Cheryl E Preston
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Cheryl enjoys writing about current events, soap spoilers and baby boomer nostalgia. Tips are greatly appreciated.
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Allen Ludden: the man who remained in the heart of Betty White
Allen Ludden: The history behind the man Allen Ellsworth Ludden was born Allen Packard Ellsworth on October 5, 1917 in Mineral Point, Wisconsin, and died from stomach cancer on June 9, 1981. He married Betty White in 1963 and after his death, she remained a widow until she passed on December 31, 2021. Now that Betty is gone many of her fans are wondering about the man who so touched her life that she never remarried.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Christmas: The afterglow effect
Christmas afterglow I began taking note of something that happened each year beginning the day after Christmas. I now refer to it as the "afterglow" effect of the holiday. At first, I thought it might take place because a lot of people took down their trees and decorations and there was less demand for electricity. I first noticed this effect as a teenager and have seen it continue through the decades.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Families
General Hospital viewers express a variety of emotions related to Sonny, Nina, and Carly
General Hospital: Fans are up in arms and taking sides General Hospital fans are passionate about the reveal that as Mike in Nixon Falls, Sonny Corinthos (Maurice Benard) fell in love with Nina Reeves (Cynthia Watros). Viewers' opinions range from Carly beating the brakes off Nina to Sonny leaving his wife behind for the woman he found in Nixon Falls. Some fans blame Phyllis Caulfield for being subtle with Nina and not telling her to walk away. Following is a sample of what those who watch GH have been saying.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The Young and the Restless could learn from Days of Our Lives how to treat soap vets
The Young and the Restless should respect veteran characters Soap fans who enjoy both Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless cannot help but notice the disparity when it comes to older veteran actors. Y&R fired Doug Davidson who had been portraying Paul Williams for 40 years. Fans were outraged and even signed a petition but the powers that be ignored their pleas.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Courtney Hope: Fans grasping at straws regarding Chad Duell
Courtney Hope: Inquiring minds want to know Neither Courtney Hope (Sally Spectra/The Young and the Restless) nor Chad Duell (Michael Corinthos/General Hospital) has made a public statement regarding their alleged split. Both soap stars have removed images of their October wedding from social media and inquiring minds desire to know the facts. We all realize that this couple has a right to privacy and may never divulge details of what went on in their brief marriage. This does not stop news outlets, spoilers, and an adoring public from speculating and hanging on to every post that appears.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The Young and the Restless: Adam and Nick prove they are Victor's sons
The Young and the Restless: Newman apples don't fall far from the tree One thing that viewers of The Young and the Restless know to be true is that the Newman siblings all at times let the world know by their actions that they are indeed their father's children. Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) is doing just that as she runs the family business and also reminds Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) and Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) that she is currently in the driver's seat.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
Farina: The most popular child from Our Gang
Farina had a special honor Allen Clayton Hoskins was born to Clayton and Florence Hoskins in Boston on August 9, 1920. Hoskins was an American child actor, who portrayed the popular character of Farina in 105 Our Gang short films from 1922 to 1931. He was only one year old when his tenure with Our Gang began and his character remained with the series through the silent years as well as the transition to talking moving pictures. Farina departed Our Gang in 1931 at the age of eleven and held a distinctive honor among the children on the show.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The Bold and the Beautiful: Shelia scorned means Brooke is going down
The Bold and the Beautiful: Recycled storylines Those who watch The Bold and the Beautiful know that the CBS soap likes to continue love triangle long after the fans wish they would come to an end. The writers also resort to the tried and true in other areas when they cannot be creative with storylines. This is what is about to happen to Brooke Logan (Katherine Kelly Lang) who will bring her misery on herself.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The Young and the Restless: Fans sound off regarding Ashtoria and Teriah
The Young and the Restless: Tessa and Mariah should adopt Fans of The Young and the Restless seem to be in agreement regarding the direction of Tessa Porter (Cait Fairbanks) and Mariah Copeland (Cameron Grimes). Those who watch the CBS soap do not desire to see another surrogate storyline. Viewers disliked the method of bringing Dominic Chancellor into the world and watching the toll it took on Mariah who was the surrogate mom. Following are two of the many comments that have been made on social media.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
The unbroken connection
The above photo of my husband and I was taken about 7 years ago. My oldest son edited it for the holidays and I used it on my Facebook page. One relative took it to mean I was trying to hold on to my spouse who passed away on March 2021. She basically said I needed to move on because he was gone and would not be my husband in the after life. This woman is still with her husband so she means well but does not know what I am feeling.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Confessions
General Hospital: William deVry sets the record straight regarding the demise of Julian Jerome
Julian Jerome remains in the hearts of loyal fans William deVry fans continue to talk about him and his horrible departure from General Hospital a little over a year ago and Facebook groups dedicated to the actor continue to share news related to his character Julian Jerome. Each time I think about the manner in which Jerome left this earth I am reminded of Skippy the turtle in the 1973 Disney animated version of Robinhood. When sworn to secrecy the turtle says that if he reveals what he knows "I'll die till I'm dead."
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
General Hospital: More heartbreak predicted for 2022
General Hospital fans who were hoping the New Year would be brighter in Port Charles will be in for a surprise. Spoilers are indicating that there will be more heartbreak in the New Year. Jasper Jacks (Ingo Rademacher) leaving town and Jason Morgan (Steve Burton) being presumed dead were made worse by the fact that both of the soap veterans were fired for refusing the COVID vaccines. Baby Liam Michael's death right at Christmas was devastating both on and off screen and it looks as if things will not brighten up anytime soon.
By Cheryl E Preston4 years ago in Geeks
