http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/?cxntfid=blogs_soapbox Welcome to Soapbox, a blog focusing on one of life’s guiltiest of pleasures – soap operas. Here, we discuss what we love and what puts us in an Erica Kane-like snit about today’s daytime and nighttime serials. We want to hear from you. We invite you to jump in and share your thoughts, because we know there’s no fan quite like a soap fan. en-us mdargan@pbdailynews.com 2008-11-25T06:00:00-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 Welcome to Soapbox, a blog focusing on one of life’s guiltiest of pleasures – soap operas. Here, we discuss what we love and what puts us in an Erica Kane-like snit about today’s daytime and nighttime serials. We want to hear from you. We invite you to jump in and share your thoughts, because we know there’s no fan quite like a soap fan. Did you know that Brandon Buddy was 13 when his younger brother was born and he was in the room with his mother for the birth? Well, he was. And he told Kara and me about it during our interview... http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/entries/2008/11/25/did_you_know_that_brandon.html?cxntfid=blogs_soapbox Did you know that Brandon Buddy was 13 when his younger brother was born and he was in the room with his mother for the birth? Well, he was. And he told Kara and me about it during our interview... 9022403@http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/ One Life To Live 2008-11-25T06:00:00-05:00 http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/entries/2008/11/21/more_interviews_from_super_soa.html?cxntfid=blogs_soapbox Anyone who knows me knows that my favorite soap character is Lt. John McBain on One Life To Live. Yeah, he broods sometimes. Big deal. But what I really like about McBain is his honesty and loyalty and the fact... 8980703@http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/ Super Soap Weekend 2008 2008-11-21T01:00:00-05:00 http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/entries/2008/11/19/get_your_super_soap_photos_her.html?cxntfid=blogs_soapbox Whew! I thought I’d never get these Super Soap Weekend 2008 photos out into the blogosphere. (And I think Michele had serious doubts, as well!) But here I am … And here’s the link: SSW photos. I only put one... 8926203@http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/ Super Soap Weekend 2008 2008-11-19T03:59:27-05:00 http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/entries/2008/11/17/i_told_erika_slezak_that.html?cxntfid=blogs_soapbox Everybody loves the honest, loyal, warm, compassionate and very wise Victoria “Viki” Lord Buchanan Davidson on One Life To Live. And I see many of the wonderful qualities that we love about Viki in her portrayer Erika Slezak. In the... 8895403@http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/ Super Soap Weekend 2008 2008-11-17T20:57:19-05:00 http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/entries/2008/11/16/super_soap_2008_cant_believe_i.html?cxntfid=blogs_soapbox Super Soap Weekend 2008 at Disney World’s Hollywood Studios is over and I have LOTS to report. And because was the last year for the uber-popular event, there was certainly a lot of sadness by fans, but also a feeling... 8867103@http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/ Super Soap Weekend 2008 2008-11-16T23:05:39-05:00 http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/entries/2008/11/12/the_road_to_super_soap_2008_in_1.html?cxntfid=blogs_soapbox Bradford Anderson has fond memories of going to Disney World every year with his family. “Disney World is one of my favorite places,” he said. “It was the family trip. We all got in the car and drove down from... 8760003@http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/ Super Soap Weekend 2008 2008-11-12T01:00:00-05:00 http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/entries/2008/11/10/an_afternoon_with_four_soap_st.html?cxntfid=blogs_soapbox I spent Saturday afternoon listening to four of daytime’s hottest stars dish about everything from things they hope for their characters to their most memorable or favorite scenes. And, seasoned journalist that I am, captured it in my notes to... 8701303@http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/ Soap Stars Appearances 2008-11-10T00:10:00-05:00 http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/entries/2008/11/07/reallife_soldiers_tales_set_am_1.html?cxntfid=blogs_soapbox If you haven’t seen Thursday’s episode of All My Children, then make some time to do so. Actually, it’s really only one segment you need to make time for. In fact, I’ll make it easy on you and post some... 8647803@http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/ All My Children 2008-11-07T02:39:58-05:00 http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/entries/2008/11/04/come_see_the_soap_stars_in_per.html?cxntfid=blogs_soapbox 8529903@http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/ Soap Stars Appearances 2008-11-04T06:00:00-05:00 http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/entries/2008/10/31/i_cant_remember_when_ive.html?cxntfid=blogs_soapbox I can’t remember when I’ve enjoyed General Hospital as much as I did yesterday. There wasn’t one thing that I fast forwarded through. Amazing, considering I - and others - have been ranting about the over-saturation of the mob storyline.... 8440503@http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/ General Hospital 2008-10-31T02:00:00-05:00 http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/entries/2008/10/29/closure_good_for_oltls_rex_adr.html?cxntfid=blogs_soapbox It was wonderful watching the mature, rather low-key closure between Rex (John-Paul Lavoisier) and Adriana (Melissa Fumero) on One Life to Live. As a fan of the couple, I appreciated that the show provided a respectful stopping point for two... 8371503@http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/ One Life To Live 2008-10-29T03:24:08-05:00 http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/entries/2008/10/28/soap_stars_appearing_in_south.html?cxntfid=blogs_soapbox Can’t get to Super Soap Weekend Nov. 15 and 16 to meet the soap stars at Walt Disney World’s Hollywood Studios in Orlando? If you live in South Florida - or if you can get there - four of daytime’s... 8337503@http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/ Soap Stars Appearances 2008-10-28T05:00:00-05:00 http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/entries/2008/10/23/the_road_to_ssw_2008_interview.html?cxntfid=blogs_soapbox He has played Ryan Lavery on All My Children since January 1999. That’s right…. The surprise interview I mentioned last week is none other than Cameron Mathison, one of the busiest actors in television and the headliner at Super Soap... 8215603@http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/ Super Soap Weekend 2008 2008-10-23T06:00:00-05:00 http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/entries/2008/10/22/amcs_tornados_stir_up_my_sappy.html?cxntfid=blogs_soapbox It’s seems that All My Children’s bout with Mother Nature is bringing out my motherly nature. Or, in blubber speak, being a mom has really made me a sap. There I was, watching AMC — alternating between thinking, “That CGI... 8201303@http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/ All My Children 2008-10-22T13:23:14-05:00 http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/entries/2008/10/21/post.html?cxntfid=blogs_soapbox How ridiculous can General Hospital get?? Now Sonny is not only teaming up with arch enemy Anthony Zacchara, but Anthony is going to insist on him marrying Claudia to seal the deal? ICKkkkkkk! A. I can’t stand the mob wars... 8155203@http://www.wacotrib.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/communities/soapbox/ General Hospital 2008-10-21T06:00:00-05:00