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From the Archive: Colleen Zenk Interviews (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014)

Colleen Zenk is best known for playing the character of Barbara Ryan on As the World Turns during its final 32 years, earning thre…

Roger Newcomb • September 27, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (January 20)

1976: Pat wanted to stop seeing Faith on Ryan's Hope . 1981: Guiding Light's Jennifer made a courtroom confession. 19…

Roger Newcomb • January 20, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (January 20)

1976: Pat wanted to stop seeing Faith on Ryan's Hope . 1981: Guiding Light's Jennifer made a courtroom confession. 19…

Roger Newcomb • January 20, 2018

CBS Daytime Recreates Iconic 50th Anniversary Photo from 1978

CBS Daytime recently brought together 104 past and present stars to recreate the famous CBS 50th anniversary photo from 1978, in…

Roger Newcomb • February 13, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (January 20)

1976: Pat wanted to stop seeing Faith on Ryan's Hope . 1981: Guiding Light's Jennifer made a courtroom confession. 19…

Roger Newcomb • January 20, 2017

'As the World Turns' and 'Guiding Light' Stars Confirmed for 'The Talk' Special on October 12

Colleen Zenk The Talk celebrates CBS Daytime past and present on Wednesday, October 12, with actors from The Young and the Res…

Roger Newcomb • October 05, 2016

'Serial Scoop Now' Presents the 7th Annual Indie Series Awards Red Carpet Show, Part 1

Eric Martsolf and Jen Lilley hosted the 7th Annual Indie Series Awards ceremony on Wednesday, April 6 at the historic El Portal …

Roger Newcomb • April 12, 2016

Nominees Melissa Archer, Tristan Rogers, Melissa Claire Egan & Carolyn Hennesy Added as Presenters for 7th Annual Indie Series Awards

Former One Life to Live and Days of our Lives star Melissa Archer is nominated for her work on Viral . The Indie Series Awar…

We Love Soaps • March 08, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (January 20)

1976: Pat wanted to stop seeing Faith on Ryan's Hope . 1981: Guiding Light's Jennifer made a courtroom confession. 19…

Roger Newcomb • January 20, 2016

'As the World Turns' Alum Colleen Zenk Mesmerizes in "Other Desert Cities"

Brenda Withers, Colleen Zenk, Peggy J. Scott, Malachy Cleary and Davy Raphaely star in "Other Desert Cities" at Hudso…

Roger Newcomb • October 19, 2015

NEWS: Colleen Zenk, Marie Wilson, Alison Sweeney, Melissa Leo, Fall TV, 'Empire' Lawsuit

Marie Wilson is returning to Days of our Lives but in a new role Wilson previously played Bree TJaden, a woman from Aiden's …

We Love Soaps • October 17, 2015

Nelson Aspen Thrills at Sold-Out Don't Tell Mama Show, With Special Guest Anita Gillette

Nelson Aspen and Anita Gillette at Don't Tell Mama on October 2, 2015. Photo courtesy of Nelson Aspen International entert…

Roger Newcomb • October 03, 2015

Melanie Mitchell In as Guest Star for Nelson Aspen's October 9 NYC Performance

Melanie Mitchell "Today, the role of Colleen Zenk will be played by Melanie Mitchell." Well, not really, but busy A…

Roger Newcomb • October 01, 2015

NEWS: Michael Park, Colleen Zenk, Lexi Ainsworth, Xander Berkeley, John Stamos, Ian Somerhalder, Stephen Amell, Constantine Maroulis

Colleen Zenk, Michael Park Longtime As the World Turns star Colleen Zenk to star in Hudson Stage Company production of "O…

We Love Soaps • September 17, 2015

Nelson Aspen Reveals Guest for Second NYC Show: Colleen Zenk

Nelson Aspen and Colleen Zenk Last week, we told you that showbiz legend Anita Gillette would be joining Nelson Aspen for the…

We Love Soaps • September 08, 2015

'As the World Turns' Alum Colleen Zenk Set to Star in Theatre Workshop of Nantucket Production of 'Other Desert Cities'

ATWT star Colleen Zenk will next take the stage in "Other Desert Cities" in Nantucket. Theatre Workshop of Nantucke…

Roger Newcomb • July 25, 2015

NEWS: Amanda Peterson, Kelly Rowland, Matt Dallas, Colleen Zenk, Corbin Bleu, Adan Canto, 'Queens of Drama'

Amanda Peterson A Year in the Life actress Amanda Peterson dead at 43 Amanda Peterson, a TV and film actress best remembered …

We Love Soaps • July 07, 2015

Sneak Peek: First Footage from Upcoming Janet Iacobuzio & Nelson Aspen Series Released

From left to right: Anne Howard, Nelson Aspen, Stephen Schnetzer, Colleen Zenk, Ryan Brown and Anna Holbrook. The first footag…

Roger Newcomb • June 28, 2015

NEWS: Corbin Bleu, Colleen Zenk, Randy Brooks, Jeffrey Christopher Todd, James Scott, 'Dark Shadows' Binge, 'The Archers'

Corbin Bleu and Collee Zenk Review of "Family Shots" play starring Corbin Bleu, Collen Zenk and Randy Brooks "O…

We Love Soaps • January 27, 2015

Today in Soap Opera History (January 20)

1976: Pat wanted to stop seeing Faith on Ryan's Hope . 1981: Guiding Light's Jennifer made a courtroom confession. 19…

We Love Soaps • January 20, 2015