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*As of Monday March 8 soap fans may not get to see their soaps if they have Cablevision and live in Long Island, Westchester, Brooklyn, the Bronx and selected suburbs of Connecticut and New Jersey because for the past two years ABC7 has tried, without success, to reach an agreement with Cablevision to carry ABC7. Why? Because Cablevision’s position is that ABC7 is worth little to nothing to its business and its proposed offers have been consistently unreasonable and unrealistic. Fans can visit www.saveABC7.com to make their voices heard and for details on how to switch providers.

Below is a copy of an open letter from President and General Manager of ABC7, Rebecca Campbell. Year after year, ABC7 is the most watched station in New York…and the country. Unfortunately, as of March 7, ABC7 may no longer be carried on Cablevision systems in Long Island, Westchester, Brooklyn, the Bronx and selected suburbs of Connecticut and New Jersey. For the past two years ABC7 has tried, without success, to reach an agreement with Cablevision to carry ABC7. Why? Because Cablevision’s position is that ABC7 is worth little to nothing to its business and its proposed offers have been consistently unreasonable and unrealistic. And that’s a shame.

ABC7 delivers some of the most popular programming carried on Cablevision today, shows like General Hospital, All My Children, One Life to Live, The View, Regis and Kelly, Oprah, Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, Dancing with the Stars, and so much more.‬ We think these shows are valuable. And Cablevision’s bills show that they agree, since their customers already pay for ABC7 as part of the Broadcast Basic Tier…a service for which customers pay as much as $18 each month.‬What the bill doesn’t who is how much Cablevision pays ABC7 for these programs…nothing! That’s right, they charge customers for ABC7 then keep ALL the money. ABC7 will continue to work with Cablevision to reach a fair agreement, but regardless of the outcome, ABC7 is available to those areas in New York through a variety of other providers as well as free, over the air. Customers can visit www.saveABC7.com to make their voices heard and for details on how to switch providers.‬‪‬‪

Here is some more info about what our fans can do...

There are two facebook sites that fans can join as well. In addition to the website www.saveABC7.com and the phone number – 877-990-ABC7 – also the fact that Cablevision charges viewers up to $18 each month for access to ABC7…that’s $40 million from all their subscribers each month and more than $500 million dollars each year…and they aren’t paying anything for it…so why would they need to raise rates???
Cablevision...Don't take away my ABC7! Save ABC7 New York From Cablevision Greed.

*In keeping up with our OLTL alumni actors, I am pleased to report that Jessica Tuck who played Llanview's beloved Megan Gordon is returning to daytime. She has been casted on Days of Our Lives in a new character playing the role of Chad's mother. This news is so new we do not even have an official name of the character. She has been a busy woman since leaving OL. She has been a part of the popular High School Musical franchise, and recently got done wrapping up a part in the HBO hit series True Blood, as well as countless amounts of guest star prime time appearances. Welcome back to daytime Jessica!*

*While it is so far in advance, and the actual nominees will not be chosen until March and April, let's cheer on the list of OLTL actors that are being recognized on the pre-Emmy list thus far. Here are the names, Crystal Hunt, Farah Fath, Scott Clifton, Scott Evans, Mark Lawson, Brian Kerwin, Brett Claywell, Ilene Kristen, Bree Williamson, Jerry verDorn, Robert S. Woods, Hillary B. Smith, and Erika Slezak. Quite an impressive list! Lets hope many of our OL favorites make the final cut!*

'One Life, Many Voices' Donates Pianos and More

Though it's been more than four years since members of ABC Daytime's "One Life to Live" cast first banded together, lifting their voices in song to create a compilation CD to benefit those affected by Hurricane Katrina, their voices are still being heard through the gift of music. With a mission to "recover through the arts," the One Life, Many Voices Foundation has announced plans to donate three upright pianos to students in southern Mississippi, as well as a grand piano to a theater company in New Orleans.

Beginning the first week of March, upright Yamaha pianos will be delivered in Mississippi to West Marion Primary School in Foxworth, Bay High School in Bay St. Louis and the Boys and Girls Club in Pass Christian. A very special grand piano, purchased in the memory of Phil Carey, who played OLTL's Asa Buchanan from 1979 to 2007, will also be given to the Le Petit Theatre in New Orleans.

Since the original "One Life, Many Voices" CD was made available, the non-profit group has funded more than 50 music scholarships for junior high and high school students to the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), mailed out 1,000 baroque wooden recorders to elementary schools, and donated two additional upright pianos.

The group's CDs are no longer being distributed through regular sales channels, but they maintain "a commitment to help and support in any way we can," according to Robin Strasser (OLTL's Dorian Lord), producer and project coordinator.

"With an official letter establishing the not-for-profit status of a religious group, school, service organization or other 501(c)(3) organization, 'One Life, Many Voices' will be proud to supply CDs, free of charge, to use as fundraisers for local efforts," she added.

For more information or to request CDs contact:

Robin Strasser

OLTL/ABC
320 West 66th Street
New York, NY 10023

Visit us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/onelife.manyvoices

One Life, Many Voices is proud to announce they are donating 3 upright pianos to Mississippi and a Phillip Carey Grand Piano to the Petit Theatre in New Orleans, Louisiana. OLMV has donated 2 additional upright pianos, funded more than 50 music scholarships to NOCCA (High School students and the Louis Armstrong Jazz Camp (Junior High), mailed out 1,000 Baroque Wooden Recorders to Elementary schools in Louisiana.

View Michael Easton's Photographs from One Life Many Voices:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=5449&id=100000671052617&l=a4ffb89c9d

*Congratulations to the writing team of OLTL headed by Ron Carlivati (center) for their nomination in the 2010 Writers Guild Awards. The ceremony was held in NYC on February 20. Unfortunately the gold was awarded to the writing team of ATWT. It was a thrill for the show to be nominated of course, but in my book they are the true winners as OLTL has had a beyond superb year!*

*Icing on the Cake -One Life's Amazing Sweeps & Farah Speaks - a look at last week's stunning episodes of the series, and segments of my interview with Farah Fath in New York who details how the icy and dicey pivotal scenes were shot!

http://michaelfairmansoaps.com/2010/one-life-to-live/icing-on-the-cake-one-lifes-amazing-sweeps-farah-speaks/

* An update on Amanda Setton's departure:

http://michaelfairmansoaps.com/2010/news/update-on-amanda-settons-exit-from-one-life-to-live/

*Long-time One Life to Live star Robert S. Woods will remain planted in Llanview for the foreseeable future. Woods recently signed a new multi-year contract that will have him playing Bo through the middle of the decade. The Emmy winner joined the OLTL cast in 1979Congratulations to Bob, Llanview would never be the same without him!*

*I wanted to let you know to set your DVR's because Sean has been doing a bit of prime time of late. A few weeks ago he taped an episode of 30 Rock which will air in about 3 weeks. As soon as we have an exact air date I will let you know. 30 Rock airs on NBC usually on Thursday evenings and stars Tina Fay, Alec Baldwin and Jane Krackowski;

Also around the same time (around the 17th of March) watch for Sean on ABC's Ugly Betty; he taped some comedic scenes with America Ferrera (yep Ugly Betty herself!) yesterday. We're both very excited about Sean's venture into Prime time television. Ugly Betty airs on Wednesday evenings on ABC 10 PM EST

We will be seeing Shaun and Destiny back on OLTL in the Snoop Dogg episodes which should be airing next week.

As always we both thank you for your continued support; and I remind you that you can always send him congratulations at the Studio...the address has changed :

Sean Ringgold

c/o One Life to Live

320 W 66th Street

New York, NY 10023

Cheers,

Jeania Davis, President
Sean Ringgold Fan Club

*Soap Opera Digest is now reporting the exit of Daphnee Duplaix as Rachel Gannon. Rumors have been circulating for weeks, however there is no detailed information at this time regarding the exit. Daphnee joined the show in April, 2009. Check here for the latest updates as they are obtained*

*Meghann Fahy has been cast as Hannah a new classmate of Cole's. Rumor has it that this may stir up a little jealousy on the part of Starr when they two finally meet face to face, she will first be seen on February 25*

*On February 24 mark the date for the next return of Snoop Dog! Seems he is becoming a regular fixture in Llanview these days, and we love to have him!*

*On February 26, once again look for another brief return from Robert Krimmer as Reverend Andrew Carpenter. His return this time is to deliver bad news to the Cramer family. Doesn't sound too good, but it sounds great that Bob is back again!*

*If you can’t get through your day without watching your favorite soap opera, why not become a part of the drama? If acting is not your forte, perhaps you’d be more interested in co-hosting the 6^th annual ABC Daytime & SOAPnet Saulte Broadway Cares in March? Charitybuzz is giving soap-lovers exclusive access to their favorite shows through an online charity auction benefitting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, one of the nation’s leading industry-based, nonprofit AIDS fundraising and grant-making organizations. Since 1988, BC/EFA has raised over $160 million for essential services for people with AIDS and other critical illnesses across the United States.

Below are a few of the soap opera lots that are up for auction. For a complete list of lots that benefit BC/EFA, click here.

· Co-Host With Cameron Mathison At The 6th Annual ABC Daytime & SOAPnet Salute Broadway Cares in NYC: Take to the stage with AMC star and host of ABC Daytime & SOAPnet Salute Broadway Cares, Cameron Mathison, when you help to introduce one performance from Act I and one from Act 2.

· Appear In A Scene On "General Hospital": Come to Port Charles for the day! Here’s your chance to appear in a scene at the taping of “General Hospital” on their sound stage in Los Angeles, California.

· Backstage on the Set of “All My Children”: Come to Pine Valley for the day! Here’s the chance to witness first-hand a typical day in the taping of your favorite ABC Daytime series, at their new facility in Los Angeles, California.

· VIP Passes To 2010 Stage Coach Soap Nation Event: You and a guest will attend one of the hottest tour stops on the Soap Nation calendar: The 2010 Stage Coach Music Festival in Indio, California where your favorite ABC soap stars will be meeting fans, signing autographs and more!

· Appear In A Scene On "One Life to Live": Come to Llanview for the day! Here’s your chance to appear in a scene at the taping of “One Life to Live” on their sound stage in New York City.

Charitybuzz (www.charitybuzz.com) auctions VIP experiences and luxury goods on its web site to raise millions for nonprofits around the globe. Its cache of A-list celebrities and elite luxury brands attract a global audience excited to snag exclusive opportunities that ultimately give back.
If you have any questions about this fantastic opportunity, or would like to learn more about our other items, do not hesitate to ask! I’d be happy to send hi-res images or more info.

Jennifer Coughlin
charitybuzz
jcoughlin@charitybuzz.com

*Diva Concert - May 1st in Largo , Florida. Check out my news section on my website for the details and order your tickets now! Includes a 45 minute Diva Concert and meet and greet. A limited number of special VIP tickets are available to sit at a Diva's table for an intimate event before the concert. Would love to hang... out with some of my "southern " friends.

Kassie
www.kassiedepaiva.com/news.html

*On Episode #12 of WE LOVE SOAPS TV, Roger Newcomb and Damon L. Jacobs go on location to the new ONE LIFE TO LIVE studio for the show's "Move Down the Block Party." The episode features interviews with executive producer Frank Valentini as well as ONE LIFE stars Kassie DePaiva, Brett Claywell, Florencia Lozano, Kristen Alderson, Kelley Missal, January LaVoy, Gina Tognoni and Farah Fath.

http://www.welovesoaps.net/2010/02/we-love-soaps-tv-episode-12-oltls-new.html

*Kassie's News and Appearances have been updated on her website. You can share Kassie's birthday with her or see her on either coast. For the Nashville fans, we are planning our weekend, but we will be there.

http://www.kassiedepaiva.com/news.html

*OLTL will once again put on another musical extravaganza much like back in 2007 when they showcased "Prom Night the Musical" This time it is going to be the play that Langston writes, her musical based on the life of Starr and Cole". While the character of Langston has talked about this, OLTL is taking it to the max and will make it a storyline for real. While the show is not yet sure what this treat of a musical spectacular will be called, they do know that it will be scheduled to air in May! Look forward to it!*

*Brand new interview posted this am with One Life to Live's Natalie, Melissa Archer, at Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps.
In the feature we discuss the perils of Natalie: past, present, and future; including what's ahead on Llantano Mountain, Feb sweeps, and what's next for John and Natalie.
Here is the link:

http://michaelfairmansoaps.com/2010/one-life-to-live/the-melissa-archer-interview-one-life-to-live/

*Just a quick update...as I promised I would let you know when to make the shift and begin sending mail to the new studio...you can start doing that now. Here is the new mailing address for Shenell...

Shenell Edmonds

c/o OLTL ABC Studios

320 W 66th St.

New York, New York 10023

As I understand it; any mail that goes to the old address will be forwarded for a while...but now that you know; mark your address books. Be the first one to send Shenell mail and greet her with open arms at the new studio!

If you include a self addressed stamped envelope we'll send you back an autographed photo. I have attached a new Evans siblings postcard that you can download, print to send in...feel free to send in as many as you like!

As always we thank all of you for your overwhelming support for Shenell and her character Destiny.

cheers,

Jeania Davis, Manager

Shenell Edmonds Fan Club

www.myspace.com/shenelledmonds

Facebook: Shenell Edmonds

*Actress Taylor Gildersleeve will be joining OLTL as a character named Leah. This will be a recurring role and she is slated to begin airing in March. Fans may recognize her from her stint on AMC in the part of Sydney*

*We are pleased to share with you that Erika's surgery was successful and she is doing fine. On behalf of Erika, thank you all for your well wishes. Many have asked for the new studio address, effective Feb 8th the address is:

One Life to Live
ABC Studios
320 West 66th St
NY NY 10023

Warm regards,

Erika Slezak Fan Club

*Just a quick note to let you know that Daphnee is getting active on both Twitter and Facebook again, and we hope you check in to see what's going on with her, leave your comments, etc. If you are not currently a part of those communities, sign up today and join her at www.Twitter.com/DaphneeDuplaix or at www.Facebook.com/DapheeeDuplaix.

*Erin Torpey (ex Jessica) and her husband Hamilton Von Watts are expecting their first baby this summer. Congratulations to the proud parents to be!*

*While we know that Daphnee Duplaix is nominated for a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series, I am proud to announce that the terrific Terrell Tilford has also nabbed a nomination for Lead Actor in a Daytime Drama Series for OL too! How exciting is that? May they both take home the gold for their excellent roles as Rachel and Greg! The honors will be handed out on FOX on Friday February 26, they are certainly winners in my book!*

*Jan 14: Erika shared that she will be having back surgery at the end of January, and in Llanview, Viki will take a trip to London to cover Erika's absence. The surgery will correspond with the OLTL studio move, and Erika hopes to return to the new studio within a month. We will keep you posted on her progress and wish her a safe and speedy recovery.*

*Watch Shenell, Eddie and Kelly (Destiny, Matthew and Danielle) on Good Morning America: http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerIndex?id=9539573

*GOOD MORNING ONE LIFE TO LIVE
Be sure to catch OLTL's Shenell Edmonds (Destiny) Eddie Alderson (Matthew), Kelley Missal (Danielle) on ABC's GOOD MORNING AMERICA Tuesday, Jan. 12 when they participate in the morning show's warm Hearts Warm Cost annual coat drive. Shenell and her family and friends have been collecting coats over the holidays and will be donating them on January 12, 2010. GMA airs from 7-9AM EST on ABC.

*Finally an end to the rumors about Roscoe Born being fired from OLTL. Not true. It's terrible how these things get started. From the beginning the character of Mitch Laurence was coming back temporarily, and that is the case. He is coming close to the end of his run, and will air through February sweeps which had been stated since day one. Loved having this evil man around, maybe things will again change!*

*Since the return of Gina Tognoni's Kelly Cramer is on the rise, speculation is OLTL may be casting for an actor to play the part of Zane, Kelly's son. Stay tuned! Meanwhile Gina is set to make her first appearance on February 12, and it promises to be a great return as she will be involved in one of the big major storylines going on currently...Don't touch that Dial!*

*Congratulations go out to Daphnee Duplaix for her NAACP Image Nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series. You can send her your best wishes by dropping a card into the mail to her at the studio, or by sending her a message via Twitter at www.Twitter.com/DaphneeDuplaix or on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/DaphneeDuplaix. I'm sure she would love to hear from you!

Winners will be announced on Friday, February 26, on Fox. Check your local listings for the right time in your area.

*The battle between ONE LIFE TO LIVE’s Tea and Blair for Todd’s heart has been going on for over a decade — and ABC Soaps In Depth wants to settle the fight once and for all! No matter which paiding you are a fan of, be sure to vote in Round 1 of their exclusive Supercouple Smackdown — in the issue on sale now — which features these popular pairings! The best part? All ballots have to be mailed in and photocopies will not be accepted — which means you don’t have to worry about robovoting interfering with the true results.

All entries must be postmarked by Monday, January 11. Then, be sure to pick up the issue on sale January 25 to see the results and vote in Round 2!

I hope you will take a moment to pull the ballot from you magazine and drop it into the mail today!

*Check out the interview with Florencia Lozano: Click here: The Florencia Lozano Interview – One Life to Live | Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps

*Just want to keep everyone up to date on OLTL's alumni Mark Dobies ex Daniel Colson. Anyone who watches FOX's hit show "Fringe" will be treated to a guest appearance by Mark. He is slated to air on January 7th. In other news on the Mark Dobies front, his Production Company "Shake The Tree" is really moving forward, and we expect some more great things ahead for this actor. For members of Face Book they can also read up on Mark's other project, his fitness center! You can learn more about it by logging on to www.facebook.com/l/75d45;ciberbodyfitness.com

Mark is one busy guy these days!*

*Fancast now has full episodes of All My Children and One Life To Live. http://www.fancast.com/blogs/deep-soap/deep-soap-a-great-pair/

LEGENDARY HIP-HOP ICON SNOOP DOGG TO RETURN TO

ABC DAYTIME’S “ONE LIFE TO LIVE” FEBRUARY 24

Multi-talented entertainer/Hip-Hop pioneer Snoop Dogg wrote the words “all that I have is ‘One Life to Live’” when he put his own spin on the theme song for his May 8-9, 2008 appearance on ABC Daytime’s “One Life to Live.” Snoop Dogg’s remixed theme will once again air when he returns to Llanview for his second visit on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24. The pop icon reached out to “One Life to Live” to once again play himself and perform on the show (taped Thursday, December 10^th in the shows New York City based studio). Snoop Dogg will perform “I Wanna Rock” from his new album “Malice N Wonderland” released December 8, 2009 on EMI's newly re-launched Priority Records, where he also serves as Creative Chairman.

After Mary J. Blige made her second appearance on OLTL in February 2008, longtime fan Snoop Dogg let it be known that he was interested in redoing the theme song. Not only did he remix the theme for the two episodes on which he appeared, but he performed two songs as well as acted on the show. For his upcoming return, he will once again act in scenes with Bo Buchanan (Robert S. Woods) and will also be joined by Nora and Matthew Buchanan (Hillary B. Smith and Eddie Alderson). After spending time with his friend Bo and his family, Snoop Dogg will head to Capricorn for his return engagement in Llanview.

“Snoop Dogg’s desire to return to “One Life to Live” is a tremendous show of support for our show,” said executive producer Frank Valentini. “His unique contributions to the entertainment industry are vast as a performer, innovator and businessman and we are honored to have him back to perform and act on OLTL. We also welcome the opportunity to once again air his remixed theme song.”

“As I said when I was here last time, I’ve been a fan of ‘One Life to Live’ since I was a baby because my momma always had it on,” said Snoop Dogg. “It’s cool to come back and hang with Bo Buchanan and the people in Llanview and ‘rock out with them.’”

“Malice N Wonderland” is the tenth studio album for Snoop Dogg. Producers who collaborated on "Malice N Wonderland" include hitmakers Teddy Riley, Pharrell, Lil Jon, among others along with guest appearances by artists such as R Kelly, Brandy, Jazmine Sullivan and Soulja Boy. “Gangsta Luv” was the first single released from “Malice N Wonderland” and will be followed up by “I Wanna Rock,” a re-working of the classic Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock's "It Takes Two" produced by Scoop Deville. The accompanying video, directed by Eric Peyton, features guest appearances by Jamie Foxx and showcases incredible dance sequences from MTV's 2009 America's Best Dance Crew winners, Quest Crew, Power Rangers and the Snoopettes.

“One Life to Live” sells music and the show has turned into a popular destination for an impressive list of music super stars in addition to Snoop Dogg that includes most recently the All-American Rejects on December 4 and 7. The roster also includes Lionel Richie with Jeremih, Frankie Negron, The Pussycat Dolls, Rachael Yamagata, two appearances by Mary J. Blige, Timbaland with Keri Hilson and One Republic, Nelly Furtado, Jeannie Ortega, Lifehouse, Simply Red, Chris Botti and Erykah Badu. In one afternoon on ABC, a music act will gain broader reach than they would on any radio
station in the country. Labels have realized that ABC Daytime provides an efficient way to reach our highly engaged audience of women 18-49. For the artists, an appearance on ABC Daytime affords exposure to a new audience or it can reinforce their music to their existing audience.

Emmy Award-winning “One Life to Live,” created by Agnes Nixon, was launched July 15, 1968. Frank Valentini executive-produces. Ron Carlivati is the headwriter. Paul Glass is the supervising music director. Directed by Danielle Faraldo. The popular drama consistently ranks among the top five in the key demographic of Women 18-49. “One Life to Live” airs MONDAY-FRIDAY (2:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.