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Robert S. Woods

ON SOAP OPERA DIGEST AND WEEKLY ONLINE

Bio

— ABC

Robert S. Woods (Bo Buchanan, OLTL)

Robert S. Woods originated the role of Bo Buchanan on ONE LIFE TO LIVE in 1979, a role which has earned him several accolades, including the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in 1983. MORE

Features

Features Featuring Bo/Robert

— ABC

Father Fury

Kevin and Duke aren't the first father/son duo to spar in Llanview. In fact, it isn't even the first time a father and son have vied for the same woman. Here's a quick look back at some of OLTL's past father-and-son rivalries. MORE

— Everett Collection

Super Men

Before he put on the cape for Superman Returns, Brandon Routh played OLTL's Seth Anderson.... Routh didn't get to play much of a hero then, but his new role got us to thinking about current Llanview men who have the makings to be superheros, too. MORE

— ABC

Is There a Llanview Lad in Your Future?

Which ONE LIFE TO LIVE man would be best-suited for you? Take our quiz and find out. MORE

— Heidi Gutman/ABC

Cult Of Personalities

On OLTL, Jessica's alternate personality — party girl Tess (Bree Williamson) — recently emerged and made things complicated for Jess's significant other, Antonio. But Jess is hardly the first Llanview resident to show, uh, another side to themselves. MORE

The Big 3-0

Soap Opera Digest just turned 30!
In celebration of the milestone, here are some of our memorable covers from days past. See how things have changed — and stayed the same. Check back every day for another stroll down memory lane. MORE

— ABC

Who Am I?

Think you're familiar with everyone on ONE LIFE TO LIVE? Here's your chance to find out how well you know the citizens of Llanview. These eight characters describe themselves, but don't give their names. See how many you can identify. MORE

— ABC

Talking With OLTL’s Loyita Chapel

Longtime ONE LIFE TO LIVE fans know all about Loyita Chapel. She's appeared on the show on and off for years — as Blaize, Dallas and now as 1968's Renee. She's also married to Robert S. Woods (Bo). We recently were privileged to chat with her. Be sure to pick up the Sept. 2 issue of Soap Opera Weekly for more on the Woods family appearance. MORE

— ABC

OLTL’s Jokers Are Wild

ONE LIFE TO LIVE fans and cast members were out in force at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York Aug. 20 for the annual Fan Club Luncheon, and behind the scenes, it was apparent that some Llanview residents aren't always playing with a full deck. MORE

Features About Bo

— ABC

Bo Buchanan's Ladies

Since his debut on ONE LIFE TO LIVE in 1979, Robert S. Woods' Bo Buchanan has roped in the hearts of several willing ladies with his down-home cowboy charm. Take a look back at a few of the women who helped him make a home on the range. MORE

Features With Robert

— ABC

The Love And Laughter Continues

In the November 10 issue of Digest ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Hillary B. Smith and Robert S. Woods discuss Bo and Nora's long-awaited reunion with candor, sincerity and humor. Here, lucky readers, we present you with a little extra from this rare interview. Enjoy! MORE

— ABC

The Spin Cycle With John-Paul Lavoisier and Robert S. Woods

During a recent interview for the mag, ONE LIFE TO LIVE's John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex) and Bob Woods (Bo) took a moment out to air their dirty laundry... literally. MORE

Features Mentioning Bo/Robert

— ABC

SLIDESHOW: Brothers In Daytime

Oh brother, there sure are a lot of them on daytime. Some are closer, some are not, some aren’t even related by blood. MORE

— ABC

OLTL: Time Travel With Rex and Gigi

It's always a delight to talk with John-Paul Lavoisier (Rex) and Farah Fath (Gigi). They are charming, enthusiastic young actors, dedicated to their work and devoted to ONE LIFE TO LIVE. Recently I spoke with them — separately — about their storylines and the show's 40th anniversary. MORE

— Steve Fenn/ABC

Unmasked!

Forget Halloween. In Llanview, wearing costumes is a year-round deal. Here are some of OLTL's memorable "dress-up" moments. MORE

— ABC

Nora In A Nutshell

Attorney. Wife. Mother. Murderer? During her 12 years on OLTL, Hillary B. Smith (Nora) has endured her fair share of unusual storylines. Whether sparring with Lindsay or losing her memory, Smith takes her character's troubles in stride. MORE

— Virginia Sherwood/ABC

OLTL's Kevin Buchanan Timeline

Dan Gauthier is the seventh adult actor to play OLTL's Kevin Buchanan in 13 years. Here is a look at these Banner guys and what they were up to on the show. MORE

— ABC

Going Public

Whenever the lords and ladies of Llanview converge for a major event, a juicy secret is almost always revealed. And we're not talking about interrupted weddings and declarations of love for the bride or groom. In light of the recent reveal that David is a Buchanan at the Go Red Ball, we created the following timeline of memorable OLTL events gone awry and the bombshells that ruined them. MORE

— Heidi Gutman/ABC

Choreographer To The Soap Stars

Behind every great soap are the people who toil to pull everything together — costumes, lighting, set design, sound, etc. But rarely do we think of the choreographer as one of those indispensable roles. Meet soaps' go-to guy for dance, Director/Choreographer James Horvath. MORE

— MAX PHOTOS

OLTL's 2007 Fan Club Luncheon

Despite it being one of the hottest days of the year, OLTLers were full of energy at the 2007 Fan Club Luncheon, held at New York’s Marriott Marquis on August 4. MORE

— FABRICE TROMBERT

Quiz Show

Farah Fath is settling in nicely as the sassy waitress and single mom Gigi on ONE LIFE TO LIVE. But having spent eight years playing Mimi on DAYS OF OUR LIVES, how much does she really know about her new daytime home? At a recent photo shoot for a feature in the January 1 issue of Soap Opera Digest, we tested her knowledge with one question for each time Asa Buchanan's been married. See how she fared.... MORE

— ABC

Hillary B. Smith on Bo & Nora

When Weekly spoke with Hillary B. Smith in December, she and Bob Woods had just taped Bo and Nora's big fight scene. MORE

— PGP

Ellen Dolan: Grace Under Pressure

Ellen Dolan is a busy gal these days. Margo's new story is just what the "Doc"tor ordered on ATWT and she is also treading the boards this summer in Donald Steele's play Graceland, now presented by OLTL's Robert S. Woods. MORE

— Robert Milazzo/ABC

Catching Up With OLTL's John Loprieno

Although John Loprieno hadn't taped a scene as ONE LIFE TO LIVE's Cord for several years, when he returned to the show in January in some ways it felt like he never left. MORE

— Courtesy of Jeremy Slate

Jeremy Slate (ex-Chuck, OLTL, 1979-87; ex-Locke, GL, 1985)

For nearly eight years, Jeremy Slate appeared on and off as OLTL's Chuck Wilson, Asa's right-hand man. We caught up with the actor, who was happy to chat about his time in Llanview. MORE

Robert S. Woods's Awards

Robert S. Woods

on Soap Opera Digest and Weekly Online

1983 Daytime Emmy Award

Outstanding Lead Actor Robert S. Woods (Bo Buchanan, OLTL)

 
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