AS THE WORLD TURNS Fan Club Luncheon

I had a wonderful time at the AS THE WORLD TURNS Fan Club Luncheon on Saturday. Most of the cast attended and all the fans I spoke with had an excellent time. Michael Park co-hosted the introductions with Mick Hazen, whose voice had apparently changed this week per Park. When she was introduced, Colleen Zenk Pinter spoke about her battle with oral cancer and received a nice ovation. She encouraged everyone to demand an oral cancer screening from their dentist. Kathleen Widdoes, Elizabeth Hubbard, Billy Magnussen, Trent Dawson and Van Hansis with Jake Silbermann were introduced to massive screams from the crowd. I attended with a large group of Luke and Noah fans and it was a real pleasure. Michael Park joked that the Hershey Kisses that Luke and Noah fans sent in have impacted his waistline. After the introductions, the actors were escorted to their tables where they began to take pictures and sign autographs with fans. Below are some of my favorite photos from the day. 1 With Jake Silbermann and Van Hansis, who left the luncheon with a truckload of gifts from adoring fans. 1 With Dylan Bruce who was trying to be taller than me. 1 With Billy Magnussen who entertained fans all day long. 1 With daytime legend Eileen Fulton. 1 With Chaunteé Schuler and Wolé Parks. Parks by the way is leading the ATWT AIDS Walk team on May 18.

Nuke-a-Palooza

Last night following the AS THE WORLD TURNS Fan Club luncheon was the first ever Nuke-a-Palooza, organized by fans of Noah and Luke. Held at Social bar, fans were treated to three hours of fun and good times. Six ATWT stars attended the event including Ewa Da Cruz, Dylan Bruce, Tala Ashe, Billy Magnussen and, of course, Jake Silbermann and Van Hansis. The actors were incredibly gracious with their time talking with fans and taking pictures and enjoying the evening. 1 With Jake Silbermann and Ewa Da Cruz. 1 Van Hansis and Dylan Bruce share a laugh. 1 The ATWT folks pose for a group shot.

Nelson Branco's "Suds Report"

Jason Cook reunites with Kirsten Storms at ‘GH’! ‘OLTL’s Thom Christopher returns! Omigod — Nuke kissed on ‘ATWT’! Gruesome death on ‘B&B’! Read it all here. Update: May 2 is the day Carlivati’s storylines are set to debut, so mark your calendars for the soap god’s official first day back in Llanview.

Coming Friday: Interview with NPR: The Bryant Park Project

As a follow up to my previous interview with NPR's "The Bryant Park Project," I was interviewed this afternoon again on the AS THE WORLD TURNS kissing ban, this time happily reporting the ban had been lifted with the Wednesday Luke and Noah kiss. The interview will air on the Friday morning show.