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 held several groundbreaking positions, including in 1997 as the creator, lead journalist and executive producer of the first online platform dedicated to daytime dramas, SoapCity.com for Sony Pictures Digital Entertainment. He has also been a contributing feature writer covering the soaps and entertainment 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, pro wrestling 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 and produced podcasts including: Soap Nation Live! and NBC’s Inside Salem: Days of our Lives Podcast. He has also been the 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.

Michael Fairman TV

Michael Fairman

Michael Fairman

Latest Posts From Michael

Y&R’s Victoria and Kyle’s Love Affair to Kick-Off; Amelia Heinle Says EP Sally McDonald Shared Why; ‘You’ve Got Chemistry’ with Michael Mealor

Dolly Parton Remembered: Y&R Alum Alyvia Alyn Lind Shares Heartfelt Tribute to the Legendary Singer and Songwriter

‘General Hospital’s’ Josh Swickard Recalls Emotional Moment After His Final Scenes with Michael Easton, and Favorite ‘Chase’ Storyline

Brytni Sarpy Joins the Cast of ‘Days of Our Lives’

‘The Bold and the Beautiful’s’ Jacqueline MacInnes Wood Delivers the ‘Power Performance of the Week’

GENERAL HOSPITAL Preview: Is This the End for Brennan?

‘General Hospital’s’ Dominic Zamprogna Shares He Was ‘Happy to Hear’ of The Triangle Storyline Developing Between Dante/Elizabeth/Ric

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Preview: Kelly Sullivan Debuts as Dylan’s Mom; Suspicion is Raised About Carter and Steffy

‘Beyond the Gates’ Star Mike Manning Lands Role in Indie Horror Feature ‘Deify’

GH and OLTL Alum Patrick J. Gibbons Reveals the Story Behind Writing Trina’s Song on ‘General Hospital’ (Exclusive)

‘Guiding Light’s’ Grant Aleksander Shares Heartfelt Remembrance of TV Daughter, Hayden Panettiere On What Would Have Been Her 37th Birthday

Sydney Malakeh Joins the Cast of ‘Days of Our Lives’ in Mystery Role: Who Do You Think She’s Playing?

‘General Hospital’ Alum Chad Duell Admits That He Didn’t Expect the Role of Michael Corinthos to be Recast, and Would Consider Working on Another Soap (Exclusive)

Tyler Cameron Joins the Cast of Season 35 of ‘Dancing with the Stars’

GENERAL HOSPITAL: Ric’s History of Jealousy Where Elizabeth is Concerned Has Come Back Around