Comic Relief: How Humorous Characters Enrich Our Soaps

Attention soap writers!  Are you having fun writing your shows these days?  Well, it certainly doesn’t feel like it!  Where is your collective sense of humor?  And, with the recent departure of Spinelli from “General Hospital,” where will our much-needed lighter moments come from?  Especially on a show that is so serious all the time?Damian … [Read more...]

Gays of Our Lives

It's no secret that soap operas have long enjoyed a devoted LGBTQ+ following. Even before gay characters became part of the daytime landscape, many gay viewers were drawn to the genre's emotionally rich storytelling, larger-than-life characters, and delightfully over-the-top drama. What was it about soaps that resonated so deeply with this … [Read more...]

In a Changing TV World, Are Daytime Soaps Still Relevant?

It is an axiom that everything evolves over time. Sometimes that evolution is gradual; other times, it feels frustratingly slow. However, it is always inevitable. In today’s fast-changing media landscape, how will traditional forms of media adapt? Which genre will endure? What will remain relevant? And, what about soap operas? Do they still hold a … [Read more...]