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Patrick Muldoon and Jennifer Taylor (“Two and a Half Men”) are joining the cast of “The Bay,” playing the parents of Caleb McKinnon (Mike Manning) for the show’s upcoming ninth season.

According to Deadline, the storyline finds Caleb’s conservative parents reconnecting with their son after previously abandoning him after he married Daniel Garrett (Eric Nelsen).

In addition to Muldoon and Taylor, other cast announcements for Season 9 include Dee Wallace, Olivia d’Abo (“The Wonder Years”), Tristan Mack Wilds (“90210”), Rhonda Rooss (“Another World”) and Jordi Vilasuso.

According to TV Insider, Wallace will play Charlotte Grace, while d’Abo has been cast as Felicia “Fifi” Martin, daughter of Commissioner Lex Martin (Tristan Rogers) and Dr. Liza Garrett (Ilene Kristen). Meanwhile, Wilds will take over the role of Will Campbell, previously portrayed by actor Derrell Whitt during the show’s third season.

As for Ross, Deadline reports she’ll play Colleen Givens,...

The daytime drama series, The Bay, is ramping up its casting for Season 9, tapping familiar faces to play out the upcoming drama in Bay City. Dee Wallace, best known to movie audiences as Mary, the mom in the 1982 blockbuster E.T., has been cast in the pivotal role of Charlotte Grace. Wallace is familiar to soap audiences from her 2015 turn as General Hospital‘s Pat Spencer, sister to Luke (Anthony Geary) and Bobbie (Jacklyn Zeman) and more recently as Margaret Buckley on 9-1-1 and Emma Rauch in the miniseries Fatal Attraction. The Wonder Years alum Olivia d’Abo joins the cast as Felicia “Fifi” Martin, daughter of Commissioner Lex Martin (Tristan Rogers) and Dr. Liza Garrett (Ilene Kristen). Tristan Mack Wilds, who memorably played Michael Lee in The Wire and Dixon Wilson on Beverly Hills, 90210 reboot 90210, will assume the series regular role of Will Campbell, previously played in Season 3 by Derrell Whitt.

The winners of the 11th Annual Indie Series Awards were revealed on Thursday, June 18 in a virtual ceremony hosted by Sean Kanan. The ISAs celebrate the best in independently produced scripted entertainment created for the Web.

Top honors went to After Forever and Indoor Boys, named best drama and best comedy series of the year.

Drama series acting honors went to Sean Kanan (Studio City), Chauntae Pink (Poz Roz), Derrell Whitt (A Place Called Hollywood), Patrika Darbo (Studio City) Carolyn Hennesy (Studio City), A Martinez (The Bay) and Meg Foster (A Place Called Hollywood).

Comedy winners included Alex Wyse (Indoor Boys), Lee Garlington (Before We Go), Wesley Taylor (Indoor Boys), Carolee Carmello (Indoor Boys), Frankie Grande (Indoor Boys) and Jonée B Shady (Poor Us).

Since 2009, the Indie Series Award has honored the most creative and progressive talent in independent web series. In all, 33 series were nominated from around the globe.

The 11th Annual Indie Series Awards nominations in 28 categories were revealed on Wednesday via Twitter. The ISAs celebrate the best in independently produced entertainment created for the Web.

Indoor Boys led all series with 15 total nominations. The show is joined in the Best Comedy Series category by Before We Go, FabUless, F#Cking 40, La règle de (3), The Ninth, Poor Us and Three Year Letterman.

Poz Roz and Studio City earned 12 nominations apiece to lead the dramas. They are joined in the Best Drama Series field by After Forever, The Bay, Bronx Siu, People Like Us, A Place Called Hollywood and Save Me.

In all, there are 33 nominated series from around the globe. Crystal trophies will be presented to the winners during a gala ceremony on April 1 at The Colony Theatre in Burbank, California. The two-day celebration includes a launch party, red carpet reception, press walk, presentation ceremony and official after party.

1965: Four new daytime soap operas premiered: Morning

Star and Paradise Bay on NBC, along with The Nurses and

Never Too Young on ABC."The best prophet of the future is the past."

― Lord Byron

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1962: Primetime serial The Nurses premiered on CBS. The was titled was changed to The Doctors and The Nurses a year later.

1965: Two new Ted Corday daytime soap operas, Morning Star and Paradise Bay, premiered on NBC. Both shows lasted less than a year, with the final episodes airing on July 1, 1966.

1965: The Nurses premiered on ABC. The show, set at Alden General Hospital, was a daytime continuation...

The 2018 Daytime Emmy Awards will be handed out on Sunday night, April 29, at a ceremony hosted by Emmy champs Sheryl Underwood (“The Talk”) and Mario Lopez (“Extra”), but the lion’s share of prizes were handed out at the Creative Arts Awards on Friday night, April 27. That’s where the best achievements in animation, children’s programs, special class programs, and digital programs were presented. Scroll down for the complete list of Daytime Emmy winners.

See 2018 Daytime Emmys full list of winners: Every category, every nominee at the 45th Daytime Emmy Awards

Coming into these Emmys, “The Bold and the Beautiful” was the least nominated of the four broadcast soap operas with 18 bids, but it got the last laugh — at least at Creative Arts. The CBS serial took home seven prizes, more than any other drama and tied with “Sesame Street” as the most awarded program — period. “B&B” won for its lighting direction,...

Good news, soap fans. The second season of digital drama, The Bay, premieres today on Amazon Prime. Check out the season two trailer, after the jump. An online soap opera set in Bay City, The Bay was created by Gregori J. Martin.Kristos Andrews, Mary Beth Evans, Derrell Whitt, Jade Harlow, Taylor Stanley, Tristan Rogers, Lilly Melgar, Ronn Moss, and Matthew Ashford star. The Bay won the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Digital Series. Evans and Andrews also won the outstanding performer awards.Read More…...

On Monday, We Love Soaps TV was on set of the upcoming film The Southside.

Photo: Kristos Andrews, Gregori J. Martin, Fiona Hutchison, Derrell Whitt

Best described as an urban and modern day The Outsiders meets critically acclaimed Good Will Hunting, The Southside is based on the true story of 19 year old Robert Areizaga Jr. who was murdered in White Plains, New York at a party in the Fall of 2010 by a vicious gang. The story follows Robert’s journey to turn his life around and become a New York police officer five months before his tragic death.

Monday was the final day of the shoot, which is being produced by LANYfilms Productions and New Universe Pictures, and directed by The Bay's Gregori J. Martin. Emmy-nominated actress Fiona Hutchison was there playing a cop, and bringing her usual magic to any scene she's in.

The film stars The Bay...

Photos by Gustavo Monroy

Follow Monday night's inspirational 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards ceremony, the casts and crew of numerous web series mingled at The Ailey Studios before moving on to the after party. What was so fulfilling about putting on this event was seeing the networking happening before and after the show. You will see in many of the photos below actors from different indie soaps posed together, exchanged business cards and offered their support. "Is there anything I can do to help your show?" was a phrase heard multiple times. There were also a number of crossovers being plotted so stay tuned.

Check out some of the post-show photos below.

We Love Soaps TV's Roger Newcomb and Damon L. Jacobs are joined by cast members from In Between Men, Anacostia and The Bay.

When presenting the Supporting Actress award, Anacostia's Anthony Anderson threatened to pass out if Kim Zimmer won.

The 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards presented by We Love Soaps were held at The Ailey Studios in New York City on Monday, February 21, hosted by the hilarious Martha Byrne, creator and star of Gotham. Video from the event is coming soon but in the meanwhile, you can check out our exclusive pictures from photographer Gustavo Monroy below.

Byrne opened the show with a hilarious monologue which covered a variety of topics from producing shows on low budgets, merchandising (she took not one, but two drinks from a Gotham mug), the impact of secret weapon Nadia Bjorlin, confusing sexuality, and so much more. Byrne introduced the presenters and cracked jokes throughout.

Here's a rundown of the show:

Breakthrough Performance

Presented by: Nick Mathews, In Between Men

Nominees: Pasha Diallo, Anacostia; Jessy Hodges, Anyone But Me; Leon, Diary Of A Single Mom; Afton Boggiano, Empire; Bianca Magick, Miss Behave; Kate Conway,...

You may have loved or despised him as Detective Taggert on ABC's General Hospital. Either way you are going to be fascinated by what Real Andrews shares in this in depth new interview. From therapy to religion, from obesity to racism, we sat down and discussed the issues that impact and shape our world. And of course, he opened up about his new role on the current hit indie series The Bay, and previous roles on General Hospital and As The World Turns. So please join me for this revealing multi-part interview, and take notes, we're going to learn a lot!

We Love Soaps TV: Let’s start with your role on The Bay. You play the role of Dr. Keith Campbell, who is described by the character of Colleen as a “smooth operator.”

Real Andrews: I guess I’m smooth! Colleen and Keith have a very unique relationship.

The Screen Actors Guild held "A Day of SAG Signatory Indie Features" on Saturday, November 6. My film, Manhattanites, was screened in front of an audience of SAG members with a Q&A afterward. Check out some photos from the event which feature Manhattanites writer/director/actor Gregori J. Martin and actor/producer Derrell Whitt (now of The Bay), along with We Love Soaps TV West Coast Reporter and Renegade Reporting's Stephen Seidel.

You may not immediately recognize the name "Derrell Whitt," but fans of Indie Soaps and the independent blockbuster Manhattanites know his face well. The remarkably talented actor, currently seen on The Bay, has been featured in numerous films and guest roles in series including Grey's Anatomy and General Hospital. Here he shares more about his role as Will on The Bay, and reveals what his original career path almost led to.

We Love Soaps TV: Tell us about your character in The Bay

Derrell Whitt: My character’s name is Will Campbell. I’m the son of Real Andrews’ character. He basically the good guy in a love triangle with Vivian and Pete Garrett.

We Love Soaps TV: He likes Vivian, she’s chasing after another guy.

Derrell Whitt: She’s chasing after some guy who is a dirtbag. She’s hung up on him, I’m trying to sway her my way.

Kate Linder and Eric Zuley attending the "Lights Out" wrap party at Far Nientes in Glendale. Photo copyright by Koi Sojer / PR Photos. Gregori J. Martin and Claire-Louise Sedgley attending the "Lights Out" wrap party at Far Nientes in Glendale. Photo copyright by Koi Sojer / PR Photos. Derrell Whitt and Thor Knai attending the "Lights Out" wrap party at Far Nientes in Glendale. Photo copyright by Koi Sojer / PR Photos. Gregori J. Martin and Kate Linder attending the "Lights Out" wrap party at Far Nientes in Glendale. Photo copyright by Koi Sojer / PR Photos. 10/05/2009 - Kate Linder and Devon Guzzie - "Lights Out" Wrap Party - Arrivals - Far Nientes -...