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Sad Septembers for Soap Operas: 'Guiding Light', 'As the World Turns' & 'All My Children'

By Michael Poirier Contributing Writer, We Love Soaps Insider The great Irna Phillips once said, “As the world turns, we know the…

We Love Soaps • September 06, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History: August 30-September 5

"This Week in Soap Opera History" is a curated video roundup celebrating the milestones, debuts, cliffhangers, weddings…

Roger Newcomb • September 05, 2026

Colorized Vintage Soap Opera Ads, Part 2

We took some of our favorite vintage soap opera ads and colorized them using AI. Check out the results below which include ads for…

Roger Newcomb • August 28, 2026

FLASHBACK: You Are Cordially Invited to A (Soap) Wedding (Part 1)

When Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) and Doug Williams (Bill Hayes) finally set their wedding date, October 1, 1976, Days of our Li…

We Love Soaps • August 19, 2026

Colorized Vintage Soap Opera Ads

We took some of our favorite vintage soap opera ads and colorized them using AI. Check out the results below which include ads fo…

Roger Newcomb • August 14, 2026

Classic Soap Opera Videos, Interviews & Playlists

For nearly two decades, We Love Soaps has built an extensive library of original video content while also preserving some of the …

Roger Newcomb • July 21, 2026

Scott Bryce, Beloved 'As the World Turns' Star, Dies at 68

Actor Scott Bryce was nominated for two Daytime Emy Awards for his work on As the World Turns . Scott Bryce, the Emmy-nominated ac…

Roger Newcomb • July 13, 2026

Randolph Mantooth Dies at 80

Actor Randolph Mantooth, beloved for his role as firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on the hit 1970s NBC series Emergency! , has d…

Roger Newcomb • July 10, 2026

'Soap Opera Time Capsule' Premiere Looks at Daytime TV in March 1981

Our latest series, Soap Opera Time Capsule , premiered today on the We Love Soaps YouTube channel. In the first episode, we…

Roger Newcomb • June 19, 2026

From the Archive: Linda Cook Interview (2009)

Actress Linda Cook is fondly remembered for her roles on many of the New York-based daytime soap operas. In the mid-1970s, she pl…

Roger Newcomb • June 13, 2026

From the Archive: Harding Lemay Interview (2009)

Few writers have left a larger mark on daytime television than Harding Lemay. As head writer of Another World from 1971 to 1979 …

Damon L. Jacobs • June 07, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History (May 31-June 6)

"This Week in Soap Opera History" is a curated video roundup celebrating the milestones, debuts, cliffhangers, weddings…

Roger Newcomb • June 06, 2026

From the Archive: Shawn Christian Interviews (2010, 2013)

Shawn Christian Actor Shawn Christian made his mark on daytime television with roles on all three broadcast networks.  Daytime fan…

Damon L. Jacobs • June 06, 2026

From the Archive: Nicolas Coster Interviews (2010, 2017)

Nicolas Coster His track record in daytime is legendary. He is the self-proclaimed holder of the most daytime roles in history. H…

Damon L. Jacobs • June 04, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History – June 1

On this day in... 1964: On Another World , Ann suggested Missy (Carol Roux) see a counselor to help understand why she's af…

Roger Newcomb • June 01, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History – May 25

1967: Dark Shadows' Maggie struggled to retain her identity. 1981: Another World's Cecile told Rachel that Mac had a …

Roger Newcomb • May 25, 2026

From the Archive: Hillary B. Smith Interviews (2010, 2011, 2012, 2014)

Emmy and Indie Series Award-winning actress and producer Hillary B. Smith spent decades working in daytime television with roles …

Roger Newcomb • May 24, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History (April 19-25)

"This Week in Soap Opera History" is a curated video roundup celebrating the milestones, debuts, cliffhangers, weddings…

Roger Newcomb • April 26, 2026

Frank Salisbury: Remembering a Quiet Giant of Daytime Television

The daytime drama world lost a giant on March 20, 2026. If you were a soap opera fan, you knew my friend, Emmy Award–winning scrip…

Roger Newcomb • April 19, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (April 11)

1966: Peyton Place's Steven married Betty. 1978: Ryan's Hope's Tom was drunk and angry. 1986: Lynn Herring debute…

Roger Newcomb • April 11, 2026