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— Thomas Montalto

Test Subject

In the 9/12 issue of Digest, we put some of daytime's finest to the test — literally — to see how well they know their show's history. Here, GENERAL HOSPITAL's John J. York (Mac) scores laughs, if not points, with his P.C. knowledge — or charming lack thereof. MORE

— ABC

Jacob Young - Young Gun

In this Soap Opera Weekly archival feature, Jacob Young (JR, AMC) talks about his pursuit of acting, music — and girls — with equal passion. MORE

— Yolanda Perez/ABC

Afternoon Delight: AMC'S Jacob Young (JR)

It was a beautiful spring day in New York City. Digest's Mara Levinsky was stuck at her desk, but Jacob Young (JR, ALL MY CHILDREN) was enjoying his pimped-out balcony, soaking in the sun with his shirt off. Excerpts from their conversation. MORE

Jacob's Ladder

Jacob Young takes on his third soap role, this time at ALL MY CHILDREN. Just don't call him a recast. MORE

— ABC

Jackie Zeman on Being Noah's Girl

In this Q&A, GENERAL HOSPITAL's Jackie Zeman explains why she's still Jessie's...er, Noah's girl, and why Carly will always be Bobbie's baby — no matter what. MORE

— Bob D'Amico/ABC

Jackie's Back

After being back-burnered, well, pretty much since long-ago love Roy (A Martinez) left town in 2002, GH's favorite hooker-turned-nurse, Bobbie, hasn't had a storyline to call her own... Here, her portrayer, Jacklyn Zeman, discusses the situation. MORE

— PGP

Like Mother, Like Son

Kim Zimmer's (Reva, GUIDING LIGHT) son, Jake Weary, 14, came thisclose to nabbing the role of Sam Grey on ALL MY CHILDREN. Instead, he was cast as the new Luke on AS THE WORLD TURNS. MORE

— PGP

Reva Returns

Kim Zimmer is thrilled Reva is in rare form once again on GUIDING LIGHT. The vet credits it all to the writing and the casting of Tom Pelphrey as her demon-seed son, Jonathan. MORE

CBS

GL Zimmer's Son on Law & Order

Jake Weary, son of Kim Zimmer (Reva, GUIDING LIGHT) and A.C. Weary, is a chip off the old block. The 14-year-old's acting career is up and running with an appearance on the two-hour season finale of LAW & ORDER: SPECIAL VICTIMS UNIT airing Tuesday, May 18. MORE