In the 12/11 Best & Worst issue of Soap Opera Digest, Erin Cardillo (Esme, PASSIONS) was named “Most Entertaining Character.” But while Esme certainly keeps us amused with her brassy, boozy ...

Soap Opera Weekly: How did this idea first come about? Richard Schilling: Lisa (de Cazotte, executive producer) and Jimmy (Reilly, creator/head writer/consulting producer) had been talking about ...

Ian deserves a spot in our 10 daily soap opera characters who have crossed the line. 4. Chelsea – The Young & the Restless. Chelsea came to Genoa City with a con artist background.

"Days Of Our Lives" is known for its out-there storylines. NBC. NBC's longest-running soap Days Of Our Lives has been a ratings winner in the 56 years it's been on air, and focuses on the Bradys ...

Soap operas have been criticized for having unrealistic and over-the-top storylines that might distort the perception of reality. Either way, soaps like “General Hospital” remain highly popular.

The 1980s was the the turning point for both soap operas and black actors on Broadway and in Hollywood. It was the decade of Dreamgirls, The Cosby Show, The Color Purple, and Whitney Houston and ...