General Hospital makes a writing switch… Days of our Lives’ Deidre Hall shares memories of Bill Hayes…And a leading lady from The Young and the Restless celebrates a milestone anniversary…Here’s everything you missed in the daytime world — with links — in the Soap Hub soap opera news wrap.
The Writers’ Report
General Hospital has made a big move behind the scenes, firing head writers Chris Van Etten and Dan O’Connor. Taking over the show’s reins will be veteran scribe Patrick Mulcahey and current GH script editor Elizabeth Korte.
Meanwhile, Janice Ferri Esser, longtime writer at The Young and the Restless, is exiting the CBS soap. Find out why.
Remembering Bill
Days of our Lives’ Deidre Hall (Marlena) opened up about her fondest memories of the late Bill Hayes (ex-Doug). Here’s what she had to say.
Happy Anniversary
Tracey Bregman (Lauren) just celebrated her 41st anniversary on Y&R. The actress shared a photo montage of her years on the soap, which you can access here.
Happy Return
Fan favorite Mishael Morgan shared some big news with her fans. The actress is heading back to Y&R as Amanda Sinclair.
Soap Alum Passes
David Gail, remembered as Dr. Joe Scanlon on Port Charles, has passed away. The actor’s family has shared information about his final days.
Award Request
The late Sonya Eddy (ex-Epiphany, GH) won a posthumous Daytime Emmy last December. Now her brother, Robby Eddy, has sent a letter to the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences requesting the award be given to their family.
Spatting Siblings
Romy Park’s been playing some serious sibling tension, since she joined The Bold and the Beautiful as Poppy. The actress shed some light on the subject during a recent interview with Soap Hub.
Headed to Court
Kim Delaney (ex-Jackie, GH) is reportedly on her way to court after being involved in two different incidents. Check out the details.
Oh Baby
Lauren Koslow (Kate, DAYS) has officially joined the daytime grandmothers’ club. Check out the beautiful new baby in her life.
In other baby news, Joey and Jay Clay, who play baby Ace on GH, just celebrated a big day. It was their one year anniversary on the soap.
Identifying Factors
Keeping track of your work over the years isn’t always easy, when you’ve had a career like Jess Walton (Jill, Y&R). In fact, she actually needs your help identifying a project she appeared in years ago.
A Colorful Life
GH’s Matt Cohen (ex-Griffin) Munro was the latest guest on Maurice Benard’s (Sonny) video podcast series, State Of Mind. Cohen opened up about his colorful life.
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