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ALL MY CHILDREN
Erica removed her engagement
ring after asking Jack why he did
n’t tell her about Bianca’s pregnan
cy. Greenlee fueled Kendall’s fears
by implying that she and Ryan
were plotting against her. Later,
Kendall returned Ryan’s engage
ment ring, which Ryan threw into
an open mine shaft and then cov
ered over, unaware that Greenlee
had fallen into it. Erica urged
Kendall not to accept the plea bar
gain, saying she (Erica) had some
thing planned. Wait to See: Tad has
disturbing news for Erica.
AS THE WORLD TURNS
Rosanna ran off with the baby.
Alison and Chris found their way
back to romance. Katie and Mike
said goodbye. Lucy’s life was in
danger, but an unlikely person
came to her rescue. Lily tried to
put on a brave face. Wait to See:
Susan declares war on Kim.
Jessica falls victim to Sarah’s set
up. Lucy rejects Craig.
THE BOLD AND THE
BEAUTIFUL
Jackie and Massimo urged
Brooke to keep an open mind in
JILL JACKSON’S HOLLYWOOD
HOLLYWOOD ... Almost
time for the BIG SHOW, and, as
always, the town is frantic. And
once again we don’t second
guess, but can’t help saying it
looks like Renee Zellweger for
Best Supporting Actress. First,
because she was that good in
“Cold Mountain,” and secondly,
she was overlooked last year for
“Chicago.” ... This week’s Oscar
question is, who is the most nom
inated director? Billy Wilder,
William Wyler, Frank Capra,
John Huston or Woody Allen?
(Answer at column’s end.)
Here’s wishing Oscar-winner
Patricia Neal a happy 78th birth
day. What a remarkable lady!
Felled by a stroke at age 39, she
wasn’t expected to live.
Undaunted, she proved she could
beat the odds, and went on to
make more movies, and set a
wonderful example for everyone.
HOLLYWOOD IS READ
ING: “The Cutting Room” by
Laurence Klavan (Ballantine). A
Fictionalized search for the com
plete print of Orson Welles’ “The
Magnificent Ambersons,” with
twists and turns and killings and
all kinds of mysterious goings
on. ... “An Animated Death in
Burbank” by Michael Jones (St.
. Marfin’s Minotaur). Murder and'
deciding between Nick and Ridge.
After Thome tried to make Eric
recall the good things he and
Stephanie shared, a surprised Eric
realized he had drawn Stephanie’s
face while working on a design.
Stephanie later stunned Eric with
the admission that she had suspect
ed Massimo might be Ridge’s real
father, but never told Eric. Later,
Eric told Stephanie he wants to
come home. Dr. Paxon learned
Brooke’s paternity tests may have
been compromised by a computer
glitch and left messages for Nick
and Brooke to call him back. A
tearful Brooke signed the annul
ment papers. Wait to See: Caitlin
makes plans that could shake up a
few people.
DAYS OF OUR LIVES
Marlena reassured Celeste that
she is safe and that she (Marlena)
will help her find the identity of the
killer now locked in her mind.
Belle later saw Marlena in a “sus
picious” situation. Sharon
Osbourne joined Sami and Lucas
on Will’s camping trip. Jan and
Nicole continued to scheme
together. Meanwhile, Victor decid
ed to change his will, and later put
it into his safe, unaware that Jan
had witnessed him setting the new
mayhem in the cartoon industry,
and a close look at what goes on
in the making of animated films.
... “Luck Be a Lady,” “Standing
on the Comer,” “What Are You
Doing New Year’s Eve?” and on
and on and on; all the great music
of Frank Loesser in a great big
beautiful coffee-table book with
pictures of the stars who made
his music famous. It’s “The
Complete Works of Frank
Loesser” by Robert Kimball and
Steve Nelson (Knopf)... “I Am a
Soldier, Too: The Jessica Lynch
Story” by Rick Bragg (Knopf).
BITS ‘N’ PIECES: I’m told it
costs around $5,000 at one of the
fancy salons for a femme star to
get one of those parted-in-the
middle, long blond swingy hair
dos. I kid you not! ... I’m almost
afraid to mention it, because by
the time you read this everything
may have changed; however, at
this writing it looks like Demi
and Ashton are going to get mar
ried with the full blessings of
Bruce and the girls. ... Bette
Midler, with a new long,
straight, blond parted-in-the
middle hairdo, is busy busy busy.
Finishing up “The Stepford
Wives,” she has also completed a
new album and will then go on
tour r singihg her songs. ■ She
combination. Wait to See: Salem
“rocks” again.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
As the fire spread through the
hotel, Skye and Faith dragged
Luke to safety. Sonny freed a
trapped Alcazar. Luke stopped a
devastated Cameron from going
back into the flames after Maxie
said Zander died in the fire. Maxie
begged a badly burned Mac to
fight for his life. Helena hoped an
injured Emily would bleed to
death. A “firefighter” shot Brian
and tried to shoot Jason before hid
ing the treasure in a dumpster.
Sonny and Carly fell through a
hole in the burned-out floor. Jason
was handcuffed to a railing and left
to die. Nikolas disappeared as the
roof beneath him collapsed. Wait
to See: Courtney makes a poten
tially life-changing decision.
GUIDING LIGHT
Marina came perilously close to
dying. Harley was accused of inde
cent behavior. Cassie sought out
Jeffrey’s help. An unlikely person
played Cupid for Marah and
Jeffrey. Danny made a threat that
brought him closer to the way he
used to be. Wait to See: Josh
would still prefer to be called
“Divine'” ... Did you know that
“Gone With the Wind” almost
didn’t get made? Several studios
passed on it before it was green
lighted. ... Aside to Grover B. of
Park City, Utah. Sinbad’s real
name is David Adkins. His orig
inal dream was to play pro bas
ketball. While in the Air Force
he got into trouble by imperson
ating officers and going AWOL.
... Can you believe $750 for a
BELT? One of those things one
wears around the waist or hips?
That’s what Madonna paid for
one made of alligator skin. ...
Aside to Nadine G. of Holbrook,
Ariz. Yup. I would guess that
Sally Field might have had a
facial nip and tuck. Most actress
es do after a certain age. But she
looks great, doesn’t she? ...
While in Paris shooting the last
of “Sex and the City,” Sarah
Jessica Parker spent her spare
time at fashion shows. ... The
Schwarzeneggers have definitely
brought glamour to Sacramento.
Thus far they have made all the
right moves socially and other
wise, and the new governor is
even charming his naysayers. ...
Don’t believe those rumors
about Harrison Ford and Calista
Hockhart breaking' tsp. They’re
accepts blame. Reva fears for
Marah. Jeffrey’s feelings interfere
with his work.
ONE LIFE TO LIVE
Todd told Evangeline and Nora
that he won’t take the plea bargain
after all. Stephen caught Rae with
the incriminating evidence she
found in his office. Later, Rae
“awoke” and heard the electroni
cally disguised voice of the Music
Box Killer order her to call Bo and
say she’s OK. Dorian and David
stopped River and Adriana’s wed
ding, but later the couple
exchanged private vows. Paul
agreed to help Babe fake her pater
nity test results. With only
moments to go, Michael/Al urged
Marcie to look into his eyes and
realize she can have everything she
and Al dreamed of. Wait to See:
Rae fights for her life. Todd and
Marty come face to face.
PASSIONS
Sam and Ivy’s romantic dinner
was interrupted by memories of
Grace. Meanwhile, David asked
Grace to go with him to Italy while
he’s on a photo assignment.
Alistair warned Julian he’ll pay for
striking him, and taunted both
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Rene Zellweger
still tied at the hips. ... Didya
know Ashton Kutcher studied
biochemical engineering at the
ynivefsitjr.of-h?wa? Obviously
he didn’t pursue tliat career. ...
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Julian and Eve about their son.
Despite continuous electroshock
treatments, Sheridan refused to
forget her love for Luis, who later
resorted to violence in a vain
attempt to get her out of the psych
ward. Beth was determined to stop
Dr. Culver from revealing her false
pregnancy secret. Wait to See:
Alistair’s threats come close to
being turned into fact.
THE YOUNG AND THE
RESTLESS
Sharon updated Michael on
recent events regarding Cameron
and Grace. Chris kissed Danny
after he admitted to her that his
career isn’t as big as he claimed.
Bobby told Paul he fired Kevin.
Meanwhile, a devastated Brittany
saw the scar on her face. Michael
confessed to Paul that Kevin is his
brother. After Kay told Arthur that
Jill is his daughter, Arthur said it
might be time for Jill to know the
truth as well. Victor told Nick that
once the deal with Cameron is
concluded, Nick’s tenure at
Newman Enterprises will be over.
Wait to See: Nick acts on Victor’s
information.
(c) 2004 King Features Synd.,
Inc.
AND, the answer to this week’s
Oscar question is William
Wyler. He had 12 nominations.
(c) 2004 King Features
. . Synd., Inc.
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