What is the oldest soap opera still on TV?

The longest running soap opera (TV and radio) is Procter & Gamble Productions' 'Guiding Light' (CBS, USA).
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What is the oldest American soap opera still on TV?

General Hospital is the longest-running serial produced in Hollywood, and the longest-running entertainment program in ABC television history. It holds the record for most Daytime Emmy Awards for Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series, with 14 wins.
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Who is the oldest soap opera star?

10 Longest-Running Soap Opera Actors, Ranked
  1. 1 Suzanne Rogers - 49 Years ('Days Of Our Lives')
  2. 2 Susan Seaforth Hayes - 47 Years ('Days Of Our Lives') ...
  3. 3 Bill Hayes - 44 Years ('Days Of Our Lives') ...
  4. 4 Melody Thomas Scott - 43 Years ('Young And The Restless') ...
  5. 5 Deidre Hall - 43 Years ('Days Of Our Lives') ...
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What old soap operas are still on?

Today, only three of them remain — The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS), General Hospital (ABC), and The Young and the Restless (CBS). (NBC's Days of Our Lives moved to Peacock in September 2022, so we can't track their ratings any longer.)
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What are the four remaining soap operas?

As longtime television viewers know, soap operas filled the networks' daytime schedules. Today, only four of them remain -- The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS), Days of Our Lives (NBC), General Hospital (ABC), and The Young and the Restless (CBS).
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Why Are Soap Operas STILL On The Air?



What is the number 1 soap opera?

1. Guiding Light. The first entry on our list is Guiding Light, which is an American daytime TV drama that had the largest number of episodes while it ran. The episode number is 15,762, which is amazing when you consider how many days it takes to air that number of episodes.
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Who is the most famous soap opera actor?

There is no denying that Susan Lucci is arguably the biggest name in soap opera history. Portraying Erica Kane on All My Children, Lucci became one of the biggest stars on a show that had a successful run of over 40 years.
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What is the biggest soap opera?

Set in a fictional Midwestern town with middle-class and wealthy families vying for the heart of the show, Guiding Light is the brightest bulb in the soap box: Though the stalwart soap that began as a radio serial in 1937 isn't on television anymore, it's still the record holder for longest-running soap opera of all ...
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Is there a channel for old soap operas?

Pluto TV has just unveiled a brand-new channel called Pluto TV Soaps, and soap opera fans haven't been this excited since the launch of SOAPnet back in 2000! The free channel is completely dedicated to soaps, and it's already airing reruns of The Young and the Restless and The Bold and the Beautiful.
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What soap opera was taken off the air?

NBC announced in August 2022 that Days Of Our Lives will be replaced by NBC News Daily after 57 years.
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Who is the oldest TV celebrity?

1. Dick Van Dyke – Born December 1925. A beloved American entertainer, Dick Van Dyke is renowned for physical comedy and buckets of charm.
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Who is the longest-running actor on TV?

Ice T has played Sergeant Odafin Tutuola on Law & Order SVU since 2001. He has appeared in 456 episodes and only Mariska Hargitay who portrays Captain Olivia Benson has appeared in more episodes with 538.
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What actor has been on General Hospital the longest?

The longest-running cast member is Leslie Charleson, who has portrayed Monica Quartermaine since August 17, 1977, also making her one of the longest-tenured actors in American soap operas.
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What soap ran for 43 years?

As the World Turns was produced for its first 43 years in Manhattan and in Brooklyn from 2000 until 2010. Set in the fictional town of Oakdale, Illinois, the show debuted on April 2, 1956, at 1:30 p.m. EST, airing as a 30-minute serial. Prior to that date, all serials had been 15 minutes in length.
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What was the name of the first soap opera on TV?

On January 31, 1949, the first TV daytime soap opera, “These Are My Children,” premiered on NBC in Chicago. It was created by Irna Phillips, later known as the “Queen of the Soaps.” Although the show only aired for 24 days before being canceled, “These Are My Children” paved the way for a new popular TV genre.
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What is the second oldest soap opera?

Days of Our Lives

Days of Our Lives, affectionately called Days but its fans, is the second oldest American soap opera. The show has been running since 1965, airing over 13,872 episodes across 54 seasons.
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Which soap opera has finally come to an end after 37 years?

The Australian soap opera, which has aired nearly 9,000 episodes, is drawing to a close, disappointing many fans who grew up watching the show. As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month.
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Where can I watch the old TV series soap?

Soap, a soap series starring Katherine Helmond, Robert Mandan, and Katherine Helmond is available to stream now. Watch it on Tubi - Free Movies & TV on your Roku device.
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What is the most loved soap?

1. Dove. Dove is a personal care brand owned by Unilever, it is also the most popular brand name in the soap markets across over 80 countries in the world. In the USA and the UK – two of the world's largest soap markets – Dove is also the number one soap brand that are dominating the markets.
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Who has won best soap the most?

EastEnders is the most awarded soap in the category, with eleven wins.
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Who is the soap queen?

Welcome to Soap Queen! I'm Anne-Marie: CEO and founder of Bramble Berry Soap Making Supplies, mother, wife, passionate crafter and voracious reader. Soap Queen is a place for me to share soapy projects, offer resources and inspiration for fellow crafters, and share business advice from the trenches.
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What is the salary of a soap opera star?

Soap opera stars make a wide range of different salaries, but the average soap opera star makes an annual salary of $52,946. Top soap opera stars can earn as much as $300,000 or more per year, while low-level soap opera actors can earn as little as $10,841 per year.
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Who is the single greatest actor of all time?

1. Marlon Brando. Considered by many to be one of the best actors of all time, Marlon Brando's imposing presence commanded both respect and admiration from his peers, even in the later years of his career.
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