Billy Crystal came to fame starring on a satirical sitcom that was boycotted by religious organizations while also drawing ...

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As 'Guiding Light' ends its long-run,a look at some A-listers on the show Sept. 18, 2009 -- After 72 years on the air, the soap opera "Guiding Light" is finally saying farewell. "Guiding Light" ...

Before the age of binge-watching and streaming platforms that know what you want to watch before you do, there was an institution known as “appointment television.” For millions, this daily ritual ...

Geary became a household name in the late 1970s when he joined “General Hospital.” His character, Luke Spencer, was part of one of the most famous soap opera couples of all time with Genie Francis’ ...

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.

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 ...