Thinking Fans cherish Guiding Light memories: Levi recalls, "(GL) was a show my grandmother and I talked about on the phone and watched together. Even on her deathbed, we still talked about our favorite soap" ... while Jonathan Reiner declares, "Losing GL is not just a blow for the genre, it's a major loss for 20th Century Americana" ... and David … [Read more...]
On the Soap Shrink’s Couch: Newly Bereaved Father Buzz Cooper on Guiding Light
March 13, 2009 by 2 Comments
By Damon L. Jacobs Losing someone you love is one of the hardest experiences you will ever have to go through. If you have ever cared about someone who has died, then you know the palpable heartache that brings pain throughout your entire body. But if you have ever lost a child, then you will understand the overwhelming anguish and paralyzing … [Read more...]
Our Soap Shrink Wonders: Why So Many Bloody Brides?
March 6, 2009 by 7 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update: Jason laments, "I think the problem with soaps these days is they try to distance themselves from what they should be centered upon, which is love and romance, and turn to violence" ... while Deep Dish, favoring balance, suggests, "I think there's room enough on soaps for both the traditional romantic weddings as well … [Read more...]
Guiding Light’s Olivia and Natalia, Part 2: The Kiss and Beyond
January 19, 2009 by 15 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update: Cate points out All My Children's gay storyline initially caused a furor that later died down as viewers "warmed up to the character" ... adds Blake, "I hope GL does not get my hopes up about this great couple only to break them up" ... and more. See Comments below. _________________________ Guiding Light's … [Read more...]
Guiding Light’s Olivia and Natalia: Women in Love? — Part 1: Why They Have GL’s Best Friendship
January 16, 2009 by 8 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update: Dayna says Otalia is "a modern romance told with beautiful soapy writing" ... Levi says Guiding Light is getting better, and "I am finally happy to tune in every day" ... and more. See Comments below. _____________________________ The friendship between Guiding Light's Olivia (Crystal Chappell) and Natalia … [Read more...]
He’s Back: Paul Rauch for Real!
September 19, 2008 by 26 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update Sept. 20: Christian in Boston loved Rauch's OLTL except for the lighting (bring sunglasses!) ... James expresses respect ... but Cherry Ames lists Rauch's soap sins, chapter and verse ... and more. See Comments below. ____________________ By Marlena De Lacroix Paul Rauch. That name may send you screaming … [Read more...]
From Bad to Good or Good To Bad: Seven Soap Characters Who Changed Before Our Eyes
September 8, 2008 by 15 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update Sept. 9: Sina nominates Maxie Jones ... Greg would include Vanessa Chamberlain ... Aaron misses Annie Dutton ... and more. See Comments below. ________________________ By Patrick Erwin It's been interesting to watch recent scenes with Melissa Claire Egan as Annie on All My Children. Once a good girl, Annie … [Read more...]
Soap Surprises: Five Holy @#%! Moments
August 12, 2008 by 38 Comments
Thinking Fans Holy @#%! Update Aug. 14: Melanie picks Wayne Northrup's return as Roman on Days ... B3 loved Gwyneth as the killer on Loving ... Carl recalls five faves from Santa Barbara ... and more. See Comments below. ________________ By Patrick Erwin Soap plots have many twists and turns in them, but we rarely get to see a complete … [Read more...]
Soap Shrink: Why Can’t Women Be Allowed to Age Naturally on Soaps?
August 4, 2008 by 26 Comments
Thinking Fans Comment Update August 5: Ryan offers kudos to the bigger but still sexy Kim ... esther wants to see more age appropriate attire ... Aaron says the issue isn't pounds, it's Reva's "white trash" look ... and more. See Comments below. ________________ By Damon L. Jacobs There has been a lot of discussion on the boards about … [Read more...]
