We Love Soaps TV Compilation: Drake Hogestyn Interviews 2011-2012

We Love Soaps TV sat down with longtime Days of our Lives star Drake Hogestyn (John Black) for three interviews in 2011 and 2012 on the set and at fan events. Check out all three in this compilation video that also includes Days legends Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans) and James Reynolds (Abe Carver).

RED CARPET INTERVIEW: THE BAY at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards

WE LOVE SOAPS TV's John Carrozza caught up with THE BAY creator Gregori J. Martin and cast members Jade Harlow, Sandra Robinson and Vincent De Paul on the red carpet of the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

THE BAY was nominated for an Emmy Award this year and is planning a special summer series, DARKSIDE OF THE BAY.

Watch this interview below in WE LOVE SOAPS TV Episode 3.77.

RED CARPET INTERVIEW: Jessica Collins at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards

WE LOVE SOAPS TV's John Carrozza caught up with THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS actress Jessica Collins on the red carpet of the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

Collins was making a return appearance at the Daytime Emmys after several years. She revealed she is a chef having graduated from the prestigious Le Cordon Bleu.

Watch this interview below in WE LOVE SOAPS TV Episode 3.76.

RED CARPET INTERVIEW: Scott Clifton & Kimberly Matula at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards

WE LOVE SOAPS TV's John Carrozza caught up with THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL stars Scott Clifton and Kim Matula on the red carpet of the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

In what has become an annual tradition, this is the memorable interview in which Jack Hanna's wild animals (including the lovable Emmy-eating alligator, Spike) interrupt one of our interviews leading to hilarious off-the-cuff fun. When John, Scott and Kim compose themselves, the talk turns to tofu!

Watch this hilarious (and informative) interview below in WE LOVE SOAPS TV Episode 3.75.

RED CARPET INTERVIEW: Lindsay Bushman & Max Ehrich at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards

WE LOVE SOAPS TV caught up with the newest stars of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, Lindsay Bushman and Max Ehrich, on the red carpet of the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

Bushman and Ehrich talked at being at their first Emmys, what they would like to see for their Y&R characters (Summer & Fen) and more.

Watch our interview below in WE LOVE SOAPS TV Episode 3.74.

RED CARPET INTERVIEW: Chrishell Stause at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards

WE LOVE SOAPS TV caught up with ALL MY CHILDREN star Chrishell Stause on the red carpet of the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

Stause talked about rooting hard for her best friend, Melissa Claire Egan, while hoping for a victory for AMC in its final shot at the Emmys. She also would love a return of AMC, this time in primetime.

Watch our interview below in WE LOVE SOAPS TV Episode 3.73.

RED CARPET INTERVIEW: Schuyler Yancey at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards

WE LOVE SOAPS TV caught up with DAYS OF OUR LIVES actor Schuyler Yancey on the red carpet of the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

Yancey talked about coming onto DAYS to play Lexie's brother and missing Renee Jones (Lexie) on screen and off, and having multiple things that are keep his character, Cameron, in town. DAYS is his first series regular role on a daytime soap. His previous roles were on ALL MY CHILDREN and GUIDING LIGHT.

Watch our interview below in WE LOVE SOAPS TV Episode 3.72.

RED CARPET INTERVIEW: Nathan Parsons at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards

WE LOVE SOAPS TV caught up with GENERAL HOSPITAL nominee Nathan Parsons on the red carpet of the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

Parsons was excited to have the Emmys back in Los Angeles. He shared his thoughts on the future of daytime soaps recommending a return to show's root, and perhaps more gothic storylines. You can catch Parsons on ABC Family's BUNHEADS on July 16.

Watch our interview below in WE LOVE SOAPS TV Episode 3.71.

RED CARPET INTERVIEW: Eddie Alderson at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards

WE LOVE SOAPS TV caught up with ONE LIFE TO LIVE nominee Eddie Alderson on the red carpet of the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

Alderson was excited to present the very first Emmy of the night and talked about his faith that soap fans would fight for the genre they love.

Watch our interview below in WE LOVE SOAPS TV Episode 3.70.

RED CARPET INTERVIEW: Suzanne Rogers at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards

WE LOVE SOAPS TV briefly caught up with DAYS OF OUR LIVES legend Suzanne Rogers on the red carpet of the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

Rogers was excited about HLN airing the awards and joked that her DAYS character, Maggie, had her hands full with Victor.

Watch our interview below in WE LOVE SOAPS TV Episode 3.69.

RED CARPET INTERVIEW: Jeff Branson at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards

WE LOVE SOAPS TV caught up with THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS star Jeff Branson on the red carpet of the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

Branson talked about his favorite part of playing Ronan on Y&R, playing a detective on a soap opera (25 pages of procedural dialogue a day), and rooting hard for Elizabeth Hendrickson.

Watch our interview below in WE LOVE SOAPS TV Episode 3.68.

RED CARPET INTERVIEW: Freddie Smith at the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards

WE LOVE SOAPS TV caught up with DAYS OF OUR LIVES star Freddie Smith on the red carpet of the 39th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards.

Smith talked about playing Sonny on DAYS and teased that we would be seeing a lot of the character in late summer mixing it up in storylines around Salem.

"I've been literally non-stop working," Smith said. "I can't say what, but from the end of August through October, you're going to be sick of Sonny, how much you'll see of him."

He also revealed his mother was a big GENERAL HOSPITAL fan and was excited about the prospect of meeting GH stars.

Watch our interview below in WE LOVE SOAPS TV Episode 3.67.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Coming Out Party Report

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Coming Out Party Report
by John Carrozza and Doug Prinzivalli

The stars of DAYS OF OUR LIVES were out in Hollywood this week for the Outfest-sponsored "Coming Out Party" to celebrate Will Horton's gay storyline. The night included a clip reel of scene highlights, panel discussion with cast members Deidre Hall, Chandler Massey, Alison Sweeney, Bryan Dattilo, Lauren Koslow, Wally Kurth and Co-Executive Producer Greg Meng. A short reception followed where the stars met with fans, including welovesoaps' West Coast correspondents John Carrozza and Doug Prinzivalli.

WATCH: PRETTY Season 3 Continues... Miss Black Star Eyes Pageant -- Anthony Anderson, Brendan Bradley, Genie Francis & Denise Alexander & Terrell Ransom Jr!

PRETTY The series is back today with the fourth episode of Season 3. The Champagnes have entered Annette in the All New Miss Black Star Eyes Pageant in what may the funniest episode of the series to date.

Indie Soap Award winner Anthony Anderson from ANACOSTIA, Terrell Ransom Jr. from DAYS OF OUR LIVES, and Brendan Bradley from SQUATTERS guest star. Denise Alexander and Genie Francis continue their string of hilarious appearances as well.

Steve Silverman, Doug Prinzivalli and John Carrozza also appear. You'll have to watch multiple times to catch all the funny bits.

Watch the episode below.

WE LOVE SOAPS TV 3.23 Deidre Hall & Drake Hogestyn

On Episode 3.23, John Carrozza and Doug Prinzivalli (executive producers of PRETTY The Series) travel to the Day of DAYS event at Universal Studios CityWalk and speak with Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn, who play Marlena and John Black.

The actors talk about the realism of the new DAYS OF OUR LIVES, how close John and Marlena are as a couple, families as a source of comfort in a bad economy, and Deidre Hall's new book.

Watch our latest episode below and let us know what you think.

WE LOVE SOAPS TV 3.22 Freddie Smith & Casey Deidrick

On Episode 3.22, John Carrozza and Doug Prinzivalli (executive producers of PRETTY The Series) travel to the Day of DAYS event at Universal Studios CityWalk and speak with Freddie Smith and Casey Deidrick, who play Sonny Kiriakis and Chad DiMera.

The actors talk about their storylines, what they want to see happen, their dream roles, and starting a boy band.

Watch our latest episode below and let us know what you think.

WE LOVE SOAPS TV 3.21 Suzanne Rogers & John Aniston

On Episode 3.21, John Carrozza and Doug Prinzivalli (executive producers of PRETTY The Series) travel to the Day of DAYS event at Universal Studios CityWalk and speak with Suzanne Rogers and John Aniston, who play newlyweds Maggie and Victor Kiriakis.

The actors talk about their character's journey to be together on DAYS OF OUR LIVES, what might lie ahead, and share their favorite holiday tradition.

Watch our latest episode below and let us know what you think.

WE LOVE SOAPS TV 3.20 Sarah Brown & Eric Martsolf

On Episode 3.20, John Carrozza and Doug Prinzivalli (executive producers of PRETTY The Series) travel to the Day of DAYS event at Universal Studios CityWalk and speak with Sarah Brown and Eric Martsolf whose characters, Madison and Brady, work together and might be playing together as well.

The actors preview what they would like to see happen on DAYS OF OUR LIVES, share holiday traditions and talk about playing super heroes.

Watch our latest episode below and let us know what you think.

WE LOVE SOAPS TV 3.19 Chandler Massey & Camila Banus

On Episode 3.19, John Carrozza and Doug Prinzivalli (executive producers of PRETTY The Series) travel to the "Day of Days" event at Universal Studios CityWalk and speak with Chandler Massey and Camila Banus about their upcoming storyline, other characters they would like to play, telenovelas and more.

Days of our Lives recently confirmed Massey's character, Will, is coming to terms with being gay. Will is currently dating Banus' character, Gabi.

Watch our latest episode below and let us know what you think.

WE LOVE SOAPS TV 3.18 Mary Beth Evans & Peggy McCay

On Episode 3.18, John Carrozza and Doug Prinzivalli (executive producers of PRETTY The Series) travel to the Day of DAYS event at Universal Studios CityWalk and speak with Mary Beth Evans and Peggy McCay about holiday traditions, the collaborative spirit of web series and more.

Evans recently crossed her character on indie soap THE BAY (Sara Garrett) onto PRETTY acting opposite Genie Francis.

Watch our latest episode below and let us know what you think.