Garren Waldo is a Contributing Writer at Soap Hub. Based in Tennessee, this Southern Fried Spitfire, and authority on all things soapy, whiles away his time critiquing, recapping, and spoiling. He’s sure that within him exists the next Great American Novel, a sensational stage play, and a noteworthy serial or two.
Title: Contributing Writer, Daytime TV Columnist Location: Spring City, Tennessee
Expertise
Topics of Expertise: Critical Analysis, Critical Reading, Soap History, Turning A Phrase Years in This Expertise: 25+ Shows You Write About: The Bold and the Beautiful, Days of our Lives, General Hospital, and The Young and the Restless. Bygone soap operas (Edge of Night, Guiding Light, Ryan’s Hope, et al.), Foreign serials.
Education & Certifications
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Tennessee Wesleyan College Years of Writing:Professionally: 3+, For Pleasure: 25+
A Word from Garren Waldo
Why Author Chose This Career: I’ve been enamored of the soap opera genre for as long as I can remember, and my most fervent desire is to one day have my name mentioned in the same breath as the likes of Irna Phillips, Henry Slesar, Pat Falken Smith, and Douglas Marland, or, barring what may be the impossible, at the very least alongside soap journalist greats such as John Kelly Genovese, P.K. Waddle, Mimi Torchin, and Marlena De Lacroix. How Author Began Career: An editor with a masochistic streak and the patience of a saint saw fit to take pity on me, an untried but promising scribe with extensive knowledge of soap operas and storylines past and the ability to entertain via the written word. Personal Interests: Dissecting film and television; plugging the myriad of gaps in my knowledge; reading; penning the next Great American Novel, a play that would make Tennessee Williams weep, and an original TV serial worthy of note. Small goals, really.
Mark Harmon and Pam Dawber’s successful 32-years-and-counting marriage has thrived in an industry where “long-lasting” relationships are actually flashes in the pan To quote Harmon,…
The General Hospital spoilers for February 17-21, 2020, reveal a long-held secret finally being revealed, a budding romance going all the way, and so much…
The General Hospital recap for Thursday, February 13, 2020, features a super sad Valentin, an indignant Anna losing her partner, and JaSam suffering a close…
Penny Marshall and Rob Reiner – two Hollywood legends who came together only to be split apart by career envy. However, their mutual admiration, respect,…
The General Hospital recap for Wednesday, February 12, 2020, features Valentin and JaSam suffering a no-good, very-bad day. General Hospital Recap Highlights Valentin (James Patrick…
Anna DiMera — a rapacious, money-hungry schemer whose lesser qualities are offset by her no-holds-barred humor and undying affection for the love of her life.…
The General Hospital recap for Tuesday, February 11, 2020, features Peter coming out on top (again), Charlotte freeing her demon (again), and someone trying to…
Liesl Obrecht – misunderstood misanthrope or heartless villainess hell-bent on world domination? Perhaps it’s a little bit of both. This lady defies true explanation. Who…
The General Hospital recap for February 3-7, 2020 features a once-imprisoned baddie making moves, a coma patient waking, trouble for Anna and Finn, and so…
The General Hospital recap for Friday, February 7, 2020, features schemes galore, a job reclaimed, and a relationship strengthened. General Hospital Recap Highlight After being…
Kirstie Alley and Parker Stevenson – they proved that “opposites attract” but they don’t, “make for a good marriage.” How Did Kirstie Alley and Parker…
The General Hospital recap for Thursday, February 6, 2020, features good news traveling fast, trouble in paradise, Finn choosing a side and threats exchanged. General…
Bruce Springsteen and Julianne Phillips – they were the personification of the lyrics: “It’s just nobody knows, honey, where love goes. But when it goes,…
The General Hospital recap for Wednesday, February 5, 2020, features some long-awaited answers, Nelle’s sharing her plan, joyous news for Brad, and disappointment for Nina…
