Marlena says: My colleague Michael Poirer is an ace researcher, a treasure in the world of soap opera journalism. Ever thorough and tireless, his contributions to these columns are deeply appreciated. Here he weighs in on our ongoing discussions of the state of soap opera with a collection of quotes from some of the many interviews granted to … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2024
Memo to “The Bold and the Beautiful”: Try Harder
September 13, 2024 by Leave a Comment
I’ve been an avid (70 columns and counting) follower of “The Bold and the Beautiful” since it premiered in 1987. I’m still proud that I wrote the very first story on the show. The headline in Soap Opera Weekly correctly predicted the soap’s future: “B&B Is a Camp Classic.” Well, the ’80s were a long time ago. Today, being comfortably fun and … [Read more...]
