![]() I also see small hints of compelling stories. Case in point, Genie Francis (Laura) just signed a multi-year contract that keeps her with the soap long after she was brought back for her television husband’s farewell arc. Because of its longevity, it has a plethora of legacy characters to choose to bring back, which the show has taken full advantage of. Despite this, it remains my favorite soap on the air, and here’s why. I’ll admit, it’s been more hit and miss in the past couple years (that dalliance with transplanting One Life to Live characters after its demise didn’t help). An even bigger blow to the soap this year was the loss of its veteran Anthony Geary, who retired after nearly four decades with the show. Despite having its 50 th anniversary just a few years ago, GH has had some ratings decline, especially in light of having to compete with the traction from Days of Our Lives‘ recent 50 th anniversary. ![]() We’re taking a look at reasons the original daytime soap opera is alive and well, and what it will take for the remaining four on major networks to stay that way.įirst up, Daytime’s currently longest running, and ABC’s only remaining soap, General Hospital. ![]() There are those that wonder what’s so compelling about daytime television anymore when primetime and online platforms are growing and evolving so rapidly. Picking and choosing what to watch in the afternoon was a stressful choice for daytime soap viewers, not so much today. Once upon a time the soap opera was a staple of daytime television. ![]()
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