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GH Knocked Out Of Soap Opera Showdown! AMC, OLTL, GL and DAYS Remain! Vote For The Best Soap Of All-Time!
When the results were in on last night’s voting for Parade.com’s Soap Opera Showdown, in the tournament of 16 soap operas, it was General Hospital who was knocked out of the next round by none other than All My Children, as the outlet aims to name the Best Soap Opera Of All-Time as voted on by fans of the genre.
That now leaves All My Children going up against One Life to Live, and Days of our Lives going up against Guiding Light during today’s January 28th voting!
The semi-finalist voting which will select the finalists—is now open and will run until 11:59 p.m. ET Tuesday night. The finals will run along the same timeline on Wednesday and the champion will be revealed Thursday morning.
So, better make sure you vote! What did you think of General Hospital getting KO’d? Who do you think will be left standing from the four soaps? Are fan bases mobilizing for their soaps? Weigh-in!
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51st Daytime Emmys: Mark Consuelos and Kelly Ripa Receive Talk Show Host Nominations
On Thursday, nominations were announced in the Outstanding Talk Show category for the upcoming 51st annual Daytime Emmy Awards.
Mark Consuelos (ex-Mateo, All My Children) coming off his first-year as co-host of ‘Live” with real-life wife, Kelly Ripa scored his first Talk Show Host nomination along with Ripa who has been nominated previous times.
Joining Mark and Kelly in the race are: Joy Behar, Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin, Sara Haines, Sunny Hostin, Ana Navarro, The View
Kelly Clarkson, The Kelly Clarkson Show, Akbar Gbajabiamila, Amanda Kloots, Natalie Morales, Jerry O’Connell, Sheryl Underwood, The Talk and
Tamron Hall, Tamron Hall.
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As previously reported, The Talk is coming to its end when its upcoming 15th and final season ends in December of 2024.
The 51st annual Daytime Emmys are slated to be broadcast and stream live on CBS and Paramount+ on Friday night, June 7th
Look for the full list of nominations to drop on Friday morning at 12 noon ET/9 am PT.
So, are you rooting for Kelly and Mark to win their first Talk Show host award together? Comment below.
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Mark Consuelos Celebrates One-Year Anniversary as Co-Host of ‘Live’ Alongside Kelly Ripa
Today, April 17th marks a full-year since Mark Consuelos (ex-Mateo, All My Children) took over the co-hosting duties of ‘Live” alongside his wife, and longtime co-host, Kelly Ripa (ex-Hayley, All My Children).
Consuelos replaced Ryan Seacrest who are six seasons decided to be back on the west coast full-time. For Consuelos, now having the opportunity to work off of Ripa as co-hosts has been something of adjustment for him, but viewers have been eating it up.
Live with Kelly and Mark has remained the No. 1 entertainment talk show on television over the past year, growing 3% in average total viewers to 2.23M per episode. It is also the most-watched daytime talk show in the last year in key demos of women 18-49 and women 25-54. All of this, since the real-life marrieds teamed-up.
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Speaking with Deadline, Kelly Ripa shared why the two are gelling on-screen, “I do think that there is something very possibly relatable about our relationship. We have disagreements like a normal couple, and we’re not afraid to let them unfold on the air and in front of America, and I think people find a lot of themselves in that.”
Mark weighed in how he has progressed as a host, and what he could improve at, sharing, “I’d like to get better at my interviewing skills. I’d like to get better at reading a teleprompter…I think I’m getting better at throwing to commercial. The other day in the middle of the show as we go to commercial, my sign off was ‘See you guys around.’ I mean, the show wasn’t over. The most obvious thing to say would be, ‘We’ll be back right after this.’ But I just said, ‘See you around.’ So we went to commercial and one of the producers (goes) ‘What was that?’ I don’t know… So for the next few sign offs, as a joke, I’d say ‘See you around.’ We got a kick out of it.”
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Meanwhile, Kelly has given huge props to Mark, “I find Mark utterly compelling, really interesting, super funny, and he’s bold in a way like nobody else. He says what’s on his mind. If he’s thinking it, he says it. I’ve done this a long time and oftentimes people will adjust their natural personalities to pander to what they think the audience wants to hear, and Mark will tell people what he thinks, and he doesn’t care if it’s not a popular opinion. It gives him an edginess that I think is really missing in the landscape today. Everybody’s so afraid to say anything, and Mark is unafraid to say exactly what he’s thinking.”
In a statement, Debra O’Connell, President News Group and Networks, Disney Entertainment shared, We could not be more thrilled with how Mark has seamlessly joined the show family as permanent co-host. His undeniable charisma and his and Kelly’s natural chemistry are evident as they deliver the laughs and smiles to our viewers each morning. We are incredibly proud of how Live has continued to evolve and that the audience is responding so enthusiastically.”
So, do you think Mark Consuelos is the best co-host his wife Kelly Ripa has ever had on ‘Live’? How would you say he is doing as co-host after one full year on the job? Comment below.
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Susan Lucci Joins the Cast of Jonah Hill’s Movie ‘Outcome’
Look who will be part of the ensemble cast in motion picture and film star Jonah Hill’s new film project! That’s right, none other than Susan Lucci (ex-Erica, All My Children).
According to Deadline, the daytime television icon joins other notables including Laverne Cox and David Spade who have been added to the cast of Outcome. The film stars Keanu Reeves, Matt Bomer (ex-Ben, Guiding Light) and Cameron Diaz.
In Outcome, which is written by, and will be directed by Hill, the dark comedy centers around Reef (played by Reeves), a damaged Hollywood star who must dive into the dark depths of his past to confront his demons and make amends after he is extorted with a mysterious video clip from his past.
Photo: JPI
Soap fans know that following her iconic run as All My Children’s Erica Kane, Susan went on to be featured in Lifetime’s Devious Maids in the role of Genevieve Delatour. Since her Pine Valley days ended (when AMC was canceled in 2012), Susan has appeared in numerous shows and made numerous appearances. n December of 2023, Lucci was awarded the Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Outcome will debut on Apple and is an Apple Studios production. The film marks the latest collaboration for Hill and Apple Original Films, who are also developing a Grateful Dead biopic with Martin Scorsese’s Sikelia Productions, to be directed by Scorsese, with Hill starring in it and as one of the producers of the project, as well.
So, intrigued to see what kind of role Susan plays in Jonah Hill’s new film ‘Outcome’? Comment below.
Wally Kurth Talks on His DAYS Daytime Emmy Nomination, His Emotional Scenes, and Remembering John Aniston
‘Neighbours’ EP Jason Herbison on Series Daytime Emmy Nomination: “It’s a Huge Honour to be Nominated Alongside Such Iconic US Daytime Dramas”
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Brook Lynn and Chase Have Their Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties
Lisa Rinna Would Be Down to Reprise Her Role of Taylor McBride in ‘Melrose Place’ Reboot
Sean Kanan’s Stepdaughter, Juliet Vega, to Appear on The Bold and the Beautiful
‘Knots Landing’s’ Donna Mills and Joan Van Ark Reunite for Los Angeles Ballet Season 18 Gala
The Young and the Restless Preview: Ashley’s New Alter Emerges
Ellen Travolta Makes Another Return to General Hospital
‘Tracker’s’ Justin Hartley on His ‘Passions’ Soap Start, “They’d Have Me With No Shirt Walking Around a Hospital for Three Weeks. It Was Ridiculous, but I Loved It.”
The Young and the Restless and General Hospital Actress and Writer, Meg Bennett, Passes Away at 75
Cameron Mathison Previews New Game Show ‘Beat The Bridge’ (Promo)
Y&R’s Michelle Stafford Talks on Her Lead Actress Daytime Emmy Nomination, Allison Lanier, and ‘Pacific Palisades’ with Finola Hughes
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AEW Dynasty: Swerve Strickland Becomes AEW World Heavyweight Champion, Jack Perry Returns, Will Ospreay Retires Move After Scary Finish
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General HospitalApril 21, 2024‘Knots Landing’s’ Donna Mills and Joan Van Ark Reunite for Los Angeles Ballet Season 18 Gala
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Days Of Our LivesApril 17, 2024DAYS Alum Tanner Stine to Appear in ‘Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story’ Starring Nicholas Chavez
I’m not voting. In my heart, “Santa Barbara” will always be the best soap opera ever.
“Days of Our Lives” is bound to win this. Fans of that show are rabid and obsessed like no other.
LOL!!! I think you’re on to something. Join us.
The favorite soaps are the ones that got cancelled! Shows how stupid the TV stations were for getting rid of them!
I saw the results and thought the same thing. Expensive or not, when will someone realize that there are multiple ways to give soap fans what they want and bring some of these soaps back in some form or fashion?
Gee…. you don’t think this poll might just reflect viewers trying to make a point do you?
GH is far better than both AMC and OLTL; maybe a little backlash here at their cancellations??
Did you actually WATCH “All My Children” and “One Life to Live,” though?
I actually began watching both (and “General Hospital”) in 1992 and for a good twenty years, it was very obvious (at least to me) that AMC and OLTL were miles better than GH.
I mean, it wasn’t even close. Most of the blame, though, goes to Jill Farren Phelps for turning it into The Sopranos on daytimein the 2000’s. It was much, much better from 1992 to 96.
Wish you would have left it at that instead of coming over to GH so that we have to live with FV/RC and Todd, Starr and Silas.
If not GH, then Days should be the winner…it was the only soap to be featured on the cover of Time magazine…that alone should mean something…GL was the longest running serial that started on radio…AMC and OLTL had their moments too…hey, they are all winners!!!
This is pointless…each soap has had there moment in the spotlight the last 60 plus years…all have had there ups and downs…ive listed my top favorites but sometimes some show i may list at no.3 might later be no.10 later depending how i felt about the storyline and its current cast at the time i was watching…i liked Another World mostly from the 1960s to the 70s but not so much later on…there are times now i think GH is best and next time i think its Days…so even my own top ten i listed is pointless…i loved all the soaps i ever watched…i will always consider Dark Shadows no.1 because it was so unique and fun to watch…Edge was because it was a mystery but with all others its really not that easy picking which i liked best because some days i liked them and other times i didnt. There are many younger people who werent around when some of these soaps were around…its not fair voting!
As I said twice on this topic– the best soap is whatever soap you enjoy watching– there should be no competition between them, you are spot on– just enjoy whichever one you like and the winner will be—- YOU.
Oooooh, this is going to be a tough one, but I voted for OLTL and DOOL. Not easily though. I loved AMC for years (until Ryan Lavery ate the show) and GL was a 70+ year iconic soap! I love OLTL & Days, but based on longevity I think the prize should rightfully go to GL in the end. Tune in tomorrow…
Who cares, parade magazine is read by the elderly clearly voting for soaps that are gone. How boring!
Days of our Lives is very much alive and thriving!!! Get with THE program!!!
The elderly hysterical. Watch out you might get it if you are lucky.
It’s not boring…It’s a poll…of soaps…past and present. There’s only four left on network…so most of them are “gone…”
There are votes on best band, actor, president, TV show, movie…many from the past. If it’s boring to you…don’t vote…Simple.
One Life to Live just edges out Guiding Light.
I hope GL or OLTL wins and the voting was fair for all.
Go OLTL!!!!
I have only watched ABC soaps.. but never cared much for AMC or OLTL. GH was and still is my all time favorite. they always have had the best looking men, story line were never really over the top. and they pretty much did real life issues. Bonus Dr. Noah Drake!!
Not surprised. AMC and either DAYS or GL for the win. Though, ATWT deserved it!
Again the best soap is the soap you enjoy/enjoyed watching– end of story.
I agree with you…i let myself get caught in the topic…it doesnt make sense to poll all these soaps and judge which is the all time best unless each fan has seen everyone to fairly judge them and many havent…all were the best and enjoyed by their fans at one point!!!
I am soooooo maaaad that gh got KOd from this. I do see people pulling together to get their fave soap to win. I think oltl will win. One Life to Live was always up to date with things everyone enjoyed. And OLTL weighed heavly in pop culture.
No way was OLTL ever better than GH .
AMC was better than OLTL but neither were ever better than GH ..
OLTL was SOOO much better than GH the last 3 years before it got cancelled by abc..It was also better during the mid 80’s and the early 90’s..AMC was the best soap around the half part of the 90’s overall.
OLTL for the win! Love those characters
What happened to Another World?
I’m voting for OLTL all the way. IMO BEST SOAP EVER!!!
For my money, OLTL always was and always will be the best. I’ve watched soaps since childhood and remember Guiding Light, Search for Tomorrow, Love of Life, The Doctors, and dozens of other short lived shows like Never Too Young. Yes, I’m old. I watched GH from the day one until 2005. And I watched AMC during the last 70s and early 80s. Besides the stellar cast, I love OLTL because the way the stories always kept up with current cultural issues. I never felt like OLTL was about making super stars. They certainly have the cast for it. Story telling, drama, character development, and keeping the viewer interested was more important. And the characters – Viki, Dorian, Asa, Clint, Bo, Nora, Cassie, Herb, David (Rinaldi and Vickers), Marco, Karen, Larry, Jenny, Katrina, Wanda and Vinnie, Blair, Max, Todd, Tea, Mitch, Allison, Alex, Carlo, Tina, Cord, Lindsey, Gabrielle, Jessica, Natalie, John, Marty, I could go on and on.
How I miss OLTL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I always thought OLTL was a big fat bore.
Don’t believe it! GH is the best bar none!!!
Well, I have to go with my favorite soap of all time — ONE LIFE TO LIVE. If they win, will that bring them back. I highly doubt it, but I’ll continue to remain hopefully.
Over the years, I have watched many of the soaps listed: OLTL, GH, RH, AW, GL, and Days. As stated before, each soap had its moments of brillance. Each of them richly deserving. Although its interesting how 3 of the last 4 are no longer on network tv. Oh well, good luck OLTL. I hope you are the winner.
OLTL will always be my favorite, I watch GH and like it but I love OLTL.
Looks like a stupid poll/contest. If you go by the soaps that have been ratings titans for extended periods of time, the best soaps of all time would be Guiding Light, As The World Turns, General Hospital and The Young & The Restless. Iconic soaps like AMC and OLTL, etc., have come and gone, BUT the four soaps I mentioned are the titans of the genre. Please let me know, fellow fans, if I missed any long-running #1’s, but I think I caught them all. I know DAYS and Another World were number one at times in the 1970’s, but neither had a long run.
I did some research, and it appears I missed Search for Tomorrow and All My Children on my list of past #1’s and a show called Hawkins Falls back in the 50’s. After the research, I’d say any list of the all-time greats would have to be topped by one of the following 3 shows:
1) The Young & The Restless: #1 for 26 years; 7 Emmy best show wins out of 26 nominations;
2) As The World Turns: #1 for 20 years; 4 Emmy best show wins;
3) General Hospital: #1 for 9 years; 11 Emmy best show wins.
Ignoring the current state of the show, given the historical track record, Y&R should be considered the greatest American soap of all time. However, GH has the more popular “pop culture branding”, probably emanating from its spectacular larger-than-life run in the 1980’s. ATWT has the nostalgia factor going for it. Y&R wins by most measures, though. Again, forget the current state of the show, as this is an all-time contest.
The people have spoken. Days of our Lives is the best soap of all time!
OLTL was and always will be my choice for best soap.
I am still pissed off at ABC for canceling OLTL. I barely watch that network anymore and once Grey’s Anatomy comes to an end I’ll be watching them even less!
started with EDGE OF NIGHT on cbs — loved the murder mysteries– and went with it to abc which introduced me to DARK SHADOWS.
then I picked up AMC with chuck, tara, phil … and young erica. not sure why, but I just lost interest in it in the 70s when I went to college.
began GH around the same time DS was on, and can recall when audry’s babysitter was killed and she hid the gun in the toilet, kept up with it for decades, but gave up when sonny and the mob crowded out every other story line. and then they fired ana lee (really classy, firing a woman who was almost 90), leaving left the show without the one character essential to every successful soap: a gentle, wise character with a heart of pure gold.
like vikk on OLTL. watched it since day one — before erika slezak, daytime’s meryl streep, was even on — right up through the last episode. it was my one break from life. five days a week. no repeats. no pre-empts (until “news” car chases came into vogue). it was the one constant in my life since my days in grade school. those characters and plots saw me through my father’s death. my mother’s. my first love’s. a tornado. a flood. back surgery. the loss of a job. … still mourn its cancelation. put the tv in the garage on jan 13, 2012, and haven’t watched since.
OLTL is the champ, and abc is the horse’s ass.
All MY Children is, in my opinion, by far the best soap. The last few years were a bit rough with the constant changes in head writers and focus, but it had wonderful character development and groundbreaking storylines throughout the years. My second choice would be the Young and the Restless. Third choice is Ryan’s Hope. Unfortunately, I just went on Parade site to vote for AMC and it states that the semifinal voting is closed. OLTL just beat AMC for the finals by a small margin. So it will be DOOL v OLTL. Oh well.
My favorite of all time was Another World.
Of the ones that are left, Days is best.
None that remain truly are the “best” of all time.
You need to think critically, and of course use the Nielsen ratings to determine that.
Overall from the 50’s through today, both ATWT and YR would fit that category.
And yes there will always be fan favorites GH and Days, but neither has the longtime ratings bragging rights.
The poll is fun for the fans to be sure.
I know thousands of people and none of them have ever been a Nielsen Ratings family or have ever known any! The Nielsen Ratings need to include everybody. All new TV’s should have Nielsen devices. Until then, Y&R is just lucky!
I know millions of people who are in the same boat. And every single one watches YR. So I’m completely on board. YR will be so lucky once that happens with all those TVs!
GH should have won. But I think everyone is trying to save OLTL. My vote would be OLTL. It was a very good show. Then AMC. Erica Cane was good but she didn’t win because she over acts.