Bradford Anderson presenting at the Emmy's:

(it appears he will be presenting with Jason Cook and Kirsten Storms) Also presenting for GH are Laura Wright, Sarah Brown and Tony Geary.

http://www.abcmedianet.com/Web/progcal/dispDNR.aspx?id=060508_01

JIMMY KIMMEL, BARBARA WALTERS, SUSAN LUCCI, ANTHONY GEARY, TYRA BANKS AND MONTEL WILLIAMS ARE AMONG THE SCHEDULED PRESENTERS FOR "THE 35th ANNUAL DAYTIME EMMY® AWARDS," JUNE 20 ON ABC

Jimmy Kimmel, host of ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," has been tapped to present his friend and colleague Regis Philbin the Lifetime Achievement Award during ABC's live broadcast of "The 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards," FRIDAY, JUNE 20. Mr. Philbin is being honored for more than 40 years in television, including 20 years as co-host of his nationally syndicated talk show. Also among those stars scheduled to appear are Barbara Walters, creator/executive producer and co-host of "The View," "All My Children" star Susan Lucci, Tyra Banks of "The Tyra Banks Show" and Montel Williams who, after 17 years on-air, will end his syndicated talk show.

Additional presenters include: Darnell Williams, Debbi Morgan and Cornelius Smith ("All My Children"); Jake Silbermann and Van Hansis ("As the World Turns"); Jack Wagner and Heather Tom ("The Bold and the Beautiful"); Alison Sweeney, Arianne Zucker and Nadia Bjorlin ("Days of our Lives"); Anthony Geary, Sarah Brown, Laura Wright, Kirsten Storms, Jason Cook and Bradford Anderson ("General Hospital"); Daniel Cosgrove and Marcy Rylan ("Guiding Light"); Susan Haskell, Michael Easton, Kassie DePaiva, Farah Fath and John-Paul Lavoisier ("One Life to Live"); and Melody Thomas Scott, Doug Davidson and Don Diamont ("The Young and the Restless").

As part of an integrated show sponsorship, Kmart will unveil the Kmart Style Lounge, featuring backstage visits with winners and presenters throughout the awards ceremony. Earlier this spring, four style experts had been chosen by the national retailer to serve as "Kmart Style Showoffs," or fashion ambassadors for the brand, given their ability to create stylish ensembles. The four "Kmart Style Showoffs" will appear in interstitials throughout the broadcast with two "Daytime Emmy Style" contest winners, to be chosen online at abc.com/daytime/kmart. The footage will document the ambassadors as they prepare for the big night-selecting wardrobes and fashion accessories, as well as choosing hairstyles and makeup applications.

"The 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards" will be broadcast live from Hollywood's famed Kodak Theater and will be hosted by Sherri Shepherd ("The View") and Cameron Mathison ("All My Children"). White Cherry Entertainment will produce, with Ricky Kirshner and Glenn Weiss serving as executive producers.

The awards recognize outstanding achievement in all fields of daytime television production and are presented to individuals and programs broadcast from 2:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. during the 2007 calendar year. "The 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards" is a presentation of the National Television Academy in cooperation with the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.

Press materials, including media and publicists credentials for "The 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards," are available at www.abcmedianet.com

So much Spinelli, so little time!

Quick Recap!

I'm trying to get the recaps completely up to date, but they seem to be instead several days behind! So, excuse this recap for being it's less than extensive self! Spinelli has been on SO much recently (and he's supposed to be on everyday for a while) I'm having a little trouble keeping up! Hopefully this quick summary of events will help!

--May 29th--

Maxie and Lulu bicker over Spinelli while Sam tries her hardest to make Spinelli look like a stud. Later, Spinelli tells Sam he is a total wimp but Sam wants to help him with that. After removing his shirt, Sam tells him his body isn't as bad as he laments, and perhaps some muscle toning is in order. Also, she comments on his posture and says she wants to build his confidence. Later Sam confides in Lucky that she thinks Spinelli is a sweetheart that deserves to get the girl, but doesn't think he has a chance. Spinelli leaves Sam's place after a vigorous workout.

--May 30th--

Spinelli first told Jason that he was working out to impress Maxie. When Jason tells Spinelli that he has taken over the business, Spinelli is extremely concerned for Jason knowing that his friend doesn't really want the job. He worries what will happen to Jason if he takes on Mob Boss without really wanting to be in charge. Diane comes in and tells Jason he needs a better alibi than Spinelli if he's going to retaliate against the Zacchara's for destroying a shipment. Spinelli (who seemed oddly more CONFIDENT) told Diane he would be an excellent alibi, thank you very much. Later, Sam meets Spinelli at Sonnybucks. He tells her the workout is just SO hard and he doesn't think he can do it. Later, he goes to see Maxie at Crimson and walks in on her making out with Johnny Z.

--June 2nd--

Spinelli interrupted the Johnny/Maxie kiss. Johnny told Maxie to back off and Spinelli told her Johnny was trying to save her from further embarassment. After this scene, Spinelli went to take out his frustraion at the gun range. He ran into Sam. They went back to the penthouse and she told him he had "manly skills" besides shooting things. Then Sam and Spinelli practiced a romantic dinner together, but Jason showed up and awkwardness ensued. Spinelli explained he was just getting lessons from Sam to impress Maximista. Jason rolled his eyes annoyed. Sam told Spinelli and Jason that all Spinelli really needed to do was stop thinking he needed to be the Brooding Bad Boy Jason Wannabe.

--June 3rd--

Spinelli went to Crimson to apologize (with flowers) to Maxie in case she thought he believed her to be a promiscuous. She didn't seem too bothered by anything but told him he couldn't leave the flowers because Kate had "ambiance" rules. He was a little dejected when she called him her best friend. Obviously, he wants more than that, and then tried to ask her to a classical music concert in the park followed by dinner. She seemed to think it was all about making her "look smart" like they agreed a few months ago. He told her she misunderstood his intentions but then received a call from Patrick Drake.

Spinelli went to Jake's to see what was up. Patrick got Spinelli to spam Robin's blog in exchange for tips on attracting ladies As Spinelli was jackaling, a girl walked into the bar and wondered what was up with the flowers. Patrick and Coleman (who assured Spinelli the woman wasn't a "cortesan") told him to go for it. Spinelli and the woman conversed (a little awkwardly but much better than past attempts). She said she liked the way he talked (Spinelli is such a ladies man). The scene ended there to be wrapped up on Wednesday.

I hope that catches everyone up!

CMA Music Festival Special Will Air on ABC

A two-hour special about this year's CMA Music Festival will air on ABC on Sept. 8. Titled CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock, the show will be filmed June 5-8 in Nashville, with a focus on the nightly concerts at LP Field. In addition, the CMA has announced a series of free concerts during the event for families, including PBS host Miss Lori and children's singer Dennis Scott. Additionally, the Clark Brothers will play a free, late night show in front of the Hard Rock Café on June 5, followed by Whiskey Falls on June 6 and Mark Wills on June 7. ABC Daytime actors from All My Children, General Hospital and One Life to Live will also attend the event.

CMA Music Fest hosts soap stars


– The stars of ABC's "All My Children," "One Life to Live," and "General Hospital" will descend upon Nashville during CMA Music Festival, which is held Thursday through Sunday, June 5-8.
"Our fans really enjoyed meeting and interacting with ABC's daytime stars last year, so we couldn't be happier that they are joining us again," said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "Country Music and daytime television have a lot in common. And at the heart of both industries, is a genuine relationship between the artists and actors and their fans."
Participants are: R"All My Children" - Bobbie Eakes ("Krystal Carey"), and Ricky Paull Goldin ("Jake Martin").
"One Live to Live" -Kassie DePaiva ("Blair Cramer"), and Kamar de los Reyes ("Antonio Vega").
"General Hospital" - Bradford Anderson ("Damian Spinelli"), Rebecca Herbst ("Elizabeth Webber"), and Jason Thompson ("Dr. Patrick Drake"). Eakes was signed to a record deal in Nashville at one point, but never released a CD.
The actors will participate in various activities including hosting concerts.

SoapNet: Camera Ready with Bradford Anderson Ep1

http://soapnet.go.com/soapnet/video/path-videoNum_4875/category_shows/subcategory_cameraready?category_shows&lid=HomeFlash&lpos=module1

First episode of an online series on soapnet.com

SOAPS IN DEPTH?? AGAIN?

SID has ANOTHER SPIXIE poll:

http://abc.soapsindepth.hollywood.com/talkback/polls/instantpoll.asp

And dont forget to vote for Bradford and Spixie or Spinlu:

http://abc.soapsindepth.hollywood.com/talkback/readerspoll/

Prologue to a Makeover

Recap: May 27-May 28

Spinelli began his day helping out Carly on her scheme to get out of town with Morgan. The whole event upsets him, so he goes to council with Maximista at Crimson about how he could possibly help in such a depressing situation. Sonny walks into the office and Spinelli tries to give his opinion on the subject of Sonny's paternal rights. Sonny doesn't take his advice kindly and throws The Jackal into a post, knocking Spinelli's head on the structure so hard he can't walk straight.

Maxie immediately jumps in to yell at Sonny for attacking Spinelli. She takes him back to her house and tells him that she will take care of him all night in case he has a concussion. Spinelli melts at the idea of being with her all evening.

When Spinelli awakens the next morning in Maxie's bed, the details of what transpired the night before are fuzzy to say the least. Spinelli asks what happened between the two of them and why he would be in her bed. Some things get...lost in translation. Spinelli thinks he and Maxie went "beyond friendship", when in reality nothing happened and Maxie had simply been tending to his possible concussion all night. Mac comes into Maxie's room and discovers The Jackal snuggled into Maxie's bed. Chaos ensues and Spinelli is thrown out of the house before he can get a more detailed explanation of what really happened.

Sam finds Spinelli confused and muttering to himself on the docks. She asks what is wrong and Spinelli explains to her that he thinks he might have slept with Maxie but can't remember. Sam goes to find Maxie and discovers that nothing at all happened. She meets Spinelli later at the penthouse to break the news to him that he didn't have any sort of "relations" with Maxie at all. He decides that he is pretty pathetic, being in the same bed with his love all night and not even kissing her. He fears it will be a hopeless task trying to get Maxie to see him as a guy, a love interest. Sam realizes that all Spinelli needs is a woman's perspective. She agrees to take him under her wing to help him get the girl.

Spinelli's hair gave Dillon Quartermaine's famous locks a run for their money.

Game On.

I don't know if this has ever been brought over here before but I found this review of a musical Bradford was in called Elegies. It is from 2005 I believe. There is a cute picture of Bradford in front of a dog house attached. He is mentioned in the article briefly. The reviewer discusses some of the lyrics he sang in one of the songs and they are pretty amusing.

http://www.curtainup.com/elegiesberk.html

SOAPS IN DEPTH poll results:

Results of the SID poll:

Do you want to see Maxie and Spinelli turn their relationship into something more?"

Definitely = 87%!!!!!!

Blurb next to it:
The sweet, if unlikely, love story brewing between these two has won viewers' hearts. "They are just so adorable!" declares one (fan)

and there's supposedly a cute pic of Bradford being carried by a fan (!) in the mag, as well.

From Robin's diary:

Love or Friendship

I tried to reassure Uncle Mac that there’s nothing going on between Maxie and Spinelli, but he’s still not convinced. He’s concerned for Maxie’s safety, and he doesn’t want to lose her like he did Georgie. Maxie told me that she and Spinelli are just friends, but I think their relationship is developing into something more. Of course, I didn’t tell Uncle Mac about my theory because he would’ve gone off the rails. I love Uncle Mac dearly, but he does have a tendency to overreact. Besides, Maxie could do a whole lot worse than fall in love with Spinelli.

http://www.drrobinscorpio.com/2008/05/love-or-friends.html

Visit the Free Chevy Sports Zone at 2008 CMA Music Festival

http://www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/visit-the-free-chevy-sports,410988.shtml

The article is too long to repost, but Bradford will be participating in events there.

Check it out..

New Promo!!!!

Spinelli and Maxie get their very own promo, and it's adorable.

Vote for Spixie in the SID poll.

"SOAPS IN DEPTH" have added Spinelli and Maxie as a couple in their poll.

Vote daily. Also, don't forget to vote for Bradford:

http://abc.soapsindepth.hollywood.com/talkback/readerspoll/

Who is Spinelli?

Spinelli fans have often discussed his history, tossing back and forth various theories as to why he is the way he is. Fellow fans Nami, B00kw0rm92 and I spent a good amount of time coming up with what we believe is a strong idea as to why Spinelli became the Jackal and who his family might be. Possibly some spoilers, but mostly it is just deep consideration and contemplation of the Jackal.

I present to you....Spinelli's History, A Theory

http://lindsay-007.livejournal.com/4616.html#cutid1 ( @ my livejournal )

"CMA Music Fest"

CMA Music Fest hosts soap stars
–

The stars of ABC's "All My Children," "One Life to Live," and "General Hospital" will descend upon Nashville during CMA Music Festival, which is held Thursday through Sunday, June 5-8.
"Our fans really enjoyed meeting and interacting with ABC's daytime stars last year, so we couldn't be happier that they are joining us again," said Tammy Genovese, CMA Chief Executive Officer. "Country Music and daytime television have a lot in common. And at the heart of both industries, is a genuine relationship between the artists and actors and their fans."

Participants are: R"All My Children" - Bobbie Eakes ("Krystal Carey"), and Ricky Paull Goldin ("Jake Martin").
"One Live to Live" -Kassie DePaiva ("Blair Cramer"), and Kamar de los Reyes ("Antonio Vega").
"General Hospital" - Bradford Anderson ("Damian Spinelli"), Rebecca Herbst ("Elizabeth Webber"), and Jason Thompson ("Dr. Patrick Drake").
Eakes was signed to a record deal in Nashville at one point, but never released a CD.

The actors will participate in various activities including hosting concerts

From the ABC boards:

ABC boards version of the Dankies: (*ABC SOAPS, obviously)

Hey everyone!!!

here are ur winners for the 2nd Annual ABC Daytime Awards:

BEST DAYTIME DRAMA SERIES
General Hospital

BEST LEADING ACTOR
Tyler Christopher (Nikolas Cassadine), GH

BEST LEADING ACTRESS
Laura Wright (Carly Corinthos Jacks), GH

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Bradford Anderson (Damian Spinelli), GH

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Carolyn Henessy (Diane Miller), GH

BEST YOUNGER ACTOR
Brandon Buddy (Cole Thornhart), OLTL

BEST YOUNGER ACTRESS
Kirsten Storms (Maxie Jones), GH

BEST WRITING
One Life To Live



Once again, GH dominates the awards, winning 6 of the 8 prizes, including Best Daytime Drama Series for the 2nd year in a row. 4 of the 6 acting awards went to 1st time nominees (Tyler Christopher, Bradford Anderson, Carolyn Henessy, Brandon Buddy), while the other 2 winners (Laura Wright & Kirsten Storms) were nominees last year. In a shocking upset, OLTL beats out GH for Best Writing. And sadly, once again, AMC is shut out.

THANX TO EVERYONE FOR VOTING!!! C-YA NEXT YEAR!!!

And So it Goes...

Sung by David A on AMERICAN IDOL. I root for David C, but I really thought this was a Spinmax song. Nothing anyone hasn't seen before, but it's so awwwww...





By the way, I've noticed SO Many Spin/Spixie vids on YOU TUBE right now. There is just about anything you could imagine..

Make Good Choices Today (Write a letter!)

Do you have a certain hope or wish for Spinelli's character on GH? Do you want to see him with a particular pairing, etc? Would you like to have your opinion acknowledged but you are skeptical about how much your voice actually counts to TPTB?

Well, you may find this interesting:

Sonya Eddy (Epiphany on GH) was recently interviewed and stressed how important writing fan mail is. She explained that writing an one fan letter can have the weight of a couple thousand fans in the eyes of the people in charge. That is EXTREMELY powerful...the idea that your voice is counted so much even if you are the only one.

Sonya also said that she has seen storylines change because of such mail. Wow.

Imagine for a second if each Spinelli fan took out a good old piece of paper and pen, sat down, and expressed what the character meant to them. In a letter, you could say what you love, what you wish to see more of, who you hope Spinelli was with romantically, what left an impression on you....anything that comes to mind. Yours could be that letter that makes a difference...

This isn't the first we have heard of the importance of fan mail. Insiders have been muttering for a while about how important it is to write. Campaigning is one thing, calling and emailing is important, but there is just something about the idea of a fan taking the time out of their day to use good old fashioned snail mail that impresses those in charge.

Please, take some time to support Spinelli. The last campaign (Hugs for Spinelli) really seemed to have a strong affect on his character. We got more screen time for him, a budding romance, all sorts of interesting and funny scenes...And I think it has a lot to do with how vocal we were during that time.

So...consider this Scribbles for Spinelli or....Sonnets for Spinelli....Letters for Spinelli.

Write your hearts out. Your voice counts, it counts a lot, and it counts for something.

Bradford Anderson, Robert Guza Jr., Jill Farren Phelps (all the same address)
General Hospital
c/o ABC - TV
4151 Prospect Avenue
Hollywood, CA 90027


Brian Frons
President - ABC Daytime Programming
2300 Riverside Drive
Burbank, CA 91506

Anne Sweeney
President, ABC
ABC - TV
500 South Buena Vista
Burbank, CA 91521

SOD thumbs up!!

SOAP OPERA DIGEST THUMBS UP!!!

How adorable are Spixie? Sure we've seen the mismatched scenario before, but thanks to the spirited performances and natural chemistry between KS and BA, this one dynamic duo that evokes laughter and heart. What gives this pair its unique rooting interest is that they're both losers at life: She's a self-centered friendless fashion plate who has endured more loss in her young life than anyone should have to. He's a shy computer geek with a cumbersome vocabulary who thrives on junk food and pot(at least he used to). Together, however, these two are magic in the dark, dreary, violent world of PC, a little levity goes a long way.

Register online for NH Meet & Greet for June 14

You can now register online for the Meet & Greet with Bradford to benefit the Manchester Animal Shelter.

http://www.manchesteranimalshelter.org/spinelli.htm
(link to register is at the bottom of the page)

Location is about:

1hr from Boston, Ma
2 hrs from Portland Me.
4.5 hrs from New York City

Details:

What: Second Annual Meet and Greet with Bradford Anderson
When: June 14, 2008 - 3:00pm.
Where: Hudson Hill Tavern at 11 Tracy Lane, Hudson, NH 03051

$30.00 per person. (includes Appetizers)

Carolyn Hennesy on Spinelli:

From her messageboard: (She needs to be his mommy)

http://z3.invisionfree.com/Carolyn_Hennesy/


If Carolyn could spend an afternoon with one character she would want to spend it with Spinelli. She thinks that he has a mind like Diane's, except his is a little more evolved. Spinelli fascinates Diane and Spinelli fascinates Carolyn - the way he reacts to Maxie and Lulu. He's trying to find that human vulnerability. She couldn't be around Anthony or Claudia, that kind of dark and menacing would be tough to be around for an afternoon. You would never know if you would end up with a knife in your back.