Quite a few of us might stay at a job for a few years to a couple of decades or more, but when hearing that Ray MacDonnell was a part of All My Children for 40 years one can’t help but be impressed since that’s longer than many people can think of doing anything. Let that process for a moment, and then think about four decades spent on the same show, in the same role, watching as the show and the world around them evolved. He had other roles that came along during this time of course, and it’s likely
Remembering Ray MacDonnell: All My Children Actor Died at 93...
Remembering Ray MacDonnell: All My Children Actor Died at 93...
- 7/4/2021
- by Tom
- TVovermind.com
Awkwafina is returning to her old neighborhood with the Season 2 premiere of Awkwafina Is Nora From Queens on Wednesday, Aug. 18 at 10/9c on Comedy Central. A second episode will air at 10:30 pm.
Created by, written by and starring Awkwafina, the comedy is inspired by her real life growing up in Queens, New York. “Raised by her dad (played by Bd Wong) and grandma (Lori Tan Chinn) alongside her cousin (Bowen Yang), Nora Lin (Awkwafina) leans on her family as she navigates life and young adulthood in outer borough-nyc,” reads the official synopsis. As TVLine exclusively reported, Season 2 will feature...
Created by, written by and starring Awkwafina, the comedy is inspired by her real life growing up in Queens, New York. “Raised by her dad (played by Bd Wong) and grandma (Lori Tan Chinn) alongside her cousin (Bowen Yang), Nora Lin (Awkwafina) leans on her family as she navigates life and young adulthood in outer borough-nyc,” reads the official synopsis. As TVLine exclusively reported, Season 2 will feature...
- 6/29/2021
- by Vlada Gelman
- TVLine.com
Ray MacDonnell, who played Dr. Joe Martin on ABC’s All My Children for more than 40 years, died June 10 of natural causes at his home in Chappaqua, NY, according to a report from Michael Fairman TV. He was 93.
Born on March 5, 1928, MacDonnell appeared early in his career on series such as Robert Montgomery Presents, The Jack Benny Program, Producers’ Showcase and Armstrong Circle Theatre.
While he also portrayed Philip Capice on CBS soap The Edge of Night from 1961-69 and played Dick Tracy in a pilot that was not picked up, he is best known for his appearances on multiple iterations of All My Children between 1970 and 2013.
MacDonnell was an original cast member on the daytime soap, which debuted on ABC in 1970, and would stay with the show for more than four decades. While he officially retired from the series in 2009, he returned in 2011 for a number of appearances, featuring in its final episode.
Born on March 5, 1928, MacDonnell appeared early in his career on series such as Robert Montgomery Presents, The Jack Benny Program, Producers’ Showcase and Armstrong Circle Theatre.
While he also portrayed Philip Capice on CBS soap The Edge of Night from 1961-69 and played Dick Tracy in a pilot that was not picked up, he is best known for his appearances on multiple iterations of All My Children between 1970 and 2013.
MacDonnell was an original cast member on the daytime soap, which debuted on ABC in 1970, and would stay with the show for more than four decades. While he officially retired from the series in 2009, he returned in 2011 for a number of appearances, featuring in its final episode.
- 6/29/2021
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
All My Children vet Ray MacDonnell died on June 10 of natural causes, at his home in Chappaqua, New York. He was 93.
Michael Fairman TV reported on the daytime-tv vet’s passing.
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After starting out his TV career with appearances on The Jack Benny Program and Armstrong Circle Theatre, MacDonnell landed the role of The Edge of Night businessman Philip Capice, whom he played for eight years.
With the 1970 debut of ABC’s All My Children,...
Michael Fairman TV reported on the daytime-tv vet’s passing.
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After starting out his TV career with appearances on The Jack Benny Program and Armstrong Circle Theatre, MacDonnell landed the role of The Edge of Night businessman Philip Capice, whom he played for eight years.
With the 1970 debut of ABC’s All My Children,...
- 6/29/2021
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
1935: Backstage Wife premiered.
1985: Days of our Lives' Tony and Anna were married.
1994: All My Children's Erica found her mother, Mona, dead.
2002: Passions' Timmy died."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1935: Radio soap opera Backstage Wife premiered on the Mutual Broadcasting System (Mbs). The show moved to NBC Blue in 1936, NBC in 1938 and CBS in 1955, where it ran until January 2, 1959. Created by Frank and Anne Hummert, each episode opened with the announcer explaining:
Now, we present once again, Backstage Wife, the story of Mary Noble,...
1985: Days of our Lives' Tony and Anna were married.
1994: All My Children's Erica found her mother, Mona, dead.
2002: Passions' Timmy died."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1935: Radio soap opera Backstage Wife premiered on the Mutual Broadcasting System (Mbs). The show moved to NBC Blue in 1936, NBC in 1938 and CBS in 1955, where it ran until January 2, 1959. Created by Frank and Anne Hummert, each episode opened with the announcer explaining:
Now, we present once again, Backstage Wife, the story of Mary Noble,...
- 8/6/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1981: Another World's Hanna and Lenny held Jamie at gunpoint.
1986: As the World Turns celebrated patriarch Chris Hughes.
1992: Reba McEntire guest-starred on One Life to Live.
1997: Oltl's Patrick threatened Todd with a pitchfork."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1933: The Romance of Helen Trent premiered regionally in Chicago. The show began airing on the CBS Radio network that October and remained on the air until June 24, 1960. During its 27-year run, three actresses played Helen--Virginia Clark and Betty Ruth Smith in Chicago, and later Julie Stevens in New York.
1986: As the World Turns celebrated patriarch Chris Hughes.
1992: Reba McEntire guest-starred on One Life to Live.
1997: Oltl's Patrick threatened Todd with a pitchfork."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1933: The Romance of Helen Trent premiered regionally in Chicago. The show began airing on the CBS Radio network that October and remained on the air until June 24, 1960. During its 27-year run, three actresses played Helen--Virginia Clark and Betty Ruth Smith in Chicago, and later Julie Stevens in New York.
- 7/24/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1984: Guiding Light's Nola gave birth.
1986: Dynasty's Alexis took over Blake's possessions and he was not happy.
1999: Another World's Alli faced a ticking time bomb.
1999: Susan Lucci finally won her for Daytime Emmy Award."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1964: On Another World, Jim (Leon Janney) convinced Russ (Joey Trent) to attend summer school.
1971: The first episode of Upstairs Downstairs was re-recorded in color after the original recording, which was in black and white, was lost.
1981: On Texas, Joe Foster...
1986: Dynasty's Alexis took over Blake's possessions and he was not happy.
1999: Another World's Alli faced a ticking time bomb.
1999: Susan Lucci finally won her for Daytime Emmy Award."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1964: On Another World, Jim (Leon Janney) convinced Russ (Joey Trent) to attend summer school.
1971: The first episode of Upstairs Downstairs was re-recorded in color after the original recording, which was in black and white, was lost.
1981: On Texas, Joe Foster...
- 5/23/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1965: Peyton Place's Elliot learned he was a grandfather.
1971: Dark Shadows' Gabriel stabbed Kendrick.
1989: Another World's original Donna Love returned.
2004: All My Children's Bianca remembered killing Michael."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1962: On The Edge of Night, Louise (Mary K. Wells) learned about Phil's (Ray MacDonnell) car crash, unaware that he had been replaced by a double, John Lambert (Ray MacDonnell).
1965: On As the World Turns, Chris (Don MacLaughlin) told Pa (Santos Ortega) about a rare disease that Dan had contracted,...
1971: Dark Shadows' Gabriel stabbed Kendrick.
1989: Another World's original Donna Love returned.
2004: All My Children's Bianca remembered killing Michael."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1962: On The Edge of Night, Louise (Mary K. Wells) learned about Phil's (Ray MacDonnell) car crash, unaware that he had been replaced by a double, John Lambert (Ray MacDonnell).
1965: On As the World Turns, Chris (Don MacLaughlin) told Pa (Santos Ortega) about a rare disease that Dan had contracted,...
- 2/23/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1970: All My Children premiered on ABC."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1953: Ellen Demming made her first appearance as Meta Bauer White Roberts on both the television and radio versions of The Guiding Light. Demming played the role until 1974.
1965: On Another World, Dru (Geoffrey Lumb) assured John (Michael M. Ryan) he had done everything he could for Pat, whose trial was about to begin.
1970: ABC premiered Agnes Nixon's daytime soap opera All My Children. It ran for over 41 years on on the network, ending...
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1953: Ellen Demming made her first appearance as Meta Bauer White Roberts on both the television and radio versions of The Guiding Light. Demming played the role until 1974.
1965: On Another World, Dru (Geoffrey Lumb) assured John (Michael M. Ryan) he had done everything he could for Pat, whose trial was about to begin.
1970: ABC premiered Agnes Nixon's daytime soap opera All My Children. It ran for over 41 years on on the network, ending...
- 1/15/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1981: Rick and Lesley were married on General Hospital.
1987: Guiding Light's Amanda returned to Springfield.
1988: Sister Mary Joel made a decision about her future on Ryan's Hope.
2002: Y&R's Brittany was advised by a homeless woman named Sylvia."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1963: On The Edge of Night, Winston Grimsley (Walter Greaza) told Phil Capice (Ray MacDonnell) his complicated plan which would likely keep the Warrens from leaving town. Emory (Bill Berger) and Lyn (Gillian Spencer) Warren discussed their soon-to-be monetary situation and...
1987: Guiding Light's Amanda returned to Springfield.
1988: Sister Mary Joel made a decision about her future on Ryan's Hope.
2002: Y&R's Brittany was advised by a homeless woman named Sylvia."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1963: On The Edge of Night, Winston Grimsley (Walter Greaza) told Phil Capice (Ray MacDonnell) his complicated plan which would likely keep the Warrens from leaving town. Emory (Bill Berger) and Lyn (Gillian Spencer) Warren discussed their soon-to-be monetary situation and...
- 12/23/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Because of a "pre-existing licensing deal" with Tribune Co. "Archie" Comics had to kill their comic book reboot of plainclothes officer, private detective "Dick Tracy", with actor Warren Beatty ("McCabe & Mrs. Miller") continuing to hold onto the character's rights, despite a 'use it' or 'lose it' clause in a long-standing agreement with Tribune to produce a "Dick Tracy" movie or TV series:
The monthly comic book series was illustrated in a more realistic style, than that of "Dick Tracy" creator Chester Gould...
Created by Gould as a newspaper comic strip, 'Dick Tracy' has appeared in five movie serials from 1937 through 1941...
...six movies, including Beatty's 1990 feature, plus three TV series including animated cartoons.
In a previous announcement of the new comic book series, Tribune Co. was "...very excited to work with Archie Comics. 'Dick Tracy' is an iconic character, who still resonates with his fan base.
"The reboot of the franchise...
The monthly comic book series was illustrated in a more realistic style, than that of "Dick Tracy" creator Chester Gould...
Created by Gould as a newspaper comic strip, 'Dick Tracy' has appeared in five movie serials from 1937 through 1941...
...six movies, including Beatty's 1990 feature, plus three TV series including animated cartoons.
In a previous announcement of the new comic book series, Tribune Co. was "...very excited to work with Archie Comics. 'Dick Tracy' is an iconic character, who still resonates with his fan base.
"The reboot of the franchise...
- 11/5/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
1935: Backstage Wife premiered.
1985: Days of our Lives' Tony and Anna were married.
1994: All My Children's Erica found her mother, Mona, dead.
2002: Passions' Timmy died."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1935: Radio soap opera Backstage Wife premiered on the Mutual Broadcasting System (Mbs). The show moved to NBC Blue in 1936, NBC in 1938 and CBS in 1955, where it ran until January 2, 1959. Created by Frank and Anne Hummert, each episode opened with the announcer explaining:
Now, we present once again, Backstage Wife, the story of Mary Noble, a little Iowa girl who married one of America's most handsome actors,...
1985: Days of our Lives' Tony and Anna were married.
1994: All My Children's Erica found her mother, Mona, dead.
2002: Passions' Timmy died."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1935: Radio soap opera Backstage Wife premiered on the Mutual Broadcasting System (Mbs). The show moved to NBC Blue in 1936, NBC in 1938 and CBS in 1955, where it ran until January 2, 1959. Created by Frank and Anne Hummert, each episode opened with the announcer explaining:
Now, we present once again, Backstage Wife, the story of Mary Noble, a little Iowa girl who married one of America's most handsome actors,...
- 8/6/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1981: Another World's Hanna and Lenny held Jamie at gunpoint.
1986: As the World Turns celebrated patriarch Chris Hughes.
1992: Reba McEntire guest-starred on One Life to Live.
1997: Oltl's Patrick threatened Todd with a pitchfork."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1933: The Romance of Helen Trent premiered regionally in Chicago. The show began airing on the CBS Radio network that October and remained on the air until June 24, 1960. During its 27-year run, three actresses played Helen--Virginia Clark and Betty Ruth Smith in Chicago, and later Julie Stevens in New York. The Romance of Helen Trent had a...
1986: As the World Turns celebrated patriarch Chris Hughes.
1992: Reba McEntire guest-starred on One Life to Live.
1997: Oltl's Patrick threatened Todd with a pitchfork."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1933: The Romance of Helen Trent premiered regionally in Chicago. The show began airing on the CBS Radio network that October and remained on the air until June 24, 1960. During its 27-year run, three actresses played Helen--Virginia Clark and Betty Ruth Smith in Chicago, and later Julie Stevens in New York. The Romance of Helen Trent had a...
- 7/25/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1984: Guiding Light's Nola gave birth. 1986: Dynasty's Alexis
took over Blake's possessions and he was not happy.
1999: Another World's Alli faced a ticking time bomb.
1999: Susan Lucci finally won her for Daytime Emmy Award."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1964: On Another World, Jim (Leon Janney) convinced Russ (Joey Trent) to attend summer school.
1971: The first episode of Upstairs Downstairs was re-recorded in color after the original recording,...
took over Blake's possessions and he was not happy.
1999: Another World's Alli faced a ticking time bomb.
1999: Susan Lucci finally won her for Daytime Emmy Award."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1964: On Another World, Jim (Leon Janney) convinced Russ (Joey Trent) to attend summer school.
1971: The first episode of Upstairs Downstairs was re-recorded in color after the original recording,...
- 5/24/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1973: Nancy Pinkerton debuted as Dorian Lord on One Life to Live.
1978: Dallas' Pam revealed her pregnancy but later lost the baby.
1996: All My Children's Marian played a revealing tape to hurt Tad.
2001: General Hospital's Skye announced she was a Quartermaine."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1968: On Dark Shadows, Jeff (Roger Davis) dozed off in a chair in the living room of the...
1978: Dallas' Pam revealed her pregnancy but later lost the baby.
1996: All My Children's Marian played a revealing tape to hurt Tad.
2001: General Hospital's Skye announced she was a Quartermaine."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1968: On Dark Shadows, Jeff (Roger Davis) dozed off in a chair in the living room of the...
- 4/30/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1965: Peyton Place's Elliot learned he was a grandfather.
1971: Dark Shadows' Gabriel stabbed Kendrick.
1989: Another World's original Donna Love returned.
2004: All My Children's Bianca remembered killing Michael."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1962: On The Edge of Night, Louise (Mary K. Wells) learned about Phil's (Ray MacDonnell) car crash, unaware that he had been replaced by a double,...
1971: Dark Shadows' Gabriel stabbed Kendrick.
1989: Another World's original Donna Love returned.
2004: All My Children's Bianca remembered killing Michael."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1962: On The Edge of Night, Louise (Mary K. Wells) learned about Phil's (Ray MacDonnell) car crash, unaware that he had been replaced by a double,...
- 2/23/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
According to new reports, because of a "pre-existing licensing deal" with Tribune Co. "Archie" Comics cancelled their comic book reboot of "Dick Tracy", as actor Warren Beatty continues to hold onto the character's rights, despite a 'use it' or 'lose it' clause in a long-standing agreement with Tribune to produce a "Dick Tracy" movie or TV show:
The monthly comic book series was illustrated by Thomas Pitilli...
...with the first cover by Francesco Francavilla.
Created by Chester Gould as a newspaper comic strip, 'Dick Tracy' has so far appeared in five movie serials from 1937 through 1941, six movies, including Beatty's 1990 feature, plus three TV series including animated cartoons.
In a previous announcement of the new comic book series, Tribune Co. was "...very excited to work with Archie Comics. 'Dick Tracy' is an iconic character, who still resonates with his fan base.
"The reboot of the franchise will keep 'Dick Tracy' and...
The monthly comic book series was illustrated by Thomas Pitilli...
...with the first cover by Francesco Francavilla.
Created by Chester Gould as a newspaper comic strip, 'Dick Tracy' has so far appeared in five movie serials from 1937 through 1941, six movies, including Beatty's 1990 feature, plus three TV series including animated cartoons.
In a previous announcement of the new comic book series, Tribune Co. was "...very excited to work with Archie Comics. 'Dick Tracy' is an iconic character, who still resonates with his fan base.
"The reboot of the franchise will keep 'Dick Tracy' and...
- 1/17/2018
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
1970: All My Children premiered on ABC."History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1953: Ellen Demming made her first appearance as Meta Bauer White Roberts on both the television and radio versions of The Guiding Light. Demming played the role until 1974.
1965: On Another World, Dru (Geoffrey Lumb) assured John (Michael M. Ryan) he had done everything he could for Pat, whose trial was about to begin.
1970: ABC premiered Agnes Nixon's daytime soap opera All My Children. It ran for over 41 years on on the network, ending after 10,712 episodes on September 23, 2011. Original cast member Susan Lucci stayed with the soap for its entire run.
― Norman Cousins
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1953: Ellen Demming made her first appearance as Meta Bauer White Roberts on both the television and radio versions of The Guiding Light. Demming played the role until 1974.
1965: On Another World, Dru (Geoffrey Lumb) assured John (Michael M. Ryan) he had done everything he could for Pat, whose trial was about to begin.
1970: ABC premiered Agnes Nixon's daytime soap opera All My Children. It ran for over 41 years on on the network, ending after 10,712 episodes on September 23, 2011. Original cast member Susan Lucci stayed with the soap for its entire run.
- 1/5/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1981: Gh's Rick and Lesley were married. 1987: Gl's Amanda
returned to Springfield. 1988: Rh's Sister Mary Joel made
a decision about her future. 2002: Y&R's Brittany was
advised by a homeless woman named Sylvia."History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1963: On The Edge of Night, Winston Grimsley (Walter Greaza) told Phil Capice (Ray MacDonnell) his complicated plan which would likely keep the Warrens from leaving town. Emory (Bill Berger) and Lyn (Gillian Spencer) Warren discussed their soon-to-be monetary situation and why they both had to be in superior physical and mental condition for their plan to work.
returned to Springfield. 1988: Rh's Sister Mary Joel made
a decision about her future. 2002: Y&R's Brittany was
advised by a homeless woman named Sylvia."History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1963: On The Edge of Night, Winston Grimsley (Walter Greaza) told Phil Capice (Ray MacDonnell) his complicated plan which would likely keep the Warrens from leaving town. Emory (Bill Berger) and Lyn (Gillian Spencer) Warren discussed their soon-to-be monetary situation and why they both had to be in superior physical and mental condition for their plan to work.
- 12/27/2017
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Archie Comics has confirmed a comic book reboot of "Dick Tracy", available April 11, 2018, as actor Warren Beatty continues to hold onto the character's screen rights, despite a 'use it' or 'lose it' clause in a long-standing agreement with Tribune Co. to produce a "Dick Tracy" movie or TV show:
The monthly comic book series will be illustrated by Thomas Pitilli...
...with the first cover by Francesco Francavilla.
Created by Chester Gould as a newspaper comic strip, the character has so far appeared in five movie serials from 1937 through 1941, six movies, including Beatty's 1990 feature, plus three TV series including animated cartoons.
Tribune Co. is "...very excited to work with Archie Comics. 'Dick Tracy' is an iconic character, who still resonates with his fan base.
"The reboot of the franchise will keep 'Dick Tracy' and his cast of rogue villains at the forefront of heroic characters in the battle of good and evil.
The monthly comic book series will be illustrated by Thomas Pitilli...
...with the first cover by Francesco Francavilla.
Created by Chester Gould as a newspaper comic strip, the character has so far appeared in five movie serials from 1937 through 1941, six movies, including Beatty's 1990 feature, plus three TV series including animated cartoons.
Tribune Co. is "...very excited to work with Archie Comics. 'Dick Tracy' is an iconic character, who still resonates with his fan base.
"The reboot of the franchise will keep 'Dick Tracy' and his cast of rogue villains at the forefront of heroic characters in the battle of good and evil.
- 12/13/2017
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
The long-awaited return of "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" is set for April 29, when new episodes of both series will become available via Hulu, Hulu Plus and the iTunes store.
Prospect Park's The Online Network is producing the new 30-minute episodes, which will be available for free online and via streaming devices connected to Hulu Plus or iTunes. Production began Feb. 25 on "All My Children" (cast pictured below) and will begin March 18 on "One Life to Live" (cast pictured above).
"We thank the fans whose tenaciousness to see these shows return made this historical moment possible," Prospect Park partners Jeff Kwatinetz and Rich Frank said in a statement. "The response and camaraderie of our cast and crew has been inspiring as we have all banded together to succeed in our mission; unencumbered by the creative constraints of traditional broadcast television, to deliver storylines, style and characters that are stronger,...
Prospect Park's The Online Network is producing the new 30-minute episodes, which will be available for free online and via streaming devices connected to Hulu Plus or iTunes. Production began Feb. 25 on "All My Children" (cast pictured below) and will begin March 18 on "One Life to Live" (cast pictured above).
"We thank the fans whose tenaciousness to see these shows return made this historical moment possible," Prospect Park partners Jeff Kwatinetz and Rich Frank said in a statement. "The response and camaraderie of our cast and crew has been inspiring as we have all banded together to succeed in our mission; unencumbered by the creative constraints of traditional broadcast television, to deliver storylines, style and characters that are stronger,...
- 3/11/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
It's really happening: The "All My Children" and "One Life to Live" premiere dates have been set. Both soaps return to life on Monday, April 29 on various online platforms.
The two soaps will air half-hour episodes and will be available for free on Hulu, Hulu Plus and iTunes.
“I am so pleased that our dream of bringing these two series back to life is coming to fruition," "AMC" and "Oltl" creator Agnes Nixon said in a statement. "I am grateful to Prospect Park for their unwavering commitment to this project and to the amazingly talented casts of ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ -- their devotion to these franchises has made this moment possible. And to the fans – well, we wouldn’t be here without you."
Nixon will serve as a consultant on the two soaps, which were originally cancelled by ABC -- "All My Children" ended in...
The two soaps will air half-hour episodes and will be available for free on Hulu, Hulu Plus and iTunes.
“I am so pleased that our dream of bringing these two series back to life is coming to fruition," "AMC" and "Oltl" creator Agnes Nixon said in a statement. "I am grateful to Prospect Park for their unwavering commitment to this project and to the amazingly talented casts of ‘All My Children’ and ‘One Life to Live’ -- their devotion to these franchises has made this moment possible. And to the fans – well, we wouldn’t be here without you."
Nixon will serve as a consultant on the two soaps, which were originally cancelled by ABC -- "All My Children" ended in...
- 3/11/2013
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
The revived ABC daytime dramas All My Children and One Life To Live will make their debut on Prospect Park’s The Online Network on Monday, April 29. Both shows will air 30-minute episodes in broadcast quality on Toln partners Hulu and iTunes. “We thank the fans whose tenaciousness to see these shows return made this historical moment possible,” said Jeff Kwatinetz and Rich Frank, Prospect Park’s partners. “We are determined to repay their support by delivering new and creatively groundbreaking episodes that both the fans, as well as legions of new viewers, will love.” Added AMC and Oltv creator Agnes Nixon, creative consultant for the reboots, “I am so pleased that our dream of bringing these two series back to life is coming to fruition.” Here are the first cast photos of both shows, with a list of all their actors. All My Children cast members include: Julia Barr...
- 3/11/2013
- by NELLIE ANDREEVA
- Deadline TV
A host of new cast members have been announced for the online returns of soaps "One Life to Live" and "All My Children."
On Wednesday, The Online Network, which is rebooting the soaps, confirmed that some very famous faces are coming back to "AMC."
Eden Riegel is returning as Bianca Montgomery and Cady McClain will once again play Dixie Cooney.
Ray MacDonnell is also coming back as Dr. Joe Martin and the legendary David Canary will once again play Adam Chandler.
Ton also revealed that "All My Children" has cast Sal Stowers (formerly of "America's Next ...
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On Wednesday, The Online Network, which is rebooting the soaps, confirmed that some very famous faces are coming back to "AMC."
Eden Riegel is returning as Bianca Montgomery and Cady McClain will once again play Dixie Cooney.
Ray MacDonnell is also coming back as Dr. Joe Martin and the legendary David Canary will once again play Adam Chandler.
Ton also revealed that "All My Children" has cast Sal Stowers (formerly of "America's Next ...
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- 2/27/2013
- by nobody@accesshollywood.com (AccessHollywood.com Editorial Staff)
- Access Hollywood
The Online Network's revivals of ABC's canceled soaps "One Life to Live" and "All My Children" have revealed their returning cast members, but there are still a few big names missing: including Susan Lucci.
There's a chance more familiar faces will be added as the shows ramp up production for a spring launch, but the newly confirmed cast members assembled for a promotional photo shoot are...
"All My Children":
Sal Stowers as Cassandra Foster
Eric Nelson as Aj Chandler
Denyse Tontz as Miranda Montgomery
Jordan Lane Price as Celia Fitzgerald
Ryan Bittle as Jr Chandler
Eden Riegel as Bianca Montgomery
Cady McClain as Dixie Cooney
Ray MacDonnell as Dr. Joe Martin
David Canary as Adam Chandler
Heather Roop as Jane McIntyre
Francesca James as Evelyn Johnson
"One Life to Live":
Robert Gorrie as Matthew Buchanan
Laura Harrier as Destiny Evans
"One Life to Live" was already far ahead...
There's a chance more familiar faces will be added as the shows ramp up production for a spring launch, but the newly confirmed cast members assembled for a promotional photo shoot are...
"All My Children":
Sal Stowers as Cassandra Foster
Eric Nelson as Aj Chandler
Denyse Tontz as Miranda Montgomery
Jordan Lane Price as Celia Fitzgerald
Ryan Bittle as Jr Chandler
Eden Riegel as Bianca Montgomery
Cady McClain as Dixie Cooney
Ray MacDonnell as Dr. Joe Martin
David Canary as Adam Chandler
Heather Roop as Jane McIntyre
Francesca James as Evelyn Johnson
"One Life to Live":
Robert Gorrie as Matthew Buchanan
Laura Harrier as Destiny Evans
"One Life to Live" was already far ahead...
- 2/27/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
Mary Fickett, who played compassionate nurse Ruth Martin on ABC's "All My Children," has died at age 83.
The veteran daytime drama star died Thursday at her home in Virginia, the network said.
Fickett was an original cast member of "All My Children," which premiered in 1970, and for decades she appeared alongside Ray MacDonnell, who played her on-screen husband, Dr. Joe Martin, in the fictional town of Pine Valley, Pa. She retired from the show in 2000.
In 1973, she became the first performer to receive an Emmy for work on a daytime soap opera. As the mother of a young man who was drafted to fight in the Vietnam War, Ruth Martin gave an impassioned anti-war speech that won Fickett the award.
A native of Bronxville, N.Y., she was a seasoned stage, film and TV actress before "All My Children."
Her first feature was "Man on Fire" with Bing Crosby...
The veteran daytime drama star died Thursday at her home in Virginia, the network said.
Fickett was an original cast member of "All My Children," which premiered in 1970, and for decades she appeared alongside Ray MacDonnell, who played her on-screen husband, Dr. Joe Martin, in the fictional town of Pine Valley, Pa. She retired from the show in 2000.
In 1973, she became the first performer to receive an Emmy for work on a daytime soap opera. As the mother of a young man who was drafted to fight in the Vietnam War, Ruth Martin gave an impassioned anti-war speech that won Fickett the award.
A native of Bronxville, N.Y., she was a seasoned stage, film and TV actress before "All My Children."
Her first feature was "Man on Fire" with Bing Crosby...
- 9/12/2011
- by AP
- Huffington Post
First Lady Michelle Obama is continuing her “Joining Forces” Initiative on ABC’s Extreme Makeover: Home Edition this fall, teaming with the do-gooder series on a house for otherwise homeless female military vets.
Flotus recently shot a guest spot in the same vein for an armed forces-themed episode of Nickelodeon’s iCarly (airing January 2012).
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• Even more Pine Valley faves are returning before All My Children‘s (televised) “fauxnale,” airing Friday, Sept. 23, on ABC. The new encores include David Canary (Adam Chandler), Julia Barr (Brooke English), Ray MacDonnell (Dr. Joe Martin), and...
Flotus recently shot a guest spot in the same vein for an armed forces-themed episode of Nickelodeon’s iCarly (airing January 2012).
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• Even more Pine Valley faves are returning before All My Children‘s (televised) “fauxnale,” airing Friday, Sept. 23, on ABC. The new encores include David Canary (Adam Chandler), Julia Barr (Brooke English), Ray MacDonnell (Dr. Joe Martin), and...
- 7/18/2011
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
Filed under: TV News
The stars keep on heading back to 'All My Children.' Before the finale on ABC, David Canary, Julia Barr, Ray MacDonnell and Lee Meriwether will return to the soap opera.
ABC confirmed the news.
Canary, known for his dual role of Adam and Stuart Chandler, left the series with Barr's Brooke English in 2010. Meriwether's Ruth Martin was last seen alongside her husband, MacDonnell's character Dr. Joe Martin, attending Tad and Cara's wedding earlier in 2011.
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The stars keep on heading back to 'All My Children.' Before the finale on ABC, David Canary, Julia Barr, Ray MacDonnell and Lee Meriwether will return to the soap opera.
ABC confirmed the news.
Canary, known for his dual role of Adam and Stuart Chandler, left the series with Barr's Brooke English in 2010. Meriwether's Ruth Martin was last seen alongside her husband, MacDonnell's character Dr. Joe Martin, attending Tad and Cara's wedding earlier in 2011.
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- 7/18/2011
- by Chris Harnick
- Aol TV.
Four Vets Returning to All My Children: Canary, Barr, MacDonnell, Merriweather
AMC confirms that Julia Barr (Brooke), David Canary (Adam), original cast member Ray MacDonnell (Joe) and Lee Meriwether (Ruth) are all coming back. No first air dates are available yet, but all four will be back on-screen in September. "I can't wait to work with David again!" cheers Jacob Young (Jr).
Daytime Soap Opera Ratings - Week of July 4-8, 2011
Y&R, B&B, Oltl and AMC all gained viewers over the previous week. Only Oltl has gained viewers year over year.
Jack Wagner contract update
Wagner's contract with The Bold And The Beautiful was extended through the 2012-13 television cycle.
Why do networks dominate comedy Emmys, while cable dominates dramas?
Nominations released on Thursday for the 63rd Primetime Emmys continued to demonstrate the intriguing trend of broadcast dominating comedy series and cable the drama side, to the point of near-exclusivity.
AMC confirms that Julia Barr (Brooke), David Canary (Adam), original cast member Ray MacDonnell (Joe) and Lee Meriwether (Ruth) are all coming back. No first air dates are available yet, but all four will be back on-screen in September. "I can't wait to work with David again!" cheers Jacob Young (Jr).
Daytime Soap Opera Ratings - Week of July 4-8, 2011
Y&R, B&B, Oltl and AMC all gained viewers over the previous week. Only Oltl has gained viewers year over year.
Jack Wagner contract update
Wagner's contract with The Bold And The Beautiful was extended through the 2012-13 television cycle.
Why do networks dominate comedy Emmys, while cable dominates dramas?
Nominations released on Thursday for the 63rd Primetime Emmys continued to demonstrate the intriguing trend of broadcast dominating comedy series and cable the drama side, to the point of near-exclusivity.
- 7/15/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
After 21 years of inactivity, following his 1990 starring and directing turn adapting creator Chester Gould's newspaper comic strip detective character "Dick Tracy", actor/producer Warren Beatty has won his lawsuit against a unit of Tribune Co, to prevent Tribune from taking back film/TV rights to creator Chester Gould's newspaper comic strip detective character.
Budgeted at $47 million, Beatty's "Dick Tracy" earned $103,738,726 domestic and $59,000,000 foreign for a worldwide box office of $162,738,726.
According to court documents, rights to the character would have reverted back to Tribune if "a certain period of time" lapsed without Beatty having produced another "Dick Tracy" movie, TV series or TV special.
Tribune sent Beatty a letter November 17, 2006, giving him two years to begin production on new "Dick Tracy" programing.
"Tribune asserted it still wanted to terminate Beatty's 'Dick Tracy" rights and effect a reversion, and purported to do so," the lawsuit said, with Beatty seeking...
Budgeted at $47 million, Beatty's "Dick Tracy" earned $103,738,726 domestic and $59,000,000 foreign for a worldwide box office of $162,738,726.
According to court documents, rights to the character would have reverted back to Tribune if "a certain period of time" lapsed without Beatty having produced another "Dick Tracy" movie, TV series or TV special.
Tribune sent Beatty a letter November 17, 2006, giving him two years to begin production on new "Dick Tracy" programing.
"Tribune asserted it still wanted to terminate Beatty's 'Dick Tracy" rights and effect a reversion, and purported to do so," the lawsuit said, with Beatty seeking...
- 3/27/2011
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Bailey Chase joins Damages
The former Chris Hughes on As The World Turns has joined Damages' upcoming season on DirecTV for a major recurring arc. Details on his storyline are being kept under wraps but he is said to be a potential love interest to Rose Byrne.
Sarah Brown bumped to recurring status on Bold And The Beautiful
Soaps In Depth has now confirmed that the actress is no longer on contract with the show, having officially been moved to "recurring" status.
Will Prince William Stir Interest in British Soap's First Gay Wedding?
Britain's ITV network is hoping that interest in the April 29 wedding of Prince Prince William and Kate Middleton will drive viewers to its long-running soap Coronation Street to see the show's first gay wedding on the same day.
With the royal marriage the major event of the year, producers in various soaps are looking to introduce wedding fever into their storylines,...
The former Chris Hughes on As The World Turns has joined Damages' upcoming season on DirecTV for a major recurring arc. Details on his storyline are being kept under wraps but he is said to be a potential love interest to Rose Byrne.
Sarah Brown bumped to recurring status on Bold And The Beautiful
Soaps In Depth has now confirmed that the actress is no longer on contract with the show, having officially been moved to "recurring" status.
Will Prince William Stir Interest in British Soap's First Gay Wedding?
Britain's ITV network is hoping that interest in the April 29 wedding of Prince Prince William and Kate Middleton will drive viewers to its long-running soap Coronation Street to see the show's first gay wedding on the same day.
With the royal marriage the major event of the year, producers in various soaps are looking to introduce wedding fever into their storylines,...
- 2/22/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
ABC's flagship soap All My Children hasn't had a new opening credits sequence in ages — in fact, not since Julie Hanan Carruthers took over as executive producer in the 2002-03 season. But a brand new opener is set to debut Wednesday, December 22. Gone are the archival scrapbook photos seen in the current credits, as well as images of David Canary (Adam) and Ray MacDonnell (Joe), who have retired from the show, and James Mitchell (Palmer), who died early this year. That's not all that's missing: Carruthers decided to drop those stagey glamour shots of the AMC stars and replaced them with actual AMC clips for a fresher, more natural look. "The thought was to be more true to the characters and make their environments and lifestyles more specific in order to give the audience a window into Pine Valley," says Carruthers. TV Guide Magazine brings you this exclusive first look,...
- 12/14/2010
- by Michael Logan
- TVGuide - Breaking News
After years of inactivity, following his starring/directing turn in the 1990 Disney feature "Dick Tracy", actor/producer Warren 'Clyde Barrow' Beatty recently sued a unit of Tribune Co, to prevent Tribune from taking back film/TV rights to creator Chester Gould's newspaper comic strip detective character.
Budgeted at $47 million, "Dick Tracy" earned $103,738,726 domestic and $59,000,000 foreign for a worldwide box office of $162,738,726.
According to court documents, rights would revert to Tribune if "a certain period of time" lapsed without Beatty having produced another Dick Tracy movie, TV series or TV special.
Tribune sent Beatty a letter November 17, 2006, giving him two years to begin production on new "Dick Tracy" programing.
"Tribune asserted it still wanted to terminate Beatty's 'Tracy' Rights and effect a reversion, and purported to do so," the lawsuit said, with Beatty seeking a declaration that his work on a developing Dick Tracy documentary TV special precludes Tribune from...
Budgeted at $47 million, "Dick Tracy" earned $103,738,726 domestic and $59,000,000 foreign for a worldwide box office of $162,738,726.
According to court documents, rights would revert to Tribune if "a certain period of time" lapsed without Beatty having produced another Dick Tracy movie, TV series or TV special.
Tribune sent Beatty a letter November 17, 2006, giving him two years to begin production on new "Dick Tracy" programing.
"Tribune asserted it still wanted to terminate Beatty's 'Tracy' Rights and effect a reversion, and purported to do so," the lawsuit said, with Beatty seeking a declaration that his work on a developing Dick Tracy documentary TV special precludes Tribune from...
- 12/4/2009
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
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