Daily Synopsis: Broadcast TV

  
Monday, July 21
In Part 1 of "One Life to Live's" special 40th Anniversary tribute: Viki follows the light and has a special reunion with loved ones; Dorian is advised from someone who has passed over to the other side; and Bo and Rex finds themselves transported to another world.

Tuesday, July 22
Tuesday: In Part 2: Viki shares a heartfelt reunion with deceased loves ones; David shows his softer side to Dorian and makes her an offer she can't refuse; and Tina is horrified as history repeats itself before her very eyes. 

Wednesday, July 23
Dorian holds David to his word. Markko warns Cole about budding up to Todd. John questions Marcie's motives for wanting to adopt Starr's baby.

Thursday, July 24
Dorian's conscience toys with her. Starr yells at Langston. Clint has a proposition for David.

Friday, July 25
A remorseful Todd isn't entirely truthful with Marty about the night of the Spring Fling. John and Blair grow closer. Dorian has an offer for Viki. 

Monday, July 28
John and Blair get physical; Viki confesses to Charlie that she misses him; Brody agrees to Gigi's demands; Carlotta's years of hard work go up in smoke.

Tuesday, July 29
Rex makes a long distance call 40 years into the future; Todd discovers that John and Blair had sex; Talia has no choice but to do Carlo's dirty work.

Wednesday, July 30
Todd fumes as he observes Blair kissing John; Rex and Gigi have their signals crossed; Antonio's life is on the line.

Thursday, July 31
Clint receives a visit from an old flame; Cole grants Starr's wishes; Dorian throws David out.

Friday, August 1 
Cole and Starr end their relationship; Todd continues to badmouth John to Marty; Antonio and Cristian plan their next move.

OLTL Summer Previews

One Life Celebrates No. 40 with Blasts from the Past
Courtesy of TVguide.com
Long before Passions came along, One Life to Live was daytime's wildest soap — especially back in the Reagan era, when Viki (Erika Slezak) had an out-of-body experience during brain surgery and wound up on a space ship to heaven. To celebrate the ABC soap's 40th anniversary next month, OLTL head writer Ron Carlivati will revisit that celestial 1987 plot by having Viki die — just momentarily, of course! — in a car crash. 

"This time, heaven will be a very modern high-rise — Viki will go up the elevator floor by floor, encountering all sorts of dead characters along the way," said Carlivati. Among the former stars making angelic returns are Phil Carey (Asa), Mark Derwin (Ben), Stephen Markle (Mel) and Jessica Tuck (Megan). OLTL's legendary creator, Agnes Nixon, will also appear in heaven.

That's not all. Carlivati will redo the famous '80s plot where Tina (Andrea Evans) survived a plunge over the Iguazú Falls in Argentina, only this time, creepy Carlo (Thom Christopher) will force Tina to watch in horror as he sends her daughter Sarah (Justis Bolding) over a waterfall in Mendorra. Fan favorite John Loprieno will return as Tina's ex-hubby, Cord.

And remember the time Clint (Clint Ritchie) was knocked unconscious and time-traveled to the Wild West? Carlivati will riff on that plot, too. "Bo (Robert S. Woods) and Rex (John-Paul Lavoisier) are hit by lightning and wake up in 1968 — the same year OLTL hit the air," Carlivati says. The kicker: Bo has become his pop, Asa, and Rex has become the young Bo.

All three homages air July 21–22, but the Bo-Rex twist will play out for several weeks, maybe with dire consequences. Says Carlivati: "If they can't find their way back to the future, Rex will be drafted and sent to Vietnam." — Michael Logan 

SOW/SID 

There's a return to fun, drama and humor, some of the stuff that is the signature of OLTL that has been lacking -- and you're going to see a lot of it!

There will be 2 deaths, 2 pregnancies, 1 marriage proposal, and several big returns - Tina, Marty, Carlo and one or two others, teases OLTL Headwriter Ron Carlivati.

The return of David:
What everyone wants to know is, is David going to get onto who he really is, a Buchanan?  David is going to stumble on something huge. We’re not just treading water, we're taking a big step forward.  Tuc Watkins (David) is not going anywhere.

Script Releases by Ravenbeauty

06/14/08 - Script for Leo

As you know, last week I put out an audition script that ABC had just released for the role of Leo. Well they issued a revision here today and it definitely provides you with a lot more information. As you know, they have stopped using the real names in these because of "spoiler Abuse" (ahem) and have now started to use names we know even though the lines are meant for someone else. If your heads are spinning good...welcome to my world! In some cases it will be the real names, but they want to throw us off and keep us in Dramamine.

If you will recall from last week Leo is shown in a scene with Blair. Blair says that she has a big surprise for her family and Leo chimes in that he will be totally discreet. That he's had clients like her before...lonely widows...top secret missions.... stuff like that. Blair rolls her eyes as he continues on to say that his reputation must have proceeded him from all the rich, bored ladies of Llanview. Blair gets in his face and says that obviously he is unaware of her reputation and stares Leo down. Suddenly Leo shouts out and Blair asks him how his hand is and tells him he will live.

Leo says that Blair is one tough cookie and she says yeah well I'm pregnant. He looks at her and asks "so you're married". Blair shoots him a look and says not anymore. Blair goes on to say that her husband was murdered and that he must have read about it in the papers. Leo says Oh my God you're Blair Cramer...of course..I'm so sorry. She says that's why she decided to start this construction project. To lay low and keep busy. Leo says that he completely understands. Blair says that it will be a labor of love in honor of her dead husband. Scene ends there.

06/14/08 - Script for Elana

This for the role of Elana but it's basically the same script for Liza/Sasha issued a few weeks back. Now they are referring to her as Elana and have shortened the original version. This is an old scene that involved Britney and they are now using it to cast for Elana (again keep in mind that they are no longer using real names in an effort to throw us off AND they also sometimes use names we know saying lines meant for other characters to throw us off). This could either be a straight up Britney recast or they are casting for someone who has those qualities (which is usually why they would consider using a recycled script that has already aired). Either way, here it is again:

The scene opens in a classroom with Sara dropping her things down and digging into her bag for her cell phone. She hears a door slam and sees Elana coming towards her. Sara asks her why she shut the door. Elana says that the room will be empty all day. That Murphy is sick and they couldn't find a substitute so there's plenty of time for her and Sara to have a nice little chat. Sara says that she doesn't have time to talk to her and needs to make a phone call.

Elana tells her to make the call another time. That they need to talk now. Sara asks her what they could possibly have to talk about. Sara goes on to say that she is no longer with Nick and it's obvious that Elana is all into Garrett so what gives? Elana says that yeah they hook up every now and than, leading Sara to tell Elana to spare her the gory details.

Elana smiles and says that this is what friends do. They share all their dirty secrets. Sara looks repulsed and says "Excuse me, did you just call us friends?" Elana says "that's why I'm here, can we call a truce" and extends her hand to Sara. Sara tells Elana to stop following her around and tries to leave, but Elana blocks her way and says "not till you agree to a truce." Sara says that she's had a front row seat to what Eliza does to her friends and the scene ends there.

06/14/08 - Script for Omar

The scene opens in a prison visiting room. John is alone in a Colombian prison room with nothing but a table. The door opens and a rough looking prisoner is escorted into the room. John addresses the prisoner as Mr. Calixto. Omar looks at John and asks him who the hell he is. John says "the man that can get you out of here." Omar looks annoyed and tells John that he's not interested in lawyers looking for lost causes and that he has nothing to offer anyone. John tells him that it's not what he has to offer, but who he knows.

John puts down a picture on the table in front of Omar. Omar says "who's that?" John tells him that it's Marty Saybrooke. Omar rolls his eyes and says "and this matters to me why?" John says that Marty is his niece and that she was his sister Margaret's child. Omar asks John if Margaret sent him. John shakes his head and says that Margaret is dead. Omar says he doesn't really care and can't see how that would buy his freedom. John leans in and says that he will buy Omar a way out of there if he will come back to the states and claim Marty as his niece.

Omar rolls his eyes and snickers "than what...do we set up housekeeping and get a reality show?" John says he doesn't care what he does after that...just as long as he makes the claim. John says that he wants the man who is taking care of Marty to realize he could lose her. John looks at Omar and says "look man...I can get you a get out of jail free card or you can rot in here forever." Omar smiles and asks John what his terms are...that he could use some money. Scene ends there.

5/3/08 - A few new audition scripts were released this week by ABC. I guess they have decided that because of what they term "spoiler abuse", we will now be getting scripts with not only fake names to throw us off, but real names we know doing things not intended for that character. So you will see names like Jessica, Viki, Cole or whoever doing things intended for another character. If you think your head is spinning, try living in my world!

The script summaries are as follows:

Script to cast for the role of Julianna for OLTL

The scene opens with Adrianna admonishing Michael. She tells him that her company is doing just fine, but what she really needs is a boyfriend who acts like a real boyfriend. Julianna looks up and says "whose boyfriend" with Lori saying "excuse me?" Julianna gets in Adrianna's face and says "I thought I just heard you calling Michael here your boyfriend." Adrianna says "that's because he is my boyfriend." Julianna looks at Michael and says that she doesn't know how that can be when Michael is her boyfriend.

Julianna tells Michael to tell Adrianna what time it is. Michael looks around and realizes he has a serious problem and says that he can explain. Julianna gets up and starts telling Michael off. She calls him a two timing bastard. Adrianna looks at Michael and says "please tell me this is some stalker that you don't know so we can call the police." Julianna says that's fine with her. That maybe they need to subpoena the phone records showing all the calls he made to her. Michael looks at Adrianna and asks her if they can go somewhere private so he can explain things. Adrianna says "Don't give me that crap...I was just in Baltimore visiting my sister."

Michael says that he knows all too well how busy she's been running around all over the map with Jess and her mother (Adrianna sounds like Layla who was jetting around with Dorian and the REAL Adriana...got all that...good). That he wishes she would tell him what all that was even about. Julianna chimes in and says "so I was just some kind of stand in is that it?" Adrianna looks up and says "I was the one who was cheated on so back the hell off and get out of here." Scene ends.

Script to cast for the role of a mechanic/day player for OLTL

The scene opens with Rachel answering the door. The mechanic introduces himself as Tony from DeVito's garage. He apologizes for the late hour but says that it's very important that he speak to Mrs. Walsh. Rachel asks if it's really that important because Mrs. Walsh left town. He says that it's about her accident. That he knows who caused it. Rachel asks him what he found out about the car. He says that if Mrs. Walsh is unavailable, that maybe he could just talk to Marty since the car was registered in her name.

Rachel says that she's Marty's sister. That the last few days have been incredibly stressful because they almost lost their mother. She goes on to say that Marty is finally getting some rest as she blames herself for the accident. The mechanic says that Marty was not responsible. That someone was trying to kill Marty. That he found the brake lines had been cut. The killer probably didn't count on their mother using the car on the spur of the moment instead of Marty. He says he is going to go to the police. Rachel stops him and tells him that he doesn't need to involve the police. The guy looks at Rachel strangely and asks her why she wouldn't want the police to know. Scene ends.

5/3/08 - Casting for Judge Runyon-OLTL

As usual they have changed the names in a vain attempt to throw us off (ahem).

The scene opens with Michael (John) approaching a man who is seated and eating at a diner and says "Hello Judge Runyon". The man acknowledges Michael and says simply "detective". Michael asks if the Chicken Adobo is good today. Runyon says that it's always good which is why he eats there every day. Runyon is obviously annoyed and asks Michael if he's been following him. Michael says "The DA's office tells me that you haven't ruled on my request." Runyon smugly tells Michael that if he has a legal problem, to set up an appointment. Michael says "yeah well I've tried that, but your assistant keeps blowing me off". Runyon says "well than... you have your answer" (Runyon proceeds to finish his meal).

Michael is now visibly angry and says "I need that search warrant judge and I need it today." Runyon rolls his eyes and tells Michael that the FBI has not turned up any evidence that Mullin (Ramsey) had a woman in his home. Michael says yeah well they weren't looking very hard....what about the X-ray's I found"? Runyon tells Michael that it proves nothing. Michael leans in and says "I heard her voice".

Runyon looks at John (obviously exasperated) and tells him that he's got nothing. Scene ends.

04/12/08 - Script for the role of Keys

The scene opens with the sound of sirens in the background and Keys having Steve pinned down so he can't get away. Steve yells for Keys to get the hell off him. Keys looks at Mr. Jones as the sirens get closer and says "hey Mr Jones....we should probably go now." Lisa looks exasperated at Mr. Jones (Todd of course) and says "even your bodyguard is smart enough to know when it's time to leave Doug!" Keys asks Mr. Jones if he wants him to take this guy out now. Doug says (Doug Jones...what a crack up) no....not just yet. Keys looks at Doug and warns that the cops are getting closer. That they better get the hell out of there now. Keys lets Steve go but tells him that this is not the last time he will see him. Scene ends.

03/23/08 - Script for Ambassador Jonas Chamberlain

The scene opens with Jonas studying something on his computer when Ian walks through the door. Jonas tells Ian that he's waiting for an update on the Drake Henry situation. Ian says... gee thank you father and how are you today? Jonas is not amused and barely looks up from his computer. Ian tells Jonas that yes.... he did convey to Mr Henry that Chamberlain Enterprises was not interested in acquiring his little radio station. Jonas smiles and says.....excellent you've put us in an perfect bargaining position. Ian is taken aback and says sarcastically....wow was that a compliment? Jonas tells Ian that he has given him many a compliment over the years. Maybe too many which is why he thought he could ride roughshod over the company and take risks that cost them money.

The script goes on and on with Jonas reminding a spoiled Ian of the time he wrapped his black Ferrari around a tree. The time he lost the company millions over a deal gone sour. They go back and forth with more of this father son angst. Jonas reminds Ian that his mother is no longer around to protect him any more. He tells him that he had better do his job. That son or no son he will be out otherwise.