• Melissa Archer as Natalie Buchanan Banks
• Corbin Bleu as Jeffrey King
• Alice Callahan as Kate Lane
• Nick Choksi as Vimal Patel
• Ryan Cooper as Bruce Hunter
• Kassie DePaiva as Blair Cramer
• Jenni "Jwoww" Farley as Nikki
• Robert Gorrie as Matthew Buchanan
• Laura Harrier as Destiny Evans
• Roger Howarth as Todd Manning
• Josh Kelly as Cutter Wentworth
• Florencia Lozano as Tea Delgado
• Kelley Missal as Danielle Manning
• Amber Skye Noyes as Michelle

• Ron Raines as Carl Petersen
• Sean Ringgold as Shaun Evans
• Marnie Schulenberg as Jo Sullivan
• Paolo Seganti as Arturo Bandini
• Erika Slezak as Victoria Lord Buchanan
• Hillary B. Smith as Nora Buchanan
• Trevor St. John as Victor Lord
• Robin Strasser as Dorian Lord
• Shenaz Treasury as Rama Patel
• Andrew Trischitta as Jack Manning
• Jerry verDorn as Clint Buchanan
• Tuc Watkins as David Vickers
• Robert S. Woods as Bo Buchanan

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‘Memory Of A Killer’ Promo: Patrick Dempsey Is A Hitman Who Leads A Dangerous Double Life In Fox’s Psychological Thriller Series

Set to The Who’s “Behind Blue Eyes” with no dialogue but a lot of action, we get a first look at Dempsey as Angelo Ledda, a hitman who is leading a dangerous double life while hiding an even deadlier personal secret: He has developed early-onset Alzheimer’s.

The promo will air tonight during Game 1 of the World Series, which sees the Los Angeles Dodgers face off against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto.

From writers Ed Whitmore and Tracey Malone, Memory of a Killer is inspired by the award-winning 2003 Belgian thriller De Zaak Alzheimer (La Memoire Du Tueur).

Imperioli stars as Dutch, Angelo’s oldest friend and an accomplished chef whose restaurant is a front for criminal enterprise.

Cast also includes Richard Harmon as Joe, a hitman; Odeya Rush as Maria, Angelo’s daughter; Daniel David Stewart as Jeff, Maria’s husband; Peter Gadiot as Dave, a local police detective and Gina Torres as Special Agent Linda Grant.

Memory of a Killer is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment. Whitmore and Malone executive produce alongside Cathy Schulman of Welle Entertainment and David Schulner. Arthur Sarkissian and Martin Campbell are also executive producers, along with Peter Bouckaert of Eyeworks.Check out the promo above.

Hayden Panettiere Thriller ‘Sleepwalker’, Produced By Appian Way & Verdi Productions, Gets North American Deal

Produced by Verdi Productions and Leonardo DiCaprio’s production firm Appian Way, Sleepwalker “follows an accomplished artist who is haunted by the tragic loss of her daughter in a car accident that left her abusive husband in a coma. As she battles a surreal descent into darkness, her sleepwalking episodes intensify. Plagued by haunting visions of her husband inside their home, she grapples with the blurred lines between reality and nightmare”.

Golden Globe nominee Hayden Panettiere (Scream) leads the cast, which also stars Golden Globe nominee Beverly D’Angelo (Vacation film series), Justin Chatwin (War of the Worlds), Mischa Barton (The Sixth Sense), Lori Tan Chinn (Orange is the New Black), and Kea Ho (Sin City: A Dame to Kill For).

Chad A. Verdi (Bleed For This) and Jennifer Davisson (Killers of the Flower Moon) produced the film, along with Phillip Watson, Michelle Verdi, Chad Verdi Jr. and Paul Luba. Executive producers are Taylor DiGilio, Sera Verdi and Anthony Gudas. Brandon Auman penned the script and directed.

The deal was negotiated by Chad A. Verdi of Verdi Productions and Michelle Shwarzstein and Alex Peters of Brainstorm Media.

Chad A. Verdi, President of Verdi Productions, stated: “Brainstorm’s enthusiasm and strategic marketing plan made them a top contender for domestic distribution. Hayden’s emotionally charged performance as a grieving mother is gripping, and we’re looking forward to the world seeing her thrive in this new and exciting chapter in her accomplished career.”

Added Brainstorm Media CEO Michelle Shwarzstein: “We’re excited to be working with Verdi Production on another great film. We can’t wait to bring this taut psychological thriller to audiences early next year.”

Brainstorm recently released tech thriller American Sweatshop with Lili Reinhart, and dark comedy Psycho Therapy starring Steve Buscemi, Britt Lower, and John Magaro. Upcoming is Christmas comedy Tinsel Town, starring Kiefer Sutherland and Rebel Wilson.

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Tika Sumpter Returns To Watson Oct 27

“Expletive Deleted” – Watson and the team work alongside Laila to help a patient named Maxine, a 30-year-old who looks 10 years old, on the CBS Original series WATSON, Monday, Oct. 27 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+* (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).

WRITTEN BY: Elizabeth Klaviter

DIRECTED BY: Larry Tang

2025 Daytime Emmy Awards Announces Presenter Lineup

“We’re thrilled to welcome such a wide-ranging and talented group of presenters to this year’s Daytime Emmy Awards,” Adam Sharp, President & CEO, NATAS, said in a press release. “From beloved daytime drama stars to culinary innovators, lifestyle experts, and talk show favorites, this lineup reflects the vibrancy and diversity of daytime television. We look forward to an unforgettable evening celebrating their contributions and honoring the best of daytime.”

The Daytime Emmys will be streamed on the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) website at watch.theemmys.tv on October 17.

‘General Hospital’ First Look: Erika Slezak Joins in Mysterious New Role

Best known for her four-decade run as One Life to Live‘s Victoria Lord Buchanan, Slezak wasn’t actively seeking a daytime comeback, but a call from GH‘s executive producer, Frank Valentini — who previously helmed OLTL — changed everything.

“We’ve been friends for a long time,” Slezak begins. “He called me in April and said, ‘Would you like to come out and play at General Hospital? ‘And I went, ‘Sure, sometime.’ And then he said, ‘Well, how about in September?’ And I went, ‘Sure, September is far enough away.’ And then he filled me in on what he wanted for the story arc, and I said, ‘That’s very interesting, because it’s completely different from what I played on One Life to Live.’ And slowly, over the summer, it was dawning on me, ‘Oh, my gosh, I’m going back to work.’”

Once back on set, it didn’t take long for reality to set in and for the fast-paced world of Port Charles to keep her on her toes. “The studio is huge,” she reports. “But people are so unbelievably kind, sweet, and helpful. The schedule is so completely different from what I’m used to, and quick. My God, they do so much in one day.”

Slezak received a warm welcome from co-star Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine), which made her feel instantly at home. “Jane was in my dressing room, making sure everything was nice and neat and clean and turning all the lights on,” Slezak relays. “She said, ‘Well, I wanted to make it comfortable for you.’”

Although the two hadn’t worked closely before, they had crossed paths in New York. “I had met Jane many years ago,” Slezak shares. “She came to One Life to observe as a director or a producer. I knew who she was, and I went over and introduced myself, and we chatted a little bit. She’s a wonderfully delightful lady. It is amazing that she can play so mean. So, when Frank said, ‘You’re going to be working a lot with Jane Elliot,’ I went, ‘Yes, I will do it, because that would be such a treat to work with such a talented, terrific lady.’”

Elliot wasn’t the only familiar face on set — Slezak was happy to find herself surrounded by old friends from Llanview, both in front of and behind the camera. “There are so many people on this show that I know and worked with,” she points out. “Amanda Setton (Brook Lynn Ashton, who played OLTL‘s Kimberly Andrews), Jessica Tuck (Megan Gordon, OLTL] who is observing as a director, and Lisa LoCicero (Olivia Falconeri; Sonia Toledo, OLTL), who I worked with. Gary Tomlin (director), M.K. (Weir, producer), and Bruce Cooperman, our cameraman for so long. It’s just a pleasure to look out and see him behind camera one. It makes it more comfortable; it makes me feel at ease.”

She was also delighted to reunite with Chris McKenna (Jack Brennan), who played her on-screen son, Joey Buchanan. “Oh, my Joey. He’s so cute,” she says. “He was 11 years old when he was my son, and he stayed till he was 15 or 16. And when they broke that I was coming on the show, he texted me, ‘Oh, my God, Mom, Mom, Mom.’ And I said, ‘You’ll always be my little Joey.’ And when I saw him, this is a kid who’s six foot something, so handsome, so tall, so beautiful, with a family of his own. It’s really wonderful.”

While she spent more than 40 years in the ABC daytime lineup, Slezak confesses she wasn’t fully up to speed on what was happening in Port Charles, but someone at home was. “For all the years I was on One Life, we had a monitor in the makeup room, and every time you went in or out, ABC was on,” she explains. “And I used to watch General Hospital during makeup or whatever, so I knew all the characters. After the show went off the air [in 2012], I didn’t really watch, but my husband, who never ever watched One Life to Live, started watching General Hospital off and on. About a year ago, I said, ‘Really, you’re watching GH? You never watched One Life to Live.’ He said, ‘Well, I have to find out what’s happening to Sonny (Corinthos, Maurice Benard).”

When she shared the story with Benard, he got a kick out of it. “He laughed. I called home the second day I worked with Maurice, and I said, ‘Brian, he’s a really nice man. Very calm, very gentle. He’s not Sonny at all.’”

Reflecting on her One Life to Live journey, Slezak acknowledges it was an unexpected, but deeply fulfilling experience. “It was not at all what I thought my career was going to be,” she admits. “I trained in the Royal Academy in England to be in the theater, and that’s how I started for five years. When I got the job on One Life to Live, I had never been on television. Once I learned how to work in television, I got quite comfortable with it, and every day was a different script. Every day, there were new people. It was not like being in the theater where you’re doing the same performance eight times a week and you’re working with the same people eight times a week. This was different every single day, so that was very exciting. And the excitement stayed all those years. Every time my contract came up, they said, ‘You want to stay?’ I went, ‘Yes, please,’ because I was having such fun. I’m very grateful for it.”

Though she enjoyed stepping back into the daytime world, Slezak isn’t looking to make a full-time return. “It’s been fun to do it now for three weeks, but I’ll be glad to go home,” she shares. “I was on the air on One Life for 42 years, and I had a routine. I knew when to get up in the morning, and I knew what day it was only because I knew what days I was working. And when it stopped, well, every day is Saturday when you’re not working, and it’s a real adjustment to make. So, this is fun to do for a short time. I don’t know that I would want to do it for a longer time, unless it were in New York.”

These days, she’s content right where she is, enjoying the quieter moments of life. “I’ve become kind of lazy,” she muses. “I like being at home. I’m doing all the things that I never really had time to do. I read, I cook, I complain, but I have my family, and I have my dogs and my cat, who’s getting old. All these little things are just part of my normal life now, and I’m happy. So, this was a very nice, different thing, and I will take away lovely, wonderful memories, but I’m happy to be going back to my normal life.”

General Hospital, Weekdays, ABC

Gina Torres Joins Cast Of ‘Memory Of A Killer’ In Return To Fox

Inspired by the 2003 award-winning Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer, Memory of a Killer is a dramatic thriller starring Dempsey as hitman, Angelo Doyle, leading a dangerous double life while hiding an even deadlier personal secret — he has developed early onset Alzheimer’s. Michael Imperioli plays Dutch, Angelo’s oldest friend and an accomplished chef whose restaurant is a front for criminal enterprise.

Torres will play Linda Grant, a mercurial, seasoned, and brilliantly tenacious FBI Agent who becomes a major antagonist for Angelo across Season 1. When Grant begins investigating one of Angelo’s kills, it puts them on a collision course that will see Grant come perilously close to unmasking Angelo’s many secrets and threatening everything he holds dear.

The series also stars Richard Harmon as Joe, a hitman; Odeya Rush as Maria, Angelo’s daughter; Daniel David Stewart as Jeff, Maria’s husband; and Peter Gadiot as Dave, a local police detective.

Memory of a Killer is produced by Warner Bros. Television and Fox Entertainment. The series is from Ed Whitmore and Tracey Malone, who executive produce alongside Cathy Schulman of Welle Entertainment and David Schulner. Schulner will co-showrun the project alongside Ed Whitmore and Tracey Malone. Arthur Sarkissian and Martin Campbell are also executive producers, along with Peter Bouckaert of Eyeworks.

Torres is best known for playing Jessica Pearson on USA Network’s hit original series Suits. She broke boundaries when, in 2019, she became the first Afro-Latina to create, star in, and produce a TV series, Pearson, a Suits franchise series, which saw her character Jessica take on the world of Chicago politics. For her portrayal, Torres received multiple accolades. Included amongst Torres’s most notable TV credits are her performances as the Russo-Cuban assassin Anna Espinosa on Alias, the shotgun-toting mercenary Zoe Washburn on Joss Whedon’s Firefly (a role she reprised in the feature film Serenity), and the soul-eating Jasmine on Whedon’s Angel.

Most recently, Torres was seen in Fox’s 9-1-1: Lone Star playing paramedic captain Tommy Vega, who answered a call to action and returned to work amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. In November 2022, Torres received the Actress Award for Television at the 2 nd Annual Critics’ Choice Celebration of Latino Cinema & Television for her role on the series. Torres also recently portrayed Kepper Yennen in Prime Video’s animated series The Legend of Vox Machina and Ms. Moreno in the Disney+ animated series Kindergarten: The Musical.

On the film side, Torres starred as Darcy, a cutthroat fashion mogul, in Netflix’s The Perfect Find, just one of her many film credits across her 30-year career. She is repped by Framework Entertainment, Realm Talent, and Schreck Rose Dapello and Adams.

Hallmark Slates 16th Annual Christmas Countdown Programming featuring former soap stars

Sunday, November 9:
A Keller Christmas Vacation
Starring Jonathan Bennett (Mean Girls), Brandon Routh (DC’s Legends of Tomorrow) and Eden Sher (The Middle)

Saturday, November 29:
A Grand Ole Opry Christmas
Starring Nikki Deloach (Curious Caterer Mysteries), Kristoffer Polala (A Biltmore Christmas), Rob Maye (Lioness), Eliza Maher (Haul Out the Holly: Lit UP), Luke Benward (Miss Valentine), Sharon Lawrence (Joe Pickett) and James Denton (Desperate Housewives)

Saturday, December 6:
She’s Making A List
Starring Lacey Chabert (Mean Girls) and Andrew Walker (Curious Caterer Mysteries)

Single on the 25th
Starring Lyndsy Fonseca (Nikita) and Daniel Lissing (When Calls the Heart)
Inspired by Lauren Spencer Smith’s “Single on the 25th”

Saturday, December 20:
A Make Or Break Holiday
Starring Hunter King (Holiday Touchdown: A Chiefs Love Story) and Evan Roderick (Arrow)

Acorn TV Sets Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman Reunion

The mystery series, which reentered production this week in Dublin, Ireland, stars Seymour as literature professor-turned-murder investigator Harry Wild. Lando will play Pierce Kennedy, the new State Pathologist who’s described as a “charming and handsome natural ally for Harry.”

Harry Wild returns for Season 5 sometime in 2026. Acorn TV’s official logline promises Harry’s “most sensational and thrilling ride yet, including murder mysteries in the world of whiskey-making, theatre and musical-tattoos, not to mention a gang of middle-aged lady burglars and a murder close to home.”

Soapy Episode 11 | Scott Clifton Joins Hosts Rebecca Budig & Greg Rikaart

STAR-STUDDED LINEUP SET TO PRESENT AT THE “77TH EMMY AWARDS,” SEPT. 14 ON CBS

Presenters for the Emmys, hosted by Grammy®-nominated comedian Nate Bargatze, are as follows:

Elizabeth Banks, Ike Barinholtz, Angela Bassett, Jason Bateman, Kathy Bates, Kristen Bell, Alexis Bledel, Sterling K. Brown, Stephen Colbert, Jennifer Coolidge, Alan Cumming, Eric Dane, Colman Domingo, Tina Fey, Walton Goggins, Tony Goldwyn, Lauren Graham, Kathryn Hahn, Mariska Hargitay, Justin Hartley, Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, James Marsden, Christopher Meloni, Leanne Morgan, Julianne Nicholson, Jenna Ortega, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Parker Posey, Jeff Probst, Phylicia Rashad, Hiroyuki Sanada, Anna Sawai, Michael Schur, Sydney Sweeney, Sofia Vergara, Jesse Williams and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

Emmy Award-winning producers Jesse Collins and Dionne Harmon, and Emmy-nominated Jeannae Rouzan-Clay of Jesse Collins Entertainment return as executive producers of the 77TH EMMY AWARDS. This marks their third consecutive year as executive producers of television’s biggest night.

The 77TH EMMY AWARDS telecast was preceded by the Creative Arts Emmy Awards this past weekend, Sept. 6-7, with ceremonies produced by Bob Bain Productions for the Television Academy; an edited presentation of the ceremonies will air Saturday, Sept. 13 at 8:00 PM, ET/PT on FXX. Winners from the weekend can be found at TelevisionAcademy.com/awards/creative-arts-emmys.

Creative Arts Emmy Winner

‘The Young & The Restless’ Recruits Former ‘General Hospital’ Star Roger Howarth For Mystery Role

Sadly, details about his character and storyline are being kept under wraps. Deadline has learned the Emmy-winning actor will begin taping in mid-September for his on-screen debut later this year.

From 2001 to 2010, Howarth played Paul Ryan on CBS’ old sudser As the World Turns. He went on to play Todd Manning on One Life to Live from 1993 to 2013, before joining General Hospital in 2012 to take over as Dr. Austin Gatlin-Holt.

Howarth came and went from the ABC soap until his character was fatally shot in a 2023 episode. He let fans know via Instagram at the time that his run on GH had officially ended.

“Three things that I know for sure,” wrote Howarth. “1, Daytime fans are lovely and amazing and supportive and dedicated and I am deeply grateful to each sparkly one of them. 2, I enjoyed my time at general hospital and wish the cast and crew the best and continued success. It was a pleasure working with you all. 3, Life is amazing. We just don’t ever know what’s gonna happen. How great! Turn toward the light. Always. Huge thank you to you all.”

Howarth won a Daytime Emmy for his work on One Life to Live in 1994.

Tika Sumpter Returns To Watson Oct 13

“A Son in the Oven” – Watson and the fellows spring back into action when Mary’s mother accidentally poisons herself while suffering from a rare form of dementia that is progressing with impossible speed. Meanwhile, Sherlock Holmes resurfaces after being presumed dead, on the second season premiere of WATSON, Monday, Oct. 13 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and streaming on Paramount+ (live and on-demand for Paramount+ Premium plan subscribers, or on-demand for Paramount+ Essential subscribers the day after the episode airs).

STORY BY: Sharon Moalem

TELEPLAY BY: Craig Sweeny

DIRECTED BY: Larry Teng

‘Celebrity Weakest Link’: See Star-Studded Lineup, Trailer & More

Weakest Link first made its debut in 2001. Anne Robinson hosted the original version, which was canceled in 2003. The game show was revived in 2020 with Jane Lynch as the host. Weakest Link has a team of contestants who try to reach and complete a chain of correct answers from general knowledge questions within a certain time limit.

At the end of each round, one person is considered the “weakest link” by either answering questions wrong or not banking money. The contestants vote on who the weakest link is, and Lynch will tell them, “You are the weakest link. Goodbye!”

However much money is banked at the end of the round goes into the contestant’s total pot, and one person wins at the end. This time, celebrities will try to win money for charity.

Here is everything we know about Celebrity Weakest Link.

When does Celebrity Weakest Link premiere?

Celebrity Weakest Link will begin on Monday, September 15, at 9/8c on Fox, and air every Monday after that. The regular version of the game show used to air on NBC. Name That Tune will precede the new game show. Lynch is no stranger to Fox, as she starred in Glee, which aired on the network for six seasons.

Where can you watch Weakest Link?

'Weakest Link' Gets a New Twist & Moves to Fox From NBC

The new season will air on Fox. Old seasons of the game show currently stream on Peacock.

Is there a trailer for Celebrity Weakest Link?

Yes! Watch above. In the trailer, Jane Lynch is seen calling the celebrities “terrible people who suck at this game.” She also teased that this season will be “bigger, badder, better.”

“Hollywood will never be the same,” Lynch said.

Who is competing on Celebrity Weakest Link?

The new season will have 11 episodes with themed eight guest stars. They include:

Glee Homecoming: Max Adler, Dot Marie Jones, Heather Morris, Alex Newell, Chord Overstreet, Amber Riley, Becca Tobin, Jenna Ushkowitz

Roasters: Cedric the Entertainer, Margaret Cho, Kathy Griffin, Lil Rel Howery, Lisa Lampanelli, Natasha Leggero, Chris Redd, Iliza Schlesinger

TV Moms: Melinda Clarke, Jackée Harry, Mary-Margaret Humes, Constance Marie, Monica Potter, Caroline Rhea, Sherri Saum, Bellamy Young

8 Degrees of Jane: Joel Kim Booster, Laverne Cox, Ron Funches, Carson Kressley, Jon Lovitz, Cheri Oteri, Adam Pally, Andy Richter

High School Reunion: Tatyana Ali, Shenae Grimes, Matt Lanter, Beverly Mitchell, Scott Porter, Daphne Reid, Aimeé Teegarden, Barry Watson

Ex-Wives Club: Cynthia Bailey, Tamar Braxton, Kate Gosselin, Vicki Gunvalson, Dorinda Medley, Shanna Moakler, Kendra Wilkinson, Jill Zarin

Reality Couples: Kelsey Anderson, Melissa Gorga, Joe Gorga, Joe Graziadei, Lauren Speed-Hamilton, Cameron Hamilton, Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt

Special Forces: Tyler Cameron, Gus Kenworthy, Kenya Moore, Jack Osbourne, Kyla Pratt, Jovon Quarles, Rudy Reyes, Christy Carlson Romano

TV Doctors: Torrey Devitto, Dr. Dubrow, Ryan Eggold, Jason George, Hill Harper, Dr. Will Kirby, Dr. Sandra Lee (Dr. Pimple Popper), Kal Penn

Holiday Heroes: Jonathan Bennett, Rachel Leigh Cook, Taye Diggs, Vivica A. Fox, Melissa Joan Hart, Eric Lloyd, Luke Macfarlane, Reginald VelJohnson

Football Legends: Emmanuel Acho, Vernon Davis, Keyshawn Johnson, James Jones, Cam Jordan, LeSean McCoy, Sony Michel, Andrew Whitworth

Celebrity Weakest Link, Season 1, Monday, September 15, 9/8c, Fox

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Michael Ausiello’s Unproduced Childhood Soap Opera Sets NYC Live Reading With Bowen Yang, Ana Gasteyer, Jim Parsons & More

The NYC performance is scheduled for Sept. 8 at the Newman Mills Theater at the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space.

Per the description: “In the 1980s’ Golden Age of television (see: Dallas and Falcon Crest), back when Michael Ausiello was but a closeted gay teen doing his damnedest to get by in small-town New Jersey, he penned 517 episodes of an original soap opera called Beverly Hills. Miraculously, the future founder of TVLine and author of Spoiler Alert: The Hero Dies saved every handwritten script, and for the past year has been staging sold-out cold readings of the episodes at Los Angeles’ iconic Dynasty Typewriter. Now, the daytime drama makes its New York debut with a one-night only performance to benefit the Ali Forney Center.” Tickets are available here.

Beverly Hills is produced by Jay Marcus and Ausiello, with casting by Henry Russell Bergstein.

The Newman Mills Theater at the Robert W. Wilson MCC Theater Space is located at 511 West 52nd Street. Beverly Hills is not a production of MCC Theater.

The Ali Forney Center nonprofit is dedicated to helping homeless and at-risk LGBTQ+ youth in New York City by providing shelter, healthcare, mental health services, job readiness training, and a 24/7 drop-in center to foster stability and independence.

Erika Slezak Reveals She’s Not Playing ‘OLTL’s Viki on ‘General Hospital’

According to an announcement on her official website, the veteran soap star will appear on the ABC daytime drama in a short-term role, playing a brand-new character. Her episodes are scheduled to begin taping in early September.

“At this time, Erika does not know which character she will be playing or when her scenes will air, but is excited to be working again with Executive Producer Frank Valentini and the cast of GH!,” a rep for the actress stated on her site.

Often regarded as one of the most complex and layered female character performances in television history, Erika Slezak portrayed Victoria “Viki” Lord on One Life to Live for over 40 years during its run on ABC. During her time on the series, Slezak won six Daytime Emmy Awards for her portrayal of the Lord family matriarch.

First introduced in 1968, Viki evolved from a young heiress into the editor-in-chief of the town’s newspaper, The Banner, and the powerful head of both the Lord and Buchanan clans. She is best remembered for her groundbreaking storyline involving Dissociative Identity Disorder, which her character developed due to childhood trauma, as well as her many, many marriages. She was also the mother to several popular characters on the show, Jessica Buchanan (Bree Williamson) and Natalie Buchanan (Melissa Archer).

The show aired its final broadcast on January 13, 2012, though it enjoyed a brief resurrection as a web series on Hulu and iTunes from April to August 2013.

General Hospital, Weekdays, ABC.

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Facts

1. Agnes Nixon's mission for One Life to Live: "...stories about richly diverse people as their lives intertwined, as they interacted with one another... To explain the hopes and hardships, the goals, fights, and failures that are ultimately shared by all mankind no matter how disparate their lifestyles."

2. February 17, 1995: Todd married Blair in Florida.

3. February 23, 1996: Dylan Moody and Marty Saybrooke tied the knot.

4. March 3, 1998: Fiona Hutchison (Gabrielle, OLTL) and husband John Viscardi (ex-Tony, OLTL) welcomed son Trevor into the world.

5. March 5, 1990: Bo disguised himself as Prince Raymond and married Sarah Gordon.

6. March 29, 1996: Once Alex’s husband, Carlo Hesser, returned from the dead, she married Asa Buchanan again.

7. March 31, 1977: Larry and Karen Wolek were married.

8. March: In 2000, Ben found out that he was Asa’s son.

9. April 10, 1998: Georgie lied to Hank when she fingered Bo as her attacker.

10. April 27, 1990: Michael Grande wed Brenda McGillis

11. April: In 2000, Viki said an emotional good-bye to her children as she headed off for breast-cancer treatment.

12. May 10, 2000: Ty Treadway made his Llanview debut as Melanie’s husband (and Troy’s twin), Colin.

13. May 12, 1987: Cord Roberts wed archaeologist Kate Sanders believing that his wife, Tina, had perished.

14. May 14: Megan Gordon wed her true love, Jake Harrison, in 1991.

15. June 1: On this date in 1984, Jenny and David finally tied the knot.

16. June 2, 1995: Bo Buchanan and Nora Gannon tied the knot in a ceremony officiated by Little Richard.

17. June: The emergence of Niki Smith interrupted Viki’s wedding to Joe Riley in 1969.

18. June: Thanks to Blair’s truth serum, Skye revealed that Max was not Asa’s son in 2000.

19. June: In 1976, Victor Lord died (or so everyone would long believe!).

20. June: In 1988, Tom Dennison’s troubled young daughter, Mari Lynn, married Wade Coleman.

21. July 15, 1968: OLTL first aired on ABC.

22. July 15: On this date in 1993, the soap celebrated its 25th anniversary.

23. July 15, 1997: Todd Manning and Téa Delgado married so the groom could keep custody of his daughter, Starr.

24. July 16, 2001: Melissa Archer debuted on the serial as Natalie, a troublesome twentysomething.

25. August 4, 1997: Antonio Vega and Andy Harrison were wed.

26. August 8, 2001: Colin’s twin brother, Troy, arrived in Llanview.

27. August 15, 2001: Allison Perkins returned to Llanview after a 14-year absence.

28. August 16, 1996: Todd returned from the dead, and to Llanview, and found his “widow,” Blair, in a compromising position with Patrick.

29. August: In 1986, Delila Ralston married her third Buchanan man: Rafe Garretson.

30. August 1999: Dorian confessed to hitting Jessica with her car, which exonerated Lindsay.

31. September 12, 1997: Patrick Thornhart wed Marty Saybrooke on a clearing high atop Llantano Mountain.

32. September 30, 1999: Tonja Walker Davidson (ex-Alex) and her husband welcomed daughter Abrianna Elaine into the world.

33. October 1, 1999: Rapist Brian Harris was shot and killed by Det. John Sykes after nearly assaulting Kelly Cramer.

34. October 1999: Brian, the Llanview rapist, was shot and killed by Sykes.

35. November 5, 2001: Al and Jen make love for the first time at the quarry.

36. November 14, 1994: In Egyptian style, Asa and Alex tied the knot as Nora and Bo stood in as the maid of honor and best man.

37. November 14, 1995: Todd and Blair were married and celebrated with each other and a thousand golden balloons.

38. November 17, 1999: Grace died in Kevin’s arms and continued to haunt him in his dreams.

39. November 27, 1991: Bo and Cassie were married for a brief time; shortly after the ceremony, the groom ran into his "late wife," Sarah.

40. November 1999: Renée learned the truth — that Max was not her and Asa’s son.

41. December 1, 1993: Max wed Luna Moody.

42. December 1, 1999: Max awakened from his coma.

43. December 31, 1999: After trying to rescue Nora after her car broke down, Bo spent New Year's Eve trapped inside an abandoned building with her.

44. Evangeline sang at Michael and Marcie's wedding in May 2006. The song was "We'll Love Through," written and performed by Renee Elise Goldsberry herself.

45. What was that beautiful song that Marcie (Kathy Brier) sang on Wed. 1/25/06 when she and Michael were alone in the church? A. It was called "Water's Edge" by Cyndi Lauper.

46. Viki has had 6 alternate personalities: Niki Smith, Tommy (an angry teenage boy), Jean (cold, calculating, in control), Tori (more malicious version of Viki), Princess (young girl) and Victor Lord. Currently, all those personalities but Niki have been integrated.

47. The bridesmaids dresses that Dorian had the girls wear for her wedding were by Teri Jon. They may be available at Saks Fifth Avenue or directly from the manufacturer.

48. David Vickers: A Look Back: David Vickers is handsome, charming, and usually guilty as sin. Always good for a dry pun or a gratuitous shirtless shot, this con man is back on "One Life to Live." Let's look back at his past.

    1994: David claimed to be the son of Victor Lord, whom Dorian Lord was accused of killing. He produced a forged diary, clearing her -- and she paid him $50,000 for it. A beautiful partnership began. Meanwhile, Tina Lord fell hard for David but she thought he was her brother. The two couldn't resist each other ... and slept together.

    1995: David confessed to Tina they weren't related, so they decided to get hitched. Viki also found out David wasn't really her brother. Her alternate personality, prissy Jean, emerged -- and blackmailed David into divorcing Tina and marrying Dorian (who hated him).

    2001: David resurfaced to help Todd sell Blair's baby. Todd didn't realize little Jack was his son, and eventually got him back. When David blackmailed him, Todd sent David to a Moroccan prison!

    2003: David, fresh from prison, returned to town and started shacking up with Dorian again.

    2005: David and Dorian planned to wed for the second time. Spencer, David's brother, forced David to dump Dorian during the ceremony by threatening to tell the cops that David shot John's dad (which was lie).

    2007: Despite his innocence, David confessed to killing Spencer--but only because Asa promised him $10 million to off his bro. As Asa's illegitimate son, David's worth 10 times that! After that drama ended, David married man-eater Alex Olanov to get half her fortune. He didn't know she was marrying him to get HIS share of the Buchanan wealth. Nice try, Alex!

49. Allison Perkins 101: Allison Perkins, an insane and murderous enemy of the Buchanans, is back on OLTL. She's armed with a secret that she says could destroy the family. Here's a recap on some of the havoc Allison has wrought:

    1986: Under cult leader Mitch Laurence's orders, his disciple Allison kidnapped newborn Jessica Buchanan from her parents, Viki and Clint. Weeks later, Allison was in a car accident and fell into a coma. Shortly after, baby Jessica was returned to the family.

    2001: Allison, now awake from her coma, dropped a bombshell on Viki, Jessica and the Buchanans: Jessica wasn't Clint and Viki's daughter! Natalie Balsom, Jessica's blue collar classmate, was. Allison explained how she stole infant Natalie from Llanfair shortly after birth—but infant Jessica was the one returned. Viki refused to believe it, but a DNA test between Viki and Natalie proved they were mother and daughter.

    Allison's plan was to get half of Natalie's money for reuniting mother and daughter. When Natalie actually started to feel a part of the Buchanan family, she told Allison her cash was off limits.

    2002: Allison went on the run. With the cops closing in, she took Viki (in her Niki persona) hostage. Allison was captured, but the shootout with the authorities left Ben Davidson, Viki's husband, in a coma. Allison was placed in St. Ann's, a mental institution.

    Some months later, the full extent of Allison's manipulations were revealed: Viki was actually the mother of Natalie AND Jessica. Natalie's father was Clint, while Jessica's father was Mitch, who had raped Viki. Allison had lied about Jessica not being Viki's child.

    2008: Allison is back with a new secret about Jessica and the Buchanans.

50. Q. Who are Blair's parents on One Life to Live?
    A. Blair's mother is Addie Cramer, Dorian's sister. Addie lives with the Cramers but travels frequently. The identity of Blair's father is unknown. He was an orderly who raped Addie when she was a patient in a mental hospital.

51. Q. How many times has Dorian been married?
    A. At last count, seven times -- to six different men. They are: Victor Lord (Viki's dad -- the start of their feud), Herb Callison, Manuel Santi, David Vickers (twice), Mel Hayes, and Mitch Laurence.

52. Q. What is the name of the song that played during Starr's baby's funeral on "One Life to Live?"
    A. The song is called We All Fall Down by Kevin Briody.

53. Q. What is the name of the song Marcie sang when she was putting together a crib on One Life to Live? It was from the September 29, 2008 episode.
    A. The song was called "In My Arms."

54. Q. What is that song playing in the One Life to Live ads that feature Rex and Gigi kissing in bed and say "look how complicated love can be"?
    A. The song is called "Once in a Lifetime" by Keith Urban.

55. Q. How many times have Todd and Blair been married on One Life to Live? What were the reasons they divorced?
    A. Todd and Blair have been married, and divorced, five times. Yes, five times! Reasons for the divorces, in brief: Todd learned Blair lied about a pregnancy (#1); Todd framed Patrick for murder (#2); Blair learned Todd lied about their baby dying (#3); Blair learned Todd lied about his identity (#4); Blair was angry with Todd's behavior during Starr's pregnancy (#5).

56. Q. Who sang "I've Got a Crush on You" when Viki and Ben were in Heaven on One Life to Live's July 21, 2008 episode?
    A. Legendary recording artist Linda Ronstadt sang that ballad.

57. Q. Who sings the song "Believe" that plays in the OLTL and GH ads?
    A. It's by a band called "The Bravery."

58. Q. What is the breed of David Vickers, the dog on One Life to Live?
    A. David Vickers is a shitzu.

59. Q. Can you please tell me where I can purchase that white lounging robe with flowers that Dorian wore on OLTL on 5/29/08 & 5/30/08?
    A. Dorian's caftan is from Saks in New York. Hope that helps!

60. Q. Where did you find the gowns and accessories used at Rex and Adriana's beautiful wedding on OLTL? Where can I get Dorian's dress and necklace?
    A. Susan Gammie of OLTL's Wardrobe Department designed Adriana's wedding dress. The bridesmaid's dresses are by Catherine Regehr, and their necklaces are Swarovski. Dorian's dress is from Vivaldi Boutique in New York and her necklace is from Gale Grant (a jewelry store on Madison Avenue in New York).

61. Q. What was the song playing during Monday, May 5th, 2008 OLTL? It was shown during a montage with several characters including Talia and Antonio.
    A. The montage featured is the song "When The Time Is Right" by Griffin House.

62. Q. What is the name of the song that played during Starr and Cole's "first time" on OLTL? I really liked it. What is the name and who sings it?
    A. The song is called "Sweetest Kiss," made specifically for the show and sung by Michael Towber (He was the same singer for Todd's execution song, "Forsaken"). It's not yet commercially available but we hope to get it onto iTunes soon.

63. Q. OLTL's Viki wore a long purple jacket when she visited Charlie in January 2008. Can you tell me where the show got it?
    A. Viki's jacket is from Eileen Fisher, and should be available in Eileen Fisher boutiques and department stores nationwide.

64. Q. Where can I get the blouse/tunic that Jessica was wearing on Jan 4th's OLTL? It was a blue V neck with cut away shoulders which was absolutely beautiful!
    A. Jessica's dress came from Calypso in New York. The designer is Tufi Dufek.

65. Q. Which Sam did Todd Manning (OLTL) name his son after?
    A. Todd renamed his son Sam Manning in honor of his deceased mentor and friend, Sam Rappaport. The child was previously called "Tommy" when he lived with Michael and Marcie McBain.

66. Q. What's the history behind Dorian's house on OLTL? Why did she choose to name it "La Boulaie?"
    A. Dorian loves all things French so she translated the house's original name. The name is derived from the word for "birch tree." Literally translated, it means "birch plantation."

67. Q. On "One Life to Live," Viki said grace before Thanksgiving dinner (2007) with the gang from the diner. What was it?
    A. That was a prayer written by Ralph Waldo Emerson called "Thanksgiving." It goes: "For each new morning with its light, For rest and shelter of the night, For health and food,For love and friends, For everything thy goodness sends."

68. Q. What was the song that Marcie said was her favorite?
    A. The song Marcie said was her favorite is an ABC-owned, non-commercially available song called FLY AWAY.

69. Q. Where did you get the red outfit that Dorian had on the week of Oct. 15, 2007?
    A. Dorian's red outfit was a Givenchy suit purchased at Vivaldi Boutique in New York. Unfortunately, it was purchased last year.

70. Q. Who sang after Timbaland's performance on OLTL and what is the song called?
    A. The group is called One Republic and the song is called Apologize.

71. Q. What was the song played at the ending montage of One Life to Live's 9/28 episode?
    A. The 9/28 Montage featured the song Human by John McLaughlin.

72. Q. Where did you get the lovely dress that Natalie was wearing on 9/14?
    A. Natalie's outfit is from Anne Taylor and should be available at their stores.

73. Q. What brand is the cream colored top and long skirt that Blair was wearing on the 1st week of September (2007).
    A. Both top and skirt are made by Donna Karan.

74. Q. Can you please tell me the song that was playing at the end of the September 5th episode of One Life to Live?
    A. That song is called "Captured," by Bic Runga.

75. Q. I want to know the store that sold Jessica's dress that she wore during the BE Fundraiser, Monte Carlo night. It was worn on the episodes from Monday, 8/13 until Thursday, 8/16.
    A. Jessica's Monte Carlo dress is by Marc Bouwer from Saks.

76. Q. Where can I purchase the flower tank top that was worn by Lulu on General Hospital weeks ago and then again by Sarah on One Life to Live?
    A. The flower tank top is by Lucky Brand and should be available at their stores.

77. Q. The song that played at the end of One Life to Live's 10,000th episode was so beautiful. Can you tell me the name of the song and artist?
    A. The song is called "Gone" by Jessica Riddle.

78. Q. Where did Starr's beautiful peach-colored prom dress come from?
    A. The dress is by Alyce Designs, a company located in Chicago. Their web address is www.alycedesigns.com.

79. Q. Can you please tell me what the name of the song was playing on OLTL on 8/8/07 while Vincent & Layla were making love?
    A. Sure, that song is called "This Love" written by Bobby Hartry.

80. Q. Where can I find Jessica's wedding dress (on OLTL)?
    A. Her dress was by Amy Michelson. Amy's dresses are available through a number of bridal salons. The headpiece was purchased at Kleinfeld's.

81. Q. Heather Tom (Kelly on OLTL) has been sporting a white handbag since she came out of the hospital. Who makes it and where can I buy it?
    A. Kelly's purse is made by Gerard Darel.

82. Q. On OLTL, Cristian wore t-shirts on the April 20, 2006 and May 15, 20006 episodes with a sword-like symbol on them. Where can I find these awesome shirts?
    A. The shirts are by Edun, a new clothing line started by U2 frontman Bono and his wife, Ali Hewson. The items are created from organic materials, and can be found at Saks Fifth Avenue and Bloomingdales in New York or by doing a search on-line.

83. Q. Where can I purchase a shirt like Jess/Tess wore on March 31? It had leather around the neck and it was green and white.
    A. Jessica's top is from Saks Fifth Avenue and is currently available.

84. Q. What was the name of the beautiful song that Marcie sang at Duke's funeral?
    A. The song was "Sand and Water" by Beth Nielsen Chapman.

85. Q. Marcie (on OLTL) had on a brown sundress on the May 2, 2006 Can you please tell me where it was purchased and who the designer is?
    A. Marcie's dress was an Anne Klein Petite and was purchased at Lord and Taylor.

86. Q. Who makes the bedding set in Jessica Buchanan's bedroom (yellow and green striped cover) on OLTL?
    A. The manufacturer is Dan River, Inc. and the designer is Lilly Pulitzer.

87. Q. I've always liked the artwork of the spaghetti wrapped around a fork in Kelly's house (on OLTL). Now that she's redecorating, I am even more interested in knowing how I can get a print of that?
    A. The poster is an original Razzia Pasta poster created in 1986. It's still available on-line. Try Razzia-Posters.com or Goantiques.com. It will cost approximately $220.00.

88. Q. What is the name of the song that Marcie sang at Jen's Memorial on OLTL and who sings it?

    A. The song is called "Borrowed Angels" by Kristen Chenoweth.

89. When One Life to Live debuted on July 15, 1968, it only ran a half-hour. OLTL expanded to 45 minutes on July 26, 1976. It wasn’t until January 16, 1978 that it became a full hour.

90. In June, 1971 OLTL was the first soap to use real-life drug users on camera, courtesy of Odyssey House in New York, as part of a teen drug storyline.

91. Last-minute changes over the years have included the name of the show- OLTL almost aired as Between Heaven And Hell, and Clint’s name- it was supposed to be "Chris," but Clint Ritchie (Clint) convinced producers to make the change before his first taping.

92. OLTL celebrated its 8,000th episode Oct. 22, 1999

93. The song played when Grace died was "Say Good Night" by Beth Nielson Chapman

94. ONE LIFE TO LIVE was the first original soap opera to air by Agnes Nixon, who also created ALL MY CHILDREN and LOVING, and co-created THE CITY.

95. As a teen-ager, Kassie DePaiva (Blair Manning) worked at Nashville, Tennessee's Opryland as a singer and, at age 18, debuted as a soloist at the legendary Grand Ole Opry.

96. The actors arrive at the studio between 7:00AM and 9:00AM. They rarely leave before 7:00PM.

97. Roger Howarth (Todd Manning) was awarded the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Younger Actor in 1994. He also received a nomination as Outstanding Supporting Actor in 1995.

98. Many music stars have made guest appearances on OLTL, including The Beach Boys, Rick James, Bryan White and The Chieftains

99. The largest set ever created for a soap opera was the set for Eterna. It was so huge---over 32 feet high---that it had to be set up in a different studio from where OLTL usually tapes.

100. In the late 1960's, OLTL used to air at 3:30PM, after General Hospital and before Dark Shadows.

101. No teleprompters or cue cards are used on OLTL. Their use was discontinued back in 1988.

102. OLTL's first acting Emmy was awarded to Al Freeman, Jr. (Lt. Ed Hall) in 1979.

103. On May 10, 1993, Clint Ritchie (Clint) was critically injured in a tractor accident. The actor suffered broken vertebrae, crushed ribs and a punctured lung, forcing him to leave OLTL for almost five months. To deal with his absence, Head Writer Micheal Malone quickly scripted a plane crash. Upon his return, Ritchie publicly praised OLTL for their sensitive handling of his accident and privately thanked Robert S. Woods (bo) and Producer Frank Valentini for flying out to California to cheer him up in person. "All the way through, (OLTL) has been a great support system," he smiled.

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