Another Young and the Restless star is set to be honored with a special episode… A daytime vet lobbies for a former co-star to receive Daytime Emmy gold posthumously… And a General Hospital actress opens up about her dream storyline… Here’s everything you missed in the daytime world — with links — in the Soap Hub soap opera weekly news wrap.
The Young and the Restless: Tribute to Christine
Lauralee Bell is about to celebrate the 40-year anniversary of the day she debuted as “Cricket”/Christine on The Young and the Restless. A special episode has been set to commemorate the milestone next month.
Traveling Man
Conner Floyd (Chance, Y&R) just got back from his first-ever trip to Italy, and let’s just say it was a vacation he won’t soon forget. He chatted with Soap Hub weekly news about his wonderful European holiday.
Flashback Friday
It was 40 years ago that Loving made its debut on ABC. Susan Walters, who now plays Diane on Y&R, reflected on her experience portraying the spoiled Lorna Forbes in a one-on-one interview with Soap Hub weekly news.
Memories of Miller
Daniel Goddard (ex-Cane, The Young and the Restless) waited a month before posting about his late friend and co-star Billy Miller (ex-Billy), noting that it was his “way of showing respect.” Now he’s sharing his memories of the actor he so admired.
General Hospital: Dream A Little Dream
Carolyn Hennessy rhapsodized about her dream storyline for her General Hospital alter ego, Diane Miller, during a Zoom Event hosted by Coastal Entertainment. Find out what it is.
Addiction and Healing
Maurice Benard (Sonny, GH) interviewed a special guest recommended by his daughter, Cailey, on the latest episode of his video podcast, State Of Mind. Fresh Start of California Program Director, Lindsey Centanni, opened up about her story of addiction, self-sabotage, and her long journey to healing.
Days of our Lives: World Travelers
Thaao Penghlis (Tony, Days of our Lives; ex-Victor, GH) is a history buff and a world traveler. Now he’s inviting fans along for the ride with his series of podcasts, The Lost Treasures, an exploration of Homer’s The Odyssey through the eyes of German archeologist Heinrich Schliemann.
The Bold and the Beautiful: A Goodbye…For Now
After a decade as Wyatt Spencer, Darin Brooks says goodbye to B&B. Eagle-eyed fans spotted his name removed from the credits and the actor took to social media to set the record straight. Find out what he had to say.
In Other Soap Hub Weekly News: Honoring Beverlee
Vincent Irizarry (ex-Lujack, GL, ex-Deimos, DAYS; ex-David, Y&R) will forever be a fan of late actress Beverlee McKinsey, who played his mother, Alexandra Spaulding, on Guiding Light, and Iris Carrington on both Another World and Texas. That’s why he’d like to see NATAS award the actress posthumously with a Lifetime Achievement Award for her significant contribution to the medium.
A Sad Farewell
Lara Parker, best known for her role as Angelique on Dark Shadows, passed away at the age of 84. Take a look back at her long career as reported by Soap Hub weekly news.
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