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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

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

'General Hospital' Spoilers: September 7-11, 2026

What's coming up next week on Beyond the Gates ? Check out the day-to-day spoilers below for a sneak peek. Monday, Septemb…

Roger Newcomb • September 05, 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

'Love of Life' Returning as a Scripted Audio Drama

A classic daytime soap opera is getting a new life—this time through audio. Love of Life , the long-running CBS daytime drama th…

Roger Newcomb • September 04, 2026

'Beyond the Gates' Spoilers: September 7-11, 2026

What's coming up next week on Beyond the Gates ? Check out the day-to-day spoilers below for a sneak peek. Monday, Septemb…

Roger Newcomb • September 04, 2026

'The Young and the Restless' Spoilers: September 7-11, 2026

What's coming up next week on The Young and the Restless ? Check out the day-to-day spoilers below to get a glimpse of what’…

Roger Newcomb • September 04, 2026

'Another World' Made Television History With Its Groundbreaking Abortion Story

Susan Trustman starred as Pat Matthews on Anolther World in 1964. Long before daytime soap operas became known for supercouple…

Roger Newcomb • September 04, 2026

Alimi Ballard Returns to the Soap World on General Hospital

A familiar face from Loving and The City has returned to daytime television — this time in Port Charles. Alimi Ballard made his …

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

General Hospital: The Lost Years and Renewal

By Michael Poirier Contributing Writer, We Love Soaps Insider Gloria Monty gets credit for taking General Hospital ’s anemic viewi…

We Love Soaps • August 21, 2026

FLASHBACK: Location Shooting...A Soap Could Visit Your Home Town (Part 1)

Search for Tomorrow went on location to Washtington, D.C.—where it was warmer—to shoot park scenes. Location Shooting...A Soa…

Roger Newcomb • August 20, 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

Hayden Panettiere Dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere began her career as a child actress on One Life to Live and Guiding Light. . Actress Hayden Panettiere, who …

Roger Newcomb • August 16, 2026

FLASHBACK: A Complete, Concise Yearly History of TV Soap Operas - 1947 to 1977 (Part 1 of 8)

Search for Tomorrow's John Sylvester White (Keith) talks with Cliff Hall (Victor), as Sara Anderson, Lynn Loring (Patti), B…

We Love Soaps • August 16, 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

FLASHBACK: 'Another World' The Story of Steven, Rachel & Alice (Part 1 of 23)

Another World's Alice Matthews (Jacqueline Courtney) had a long and complicated relationship with Rachel Davis (Robin Stras…

Roger Newcomb • August 15, 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

FLASHBACK: Revealed! Serial Writers' Secrets (Part 1 of 3)

Revealed! Serial Writers' Secrets The Soap Box Vol. V No. 9 September 1979 by Linda Susman Like parents raising their of…

We Love Soaps • August 14, 2026