As the World Turns

'General Hospital' Actor Heads to 'As the World Turns'

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Soap veteran Jon Lindstorm, who is best known for portraying Kevin Collins on both General Hospital and its spin-off series Port Charles, is set to return to daytime TV. This time, however, he'll be heading to the town of Oakdale as he joins the cast of As the World Turns.

Lindstorm first played the resident psychiatrist on General Hospital in 1994 until 1997 before appearing on the spin-off Port Charles from June 19997 until 2003. During his portrayal of Kevin, he was involve in several controversial storylines, including the abduction of Ian Thornhart, whom he tried to bury behind a brick wall, the stalking and kidnapping of Felicia Jones after suffering a nervous breakdown, and the strangling of Lucy Coe, just to name a few.

Cameron Mathison and Sherri Shepherd to Host Daytime Emmys Tonight

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:37:43 GMT

The 35th annual Daytime Emmy Awards are scheduled to air tonight at 8pm on ABC. Daytime regulars Cameron Mathison (All My Children) and Sherri Shepherd (The View) will act as master and mistress of ceremonies.

Mathison will be wearing a tuxedo by Arnold Brant, and Shepherd will sport gowns by Badgley Mishka and Angela Dean and jewelry by Chopard.

The list of nominations was announced on Wednesday, April 30 with CBS, in particular The Young and the Restless, nabbed the most noms: 56 and 17, respectively.

'As the World Turns' Spoilers

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 00:30:00 GMT

Previously on As the World Turns, Luke (Van Hansis) and Noah (Jake Silbermann) had a terrible fight and though Noah tried to patch things up with him, he retreated as he saw Luke with a man who is obviously interested in him. Holden (Jon Hensley) and Carly (Maura West) ended up kissing and sharing yet another fraught moment when he applied ice to her when she burned her hand on the car engine. Upon returning home, Holden remained troubled by thoughts of Carly, while Carly found herself rattled by photos of Holden.

The drama continues this week on As the World Turns. Read on for more spoilers.

'The View' Announces Daytime Emmy Nominations

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 10:33:56 GMT

This morning on The View, the hosts announced the nominees for the 35th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards. Stars from All My Children, Days of our Lives, One Life To Live, Guiding Light, and As the World Turns were on hand to present the nominations. Noticeably missing from the morning's festivities were cast members from General Hospital, who were overlooked in several of the acting categories. The View scored a nomination for Outstanding Talk Show Hosts, among others. The Daytime Emmy Awards will air June 20th on ABC at 8pm ET from Hollywood's Kodak Theater. At the ceremony, Regis Philbin will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.

As the World Turns: Cast Appearances

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 19 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

CBS will be launching a special fan club luncheon to give supporters of As the World Turns a chance to meet and greet their favorite actors. The much awaited event will be held on Saturday, April 26 at 12pm to 4pm at the Marriott Marquis in New York City. Tickets will cost $130 for non-fan club members and $115 for current As the World Turns fan club members.

Those who are interested will have to give out a $20 nonrefundable deposit per person, which will insure a seat. The final payment is due no later than March 1.
Any tickets purchased afterwards must be paid in full by money orders only.

As The World Turns: Henry Will be Sticking Around Oakdale

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Thanks to fans' incessant efforts, Henry Coleman won't be leaving Oakdale anytime soon. Following speculations surrounding the departure of Trent Dawson on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns, some last minute negotiations took place, putting a resolution to the 37-year-old actor's contract issues.

"Thank you guys for the campaigning! Contract issues were resolved and Hank is sticking around. In fact he's very busy right now. Consider your mission accomplished, and my thanks eternal," Dawson wrote to his fans online.

As the World Turns: Comings and Goings in Oakdale

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 05:00:00 GMT

This month, several actors will be gracing As the World Turns in order to stir up the drama or possibly brew more trouble. Among those joining the residents of Oakdale are Dominic Fumusa, Eric William Morris, and Tala Ashe.

Warning: May contain spoilers.

As the World Turns: Craig is Leaving Oakdale

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Following the departure of Grayson McCouch as Dusty Donavan on As the World Turns, another soap vet is expected to leave Oakdale and he comes in the form of Scott Bryce.

Best known for originally playing Craig Montgomery, Bryce joined the cast of As the World Turns in 1982 and continued portraying the role until 1987. He made several short-term returns over the years until he officially left the long-running soap in 1994. Hunter Block assumed the role in 2000 until 2005, before Jeffrey Meek took over the character in 2006. Bryce came back in 2007, but is now slated to leave the show less than a year after being rehired.

As the World Turns: Massive Spoilers for this Week

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Last week on As the World Turns, Dusty (Grayson McCouch) was met by a man who is trying to analyze what was in Dr. Bob's (Don Hastings) coffee cup that caused him to collapse. Dusty soon learned that that there's definitely a foreign substance in the coffee and was suggested to get the medical records from Bob's admission to the hospital when they ran toxicology tests. But when Emily (Kelley Menighan Hensley) overheard Dusty's conversation with the man, she demanded to know what he was up to and Dusty was forced to talk about his suspicions on Chris. While Emily tried talking to Dusty into leaving Chris (Dylan Bruce) alone, Chris walked up and even encouraged Dusty to take up his suspicions to the police.

This week, more shocking twists ensue as Dusty's suspicions intensify on As the World Turns. Read on for more spoilers.

As the World Turns: Austin Peck Talks About His Love Scene

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 05:00:00 GMT

Last month, soap fans witnessed Brad Peck and Katie Peretti make love in attempt to fulfill Katie's wishes of having a baby on As the World Turns. While Brad and Katie's intentions differ from one another, their portrayers in real life share the same sentiments when it comes to filming their characters love scenes.

According to Austin Peck, who has been portraying Brad since January 19, 2007, going under the sheets the first time with Terri Colombino, who has been playing Katie since 1998, is just simply funny.

As The World Turns: Spoilers for the week of January 7

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT

Last week on As the World Turns, Meg (Marie Wilson) learned that traces of a drug that causes miscarriage where found in Craig's (Scott Bryce) blood and started to put the pieces together as Craig's attitude towards the baby has changed. Lily (Martha Byrne) accused Emily (Kelley Menighan Hensley) of ruining her relationship with Dusty (Grayson McCouch) by sleeping with him and threatened to tell Chris (Dylan Bruce) about this, while Tom (Scott Holmes) told Dusty to stay away from Bob (Don Hastings) and threatened him with a harassment suit.

Read on for more spoilers on this week's As the World Turns.

As the World Turns: Art Imitates Life for Barbara Ryan

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 09:00:00 GMT

Colleen Zenk Pinter was diagnosed with oral cancer last spring and now her character Barbara Ryan on As the World Turns is suffering a similar fate.

The 54-year-old soap veteran who has been playing the beleaguered fashionista turned criminal since 1978 was actually the one who initiated and suggested for the show to mirror what she experienced in real life. Her character Barbara recently learned about her startling diagnosis, which was unfortunately on the same day she was banned from the baptism of her grandchild.

As the World Turns: Grayson McCouch to Leave Oakdale in 2008?

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 20 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

After four years of playing Dusty Donovan, Grayson McCouch has reportedly decided to leave As the World Turns early next year. Though the departure of the 39-year-old actor hasn't been officially announced, various sources have hinted on the news.

Giving more confirmation to McCouch's exit is co-star Cady McClain's blog post last week. In the article, the 38-year-old actress, who plays Rosanna Cabot on As the World Turns, has been vocal about her status on the long-running soap and has talked about her last day on the show. She also mentions in the same post that her last day on the set, ironically, was the same as that of McCouch, who was presented with a cake and made his farewell speech to the cast and crew of the show.

As the World Turns: Spoilers for December 17 to 21

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Previously on As the World Turns, Gwen (Jennifer Landon) convinced Will (Jesse Soffer) that they should help Sofie (Justine Cotsonas). After a romantic bike ride, Alison (Marnie Schulenburg) and Aaron (Agim Kaba) reminisced about their past and made love. Craig (Scott Bryce) confronted Rosanna (Cady McClain) with the tape from the lab and Craig did some research about drugs that can cause a miscarriage.

This week, more troubles are expected to brew in Oakdale as the residents get caught in a vengeful plot, while some get involve in a ruse.

Read on for more spoilers on As the World Turns.

'As the World Turns' Goes Victorian on December 21

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Next Friday, residents of Oakdale will be commemorating the holiday Victorian style. As the World Turns will be airing a very special stand-alone episode that features the entire cast as they might have appeared during the the Victorian era. Characters will be dolled up complete with corsets, exaggerated skirts supported by crinolines narrowed by way of the bustle, and frock coats to match the artistic setting that takes viewers back in time.

Giving more insights on the upcoming episode is the soap's costume designer Margarita Delgado, who described some of the cast's outfit and how she meticulously approached the project during an interview with Soap Opera Digest.

As the World Turns: Spoilers for December 10 to 14

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 08:00:00 GMT

This week on As the World Turns, Rosanna (Cady McClain) gets in hot water, Dusty (Grayson McCouch) becomes suspicious and Brad (Austin Peck) and Katie (Terri Colombino) continue with their affair. More intriguing controversies are bound to happen in Oakdale as more secrets and deceitful plots are exposed in the coming days.

Read on for more spoilers on As the World Turns.

'As the World Turns' Actress Talks About a More Mature Bonnie

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Chaunteé Schuler has recently joined the cast of As the World Turns as Bonnie McKechnie, the daughter of Duncan and Jessica. But while her arrival in Oakdale considerably involves handling the legal troubles of the town's residents, specifically helping Holden (Jon Hensley) in his impending divorce from Lily (Martha Byrne), Schuler says that Bonnie's return also signifies a new beginning as she is now equipped with more wisdom and a sense of maturity.

“They will learn a little bit [about what Bonnie's been doing since she left Oakdale] but Bonnie returning is her way of starting a new chapter in her life. There have been a lot of things that have happened that have been tough for her. She returns to have a fresh start,” Schuler said.

As the World Turns: Spoilers for this Week

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Last week on As the World Turns, Gwen (Jennifer Landon) confided in Alison (Marnie Schulenburg) that she and Will (Jesse Soffer) are adopting, which eventually leads Alison to realize the similarities between Will and Gwen and Cole (Chris Heuisler) and Sofie's (Justine Cotsonas) adoptions. Luke (Van Hansis) confronted Lily Martha Byrne) about her affair with Dusty (Grayson McCouch), while Brad (Austin Peck) continued to pursue Katie (Terri Colombino).

This week, tension will spark in Oakdale as the long-running soap sheds light on Barbara's (Colleen Zenk Pinter) scheme, the adoption of Gwen and Will, and a relationship going awry.

Read on for more spoilers on As the World Turns.

Billy Magnussen Joins 'As the World Turns'

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

Fans, get ready for a new Casey Hughes. Billy Magnussen will be joining the long-running soap, As the World Turns, to take over the character that has been missing from the drama since previous portrayer Zach Roerig exited on May 2. The actor is expected to stir some controversy in Oakdale later this year following his current Broadway stint in the comedy The Ritz, which runs through December 9.

Earlier this week, Margo (Ellen Dolan) told Tom (Scott Holmes) that their only child together, Casey, might be home for Christmas. Though there is no word on the specific date of his return, many are speculating a holiday reunion is in the works.

As the World Turns: Spoilers for November 26 to 30

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 07:00:00 GMT

This week, budding relationships are taken into different directions as more secrets are exposed on As the World Turns. Find out what's in store for the residents of Oakdale as the long-running soap tackles the next five days.

Read on for more spoilers on As the World Turns

As the World Turns: Spoilers for November 19 to 21

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 19 Nov 2007 06:00:00 GMT

Last week viewers of As the World Turns finally learned the truth about the paternity of Meg's (Marie Wilson) unborn child. After Rosanna (Cady McClain) found an email with Meg's test results, she tampered with the information, which has led Meg to believe that her husband Craig (Scott Bryce) is the father of her baby instead of Paul (Roger Howarth), whom she had an affair with. Fans will learn more about the aftermath of Rosanna's devious scheme in this week's episodes of As the World Turns.

Read on for more spoilers.

As the World Turns: Spoilers for November 12 to 16

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 12 Nov 2007 05:00:00 GMT

In the coming days, As the World Turns will shed light on the intriguing love triangles and deceitful storylines that surround the fictional town of Oakdale, Illinois. Fans can expect more revelations and shocking twists to unfold starting with Monday's episode.

Read on for more spoilers on As the World Turns.

'As the World Turns' Actor Stars in Comedic Play

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT

Van Hansis, the controversial soap star who plays (Luke Snyder) on As the World Turns and made day time television history by locking lips with Jake Silbermann (Noah Mayer), is set to star in the off-Broadway production called Die Mommie Die! The 26-year-old actor will be kicking off the five-month run of the comedic play, which is scheduled to launch on October 21 through February 17, 2008 at the New World Stages in New York.

In the play, Hansis will be portraying a guy named Lance who may have fetal alcoholic syndrome. He describes his character as “not the brightest person” in the world and “kind of a big slut.” Based on his description, he'll be taking on a role which is very different from his character on As the World Turns.

'As the World Turns' Newbie Happy to be on the Show, Shares Thoughts on Her Character

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 11:00:00 GMT

Although Justine Cotsonas is new to the world of daytime television, she says the experience has proven to be most enjoyable, thanks mainly to the As the World Turns cast and crew.

“Everybody has been so supportive and so helpful and so friendly, genuinely so. I hate to say that I'm amazed by that, but you hear stories about other sets. Nothing specific, because I'm so new to this, but people aren't always so nice,” Cotsonas told Soap Opera Digest. “But everybody involved has been so good to me. It's just the nicest environment to work in and I'm having such a wonderful time.”

'As the World Turns' Actress Weighs in on Jack and Katie's Union

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Jack (Michael Park) and Katie (Terri Colombino) on As the World Turns may have finally tied the knot, but this does not necessarily mean they will spend the rest of their lives together. For one, Jack sped off after the wedding when he found out about Carly's illness, after which he put his and Katie's honeymoon on hold. For another, both Jack and Katie have some serious baggage they have yet to deal with.

"Jack and Katie rushed into this marriage," Colombino told The New York Daily News. "To them, it's because they love each other and want to have a life together as soon as possible. But he has his issues, and she has her issues, hers being: 'I just want to settle down and have someone and it needs to be now.' And also, 'I want to get Carly back for stealing my first love, so I'm taking her first love.' Those are definitely the underlying factors in her rush to the altar."

Chris Hughes and Emily Stewart Return on 'As The World Turns'

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 09:00:00 GMT

Chris Hughes is returning to Oakdale with a new look. Dylan Bruce has been hired to join the cast of As the World Turns where he will play the long-running soap's eighth Chris Hughes, a role last portrayed by Bailey Chase in 2005.

Bruce, a 27-year-old actor Vancouver, British Columbia, is popularly known for playing Martin Kail on the action-drama thriller 24: Conspiracy. He has also guest starred on The Sopranos, CSI: NY, Las Vegas, and the soap opera Passions.