A Trip Down Soap Lane

This episode explores the beginnings of All My Children. All My Children discussed the issues of the time in a way not yet seen before in the soap operas. All My Children would embrace controversy with bold, unafraid, thought provoking and socially conscious writing, matched with the acting of its brilliant cast. This episode examines […]

This episode explores the beginnings of One Life to Live; the second longest running soap opera in ABC history. One Life to Live emerged as one of the legendary soap operas of its time. It was a fearless show with a groundbreaking cast, willing to highlight social issues and not shy away from controversy. This […]

This episode explores the beginnings of Another Word; the second longest running soap opera in NBC history. After a difficult first season, Another World would embark on a rapid turnaround, and would emerge as one of the more popular soap operas. This episode examines the origins of the show and its early storylines. As always, […]

In this episode, I reflect upon and give my thoughts on the formative, foundational years of the Days of Our Lives of the 1960s and 1970s. Listen to “Episode 13 – Reflections on Days of Our Lives 1965 – 1979” on Spreaker.

This episode spotlights Days of Our Lives in the late 1970s. The episode discusses the major dramatic storylines from 1977 to 1979. This era is punctuated by stunning storylines of mistaken identities, people seemingly returning from the afterlife, and major characters being institutionalized. Included in this episode are audio excerpts from late 1970s episodes. As […]

This episode spotlights Days of Our Lives in the mid 1970s. The episode discusses the major dramatic storylines and shocking twists from 1974 to 1976. In this era, the show culminates its incredible rise by reaching the top of daytime soap opera ratings. The era is punctuated with action-packed, dramatic storylines; a few of which […]

This episode spotlights Days of Our Lives as it enters the 1970s. The episode discusses the major dramatic storylines and shocking twists from 1970 to 1973. As Days of our Lives enters its glory years, the show continues its incredible march up the daytime soap opera ratings. The episode spotlights the introduction of a couple […]

This episode spotlights Days of Our Lives at the end of the 1960s. Days of Our Lives closes out the 1960s with quite a few dramatic twists, including courtroom dramas, more cliffhangers, a shocking shooting, and the stunning return of a core family member. As always, this episode includes trivia time, ratings time, and much […]

This episode spotlights the first couple years of Days of Our Lives. The episode discusses the show’s earliest storylines, including courtroom dramas and intriguing cliffhangers. Included in this episode are audio excerpts from the early episodes of Days of Our Lives. As always, this episode includes trivia time, ratings time, and much more. Enjoy another […]

This episode explores the beginnings of Days of our Lives. This show will emerge as NBC’s longest running daytime soap opera. This episode discusses the Horton family and life in Salem at the start of the show.  Included in this episode are audio excerpts from the very first episode of Days of Our Lives. As […]