Michael Fairman
Michael Fairman
Michael has been one of the leading journalists, experts and personalities in the field of daytime drama and television coverage for close to 40 years. He fell in love with the soaps when he was just 8-years old and later turned his knowledge and passion into a full-fledged career.
In 2009, he launched his own site Michael Fairman On-Air On-Soaps, which eventually morphed in to Michael Fairman TV in 2017. Today. Michael writes all the editorial features for the site including: soap opera and entertainment news, interviews, recaps, previews, plus special event coverage on daytime dramas and primetime TV including reality-competition series and pro wrestling as well.
Throughout his career, he has several groundbreaking positions, including in 1997 as the creator, lead journalist and producer of the first online platform for soap operas, SoapCity.com for Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment. He has also been a contributing feature writer covering the soaps for: TV Guide Online, In-Touch Weekly, CBS Watch, Advocate.com and several international publications.
In addition, Michael is the host on YouTube’s Michael Fairman Channel, featuring interviews and livestream conversations with prominent stars in television, soap operas and more
Throughout his daytime career, Michael has lent his expertise as a writer/producer on over 17 Daytime Emmy Awards, as well as hosted his own podcasts Soap Nation Live and was the host/ producer of NBC’s Inside Salem: Days of our Lives Podcast and been the featured moderator at four General Hospital Conventions for Creation Entertainment.
With a very special connection to his dedicated fans, Michael has continued to be a great ambassador and advocate for the genre.
Latest Posts From Michael
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: After Ridge Lowered the Boom on Brooke; That Steffy Remains Co-CEO, Where Does She and Hope Go From Here?
This week on all-new episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, Ridge Forrester (Thorsten Kaye) must deal with the consequences... Read More
‘Beyond the Gates’ Star Trisha Mann-Grant Opens Up About Difficult Scene, Getting Her Son Off the Streets, and Plight of the Homeless
Trish Mann-Grant has wowed audiences with her portrayal of Leslie Thomas since hitting our screens last year on Beyond the... Read More
RATINGS: ‘The Young and the Restless,’ ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Remain No #1 and # 2, ‘General Hospital’ Only Soap to Lose Viewers
The latest Nielsen ratings data is out for the week of April 27-May 1, and three out of the four... Read More
Y&R’s Joshua Morrow Weighs-In on Who Will Save Nick from His Fentanyl Addiction: Nikki? Jack? Sienna or Someone Else? (Exclusive)
On The Young and the Restless, Nick Newman’s (Joshua Morrow) addiction to Fentanyl is hitting all-time lows. The Friday, May... Read More
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Would You Be Down With a Dante and Elizabeth Romance?
On the Friday, May 15 episode of General Hospital, Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) and Dante (Dominic Zamprogna) shared a heartfelt talk... Read More
Nathan Fillion Recalls Best Advice for a Soap Opera Tag on ‘What What Happens Live’ with Andy Cohen
Nathan Fillion, who stars on ABC’s The Rookie, which was officially renewed for its ninth season, and who began his... Read More
‘Days of Our Lives’ Dan Feuerriegel Teases the Mystery of Marlena’s Chess Set, and Opens Up About the Departures of His Co-Stars (Exclusive)
EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) is always in the thick of things on Peacock’s Days of Our Lives. Currently on all-new... Read More
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Dante Tells Rocco He Knows He Shot Cullum and Will Protect Son
In well-played scenes on the Thursday, May 14 episode of General Hospital, Dante (Dominic Zampogna) finally had a talk with... Read More
‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Knew He Hit the ‘Jackpot’ With New Role as Joe Fitzpatrick
First-look photos of Jonathan Bennett’s new General Hospital role of PCPD officer Joe Fitzpatrick have been released, given GH fans... Read More
Y&R’s Mark Grossman Marks 7-Years as Adam Newman And Teases What May Lie Ahead (Exclusive)
This week, The Young and the Restless, Mark Grossman is celebrating the beginning of his seventh year as Adam Newman.... Read More
B&B Alum Lisa Yamada in Production on New Film, ‘My Boyfriend Is A Demon’
On recent episodes of The Bold and the Beautiful, Dylan (Sydney Bullock) gave herself and the audience quite a scare... Read More
Anthony Geary’s Husband, Claudio Gama, Shares Remembrance of How Much the ‘General Hospital’ Legend Loved Working with Erika Slezak
It’s hard to believe, but it’s been five months since the passing of General Hospital icon and eight-time Daytime Emmy... Read More
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Who Will Ridge Make His Co-CEO … Brooke or Steffy?
Ridge (Thorsten Kaye) has a decision to make after both his wife, Brooke Logan Forrester (Katherine Kelly Lang) and his... Read More
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Cullum’s Got Plans to Keep Brennan Out of His Way
On General Hospital, the Wednesday, May 13 episode saw Cullum (Andrew Hawkes) plotting to keep Jack Brennan (Chris McKenna) from... Read More
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Rocco is Coming Apart at the Seams
On the Tuesday, May 12 episode of General Hospital, Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr) was at its epicenter and the secret... Read More
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: After Ridge Lowered the Boom on Brooke; That Steffy Remains Co-CEO, Where Does She and Hope Go From Here?
‘Beyond the Gates’ Star Trisha Mann-Grant Opens Up About Difficult Scene, Getting Her Son Off the Streets, and Plight of the Homeless
RATINGS: ‘The Young and the Restless,’ ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ Remain No #1 and # 2, ‘General Hospital’ Only Soap to Lose Viewers
Y&R’s Joshua Morrow Weighs-In on Who Will Save Nick from His Fentanyl Addiction: Nikki? Jack? Sienna or Someone Else? (Exclusive)
GENERAL HOSPITAL: Would You Be Down With a Dante and Elizabeth Romance?
‘Santa Barbara’ Alums A Martinez and Marcy Walker: In Conversation; Two-Hour Livestream Event with the Iconic Cruz and Eden Announced
‘Days of Our Lives’ Dan Feuerriegel Teases the Mystery of Marlena’s Chess Set, and Opens Up About the Departures of His Co-Stars (Exclusive)
Anthony Geary’s Husband, Claudio Gama, Shares Remembrance of How Much the ‘General Hospital’ Legend Loved Working with Erika Slezak
‘General Hospital’s’ Jonathan Bennett Previews His New Role as PCPD Officer Joe Fitzpatrick
Jennifer Harmon, ‘One Life to Live’s’ Cathy Craig, and ‘How to Survive a Marriage’ Star, Dead at 82
THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: After Ridge Lowered the Boom on Brooke; That Steffy Remains Co-CEO, Where Does She and Hope Go From Here?
‘Beyond the Gates’ Star Trisha Mann-Grant Opens Up About Difficult Scene, Getting Her Son Off the Streets, and Plight of the Homeless
Y&R’s Joshua Morrow Weighs-In on Who Will Save Nick from His Fentanyl Addiction: Nikki? Jack? Sienna or Someone Else? (Exclusive)
Nathan Fillion Recalls Best Advice for a Soap Opera Tag on ‘What What Happens Live’ with Andy Cohen
‘Days of Our Lives’ Dan Feuerriegel Teases the Mystery of Marlena’s Chess Set, and Opens Up About the Departures of His Co-Stars (Exclusive)
