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.
General Hospital
GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Brook Lynn Gets a Shock from Jude, Nina Gets a Reprieve, and Ava’s in the Hot Seat
This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital airing October 26-30, a secret relationship is revealed, a new lead on the case of the missing Brennan (Chris McKenna), and a knock on the door that may alter the life of Brook Lynn Quartermaine’s (Amanda Setton) happiness take center stage!
In the just released GH spoilers video for the week, Danny (Asher Antonyzyn) gets an eyeful when he walks into the Quartermaine stables and finds Rocco (Finn Carr) kissing his sister, Scout (Kayden Brenna Tokarksi). Things have already soured between the “brothers” as Jason (Steve Burton) tells his son, “You and Rocco can’t be so quick to throw that kind of friendship away.”
Meanwhile at the PCPD, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) is going over the case of MIA former WSB former Port Charles bureau chief, Jack Brennan with Joe (Jonathan Bennett). When Dante asks what leads he may have, Joe shares, “Ava Jerome.”
Courtesy/ABC
Just then, Agent Baines (Alimi Ballard) is seen sitting in a dimly lit room with Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros). Viewers have not seen Nina, since the WSB whisked her away presumably to Steinmauer, because they believed she was the culprit who did away with, or caused, the disappearance of Jack Brennan after Drew (Cameron Mathison) framed her.
Now, Baines says to Nina, “We may have rushed to judgment.” Does this mean, Nina could be sent back to Port Charles, if everyone now zeroes in on Ava (Maura West)?
Then, in the shocking conclusion of the video preview, Brook Lynn opens the front door of the Quartermaine mansion to find Jude (Wil Traval) standing there with a demand! “I’m here to see my daughter,” he tells BLQ as she looks stunned.
Will it turn out the Jude is the biological father of baby Phoebe, and if so, what his relationship to Hudson Parker (Troy Lennon Appel), who viewers recall beat up Ethan Lovett over the little girl? Stay tuned!
SPOILERS
Now below, check out the official GH spoilers for the action this week in Port Charles.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
Carly and Valentin take on a new mission. Jason issues a warning to Willow. Curtis gets bad news. Scout and Rocco’s secret is at risk. Lulu doesn’t like what she hears about Charlotte.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
Sonny confronts Alexis. Portia comes to Ava’s rescue. Dante worries that Gio is headed for heartbreak. Scout opens up to Drew. Danny issues an ultimatum.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
Ava lawyers up. Dante defends Lulu. Britt’s news stuns Willow. Carly shares her suspicions. Tracy drops a bombshell.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
The Quartermaines are rocked. Anna has a breakthrough. Tracy prepares for battle. Joe questions Carly. Ric makes a request of Alexis.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
Jason grills Josslyn. Dante and Elizabeth are shaken. Danny makes a confession. Trina and Emma are alarmed. Lulu gets disappointing news.
Now below, watch the latest GH promo entitled, “Secrets Come Home.”
So, do you think Nina comes back to Port Charles and the WSB takes Ava into custody? Do you think Jude will prove he is the biological father and takes baby Phoebe away from Brook Lynn? Who actually killed Jack Brennan? Weigh-in via the comment section.
Days Of Our Lives
DAYS OF OUR LIVES Preview: Xander Fights for His Life, Halloween in Salem, Lani Returns to the Salem PD
This week on all-new episodes of Days of our Lives streaming October 26-30 on Peacock; after Xander (Paul Telfer) has been shot by George (Michael Rose), and retaliates by firing a bullet his way, Sarah (Linsey Godfrey) is on the scene!
In a key moment, Dr. Horton does everything she can to stabilize Xander in order to rush him to the hospital, which finds the two former loves rekindling many of the feels that brought them together in the first place.
The official Days of our Lives promo for the week also teases how Mason (Brandon Butler) and Holly (Ashley Puzemis) get a very unexpected caller which is Sophia (Rachel Boyd)!
Photo: Corday Productions
Meanwhile, Steve (Stephen Nichols) is heard saying, “Never give EJ DiMera the benefit of the doubt. You might learn to regret it!” Next, we see Cat (AnnaLynne McCord) appear to be hanging onto Steve’s every word.
Meanwhile, Lani (Sal Stowers) celebrates her return to the Salem PD, while many Salem residents get ready for Halloween.
Chad (Conner Floyd) and his son Thomas (Cole Gersmeyer) are ready for Fright Night, as is Kirsten (Stacy Haiduk)! But as things go in Salem, masks, hidden identities, and more make for mystery and mayhem! The conclusion of the promo shows an upset EJ (Dan Feuerriegel) throwing a book at the portrait of his father, Stefano DiMera. What has him so unglued?
Photo: Corday Productions
SPOILERS
Here’s a look at additional Days of our Lives spoilers for this week.
Monday, October 26
Brady gets devastating news.
Leo and Javi share an emotional moment.
Tuesday, October 27
Marlena hesitates to reach out to Dominic.
Kristen makes a confession to Lani.
Wednesday, October 28
Johnny faces down his father – and his future.
Stephanie gets surprising news from Alex.
Thursday, October 29
Johnny and Chanel receive wonderful news.
Brady and Sarah have a heart-to-heart conversation.
Friday, October 30
Sarah and Xander share an emotional reunion.
Julie breaks up with Foster.
Kristen ties up some loose ends.
Chad refuses to be intimidated by EJ.
Now below, check out this week’s DAYS promo entitled, “Spooky Salem.”
Then weigh-in: are you rooting for Sarah and Xander to get back together? What is EJ so upset about? Is it about his half-brother, Dominic Marino? What skullduggery might go down on Halloween night in Salem? Share your thoughts and theories via the comment section.
Previews
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: One Woman Lies to Another, While Two Sisters Tear Each Other Apart!
Next week on all-new episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, a new connection is made, Daphne (Murielle Hilaire) is overjoyed to have Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) as her surrogate, while Katie (Heather Tom) and Brooke (Katherine Kelly Lang) get into another heated confrontation, but this time Katie takes things to another level!
In the just released B&B spoilers video, Darcy (Kelly Sullivan), while at the beach house, meets Wyatt Spencer (Darin Brooks)! She says “I’m just here to have fun,” and then tells Wyatt she’s going to take a dip in the ocean and invites him to come with her! Wyatt smiles as if he is interested. Might Darcy become the new woman in Wyatt’s life?
Then, while at the hospital, Daphne look over at Steffy and says, “Nobody’s brought more joy to me than you and Carter (Lawrence Saint-Victor).” Carter tries to continue his lie while Steffy forces a smile knowing she became pregnant through her tryst with Daphne’s husband. Will Steffy eventually crumble and tell the truth?
Photo: JPI
Meanwhile, Brooke is in for a shock after what Don Diamont) shows her. Brooks yells as she looks down at her phone, “This is horrible! Your wife ought to be ashamed of herself.”
Previously, Brooke had hoped that Bill would have been able to get Katie to back off of her revenge plot to take out Forrester Creations, but that’s not what’s happening! Suddenly, Katie is doubling down on it!
Next, we see an unhinged Katie throwing a bottle and having it crash through a window. Brooke screams, “My God, Katie. You’re crazy!” Then, Katie fires back, “And you are evil!”
Take a look at the official B&B spoilers for the week of October 26-30 below.
Monday, October 26
Bill tries to appeal to Katie’s empathy.
Finn and Steffy share a heart-to-heart.
Daphne looks to the future.
Tuesday, October 27
Brooke is devastated by Katie’s latest antics.
Will wants to show Dylan everything his world has to offer.
Wednesday, October 28
Dylan stands up for herself.
Wyatt and Darcy meet for the first time.
Eric is remorseful about Zende’s departure.
Thursday, October 29
Ridge admits to Brooke that Forrester is in trouble.
Katie is furious by what she sees.
Friday, October 30
Katie is on the war path!
Will takes the next step in his relationship with Dylan.
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