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Gerald “Jerry” M. verDorn, who is best known to daytime-tv audiences for his run as Guiding Light‘s Ross, died peacefully at home on Sunday after a months-long cancer illness. He was 72.

Born in Sioux Falls, S.D., verDorn after graduating from what is now Minnesota State University Moorhead had major roles in many seasons of summer theatre and also spent a year studying at an acting academy in London.

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Walter Mirisch’s slam-bang, eardrum-pounding Sensurround stock footage orgy for the Centennial Year gathers an impressive lineup of big stars to celebrate the U.S. Navy’s biggest aircraft carrier battle: Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda, James Coburn, Glenn Ford, Hal Holbrook, Toshiro Mifune. Director Jack Smight manages the talky, exposition-laden account of a sprawling, complicated battle rather well, at least in terms of clarity. What is unwatchable pan-scanned on TV isn’t half bad for fans of big-scale war movies. Pi gives us an approximation of Sensurround (I think), and also John Ford’s short subject The Battle of Midway from 1942.

Midway

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Powerhouse Indicator

1976 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 132 min. / Street Date October 25, 2021 / available from Powerhouse Films UK / £15.99

Starring: Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda.

Guest Stars (in alphabetical order): James Coburn, Glenn Ford, Hal Holbrook, Toshiro Mifune, Robert Mitchum, Cliff Robertson, Robert Wagner. Also starring: Edward Albert, Robert Webber, Ed Nelson,...

Clint Eastwood proves again that he Owns the western genre with this odd tale of land reform insurrection and establishment blowback, in New Mexico of 1906. To direct the script by the great Elmore Leonard, Eastwood brought in the western movie legend John Sturges. But Sturges discovered that collaboration now meant acceding to whatever the star wanted. The beautifully filmed movie falls apart even though Sturges saved the day with an 11th hour stunt action climax.

Joe Kidd

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Kl Studio Classics

1972 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 88 min. / Street Date October 27, 2020 / available through Kino Lorber / 24.95

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Robert Duvall, John Saxon, Don Stroud, Stella García, James Wainwright, Paul Koslo, Gregory Walcott, Dick Van Patten, Lynne Marta, John Carter, Pepe Hern, Joaquín Martínez, Clint Ritchie, Chuck Hayward.

Cinematography: Bruce Surtees

Film Editor: Ferris Webster

Original Music: Lalo Schifrin

Written by Elmore Leonard

Produced by Sidney Beckerman

Directed by John Sturges

In 1971 the hottest...

1968: Dark Shadows' Barnabas was not happy Ben did not drive a stake through his heart.

1980: Edge of Night's Margo tried to speak with April.

1997: Sunset Beach's Ben discovered Annie's body in jail.

2011: Gh's Michael confessed he was raped in prison."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1949: Irna Phillips' These Are My Children premiered on NBC. It was the first major network television soap opera. It ran weekdays at 5 p.m. until it went off the air just weeks later, on February 25.

1967: On Another World,...

1980: Edge of Night's Calvin and Star were married.

1983: General Hospital's Luke was found after an avalanche.

1984: One Life to Live's Asa was not happy with Clint.

2006: Days' Bo and Hope said goodbye to Zack."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1968: On Dark Shadows, angered and frightened by Angelique Bouchard (Lara Parker), Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) attempted to meet Josette duPres (Kathryn Leigh Scot). Angelique sent a bat to spy on him.

1972: On The Doctors, Dr. Hendryx insisted that he could not find...

1953: Valiant Lady's Helen dished about her new pilot friend.

1981: Roman Brady first appeared on Days of our Lives.

1998: Oltl's Viki was not happy with Clint's plan.

1988: Gh's Alan was in jail."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1953: On Valiant Lady, Helen (Nancy Coleman) told Jane (Helen Wagner) about her experience with her new pilot friend, Capt. Chris Kendall. Said Jane: "That's a pilot for you...here today, gone today. But at least he was attentive while it lasted."

1975: On The Edge of Night,...

1967: Love is a Many Splendored Thing's Iris crashed her car.

1975: As the World Turns expanded to an hour.

1975: The Edge of Night premieres on a new network, ABC.

1994: One Life to Live's Viki and Sloan were ready to marry."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1967: On As the World Turns, after receiving a call from his ex-wife, Lisa (Eileen Fulton), who sounded very sick, Bob Hughes (Don Hastings) prepared to go to her apartment and check on her. He convinced his father, Chris,...

Roger Corman’s ferocious gangster epic (more squibs!) bounces back in a UK Region B edition, noisier and bloodier than ever. Jason Robards, George Segal, Ralph Meeker and a couple of dozen top-notch hoods replay the ugly events that led up to the notorious 1929 gangland slaying — which now almost seems tame — where gun massacres are concerned, today ‘Every Day Is a Holiday.’

The St. Valentine’s Day Massacre

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Powerhouse Indicator

1967 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 100 min. / Street Date April 30, 2018 / available from Powerhouse Films UK / £15.99

Starring Jason Robards, George Segal, Ralph Meeker, Jean Hale, Frank Silvera, Joseph Campanella, Richard Bakalyan, David Canary, Bruce Dern, Harold J. Stone, Kurt Kreuger, Joe Turkel, John Agar, Celia Lovsky, Tom Reese, Jan Merlin,Alex D’Arcy, Reed Hadley, Gus Trikonis, Charles Dierkop, Alex Rocco, Leo Gordon, Russ Conway, Jonathan Haze, Betsy Jones-Moreland, Dick Miller, Barboura Morris, Jack Nicholson, Joan Shawlee.

Cinematography Milton Krasner

Art Direction Philip Jefferies,...

1968: Dark Shadows' Barnabas was not happy Ben did not drive a stake

through his heart. 1980: Edge of Night's Margo tried to speak with Aprl.

1997: Sunset Beach's Ben discovered Annie's body in jail.

2011: Gh's Michael confessed he was raped in prison."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."

― Machiavelli

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1949: Irna Phillips' These...

1980: Edge of Night's Calvin and Star were married.

1983: General Hospital's Luke was found after an avalanche.

1984: One Life to Live's Asa was not happy with Clint.

2006: Days' Bo and Hope said goodbye to Zack."History is a vast early warning system."

― Norman Cousins

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1968: On Dark Shadows, angered and frightened by Angelique Bouchard (Lara Parker), Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) attempted to meet Josette duPres (Kathryn Leigh Scot). Angelique sent a bat to spy on him.

1972: On The Doctors, Dr. Hendryx insisted that he could not find a physical problem for the issues facing Dr. Maggie Powers (Lydia Bruce), leaving her husband,...

1953: Valiant Lady's Helen dished about her new pilot friend.

1981: Roman Brady first appeared on Days of our Lives.

1998: Oltl's Viki was not happy with Clint's plan.

1988: Gh's Alan was in jail."History is a vast early warning system."

― Norman Cousins

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1953: On Valiant Lady, Helen (Nancy Coleman) told Jane (Helen Wagner) about her experience with her new pilot friend, Capt. Chris Kendall. Said Jane: "That's a pilot for you...here today, gone today. But at least he was attentive while it lasted."

1975: On The Edge of Night, "Josie" (Louise Shaffer) learned she might spend the rest of her life...

As we draw closer to the April 29 relaunch of both All My Children and One Life to Live — via Hulu, Hulu Plus and iTunes — producer Prospect Park’s The Online Network has released “catch-up” videos that hit you with some highlights from life in Pine Valley and Llanview (at least as is relevant to the casts/characters they have in place).

Video | Check Out All My Children‘s New Look — and Opal’s New Home!

First up, here’s the AMC refresher, which opens with an old-school Leo/Bianca that’ll give you goosebumps, before segueing into the infamous coming...

On this date in...

1935: Future daytime legend Beverlee McKinsey was born. She died in 2008. Kim Zimmer writes lovingly about McKinsey in her new book which was released last week.

1938: Actor Clint Ritchie, known for his many years as Clint on One Life To Live, was born. He died in 2009.

1993: On Days Of Our Lives, Bo (Robert Kelker Kelly) had memories of Carly.

Celebrating a birthday today are:

Micheal Storm (ex-Larry, One Life To Live) - 72

Melanie Griffith (ex-Brandie, Nip/Tuck) - 55

Amanda Bearse (ex-Amanda, All My Children) - 53

Whitney Houston (As The World Turns Guest Star) - 48

Gillian Anderson (ex-Scully, The X-Files) - 43

Mark Povinelli (ex-Wally, Passions) - 40

Liz Vassey (ex-Emily Ann, All My Children) - 39

Kevin McKidd (Owen, Grey's Anatomy) - 38

Texas Battle (Marcus, The Bold And The Beautiful) - 35

Jessica Capshaw (Arizona, Grey's Anatomy) - 35

Rhona Mitra (ex-Claire, The Gates; ex-Kiva, Sgu; ex-Kit, Nip/Tuck; ex-Holly Marie,...

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Here she is folks! Reva Shayne Lewis! Echo Disavoy!

Four-time Daytime Emmy winner Kim Zimmer, best known to soap opera viewers as fan favorite Reva on 'Guiding Light,' is returning to the soap world. She will reprise the role she portrayed 27 years ago, pre-Reva -- Echo Disavoy on the ABC soap 'One Life to Live.' Her first air date is Fri., Oct. 1.

The mysterious and passionate Echo, who first hit the scene in 1983, was a brief, but memorable romantic obstacle for super-couple Viki (Erika Slezak) and Clint (then Clint Ritchie, now played by Zimmer's former 'Gl' cast mate Jerry verDorn, ex-Ross.) The role ended abruptly and Zimmer was soon scooped up by 'Gl' where she won viewers' hearts and devotion with her portrayal of Reva.

Zimmer's got the answers to some burning questions: Why play Echo again? Did the 'So Long Springfield' tour achieve its goal?...

Daytime soap opera fans of "One Life to Live" are mourning the loss of Phil Carey, the actor who played Asa Buchanan who died on February 6. The actor lost a long battle with lung cancer at the age of 83.

Carey was diagnosed with cancer in 2006 and took a medical leave from the show to undergo treatment.

This has been a tough week for fans and those working on "One Life to Live." On January 31, another veteran actor of the show, Clint Ritchie, died just 10 hours after having a pacemaker implanted.

Executive producer Frank Valentini released a statement saying, "In a week where we said goodbye to Clint Ritchie (ex-Clint, who passed away on Jan. 31), the overwhelming news of Phil Carey's death was truly a profound loss to the 'One Life to Live' family. Like Asa, [Phil] possessed an undeniable quality that drew you to him, whether he was amusing you...

Actor Phil Carey has lost his battle with lung cancer. He was 83.Carey passed away at his home in New York on Friday, following a long struggle with the disease.

The star was best known for playing formidable business tycoon Asa Buchanan in the U.S. TV soap opera One Life To Live, first appearing on the show in 1980 before making his last appearance on 29 December.

He also appeared on the big screen, with roles in films such as This Woman Is Dangerous, Calamity Jane, Pushover and Monster.

He is survived by his wife and their two children as well as another three children from a previous marriage.

Carey's One Life to Live co-star Clint Ritchie passed away on 31 January following a brief illness, aged 70.

Phil Carey, who played formidable business tycoon Asa Buchanan on ABC's soap opera "One Life to Live" for nearly three decades, died Feb. 6 at his home in New York following a battle with lung cancer. He was 83.

Carey originated the role of Asa in 1980. Diagnosed with lung cancer in 2006, he took medical leave from the show to undergo treatment then returned to the role later that year.

On "One Life to Live," Asa died in his sleep Aug. 16, 2007. The life of the Buchanan family patriarch was celebrated on the show's 10,000th episode the next day. Carey made three subsequent appearances on the show and was last seen when Asa read an addendum to his will Dec. 29.

"He was like 'Pa' to me," his onscreen son, Robert S. Woods (Bo Buchanan), said in a statement. "My own father passed away in 1975, and I met Philly in 1979. I don't know if I...

U.S. soap star Clint Ritchie has died after a brief illness. He was 70. Ritchie played Clint Buchanan in One Life to Live for two decades after making his debut as a newspaper editor on the show in 1979.

He also appeared in TV series The Wild, Wild West and Batman, among others.

Ritchie retired from One Life To Live in 1998, but returned for stints in 2000, 2003 and 2004.

Actor Clint Ritchie, who starred on the soap opera "One Life To Live" for two decades, died on Saturday at the age of 70. The actor, who played Clint Buchanan on the series from 1979 to 1998, suffered a heart attack in January and died just 10 hours after having a pacemaker implanted.

Ritchie, a veteran actor, also appeared in several TV westerns and movies such as "The St. Valentine's Day Massacre" and "Patton."

Frank Valentini, the executive producer of "One Life To Live" released a statement about actor's death saying, "We are deeply saddened by the death of our dear friend, Clint Ritchie. He will always have a special place in our hearts and One Life To Live's legacy."

"With his creation of the role of Clint Buchanan, he helped to bring to life one of the most memorable families in the show's history. The Oltl family will always hold dear the...

Clint Ritchie, best known for his work as cowboy Clint Buchanan on One Life to Live, has died after a brief illness, according to the actor's website. He was 70.

Ritchie died Saturday in Roseville, Calif., and details were not released. He retired in 1998 from the role he had played more than 20 years on the ABC soap, but he also made occasional guest appearances up until 2004.

"We are deeply saddened by the death of our dear friend Clint Ritchie," the show's executive producer Frank Valentini said in a statement."He will always ...

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