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What if they threw a Daytime Emmy Awards show and forgot that soaps were the reason people tune in? That’s exactly what happened last night and tonight, join Soaps In Depth editor Richard M. Simms as he takes a look at what went wrong (pretty much everything) and what went right (not a heck of a lot) during last night’s broadcast. We’ll discuss the winners, the losers, the fashion, the rumors (Stephanie Gatschet as GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Lisa? WTH?) and everything else about the 38th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards. Plus, we'll have an update on the Save Our Soaps coupon campaign and why where DAYS OF OUR LIVES is concerned, things are going to, almost by necessity, get worse before they get better. As always, call in to 347-989-0685 if you'd like to chat with the host or listen in via phone!

With big changes taking place in front of and behind the scenes and something new being announced on a near-daily basis, it almost feels as if a whole new soap is being born. Tonight, Soaps In Depth executive editor will focus on DAYS OF OUR LIVES and what the heck all the shuffles mean. Could the new writers be thinking about an EJ/Sami reunion? Who'll be the next cast member cut? And most important of all, what to fans of the soap think of what they're hearing. Does it have them excited for what's to come, ticked at who's being let go... or simply strapping in and going along for the ride? Plus, we'll talk about the GENERAL HOSPITAL story Scrubs fans have been waiting months for and what this week's big events in Port Charles (see the current Soaps In Depth cover story for details!) means for the future of Matt/Maxie/Spinelli. And as always, we'll take your calls to talk about YOUR favorite shows and stories! It all starts tonight at 7 p.m. here at blogtalkradio.com/tuneintomorrow!

Fans are doing everything in their power to rally the troops and save their beleagured shows from the cutting block... so what's the one major mistake they're making? Tonight, join Soaps In Depth's executive editor, Richard M. Simms, as he offers up an important piece of advice in the on-going battle to prevent a beloved genre from biting the dust. Plus, one of summer's most talked about storylines -- THE BOLD & THE BEAUTIFUL's boinkberry saga -- takes center stage as we discuss what's working and what's not. Elsewhere, how the latest backstage shake-ups at GENERAL HOSPITAL and DAYS OF OUR LIVES will impact those soaps, why instant gratification isn't a good thing when it comes to fans getting their way, and a special comment on a recent bit of nastiness that very nearly meant the end of this show! All that and more, beginning tonight at 7 p.m. ET at blogtalkradio.com/tuneintomorrow!

The nominations for the 38th Annual Daytime Emmy nominations came out this morning… and as usual, there's a lot to talk about! Join Soaps In Depth executive editor Richard M. Simms as he takes your calls to chat about who got nominated and, more importantly, who got snubbed!

Tonight, join Soaps In Depth editor Richard M. Simms as he tries doing the impossible: Answering questions from the point of view of the very people who seem determined to ruin the shows we love! Why does DAYS OF OUR LIVES seem determined to keep EJ and Sami apart? Does ABC really think that folks would rather watch reality shows than soaps? Why has GENERAL HOSPITAL become all mob, all the time? If you've got a question, I'll do my best to answer both as a soap fan who happens to work for a national magazine, and then -- and this will be the real challenge! -- as the executives who make decisions that cause viewers to bang their head into things, repeatedly and with frustration! Want to listen over the phone (Hey, you've gotta do something while killing time at work, right?) or call in with a question? Dial (347) 989-0685 and join us from 7 to 8:30 p.m.!

Rumors and RoboRafe’s and May Sweeps, oh my! With so much to talk about, there’s really only one thing for your host, Soaps In Depth executive editor Richard M. Simms, to do: Open the phone lines and take your questions! Want to know if GENERAL HOSPITAL’s Lucky and Liz might get another shot at happiness? Or whether THE YOUNG & THE RESTLESS’ Nikki is really going to become Victor’s... mistress? And what’s going on with DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ RoboRafe... will that plot ever end? Plus, we’ll address the latest rumors, and talk about what can be done to make sure GENERAL HOSPITAL remains off the chopping block. Whether you want to call in and direct the conversation or just to listen over your phone, call 347-989-0685 as we spend 90 minutes talking nothin' but soaps!

In the wake of last week’s shocking news — that ALL MY CHILDREN and ONE LIFE TO LIVE would be yanked from the airwaves in the coming months — there’s one question on everyone’s lips: Can these soaps be saved? And what does this news mean for ABC’s lone remaining soap, GENERAL HOSPITAL? Tonight, Soaps In Depth executive editor Richard M. Simms takes an honest look at the possibilities and answers your questions regarding the future of these soaps in particular and the genre as a whole. Plus: Are there better DAYS ahead? What should fans expect to see on the troubled NBC sudser in the weeks to come?

NOTE: Due to technical difficulties, the actual chat did not begin until the 10 minute mark. Unless you want to hear me panic as blogtalk went kaflooey, fast-forward!

The past week has been a crazy one for soap fans thanks to cancellation rumors and behind the scenes buzz. Tonight, join host Richard M. Simms and his special guest, SoapCentral.com's Dan J. Kroll, as they discuss the latest daytime developments... and offer insight into what can be found when one reads between the lines!

Lately, there have been quite a few plots that have left soap fans wondering who the writers think the audience is. Tonight, host Richard M. Simms — executive editor of Soaps In Depth magazine — looks at those storylines... and asks, "How does a show recover from a major blunder?" Whether it’s DAYS OF OUR LIVES’ apparent determination to keep Sami and EJ apart or ONE LIFE TO LIVE’s well-intentioned but ultimately ill-advised bullying story, we’ll dish on what’s not working... and why. Plus, how did GENERAL HOSPITAL manage to leave viewers ranting AND raving about the exact same storyline? (And we're talking about the same people!)

They say "Don’t fix it if it’s not broken.” But what if it IS broken? With fan favorites being fired, viewers dissatisfaction seemingly at an all-time low and ratings spiraling downward, how much longer can network execs deny that there are big problems rocking the genre? Tonight, Soaps In Depth executive editor Richard M. Simms takes your calls as we discuss the latest news and rumors that have left fans’ heads spinning!