Guiding Light

GH’s Maurice Benard & Ex-GL’s Frank Grillo Get Real About Suicide

Maurice Benard and Frank Grillo discuss the importance of processing emotions.

By Sherrie E. Smith January 17, 2023

Join General Hospital’s Cynthia Watros For A Soap Hub Fireside Chat

Join us for a Fireside Chat with Cynthia Watros.

By Sherrie E. Smith December 07, 2022

Guiding Light Alum Michael O’Leary Talks ‘Halloween Ends’ Experience

The beloved soap alum reveals the special Guiding Light connection he had to Jamie Lee Curtis.

By Diane Brounstein October 19, 2022

Are Soap Operas a Documentary — The Answer May Surprise You

Daytime drama fans always have amazing questions and one that we’ve seen pop up recently was: Are soap operas a documentary? And the answer isn’t…

By Alina Adams July 12, 2022

Beloved Guiding Light Star, Lee Lawson, Has Passed Away At 80

For almost a decade, Lee Lawson served up coffee and doled out advice as the loveable Bea Reardon, matriarch of the Reardon clan and owner…

By Diane Brounstein May 24, 2022

Guiding Light’s Robert Newman To Take Over As Y&R’s New Ashland

On the heels of Richard Burgi announcing he’s exiting his role of Ashland Locke on The Young and the Restless comes news that the character…

By Michael Maloney January 11, 2022

Former As The World Turns, Guiding Light Star Lisa Brown Dead At 67

She was a muse of beloved soap opera head writer Douglas Marland, who wrote incredible roles for her on two soaps — As the World…

By Diane Brounstein November 26, 2021

Veteran Soap Star Michael Tylo Has Passed Away At The Age of 73

Soap veteran Michael Tylo, best known for his role as Quinton McCord on Guiding Light, has passed away at the age of 73. His death…

By Michael Maloney September 29, 2021

Guiding Light Moments in History: The Fantasies of Nola Reardon

Nola Reardon was a devious, conniving, nasty girl. However, she was played by a talented actress, Lisa Brown, whom Guiding Light wasn’t about to let…

By Leona G. Barad August 04, 2021

Exclusive Interview: Harley Jane Kozak Looks Back on Guiding Light

Actress/author Harley Jane Kozak celebrates her birthday on January 28, and what better way to celebrate the beloved star than a walk down Memory Lane!…

By Michael Maloney June 14, 2021

Soap Veteran Crystal Chappell Shares Some Big Personal News

The characters Crystal Chappell has played on daytime dramas have all been fiercely devoted to their respective families. Now, the actress, perhaps best known for…

By Michael Maloney May 20, 2021

Soap Veteran Kim Zimmer Welcomes a New Family Member

Kim Zimmer, who entertained soap fans for many years as Reva Shayne Lewis on Guiding Light, is still in touch with her supporters on social…

By Michael Maloney May 07, 2021

Guiding Light Alum Kimberly J. Brown Checks In To General Hospital

Kimberly J. Brown, who earned a Daytime Emmy nod for her portrayal of Josh and Reva’s daughter Marah on Guiding Light at the age of…

By Keith Loria May 05, 2021

Gil Rogers, Star of Guiding Light and All My Children, Dead at 87

Gil Rogers, the actor who created not one, but two memorable daytime roles, has died. The former Guiding Light and All My Children actor was…

By Michael Maloney March 05, 2021

The History of Procter & Gamble’s Soap Opera Involvement: Part Two

The story of soap opera, from its beginnings on radio through the success of television, is very closely associated with the Procter & Gamble name. It’s…

By Leona G. Barad February 11, 2021

Hollywood Legend and Soap Alum Cicely Tyson Dead at 96

Actress Cicely Tyson has passed away at the age of 96. The accomplished Oscar-nominated actress won a Tony Award in 2013 and two Emmys over…

By Michael Maloney January 28, 2021

Top 10 Soap Operas We Miss Watching Every Day The Most

Numerous daytime dramas have come and gone, since the inception of the “love in the afternoon” medium. Sadly, there are only four soap operas left…

By Janet Di Lauro November 26, 2020

Tom Pelphrey, Ozark and Guiding Light Alum, Joins New Amazon Series

Tom Pelphrey is coming off a stellar appearance as Ozark’s Ben Davis, Wendy’s (Laura Linney) bipolar brother, and now is headed to another streaming service,…

By Keith Loria October 30, 2020

Which Soap Star Played A Character Labeled The Most Hated Woman On TV?

Of all the (many) soap opera archetypes, the most well known – and beloved – seems to be the scheming vixen. Any soap star worth…

By Garren Waldo October 27, 2020

Which (Former) Soap Star Was Named Christian Slater’s Godparent?

Soap stars have been known to rub elbows with the West Coast elite as well as marry into Hollywood royalty, maintain deep and abiding friendships…

By Garren Waldo October 06, 2020

NFL Legend Gale Sayers, Who Inspired The Film Brian’s Song, Dies At 77

NFL Hall of Famer Gale Sayers, who was one of the best running backs ever to suit up for the Chicago Bears, has died at…

By Keith Loria September 23, 2020

Guiding Light Moments In History: Reva In The Country Club Fountain

In the annals of soap opera history, there exist moments that are, to borrow from an old Nat King Cole standard, unforgettable…in every way. Reva’s…

By Garren Waldo September 23, 2020

Who Did This Befeathered Little Beauty Grow Up To Play On Soaps?

They say a picture is worth a thousand words, but we wonder what good is a picture when you can’t recognize the subject? Above is…

By Garren Waldo September 16, 2020

Which Soap Star Was The First Casualty Of Star Trek’s Five-Year Voyage?

Daily serials and science fiction programs have more in common than one might think. For example, they both inspire passionate audiences as soap stars and…

By Garren Waldo September 10, 2020

Which Soap Star Overcame Immune Thrombocytopenia As A Teenager?

Ask any soap star of the female persuasion and they’ll tell you that playing a heroine – or even an anti-heroine – on a daily…

By Garren Waldo September 08, 2020

Soap Star News: Kim Zimmer Proudly Introduces Her New Granddaughter

Here she is, folks! Four-time Daytime Emmy winner Kim Zimmer, who played the role of Reva Shayne Lewis on Guiding Light from 1993 to 1990;…

By Michael Maloney September 06, 2020

Primetime Emmys Biggest Nomination Snub: Ozark Star Tom Pelphrey

As any viewer of Ozark, the hit Netflix drama that stars Jason Bateman and Laura Linney, knows after watching the third season, Tom Pelphrey completely…

By Diane Brounstein July 28, 2020

News Update: Soap Vet Vincent Irizarry On Life’s Blessings During A Tumultuous Time

Vincent Irizarry, who has been a staple on daytime since his start on soaps as Guiding Light’s Lujack more than 35 years ago, knows there’s…

By Keith Loria June 15, 2020

Mary Pat Gleason, Actress, Daytime Emmy Winning-Writer, Dead at 70

Actress/writer Mary Pat Gleason has died at the age of 70 from cancer after a long and successful career on both coasts, in both primetime…

By Michael Maloney June 03, 2020

The History of Procter & Gamble’s Soap Opera Involvement: Part Three

The story of soap opera, from its beginnings on radio through the success of television, is very closely associated with the Procter & Gamble name. But…

By Leona G. Barad May 21, 2020

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