Guiding Light

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

What Ever Happened to Guiding Light’s Unlucky-In-Love Dr. Rick Bauer?

Some sons choose to follow in their father’s footsteps, but Guiding Light’s Rick Bauer literally followed Ed’s entire blueprint right down to multiple failed marriages…

By Garren Waldo May 06, 2020

Catching Up With Michael O’Leary — Dr. Rick Bauer from Guiding Light

Michael O’Leary took over the role of Frederick “Rick” Bauer on Guiding Light in 1983 and turned him into a beloved character that became indelibly…

By Leona G. Barad May 05, 2020

Veteran Soap Writer And Actors Studio Host James Lipton Dead At 93

James Lipton is known to many for the years he hosted Inside the Actors Studio, but what many don’t know is he had a lengthy…

By Michael Maloney March 02, 2020

Boyfriend of Hayden Panettiere Arrested For Allegedly Punching Her

Hayden Panettiere’s boyfriend, Brian Hickerson, has been taken to jail again for striking her. Adding insult to injury, the reported assault took place on Valentine’s…

By Michael Maloney February 18, 2020

The Bold and the Beautiful Star Karla Mosley Has “Found” A New Role

Karla Mosley hasn’t remained idle since Maya shifted the background on The Bold and the Beautiful. The fan-favorite actress has a new role she’s tackling…

By Michael Maloney February 03, 2020

Beloved Soap Veteran Marj Dusay Passes Away At 83

She played five memorable roles on soaps over the last few decades and now comes word that beloved actress Marj Dusay has passed away at…

By Diane Brounstein January 29, 2020

Inspiring Former Child Soap Star Rachel Miner Returns To Acting Despite MS

The world knows of Rachel Miner because of her highly publicized two-year marriage to fellow child star Macaulay Culkin when they were teenagers. Sci-fi fans…

By Diane Brounstein December 01, 2019

Bethany Joy Lenz Facts: Celebrities Who Started on Soaps

Bethany Joy Lenz is best known for starring as Haley James Scott on The CW show One Tree Hill for nine seasons, as well as…

By Soap Hub Team November 28, 2019

Allison Janney Facts: Celebrities Who Started on Soaps

Allison Janney is an award-winning theater, film, and television actress who has won over audiences with her mesmerizing work on The West Wing, Masters of…

By Soap Hub Team November 28, 2019

Paul Wesley Facts: Celebrities Who Started on Soaps

Paul Wesley is a film and television actor who is best known for playing multiple roles on The Vampire Diaries, but most noticeably Stefan Salvatore.…

By Soap Hub Team November 15, 2019

James Earl Jones Facts: Celebrities Who Started on Soaps

James Earl Jones is a film, theater, and television actor who arguably has the best voice in all of Hollywood. The actor has been in…

By Soap Hub Team November 07, 2019

Cicely Tyson Facts: Celebrities Who Started on Soaps

Cicely Tyson is a legendary film, theater, and television actress who has been doing amazing work in Hollywood for over 50 years. Tyson is best…

By Soap Hub Team November 01, 2019

Nia Long Facts: Celebrities Who Started on Soaps

Nia Long is best known for being on television shows such as The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Empire, and Third Watch. She was also on a…

By Soap Hub Team November 01, 2019

Brittany Snow Facts: Celebrities Who Started on Soaps

Brittany Snow has been acting professionally since she was a teenager and has been in movies like Hairspray, John Tucker Must Die, the Pitch Perfect…

By Soap Hub Team October 25, 2019

Kevin Bacon Facts: Celebrities Who Started On Soaps

Kevin Bacon is an actor and a musician best known for starring in films such as Diner, Footloose, A Few Good Men, Apollo 13, and…

By Soap Hub Team October 23, 2019

Hayden Panettiere Facts: Celebrities Who Started On Soaps

Hayden Panettiere began her career as a child actor on a couple of soaps, but she quickly established a name for herself and has landed…

By Soap Hub Team October 19, 2019

Taye Diggs Facts: Celebrities Who Started on Soaps

Taye Diggs is an accomplished film and television actor, but he’s also a Broadway legend. The actor is best known for starring on the ABC…

By Soap Hub Team October 18, 2019

Guiding Light Classic Character Recap: Ross Marler

Throughout soap opera history there have been characters who started out ambitious but turned into good guys. One such character is Ross Marler, played by…

By Michael Maloney October 10, 2019

Guiding Light History: Remembering India Von Halkein

Throughout soap opera history there have been powerful women who stop at nothing to get what they want. India von Halkein, played deliciously by Mary…

By Michael Maloney October 02, 2019

Guiding Light History: Remembering Josh Lewis

Throughout soap opera history there are leading men destined to be with one particular leading lady — no matter how many other significant lovers and…

By Michael Maloney September 27, 2019

Law and Order Revisited: Irna Phillips Vs. Emmons Carlson

Lawsuits and court cases are a staple of soap opera storytelling. But every once in a while, legal matters such as these can ensnare your…

By Garren Waldo September 23, 2019

Guiding Light Wayback: Remember Reva Shayne

Throughout soap opera history there have been many dynamic characters who leave a lasting impression on viewers long after their shows have gone off the…

By Michael Maloney September 19, 2019

Guiding Light: Remembering The Beloved Soap 10 Years Later

You may have found Guiding Light on your own or you might have been introduced to it through a beloved grandparent or another family member.…

By Michael Maloney September 18, 2019

Guiding Light Wayback: Remember Vanessa

Throughout soap opera history, there have been spoiled, wealthy women who do as they please. They don’t often mature into loving, matriarchs, but that’s just…

By Michael Maloney September 17, 2019

Guiding Light Wayback: Remembering Dr. Ed Bauer

The Bauer family is one of the most well-known and longest-running not only on Guiding Light but in all of soap opera history. Anchoring that…

By Michael Maloney September 09, 2019

Guiding Light Wayback: Remember Holly Norris

Throughout soap opera history, there have been many memorable heroines who don’t always make the right choices. One such leading lady was Holly Norris on…

By Michael Maloney September 08, 2019

Guiding Light Wayback: Remember Roger Thorpe

Numerous villains have populated serial dramas throughout soap opera history. However, Guiding Light bad guy Roger Thorpe, played by late Emmy-winner Michael Zaslow, was unparalleled.…

By Michael Maloney September 01, 2019