OutTakes Interviews: Recent Episodes
OutTakes
OUTTAKES are a series of interviews with various actors, directors and writers from theater, soap opera, film and primetime television.
Writer/director CANDICE CAIN joins OutTakes to talk about her upcoming webseries, NEW DOGS OLD TRICKS, launching on Amazon on September 28th. Joining her are cast members CODY CALAFIORE (Big Brother 16) and PAULIE CALAFIORE (Big Brother 18; MTV's The Challenge).
NDOT Website: http://www.newdogsoldtricks.com/
NDOT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ndotsitcom/
NDOT Twitter: https://twitter.com/ndotsitcom
NDOT Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/ndotsitcom/
Actress and life coach Sonia Satra talks about her role as "Gloria Steinem" in AMERICAN PLAYBOY: THE HUGH HEFNER STORY currently streaming on Amazon.com. Daytime fans will remember her for her daytime roles in GUIDING LIGHT and ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Sonia currently runs a physical fitness company called MOTICISE.
Link to American Playboy: The Hugh Hefner Story: https://www.amazon.com/American-Playboy-Hugh-Hefner-Story/dp/B01MTEMDSR
Link to Moticize: http://www.moticise.com/
Creator and producer BRIAN BEACOCK talks about his award-winning zombie comedy webseries, ACTING DEAD. Along with Brian, the cast consists of Jillian Claire, Chris Galya, Patrika Darbo, Paul Nygro and John Yelvington as well as some great guest stars such as Debbie Gibson, Carolyn Hennesy, Sean Kanan and Eric Martsolf.. The series is currently streaming on Amazon Prime. Get ready for Season 2 to come!
ACTING DEAD website: http://www.actingdead.com/index.html
ACTING DEAD Twitter: https://twitter.com/ActingDead
Brian Beacock Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrianBeacock
Brian Beacock on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0063527/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
DALE RAOUL (star of TRUE BLOOD and UNDER THE DOME) discusses her guest appearances on the webseries AVENUE 43, the television series BONES and the Nickelodeon sitcom NICKY, RICKY, DICKY & DAWN...and more!
Audio interview with Crystal Chappell (creator, producer and actress of VENICE THE SERIES) as part of the OutTakes Interviews Daytime Emmy Awards 2017 Series. Crystal talks about the show's Daytime Emmy Nomination as Outstanding Digital Daytime Series and her role as "Gina". Find the series at www.venicetheseries.com
Audio interview with John Aniston (Victor, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) as part of the OutTakes Interviews Daytime Emmy Awards 2017 Series. John talks about his Daytime Emmy Nomination as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and his role on the daytime drama.
Audio interview with Chad Duell (Michael, GENERAL HOSPITAL) as part of the OutTakes Interviews Daytime Emmy Awards 2017 Series. Chad talks about his Daytime Emmy Nomination as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series and his role on the daytime drama.
Audio interview with Gina Tognoni (Phyllis, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS) as part of the OutTakes Interviews Daytime Emmy Awards 2017 Series. Gina talks about her Daytime Emmy Nomination as Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and her role on the long-running daytime drama.
Audio interview with Kate Mansi (ex-Abigail, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) as part of the OutTakes Interviews Daytime Emmy Awards 2017 Series. Kate talks about her Daytime Emmy Nomination as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and her role on the long-running daytime drama. Visit http://bringchange2mind.org/ to learn more about the non-profit organization working to end the stigma and discrimination against mental illness which Kate discusses in our interview.
Audio interview with Tequan Richmond (TJ, GENERAL HOSPITAL) as part of the OutTakes Interviews Daytime Emmy Awards 2017 Series. Tequan talks about his Daytime Emmy Nomination as Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series and his role on the daytime drama. Approximately 15 minutes. Watch out for more interviews with Daytime Emmy nominees including soap stars Kate Mansi, Gina Tognoni, Stacy Haiduk and Vincent Irizarry. Website: outtakesinterviews.com.
Audio interview with Stacy Haiduk (Patty, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS) as part of the OutTakes Interviews Daytime Emmy Awards 2017 Series. Stacy talks about her Daytime Emmy Nomination as Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and her role on the long-running daytime drama. Approximately 15 minutes. Watch out for more interviews with Daytime Emmy nominees including soap stars Kate Mansi, Gina Tognoni, Tequan Richmond and Vincent Irizarry.
Audio interview with Vincent Irizarry (Deimos, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) as part of the OutTakes Interviews Daytime Emmy Awards 2017 Series. Vincent talks about his Daytime Emmy Nomination as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, his time on DAYS, his current projects and more...including a special message for his fans! Approximately 25 minutes. Stay tuned for more interview with Daytime Emmy nominees including soap stars Kate Mansi, Gina Tognoni, Tequan Richmond and Stacy Haiduk. The Daytime Emmys ceremony will take place on April 30th at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium Los Angeles. To keep up with all future interviews, visit the website at http://outtakesinterviews.com
ERIC BRAEDEN ("Victor Newman" of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS) talks about his new autobiography I'LL BE DAMNED. We also discuss sports, classic Hollywood, Y&R and more! Interviewer: Laurie Baker
IMDb Page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000967/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialericbraeden/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/EBraeden
Actor and voiceover artist GEORGE DELHOYO discusses his character "Orpheus" -- the mastermind criminal who has recently been terrorizing the town of Salem in DAYS OF OUR LIVES after having been imprisoned for decades. Also, we talk about George's prolific career as a voiceover artist. You have probably heard him on countless shows and commercials and have never even realized it!
George DelHoyo on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0215602/?ref_=fn_al_nm_1
Carole Ita White is best known for her character of "Big Rosie" who was first seen as a nemesis to Laverne and Shirley during the second season in the episode "Bachelor Mothers". Carole has made guest starring appearances on such programs as Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, The Love Boat, Beverly Hills 90210, The Wayans Bros. and Profiler. She appeared on several game shows, including The $20,000 Pyramid. She has continued to appear in small roles in films over the years, including Falling Down, The Witches of Eastwick, Grand Canyon, and The Fabulous Baker Boys. She appeared in the 2006 independent film, Wannabe. Her famous father is character actor Jesse White (remembered as The Maytag Man). She continues to work in stand up, doing guest appearances and can currently be seen in the two popular webseries, "Child of the 70's" and "Good Vibrations".
Carole on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0924577/
Carole on Twitter: https://twitter.com/caroleitawhite
Cyrus Deboo has appeared on some of your favorite commercials, TV shows and soap operas...such as The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful and How to Get Away with Murder. This fall he will be appearing in the ABC pilot of Speechless starring Minnie Driver, John Ross Bowie and Micah Fowler. This groundbreaking comedy revolves around the Dimeo family, who in turn revolve around the oldest child, JJ, who has special needs. The Dimeos are constantly on the move to find the best situation for JJ, but they finally settle on one place so that all the kids can be happy.
Watch the trailer for the ABC pilot SPEECHLESS here: https://youtu.be/4u55WK6AbaM
ANDREW MASSET talks about his June 8th appearance on DAYS OF OUR LIVES. The episode is a special tribute to the character of "Hope Brady" played by Kristian Alfonso. Andrew reprises his role of "Larry Welch"...the villain who kept Bo and Hope apart at the height of their popularity in the 1980s...and DAYS fans loved to hate him! Hear Andrew talk about his return for this episode, some of his favorite storylines, crazy fan encounters and what he is up to now!
Andrew Masset on IMDB: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0557259/
The Fan Club of Andrew Hyatt Masset III (Facebook): https://www.facebook.com/groups/427574273958121/
Michael Grimm charmed millions of viewers as a contestant on Season Five of NBC’s popular “America’s Got Talent.” Parlaying his substantial singer-songwriter appeal into a first-place finish, Michael took home the $1 million prize and headlined the first-ever national “America’s Got Talent Tour.
Following his win and the release of his debut major label CD, Michael turned to the business of live shows, giving back to his fans what they had given to him. Throughout 2011 and 2012, he’s played venues across America, from California to New York. Among many others, he headlined the Jimmy Rodgers Festival in Meridian, Mississippi, and became the first-ever resident headliner at the popular Ovation Showroom at Green Valley Ranch Resort in Las Vegas.
In June 2012, in response to fans wanting more recorded music, Michael self-released a fun, summer CD entitled “Gumbo.” Shortly following Grimm’s indie release, Free Roll Records released “Moment In Time” in August.
Michael spent most of 2013 on the road touring the world, including first-time performances in Costa Rica, St. Martin and Shanghai, China.
Michael Grimm's website: http://michaelgrimmmusic.com/
Michael Grimm's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMichaelGrimm/feed
Michael Grimm on Twitter: https://twitter.com/michael_grimm
This OutTakes interview is hosted by Tammy Weston.
Ray Thompson, Lighting Director for The Young and the Restless, is nominated for Outstanding Lighting Direction for a Drama Series this year in the 2016 Daytime Emmy Awards. He has had seven previous Emmy wins in this category. Ray talks about the awards this year as well as his work for the CBS soap opera. Photo Courtesy: CBS.
Lilly Melgar discusses her role as "Janice Ramos" on the web series The Bay. She also talks about SoapBox, Ladies of the Lake and "Scent by Lilly".
Catch her award-winning performance on The Bay at http://thebaytheseries.com/
Lilly \website: http://lillymelgar.com/
Lilly on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lillymelgar
Lilly on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lilly-Melgar-101312046740833/
Debra Wilson talks about SyFy's tongue-in-cheek, post-apocalyptic, zombie western Dead 7, premiering on April 1. We also discuss her time on the late night sketch-comedy show, MADtv.
Trailer: http://themoviebox.net/8808
Debra Wilson on IMDB: http://m.imdb.com/name/nm0933281/
Philece Sampler is remembered for her work in daytime in Days of our Lives, Rituals and Another World. Now she is a prolific voiceover artist who among her many projects has worked on the animated Incredible Hulk series, the Madagascar films and Digimon.
Follow Philece on Twitter at https://twitter.com/PhileceSampler
Thaao Penghlis (Andre from Days of our Lives) talks about his current storyline and experience on the NBC soap. Also, he goes into detail about his two books Places: The Journey of my Days, My Lives and Seducing Celebrities one Meal at a Time. Both of Thaao's books are available on Amazon and at Barnes & Nobles websites.
Facebook Pages: https://www.facebook.com/thaao.penghlis?fref=ts Team Thaao https://www.facebook.com/TeamThaaoPlaces https://www.facebook.com/PlacesPenghlisSeducing Celebrities https://www.facebook.com/SeducingCelebrities Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThaaoPenghlis
Website: https://thaaopenghlisjourneys.wordpress.com/
Dale Raoul (well known for her role as "Maxine Fortenberry" from the series True Blood) is appearing now at the Skylight Theater (1816 1/2 Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles )in Forever House. She also talks about her film The Bronze which will be nationally released on March 18th.
Order tickets for Forever House at http://skylighttheatrecompany.com/plays-and-events/2016-season-forever-house.html
Forever House introduction on YouTube: https://youtu.be/C_zo1QKKpUA
Dale Raoul's IMDB page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0710632/?ref_=nv_sr_1
Dale Raoul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrueDaleRaoul
Lyduan Gonzalez talks about his upcoming reality show, The Real World of Telenovela, slated to air this January 2016.
Follow Lyduan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LyduanGonzalez
Read more about Lyduan at IMDb: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm3059313/?ref_=nmmd_md_nm
Karolyn Grimes, child actor of the classic Hollywood age, shares her experience working in beloved films IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE and THE BISHOP'S WIFE. Interview by Tammy Weston.
Visit Karolyn's site at www.zuzu.net/
Be sure to watch Patsy (Kim, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) play "Lola Baker" on the internet series THE BAY at http://thebaytheseries.com/
Learn more about CHERUBS at http://www.cherubs-cdh.org/
Follow Patsy on Twitter at https://twitter.com/PatsyPease
DAYS OF OUR LIVES' Jen Lilley (Teresa Donovan) talks about her upcoming projects: her solo album TINSEL TIME and Lifetime movie THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS.
TINSEL TIME will be available on November 24th. If ordered from Jen's website, http://www.jenlilley.com/, you will receive an autographed copy with a Xmas card. Also available through various stores and digital venues (Amazon, Google Play, etc.
For more information about Lifetime's The Spirit of Christmas, see http://www.mylifetime.com/movies/the-spirit-of-christmas
Follow Jen Lilley on Twitter at https://twitter.com/jen_lilley
Like Jen Lilley's fan page at www.facebook.com/JenLilleyFanPage
Dale Raoul (from True Blood and Under the Dome) talks about her upcoming appearance in the reading of Truman Capote's A Christmas Memory, also starring veteran actor Michael Kearns and Raymond Thompson -- Lighting Director for The Young & Restless as well as Dale's husband. It takes place on 11/22/15 at the Huffington Center at St. Sophia Cathedral.
For more information about the 11/22 HO HO HOUSING WORKS Christmas event, see the following link: http://events.kroq.cbslocal.com/losangeles_ca/events/ho-ho-housing-works-michael-kearns-dale-raoul-/E0-001-088868637-1
Cyrus Deboo has appeared on some of your favorite commercials, TV shows and soap operas...such as The Young and the Restless, The Bold and the Beautiful and How to Get Away with Murder.
View Cyrus Deboo on IMDb: http://www.imdb.me/cyrusdeboo
Dale Raoul (from True Blood and Under the Dome) talks about her latest film projects, including her upcoming films Open 24 Hours and The Bronze.
Find up-to-date info about Open 24 Hours at facebook.com/slaterhallproductions
Nandhiji Tapasyogi is a mystic, yogi, visionary, humanitarian, artist, ecstatic chant musician, author and teacher. He joins us to share his wisdom and to discuss his book: Mastery of Consciousness: Awaken the Inner Prophet.
Visit Tapasyogi Nandhi's website at http://www.nandhi.com/
Also, follow his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MOC108
Michele Lee is an accomplished actress, singer, dancer, director and producer who is best known for her Emmy Award nominated role as "Karen Fairgate MacKenzie" on the 1980s prime-time soap opera, Knots Landing. She starred on the showfor all fourteen seasons from 1979-1993 and was the only cast member to appear in every episode. Michele is also a two-time Tony Award nominee.
Joan van Ark is most notable for her role as "Valene Ewing" on both Dallas and Knots Landing. For this role, she twice won the Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Actress, in 1986 and 1989. A life member of The Actors Studio, she has also received a Theatre World Award and has been nominated for a Tony Award for her stage work.
Both interviews hosted by Tammy Weston.
Up-and-coming Canadian actress ANNA SARGEANT joins OutTakes to talk about her acting career -- including the box office smash Fifty Shades of Grey and the FOX pilot Backstrom.
Daytime Emmy nominee and Senior Lighting Director for The Young and the Restless -- Ray Thompson -- joins OutTakes to talk about the art of lighting for the #1 rated CBS daytime soap. He has won six Emmys for his past work on the CBS soap; and is up for the seventh one this year for the category of Lighting Direction for a Drama Series. The 42nd Daytime Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony will be held at the Universal Hilton in Los Angeles on April 24th.
Vanessa Marcil is well known for her roles as Brenda Barrett on General Hospital, Gina Kincaid on Beverly Hills, 90210 and Sam Marquez on Las Vegas. She joins us to talk about the new docu-series called QUEENS OF DRAMA -- where she will be working with other celebrity actresses such as Donna Mills, Chrystee Pharris, Crystal Hunt, Lindsay Hartley and Hunter Tylo -- to produce their own primetime series. This show will premiere on the same night as the Daytime Emmy awards on April 26th, 7 PM Pacific Time on Pop TV.
Vanessa on Twitter: https://twitter.com/VanessaMarcilM
Queens of Drama: https://twitter.com/QueensOfDrama
Chrystee Pharris talks about the new docu-series called QUEENS OF DRAMA -- where she will be working with other celebrity actresses such as Donna Mills, Vanessa Marcil, Crystal Hunt, Lindsay Hartley and Hunter Tylo -- to produce their own primetime series. This show will premiere on the same night as the Daytime Emmy awards on April 26th, 7 PM Pacific Time on Pop TV. She also tells us about her faith-based film, STEPS OF FAITH, which is currently touring the country in various film festivals -- as well as her career in acting and teaching.
Keep up with Chrystee at www.ChrysteePharris.com, take a leap of faith with "Steps of Faith" at http://www.stepsoffaithmovie.com and check her out on POP's "Queen of Drama" this April. Interact with her on Twitter @ChrysteePharris; Instagram @ChrysteePharris and on Facebook: Fan Page Chrystee Pharris.
View the "Steps of Faith" trailer at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnUIg7Dpg2U&feature=youtu.be
"Steps of Faith" Film Festival calendar available at http://www.stepsoffaithmovie.com/calendar/
HUNTER KING joins OutTakes to talks about her film, A Girl Like Her. This compelling teen story about cyberbullying will be released on Friday, March 27th. Also, Hunter gives us a little insight into her character of "Summer Newman" on The Young and the Restless.
A Girl Like Her website: http://agirllikehermovie.com/
A Girl LIke Her trailer: http://agirllikehermovie.com/#trailer
Hunter King on Twitter: https://twitter.com/HunterHaleyKing
With many acting credits to her name, Carrie Genzel has been seen in films such as Watchmen, Jennifer's Body and 88 Minutes. She won best actress at the 2012 Los Angeles International Underground Film Festival for her performance in The Ballerina and the Rocking Horse. Soap opera fans will remember her as "Ali" on Days of our Lives and as "Skye" on All My Children. On Friday, March 27th, you can see her play the role of "Susan Collier" in the movie Dead Rising: Watchtower -- an action horror zombie film based on the video game Dead Rising. http://www.crackle.com/c/dead-rising-watchtower
Dead Rising: Watchtower Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPuK9GtxLM4&feature=youtu.be?
Carrie Genzel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrie.genzel?fref=ts
"A Madam's Heaven and Hell," from Emmy winner P. Frank Williams and award winning director Kourtney Ragland, chronicles the shocking final moments of freedom for former Mormon and Companions Escorts owner Jodi Mattinson just days before she begins her Federal Penitentiary sentence for tax evasion. States Williams, "Jodi Mattinson's life has all the ingredients of a great rags to riches American drama. She survived abuse and became the boss of a very successful business. I want the world to see the real ins and outs of her empire, her role as a den mother to the women and hopefully spark a discussion about how escorts are viewed in the United States and worldwide.” Jodi joins OutTakes to talk about the film and her life experience as the owner of a world-renowned escort service.
A Madam's Heaven and Hell will be released on April 3rd. For more information on this documentary, please visit: www.AMadamsHeavenandHell.com
Follow the movie on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/AMadamsMovie
Like the movie on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/A-Madams-Heaven-and-Hell/205762532905139?fref=photo
Riley Bodenstab talks about his roles on DAYS OF OUR LIVES and JUSTIFIED as well as his upcoming projects in film and television.
Photographs by Frankie Rize
Follow Riley Bodenstab on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/AudaciousBode
See Riley Bodenstab's credits on IMDB at: http://m.imdb.com/name/nm2939488/filmotype/actor?ref_=m_nmfm_1
Actress Terri Ivens pens the first book of a new series of teenage fiction: The Buzz: Pointing Fingers. She also speaks about her role as "Orchid" on THE BAY.
Purchase page for Terri's book:
http://bookstore.archwaypublishing.com/Products/SKU-000943240/the-buzz.aspx
‘The Buzz’ begins series with tale of 14-year-old searching for acceptance, romance and validation.
Dale Raoul talks about her acting career, including her recent roles in UNDER THE DOME and TRUE BLOOD.
Dr Laura Ellis is a Medical Age Management Expert. She is the medical director of medAge, a program that helps motivated patients achieve optimal health, vitality and well-being by applying the science of age management medicine to their everyday lifestyle. Her passion is educating the public on the proper use of bio identical hormones to achieve this goal. Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has been shrouded in myth for some time and it is her goal to separate the fact from the fiction. Through her medAge practice, her various television, radio, internet interviews and live lectures as well as with her upcoming book “The Hormone Handbook” she is doing just that. She is also a surgeon with a practice specializing in minimally invasive skin rejuvenation, anti-aging procedures and vein laser surgery.
We are honored to have on this show the Broadway legend, BETTY BUCKLEY, interviewed by OutTakes host Tammy Weston. Betty, who has been called “The Voice of Broadway,” is one of theater’s most respected and legendary leading ladies. Her career spans theater, film, television and concert halls around the world. She most recently was inducted into the Theater Hall of Fame for 2012. In this interview, she talks about her career, her experiences as a student and a teacher...and her new recording GHOSTLIGHT.
Matias Bombal is a noted broadcaster, emcee, film historian and reviewer. He lives in Sacramento California; and his show -- Matias Bombal's Hollywood -- is a program of current movie reviews and content within a classic Hollywood and broadcasting framework. Go to the website www.mabhollywood.com to see Matias' reviews, interviews and more!
Granted the VocalizeU Art Intensive scholarship of 2012 and California’s 2013 Hard Rock Battle Of the Bands finalist, a native of Australia, Sarah D has chosen to come to Los Angeles in pursuit of her aspirations of musical success. With performing shows all around Southern California, her popularity is growing! She's a singer/songwriter. Her EP, OVER YOU, is now on iTunes and http://sarahdofficial.com/ -- Hosted by Tammy McKinley Weston.
Brian Chapman of Black Giraffe Dancing Adventures and Elena Grinenko from Dancing with the Stars discuss their upcoming Guiness World Record adventure -- being part of the first group to ever go dancing on Africa's Rooftop in Tanzania!
For more information about how to join this hike, visit the following links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackgiraffedancingadventures
Website: http://www.blackgiraffeadventures.com/
You can also contact Brian Chapman at 602-393-0961
Jackie Zeman joins OutTakes to talk about her roles as "Sofia Madison" on the internet series The Bay and "Bobbie Spencer" on ABC's General Hospital.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/JackieZeman
The Bay website: http://www.thebaytheseries.com/
General Hospital website: http://abc.go.com/shows/general-hospital
Even though "Nick Fallon" has been recently murdered on DAYS OF OUR LIVES, Blake Berris is alive and kicking...and starring in a play on June 9th...IF ALL THE SKY WERE PAPER. Hear about Blake's play, his time on DAYS and what is coming up for him next.
For info about IF ALL THE SKY WERE PAPER, visit: http://www.lexikatartists.com/if-all-the-sky-were-paper.html
Blake Berris on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.berris?fref=ts
Blake Berris on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlakeBerris
RENO VENTURI talks about his webseries PLEADING SANITY (launching of Season 2), ACTORS GYM and his career as director, actor, vocalist, casting director and acting coach.
Pleading Sanity website: http://vimeo.com/channels/pleadingsanity Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PleadingSanity
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PleadingSanity
Actors Gym website: http://www.actorsgym.net/
Actors Gym on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Actors-Gym-And-Talent/140967756013137
OutTakes talks with Kristian Schmidt, a fashion and nature photographer as well as two-time Grammy award-winning director and producer. He talks about his stunning underwater fashion shoot with whale sharks, his work with Wildaid to stop elephant poaching, his Cinemax series called Kristian's World and more.
Website: http://www.kristianschmidt.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/egotopia
Twitter: https://twitter.com/egotopia
A consummate singer and entertainer, Gloria Loring is the recording artist of the #1 hit song "Friends and Lovers," co-composer of television theme songs for Diff'rent Strokes(1978) and The Facts of Life (1979), an audience favorite from daytime TV's Days of Our Lives (1965), spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF), the author of seven books, a keynote speaker, one of the few artists to sing two nominated songs at the Academy Awards, and is the mother of world-wide singing sensation Robin Thicke.
Indie Go Go campaign for HEAVENLY https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/heavenly-an-independent-short-film
Gloria Loring FB page: https://www.facebook.com/gloria.loring.9?fref=ts
Gloria Loring on Twitter: https://twitter.com/GloriaLoring
Interview with MICHAEL CARUSO, creator and star of DEVANITY. The hit web series is nominated this year for Best Web Series at the Daytime Emmy Awards. This show -- full of dysfunctional family drama, sex, drugs, murder and a dazzling array of guest stars -- has been on the internet since 2011. With its third season up for a nomination, OutTakes talked with Michael about this series.
Watch DEVANITY at http://www.devanity.com/
Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/DeVanity
Twitter https://twitter.com/DeVanitysoap
Michael Caruso Twitter https://twitter.com/MCarusoactor
Fans of the sitcom BLOSSOM will remember MICHAEL STOYANOV as "Anthony Russo". He is now a versatile character actor (JUSTIFIED, THE DARK KNIGHT) and will be starring in SPACE STATION 76, a film with LIv Tyler, Patrick Wilson and Matt Borner. He is also a television comedy writer and has written for shows like LATE NIGHT WITH CONAN O'BRIEN and MAD TV.
This show is all about the web series, THE BAY, coming up with its new season of Chapter 12. Gregori Martin, the founder of LANYfilms Productions; and creator, writer, director and producer of THE BAY talks with OUTTAKES about the upcoming season of Chapter 12. Along with Gregori is; Kristos Andrews who plays "Pete Garrett" on the show, is Vice President of LANY and co-executive producer/second unit Director of THE BAY; and Derrell Whitt who plays "Will Campbell" on the show and is Chief Operating Officer of LANY and co-producer of the BAY.
Check out the webseries at http://www.thebaytheseries.com/
Christopher Dancel, creator of IV PIT STOP, talks about his method of providing IV rehydration as well as a variety of other services at sporting events and parties throughout Southern California. He also talks about his experience as a police officer covering Hollywood events.
IV PIT STOP website: http://www.ivpitstop.com/
Singer/actress JANE BADLER joins OUTTAKES to talk about her upcoming album, VOLCANO BOY…and her role as "Shannon" in the 1980s remake of MISSION IMPOSSIBLE. Fans also loved her for her work as "Diana" in the series V.
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/jane.badler.3?fref=ts
Twitter Page: https://twitter.com/janebadler
Actress and producer Autumn Federici talks about her career and upcoming projects, including the feature films, Circles,The Haunting of the Innocent and Murder Eleven. Other credits include the TV series Toasted; and the films Ugly, Iris and The Blackout.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/autumn.federici
Twitter page: https://twitter.com/AutumnFederici
IMDB page: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2608927/
Husband-and-wife team Rib Hillis (Extreme Makeover: Home Edition) and Elena Grinenko (Dancing With the Stars) talk about their new dance studio -- LA Ballroom Studio -- as well as their upcoming projects.
LA Ballroom Studio website: http://www.laballroomstudio.com/
LA Ballroom Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/LA-Ballroom-Studio/158787477524130
Check out Elena in dancing action in this clip from Dancing With the Stars
Here are clips of Rib in Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and featured in a new Hefty Ultimate commercial.
Deanna Meske -- actress, model and entrepreneur -- tells us about her web series, Government Lies, as well as her career in film and television. Among current and upcoming guest stars for the Government Lies web series are Lane Davies (well remembered for his role as "Mason Capwell" on the NBC soap opera Santa Barbara) and Jacqueline Fleming ("Harriet Tubman" from Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter). To find out more about the show, check out the IndieGoGo campaign at http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/government-lies-the-series--41
Deanna Meske:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeannaMeskeFanSite
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeannaMeske
Government Lies:
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/GovernmentLiesWebSeries
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Govt_Lies_WebTV
For written interview, go to http://outtakesinterviews.blogspot.com/2013/12/outtakes-interview-with-deanna-meske_10.html
Cast interviews from the Nov. 9, 2013 DAYS OF OUR LIVES fan event. Approx. 1 hour. Pre-recorded. Transcripts available at http://outtakesinterviews.blogspot.com Order of actors: Eric Martsolf (Brady), Greg Vaughan (Eric) and Ari Zucker (Nicole), Meredith Scott Lynn (Anne), Bryan Dattilo (Lucas), Galen Gering (Rafe, Lauren Koslow (Kate) and Chrishell Stause (Jordan), Mary Beth Evans (Kayla), Bill and Susan Hayes (Doug and Julie), Josh Taylor (Roman), Peggy McCay (Caroline), Shawn Christian (Daniel), Freddie Smith (Sonny), Blake Berris (Nick), Camila Banus (Gaby), Kate Mansi (Abigail), Casey Moss (JJ), Jen Lilley (Teresa), Suzanne Rogers (Maggie), John Aniston (Victor), Wally Kurth (Justin), Judi Evans (Adrienne), James Scott (EJ) and Alison Sweeney (Sami), Deidre Hall (Marlena) and Drake Hogestyn (John).
Clive Hawkins talks about his upcoming sci-fi film, Welcome to Forever, which is slated for release in 2014. The actor plays the role of a young government technician who runs into trouble at the home of a digitized person he has been sent to terminate. The film tackles the topic of life extension. Prior to this movie, Clive appeared in Dark Walker, The Inner Circle, Perfect Creatures, There Will Be Brawl, Scandal and Hollywood Dream Role. Pre-recorded. Approx. 10 minutes.
Christian LeBlanc, multiple Daytime Emmy winning actor from The Young and the Restless (Michael Baldwin) talks about the Nickelodeon film, Grave Secrets, and the new resulting series, Deadtime Stories -- in which he is both producer and actor. Pre-recorded. Approx. 25 minutes. Deadtime Stories premieres on Nickelodeon this Thursday, October 3rd at 8 PM; Season One episodes continuing on Thursdays at 8 PM. Grave Secrets airs at 8:30 PM on Halloween. http://www.deadtimestories.com/
Brenda Dickson (the original "Jill Foster Abbott" from The Young and the Restless) joins OutTakes to talk about her book, My True Hidden Hollywood Story -- her memoir of sexual harassment, blacklisting, and love affairs with the most powerful men in Hollywood. We will bring on callers approximately 30 minutes into the show. Call in #: 347-989-0605.
You can order Brenda's book at http://www.brendadickson.com ; also at Barnes & Noble and Amazon bookstores. Hardback and kindle versions available.
A Martinez plays the recurring character of Jacob Nighthorse on the A&E mystery series, Longmire. Daytime fans remember him fondly as Cruz Castillo from the NBC soap opera, Santa Barbara. Co-host: Tammy Weston. Pre-recorded. Approx. 45 minutes.
Joseph Limbaugh is currently Head Writer and cast member of the Hollywood Saturday Night sketch comedy show, and director of the mainstage improvisational show, Hollywood Dream Role, both of which are online TV shows broadcast live from the famous ACME stage. He has over 15 years of experience in the fields of improvisational and sketch comedy; and his television appearances include Curb Your Enthusiasm, Scrubs, That 70's Show, Yes, Dear and many others.
Joseph is teaching a Writing and Sketch Foundations Workshop and Showcase at ACME Comedy NoHo, 5124 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood 91601 on Sundays, Sep. 22nd through Nov. 10th, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. For more information, go to http://www.acmeactorsstudio.com/
Actress/model Melissa Biggs talks about her upcoming wedding to pro volleyball player Roger Clark and how to have your dream wedding without breaking the bank. Melissa was on BAYWATCH for two seasons and is an international model, activist and award winning entrepreneur with her fashion line. She will soon be hosting her own lifestyle series called THE LIGHTS OF AFRICA. For 2 seasons she was on TNT’s ROLLER JAM and was on TV’s THE SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SWIMSUIT COLLECTION.
Steve Elam hails from the Grand Rapids area of Michigan. He joined the US Navy in 1976, serving as a technician specializing in antisubmarine warfare and as a member of a nuclear weapons handling team. After his Navy service, Steve served more than 25 years in various capacities for the House of Representatives and with the lobbying firm of Chiechi & Associates. Steve and his lovely wife of 31 years reside in the Seattle area. BACKSLIDE is the first book in Elam’s “Enemies Within the Gates” series. The story launches the thrilling exploits of ex-Navy SEAL Billy Ray Jenkins in his war against a ruthless international drug cartel. After ten years in a Texas prison for a crime he didn't commit, Billy Ray returns home to begin a new life, but is met with tragedy instead––his brother's death. With the help of a cocky FBI agent, a sexy redhead, and a mysterious government operative code-named Dolittle, Billy Ray discovers the enemies within the gates led by a sadistic killer and MUCH more...a super-form of methamphetamine, called Rapture, a drug so terrible millions more could die! Billy Ray must overcome impossible odds and defeat the deadliest threat to ever face our nation! The clock is ticking on America’s doom. Will it be too late? BACKSLIDE is available at http://www.ElamBooks.com -- also at Amazon, B&N websites as well as Third Place Books in the Seattle area.
Dale Raoul (best known as "Maxine Fortenberry" on HBO's series, True Blood) talks about her upcoming role in the Stephen King series, Under the Dome, showing on CBS. Dale Raoul on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrueDaleRaoul UNDER THE DOME: http://www.underthedome.com/
James Reynolds (Abe, Days of Our Lives) discusses the Kickstarter campaign for the Fremont Centre Theatre's production of Holding On, Letting Go to be presented at the National Black Theatre Festival. He also talks about his character of "Abe". Co-Hosted with Pam Rogers. Approx. 34 minutes.
Kickstarter Campaign Link: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/fct/holding-on-letting-go-at-the-national-black-theatr Fremont Centre Theatre website: http://www.fremontcentretheatre.com/ Fremont Centre Theatre FB: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Fremont-Centre-Theatre/150612054956836 Fremont Centre Twitter: https://twitter.com/fremontCtheatre
Christian LeBlanc (Michael Baldwin, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS) talks about his recent infidelity and bullying storylines on the soap opera, his latest projects and personal appearances, as well as his memories of the late Jeanne Cooper. Approx. 25 minutes. Pre-recorded.
Patsy Pease shares her experience of battling with mental illness, offers advice on how to overcome the struggle and dares to care. Best known as "Kim Brady" on Days of Our Lives, Patsy now lives in Jacksonville, FL and currently speaks with support groups, spreading awareness about issues such as caring for our soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder.
Links of interest: No Kidding, Me 2 - http://www.nkm2.org/ National Institute of Mental Health - http://www.nimh.nih.gov/index.shtml National Alliance on Mental Illness - http://www.nami.org/ National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
Jen Lilley and Thaao Penghlis talk about their roles in Pure Flix's DVD release, The Book of Esther. Jen portrays "Queen Esther", the Biblical heroine who saves her people from slaughter; and Thaao plays "Haman", Esther's nemesis who plots to kill all of the Jews of ancient Persia.
General Hospital fans will remember them as "Victor Cassadine" and "Maxie Jones". Days of our Lives fans remember Thaao as "Tony/Andre Dimera"; and they will soon get to know Jen in a new role on the soap.
Approx 30 minutes. Pre-recorded.
The Book of Esther trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ0cTN84Tnw
Order your DVD copy at http://pureflix.christianbook.com/Christian/Books/product?item_no=333018&item_code=WW&netp_id=1121966&event=ESRCG&view=details
Sculptor, painter, photographer, muse, model -- learn about Niki Sabet's unique trail as a multi-medium artist. Four years ago, "Gravity" became Sabet's first monumental bronze sculpture and a focal piece for 50 Varick in Tribeca, NYC. Now her creative peers are regarding her as a muse for their endeavors. Sabet currently works as a multi-media artist and philanthropist supporting various charities. She is one of the founding members and on the board, as Creative Director, of the nonprofit art charity Create LA - for underprivileged children. http://www.create-la.org/ To see examples of her work, visit Niki's website at http://www.nikisabetart.com/ FB Page https://www.facebook.com/artistNikiSabet Twitter Page https://twitter.com/nikisabet (Photo Credit: Victorija Pashuta)
Kristian Alfonso talks about her 30th anniversary with Days of Our Lives and her iconic role of "Hope Williams Brady". Approx 10 minutes. Pre-recorded.
Actress Terri Ivens (best known as "Simone" on ALL MY CHILDREN 2001-2006) talks about her upcoming role in CHICKS DIG GAY GUYS, starring Eric Roberts -- a comedy set in the world of two pickup artists that is centered on the trouble they get into through the lies they tell. Official Trailer at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SUI6KOpHUI&feature=youtu.be Kickstarter Campaign at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1903773862/chicks-dig-gay-guys-theatrical-film-release
Patrika Darbo talks about her return to Days of Our Lives as "Nancy Wesley" as well as her current internet webseries projects. Approx. 10 minutes. Pre-recorded.
Steve Blackwood talks about his new acting book -- The Steve Blackwood Sessions. Soap opera fans will remember Steve from his ten-year stint on Days of Our Lives as "Bart Biederbiecke", the funny Dimera henchman of Stefano and Andre. Along with talking about his book, Steve catches us up on his recent film work, including Gun Machine Preacher starring Gerard Butler and Beyond the Mask.
Meredith Scott Lynn plays the scheming "Anne Milbauer" on Days of Our Lives. She joins OutTakes to talk about her soap opera character as well as her television career. Follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/MeredithSLynn
Red carpet interviews with creators and actors from various webseries at the February 19th, 2013 Indie Soap Awards in New York City. The shows include Hustling, Thurston, DeVanity, Ragged Isle, The Bloody Mary Show, The Inn, Fumbling Thru the Pieces, Husbands and Anacostia. Interviews with actors Kevin Spirtas, Sebastian La Cause, Colleen Zenk, Florencia Lozano, DeVanity cast members, Hillary B Smith, Brad Bell and Martha Byrne. (Photos by Sue Coflin/Max Photos) Sue Coflin/Max Photos
Gordon Thomson joins OutTakes to talk about his upcoming role as "Preston Regis" in the webseries, DeVanity. Primetime soap opera fans will remember him as bad boy "Adam Carrington" on Dynasty. He has been on many daytime soap operas as well, including Ryan's Hope, Days of Our Lives and Santa Barbara. Watch Gordon on DeVanity at http://www.devanity.com/
Shari Shattuck joins OutTakes to discuss her career as actress and author. Soap fans will remember Shari as "Ashley Abbott" on The Young and the Restless. She has been in many films, including the 1994 Steven Seagal action film, On Deadly Ground. She is the author of the Callaway Wilde mystery series; some of her current e-book titles are Loaded, Eye of the Beholder and Speak of the Devil. Co-hosted by Pam Rogers. Learn more about Shari's career, read her blog and order her novels at her website: http://sharishattuck.com/
Veteran actor, writer and director Jack Betts joins OutTakes to talk about his new upcoming Los Angeles production, It Goes Like This. Among Jack's many credits are the films Spiderman, Gods and Monsters and Falling Down. Western fans know him as "Hunt Powers" from spaghetti westerns in the the 1960s and 1970s, such as Sugar Colt. Also, he played on many soaps, including the role of "Ivan Kipling" on One Life to Live. For more information about helping to fund Jack's play, It Goes Like This, visit http://www.indiegogo.com/jackbetts .
Gloria Loring talks about her new book, Coincidence is God's Way of Remaining Anonymous. She is remembered for her role on Days of Our LIves as "Liz Chandler Curtis". In 1986, she scored a #2 Pop and #1 Adult Contemporary hit record in the United States with "Friends and Lovers"; and her performance of the song "Friends and Lovers" on Days of Our Lives generated the largest mail response of any song in NBC daytime history. Also, she co-composed the theme songs from the primetime sitcoms, Diff'rent Strokes and The Facts of Life. Gloria has been honored with the Lifetime Commitment Award from the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, and received the Woman of Achievement Award from the Miss America Organization, an honor she shares with past recipients Barbara Bush, Rosalyn Carter, and Hillary Clinton. And along with all that, she's the mom of the R&B singer/songwriter, Robin Thicke.
To order Coincidence is God's Way of Remaining Anonymous, go to Gloria's website at http://www.glorialoring.com/
Heather DiPietro is a recent graduate of the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Television Studies. She started watching soap operas when she was 4 years old and since then hasn't be able to stop watching her favorite soap opera, General Hospital. In addition, Heather worked as an associate producer on the film Soap Life, a documentary on the rise and fall of the American soap opera. And now she has created her own soap opera web series called My Story which is about a soap opera fan, Nicole, and her friends as they discover their lives are just as soapy as the daytime drama they watch. Pre-recorded. Approx. 16 minutes. Check out My Story at http://www.mystorywebseries.com/
Sarah D is a pop singer and songwriter who got her start performing in front of crowds of hundreds for various fashion shows, expos, Australian Football League home games and charity and corporate events in South Australia. Since then, she's come to LA and has written her first song, "Gone" and recorded her first single, "Over You". Listen to more about this up-and-coming artist, interviewed by Tammy Weston. https://www.facebook.com/sarahsassyd http://www.sarahdokowicz.com/ https://twitter.com/SarahD_official
Craig Wallace joins OutTakes to discuss the Wallace Audition Technique classes as well as his book, The Best of You -- Winning Auditions Your Way. Craig has coached hundreds of highly successful actors, including Dale Raoul (True Blood, The Office), Kaitlyn Jenkins (Bunheads), Adam Mayfield (All My Children) and Steven Schub (CBGB, The Chicago Eight). He was also voted Favorite Audition Teacher in the "Backstage" 2010 Readers Choice Poll. Visit the Wallace Audition Technique website at http://www.wallaceauditiontechnique.com/index.html
Jen Lilley talks about her upcoming projects -- including the webseries Youthful Daze and Broken Dreams Boulevard; her children's book titled Tommy Salami; and the independent films, The Book of Esther and Turn Around Jake. Soap fans will remember Jen from her portrayal as "Maxie Jones" on General Hospital.
Bill and Susan Hayes discuss their historical fiction novel, Trumpet, as well as their roles as "Doug and Julie" on Days of Our Lives. Co-hosted with Tammy Weston. Trumpet can be ordered at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Trumpet-ebook/dp/B007OWO184/ref=tmm_kin_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1355187834&sr=8-1 Also, at Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/trumpet-bill-hayes/1109714325?ean=9781613332573 Plus, check out their website: http://www.billandsusanhayes.com/
CHRISTIAN LE BLANC (Michael, The Young and the Restless) and ERIC MARTSOLF (Brady, Days of Our Lives) talk about their upcoming appearances in Santa-Thon 2012 on December 13th at ACME Theatre Hollywood.
Follow Santa-Thon on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SantaThon2012 Ticket information for Santa-Thon (Michael and Eric are appearing in the December 13th show ONLY): December 12th http://www.laughstub.com/buyTicket.cfm?showTimingID=203900&buy
December 13th http://www.laughstub.com/buyTicket.cfm?showTimingID=203901&buy
Greg Vaughan (Eric, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) discusses his new role and storyline on the soap opera as well as his acting career. Soap fans will remember Greg as "Diego" on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS and "Lucky" on GENERAL HOSPITAL. Approx 10 min, pre-recorded.
VICTOR ALFIERI (previously on The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of Our Lives and Southland) joins OutTakes to talk about his guest star appearance on Hollywood Dream Role at ACME Comedy Hollywood as well as his career in film and television. Victor will be appearing at ACME on November 17th at 10:30 PM PT (ACME Comedy Hollywood, 135 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles). For studio audience tickets and live broadcast details, visit www.HollywoodDreamRole.com
Deidre Hall (Marlena, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) and business partner Lynne Bowman talk about their friendship and collaboration with "Bowman Hall" -- and share their tips about beauty, nutrition and much more. To find out more information about products -- including "Deidre Cosmetics", "Kitchen Closeup", "How Does She Do It?" -- as well as their upcoming expo appearances -- visit http://www.deidrehall.com and http://www.bowmanhall.com. Interviewed by Tammy Weston.
Eric Martsolf ("Brady Black" from Days of Our Lives) talks about his upcoming role in the new improvised soap from ACME Comedy, Scandal Crest. The show is live at 9 PM, ACME Comedy Hollywood, 135 N. LaBrea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90036. Studio audience tickets are available at http://www.laughstub.com/buyTicket.cfm?showTimingID=188146 Watch online at http://www.scandalcrest.com/ 9 PM Pacific, 12 AM ET.
CHRISTIAN LEBLANC joins OutTakes to discuss his upcoming charity events, his music video, Venice, The Grove and his role of "Michael Baldwin" on The Young and the Restless. October 13th at 1 PM; Colorado Springs Women's Living Expo. For more information, go to http://www.womenslivingexpo.com November 3rd at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans at "Soap This". For reservations and info, call Patti at 727-253-8627 or visit the website at http://www.soapthis.com/. November 9th to 11th; Soapfest Charity Weekend at http://www.soapfest.com/
Freddie Smith ("Sonny Kiriakis" from Days of Our Lives) talks about his upcoming role in the new improvised soap opera from ACME Comedy, Scandal Crest. The show is live at 9 PM, ACME Comedy Hollywood, 135 N. LaBrea Avenue, Los Angeles CA 90036. Studio audience tickets are available at http://www.laughstub.com/buyTicket.cfm?showTimingID=188146 Watch online at http://www.scandalcrest.com/ 9 PM Pacific, 12 AM ET.
Thaao Penghlis joins OutTakes to discuss his journeys around the world and to read an exclusive excerpt from his upcoming book, Stepping Into the Light. Among Thaao's many credits are his dual roles as "Tony Dimera" and "Andre Dimera" on Days of Our Lives, "Nicholas Black" from Mission Impossible and "Victor Cassadine" from General Hospital. Pre-recorded. Follow Thaao on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ThaaoPenghlis and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thaao.penghlis. Also, "like" his official fan page at https://www.facebook.com/TeamThaao.
Jed Allan discusses his acting career, including his work as Don Craig on DAYS OF OUR LIVES, CC Capwell from SANTA BARBARA and Edward Quartermaine from GENERAL HOSPITAL. He authored an autobiography in 2004, called "Please Spell the Name Right"; and can currently seen on the internet webseries, THE BAY. This interview is conducted by Tammy McKinley Weston.
Krista Allen joins OutTakes to discuss her role on the CW series, The LA Complex. Among Krista's many other credits are the television series Days of Our Lives, Baywatch Hawaii, and What About Brian; and the Hollywood films Liar Liar, Confessions of a Dangerous Mind, Anger Management, and Final Destination 4. Catch The LA Complex on the CW Network on Tuesday nights, 9/8 c. Follow Krista on Twitter at https://twitter.com/kristaallenxo; and read up on her work on her IMDB page at http://www.imdb.me/kristaallen
Jade Harlow ("Lianna Ramos" from The Bay) talks about her role and experience on the internet soap...as well as about the upcoming summer series, The Dark Side of the Bay. Episodes can be seen at http://www.thebaytheseries.com The Indie GoGo Campaign for Season 3 of THE BAY can be found at: http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/150576?a=155304 New items including the 'Boys of The Bay' can be found in THE BAY's Cafepress Store here: http://www.cafepress.com/thebaystore
John de Lancie (best known for his roles as "Q" on Star Trek, "Frank Simmons" on Stargate SG-1 and "Eugene Bradford" on Days of Our Lives) talks about his voiceover work as "Discord" on the My Little Pony series; and how this has led to his involvement with a documentary about "bronies", the growing fan phenomeon of adult fans of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. He also discusses Alien Voices productions, a series of classic science fiction audio dramas which he produces with Leonard Nimoy; as well as his upcoming narration work for a new orchestral arrangement based on Dr. Seuss' story, The Sneetches.
MATTHEW ASHFORD (Jack, Days of Our Lives) talks about the Daytime Emmy Awards and his nomination for Best Supporting Actor, Jack's PTSD storyline, the couple of Jack and Jennifer, The Bay and what's coming up for him next. If you like these OutTakes Interviews, friend me at "OutTakes Interviews" on Facebook and follow me at "LauriesOutTakes" on Twitter.
TERRI IVENS joins OutTakes to talk about her career in film and television, including her latest projects -- Piranhaconda, Untold, Chicks Dig Gay Guys and The Bay. Daytime fans will remember Terri as "Simone Torres" from All My Children.
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Charles Shaughnessy returns to OutTakes, discussing his latest stint as "Shane Donovan" on Days of Our Lives. We also talk about his roles on The Bay, Victorious and Castle...as well as his dream of getting into the sci-fi genre!
DALE RAOUL joins OutTakes to talk about her career in film and television, including her role as "Maxine Fortenberry" on the HBO hit vampire series, True Blood. Pre-recorded. If you like these OutTakes Interviews, friend me at "OutTakes Interviews" on Facebook and follow me at "LauriesOutTakes" on Twitter. Photo by Handel and Tesoro
Scott Bailey ("Nathan Perkins" from the Emmy-nominated internet series The Bay) joins OutTakes to talk about his new role as well as discuss his career in television, including his role as "Sandy Foster" on Guiding Light. Be sure to catch Scott on The Bay at http://www.thebaytheseries.com/
KEVIN SPIRTAS joins OutTakes to talk about his upcoming performance at "Show Stopper Divos" on April 29th at Feinstein's at Loews Regency, New York City -- as well as his career on stage, screen and television. Daytime fans will remember Kevin as "Dr. Craig Wesley" from Days of Our Lives. For more information about show tickets for Kevin's concert, call 212-339-4045. To order tickets for Pricilla Queen of the Desert, visit www.broadway.com
SCHUYLER YANCEY joins OutTakes to talk about his role as "Cameron Davis" on Days of Our Lives. His other credits include Melrose Place, Greek and Hannah Montana.
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SHAWN CHRISTIAN joins OutTakes to talk about his role as "Dr. Daniel Jonas" on Days of Our Lives, Venice, his independent film...and more! Daytime fans will also remember Shawn as "Mike Kasnoff" from As The World Turns and "Ross Rayburn" from One Life to Live.
BEVERLY TODD joins OutTakes to talk about her upcoming role as "Celeste Perrault" on Days of Our Lives as well as her career in film, television and theater...including her work with the legendary Sidney Poitier and her role in the historic mini-series Roots.
Interviews on both the red carpet and at the winner's circle at the 3rd annual Indie Soap Awards in New York City, including in this order: Michael Caruso, Alexis Zimbolis and Katie Caprio, DEVANITY. Ilene Kristen, FAR FROM THE BAY. Stacy McQueen, Dee Freeman and Michael Taylor Gray, PRETTY. Jillian Clare and Patrika Darbo, MISS BEHAVE. Kevin Spirtas, DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Gregori Martin and Kristos Andrews, THE BAY. Colleen Zenk, AS THE WORLD TURNS. Tyler Ford and Signy Coleman, RIVER RIDGE. Catherine Frels, ANACOSTIA. Michael O'Leary, STEAMBOAT. Julie Smith, FUMBLING THROUGH THE PIECES. Todd Fisher, THE SFN. Rick Dalton, RAGGED ISLE.
HEATHER DIPIETRO, Associate Producer of the documentary Soap Life as well as creator of the webseries My Story chats with OutTakes about these projects as well as the state of soap opera. To support the Soap Life Kickstarter campaign, go to http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nypstv/soap-life-a-documentary-on-daytime-drama
MARY BETH EVANS once again joins OutTakes; and she will always be a welcome repeat guest! We're talking Days of Our Lives, The Bay and more! Pre-recorded. 15 minutes.
STACY McQUEEN and SAM PANCAKE join OutTakes to talk about the wickedly funny and off the wall comedy web series Pretty and their roles as "Annette" and "Michael Champagne". Watch all three seasons of the show at www.prettytheseries.com
IAN BUCHANAN joins OutTakes to talk about his upcoming role as "Ian McAllister" on Days of Our Lives. Ian has played the enormously popular "Duke Lavery" on General Hospital, the unlucky-in-love therapist Dr. James Warwick on The Bold and the Beautiful (for which he won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 1997), the sinister vampire "Joshua Temple" on Port Charles and the fertility specialist "Dr. Greg Madden" in the controversial un-abortion storyline on All My Children.
BRYAN DATTILO joins OutTakes to talk about his return to Days of Our Lives as "Lucas Roberts".
JOHN MCCOOK ("Eric Forrester" from The Bold and the Beautiful) joins OutTakes to talk about his guest star appearance on Hollywood Dream Role at ACME Comedy Hollywood as well as his career in musical theater and television. John will be appearing at ACME on February 4th at 10:30 PM PT (ACME Comedy Hollywood, 135 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles). For studio audience tickets and live broadcast details, visit www.HollywoodDreamRole.com
MICHAEL E. KNIGHT joins OutTakes to talk about his upcoming performance in The Blank Theatre Company's production of The Cost of the Erection. We also talk about his love of theater, All My Chidren and the state of soap opera today. Michael has won three Daytime Emmy Awards for his portrayal of "Tad Martin" on All My Children.
The Cost of the Erection: For more information and tickets, call (323) 661-9827 or visit www.TheBlank.com.
ROBIN RIKER joins OutTakes to talk about her upcoming performance in The Blank Theatre Company's production of The Cost of the Erection. We also talk about Devanity, her book -- "A Survivor's Guide to Hollywood: Playing the Game Without Losing Your Soul" and more. For play ticket information, go to http://www.TheBlank.com
Daytime Emmy Award-winning actress CRYSTAL CHAPPELL -- producer and star of the webseries, Venice -- joins OutTakes to talk about the upcoming third season premiering on November 23rd. A daytime veteran for over 20 years, Crystal's portrayals include Olivia Spencer from Guiding Light, Carly Manning from Days of Our Lives, Maggie Carpenter from One Life To Live and Gina from Venice. For more information about purchasing a subscription for the new Venice season, go to www.venicetheseries.com
REGINALD VELJOHNSON (best known for the character of "Carl Winslow" on the hit sitcom Family Matters) joins OutTakes to talk about his guest star appearance on Hollywood Saturday Night at ACME Comedy Hollywood as well as his prolific career in film and television. VelJohnson is currently on The CW's Hart of Dixie with Rachel Bilson. Among his other credits are Die Hard, Monk, Chuck, Meet the Browns, Will & Grace, Glory Daze and Mike & Molly. Reginald will be appearing at Hollywood Saturday Night on November 5th at 8 PM PT (ACME Comedy Hollywood, 135 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles). For studio audience tickets and live broadcast details, visit www.HollywoodSaturdayNight.com.
GREGG BINKLEY plays "Barney" on the Fox sitcom Raising Hope, having just moved from recurring character to contract role for the second season. He's also known for his roles as Kenny James on NBC's My Name is Earl and as Dan, the Del Taco spokesperson. He has had guest spots on Gilmore Girls, Malcolm in the Middle, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Yes, Dear, The Drew Carey Show, Full House, and Wizards of Waverly Place. In this interview, Gregg talks about Raising Hope, working with the wild and crazy and brilliant Cloris Leachman, what it is like to act in a fat suit...and he does a fantastic "Barney Fife" impression!
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KRISTOS ANDREWS ("Pete Garrett" from The Bay) joins OutTakes to talk about his guest star appearance on Hollywood Dream Role at ACME Comedy Hollywood as well as his status as a gold medalist street skater. Kristos will be appearing at ACME on October 21st at 9 PM PT (ACME Comedy Hollywood, 135 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles). For studio audience tickets and live broadcast details, visit www.HollywoodDreamRole.com Photo by Matthias Schubert
FREDDIE SMITH ("Sonny Kiriakis" from Days of Our Lives) joins OutTakes to talk about his guest star appearance on Hollywood Dream Role at ACME Comedy Hollywood as well as his television career, including his role as "Marco" on The CW's 90210. Freddie will be appearing at ACME on October 7th at 9 PM PT (ACME Comedy Hollywood, 135 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles). For studio audience tickets and live broadcast details, visit www.HollywoodDreamRole.com . Photograph by Deidhra Fahey.
ALINA ADAMS joins OutTakes to discuss her new book -- Soap Opera 451: A Time Capsule of Daytime Drama’s Greatest Moments, the first Enhanced Electronic Book about daytime television. Written by the New York Timesbestselling author and soap opera insider, this e-book features star interviews, insider information, and fan favorites on 45 of the most memorable scenes in daytime television history. Alina's book can be ordered at Amazon.com.
Possibly the most famous person you've never seen, multi-award winning actor DOUG JONES joins OutTakes to talk about his guest star appearance on Hollywood Saturday Night at ACME Comedy Hollywood as well as his prolific film career. Some of the highlights of his 25 year career under heavy makeup include: "Abe Sapien" of the Hellboy series; "Silver Surfer" of Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer; and "Pan" and the "Pale Man" from Pan's Labyrinth. Doug will be appearing at Hollywood Saturday Night on September 24th at 8 PM PT (ACME Comedy Hollywood, 135 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles). For studio audience tickets and live broadcast details, visit www.HollywoodSaturdayNight.com
JORDI VILASUSO (Dr. Griffin Castillo, All My Children) joins OutTakes to discuss his career in television and film. Daytime audiences will also remember him from Guiding Light as "Tony Santos".
A daytime veteran in the finest sense of the word, MARY BETH EVANS has been beloved in a variety of roles: Kayla Brady on Days of Our Lives, Sara Garrett in the web series The Bay, Sierra Drake on As The World Turns and Katherine Bell on General Hospital. And if guest starring on the primetime series Body of Proof, blogging for HybridMom.com and founding Mary Beth's Apple Pie Company weren't enough, Mary Beth is also starring in the upcoming play Murder at the Howard Johnson's. Ticket information for the play can be found at http://murderathojos.eventbrite.com/
MIKE C. MANNING (celebrity from MTV's The Real World: DC) joins OutTakes to talk about his guest star appearance on Hollywood Dream Role at ACME Comedy Hollywood as well as talking about his activism and film projects. Mike will be appearing at ACME on September 23rd at 9 PM (ACME Comedy Hollywood, 135 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles). For studio audience tickets and live broadcast details, visit www.HollywoodDreamRole.com
MOLLY BURNETT joins OutTakes to talk about her guest star appearance on Hollywood Saturday Night at ACME Comedy Hollywood as well as about her role of "Melanie" on Days of Our Lives. Molly will be hosting the comedy show on September 17th at 8 PM (ACME Comedy Hollywood, 135 N. La Brea Avenue in Los Angeles (Beverly Blvd. & La Brea). For studio audience tickets and live broadcast details, visit www.HollywoodSaturdayNight.com
Actress, model and producer DEENA DILL talks about her career and upcoming projects...including producing an upcoming game show, guest starring on ACME Comedy's "Hollywood Dream Role" and more. As a model, Deena has been the face of Cornsilk Makeup, the legs of Hanes pantyhose, and the body of Gottex Swimwear. She also portrays Gibby's mom on the popular Nickelodeon television show, iCarly.
Matthew Ashford is well known for his role as "Jack Deveraux" on Days of Our Lives; and he will be seeing him back on the soap next month. Matthew is also very involved in theater; most recently he appeared in the national tour of Mamma Mia. Christina Saffron Ashford has many musical theatre credits, both on Broadway and regionally, including shows such as Jesus Christ Superstar, Singin' in the Rain, Grease and White Christmas. For the first time, this married couple will be professionally performing together in the musical I DO! I DO! at Sacramento's Music Circus Theatre. The show runs from August 16th to August 21st, 2011. For more information about tickets, visit http://www.SacramentoMusicCircus.com
Five time Martial Arts World Champion MATT MULLINS joins OutTakes to talk about his role as "Johnny Cage" in the web series Mortal Kombat: Legacy as well as his career in martial arts, acting and choreography. Check out this episode of Mortal Kombat: Legacy to see Johnny Cage in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqlaU5OMsks
Rib Hillis (Host of $100 Makeover) and Terri Ivens (known by daytime fans for her previous role of "Simone Torres" on All My Children) talk about their upcoming SyFy film, Piranhaconda. This latest monster mash-up film produced by "King of B Movies" Roger Corman will air on October 11, 2011. For a look at how Rib and Terri get dressed and undressed to kick some Piranhaconda tail, check out this photo shoot video at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=poz9NoNY1bc&feature=youtu.be. Photo by Winston Kerr.
A familiar face in daytime, Sandra Dee Robinson currently plays the slightly obsessive psychotherapist, Christine, on the web series, The Bay. Starting with her first television role as Amanda Cory on Another World, she also had major roles on Sunset Beach, Bold and the Beautiful, General Hospital and Days of Our Lives. She has multiple credits in primetime, including Two and a Half Men, Secret Life of a Teenager and Out of Practice. Sandra sidelines acting with TV hosting and being a product spokesperson. Also, she is the founder of the media training and consulting firm, Charisma on Camera Media Training Studio.
LISSA COFFEY will be joining OutTakes to talk about CoffeyBuzz, the new internet webseries which revolutionizes online shopping. Coffey is a bestselling author and a frequent contributor to several talk shows (The Today Show, Good Morning America, Fox News Network). Emmy Award winning actor Charles Shaughnessy (Days of Our Lives, The Nanny) and his brother, Emmy Award winning producer David Shaughnessy (The Young and the Restless) produce the show along with Lissa. She has written several books, TV segments and articles -- ranging from topics such as parental advice, finding closure, spiritual practice and exercise.
Film, television and theater stars JOSEPH BOLOGNA and RENEE TAYLOR discuss Lovers and Other Strangers , the Broadway hit which they originally starred in and co-wrote. They will be appearing at the revival of the play on May 1st in New Brunswick, NJ.
Mark Hapka (Nathan, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) talks about his guest appearance at ACME Comedy Hollywood's "Celebrity Improv Mashup". He also talks about his time on DAYS OF OUR LIVES and his upcoming movie, BEYOND THE MAT.
Steve Blackwood (Bart, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) talks about his appearance in the play DING DONG, his indie films, his jazz recordings, his acting book and more.
Camden Toy joins OutTakes to talk about THE BAY, GOODNIGHT BURBANK, OF LIGHT AND DARKNESS as well as his career in film and television. Live call-in show approx. 30 to 45 minutes, starting at 7 PM EST. Call 347-989-0605 with comments or questions for Camden.
Ilene Kristen ("Roxy" from ONE LIFE TO LIVE) talks about her role in the NYC play -- MY BIG GAY ITALIAN WEDDING and her appearance in FAR FROM THE BAY (Gregori Martin's prequel to THE BAY webseries).
Three-time Daytime Emmy Winner Christian LeBlanc (Michael, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS) talks about Tennessee Williams, New Orleans, the Daytime Emmys and Y&R.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES actors Casey Deidrick (Chad Dimera) and Chandler Massey (Will Horton) talk about their upcoming show at ACME COMEDY HOLLYWOOD. Also, we get the skinny on the Daytime Emmys, DAYS cast and Chandler's upcoming film, SMASH.
The campaign head of "Matthew Ashford: Bring him back to Days of Our Lives as Jack" co-hosts. Fans share favorite "Jack" moments and talk about why Matthew Ashford should be asked back to DAYS OF OUR LIVES. This grassroots fan campaign is not directly connected with actor Matthew Ashford.
JUDITH CHAPMAN discusses her upcoming one woman play "Vivien" about classic film star Vivien Leigh as well as her current role as "Gloria" on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.
Charles Shaughnessy (Maxwell Sheffield, THE NANNY; Shane Donovan, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) will be talking about his role of "Capt. Elliot Sanders" on the web series THE BAY, his internet production starring Hollywood Beauty Expert Kym Douglas entitled THE DAILY DOUGLAS and his concept of HYPERSPOTS (combining advertising within internet programming).
Lane Davies talks about his role as "Mackenzie Johnson" on THE BAY. We will also be talking about his career in theater and television, including his popular role as "Mason Capwell" on past soap SANTA BARBARA.
JILLIAN CLARE, the lead of the MISS BEHAVE web series talks about Season 2 as well as her latest appearancse in the VICTORIOUS movie "Freak the Freak Out" and CASTLE. Soap viewers will also remember her as "Abby Deveraux" on DAYS OF OUR LIVES.
STACI GREASON, (ex-Isabella, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) talks about the pre-release of her new novel, "The Last Great American Housewife", her writing career and her recent appearances on the soap.
CADY MCCLAIN talks about her recordings of "Club Passim" and "Blue Glitter Fish". Cady is well known for her previous roles as "Dixie Martin" on ALL MY CHILDREN and "Rosanna Cabot" on AS THE WORLD TURNS.
JON LINDSTROM, well known in daytime for his roles as "Kevin Collins" on GENERAL HOSPITAL and as "Craig Montgomery" on AS THE WORLD TURNS, will be talking about the upcoming release of his band's recording of "The High Lonesome Collector's Album", his guest spot on BLUE BLOODS, as well as his current role in the play currently in New York, "Welcome, This is a Neighborhood Watch Community".
As an actor, TOM SCHANLEY is known mostly for his work in television, on shows like CRIMINAL MINDS, DEXTER and the CSI’s, but he has also had the privilege of working with some of the cinematic icons of our time: Academy Award winning director Ed Zwick and Denzel Washington in COURAGE UNDER FIRE and Mel Gibson and Julia Roberts in CONSPIRACY THEORY among others.
TRENT DAWSON (ex-Henry Coleman, "As The World Turns" talks about his upcoming appearance in the NYC Actors Company Theatre Production of Vaclav Havel's THE MEMORANDUM along with his work on AS THE WORLD TURNS.
THOM BIERDZ (Phillip Chancellor III, Y&R) discusses his PSA video regarding the recent gay teen suicide epidemic, his book "Forgiving Troy" and "The Young and the Restless".
TINA SLOAN will be joining OutTakes to talk about "Changing Shoes", the title of her one-woman show and novel. She has starred in several soap operas, most recently on "Guiding Light" and "Venice".
MATTHEW ASHFORD, well-known for his role as "Jack Deveraux" on DAYS OF OUR LIVES, talks about his upcoming role as "Steve Jensen" on the webseries THE BAY as well as his current projects. Previously recorded interview, approx. 60 minutes.
LOUISE SOREL, well known for her roles as "Vivian Alamain" on DAYS OF OUR LIVES and "Augusta Lockridge" on SANTA BARBARA will discuss her career in theater and television.
LEANN HUNLEY (Anna Dimera, Days of Our Lives) stars in "Blissful Lies", an independent film written and directed by JENNIFER BROWN THOMAS. Both of them join OutTakes to discuss the making of the film.
JERRY DOUGLAS will be talking about his career as actor and recording artist, his CD "The Best is Yet To Come" and his upcoming appearance as the ghost/hallucination of patriarch "John Abbott" on "The Young and The Restless".
ANTHONY HERRERA, portrayer of classic villain "James Stenbeck" on AS THE WORLD TURNS, talks about his book "Cancer War", the last days of ATWT and Poetry Theater.
NICOLAS COSTER will be talking about his upcoming guest appearance in Gregori J. Martin's webseries, THE BAY, as well as different highlights of his iconic acting career, including his role as "Lionel Lockridge" in the gone-but-not-forgotten soap, SANTA BARBARA.
Interview with Tami King and Sue O'Konis, group leaders of the Facebook group SAVE OUR SOAPS 2010. This group is now focusing on trying to get back "As the World Turns/Guiding Light" and also saving the whole soap opera genre which is in danger of extinction. They are holding a rally in New York City on September 20, 2010.
Eric Sheffer Stevens talks about his upcoming performance in "Much Ado About Nothing" with the Vermont Shakespeare Company and his role as "Dr. Reid Oliver" on "As The World Turns".
Julia Barr (Brooke, AMC) talks about her upcoming show "Arsenic and Old Lace), co-starring with castmate Walt Willey. She also talks about her new webseries to come, "The Vindicated" as well as her last return on AMC.
Interview with Colleen Zenk, discussing her return to the NYC stage with "Summer Stock 2010", As the World Turns and more!
Patsy Pease (Kimberly, Days of Our Lives) talks about her return to DAYS, working with Charles Shaughnessy and shares her story and advice about rehabilitating from physical disability.
James Reynolds talks about his upcoming shows at Cape May Stage, his acting and directing career, DAYS and more.