How did daytime dramas like “Guiding Light” and “General Hospital” become known as “soap operas”? It's all thanks to commercials.

Emmerdale has captivated the audience for decades since its arrival. Though initially this soap opera had humble beginnings, it quickly rose to popularity.

Coronation Street is not just a simple soap opera, it is a cultural institution. Since its release, this soap opera has woven intricate plotlines of everyday lives that have kept the viewers hooked.

Natalie Moore writes about soap operas, their Chicago origins and relevance through the years. Her upcoming WBEZ podcast ...

Most of the prominent examples of soap operas in the country, such as The Young and The Restless, As The World Turns, and All ...

Kelly Monaco said goodbye to General Hospital after 21 years on the daytime soap opera, but her costar Dominic Zamprogna shared they still talk every week. Days of Our Lives star Brandon Barash ...

“I use that example to inspire young actors to be professional, to stay on their game and to live up to their word.” Now, she’s starring in “Beyond the Gates,” a soap opera that extends ...

Paul Rudd and Jimmy Fallon indulged in some of their favorite soap opera tropes during Rudd's latest appearance on The Tonight Show. When Rudd, 55, appeared on Fallon's late night show to promote ...