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Joey Buchanan
One Life to Livecharacter
Tom Degnan as Joey Buchanan
Portrayed by
  • Ryan Morris (1980–1985)
  • John Paul Learn (1985–1990)
  • Chris McKenna(1990–1993)
  • Nathan Fillion(1994–1997, 2007)
  • Don Jeffcoat (1997–2001)
  • Bruce Michael Hall (2003–2004)
  • Tom Degnan(2010–2011)
Duration
  • 1980–2001
  • 2003–2004
  • 2007
  • 2010–2011
First appearanceJanuary 8, 1980(1980-01-08)
Last appearanceAugust 24, 2011(2011-08-24)
ClassificationFormer; regular
Created by
Introduced by

Bruce Michael Hall as Joey Buchanan

Nathan Fillion as Joey Buchanan
In-universe information
Other namesJoseph Francis Riley Jr. (birth name)
Joseph Francis Riley Buchanan
Occupation
  • Photographer
  • Businessman
  • Clergyman
Family
FatherJoe Riley
MotherVictoria Lord
Adoptive fatherClint Buchanan
BrothersKevin Buchanan
Half-brothers
Half-sisters
Spouse
Grandfathers
Grandmothers
Aunts and uncles
Nieces and nephews
First cousins

Joey Buchanan(bornJoe Riley Jr.) is a fictional character from the American daytime serialOne Life to Live.The character is the son of originalprotagonistsVictoria LordandJoe Riley Sr.

Casting[edit]

The role of Joey Buchanan was originated by child actor Ryan Morris from 1980 to 1985. Morris was then replaced by John Paul Learn from 1985 to June 20, 1990. On September 18, 1990, the role was reintroduced by teen actorChris McKenna,who portrayed the role until 1993. In 1994, actorNathan Fillionfirst appeared in the regular role of an 18-year-old Joey on the episode first-run April 28, 1994.[1]Fillion remained on the series until his on-screen departure on February 14, 1997. Fillion's portrayal of Joey earned him aYounger Actor Emmynomination in 1998.[2]Following Fillion's departure, the role was recast with actor Don Jeffcoat, who stepped into the role on-screen on October 17, 1997.[3]

In 2000, it was announced that Jeffcoat was cast out of the series after his contract was not extended.[4]Jeffcoat last aired on-air on January 19, 2001. In early 2003, it was announced thatPassionsactor Bruce Michael Hall would join the cast as the third adult actor to portray the role of Joey.[5]However, it was announced in November 2003 that Hall had been let go from the show.[5]He last aired in 2004. Fillion returned briefly to the role in August 2007 forOne Life to Live's9,999 and 10,000 episodes.[6][7][8]

In July 2009, it was reported that actorDaniel Cosgrove,best known for his role asBill Lewison theCBS Daytimesoap operaGuiding Lightwould be cast in the role as Joey Buchanan following the series' September 2009 finale.[9]The reports were confirmed untrue when it was announced that Cosgrove would join the CBS Daytime soapAs the World Turnsin the role ofChristopher Hughes.[10][11]

In the summer of 2010, a casting call went out with the prospect of possibly officially recasting the role of Joey Buchanan.[12]On October 5, 2010, it was announced that newcomerJosh Kellyhad been cast as Joey Buchanan.[13]Kelly had a projected on-air debut of November 24, 2010.[13]Kelly reportedly beat out several Daytime heavy-weights includingMatt Borlenghi,Brody Hutzler,andAustin Peck.[13]However, two days later, it was announced that the role of Joey had been unrecast and then re-recast the role with formerAs the World TurnsactorTom Degnan,and that Kelly would be cast in another contract role of new characterCutter Wentworthinstead.[14]One Life to Liveexecutive producerFrank Valentinireleased a statement concerning the change-up, stating:[14]

After auditioning a talented group of guys for the role of Joey, we are excited to announce that not one but two of them will be joining the cast ofOne Life to Livein contract roles. [W]e have decided that Josh Kelly is a great fit for the other contract role that we have written [...] We look forward to both actors joining the show.

Degnan premiered as previously reported for Kelly on November 24, 2010.[14]Following the April 2011 cancellation ofOne Life to LiveandAll My Children,[15]it was announced that Degnan would exit alongside co-starGina Tognoni,who was portraying Joey's long-time love,Kelly Cramerwould exit the series before its January 2012 finale.[16][17][18]Both Degnan and Tognoni exited the soap on August 24, 2011.

Storylines[edit]

1980–1993[edit]

Joey is born toVictoria "Viki" Lord Riley(Erika Slezak) mere months after the death of his father and her husbandJoe Riley(Lee Patterson) in 1980.[19][20]When Viki later marriesClint Buchanan(Clint Ritchie) in 1982, Clint adopts Joey and his older brother,Kevin Lord Riley.In the summer of 1992, a teenage Joey befriends a closeted gay teen namedBilly Douglas(Ryan Phillippe) who had a friendship with the Rev.Andrew Carpenter(Wortham Krimmer). College studentMarty Saybrooke(Susan Haskell), who has a crush on Andrew and is jealous of his relationship with Billy, accuses Andrew of molesting Billy. Andrew is later found not to be sexually abusing Billy, which forces Billy to come out of the closet to his parents and to the citizens of Llanview. Joey supports his friend Billy as he copes with coming out of the closet and the homophobia from the town and his disapproving father. Andrew later helps bring the AIDS quilt to Llanview to help the town to tolerate the gay community.

1994–2007[edit]

Joey (Nathan Fillion) andDorian(Robin Strasser), 1994

In 1994, a young adult Joey secretly romances his former step-grandmother, Vicki's nemesis Dr.Dorian Lord(Robin Strasser). Though initially motivated by revenge against Viki, Dorian comes to love Joey; Viki is outraged when she finds out.[21]During a recurrence of herdissociative identity disorder,one of Viki's alternate personalities, Jean Randolph, holds Dorian hostage in a secret room beneathLlanfairin 1995.[22]One of the conditions of her release is to end the relationship with Joey,[23]which she does.[24]

Joey later becomes involved with Dorian's niece,Kelly Cramer(Gina Tognoni) in late 1995. Ultimately, Kelly leaves him for his brother Kevin.

In 2003, Joey returns to Llanview, having become a pastor in his absence. He soon marriesJennifer Rappaport,but her struggle to fit into her new role as a pastor's wife and her feelings forRex Balsomdestroy the marriage. Joey leaves town forLondonin January 2004. For two weeks that May, Joey returns while Viki undergoesheart transplantsurgery.

Joey returns for two days in August 2007, along with brothersCord Roberts(John Loprieno) and Kevin, for the funeral of his adopted grandfather,Asa Buchanan(Philip Carey). He and Dorian briefly discuss their past relationship, and the fact that they both still think of each other.[7][8]

2010–2011[edit]

Joey returns to Llanview forThanksgivingin 2010, with a woman namedAubrey Wentworth(Terri Conn). Though Kelly finds herself still in love with him, Joey proposes to Aubrey. Clint does abackground checkon Aubrey, which uncovers her history as a con artist with her professed brother but actual former boyfriendCutter Wentworth(Josh Kelly). Aubrey learns of Clint's disreputable deeds and blackmails him. Despite Kelly's protests, Joey and Aubrey elope in February 2011. While Kelly insists to Joey that Aubrey's motive for marriage is his families' fortune, her accusations cause Joey to push her away. A devastated Kelly begins a romantic relationship withJohn McBain(Michael Easton), resigning herself to accept Joey's marriage to another woman. Eventually, Joey discovers that Aubrey's history and true relationship to Cutter. When Joey confronts Aubrey, she admits to her initial transgressions but vows she has fallen in love with Joey. Joey keeps his knowledge of Aubrey's actions quiet as the couple is awarded temporary custody of Joey's nephew,Ryder Ford,while Joey's sister and mother suffered bouts withmultiple personalities.Later, Kelly is stabbed by the psychotic psychiatrist Dr.Marty Saybrooke(Susan Haskell) and left for dead, and Joey finally admits to and declares his undying affection for Kelly, while she lays in hospital. Joey and Aubrey soon divorce, in July 2011.

In August 2011, Joey announces that he is moving back to London with Kelly so they can be closer to Kelly's son and Joey's great-nephew,Zane.Before leavingLlanfair,Aubrey gives Joey back the engagement ring he gave her, but Joey declines to accept it and wishes Aubrey well. Joey lets Aubrey keep the ring because he gave it to her in "good faith", despite the fact that she originally married him for his money. Joey and Kelly say goodbye to family members before departing on the episode first-run August 24, 2011.

References[edit]

  1. ^"Five Things That Happened On April 28 In Soap History".Soap Opera Digest.Retrieved2 May2023.
  2. ^Joey, Kelly, Drew and Dorian
  3. ^"One Life to Live Recaps: The week of October 13, 1997 on OLTL".
  4. ^Kroll, Dan J. (2000-08-28)."Don Jeffcoat out as contract not extended".Soap Central.SoapCentral.RetrievedJune 30,2012.
  5. ^abKroll, Dan J. (2003-11-30)."Bruce Michael Hall to exit from OLTL".Soap Central.SoapCentral.RetrievedJune 30,2012.
  6. ^"Fillion Back to OLTL".Soap Opera Digest.Vol. 32. July 31, 2007. p. 15.
  7. ^ab"One Life to Liverecap (8/16/07) ".ABC.com (Internet Archive). August 16, 2007. Archived fromthe originalon April 23, 2008.RetrievedApril 23,2008.
  8. ^ab"One Life to Liverecap (8/17/07) ".ABC.com (Internet Archive). August 17, 2007. Archived fromthe originalon April 23, 2008.RetrievedApril 23,2008.
  9. ^Kroll, Dan J. (2007-07-27)."Report: Daniel Cosgrove cast as Joey Buchanan".Soap Central.SoapCentral.RetrievedJune 30,2012.
  10. ^Kroll, Dan J. (2009-11-12)."Daniel Cosgrove to join As the World Turns".Soap Central.SoapCentral.RetrievedJune 30,2012.
  11. ^Fairman, Michael (2009-11-13)."Daniel Cosgrove to ATWT!".Michael Fairman On Air On Soaps.Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps.RetrievedJune 30,2010.
  12. ^Kroll, Dan J. (2010-09-09)."OLTL looking to recast the role of Joey Buchanan".Soap Central.SoapCentral.RetrievedJune 30,2012.
  13. ^abcKroll, Dan J. (2010-10-05)."Josh Kelly lands role of OLTL's Joey".Soap Central.SoapCentral.RetrievedJune 30,2012.
  14. ^abcKroll, Dan J. (2010-10-07)."One Life to Live unrecasts, re-recasts Joey Buchanan".Soap Central.SoapCentral.RetrievedJune 30,2012.
  15. ^"AMC and OLTL Canceled".Soap Opera Digest.Soapoperadigest.com. 2011-04-14.RetrievedJune 28,2012.
  16. ^Kroll, Dan J. (2011-06-07)."Gina Tognoni, Tom Degnan exiting OLTL this summer".Soap Central.SoapCentral.RetrievedJune 28,2012.
  17. ^Fairman, Michael (2011-05-31)."Is Gina Tognoni headed out of One Life to Live early?".Michael Fairman On Air On Soaps.Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps.RetrievedJune 28,2012.
  18. ^Fairman, Michael (2011-06-07)."Tom Degnan set to exit OLTL early!".Michael Fairman On Air On Soaps.SoapCentral.RetrievedJune 30,2012.
  19. ^One Life to Live.Season 12. October 3, 1979.ABC.
  20. ^One Life to Live.Season 12. January 8, 1980.ABC.
  21. ^One Life to Liverecaps (1994, Part 4) - ABC.com
  22. ^One Life to Liverecaps (1995, Part 1) - ABC.com
  23. ^One Life to Liverecaps (1995, Part 2) - ABC.com
  24. ^One Life to Liverecaps (1995, Part 3) - ABC.com

External links[edit]

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