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(VOTE): Who Should Win The Daytime Emmy for Lead Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: Actress?

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The 50th annual Daytime Emmy Awards are just three days away! And, to get you re-acclimated to this years nominees, each day leading up to the ceremony, Michael Fairman TV is asking you to weigh-in on your picks in the main daytime drama acting categories.

This year’s crop of Lead Actress nominees could not be tougher. Five women gave five brilliant performances and now the question is, how did the academy vote go? As soap fans know, the annual kudofest was originally slated to be held in June.  However, due to the writers and performers strike, the ceremony and broadcast were postponed, making it a long wait for the nominees and the viewers.

That all changes, this coming Friday night, December 15, when the golden anniversary Daytime Emmys are presented live on CBS and streaming on Paramount+ beginning at 9 PM ET (tape delayed on the west coast).

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Nominated for Lead Actress are: Sharon Case (Sharon), The Young and the Restless, Melissa Claire Egan (Chelsea), The Young and the Restless, Finola Hughes (Anna), General Hospital,  Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy), The Bold and the Beautiful and Michelle Stafford (Phyllis), The Young and the Restless.

Previously, four of the five women have won Daytime Emmys on daytime’s biggest night of the year. The sole exception is Melissa Claire Egan. With Chelsea’s suicide attempt and its aftermath a major part of her nominated reel, could this be the year that Egan finally walks home with the gold?

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Back in April, during the Michael Fairman Channel’s annual Daytime Emmy Nominations Special, Hughes, Case, and Stafford shared some intel and details on the performances they selected for competition. There, we learned that Sharon submitted when her character of Sharon found out that Rey was killed in a car crash.  Finola Hughes noted that that one of her scenes on her reel was the moment that Anna hovered over Peter August’s bodym as he eventually passed away.

In case you missed the women, along with many other nominees sharing their joy and reactions to their nominations and what they submitted, make sure to watch our Emmy nomination special below.

Now, it’s your time to vote! Let us know who you think should take home the Daytime Emmy for Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Go to the poll below, cast your vote, and if you are so inclined, let us know in the comment section, who you picked and why.

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MCE deserves it this year and I hope the academy doesn’t give another award to Miss woods. Not that she is not deserving however let’s give someone else a chance okay.

Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy) is the best actress on TV soaps! Such an amazing, talented actress. She she should definitely take home the day time Emmy! Thank you.
Steffy Forrester-Finnegan. Queen Steffy!

Finola for the win, 32 years after her previous win. She succeeded in the impossible and actually made me feel a momentary twinge of sadness when Peter August took his last breath. Anna holding his hand as he died after all the awful things he did to her and people she loves, because nobody should die alone, that was a brilliantly written scene.

Sunshine aka Sharon Case should win she brightens the screen with her presence. And if not her than Miss Michelle Stafford who is the only Phyllis ever.

Give it to Finola. Best scenes and best drama is GH!

Melissa should win.

I would vote for Sharon Case. My second choice is Melissa Claire Egan, and I think she will win. Sharon’s scenes when Rey died were extraordinary, but then so were Melissa’s scenes when Chelsea was considering suicide.

I don’t know if Cynthia Watros submitted or not; if he she did then she was robbed! I know Maura West didn’t submit – those two were the most deserving actresses of 2022 for me.

finola is fabulous so she gets my vote. G:H for best show.

I’d say Finola Hughes not only because she’s that good but especially having to deal with the obnoxious Valentin and his wierd bratty daughter.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Serena Sets Her Sights on Michael; Jason’s Emotional Exit from the Mob

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This week on all-new episodes of General Hospital, new and old motivations come into play with dangerous consequences. According to the just released GH video spoilers video for the week of August 3-7, a bailiff calls out, “All rise!”

Now it’s Isaiah (Sawandi Wilson) vs. Curtis (Donnell Turner), as the surgeon is suing the owner of the Savoy for assault that ruined is ability to operate. At the end of the day, which of these men has enough evidence against the other? Portia (Brook Kerr) is by Isaiah’s side, while Jordan (Tanisha Harper) is with Curtis.

Next, Lucy (Lynn Herring) has a plan to get the controlling shares of Deception away from Michael (Rory Gibson). She wants her daughter, Serena (Kelly Kruger) to seduce Michael. She tells her, “Pick out your most seductive suit.” Soon, we see Serena in her bathing suit at the Metro Court face to face with Michael.

Later, there is a small baggie containing three blue pills. Nina (Cynthia Watros) ask Willow (Katelyn MacMullen), “What did you do?” We also see Michael asking the same thing of Jacinda (Paige Herschell). Leading into this week, viewers know that Willow doesn’t want the former escort anywhere near her children, Amelia and Wiley. Is this how she stops her, or is Jacinda up to old tricks and wants to frame Willow? Remember when Jacindsa drugged Drew (Cameron Mathison)? Stay tuned.

Finally, in the pick-up from last Friday’s cliffhanger, an emotional Jason (Steve Burton) continues to tell Sonny (Maurice Benard) that he cannot work for him anymore. Sonny ask, “So that’s it? You’re Out?” We fade to black.

Take a look at the official GH spoilers for the week below.

MONDAY, AUGUST 3
Jason makes a sacrifice for Danny. Elizabeth becomes privy to a secret. Carly is touched. Valentin has a warning for Nina. Josslyn cautions Brennan.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 4
Brook Lynn and Chase celebrate a milestone. Trina gets an earful. Carly’s plan backfires. Curtis is skeptical. Michael is anxious about his family’s’ future.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5
Sonny wants answers. Ava is struck with inspiration. Curtis’ trial begins. Brook Lynn wrestles with a big decision. Lucy and Serena scheme.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 6
Sonny makes a stunning announcement. Serena makes her move. Willow faces a new threat. Isaiah takes the stand. Lucy questions Laura.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 7
Josslyn is taken aback. Ava courts a new ally. Jordan and Anna catch up. Isaiah vents to Lucas and Elizabeth. Michael questions Jacinda.

Check out the latest ABC promo for General Hospital entitled, “What Did You Do?” below.

Now weigh-in: Do you think GH is about to pair Serena with Michael? Is it curtains for Jacinda? Can anyone stop Willow once and for all, or make her pay for her crimes? What will Jason do without Sonny and the mob? Share your thoughts via the comment section below.

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‘General Hospital’ Fan Club Weekend 2026 (Photos)

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General Hospital Fan Club Weekend brought out many of your favorites to the four day event; with the main cast gathering on Saturday, August 1. Fans near and far attended the weekend held this year at the Burbank Marriott Hotel. Whether it be the main cast event or the smaller more intimate events featuring two or three cast members a great time was had by all.

Some of the cast participating in the main cast event included: Cyrus Hobbi (Yuri), Gary James Fuller (James), Bradford Anderson (Spinelli), Viron Weaver (Wiley), Paige Herschell (Jacinda), Chris McKenna (Brennan), Josh Kelly (Cody), Kayden Brenna Tokarsi (Scout), Cassandra James (Terry), Laura Wright (Carly), Dominic Zamprogna (Dante), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane), Rick Hearst (Ric), Adrian Anchondo (ex-Marco), and Chloe Lanier (ex-Nelle).

In addition to, Van Hansis (Lucas), Cameron Mathison (Drew), Ryan Paevey (ex-Cassius), Easton Rocket Sweda (Leo), Maurice Benard (Sonny), Kristen Vaganos (Molly), Nancy Lee Grahn (Alexis), Kate Mansi (ex-Kristina), Rebecca Herbst (Elizabeth), Cynthia Watros (Nina), Kristina Wagner (Felicia) and more.

Take a look at some of the snaps from the main event arrivals below:

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GH’s Rick Hearst with on-screen daughter, Kristen Vaganos, plus Nancy Lee Grahn, and Kate Mansi.

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GH’s Maurice Benard on-hand to meet the fans.

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Jack Brennan in the house … Chris McKenna.

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Adrian Anchondo, Van Hansis and Anchondo’s boyfriend, Days of Our Lives, Colton Little.

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GH’s Josh Kelly and his gal, the former Nelle Benson of Port Charles, Chloe Lanier.

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Who is James’ father? Not Cassius or Spinelli, actually. Actors Gary James Fuller, Ryan Paevey and Bradford Anderson!

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One of General Hospital’s newest cast members, Kayden Brenna Tokarski attends her first GHFCW event.

Check out some more arrival images featuring: Laura Wright (Carly), Cassandra James (Terry), Carolyn Hennesy (Diane) and more in the gallery below.

Michael Fairman TV will be adding more images to this post in the day ahead.

So, were you glad to see so many of your GH favorites attending this year’s General Hospital Fan Club Weekend? Let us know via the comment section.

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Vincent Pastore of ‘Sopranos’ Fame and ‘General Hospital’s’ Maximus Giambetti Dies at 80

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Vincent Pastore, best known for his memorable role as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on HBO’s The Sopranos has passed away.

The veteran actor was found dead on August 1st in his home in the Bronx, New York. Pastore was 80-years-old. The cause of death is yet to be determined.

As well as his role on The Sopranos, many soap fans will recall he played multiple smaller roles on the beloved One Life to Live from 1995 and 2004. However, in 2008, he landed the short-term role as Maximus Giambetti on General Hospital.

PASTORE WANTED TO BE ON GENERAL HOSPITAL

Maximus was the mobster father of Sonny Corinthos’ (Maurice Benard) bodyguards: Max (Derk Cheetwood) and Milo (Drew Cheetwood)

According to Soap Opera Digest, Pastore told Soaps In Depth back in 2009, after appearing in a SOAPnet promotional campaign as a celebrity fan of General Hospital: “‘I’d love to be on the show. So they called up GH’s casting director (Mark Teschner) and Bobby (Robert Guza Jr. ex-head writer, GH) and they wrote me in!”

Pastore was a huge General Hospital fan from way back, who at one point told producers that he would watch the ABC soap opera while working in bars and nightclubs in the 70s and 80s.

Throughout his decades long career, Pastore appeared in films including: Goodfellas, Carlito’s Way and Men of Respect, The Jerky Boys: The Movie and the 1996 HBO TV movie Gotti.

In TV, besides The Sopranos, Pastore’s credits included: Law & Order, The Practice, Son of the Beach, Queens Supreme, Hawaii Five-0, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, plus the miniseries The Last Don II. Most recently, Vincent was a series regular on Gravesend and guest starred on Yellowjackets.

Pastore is survived by his daughter, Renee, son-in-law and granddaughter.

Share your remembrances and condolences for Vincent Pastore on his memorable role on ‘The Sopranos’ and his time on ‘General Hospital’ via the comment section below.

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