, Ignition Entertainment.
Congrats to all the nominees and now here who is in the running for Emmy gold in major performer and show categories, and creative categories, below.
Outstanding Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of Our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
Marci Miller, Days of our Lives
Heather Tom, The Bold and the Beautiful
Maura West, General Hospital
Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, The Bold and the Beautiful
Laura Wright, General Hospital
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
Maurice Benard, General Hospital
Peter Bergman, The Young and the Restless
Tyler Christopher, Days of our Lives
Billy Flynn, Days of our Lives
Jon Lindstrom, General Hospital
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Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
Kassie DePaiva, Days of our Lives
Linsey Godfrey, Days of our Lives
Martha Madison, Days of our Lives
Beth Maitland, The Young and the Restless
Mishael Morgan, The Young and the Restless
Vernee Watson, General Hospital
Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series
Max Gail, General Hospital
Bryton James, The Young and the Restless
Eric Martsolf, Days of our Lives
Greg Rikaart, Days of our Lives
Dominic Zamprogna, General Hospital
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Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series
Hayley Erin, General Hospital
Olivia Rose Keegan, Days of our Lives
Victoria Konefal, Days of our Lives
Chloe Lanier, General Hospital
Eden McCoy, General Hospital
Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series
Lucas Adams, Days of our Lives
William Lipton, General Hospital
Kyler Pettis, Days of our Lives
Garren Stitt, General Hospital
Zach Tinker, The Young and the Restless
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Outstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series
Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, Days of our Lives
Patricia Bethune, General Hospital
Wayne Brady, The Bold and the Beautiful
Kate Mansi, Days of our Lives
Thaao Penghlis, Days of our Lives
Outstanding Digital Daytime Drama Series
After Forever
The Bay The Series
Giants
The New 30
Youth & Consequences
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Outstanding Lead Actress in a Digital Daytime Drama Series
Jade Harlow, The Bay The Series
Vanessa Baden Kelly, Giants
Liana Liberato, Light as a Feather
Shanti Lowry, Bronx SIU
Liz Vassey, Riley Parra
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Digital Daytime Drama Series
Mitchell Anderson, After Forever
Kristos Andrews, The Bay The Series
Kevin Spirtas, After Forever
Brian White, Bronx SIU
Wayne Wilcox, Only Children
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Outstanding Writing Team for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Directing Team for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Casting for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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Outstanding Art Direction/Set Direction/Scenic Design for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Technical Team for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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Outstanding Multiple Camera Editing for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Live and Direct to Tape Sound Mixing for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Music Direction and Composition for a Drama Series
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
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Outstanding Costume Design for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Hairstyling for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Makeup for a Drama Series
The Bold and the Beautiful
Days of our Lives
General Hospital
The Young and the Restless
Outstanding Game Show
Family Feud
Jeopardy!
Let’s Make a Deal
The Price Is Right
Who Wants To Be A Millionaire
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Outstanding Legal/Courtroom Program
Couples Court with the Cutlers
Judge Judy
Judge Mathis
Lauren Lake’s Paternity Court
The People’s Court
Outstanding Informative Talk Show
Access Live
The Dr. Oz Show
Rachael Ray
Red Table Talk
Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
A Little Help with Carol Burnett
The Real
The Talk
The View
Outstanding Entertainment Talk Show Host
Kelly Ripa, Ryan Seacrest LIVE with Kelly and Ryan
Adrienne Houghton, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai, Tamera Mowry-Housley, The Real
Sara Gilbert, Sharon Osbourne, Sheryl Underwood, Eve, Carrie Ann Inaba, Julie Chen, The Talk
Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Meghan McCain, Abby Huntsman, Sara Haines, The View
Wendy Williams, The Wendy Williams Show
Outstanding Informative Talk Show Host
Dr. Mehmet Oz, The Dr. Oz Show
Kellie Pickler Pickler and Ben
Steve Harvey, Steve
Rachael Ray, Rachael Ray Show
Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb, Today Show with Kathie Lee & Hoda
For the complete list of Emmy nominations in all categories click here.
So, what did you think of this year’s Daytime Emmy Nominations? Did your favorites get in? Who do you think got snubbed? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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