Soap Opera Uncensored: Issue 33 Page 6

not likely to be an immediate possibility. Luke told Tracy how he and Laura had reacted when they'd been told that Lucky had died, and remarked that Lucky would never get over losing his child. Jason, Elizabeth, and Lucky grieved over the death of Jake.

  Episode 2 Synopsis: Luke's friends and loved ones staged an intervention for him. Each of Luke's loved ones read him letters explaining what he meant to them, and how his alcohol abuse was affecting their relationships. Throughout the intervention, Luke remained combatant, refusing to acknowledge that he was an alcoholic.

  Y&R

  Episodes #9710 and #9806

  Air Dates: August 5, 2011 and December 23, 2011

  Running Time: 1:14:01

  Episode 1 Synopsis: The residents of Genoa City displayed varying degrees of guilt over the night that Diane Jenkins was murdered. The late Diane provided a haunting voiceover as Ronan Malloy interrogated potential suspects, and those with motives worked on cementing alibis.

  Episode 2 Synopsis: After crashing her car, a drunken Nikki wandered into the church and realized that she had missed her daughter's wedding. A guardian angel appeared to Nikki and walked her through a series of significant events that Nikki had experienced in her life. Nikki assessed her life and realized that she had to make some changes. Before disappearing and returning Nikki to the present, the guardian angel revealed one final secret.

  OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR

  Maurice Benard, GH

  Episode #12352

  Air Date: July 21, 2011

  Running Time: 13:05

  Episode Synopsis: When Brenda arrived to tell Sonny she was leaving, Sonny told her that he couldn't love her because he was afraid of love. Power, he said, he could understand, signaling an unwillingness to leave his mobster lifestyle. After trying to promise Brenda the life she dreamed of, Sonny explained that the man she loved never existed. When Brenda left, Sonny broke down and cried. Later, Sonny confessed to Carly that he wasn't sure if Brenda would have stayed with him if it were not for her having a young son.

  Anthony Geary, GH

  Episode #12325

  Air Date: June 13, 2011

  Running Time: 17:56

  Episode Synopsis: Lucky arrived to try to convince his dad to return home. Luke brushed him off, saying that he didn't have a home to return to. Everyone had their own version of how he should be, Luke railed. He noted that he was a father against his will and a lousy husband. Growing up around johns and seeing his sister turn tricks had taught him that love was commerce. He stunned his son by revealing that there was a silver lining in the drunk driving death of Lucky's son. By killing a child, Luke stated that he been moved beyond redemption and was liberated from ever having to be a father again. After Lucky left, Luke sat alone with a gun with a single bullet in the chamber. Lupe, a female companion, was able to take the gun away from him and asked for details about Luke's son. Luke praised Lucky glowingly, and said that he'd given him the best gift he could -- a goodbye.

  John McCook, B&B

  Episodes #6174 and 6175

  Air Date: October 13, 2011 and October 14, 2011

  Running Time: 14:31

  Episode Synopsis: Eric set up a romantic dinner for Stephanie. Noticing that Stephanie only seemed to cough when he was around her, Eric questioned if he made Stephanie sick. Stephanie seemed uneasy by Eric's advances, prompting him to question if she felt that a woman with cancer could not be beautiful. Later, Stephanie told Eric that they were past the point in their lives where they should be intimate. Eric became curt and said that Stephanie's idea of a relationship was getting what she wanted, while his needs were ignored.

  Because it airs for only 30-minutes, B&B actors are permitted to submit two episodes.

  Darnell Williams, AMC

  Episode #10588

  Air Date: March 30, 2011

  Running Time: 12:01

  Episode Synopsis: While visiting their former home, Angie went into labor. Jessie tried to summon the paramedics, but none were available. Angie told Jesse that he'd have to deliver the baby. They reminisced about their life together, and spoke of the dreams they had for their baby, named Ellie after Jesse's mom. During labor, Angie lost consciousness. When Jesse was finally able to deliver the baby, the infant wasn't breathing. He tried unsuccessfully to revive her. Jesse grieved uncontrollably over the baby's death, until he heard the sound of a baby crying in the distance... a baby that had been abandoned in Officer Brot Monroe's squad car.

  Robert S. Woods, ONE LIFE

  Episode #10950

  Air Date: June 14, 2011

  Running Time: 6:26

  Episode Synopsis: Bo told Viki that the doctor recommended taking Matthew off of life support. Knowing that his brother, Clint, needed a heart transplant, he questioned what would happen if he allowed Matthew to remain on life support and Clint died, only to have Matthew not get any better. Then, he said, he would have killed his brother. Later, an obviously distraught Nora told Bo that Clint refused to accept Matthew's heart, so they could give Matthew all the time he needed to get better.

  OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS

  Crystal Chappell, DAYS

  Episode #11655

  Air Date: August 19, 2011

  Running Time: 5:43

  Episode Synopsis: Carly was being treated for drug addiction/withdrawal. Alone in her room, she flipped out, noting that she was a doctor and should be able to diagnose what needed to be done to make her feel better. She writhed around in pain on the floor, swatting at imaginary bugs, and pleaded for more drugs. Later, her son, Nicholas, arrived and asked to know how something like that could be happening to his mother. Carly didn't appear to be lucid until after her son left, at which she screamed to him and begged for forgiveness

  Debbi Morgan, AMC

  Episode #10695

  Air Date: August 30, 2011

  Running Time: 12:04

  Episode Synopsis: Angie learned that her baby had died, and that that Lucy, the baby she thought was hers, did not belong to her. Angie angrily lashed out and accused Jesse of lying to her. Later, Angie demanded that Jesse take her to their daughter's unmarked grave. In a state of disbelief, Angie dropped to the ground and cried uncontrollably, asking that her baby be given back to her.

  Erika Slezak, ONE LIFE

  Episode #10917

  Air Date: April 27, 2011

  Running Time: 30:00

  Episode Synopsis: In an episode that celebrated Erika Slezak's 40th anniversary with One Life to Live, Viki fought with her alters, Niki and Jean, for control. Viki struggled to regain control before Niki botched her plan to get custody of Ryder and send Jessica to a treatment facility.

  Heather Tom, B&B

  Episode #6127 and #6128

  Air Date: August 5, 2011, and August 8, 2011

  Running Time: 16:50

  Episode Synopsis: Having just suffered a heart attack, Katie arrived at Steffy's to confront Steffy about sleeping with Bill. Katie listened as Steffy claimed that Katie and her sisters were too drama-filled for Bill's liking. Katie returned to the hospital and blasted Bill for his duplicity. She asked Bill why he would throw away their marriage just to sleep with a younger, sexier woman. Katie then told Bill that if he wanted her back, he'd have to beg for her forgiveness.

  Because it airs for only 30-minutes, The Bold and the Beautiful actors are permitted to submit two episodes.

  Laura Wright, GH

  Episode #12267

  Air Date: March 22, 2011

  Running Time: 7:36

  Episode Synopsis: Carly was left with the incredibly difficult task of trying to convince Jason and Elizabeth to donate one of little Jake's kidneys to help save Josslyn's life. Jason seemed on board, but Elizabeth was initially reluctant. She did later change her mind and agree to move forward with the transplant. Later, on the roof of the hospital, Carly told Michael that she wanted nothing more than to be able to keep him and his sister happy and healthy forever... but she knew she didn't live in
a perfect world.

  OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR

  Bradford Anderson, GH

  Episode #12376

  Air Date: August 24, 2011

  Running Time: 11:45

  Episode Synopsis: At the cemetery, Spinelli, believing he was a private investigator named the Jackal, revealed that all of his memories were still intact in his mind. He revealed that he'd failed Georgie by not being able to stop her murder. The Jackal lamented that too many people hid behind a computer screen, unable to have real-world interactions. The Jackal angrily told Maxie to stay away from him because getting close to people had only ended up hurting him in the past.

  Matthew Ashford, DAYS

  Episode #11725

  Air Date: November 30, 2011

  Running Time: 11:25

  Episode Synopsis: Jack canceled an appointment with Marlena, but she tracked him down at the Brady Pub. Jack confessed that many of the people in his life hadn't lived up to his expectations. Later, at Marlena's home, Jack began having flashbacks of the torture he'd undergone during his time as a prisoner in Afghanistan. As he continued to open up, Jack revealed that he'd had a cellmate who'd been murdered by their captives. Jack sobbed uncontrollably as he was flooded with the memories.

  Sean Blakemore, GH

  Episode #12432

  Air Date: November 11, 2011

  Running Time: 13:21

  Episode Synopsis: Shawn was on his way to drop off a package when Carly arrived and prevented him from leaving. Shawn lashed out at Carly and others who didn't appreciate Veterans Day. Shawn reflected on a friendly fire incident that had resulted in him accidentally killing another Marine. Shawn regretted that his