#soap-operas

#soap-operas

While Ripa praised the "steadiness" of the gig and "the layout of [her] life" that it granted her, Consuelos pointed out that it takes some time to feel secure.

"For the next couple of decades, the show was completely off my radar. But one night in 2017, thanks to a case of raging insomnia, I happened across a rerun of a recent episode in the middle of the night."

The ABC Soap Opera Bistro was a groundbreaking attraction at Disneyland California Adventure, marrying the worlds of immersive dining and popular television soap operas, creating an unforgettable experience.

This week saw a highly undramatic object cause drama; the dramatic form of soap operas evolve into something new; and the happily undramatic return of the two NASA astronauts.

Ducksworth's dedication over nearly 30 years culminates in the upcoming premiere of Beyond the Gates, the first daytime soap centered on a Black family.

The emotional connections soap opera stars forge with audiences can be profound; after losing iconic actors like Drake Hogestyn, fans are left to mourn not only the actors but also the beloved characters they portrayed.