Showing posts with label Janet Iacobuzio. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Janet Iacobuzio. Show all posts

Wednesday, October 9, 2019

Nelson Aspen Thrills Packed House with His "Showbiz Scrapbook"


On October 4, I arrived at The Green Room 42 for international entertainment reporter and entertainer Nelson Aspen's sold out debut performance of "A Showbiz Scrapbook." Having seen Nelson multiple times in recent years, I knew he always packed the house so there was no excuse for not buying a ticket before they were all gone but I somehow still managed to end up on the wait list. After being rejected by the ticket booth a few times I made one last attempt to beg my way into the show and secured a bar stool by the door. Lucky for me there are no bad seats in this terrific venue, which I had never visited before. As for the premiere of Nelson's latest show, it was everything I had hoped for and more.

One big new addition for "Showbiz Scrapbook" was the use of audio-visual clips and images to highlight Nelson's prolific television work. During the course of the evening, Nelson recounted everything from how being Princess Diana's fitness trainer launched his broadcasting career to the thousands of celebrity interviews, breaking news stories and red carpet events that led to him becoming known as "Hollywood's Happiest Personality."

The clips featured celebrities such as Betty White, Hugh Jackman, Julie Andrews, Camilla Cabello, Roger Moore (Nelson's favorite James Bond), Carol Lynley and many, many more. The crowd—which featured former daytimers Denise Pence (Guiding Light), Emmy winner Louise Shaffer (Ryan's Hope), Shelly Burch (One Life to Live), producer Richard Schilling, publicist Lee Fryd, Emmy-winning writer Janet Iacobuzio, Marie Brossard and Randy Lein—loved every moment.

The evening also featured the first-ever live performance of Emmy and Murrow award winning journalist Phil Lipof, who killed with his performance of Bruce Springsteen's "Thunder Road."

But since my favorite television show of all-time was the daytime soap opera Another World, I was over the moon when Nelson sang the show's beloved theme song. Check out the iconic chorus below.

Monday, July 13, 2015

New Janet Iacobuzio & Nelson Aspen Series Adds Linda Dano To All-Star Cast

Nelson Aspen and Janet Iacobuzio celebrate Linda Dano joining their new series with co-star Anna Holbrook.
Here's news that will surely delight TV fans: much loved Emmy winning actor/author/designer/presenter Linda Dano is joining the all-star cast of Janet Iacobuzio and Nelson Aspen's new series. While mystery continues to shroud the specifics of the project, its creators assure us it will be worth the wait.

"We have the best talent in the business on board," Nelson says. "So we're making sure everything is perfect before we launch. Our cast and their fans deserve nothing less!"

Dano is best known for her long-running portrayal as Felicia Gallant on NBC daytime drama Another World. Her other soap roles include Rae Cummings on One Life to Live, General Hospital, All MY Children and Port Charles; Cynthia Haines on As the World Turns; Lena Kendall on Guiding Light; and Francine Williams on Desperate Housewives.

For a sneak peek of the new series, check out the teaser below:

Sunday, June 28, 2015

Sneak Peek: First Footage from Upcoming Janet Iacobuzio & Nelson Aspen Series Released

From left to right: Anne Howard, Nelson Aspen, Stephen Schnetzer, Colleen Zenk, Ryan Brown and Anna Holbrook.
The very first footage from the upcoming Janet Iacobuzio and Nelson Aspen series has been released. While the sneak peek doesn't give much away, it does give us a glance at some of the beloved soap opera stars in the cast, including Colleen Zenk, Anna Holbrook, Ryan Brown, David Forsyth, Marcia McCabe, Stephen Schnetzer, Anne Howard and Denise Pence, along with the two newest additions to be announced: Anna Stuart and Alice Barrett Mitchell.

"I never got to work with these talented ladies during my stint at Another World, so we're making up for lost time," Nelson says of Anna and Alice. "I actually first fell for Anna when she was a temporary recast as Vanessa Chamberlain on Guiding Light, so that's how long I've been a fan!"

Janet agrees, "It's a dream come true to work with Anna and Alice again [after Another World]. What pros!" Alice just filmed an episode of Donny Deutsch's upcoming comedy series, Donny. Anna is practically a newlywed after marrying award winning actor James Cromwell in 2014.

Adds Janet, "It's a dream come true to work with Anna and Alice again [after Another World]. What pros!" Alice just filmed an episode of Donny Deutsch's upcoming comedy series, Donny. Anna is practically a newlywed after marrying award winning actor James Cromwell in 2014.

The sneak peek video also offers a glimpse of Marc McClure (Superman I, Superman II, Supergirl, Apollo 13, Back to the Future), Amy Freeze (ABC Eyewitness News) and Yvonne Goutman, the daughter of Marcia McCabe and Christopher Goutman.

Check it out below:

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Michaeljon Slinger, Marc McClure & Ryan Brown Are Latest Cast Additions to Janet Iacobuzio & Nelson Aspen's Upcoming Series

Michaeljon Slinger, Marc McClure, Ryan Brown
Pre-production on Janet Iacobuzio and Nelson Aspen's exciting new web series is rolling along and three new names have been announced in the cast. Joining Marcia McCabe, Anne Howard and Colleen Zenk are a familiar face from Daytime TV, a Broadway star, and an iconic character actor from many of Hollywood's historic blockbusters.

Author and photographer Ryan Brown is proud to be stepping back in front of the cameras for this project. He is well remembered for his portrayals of two of soaps' most important legacy characters: Billy Abbott on The Young and the Restless and Bill Lewis III on Guiding Light.

Australian Dancer of the Year Michaeljon Slinger has also signed up for an appearance. With Broadway credits that include "West Side Story, "Evita" with Ricky Martin, "How to Succeed in Business" with Daniel Radcliffe and "Billy Elliot," he is also regularly featured in BROADWAY BARES and danced in this year's Oscar ceremonies.

Friday, February 27, 2015

Colleen Zenk & Anne Howard Added to Cast of Upcoming Janet Iacobuzio & Nelson Aspen Series

Anne Howard, Colleen Zenk
Two new names can now be revealed from the cast of the upcoming web series from serial scribes Janet Iacobuzio and Nelson Aspen.

In addition to Marcia McCabe and Yvonne Goutman, daytime veterans Colleen Zenk (As the World Turns) and Anne Howard (Another World, Days of our Lives) are excited to join the cast of the show, which will debut this summer and promises lots of interactive opportunities and exclusive behind-the-scenes special features. Be sure to watch this space for all the breaking news of casting developments with more big names and much-missed favorites on board for the project.

"Janet and I worked with Anne on Another World back in those Halcyon days of the '80s, so it's a special treat to be reunited with her, professionally," Aspen says. "As for Colleen, anyone who watched her as Barbara Ryan on As the World Turns for all those wonderful years can't help but be a fan of her work, style and beauty. Having been pals the last couple years off screen, it's an extraordinary gift to now get to work with her on screen."

In a recent Serial Scoop poll, we asked fans which soap opera character played by Marcia McCabe did they remember most fondly. 93% chose Sunny Adamson from Search for Tomorrow.

Monday, February 2, 2015

Marcia McCabe and Yvonne Goutman Join Upcoming Web Series From Janet Iacobuzio and Nelson Aspen

Nelson Aspen and Marcia McCabe
Serial Scoop is excited to exclusively reveal the first casting for the new web series coming this summer from Janet Iacobuzio and Nelson Aspen. Beloved daytime veteran Marcia McCabe (Search for Tomorrow, One Life to Live, Another World, As the World Turns) has come on board and even shot her first scene. And a new face but seasoned soapie, Yvonne Goutman, has signed on in a pivotal new role. If she looks familiar, it's because Marcia is her mom...and if you recognize the surname, it's because her dad is multi-Emmy Award winning actor-turned-director-turned-executive producer Chris Goutman (As the World Turns, Another WorldAll My Children).

Yvonne Goutman and Marcia McCabe
A talented, trained singer and actress in her own right, Yvonne will be making her on-camera debut alongside many of the biggest names from the worlds of daytime television, entertainment and pop culture.

"She's been around soaps her entire life and with a pedigree like hers, Yvonne is a natural choice for this important role," Aspen tells Serial Scoop. "She's got her mom's beauty and humor, and her dad's work ethic. I've known her ever since the stork brought her and I'm a proud 'uncle' who is thrilled to include her in the cast...which is growing every day!"

Stay tuned to Serial Scoop for the first word on those casting updates and how you will be able to go behind the scenes of this groundbreaking new series.

RELATED:
* Colleen Zenk & Anne Howard Added to Cast of Upcoming Janet Iacobuzio & Nelson Aspen Series
* Michaeljon Slinger, Marc McClure & Ryan Brown Are Latest Cast Additions to Janet Iacobuzio & Nelson Aspen's Upcoming Series

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

'Serial Scoop Now' #2: U.S. Launch for Nelson Aspen's 'My Prime Time'

Nelson Aspen speaks to an room overflowing with supporters at the U.S. launch for his latest
book, "My Prime Time."
On Tuesday, December 2, Serial Scoop Now attended the United States launch event for Nelson Aspen's new book, "My Prime Time," at JackRabbit Sports in New York City. After an introduction by store manager Troy Squire, Nelson spoke to the crowded room about what inspired him to write the book.

After reaching a significant landmark birthday (50), Nelson decided to share all that is best about the "middle years"...Prime Time! It's a fun-filled, light-hearted account of embracing aging, looking after your physical and emotional well-being, celebrating friendships, investing in relationships, maintaining family ties, keeping financially savvy and above all: celebrating all this good about each and every day.

After signing book after book for a long line of friends, fans and supporters, Nelson spoke with Serial Scoop Now about "My Prime Time," and teased the new series he's working on with Emmy-winning soap writer Janet Iacobuzio.



Follow Nelson Aspen on Twitter: @NelsonAspen.

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* Janet Iacobuzio & Nelson Aspen Team Up For New Series Reuniting Big Names from Daytime TV History
* EXCLUSIVE: Nelson Aspen Dishes on His New Book "My Prime Time"

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Janet Iacobuzio & Nelson Aspen Team Up For New Series Reuniting Big Names from Daytime TV History


Great News!

Some of the biggest names in the history of Daytime Television will reunite for a new series from the creative minds of Emmy-winning soap scribe Janet Iacobuzio and entertainment media-hyphenate Nelson Aspen. A major social media campaign will be launching in 2015 which includes many of the most talented and best loved professionals in the genre. This exciting, ground breaking project will not only honor the history of soaps, but celebrate the interactive opportunities of today.

Serial Scoop will be first for news of all the developments of next summer's premiere as well as ways YOU can participate in all the creativity and celebration. Stay tuned for news, sneak peeks and exclusive behind-the-scenes exclusives in the months ahead as Janet & Nelson begin to unveil the Stars & Stories you've been longing to see!

Meantime, if you're in the NYC area, mark your calendar for Nelson's personal appearance to promote his scoop-tastic new book, "My Prime Time": Tues. December 2, 7 p.m. - Jack Rabbit Sports; 140 West 72 Street NYC or order the book right now at Amazon.com. You're sure to recognize many of the "Prime Time" Players!

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