Kathryn Leigh Scott To Guest In OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS Season 3; Ian Buchanan & Marc Anthony Samuel Will Return

Actress Kathryn Leigh Scott, best known for her role in the original DARK SHADOWS series, is the latest name to sign up for a special-guest-star turn the third season of OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS, shooting this fall in Los Angeles.

The role of Maggie Smith, the ingenue in love with vampire Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) in the ground-breaking 1970s daytime drama DARK SHADOWS, catapulted Scott to stardom. She went on to reprise the role in the big-screen sequel House of Dark Shadows, and has since guest-starred in numerous television series and appeared in several feature films. She also made a cameo appearance in last year's big-screen remake starring Johnny Depp, directed by Tim Burton.

Scott will play Lily Anne Carter, mother to lead character Al "Muscles" Carter, in two Christmas-themed episodes of OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS.

RESULTS: Indie Series of the Week Poll (April 14-20, 2013); OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Series of the Week poll for web series that aired April 14-20, 2013. The season finale of OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS was voted the favorite of our readers this week. The latest episodes of WALLFLOWERS, GIRL PLAY, REGULATORS and 3SOME followed.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple of the Week:

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS	2	4
2	WALLFLOWERS	1	3
3	GIRL PLAY	-	1
4	REGULATORS	-	0
5	3SOME	3	2
6	FAMILY PROBLEMS	4	3
7	ENTANGLED	-	0
8	GOSSIP BOY	7	5
9	WORLD'S WORST DIRECTOR	8	0
10	IN BETWEEN MEN	17	0
11	PAST MEETS THE FUTURE	11	0
12	THE TROUBLE MAN	12	1
13	DORM THERAPY	10	1
14	DIVINITY	12	0
15	LESLIEVILLE	15	1
16	CORRUPTION	-	0
17	X-DRAMA	-	0
18	HOW I SEIZE IT	-	0
19	NEDTS	-	0
20	SHRINK WRAPPED	-	0

Watch last week's Top 3 Indie web series:

RESULTS: Indie Series of the Week Poll (April 7-13, 2013); WALLFLOWERS No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Series of the Week poll for web series that aired April 7-13, 2013. The latest episode of WALLFLOWERS was voted the favorite of our readers this week, up from second a week ago. New episodes of OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS, 3SOME, FAMILY PROBLEMS and IDLE TIMES followed.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple of the Week:

RANK	SHOW	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	WALLFLOWERS	2	2
2	OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS	5	3
3	3SOME	-	2
4	FAMILY PROBLEMS	4	3
5	IDLE TIMES	-	0
6	BRILLIG	10	0
7	GOSSIP BOY	8	5
8	WORLD'S WORST DIRECTOR	13	0
9	STRANGERS IN THE VALLEY	9	1
10	DORM THERAPY	3	1
11	PAST MEETS THE FUTURE	14	0
12	DIVINITY	21	0
13	THE TROUBLE MAN	14	1
14	X: THE WEB SERIES	-	0
15	LESLIEVILLE	-	1
16	THE COMPLEX	-	0
17	IN BETWEEN MEN	-	0
18	CLOSE FRIENDS	-	0
19	THE SEX TRADE	20	0
20	SQUARESVILLE	-	2
21	ROVER'S HILL	24	0
22	MY GHOST SISTER & ME	-	0

Watch last week's Top 3 Indie web series:

RESULTS: Indie Series of the Week Poll (March 30-April 6, 2013); IT COULD BE WORSE No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Series of the Week poll for web series that aired March 31-April 6, 2013. The latest episode of IT COULD BE WORSE was voted the favorite of our readers for the second week in a row.  The series premiere of WALLFLOWERS was second followed by new episodes of DORM THERAPY, FAMILY PROBLEMS, and OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple of the Week:

RESULTS: Indie Series of the Week Poll (March 24-30, 2013); IT COULD BE WORSE No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Series of the Week poll for web series that aired March 24-30, 2013. The latest episode of IT COULD BE WORSE was voted the favorite of our readers this week. GOSSIP BOY was second followed by new episodes of STRANGERS IN THE VALLEY, OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS, and PETE WINNING AND THE PIRATES.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple of the Week:

WATCH: Brunch With The Boys On OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS

The boys get together poolside for brunch in today’s new episode of OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS, "Best Laid Plans." Muscles and Bobby (Thom Bierdz from THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS) plan a weekend together, while Ross decides to find an internet hook-up. Meanwhile, Nathan makes a date with Damian and receives an offer from Christoph (GENERAL HOSPITAL's Ian Buchanan) before coming to blows with Nelson and Dirk (Bruce L. Hart and Greg Louganis). Watch the episode below.

RESULTS: Indie Series of the Week Poll (March 10-16, 2013); FAMILY PROBLEMS No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Best of the Week poll for web series that aired March 10-16, 2013. The latest episode of FAMILY PROBLEMS was voted the favorite of our readers this week. All-new episodes of AVE 43, OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS, MALICE and TELEVISEAN followed.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple of the Week:

RESULTS: Indie Series of the Week Poll (February 17-23, 2013); THE INN No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Best of the Week poll for web series that aired February 17-23, 2013. The latest episode of THE INN was voted the favorite of our readers this week. The Season 3 finale of DEVANITY was second, followed by the season premiere of AVE 43, the winter finale of THURSTON and the debut of FAMILY PROBLEMS.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple of the Week:

RESULTS: Indie Series of the Week Poll (February 10-16, 2013); THE INN No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Best of the Week poll for web series that aired February 10-16, 2013. The latest episode of THE INN was voted the favorite of our readers this week, just ahead of DEVANITY. OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS came in third, followed by a new episode of THURSTON and the season premiere of IN BETWEEN MEN.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple of the Week:

RESULTS: Indie Series of the Week Poll (February 3-9, 2013); DEVANITY No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Best of the Week poll for web series that aired February 3-9, 2013. The latest episode of DEVANITY was voted the favorite of our readers for the fifth week in a row, just edging out the series debut of THE INN. The premiere of PETE WINNING AND THE PIRATES was third followed closely by THURSTON.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple of the Week:

RESULTS: Indie Series of the Week Poll (January 27-February 2, 2013); DEVANITY No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Soap Best of the Week poll for web series that aired January 27-February 2, 2013. The latest episode of DEVANITY was voted the favorite of our readers for the fourth week in a row, followed by the series debut of ISAAC and the season premieres of THURSTON and OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS.

Check out the complete results below including the Favorite Actor, Actress and Couple of the Week:

WATCH: OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS Teaser

With one month to go until the second season premiere of OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS, producers of the web series have posted a new teaser/trailer containing quick glimpses of scenes from the first two new episodes.

New series regular Doug Spearman (NOAH'S ARC) is highlighted—and sharp-eyed viewers will also catch special guest stars Thom Bierdz (THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS), Bruce Hart (Homewrecker) and Marc Anthony Samuel (Felix, GENERAL HOSPITAL). Upcoming guest stars include Olympian Greg Louganis, soap superstar Ian Buchanan (Duke, GENERAL HOSPITAL), DYNASTY's Terri Garber (an Indie Soap Award nominee this year for her work in MISS BEHAVE) and noted actor and solo artist Michael Kearns.

Check out the teaser below:

INDIE HOUSE: LUNCH BREAK, MISS BEHAVE, THE INN, ANACOSTIA, THE BAY, NIGHTS IN UV, OLD DOGS, THE OUTS, SUBROSAN, HUSTLING

Gossip, secrets, leaks; kudos, picks, congrats - in the Indie Soap Series (Indie) world, this is where they live. Listen up: Kevin's Indie House.

As I publish this column tonight, the cast and crew of LUNCH BREAK have gathered together at an undisclosed location in order to view their disgusting new series together, for the first time. No doubt they're wallowing in the gratuitous raunch they've created, even as you read this. Well! I hope they're proud of themselves.

Olympian Greg Louganis Joins OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS as Recurring Special Guest Star

Olympic gold-medal athlete, actor, author and animal & gay rights activist Greg Louganis has joined the cast of the award-winning web sitcom OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS for a three-episode arc in its second season, producers have announced.

Louganis will play “Dirk Evans,” a formerly notorious ‘90s WeHo circuit boy who turns over a new leaf to marry one of the show’s regular characters in mid-season.

OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS follows four middle-aged gay best friends living in youth-obsessed West Hollywood.  Leon Acord, Jeffrey Patrick Olson, Curt Bonnem and David Pevsner star as the four friends; cabaret star Amanda Abel and Ryland Shelton co-star.

Louganis first shot to fame as an Olympic athlete in 1976, winning a Silver medal at age 16, he went on to become the only male to  win gold medals on both 3 meter springboard and 10 meter platform in consecutive Olympic Games (1984, 1988) – and is considered  the greatest diver in history. In 1995, he stunned the world with his courage when came out as a gay man on both Barbara Walters’ 20/20 and THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW.

Ian Buchanan Joins OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS In Recurring Guest Role

DAYS OF OUR LIVES star Ian Buchanan will join the cast of the award-winning web sitcom OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS for its second season as a recurring special guest star.

A familiar face to television and film audiences, Buchanan's credits include THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, GENERAL HOSPITAL, ALL MY CHILDREN and TWIN PEAKS.

Buchanan will appear in the second half of Season 2 as Christoph, a successful photographer who becomes an age-appropriate romantic alternative for one of the OLD DOGS.

Terri Garber To Guest Star On OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS

Actress Terri Garber is the first special guest star to sign on for the second season of the award-winning web sitcom OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS. She’ll play Dr. Ashley, another inept analyst for neurotic Nathan Adler (series creator Leon Acord).

Garber is best known as Ashton Main from the North and South franchise, Leslie Carrington on the popular prime time soap DYNASTY and most recently as Iris Dumbrowski on AS THE WORLD TUNRS. She was recently announced as part the cast for the Indie Soap Award-winning MISS BEHAVE's three-part series finale.

<-- more -->OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS follows four middle-aged gay best friends living in youth-obsessed West Hollywood. Acord, Jeffrey Patrick Olson, Curt Bonnem and David Pevsner star as the four friends; cabaret star Amanda Abel and Ryland Shelton appear in recurring roles. Doug Spearman (NOAH'S ARC) has joined the cast as a regular for Season 2, and THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' Thom Bierdz also returns as Bobby.

“I’m thrilled to have Terri on the show,” says Acord. “Even in her dramatic roles, she always has a twinkle in her eye and a great sense of humor. I can’t wait for folks to see her in a new light!”

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RESULTS: Indie Soap & Couple of the Week Poll (January 29-February 4, 2012); DEVANITY/Gina & Ani No. 1

Below are the results from the WE LOVE SOAPS TV "Indie Soap of the Week" poll for the week of January 29-February 4, 2012. DEVANITY celebrated Christmas and moved up to first place for the week. VENICE finished in second followed by GOSSIP BOY.



We also asked readers which web series couple was their favorite last week.  VENICE's Ani and Gina came out on top this week.   Check out the Top 5 below:

RANK	COUPLE	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	Gina & Ani, VENICE	1	7
2	Lara & Ani, VENICE	2	5
3	Jason & Lara, DEVANITY	-	1
4	Brad & Kenzie, RIVER RIDGE	-	0
5	Jairus & Devin, GOSSIP BOY	3	1

Watch last week's indie soaps below:
- BLOOD LIES Episode 5 "Making Choices"
- DEVANITY Season 2 Episode 2
- GOSSIP BOY Episode 5 "The Mysterious Man"
- HOW I SEIZE IT Episode 43 "Gender Identity"
- HUSTLING Episode 8 "The Flow" (Season 1 Finale)
- INTERRACIAL Episode 2
- OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS Episode 4 "Stuck in a Jam"
- ORANGE JUICE IN BISHOPS GARDEN Season 5 Episode 2 "The Audition"
- PRETTY Season 3 Episode 6
- RIVER RIDGE Episode 2 “Tell My Stories To The One’s I Love, Hide My Fears From Those I Don’t”
- SOCIAL ANXIETY Episode 1 Part 2 "Poe"
- THROWING STONES Season 2 Episodes 6 & 7
- TWO DOORS DOWN Episode 11 "Baby Blues"
- VENICE Season 3 Episode 9 (Subscription)

INDIE SOAP BEAT: Season Finales of THE VARIANTS & OLD DOGS, New RIVER RIDGE, VENICE, DEVANITY, TURKISH SOAP & More!

Here's the latest news and episodes from the world of indie soaps:

* VENICE aired its latest Season 3 episode on Wednesday. Richard is upset that Gina kept the secret of their daughter to herself for so long. Where else can you see Indie Soap Award winner Hillary B. Smith sniffing Tina Sloan? Subscribers can watch VENICE here.

* On the first season finale of OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS, Brad gets revenge on his latest hook-up (Felipe Encherri), Ross receives some provocative marriage advice, Muscles tries to get Bobby (Thom Bierdz) to discuss their dilemma, and a cryptic session with his shrink (Patrick Bristow) leads Nathan to a mind-blowing encounter. Watch it below:

INDIE SOAP BEAT: DEVANITY, HUSTLING, OLD DOGS, VENICE, THE BAY, ROSE, STONES

Here's the latest news and episodes from the world of indie soaps:

* Indie Soap Award Best Drama nominee DEVANITY was back on Thursday with a brand new episode. Tempers flare as Lara and Bianca lash out at each other after the funeral, and rival jeweler Andrew Regis arrives to make Jason an offer that could destroy DeVanity. Daytime soap veterans Kyle Lowder and Robin Riker guest star. You can watch it on the hot new online network The SFN.

* HUSTLING aired its Season 1 finale this week. Ryan (Sebastian La Cause) and Liv (Jessica Press), get better acquainted. Ryan opens up to her about his past. Rosa Juarez (Daphne Rubin-Vega) stops by for the rent and offers some sound advice.

RESULTS: Indie Soap & Couple of the Week Poll (January 8-14, 2012); VENICE/Gina & Ani No. 1

Below are the results from the WE LOVE SOAPS TV "Indie Soap of the Week" poll for the week of January 8-14, 2012. VENICE nabbed the top spot for the eighth week in a row. OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS officially premiered and landed in second.  HUSTLING continues to be popular with our readers finishing in third.



If you're a fan of any of these shows, we encourage you to check out some of the other series you may not have watched yet. Indie soaps that aired one or more episodes last week were eligible.

We asked readers which web series couple was their favorite last week and it was Gina & Ani from VENICE.   Thom Bierdz proved popular on OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS as his Bobby character landed in third with Muscles. Check out the Top 5 below:

RANK	COUPLE	LAST WEEK	TOP 3
1	Gina & Ani, VENICE	1	6
2	Lara & Ani, VENICE	2	4
3	Muscles & Bobby, OLD DOGS	-	1
4	Ryan & Geoffrey, HUSTLING	-	0
5	Charlie & Diane, BROOKLYN	-	0

Watch last week's indie soaps below: