Brandon Beemer Out at B&B, in at GH?
Jack Wagner's contract won't be
picked up, but what's next?
Kirsten Storms No Go: Storms not returning
Kirsten Storms will not be
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Four One Life to Live characters
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Guiding Light New Archives: 2004

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Aubrey Dollar January 2004
GL soon to be a Dollar short

As previously reported by soapcentral.com, actress Aubrey Dollar (Marina Cooper) will exit Guiding Light at the conclusion of her contract.
Michael O'Leary February 2004
Sources: O'Leary to be taken off contract

Though unconfirmed by show executives, there are rumblings that actor Michael O'Leary (Rick Bauer) will soon be taken off contract at Guiding Light.
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GL could air same day episodes nationwide

According to Guiding Light insiders, episodes of Guiding Light will resume airing the same day across the nation following the NCAA basketball tournament in March.
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Newcomer lands role of GL's Marina

Television newcomer Kit Paquin has landed the role of Marina Cooper on CBS's Guiding Light. Paquin will assume the role when actress Aubrey Dollar exits later this month.
Ellen Wheeler February 2004
Ellen Wheeler named EP Of Guiding Light

Two time Emmy Award-winning actress, director, and producer Ellen Wheeler (ex-Cindy Chandler) has been named Executive Producer of Guiding Light, effective immediately. Wheeler will replace outgoing EP John Conboy.
What was the biggest GL news story in 2004?
 SEP: Grant Aleksander out as GL's Phillip is murdered   90% 
 MAY: GL names David Kreizman as its new head writer   2% 
 MAR: McKeon said she might walk, ends up getting fired   2% 
 MAR: Peter Simon (Ed) taken off contract, he opts to walk   2% 
 FEB: Two-time Emmy winner Ellen Wheeler named new EP   1% 
 MAY: Ex-OLTL star Gina Tognoni tapped as new Dinah on GL   1% 
 JAN: Aubrey Dollar exits GL to focus on primetime series   1% 
 Other   1% 
 MAR: GL, CBS arrange for same-day episodes to air nationwide   0% 

   
Lindsey McKeon March 2004
McKeon fired from Guiding Light

Despite conflicting reports late last year regarding her future, it is now confirmed that actress Lindsey McKeon (Marah Lewis) will leave Guiding Light.
Jerry ver Dorn March 2004
O'Leary, ver Dorn signed to new contracts

Hot on the heels of the dismissals of executive producer John Conboy and actress Lindsey McKeon (Marah Lewis) is some good news for Guiding Light fans: Two popular performers are staying put.
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Original GL radio cast member dead at 87

Actress Mercedes McCambridge, who portrayed Mary Ruthledge on the radio version of The Guiding Light in the late 1930s, has died. She was 87.
Mario Van Peebles March 2004
Peter Simon out as GL opts not to renew his contract

Peter Simon (Ed Bauer) has once again opted to leave Guiding Light. Though unconfirmed by either the actor's rep or a show spokesperson, insiders tell soapcentral.com that Simon's exit is the result of a contract dispute.
Deborah Zoe April 2004
Relative newcomer Zoe out as GL's Eden

soapcentral.com has learned that Deborah Zoe (Eden August) will exit Guiding Light later this spring.
Mandy Bruno April 2004
Paquin Out as GL's Marina; Another Newcomer to Take Over

Guiding Light has quickly opted to make some changes to its younger set. Kit Paquin has been bumped from the role of Marina Cooper after only one month on the air.
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Rumors claim Weston no longer writing GL

Have you noticed in recent weeks that Guiding Light no longer airs executive producer and head writer credits at the beginning of the show? A lot of fans have - and it had led to some wild internet speculation regarding the behind-the-scenes goings on at Guiding Light.
Gina Tognoni May 2004
OLTL vet to take on GL's Dinah Marler

One Life to Live veteran Gina Tognoni (ex-Kelly Cramer) has landed the part of Dinah Marler on CBS's Guiding Light.
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Emmy-winning director to leave GL

Emmy-winning Senior Director Bruce Barry will exit Guiding Light when his contract expires this August. Barry has directed nearly 1700 episodes of Guiding Light during his tenure with the show.
David Kreizman May 2004
GL names new head writer

David Kreizman has been named the new head writer of Guiding Light. The announcement comes just two weeks after a soapcentral.com that questioned the status of Ellen Weston's status as the show's top scribe.
Richard T. Biggs May 2004
Richard Biggs dead at age 44

Former Days of our Lives and Guiding Light cast member Richard T. Biggs has died. The cause of his death is currently under investigation. He was 44.
Marty West June 2004
Marty West out in "story-dictated" exit

A spokesperson for Guiding Light has confirmed that Marty West (Shayne Lewis) has been let go from the show.
Grant Aleksander September 2004
Aleksander out in "story-dictated" exit

A spokesperson for Guiding Light has confirmed what Internet rumors have hinted at for a week now - Emmy-nominated Grant Aleksander (Phillip Spaulding) has been let go from Guiding Light.
Grant Aleksander November 2004
Aleksander's final GL episode taped

Emmy nominated and long-running Guiding Light star Grant Aleksander (Phillip Spaulding) has now taped his final episode with the CBS soap.
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