Guiding Light

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  Life sometimes has a cruel way of emptying your calendar unexpectedly, so what's a girl to do when she's between jobs? Shop! The New York Times spent quality time with Guiding Light's Kim Zimmer as she looked for things to furnish an apartment in Los Angeles. READ MORE

It's been another good week in the wonderful world of soaps, and there have been some really good performances. Who do you think did an outstanding job this week? I think As the World Turns' Terri Colombino and General Hospital's Laura Wright did amazing work this week. Suggest your Performers of the Week,  Honorable and Dishonorable Mentions in the comments. We'll read some of your choices on next week's Performer of the Week podcast!

According to Jordan Clarke's (Billy Lewis) official website, the former Guiding Light star recently suffered a mild stroke. Below is a statement posted on Clarke's website about his current prognosis. We here at Daytime Confidential would like to wish Clarke a speedy recovery.

Jordan was working on Venice the web series when he had a mild stroke between LA and NYC. His prognosis is good and he's expected to fully recover. Fans are invited to post well wishes on our message board or you may send your correspondence to ...

OJCFC
PO Box 73
Bloomingdale, Ga. 31302

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Ever wondered what Cliff and Claire Huxtable would have been like during the early years of their marriage? How about Barack and Michelle? Guiding Light alums Lawrence Saint-Victor and Karla Mosley are hoping their new web dramedy Wed-Locked can give you a bit of a glimpse. Also starring the scrumptious Zack Conroy (ex-James, GL), Yvonna Kopacz (ex-Mel, GL) and Kim Brockington (ex-Felicia, GL), Wed-Locked is sure to be a treat for fans missing the life and times of one Springfield, USA.

Daytime Confidential's Luke and Jamey recently caught up with the talented Saint-Victor and Mosley to find out all about the new venture, of which they are co-producing. Mosley reveals how when it comes to the ides of working with Saint-Victor again, "she got it from her Mama", as Saint-Victor—who is penning the series—talks about the life of a first time writer. After you listened be sure to check out the first episode of Wed-Locked on You Tube.

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He returned to Guiding Light during it's final season with the Herculean task of  helping to try to keep the soap that made him a star alive. Unfortunately, not even the dashing, good looks and tremendous talent of Grant Aleksander could keep the light burning in the end, not that the actor has any regrets about reprising his signature role of Springfield's (and Alan's) favorite son, Phillip Spaulding. 

At the recent So Long Springfield event in Pittsburgh, Aleksander spoke with Daytime Confidential about how grateful he was to come back for the show's final months, and filled us in on what he's doing next, and no it doesn't involve any fishy business ventures with Michael O'Leary! 

Daytime Confidential:  What have you been up to since Guiding Light ended?

Grant Alexsander: Um, Michael O'Leary and I opened that tropical fish store.

DC: Wait, Seriously? READ MORE

Show stopper Gina Tognoni popped in on Twitter and gave fans a little nibble on whats to come on the web series Venice. 

Hey everybody- back from LA- filming Venice was great. I really think you all are going to love the pilot. C.C & K.T. rocked it. gt

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Ex-Guiding Light stars Karla Mosley and Lawrence Saint-Victor star in Wed-Locked as Denise and Robert Davis who are adjusting to life as newlyweds. The series' premiere episode finds the couple in counseling and talking about their sex life, or lack-thereof. It's hilarious! You really need to watch this series.

Watch the first episode after the jump and check back at Daytime Confidential later today for our podcast interview with the stars. Follow Wed-Locked on You Tube. READ MORE