Emily Alyn Lind (pic at right) has been cast as Emma Lavery, Ryan & Annie's sweet little girl. She has already taped three episodes and will appear in Pine Valley very soon.

Also, Tate Berney (pic on left) is now playing Little Adam, who will be called A.J. on the show. Look for him to begin airing on Tuesday, February 16.

Walt Willey returns as Jackson on Monday, February 8, when he shows up on Erica's doorstep.

The last of AMC’s New York-shot material aired on Monday, February 1. Make sure to tune in to see the refurbished, HD-shot Pine Valley now.

SOW 2/16/10

Ryan Sees Greenlee - at Her Wedding!  A vengeful Greenlee is determined to hurt Ryan as viciously and personally as possible this week: by marrying David!  Of course, the plotting started on a more digital note, with the attack on Fusion's computers.  Erica asks Opal to read Ryan's tea leaves and Opal sees that there is big trouble coming from someone from their past.  Erica takes the reading as another sign that she and Ryan shouldn't be together and they part ways.  Ryan and Erica agree that their relationship works better as friends and he opens up about his unresolved feelings for Greenlee.  Ryan admits that he has been thinking about Greenlee the whole time he has been with Erica, but has been trying to put it out of his mind.  Ryan's next move is to visit Wildwind and find out the identity of David's mystery bride, but David isn't letting that cat out of the bag until the wedding.  David's motives are only to get Ryan to show up at the wedding.  While arguing with David, Ryan makes the mistake of calling Fusion "Erica's company" and David asks how Greenlee would feel to hear Ryan say that.  Ultimately, David hits Ryan to keep him from seeing Greenlee.  A stronger blow comes when Greenlee calls to wish Ryan a happy Valentine's Day!  Ryan blames the cruel prank on David, but can't figure out how David pulled it off.  Ryan rushes into the wedding ceremony and is shocked to find Greenlee standing there.

James Mitchell (Palmer) died in Los Angeles on 1/22, at the age of 89, following complications from pneumonia.

This Week: Erica and Jack discuss her relationship with Ryan.  Brot gets jealous when Natalia flirts with another guy.  Adam is determined to help JR through his health crisis.  Jake's loved ones fear what his vendetta is doing to him.  Everyone gathers at the Wildwind chapel for David's wedding.

Can't Miss: Jack can't believe his eyes when Greenlee appears before him on 2/10.

Next Week: Greenlee stuns her wedding guests.  Ryan makes a declaration.  David drops a bomb on Angie.  Annie confides in Scott.

SOW 2/9/10

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will appear as himself on 2/17 and will cross paths with Erica at ConFusion.

**February Sweeps**  Greenlee returning to Pine Valley is the thrust of February Sweeps and all of the big events center around that.  She will find out about Ryan and Erica in the worst possible way and react as only Greenlee can.  Jackson and Erica are close.  Jake and Amanda will take a much-needed breather and enjoy some "together" family time.  There is a huge fallout for David, surrounding Greenlee's return and there are actually criminal charges that can be brought against him.  There will be a new crisis for JR and his illness and it will pull the family together.  This will also be bringing Brooke back to the canvas.  Tad and Liza will be growing closer and she will become more jealous of Krystal.  Randi and Madison will each choose a side with Erica and Greenlee.  Brot and Natalia's romance will continue to play out with a real slow build.  Angie will be embroiled with some shady deals going down at the hospital because David is going to try to get his old position back. 

This Week: Colby tries to mend things between Bailey and Damon.  Jake grows even more suspicious of David.  Opal senses that something wicked this way comes.  JR makes a devastating admission to his sister.  Greenlee's fury goes viral!

Can't Miss: Greenlee gets an eyeful of Erica and Ryan on 2/1.

Next Week: David and Greenlee put their master plan in motion.  Erica makes a difficult decision.  Colby finds what she's been looking for.

SOD 2/9/10

Greenlee: It's War!  Greenlee's hopes for a romantic reunion with Ryan go up in flames when she catches him in the throes of passion with Erica.  Greenlee is waiting around for Ryan at the penthouse because she has a spare key and is going to arrange this surprise dinner for him.  He doesn't show up, so she goes to try to find him at Fusion.  David lets on that Ryan might be with someone else, so Greenlee wants to see who it is.  Greenlee walks in and sees Ryan with Erica.  Without revealing her presence to Erica or Ryan, she walks away from it.  Greenlee decides to use Fusion to get her revenge.  Greenlee's plan is to leave town, but first she is going to leave Erica a present: destroying Fusion.  She enlists David's help to swipe a flash drive from Ryan's and then uses it to wipe out Fusion's computer system.  Later, Greenlee has a close call when Ryan shows up at Wildwind to accuse David of the sabotage.  Her intention to make a fast Pine Valley getaway takes a turn when she catches Erica on TV taunting whoever messed with Fusion.  Greenlee decides to stay and get her company back and makes a surprising proposition to David.

LA City Council President Eric Garcetti appears on 2/16 as himself in scenes with Adam.

LA Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa appears on 2/17 as himself in scenes with Erica at ConFusion.

Walt Willey returns on 2/8 as Jackson Montgomery, when he shows up unexpectedly on Erica's doorstep.

Sofia Black-D'Elia last airs on 2/2 as Bailey.

Trouble for Liza and Tad!  This week, it becomes clear that there is trouble brewing in the resurrected romance between Liza and Tad and it's name is Krystal.  Liza begins viewing Krystal as a threat after she takes stock of the strong bond Jenny's cohabitating parents share. 

Greenlee wants to break Ryan's heart the same way he broke hers on 2/8.  Erica takes advantage of Opal's psychic powers on 2/9.

What Will Happen: Ryan faces off with David.  Erica catches a glimpse of Greenlee.  Greenlee puts her plan in motion.

SOD 2/2/10

Ratings for 1/4: 2.0

Cady McClain is returning as Dixie Cooney for a week!

Sofia Black D'Elia is leaving the show as Bailey.

Greenlee gets an unexpected surprise when she finally finds Ryan on 2/1.  Meanwhile, Erica goes public with her relationship with Ryan.  Jake and Tad wonder what David is up to on 2/2.

**Sweep It Up**  Greenlee will find out in the worst way about Erica and Ryan and will react as only Greenlee can.  Greenlee will take part in a big event that is going to reveal her to everyone in town at the same time.  Valentine's Day will be very memorable.  Brooke will cross with all of the people the fans want her to, including Erica and Adam.  Ryan will make a huge romantic gesture towards Erica during sweeps!  There will be a huge fallout for David about Greenlee's return.  The Chandlers will be united by a new crisis.  Colby is going to be focused on bringing Annie down.  Marissa will have scratchiness with family members because she is the only one who doesn't want to bring Annie down.  Tad and Liza's romance will continue.  Liza will have a tough time accepting Krystal's role in Tad's life.  Madison and Randi will each choose side with Greenlee and Erica.  Damon will stay aboard, even with Bailey leaving.

What Will Happen: Colby wants answers from her new houseguest.  Adam and Liza square off.  Ryan wants Erica to face her fears about their relationship.

SOW 2/2/10

Cady McClain will be returning as Dixie for just one week!

This Week: Scott, JR and Colby see Adam’s will as a way for him to control their lives.  Jake gets an eyeful of Liza.  Damon becomes the prime suspect in a series of burglaries.  Greenlee is anxious to reunite with Ryan.  Angie and Jesse realize that their marriage has hit a rough patch.

Can’t Miss: Erica is flustered by the press asking about Ryan on 1/29.

Next Week: Greenlee gets a surprise when she finds Ryan.  Scott has reservations about working with Annie.  Ryan faces off with David.  Erica catches a glimpse of Greenlee. 

On Friday, January 22, 2010, James Mitchell, who played Palmer Cortlandt for 30 years, passed away in Los Angeles from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, complicated by pneumonia. He would have turned 90 on February 29.

Four stars of AMC will appear in the March issue of "Los Angeles Magazine" in a special 8-page spread wearing the hottest spring fashions. Susan Lucci (Erica), Cameron Mathison (Ryan), Rebecca Budig (Greenlee), and Denise Vasi (Randi) posed behind the scenes at the new AMC L.A. set.

AMC will feature two Los Angeles politicians playing themselves to celebrate the show's move to California. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and City Council President Eric Garcetti will both shoot episodes at the show's new production studio near downtown Los Angeles in January. Villaraigosa will shoot a scene with Susan Lucci, who plays Erica Kane. Writers are still trying to figure out a plot twist that puts the mayor in the fictional city of Pine Valley, PA. Garcetti will appear with actor David Canary, discussing making Adam Chandler's businesses "more environmentally friendly."

David Kreizman and Donna Swajeski are the new co-head writing team on AMC. Their stories will begin airing in June. David was with "Guiding Light" from 1995 to its cancellation in 2009 when he became co-headwriter of "As the World Turns." Donna has written for "Another World" (1988-92), "Port Charles" (2001-03), "Guiding Light" (1999-2001; 2003-2008), and "The Bold and The Beautiful" (9/09 - present).

SOD 1/26/10

Jake is Trevor’s Father!  The Martins receive big news this week: Jake is Trevor’s biological father.  At the start of the week, Angie definitively determines that there’s no way David could have sired the baby.  Angie tests JR and Jake’s DNA and delivers the news to Amanda and Jake that the boy is indeed theirs.  Unfortunately, the good times stop rolling when David shows up unexpectedly.  Amanda asks what David is doing there and he says that he is there to apologize, but Jake punches David’s lights out.  Amanda stops Jake before he really hurts David.  Post-scuffle, Amanda urges Jake not to pursue his vendetta against David and focus on their family. 

Ratings for 12/21: 1.8

Julia Barr returns on 2/23 as Brooke English.

George McDaniel leaves the show as James Beardsley, Madison’s abusive father.

Adam throws Annie for a loop on 1/25.  Greenlee dreams of being with Ryan on 1/26.

What Will Happen: Brot and Natalia stumble upon a mystery.  David tells Greenlee that he can never go back to Pine Valley.  Adam throws his family for a loop.

SOW 1/26/10

Julia Barr returned as Brooke for the show’s 40th Anniversary episodes and will be sticking around for another three months.

Amanda and Jake Learn that He is Trevor’s Father!  The Martins get the news they have been hoping for this week when DNA testing proves that Jake is Trevor’s biological dad.  Shortly after Jake and JR get DNA testing, Angie determines that Jake is indeed the daddy.

This Week: Erica admits to Ryan that her life at Fusion feels meaningless after her trip to Africa.  Madison does a favor for Randi.  Annie fears for her future when Adam meets with Barry to discuss his estate.  Marissa can’t forgive David after he comes clean.  Erica tells Opal that she wants to keep her relationship with Ryan private.

Can’t Miss: Liza and Tad finally make love on 1/22.

Next Week: someone’s up to no good at Tad’s house.  Jesse grows suspicious of Damon.  Colby makes a surprising discovery.  Greenlee’s on a mission to find Ryan.

Cady McClain will be reprising her role as Dixie Martin in early March in a story with Tad. After stints from 1988-1996, 1998-2002, and 2005-2007, Dixie was murdered by a serial killer. Cady returned in ghost form in May 2008.

Julia Barr (61) brings Brooke back to Pine Valley on February 23 through "a great story arc" though producers at AMC won’t state for how long. She suddenly disappeared 3 years ago after refusing to drop down to “recurring” status. Apparently, Brooke has been living in China with adopted daughter Laura.

SOD 1/19

Love Hurts for Adam and Annie!  Annie wins joint custody of Emma this week, but seems poised to lose her husband when Adam is diagnosed with congestive heart failure.  Ryan has to physically hand Emma over to Annie (the child will live with Annie and Adam one week, then with Ryan the next) and it’s really tricky for him.  While Ryan takes his mind off his troubles by getting passionate with Erica, a scantily clad Annie shows how grateful she is to Adam for his help in getting Emma back by performing a sexy dance for him in the Chandler parlor.  Scott spies Annie from the terrace and when he manages to pry his eyes away, he, Colby and Liza hear Annie scream and rush in to find Adam collapsed.  At the hospital, Adam is diagnosed with congestive heart failure, a potentially fatal condition.  He informs his family that he is getting a pacemaker and urges them to make peace with one another – but that may be more easily said than done.  Next, Adam makes out a new will, with stipulations.

Ratings for 12/14: 1.8

Alexander, Benjamin and Caleb Eckstein (Spike Lavery), Alexa Gerasimovich (Kathy Martin), Lucy Merriam (Emma Lavery), David and Damian Paseler (Baby Stuart), Rory and Declan McTigue (Little Adam Chandler), Aiden and Connor Sharpe (Trevor Dillon), Rachel and Jessica Slomovitz (Jenny Martin) have all taped their last episodes with the show, all the roles will be recast with California girls and boys.

Greenlee faces a difficult decision on 1/18.  David tries to make amends for his misdeeds on 1/19, while Amanda and Jake get the news they have been hoping for.

What Will Happen: Greenlee wants to know what David’s really up to.  Adam’s days could be numbered.  Amanda begins to question Trevor’s paternity. 

SOW 1/19/10

Jill Larson is back on contract as Opal, since the show is moving to Los Angeles.

This Week: Colby is upset about Annie winning shared custody and decides to fight it in her own way.  Jake tells Amanda that he wants their relationship back on track.  Scott calls Colby out when he finds her being sweet to Emma and Annie.  Madison catches Ryan and Erica in a kiss.  Greenlee discovers that David has been lying to all of Pine Valley.

Can’t Miss: Scott, Liza and Colby find Adam collapsed on the floor on 1/14.

Next Week: Greenlee faces a difficult decision.  Adam hides how serious his condition is.  David tries to make amends for his misdeeds.  Tad kisses Liza.  Amanda and Jake get the news they were praying for. 

SOD 1/12/10

Walt Willey Back!  Walt Willey, whose Jack jetted off to Europe in August and hasn’t been seen on-screen since, returns this week and will first air on 1/5 during the 40th anniversary episode.  Jack and Erica fans will see their favorite duo happy again – at least in Greenlee’s dream sequence on 1/6.

Ratings for 12/7: 1.8

Julia Barr (Brooke English), Eva La Rue (Maria Santos Grey), Laurence Lau (Greg Nelson), Taylor Miller (Nina Warner), James Mitchell (Palmer Cortlandt), Leven Rambin (Lily Montgomery) and Eden Riegel (Bianca Montgomery) will all return for the anniversary episode on 1/5.

Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa return on 1/4 and 1/5 as Mateo and Hayley Santos.

Thorsten Kaye and Alicia Minshew return on 1/6 as Zach and Kendall Slater, when they appear in Greenlee’s fantasy.

Ray MacDonnell chose to retire and will last air this week as Joe Martin.

Lee Meriwether is leaving the show as Ruth Martin, who moves to Florida with her husband.

Tad and Liza Heat Up!  This week, Tad and Liza share a steamy buss that may portend a romantic future for the twosome, who first hit the sheets in 1983.  Initially, Liza is upset with Tad because David has had a restraining order issued against them, barring the duo from continuing to dig into his mysterious activities in Gloucester.  But Liza can’t stay mad for long. 

Ryan and Annie learn Emma’s fate when the outcome of her custody trial is revealed on 1/11.  Amanda makes a life-changing discovery on 1/12.

What Will Happen: Erica and Ryan take their relationship to the next level.  Greenlee demands the truth from David.  Annie and Ryan face off in court.

Susan Lucci (Erica) is featured in the take five interview! 

SOW 1/12/10

This Week: Annie sees Hayley’s documentary as an opportunity.  Angie, Frankie and Jesse go to the courthouse to support Madison.  David explains to Greenlee what happened in Pine Valley while she was in a coma.  A restraining order is issued against Tad and Liza.  JR wants to postpone chemotherapy to take a trip with Marissa.

Can’t Miss: Annie and Ryan plead their cases for custody of Emma on 1/8.

Highlight of the Week: Happy 40th Anniversary on 1/3!

Next Week: The judge rules in Emma’s custody case.  Greenlee ponders risky surgery.  Amanda is hesitant to run a DNA test on Trevor. 

SOD 1/5/10

Larson Back on Contract!  Jill Larson received a major gift for her 20th anniversary in Pine Valley: a brand-new contract, which will ensure that she will remain with the show as Opal following its imminent relocation to Los Angeles.

Ratings for 11/30: 1.8

Thorsten Kaye last airs on 12/29 as Zach Slater.

Alicia Minshew kicks off her maternity leave on 12/29 when her character Kendall leaves town with Zach!

Meredith Patterson (Francesca) will not continue on the show when it moves to the West Coast.

Chrishell Stause (Amanda) will be appearing on a recurring basis once the show moves to LA.

The End of “Zen”!  Kendall and Zach have a very merry, if belated, Christmas celebration this week – and then decide to leave town indefinitely.  And so, after one last, tender Kendall/Zach love scene, one final, heartwarming rapprochement between Kendall and Erica, and a melting of the ice between Zach and Ryan (who even allows the Slaters to take Spike on their travels), the couple says goodbye to Pine Valley.  It’s a happy ending, but not a permanent one because Kendall will be back (following Alicia Minshew’s maternity leave), but Zach will not (Thorsten Kaye last airs in the role on 12/29).

Mateo and Hayley return to Pine Valley on 1/4.  Pine Valley’s leading citizens reveal what their town means to them on 1/5, while familiar faces: including Bianca, Maria, Palmer and Lily return to share their memories.

**2010 Preview**  Ryan and Erica take their relationship to the next level.  David has been taking care of Greenlee and once she gets better, she sets out to return to Pine Valley to find Ryan.  Jackson will return!  Tad and Liza rekindle their relationship, but she becomes jealous of his co-parental relationship with Krystal.  Adam and Annie renew their vows, with the arrival of surprise wedding guests.  Adam will have a medical crisis that makes him realize his mortality, leading him to rewrite his will, with stipulations that affect all members of his family.  The paternity of Amanda’s baby is finally revealed!!  Jake and Amanda are back together and will again fear that David is going to interfere in their lives.  Madison gets a job at Fusion and will compete with Randi.  Angie and Jesse face marital challenges, but their children work to put them back on track.  Natalia and Brot will bond as their friendship continues to grow.  JR is still ill with cancer and Marissa continues to support him.  Colby finally learns that JR is sick.

What Will Happen: David has surprising news for Greenlee.  Tad is determined to get the goods on David.  Erica thinks that Adam is up to no good. 

SOW 1/5/10

Zach and Kendall decide to take the boys and leave town this week, which means viewers have seen the last of Thorsten Kaye (Zach).  Alicia Minshew’s Kendall will return after the actress’ extended maternity leave.

Greenlee Wakes Up As Zach and Kendall Take Off!  The mystery surrounding Greenlee’s return from the not-so-dead deepens this week, just as the show says goodbye to supercouple Kendall and Zach.  At the beginning of the week, David tells Nurse Gayle to take Greenlee off the drugs that are inducing her coma, and reveals how he found Greenlee after she was run off the road by Kendall.  Unbeknownst to David, Tad has made his way to Gloucester to snoop on David – but David intercepts Tad and has him arrested.  Tad summons Liza to get him out of jail.  They return to Pine Valley after being stone-walled by Nurse Gayle.  Tad promises Jake that he will get to the bottom of David’s mysterious trips to Massachusetts.  Meanwhile, Kendall and Zach return to town as a reunited front and celebrate a belated Christmas with their boys.  After Erica issues a heartfelt apology to Kendall for not realizing that she was in trouble in Los Angeles, Zach and Ryan mend fences too!  Then the Slaters stun Erica and Ryan with the news that they have decided to leave town indefinitely.  They realize that they need family time to get themselves back on track and Ryan gives his blessing for them to take Spike.  But in Gloucester, more trouble is brewing: Greenlee finally wakes up, and when she does, she thinks it is still her wedding day to Ryan – the day of her accident.  While withholding many pertinent details, David breaks the news that she has been comatose for months and Ryan thinks she is dead.

This Week: Kendall and Zach celebrate being home with their family.  Tad persuades Jake to repair his relationship with Amanda.  Liza prepares Ryan for the fact that he may lose Emma.  David has Tad arrested and Tad turns to Liza for help.

12/31: Rebroadcast of the 5/28 episode, in which all of Pine Valley attends Stuart’s funeral.

1/1: Preempted.

Can’t Miss: Greenlee wakes up from her coma on 12/29.

Next Week: Hayley returns to film a documentary.  David tries to explain to Greenlee that Ryan has moved on.  Amanda calls David on his lies.  Bailey goes to Liza for help. 

SOD 12/29/09

Greenlee’s Back!  While the details of Greenlee’s resurfacing are being closely guarded, viewers will catch their first glimpse of Rebecca Budig’s not-so-dead alter ego on 12/23.  This week, Ryan stumbles upon Greenlee’s final DVD message to him and thinking it is a Christmas movie, turns it on.  Greenlee’s taped message urging him to move on with his life has a major impact on Ryan: He goes to see Erica and tells her that he wants to be with her.

Anna Koonin returns on 12/23 as Nurse Gayle Walker, in Gloucester-based scenes.

James Mitchell will return for the 40th Anniversary episodes on January 4 and 5.

Malachy McCourt appears on 12/23 as Father Clarence, in the dreams of Zach and Kendall.

Lorenzo Pisoni ends his run as DA Andrew Willis this week, when he dies after Liza confronts him with incriminating pictures.

Finn Wittrock has been placed on contract as Damon, Bailey’s baby daddy.

Erica warns Ryan not to give in to Annie’s demands on 12/28.  Kendall and Zach realize that it is time to focus on healing their relationship and their family on 12/29.

What Will Happen: Kendall and Zach count their blessings.  Ryan’s ready to move on with Erica.  David learns that his mystery patient’s condition has taken a turn. 

SOW 12/29/09

Both Ryan and viewers will get their first sighting of Rebecca Budig’s Greenlee this week – but not necessarily in the flesh! 

James Mitchell’s Palmer will return for the show’s 40th anniversary episodes on 1/4/2010 and 1/5/2010.

Chrishell Stause (Amanda) has confirmed on 12/8 that she will be staying on the show when it moves across the country.

This Week: Kendall talks Zach out of killing Aidan.  James warns Jesse that he’ll destroy him if he pursues the case against James.  Nurse Gayle contacts David and tells him that there has been a change.

12/24: Rebroadcast of 8/20 episode, in which Krystal and Erica travel to Africa.

12/25: Rebroadcast of 8/21 episode, where Kendall collapses and Zach revives her.

Can’t Miss: Ryan is surprised to see a message from Greenlee on a Christmas DVD on 12/23.

Next Week: David performs a miracle.  Ryan plays right into Annie and Adam’s hands.  Kendall and Zach realize that it’s time to heal their relationship.

SOD 12/22/09

Annie Goes Free!  Annie proves that she’s got a touch of Perry Mason in her this week when, after firing Liza as her attorney in favor of defending herself, she gets acquitted – with a major assist from Adam.  At the start of the week, Annie makes the decision to rely on her own counsel.  After being released from the hospital, Annie’s trial gets underway.  Annie interviews the witnesses as they testify, and then it is her turn to take the stand.  But it’s Adam’s turn under oath that gets Annie acquitted: He perjures himself to clear his wife’s name.  Post-acquittal, the next item on Annie’s agenda quickly becomes clear: Emma.

Ratings for 11/16: 1.7

Malachy McCourt returns as Father Clarence and will interact with Kendall and Zach.

BethAnn Bonner’s stint as Kat comes to an end on 12/21.

Daniel Kennedy’s last appearance as Pete Cortlandt was during the Halloween episode.

Ray MacDonnell has taped his final scenes as Joe Martin.

Aiden Turner’s last air date as Aidan Devane is 12/21, when Zach rescues Kendall from his clutches.

Liza faces a difficult decision on 12/21, the same day that JR comes clean with Marissa.  Jesse’s future could be in jeopardy on 12/22.

What Will Happen: Annie learns her fate.  Adam makes a shocking move.  Kendall is reunited with Zach. 

SOW 12/22/09

Annie is a Free Woman!  Annie discovers that the best offense is a good self-defense this week, when she serves as her own lawyer and, with a little help from Adam’s willingness to lie under oath, she goes free!  At the start of the week, Annie is still in the hospital and it is starting to freak her out.  Annie fires Liza and says that she is going to represent herself.  Annie’s trial starts shortly after she’s released from the hospital.  It’s Adam’s turn on the stand that gets Annie acquitted: He perjures himself to clear his wife’s name.

Madison’s Dark Avenues Come to Light!  Madison’s tortured history with her abusive father, James, comes to light this week, after Erica tells Jesse how she and Ryan found her wandering dazed and beaten in the street.  As it turns out, the cause is horrible physical abuse that Madison has been subjected to by her father, James, and her late husband, DA North.  James uses Randi to locate Madison at the Pine Cone motel, where Brot and Frankie bust in just in time, and Erica orders James to leave Madison alone.

This Week: Aidan continues to spiral out of control.  Jesse arrests Frankie after he assaults Madison’s father.  Amanda jumps to David’s defense when he tries to apologize for all his misdeeds.  Zach contacts Erica and promises that he will bring Kendall home.

Can’t Miss: A bound-and-gagged Kendall manages to place a call to Zach on 12/16.

Next Week: Kendall and Zach’s nightmare reaches an end.  JR opens up to Marissa.  Liza faces a tough decision.  Jesse’s future could be in jeopardy. 

On Friday, December 11, "The View" celebrates AMC's 40 years on daytime TV as it bids farewell to New York City. Creator Agnes Nixon relives past memories and answers questions. Cast members Susan Lucci (Erica), Cameron Mathison (Ryan), Michael E. Knight (Tad), Vincent Irizarry (David), and Rebecca Budig (Greenlee) will discuss the move to LA. Also, a special guest will appear on the Pine Valley set.

Daniel Kennedy will not be making the move to L.A. and has already finished filming his final scenes as Pete Cortlandt.

Watch your favorite ABC daytime stars singing a fun version of Jingle Bell Rock!

Headwriter Charles Pratt, Jr. was relieved of his duties after a big dispute over AMC's 40th anniversary show when he was told to clean up the storyline mess so the show could celebrate. Word is that former AMC headwriter Lorraine Broderick will fill in for now.

The producers of the new Rob Marshall movie "Nine," opening on December 25, are advertising on all ABC shows by including references to the musical within each show's dialogue during the month of December. For more info and to see the movie trailer, visit http://nine-movie.com/#/home-page.