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Chris Hughes II
As the World Turns character
Daniel Cosgrove as Chris Hughes
Portrayed by
  • Adam Hirshan (1986–90)
  • Eren Ross Cannata (1990–91)
  • Christian Siefert (1992–98)
  • Ben Jorgenson (1999)
  • Paul Korver (1999–2001)
  • Alan White (2002)
  • Bailey Chase (2003–05)
  • Dylan Bruce (2007–08)
  • Daniel Cosgrove (2010)
Duration
  • 1986–2005
  • 2007–08
  • 2010
First appearanceAugust 30, 1986
Last appearanceSeptember 17, 2010
Classification
Adam Munson
Casey Hughes

Daniel Hughes
Billy Norbeck

Christopher Robert "Chris" Hughes II M.D. is a fictional character from the CBS soap opera As the World Turns. The role was most notably portrayed by Bailey Chase from 2003 to 2005, Dylan Bruce from 2007 to 2008 and two-time Emmy nominee Daniel Cosgrove in 2010.[1][2]

Casting and characterization

Chris Hughes was played by nine actors throughout the character's run including Adam Hirshan from 1986 to 1990, Eren Ross Cannata from 1990 to 1991, Christian Siefert from 1992 to January 28, 1998, Ben Jorgenson in 1999, Paul Korver from 1999 to March 8, 2001 and Alan White from July 3, 2002, to September 17, 2002. The role was soon cast with actor

NBC's Passions in 2005. Bruce's agent Michael Bruno got him an audition for the role of "Nate" and his tape was sent to the show's casting director Mary Clay Boland before he was hired for the role of Chris.[6]

Bruce sat down with Soap Opera Digest columnist Jennifer Lenhart to discuss his role and his enjoyment to be working with the show's veterans.

"But I like that he's a Hughes because I get to work with such great vets. And when they're on-screen, hopefully the longtime fans love that having me back means seeing Don Hastings [Bob] and Kathryn Hays [Kim] more."[6]

—Dylan Bruce, Soap Opera Digest

After Bruce was let go from the show nearly a year later, the show cast

Beverly Hills 90210 and Dirty Sexy Money.[9][11]

Paul Korver played Christopher Hughes from 1999 to March 2001

Actors that played Dr. Chris Hughes

  • Daniel Cosgrove from March 11, 2010 to September 17, 2010
  • Dylan Bruce from October 2007 to October 14, 2008
  • Bailey Chase from January 2003 to January 2005
  • Alan White from July 2002 to September 2002
  • Paul Korver from 1999 to March 2001
  • Ben Jorgenson 1999
  • Christian Siefert from 1992 to 1998
  • Eren Ross Cannata from 1990 to 1991
  • Adam Hirshan from 1986 to 1990

[12]

Character history

Family and relationships

Dr. Chris Hughes is a member of the long-standing Hughes family of Oakdale, Illinois. He is the son of

Abigail Williams, Emily Stewart, Sofie Duran, and Alison Stewart before finally settling down with his first love Katie at the conclusion of the series in 2010. At the end of the series, Chris battled a rare disease he was diagnosed with while overseas that resulted in heart failure. He eventually received a heart transplant from donor Reid Oliver in one of the show's final major storylines.[6]

Reception

The character of Chris Hughes came under some fire during Cosgrove's run because of his character being saved from a heart ailment while his rival Dr. Reid Oliver (Eric Sheffer Stevens) was sacrificed and killed off in the final week of the show. Chris returned to town in 2010 after being diagnosed with a failing heart and Reid was the only person who knew of his condition and who could cure him.[13] Reid became a close friend and with the assistance of Katie, Chris came to terms with the end of his life. However, while in pursuit of a donor heart Reid was killed when his car was struck by a train.[13]

With columnist Michael Fairman, Stevens praised his co-star Cosgrove over his professionalism and their character's growing from rivals to friends.

"I love playing with Daniel Cosgrove. He is a great, great, guy. Reid will help Chris along the way, and that is part of story."[6]

—Eric Sheffer Stevens,

Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps

The controversy arose because Reid, a gay character, was killed and his relationship with Luke Snyder sacrificed, while Chris and Katie, a heterosexual couple, were permitted to have a happy ending, with the characters marrying. While Stevens himself dismissed the decision of the writers to intentionally kill off a gay character, both characters' fan bases were at odds.[6]

References

  1. ^ "THE DANIEL COSGROVE INTERVIEW - DAYTIME EMMY NOMINEE". Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  2. ^ a b "Bailey Chase". Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (August 26, 2011). "It's Official: A&E Picks Up 'Longmire' To Series". Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  4. ^ "As the World Turns News: Dylan Bruce Hired, Kelley Menighan Hensley Returning". September 14, 2007. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d e "Early Dylan". Soap Opera Digest. December 18, 2007. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  6. ^ "As the world turns - Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-04-24. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  7. ^ "Daniel Cosgrove bio - Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  8. ^ a b c Rosa, Angela (September 23, 2010). "Daniel Cosgrove Returns to 'AMC'". Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  9. ^ Hinsey, Carolyn (July 10, 2009). "Soap star Patricia Mauceri walks from 'One Life to Live' rather than act in gay storyline". Daily News. New York.
  10. ^ "Daniel Cosgrove 411 | Soap Opera Digest". Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
  11. ^ "Dr. Chris Hughes". 2015-06-04. Retrieved October 8, 2016.
  12. ^ a b "The Eric Sheffer-Stevens Interview - The Follow Up - As the World Turns". Retrieved October 8, 2016.

External links

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