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— NBC

James Hyde (Sam, PASSIONS)

When James Hyde graduated from high school, he joined the Army and became a field medic, work he loved because it gave him the opportunity to make a difference and save lives. While stationed in Hawaii, he was spotted by a photographer and before long the 6-foot-1-inch Hyde became a favorite model of such designers as Versace, Ferre and Valentino. MORE

Interviews

Interviews Featuring James

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PASSIONS Déjà Vu

Soap fans aren't the only ones getting a kick out of watching the first few weeks of PASSIONS on SCI FI. Digest caught up with three cast members who are enjoying the blast from the past — and one of them wasn't even around back then! MORE

— Bunim-Murray Productions

Batter Up!

Four PASSIONS hunks got their game on in order to help STARTING OVER's real-life amnesiac, Bethany, trigger memories on the softball field. Here, Charles Divins (Chad), James Hyde (Sam), Eric Martsolf (Ethan) and Rodney Van Johnson (T.C.) give us the behind-the-scenes scoop on their day. MORE

— JPI

PASSIONS Disaster = Success!

For the first time in PASSIONS history, upcoming scenes were previewed by the cast, crew and fans on a big screen. Before the big premiere, the anxious stars dazzled on the red carpet... Here, we share what the actors had to say moments before the screening. MORE

Interviews With James

— NBC

James Hyde on Fatherhood

While James Hyde (Sam) has adjusted to life in LA LA land, he concedes he's still a bit nervous about raising his newborn child, son James Moses, there. MORE

NBC

The Odd Couple

PASSIONS' James Hyde welcomes the opportunity to finally move forward with his character Sam's romance with old-flame Ivy. MORE

— NBC

Passions's James Hyde Preps For Fatherhood

Sam's kids are long out of diapers, but in real life, James Hyde and his wife, Sue-Ling, are getting ready for the arrival of their first child in July. MORE

Interviews Mentioning James

— JPI

Jamie McMurray Speeds Into Harmony

Real-life NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray veers off the track and into Tabitha's house for a quick PASSIONS appearance on September 26. MORE

Features

Features Featuring James/Sam

— NBC

PASSIONS' Future Supercouples?

Harmony certainly lives up to its name: It's brimming with PASSIONS. If we could play cupid for a week, here are a six pairings we'd like to see given a try. MORE

— Jill Johnson/JPI

PASSIONS Party

On October 1, PASSIONS fans and cast members gathered for the show's 6th Annual Fan Club Event at Universal Studios Hollywood. For those who weren't able to make the get-together, here's a look at what you missed. MORE

— Lori Latusek

Digest Takes You Behind The Scenes At Fan Festival 2004

The casts of DAYS OF OUR LIVES and PASSIONS enjoyed two days of fun at the NBC Daytime/Telemundo Fan Festival at Universal Studios CityWalk in front of an estimated crowd of 22,000 admirers. MORE

— NBC

PASSIONS New Year's Resolutions

As the residents of Harmony count down to 2008, many of them have made some New Year's resolutions. Here are some of their "private" declarations. MORE

Features About Sam

— NBC

PASSIONS’ UnGraceful Exit

With the Bennett matriarch heading home, do you remember how Sam lost Grace to begin with? Take this PASSIONS quiz to see just how poisonous Ivy can be. MORE

Features Mentioning James

— JPI

PASSIONS's Most Shocking Secrets

On December 17, Pilar finally told Theresa the truth about her past: She killed her rapist, Carlos, who just happened to be the husband of her ex-best friend, Juanita — and now Juanita is after Pilar's family. However, Pilar is hardly the first Harmonyite to have a secret. Here are some of the other juicy tidbits that changed PASSIONS's history. MORE

— Jesse Grant/JPI

Passions's Marry Go Round

Over the past five-plus years, there's been a dizzying array of giddy beginnings and emotional endings of several romances on PASSIONS. Here's a look at Harmony's track record when it comes to making relationships official — and legally calling it quits! MORE