Post by Niki on Sept 15, 2007 9:39:13 GMT -5
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ABC Hot Sheet:
TODD MANNING UNDERESTIMATED HIS COMPETITION. HIS PLAN TO WIN HIS SON BACKFIRES!
The DNA results prove that Todd is definitely Tommy's father but that doesn't discourage Michael and Marcie. Their strategy to prove Todd an unfit parent is working as he's accused of previously trying to kill Margaret and an unborn baby Tommy. All his past crimes are brought up in court and things don't look good for Todd. He tries to buy off Michael and Marcie, but she rips up his check and promises to use it as evidence against Todd! He is desperate and gets an idea -- Todd proposes to Blair!
Scoops from Lynda Hirsch:
ONE LIFE TO LIVE: Todd demands immediate custody of his son, but Judy shocks the courtroom with her claim that Todd is an unfit father who once tried to kill Tommy. Todd counters Judy's charges when he explains how Margaret tortured him. Jessica can't summon the courage to tell Nash the truth about her past with Jared. Jessica confesses to Natalie that Jared is blackmailing her. Nash confronts Jared after seeing Jessica's photo on his cell phone. An emotional Talia tells Bo about her trip to New York City and the memories of 9-11 that she can't escape. Will pleads with Nora to go easy on his mother and accuses her of being vindictive when she maintains that Lindsay needs to be punished for her crimes. Lindsay and Marcie bond. Sarah and Layla become roommates. Bo wants Matthew and Nora to move into Asa's mansion. Rex blames himself for Marcie and Michael's problems. Clint and Dorian's romance flourishes.
SNEAK PEEK: Miles wants Marty to be happy.
Cable Guide:
Monday, September 17
Todd's family members rally around him at the custody hearing; Jessica keeps her past with Jared from Nash; Talia makes a confession to Bo.
Tuesday, September 18
Todd is enraged by Judy's belief that he is an unfit dad; Todd refuses to let Starr testify on his behalf.
Wednesday, September 19
Todd defends himself to the judge; Lindsay's son, Will, surprises him with a visit; Will asks Nora to drop the charges against Lindsay.
Thursday, September 20
Todd and Blair reconnect in their fight for Tommy; Starr puts a yabbering Britney in her place; Sarah offers to be Layla's new roommate.
Friday, September 21
Blair strikes a deal with Lindsay; Marcie outsmarts Todd.
Monday, September 24
Episode: "Jessica's Confession"
Jessica confesses to Nash that she slept with Jared; Blair agrees to Todd's plan on one condition.
Tuesday, September 25
Episode: "Lindsay's Support"
Lindsay is supported by her friends; Jared blackmails Jessica; Sarah reaches out to Cristian.
Wednesday, September 26
Episode: "Todd Surprises Jessica"
Todd surprises Jessica with news of his plan; John apologizes to Natalie over a friendly game of pool; Jared visits Asa's mansion and attempts to charm Renee.
Thursday, September 27
Episode: "Dorian Agrees to Help"
Dorian agrees to help Todd and Blair; Talia's lie about her mythical boyfriend comes back to haunt her.
Friday, September 28
Episode: "Todd and Blair's Connection"
The real connection between Blair and Todd is obvious; Jared and Natalie pull together to work as a team.
SOW scoops courtesy of SoapZone:
Sneak Peeks
Week of 9/17
Talia breaks down in front of Bo.
Jared blackmails Jessica into getting what he wants.
Blair offers Adriana an ultimatum: Either you’re a Cramer or you’re not.
Will pleads with Nora.
Marty and John grow closer.
Can’t Miss: Monday, Sept. 17
Natalie wakes up next to a naked Jared.
Week of 9/24
Jared sees his future when he visits the Buchanan mansion.
Clint persuades Nora to stay put.
Rex is riddled with guilt over what has happened to the people he loves.
Lindsay seals her fate in the courtroom.
OLTL’s Todd and Blair Go A-Courtin’
Todd’s violent past is placed under the magnifying glass this week, putting his future with Tommy in jeopardy.
Todd’s entire family is in tow for the custody hearing, including ex-wife Blair. “She’s all for Todd but she realizes what it’s like to lose a child,” weighs in Kassie DePaiva. “She tries to be sensitive to the McBains but, as with any case, they are trying to win.”
Easier said than done when Marcie and Michael’s attorney brings up Todd’s checkered past and provokes his temper. Luckily, the judge intervenes and gives Todd a chance to explain the Margaret, um, situation. “Margaret robbed Blair of their happiness. The minute they were about to get married, Margaret kidnapped Todd,” notes DePaiva. “Blair and Todd are trying to point out that Todd did everything he could to stay alive.”
Of course, he also tried to kill Margaret, which never looks good in court.
So, Todd comes to Blair with a proposal. “Blair and Todd go into a business arrangement, an offer is made and a counteroffer is made,” DePaiva teases. “They don’t do anything for nothing anymore.”
But just how far will they go for Todd’s son?
Interview with TV Guide and Catherine Hickland (Lindsay):
Catherine the Great
The Emmy race is on, thanks to Catherine Hickland’s tour-de-force performance on ‘One Life to Live’ that has everyone talking
If you’re not watching One Life to Live, then you need to know you’re missing one of the most inspired, flawless and visceral performances in daytime TV history as Catherine Hickland (Lindsay) reinvents herself as a true thespian.
In fact, we’d say that the former Texas, Capital, Loving and The City star should be arrested — because nothing this is good is ever legal!
TV Guide was lucky enough to talk shop with the sexy and talented star last week — and we can’t remember the last time we were so excited to speak to an actor (and this reporter covers film and prime time for many publications).
So on that note, we’re going to get to the juicy interview immediately — because let’s face it, we’ve gushed so much about Hickland that she’s probably going to get a restraining order against us!
Simply put, Hickland has made us fall in love with soap operas all over again by bringing truth and substance back to a genre that is often soulless these days.
Below, she dishes about her OLTL future, the performance that has everyone buzzing about an Emmy win next year, and her relationship with ex-husband Michael E. Knight (Tad, All My Children).
TV Guide: We haven’t talked in ages – how are you? OLTL must be one happy set these days, huh?
Catherine Hickland: [Laughs.] How can you tell? [Headwriter Ron Carlivati] really loves this show as a fan, meaning his memory and the integrity he writes from really shines through his work. It’s one of those rare instances when someone has worked their way to the very top of their field by earning it organically. For him to be helming this show is such a gift to the cast. I’m grateful [executive producer Frank Valentini] and [ABC Daytime President] Brian Scott Frons made this decision to hire him.
TVG: So are we! Best. Decision. Ever. And what a concept — love the show that you write for, and most important, have a passion for writing daytime.
CH: You know what? Love anything you do and you’ll succeed in life, because it’s passion that fuels everything in life.
TVG: Let’s talk business for a second: OLTL says you’re recurring and there are no plans to write you off.
CH: That’s what they tell me! I hope they don’t get rid of me either, because I have a passion for this show and this role. But as you know, you never know in this business. I am recurring and I am fine with that. If the storyline continued in this vein, it would be nice to have a contract, but because I have so much on the go with my cosmetic company and I’m writing a self-help inspirational new book about healing a broken heart, I don’t feel slighted. I’d rather be an asset to a show than a financial liability.
TVG: You’ve always been one of daytime’s most consistent actors, but the material is bringing out something new in you. As far as I’m concerned, you’re the best actor on soaps today. There’s something different about you — and you even look different. Do you agree?
CH: Thank you! For the last two years, I haven’t had anything to do and instead of being pissed off about it, I started giving gratitude in my heart by looking at what I did have instead of what I didn’t have.
Even when they told me months ago that Lindsay was the killer, I still didn’t know if I was going to be on the show or that this wonderful material would be coming my way. When I saw what was coming, I said, ‘Omigod, this is an opportunity to do the best work of my career and not worry what people will think of me.’
I knew I had all the tools to perform the hell out of it, so I decided to enjoy this moment. I remember when I used to watch Guiding Light, when Cynthia Watros (ex-Annie) won the Emmy Award, and for some reason I thought this could be my Watros moment. So I went for it.
TVG: It’s really been orgasmic watching you strut your stuff — Ron and Frank need to take you out for dinner! Can you preview any upcoming stories for my readers?
CH: I do know I’ll be off for the show for a while, but I suspect I won’t be gone for good. It’s another big secret, which of course, I can’t tell anyone once again, which kills me! Also, I think everyone can see that something is happening romantically with Bo. I love how Bob Woods (Bo) is playing this storyline.
TVG: Let’s move on to the Daytime Emmys — are you going to throw your name in for consideration?
CH: To hear your beautiful words honoring our work is amazing, and you’ve got us all thinking. You know, we shoot these episodes, and then move on with our lives — sometimes we don’t know how our work is being received because we don’t have a live audience.
TVG: The great news is you already have your Emmy reels!
CH: Well, fasten your seatbelts, because there’s even better to come. Wait until you see what’s going to happen.
TVG: Well, that will make your job picking two episodes for your reels much harder — though your ex-husband three-time Emmy winner Michael E. Knight sure knows how to pick ‘em!
CH: Michael always let his producers pick his reels because he doesn’t like to watch his own work.
TVG: So … would you submit your name?
CH: I totally would. After 27 years of daytime, it would be nice to be recognized. I used to say, ‘I don’t care; I don’t care.’ But guess what — that’s exactly what it got me! So now, I’m saying, ‘Yes, I would!’ I’m thinking best supporting actress, because I haven’t been lead in so long.
TVG: Speaking of Michael, what’s your relationship with him like now?
CH: We’re still friends and of course, I think he’s the best actor on daytime, hands-down.
TVG: Not anymore, Ms. Hickland!
CH: [Laughs.] You’re too kind.
TVG: Michael’s probably like, ‘I created a monster!’ Seriously though — he must be very happy for you these days.
CH: I don’t think he watches OLTL, so what I’ve been doing is saving my scenes, so he can see them. We’re still very close; we’re just not married anymore. If I was ever in trouble, he could count of me, and vice versa. He’s a terrific human being.
TVG: You also look amazing these days — what are you doing?
CH: Thank you. I don’t do anything, I’m ashamed to say. I haven’t been to a gym in ages. I do work and travel a lot because I live in New York and L.A. and travel to Florida a lot to tape the Home Shopping Channel for my cosmetic company. I have a very quiet, but a very big life.
TVG: Is this the best time of your life?
CH: It is the best time of my life … so far. I’m very happy these days.
Scoops from SNS (Soap News & Scoops):
Jessica confesses to Nash that she had slept with Jared and framed him, sending him to prison.
Jared refuses to hear any excuses about Tess having wronged him and vows to make Jessica pay, unless Natalie hires him at Buchanan Enterprises.
Todd and Blair forge a business arrangement that he believes will increase his chances of getting back his son.
Sarah moving out privately affects Cristian.
John apologizes to Natalie and their friendship is re-established.
Britney's meddling forces Marcie out of her teaching job.
Blair and Starr convince Todd of Cole's good qualities.
The custody battle creates a rift between Michael and Marcie.
Interesting blurb from the Village Voice:
By the way, the guy who played Marilyn in Taboo— Jeffrey Carlson—has done well as a trannie on All My Children, so now I hear One Life to Live is casting for a Southern-style drag queen to spice things up in classic dress pants. I guess Llanview is turning into Tranview.