Previews
THIS WEEK: Eileen Davidson and Beth Maitland’s Y&R 40th Anniversary Episode To Air
It’s time to celebrate the life and times of Genoa City sisters, Ashley and Traci Abbott, when this week on the Thursday, June 16th episode of The Young and the Restless, the top-rated daytime drama delivers a standalone episode in their honor.
That means, that Ashley and Traci’s longtime portrayers, Emmy winners, Eileen Davidson (Ashley) and Beth Maitland (Traci), also celebrate on-air their 40th anniversary with the iconic soap.
Davidson premiered as Ashley back on June 11, 1982, while Maitland debuted a few days later on June 17, 1982.
Back in May of 2022, the actresses were saluted by the cast and crew in a special on set private celebration for this amazing milestone.
Coming up this week, Traci and Ashley will share Abbott memories with Jack’s (Peter Bergman) granddaughter Ally (Kelsey Wang), the newest member of the extended Abbott clan, in the special anniversary episode.
From the looks of the promo for it below, there will be clips a-plenty as Ashley and Traci stroll down memory lane.
So, what has been your favorite storyline and moment of Ashley and Traci’s through the years? And … share your congrats to Eileen and Beth on a job well-done for 40 years in Genoa City via the comment section.
An anniversary tribute to the ladies is great; I look forward to it. But a regular, steady story (other than token appearances to prop up Jack’s increasingly ludicrous love life) would be even better. To accommodate this, take away Diane and/or Ashland Locke’s screen time. Please!
Soaphound
I hate saying this but I can see old Jack falling for Diane’s crap all over again. Some people never learn and I can also see Diane eventually finding a place for herself in Kyle and Summers new company. She’s as Wylie as Gloria,but is a little more subtle at getting what she wants, although I don’t see her putting too much over on Summer.
Oh Violet, don’t worry about saying it…It’s already happening! Kyle is long gone into Diane-Land and Jack is right on his tail. Breaking up with Phyllis is all the proof we need. Plus that cutesy luncheon! Yes it ended badly but the damage was done. Jack has always been gullible but this is becoming unforgivable. My dream scene: Phyllis swallowing her pride and approaching Victor to ally against that grinning witch Diane. There’s an unholy alliance I can get behind!
Soaphound
I agree and Victor would be fine but he’s got to leave that snooty Nicki home, she makes even Diane look good!
I totally agree – I am so tired of smug Diane and the ever so phony, Ashland! Congrats to both ladies!
Lew, am I wrong or do I DISTINCTLY remember Ashland signing a contract on Adam’s tablet when he accepted the $500 million? He agreed to an annulment, resigned fully from Newman Enterprises, and had to leave Genoa City. Why couldn’t they enforce it before Victoria got suckered back in? Or did she? I’m still not certain.
Soaphound
I know you asked Lew but I’m butting in because I’ve been wondering the same thing. What good was that agreement if they can’t enforce it. Also, I can’t believe that at any moment Vicki wont say to Ashland “gotcha” she is too smart to be going along with all this. I want to believe she’s dumping him but in her own way and time.
I think Diane and Ashland are the most interesting characters on the show. Love the characters of Traci and Ashley too, but have always understood that their portrayers aren’t interested in working full-time.
Out of all of the soap girls I would like to have a cup of tea with Traci/ Beth Maitland rates my # one. Especially compared to other loud mouth, entitled, divas from other soaps I won’t list. And of all the new actors coming on board lately I really like Ally/Kelsey. By the way actor or actress?
Another exciting milestone anniversary and another coffee shop chat/ society dinner!
Can Josh not come up with an actual story to commerate an actor/ characters big event.?! Michael, Esther and now Ash and Tracey just hanging out with little to no reason to chat about their historys. Yes I love and appreciate the flashbacks but all Josh knows is scripting hanging around and chatting. Maybe Ash could ve showed Ally the old chem lab which used to be her stomping ground since Ally wants to be a chemist. Or Traci could visit Colleens grave and take Ally to learn about her cousin.
Supposedly, Ashley had spent over an hour at the lab, although true, that they didn’t show it onscreen .
I was a preteen and remember when both first came on. Terry Lester was Jack too.
Well I will try the second time! Lester started 1980
Then they built a family around him because the character was so popular! Somehow this blog has become so woke you can’t say anything because it might offend somebody
Kay
I loved both Jacks but I must say that Terry Lester’s time on ATWT as Royce Keller and Mason Capwell on Santa Barbara was the best of him, to me anyway.
Violet he was wonderful as Royce unfortunately the death of the head writer ended that story line. Great actor TL his life ended too soon. I watched the show today I so enjoyed flashbacks and really realized how that show has been destroyed by so many awful head writers the first screw up was killing off John Abbott anyway have my memories won’t ever be a regular viewer again . Take care Violet
Add the death of Brad Carlton and Colleen second and third to John Abbott. Totally pointless and plot driven. Rob killed off all of Traci’s supporting family. To this day there hasn’t been a worthy third gen Abbott female like Colleen. Lyndsay and Adrianne were so beautiful and talented. Abby has been such a disappointment . Also to this day there hasn’t been a real worthy third adversary to Jack and Victor like Brad. Billy and Adam s adversary is so contrived.
Love you ladies, congratulations!
Did anyone get this show, I didn’t. I tried Utube which was showing something altogether different for June 16, stuff continued from yesterday plus a little of Victoria and Ashland in N.Y. I also got no other Soaps today, W.T.H?
Finally saw the show today and it was pretty good, didn’t realize how much I’d forgotten, especially Brad Carlelton and Danny Romelotti, what handsome young men they were and the women’s changing hairstyles,etc,etc. Really enjoyed reminiscing.
Seeing some of the flashback scenes got me to thinking. I don’t know what his schedule is and even if maybe he would agree to do recurring. But how about bringing back Michael Damian for Tracy and a romantic storyline. It would be nice to see this. Or even better bring Don Diamont back and let him do double time at B and B and Y and R. I sure don’t see Bill Spencer much on the B&B so why not bring him over to Y and R.
Previews
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: Kelly Sullivan Debuts as Dylan’s Mom; Suspicion is Raised About Carter and Steffy
This week on all new episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, GH and Y&R alum Kelly Sullivan (ex-Kate/Connie, GH, Sage. YR) will debut in her new role as Darcy Dylan.
Darcy is Dylan’s (Sydney Bullock) mother and will first show-up Thursday, August 27 episode.
In the latest B&B video teaser for the action the week of August 24-28, Will (Crew Morrow) and Dylan are enjoying each other’s growing connection, but Katie (Heather Tom) yells at her son, Will that she believes Dylan is bad news after catching then a bit scantily clad.
Meanwhile, Dylan turns to her mother Darcy for support, while Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) compares her marriage to Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnnes Wood) and Finn’s (Tanner Novlan). Finn, however, is convinced nothing can come between him and Steffy.
Take a look at the official B&B spoilers for the action this week below.
Monday, August 24
Will and Dylan share a special night alone.
Carter And Steffy are caught alone together.
Tuesday, August 25
Ridge is presented with a new fashion line.
Katie becomes even more suspicious of Dylan.
Wednesday, August 26
Dylan finds herself defending her actions.
Sheila adjusts to her new life without Deacon.
R.J. tries to make a name for himself.
Thursday, August 27
Deacon gives some fatherly advice to Hope.
Dylan is forced to face her past.
Friday, August 28
Carter and Steffy’s secret comes to a head.
So, excited to see Kelly Sullivan return to daytime TV as B&B’s Darcy Dylan? Will Carter and Steffy face the music for their actions? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.
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General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: As Dante and Elizabeth Grow Closer, the Green-Eyed Monster Has Gotten Hold of Ric
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) are getting closer, much to Ric’s (Rick Hearst) chagrin and he make a plan to take action to stop it, while a new dangerous alliance begins to take shape while bitter enemies have a meet-up, of sorts.
In the GH video teaser for August 17-21, while Dante and Elizabeth are enjoying some time together, a jealous Ric warns Lulu (Alexa Havins),”There is a growing connection between the two of them. And if we don’t break it, you and I are going to lose the loves of our lives.”
Could this be the character turn of Ric Lansing, where before his green-eyed monster has wreaked havoc on the life of others? Will Lulu agree to conspire with him to keep Dante and Elizaheth apart …. or want nothing to do with his plan? Stay tuned.
Elsewhere, Drew (Cameron Mathison) is determined to destroy Sonny (Maurice Benard) by any means possible. He hopes teaming with Ms. Ava Jerome (Maura West) is the ticket to make it happen. “Together, we can take Sonny down,” says Drew to Ava over drinks. Is GH heading for a Ava and Drew pairing, next?
Then, as previously reported, Carlo Rota is back as Jenz Sidwell after the character was sentenced to Pentonville for 31 years for his crimes. Sidwell’s first visitor seems to be Sonny Corinthos, who has made it known to others in Port Charles, he wants to take over Sidwell’s business assets.
“It was only a matter of time before you showed up,” Sidwell snarls, as we see the prisoner meet his arch nemesis in the visitor’s section of the prison. Sonny sees Sidwell and snipes, “Beige is not your color.” What is Sonny hoping to gain from a conversation with the nefarious criminal who tried to destroy his life and those who he loved?
Now below, check out the official GH spoilers for this week.
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
Carly enlists a new ally. Josslyn wants Michael’s assistance. Lucas and Joe bond. Brook Lynn is floored. Serena pushes back.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
Jason’s news shocks Britt. Anna and Sonny find common ground. Josslyn inadvertently says too much. Lucy is rattled. Ava is concerned for Lucas.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
Ric gets an eyeful. Sonny offers his blessing. Drew and Nina have a tense encounter. Jordan receives an unexpected offer. Kai is uneasy.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
Carly makes a realization. Anna introduces Tristan to Josslyn. Liz opens up to Dante. Lulu has words with Valentin. Ric spirals.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
Drew offers an olive branch. Ava reassures Portia. Sonny pays a surprise visit. Jordan gets a vote of confidence. Laura makes a request of Rocco.
Check out the latest GH promo “Beige is Not Your Color,'” below.
Then weigh-in: Do you want to see Ric turn back into the villain that he once was? Are you rooting for Dante and Elizabeth to be together? What will be Lulu’s agenda in all of this, if any? Does she even want Dante back? And, are you down for a Ava and Drew pairing? Glad to see Sidwell? Let us know in the comment section below.
Beyond the Gates
BEYOND THE GATES Preview: Andre’s Blast From The Past Is Set To Turn His Life Upside Down
On Beyond the Gates, Andre Richardson’s (Sean Freeman) “happily” married life to Dani Dupree (Karla Mosley) is about to be tested like never before on upcoming episodes of the CBS soap opera the week of August 17-21.
After the shocking reveal on the Friday, August 14 cliffhanger, viewers learned that the person who was sending Andre ominous text messages is none other than The Impaler herself, Heather Armstrong (Ashley Jones). Clearly from the latest promo for the action at the Bowman hotel and in and around Fairmont Crest (see below), Andre knows Heather quite well, as she makes moves on him.
While all this is going down, Dani tries to diffuse the Dupree family for thinking there is anything going on between her and her ex-husband, Bill Hamilton (Timon Kyle Durrett). Dani’s behavior over Bill being in the hospital has been of someone who is still deeply in love with the guy (specially because of her very public outbursts) and as viewers know, she recently had sex with her ex in the elevator at the country club during a tornado!
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HEATHER ARMSTRONG IS ON THE HUNT FOR ANDRE
Poor Andre has no idea about the elevator liaison, and recently visited Bill in his hospital room to tell him to stay away from his wife, when and if he gets out of his hospital bed! But now, the tables may be turned, if Heather gets her claws into Andre.
Take a look at the official Beyond the Gates spoilers for this week below.
Monday, August 17
Andre is pulled down by his past. Tensions mount between Tomas and Naomi. Chelsea and Kat pair fashion with controversy. Vernon confronts Bill about his intentions with Dani.
Tuesday, August 18
Bill flirts with disaster. Hayley and Ashley clash. Eva’s words instigate Leslie. Carlton gives Ted a major update while Nicole does the same with Vanessa. Shanice fields an unanticipated request. Smitty disappoints Martin.
Wednesday, August 19
Nicole’s plan saves the night for Noah. Dani and Andre color outside the lines. Jacob enlists Grayson and Ashley to surprise Naomi. Vernon’s plans for Anita get interrupted.
Thursday, August 20
Leslie’s forced to reckon with her past in order to move on with her future. Bill and Ted bond over their shared history. An unexpected reaction causes Nicole to self-examine in front of Kial. Eva and Izaiah divulge some hard truths with each other.
Friday, August 21
Chelsea is haunted by unresolved trauma while her father reaches his breaking point. Dani locks horns with Hayley. Randy tails Heather. Madison gets conflicting information from two adversaries. Andre issues a threat.
Now below, check out the CBS promo for all-new episodes of Beyond the Gates.
Then let us know, do you think Andre knows just how dangerous Heather is … or he has no idea? Will Heather blackmail him into sex, or will he go willingly? Is the end of Andre and Dani for good, or will he continue to be the upstanding guy in their relationship, even though he knows in his heart that he cannot compete with the pull of Dani towards Bill? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section below.
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