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Passions
''Passions'' is an American television soap opera that originally aired on NBC from July 5, 1999, to September 7, 2007, and on DirecTV's The 101 Network from September 17, 2007, to August 7, 2008. Created by screenwriter James E. Reilly and produced by NBC Studios, ''Passions'' follows the lives, loves and various romantic and paranormal adventures of the residents of Harmony, a small town in New England with many secrets. Storylines center on the interactions among members of its multi-racial core families: the African American Russells, the white Cranes and Bennetts, and half-Mexican half-Irish Lopez-Fitzgeralds. The series also features supernatural elements, which focus mainly on town witch Tabitha Lenox (Juliet Mills) and her doll-come-to life, Timmy (Josh Ryan Evans). NBC cancelled ''Passions'' on January 16, 2007. The series was subsequently picked up by DirecTV. The series aired its final episode on NBC on September 7, 2007, with new episodes continuing on DirectTV' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russell Family (Passions)
The Russell family is a fictional family depicted on the American soap opera ''Passions'', which aired on NBC (1999–2007) and later on DirecTV (2007–2008). The family was created by the soap's founder and head writer James E. Reilly; it originally consisted of four characters—the married couple Eve and T.C. Russell, and their children Whitney and Simone. The Russells are one of the four core families in the fictional town of Harmony, and are characterized by their friendship with the Bennetts and Lopez-Fitzgeralds and their feud with the Cranes. As the series progressed, four more characters were added to the family: Eve's vengeful, adoptive sister Liz Sanbourne; Eve's child with Julian Crane, Vincent Clarkson; Whitney's husband and Liz's son, Chad Harris-Crane; and Eve's aunt Irma Johnson. Most of the characters left during the show's transition from NBC to DirecTV, leaving Eve and Vincent as the only representatives of the Russell family in the series finale. The ch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lopez-Fitzgerald Family
This is a list of significant characters who have appeared on the soap opera ''Passions''. A ;Dr Ackland :Michael Woods (December 22 to 26, 2003), : Roark Critchlow (December 26, 2003 to March 17, 2004) ;Stuart Allen :Emanuelle Xuereb (2006) ;Tina Alverez :Marita DeLeon (May 2000) ;Antoine :Jean-Michel Richaud (April 19, 2000 to June 13, 2000) B ; Norma Bates :Marianne Muellerleile (2001–2008) ;Grace Bennett : Dana Sparks (1999–2008) ;Hank Bennett :Dalton James (1999–2001) :Ryan McPartlin (2001–2004) ; Jessica Bennett :Mary Elizabeth Winstead (1999–2000) :Jade Harlow (2000–2003) :Michelle Holgate (2002; temporary replacement) :Danica Stewart (2003–2008) ;Kay Bennett :Taylor Anne Mountz (1999–2000) :Gina Marie May (2000; temporary replacement) :Deanna Wright (2000–2003) : Heidi Mueller (2003–2008) ; Noah Bennett :Dylan Fergus (2005–2008) ; Sam Bennett : James Hyde (1999–2008) ;Samuel Bennett :Unnamed baby (2008) ;Doctor Bombay : B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bennett And Standish Families
This is a list of significant characters who have appeared on the soap opera ''Passions''. A ;Dr Ackland :Michael Woods (December 22 to 26, 2003), :Roark Critchlow (December 26, 2003 to March 17, 2004) ;Stuart Allen :Emanuelle Xuereb (2006) ;Tina Alverez :Marita DeLeon (May 2000) ;Antoine :Jean-Michel Richaud (April 19, 2000 to June 13, 2000) B ; Norma Bates :Marianne Muellerleile (2001–2008) ;Grace Bennett : Dana Sparks (1999–2008) ;Hank Bennett :Dalton James (1999–2001) :Ryan McPartlin (2001–2004) ; Jessica Bennett :Mary Elizabeth Winstead (1999–2000) :Jade Harlow (2000–2003) :Michelle Holgate (2002; temporary replacement) :Danica Stewart (2003–2008) ;Kay Bennett :Taylor Anne Mountz (1999–2000) :Gina Marie May (2000; temporary replacement) :Deanna Wright (2000–2003) :Heidi Mueller (2003–2008) ;Noah Bennett :Dylan Fergus (2005–2008) ; Sam Bennett : James Hyde (1999–2008) ;Samuel Bennett :Unnamed baby (2008) ;Doctor Bombay : Bern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Crane Family (Passions)
This is a list of significant characters who have appeared on the soap opera ''Passions''. A ;Dr Ackland :Michael Woods (December 22 to 26, 2003), : Roark Critchlow (December 26, 2003 to March 17, 2004) ;Stuart Allen :Emanuelle Xuereb (2006) ;Tina Alverez :Marita DeLeon (May 2000) ;Antoine :Jean-Michel Richaud (April 19, 2000 to June 13, 2000) B ; Norma Bates :Marianne Muellerleile (2001–2008) ;Grace Bennett : Dana Sparks (1999–2008) ;Hank Bennett :Dalton James (1999–2001) :Ryan McPartlin (2001–2004) ; Jessica Bennett :Mary Elizabeth Winstead (1999–2000) :Jade Harlow (2000–2003) :Michelle Holgate (2002; temporary replacement) :Danica Stewart (2003–2008) ; Kay Bennett :Taylor Anne Mountz (1999–2000) :Gina Marie May (2000; temporary replacement) :Deanna Wright (2000–2003) : Heidi Mueller (2003–2008) ; Noah Bennett : Dylan Fergus (2005–2008) ; Sam Bennett : James Hyde (1999–2008) ;Samuel Bennett :Unnamed baby (2008) ;Doctor Bombay : ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Passions Cast Members
This is a list of significant characters who have appeared on the soap opera ''Passions''. A ;Dr Ackland :Michael Woods (December 22 to 26, 2003), :Roark Critchlow (December 26, 2003 to March 17, 2004) ;Stuart Allen :Emanuelle Xuereb (2006) ;Tina Alverez :Marita DeLeon (May 2000) ;Antoine :Jean-Michel Richaud (April 19, 2000 to June 13, 2000) B ; Norma Bates :Marianne Muellerleile (2001–2008) ;Grace Bennett : Dana Sparks (1999–2008) ;Hank Bennett :Dalton James (1999–2001) :Ryan McPartlin (2001–2004) ; Jessica Bennett :Mary Elizabeth Winstead (1999–2000) :Jade Harlow (2000–2003) :Michelle Holgate (2002; temporary replacement) :Danica Stewart (2003–2008) ;Kay Bennett :Taylor Anne Mountz (1999–2000) :Gina Marie May (2000; temporary replacement) :Deanna Wright (2000–2003) :Heidi Mueller (2003–2008) ;Noah Bennett :Dylan Fergus (2005–2008) ; Sam Bennett : James Hyde (1999–2008) ;Samuel Bennett :Unnamed baby (2008) ;Doctor Bombay : Bern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Ryan Evans
Joshua Ryan Evans (January 10, 1982 – August 5, 2002) was an American actor who became known for his role of Timmy Lenox in the soap opera ''Passions''. Though he was 17 years old when ''Passions'' debuted, Evans had the appearance and voice of a small child due to achondroplasia, a form of dwarfism. He was tall. Early life and career Born in Hayward, California, Evans began his career at age 12, appearing in various commercials. He made his film debut as a toddler in ''Baby Geniuses'' in 1999. The following year he played the role of the young Grinch (Jim Carrey's character) in ''How the Grinch Stole Christmas''. He also appeared as General Tom Thumb in the A&E miniseries ''P.T. Barnum''. Evans also had guest spots on '' Ally McBeal'', '' 7th Heaven'', and '' Poltergeist: The Legacy''. In 1999, Evans began portraying Timmy on the soap opera ''Passions''. Evans' character was a doll that the evil witch Tabitha Lenox brought to life with magic. For his work on the series, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Audience (TV Network)
Audience Network (also known as Audience from 2016 until 2020) was an American pay television channel that was owned by AT&T. It featured a mix of original and acquired series, specials, and feature films. The network operated as a commercial-free service and broadcast its programming without editing for content. It was originally exclusive to DirecTV, though it was also added to AT&T U-verse after AT&T's 2015 acquisition of DirecTV. It was also made available on later AT&T streaming efforts, including AT&T TV and AT&T Watch TV, a lower-cost option available to AT&T Mobility customers. As of 2019, the channel had a subscription base of 26 million. The channel ceased operations on May 22, 2020. History The network launched on November 25, 1999, as Freeview, a service on DirecTV channel 103 carrying a continuous loop of concerts and other events. Freeview was part of all of the satellite provider's subscription packages, starting with the Total Choice tier. In 2005, it was moved to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Henry Kreitler
John Henry Kreitler, also credited as John Henry, is an Emmy-winning American composer of contemporary classical, film, television and theatre music. He is a songwriter, producer and publisher, and co-founder of contemporary chamber music ensemble Virtuosos de Cámara and founder and Creative Director of Clear Choice Entertainment, LLC. Biography & Credits He holds a B.A. in Composition from Lewis and Clark College, Portland, Oregon, where he studied violin, composition and conducting before continuing his studies in Composition at the College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati where he also taught theory. His concert compositions include ''Symphony No. 1 – the Psalms'' for orchestra, chorus & schola cantorum, the two-act opera, ''Stefan-the Young,'' premiered in Portland, Oregon, two string quartets, and numerous works for chamber orchestra, chamber ensembles, chorus, mixed-media and electronics. His recent commissions include “''Canciones de Vallarta''” a suit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Timmy Lenox
Timmy Lenox is a fictional character from the NBC/DirecTV daytime drama ''Passions'' portrayed by Josh Ryan Evans. The actor died of a congenital heart defect the very day his character Timmy died on the show and donated his heart to Charity Standish. Storylines Timmy was originally a doll created by the town witch Tabitha Lenox as a sidekick in her various evil schemes against the people of Harmony. Timmy had a good heart though and came to love Charity Standish, a main target of Tabitha's evil, for her innocence and kindness. At times Timmy would interfere with Tabitha's schemes to get rid of Charity. One time when Tabitha was planning to make Charity kill Miguel by giving him a poisoned petit four, Timmy swapped the petit four resulting in Tabitha eating it and melting. Tabitha survived through the help of Timmy, Dr. Bombay, and Matilda. Another time Tabitha and Timmy were locked in a psych ward because Tabitha wanted to be close to Charity. When Tabitha overheard them givi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juliet Mills
Juliet Maryon Mills (born 21 November 1941) is an English-American actress. She is the daughter of actor Sir John Mills and Mary Hayley Bell and the eldest of three siblings; her younger siblings are actress Hayley Mills and director Jonathan Mills. Mills began her career as a child actress and was nominated at age 18 for a Tony Award for her stage performance in ''Five Finger Exercise'' in 1960. She progressed to film work and then to television, playing the lead role on the sitcom ''Nanny and the Professor'' in the early 1970s. She received Golden Globe Award nominations for her work in this series and for her role in the film ''Avanti!'' in 1972. She won an Emmy Award for her performance in the television miniseries ''QB VII'' (1974). In 1983, Mills joined The Mirror Theater Ltd's Mirror Repertory Company, performing in repertory productions such as ''Rain'', ''Paradise Lost'', ''Inheritors'' and ''The Hasty Heart'' throughout their seasons. From 1999 until 2008, she had a ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Days Of Our Lives
''Days of Our Lives'' (also stylized as ''Days of our Lives''; simply referred to as ''Days'' or ''DOOL'') is an American television soap opera that streams on the streaming service Peacock. The soap, which aired on the American television network NBC from 1965 to 2022, is one of the longest-running scripted television programs in the world, airing nearly every weekday since November 8, 1965. A co-production of Corday Productions and Sony Pictures Television, the series was created by husband-and-wife team Ted Corday and Betty Corday. During ''Days of Our Lives'' early years, Irna Phillips (creator of former NBC stablemate '' Another World'' as well as its former CBS rivals, ''As the World Turns'' and ''Guiding Light'') served as a story editor for the program and many of the show's earliest storylines were written by William J. Bell, who would depart the series in 1975 to focus full-time on ''The Young and the Restless'', which he created for CBS in 1973. Following the 2007 can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soap Opera
A soap opera, or ''soap'' for short, is a typically long-running radio or television serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term "soap opera" originated from radio dramas originally being sponsored by soap manufacturers.Bowles, p. 118. The term was preceded by "horse opera", a derogatory term for low-budget Westerns. BBC Radio's ''The Archers'', first broadcast in 1950, is the world's longest-running radio soap opera. The longest-running current television soap is '' Coronation Street'', which was first broadcast on ITV in 1960, with the record for the longest running soap opera in history being held by '' Guiding Light'', which began on radio in 1937, transitioned to television in 1952, and ended in 2009. A crucial element that defines the soap opera is the open-ended serial nature of the narrative, with stories spanning several episodes. One of the defining features that makes a television program a soap opera, according to Alber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
