Post by jag11 on Sept 30, 2007 14:02:30 GMT -5
October 2, 2007 CBS Soaps In Depth
With niece Lily's marriage collapsing and brother-in-law Neil still grieving, might it be time for another visit by Y&R's Olivia to Genoa City? Unfortunately, the doctor's portrayer, Tonya Lee Williams, is busy promoting her new film, Poor Boys' Game (in which she stars opposite Danny Glover) and has numerous commitments through October. "No, I don't have any upcoming Y&R air dates right now--I don't think that I will be in Los Angeles for awhile," she tells In Depth. "But they know that I adore the show and that I would love to go back as much as I can when I'm [in town]." Williams, who was a contract player for 15 years before dropping to recurring status in 2005, last returned to the soap in April for scenes surrounding the presumed demise of Oliva's sister, Dru. With a gap now on the canvas, Williams too sees the need for her character's increased presence. "You kind of want to know that there is always one of the [Barber] sisters there," she suggests
Will Olivia Return?
With niece Lily's marriage collapsing and brother-in-law Neil still grieving, might it be time for another visit by Y&R's Olivia to Genoa City? Unfortunately, the doctor's portrayer, Tonya Lee Williams, is busy promoting her new film, Poor Boys' Game (in which she stars opposite Danny Glover) and has numerous commitments through October. "No, I don't have any upcoming Y&R air dates right now--I don't think that I will be in Los Angeles for awhile," she tells In Depth. "But they know that I adore the show and that I would love to go back as much as I can when I'm [in town]." Williams, who was a contract player for 15 years before dropping to recurring status in 2005, last returned to the soap in April for scenes surrounding the presumed demise of Oliva's sister, Dru. With a gap now on the canvas, Williams too sees the need for her character's increased presence. "You kind of want to know that there is always one of the [Barber] sisters there," she suggests