Outtakes Interviews

DALE RAOUL joins OutTakes to talk about her career in film and television, including her role as "Maxine Fortenberry" on the HBO hit vampire series, True Blood.  Pre-recorded.   If you like these OutTakes Interviews, friend me at "OutTakes Interviews" on Facebook and follow me at "LauriesOutTakes" on Twitter.   Photo by Handel and Tesoro

Scott Bailey ("Nathan Perkins" from the Emmy-nominated internet series The Bay) joins OutTakes to talk about his new role as well as discuss his career in television, including his role as "Sandy Foster" on Guiding Light. Be sure to catch Scott on The Bay at http://www.thebaytheseries.com/

KEVIN SPIRTAS joins OutTakes to talk about his upcoming performance at "Show Stopper Divos" on April 29th at Feinstein's at Loews Regency, New York City -- as well as his career on stage, screen and television. Daytime fans will remember Kevin as "Dr. Craig Wesley" from Days of Our Lives.  For more information about show tickets for Kevin's concert, call 212-339-4045.  To order tickets for Pricilla Queen of the Desert, visit www.broadway.com

SCHUYLER YANCEY joins OutTakes to talk about his role as "Cameron Davis" on Days of Our Lives. His other credits include Melrose Place, Greek and Hannah Montana. If you like these OutTakes Interviews, friend me at "OutTakes Interviews" on Facebook and follow me at "LauriesOutTakes" on Twitter.

SHAWN CHRISTIAN joins OutTakes to talk about his role as "Dr. Daniel Jonas" on Days of Our Lives, Venice, his independent film...and more! Daytime fans will also remember Shawn as "Mike Kasnoff" from As The World Turns and "Ross Rayburn" from One Life to Live.

BEVERLY TODD joins OutTakes to talk about her upcoming role as "Celeste Perrault" on Days of Our Lives as well as her career in film, television and theater...including her work with the legendary Sidney Poitier and her role in the historic mini-series Roots.

Interviews on both the red carpet and at the winner's circle at the 3rd annual Indie Soap Awards in New York City, including in this order:  Michael Caruso, Alexis Zimbolis and Katie Caprio, DEVANITY. Ilene Kristen, FAR FROM THE BAY. Stacy McQueen, Dee Freeman and Michael Taylor Gray, PRETTY. Jillian Clare and Patrika Darbo, MISS BEHAVE. Kevin Spirtas, DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Gregori Martin and Kristos Andrews, THE BAY. Colleen Zenk, AS THE WORLD TURNS. Tyler Ford and Signy Coleman, RIVER RIDGE. Catherine Frels, ANACOSTIA. Michael O'Leary, STEAMBOAT. Julie Smith, FUMBLING THROUGH THE PIECES. Todd Fisher, THE SFN. Rick Dalton, RAGGED ISLE.

HEATHER DIPIETRO, Associate Producer of the documentary Soap Life as well as creator of the webseries My Story chats with OutTakes about these projects as well as the state of soap opera. To support the Soap Life Kickstarter campaign, go to http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nypstv/soap-life-a-documentary-on-daytime-drama

MARY BETH EVANS once again joins OutTakes; and she will always be a welcome repeat guest! We're talking Days of Our Lives, The Bay and more!  Pre-recorded.  15 minutes.

STACY McQUEEN and SAM PANCAKE join OutTakes to talk about the wickedly funny and off the wall comedy web series Pretty and their roles as "Annette" and "Michael Champagne". Watch all three seasons of the show at www.prettytheseries.com

IAN BUCHANAN joins OutTakes to talk about his upcoming role as "Ian McAllister" on Days of Our Lives. Ian has played the enormously popular "Duke Lavery" on General Hospital, the unlucky-in-love therapist Dr. James Warwick on The Bold and the Beautiful (for which he won a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in 1997), the sinister vampire "Joshua Temple" on Port Charles and the fertility specialist "Dr. Greg Madden" in the controversial un-abortion storyline on All My Children.

BRYAN DATTILO joins OutTakes to talk about his return to Days of Our Lives as "Lucas Roberts".

JOHN MCCOOK ("Eric Forrester" from The Bold and the Beautiful) joins OutTakes to talk about his guest star appearance on Hollywood Dream Role at ACME Comedy Hollywood as well as his career in musical theater and television. John will be appearing at ACME on February 4th at 10:30 PM PT (ACME Comedy Hollywood, 135 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles). For studio audience tickets and live broadcast details, visit www.HollywoodDreamRole.com

MICHAEL E. KNIGHT joins OutTakes to talk about his upcoming performance in The Blank Theatre Company's production of The Cost of the Erection. We also talk about his love of theater, All My Chidren and the state of soap opera today. Michael has won three Daytime Emmy Awards for his portrayal of "Tad Martin" on All My Children. The Cost of the Erection:  For more information and tickets, call (323) 661-9827 or visit www.TheBlank.com.

ROBIN RIKER joins OutTakes to talk about her upcoming performance in The Blank Theatre Company's production of The Cost of the Erection. We also talk about Devanity, her book -- "A Survivor's Guide to Hollywood: Playing the Game Without Losing Your Soul" and more.   For play ticket information, go to http://www.TheBlank.com

Daytime Emmy Award-winning actress CRYSTAL CHAPPELL -- producer and star of the webseries, Venice -- joins OutTakes to talk about the upcoming third season premiering on November 23rd.  A daytime veteran for over 20 years, Crystal's portrayals include Olivia Spencer from Guiding Light, Carly Manning from Days of Our Lives, Maggie Carpenter from One Life To Live and Gina from Venice.  For more information about purchasing a subscription for the new Venice season, go to www.venicetheseries.com

REGINALD VELJOHNSON (best known for the character of "Carl Winslow" on the hit sitcom Family Matters) joins OutTakes to talk about his guest star appearance on Hollywood Saturday Night at ACME Comedy Hollywood as well as his prolific career in film and television.  VelJohnson is currently on The CW's Hart of Dixie with Rachel Bilson.  Among his other credits are Die Hard, Monk, Chuck, Meet the Browns, Will & Grace, Glory Daze and Mike & Molly. Reginald will be appearing at Hollywood Saturday Night on November 5th at 8 PM PT (ACME Comedy Hollywood, 135 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles).  For studio audience tickets and live broadcast details, visit www.HollywoodSaturdayNight.com.

GREGG BINKLEY plays "Barney" on the Fox sitcom Raising Hope, having just moved from recurring character to contract role for the second season.  He's also known for his roles as Kenny James on NBC's My Name is Earl and as Dan, the Del Taco spokesperson.  He has had guest spots on Gilmore Girls, Malcolm in the Middle, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Yes, Dear, The Drew Carey Show, Full House, and Wizards of Waverly Place.  In this interview, Gregg talks about Raising Hope, working with the wild and crazy and brilliant Cloris Leachman, what it is like to act in a fat suit...and he does a fantastic "Barney Fife" impression! For more information about upcoming interviews, become friends on Facebook with "OutTakes Interviews", follow @LauriesOutTakes on Twitter or follow the blog at outtakesinterviews.blogspot.com.

KRISTOS ANDREWS ("Pete Garrett" from The Bay) joins OutTakes to talk about his guest star appearance on Hollywood Dream Role at ACME Comedy Hollywood as well as his status as a gold medalist street skater.  Kristos will be appearing at ACME on October 21st at 9 PM PT (ACME Comedy Hollywood, 135 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles).  For studio audience tickets and live broadcast details, visit www.HollywoodDreamRole.com Photo by Matthias Schubert

FREDDIE SMITH ("Sonny Kiriakis" from Days of Our Lives) joins OutTakes to talk about his guest star appearance on Hollywood Dream Role at ACME Comedy Hollywood as well as his television career, including his role as "Marco" on The CW's 90210. Freddie will be appearing at ACME on October 7th at 9 PM PT (ACME Comedy Hollywood, 135 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles). For studio audience tickets and live broadcast details, visit www.HollywoodDreamRole.com .  Photograph by Deidhra Fahey.