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DC #474: ABC Murder That Didn't Change the World Oct 30, 2009

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On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke and Regan are joined by Eye on Soaps' Belinda to discuss All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:All My Children's murder that didn't change the world. Is Adam as the killer a let down? JR and Marissa get married and David is upset, but why should he? Kendall and Aiden are on the run, but does anyone care? Scott Reeves joins General Hospital as Steven Webber. Reportedly he'll be the Chief of Staff. What does this mean for Monica Quartermaine? Michael remembers what Claudia did as GH builds up to her demise. Regan discusses GH rumors, including one about a possible miracle pregnancy. The Jonathan Jackson returns promo stirred up debate among fans, the DC gang weighs in.Tea and Todd's daughter is revealed on One Life to Live. What does her arrival mean for Destiny? Dorian's big gay wedding is almost upon us, but does the gay character's motivations undermine the impact of the story? Is it good intentions twisted by political motivations? All this and much more on today's ABC episode.

DC #473: So Long Springfield Oct 28, 2009

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On this special episode of Daytime Confidential Mike and Melodie share with Luke, Jamey and Jillian the at the Pittsburgh So Long Springfield event. From encounters with Tom Pelphrey and Gina Tognoni to Kim Zimmer answering questions about whether or not she might be headed to another soap and the out pouring of love for Guiding Light by Pittsburg fans, Mike and Melodie recount the memorable event in this Daytime Confidential mini episode.

DC #472: CBS and DAYS Much Ado About Nothing Oct 28, 2009

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On today's CBS and Days of our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Jillian discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including:Flag on the play! Eric Braeden stays with The Young and the Restless. Was the media tour of "exclusives" all just a ploy? What does this mean for Melody Thomas Scott? William Rouss joins Y&R. Jack Snyder shoots his brother Brad on As the World Turns. Katie gives birth to her baby in a warehouse. Jamey wishes that ATWT would keep Judi Evans around for a Damian, Lily, Holden and Maeve quad. Spencer Publications swallows up Forrester Creations, but Jamey actually liked Bill Spencer this week. What will Forrester being owned by Spencer mean for Jackie M? Bill and Katie get engaged.Stefano wakes up on Days of our Lives and starts causing problems for Nicole. Nicole goes on the run. Carly returns to Salem and is tackled by Bo. All this and much more on today's CBS and DAYS episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #471: Colleen Zenk Pinter Interview Oct 26, 2009

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For almost 32 years, she's dazzled As The World Turns audiences as the unforgettable Barbara Ryan. On this episode of the Daytime Confidential podcast, it's Luke and Jamey, Colleen Zenk Pinter has under her spell. The soap superstar joins the guys to talk about her amazing daytime career, working opposite the likes of Anthony Herrera (ex-James) and the late Benjamin Hendrickson (ex-Hal), and how she balances it all with her real life love affair with husband and fellow soap veteran Mark Pinter. Zenk Pinter also talks about what it's been like to finally have Babs back front and center, in a steamy, comic, cougar storyline with Trent Dawson's Henry and Lynn Herring's Audrey. She also shares how her oral cancer diagnosis has changed the way she looks at her life and career. It's an interview Oakdale lovers won't wanna miss!

DC #470: Performer of the Week Oct 25, 2009

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On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey and Jillian choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the week of October 19. They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions. Who are your Performer of the Week, honorable or dishonorable mentions?

DC #469: Performer of the Week Oct 15, 2009

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On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions and Let's Make a Deal.

DC #468: CBS and Days Kick Rocks Oct 14, 2009

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On today's CBS and Days of Our Lives episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian and Melodie discuss the latest in As the World Turns, The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives and The Young and the Restless storylines and news, including: The farewell press tour by The Young and the Restless' Eric Braeden. Can Y&R survive without Braeden and his character Victor Newman? Does Braeden have the name recognition All My Children's Susan Lucci has or does your average TV viewer just know he's Victor Newman? If he's gone for good who will fill Victor's shoes? Is it Adam or are there other characters that can fill the void? Adam stole ashes to give to Sharon, but the story is full of holes. Colleen's memorial was an emotional time, but who stood out and who shouldn't have been involved?The fight for Forrester is heating up and the Logan women are being divided by Bill Spencer. The Forresters sell the beach house, but its sale price is nowhere near enough to pay off the loan. Steffy has an accident.As the World Turns' Janet wants to raise Liberty's child, but does Jack? Craig and Rosanna's affair continues and Jamey's glad because it means Carly could end up with someone else. Henry sleeps with Barbara while Vienna is passed out on the floor of the burning restaurant. Nicole's lies are crashing in on her, on Days of our Lives, and we love it. This is classic soap, but shouldn't have more people been around for the reveal? What will EJ do when he finds out Stefano knew Nicole's secret. Jamey reacts to Carly Manning storylines. Could DAYS have an "economy" super couple by bringing back Judi Evans and reuniting Adrienne and Wally Kurth's Justin? All this and much more on today's CBS and DAYS episode of Daytime Confidential.

DC #467: ABC High Stakes Politics Oct 14, 2009

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On today's ABC episode of Daytime Confidential Luke is joined by Eye on Soaps' Belinda and Wubs' Karen to discuss the latest in All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live storylines and news, including:Rebecca Budig returns to All My Children as Greenlee Smythe. Do you want to see a Greenlee, Ryan and Erica triangle or should AMC pursue David and Greenlee? David and Amanda christen their child. Does anyone still care who killed Stuart?General Hospital's Claudia knows Dante's identity. Olivia and Johnny's chemistry has been spontaneous combustion. Karen shares her thoughts on Jonathan Jackson's return and James Franco coming to Port Charles. Blair goes flying out a window on One Life to Live. Todd thinks Tea pushed Blair, but did she? Was the fight scene over done? The mayoral race is heating up as Dorian announces she's in a committed relationship. Roxie's talks to her beaver, should she share it with Viki?

DC #466: Jonathan Reiner Gets Real About Future of Soaps Oct 09, 2009

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With reality television becoming more and more popular, as production of scripted fare dries up, it's good these day to be a jack of all genres. That's exactly who Jonathan Reiner is. The veteran reality show producer (Starting Over, Big Brother), who got his start as an intern at Theater Week magazine, which led to him meeting the legendary Soap Opera Weekly editrix Mimi Torchin, and a career covering soaps, drops by Daytime Confidential to chat with Luke and Jamey about the differences and similarities between soaps and reality shows. Reiner reflects on what it was like to work on daytime's first and only reality soap, Starting Over, co-created by the late Mary -Ellis Bunim, and offers a fresh perspective on why network television dramas seem to be struggling so much. He also ponders the question, why didn't Procter and Gamble seek out producers with reality television experience before embarking on their risky production model shift for the now-cancelled sudser Guiding Light? It's an interview you won't soon forget.

DC #465: Performer of the Week Oct 07, 2009

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On today's Performer of the Week episode of Daytime Confidential Luke, Jamey, Jillian, Mike and Mel choose the actors and actresses who they believe did an outstanding job during the previous week.They also discuss their honorable and dishonorable mentions. Who is your Performer of the Week?

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