NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It may take the wisdom of Solomon to resolve a serious soap opera in the French Quarter. A bubble machine has divided a bar owner and a homeowner on opposite sides of St. Philip ...

Soap operas’ detractors usually cite the same critiques of the genre, calling out the over-the-top drama, the frequent recasting of characters, the workmanlike production design and cinematography, ...

It seemed, at first, like a love that would last forever. After so many years together, what could go wrong? But, as does often happen, the thrill began to wane. A last attempt at rekindling that ...

NPR's Scott Simon talks with Natalie Moore about the legacy of soap operas. She is host and writer of "Stories Without End," the new season of the WBEZ podcast "Making." UNIDENTIFIED ACTOR #1: Like ...

Soaps once brought in 75% of a TV network’s revenue, says author Elana Levine. “Soaps were a legitimate kind of pop culture sensation.” Without soaps, we wouldn’t have melodramas or reality shows.

Since becoming the first Black daytime soap in over 35 years to premiere on CBS in February 2025, Beyond the Gates is celebrating a major milestone: its 100th episode As a first-time soap opera ...