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SOD has confirmed that Alexa Havins will exit her role as Babe Carey on October 8th and have already recasted with Amanda Baker (Jolene from GH: Night Shift) is in and first airs on October 8th. This is no mistake- it is the same day with Alexa’s Babe hugging Krystal and when they part it will be Amanda. I really hate same-day recasts, it just seems so hokey and unprofessional- well that’s only my opinion. Here is a picture of the new Babe, Amanda Baker.

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The staff on Night Shift are witness to a miracle.

* Pablo feels slighted and becomes vindictive towards Dr. Kelly.

* Spinelli is forced to face his deepest darkest fears.

* Maxie’s untreatable infection causes her to flatline.

* Dr. Andy thinks one of his patient’s could be faking their illness.

* Robin and Patrick are witness to another medical miracle.

Picture courtesy of GH The Soap
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Steve Burton(Jason, GH) has directed some scenes for “Night Shift’s” eighth episode, which is set to air on Thursday, August 30, 2007.It is unknown at this time as to whether Mr. Burton directed the whole episode, or a collection of scenes set to air within the episode.

Picture Courtesy of General Hospital Happenings 2

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COMINGS

All My Children

Sydney Penny(Julia Santos)- Finishing up maternity leave and will return to Pine Valley on Aug. 31.

General Hospital

Jeffrey Castillo(Cardoza)- Suspicious character to cross paths with Jerry on July 31.

Ingo Rademacher(Jasper “Jax” Jacks)- Carly’s husband resurfaces this week.

Olga Vilner(Irina)- Jerry’s former lover is back from the dead starting July 31.

General Hospital: Night Shift

Rick Fitts(Roger Winters)- Soap Vet appears as Lainey’s Alzheimer-stricken father on Aug. 2.

One Life to Live

Timothy Adams(Ron Walsh)- Will reprise role in October, speculation he will be support for Marcie during custody battle.

GOINGS

General Hospital: Night Shift

Pat Crawford Brown(Mrs. Storch)- Her death kicks off a potential murderous mystery.

One Life to Live

Tuc Watkins(David Vickers)- The lovable anti-hero last airs July 26.

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I, for one, am starting to love this series, it has only been one episode but I am impressed. ABC and SoapNet put an added effort into the pilot episode with explosions and surprises and it kept me tuned in. Whether you put Spinelli on at night or in the day, he still shines and that was very evident last night. The pace was very fast because it has only one setting; I cannot wait for next week. I really do not like those young nurses they put in as filler, I guess it will take time for them to grow on me. And we have yet another mystery on our hands, whether the burn victim in the explosion is really Brenda or not, my theory is that they are toying with us and she is really Coop’s sister- so typical GH. There was this mysterious guy,that started the explosion-that seemed so out of place, I was laughing at that all last night. He seemed crazed or something like he was going to tackle anyone in his sight. The shower scene with Robin/Patrick was so hot, thank god this is on at night; I got the feel it sort of was like a watered down Grey’s Anatomy. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed it and look forward to next week.

Starting tonight, at 11 PM on SoapNet, is the premiere of the new spin-off drama of General Hospital, which is set during the night shift at General Hospital and will delve deeper into relationships and medical crisis going on a General Hospital. The Cast is as follows:

Billy Dee Williams as Toussaint Dubois
Steve Burton as Jason Morgan
Kimberly McCullough as Robin Scorpio
Jason Thompson as Patrick Drake
Kirsten Storms as Maxie Jones
Julie Marie Berman as Lulu Spencer
Rebecca Herbst as Elizabeth Spencer
Kent King as Lainey Winters
Jason Gerhardt as Coop Barrett
Josh Duhon as Logan Hayes
Lindze Letherman as Georgie Jones
Kiko Ellsworth as Stan Johnson
Sonya Eddy as Epiphany Johnson
Minae Noji as Kelly Lee
Bradford Anderson as Damian Spinelli
Adrian Alvarado as Cruz Rodriquez
Derk Cheetwood as Max Giambetti
Richard Gant as Russell Ford
Wendy Braun as Ms. Sneed
Amanda Baker as Jolene Crowell
Angel Wainwright as Regina Thompson
Nazanin Boniadi as Leyla Mir
Dominic Rains as Dr. Leo Julian
Ron Melendez as Dr. Andy Archer
Graham Shiels as Cody Paul
Alla Korot as Stacy Sloan

What intrigues me the most is the addition of Billy Dee Williams, because of his star status, he should bring something special to a role that is not so special. Tune in if your cable provider carries SoapNet, it should be a good drama to follow, giving airtime to people that aren’t given ample storyline on General Hospital. And starting tonight, I will give my own special recap on
GH: Night Shift, which will continue once every week.

*Picture from SoapNet.com