What happened to ABC Soaps in Depth?

ABC Soaps In Depth and CBS Soaps In Depth have now officially concluded their 23-year run in print. On April 23, it was announced by editor in chief Dawn Owens that both magazines would cease publication, effective immediately. The final issue of the magazine went on sale on Monday, May 4 with its ABC edition.

Is ABC Soaps in Depth?

Included in every biweekly issue are: In depth previews of the ABC shows’ hottest plots; up-to-the-minute rundown of the Ins & Outs that will shake up your shows; exclusive interviews and gorgeous photos you won’t see anywhere else! …

Is Soap Opera Digest still published?

The first issue of Soap Opera Digest was released in 1975 and still stands as the most popular source of soap opera celebrity and entertainment news. Soap Opera Digest, published by a360media, LLC, currently publishes 52 times annually.

What soaps are still on?

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). Their ratings are a fraction of what they used to be, even a few years ago, so it can feel like they’re on borrowed time.

Why do soap operas look weird?

Soap opera lighting is a major reason the shows look the way they do. Backlighting, part of the three-point lighting setup often used in television production, helps “lift” actors out of the background. The problem is that shooting on videotape on a small set can reduce the subtlety of the lighting technique.

Are soap operas dying?

The soap opera industry is not dead today because you can still watch new episodes. Shows such as General Hospital, Days of our Life, and The Young and Restless are still airing episodes. It’s possible that some of these soap operas will continue to release episodes for another decade or two.

What is the oldest soap opera on TV?

General Hospital premiered on the ABC television network on April 1, 1963. General Hospital is the longest-running serial produced in Hollywood, and the longest-running entertainment program in ABC television history.

What is the number 1 soap opera?

One constant: The Young and the Restless has been the most-watched soap every week since, a streak that now stretches to an incredible 1,560 consecutive weeks — exactly 30 years.

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