IT'S SOAP NEWS FRIDAY!!!!

Is John Stamos Returning to General Hospital as Blackie?!


Is John Stamos headed back to General Hospital for the soap's upcoming 50th anniversary? Execs are the ABC soap are mum on the matter but the star himself will spill the very juicy beans on the Monday, Feb. 18 episode of The Jeff Probst Show — and TV Guide Magazine has the exclusive clip!

During a sit-down with Probst, Stamos reveals he has indeed met with GH brass but was not thrilled to hear they want his popular '80s character, Blackie Parrish, to appear at the Nurse's Ball playing drums while Rick Springfield sings "Jessie's Girl."

"That's not gonna happen," Stamos tells Probst. "That's what I passed on." The actor goes on to say he's "indebted" to GH for putting him on the map and would happily return if given something meaty to do.

"Why don't we pull Blackie out of jail [where he's been for 30 years] and he has to reacclimate to life?" Stamos says. "He's never been with a girl! I would like to go on [GH] and do some acting."

So whaddya say GH? You've been challenged!

By the way, make sure you catch the full episode because Stamos even volunteers to be part of a "second wave" of GH favorites if something substantial can't be worked out in time for the actual anniversary. And Probst, who clearly wants to see Stamos jam with Springfield, tries to broker a compromise. It's talk-show gold!





THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Announces 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes!


THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS announced a 40th Anniversary Sweepstakes today. For four weeks, beginning Tuesday, February 12, fans can log on to www.cbs.com/yr40th to answer trivia questions related to the past four decades of the show and have a chance to win a trip to the Y&R set in Los Angeles to celebrate the 40th anniversary with the cast and crew.

The 40th anniversary website, at www.cbs.com/yr40th, will include classic photo galleries, video interviews with Y&R actors sharing their memories, and live chats with Y&R actors.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Tuesday, March 26.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal US residents at least 18 or age of majority, whichever is older, at time of entry. Contest ends on 3/10/13. Void where prohibited by law. See full rules at www.cbs.com/yr40th.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS has been the #1-rated daytime drama for more than 24 consecutive years. The show is broadcast weekdays (12:30-1:30 p.m. ET; 11:00 a.m.-12:00 Noon PT) on CBS and is produced by Bell Dramatic Serial Company, in association with Sony Pictures Television.



The Hoff's Y&R Blast From The Past!


Entertainment reporter and We Love Soaps contributor Nelson Aspen spoke with David Hasselhoff during his Tuesday morning segment on Australia's SUNRISE program. He managed to work The Hoff's role as Snapper Foster in THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS into the update. Watch it below.





David Canary Joining New ALL MY CHILDREN!


Soaps in Depth is reporting that ALL MY CHILDREN Emmy-winner David Canary (Adam/Stuart) will be part of the soap's new version set to debut online this spring.

In Depth also hears that AMC will have a heavy emphasis on a group of high school characters and that the series will be set five years from the moment JR readied to start shooting beloved Pine Valley citizens in the ABC finale. The re-launched AMC will supposedly start off with Adam and Dixie's son waking up from a coma (played by an actor other than Jacob Young, who is now starring in THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL).



GENERAL HOSPITAL Alums Return For Golden Anniversary!


Check out the KABC 7 video below previewing GENERAL HOSPITAL's 50th anniversary. It includes comments from Genie Francis, executive producer Frank Valentini, Ian Buchanan, Finola Hughes and Kin Shriner.

"It feels like they've come home," says Valentini. "At least for the next six to eight weeks, you'll see a lot of the veterans front and center and a lot more surprises coming up throughout the months of February, March and through April."

"There are plenty of surprises coming, says Francis. "And more people coming, by the way, more surprises that way as well."





Susan Lucci To Make Appearance In New ALL MY CHILDREN!


Soaps in Depth is reporting that ALL MY CHILDREN Emmy-winner Susan Lucci will be part of the soap's new version set to debut online later this spring. But as of now, Lucci will appear in just one episode as Erica Kane.



Michael E. Knight On Joining The AMC Reboot!


In the wake of Cady McClain's announcement that she is reprising the role of Dixie on Prospect Park's AMC reboot, and with Jill Larson (Opal) already signed, Digest went straight to the source behind the man so pivotal to both Dixie and Opal — Michael E. Knight, whose Tad was Dixie's fiancé and Opal's son — to see where he stands on the subject of reprising his beloved role of Tad "the Cad" Martin.

"Where I stand is, I consider it a blessing that the Martins are going to be represented," he enthuses. "I mean, the news is that I think Jill is incredibly underrated as an actress. I think she's brilliant. I think the Martins are going to be well-represented with Cady and I hear Ray [MacDonnell, ex-Joe, who was an original cast member of ABC's AMC]. I’m sorry if Ricky [Paull Goldin, ex-Jake] won't be. I'm blessed, personally, that the Martins are going to be represented. With me, personally, it was simply an issue of timing, period," he states as to why he won't be present for the debut of the relaunch.

"I consider [Executive Producer] Ginger Smith to be, actually, one of my oldest and dearest friends, in that industry and in life. And I had asked her for patience with me because as I like to put it, I didn't say no, I just said, 'I can't do it right now.' I love the fact that the interest is there and I firmly believe Tad is going to be walking through Pine Valley in short order at some point." The actor is particularly pleased that Smith will be at the helm of the reboot. "I applaud Rich [Frank] and [Jeff Kwatinetz, the runners of Prospect Park] for having the vision to do what they’re doing and I have a lot of respect for them for having the innate intelligence to go to Ginger. Let me just say, they've got the right horse in the race."

Knight appreciates ongoing audience interest in him and his Pine Valley alter ego. "I just want to reach out and express my personal and heartfelt thanks to the audience for even caring enough to wonder where the hell that Tad guy is [laughs]."



Bill Bell's 1968 letter to Variety re-printed in new "Violence & Entertainment" issue!


In June 1968, Bill Bell, a writer for DAYS OF OUR LIVES, penned a short open letter to the TV and film industry and printed it in Variety. Spurred by the "insane, violent" deaths of Martin Luther King Jr. and Bobby Kennedy, Bell called upon his colleagues to "recognize our responsibilities and take decisive steps to temper and hopefully eliminate violence from our programming." Bell argued that much onscreen violence was not simply gratuitous, but artistically bankrupt. "As a writer, I know that…you can have conflict without violence," he wrote (emphasis his). "And that invariably it is finer drama."

The letter is reprinted in a new, glossy issue of the venerable showbiz rag that explores the claims, expressed most recently by the NRA's Wayne LaPierre, that the entertainment industry deserves some of the blame for mayhem like the Sandy Hook massacre. Instead of shrugging off the criticism, Variety editor-in-chief Timothy M. Gray embraces it and even echoes Bell's message in his opening note: "Don't underestimate your power or responsibility…When asked about violent or demeaning content, some in Hollywood shrug, 'It's what the public wants.' But there is a fine line between catering to the public and pandering to their basest instincts."



Photos of Laura and Scott's return to GENERAL HOSPITAL!


The 50th anniversary really kicks into high gear this Monday when Genie Francis returns to GENERAL HOSPITAL on ABC. The icing on the cake continues on Feb. 19, when Kin Shriner will reprise his role as Scotty.



Pre-order PEOPLE magazine's special GENERAL HOSPITAL 50th Anniversary special book!


The 128 page hardcover edition product description: "Celebrate the 50th anniversary of General Hospital, the longest running scripted television drama currently in production. Reminisce with the Quartermaines and Spencers, the famed residents of fictional Port Charles, New York. Learn about the troubled marriages of the Hardys and Brewers during the show's early days in 1963. Revisit the wedding of Luke and Laura in 1981, the most watched event in daytime television history. Relive BJ's ultimate sacrifice, Emily's untimely end, and the tragic teen lives of Stone and Robin. It's all there in words and pictures: the stars, the storylines, and the pictures-behind-the-scenes and in front of the camera. No wonder Princess Diana and Liz Taylor counted themselves among the millions of loyal General Hospital fans."



Rick Hearst's son, Nicholas Herbst, lands gig on GENERAL HOSPITAL!


"I can't believe that the first gig my son Nicholas gets is General Hospital," Rick wrote on his Facebook page. "Coolest thing is, I had nothing to do with it. Hahaha! Take that Hollywood nepotism!" There's no word yet on the character Nicholas, age 20, will play.



Kelly's is getting a makeover on GENERAL HOSPITAL!


GH tweeted a photo announcing the makeover.



Man's Estate Left to Actors He Never Met!


Ray Fulk was 71 when he died last July. He lived alone on a 160-acre property in Lincoln, Ill. that he inherited from his father. He had no family or children.

"He was a loner, and a lot of neighbors didn't know who he was," estate attorney Donald Behle said.

What Fulk did have, though, was an admiration for actors Kevin Brophy and Peter Barton, whom he had never met. He admired them so much that he left his estate to be split between them.

Barton is known for his role as Dr. Scott Grainger in the soap opera "The Young and the Restless" from 1987 to 1993.



Melissa Fumero Lands Female Lead In Upcoming FOX Comedy Pilot, Opposite Andy Samberg!


ONE LIFE TO LIVE alum Fumero be will playing a hard-nosed detective (and a possible love interest for Samberg).



‘Jeff Probst’ Cancelled After One Season!


The other shoe has dropped — following Twentieth Television’s decision last week not to renew the Ricki Lake Show, CBS TV Distribution today said that its struggling freshman syndicated talker The Jeff Probst Show will not be retuning for the 2013-2014 season. Original episodes will continue to air through the end of the season. “We believe Jeff is an incredible talent, and that he and his dedicated producing team delivered quality episodes throughout the season. Unfortunately, the audience isn’t there to support a second year. We are grateful to the entire staff, our affiliate partners and advertisers for their ongoing support of The Jeff Probst Show,” a CTD spokesperson said. Added Probst, “I’m super bummed but extremely proud. The truth is all shows come to an end. Ours just ended a decade sooner than we had hoped.” Probst continues of course as longtime host of CBS’ Survivor, which premieres its 26th installment tonight.

Like Ricki Lake, Jeff Probst never found an audience to support it as the two shows faced a glut of new talkers last fall. Jeff Probst already went through a round of layoffs in December when several staffers, including producers, were let go. The disappointing launch was at least partially responsible for the October shakeup at CBS TV Distribution, which saw president John Nogawski exit and Armando Nuñez get oversight of the division.

Jeff Probst joins Ricki Lake and sophomore syndicated talk show Anderson Cooper Live, which are ending their runs this season, as is Debmar-Mercury’s sophomore The Jeremy Kyle Show. Freshmen Katie, from ABC-Disney; Steve Harvey and Trisha Goddard, from NBCU; and Dish Nation have been renewed.



'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live' revivals have a fan in 'The Young and the Restless' Peter Bergman!


Peter Bergman believes what's good for one soap opera is good for all soap operas.

That's why the actor -- who has played Jack Abbott on the CBS weekday staple "The Young and the Restless" for 24 years, winning three Daytime Emmy Awards for the role -- is rooting for the former ABC shows "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" to succeed in their new form as online offerings, with production on them set to resume at the end of the month.

"We have lamented the loss of that crazy wave of fascination with soap operas," Bergman tells Zap2it, "but the things that are hot now in primetime, from 'Downton Abbey' to 'Mad Men' to the rebirth of 'Dallas,' are serials. I'm hopeful this will go on for a while, and the reason these shows do go on is that when people tune in, they know who they're going to see.

"They're not going to be asked to be part of a giant transition. When people tune into our show, they'll find Jack and Nikki and Victor and Katherine ... and I'm very lucky to be playing one of those names."

Bergman is more than a casual observer of the revival of "All My Children," since he spent nearly a decade on that drama as Dr. Cliff Warner before starting his long tenure on 'The Young and the Restless." He muses, "As a fortune teller, I have been an abysmal failure" when it comes to predicting whether his current show -- which marks its 40th anniversary Tuesday, March 26 -- could have a similar afterlife in the online world.

"When the first rumor came that they were taking 'All My Children' off the air, I told everyone at work, 'Oh, please! There's no way that's going to happen. ABC owns those shows.' So, as for my prognosticating about where 'Y&R' might or could go, who knows?

"I'll tell you this, though," adds Bergman. "There's not a person working in daytime television today who isn't cheering on every one of those people on 'All My Children' and 'One Life to Live.' We're hoping they are a giant success."



Production Set To Start On AMC And OLTL February 25!!


Prospect Park announced today that the online revivals of ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE will begin on Monday, February 25 with production taking place in Stamford, Connecticut. The 30-minute episodes will begin airing online via Hulu.com, Hulu Plus and iTunes later this spring. While some actors have already been announced, cast lists for both shows are not yet final. Expect more names added to the casts in the coming weeks. Also, while they say that production will commence, that doesn't necessarily mean taping episodes. Once they actually begin shooting, they will likely have a firm date for when the shows will begin airing.



Is Y&R's Alex On The Wrong Side Of The Law?


Ignacio Serricchio plays Alex the cop during the day on THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS, but tonight he's a potential suspect on CSI! In the episode, titled "Exile," the actor plays Estefan Meha, the owner of the club where a famous singer's sister dies. "I can't tell you if Estefan is a good guy or a bad guy," Serricchio teases, "but I can say he's trying to do the right thing. He owns this club and wants to make some money. He knows [the victim] so this is very personal to him."

The actor agrees that CBS' crime dramas are expert at hooking viewers in — once you see the setup at the beginning of the show it's very difficult to not stick around to see how it's resolved! It's the same way, he says, when he read the script. "As I read it, I try to solve the mystery myself," he says. "That's what keeps me reading. I may make an assumption at the beginning and as I keep reading it I try to see if I'm right or not. You have to be a little bit of a detective yourself!"



B&B's Lang Is Auctioning Off Lunch And A Set Tour!


If you're a big THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL fan, and particularly of Katherine Kelly Lang (Brooke), you might be interested in a new auction that just went up on Charitybuzz.com! The actress is offering up a personal lunch with her followed by a set tour that will include some B&B merchandise to take home with you! Naturally, you'll also be able to get a photo with Lang as well as an autograph. While lunch and the set tour are included, please note that you will be responsible for your own transportation and accommodations. Click http://www.charitybuzz.com/catalog_items/3347833 to visit the page and place your bid in the auction, which as we posted this, was already up to $400. All proceeds from the auction will benefit Hollywood Arts, a non-profit organization that helps homeless youth through arts



B&B's Gregory Is A Dad!


Congratulations to THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL's Adam Gregory (Thomas) and his wife, Sheridan, who became first-time parents last night! "Kannon has finally arrived!" tweeted the new mom. "After 17 1/2 hrs of labor, our perfect boy is here! 8 lbs 12 oz & 20 in born at 7:45 pm! We are beyond obsessed!" Added Kannon's dad, "8 Lbs. 12 ounces of awesome!! @imsheridanicole is the most amazing woman!"



Nathan Parsons on Bunheads Romance, Stripping For His Bosses, General Hospital Offer!


There's something about a man in uniform. That slow, simmering attraction between Bunheads widow Michelle (Sutton Foster) and surfer dude Godot (Nathan Parsons) officially gets hot in Monday's episode (9/8c, ABC Family) — hot enough to brings in the hooks and ladders.

"So far we've only seen Michelle and Godot making out and trading barbs but things take a turn when there's a wild fire and he shows up in full firefighter gear," says Parsons. "She has no idea he's a volunteer with the Paradise fire department and really likes what she sees. In fact, that uniform works so well I'm thinking of getting one in real life!"

The Australia-born Parsons is accustomed to being treated like a prime hunk o' man-meat — after all, he spent three years as Ethan on General Hospital — and things were no different at Bunheads. "By my third audition I'm in a room with all these hilarious, outspoken women — [creator] Amy Sherman-Palladino, her writers and the casting director — and suddenly it's, 'Take off your shirt!' I hated that stuff on GH because they take it so seriously. But those ladies were out for fun!"

Any chance Parsons and Jonathan Jackson (now a regular on Nashville) will show up for a reunion of the Luke Spencer spawns for GH's 50th anniversary? "They're actually talking about that and it would be so good to see everybody," Parsons says. "They call every now and then and ask if I'd be interested in coming back for something longer. If the situation is right, I'd absolutely do it, but things have been pretty busy lately and pilot season is happening. So we'll see."

He hasn't forgotten how cushy suds work can be. "I was so worried when I left GH [in early 2012], so scared I'd never work again," Parsons says. "Pilot season came and went and I didn't get anything. I was, like, 'Aurghh! My life is over!' But then Bunheads came along. [Laughs] And I was so happy to take off my shirt!"



Audrey's Back At GH!


GENERAL HOSPITAL continues to thrill longtime viewers with the returns of fan favorites for its 50th Anniversary, the latest announcement being that Rachel Ames will be reprising her role of Audrey Hardy!

Ames started on the soap in 1964 and retired in 2007, although she did pop back into Port Charles in 2009. She also crossed over to GH's spin-off PORT CHARLES in 1997. A GH spokesperson confirmed Ames' return, and reports that you can expect to see Audrey on Friday, March 29.



Roger Howarth To Appear In ONE LIFE TO LIVE Launch!


Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens is reporting that Roger Howarth will bring the character of Todd Manning back ONE LIFE TO LIVE for four weeks to help launch Prospect Park's new version of the show. Once that stint is complete, Howarth will return to GENERAL HOSPITAL where first crossed over in February 2012.



Sonia Blangiardo Named Supervising Producer Of ALL MY CHILDREN!


Two-time Emmy winner Sonia Blangiardo has been named Supervising Producer of ALL MY CHILDREN, coming this spring from Prospect Park, reports Soap Opera Digest columnist Carolyn Hinsey on her blog.

"I am so excited to go back to my AMC roots with this talented group of people," enthuses Blangiardo in a statement on her own website, NYC Brand Productions. "Ginger Smith [executive producer] has some big plans, which long-time fans are going to love."

NYC Brand Productions is also working on another scripted series, TAINTED DREAMS, scheduled to go into production later this year.



Melody Thomas Scott Talks Nikki's Dire Diagnosis on The Young And The Restless!


First the good news: She's not dying. Now the bad news: Nikki Newman, the divalicious socialite played by Melody Thomas Scott on The Young and the Restless, has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. The devastating development was revealed in the Feb. 14 episode of the CBS soap (geez, Happy Valentine's Day, Nik!) and TV Guide Magazine scored an exclusive chat with Thomas Scott to get more scoop. What does she really think of this plot twist?

TV Guide Magazine: MS, huh? Yikes. Please tell us this is a good idea!
Melody Thomas Scott: When people hear MS they gasp and think it's a death sentence, and the plan with this story is to educate people that it's not, that it's controllable with the proper treatment. Of course, the fans on Twitter are already thinking Nikki's gonna die what with all these mysterious symptoms she's been having. They thought it was maybe going to be cancer or something. Of course, what do I know? [Laughs] Maybe they are killing Nikki off? Hey, these things happen.

TV Guide Magazine: Is your contract up? We've been here before!
Thomas Scott: [Laughs] Hey, they tried that already and it didn't work! But, seriously, I think this could be really worthwhile, an opportunity to show the audience that MS is not the end of the world. We actually have a girl on our crew — I've said good morning to her every day for years and years — and I only just found out she has MS. She's a perfect example of people living normal lives with the disease, so that's very encouraging.

TV Guide Magazine: You've done your research?
Thomas Scott: I have to admit I knew nothing about MS, so I've been gathering the information. I'm also finally catching up with The West Wing, which I'd never watched during its original run, in order to see how they handled MS with Martin Sheen's character. What a wonderful show that was! I thought maybe I could learn a little more about the disease by watching it, but now I'm hooked!

TV Guide Magazine: Word is, Victor [Eric Braeden] finds out about the MS diagnosis from Jack [Peter Bergman], not from Nikki. What's up with that?
Thomas Scott: Yes, the bastard! Jack ends up blabbing to Victor even though Nikki swore him to secrecy. Then Nikki comes home one day and, without Victor even saying a word, she can tell he knows what's going on. So then she tears over to Jack's house and yells at him.

TV Guide Magazine: Does he spill the beans out of true concern or is he using this to one-up Victor?
Thomas Scott: He claims he did it because Nikki can't be alone with this right now and needs support. But who knows? He's such a son of a b----! Then Nikki has to tell her kids. I'm not sure how many people in town will know what's going on, but Nikki's friends certainly do. The very few friends she has, that is.

TV Guide Magazine: Remember when her only pal in the world was her butler Miguel? So sad.
Thomas Scott: [Laughs] It's not a hell of a lot better now!

TV Guide Magazine: Is Victor pissed that Jack knew first?
Thomas Scott: You'd think Victor and Nikki would argue about that but it never happens. They never even discuss it!

TV Guide Magazine: Just watch. Victor will use it as ammo later.
Thomas Scott: Oh, I'm sure! But right now he's being amazingly kind to Nikki. It's so not like him to be so sweet. She's just not used to this. She doesn't know what to do!

TV Guide Magazine: Did you find out about Nikki's bad news by reading a script or did the brass sit you down and warn you about this?
Thomas Scott: I did have a sit-down meeting, a little three-way with [head writer] Josh Griffith and [executive producer] Jill Phelps. They wanted to know how I felt about the idea, and I told them I thought it was great. Josh didn't know I used to play piano on Y&R way back when, so he decided to revive that and use it to show the beginnings of Nikki's symptoms — the shaky hands, the cramping, the feeling you've got arthritis.

TV Guide Magazine: This sounds like a big fat bummer. Are you sure this is entertainment?
Thomas Scott: [Laughs] Nikki is a bummer. She's all about misfortune and tragedy and always has been. Her back problems several years ago were horribly debilitating and that led her to addiction. It's always something with her! I've think Josh is a wonderful writer and he's never given me any reason not to trust him. And I love Jill. All of those horrible stories we heard when she was hired — "Watch out, the wicked witch is coming!"— were ridiculous. I don't see any evidence of what those people were talking about. She's a doll. They've both been very good to me.

TV Guide Magazine: Would they have cancelled their plans for this MS story if you didn't want to do it?
Thomas Scott: I got the feeling that if I disliked it enough they would have changed it to something else but I didn't know enough about MS, or where this story might go, to make that decision. I just knew I'd be playing piano again. [Laughs] That's what threw me into a panic!</i>



Patrick J. Gibbons Returning to One Life to Live as Sam Manning!!


Spidey-man is back! The adorable Patrick J. Gibbons who played the beloved Sam Manning on One Life to Live just got the news that he will be reprising his role when One Life to Live begins production in Connecticut!

Now with the confirmed news today that Roger Howarth is returning as Todd Manning for four weeks, and the recent casting news that Kassie DePaiva (Blair) and Andrew Trischitta (Jack) will also be back, it looks like the Mannings will definitely be a focus of the revival of the online version of the series via Prospect Park. However, we still don’t know the status of Kristen Alderson (Starr).

Patrick tweeted (via his mom), “Look out Llanview Spidey Sam is swinging back into town. Mom needs me to watch out for her @KassieDePaiva! Can’t wait to see you all. Just got the great news! Thank you to all my fans…The tweets really made the difference! YOU ALL ARE THE BEST!”



Alison Sweeney & James Scott Discuss Sami and EJ’s Love Story!


Days of our Lives Alison Sweeney (Sami) and James Scott (EJ) sat down for a very special video feature where the popular duo talk about the twists and turns of Sami and EJ’s love story, complete with selected clips from the past and present of the couple’s tumultuous past with one another!

Alison pays tribute to the EJami fans, while James reveals why EJ and Sami are so perfect for each other! We also learn that Sami finds a ring from EJ on the Valentine’s Day episode, and through it all, this is the first time that Sami and EJ are actually a couple! Hard to believe EJami fans have had to wait this long!





B&B: Hope and Liam’s Surprise Wedding!


Brooke takes it upon herself to reunite Hope with Liam by hosting a surprise wedding. “Brooke is a “she-Bill,” notes Clifton. Brooke is getting impatient with Liam’s indecisiveness and decides to get the ball rolling. So she contacts the Priest who married Liam and Hope in Italy. When Liam arrives home and sees Father Fontana he’s completely oblivious, which is quite often notes the actor. He doesn't catch on right away as to why the father is there. Next, Hope walks in wearing what appears to be a wedding dress. Next, Brooke and the Father coax them outside. At this point Liam is still unaware. The Father then starts saying things like “You two were meant for each other," and he remembers how magical they were. Hope looks at Liam and says the Priest has a point. As they begin moving into position overlooking the ocean, Liam hears his name called out. It’s Steffy. Will Hope say “I do,” or will Steffy say “I’m Pregnant?”



Y&R: Adam and Sharon Give In!


While hunkered down during the blizzard, Adam and Sharon give in to passion and start kissing. Before things go too far they pull back. Sharon notices her blouse is torn and needs something to wear. Adam suggests that she borrows one of Chelsea’s blouses. Chelsea shows up and sees Sharon trotting down stairs wearing her clothes. SC says Sharon feels awful. Chelsea throws her ring at Adam and leaves. Adam then suggests that he and Sharon take their relationship further. Sharon refuses and leaves. She runs into Dylan who pushes her to think about her future and she ends up returning to Adam.



Y&R: Tyler Comes between Cane and Lily!


Cane and Lily have a romantic rendezvous planned at the GCAC for their wedding anniversary but the snowstorm keeps them apart. Cane is waiting for Lily but she never shows because she’s stranded with Tyler in her car. Cane goes to search and finds Lily’s car covered with snow. He brushes away the snow and to his surprise finds Lily in the backseat intertwined in Tyler’s arms. Cane understands they were trying to keep warm but that doesn't stop his worries from kicking in. After they are rescued, the Ashbys heads back to the hotel to celebrate but neither is in the mood. Cane is jealous but Lily thinks he’s overreacting. He then ask Lily has she ever cheated and wants to know if she slept with Daniel when they were having problems. When Lily won’t answer Cane assumes it is true. Lily tells Cane that it wasn't infidelity because they were broken up. DG is quoted saying that “when Lily had cancer, Cane was there, regardless of the lies. He has never cheated. Nevertheless, now that it’s out there in the open, they will have to figure out how to deal.



DAYS: Sonny reads Will's letter!


Sonny learns that Gabi is in the hospital. He goes there to support Will. Later, Cameron tells everyone that Gabi is going to be ok. Dehydration and stress caused her to go into labor, but the doctors were able to stop the labor. Sonny and Will, happy everything is ok with Gabi, reunite and realize how strong their feelings for each other are.

Later, Will is in the bathroom and Sonny notices a letter with his name sticking out of Will's backpack. Sonny reads the letter and realizes how Will feels about him. He realizes that Will almost gave up his child just for the sake of his relationship with Sonny. This puts an entirely new spin on the hurt and anger Sonny had been feeling.

Will comes back and sees Sonny, and they start to talk about things...





The Week In The Year 2000!



In the safe room, Ryan "overheard" Adam and Liza talking about Jake not being Colby's biological father. Paolo began ingratiating himself to Marian in an attempt to lure her into bed and break up her marriage to Stuart. After finding a letter from Trevor in her mail, Janet accused Brooke of having an affair with Trevor. Hayley was forced into telling Mateo that Trevor hadn't killed Sophie -- Janet had. Ryan showed up at Jake and Gillian's wedding, but he made no effort to stop the wedding, and Jake and Gillian were married. Alex confessed her dealings with Geoffrey to Joe, who supported her. Erica enraged David by not allowing him to help locate Myrtle. Tad nearly got Adam to blab the secret he, Liza, and Ryan shared about Colby. Alex confronted David at the Valley Inn and threatened to permanently paralyze him. Myrtle and Rae's search in Elsa, Illinois, turned up some new information, but it was otherwise a dead end. What Myrtle did not reveal was that she had plucked a file from the hall of records that bore her own name.





Molly lapsed into a coma after hitting her head while chasing after Abigail. John was unable to get Lucinda to accept his marriage proposal in order to help him gain custody of Hope, and he surmised she was interested in Jake. Andy punched Chris when he learned his brother had had an affair with his ex-fiancée, Molly. Jack believed Carly had left Oakdale under duress but then got a package from her that contradicted his theory. John called his lawyer after Denise rushed Hope to the hospital for possible ingestion of cold pills.





Brooke called Thorne and told him that he should go ask Eric and Ridge if it was a setup and insisted she and Thorne couldn't lose their love over what Eric and Ridge had done. Thorne left and told Macy he had someone to see that couldn't wait. Thorne left to see Eric and Ridge but ended up just talking to Ridge and Taylor. He found out that Brooke had been telling the truth and told Ridge and Taylor that he was going to go straighten things out between Macy, himself, and Brooke. Morgan went to see Brooke, and Brooke offered her a job as top designer. Morgan accepted after the figures Brooke showed that she was willing to pay. Macy and Sally went to an A.A. meeting, and Macy helped a girl with giving up alcohol; Macy was asked to be the girl's sponsor even though Macy had been clean for only six and a half years. Macy ran home to tell Thorne, and he was waiting there, ready to tell Macy the truth after just hanging up with Brooke.





Most of Salem planned a trip to France, but Rolf and Bart had sabotaged the airplane. Stefano got sicker, and Hope also experienced more medical problems. Abe was suspended from the police force. John had more memories of his time with Stefano.





Sonny confronted Carly about the baby in front of the Quartermaines. Edward convinced A.J. not to kick Carly out. Laura continued to have doubts about being ready to move on with Stefan. Emily told Elizabeth about Carly and the baby. Alexis agreed to help Stefan best Helena. Gertrude caught Jax and Chloe together. Hannah learned that Sonny was the father of Carly's baby.





Jim and Beth married amidst interruptions and uneasiness. After the ceremony, Phillip punched Edmund after Edmund blackmailed him with the videotape. Edmund got what he wanted from Phillip. Phillip managed to steal the videotape from Beth and Jim's honeymoon suite before anyone saw it. Harley was suspicious of Phillip's behavior. Alan and Phillip learned of the accident at San Cristobel, while Richard and Cassie cared for the injured at the palace. Carmen discovered Edmund's hold on Phillip. Drew learned that Jesse and Danny had lied about Michelle's alibi, Len. Drew broke off her engagement to Jesse, and couldn't seem to forgive Michelle. Michelle was furious with Danny for jeopardizing her life, and needed to decide whether or not to accept the D.A.'s deal. Josh and Reva made it through an uncomfortable family dinner and later learned of Olivia's badmouthing of Reva to Abby. Reva got a disturbing call from Hawk about his health. Bill and Matt started to piece together Vanessa and Pilar's involvement in Ben's murder. Bill got through to Pilar. Danny confided to Michelle that he believed Carmen was behind her predicament. Michelle took the stand in her own defense. Max and Susan kissed. Phillip and Harley helped Richard and Cassie investigate the accident at the construction site. Richard and Cassie followed a lead to Galveston, Texas, while Edmund tried to cover his tracks. Pilar burst into the courtroom and revealed that Michelle was innocent -- and she knew who had killed Ben.





Max had another "episode" and walked into the Palace Hotel dining room naked. Antonio spoiled Roseanne's plan to get Cristian back. Nora told Bo about Lindsay changing the fertility test results, and Bo called off the wedding. Lindsay tried to explain, but Bo couldn't forgive her. Lindsay told Bo she was pregnant but then said she was lying. Drake asked Dorian to leave town with him. Téa and R.J. were almost killed by an intentional gas leak. Sophia learned about Kevin and Kelly almost making love on New Year's Eve. Sam left Nora. Viki found out she might have cancer. Max lied to Blair that he was not having an affair with Skye. Lindsay almost fainted in Bo's office. Sam challenged Nora to prove her feelings by marrying him right away.





Ethan told Theresa he needed time alone. Sheridan asked Luis to promise that nothing would ever get between them. Kay was burned by Father Lonigan's holy water. Grace was shocked when she saw Sam and Ivy embrace. The demons in the closet grabbed Kay. Ethan vowed to make whoever had sent the information to the tabloid pay. Grace lost the baby. Rebecca filed for divorce. Ethan asked Chad for help in finding out who had known the truth about his paternity. Kay refused to save Charity. Ethan turned away from Ivy.





Olivia wanted to remove Malcolm's parental rights to little Nate. Malcolm would do everything in his power to protect Nate from Sam and Trey. Diane knew for sure it was Nikki who had taken the sperm sample from her apartment. Ashley met Christian for dinner and spent the night with him at the Lodge. Jack walked in to spy on his sister and Christian. Ashley did say that Christian was not her actual mystery man from the cruise. He was already married and had three kids. Christian was being a sport and playing along with the little charade. Nicholas and Sharon thought about expanding Crimson Lights. Malcolm told Olivia about Callie's marriage to Trey. Olivia talked to Callie and made her realize she had destroyed a marriage and traumatized little Nate by breaking up his family. Callie decided to leave town. Michael Baldwin talked to Christine about joining him on his legal team at Desmond Industries. Ross went over to Warton's place of work and rustled him. They found another letter in his jacket. Victoria was not impressed that Ross had tried to be Superman and save the day. What Victoria didn't know was that her stalker was right under her nose. Ryan was happy his physical relationship was back on track with Tricia. Tricia seemed to think otherwise.



PREVIEWS FOR NEXT WEEK!



Monday February 18:
Chloe purposely gets herself tossed out of the Kiriakis mansion.
Daniel asks Chloe to move in with her.
Kristen has second thoughts about using Brady.
One of Nick's old prison mates starts to count the days until his release.

Tuesday February 19:
Someone threatens Eric's life.
Kristen accepts Brady's invitation.
John's call to Marlena has her disappointed.
Daniel and Jenn argue about Chloe moving in with him.

Wednesday February 20:
When Eric's life is in danger, Nicole intervenes.
In a tense moment, Nicole blurts out her feelings for Eric.
After Sami's tongue-lashing, Gabi has abdominal pains - it's the baby.
Abby realizes Cam knows her secret.

Thursday February 21:
Gabi's rushed into the hospital.
Sami's attempt at an apology makes things worse for Gabi.
Abby has a confession for Cam.
Chloe gets into a heated argument with a few people.

Friday February 22:
Nick corners Sami and unleashes his fury.
Family and friends wait to hear the news on Gabi's crisis.
Will and Sonny grow close over the baby crisis.
Kristen and Brady have it out when she insists they move into the mansion with her father.




2/18 Frisco asks Maxie to give him a chance.
Lulu receives an ominous gift.
Lulu is shocked when Dante brings Sonny to the party.

2/19 Spinelli and Eliie share a bittersweet Valentine's day.
Luke is shocked by something that he sees.
Britt ups her revenge against Sabrina;
Sabrina learns that Britt has issued a complaint against her.
Connie doesn't believe Sonny is being truthful with her.
Scott Baldwin returns!

2/20 Anna informs Duke that her relationship with Luke is over.
Olivia frets over her upsetting vision of Steve.

2/21 Steve cautions Olivia not to hassle Kate.
Sonny confides in Michael about his recent actions with Connie.

2/22 Lucy frets about Rafe's safety after experiencing a nightmare about Caleb.
Sonny delivers some horrific news to Kate.




2/18, Brooke arranges a surprise wedding for Hope and Liam; Hope opens up to Oliver; Rick talks to Liam.

2/19, Steffy hears her child's heartbeat for the first time; Liam and Hope arrive to a confusing scene at the Spencer house

2/20, Hope makes a sentimental gesture to Liam; Taylor and Steffy react to news of the elopement.

2/21, Brooke and Taylor support their daughters; Rick changes date venues on Caroline at the last minute.

2/22, Hope and Liam argue over the turn of events; after Caroline's departure, Rick meets an interesting woman.




2/18, Abby is charmed by a new man; Michael tries to make things right with Lauren.

2/19, Cane and Lily celebrate their anniversary; Avery and Nick's evening of romance is derailed by shocking news.

2/20, Cane wants Chelsea to make peace with Adam; Victor is manipulated.

2/21, Dylan's motives are questioned; Jill and Kevin are startled by Katherine's choices.

2/22, Michael is stunned by Lauren's announcement; Billy recommits to Victoria.

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