Montel Visits GUIDING LIGHT

1 Longtime talk-show host Montel Williams is returning to television this summer, but not in his usual format. The host of THE MONTEL WILLIAMS SHOW, which ended its 17-year run in May, will appear as a concerned father on GUIDING LIGHT. Mr. Williams has guested previously on ALL MY CHILDREN, MY NAME IS EARL and JAG. On episodes of GUIDING LIGHT to air Friday, Aug. 1, and Tuesday, Aug. 5, he will portray Clayton Boudreau, the father of Remy and Mel Boudreau, regular characters who attend the show’s fictional Springfield University.

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WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Anthony Herrera

Scott Bryce mentioned Anthony Herrera (ex-James, AS THE WORLD TURNS) in a recent interview with "Buzzworthy Radio." He said Herrera spends a lot of time in South America and working on various projects. In May, Herrera spoke on "The Human Spirit" about cardiovascular disease in cancer patients. Hererra is a cancer survivor and has spoken out about the disease for the past decade. He even wrote a book, "The Cancer War," on his experiences.

Montel Visits GUIDING LIGHT

Longtime talk-show host Montel Williams is returning to television this summer, but not in his usual format. The host of THE MONTEL WILLIAMS SHOW, which ended its 17-year run in May, will appear as a concerned father on GUIDING LIGHT. Mr. Williams has guested previously on ALL MY CHILDREN, MY NAME IS EARL and JAG. On episodes of GUIDING LIGHT to air Friday, Aug. 1, and Tuesday, Aug. 5, he will portray Clayton Boudreau, the father of Remy and Mel Boudreau, regular characters who attend the show’s fictional Springfield University.