Robert S. Woods Signs On For New ONE LIFE TO LIVE; Erika Slezak Too?

According to a report by Showbiz411.com, Robert S. Woods has officially signed on to reprise his role as Bo Buchanan in Prospect Park's new ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Below is an excerpt from Roger Friedman's report which also says Erika Slezak (Viki) is on board as well.

I talked to Robert S. Woods today, the great actor who plays Bo Buchanan. He told me he’s met with the Prospect-ors, and they’ve made a deal for Woods to join the new show.

Yesterday, Robin Strasser announced on Twitter that she was coming back, too. Sources also say that Erika Slezak, the nominal “star” of “OLTL” has made her deal, along with Jerry verDorn (Clint Buchanan). It does seem like Prospect Park is going to make a ‘go’ of this.

Writers and producers appear to have been hired for both shows’ online versions. Woods says he thinks they’ll be back to work by mid February.

RESULTS: Indie Soap Best of the Week Poll (December 30, 2012-January 5, 2013); THE GROVE No. 1

The results are in from the We Love Soaps Indie Soap Best of the Week poll for web series that aired December 30, 2012-January 5, 2013. The series premiere of THE GROVE was voted as the favorite of our readers this week, followed by the latest episodes of LEAVING EDEN, FUMBLING THRU THE PIECES and LENOX AVENUE.

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

WATCH: THE GROVE Series Premiere

Crystal Chappell's brand new web series, THE GROVE, has premiered! THE GROVE tells the story of two families "living, loving, and fighting in a small central California town." Chappell stars along with Robert S. Woods, Jordan Clarke, Jessica Leccia, Beth Maitland, Bobbie Eakes, Michelle Stafford, Lindsey Godfrey, Harrison White, Patrick Kilian, Nadia Bjorlin, Christian LeBlanc, Peter Reckell, Judi Evans and Mark Hapka.

Check out the pilot episode of THE GROVE below (one hour, nine minutes) and let us know what you think.

Susan Lucci Contacted For ALL MY CHILDREN Revival

Showbiz411 is reporting that Susan Lucci has been contacted by Prospect Park Productions about a possible ALL MY CHILDREN revival. Lucci has been busy in 2012 hosting her new Investigation Discovery show, DEADLY AFFAIRS, and shooting the new Lifetime primetime soap, DEVIOUS MAIDS.

Don’t get excited just yet. I have been told by a very good source that Prospect Park Productions has contacted Susan Lucci, aka Erica Kane, about a revival of “All My Children” online and maybe on cable. There have been reports in the last couple of days that Prospect Park, whose license with ABC on “All My Children” and “One Life to Live,” is trying to re-activate the much-missed soap operas. A friend of Lucci told me yesterday: “There have been some talks, but the word wasn’t supposed to get out yet.” Hmmmm….

CLASSIC CLIP: Bo & Nora's Rock 'n' Roll Wedding on ONE LIFE TO LIVE

Bo and Nora were married on ONE LIFE TO LIVE on June 1-2, 1995 and Little Richard was there to celebrate with the happy couple. Watch the clips from their rock 'n' roll wedding below:

50 Greatest Soap Couples: #21 Bo & Nora From ONE LIFE TO LIVE

COUPLE: Bo Buchanan & Nora Hanen
SHOW: ONE LIFE TO LIVE
RANK: 21
PLAYED BY:
Bo: Robert S. Woods
Nora: Hillary B. Smith
YEARS: 1992-2012

STORY:
After Bo's wife, Sarah, was killed in a hit and run accident , Bo worked closely with Nora to try to find the driver.  They slowly started falling in love but Nora revealed that she thought she might have been the driver.  Bo eventually proved she didn't do it and proposed to Nora.  Nora was diagnosed with a brain tumor but was able to recover and the two of them were married.

CLASSIC CLIP: Bo & Nora in ONE LIFE TO LIVE 2012

The love of Bo and Nora on ONE LIFE TO LIVE endured and by the end of the series finale in 2012 they had reunited and became grandparents. Watch the clip below:

CLASSIC CLIP: Bo & Nora in ONE LIFE TO LIVE New Year's Eve 1997

Bo and Nora celebrated New Year's 1997 together on ONE LIFE TO LIVE and Nora was feeling sexy! Watch the clip below:

WHEN POP CULTURE SAVED AMERICA: A 9/11 STORY Premieres Tonight, Includes ONE LIFE Actors

WHEN POP CULTURE SAVED AMERICA: A 9/11 STORY, a 90-minute documentary premiering tonight at 8 p.m. on the Biography Channel, takes a look at the initial days and weeks after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and the impact had on movies, music, television, and the arts.

In the aftermath of 9/11, getting back to normal would not be a simple task. For those in the world of pop culture and entertainment, the challenge was how to help America achieve that goal--to cheer the country up during its darkest days. This documentary takes a comprehensive look at the days and months following the attack--to show how the non-news media pitched in to bring the nation together.

CLASSIC CLIP: Bo & Nora in ONE LIFE TO LIVE 1993

Bo and Nora fell in love on ONE LIFE TO LIVE in 1993. Watch some of the highlights below:

FLASHBACK: Robert S. Woods Previews 'Roseanne' Guest Appearance (1994)

ROBERT S. WOODS SHOWS THAT BO KNOWS COMEDY

By Marla Hart
Chicago Tribune
May 12, 1994

As the cowboy son of a greedy Texas oil man, with a cow chip on his shoulder and a wardrobe that could best be described as "plaid," Robert S. Woods joined the cast of ONE LIFE TO LIVE to play Bo Buchanan 15 years ago.

Since then, Woods has managed to keep the heroics interesting as Bo has been pitted against rich relations, self-destructive blonds and murderous frat boys. But this last year has offered Woods, 44, one of the greatest challenges of his daytime career: romantic comedy. Trying to do a breezy romp in a medium that thrives on plodding melodrama is not an easy task.

50 Greatest Soap Actors: #28 Robert S. Woods

NAME: Robert S. Woods
RANK: 28
SOAP ROLES: Bo Buchanan, ONE LIFE TO LIVE (1979-1986, 1988-present); Patrick London, ONE LIFE TO LIVE (1988); Paul Stewart, DAYS OF OUR LIVES (1986-1987)

AWARDS:
2001 Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Hero
2000 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
2001 Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Hero
2000 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor
1999 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor
1994 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
1994 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor
1993 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
1990 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Hero: Daytime
1986 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
1986 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role on a Daytime Serial
1983 Daytime Emmy win for Outstanding Actor in a Daytime Drama Series