Though she's primarily known for her Gunsmoke character, Amanda Blake went against typecasting in hopes of a career ...

When Irna Phillips was working as a voice actor at Chicago’s WGN radio station in 1930, her boss asked her to develop a drama about a mother and her adult daughter. Phillips, a former schoolteacher, ...

From dramatic cliffhangers to legendary love triangles, soap operas have defined daytime television for generations, captivating audiences with their endless twists and irresistible characters.

After sporadic appearances, this 'Beyond the Gates' fan favorite drops a return update that has viewers buzzing.

General Hospital just proved that daytime royalty doesn’t retire. The beloved ABC soap opera was named Outstanding Daytime Drama Series at the 2025 Daytime Emmys, snagging the night’s top honor during ...

Before becoming one of the world’s highest-paid actresses, Margot Robbie spent more than 300 episodes as Donna Freedman on Neighbours from 2008 to 2011. From 1985 to 1988, Moore played Frannie, and ...

Head writing a daytime drama has to be the most challenging job in show business as soap operas produce approximately 250 (!) episodes each per year. It seemed as if everyone in town was talking about ...

For many of today’s biggest stars, the road to Hollywood fame began far from big-budget blockbusters — on the dramatic and ever-twisting sets of daytime soap operas. These iconic shows didn’t just ...

After openly lobbying for a guest role on a daytime soap opera, John Oliver will make his soap debut on General Hospital this week. The late-night host announced that he’ll star in a “substantial” ...

See five iconic 1980s soap opera weddings, from Luke and Laura on ‘General Hospital’ to Bo and Hope on ‘Days of Our Lives,’ with photos and details on the memorable ceremonies.