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Cassie Layne Winslow
Cassie Layne Winslow is a fictional character from '' Guiding Light'', an American soap opera on the CBS network. She was first portrayed by Laura Wright for an eight-year period, followed by Nicole Forester until the character's departure in 2008. Laura Stepp temporarily played the character in 2001. Casting and creation The role of Cassie was originated by actress Laura Wright, who was known for her role as Ally Rescott on the ABC Daytime soap opera's '' Loving'' and '' The City''. The actress premiered in the role on August 1, 1997. Actress Laura Stepp briefly stepped into the role for three episodes between January 8–10, 2001, while Wright was on maternity leave. In September 2005, it was announced that Wright had decided not to renew her contract with the soap, calling it something she needed to do. She wrote on her official website (now defunct): Days later, it was announced that Wright would join the ABC soap ''General Hospital'' as the fourth actress to portray c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Laura Wright
Laura Wright (née Sisk) is an American actress. She is perhaps best known for her roles as Ally Rescott on ''Loving (TV series), Loving'' (1991–1995) and ''The City (1995 TV series), The City'' (1995–1997), Cassie Layne Winslow on ''Guiding Light'' (1997–2005) and Carly Corinthos on ''General Hospital'' (2005–present); the latter garnered her the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series in 2011.''Lynette Rice''Daytime Emmys: And the winners are: Entertainment Weekly, June 19, 2011 Early life Wright was born Laura Sisk in Washington, D.C., and was raised in Clinton, Maryland. She appeared in several high school plays such as ''Gypsy: A Musical Fable, Gypsy'', ''Our Town'', and ''You Can't Take It with You (play), You Can't Take It with You''. Career Wright (then credited by her maiden name of Sisk) made her television acting debut on ABC's daytime soap opera ''Loving (TV series), Loving'' in 1991, playing the character of Allison "Ally" Rescott ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABC Daytime
ABC Daytime (sometimes shortened to ABC-D or ABCD) is a division responsible for the daytime programming block on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC Network and syndicated programming. The block has historically encompassed soap operas, game shows and talk shows. History Brian Frons became president of ABC Daytime in 2002. * When Megan McTavish returned as Head writer, Head Writer of ''All My Children'' in July 2003, she faced criticism for a story that depicted the rape of a lesbian character, Bianca Montgomery. The show also faced opposition to a story of a transgender character in 2006. * The Writers Guild of America East filed arbitration suits against ABC Daytime, claiming that they violated the strike-termination agreement by retaining replacement writers (those who choose Financial Core Status) who filled in during the strike (including Frons) on ''All My Children'' instead of bringing back the writers who had been on strike. "The strike-termination agreement does no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Two And A Half Men
''Two and a Half Men'' is an American television sitcom that originally aired on CBS for twelve seasons from September 22, 2003, to February 19, 2015. Originally starring Charlie Sheen in the lead role alongside Jon Cryer and Angus T. Jones, the series was about a hedonistic jingle writer, Charlie Harper, his uptight brother, Alan, and Alan's mischievous son, Jake. As Alan's marriage falls apart and divorce appears imminent, he and Jake move into Charlie's beachfront Malibu house and complicate Charlie's freewheeling life. In 2010, CBS and Warner Bros. Television reached a multiyear broadcasting agreement for the series, renewing it through at least the 2011–12 season. In February 2011, however, CBS and Warner Bros. decided to end production for the rest of the eighth season after Sheen entered drug rehabilitation and made "disparaging" comments about the series' creator and executive producer Chuck Lorre. Sheen's contract was terminated the following month and he was written ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monk (TV Series)
''Monk'' is an American mystery comedy-drama television series created by Andy Breckman and starring Tony Shalhoub as Adrian Monk. It originally ran from 2002 to 2009 and is primarily a police procedural series, but also exhibits comic and dramatic tones in its exploration of the main characters' personal lives. The series was produced by Mandeville Films and Touchstone Television in association with Universal Network Television. The series debuted on July 12, 2002, on USA Network. It continued for eight seasons, with the final season concluding on December 4, 2009. The series held the record for the most-watched scripted drama episode in cable television history from 2009 through 2012 (broken by '' The Walking Dead'') with " Mr. Monk and the End – Part II", its series finale, with 9.4 million viewers, 3.2 million of them in the 18–49 demographic. The series was critically acclaimed, winning eight Emmy Awards, one Golden Globe Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vicky Hudson
Vicky Hudson is a fictional character that appeared on the NBC daytime soap opera ''Another World (TV series), Another World'' and the CBS daytime soap opera ''As the World Turns''. The character was introduced in 1985 as the secret twin sister of Marley Love, and the twins were originally played by Ellen Wheeler, who left the following year due to exhaustion. Rhonda Lewin then portrayed Vicky from September to December 1986, before the role of both twins were then played by Anne Heche from 1987 to 1991. Vicky was last played by Jensen Buchanan, who debuted on July 25, 1991. The character was killed in a plane crash in November 1999, but remained as a ghost through 2001. Cynthia Watros also portrayed the role temporarily in 1998. Storylines Victoria "Vicky" Carson and her twin sister, Marley Love, Marley, are born to teenagers Michael Hudson (Kale Browne) and Donna Love (Anna Stuart). Michael never knew Donna was pregnant and Donna was unaware that she had given birth to twins. M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marley Love
Marley Love is a fictional character from the NBC daytime soap opera '' Another World''. After ''AW'' was cancelled, the character crossed over to the CBS daytime soap opera ''As the World Turns'' for guest appearances between 2000 and 2003. Storylines Marley was born into the wealthy Love family and led a privileged life. Despite her upbringing, Marley was kind, modest, and shy. Neither did Marley know she had an identical twin sister Vicky Hudson and their biological parents were teenage sweethearts Michael Hudson and Donna Love. Vicky was placed for adoption while Marley grew up believing Donna's parents, Reginald and Elizabeth, were her parents and Donna was her sister. When she was very young, Elizabeth died and Reginald faked his death, leaving her to be raised by her "older siblings." Peter Love was the first Love family member to arrive in Bay City. He was later joined by sisters Donna and Nicole. Marley joined them later on, returning from boarding school in Switzerland. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jensen Buchanan
Jensen Buchanan (born July 18, 1962 in Montgomery, Alabama) is an American soap opera actress, known for portraying Sarah Gordon on ''One Life to Live'' (1987–90) and twins Vicky Hudson and Marley Love on ''Another World (TV series), Another World''. Early life Buchanan was born in Montgomery, Alabama, on July 18, 1962. She was the only child of William and Mary Buchanan, who divorced when she was a toddler. She was raised in Neenah, Wisconsin. She attended Boston University on scholarship from 1980 to 1984, eventually earning a degree in music theory. Career Buchanan originated the role of Sarah Gordon on the ABC soap opera ''One Life to Live'', playing the character from 1987 to 1990. In 1991, she moved to the NBC soap opera ''Another World (TV series), Another World''. She played Vicky Hudson from 1991 to 1999. She also played Vicky's twin, Marley Love, from 1991 to 1994, with reappearances in 1997 and 1998. Buchanan was nominated for two Lead Actress Daytime Emmy Awards in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Hospital
''General Hospital'' (often abbreviated as ''GH'') is an American daytime television soap opera. It is listed in ''Guinness World Records'' as the list of longest-running television shows by category, longest-running American soap opera in production, and the second in American history after ''Guiding Light''. Concurrently, it is the world's third longest-running scripted drama series in production after British serials ''The Archers'' and ''Coronation Street'', as well as the world's second-longest-running televised soap opera still in production. ''General Hospital'' premiered on the American Broadcasting Company, ABC television network on April 1, 1963. ''General Hospital'' is the longest-running serial produced in Hollywood, and the longest-running entertainment program in ABC television history. It holds the record for most Daytime Emmy Awards for Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, with 14 wins. The show was created by husband-and-wife soap writers Frank an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of General Hospital Characters (2000s)
''General Hospital'' is the longest-running American television serial drama, airing on ABC. Created by Frank and Doris Hursley, who originally set it in a general hospital (hence the title), in an unnamed fictional city. In the 1970s, the city was named Port Charles, New York. The series premiered on April 1, 1963. This is a list of notable characters who significantly impacted storylines and began their run, or significantly returned, from the years 2000 to 2009. Sage Alcazar Sage Alcazar is a fictional character on the ABC soap opera ''General Hospital''. She was portrayed by Eileen Boylan in 2003, and then by Katie Stuart in 2004. Sage Alcazar arrives in Port Charles with one thing on her mind: revenge. A gun-toting Sage stalks Alexis Davis for days, waiting for the right moment to wreak havoc on her life, because Sage believes Alexis had murdered her father Luis in cold-blood. However, that right moment never comes for the obviously tormented teen. In order to receive at ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cynthia Preston
Cynthia Preston, sometimes credited as Cyndy Preston (born May 18, 1968), is a Canadian actress. Life and career Preston was born in Toronto, Ontario. She made her screen debut in the 1986 television film ''Miles to Go...'' playing Jill Clayburgh' daughter. She appeared in a number of Canadian television dramas the following years, include ''Night Heat'', ''Diamonds'', '' The Hitchhiker'', and '' Street Legal''. She played the female leading roles in horror films ''Pin'' (1988), ' (1988), and '' Prom Night III: The Last Kiss'' (1989). Preston starred in the 1994 award-winning comedy-drama film ''Whale Music'' opposite Maury Chaykin. In 1999, she starred in the Showtime science fiction series ''Total Recall 2070'' alongside Michael Easton. The series was canceled after single season of 22 episodes. She guest-starred on ''The X-Files'', '' Andromeda'', ''CSI: Crime Scene Investigation'', ''Two and a Half Men'', ''Bones'', '' Flashpoint'' and ''Hannibal''. From 2002 to 2005 she playe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carly Corinthos
Carly Corinthos is a fictional character from ''General Hospital'', a soap opera on the ABC network, portrayed by Laura Wright from 2005. A collaborative effort between the writers, Carly – originally played by Sarah Joy Brown from 1996 to 2001 — was introduced under executive producer Wendy Riche. A "love to hate" character who brings excitement to storylines because of her devious ways, Carly is the illegitimate daughter of former bad girl turned heroine, Bobbie Spencer (Jacklyn Zeman). Carly seduces her mother's husband for revenge. Throughout the 2000s, Carly, then Tamara Braun from 2001 to 2005, goes on to become one of the show's most prominent, vital and popular characters largely due to her supercouple pairing with mobster Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) and her friendship with Jason Morgan ( Steve Burton). Carly's revenge on Bobbie and her near lethal vendetta against A. J. Quartermaine (Sean Kanan) — the biological father of her son Michael (Chad Duell) – remai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
