Friday, February 15, 2008

Valentine's Day is now Spinelli Day!!!

Ok that was just an all round great Spinelli episode.

the Jackal giving the wounded blonde one moves to beat the TMK
We started off at Kelly's with Spinelli giving Maxie a pep talk about opening Cooper's Valentines gift. He was not pushy at all and backed off when she just didn't seem ready. He had to keep it short though because he needed to met Jason at Jake's.

Jackal, internet.. cyberspace.
He finds Jason busy playing pool with Vixenella .. Jason nor Spinelli knows she is Johnny's big sister. Spinelli's brain is still not working since Maxie shorted it out with the kiss a few days ago. so he had issues speaking .

Jason and Spinelli run off to the PCPD impound warehouse

I get the pleasant feeling of desavue
Spinelli is helping Jason break in. He keeps giving him codes that don't end up working and in between this he talks about Maxie. Its when the Jackal channels the wounded blonde one that he figures out how to get in and it works (the door is NOT locked)

Spinelli then goes back to Kelly's to see Maxie. Stops at the door and looks through the window looking at her. Ok cue the fantasy.
It really needs to be seen to 'get' it but its great

when he wakes up he makes very friendly with the window.

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Happy Valentine's Day


Hope you have a good one.

Campaign tip 11: buy the new Night Shift DVD


---Sweeps Day 11---

Yeah it was sorta silly and has some major contradictions between GH but Bradford was great in it.
(promise to have a non-money idea tomorrow)
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Happy Valentine's Day!

Hello out there, my Funny Valentines, and Happy V-Day!

I hope everyone is doing their part to show the love for Spinelli and Bradford -- I know I'm on that comment line everyday! I've also sent some snail mail messages to "the usual suspects" so here's to hoping our voices are heard!

I do believe we'll be getting some "Spixie" scenes today, so enjoy and don't forget to share some love for Bradford/Spinelli when you can!

In other news, I purchased the Night Shift DVD's yesterday. All the episodes are there, plus a behind the scenes featurette. Most of it is footage we have seen online, such as the moment when Jason Thompson fed Bradford a meatball off a fork...I believe that was on something at SoapNet.com awhile back...pretty cute. It's probably illegal for me to post a clip of the featurette, so I won't, but the DVD is really nice and rather cheap, so I recommend picking it up! I can't wait to go back through and watch the first season on a REAL screen, as opposed to clips online! Also -- a sticker on the front says "Season Two: Coming Soon" so that sounds like confirmation to me! Hopefully we'll get plenty of Spinelli in season two...

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Campaign Tip 10: Buy "My Funny Valentine" on Itunes


---Sweeps Day 10---
Buy Bradford's track "My Funny Valentine" on itunes. Since the track has become available He has been the 'most popular'

Its a quick and not really an expensive way to show your support of Bradford.

screen shot of itunes page today 2-13-08 at 6:30pm
Link to "My Funny Valentine" on Itunes


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My Letter to Phelps, Guza & Frons

As promised yesterday here is my letter to Jill Phelps. I will write a similar letter to Guza and Frons.

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Dear Ms Phelps

I am writing you in you capacity as executive producer on the daytime program General Hospital. I started watching as a child and stopped in the mid 90s and started up again May of 2006 with the ‘return’ of Anna. ######(demographic data)

In November of 2006 a new character was introduced. Damian Spinelli. I hated him at first. He seemed like a waste of airtime. Was very stereotypical cardboard cut out of a ‘computer hacker’ These opinions changed shortly before February sweeps in that scene where Sam yells at Spinelli because she just found out she can’t have any children.

I was blown away by Bradford Anderson’s acting and I was an instant fan. He IS the reason I watch General Hospital.

I have an issue though as a diehard Bradford Anderson/ Spinelli fan. Spinelli never really gets his own storyline. He seems to piggie back others. We get this great relationship between Lulu and Spinelli and she walks all over him and ends up with a wannabe wife abuser Logan. She then only wants Spinelli when she wants to use him. The same can be said about the great relationship between Jason and Spinelli. Spinelli at times seems more like he is idolizing him instead of as an equal in this ‘friendship’ I really love the Jason and Spinelli scenes I really do but at times it seems like a very one sided relationship.

Then lets move on to the dark period. Fall of 2007. The viewers where teased with the idea of a Georgie Spinelli pairing but no wait Georgie need to die. I can’t get into anymore of this because it makes me cry.

There has been sunshine though. The last few weeks of scenes between Spinelli and Maxie have been MAGIC. I can’t express how enjoyable these have been for me. The banter back and forth have been just amazing. Bradford’s and Kirsten’s talents really show through. I love it. Please keep my Spin going this direction. There have been many a time I thought about stopping watching but Spinelli always has me wanting more.

Sincerely,



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Spin and Maxie... "Moonlighting"???

A brilliant poster at SOAP CENTRAL wondered if GH was going the "MOONLIGHTING" angle with Spin and Maxie.

He's quirky and hilarious, she's wicked sexy, and they team up as Private Eyes. "Opposites attract"...

Dave and Maddie?

Damian and Maxie?


Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Tour visit with Bradford

Shelley a real life super hero and Bradford's official site webmistress visited Bradford on set. She posted pictures of her recent visit on http://bradfordanderson.org/

Link to photos: http://bradfordanderson.org/Studiotour.html

Campaign Tip 9: Write Jill Phelps


---Sweeps Day 9---
Write Jill Phelps Executive Producer of GH.
While your are at write Bob Guza and Brian Frons (same address)
Tell them how you feel but be positive.
Jill Phelps
General Hospital
c/o ABC-TV
4151 Prospect Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027

I will post my letter to Jill and company when I have it finished.
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Stake Out with Maxie and the Jackal

Tell me how many squeals did you have through the whole episode?

check it out Maxie eating the bbq potato chips.
They both have the same purpose to find out who killed wise Georgie. We find out that our unofficial PI is now OFFICIAL (doesn't he need a business license now too?)

Ok now back to the story. Our mismatched duo are staking out Logan in hopes to get clues and confirmation that he is the T-M-K.

Maxie shows how she can think quickly on her feet (well she is sitting down though) Maxie saw patrolman and she....

Yes its dark but she kiss him LOL
I don't think Damian Spinelli will ever quite be the same again. I read someone say that he overloaded his circuits. His mind then starts to wonder.



I love it.. don't they both look GREAT.
This was a great day for dialog. The banter between Maxie and Spin was priceless.

New post from BA at MY SPACE

I'm going to list all these PA's soon, BTW. He's got one coming up in Chicago now..

This weekend, he'll be in Vegas.
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http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendID=136844925&blogID=356855059

Come See Me Sing On Broadway!

Hey Everyone..

I'm going to be singing at the ABC Daytime/Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS Event in New York City on Sunday March 2nd! I'm very very excited to be back in NY...and I'd love to see you all there! It is a wonderful cause and should be an amazing night.

Check out the link for info and tix.. HOORAY!

http://www.broadwaycares.org/events/ABCDaytime.cfm

AND I CAN'T TELL YOU HOW MUCH I'M LOOKING FORWARD TO VEGAS THIS WEEKEND.. WE'RE ALL GONNA HAVE A BLAST. SEE YOU SATURDAY NIGHT!

All kinds of awesome...






credit the Spixie board and fotki for these caps. (anangelofstar)

Monday, February 11, 2008

Cindi Rinehart speaks with Bradford.

Shows scenes from the valentines day episode (so there are spoilers)
http://www.komotv.com/nwa/cindi/15529117.html?video=pop&t=a

Pictures from the week of February 25th

as always be forwarned that if your view these photos they may be of a spoiler nature because it show scenes that happen in the 'future'
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photos from http://sweetestgoodbyes.org/

Campaign tip 8: Call the Comment Line Again


---Sweeps Day 8---
I realize this is a repeat but it worth repeating. Already called the comment line? Well call again. You don't have to be a Maxelli, Spixie or Spinmax fan to enjoy Bradford today. That was pretty entertaining.

GH Comment Line
323-671-4583

ABC Comment Line (press 2, then 4, then 464 to get to GH)
818-460-7477

ABC Daytime Feedback (ask for the viewer comment line)
212-456-7777

ABC Switchboard
310-557-7777

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ps. did anyone read Bradford interview below and read what his 'campaign idea was LOL

Blog Exclusive: Q & A with Bradford

Bradford agreed to answer some questions for us (Thank you Bradford) Questions are asked by the blog contributors and a few fans.

Penny: Are you recognized a lot when you are out? When was the first time you where recognized?

Bradford: Practically never in LA, a fair amount when I'm out of town.. But its always "you know who you look like? That really weird lookin' kid on GH!"

Penny: What do you miss most about NH? Did you go to Storyland as a kid?

Bradford: Heck yeah I went to Storyland. And Clark's Trading Post, and Six Gun City.. who needs DisneyWorld or Universal Studios when you can go to 40 yr old tiny theme parks in NH??!!

Penny: With the exception of Spinelli what has been your favorite role?

Bradford: Husband and father. Isn't that what everyone says? Too bad I'm neither of those.

Penny: Which type of work do you prefer Primetime Tv, Daytime, movies, Theater or commercials.

Bradford: DAYTIME!!!! No waiting around. At least not as much as movies or primetime.. and you get new material everyday, its truly like living in a character.

Penny: Do you ever visit any of the fan sites out there? Read the different boards? (There was a great discussion last summer on Soap Central about you arms)

Bradford: My arms?? Last summer?? What about now?? Are they lankier than usual?

Penny: How does it feel to be a recording artist? Has the response surprised you? I mean you are on ITUNES & Amazon.

Bradford: Its really cool to see my name on itunes. And I am so flattered by the response to my song.. I was really nervous about it.. I've never really been that kind of crooner. Comic uptempos is what I mostly did as a stage performer.. so this was kind of a stretch, but boy was it fun!

Penny's Daughter: (Age 4): Do You like Baby Jake? I like Baby Jake. I named my doll Jake.

Bradford: Baby jake is one cool baby. How could he not be? He's the spawn of Stone Cold.

Penny's Son (Age 5 1/2): Whats your favorite Animal?

Bradford: I love all animals. I'm a dog person.. but there is nothing cooler than looking into the eyes of a horse. Such big powerful peaceful animals. If I could keep horses, I most certainly would.

Rene': Obviously, you see how fans react to you. :) Is there a celebrity (or celebrities) that you would have a similar reaction to should you ever have the chance to meet them?

Bradford: I'm actually pretty shy when it comes to celebrities.. I get all nervous. I think I would be most nervous around someone like Meryl Streep or Dustin Hoffman, simply cuz I would want them to like me.

Rene': Who is your favorite actor to work with on GH and are there any you haven't worked with but would like to?

Bradford: Oh that's tough.. I like working with everyone.. but for the sake of pimping my current storyline.. I am going to say without hesitation Kirsten Storms!!! Go SpinMax, or whatever you want to call it.

Rene': What career do you think you would have pursued had it not been acting?

Bradford: I think I would've tried to be financial planner like my Dad, but i would have failed miserably.

Rene': What's your favorite theatrical production (Broadway or otherwise)?

Bradford:I think the Fantasticks is probably the most perfect musical, and I love it.

Rene': What do you like to do when you're not working?

Bradford: Enjoy the lovely weather of southern California. Beach, golf, outdoor cafes. You can't beat this place, and as a New Englander, I still feel like I'm on vacation everyday.

Rene': Do you have any favorite TV shows that you can't miss the way your fans can't miss GH?

Bradford: The first two seasons of West Wing were the best years of any TV show ever. I could watch them over and over every day. So if they were still airing, I would watch them fanatically.

Laurelin: If you could choose one storyline plot for Spinelli to go through, what would it be?

Bradford: Romance. Done.

Laurelin: How much impact does the online fan community have with the show's direction?

Bradford: No way to know.. I know they have research departments who have the responsibility of figuring out what people want to see.. so I'm sure they have ears and eyes that watch the online community.

Laurelin: What's the best way to get our voices and opinions heard?

Bradford:Hire a plane with one of those banner thingies hanging off the back and fly circles around prospect studios. The offices are on the top floor, they'll see it if you keep flying around.

Laurelin: What has been the coolest/scariest thing a fan has done for you?

Bradford: I have so many wonderful fans that everyday make me smile. Be it a kind myspace message, or something in the mail.. or a video that gets forwarded to me that someone made, or coming to events.. I'm taken aback just about everyday by the amount of thoughtful people that are out there.

Laurelin: If you could do a remake of any movie, what would it be and who would you play?

Bradford: Kermit in the muppets take Manhattan.

Spikey: Well, this one is obvious.. can you give us some upcoming spoilers for your storyline?

Bradford: Spinelli has romantic thoughts about a blonde girl.

Spikey: Does you think that they might actually make Spin and Maxie a real couple or just friends?

Bradford: Either way its gonna be a incredibly interesting and wicked fun.

Spikey: There is a rumor going around that he might do DANCING WITH THE STARS. Any truth to that?

Bradford: Where is that rumor?? I wanna know! Sign me up!

Spikey: Some fans are wondering if Spin will ever get to babysit Cam and Jake? Also, if Liz/Jason get together, where will Spin go?

Bradford: Spin will never leave Jason's side.. And he would be a great babysitter.. remember all the wonderful things he taught Kristina about hacking?

Fan: Out of all of his scenes, which has been his favorite to shoot?

Bradford: Hard to say.. I have way too much fun every day.

Fan: Is comedy or drama more challenging?

Bradford: Comedy for sure.. There are more factors. If you're doing a dramatic scene and you're connected to your material, it will be fine no matter what. Comedy requires timing, and if that goes wrong, you're in trouble.

Fan: How does your hair defy gravity the way it does. it fascinates me...if i had your volume I would feel like a supermodel

Bradford: PRODUCT! If there was no product my hair would have no body at all. It would just fall straight down. Not gel, not hairspray.. fiber/texture cream. Oh yes, I love the stuff.

Fan: What is your favorite part about being spin is?

Bradford: My favorite part about playing Spinelli is that I feel like I can do anything. I'm never afraid that I'll do something out of line, and that the more I follow my instincts, the better..

Fan: What videos from youtube have you seen about Spin, Which one is your favorite?

Bradford: I like them all.. I'm still amazed that people take the time to put them together!!! THANK YOU!!!

Fan: What his favorite food and drink?

Bradford: I like wine.. years and years of working in restaurants has instilled that in me. Food wise.. cheese.. Most definitely cheese.

Fan: I'd like to know what your future goals are. I'm also curious about what kind of music you like?

Bradford: I have no goals. I'm doing what I love to do, and I am so lucky for that. If I continue to do this, or move on to something else.. I'll be happy. So that's my goal.. staying happy. I don't see myself not achieving that. Cuz I can be happy doing pretty much anything!
Music--hmmm. I like lots of stuff. Currently I'm into Muse and the Decemberists
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