Kelly Ripa's "Mom" Returning to Daytime

Okay, that headline is a stretch, but I was feeling nostalgic. (Anyone else remember when Ripa first debuted as Hayley on All My Children with that hideous long, black wig??)

Olivia Birkelund, who once played Arlene Vaughan, Hayley's alcoholic mother and one of Adam Chandler's (David Canary) many ex-wives, is back, but in a new role. She's been cast on Guiding Light as Phoebe, a woman once scorned by Cyrus (Murray Bartlett), and Harley (Beth Ehlers) is not going to like what she has to say. Look for Birkelund to debut on March 11.

Hey, Kids, Rock 'n' Roll, Rock On!

Don't miss The Young and the Restless on March 18 and 19, because Michael Damian will be back in Genoa City as rockstar/heartthrob Danny Romalotti to help out with the launch of Restless Style magazine. Also, expect to see his son, Daniel, not so thrilled about his return.

To get you in the mood for his return, please watch the video posted below. You won't be disappointed.

SOAPnet celebrates Y&R's 35th Birthday

SOAPnet THROWS THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS A WEEK-LONG THIRTY-FIFTH BIRTHDAY PARTY

Cast Members Will Discuss Their Favorite Moments and Reveal Behind-the-Scenes Scoops

Weeklong Celebration Starts March 24

BURBANK, CA. - In celebration of Y&R's 35th birthday the week of March 24th, SOAPnet will celebrate by airing interstitials with the cast as they talk about their juiciest moments on the show (both on screen and off), as well as give behind-the-scenes scoops about what it's like to work there. Exclusive to SOAPnet, the interstitials will air multiple times throughout the primetime airing of The Young and the Restless that week (Monday, March 24 through Friday, March 28 at 7:00P ET/PT), as well as in the weekend marathon (Saturday, March 29 from 7:00P - 12:00A ET/PT).

Cast members joining in on the celebration include Peter Bergman, Jess Walton, Joshua Morrow, Doug Davidson, Michelle Stafford, Sharon Case, Ted Shackelford, Judith Chapman, Daniel Goddard, Adrienne Frantz, Jess Walton, Christel Khalil, Jerry Douglas, Amelia Heinle and Michael Graziadei. Jeanne Cooper gives a special tour of the set.

Don't miss it!

SPOILERS for B&B, Days, Passions and Y&R!

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

This Week:

* The fight for custody of Baby Jack begins.
* Taylor’s testimony will either make or break her case.
* Ridge begins to lose patience with Brooke.
* Katie gives Bridget the encouragement she needs to pursue Nick again.
* Surprise guests arrive for Eric and Stephanie’s anniversary party.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES

This Week:

* John drops charges against Rolf and hires him as his butler.
* Max receives his sentence for hiding Ford's body.
* Stephanie and Morgan take internships at competing firms.
* Victor introduces Daniel, the new doctor, to Chelsea.
* Philip overhears Chloe's suspicious conversation and records it.
Thursday - EJ is warned that the government wants the DiMeras out of the country.
Friday - Shawn and Belle reaffirm their marriage vows and start anew.

Next Week:

* Everyone gathers to encourage Bo to hang on.
* Shawn and Belle announce their reconciliation.
* Steve whisks Kayla away for a romantic picnic in the park.
* Max takes a peek inside Nick's book bag, and secretly changes his notes.
* John tells Victor that the Salem shipyard deal between the DiMera and Kiriakis families is off.
Thursday - A shrink questions Ava's sense of reality.
Friday - Chelsea passes out, and Dr. Jonas rushes her to the hospital.

PASSIONS

Next Week:

Monday, March 10
* Theresa tries to call Pilar.
* Ethan wants to adopt Little Ethan.
* Pretty plots to have Fancy kill Paloma.

Tuesday, March 11
* Theresa escapes.
* Sheridan puts a stop to Pretty's plot.
* Luis tries to revive an unconscious Fancy.

Wednesday, March 12
* Theresa is desperate to get out of Mexico.
* Ethan is affected by a strong memory.
* Tabitha worries about the troublemaking imp.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

This Week:

* Nikki has second thoughts about her relationship with David when his past catches up with him.
* Adam hides his attraction to Phyllis, as Nick and Phyllis work toward launching their magazine, and Nick tries to come to terms with Adam’s arrival in Genoa City.
* After a passionate night with Amber, Daniel makes a shocking discovery.
* Neil makes a surprising proposal to Karen, but is she ready to take the next step in their relationship?
* Victoria clashes with Adam at Newman Enterprises. How will Victor react?

SPOILERS! Week of March 3rd

AMC: Aidan walks in on Kendall and Ryan in what appears to be a close moment.
ATWT: Noah agrees to marry Ameera so she can stay in the country.
B&B: Brooke pops the question to Ridge. Meanwhile, Nick gets a visit from another old flame.
Days: Philip asks Chloe to come clean about Brady.
GH: Nikolas faces surgery, but his stubborness to hold onto Emily may cost him his life.
GL: Cyrus finally faces Marina with the truth about Harley.
OLTL: Gigi is more than grateful when Rex gets her a job that will keep her in Llanview.
Passions: Theresa wakes up inside the morgue.
Y&R: Daniel forgives Amber for hiding the money. Meanwhile, Heather thinks about leaving town.

SPOILERS! Week of Feb. 25th

AMC: It turns out hiring a bodyguard (Aidan) for her book tour wasn't a silly idea when Kendall, indeed, is attacked by a stalker.
ATWT: Matt's motives become even more mysterous when he knocks out Brad and Katie.
B&B: Taylor goes completely nuts when she sees Brooke at her child custody hearing.
Days: Patsy Pease returns as Kimberly Brady for Grandpa Shawn's funeral, but (alas) blink and you'll miss her.
GH: Elizabeth and Sam are both at the mercy of the Text Message Killer!
GL: Alan and Doris shakes hands on a deal -- this can't be good.
OLTL: Langston and Cole continue to fight their hormonal teenage urges.
Passions: Kay breaks her promise to Miguel and uses witchcraft to exorcise a demon elf.
Y&R: David gets honest with Nikki and tells her about his gambling debt.

A Perfect Stranger Comes to Genoa City

In what I will call a casting coup d'état (although others might say differently), Bronson Pinchot (Perfect Strangers, True Romance) appears as Patrick the publicist on The Young and the Restless on March 14, 18, 19, 24, 25 and 26.

Perfect Strangers recently released Seasons 1 and 2 on DVD. Coincidence? Perhaps ...

While Perfect Strangers was silly slapstick, personally, I loved him in True Romance. Played slimy to a T.

I hope he brings some True Romance to his part of Y&R.

Y&R Fan Event!

Start the summer off right with a triple scoop of hunkiness! Three of your favorite Young & Restless actors will be in Dallas. Here are the specifics:

WHO: Daniel Goddard (Cane), Christian LeBlanc (Michael) & Thad Luckinbill (JT)
WHERE: Marriott Dallas Suites Dallas Center
WHEN: Saturday May 31, 1-4 for lunch ($95 per ticket)
Sunday June 1, 9-1 for breakfast ($75 per ticket)


There is a room block set at the Marriott Dallas Suites Dallas Center for $109 per night, single or double occupancy for both Friday May 30 & Sat May 31.


To purchase tickets, send a self-addressed stamped envelope along with your money order made payable to Frances O'Hanlon to Frances O'Hanlon Y&R Event, PO Box 188, Baldwin Place, NY 10505. Paypal is accepted. Add an add'l $5 per ticket for use of paypal. ALL TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. If you have any questions, contact foh11@comcast.net

UPDATE: Two more appearances have been added: Las Vegas and Jacksonville. Here is a link to the tour. Keep checking for other dates and cities to be added: www.myspace.com/soapevents

SPOILERS for B&B, Days and Y&R!

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

This Week:

* Eric is "exposed."
* Tensions rise when Ridge finds out that Brooke’s brother is the one who shot Stephanie.
* Nick and Taylor come face to face for the first time after their break-up.
* Eric goes to Ridge for help.
* Storm’s fate hangs in the balance.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES

Next Week:

* Max goes to Morgan in search of closure.
* Anna visits Tony's office and gets an idea.
* The Salemites assemble for Grandpa Shawn's funeral.
* Sami tells EJ it's time to begin working on their annulment.
* Steve confronts Ava, and she vows revenge on him and his loved ones.
Thursday - Lexie must tell Bo's family his pancreas is failing.
Friday - A lawyer reveals that John is the only candidate to take over Stefano's empire.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

This Week:

* Victor makes Victor, Jr. an offer that could forever disrupt the Newman family.
* Heather is devastated after another setback in the Ji Min murder case puts her career in jeopardy.
* Gloria and Kevin play out the final act in their ruse to frame Jeffrey, but he may be one step ahead of them. Meanwhile, Michael begins to investigate Jeff’s mysterious Korean paramour.
* Excited about his new business venture, Nick tries to make a deal with Newman Enterprises. Will Victor dash his hopes?
* Jana plays matchmaker for Amber and Daniel.

SPOILERS! Week of Feb. 18th

AMC: Richie jumps the gun and has JR kidnapped to steal his bone marrow when all he had to do was say please ...
ATWT: It seems Col. Mayer hasn't exactly been chaste himself when his possible love child introduces herself to Noah.
B&B: Taylor tactfully says goodbye to Nick but isn't ready to part with their child so easily.
Days: Steve has his hands full when he receives a threatening note from BSC Ava (played by Tamara Braun!).
GH: Maxie hovers over an unconscious Logan. Will she (A) pull the plug, (B) smother him with a pillow, or (C) realize just in time he's not the Text Message Killer?
GL : Jonathan gets down on bended knee to Lizzie, and he's still taller than her.
OLTL: The tables are turned on Todd as he continues to live in fear of Ramsey's threats.
Passions: Fancy's mind-control chip is at the mercy of mini Marty.
Y&R: Adam doesn't waste any time hittin' on the ladies as he sets his sights on Phyllis.