TODAY'S FEATURE

Michael Gross' River Runs Deep

Best remembered to nighttime television viewers as Steven Keaton, the mild-mannered, fun-loving dad on the 1980s sitcom FAMILY TIES, Michael Gross has been cast as a father again on YOUNG AND RESTLESS, albeit of a different variety. This time, as River Baldwin, he's a rebellious hippie who left Gloria and their young son Michael for a life on the run, after being accused of a bombing and murder. Gross shares his thoughts on his character and his first foray into daytime.
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STAR OF THE WEEK

Vital Statistics

Birthdate: September 28
Birthplace: Bedford, N.Y.
Star Sign: Libra
Years On Show: 2006-present
Marital Status: Single
Awards: Nominated for a Soap Opera Digest award (2007)

QUIZ TIME

Four Score?

Wedding No. 4 is en route for AMC's JR and Babe. How much do you remember about the history leading up to this auspicious event? Take our quiz to find out.

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MULTIMEDIA

Remember When…

Reminisce with Digest and Weekly as we take a look back at past covers. This week we revisit old issues featuring October surprises, as well as some issues highlighting hot couples of the past and present.

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QUICK TAKES

October 15, 2008

From Mara Levinsky
AMC's tornadoes don't start sweeping through Pine Valley until this week, but courtesy of the show's promos, the great CGI work the natural disaster features has already been "spoiled." I suppose I should reserve judgement until the eps air, but instead of building excitement, I feel like the commercials sort of ruined the surprise. Am I alone in this?