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From the Archive: Lynn Herring Interviews (2009, 2013)

Lynn Herring made her first appearance on General Hospital as the unforgettable Lucy Coe in 1986. She left Port Charles in 1992 f…

Roger Newcomb • September 22, 2026

From the Archive: Peggy McCay Interviews (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)

Actress Peggy McCay portrayed Van of the original cast of  Love of Life . She later starred for decades  as Caroline on  Days of …

Roger Newcomb • September 04, 2026

From the Archive: Patsy Pease Interview (July 2009)

I had the extreme good fortune to meet and talk with the #39 actress on the We Love Soaps countdown of the 50 Greatest Soap Act…

Roger Newcomb • September 04, 2026

Genie Francis to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2026 Daytime Emmys

Genie Francis, one of the most iconic actors in the history of daytime television, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at…

Roger Newcomb • September 04, 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

John Oliver's Guest Appearances on 'Days' and 'GH': What the Mainstream Media is Saying

John Oliver takes over daytime TV with delightfully wooden soap opera roles For the past two months, US daytime television watch…

Roger Newcomb • August 16, 2026

Alison Sweeney, Christie Clark, Bryan Dattilo & Chandler Massey Returning to 'Days of our Lives'

Days of Our Lives is joining the latest viral social media trend with a playful new video teasing the return of fan favorites Al…

Roger Newcomb • August 04, 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

Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations: Y&R Leds the Pack with 18, BTG earns 15

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has announced the nominees for the 53rd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards…

Roger Newcomb • July 13, 2026

'Days of our Lives' Weekly Preview: July 13-17, 2026

This week on Days of our Lives , "as old secrets surface, everything begins to unravel." We know EJ steps up his game a…

Roger Newcomb • July 13, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History: July 5-11

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

Roger Newcomb • July 12, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History (June 21-27)

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

Roger Newcomb • June 26, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History (June 14-20)

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

Roger Newcomb • June 21, 2026

'Days of our Lives' Preview (June 22-26, 2026)

Next week on Days of our Lives , "investigations heat up, risks are taken, and the past may hold the key to everything."…

Roger Newcomb • June 19, 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

Elia Cantu Announces Departure From 'Days of our Lives'

After nearly four years in Salem, Elia Cantu has confirmed that she is leaving Days of Our Lives. The actress shared the news in…

Roger Newcomb • June 13, 2026

From the Archive: Louise Sorel Interviews (2009, 2010, 2014)

Actress Louise Sorel has played memorable roles in several daytime and primetime television shows. She is best remembered by soa…

Damon L. Jacobs • June 13, 2026

'Days of our Lives' Video Preview: Week of June 15-19, 2026

Next week on Days of our Lives , "secrets unravel, foul play is suspected, and someone may be running out of time." Wa…

Roger Newcomb • June 13, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History (June 7-13)

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

Roger Newcomb • June 12, 2026