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Y&R’s Mark Grossman and Linden Ashby Deliver the ‘Power Performances of the Week’

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Two men delivered two very different types of performances, and both on The Young and the Restless, and their work stood out to us among the rest as the Power Performances of the Week.

First, there was the heart-tugging work of Mark Grossman, as Adam Newman is faced with an impossible situation when Sally’s (Courtney Hope) pregnancy goes terribly south. Suffering from preeclampsia, Adam tried to keep Sally calm while Nick (Joshua Morrow) was away trying to save Sharon (Sharon Case) and Faith (Reylynn Caster) from the clutches of the vengeful and delusional, Cameron Kirsten (Linden Ashby).

Adam was armed with the fact that things were very dangerous on Nick’s end, and that his brother asked him to please not tell Sally anything about it, or her blood pressure might sky rocket.  Honoring his brother’s wishes, Adam did not divulge just how bad things were for Nick and company.  Things took a terrible turn when in pain, Sally had to be taken to the hospital.  Once there, Sally became unconscious and Adam learned from Elena (Brytni Sapry), that they had to rush Sally into surgery.  And there was more ….  they had to deliver the baby stat, and there is a good chance either the baby or Sally might not survive. When posed the question of who’s life should they try to save first, Adam chose Sally in a heartbreaking move.  As Sally wakes up after her surgery, she asks about her baby, and Adam prepares himself to tell her the worst news a mother would want to hear.

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Throughout the scenes, Mark Grossman made us feel Adam’s hurt, his inner conflict, his desperation (especially calling Nick and Victor), made all the more heartbreaking by him wanting to name the baby after his mother, Hope.  Sometimes in soaps, it’s the subtle performances that are the best kind, and the kind that make us reach for the hankies. The part of Adam is so complex, but in these scenes we were reminded why Mark Grossman can play all the intricacies of the character and still make the audience deeply care for the guy.

As for Michael Fairman TV’s other choice for Power Performance of the Week, you got to give it up for the bad guy! Linden Ashby took our accolades in the sheer volume and enormity of Friday’s episode of Y&R, where with a ton of dialog, Ashby took us inside the mind of the deeply-troubled ex-con.

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Cameron’s diatribe while holding Faith hostage (under a tunnel and in the Genoa City sewage system) was quite brilliant, as he goes from saying why he is the only man for Sharon, to how her life is reduced to serving coffee to a bunch of losers, and how he could make her so much happier.  However, he flips, and also calls Sharon a ‘bitch’ and pretty much is scaring a tied-up Faith to death. The guy goes full ‘creepsville’ when he takes out a piece of a garment of Sharon’s and sniffs it, claiming that, “God help him, he still loves her.”

Later, he even admits to Faith that he is sorry he killed her cat and that she has an SOB for a father in Nick.  When Cameron aims to let Faith have a sip of water, she spits it in his face, and he threatens her with, “You should not have done that!” When Nick and Sharon arrive on the scene, Cameron holds Sharon at knife point, only to be stabbed by Sharon instead with a bomb about to go off strapped to Faith.

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Sometimes, out and out playing the villain can bring you accolades, and it’s been twenty years since Linden Ashby has embodied the role of the abusive Cameron, and his return is as if he didn’t miss a beat. Great delivery of some juicy lines, while playing the rejection of a man so in love with a woman he literally can’t tell right from wrong, and that’s an understatement, showcased the actor.

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Both men’s acting partners, Courtney Hope with Mark Grossman, and Sharon Case with Linden Ashby, also delivered stellar work that only elevated the two actors scenes.

So, what do you think of our picks for Power Performances of the Week? Do you agree with our kudos for Mark and Linden? Comment below. But first ICYMI check out our livestream conversation with Sharon Case and Linden Ashby.

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Sorry, I was unable to appreciate the acting abilities of Linden Ashby due to the Psycotic and violent nature of this deranged animal. I guess that what made his acting good, huh?

As far as Mark Grossman, he delivered his usual top-notch performance. I’m not really one of his fans, as Adam goes I’ve only cared for M.M the one they railroaded off of Y&Y, never to be heard or seen from again, very sad and unfair. What is the saying about the accusers being worse than the accused?

Mm will always be my favorite. Grossman gets another new leading lady I guess he will be carrying on with her off screen I hear he has broke up with CH first Case then Hope . Hilarious

Well, considering his age and Case’s—- of course they have broken up. —not because people’s relationships with such great age difference could not last, but most men would like children. Sharon is past her childbearing years.—there’s that!!

Would that be something if faith was really Cameron’s. And wouldn’t it be something it come to pass that Sally’s baby did not die. That maybe Victor or somebody had something to do with it to take the baby because he does not like Sally and did not want all of that interference. I just don’t understand why they would write in that Sally is pregnant and then take the baby away something’s up with this I feel the baby is alive and Elena is or is not in on it Elena may have a dark side but I feel Victor maybe has something to do with it. When Adam called Victor he had not asked about where Nick was yet but Victor asked him was something wrong with Sally and the baby how did he know this already did anyone catch this? I feel down the road that it will come out that faith is Cameron’s. Chance will probably get with Summer. Diane and Tucker are in it together to take over zabot. They are using the abbots. What does everybody else think?

Wow..i love your possible outcomes
May i add that character Sharon, actress i real life. should take acting classes.
That said. So should Peter Beraman
Biting your lip and playing with your fingers are just AWFULLY HORRIBLE ACTING
The test of the cast are Great
Top of the list. ADAM.

How long have you been watching Y&R?? Sharon Case and Peter Bergman are GREAT Acters/actress, (IMO).

I feel Adam did great acting the best on the situation with Sally about the baby and this baby may not be died.Victor came to her and asked her for this baby offered her money she refused.Curious of how this works out.

Kelli,
I totally agree with your outcome of y&r . That would be really really good. You should be on the writer team.

I think you should quit your day job and consider screen writing! Excellent ideas to shake up the show that to me is in a little slump.

So tired of the Diane and Philis and Jack story

SO AM I!!

Very possible, Kelli. It’s a soap where these scenarios have been unfolding since the beginning of “soaptime”.

Yes I agree I love Adam he is my favorite and Mark did a great job

Great acting on both these men Performance.Y and R

I agree Adam was awesome.a Adam fan

Yes he did!! Mark is one of my FAVORITES on Y&R.

Absolutely great performances from both especially from Mark. So heart breaking events. Brought tears for me.

I know you have to keep our attention in some way but as usual the police in general is horrible. This never would have gotten this far if only they listen.
As for Sally losing the baby, why was that taken away from Adam. For you all to write Sally will get mad at Adam and blaming him is wrong. I would had love to have seen Adam Bond with a girl and for Connor to have learn to be a big brother. So once again (Connor) he has to deal with messed up grown up stuff.
The Phyllis, Summer, and Kyle situation needs to end but not with Kyle under the sheets with Audra. When are these shows going to ever stop resolving and creating relationship problems with sex. That’s how Summer got here; then years later the children has to adapt to the choices of their parents.

I TOTALLY AGREE!!

Both actors gave heartfelt performances. “Cameron”. was definitely the consummate psychopath. “Adam” is REALLY trying hard to be the good guy. His LOVE for Sally is so genuine!

Yes I agree! Greating acting by both! I love Adam and hope he & Sally will end up together. Nick can go back to Sharon and his family. Chance might be a good fit for Summer. What about Kyle? NOT AUDRA!

I share your thoughts 100%. I wanted Sally and Adam to be together. Nick and Sharon I have wanted them together for years.

I Believe Nick will be a good fit with Alana

Yes put nick with Audra but let nick be the guy that makes Audra want to be a good person

I just love the way Mark plays Adam, he came in and never missed a beat. Great job keep it up and you are nice on the eyes also

Adam and Cameron did a great job with their scenes as did Sharon and Sally and Nick and Faith!! But I understand the show wanting to bring preeclampsia to light but “darn” !! Wish Sally could have had her baby!!!!

I think Sally’s performance when she found out about her daughter was SPOT ON!! She made me FEEL her heartache. We’ll done!! Deserves an Emmy for that performance!!

Loved Mark Grossman performance, he made me cry when I saw his expression making a decision of life & death. Great performance

Sally starting eating a lot–Adam is comforting her–after about 20 pounds, tasteless remarks start coming—Then a visit to the doctor reveals: she and Adam are expecting twins!

Would not work…not fair to ask the lady so dedicated to staying trim to add 20 pounds–might take 30 to make it believable–she never did look very pregnant with her recent baby.

Great performances by everyone.

Mark Grossman (Adam) has made Adam his own. Very good actor.

I am still reeling at the lightning pace at which the Cameron “story” bulldozed along. What was the hurry? All the story beats…skipped. No Mariah / Tessa & newly adopted baby-in-danger. No substantive Nicki / Victor scenes.
I love that Sharon (and Nick) were front-burner…for a couple of weeks but, wow.

So glad Cameron is gone, again ! And hopefully for good this time ! There really was no need for him to return for his short lived come back !! He was really gross and creepy !! Buh bye !!

Really? I’d think Courtney Hope deserves those accolades, no? I wonder if this was her good-bye performance?

Ok LA had a limited time to do this story has said that millions of times . Was it rushed yes but his performance was great finally we had a villian . I’m sad that JG won’t write for a young group but so it goes so Faith exits today. I’m probably going to pass on the show now

I definitely agree with your assessment of Mark Grossman’s performance! He always delivers stellar performances, but never gets accolades or acknowledgment for it, so thank you!

I agree with you one BILLION percent!!

Looking forward to Victoria gets her Karma!!!

Mark Grossman is fabulous ! He is the best Adam ever !! Hate that Victor ALWAYS favors Victoria and Nicholas over Adam !!! After Victoria almost destroyed Newman, Victor still allows her to be in charge. The storyline is absolutely beyond stupidity!!It makes Victor look like Victoria’s lapdog !!

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Sonny and Jason Trade Threats on Each Other

The love affair that once was mobster Sonny (Maurice Benard) and hit man Jason (Steve Burton), and having each others back, is now apparently over! On the Thursday April 25th episode of General Hospital, an increasingly paranoid Sonny is confronted by Jason.

Jason wants to talk to Sonny about a “family matter”, but Sonny says they aren’t family now because he’s working with the Feds. Sonny goes on to say how he cannot trust Carly (Laura Wright) or Jason and he knows about Jason buying back the Metro Court for Carly from Nina (Cynthia Watros).

When the conversation turns to Josslyn (Eden McCoy) and Dex (Evan Hofer), Jason informs Sonny that Kristina (Kate Mansi) knows Sonny ordered a hit. Jason is worried about Dex’s safety. He tells Sonny that if he does something to Dex, Kristina will figure out that he is responsible.

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Sonny goes on to say how much he loves his kids and how he will protect them. He then tears into Jason for abandoning his sons, Danny and Jake, for two years and how he has no right to stand there to tell him what to do.

Jason warns Sonny again to leave Dex alone or he’ll personally stop him. Sonny snaps at Jason, countering, “You’ll die trying!” And at that point, Jason walks out and Sonny slams the door behind him.

What do you think about this split in the longstanding relationship of Jason and Sonny? Do you like Jason and Sonny at odds? Will Kristina be the person to ultimately figure out what is happening to Sonny, or it might it be Nina, who knows Ava (Maura West) is up to no good? Share your thoughts in the comment section, but first watch this clip from part of the Sonny/Jason scenes below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Brook Lynn and Chase Have Their Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties

On General Hospital, Brook Lynn (Amanda Setton) and Chase (Josh Swickard) both were treated to Bachelorette and Bachelor parties to shake off any of those pre-wedding jitters. At The Savoy, the ladies have a touching and fun time with Brook Lynn.

The bride-to-be gives a speech to thank everyone for coming, while Lois lets everyone know to try the signature cocktail the “Brooklynn Chaser”, which gets everybody eventually and mostly, drunk.

When Tracy (Jane Elliot) questions Lois (Rena Sofer) as to why there is no music for the party, Lois realizes she forgot, and somehow, who does she call to the rescue? Spinelli (Bradford Anderson)! Saving the day, he winds up playing some tunes and later gets on the dance floor to ‘shake it off’ with the gals.

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Lois makes a speech as the mother of the bride, and shares how proud she is of the woman Brook Lynn has become. Wedding games begin, including one of “hot potato” with a wedding bouquet.

When it’s time for the “Silly Poses” section of the party, Spinelli has now morphed from DJ to staff photographer taking memorable photos of the ladies to remember the evening by.

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The best part of the event, was when Brook Lynn tries to get her grandmother Tracy out on the dance floor, which, at first, she refuses. After several of the guests bust a move, a tipsy Tracy joins the dance party after Joss mentions that if her grandmother Bobbie was here, she would dance. Tracy says “she agrees” and begins to cut a rug on the floor, much to the delight of the other women.

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In the final moments, a tipsy Joss and Kristina (Kate Mansi) have a confrontation about Sonny, and Joss lets Kristina in more on Sonny’s behavior, which looks to have clued in Kristina a bit more as to how something is way off about her dad.

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Across town at the Hatchett Bar, Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) and the men with the exception of Anna (Finola Hughes) and Jordan (Tanisha Harper), all attend Chase’s Bachelor Party where throwing hatchets into a dart board for supremacy is the order of the day. Drew (Cameron Mathison) and Ned (Wally Kurth) get into some words over ELQ, while Dante makes a toast to his police partner, Chase.

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Suddenly Dex (Evan Hofer) shows up. Chase thanks Dex for coming, but Dex gets some dirty looks from other cops on the force. Dante gives Chase his present, which is a signed baseball by the Boston Red Sox.

Ned (Wally Kurth) makes a speech that although no one is good enough for his daughter, Brook Lynn, Chase has come closer than anyone has, so welcome to the family. Running in at the end is Blaze (Jacqueline Grace Lopez), who just left Brook Lynn’s party, and she toasts her singing partner, Chase, and to the great man that he is.

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What did you think of Brook Lynn and Chase’s pre-wedding celebrations? What was your favorite moment? Comment below.

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GENERAL HOSPITAL: Nina Confronts Ava for Sabotaging Her Relationship With Sonny and Signs the Divorce Papers

Looks like Nina (Cynthia Watros) and Ava (Maura West) are back to be each other’s sworn enemy number one. By the end of the Monday, April 22nd episode of General Hospital, the women know where they stand with each other after Nina goes in on Ava accusing her of wanting Sonny (Maurice Benard) all to herself, while her marriage has been on the rocks.

In story, at Nina’s office, Ava shows up to see Nina and says she is sorry about what happened with Sonny and that he reacted the way he did, acknowledging that is was over the top, even for Sonny. Ava says she’ll smooth things over, but Nina says she now understands how manipulative and transparent Ava really is.

Given their horrible history, Nina goes in on Ava and how she should never have trusted her. Nina wants to know how long has Ava had this agenda dating all the way back to telling Nina to turn Carly (Laura Wright) and Drew (Cameron Mathison) into the SEC. Ava says she never told her do to that, but Nina wants to know how long Ava has been playing her for a fool.

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Ava says she moved in with Sonny to keep Avery safe and she wants to be on good terms with Avery’s father, Sonny. Nina thinks she likes being in Sonny’s inner circle. Ava tells Nina if she goes to him about her advising Nina to call the SEC on Carly and Drew, it won’t work.  Sonny still considers Nina a traitor and he will think she’s lying because she’s so desperate to win him back. Ava says if Nina would stop blaming everyone else that maybe Sonny would respect her.  Nina says “like he does you?” Ava says Sonny not only respects her, but he also counts on her.

From there, Ava launches into why she and Sonny understand each other, after all, Sonny is a powerful, turbulent, and sometimes violent man. She goes so far to say if Nina wanted someone to just sit by the fire with and play with their grandchildren, she’s got the wrong guy.  Ava then talks about Mike from Nixon Falls (Sonny with amnesia) and how Sonny hid the darkest parts of himself from Nina back then, whereas with Ava they are the same similar creatures, so he doesn’t have to hide anything.

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Nina wants to know just what Ava wants with Sonny? What is her end game? Ava responds that they understand each other, in ways she can’t with Sonny. Nina tells Ava she can go ahead and have it all and signs Sonny’s divorce papers. Ava walks out with the documents, while Nina in tears at her desk, takes off her wedding rings and has her assistant come in so she can messenger the rings back to Sonny’s address.

The episode and these scenes featured great performances by Cynthia Watros and Maura West. You can check some of the scenes below.

Now, let us know, what is Ava’s next move? Is she going to become Mrs. Sonny Corinthos? Do you like Ava and Nina as enemies? Comment below.

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