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Bowling for Daytime 2006

Many soap fans' dreams were pinned on the kindness of two Jonathans, one Jade, a veteran Jerry and a newbie Jerome as Daytime Stars and Strikes rolled into Manhattan's Port Authority last month. MORE

Soap Opera Digest asked stars to share vacation photos and the game celebs were super-generous. In fact, we got more pix than we could actually use in the feature, which is in the 9/5 issue. Here's what didn't make it into the mag. MORE

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In Memoriam: Benjamin Hendrickson

Benjamin Hendrickson (Hal, ATWT) committed suicide at his Huntington, NY, home over Fourth of July weekend. Here our readers expressed their feelings about his sad passing. MORE

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Spelling Remembered

A tribute to esteemed producer Aaron Spelling, who died on June 23, is featured in the July 18 issue of Soap Opera Digest. So many stars and execs wanted to speak to Digest about the TV icon that there wasn't enough room in the magazine to print all their memories. Here's more of what the soap world had to say about the man they called Mr. Spelling. MORE

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Remembering Gloria Monty

The soap world lost one of its last legends when director-turned-producer Gloria Monty died of cancer March 30 at her home in Rancho Mirage, Calif., at the age of 84. Monty left a huge impression on the actors who, under her direction, rocketed GENERAL HOSPITAL to the top. Here are some memories and thoughts of some of the stars she made famous. MORE

The Big 3-0

Soap Opera Digest just turned 30!
In celebration of the milestone, here are some of our memorable covers from days past. See how things have changed — and stayed the same. Check back every day for another stroll down memory lane. MORE

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Air, Light and Color

In this Soap Opera Digest special feature, Louise Sorel (ex-Vivian, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) recounts her recent life-altering African safari as a guest of the International Fund for Animal Welfare. MORE

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Eye On The Prize: Part II

We had so much left over from our interview (from the 8/30 issue) with CBS's Barbara Bloom, senior vice president, Daytime, that it's enough for a whole other article. Here's what we couldn't fit, from her favorite storylines to GL's budget cuts. MORE

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Morals Pause

Digest examines the ongoing popularity of paternity tales in the issue on stands 6/21. Here are some views that didn't make it into the magazine. For the full story, check out that issue. MORE

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Christopher Marquette (ex-Gregory, AW, 1996-97)

One of the joys of this job is watching very young actors grow up on soaps and then become successful in other areas. I recently had the pleasure of chatting with the charming Christopher Marquette. MORE

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An Obituary of William J. Bell

William J. Bell, the co-creator of YOUNG AND RESTLESS (the No. 1 soap for more than 16 years) and BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL (the most watched serial in the world) died on April 29 in Los Angeles from complications of Alzheimer's at the age of 78. MORE

FAQs Homepage

Got a burning question to ask our editors? Chances are someone else does too. Check out our Frequently Asked Questions for each show. Maybe your question has already been answered. MORE

Soap Songs Archive

Soap Opera Digest's "Sing Along" column has been around for a decade, and we still get dozens of letters and e-mails with requests every week. Now, for the first time ever, we're giving you a chance to take a peek into our archives MORE

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Oh, Shoot!

A cavalcade of CBS stars converged in L.A. for a memorable P.R. event. MORE

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Commemorating Cupid

Daytime actors remember how they celebrated Valentine's Day past. MORE

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Prison Record

Who's in need of a personal body guard? Here are some of daytime's "expert" hostages MORE

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Casting Call

Just how do the powers-that-be at STARTING OVER choose those lucky ladies who get to live in a posh house and be made over with the help of life coaches? We got the scoop on casting for this daytime reality soap. MORE

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The Last Taboo

In six decades of daytime television, there have been exactly six abortions (one illegal, five legal). Why is abortion still a taboo? Was your first reaction upon reading the word immediate, visceral, decisive? You have your answer. MORE

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What's Cookin' For the Holidays?

Serve up a feast worthy of the Hortons and the Cranes! To celebrate the holidays, we asked stars from DAYS and PASSIONS to share some of their favorite holiday recipes. MORE

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Digest Party Photo Gallery

The nominees for the Soap Opera Digest Awards were feted at the super-cool White Lotus in Hollywood, CA on November 18. MORE

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Gwyn And Bear It

Worried actress Christine Tudor (Gwyneth Alden, LOVING) may be stressed at work, but she's blessed at home. MORE

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Having a Softball

Dozens of soap actors found a highly deserving "charity base" as the Shorefront Friends for Hospice's Sixth Annual Tammy Rubin Rice Celebrity Softball Game pit CBS against ABC for seven friendly innings. MORE

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Supercouples: A Relic From the '80s or Still Alive and Kissing?

Romeo and Juliet. Scarlett and Rhett. Ricky and Lucy. Supercouples, obviously, did not originate on daytime, but they certainly have become the essence of the medium. MORE

— Lori Latusek

Digest Takes You Behind The Scenes At Fan Festival 2004

The casts of DAYS OF OUR LIVES and PASSIONS enjoyed two days of fun at the NBC Daytime/Telemundo Fan Festival at Universal Studios CityWalk in front of an estimated crowd of 22,000 admirers. MORE

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Y&R/B&B Photo Shoot 2004

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' and THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's under-25 sets got together to strut their stuff for the cameras on March 5. With the music blaring on a Y&R stage, these kids were dressed to thrill. MORE