'All My Children' Alum Cameron Mathison Named New 'Home & Family' Co-Host

All My Children star Cameron Mathison is joining Debbie Matenopoulos as the new co-host for Hallmark Channel's Home & Family.

Home & Family, currently in its sixth season, is a three-time Daytime Emmy-nominated lifestyle series with new, original episodes Monday through Friday (10 a.m. ET/PT) on Hallmark Channel. Home & Family returns for a seventh season this September with all-new DIY events celebrating Fall Harvest and Hallmark's most wonderful time of the year, Countdown to Christmas.

"Cameron Mathison, always a fan-favorite in Hallmark Original movies, brings his enthusiasm, zest and spirit to the liveliest how-to show in all of Daytime television," said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming and Network Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks. "TV viewers have come to know Cameron on All My Children and as a correspondent on Entertainment Tonight, and we cannot wait to welcome him to our Home & Family family when season seven begins."

Mathison is a Daytime Emmy-nominated actor for his portrayal of Ryan Lavery in All My Children and has previously served as correspondent for Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America and Extra, and co-hosted the 35th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards.

Mathison has appeared on screen in both film and television and is no stranger to Crown Media Family Networks. He has starred in multiple Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries originals, including, A Summer to Remember, At Home in Mitford, The Christmas Ornament and the Murder, She Baked franchise.

'Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts' Set to Premiere March 26

Crime-solving baker Hannah Swensen's first-ever televised bake-off competition is heating up, but when the judges start dropping like fallen soufflés - and one is found dead of very unnatural causes - Hannah discovers two things; this is no cookie-cutter murder, and as the lead judge she might very well be the next victim, in Murder, She Baked: Just Desserts. The new, original movie stars Alison Sweeney (ex-Sami, Days of our Lives) and Cameron Mathison (ex-Ryan, All My Children), and premieres Sunday, March 26 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries.

Lake Eden, Minnesota's baking queen and The Cookie Jar owner Hannah Swensen (Sweeney) is up to her elbows in a lot more than cookie dough when one of the judges of her first-ever televised bake-off is found dead the night of the semi-finals. And with indications that other judges might be targeted as well, Hannah's knack for crime-solving comes in handy, especially since she is one of the judges and could be the next victim. Together with detective Mike Kingston (Mathison), who she is finally dating after several "strictly sleuthing" adventures, Hannah pulls out all the stops to uncover who killed grumpy high school coach Leonard Bishop (Kurt Evans).

Executive Producers include Brad Krevoy, Stephanie Germain, Jonathan Axelrod, Alan Ett, Susie Belzberg, Eric Jarboe, Amanda Phillips Atkins, Jimmy Townsend, Alison Sweeney and Nancey Silvers. Supervising Producers include Michael Shepard, Doran S. Chandler, K.T. Donaldson, Darcy Wild, Dawn Knight, Nathaniel Lyman, Cameron Mathison and Lorraine Yawney. Murder She Baked: Just Dessserts is produced by Jonathan Schwartz. Kristoffer Tabori directs from a script by Melissa Samuels, based on the Hannah Swensen mysteries series of books by Joanne Fluke. The film is A Shortcake Production, In Association with Brad Krevoy Television & Stephanie Germain Productions.

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries "Most Wonderful Movies of Christmas" 2016 Schedule Revealed

Photo: Jesse Filkow, Mira Sorvino, Elle McKinnon, Cameron Mathison,
Bailey Skodje Credit: Copyright 2016 Crown Media United States LLC/
Photographer: David Dolsen

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries has released its "Most Wonderful Movies of Christmas" 2016 Original Movie premiere schedule. Check it out below.

'LOVE ALWAYS, SANTA' -Sunday, November 6 (9 p.m ET/PT)

Stars: Marguerite Moreau ("Parenthood," "), Mike Faiola ("Awkward."), Isadora Swann

After losing her husband Bradley three years ago on Christmas Day, Celia Banks (Moreau) never thought she'd fall in love again. Now, her entire world revolves around taking care of her daughter Lilly (Swann). Lilly writes a letter to Santa with one wish - for her mommy to be happy and find love again.

'FINDING FATHER CHRISTMAS' - Sunday, November 13 (9 p.m. ET/PT)

Stars: Erin Krakow ("When Calls the Heart"), Niall Matter ("Stop the Wedding"), Wendie Malick ("Hot in Cleveland")

Christmas for Miranda (Krakow) is a painful reminder of the family she never had. Her mother died when she was young, never revealing the identity of her father. But, three days before Christmas, she unexpectedly receives a clue as to his whereabouts that takes her to a beautiful New England town where she meets Ian, a young man who helps with her search. As the clues lead to her father's identity and Miranda discovers the possibility of love with Ian, she learns that her father lived in the small town and now she knows his family (her brother and her biological father's wife). She faces a terrible decision. Should she share the truth and risk losing the family she has just found, or leave and keep the secret forever? This Christmas promises to be life-changing for Miranda with a new chance at life and love.

'All My Children' Alum Cameron Mathison to Host 'Game of Homes' on Discovery Family Channel

Cameron Mathison

Cameron Mathison will host the upcoming eight-episode series Game of Homes, premiering Tuesday, September 6 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Discovery Family Channel.

Mathison (Ryan Lavery on All My Children, Entertainment Tonight reporter) guides four teams of amateur home renovators as they attempt to save dilapidated houses that are marked to be torn down and revive them room by room into their dream homes. Prior to the competition, the houses were picked up off their foundation and ceremoniously transferred to massive barges located in the Game of Homes arena. Here, the teams will completely renovate the run down structures while living inside their slowly improving homes where they must cope with small budgets, tight deadlines and even tighter living spaces!

In each episode, two expert judges (Cheryl Torrenueva and Jeremy MacPherson) along with celebrity guest judges vote for their favorite room renovations based on design and workmanship. At the end of the series, the winners will be awarded with the house they have painstakingly renovated. Energetic, suspenseful and inspirational, Game of Homes pits each team's skills, ingenuity and teamwork against each other in the name of crafty design.

Murder She Baked: 'A Deadly Recipe' Premieres June 19 on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Photo Credit: Copyright 2016 Crown Media United States, LLC/Photographer: Katie Yu

Murder, She Baked: A DEADLY RECIPE premieres Sunday,June 19 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. The film stars Alison Sweeney (Days of our Lives, The Biggest Loser), and Cameron Mathison (All My Children, Entertainment Tonight).

Bakery owner Hannah Swensen (Sweeney) just can't keep her hands out of the batter when murder stirs things up in Lake Eden, Minnesota, leaving the sheriff dead, a deputy accused, and a killer on the loose.

For Hannah, life seems to be lacking a certain flavor lately. Maybe it's the local sheriff's election that's got her down. For years, Sheriff Grant's been the iron hand in town. But now, Hannah's brother-in-law Bill is giving the old blowhard the fight of his long, dubious career - and Grant's not taking it well, especially once the polls show Bill pulling ahead.

But before anyone can taste victory, things go sour. While Hannah's emptying the trash, she makes a very unappetizing discovery: Sheriff Grant's body in the Dumpster behind the high school where she's teaching her cooking class.

And as if that weren't bad enough, the poor man still has fudge frosting on his shirt from one of her cupcakes. The number one - and only - suspect is Bill, but Hannah's not swallowing it.

Plenty of people had reason to hate Sheriff Grant. Soon, Hannah's dishing up scandalous secrets, steaming hot betrayals, and enough intrigue to keep the gossip mill at The Cookie Jar going through several pots of decaf. And the closer Hannah gets to the truth, the closer she gets to finding the murderer with a calorie-laden, nasty recipe for silencing people.

'ET' Sends Cameron Mathison to Interview Soap Opera Stars at the Soap Opera Digest 40th Anniversary Party (Video)

"I had the most preposterous, early '90s hair," Alison Sweeney told
ET's Cameron Mathison.

Earlier this week, ET reporter Cameron Mathison (ex-Ryan Lavery, All My Children) chatted with daytime stars at Soap Opera Digest's 40th anniversary celebration at the Argyle Hollywood on Wednesday. A few of the actors reminisced about their first time being featured on the cover of the magazine.

"My first cover was Marissa Tomei and I," said Christian Le Blanc (Michael Baldwin, The Young and the Restless; ex-Kirk McColl, As the World Turns). "Marissa Tomei was my girlfriend on As the World Turns. Julianne Moore was my second girlfriend!"

Mathison was able to catch up with some of his on-screen hookups at the party.

"We were married, like, twice," Melissa Claire Egan told Mathison, about Ryan and her All My Children character, Annie Lavery.

"I think we were married twice," Rebecca Budig, who played Greenlee Smythe on AMC, said.

"Engaged 18 times," Mathison quipped.

Watch the ET segment below, which also includes Eva LaRue (Maria Santos, All My Children), Laura Wright (Carly Corinthos, General Hospital), Finola Hughes (Anna Devane, General Hospital) and Alison Sweeney (ex-Sami Brady, Days of our Lives).

'Days of our Lives' Alums Alison Sweeney and Farah Fath Reunite Tonight in 'Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery'

Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison and Farah Fath.

The latest Murder, She Baked movie premieres tonight premieres tonight at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Daytime alums Alison Sweeney (Days of our Lives), Cameron Mathison (All My Children) and Barbara Niven (One Life to Live) star in the film series.

Based on the Joanne Fluke book series, the adventures of Hannah Swenson (Sweeney) continue in this holiday edition featuring the baker-turned-sleuth making plum pudding and trying to solve the murder of a man in his office. It turns out the list of suspects who would have wanted to see the guy dead is a long one, from a bitter ex-wife to exasperated investors. But Hannah and her love interest and detective Mike (Mathison) are on the case, not to mention ready for a little Christmastime romance.

Joining the cast for "Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery" is former Days of our Lives and One Life to Live star Farah Fath, who plays Courtney Miller.

Watch a preview of the film below:

'Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery.' Starring Alison Sweeney & Cameron Mathison, Is Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' Most-Watched Movie Ever

Cameron Mathison and Alison Sweeney star Murder, She Baked:
A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery.

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries hit a high note over the weekend with the Saturday, May 2nd premiere of Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery marking the network's most-watched and highest-rated movie debut in network history, with a 1.6 HH rating and 1.1 million total viewers. The movie was also part of the network's most-watched week of all time. Additionally, Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery becomes Hallmark Movies & Mysteries' most social movie premiere on Twitter, generating the highest unique audience of any new original in network history.

The film stars Daytime Emmy nominated actress and TV host Alison Sweeney (Sami, Days of our Lives), alongside Daytime Emmy nominated star Cameron Mathison (ex-Ryan, All My Children) and Barbara Niven (Peggy, Debbie Macomber's Cedar Cove; ex-Liz, One Life to Live).

Preview: 'Murder, She Baked' Movie Starring Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison & Barbara Niven

Cameron Mathison and Alison Sweeney - Photo Credit: Crown Media
United States, LLC/Photographer: Bettina Strauss

Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery premieres Saturday, May 2 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. The mouthwatering new mystery stars Daytime Emmy nominated actress and TV host Alison Sweeney (Days of our Lives, The Biggest Loser), alongside Daytime Emmy nominated star Cameron Mathison (All My Children) and Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove darling Barbara Niven.

The film centers on free spirit Hannah Swensen, an expert baker who becomes a culinary detective when her shop, the Cookie Jar, becomes the scene of a crime, just as she is caught in a romantic mystery of her own.

Watch a sneak peek below:

Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison to Star in 'Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder' for Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison

Hallmark Movies & Mysteries has announced Alison Sweeney (ex-Sami, Days of our Lives) and Cameron Mathison (ex-Ryan, All My Children) are set to star in Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (working title), an Original World Premiere Spring 2015. Based on the New York Times bestselling book, "Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder" by Joanne Fluke, the film will take viewers on a mouthwatering mystery that centers on Hannah Swensen, shop owner of the Cookie Jar where much of the town's gossip percolates along with the strong coffee. But when a mysterious murder occurs, Hannah turns into a culinary detective and finds herself trying to solve the crime while getting caught in an unexpected romantic mystery of her own.

“Our viewers will be taken on a captivating journey as we launch the newest mystery movie series,” said Michelle Vicary, Executive Vice President, Programming and Publicity, Crown Media Family Networks. “Alison Sweeney and Cameron Mathison are the perfect pairing to bring Joanne Fluke’s storytelling to life.”

Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder is a Brad Krevoy Television and Stephanie Germain Productions Production. Brad Krevoy, Stephanie Germain and Eric Jarboe are the executive producers.

Cameron Mathison Previews His ABC Family Movie 'Holidaze' for WE LOVE SOAPS TV

On the latest episode of WE LOVE SOAPS TV, Roger Newcomb traveled to Cucina & Co. in Rockefeller Center to speak with the stars of ABC Family on the red carpet of the network's "25 Days of Christmas" Winter Wonderland event. Following the red carpet, the stars headed outside to The Rink at Rockefeller for ice skating.

Watch out our latest episode below featuring former ALL MY CHILDREN star Cameron Mathison as well as some skating highlights from The Rink (including PRETTY LITTLE LIARS star Sasha Pieterse and RAVENSWOOD's Britne Oldford).

Mathison previews his new ABC Family movie Holidaze, in which he stars opposite Jennie Garth. He also shares his favorite holiday traditions, and talks about life after ALL MY CHILDREN, maintaining a busy schedule but having more balance and flexibility.

'Window Wonderland' Premieres November 23, Stars Naomi Judd, Chyler Leigh, Paul Campbell and Cameron Mathison

Chyler Leigh stars as Sloan, the driven department store employee
who is determined to get the window dresser job at McGuire’s department
store without the help of her boyfriend Kenneth (Cameron Mathison)
and over fellow employee Jake (Paul Campbell).

A Christmas department store tradition brings two window decorators together in a holiday competition in the World Premiere of WINDOW WONDERLAND, a Hallmark Channel Original Movie premiering Saturday, November 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Grammy Award-Winner Naomi Judd, Chyler Leigh (GREY'S ANATOMY), Paul Campbell (BATTLESTAR GALACTICA) and Cameron Mathison (ALL MY CHILDREN) star in the festive holiday tale, part of Hallmark Channel’s annual Countdown to Christmas.

It’s no holds barred when two Manhattan department store employees vie for the same job during the busy Christmas season.

Cameron Mathison Previews ABC Family Film 'Holidaze'

Cameron Mathison is best known for his role as Ryan Lavery on ALL MY CHILDREN. He joined the cast in January 1999, receiving a a Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 2002 and 2004. Mathison’s other television appearances include THE DREW CAREY SHOW, CSI, JAG, WHAT I LIKE ABOUT YOU, CASTLE, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES and HOPE & FAITH. In September 2007, he joined the cast of ABC's DANCING WITH THE STARS. He also appeared in the television movies ANY MOTHER'S SON and ABC Family’s upcoming original holiday film, HOLIDAZE.

In 1999, Mathison appeared on the 33rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards broadcast as the show's Fan Zone host, and was a presenter at the 40th Annual Country Music Awards. He currently serves as a correspondent for GOOD MORNING AMERICA on ABC. Mathison made his feature film debut in the 1998 Miramax release, 54. He also starred in Washed Up, The Carpenter’s Miracle and The Surrogate.

He resides in Los Angeles with his wife, Vanessa, and their children, Lucas and Leila.

Mathison met with the media last week to discuss his role in HOLIDAZE, airing Sunday, December 8 at 8 p.m.. He co-stars alongside Jennie Garth (BEVERLY HILLS, 90210) in the ABC Family Original Movie premiering as part of ABC Family's annual 25 Days of Christmas. Read the interview below:

What's your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?
CAMERON MATHISON: It's funny, because we're a tradition overload kind of family, but most of them are in and around Christmas. I think our Thanksgiving tradition is the traditional Thanksgiving meal. It's turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, but the little twist is that we always buy our Christmas tree the weekend that immediately follows Thanksgiving -- so that we get to enjoy our Christmas tree for as long as possible without infringing on Thanksgiving.

Cameron Mathison, Jack Wagner & Rachel Blanchard Star In 'My Gal Sunday' Premiering January 18

Photo Credit: Hallmark Movie Channel

Romance and crime-solving combine when Rachel Blanchard (CLUELESS, 7TH HEAVEN) and Emmy nominee Cameron Mathison (ALL MY CHILDREN) star as an unstoppable husband-and-wife private eye team alongside Emmy nominee Jack Wagner (THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, GENERAL HOSPITAL, MELROSE PLACE) in MY GAL SUNDAY, a Hallmark Movie Channel Original World Premiere Saturday, January 18 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Based on the book of short stories "My Gal Sunday" by New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark, the film centers around Sandra “Sunday” O'Brien-Parker (Blanchard), renowned attorney and private investigator and her newlywed husband and sleuthing partner, Henry Parker (Mathison), whose deep political ties and endearing love story put them at the center of intrigue and scandal. “My Gal Sunday,” is also a family affair for the "Queen of Suspense" Mary Higgins Clark as her daughter Carol and granddaughter Elizabeth co-star in the film.

'The Christmas Ornament' Sneak Peek, Stars Kellie Martin, Cameron Mathison

Cameron Mathison and Kellie Martin. Photo Credit: Hallmark Channel

The Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere of The Christmas Ornament airs on Saturday, November 16 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

One of the most wonderful things about the holiday season is its undercurrents of hope and new life directions. The Christmas Ornament stars the ever-charming Emmy nominee Kellie Martin (ER, LIFE GOES ON) as Kathy, a recent widow struggling to deal emotionally with the Christmas season. When Kathy meets handsome Christmas shop owner Tim (Emmy nominee Cameron Mathison, ALL MY CHILDREN), the guy seems heaven-sent – particularly after he gives her a Christmas ornament that symbolizes hope – and helps Kathy open up to the joys of the season again.

ABC Family's "25 Days of Christmas" Kicks Off Sunday, December 1st

EDITOR'S NOTE: "25 Days of Christmas" 2016 Schedule Released by Freeform, Begins December 1st

ABC Family's annual "25 Days of Christmas," cable's biggest programming event of the year, will return with 25 continuous days of holiday-themed entertainment for the whole family. From December 1-25, viewers can ring in the holidays with original movies, holiday specials and returning favorites.

This year, "25 Days of Christmas" will feature the world premiere of the ABC Family original movie, Holidaze, starring Jennie Garth (ex-Kelly, BEVERLY HILLS, 90210) and Cameron Mathison (ex-Ryan, ALL MY CHILDREN). Premiering Sunday, December 8 (8:00-10:00 p.m. ET/PT), Holidaze follows Mel (Garth), a high-powered executive who is sent back to her hometown to convince its residents to allow her company to build a new discount store. The townspeople - led by Mel's former fiancé Carter (Mathison) - are vehemently opposed to it. Desperate to get out of town and back to her "real" life, Mel takes a spill and wakes up in an alternate universe where she never left home and is married to Carter. Once determined to leave her small town life behind, Melody must make sense of her new life and decide if you truly can go home again.

PREVIEW: Hallmark Channel's "Countdown to Christmas"

Hallmark Channel is celebrating Christmas this year with stars like Naomi Judd, Nicollette Sheridan, Candace Cameron Bure, Bailee Madison, Shannon Elizabeth, Patricia Richardson, Bruce Dern, Colin Mochrie, Kellie Martin and Cameron Mathison. The network’s “Countdown to Christmas” is the most successful holiday franchise on cable. This year, the lineup includes a bagful of sweet surprises, including over 1200 hours of holiday programming throughout the season. As families gather together to celebrate the joy of the holiday season, Hallmark Channel will bring the love, romance, laughter and entertainment into your homes to make this holiday season the most memorable yet. Check out a preview below"

‘Window Wonderland’
Hallmark Channel Original Movie World Premiere 
Saturday, November 23 (8p.m. ET/PT, 7C)
Starring: Chyler Leigh, Paul Campbell, Naomi Judd, Cameron Mathison, Terence Kelly, Matty Finochio
Two very different New York City department store employees, each with secrets of their own, vie for the same high-profile window dressing job during the height of the Christmas shopping season. As the two compete for the coveted job, they just might find they may have more in common than they think.

Jack Wagner, Cameron Mathison & Rachel Blanchard Start Production on MY GAL SUNDAY

Hallmark Channel announces Rachel Blanchard (CLUELESS, 7TH HEAVEN) and Emmy® nominees Jack Wagner (GENERAL HOSPITAL, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, MELROSE PLACE) and Cameron Mathison (ALL MY CHILDREN) will star in MY GAL SUNDAY. The new two-hour backdoor pilot and potential primetime series in development for Hallmark Channel, begins production tomorrow, Wednesday, July 24 in Vancouver.

Based on the book of short stories "My Gal Sunday" by New York Times bestselling author Mary Higgins Clark, the backdoor pilot centers around an irresistible sleuthing duo, Sandra “Sunday” O’Brien-Parker (Blanchard), renowned attorney and private investigator and her newlywed husband and sleuthing partner, Henry Parker (Mathison), whose deep political ties and endearing romance put them at the center of intrigue and scandal.

NEWS: THE LYING GAME Canceled, VERONICA MARS Book Series, Jerry verDorn, Cory Monteith, Jill Larson, Julie Hesmondhalgh, Daisy Lewis, Tracey Bregman

THE LYING GAME canceled
LYING GAME star Alexandra Chando tweeted the news: "To our awesome #lyinggame fans, thank you for these two amazing seasons. Unfortunately, Abc Family has decided not to bring us back for a third season. We so wanted to do 10 more for you guys! Thanks for your support and keep up with the cast to see what's next for us! Xx"

Cory Monteith Was Invaluable To GLEE. Where Does the Show Go Now?
Regardless of the cause, Cory Monteith’s death is a tragic one. He was young and talented — a gifted drummer, an awkward-as-hell dancer, and a reliable nailer of power ballads. And he was Finn Hudson, GLEE's main testament to the life-changing power of music, arguably the show’s primary message.

The loss of Finn alters the show’s landscape permanently and irrevocably. While Ryan Murphy hasn’t said much publicly about what this year holds, he negotiated a two-season renewal for GLEE last spring, and consensus is that he wouldn’t have been able to do so without some sort of master plan (or at the very least, a general sense) of how this next chunk of story plays out.

GLEE works as escapist television, and it almost always flounders when it tries to be something bigger. Season four’s misbegotten school shooting, prostate cancer, teen molestation, and eating disorder storylines – all either insensitively handled or dropped without explanation – are undeniable proof of that.

Inside Cory Monteith's Last Days: Glee Star Partied at The Roxy; See Recent Twitpic
Before his tragic death, Cory Monteith enjoyed his final days with friends.

More tests needed for cause of Monteith's death
Vancouver police Sgt. Randy Fincham said there's nothing to indicate the death was due to illicit drug use.

NEWS: Daytime Celebrates, Hugh Bonneville, Cameron Mathison, Larry Bryggman, Vanessa Whitburn, Amber Tamblyn, Shonda Rhimes, Luke Grimes, Jon Hamm

Daytime Soap Operas Have Reason to Celebrate: THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Turns 40 and GENERAL HOSPITAL Turns 50
According to Karen Herman, Director of the Archive of American Television, the Archive seeks to showcase shows and people that will leave “an indelible mark on generations of audiences.” Herman continued, “Television has been at the center of American lives and living rooms for decades, and what is on our screens has mirrored and influenced the history of this country.”

DOWNTON ABBEY's Hugh Bonneville would 'never say never' to EASTENDERS role
Bonneville plays the Earl of Grantham in ITV's hit drama Downton Abbey, but he might be propping up the bar of EastEnders' Queen Vic in the future. The actor made a brief appearance as a headmaster in a single episode the east London-based soap in 1995, but says he would consider returning to Albert Square after DOWNTON. Bonneville told The Mirror: "I might go back. I am a jobbing actor and I will take whatever comes along, thank you very much. I would never say never."