DC #687: TV Guides Michael Logan Weighs in on Augusts Crazy Headlines

Published: Aug. 30, 2012, 5:42 p.m.

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On today\\u2019s Daytime Confidential podcast Luke Kerr, Jamey Giddens, Jillian Bowe and Regan Cellura are joined by TV Guide\\u2019s Michael Logan to dish August\\u2019s crazy soap headlines. From The Bold and the Beautiful to The Young and the Restless, they discuss it all.

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They dive into Steve Burton\\u2019s decision to leave General Hospital after 21 years and the impact his departure will have on the show. Logan shares more about Burton\\u2019s novella project with James Franco and Jill Farren Phelps.

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Logan weighs in on Ronn Moss\\u2019 departure from The Bold and the Beautiful. He reveals a surprising All My Children actor as a possibility to fill the role of Ridge Forrester. He also talks about Susan Flannery leaving the CBS soap.

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Logan provides insight into JFP's plans for Y&R. Will there big big casting cuts and is Christel Khalil replaceable for Y&R?

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Could the fact that Days of Our Lives tapes episodes so far in advance impact the last remaining NBC soap\\u2019s chances at renewal? How many reboots will it take to put the show on solid ground?

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The DC crew wraps the hour long podcast with Michael Logan by delving into the new talk shows from Katie Couric, Ricki Lake, Steve Harvey and Jeff Probst.

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All this and much more on today\\u2019s special Daytime Confidential podcast.

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