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Hi there! You may be checking out this site for the first time as a reader of Survival of the Soap Opera. I blogged about soaps for several years and am a contributing writer to that book of essays. Because my … Continue reading →

There are six remaining serials on the air. I wish them all the success in the world, but I have to admit: None of them are “my” shows. I will never be an everyday viewer of a network serial again. … Continue reading →

There isn’t anything else I can say about the air shows of As The World Turns, or of Guiding Light. All of my comments about the creative aspects of the shows have been said. Dozens of writers (including me) have … Continue reading →

The end of As The World Turns also represents (as many of us have mentioned) the end of the P&G soaps. I’m also looking at it as the end of traditional soap opera. Despite the dramatic changes to ATWT and … Continue reading →

My thoughts on the finale? You know I have had, at best, mixed feelings, and at worst, frustration at these last weeks and months of As The World Turns. I wasn’t sure what to expect. But the last episode was … Continue reading →

I don’t have much to say about this very sad day, and I am looking forward to watching today’s As The World Turns episode on my DVR this evening with a mixture of anticipation and dread. The thought for today … Continue reading →

I’ve been somewhat underwhelmed with the episodes of As The World Turns this week (still holding out hope for the finale) but today (Thursday’s) penultimate episode had some bright spots. And Jon Hensley? Broke my heart when he started to … Continue reading →

I could probably have gone on for weeks talking about every last As The World Turns character and paying them tribute. But one more day, folks. One more day. *sigh* I cannot imagine As The World Turns having existed without … Continue reading →

Before the final episode, I wanted to list (in no particular order) some of my favorite moments of As The World Turns, from when I first began watching to today. Margo pulling the plug on Casey. A daring story about … Continue reading →

If you ever had a doubt? The fans know. And understand. This gorgeous video says it all. PS: Look at the 4 minute mark for a hint of why I make such a fuss over the Bob/Kim/Sabrina story. A beautiful … Continue reading →