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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

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

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

This Week in Soap Opera History: July 12-18

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

Roger Newcomb • July 19, 2026

7 Memorable Soap Opera Theme Songs With Lyrics

Peabo Bryson (left) sappeared on One Life to Live to sing the show's theme song, while Gary Morris and Crystal Gayle performe…

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 14-20)

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

Roger Newcomb • June 21, 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: Jacklyn Zeman Interviews (2009, 2010, 2011)

Emmy-winning actress Jacklyn Zeman is best known for her 45-year run as Nurse Bobbie Spencer on ABC soap opera General Hospital .…

Damon L. Jacobs • June 13, 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 2

(clockwise from top left) 1969: The  Peyton Place series finale.  1988: Days of our Lives' Kim had to say goodbye to Shane…

Roger Newcomb • June 02, 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

Today in Soap Opera History (April 30)

1973: Nancy Pinkerton debuted as Dorian Lord on One Life to Live . 1978: Dallas' Pam revealed her pregnancy but later lost…

Roger Newcomb • April 30, 2026

'One Life to Live' Stars Reunite for Charity and Share Behind-the-Scenes Memories

Erika Slezak (Viki), Hayden Panettiere (Sarah), Tuc Watkins (David), Tyler Noyes (C.J.) and Krista Tesreau (Tina) starred on One L…

Roger Newcomb • April 18, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (April 9)

On this day in... 1953: On The Guiding Light , Dick (James Lipton) looked for reassurance about his marriage to Kathy from Dr.…

Roger Newcomb • April 09, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (April 7)

1966: Peyton Place's Steven prepared for his weddding. 1981: Another World's Sandy took care of Mac after an explosion…

Roger Newcomb • April 07, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (April 5)

On this day in... 1940: The final episode of Procter & Gamble radio soap opera Manhattan Mother aired. Written by Orin To…

Roger Newcomb • April 05, 2026