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
THIS WEEK on GENERAL HOSPITAL: Jason Visits Elizabeth and Jake; John Has a New Plan To Take Down Pikeman
The week of April 1-5 brings with it the pick up of the action from last week in Port Charles, where viewers witnessed a shift in several key storylines and characters. With new head writers, Patrick Mulcahey and Elizabeth Korte, steering the direction of the stories, it will be interesting to see what comes next.
Official teasers for GH share that Jason (Steve Burton) will at long last visit with Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) and their son, Jake (Hudson West). Since Jason’s return, Jake has not been too pleased with his dad. Now that Jason has been cleared of shooting Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), will Jake come around and be closer to Jason, or will there be a continued rift? Meanwhile, will Elizabeth and Jason find common ground?
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Elsewhere, John “Jagger” Cates (Adam J. Harrington) devises a new plan to take down Pikeman. Is Cates aware that Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) is running the organization while Brennan (Charles Mesure) remains behind bars? What will his plan be?
In other key points, Dex (Evan Hofer) gets an interview with the PCPD. Might he be joining the ranks with Anna (Finola Hughes), Dante (Dominic Zamprogna), Chase (Josh Swickard) et al?
Check out the teasers for the ABC daytime drama series below.
MONDAY, APRIL 1, 2024
Jason visits Elizabeth and Jake. Dante confirms whether or not Jason shot him. Anna puts Sonny on notice. Diane helps Alexis on her appeal. Natalia takes over Blaze’s Deception contract.
TUESDAY, APRIL 2
Drew checks on Nina at work. John has a new plan to take down Pikeman. Jason reveals something to Anna. Carly and Michael make confessions. Dex gets interviewed about joining the PCPD.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 2024
Chase and Brook Lynn ask Dante for a favor. Finn opens up to Elizabeth about his dad. Sasha and Cody admit their feelings. Blaze fills Kristina in on her new job. Tracy crosses with Stella.
THURSDAY, APRIL 4, 2024
Terry offers Tracy some advice. Curtis comforts Trina. Josslyn is in shock. Kevin and Laura check in on Heather. Sasha shows off her culinary skills.
FRIDAY, APRIL 5, 2024
Drew chews out John. Lois helps Brook Lynn with a wedding dress crisis. Sonny and Natalia get better acquainted. Kristina and Joss argue. Anna questions Brennan about Pikeman. Sam is worried about Danny.
So, what story are you looking forward to seeing the most, this week on GH? Comment below.
General Hospital
THIS WEEK on GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny Tells Carly, ‘I Don’t Owe Jason Nothing’; While Sam and Jason Come Face to Face
General Hospital previews for the week of March 25-29 pits friends and family against each other over the recent return of Jason Morgan (Steve Burton), and how he is implicated as the shooter that put Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna) in the hospital still in dire straits.
Last week, with the walls closing in on Jason, he turned himself in to the PCPD while lawyering up with Diane (Carolyn Hennesy). Meanwhile, Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), Michael (Chad Duell), Spinelli (Bradford Anderson), Danny (Asher Antonyzyn), and Carly (Laura Wright) all could be culpable for aiding and abetting a suspect in the shooting of a cop, and for hiding Jason.
In the latest promo for the ABC soap opera, we get a glimpse of Sam (Kelly Monaco) finally seeing Jason for the same time since his recent return, and asking him at the PCPD if he indeed shot Dante.
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When everyone gathers at Jason’s arraignment, Carly is seen yelling at Sonny, “You owe Jason!” However, in a key moment, Sonny responds, “I don’t owe Jason nothing!” Will we finally see Sonny bring up the fact of how Jason and Carly were married when they believed he had ‘died’? Does Sonny truly believe Jason shot his son, Dante? Stay tuned.
Now below, check out the rest of the teasers for this week on GH:
MONDAY, MARCH 25
Jason tells his story. Elizabeth is overcome with emotion. Stella comforts Trina. Michael is cautious. Jake is furious.
TUESDAY, MARCH 26
Anna is stunned. Carly is determined to get to Jason. Ava comforts Sonny. Curtis is suspicious. Gregory’s symptoms become more pronounced.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27
Sam and Jason come face to face. Danny and Jake have an argument. Anna offers a surprising proposal to Dex. Trina makes a heartbreaking confession. Brook Lynn shares a message.
THURSDAY, MARCH 28
Tempers fly at Jason’s arraignment. Carly and Alexis are surprised. Sonny has his doubts. Sam gets some hope. Nina is insistent.
FRIDAY, MARCH 29
Jason meets with Sonny. Ava and Sonny have a close moment. Anna learns some important information. Valentin makes arrangements. Oliva, Danny and Rocco rush to Dante’s bedside.
Watch this week’s GH promo below.
Now, weigh-in. Should Sonny forgive Jason for whatever feelings he has about his former hit man? Are you looking forward to the scenes between Jason and Sam? Share your thoughts in the comment section.
Previews
THIS WEEK on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Steffy and Hope’s Feud Reignites
Previews for the week of March 18-22nd tease that Hope (Annika Noelle) will finally give Thomas (Matthew Atkinson) her answer to his marriage proposal and her decision will have a ripple effect with the Logans and the Forrester families.
But that’s not all! Steffy (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) has had it with Hope. Is it over what she decided about marrying her brother … or over the fact that she has been hanging around Finn (Tanner Novlan) and helping her husband in his time of need over the loss of his mother, the evil, Sheila Carter (Kimberlin Brown)?
And, just where is this going with Luna (Lisa Yamada) talking to Bill (Don Diamont) about not knowing who her biological father truly is? Meanwhile, Poppy (Romy Park), in turn, is making a special request to Finn. What is the request?
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Check out the official teasers for the week, but take note! The Thursday, March 22nd and Friday, March 23rd episode of The Bold and the Beautiful will be preempted due to CBS’ coverage of the March Madness College Basketball tournament.
Photo: JPI
Monday, March 18
Hope gives Thomas an answer to his marriage proposal.
Luna tells Bill about her frustration not knowing who her father is.
Poppy makes a big request to Finn.
Tuesday, March 18
Hope’s decision causes emotional fallout from the Logans and Forresters.
Steffy’s anger at Hope hits an all-time high.
Wednesday, March 19
Carter attempts to convince Liam that Thomas has changed.
Their feud reignites when Hope stands up to Steffy.
So, if as previewed, and there is a major Hope vs. Steffy showdown, who are you rooting for in this one? Comment below.
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