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This Thursday: Soap Nation Live with Michael Fairman & Special Guests: GH's Donna Mills, Kristen Alderson, Y&R's Joshua Morrow & Nashville's Jonathan Jackson!
Soap Nation Live with Michael Fairman is back for its second installment of it’s monthly Internet Radio series this Thursday Night, March 20th beginning at 7PMPST/10PMEST!
Joining Michael throughout the 90 minute broadcast will be a stellar line-up of special guests that includes: Knots Landing favorite Donna Mills, who just debuted this past Friday as Madeline Reeves on General Hospital, The Young and the Restless Joshua Morrow (Nick Newman), General Hospital’s Kristen Alderson (Kiki) and Nashville’s, Jonathan Jackson (Avery)!
During the live broadcast listeners will have the opportunity to call-in and pose a question or comment to our guests during their segments. The call-in line is 877-564-9088 In addition, listen in for your chance to be part of our game show segment, where you can win a very soap-centric prize and much more! To listen to the live broadcast go to Blog Talk Radio to our Soap Nation Live page and click here!
Soap Nation Live is also part of iHeartRadio, which is a free all-in-one digital radio platform. You can also listen to the show when its uploaded shortly following the live broadcast that has aired. And if you want to take the episodes of Soap Nation Live with you on the go, you can download it through the iHeartRadioapp! In addition, the live broadcast can also be heard live right here at Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps, just look for the post shortly before showtime in the “Latest News-Soap Buzz” section.
If you have a comment or question for any of our guests, you can post them in the comment section below and we will try to ask a few of them on the air. Just tell us your first name, and the city you are from in your post, along with your question or comment. We hope you will enjoy the show!
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General Hospital Alum Chloe Lanier to Guest Star on ‘Law & Order’
On Thursday’s, May 9th episode of Law & Order (8pm ET), look for General Hospital alum, Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle Benson) to guest star on the long-running crime drama on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
In the episode entitled “No Good Deed”, Chloe takes on the role of Chelsea Shell. In story, Shaw and Riley embark on an investigation into the death of a therapist with a troubling list of clients, while Baxter takes over Price’s role upon uncovering a disturbing connection to the defendant during the trial.
Ripped-from-the-headline crime stories are the longtime appeal of the series. Law & Order is currently its 23rd season which included an 11-year hiatus before returning for its 21st season in 2022.
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The show currently stars a cast featuring: Tony Goldwyn, Cameron Manheim, Hugh Dancy, Odelya Halevi, and Micah Brooks.
Lanier won a Daytime Emmy for her role as the scheming Nelle who tortured the life of then, Carly Corinthos (Laura Wright) with her existence in Port Charles.
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Chloe took home gold for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Daytime Drama Series in 2018; a category that is now defunct.
So, looking forward to seeing Chloe on Law & Order? Comment below.
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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.”
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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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The Stars Come Out In Support of Nancy Lee Grahn’s ALS Benefit (Photos)
Boasting an incredible line-up of daytime soap opera star power, Nancy Lee Grahn’s (Alexis, General Hospital) ALS Benefit “Daytime Unites” held its fundraising event over the weekend on Saturday May 4th.
According to a post on X from Grahn following the event, she revealed that the fundraiser raised over $71,000 for ALS research. Stars from GH who participated included: Genie Francis (along with husband, Jonathan Frakes), Dominic Zamprogna, Kristen Vaganos, Kate Mansi, Maurive Benard, Laura Wright, Evan Hofer, Parry Shen, Lane Davies, Carolyn Hennesy, Michael Easton, Lydia Look, Tabyana Ali, Maura West, Adam J. Harrington, Cynthia Watros, and Lisa LoCicero.
In addition, The Bold and the Beautiful’s Don Diamont and Annika Noelle, The Young and the Restless’ Jason Thompson, Trevor St. John, Kate Linder, Melissa Claire Egan, and Christian LeBlanc, and Days of our Lives Stephen Nichols and Patrika Darbo, and more were also on-hand.
In her message on X, Grahn, the two-time Daytime Emmy-winner expressed, “Thanks to my beautiful friends who showed up, along with some extraordinarily kind Daytime fans, we raised over 71k for ALS. Truly grateful for the privilege to help move the needle a little closer to finding a cure.”
Now below check out some of the snaps featuring several of your favorites from the soaps below.
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GH’s Lisa LoCicero (Olivia) and Maurice Benard (Sonny) strike a pose with former castmate Jason Thompson (ex-Patrick, GH, now Billy, Y&R).
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B&B’s Annika Noelle (Hope) with the host with the most, Nancy Lee Grahn.
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GH’s Adam J. Harrington (John “Jagger” Cates) attended Nancy’s event, his first with his new GH co-stars.
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Y&R’s Peter Bergman (Jack) flanked by GH’s Car0lyn Hennesy (Diane) and Grahn.
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Good buds and former OLTL co-stars, Y&R’s Trevor St. John (Tucker) and Michael Easton (Finn).
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GH’s Cynthia Watros (Nina) showed her support for ALS and her co-star Nancy Lee Grahn’s fundraising efforts.
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Star Trek favorite, Jonathan Frakes, with his wife, GH’s iconic, Genie Francis (Laura).
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Two of the soaps and GH’s finest, Maura West (Ava) with Maurice Benard.
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Tucker meets Tucker! The former Tucker McCall of The Young and the Restless, Stephen Nichols (Steve, Days) meets the current Tucker McCall, Trevor St. John!
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The Davis girls showed up in support of their on-screen mother played by Nancy Lee Grahn- Kristen Vaganos (Molly) and Kate Mansi (Kristina).
So, what do you think about the star power of Nancy’s event? Glad to know they raised over 71K to help find a cure for ALS? Comment below.
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For Donna Mills…have you any scenes on GH with your former ‘Love Is A Many Splendored Thing’ costar Leslie C. who plays Monica? If not id like to see that happened…they should make your character of Madeline and Monica estranged sisters who havent acknowledged each other in over 40 years because Maddie and stolen Monicas boyfriend…Ninas father from her!!! Kind of a nod to your old cbs soap!!!
I’ll just be happy to see Mills complete her two-month contract let alone mix it up with the seldom seen Monica Quartermaine.
Joan Collins and Joan Van Ark (“Guiding Light” and “Young and the Restless”) were unable to complete the terms of their daytime runs.
Im suprised Joan Van Ark couldnt handle it both she and Donna Mills both had soap roles in daytime back in the 60s and early 70s so you’d think they wouldnt have such problems but i guess it might have been different back then for them!!!
Poor Bill Bell would be rolling if he seen what Jill F. Phelps has done to his show and beloved characters. Really making a women grieving for her daughter go through ETC treatment and killing off little children for Halloween. What is she planing for an encore someone trashing up Mrs Chancellor’s remains.
For Jonathan…
1. Any chance of a GH return during your Nashville summer hiatus?
2. Will we ever get to meet Avery’s family or learn more of his backstory? Do you have a backstory for him in your head?
3. How do you think Avery and Lucky are similar and different?
Don’t expect JJ to talk about any potential return to GH, why would he want to return to a show that was brilliant for most of his tenure and is now mostly a shallow cartoon. JJ would just try to be diplomatic only to bear the brunt of the arrogant and juvenile Ron Carlivati’s Twitter feed shortly thereafter….
Love your other questions though.
For Donna…
Now that your daughter is off to college, how are you handling the “empty nest syndrome” and do you have any other roles coming up in the future. Love to see more of you!!