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Today in Soap Opera History (April 9)

1953: GL's Dick worried about his marriage to Kathy. 1982: GH's Mike took an important message. 1992: KL's Pierce s…

Roger Newcomb • April 09, 2014

Today in Soap Opera History (July 26)

On this date in... 1938: YOUNG WIDDER BROWN, from Frank and Anne Hummert, premiered on NBC Radio. It told the story of young …

Roger Newcomb • July 26, 2013

Alice Callahan Joins ONE LIFE TO LIVE

GOSSIP GIRL actress Alice Callahan has joined the cast of ONE LIFE TO LIVE as Kate, a summer school teacher for Jack Manning (And…

Roger Newcomb • May 25, 2013

Today in Soap Opera History (April 9)

On this date in... 1953: On THE GUIDING LIGHT, Dick (James Lipton) looked for reassurance from Dr. Keeler.

Roger Newcomb • April 09, 2013

NEWS ROUNDUP: REVENGE Wedding, NASHVILLE Soundtrack, Kat Moon Reveal On EASTENDERS

REVENGE Stars Emily VanCamp, Gabriel Mann and Nick Wechsler Shoot Seaside White Wedding Earlier this week, several members of th…

Roger Newcomb • December 19, 2012

NEWS ROUNDUP: Irna Phillips, Tracey E. Bregman, Ming-Na, Kamar de los Reyes, Wally Kurth

Irna Phillips: Brief life of soap opera’s single mother (1901-1973) Lynn Liccardo writes in the January-February 2013 issue of H…

Roger Newcomb • December 18, 2012

GOSSIP GIRL Finale Gives CW Best Monday In Over A Year

Last night's two-hour series finale of GOSSIP GIRL gave The CW its best Monday night in the Adults 18-34 demo (1.0/3) since 9…

Roger Newcomb • December 18, 2012

PREVIEW: GOSSIP GIRL Series Finale

Photo: The CW The CW is airing a two-hour GOSSIP GIRL series finale on Monday, December 17 from 8-10 p.m. ET/PT. In "Ne…

Roger Newcomb • December 17, 2012

The CW Has Best Regularly Scheduled Monday Of Season

As GOSSIP GIRL heads into next week's series finale, it had its most watched (1.03 million viewers) and highest-rated episode…

Roger Newcomb • December 11, 2012

PREVIEW: GOSSIP GIRL ("The Revengers")

Photo: The CW The final season of GOSSIP GIRL continues on Monday, December 10 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. In "The Revengers,"…

Roger Newcomb • December 10, 2012

PREVIEW: "It's Really Complicated" On GOSSIP GIRL

(L-R): Leighton Meester as Blair Waldorf, Kelly Rutherford as Lily Van Der Woodsen and Zuzanna Szadkowski as Dorota - Photo: G…

Roger Newcomb • December 03, 2012

Monday Night Ratings: REVOLUTION, 90210 Up, GOSSIP GIRL Steady

The overnights are in for Monday, November 19. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports: From NBC: At 10:01 p.m. ET, REV…

Roger Newcomb • November 27, 2012

PREVIEW: "Save the Last Chance" On GOSSIP GIRL

Penn Badgley as Dan Humphrey and Blake Lively as Serena Van Der Woodsen - Photo: Giovanni Rufino/The CW The final season of GO…

Roger Newcomb • November 26, 2012

Today in Soap Opera History (November 25)

On this date in... 1960: Has been identified as a watershed in broadcasting. It's often referred to by aficionados as &quo…

Roger Newcomb • November 25, 2012

Monday Night Ratings: REVOLUTION Steady, 90210, GOSSIP GIRL Down

The overnights are in for Monday, November 19. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports: From TVBTN: On the CW, 90210 ea…

We Love Soaps • November 20, 2012

PREVIEW: Art Takes Center Stage On GOSSIP GIRL

Fictional or not, the Upper East Side–dwelling characters of the stylish drama GOSSIP GIRL — currently in its sixth and final sea…

Roger Newcomb • November 18, 2012

Monday Night Ratings: 90210 Season High, GOSSIP GIRL Up, REVOLUTION Down

The overnights are in for Monday, November 12. Below is a roundup of Nielsen ratings reports: From The CW: Last night's 9…

Roger Newcomb • November 13, 2012

PREVIEW: GOSSIP GIRL ("Monstrous Ball")

Photo: CW The sixth and final season of GOSSIP GIRL continues on Monday, November 12 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on The CW. In "Mons…

Roger Newcomb • November 12, 2012

NEWS ROUNDUP: 25 College Classes Based on TV Shows, "She Walks In Beauty" Premiere, Kristen Bell

25 College Classes Based on TV Shows 1. Oberlin Experimental College: Through the Darkness of Future-Past: An Exploration of Dav…

Roger Newcomb • November 09, 2012

GOSSIP GIRL To Feature Frank Ocean Music Next Week

Currently in its sixth and final season, the stylish drama GOSSIP GIRL — which has long featured an eclectic array of contemporar…

Roger Newcomb • November 08, 2012