Erin Cummings Previews "Harbor" On WE LOVE SOAPS TV

Erin Cummings plays 'Donna' in Primary Stages' upcoming production of "Harbor" alongside QUEER AS FOLK's Randy Harrison, GUIDING LIGHT's Paul Anthony Stewart and Alexis Molnar. In "Harbor," when fifteen-year-old Lottie (Molnar) and her ne'er-do-well mother Donna (Cummings) drop in unannounced on the beautiful Sag Harbor home of Donna's brother (Harrison) and his new husband, Ted (Stewart), all hell breaks loose. The bonds between kith and kin are tested in this alternately biting and touching comedy about the constantly shifting nature of the meaning of family.

Cummings has starred in primetimes television in SPARTACUS: BLOOD AND SAND, MADE IN JERSEY, DETROIT 1-8-7, and appeared in PAN AM, MAD MEN, CRIMINAL MINDS and many other series. She's even made appearances in daytime soaps THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL and PASSIONS.

Cummings previews "Harbor" on the latest episode of our web series, WE LOVE SOAPS TV (4.22). We also talk about her theater past, her role in the upcoming season of UNFORGETTABLE, her early soap appearances and her East Texas family's reaction to the career success she has achieved. Check it out below:

PREVIEW: ABC Sunday Night Soaps ONCE UPON A TIME, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES & PAN AM

ABC's Sunday night soaps air all new episodes on Sunday, February 19 as The Year of the Soap continues.

ONCE UPON A TIME kicks off the night at 8 p.m. ET/PT with "Whatever Happened to Frederick."

With their love for each other growing stronger, David finally agrees to tell Kathryn about his relationship with Mary Margaret and put an end to his loveless marriage.

Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was, while runaway groom Prince Charming searches for Snow White, he agrees to aid Abigail on a dangerous mission to recover something precious that was lost to her.

Watch a sneak peak video from the episode below:

WHAT TO WATCH: Sunday, February 19, 2012

What's new in the world of soaps? Serialized scripted content is everywhere in 2012, The Year of the Soap, and we have your guide to the new episodes airing on Sunday, February 19, 2012.  Daytime TV, primetime, broadcast, cable, web series, we've got it all in our daily listings.

Click the links below for previews.

(All times are ET)

8 p.m.		ONCE UPON A TIME (ABC)

PREVIEW: ABC Sunday Night Soaps ONCE UPON A TIME, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES & PAN AM

ABC's Sunday night soaps air all new episodes on Sunday, February 12 as The Year of the Soap continues.

Fans of ONCE UPON A TIME will be able to submit questions and receive real-time responses from writer/consulting producer Jane Espenson, nominated for an Indie Soap Award this year, who will be up on Twitter at @JaneEspenson during the West Coast broadcast of the show from 8:00-9:00 p.m., PT. Espenson will also offer commentary and behind-the-scenes anecdotes about working on the show.

WHAT TO WATCH: Sunday, February 12, 2012

What's new in the world of soaps? Serialized scripted content is everywhere in 2012, The Year of the Soap, and we have your guide to the new episodes airing on Sunday, February 12, 2012.  Daytime TV, primetime, broadcast, cable, web series, we've got it all in our daily listings.

Click the links below for previews.

(All times are ET)

3 p.m.		GENERAL HOSPITAL Robin & Patrick Marathon
		(Four episodes)

WHAT TO WATCH: Sunday, February 5, 2012 Super Bowl, Soaps & Alternatives

What's new in the world of soaps? Serialized scripted content is everywhere in 2012, The Year of the Soap, and we have your guide to the new episodes airing on Sunday, January 29, 2012.  Daytime TV, primetime, broadcast, cable, web series, we've got it all in our daily listings.

Click the links below for previews.

(All times are ET)

6:30 p.m.		SUPER BOWL XLVI (NBC)
9 p.m.		DOWNTON ABBEY (PBS)
		LUCK (HBO)

WHAT TO WATCH: Sunday, January 29, 2012

What's new in the world of soaps? Serialized scripted content is everywhere in 2012, The Year of the Soap, and we have your guide to the new episodes airing on Sunday, January 29, 2012.  Daytime TV, primetime, broadcast, cable, web series, we've got it all in our daily listings.

Click the links below for previews.

(All times are ET)

8 p.m.		ONCE UPON A TIME (ABC)
9 p.m.		DOWNTON ABBEY (PBS)
		THE GOOD WIFE (CBS)
		LUCK (HBO)
		(Pilot re-airs)
		SHAMELESS (Showtime)
10 p.m.		HOUSE OF LIES (Showtime)
10:30 p.m.		CALIFORNICATION (HBO)

DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES and PAN AM are not being aired this week.

HBO is re-airing the pilot episode of LUCK which it previewed after the season finale of BOARDWALK EMPIRE.

The SAG Awards will air on TNT/TBS tonight at 8 p.m. ET.

Remember to use #yearofthesoap on Twitter to promote your favorite serialized shows.

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PREVIEW: ABC Sunday Night Soap ONCE UPON A TIME ("Fruit of the Poisonous Tree")

The Year of the Soap continues on ABC as ONCE UPON A TIME airs an all new episode on January 29 at 8 p.m. ET.

In, "Fruit of the Poisonous Tree," a dejected Sidney enlists the aid of Emma to help uncover evidence that could expose Mayor Regina as the corrupt person she really is to the townspeople of Storybrooke; and Mary Margaret and David continue their secret rendezvous while trying to figure out a way to unleash their unrequited love.

Meanwhile, back in the fairytale land that was, King Leopold (Richard Schiff), who is the father of Snow White and married to the Evil Queen, stumbles upon a magic lamp and is granted three wishes by a Genie - who warns the king to be careful what he wishes for...

Here's a sneak peak video from the episode:

Sunday Night Ratings: ONCE UPON A TIME, PAN AM, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES Hold Up Against Football

The NFC Championship game dominated the Sunday night ratings, but ABC's soaps held up well.

Here is the ratings report from ABC:
ONCE UPON A TIME (8:00-9:00 p.m.)
Opposite Fox's high-rated NFL NFC Championship game (NY Giants-San Francisco 49ers) that went into overtime, ABC freshman drama ONCE UPON A TIME (9.3 million and 3.2/7) surged over its lead-in (+79% in viewers/+167% in young adults) and gained viewers throughout its broadcast to beat out CBS' UNDERCOVER BOSS (9.2 million and 2.2/5) in both Total Viewers and Adults 18-49. In fact, the ABC freshman drama substantially increased it winning advantage over the CBS unscripted series to 45% in Adults 18-49, jumping from 10% the prior week. Disney-owned ONCE UPON A TIME qualified as Sunday's No. 1 non-sports TV program with viewers and young adults.

WHAT TO WATCH: Sunday, January 22, 2012 (New Episodes)

What's new in the world of soaps? Serialized scripted content is everywhere in 2012, The Year of the Soap, and we have your guide to the new episodes airing on Sunday, January 22, 2012.  Daytime TV, primetime, broadcast, cable, web series, we've got it all in our daily listings.

Click the links below for previews.

(All times are ET)

8 p.m.		ONCE UPON A TIME (ABC)
9 p.m.		DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (ABC)
		DOWNTON ABBEY (PBS)
		SHAMELESS (Showtime)
10 p.m.		HOUSE OF LIES (Showtime)
		ANGRY BOYS (HBO)
		(Back-to-Back Episodes)
		PAN AM (ABC)
		(Back-to-Back Episodes)
10:30 p.m.		CALIFORNICATION (HBO)

FOX is airing the NFC Championship Game on Sunday night between the New York Giants and San Francisco 49ers.

Cameron Mathison guest stars on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES.

CBS is airing a repeat of THE GOOD WIFE.

NBC has all new back-to-back episodes of PRIME SUSPECT.

A Cinderella Story: Once Upon A Song premieres at 8 p.m. on ABC Family. Read a recent Q&A with one of its stars, Megan Park, here.

Remember to use #yearofthesoap on Twitter to promote your favorite serialized shows.

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PREVIEW: ABC Sunday Night Soaps ONCE UPON A TIME, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES & PAN AM

ABC's Sunday night soaps air all new episodes on Sunday, January 22 as The Year of the Soap continues. ALL MY CHILDREN's Cameron Mathison guest stars on DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES. We have a preview scene below.

But first, ONCE UPON A TIME kicks off the night with "7:15 A.M." at 8 p.m., ET.

Mary Margaret and David continue to grapple with their unrequited love, and Emma and Regina grow suspicious over a mysterious new stranger in town.

Meanwhile, in the fairytale land that was, Snow White yearns to ease her breaking heart as Prince Charming’s wedding to King Midas’s daughter approaches.

Here's a sneak peak video from the episode:

Sunday Night Nielsen Ratings: GLOBES Dominate, ONCE UPON A TIME Down, HOUSEWIVES Down, GOOD WIFE Down, PAN AM Steady, More

Here's a look at the preliminary Nielsen ratings for Sunday, January 15, 2012:

- GOLDEN GLOBES RED CARPET rated a a 1.9 Adults 18-49 with an audience of about 7.35 million.

- GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS rated a 5.0 Adults 18-49 with an audience of about 16.8 million.

WHAT TO WATCH: Sunday, January 15, 2012 (New Episodes)

What's new in the world of soaps? Serialized scripted content is everywhere in 2012, The Year of the Soap, and we have your guide to the new episodes airing on Sunday, January 15, 2012.  Daytime TV, primetime, broadcast, cable, web series, we've got it all.

Click the links below for previews.

(All times are ET)

7 p.m.		GOLDEN GLOBES RED CARPET (NBC)
8 p.m.		GOLDEN GLOBE AWARDS (NBC)
		ONCE UPON A TIME (ABC)
9 p.m.		DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (ABC)
		DOWNTON ABBEY (PBS)
		THE GOOD WIFE (CBS)
		SHAMELESS (Showtime)
10 p.m.		HELL ON WHEELS (AMC)
		(Season Finale)
		HOUSE OF LIES (Showtime)
		ANGRY BOYS (HBO)
		PAN AM (ABC)
10:30 p.m.		CALIFORNICATION (HBO)

Remember to use #yearofthesoap on Twitter to promote your favorite serialized shows.

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PREVIEW: ABC Sunday Night Soaps ONCE UPON A TIME, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES & PAN AM

ABC's Sunday night soaps air all new episodes on Sunday, January 15 as The Year of the Soap continues.

ONCE UPON A TIME starts the night off with "True North" at 8 p.m., ET.

Feeling their pain from having lived through the same experience, Emma desperately tries to help two homeless children find their birth father before they’re separated and put into the foster care system. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale world that was, the Evil Queen coerces Hansel and Gretel into stealing an important artifact from a blind witch (Emma Caulfield, Indie Soap Award nominee from BANDWAGON).

Watch a sneak peek below.

Sunday Night Nielsen Ratings: DOWNTON ABBEY Strong, GOOD WIFE Up; ONCE UPON Up, HOUSEWIVES Up, PAN-AM Down; HELL ON WHEELS

Here's a look at the preliminary Nielsen ratings for Sunday, January 8, 2012.

- Sunday night’s premiere of the highly anticipated second season of DOWNTON ABBEY averaged 4.2 million viewers, not including those viewing through station replays, DVRs or online streaming. (Nielsen Fast National data, 2.7 household rating.) This is double what PBS generally gets and an 18 percent increase over last season.

WHAT TO WATCH: Sunday, January 8, 2012 (New Episodes)

What's new in the world of soaps? Serialized scripted content is everywhere in 2012, The Year of the Soap, and we have your guide to the new episodes airing on Sunday, January 8, 2012.  Daytime TV, primetime, broadcast, cable, web series, we've got it all.

NOTE: Daytime soap times may vary in some local markets.

(All times are ET)

12:01 a.m.		OLD DOGS & NEW TRICKS (olddogsnewtrickstheseries.com)
		(Season Premiere)
8 p.m.		ONCE UPON A TIME (ABC)
		(Winter Premiere)
9 p.m.		DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES (ABC)
		(Winter Premiere)
		DOWNTON ABBEY (PBS)
		(Season 2 Premiere)
		THE GOOD WIFE (CBS)
		(Winter Premiere)
		BROOKLYN IS IN LOVE (www.plentertainment.com)
		(Season Finale)
10 p.m.		HELL ON WHEELS (AMC)
		HOUSE OF LIES (Showtime)
		(Series Premiere)
		ANGRY BOYS (HBO)
		PAN AM (ABC)
		(Winter Premiere)

SOAPnet is airing a marathon of THE LYING GAME starting at 10 a.m. ET.

Due to the Bronco-Steelers playoff game, the CBS primetime lineup may be pushed back so set your DVR accordingly.

Remember to use #yearofthesoap on Twitter to promote your favorite serialized shows.

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PREVIEW: ABC Sunday Night Soaps ONCE UPON A TIME, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES & PAN AM

ABC's Sunday night soaps are back on January 8 with all new episodes as The Year of the Soap continues.

ONCE UPON A TIME starts the night off with "Desperate Souls" at 8 p.m., ET.

Regina and Mr. Gold play dirty politics and take opposite sides when Emma runs for a coveted Storybrooke public office against Sidney. Meanwhile, back in the fairytale world that was, Rumplestiltskin tries to track down the ultimate power source in order to help his son avert the horrors of a meaningless war.

Watch a sneak peek below.

NEWS ROUNDUP: Ilene Kristen On OLTL's Cancellation, Dori Media Reps B&B, DAYS NOH8

ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Ilene Kristen Weighs In On Cancellation -- And The Fate of FRATERNITY ROW
"Delusion. Collusion. Who knows what really went on there with Prospect Park? I'd like to know the real story someday. I was a little concerned when I heard the name of their [web platform] was going to be The Online Network. I thought, that's a little... dry. They needed a dazzling, great name. I don't know what was going on in their hearts and minds. I'd like to think they had good intentions, but a lot of people think it was all a ruse to keep the fans from being upset."

Dori Media to Rep THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
Dori Media Group has signed an agreement with BBL Distribution in Los Angeles to take on the role of sales agent in select territories for the hit soap. The company will distribute B&B across Latin America, Russia and the CIS, as well as the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Romania, and also in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines.

Disney greenlights 'Sofia' franchise to be played on Disney Junior (SOAPnet's replacement)
Ariel Winter, Sara Ramirez (GREY'S ANATOMY), Wayne Brady and Tim Gunn will lead the voice cast for the project, which is the first in Disney's history centered around a little-girl princess and is aimed at preschool children. Classic Disney characters such as Cinderella will be incorporated into the show as guests.

AMERICAN HORROR STORY Mansion on Sale for $4.5 Million
The setting for numerous nightmarish events on the Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk-created horror series is on the market for a cool $4.5 million by real estate agent Joe Babajian. The six-bedroom, five-bath abode covers 10,440 sq. feet and rests on a lot that is nearly 30,000 sq. ft.

Why PAN AM Flies On While PLAYBOY CLUB Crashed and Burned
“ABC really needs to give this show (PAN AM) more time; give it better promotion, experiment with time slots, and keep some aspect of the show alive during the hiatus," Newsday television critic Verne Gay told Fox411.com. "It's worth keeping, and it's worth going the extra mile for."

Rolling Stone: The 20 Best TV Moments of 2011
From warlock's blood and meth chefs to Kardashian nuptials, why Rolling Stone watched TV this year.

Mario Lopez debuts new underwear line
His line is called "Rated M" (perhaps the "M" is for Mario) and has the tagline "For manful men and their special guests."

TV-related holiday gifts cover a wide audience
VAMPIRE DIARIES-inspired jewelry and a host of REAL HOUSEWIVES and BEN 10 products are just a few highlights of the TV-related merchandise for the holiday season.

International Academy of Web Television Announces Nominees for the Inaugural IAWTV Awards
The winners will be honored Thursday, January 12, 2012 at a live ceremony at the Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas during the prestigious International CES.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES stars celebrate 'NOH8 Day' at the House of Blues
“I’m a big fan of NOH8,” Chandler Massey told Patch. “I’ve done a couple of things with them and a picture, so I’m here to show what support I can.”

A homecoming parade for J.R. Martinez
Dalton community organizers will hold a parade and celebration for J.R. Martinez, a 2002 Dalton High School graduate and the recent DANCING WITH THE STARS champion, on Saturday, Jan. 7. The parade begins at 1 p.m. and will follow the annual downtown Christmas parade route. At approximately 3 p.m. there will be a celebration/pep rally at Harmon Field for Martinez.

Brianne Moncrief cast in "Bridesburg"
"Bridesburg," a new play by Victor Kaufold and presented by Miscreant Theatre, will begin performances Jan. 5, 2012, at Off-Broadway's Gene Frankel Theatre.

Dennis Mazzocco will receive the 2012 Franklin J. Schaffner Achievement Award from DGA
Mazzocco directed at ONE LIFE TO LIVE and LOVING among many other projects throughout his career.

Sunday Night Nielsen Ratings: ONCE UPON Down, GOOD WIFE Up, BOARDWALK Steady, LUCK Premieres & WHEELS Up

Here's a look at the preliminary Nielsen ratings for Sunday, December 11, 2011.

ONCE UPON A TIME was down over 6% to a 2.9 Adults 18-49 rating on an audience of about 8.9 million viewers.

Sunday Night Nielsen Ratings: ONCE UPON Down, HOUSEWIVES Down, PAN-AM Down, GOOD WIFE Steady, BOARDWALK Up, WHEELS Down

Here's a look at the preliminary Nielsen Ratings for Sunday, December 4, 2011.

- ONCE UPON A TIME managed a 3.1 Adults 18-49 rating on an audience of about 9.6 million.

- In addition to being down almost 9%, ONCE UPON A TIME was at an all-time low.

- Compared to Extreme Makeover: HOME EDITION (in the same ABC time slot last year) ONCE UPON A TIME was up about 41%.