#Soapopera

Steven Capsuto - Alt. ChannelsStevenCapsuto@techhub.social
2025-10-31

Video: 1983 - The first ongoing gay role on a US daytime soap opera: psychologist Lynn Carson (Donna Pescow) on ALL MY CHILDREN.

The video starts with the October 31 episode, in which Lynn answers questions about lesbianism from her straight best friend, who she just came out to.

youtube.com/watch?v=rzFbuA1-MRE

#AllMyChildren #SoapOpera #LGBTQ #lesbian #gay #queer

Lifestyle | The Guardian UStheguardian_us_lifestyle@halo.nu
2025-10-25
alicelongbottom at KillBaitalicelongbottom@killbait.com
2025-10-14

Brookside Cast Reunites for Special Episode Airing October 22

Familiar characters from the iconic soap opera Brookside will return to television for a special one-off episode airing on E4 at 7:00 PM BST on October 22. This crossover episode celebrates the 30th anniversary of Hollyoaks and was filmed last month on the original Brookside Close set. The cast incl... [More info]

2025-10-12

"Dark Shadows" was almost canceled due to low ratings during its first season. The introduction of angsty vampire Barnabas Collins in episodes 211-220 saved the show.

Supernatural shenanigans ensued.

Publicity photo of Jonathan Frid as Barnabas Collins on "Dark Shadows." Barnabas is baring his fangs and holding his iconic silver handled cane.

Text split across top and bottom reads,  "I may bite your neck and suck your blood  / but I'll feel bad about it"
musicaltheatermusicaltheater
2025-10-12

Schauspiel "Der zerbrochene Krug"
--> Schauspielhaus, Theater Dortmund

theaterdo.de/produktionen/deta

Eine Inszenierung von Lola Fuchs, die die klassische Vorlage mit Elementen aus Social Media und Soap-Opera gekonnt und mit Humor zur Gesellschaftssatire verwandelt.

👍 Absolut sehenswert!

2025-10-05
Gay CurmudgeonHermitsDaily
2025-10-05

My friends and I have made movies most our lives. "Pennwood Landing" was filmed as a short preview reel in 1980.

Gay CurmudgeonHermitsDaily
2025-09-29

Supervillains Tabitha (Juliet Mills) and Timmy (Josh Ryan Evans) make "PASSIONS" our daily "go-to" show.

N-gated Hacker Newsngate
2025-09-28

🍿 So, you're telling us you're Switzerland in the soap opera? How noble. 🙄 Your is as compelling as unsalted , but sure, keep eating while the world burns. 🍿
justin.searls.co/posts/why-im-

"Nadia's Theme", originally titled "Cotton's Dream", is a piece of music composed by #BarryDeVorzon and #PerryBotkinJr in 1971. It was originally part of the soundtrack music of the 1971 Stanley Kramer film #BlessTheBeastsAndChildren, and became better known as the #themeMusic to the television #soapOpera #TheYoungAndTheRestless since the series premiered in 1973. Later.
youtube.com/watch?v=VORhdeTPXq0

2025-09-19

Soap Opera Digest - October 12th, 1982

From playful grabs to off-duty grins—this spread captures Patty Weaver, Lane Caudell, Joe Gallison, and Deidre Hall & Wayne Northrup in their most human moments. Soap nostalgia at its finest.

#SoapOpera #TVHistory #AccessibleArchives #CandidSoapStars #DeidreHall #LaneCaudell #JoeGallison #SoapFandom #MagazineArchiving

Scanned magazine page titled “A DIFFERENT LOOK at Some of Your Favorite Soap Stars!” by Joan Messinger, featuring five black-and-white candid photos of daytime actors in playful, offbeat poses. Top left: Patty Weaver and Lane Caudell share a laugh as he playfully grabs her face. Bottom left: Joe Gallison plays baseballt. Right column: Deidre Hall and Wayne Northrup smile play up for the camera. The article invites fans to enjoy a light-hearted look at soap stars beyond their dramatic roles.
2025-09-13

Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn at a festive event, circa late 2000s. Glamour, legacy, and a leather jacket that says “I’m still the moment.”

#SoapOpera #DaysOfOurLives #MarlenaAndJohn

Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn stand at a buffet station during a festive indoor event, circa late 2000s. Hall wears a dark leather jacket over a white turtleneck, smiling warmly, while Hogestyn serves food in a casual button-up shirt. A red poinsettia adds holiday flair to the scene
2025-09-13

Happy Saturday, you guys (and gals!)

Today's Deearchive presents Deidre Hall, circa 2007/8—sixty, stunning, and still setting the standard.

#DeidreHall #SoapOpera #StyleIcon

Deidre Hall poses indoors against a white paneled wall, wearing a sleeveless, semi-sheer white dress with subtle sequins near the hem. The desaturated palette highlights her serene expression and daring elegance. Circa 2007–2008, showcasing Hall’s bold glamour at age 60.
2025-09-12

Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn, caught candidly in 1986. Off-set moment or something more? Fans, feel free to speculate. 😉

#DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn #Marlena #Days #SoapOpera #TVHistory #JarlenaForever

Candid 1986 photo of Deidre Hall and Drake Hogestyn walking through a parking lot filled with vintage cars. Deidre wears a skirt and blazer with a handbag, while Drake sports a dark jacket and jeans. Captured outside a white building with green awnings, the image suggests a moment off-set during their early Days of Our Lives partnership as Marlena and John.
2025-09-10

Soap Opera Update - Jul 18, 2000

From Stefano’s villainy to Sarah Michelle Gellar’s soap roots — this Soap Opera Update Fan Club Special celebrates the drama, the fans, and the legacy.

#Days #SoapOpera #SarahMichelleGellar #StefanoDiMera

Collage-style magazine page from a Days of Our Lives fan event, featuring cast members interacting with fans and each other. Includes captions identifying actors such as Austin Peck, Alison Sweeney. Arianne Zucker, James Reynolds, Julianne Morris, Kristen Storms, and Nadia Bjorlin.Collage-style magazine page from a Days of Our Lives fan event, featuring cast members interacting with fans and each other. Includes captions identifying actors such as Austin Peck with his mother, Lauren Koslow, John Aniston, Joe Mascolo with his “crime family,” Drake Hogestyn with co-stars and fans, Alison Sweeney and Jensen Ackles with on-screen grandparents, and Bill Hayes enjoying the luncheon. Also pictured are Patrika Darbo, Alexis Thorpe, Jason Cook, Jay Kenneth Johnson, Kyle Lowder, and Nadia Bjorlin.Magazine page featuring Stefano DiMera from “Days of Our Lives,” titled with a “Villain Rating 10.” Includes two images of Stefano and text describing his long history of evil deeds in Salem, including kidnapping, baby-switching, and rivalries with Roman and John. The article emphasizes Stefano’s role as the ultimate soap villain and his obsession with Hope’s baby possibly having his DNA.Magazine page featuring Sarah Michelle Gellar, highlighting her career journey from her early role as Kendall Hart on “All My Children” to her breakout success as Buffy in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” The article includes quotes from Gellar about her time on AMC, her professional growth, and her film roles in “Cruel Intentions,” “Scream 2,” and “Scooby-Doo.” A small inset photo shows Gellar on set.
2025-09-10

Hunter Tylo Announces Tell-All Autobiography After ‘Bold and the Beautiful’ Exit

After over forty years in the industry, Hunter Tylo became one of the most recognizable faces of daytime…
#NewsBeep #News #Headlines #BoldandtheBeautiful #Dr.TaylorHayes #HunterTylo #Latvia #LV #soapopera
newsbeep.com/114169/

2025-09-09

Soap Opera Update - Jul 18, 2000

Soap operas don’t just tell stories — they build LEGACIES. 💫

A tribute to the couples who defined daytime: Jarlena, Bo & Hope, and Doug & Julie. Love, loss, and legacy — all in a few unforgettable pages. 💖

#Days #Jarlena #Bope #DougAndJulie #SoapOpera #DeidreHall #DrakeHogestyn

Article titled “IZZY B. RETURNS TO SALEM!” from Soap Opera Update (SOU), dated July 19, 2000. The piece announces the spiritual return of Isabella (played by Staci Greason) to “Days of Our Lives,” where she will help John Black during Marlena’s possession storyline. The article reflects on Isabella’s death, her enduring love with John, and her popularity with fans. A photo of Staci Greason accompanies the article.Magazine article titled “COUPLE CLOSE-UP” from Soap Opera Update, dated July 13, 2001, spotlighting the enduring love story of Bo Brady and Hope Williams from “Days of Our Lives.” The article reflects on their star-crossed romance, including Hope’s amnesia, Bo’s devotion, and memorable moments like Hope’s 18th birthday and their battles with Stefano DiMera. A photo of the couple accompanies the text, celebrating their decades-long journey.Magazine article featuring Bill Hayes and Susan Seaforth Hayes, beloved for their roles as Doug and Julie on “Days of Our Lives.” The article discusses their return to the show, invited back by executive producers Ken Corday and Tom Langan. It highlights their enduring popularity, Bill’s brief return in 1985, Susan’s role on “Y&R” as Joanna Manning, and their work with Jason Cook (Shawn) during their comeback.

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