1997 Flashback: Nancy Lee Grahn Talks 'Santa Barbara', 'Melrose Place', and Getting a Contract on 'General Hospital'

Nancy Lee Grahn

Nancy Lee Grahn debuted in the role of Alexis Davis on General Hospital in 1996. In April 1997, Michael Logan spoke to the popular actress about the chances of General Hospital putting her on contract, and her then role of Denise on Melrose Place. You can read the complete interview below.

Michael Logan: So is it true General Hospital has finally offered you a contract?
Nancy Lee Grahn: Yes, we've been trying to work it out for a month now.

Michael Logan: So, like, what's the holdup?
Nancy Lee Grahn: These things take a long time. Plus, I've been distracted, what with Melrose, and I also have a bit of a love life now -- no, don't put that in.... Oh, never mind, I don't care. And I've been going out of town a lot. And there's a lot going on with GH, too, what with the launching of Port Charles. Contracts are a process. They always are.

Michael Logan: How can the writers be planning something for you if they don't know for certain that they have you?
Nancy Lee Grahn: Because we all know we're going to work this out, that's why. If I have anything to do with this -- and I do -- we will work this out.

Michael Logan: So does this mean they do have major plans for you?
Nancy Lee Grahn: I'm assuming so.

Michael Logan: You mean, you haven't asked?
Nancy Lee Grahn: No, I haven't. So far, faith has worked very well for me. I just believe that everything is going to be good. Things have always worked that way.

'Days of our Lives' May 2 Sneak Peek: Theresa Confronts Brady

Today on the May 2, 2016 episode of Days of our Lives, Theresa (Jen Lilley) confronts Brady (Eric Martsolf) about his "hero" complex; he always seems to need to be rescuing someone. How will Brady react?

Meanwhile, Deimos (Vincent Irizarry) gets a visit from Justin (Wally Kurth), who has a proposition for him. Later, Deimos asks Nicole (Arianne Zucker) to be Basic Black's CEO.

Elsewhere, Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) and Victor (John Aniston) suggest Summer (Marie Wilson) move in with them, and a man from Summer's past stuns her. His name is Clark (Josh Burrow), and he is bad news!

'General Hospital' Spoilers (April 18-April 22, 2016)

Ned and Olivia are reunited this week on General Hospital

Check out the weekly spoilers below to find out what's happening on ABC soap opera General Hospital during the week of April 18, 2016.

* Sonny (Maurice Benard) threatens Julian (William DeVry).

* Julian comes up with a plan that involves Alexis's (Nancy Lee Grahan) help.

* Jordan arrest Anna (Finola Hughes) and Paul (Richard Burgi) for their shootings of Carlos and Sloan.

* Scott (kin Shriner) has an unconventional idea on how to represent Anna.

* Laura (Genie Francis) learns the meaning of Helena's message.

'Ladies of the Lake' Announces Soap Opera Dream Cast

Emmy nominated Executive Producer Michael Caruso announced today the esteemed cast which he, alongside Co-Executive Producer and Emmy nominated star, Kyle Lowder, handpicked to bring the script to life. Ladies of the Lake tells the story of four wealthy wives living in the exclusive gated community of Avalon. When their abusive husbands begin to turn up dead, Detective Shawn Daniels (Lowder) launches an investigation, only to discover the many secrets hidden beneath the glossy veneers of Avalon. The script was penned by Caruso, adapted from a novel written by Ken Corday and is being produced through Michael & Barbara Caruso Productions.

Portraying the four mysterious ladies are Emmy nominee Martha Madison, in the role of Vivian Montgomery, an intellectual business woman who gave up her career to support her husband, Emmy winner Lilly Melgar as Angelica Louis, the quintessential Hollywood Wife with a tragic past, Marie Wilson as Morgan Firestone, a former pageant queen who became the face of her husband's shipping empire and Jessica Morris who portrays Crystal Amhurst, a barren trophy wife who will do anything to keep her husbands attention.

Wally Kurth's 'General Hospital' Return Date Set

Wally Kurth

Wally Kurth reprises his role of Ned Ashton this week on General Hospital. According to Soap Opera Digest, Kurth will first air Tuesday, March 29.

Welcome back Wally!

Wally Kurth: I Have Room for 'Bold and Beautiful' if They're Interested!

Wally Kurth     Courtesy: NBC/Chris Haston

In the latest issue of Soap Opera Digest, Wally Kurth talks about his return to General Hospital as Ned Ashton, what the future holds for Justin on Days of our Lives, and his desire to work on both shows as long as he can.

The actor tells Digest about his return to GH, "I have to say, it's very nice. It really is. You know, there's not many of us left. Us old vets that can bounce back. I think it says a lot about the fans who follow the show and who are loyal to the show. The Quartermaines are a core family and there's not that many of us left. I'm very happy to step back in as one of the Quartermaine characters and try to breathe some life into the Quartermaine mansion. When I walk back onstage, as far as I'm concerned, I'm never going to leave. I told Frank [Valentini, executive producer], 'Honestly, I won't leave unless you ask me to leave because I'm here to stay as long as I possibly can.'

Kurth believes he still has a future with DAYS, "This was told to me by Gary Tomlin [former head writer/co-executive producer] in 2009 when I first reappeared after 19 years: It was actually Dena's [Higley, co-head writer] idea to bring back Justin as an attorney. They needed a lawyer on the show, and she remembered me and remembered Justin and Adrienne (Judi Evans) and she must have liked me. So the fact that Dena's there, I think, bodes well for both Justin and Adrienne. She knows those characters and I think she has an affinity for them and now that she's working with Ryan [Quan, co-head writer] I have a feeling she's going to at least get Justin and Adrienne some storyline. That's my thought and I have a feeling that's probably going to happen."

The popular actor hopes to work on both shows as much as he can, "If the audience doesn't object, and the network doesn't object, I hope to do both characters as long as I can. I don't think that the audience minds seeing Wally Kurth more than once a day. It's not like I'm front burner on both shows. The shooting schedules are so wacky. I mean, I'm off for five weeks for Days of our Lives and all the hiatuses that General Hospital has? Honestly, I have room for Bold and Beautiful if they're interested!"

Wally Kurth Returns to 'General Hospital' as Ned Ashton

Wally Kurth

Great news for General Hospital Fans. Wally Kurth (Ned) is back on GH beginning Monday, March 28, Soaps In Depth is reporting.

Is Ned returning to Port Charles to check on his mother Tracy, or his former love, Olivia?

Stay Tuned!

Kurth will continue to air as Justin on Days of Our Lives.

Days's Wally Kurth Responds to Status Change

 Wally Kurth is sticking around Salem.

It looks like the town of Salem isn't going to lose Justin Kiriakis. Fans worried when about.com revealed that Wally Kurth and Judi Evans (Adrienne) had been taken off contract on Days of our Lives. It was especially shocking because the two actors had recently become contract players again after years of working without  one. However, Kurth is sticking around as Justin. The popular actor took to twitter and revealed he wouldn't be leaving DAYS.

I'm still in Salem. Still the DA. Still working. The show is really good and I'm still having fun. Remember, it's called showBusiness.

— Wally Kurth (@wallykurth) December 2, 2015

Kurth IS now free to return to his popular role of Ned Ashton on General Hospital Will Kurth be able to juggle both roles as he did in the past? Stay tuned!

'Days of our Lives' Stars Judi Evans and Wally Kurth Taken off Contract

Judi Evans and Wally Kurth

Popular performers Judi Evans (Adrienne) and Wally Kurth (Justin) have been released from their contracts on Days of our Lives. According to a new story on about.com both actors were informed yesterday they were being taken off contract once again.

Earlier this year, Evans and Kurth had been been placed back on contract after years of working without one on the show. Kurth was recurring on both Days and ABC's General Hospital (as Ned Ashton) when he signed the contract with Days.

How are you reacting to this Days fans? Will Kurth reprise his role of Ned on General Hospital? Stay Tuned!

Day of 'Days' Interview: Wally Kurth Honored To Be Back at 'Days of our Lives' for the 50th Anniversary

Wally Kurth at the Day of Days event on November 14, 2015. Pictured with Judi Evans, who plays Adrienne. Photo Credit: Jessica Weisel

The annual "Day of Days" event was held on Saturday, November 14 at Universal Citywalk. Mandy Lynn Denaux covered the event for Serial Scoop and chatted with the cast of Days of our Lives about the 50th anniversary of the iconic soap opera, and much more. Wally Kurth–who plays Justin Kiriakis–shared his thoughts on being back for the milestone, playing a bad guy, and using social media.

Read our interview below:

SERIAL SCOOP: So how is it being here for the 50th? Great time?
WALLY KURTH: They wanted to bring me back…and with Peter [Reckell, who plays Bo] and Stephen [Nichols, who plays Steve] being a part of this new thing, I love it. I’m honored.

'General Hospital' Sneak Peek: Ned Kisses Alexis as Julian Watches

Julian (William deVry), Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) and Ned (Wally Kurth). Photo Credit: ABC

It's cold outside but things are heating up at GH during the week of November 10-14, 2014 on ABC soap opera General Hospital.

On Monday, Julian (William deVry) denies knowing Ned's (Wally Kurth) father, Lord Larry Ashton (Hugo Napier).

"I don't know your father from Adam," Julian tells Ned.

Julian also claims to have not seen Jerry Jacks (Sebastian Roche) in a long time.

"It sounds like doublespeak to me, not that I'd expect to the truth," Ned says. He then turns to Alexis and adds, "And neither should you."

Before he leaves, Ned gives Alexis an unexpected goodbye kiss as Julian goes from an eye roll to a look of confusion.

Watch a sneak peek of the scene below:

ID Daytime "Soap" Block Returns on August 25 with "Sinful Secrets Week," Hosted by General Hospital’s Lynn Herring and Kin Shriner

Kin Shriner and Lynn Herring.

Sensational stories from daytime soap operas may seem unbelievable at time, but on Investigation Discovery, truth is always stranger than fiction. Dishing real-life drama that is seemingly pulled right from the plotlines of Port Charles or Pine Valley, Investigation Discovery proves that it’s the home for real-life soaps with the return of its ID Daytime programming block. Beginning Monday, August 25 from 1-4 p.m. daily, adored soap stars from past and present host encores of ID’s most scandalous series, such as Wives with Knives, My Dirty Little Secret, Scorned: Love Kills and Evil Twins. Beloved pairs are reunited on screen each week to provide insight into these cautionary tales, including: General Hospital's Lynn Herring and Kin Shriner; Days of our Lives' Mary Beth Evans and Wally Kurth; bad boys Lamon Archey from The Young and the Restless and Darnell Williams from All My Children; and telenovela actress Katie Barberi, Dona Barbara.

FLASHBACK: More 'Days of Our Lives' Classic Scenes

Did you miss Days of Our Lives again today? I know I did. I am ready for life in Salem to resume.

I want more Hope (Kristian Alfonso) and Aidan (Daniel Cosgrove), Will (Guy Wilson) and Sonny (Freddy Smith) and Kate (Lauren Koslow), Sami (Alison Sweeney) and Marlena (Deidre Hall).

While we wait until Monday, take a look back at more of my favorite scenes from Days of Our Lives

Marlena, Bo (Peter Reckell), Justin (Wally Kurth), Adrienne (Judi Evans), Kim (Patsy Pease),
Shane (Charles Shaughnessy), Doug (Bill Hayes), Julie (Susan Hayes), Steve (Stephen Nichols), Kayla (Mary Beth Evans), Jack (Matthew Ashford), Jennifer (Melissa Reeves), Austin (Austin Peck), Carrie (Christie Clark), Sami, Mike (Michael T. Weiss) and April (Lisa Howard) all make appearances.

Personally, I really liked Mike and April.  I may have been the only one!

Do you have any favorite scenes? I would love to hear about them!



Marlena lashed out at Bo                             Justin sang to Adrienne

Kim and Shane renewed their vows           Doug and Julie shared their first kiss

Steve & Kayla made love for the first time  Jack learned Jennifer was a virgin

The truth about Sami was revealed.              April broke up with Mike.