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THORSTEN KAYE ON "ALL MY CHILDREN & quot;: Thorsten Kaye, who has been a daytime viewer favorite since the mid-'90s, will debut next month in the contract role of Las Vegas casino owner Zachary Slater on "All My Children." His first appearance is scheduled for May 20. Kaye portrayed poet Patrick Thornhart on "One Life to Live" from 1995 to 1997 and then Dr. Ian Thornhart on "Port Charles" from 2000 until the series was canceled last year. He also has extensive theatrical credits and has guest-starred on "Law & amp; Order" and "Air America."HEARTFELT MESSAGE: As Viki's heart condition becomes a major crisis, "One Life to Live" is airing a public service announcement recorded by first lady Laura Bush urging viewers to learn more about heart disease and how it affects women. "OLTL's" Heather Tom (Kelly) is the latest cast member to moonlight on Broadway. Starting May 5, she'll join the cast of "Prymate," a drama about a gorilla who speaks using sign language. Another "OLTL" cast member, Kathy Brier, who plays Marcie on the show, is currently holding down the lead in "Hairspray."OFF THE SHOW: Although Colleen's romance with J.T. seems to be surviving its bumps, by next month, the character will be gone from "Young and Restless." Lyndsy Fonseca has been let go and the show's producers don't plan to recast the role. Jeanne Cooper's real-life son, Corbin Bernsen, reprises his role as Fr. Todd Williams on "Y & amp;R" on May 7.
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