Showing posts with label Chris McKenna. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Chris McKenna. Show all posts

Sunday, October 15, 2017

Jon Lindstrom, Ashley Jones, Chris McKenna, Scott Bryce, Alex Wyse & More Hit Primetime

Past and present daytime soap opera stars are hitting primetime in the coming weeks. Check out some of their upcoming guest appearances below.

Ashley Jones (Parker, General Hospital) on NCIS, Tuesday, October 24 at 8 p.m. ET/PT
In "Fake It 'Til You Make It," after Reeves sees his friend get kidnapped, the NCIS team discovers the primary suspect disappeared two days ago with confidential military information. Also, an embarrassing photo from McGee’s teenage years becomes a popular meme. Jones plays Nancy Douglas.

Wolé Parks (ex-Dallas, As the World Turns) on SEAL Team, Wednesday, October 25 at 9 p.m. ET/PT
In "Collapse," Jason and the SEAL Team must protect the American Embassy in South Sudan when the ambassador refuses to evacuate as the country becomes increasingly unstable. Also, Clay and Stella take their relationship to the next level. Parks plays Stefan Bol.

Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Chris McKenna Joins 'The Bold and the Beautiful'

Chris McKenna
One Life to Live alum Chris McKenna made a number of new fans when he played Detective Mark Harding on CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless last year. Now it looks like he'll have a chance on another CBS daytime drama. McKenna tweeted the news from outside CBS Studios on Wednesday morning on his way to The Bold and the Beautiful.

"First day of work on a new gig," Mckenna wrote. "I could swear I've been here before. #YR #BB @BandB_CBS #AcrossTheHall"

Who the actor will play on B&B has not yet been revealed.

McKenna starred as Joey Buchanan on ABC's One Life to Live in the early 1990s. More recently, he played Patrick Westhill on The CW's 90210 and Nick Vera on NBC's State of Affairs.

RELATED:
- Harding & Fisher: Making the Case for a 'Harder' Story on 'The Young and the Restless'

Friday, August 21, 2015

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (August 24-28, 2015)

Victor sends Marco out of Genoa City.
Check out the day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of August 24th.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, August 24
Marco (Peter Bergman) explains to Victor (Eric Braeden) and Jack (Peter Bergman) how Det. Harding (Chris L. McKenna) helped him; Abby (Melissa Ordway) tries to connect with Stitch (Sean Carrigan); Harding dies after being shot by Paul (Doug Davidson); Marco is taken to Victor's helicopter to be transported back to Peru; Sharon (Sharon Case) goes to the hospital after getting a cramp, and learns she lost the baby; Dylan (Steve Burton) tells Sharon he will not join the police force and put their future in jeopardy, then proposes to her.

Saturday, August 15, 2015

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers (August 17-21, 2015)

"What are you doing here?" Harding asks Kevin when he arrives at the
Abbott cabin.
Check out the day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on The Young and the Restless during the week of August 17th.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, August 17
Neil (Kristoff) forgives Devon (Bryton James) and Hilary (Mishael Morgan); Devon and Hillary get married; Colin (Tristan Rogers) erases the incriminating video; Kevin (Greg Rikaart) finds Harding (Chris L. McKenna) at the cabin; Dylan (Steve Burton) tells Sharon (Sharon Case) that he's always thought about being a cop; when Harding asks Margo (Peter Bergman) about his plan, Marco pulls out a gun and shoots.

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Harding & Fisher: Making the Case for a 'Harder' Story on 'The Young and the Restless'

If you've seen the hashtag #Harder on Facebook and Twitter, you may already know about the social media response to the potential pairing of longtime The Young and the Restless character Kevin Fisher (Greg Rikaart) with handsome newcomer Det. Mark Harding (Chris L. McKenna). Fans have noticed chemistry between the actors, especially during recent scenes where Kevin was was questioned by "Officer Yummy Pants."

The hashtag is filled with innuendo (Harder? Insert teenaged Beavis and Butthead laugh here) but it's rallied some fans around the idea of a romance. A social media campaign is one thing, but could a story like this become a reality? Would a romance between Kevin and Mark Harding be too big a leap?

In a Twitter discussion a few weeks ago, I heard from some users that it was too sharp of a turn for Kevin, a character who's been embroiled in several heterosexual romances (and marriages). It's too farfetched, they said, for a straight man to suddenly “turn” gay.

But I think there's something there to explore. I think there's a way to make this story happen that honors Kevin's history and yet opens new possibilities for him.

And for that, we need to get aboard the Big Purple Dream bus, and revisit the romance of Olivia and Natalia -- "Otalia" -- at the late and lamented Guiding Light.

Saturday, January 18, 2014

Chris McKenna Joining THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS 'At Least For A Few Episodes'

Chris McKenna joins Y&R as Mark Harding.
Former ONE LIFE TO LIVE actor Chris McKenna tweeted on Friday that he was making a return to soaps, on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS.

"It appears I'll be making a bit of a return to soaps," McKenna wrote. "At least for a few episodes. #theyoungandtherestless"

McKenna joins Y&R in the recurring role of Mark Harding. He is scheduled to debut on February 17.

McKenna played Joey Buchanan on ONE LIFE TO LIVE from 1990 to 1993. He also appeared in several episodes of The CW's 90210 as Patrick Westhill.