1980: Miles Cavanagh's condition worsened on The Edge of Night.
1986: Drake Hogestyn debuted as John Black on Days of our Lives.
2000: Passions' Timmy called Dr. Bombay.
2005: As the World Turns' Lucy Montgomery left town."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1953: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) became upset after reading the story of Kathy Roberts' arrest in the morning paper. Papa Bauer (Theo Goetz) told her not to jump to conclusions about what happen, and that this was no time to selfishly...
1986: Drake Hogestyn debuted as John Black on Days of our Lives.
2000: Passions' Timmy called Dr. Bombay.
2005: As the World Turns' Lucy Montgomery left town."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1953: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) became upset after reading the story of Kathy Roberts' arrest in the morning paper. Papa Bauer (Theo Goetz) told her not to jump to conclusions about what happen, and that this was no time to selfishly...
- 1/24/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1980: Miles's condition worsened on The Edge of Night.
1986: Drake Hogestyn debuted as John Black on Days of our Lives.
2000: Passions' Timmy called Dr. Bombay.
2005: As the World Turns' Lucy left town."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1953: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) became upset after reading the story of Kathy Roberts...
1986: Drake Hogestyn debuted as John Black on Days of our Lives.
2000: Passions' Timmy called Dr. Bombay.
2005: As the World Turns' Lucy left town."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1953: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) became upset after reading the story of Kathy Roberts...
- 1/25/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Is it possible to say we had too much fun with this podcast? Possibly, but that had a lot to do with the return of our favorite guest (and that's saying something), Steve Silverman. The writer-director popped by to introduce us to his friend Ginger Parker, who has a new Web series, "Beverly Pills," debuting Monday, March 10 at beverlypillstheseries.com. But that wasn't all we talked about. And we were drinking. That was our way to salute the series, which is about a spoiled rich girl who starts dealing prescription drugs after she loses her income stream. Yeah, that's why we were drinking. In any case, we talked about lots of other stuff, like the Oscars, Lindsay Lohan, "Dallas," "Millionaire Matchmaker" and more. Did we tell you about Ginger's time on "Millionaire Matchmaker"? Oh yeah, that happened. Just listen. At least we had fun! :015 - 9:00 We discuss "Beverly Pills...
- 3/10/2014
- by Liane Bonin Starr and Melinda Newman
- Hitfix
I think Melinda and I are both agreed that, as much as we love all of our guests, Steve Silverman has a special place in our hearts. So yes, he's back for a record third time to talk about his Web series "The Inn"'s third season (debuts Monday, people! Do not miss!), the fall TV season, his new favorite show, his impending nuptials and twerking. It makes total sense, I promise. Here's the rundown: :30 Steve insults us and we love him anyway 1:30 We discuss the whole Miley and Sinead mess 3:45 Melinda waxes poetic about Rihanna's stripper dance. 5:15 Frankie & Annette twerking comes...
- 10/5/2013
- by Liane Bonin Starr and Melinda Newman
- Hitfix
Welcome to our Very Special Sort of Independence Day-themed edition of CulturePop! We invited back very special guest Steve Silverman simply because he's too much fun and we missed him. Plus, we talked about a lot of stuff -- whether or not Jennifer Lopez was irresponsible to perform for the leader of Turkmenistan, whether or not we should see the racist and homophobic comments being made on "Big Brother," why "The Lone Ranger" is a car wreck, plus why Steve loved the openly gay kid on "Chopped." Somehow we ended up talking a lot about racism, homophobia and "All in the...
- 7/5/2013
- by Melinda Newman and Liane Bonin Starr
- Hitfix
Fans of the supernatural web series The Inn will be thrilled to know that Season 2 is now streaming online. Steve Silverman's creepy show launched its second season recently, and you can shuffle on over, check in and check it out.
Watch full episodes of The Inn at TheInnTheSeries.com. For more be sure to "like" The Inn on Facebook and follow The Inn on Twitter (@inntheseries).
From the Press Release
Steve Silverman, creator of the critically-acclaimed, award-winning Pretty, continues to surprise audiences with his Hitchcockian influenced series The Inn. Crystal Chappell, two-time Emmy winner and creator of Venice the Series, returns in the lead role of Jane, a woman on the run with more than one secret to hide. Adding to the mystery is the addition of internet sensation Mark Gantt (The Bannen Way), a man who may or may not hold the key to the truth of Jane's past.
Watch full episodes of The Inn at TheInnTheSeries.com. For more be sure to "like" The Inn on Facebook and follow The Inn on Twitter (@inntheseries).
From the Press Release
Steve Silverman, creator of the critically-acclaimed, award-winning Pretty, continues to surprise audiences with his Hitchcockian influenced series The Inn. Crystal Chappell, two-time Emmy winner and creator of Venice the Series, returns in the lead role of Jane, a woman on the run with more than one secret to hide. Adding to the mystery is the addition of internet sensation Mark Gantt (The Bannen Way), a man who may or may not hold the key to the truth of Jane's past.
- 6/17/2013
- by Scott Hallam
- DreadCentral.com
For the first time ever, CulturePop welcomes a guest! Steve Silverman, the director of the web series "The Inn" and "Pretty" was so much fun he'll be lucky if we don't try to drag him back every week. We think you'll be really interested in Steve's projects as well as his opinions on all things pop culture as well. Plus, he's funny, and you know we like funny. :50 - Meet Steve Silverman, who establishes that yes, we're okay with swearing. 2:40 - Steve also tells us about "The Inn" (the show can be found at prettytheseries.com) 8:25 - Melinda is...
- 5/24/2013
- by Melinda Newman and Liane Bonin Starr
- Hitfix
Emmy-winning actress Genie Francis will be featured as a Special Guest Star during the upcoming third season of the hit comedy web series Pretty. Pretty The Series creator Steve Silverman is not saying what role Francis will be playing, but will say she will be featured in several episodes and is playing a major new character.
Francis, best known as Laura from General Hospital, is currently playing Genevieve on The Young And The Restless. Her other soap roles include Ceara on All My Children and Diana on Days Of Our Lives. She has also appeared in a number of primetime series and films including the hugely successful Taking a Chance on Love on Hallmark in 2009.
Silverman hints there will be a scene, or two or three, between Francis' Pretty character and Denise Alexander, which would be a huge treat for fans who loved them as mother and daughter on General Hospital.
Francis, best known as Laura from General Hospital, is currently playing Genevieve on The Young And The Restless. Her other soap roles include Ceara on All My Children and Diana on Days Of Our Lives. She has also appeared in a number of primetime series and films including the hugely successful Taking a Chance on Love on Hallmark in 2009.
Silverman hints there will be a scene, or two or three, between Francis' Pretty character and Denise Alexander, which would be a huge treat for fans who loved them as mother and daughter on General Hospital.
- 7/14/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Soap fans know legendary actress Joan Van Ark best for her iconic role as Valene Ewing on Knots Landing, which she played for over a decade. She also has an extensive theater background, including a Tony nomination, and has appeared in a number of other television shows and films. In 2011 she joined the world of indie web series with a hilarious and spot on appearance in Pretty. In this exclusive new two-part interview, find out more about the beloved actress, her thoughts on a storied career and much more.
In Part 1, Van Ark discussed her early career and Knots Landing. In Part 2 below, she shares more thoughts on her time on Knots, her stint on The Young And The Restless, and working on Indie Soap Award-winning Pretty.
We Love Soaps TV: The last season of Knots Landing was hard to take without Val. She was the heart of the show.
In Part 1, Van Ark discussed her early career and Knots Landing. In Part 2 below, she shares more thoughts on her time on Knots, her stint on The Young And The Restless, and working on Indie Soap Award-winning Pretty.
We Love Soaps TV: The last season of Knots Landing was hard to take without Val. She was the heart of the show.
- 7/9/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Coming off the success of the recent Indie Soap Awards and a successful winter full of fabulous new episodes, the web series community is excited about what's next. We Love Soaps TV is happy to offer our Indie Soap Spring Preview Guide with the latest news and happenings from returning shows to crossovers and spin-offs. Check it out below.
Season Premieres
Then We Got Help!
Season Two Premiere Date: March 18
Creator and star Julie Ann Emery offers a preview of the new season: "The thing I think I'm most proud of is Season Two is fully fan funded. We did a crowd funding campaign and we surpassed our maximum budget asked for. We may not have the biggest audience on the web, but our fans are Fierce!
"We used that money to improve our sound, get all our actors back, and add an impressive list of guest stars including Sam McMurray (Rasing Arizona,...
Season Premieres
Then We Got Help!
Season Two Premiere Date: March 18
Creator and star Julie Ann Emery offers a preview of the new season: "The thing I think I'm most proud of is Season Two is fully fan funded. We did a crowd funding campaign and we surpassed our maximum budget asked for. We may not have the biggest audience on the web, but our fans are Fierce!
"We used that money to improve our sound, get all our actors back, and add an impressive list of guest stars including Sam McMurray (Rasing Arizona,...
- 3/11/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Photos by Gustavo Monroy
Here are some other fun photographs from through the 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards ceremony.
Host Martha Byrne and presenter Kim Zimmer have a fun exchange before Zimmer presents the Indie Soap of the Year award.
Byrne gives encouragement to teary Lead Actor winner Anthony Anderson from Anacostia.
Byrne's hilarious opening monologue included references to We Love Soaps' Roger & Damon "not" being a couple, indie soap merchandising, and the Venice secret weapon, Nadia Bjorlin.
Pretty's Terri Simmons and Steve Silverman are both pretty and hysterically funny.
Enjoying the show!
Related:
- Winners: 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards
- Exclusive Photos: 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards Red Carpet
- Exclusive Photos: 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards (1 of 5)
- Exclusive Photos: 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards (2 of 5)
- Exclusive Photos: 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards (3 of 5)
- Exclusive Photos: 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards (4 of 5)...
Here are some other fun photographs from through the 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards ceremony.
Host Martha Byrne and presenter Kim Zimmer have a fun exchange before Zimmer presents the Indie Soap of the Year award.
Byrne gives encouragement to teary Lead Actor winner Anthony Anderson from Anacostia.
Byrne's hilarious opening monologue included references to We Love Soaps' Roger & Damon "not" being a couple, indie soap merchandising, and the Venice secret weapon, Nadia Bjorlin.
Pretty's Terri Simmons and Steve Silverman are both pretty and hysterically funny.
Enjoying the show!
Related:
- Winners: 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards
- Exclusive Photos: 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards Red Carpet
- Exclusive Photos: 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards (1 of 5)
- Exclusive Photos: 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards (2 of 5)
- Exclusive Photos: 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards (3 of 5)
- Exclusive Photos: 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards (4 of 5)...
- 2/25/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Photos by Gustavo Monroy
Editor's Award: Song Of The Year
Presented by: We Love Soaps' Damon L. Jacobs & Roger Newcomb
Winner: Pretty, "Gumdrop the Unicorn"
Performance by: Bret Silverman
Outstanding Use Of Music
Presented by: Julie Ann Emery, Then We Got Help!
Nominees: Anacostia; Gotham; In Between Men; Miss Behave; Out With Dad; Venice
Winner: Out With Dad (accepted by Jason Leaver)
Outstanding Directing
Presented by: Afton Boggiano & Toby Levin, Empire
Nominees: Tina Cesa Ward, Anyone But Me; Scott Brown, Asylum; Mark Gardner, Cell; Robert Townsend, Diary Of A Single Mom; Jason Leaver, Out With Dad; Steve Silverman, Pretty; Gregori J. Martin, The Bay
Winner: Gregori J. Martin, The Bay
Outstanding Lead Actress
Presented by: Michael O'Leary, Steamboat
Nominees: Tamieka Chavis, Anacostia; Rachael Hip-Flores, Anyone But Me; Jourdan Gibson, Cell; Monica Calhoun, Diary Of A Single Mom; Tina Sloan, Empire; Martha Byrne, Gotham; Jillian Clare, Miss Behave; Cwennen Corral, The Cavanaughs; Crystal Chappell,...
Editor's Award: Song Of The Year
Presented by: We Love Soaps' Damon L. Jacobs & Roger Newcomb
Winner: Pretty, "Gumdrop the Unicorn"
Performance by: Bret Silverman
Outstanding Use Of Music
Presented by: Julie Ann Emery, Then We Got Help!
Nominees: Anacostia; Gotham; In Between Men; Miss Behave; Out With Dad; Venice
Winner: Out With Dad (accepted by Jason Leaver)
Outstanding Directing
Presented by: Afton Boggiano & Toby Levin, Empire
Nominees: Tina Cesa Ward, Anyone But Me; Scott Brown, Asylum; Mark Gardner, Cell; Robert Townsend, Diary Of A Single Mom; Jason Leaver, Out With Dad; Steve Silverman, Pretty; Gregori J. Martin, The Bay
Winner: Gregori J. Martin, The Bay
Outstanding Lead Actress
Presented by: Michael O'Leary, Steamboat
Nominees: Tamieka Chavis, Anacostia; Rachael Hip-Flores, Anyone But Me; Jourdan Gibson, Cell; Monica Calhoun, Diary Of A Single Mom; Tina Sloan, Empire; Martha Byrne, Gotham; Jillian Clare, Miss Behave; Cwennen Corral, The Cavanaughs; Crystal Chappell,...
- 2/24/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
In Part 1 of our exclusive five part photo spread from the 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards, we covered Breakthrough Performance, Supporting Actress, Guest Appearance and Editing. Some very "Pretty" people continued the show. The ceremony pictorial continues below.
Photos by Gustavo Monroy
Fan's Choice Award
Presented by: Steve Silverman & Terri Simmons, Pretty
Nominees: Anacostia; Anyone But Me; As The Corn Grows; Desire & Deceit; Diary Of A Single Mom; Empire; Gotham; Luck And The Virgin; Miss Behave; Montreal Hearts; The Bay; The Cavanaughs; The Like Us Show; Venice; Venus Spa
Winner: The Bay
Outstanding Writing
Presented by: Hillary B. Smith, Venice/Fumbling Thru The Pieces
Nominees: Susan Miller & Tina Cesa Ward, Anyone But Me; Anthony Anderson, Anacostia; Sonya Steele, Celeste Bright; Mark Gardner, Cell; Cheryl L. West, Diary Of A Single Mom; Greg Turner & Brian Hewson, Empire; Susan Bernhardt, Miss Behave; Jason Leaver, Out With Dad; Steve Silverman, Pretty
Winner: Susan Miller & Tina Cesa Ward,...
Photos by Gustavo Monroy
Fan's Choice Award
Presented by: Steve Silverman & Terri Simmons, Pretty
Nominees: Anacostia; Anyone But Me; As The Corn Grows; Desire & Deceit; Diary Of A Single Mom; Empire; Gotham; Luck And The Virgin; Miss Behave; Montreal Hearts; The Bay; The Cavanaughs; The Like Us Show; Venice; Venus Spa
Winner: The Bay
Outstanding Writing
Presented by: Hillary B. Smith, Venice/Fumbling Thru The Pieces
Nominees: Susan Miller & Tina Cesa Ward, Anyone But Me; Anthony Anderson, Anacostia; Sonya Steele, Celeste Bright; Mark Gardner, Cell; Cheryl L. West, Diary Of A Single Mom; Greg Turner & Brian Hewson, Empire; Susan Bernhardt, Miss Behave; Jason Leaver, Out With Dad; Steve Silverman, Pretty
Winner: Susan Miller & Tina Cesa Ward,...
- 2/24/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Michael Kay from At Home With Victoria worked the Red Carpet at the 2nd Annual Indie Soap Awards on Monday night in New York City. Watch his interviews with Martha Byrne, Susan Miller & Tina Cesa Ward, Gregori J. Martin, the cast of Out With Dad, Jordan Clarke, Michael O'Leary, Hillary B. Smith, Steve Silverman, Bret Silverman, Terri Simmons, Anthony Anderson and Pasha Diallo below.
- 2/23/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
2010 has a banner year for We Love Soaps TV. We have enjoyed bringing you the hottest news stories, deepest interviews, classic clips, historical articles, and cutting edge indie soaps, 365 days of the year. We have relished the opportunity to witness, and at times be a part of, the changing landscape of the soap industry, both on and off-screen.
We wanted to end 2010 with a special list of individuals who compelled, captivated, and fascinated us this past year. These are people who one way or another broke new ground making soap history, blazed new trails, and inspired the creative souls of their audience and their peers. Below is our list of the 15 Most Fascinating People of 2010.
Ken Corday (Executive Producer, Days Of Our Lives)
Why Is He So Fascinating? Corday pulled a rabbit out of his hat in 2010 by getting Days renewed for two years during the worst economy of its entire 45 year run.
We wanted to end 2010 with a special list of individuals who compelled, captivated, and fascinated us this past year. These are people who one way or another broke new ground making soap history, blazed new trails, and inspired the creative souls of their audience and their peers. Below is our list of the 15 Most Fascinating People of 2010.
Ken Corday (Executive Producer, Days Of Our Lives)
Why Is He So Fascinating? Corday pulled a rabbit out of his hat in 2010 by getting Days renewed for two years during the worst economy of its entire 45 year run.
- 12/22/2010
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
In Parts One and Two and Three of our interview with Denise Alexander, the legendary actress spoke about her early career on radio and television, her early soap roles including Days Of Our Lives, her brilliant run on General Hospital, and her stint at Another World. In Part Four below, Alexander talks about meeting Pretty creator Steve Silverman, working on Pretty Season Two, and discusses the solid foundation her parents gave her which she credits with helping her have a lasting career as a working actress.
We Love Soaps TV: Let's talk about how your role on Pretty came about.
Denise Alexander: I met Steve [Silverman, creator of Pretty] because he worked on General Hospital. Do you want to know how Steve and I got together?
We Love Soaps TV: Of course!
Denise Alexander: This kid called me and he was like 24 years old or something and said, "I have a play...
We Love Soaps TV: Let's talk about how your role on Pretty came about.
Denise Alexander: I met Steve [Silverman, creator of Pretty] because he worked on General Hospital. Do you want to know how Steve and I got together?
We Love Soaps TV: Of course!
Denise Alexander: This kid called me and he was like 24 years old or something and said, "I have a play...
- 12/1/2010
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Pretty explores the dysfunctional world of child pageants where Michael Champagne, a proud pageant dad, has the single wish to see his 5 year old daughter Annette win the Miss Star Eyes Pageant. The cast of characters are hilariously flawed, the universe they exist in like a trainwreck you can't take your eyes off of... ...and Annette is played by a 30 plus year old actress, played to naive perfection by Stace McQueen. Tubefilter spoke with show creator Steve Silverman about what inspired him to make this unique casting decision. "Stace McQueen and I have known each other for almost 20 years," explained Silverman. "She's been my muse in several theatre projects and I've acted (I use that term lightly) for her in some of her own web stuff. When I first saw Painted Babies-type documentaries, it just popped into my head: I sit in a chair and Stace sits in my lap,...
- 4/20/2010
- by Jenni Powell
- Tubefilter.com
If you can't turn away from Toddlers and Tiaras, then you'll love Pretty, a new web series from out writer/director Steve Silverman. The project is set in the sick, sparkly world of kiddie beauty pageants. Our own Dennis Hensley attended the show's L.A. premiere and learned that comedy may not be pretty, but Pretty sure is funny.
Dennis talks with Silverman and his cast, including actor Sam Pancake, who you might remember from the brilliant but all too brief Lifetime series Lovespring International.
Check it out after the break!
The hilarious first episode of Pretty is now up at PrettyTheSeries.com...
Dennis talks with Silverman and his cast, including actor Sam Pancake, who you might remember from the brilliant but all too brief Lifetime series Lovespring International.
Check it out after the break!
The hilarious first episode of Pretty is now up at PrettyTheSeries.com...
- 2/8/2010
- by dennis
- The Backlot
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