Monthly Archives: December 2011

New Year’s Day ‘One Life To Live’ marathon on Soapnet.

n Sunday, January 1, from 10 a.m.-12 a.m. SoapNet will have a New Year’s gift for all of the fans of ‘One Life To Live’.  A 14 hour marathon of some of OLTL’s most memorable episodes and wonderful memories of the most magical years of this beloved soap. So make sure you set the DVD’s for the bittersweet presentation.

The  line up for New Year’s Day on SoapNet.:

10 a.m. – On the witness stand, Karen stuns everyone by admitting that she was a prostitute. (original air date 3/6/79)

11 a.m. – In Argentina, the boat with Tina in it goes over the waterfall. Distraught Cord takes out his anger on Max. Kate feels it’s her fault, and Gabrielle tells Max that she can get along just fine without him. (original air date 3/9/87)

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12 p.m. – The Buchanan clan goes back in time to the old west for Clint and Ginny’s wedding, and Asa and Cord can’t figure out why pictures of Bo are missing. (original air date 5/13/88)

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1 p.m. – Jake is devastated as Megan dies in his arms. (original air date 2/7/92)

2 p.m. – OLTL’s 25th Anniversary show – Viki and Dorian are locked together in a secret room, Luna is adamant that max is alive, and in the hospital, Tina sits by Cord’s bedside and reminisces about their history. (original air date 7/15/93)

3 p.m. – Viki leaves her wedding and walks in on Dorian’s affair with Joey, Powell holds Todd at gunpoint, and David asks Tina to accept his proposal and secretly marry him. (original air date 11/28/94)

4 p.m. – Todd and Blair are married and celebrate with a private wedding reception, Marty and Patrick sleep together, and Kelly asks Joey to help her lose her virginity. (original air date 11/14/95)

5 p.m. – Viki realizes she killed Victor Lord, or rather, her multiple personality Tori did. Meanwhile, Dorian is arrested for his murder. (original air date 12/8/95)

6 p.m. – All of Asa’s wives turn out for his “funeral.” Adjusting to the news that she’s a Buchanan, Natalie makes an angry appearance at the service. (original air date 11/16/01)

7 p.m. – One of the show’s live episodes – Niki is desperate to get out of Viki’s marriage to Ben, Blair confronts Todd for lying to her that her baby died, and Natalie warns Jen about Al. Angry, Al tells Max he wants nothing to do with him. Antonio defends Keri to his mother regarding her financial issues. (original air date 5/14/02)

8 p.m. – In the hospital after being rescued from the pit, Natalie shares her feelings with John. Plus, Jess tries to tell Nash that she’s not Tess, but Tess takes over. Meanwhile, Rex thanks Evangeline for saving Natalie. (original air date 8/22/05)

9 p.m. – As he awaits his execution, an emotional Todd gives final goodbyes to his loves ones. Meanwhile, John has the evidence to prove Todd innocent, but can he get to the prison in time? Plus, Antonio pleads with Tess as he tries to get through to Jessica. (original air date 5/29/06)

10 p.m. – After Starr gives birth to Hope, she bonds with Blair and Marcie; Todd decides not to steal the baby, but Bess does instead; Viki saves Natalie and Jared from the bomb in the secret room; John reveals to Marty that it was Todd who raped her. (original air date 11/10/08)

11 p.m. – In front of friends and family, Bo and Nora are married by David. (original air date 6/7/10)

New Year’s Day ‘One Life To Live’ marathon on Soapnet.

On Sunday, January 1, from 10 a.m.-12 a.m. SoapNet will have a New Year’s gift for all of the fans of ‘One Life To Live’.  A 14 hour marathon of some of OLTL’s most memorable episodes and wonderful memories of the most magical years of this beloved soap. So make sure you set the DVD’s for the bittersweet presentation.

The  line up for New Year’s Day on SoapNet.:

10 a.m. – On the witness stand, Karen stuns everyone by admitting that she was a prostitute. (original air date 3/6/79)

11 a.m. – In Argentina, the boat with Tina in it goes over the waterfall. Distraught Cord takes out his anger on Max. Kate feels it’s her fault, and Gabrielle tells Max that she can get along just fine without him. (original air date 3/9/87)

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12 p.m. – The Buchanan clan goes back in time to the old west for Clint and Ginny’s wedding, and Asa and Cord can’t figure out why pictures of Bo are missing. (original air date 5/13/88)

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1 p.m. – Jake is devastated as Megan dies in his arms. (original air date 2/7/92)

2 p.m. – OLTL’s 25th Anniversary show – Viki and Dorian are locked together in a secret room, Luna is adamant that max is alive, and in the hospital, Tina sits by Cord’s bedside and reminisces about their history. (original air date 7/15/93)

3 p.m. – Viki leaves her wedding and walks in on Dorian’s affair with Joey, Powell holds Todd at gunpoint, and David asks Tina to accept his proposal and secretly marry him. (original air date 11/28/94)

4 p.m. – Todd and Blair are married and celebrate with a private wedding reception, Marty and Patrick sleep together, and Kelly asks Joey to help her lose her virginity. (original air date 11/14/95)

5 p.m. – Viki realizes she killed Victor Lord, or rather, her multiple personality Tori did. Meanwhile, Dorian is arrested for his murder. (original air date 12/8/95)

6 p.m. – All of Asa’s wives turn out for his “funeral.” Adjusting to the news that she’s a Buchanan, Natalie makes an angry appearance at the service. (original air date 11/16/01)

7 p.m. – One of the show’s live episodes – Niki is desperate to get out of Viki’s marriage to Ben, Blair confronts Todd for lying to her that her baby died, and Natalie warns Jen about Al. Angry, Al tells Max he wants nothing to do with him. Antonio defends Keri to his mother regarding her financial issues. (original air date 5/14/02)

8 p.m. – In the hospital after being rescued from the pit, Natalie shares her feelings with John. Plus, Jess tries to tell Nash that she’s not Tess, but Tess takes over. Meanwhile, Rex thanks Evangeline for saving Natalie. (original air date 8/22/05)

9 p.m. – As he awaits his execution, an emotional Todd gives final goodbyes to his loves ones. Meanwhile, John has the evidence to prove Todd innocent, but can he get to the prison in time? Plus, Antonio pleads with Tess as he tries to get through to Jessica. (original air date 5/29/06)

10 p.m. – After Starr gives birth to Hope, she bonds with Blair and Marcie; Todd decides not to steal the baby, but Bess does instead; Viki saves Natalie and Jared from the bomb in the secret room; John reveals to Marty that it was Todd who raped her. (original air date 11/10/08)

11 p.m. – In front of friends and family, Bo and Nora are married by David. (original air date 6/7/10)

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New York’s only soap One Life to Live, recap 12/30

Friday’s episode of One Life To Live began:

At La Boulaie where Blair shows the painting Tomas painted of her. Blair complains about being soft with men. He tells her she was not always soft, she was not a victim. Blair wrecks the painting and asks Todd to spend New Year’s with her. James and Starr watch the “Jailbait” video and James cannot believe she is staying with Rick as manager. He warns her not to trust him, but does not want to hold her back from her career. Todd shows up in a tux and Blair lights a candle and burns a note that says “Trusting the wrong man. Todd then burns a “Killing Victor, framing Tomas” note. He kisses Blair and Blair kisses him.

Roxy comes to the Buchanan mansion and cannot believe Gigi is real. She checks her out for scars and Rex tells her the DNA proved she is truly Gigi. Gigi says how sorry she is about ‘Fraternity Row’ being cancelled which convinces Roxy she is Gigi. Bo arrives and Gigi hugs him as Roxy drags her out to get ready for her wedding. Bo helps Rex get ready.

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Natalie calls John and invites him to the wedding. Madame Delfina arrives to tell John “pure evil will rock Llanview”. She felt it when the lights flickered. John says it was just a brownout. “You will be in the eye of the storm” she tells John and “Be prepared for the worst”.

Viki and Clint are getting Llanfair ready for the wedding and Clint remarks about having the heart of a maniac. Viki says the heart is just a muscle and his goodness is what gives him his heart. Nora arrives and tells them Matthew is with David and Dorian. Nora tells Gigi she looks beautiful for a dead woman. Delfina is marrying them and Rex stands with Shane. Gigi comes in looking beautiful in her gown. Rex and Gigi say their vows and and Rex swears to treasure their family forever. Both in tears Gigi thanks him for bringing her back to life. She will always love him and their family. The light the candle and Rex and Gigi are husband and wife. When everyone is ready for the countdown the lights go out. John is called into the station. Natalie is alone and sees someone in the dark. She screams.

At the Buchanan mansion Rex asks Delfina how he got messages from Gigi while she was in a coma. She tells them the universe wanted them together. Delfina leaves and hopes John is ready for what’s coming. Inside Gigi and Rex dance in the glow of candlelight.

Bo is ready to toast his family , but Nora feels sick and goes to bed. When she awakens Bo is not there and she sees someone in the dark. She screams.

John tells Bo there was a breakout at Statesville. Bo asks who is on the list?

At La Boulaie Starr answers the door and says “It’s you”.

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New York’s only soap ‘One life to Live’ recap 12/29Cutter calls Kim to tell her Stacy is dead and it is Gigi who is alive. Kim is all alone now but cutter says she still has him. he then asks kim to bust him out of jail. he tells her about Alex and wants

Cutter calls Kim to tell her Stacy is dead and it is Gigi who is alive. Kim is all alone now but cutter says she still has him. he then asks Kim to bust him out of jail. he tells her about Alex and wants to scam her with Kim.

Gigi taunts Jack asking if he is seeing a ghost. She then promises to “kick his scrawny ass” the way she started that night. Tea tells Gigi to back off , they argue but Tea says she is happy she is alright. Is Jack happy? Gigi wonders. Shane takes her out of the office where John is outside his office talking to Natalie. “Hi guys.It’s me” Gigi greets them. Natalie is delighted and she and John hug her. When John leaves them alone Gigi remarks how much lighter John seems. Gigi then tells her about John being Liam’s father. Natalie says she knows and Gigi wonders why they are not together. “Life is too short”. When Tea and Jack celebrate John comes in and bursts their bubble but Tea says he cannot charge Jack because Stacy interrupted the events.  John still wants to make Jack pay for what he did to Gigi. Tea wants him to work on Todd’s case.  jack comes out and says he is glad she is alive and is sorry. “Tell that to my sister” Gigi tells him. Natalie and John start to talk when once again John is called away, but they will spend the New Year together.

Todd and Blair go back to La Boulaie where Todd is sure Neela followed Rex’s orders.When Blair goes to see Sam Todd realizes Tea knows he killed victor. He throws a glass dish and Blair tells him Jack needs a father who believes in him thinking he is upset about Jack. He says he wishes Jack did not hate him. Blair tells him “You stand behind Jack and I will stand behind you.” Tea and Jack walk in and hear Todd wants to fire her. Tea tells them Gigi is alive. “He’s n ot a murderer.” Todd says. “It makes one of you”. Tea says

Rex tells Aubrey about Gigi and she thinks he is still in a dream world. She understands and tells him to go to his family. When Rex leaves she cries.

Clint is ranting to Viki about Jack but Viki stands by her nephew and brother.They flirt and declare their love for each other and seal it with a kiss. Viki speaks of Gigi who was like a sister to her. She deserves justice. Just then Shane walks in and Gigi follows behind slowly ” I didn’t want to give you a heart attack” she tells them. “Is it really you ? Viki asks and she and Gigi embrace and cry. Clint cannot believe he has Stacy’s heart. “She was not using it anyway” Shane quips. Gigi tells Viki she can always count on her and thanks her for taking care of her boys.  Over dessert Viki recounts how The Gigi morasco Special won when Rex comes in. Rex tells Gigi he does not have a ring but he gets down on one knee and begins to propose to Gigi as Clint gives him his mother’s ring. Gigi accepts. xoxo

 

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New York’s only soap ‘One life to Live’ recap 12/29

Cutter calls Kim to tell her Stacy is dead and it is Gigi who is alive. Kim is all alone now but cutter says she still has him. he then asks kim to bust him out of jail. he tells her about Alex and wants to scam her with Kim.

Gigi taunts Jack asking if he is seeing a ghost. She then promises to “kick his scrawny ass” the way she started that night. Tea tells Gigi to back off , they argue but Tea says she is happy she is alright. Is Jack happy? Gigi wonders. Shane takes her out of the office where John is outside his office talking to Natalie. “Hi guys.It’s me” Gigi greets them. Natalie is delighted and she and John hug her. When John leaves them alone Gigi remarks how much lighter John seems. Gigi then tells her about John being Liam’s father. Natalie says she knows and Gigi wonders why they are not together. “Life is too short”. When Tea and Jack celebrate John comes in and bursts their bubble but Tea says he cannot charge Jack because Stacy interrupted the events.  John still wants to make Jack pay for what he did to Gigi. Tea wants him to work on Todd’s case.  jack comes out and says he is glad she is alive and is sorry. “Tell that to my sister” Gigi tells him. Natalie and John start to talk when once again John is called away, but they will spend the New Year together.

Todd and Blair go back to La Boulaie where Todd is sure Neela followed Rex’s orders.When Blair goes to see Sam Todd realizes Tea knows he killed victor. He throws a glass dish and Blair tells him Jack needs a father who believes in him thinking he is upset about Jack. He says he wishes Jack did not hate him. Blair tells him “You stand behind Jack and I will stand behind you.” Tea and Jack walk in and hear Todd wants to fire her. Tea tells them Gigi is alive. “He’s n ot a murderer.” Todd says. “It makes one of you”. Tea says

Rex tells Aubrey about Gigi and she thinks he is still in a dream world. She understands and tells him to go to his family. When Rex leaves she cries.

Clint is ranting to Viki about jack but Viki stands by her nephew and brother.They flirt and declare their love for each other and seal it with a kiss. Viki speaks of Gigi who was like a sister to her. She deserves justice. Just then Shane walks in and Gigi follows behind slowly ” I didn’t want to give you a heart attack” she tells them. “Is it really you ? Viki asks and she and Gigi embrace and cry. Clint cannot believe he has Stacy’s heart. “She was not using it anyway” Shane quips Gigi tells Viki she can always count on her and thanks her for taking care of her boys. Rex comes in and gets down on one knee and begins to propose to Gigi as Clint gives him his mother’s ring. Gigi accepts. xoxo

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New York’s only soap ‘One life to Live’ recap 12/29

Cutter calls Kim to tell her Stacy is dead and it is Gigi who is alive. Kim is all alone now but cutter says she still has him. he then asks kim to bust him out of jail. he tells her about Alex and wants to scam her with Kim.

Gigi taunts Jack asking if he is seeing a ghost. She then promises to “kick his scrawny ass” the way she started that night. Tea tells Gigi to back off , they argue but Tea says she is happy she is alright. Is Jack happy? Gigi wonders. Shane takes her out of the office where John is outside his office talking to Natalie. “Hi guys.It’s me” Gigi greets them. Natalie is delighted and she and John hug her. When John leaves them alone Gigi remarks how much lighter John seems. Gigi then tells her about John being Liam’s father. Natalie says she knows and Gigi wonders why they are not together. “Life is too short”. When Tea and Jack celebrate John comes in and bursts their bubble but Tea says he cannot charge Jack because Stacy interrupted the events.  John still wants to make Jack pay for what he did to Gigi. Tea wants him to work on Todd’s case.  jack comes out and says he is glad she is alive and is sorry. “Tell that to my sister” Gigi tells him. Natalie and John start to talk when once again John is called away, but they will spend the New Year together.

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Todd and Blair go back to La Boulaie where Todd is sure Neela followed Rex’s orders.When Blair goes to see Sam Todd realizes Tea knows he killed victor. He throws a glass dish and Blair tells him Jack needs a father who believes in him thinking he is upset about Jack. He says he wishes Jack did not hate him. Blair tells him “You stand behind Jack and I will stand behind you.” Tea and Jack walk in and hear Todd wants to fire her. Tea tells them Gigi is alive. “He’s n ot a murderer.” Todd says. “It makes one of you”. Tea says

Rex tells Aubrey about Gigi and she thinks he is still in a dream world. She understands and tells him to go to his family. When Rex leaves she cries.

Clint is ranting to Viki about jack but Viki stands by her nephew and brother.They flirt and declare their love for each other and seal it with a kiss. Viki speaks of Gigi who was like a sister to her. She deserves justice. Just then Shane walks in and Gigi follows behind slowly ” I didn’t want to give you a heart attack” she tells them. “Is it really you ? Viki asks and she and Gigi embrace and cry. Clint cannot believe he has Stacy’s heart. “She was not using it anyway” Shane quips Gigi tells Viki she can always count on her and thanks her for taking care of her boys. Rex comes in and gets down on one knee and begins to propose to Gigi as Clint gives him his mother’s ring. Gigi accepts. xoxo

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Soap Classics to bring New York’s ‘Guiding Light ‘ DVD’s in January.

Good news for GUIDING LIGHT  fans and soap opera fans in general. A new 20-Episode 4-Disc DVD will be brought to us by ‘Soap Classics’ coming in mid-January.

The “Classics” DVD like  the ‘AS THE WORLD TURNS’ Classics DVD will have four discs with five episodes each.

‘We Love Soap’s’ revealed a couple of the favorite episodes on the DVD below:

* “Quint and Nola’s wedding. How could Nola’s entire family leave her at home with no ride to the church on her wedding day? Never fear, the ingenious Nola found a ride thanks to the Springfield Fire Department. And the Four Musketeers had just finished their prom and were gearing up for a hot summer.

* Roger Thorpe’s “death” in Santo Domingo. As Bert Bauer prays to God to keep her sons, Ed and Mike, safe from harm, Roger is facing his last hours on earth. Or so we would think at the time. Alan and Hope were a month from their wedding day. Any episode with Charita Bauer, Barbara Berjer, Maureen Garrett, Christopher Bernau, Michael Zaslow, Don Stewart and Mart Hulswit is heaven to me.”

Please buy these wonderful, memorable DVD’s and support “Soap Classics” who lead the surge towards keeping the soap genre alive and saving the soaps. Also, watch the free online episode here:

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New York’s only soap One Life to Live, recap 12/28/11

Wednesday’s One Life To Live began with:

Todd comforting Blair and promising to get their boy out of jail.

Shane cannot believe that it is really his “Mommy”, but Rex and Gigi explain the truth to him. Gigi asks Shane if he can see  with his long hair, so like MOM. “My heart remembered you when my brain couldn’t” Gigi tells Shane. Shane realizes Jack is innocent of killing Gigi and he explains how he is in jail for it because of his plan with Neela. They decide to go to the jail to see John and tells him about Jack. Rex tells Gigi bout Aubrey and she makes him call her to let her know about Gigi.”Your it for me now and forever” Rex tells her. She sends Rex to tell Aubrey while she and Shane go to the precinct.

Rama tells Aubrey about Neela exposing Jack. Aubrey defends Shane for his talking Neela into helping him.

Rick tells Starr he owns her and he will not let her out of the contract. She is too valuable as is her families notoriety. He shows her the video which shows a grown up Starr.

Tea  and John confront Todd about trying to get Jack off with violence. Tea tells it was Neela who made the tape. Tea is aggressive towards Todd who does not understand why she is so angry with him.Tea tells them Jack could go to jail for life. Blair cries he is just a boy…..Tea sends Todd and Blair for a walk. Neela visits Jack and she tells him she taped him. He becomes violent and tells her to get away from him for good. Rama runs into Neela in the park and Neela cries about Jack. Todd finds her there and confronts her about taping Jack. Tea needs to talk with Jack. She talks to John about Todd when they bring Jack in. She tells Jack she will try to keep him out of prison and he tells her about Neela. There is a knock on John’s office door and Shane walks in with Gigi behind him. Jack looks shocked…

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Nrew York’s only soap One Life to Live, recap 12/28/11

Wednesday’s One Life To Live began with:

Todd comforting Blair and promising to get their boy out of jail.

Shane cannot believe that it is really his “Mommy”, but Rex and Gigi explain the truth to him. Gigi asks Shane if he can see  with his long hair, so like MOM. “My heart remembered you when my brain couldn’t” Gigi tells Shane. Shane realizes Jack is innocent of killing Gigi and he explains how he is in jail for it because of his plan with Neela. They decide to go to the jail to see John and tells him about Jack. Rex tells Gigi bout Aubrey and she makes him call her to let her know about Gigi.”Your it for me now and forever” Rex tells her. She sends Rex to tell Aubrey while she and Shane go to the precinct.

Rama tells Aubrey about Neela exposing Jack. Aubrey defends Shane for his talking Neela into helping him.

Rick tells Starr he owns her and he will not let her out of the contract. She is too valuable as is her families notoriety. He shows her the video which shows a grown up Starr.

Tea  and John confront Todd about trying to get Jack off with violence. Tea tells it was Neela who made the tape. Tea is aggressive towards Todd who does not understand why she is so angry with him.Tea tells them Jack could go to jail for life. Blair cries he is just a boy…..Tea sends Todd and Blair for a walk. Neela visits Jack and she tells him she taped him. He becomes violent and tells her to get away from him for good. Rama runs into Neela in the park and Neela cries about Jack. Todd finds her there and confronts her about taping Jack. Tea needs to talk with Jack. She talks to John about Todd when they bring Jack in. She tells Jack she will try to keep him out of prison and he tells her about Neela. There is a knock on John’s office door and Shane walks in with Gigi behind him. Jack looks shocked…

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‘The Bay’, Chapter 7 Part 3.

 In Chapter 7 Part 3, we resume with Marly and Lianna arguing over Peter, who takes off.  Lex wants everyone to calm down and for Lianna to leave. She says she will leave, but she will prove to everyone who her father is. Tony wants to know what this is all about?

Sara sees Peter and tells him how handsome he looks and that she loves him. He wants to know why she claimed Claire had committed suicide? He walks away not happy with her explanation..

Tony arrives and tells Brian he is there for him, but he is stepping down to let Peter take his place as Best Man.

Lex asks Sara if she is okay? She tells him her children are not talking to her again.                          

Mrs. Madison, the Mayor’s wife’s daughter arrives and takes a seat.

Dr Campbell arrives with his son Will and Mrs. Madison takes them to their seats

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Meanwhile, Igor is in Zoey’s room telling her about Brian. He wants to open her eyes and does when he shows her pictures of Brian with the kidnapped, tied up Isabella……

The next episode will be the Season finale and though I cannot wait to see it I want this to go on without end. It is that great.

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