Marlena says: “Santa Barbara” debuted in 1984, a smartly written – some would say wacky --and engagingly cast product of its time, that flourishing era when soap operas were awash in money and brave ideas. Compared to established soap fare, it had a different sense of itself. Proudly sophisticated and droll, it chronicled the complex interactions … [Read more...]
Meeting the Stars of “Twin Peaks”
September 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Marlena says: There’s an unabashed fan of something lurking in all of us. Soap fans understand this very well. So today we salute the joys of fandom by sharing this report of a fan event as related by our colleague Mike Poirier. The object of his abiding admiration is the iconic series “Twin Peaks,” a spooky horror mystery devised by the late David … [Read more...]
Is “The Gilded Age” a Soap Opera? Absolutely!
August 7, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The days of anxiously awaiting the latest episode of Dallas or Dynasty may be over, but pay channels offer a new breed of can’t miss drama. The latest smash hit currently capturing the attention of U.S. viewers is The Gilded Age, Lord Jullian Fellowes’ successor to his equally engrossing Downton Abbey. Both bring to life with great relish the … [Read more...]
