Spinelli Feburary 2011 recap

By Valentine’s Day, the good old overly used plot point came to Port Charles, though it did include Spinelli’s wonderful snarky hatred for Dante (love that). Lulu remembered Spinelli was her friend, of course it was purely for selfish reasons because she needed his help, and Spinelli being Spinelli, went and shared his heartache with Dante (and Mikey) so Lulu could plan a special surprise (gag me).
That night he spent it with the Valkyeri at Jakes where he found out that Carly was not the one trying to sabotage the wedding, and Sonny wasn’t listening to her warnings about Brenda and the baby. It was now time to step it up.

A different day, Carly informed Spinelli that she would expose Dante & Brenda at the wedding. Hanging out with someone who has mastered the art of lying, Spinelli did manage to lie to Jason & Sam why Carly really stopped by the PI office, but of course St. Jason knows Carly like the same black t-shirt he wears every day, and told her not to try and pull anything. Then did what he ‘does’ best ordered Spinelli to get back to work. Spinelli was to compare Alesander’s DNA with the suspects.
During the month there were more PI fantasies and more getting ordered what to do and when by Jason. Spinelli was still curious to what Carly was going to do at the wedding.


Spinelli saved the day (as usual) and found the true identity of the Balkan. Let’s face it Spinelli truly is the mastermind and hero of Port Charles.The Balkan was Theo Hoffman and Alesander’s father.
Spinelli escorts (or one could say her bodyguard) Molly to the wedding after finding her hiding in Diane & Alexis’s office and learning the truth that Theo is the Balkan. At the wedding is also, very sadly he made mends with Dante. =(

The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli

A Review of The Secret Life of Damian Spinelli
By: Carolyn

As a huge fan of the character of Damian Spinelli and General Hospital I throughly enjoyed this book. It was a departure from the usual storyline that is actually on the show with a lot more fantasy which is at the core of who the Character of Spinelli is. I wish the show itself would use more creative license to go this route with their storylines for Spinelli.

Carolyn Hennesy depicted Spinelli well but I feel at times she may have utilized too many cliche references to Film Noir or old movie classics. I like the utilization of it because that is a technique that is used on General Hospital when Spinelli is in PI mode but I think she went a little overboard. But all and all her writing made me laugh and I had a good time reading it.

This book, whether you enjoyed it or not, was a tribute to a wonderful and unique character that only could be developed on a Soap. Soaps are all about fantasy and it is a genre that should be celebrated. Buy the book if only to show how much you love Soaps and hope that you will be able to watch for some more years to come.

My special thanks go to Bradford Anderson without whom this character would be as flat as a piece of paper. Damian Spinelli is a success due to his creative and talented nature. I'm glad I read the book and would recommend to all who are fans of Soaps.

To order the book please visit http://www.amazon.com/Secret-Life-Damian-Spinelli/dp/1401324134/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top (where you can also write a review--even if its just to show Bradford & Spinelli the love)

ABC.com has the book too, but its more money.

Port Chuck cd

Can't make it to a Port Chuck show or just looking for your favorite guys singing your favorite songs? Then get very first Port Chuck Volume 1 cd at http://www.portchuck.com/get-album/ or download it at http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/portchuck1 CDBaby is a great site I have been getting music from them for years now (If you're feeling up to it, maybe write a little review on it too there, even if you ordered it from the PC site?)

My personal favorites on the album are Feels Like The First Time, No One Like You (oh geez I wonder why?) and In The End, Living On a Prayer

Spinelli January 2011 Recap

At the beginning of January, Spinelli barged into Diane’s office while she was in the middle of a meeting with Theo Hoffman. Of course Theo wasn’t pleased, and was even more unpleased when Spinelli sneezed. Theo was afraid of getting his germs. He threatened to stop working on the Brenda/Dante case. Diane, naturally praised Spinelli and how brilliant he is and Theo didn’t quit. What comes next is the start of the writing of the Spinelli book (I should have known better that GH/ABC was going to take a beloved character, pimp the book through the fan favorite character of Spinelli and actor and not actually show the character involved in a storyline at the time the book was released…more on that at a later date and time)

Spinelli had a brilliant idea. He asked Diane to help him write a book about the Jackal, PI. At first she laughed at him and brushed him off, but later agreed. There were some disagreements and laughs during their discussions and story ideas. Jason wasn’t too pleased when he first heard about Spinelli writing this book.

Spinelli also worked with Sam & Jason to find more information about Theo Hoffman. During the month, Sam was thinking that Spinelli didn’t want to work with her anymore. Spinelli just needed something creative to do. She assured him he would meet a great girl, because he was a great guy.

Spinelli started to help Brenda plan her wedding to Sonny, even if at first he was against the marriage. He hired a wedding planner. Later, Brenda & Spinelli discuss how hard it must have been for Sam to lose her own child (when really talking about her own loss)

Spinelli also shared scenes with Lucky (and even one with Siobhan). They thought that maybe Jerry Jacks was Alesander’s father. (Later this turned up not to be the case).

Spinelli also was working with Carly, who was still out to ruin Sonny & Brenda’s wedding. She would wait for the perfect moment to tell Sonny that Brenda had a baby. (Like women don't have babies every day or something...)

At one point Spinelli and Mikey discussed the weather while standing on a sidewalk.

Operation Cupcake (a charity babyshower in honor of Baby Girl Anderson)

Operation Cupcake
In honor of
Project Night Night

We invite you to help us celebrate the soon to be birth of Bradford & Kiera Anderson’s daughter by giving other children the comfort of a good night. Project Night Night is a charity that free of charge gives out over 25,000 free totes to homeless children each year. Each tote consists of a stuffed animal, a book and a blanket.

For more information about Project Night Night, please visit http://www.projectnightnight.org/

To follow Operation Cupcake’s progress or how to donate please visit https://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_197019393673697&ap=1

Thank you!!!!

Upcoming Bradford upcoming events, including Port Chuck Tour dates

When: Saturday, May 14
Where: Merriott Boston Tremont Hotel
275 Tremont Street
Boston, MA
Tickets: www.yournumberonefan.com


Meet & Greet (with Q&A) with Bradford
Phoenix Expo & Trade Center
When: May 22 (Sunday)
Time: 2pm
Where: 4600 Towson Avenue
Fort Smith, AR 72901

Looks like tickets are $3 or $4
He will be on Fashion Stage (the Main Stage)

http://www.womenslivingexpo.com/FortSmith2011/


Who: Bradford & Brandon
When: July 24
Where: Sportsman Lodge (Studio City, CA)
Time: 6-9 pm
Tickets: www.yournumberonefan.com

Let Freedom Sing
(Port Chuck Concert)
When: July 3
Where: River Front park
Time: 6pm
Tickets: FREE
Info: http://musiccityjuly4th.com/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=micro-blog&utm_campaign=artistannounce

Port Chuck
When: July 22
Where: Sportsman Lodge, Studio City, CA
Time: 9:30 pm (Platinum starts earlier)
Tickets: http://portchuck.eventbrite.com/

Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Zanies Comedy Club and The Pheasant Run Resort present….
Performance in Ballroom
4051 East Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
www.zanies.com
(630) 584-6342
Showtime: 5:00 p.m. Platinum tickets
8:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. show
9:45 p.m. VIP photo op

Thursday, August 25, 2011
Newport Syndicate
18 E. 5th Street
Newport, KY 41702
(888) 428-7311
Showtime: 5:00 p.m.Platinum
8:00 p.m. showtime
VIP photo op: 9:40 p.m.


Friday, August 26, 2011
Wilbur Theatre
246 Tremont Street
Boston, MA
www.thewilburtheatre.com
Ticketmaster: (800) 745-3000
Tickets on sale 5/20/11
Showtime: 5:00 p.m. Platinum tickets
8:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. show
9:45 p.m. VIP photo op

Saturday, August 27, 2011
Treehouse Comedy Production
The Cabaret Theater at Mohegan Sun Casino
1 Mohegan Sun Blvd.
Uncasville, CT
(203) 268-5857
Showtime: 4:00 p.m. Platinum
6:30 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. show
8:15 VIP photo op

Sunday, August 28, 2011
Governor’s
90 Division Avenue
Levittown, NY
(516) 731-3358
Showtime: 10:00 a.m. Platinum
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. show
3:00 p.m. VIP photo op


Sunday, August 28, 2011
Post Concert Super Fan Event
Brokerage Entertainment Club
2797 Merrick Road
Bellmore, NY
(516) 785-8655
Showtime: 7:00 p.m.- 10:00 p.m.
includes autographs, photo ops
and Q & A

Monday, August 29, 2011
BB Kings Club & Grill
237 W. 42nd Street
New York, NY
(212) 997-4144
www.bbkingblues.com
Showtime: 4:30 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. Platinum
8:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. show

Tues & Wed., August 30 & 31, 2011
Uncle Vinnie’s Comedy Club
520 Arnold Avenue
Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
www.unclevinnies.com
(732) 899-3900
Showtime: 6:00 p.m. dinner
7:30 p.m. acoustic show and Q & A

Thursday, September 1, 2011
Water Street Music Hall
204 N. Water Street
Rochester, NY
www.waterstreetmusic.com
(585) 325-5600
Showtime: 5:00 p.m, Platinum
8:00 p.m.- 9:30 p.m. show
9:45 p.m. VIP photo op


Saturday, September 3, 2011
Orlando, FL
TBA

Spinelli recap 5-13-11

Thank goodness for Spinelli being on todays episode...

Spinelli comes into the penthouse to see Sam laying on the couch. He wants to know where Jason is. Sam says she shooed him away, that she can take care of herself. Sam is worried about pushing Jason, Spinelli wants to know if the surgery was a success. Its too soon to tell. Spinelli thinks they will be excellent parents.

Spinelli knows she can take care of herself, but made her tea. Spinelli offers to take on more at work. She says just because she had the proceedure, doesnt mean she will have a baby. its not just her decision. He brings up her brother. Spinelli says Jason made decisions to protect his child. Spinelli says Stone Cold will embrace any child put in his arms. He says not to let the fear interfear with having a baby. He says Jake can not be replaced, but thinks Sam will be a great Mom.

Dante calls Spinelli. Spinelli has access to know what she was saying in the car, vie the radio. He also breaks down the car, so they can not get away. Carly wants to know if they have the right house. Spinelli wants to know if he doubts him. The picture in the frame is not Lucien.

Brenda bangs on the door. She wants to know where he is. He thinks she means Jason, who he says isnt home. Brenda says she is his mother. She has a right to know where her son is.

Brenda wants to know where he is. She is begging him. He says Mr. Sir is doing everything he can and will keep him safe. She figures out that Dante & Carly are with Sonny.

Spinelli says he doesnt have exact details. He knows Sonny & Carly willl return with her toddler. Spinelli thinks he may not wanted to get her hopes up. Brenda just wants to be there when they find her son. She knows he is very good at his job.


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The Sky Is Falling.

Yes Chicken Little we hear you now.  The sky truly did fall today in the soap world.  Today BOTH One Life to Live and All My Children have been canceled.  Poof Gone for some low cost junk television. We will lose AMC in September and OLTL in January.  My heart has sunk for the end of these programs but I truly fear for the end of the genre of soap operas completely.   The writing is and has been on the wall for while. I really believe not only will there be no soaps on ABC in 5 years I don't think there will be any on regular broadcast channels at all  Including CBS and NBC.

I am numb.  I grew up with ABC soaps.  I was always a GH fan first but through different stories I watched both AMC and OLTL.  I actually had a much more drawn out blog post in my head before I started and now all I want to do is cry. My daughter will never reach an age that we can enjoy these shows together.  That I can share the history and the life in soaps that other show just can't have.  There is something about telling a story in serial daily format.  The excitement of a drawn out story which can weave in history since the show is 30 plus years old.  I actually loved the stupid soapy things that happens. People having evil twins, switch at birth, coming back from the dead, weaving in fantasy and supernatural elements.

Congratulations Kiera and Bradford

They both announced on Twitter that they are expecting a baby in July.

Its a grand adventure and I know they will have fun along the way.

You can find them on twitter at @bfordsgirl  and @BfordAnderson

New Cupid and Eros episode.. and remembering the past.

Episode 8 of  the Further Adventures of Cupid & Eros
Some really great Bradford  scenes. Must see. Also watch all the episodes of this very well done web series.
http://www.cupidanderos.com/

The Further Adventures of Cupid and Eros: Episode 8, "No Good Deed..." from Avi Glijansky on Vimeo.

Reminded me of this classic Spinelli scene

Run don't walk

Run don't walk to http://www.cupidanderos.com/
Bradford's first episode is live.  

Part 2 We Love Soaps Interview

http://www.welovesoaps.net/2011/02/banderson2.html

Bradford Anderson interview on We Love Soaps (Cupid and Eros)

There is a new Bradford Anderson interview on We Love Soaps.
http://www.welovesoaps.net/2011/02/banderson1.html

More exciting we get a sneak peak of the new Cupid and Eros Episode.  Check it out stat.

Also don't forget to get all caught up on the web show before the next episode.
http://www.cupidanderos.com/

Bradford Interviews at Cupid and Eros Web Series Wrap Party

Here are two interviews of Bradford Anderson at the Cupid and Eros web series wrap party. If you haven't gotten caught up with Cupid and Eros the time is NOW. Bradford's episodes start on 2-14-2011
Video 1


Video 2

Bradford on Stardish Radio Tonight 1-23-2011 9pm est

Bradford will be on Stardish Radio tonight.  1/23/2011 9:00 PM

Tune in.  He will be talking about General Hospital and the webs series he is in The Further Adventures of Cupid & Eros 

  

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/stardish/2011/01/24/bradford-anderson-returns-to-stardish

If you can't catch it live i will be posting the link the show when it becomes available.

Bradford cast in new pilot for TNT!

From the Spinelli Livejournal:

Blake Clark, Brett Rice, Bradford Anderson and Rhea Seehorn are set as the supporting cast of TNT's untntitled Allan Loeb pilot.

Based on Marshall Karp's novel The Rabbit Factory, the Allan Loeb project centers on recently widowed police detective Mike Lomax (Steven Weber) and his newly married partner, Det. Terry Biggs (D.L. Hughley). Rice will play their boss. Clark will play Lomax's father-in-law who serves as his surrogate father. Seehorn, repped by Phoenix Artists and Untitled, will play a hot and smart medical examiner. Anderson will play a top computer investigator working at the homicide offices

More info on the book series here.

Good one B-ford! Move on into primetime!

A personal plea

My daughter Abby has recently been diagnosed with a rare genetic disease. She is my one of my biggest joys and she is slowly losing her sight. She is also a big Spinelli fan. (so see its on topic)  Her slight is now below what is classified for legally blind.  There is no cure. YET. Find out more here (http://visionfora.blogspot.com/)

You can help.

vote for both Jeremy Poincenot and CURE Ride for LHON Research to get them to the national round.. They have made it to the national round. They get 10k for each category that wins the national round. Please vote again if you already did and if you hadn't its a great chance to start.

Please share this with your friends via email, social networking site. use this link if its helpful.

Follow these easy directions
1. Click http://www.stayclassy.org/classy-awards/
2. Find Most Influential College Student/Organization; vote for Jeremy Poincenot
3. Find Most Successful Fundraiser by an Individual/Group; vote for CURE Ride for LHON Research
4. Ask all of your friends, neighbors, colleagues, Facebook contacts and more to vote! Ask your friends to ask their friends to vote!
We’re competing against the winners in large cities, such as New York and LA, so we need every single vote we can get! Winning $20,000 for LHON research will have a huge impact on our ability to find a cure. Please ask every person you know to vote, and help us find a cure for sudden blindness!

Voting ends Nov. 5th

Support Campaign

Jenna from the Spinelli LJ has put together a great Spinelli/Bradford support campaign called "Unshackle the Jackal". A few years ago the highly successful Hugs for Spinelli campaign brought our fave GH character some much needed support. Fans, it's time to push for more story for Spinelli's character. As Jenna wrote:

Spinelli’s storyline has decreased since his non-wedding to Maximista. For now TPTB have taken the character of Maxie into another direction, which is fine…But where has that left our favorite Jackal? It has left him in shackles at the penthouse. We have seen him leave the penthouse on rare occasion over the last several months. Twice it was to see Jason in jail. Another time was to see Carly at Metro Court, and lastly we know he left the penthouse to give Jason/Sam alone time…though we didn’t get to see him at his office. His office. That’s right our Jackal owns his own PI business. Why not give him a case (outside the mob) to work on?

This is something everyone can participate in. Our main focus though is to get Spinelli out of the penthouse, and having a storyline that is more focused on his character, while at the same time still having presence in other storylines (like Jason or the current Carly storyline). One can easily bring up the fact that if Maxie wants to snoop around for evidence about Lisa Niles…She would contact the Jackal.

The Jackal is so much more then Jason’s tech guy or Maxie’s latest boyfriend. He is a very valuable character on canvas. It’s time to unshackle the Jackal.

For more information on how the campaign will work, visit the main post that includes all the details you need, and keep checking back on this blog and the Spinelli LJ for updates.

Twit Pic!

Great picture posted from Brandon Barash's Twitter account of Bradford with caption:
BrandonBarash : @BfordAnderson saving London at the Minneapolis Airport...my hero. Three Lakes, WI here we come!

Some Pics!

Here's some pictures from Bradford's FCW appearance. The man himself is pictured several times with his wife Kiera and their dog Huck! (...Pics posted with permission from @FansGivingBack on Twitter). Enjoy!