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Y&R and B&B Stars Added To Line-Up Of Special Episode Of THE TALK!

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Confirmed Y&R and B&B stars have been added to line-up of  The Talk’s special soap episode celebrating CBS Daytime’s 30 years as the number one daytime television network.

Airing next Wednesday on October 12th (2:00PM ET/1:00PM PT), the episode will also feature mini-reunions from two of the most beloved daytime dramas in CBS history, Guiding Light and As the World Turns.

The official full line-up of guests now includes … from The Young and the Restless: Melody Thomas Scott (Nikki) Christian LeBlanc (Michael), Christel Khalil (Lily) and Jason Thompson (Billy).

From The Bold and the Beautiful: Don Diamont (Bill), Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke), Scott Clifton (Liam), and Jacqueline MacInnes Wood (Steffy).

These stars joined already announced former stars of Guiding Light and As the World Turns to include: GL’s Kim Zimmer (Reva), Robert Newman (Josh), Grant Aleksander (Phillip) and Beth Chamberlin (Beth) and ATWT’s Martha Byrne (Lily), Colleen Zenk (Barbara), Ellen Dolan (Margo) and Elizabeth Hubbard (Lucinda).

So, will you be tuning in to see this parade of soap stars on The Talk? Comment below!

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Iakovos
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Iakovos

So many stars and major love for CBS for including ATWT and GL… but with so many talents and so many hosts… how much meaningful content will there be?!?!

soapqueenforever
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soapqueenforever

So true. By the time they walk in and everybody get’s their hugs in, not to mention the commercials, the would have to be two hours for it to have any worth. Maybe if they take out the celebrity commentary at the beginning it might not be half bad. I am still going to watch anyway.

Mister Media
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I can’t wait to see this. THIS should be the prototype for a new daytime show, perhaps hosted by the great Michael Fairman. The show could be produced economically and would hold great appeal to the army of disenfranchised soap fans. I say do it!!!

k/kay
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k/kay

Congratulations to all of them they have fought the good fightt! Be blessed !

JK
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JK

HOW MANY PEOPLE CAN THEY HAVE ON A 1 HOUR SHOW???? ESPECIALLY WHEN THE HOSTS OF THE TALK LOVE TO HEAR THEMSELVES TALK NON-STOP…WILL WATCH ONE DAY ONLY…..

Brett
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Brett

I find it rather ironic that ATWT stars are appearing on the show that replaced it to celebrate CBS daytime that they were kicked out of!

Ashleigh
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Ashleigh

Ouch.. Good point. That is actually really disrespectful, in my opinion.

soapqueenforever
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soapqueenforever

EXCELLENT POINT

Gail
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Gail

Will be a pleasure to see As the World Turns cast. Have not watched The Talk since it replaced As the World Turnds

blake
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blake

I’m going to watch for the Guiding Light stars.

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Kathryn Hays, John Aniston, Anne Heche & More Soap Alums Remembered During In Memoriam Tribute at 2023 SAG Awards

At Sunday night’s 29th Annual SAG Awards, the In Memoriam segment featured many a beloved soap star as well as so many familiar faces from film and television, who passed away in the past year.

Daytime dramas were well represented by remembering As the World Turns Kathryn Hays (ex-Kim), Days of our Lives’ John Aniston (ex-Victor) and Another World‘s Anne Heche (ex-Vicky/Marley).

Additionally, the SAG Awards package included: Ray Liotta (ex-Another World), Annie Wersching (ex-General Hospital), Stella Stevens (ex-General Hospital and Santa Barbara), Lisa Loring (ex-General Hospital and The Addams Family), Cody Longo (ex-Days of our Lives), Nichelle Nichols (ex-Y&R and Star Trek) and Bo Hopkins (ex-Dynasty).

Other notables included the late Olivia Newton John, Kirstie Alley, Raquel Welch, Barbara Walters, Richard Belzer, Leslie Jordan, Cindy Williams and more.

Irene Cara, who also passed away, not only was included in the montage, but her emotional song, “Out Here On My Own” from Fame was used as the backdrop for the In Memoriam tribute.

The 2023 SAG Awards ceremony aired live from the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles on Netflix’s YouTube channel.

The In Memoriam Tribute package was produced by Patrick J. Doody, as well as the Sally Field tribute and nominee highlights.

So, were you glad to see many soap stars included in the 29th Annual SAG Awards In Memoriam Tribute? Comment below.

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ATWT Alum and ‘The Addams Family’ Favorite, Lisa Loring Dead at 64

Lisa Loring, who portrayed the recurring role of Cricket Montgomery Ross on As the World Turns from 1980-1983, and was best-known for her childhood acting role as Wednesday in the classic comedy The Addams Family from 1964-1966, has died at the age of 64.

The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the actress passed away January 28th from complications from a stroke, as result of high blood pressure.

Loring died aProvidence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank, California.  Lisa’s daughter, Vanessa Foumberg, shared in a statement: “She went peacefully with both her daughters (Vanessa and Marianne) holding her hand.”

In story on As the World Turns, Cricket had a sometimes competitive friendship with Betsy Stewart (then played by Meg Ryan) and had man troubles throughout her time in Oakdale. Cricket’s extended family consisted of Craig, Margo, and Katie, who all remained on the canvas after her exit.

Lisa also appeared throughout her career in series such as: Dr. Kildare, Barnaby Jones and Fantasy Island. 

She is survived by daughters Marianne and Vanessa, in addition to her grandchildren, Emiliana and Charles.

Share your remembrances and condolences for Lisa Loring in the comment section below.

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As the World Turns Alum Rita Walter Dead at 71

We’re still losing so many beloved soap opera actors as 2022 comes to a close. Now comes word that former As the World Turns alum, Rita Walter (nee McLaughlin) passed away at the age of 71.  Walter had been diagnosed with Multifocal Glioblastoma, an extremely aggressive form of terminal brain cancer.

Rita had an 11-year-run as Oakdale’s Carol Deming Hughes Stallings Andropoulos Frazier.

The former actress-turned-optician, died on Christmas.  Rita’s brother, David McLaughlin revealed the news on the 26th which also happened to be the anniversary of Walter’s exit from the defunct CBS soap opera in 1981.

In his posting on Facebook, McLaughlin shared: “My sweet, loving sister Rita was called to Jesus today on Christmas day, his birthday. She was a well known actress as well as dedicated server of the Lord Jesus. May you rest in peace Sis, I love you forever. You’ve taken my heart with you.”

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Before playing good girl, Carol Deming, who always found herself in distress as only a good heroine could do, Rita started her career as Patty Duke’s double on The Patty Duke Show, before getting her first foray into soaps with a role on The Secret Storm as Wendy Phillips.

We clearly remember when on ATWT, Carol was married to Jay Stallings, but Jay was having an affair behind her back. Carol also had failed relationships and marriages to Tom Hughes and Steve Andropolous.  Eventually, Carol left Oakdale after falling in love and marrying Reverend Norman Frazier.  In a case of life imitating art, Rita married Reverend Normal Walter in 1976.

Walter is survived by her three children, Brian, Jill, and Amy, and her husband, Reverend Norman.

Share your condolences and remembrances for ATWT’s Rita Walter in the comment section below.

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