Gays of our Lives (November 17, 2009)

This week one of our biggest editions of Gays of Our Lives ever includes an interview with One Life to Live head writer Ron Carlivati, responsible for the Kyle/Oliver love story that has had daytime talking and made instant stars out of Brett Claywell, who plays Kyle Lewis, and Scott Evans, who plays Oliver Fish. We talk about the creation of the storyline, how the actors felt when they learned about the plot twist and why Kish has became such a sensation.

Plus, we find out what’s next for Llanview’s gays. Where do Oliver and Kyle go from here? Is Kyle’s ex Nick (Nicholas Rodriguez) out of the picture? And what about that baby that Oliver unknowingly fathered? We cover all of that and more in our interview.

In GOOL THEATER, we’ve got some rather steamy and romantic clips from One Life to Live as Kyle and Oliver’s first date takes a few unexpected turns. Plus, on As the World Turns, the war between Mason and Luke wages out of control, Riley continues his struggle with his sexuality on Degrassi: The Next Generation, Santi and Diego search for a way for Santi to walk again on Rich Kids, Poor Parents and Lucas and Dex consider taking a vacation together on the Dutch version of Good Times, Bad Times.

GOOL SCOOPS AND SPOILERS has the dish on the return of Heather Locklear to Melrose Place, the fallout from Noah’s accident on As the World Turns, a pair of crushes lead to disaster on Glee and Lenny thinks he finally has what he wants – or does he, on the German version if Good Times, Bad Times. Plus Phillip says goodbye on The Young and the Restless.

And in GOOL NEWSBEAT, if you haven’t heard enough about OLTL, there’s big doings for Kyle and Oliver and we’ve got some news on the future of OLTL’s Nick Chavez from the man who plays him, out performer Nicholas Rodriguez. There is also casting info from As the World Turns, shocking plot twists ahead on Brothers & Sisters, Emmerdale’s plans to add a couple of gays to its cast and news about a possible big change at Ugly Betty.

Now on with the show!

TABLE OF CONTENTS
FEATURE: INTERVIEW WITH RON CARLIVATI
GOOL THEATER
SCOOPS & SPOILERS
GOOL SNEAK PEEKS
GOOL NEWSBEAT
SNAPSHOTS
SOAP STUD OF THE WEEK
QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Chatting with Ron Carlivati

One of daytime’s most popular and talked about storylines this year has been the romance between Kyle Lewis and Oliver Fish. What started out as yet another coming out drama, grew deeper and richer, eventually bringing viewers daytime’s first gay love triangle with the addition of out Broadway performer Nicholas Rodriguez as gay activist and high school teacher Nick Chavez. As if that wasn’t enough, OLTL even tackled the controversial issue of gay marriage rights.

But despite all the bells and whistles, the story always remained focused on the romance between Kyle and Oliver. So who is responsible for what is arguably one of the best gay relationships on television? His name is Ron Carlivati and he’s head writer for OLTL.

A former attorney, Carlivati has been with the ABC sudser for 13 years, starting as a writer’s assistant and working his way through the ranks until he took over the reins as sole head writer two years ago. AfterElton.com recently talked with Carlivati about the conception of the Kyle and Oliver romance, the fact that there’s been very little complaint about this potentially controversial storyline, what big star he would like to bring to Llanview and even a little peek at what’s ahead for Llanview’s gays.

This interview does contain SPOILERS. You have been warned.