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In a post on Instagram, Procter & Gamble is touting its return to the world of soaps, proclaiming, “We invented the soap opera,” as it prepares for the launch of “Beyond the Gates,” the first brand new soap opera set to debut on a broadcast network in more than 25 years, since the launch of “Passions” in 1999, and the first-ever one-hour Black-centric daytime drama series. “We’re returning to our soap opera roots to bring you ‘Beyond the Gates!’ the company says in the caption of its post, which is accompanied by a video message narrated by “Entertainment Tonight” co-host Kevin Frazier, and features a behind the scenes look at the taping of the new series. Additionally, the company updated its bio on Instagram to include the message, “We invented the soap opera.” In the clip, “Beyond the Gates” executive producer Kimberly Doebereiner gave attendees a soap opera history lesson in a speech during last fall’s start of production and ribbon cutting ceremony for the soap. Doebereiner is also Group Vice President, Future of Advertising and Head of P&G Studios at Procter & Gamble. “Back in 1937, we started by creating something called ‘Guiding Light’ on the radio and invented the soap opera,” said Doebereiner. “With the invention of TV in the 50s, we successfully moved ‘Guiding Light’ in 1952 to CBS.” Kevin Frazier CBS Media Ventures With footage from a behind the scenes taping playing, in the video Frazier asks the question, “Have you ever wondered why soap operas are called soap operas?” As an answer, he says, “Well, you can thank Procter & Gamble for that. The company known for its products including soap and detergents sponsored the first daytime dramas on radio and later TV, including one of the longest-running soaps ‘As The World Turns’ [sic*] that ran on CBS for 72 years.” Note*: It was “Guiding Light” (or “The Guiding Light” to long-time fans) that ran for 72 years between its radio and television broadcasts, having aired from January 1937-June 29, 1956 on radio and June 30, 1952-September 18, 2009 on television. “As The World Turns” aired exclusively on television and aired for just 54 years (April 2, 1956-September 17, 2010). Both soaps were created by the pioneer of the genre, the late, great Irna Phillips, who also created such iconic soaps as “Another World,” and “Love is a Many Splendored Thing,” among numerous others, including the first-ever soap opera, “Painted Dreams” in 1930 (radio). “Now, P&G Studios is making its return to daytime after 15 years co-producing ‘Beyond the Gates’ with CBS and the NAACP,” Frazier continued. In its post, Procter & Gamble shared that there will be more “Beyond the Gates” content coming up as “Entertainment Tonight” takes viewers behind the scenes of the daytime drama series, learning more about P&G’s journey as soap opera pioneers. With “Beyond the Gates,” P&G is returning to its soap opera roots, teasing the show as another innovative way of connecting more people with their daily use products through entertaining and inclusive stories. Created by veteran soap opera writer Michele Val Jean, “Beyond the Gates” is developed and produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, led by Sheila Ducksworth, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. Alongside Val Jean, who also serves as head writer, executive producer and showrunner, executive producers include Sheila Ducksworth, Julie Carruthers, Robert Guza Jr., Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Kimberly Doebereiner and Anna Saalfeld. http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2025/01/3047515_1898b-edited-1024x576.jpgDaphnee Duplaix. Clifton Davis, Tamara Tunie, Karla Mosley Quantrell Colbert/CBS The series stars Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis, Daphnee Duplaix, Karla Mosley, Alex Alegria, Lauren Buglioli, Brandon Claybon, Timon Kyle Durrett, Sean Freeman, Ben Gavin, Marquita Goings, Jibre Hordges, Jen Jacob, Maurice Johnson, Trisha Mann-Grant, Mike Manning, RhonniRose Mantilla, Ambyr Michelle, Colby Muhammad and Arielle Prepetit. “Beyond the Gates” premieres Monday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT on CBS, and will be available to stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+. Ahead of the premiere, during the week of February 17-21, 2025, CBS will air “Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood,” a five-day, five-part daytime special that will give potential viewers a sneak peek at the new series with episodes like “Unveiling Fairmont Crest,” “Creating the Cast,” “Fashion and Flair,” “A Day in the Life” and “Sneak eEek and Guest Stars.” For a full breakdown of the special’s episodes, click here. http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2025/01/On-TV-ET-Special-Black-History-Month-1024x576.jpgOn TV: A Black History Month Special CBS On Monday, February 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT, cast members from the soap will be featured in the CBS primetime special, “On TV: A Black History Month Special,” a guide through a celebration of Black excellence in television hosted by Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner from “Entertainment Tonight” where the two shine a spotlight on Black actors who are forging a path in daytime and primetime television. Others to be featured in the special include Tichina Arnold (“The Neighborhood”), Rocky Carroll (“NCIS”), Shemar Moore (“S.W.A.T.”), Wayne Brady (“Let’s Make a Deal”), Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson (“Poppa’s House”), Morris Chestnut (“Watson”) and Wendell Pierce (“Elsbeth”). Check out the P&G sneak peek clip below. Note: The post Procter & Gamble On Daytime Television Return: “We Invented the Soap Opera” appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

😉 It rarely happens, but yes!

“As The World Turns” alum Billy Magnussen (ex-Casey Hughes), will topline the currently untitled Jonathan Glatzer Silicon Valley series for AMC and AMC+. Sarah Goldberg (“Barry”) was the first to be cast in the project. According to Deadline, which first reported the news, the AMC Studios produced drama series is set inside the bubble of Silicon Valley, amid misguided corporate cultures, moony innovation labs and cutthroat private high schools. It is centered around a rift between a self-appointed “inventor of the future” tech CEO (Magnussen) and his self-serving “performance psychologist” (Goldberg), who is engulfed in a scandal sparked by the exploitation of personal data. Along with Glatzer, the series will be executive produced by Gina Mingacci (“Killing Eve”) and is one of many high-profile Silicon Valley-set dramas put in development, but the first to receive a series order. A writer on such shows as “Succession” and “Better Call Saul,” among others, Glatzer was a producer on the latter series and a supervising producer on the former. He was also a co-executive producer of Apple TV’s “Bad Sisters.” As for Magnussen, since exiting his role on the CBS soap “As The World Turns” in 2010, following the show’s cancellation, he has wracked up several dozen television and film credits, including starring roles in such shows as “Maniac,” “Tell Me a Story,” and “Made for Love.” He most recently starred in the series “The Franchise” for Max, the streaming service from Warner Bros. Discovery. Magnussen has made memorable appearances in the shows “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt,” “The Bold Type” and “Black Mirror,” among others. Some of his film credits include “Ingrid Goes West,” “Game Night,” “No Time to Die,” and more recently “Spy Kids: Armageddon” and “Road House,” also starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor. Later this year, Magnussen will lend his voice when he plays the role of Pleakly in the live-action reimagining of the 2002 Disney animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch.” The movie is about a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family and is set to hit theaters on May 23, 2025. Check out the official teaser trailer below. Note: The post ‘As The World Turns’ Alum Billy Magnussen To Topline Untitled Jonathan Glatzer Series appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

I doubt it. Remember, having characters appear on each show means they all have to take place in the same universe. Additionally, since the producers and production studios behind Beyond the Gates are not the same as B&B/Y&R, it will be that much harder from a financial standpoint and with unions/guilds. Personally, I'd rather live in the fantasy of a single show and not have to watch other shows to get an idea of what is going on with the characters.

Where is all of this from?

On TV: A Black History Month Special, An Entertainment Tonight Production: Airing Monday, February 17 at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT on CBS. Streaming Live and On Demand on Paramount+/Paramount+ WITH SHOWTIME. Hosted by Kevin Frazier and Nischelle Turner, the first-ever Black co-hosting team for “Entertainment Tonight," the primetime special will feature interviews with several CBS stars, including the cast of “Beyond the Gates,” the first new network television soap opera to premiere in over 25 years. Filmed on location from the sets of the CBS shows, the special will guide viewers through a celebration of Black excellence in television as the hosts shine a spotlight on Black actors who are forging a path in daytime and primetime television. Those set to appear in the special include Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis, Daphnee Duplaix and Karla Mosley (“Beyond the Gates”), Cedric The Entertainer and Tichina Arnold (“The Neighborhood”), Rocky Carroll (“NCIS”), Shemar Moore (“S.W.A.T.”), Wayne Brady (“Let’s Make a Deal”), Damon Wayans, Damon Wayans Jr., Essence Atkins and Tetona Jackson (“Poppa’s House”), Morris Chestnut (“Watson”) and Wendell Pierce (“Elsbeth”).

Yup! You read that right. We're also getting a primetime special on Monday, February 17 for Black History Month which will feature some of the cast, along with other Black CBS stars.

There are no further details to report beyond what was written in the article above.

The first-ever monthly discussion thread is now live. The purpose is to discuss the show and its episodes. This thread will remain active and will house much of what you see in the historical threads for the other current soaps, including B&B, DAYS, GH and Y&R. Link:

Welcome to the first-ever "Beyond the Gates" monthly discussion thread here on Soap Opera Network where fans of the daytime drama series can share and respond to everything about, within, and beyond the gates of Fairmont Crest and the Fairmont Crest Country Club. The brand new series stars Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis, Daphnee Duplaix, Karla Mosley, Alex Alegria, Lauren Buglioli, Brandon Claybon, Timon Kyle Durrett, Sean Freeman, Ben Gavin, Marquita Goings, Jibre Hordges, Jen Jacob, Maurice Johnson, Trisha Mann-Grant, Mike Manning, RhonniRose Mantilla, Ambyr Michelle, Colby Muhammad and Arielle Prepetit. "Beyond the Gates" is the first brand new soap opera set to debut on a broadcast network in more than 25 years, since the launch of “Passions” in 1999, and the first-ever one-hour Black-centric daytime drama series. The series is developed and produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, led by Sheila Ducksworth, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble. The series is distributed by Paramount Global Content Distribution. Michele Val Jean is the creator, executive producer and showrunner alongside executive producers Sheila Ducksworth, Julie Carruthers, Robert Guza Jr., Leon W. Russell, Derrick Johnson, Kimberly Doebereiner and Anna Saalfeld. "Beyond the Gates" Premise: Set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Here you’ll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those who live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where our characters live, love, work and play. Those who have “made it” and those who haven’t are all trying to navigate life … and some with more grace than others. Premieres Monday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT on CBS. Stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+/Paramount+ WITH SHOWTIME. Weekdays. "Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood" Five-day, five-part half-hour daytime special airing during the week of February 17-21, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT on CBS. Stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+/Paramount+ WITH SHOWTIME. Episode One: Unveiling Fairmont Crest (Monday, February 17) In the premiere episode, “Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood” opens its doors to Fairmont Crest, a world rich with history, culture and secrets waiting to be uncovered. Get to know the cast and creative minds behind this groundbreaking series as they share what makes “Beyond the Gates” a first-of-its-kind storytelling experience – both in front of and behind the camera. Episode Two: Creating the Cast (Tuesday, February 18) Episode two dives into the making of “Beyond the Gates”, revealing the dedication and vision that brought this epic series to life. Meet the Dupree family, the heart of Fairmont Crest, and uncover the intricate stories that shape their world. Go inside the casting process that built the show’s powerhouse ensemble, with over 40 dynamic characters brought to life by an extraordinary lineup of talent. Episode Three: Fashion and Flair (Wednesday, February 19) In episode three, step behind the curtain to explore the artistry of “Beyond the Gates”’ wardrobe, hair and makeup departments. Take a tour of the show’s high-fashion wardrobe, where every look is meticulously curated to reflect each character’s personality, status and story. Get the inside scoop on the secrets behind the show’s stunning hair and makeup, including a peek inside the wig cabinet housing more than 40 custom-designed wigs. Episode Four: A Day in the Life (Thursday, February 20) Episode four shows viewers a day in the life of the fast-paced world of “Beyond the Gates”, where the cast tackles an intense filming schedule – shooting up to 100 pages a day. Discover the stamina, skill and dedication it takes to bring Fairmont Crest to life, from memorizing lines to delivering powerhouse performances under pressure. Plus, meet the leading men and women of “Beyond the Gates” and get an inside look at what really goes into filming those steamy love scenes. Episode Five: Sneak Peek and Guest Stars (Friday, February 21) In episode five, get ready for an exclusive first look at “Beyond the Gates”’ explosive premiere. With high stakes, deep secrets and unforgettable drama, this sneak peek sets the stage for a season filled with twists and surprises. Plus, hear directly from the cast and creators about what’s in store for Fairmont Crest. Then, unlock the ET Vault to revisit where we first met the stars of “Beyond the Gates” and where you may have seen them before. Additionally, don’t miss a special behind-the-scenes look at some of the show’s exciting guest stars – including “Entertainment Tonight” co-host Nischelle Turner. Go on set as she steps into Fairmont Crest for a must-see cameo, giving fans a glimpse of the fun and surprises still to come. Official Websites CBS.com / Paramount+

The official cause of death for “General Hospital” star Leslie Charleson (Monica Quartermaine) has been determined by the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner. According to a report recently filed by the medical examiner, Charleson passed away on January 12, 2025, aged 79, after suffering from sequelae of blunt head trauma, or what is also known as traumatic brain injury (TBI) with the manner of death being classified as an accident. Other significant medical conditions listed included Charleson’s history of asthma, arthritis, atrial fibrillation (aka AFib, which is an irregular heartbeat that affects the upper chambers of the heart), as well as normal pressure hydrocephalus (fluid buildup in the brain), the latter of which can cause brain injury, with such symptoms as memory loss, difficulty with walking, and bladder issues, among other matters. On the day of her death, Variety reported the actress had “suffered several falls that prevented her from getting around. Although it impeded her mobility and resulted in her need for a walker, it never got her spirit down.” Charleson was hospitalized the week before her death after one such fall. Born February 22, 1945, in Kansas City, Missouri, Charleson made her television debut in 1964 on the soap opera “A Flame in the Wind,” playing a character named Pam. Later, she took on the role of Alice Whipple on “As The World Turns” before truly making a name for herself when she portrayed Iris Donnelly on “Love Is A Many Splendored Thing.” She joined “General Hospital” in 1977 as a recast Monica Quartermaine, the wife of Alan Quartermaine (the late Stuart Damon), who famously had an affair with former lover Rick Webber (Chris Robinson) which helped establish one of the most popular love triangles in daytime history with Alan notoriously “stalking” the pair as he worked to keep tabs on what he thought they were doing behind his back. Throughout her career, Charleson received four Daytime Emmy Awards nominations for her portrayal of Monica Quartermaine, first in 1980 in the category of Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series, along with nominations in 1982 and 1983 in the same category. In 1995, Charleson received her fourth nomination but by that time the category had been renamed to Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Outside of daytime, Charleson appeared in episodes of such shows as “The Rockford Files,” “Dharma & Greg,” “Diagnosis Murder,” “The Streets of San Francisco,” “Barnaby Jones” and “Canon,” among others. Charleson made her final appearance on “General Hospital” in December 2023, appearing in scenes opposite co-stars Jane Elliot (Tracy Quartermaine) and Michael Easton (ex-Hamilton Finn), among others. She also appeared in scenes at the Quartermaine mansion as the family celebrated the holidays. Watch a clip from one of Charleson’s final appearances on “General Hospital” below. Note: The post Cause of Death Determined for ‘General Hospital’ Star Leslie Charleson appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Hank Northrop, son of “General Hospital” star Lynn Herring (Lucy Coe) and the late Wayne Northrop, has joined the cast of “Days of our Lives,” although character details have not been released, nor his official air date. In an interview with TV Insider, Northrop talked with the outlet about his following in the footsteps of his late father, specifically working at the same Burbank studio where his dad taped scenes when he played the iconic role of Roman Brady from 1981-1984, and again from 1991-1994 – from 2005-2006, Wayne returned to the series but took on a new persona as Dr. Alex North. “I did the audition and I felt good about it, but my focus was on my father,” the younger Northrop recalled, thinking back to the time when he was mourning the loss of his dad who passed away on November 29, 2024. “It kind of took the back burner in my mind. And then I got a callback and didn’t hear for a little bit. And then the most magical thing happened on my birthday, January 9. I got the call saying, ‘Congratulations, you’ve booked ‘Days of our Lives.’” http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2024/12/Wayne-Northrop-RIP-1024x576.jpgCourtesy; ABC Photo Archives; NBC Photo Bank/NBCUniversal (Courtesy) “I just immediately broke down in tears. It was so cosmic. It was almost like my dad had given me a birthday present, the first birthday after his passing, to help me through the trauma of dealing with his passing,” continued Northrop. “You can’t script it. It gave me the ability to cope with it a little more. It was just such a beautiful full-circle moment and I thank [Executive Producer] Ken Corday, [Co-Executive Producer] Janet Spellman-Drucker, [Casting Director] Marnie Saitta, and the production team.” While he wasn’t at liberty to reveal who he’d be playing on the show, Northrop did share that his first scenes would be with James Reynolds (Abe Carver). “First of all, it was so cool because he and my dad had such a great working relationship, and they didn’t tell him that I was coming on to work with him. So when I saw him for the first time, he just lit up,” Northrop remembered of his meeting up with Reynolds, exclaiming how the veteran actor had taken him under his wing and taught him how things are done at the show. “He never lost his sense of humor. He would joke around the whole time. Up until his very last days, he always had a smile and was always teasing people,” said Hank of his father, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s six years before his passing. Ricky Middlesworth/Disney Talking about what his mom, Lynn, has to say about the experience, Hank says, “She has been so supportive. She gave me so much great advice before my first day and gave me so many tips heading into it. She’s been the best support system I could possibly ask for. I feel so privileged and so honored to have her in my life, as I’m now embarking on my ‘DAYS’ journey, because, what better reference point than a woman who’s been doing the genre for almost 40 years now?” Among his numerous television credits, Northrop had a memorable role in the pilot episode of “The Morning Show,” starring Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon, and appeared in multiple episodes of “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and he’ll appear in the upcoming Paramount Network series, “The Madison,” a spinoff of “Yellowstone” starring Michelle Pfeiffer. For more from his interview with TV Insider, click here. Note: The post Hank Northrop, Son of Lynn Herring and the Late Wayne Northrop, Joins ‘Days of our Lives’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

All 14 seasons of the cult classic primetime soap opera “Knots Landing” will soon be available for digital purchase, courtesy of Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. For fourteen years, the residents of the seaside community of Knots Landing, a coastal suburb of Los Angeles, were buffeted by lust, greed and betrayal as passions exploded when four married couples in the suburban paradise struggled with the conflicts and passions that struck every marriage. Storylines centered on infidelity, health, murder, kidnapping, drug smuggling, corporate intrigue, and criminal investigations, among other issues. Beginning Monday, February 24, every episode of the series will be available to purchase digitally on such services as Amazon (Prime Video), AppleTV, YouTube, Fandango at Home, and more. All episodes are also currently streaming on Prime Video and the Primetime Soaps by WBtv channel on Plex TV, among other services. Premiering December 27, 1979 on CBS, “Knots Landing” is a spinoff of the cultural phenom that was “Dallas,” and starred the likes of Jim Houghton, Don Murray, Douglas Sheehan, Michele Lee, Ted Shackelford, Joan Van Ark, Donna Mills, Kevin Dobson, Alec Baldwin, Nichollete Sheridan, Hunt Block, Kathleen Noone and countless others throughout the show’s 14 season run, which included an astonishing 344 episodes. Following the show’s cancellation in 1993, CBS broadcast “Knots Landing: Back to the Cul-de-Sac,” a two-part miniseries continuation of the series which reunited several cast members. Watch the classic opening sequence from “Knots Landing” below. The iconic theme song was composed by Jerrold Immel. Note: The post Warner Bros. Discovery Announces All 14 Seasons of ‘Knots Landing’ Can Soon Be Purchased Digitally appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Which could be for a day, to be clear. Sadly, many people who pay for cable/satellite service don't remember how to change the input on their TVs to watch programming without their subscription.

YouTube TV announced late last night that it had reached a “short-term extension” to its carriage rights deal with Paramount, wherein the Google-owned TV streaming service will continue providing subscribers with such channels as CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV, TV Land and BET, among other networks and services. “We’ve reached a short term extension as we work toward a deal with Paramount to keep their content on YouTube TV,” the service said in a statement. “YouTube TV subscribers continue to have access to Paramount channels, including CBS, and any recordings that are in their Library. We appreciate your patience as we continued to negotiate on your behalf. We also value Paramount’s partnership and willingness to work towards an agreement.” YouTube/Paramount+ Details on the deal were not made available at press time, particularly the length of the extension. When a user on X asked for clarification on what “short term” meant, the service responded, saying, “We’ll share more updates as we have them. Thanks for your patience!” As previously reported, a dispute between YouTube TV and Paramount would have greatly impacted the launch of “Beyond the Gates,” the brand new daytime drama series debuting Monday, February 24 on CBS and streaming on Paramount+*. “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless,” among other Paramount-owned network and cable offerings, would have also been interrupted. At the time, YouTube TV said in a statement, “We work hard to bring you the content you love, delivered the way you want. Despite our best efforts, we’ve been unable to reach a fair deal with Paramount to keep their channels on YouTube TV and their channels may be unavailable tomorrow.” Launched in February 2017, YouTube TV is an over-the-top (OTT) streaming service operated by YouTube and has emerged as the fourth largest TV service provider in the U.S. with eight million subscribers as of February 2024. On its website, KeepParamount.com, the company says of talks with YouTube TV, “The comprehensive deal Paramount is proposing would continue our relationship with YouTube TV, enabling them to give you access to our leading broadcast and cable networks at a fair price.” Touting its successful lineup of networks, Paramount also noted, “CBS has the #1 new series, comedy series, and news magazine plus is #1 in daytime and late night.” Paramount owns, co-owns, or has a controlling interest in 23 networks, including those listed below. Paramount channels National BET BET Her CBS CBS Sports Network CMT Comedy Central Dabl MTV MTV Classic MTV2Nick Jr. Nick Toons Nickelodeon Paramount Pop Smithsonian Channel Start TV Teen Nick Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas TV Land VH1 Local stations Atlanta 69 (WUPA) Boston TV38 (WSBK) Dallas-Fort Worth KTXA New York (WLNYDT ) Philadelphia 57 (WPSG)Pittsburgh KDKA+ (WPCW) Sacramento KMAX 31 (KMAX) San Francisco KPIX+ (KPYX) Seattle 11 (KSTW) Tampa Bay 44 (WTOG) YouTube plans & add-ons (with Paramount) Plans Base plan Spanish plan Add-ons BET+ Entertainment plus Paramount+ with SHOWTIME* Spanish plus “Beyond the Gates” http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2025/02/BTG_S1_Horizontal-edited-1024x576.jpg“Beyond the Gates” (Key Art) CBS Set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C. in one of the most affluent African American counties in the United States, “Beyond the Gates” follows an affluent Black family who holds court over Fairmont Crest, a posh gated community that’s the center of luxury with wealthy residents harboring deep secrets. Scheduled to air weekdays at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT on CBS and streaming Live and On Demand on Paramount+ beginning Monday, February 24, the series is the first brand new soap opera set to debut on a broadcast network in more than 25 years, since the launch of “Passions” in 1999, and the first-ever one-hour Black-centric daytime drama series. Note: The post YouTube TV & Paramount Agree to “Short Term Extension” Over Carriage Rights appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

RE: The Price is Right vs. The Talk ratings. Finally got the actual viewership numbers (rare these days!) for the game show's repeats, albeit for a single week. Again, "The Talk" was a failure in comparison. Not just with its 15th and final season, but also Season 14 and likely Season 13 and Season 12. Overall, that talk show hadn't seen Total Viewer numbers like the encore broadcasts of TPIR received last week since at least 2021 or 2022, and in many cases since 2020. What a waste. RATINGS: Encores of ‘The Price is Right’ Top Final Season of ‘The Talk,’ ‘The View’ Sustains Lead Among Network News & Talk Shows Encore broadcasts of "The Price is Right" top original episodes of "The Talk" (Season 15) among Total Viewers. Meanwhile, "The View" remains a big winner in daytime. https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2025/02/daytime-broadcast-ratings-for-the-week-of-february-3-7-205

During the week of February 3-7, 2025, encore broadcasts of “The Price is Right” on CBS averaged just over 1.7 million viewers in the time slot previously occupied by “The Talk,” Soap Opera Network can report exclusively. According to figures released by Nielsen, an encore of the second half-hour episode of “The Price is Right” averaged 1.769 million viewers at 2:30 p.m. ET/1:30 p.m. PT while an encore of the first half-hour averaged 1.694 million viewers at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT, well and above the 15th and final season average of “The Talk” (1.240 million). Sonja Flemming/CBS Compared to the same week last year, encores of “The Price is Right” were up substantially from the performance of “The Talk,” which averaged just 1.352 million viewers during the week of February 5-9, 2024. Ironically, that particular week marked one of the better performances for the show compared to its 14th season average among Total Viewers. Note: Original episodes of “The Price is Right” aired in the game show’s regular timeslot. Total Viewers for the original episodes were not available at press time. Out of the 13 weeks “The Talk” aired during its final season, only the final week of shows performed the best, averaging 1.319 million viewers (week of December 16-20, 2024). One week earlier, the show averaged 1.302 million (week of December 9-13, 2024). The talk show hit a season low during week two of the season (week of September 30-Octobebr 4, 2024), averaging just 1.166 million viewers. In other ratings news, “The View” continues to top the charts among daytime network talk shows and news programs, averaging 2.565 million viewers for the week. It beat out “TODAY 3rd Hour” (1.917 million), “TODAY with Jenna & Friends” (1.429 million) and “NBC News Daily” (1.230 million). Meanwhile, “GMA3: What You Need to Know” averaged 1.429 million viewers. Wrap-Up What follows is a breakdown of how the daytime broadcast shows performed during the week of February 3-7, 2025 among Women 18-49 rating and Women 25-54 rating, including their performance during the comparable week last year. A closer look at how the daytime soaps performed, specifically their daily performance breakdown in the demos, can be viewed here. Note: Only figures available to Soap Opera Network at press time are published below. Week of February 3-7, 2025 Rankers Women 18-49 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)0.440.360.402. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)0.370.320.363. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.300.250.294. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.260.230.27— The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.260.240.356. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.240.240.28— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.240.230.328. The View (ABC)0.200.190.209. General Hospital (ABC)0.190.190.21— TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.190.210.2511. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.160.150.1412. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.140.150.15Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – February 3-7, 2025 Women 25-54 Rating Rank / Show / NetworkThis WeekLast Week20241. The Price Is Right 2 (CBS)0.630.510.572. The Price Is Right 1 (CBS)0.530.470.533. The Young and the Restless (CBS)0.490.450.534. The Bold and the Beautiful (CBS)0.400.390.43— TODAY 3rd Hour (NBC)0.400.400.496. Let’s Make a Deal 2 (CBS)0.370.340.427. The View (ABC)0.350.310.338. Let’s Make a Deal 1 (CBS)0.330.300.389. TODAY with Jenna & Friends (NBC)0.320.330.3910. General Hospital (ABC)0.300.310.3911. NBC News Daily (NBC)0.240.240.2412. GMA3: What You Need to Know (ABC)0.210.240.24Source: Nielsen (Live+Same Day) – February 3-7, 2025 The numbers above are calculated using Live+Same Day viewing and DVR playback, defined as 3:00 a.m.-3:00 a.m., and are courtesy of Nielsen. Beginning August 31, 2020, national ratings include Out of Home (OOH) viewing. Previously, ratings did not include OOH viewing. Averages are based on regular telecasts. LEGEND R = RepeatS = SpecialP = PremiereNR = Not Rated / Not RankedN/A = Not Available* denotes further information Summary (Preemptions/Schedule Changes)* There were no preemptions, schedule changes or interruptions reported by Nielsen during the week of February 3-7, 2025. Note: The post RATINGS: Encores of ‘The Price is Right’ Top Final Season of ‘The Talk,’ ‘The View’ Sustains Lead Among Network News & Talk Shows appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

In anticipation of its expanding daytime lineup, marking the first long-term scheduling change at the network since 2010, CBS will be the home of at least three daily soap operas with the release of drama “Beyond the Gates” joining the already airing “The Bold and the Beautiful” and “The Young and the Restless.” In light of the network getting soapier, CBS has released a brand new promo marketing all three shows, touting, “CBS Daytime is flirtier, dirtier, sexier, riskier… SOAPIER!” http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2025/02/CBS-Daytime-BB-YR-Flirtier-Dirtier-Sexier-Riskier-1024x576.jpg“The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless” CBS Featuring music from Freakfake with the song “The Only Way Out,” off the album “House,” the clips highlight all three shows intertwined with the themes, including Billy (Jason Thompson) and Sally (Courtney Hope) from “The Young and the Restless” getting “flirtier,” while Will (Crew Morrow) takes on his rival on “The Bold and the Beautiful,” and the show gets “Sexier” with Carter (Lawrence-Saint Victor) and Hope (Annika Noelle) making out at Forrester. Finally, things get “Riskier” as Sharon (Sharon Case) battles with her mind as Cameron () gets in her head on “The Young and the Restless.” http://www.soapoperanetwork.com/media/2025/02/CBS-Daytime-BTG-Flirtier-Dirtier-Sexier-Riskier-1024x576.jpg“Beyond the Gates” CBS Ultimately, the promo highlights “Beyond the Gates,” the network’s newest soap opera, premiering Monday, February 24. The series is the first brand new soap opera set to debut on a broadcast network in more than 25 years, since the launch of “Passions” in 1999, and the first-ever one-hour Black-centric daytime drama series. It’ll air weekdays at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT on CBS and will be available to stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+. Check out the new promo below. Beginning Monday, February 24, CBS’ daytime lineup is as follows: SeriesTimeslot“Let’s Make a Deal”10:00 a.m. ET/9:00 a.m. PT (check local listings)“The Price is Right”11:00 a.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT“The Young and the Restless”12:30 p.m. ET/11:30 a.m. PT“The Bold and the Beautiful”1:30 p.m. ET/12:30 p.m. PT“Beyond the Gates”2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT Note: The schedule above is based on CBS’ New York affiliate WCBS and its Los Angeles affiliate KCBS. Check your local listings for schedules in your area. Note: The post CBS Touts “Soapier” Lineup: ‘Beyond the Gates,’ ‘The Bold and the Beautiful’ & ‘The Young and the Restless’ appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Right. Any channel or network you can watch on YouTube TV, that is owned or co-owned by Paramount, even those that are available because of Paramount having some sort of involvement, could go dark for subscribers of the YouTube TV streaming service. The channels themselves aren't going dark. YouTube TV is just another cable/satellite provider like DIRECTV, Spectrum, Cox, Comcast, DISH, et al. They just provide their services through a streaming platform where you can watch on the go, on any device. If it goes dark, of course, it is worrisome. Disputes don't usually last that long, although Disney's dispute with DIRECTV last September lasted for two weeks.

Soap fans are in danger of losing access to “The Bold and the Beautiful,” “The Young and the Restless” and even the brand new soap opera “Beyond the Gates” due to a contract dispute between YouTube TV and Paramount, owner of CBS and Paramount+, among other media networks. In a statement released on Wednesday, YouTube TV said on X (formerly Twitter), “For our members: We work hard to bring you the content you love, delivered the way you want. Despite our best efforts, we’ve been unable to reach a fair deal with Paramount to keep their channels on YouTube TV and their channels may be unavailable tomorrow.” “We understand how frustrating and disruptive this is for our users,” the service added. “We’re committed to continuing conversations with Paramount to advocate for you and hope to keep their channels on YouTube TV. If no agreement is reached for an extended time, we’ll offer members an $8 credit. You can watch Paramount shows/movies on the Paramount+ streaming service, starting at $7.99/mo.” The dispute would impact subscribers after February 13, should an agreement not be reached in time with Paramount, with networks/services like CBS and Paramount+ with SHOWTIME, no longer being available to subscribers of YouTube TV beginning Friday. It would also impact fans of March Madness should the matter reach that level. Additionally, with YouTube TV recently raising its monthly subscription fee from $73 to $83, many current customers are sharing their frustration with the service, leading to many contemplating switching to other TV streaming services such as Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Sling and DIRECTV STREAM, among others. Ultimately, the dispute is just another ongoing round where customers are directly impacted in contract discussions between service providers and media companies, with costs increasing as a result. During the week of February 17-21, CBS in particular will be providing a sneak peek at its new daytime drama series, “Beyond the Gates,” with the daytime special “Beyond the Gates: Welcome to the Neighborhood.” A loss in coverage could see millions of potential viewers without a chance to preview what’s to come on the series. All Paramount-owned or co-owned media networks that will go dark if an agreement isn’t made are listed below. Affected channels National BET BET Her CBS CBS Sports Network CMT Comedy Central Comet TV Dabl MTV MTV Classic MTV2 MyNetwork TVNewsNation Nick Jr. Nick Toons Nickelodeon Paramount Pop Smithsonian Channel Start TV Teen Nick Tr3s: MTV, Musica y Mas TV Land VH1Note: *Paramount-owned or co-owned media networks are listed in bold. Local stations Atlanta 69 (WUPA) Boston TV38 (WSBK) Dallas-Fort Worth KTXA New York (WLNYDT ) Philadelphia 57 (WPSG)Pittsburgh KDKA+ (WPCW) Sacramento KMAX 31 (KMAX) San Francisco KPIX+ (KPYX) Seattle 11 (KSTW) Tampa Bay 44 (WTOG) Affected plans & add-ons Plans Base plan Spanish plan Add-ons BET+ Entertainment plus Paramount+ with SHOWTIME Spanish plus “Beyond the Gates” is the first brand new soap opera set to debut on a broadcast network in more than 25 years, since the launch of “Passions” in 1999, and the first-ever one-hour Black-centric daytime drama series. The series premieres Monday, February 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT on CBS, and will be available to stream Live and On Demand on Paramount+. Note: The post YouTube TV & Paramount Dispute Could Impact Launch of ‘Beyond the Gates,’ Access to CBS Soaps appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Hulu on Thursday dropped a fresh “IMPACTxNightline” episode titled “IMPACTxNightline: “What’s Happening with Wendy Williams?” where the beleaguered former talk show host discusses her court-appointed guardianship, her dementia diagnosis and living in the memory unit of a healthcare facility. Produced by ABC News Studios, the episode is led by “Nightline” co-anchor Byron Pitts and features a new audio interview with Wendy Williams, and interviews with those close to her, including her brother, Tommy Williams, and her friends Sunny Hostin, a former federal prosecutor and co-host of “The View,” and Jason Lee, CEO of Hollywood Unlocked. Additional interviews include Henry Brown, Wendy Williams’ former colleague at KISS FM 98.7; Janine Rubenstein, editor-at-large, PEOPLE magazine; Dr. Leah Croll, neurologist; Kelley Carter, senior entertainment reporter, Andscape; and Brian Buckmire, ABC News legal contributor. According to a logline, Wendy Williams has broken her silence on her guardianship, challenging her dementia diagnosis and pleading for her independence. “IMPACT x Nightline” speaks with Williams and dives deep into her case as her guardian calls for her to be reevaluated. Last week, Williams’ guardian Sabrina Morrissey called for a “new medical evaluation” in a court filing after the former talk show host made an appearance on “The Breakfast Club,” claiming she wasn’t “incapacitated,” PEOPLE reported. “I don’t have frontotemporal dementia…it’s disgusting,” Williams commented on the radio program on the Wednesday, February 5 episode of the radio show. “That’s a very rare thing for anybody to have.” “I’m not incapacitated,” she added. “I am not a baby.” Morrissey is actively suing A&E Networks, Lifetime Entertainment and its affiliated companies, stemming from the Lifetime airing of the docuseries “Where is Wendy Williams?” in 2023, claiming the entities “shamelessly exploits [Williams] and portrays her in an extremely demeaning and undignified manner.” In the filing, it’s said that “This case arises from the brutally calculated, deliberate actions of powerful and cravenly opportunistic media companies working together with a producer to knowingly exploit [Williams].” For 12 of the show’s 13 seasons, Wendy Williams hosted the popular daytime talk show “The Wendy Williams Show,” which was produced and distributed in national syndication by Debmar-Mercury. Note: The post ‘IMPACT x Nightline: What’s Happening With Wendy Williams?’ Is Now Streaming on Hulu appeared first on the Soap Opera Network website. Read More

Because the cast isn't required to live in Atlanta, they need more time between tape-to-air so that they don't find themselves in a crunch due to an actor not being available for some reason.

For reference: https://www.soapoperanetwork.com/2014/08/gh-time-slot-switch-7-abc-owned-operated-stations-returning-soap-original-time Seven of the eight ABC Owned and Operated (O&O) television stations will be returning “General Hospital” back to its 3:00 PM ET/2:00 PM PT slot beginning Monday, September 8, the network confirmed today. Those stations include WABC in New York, KABC in Los Angeles, WLS in Chicago, WPVI in Philadelphia, KGO in San Francisco, KTRK in Houston, WTVD in Raleigh-Durham and KSAT in San Antonio, which is the sole non-ABC O&O station making the change.

Right. GH was moved to 2:00 p.m. nationally, taking over the slot previously held by OLTL because ABC stupidly gave back GH's regular time slot to entice stations to pick up Katie. Since Katie failed and the 4:00 p.m. ET/3:00 p.m. PT local news became a standard, ABC moved GH back to its original slot on 7 of its 8 Owned stations. Only one other non-ABC-owned station followed the network's changes and did the same. Again, if the 2:00 p.m. slot was where OLTL aired in your area, GH is airing in that slot and has ever since. Only the ABC Owned stations (7 of 8), moved the show back to its original slot. If that was 3:00 p.m. like on WABC, that's why it moved back. If OLTL was on at 1:00 p.m. in your area, GH took over that slot in 2012. If it got moved to 2:00 p.m., and that was GH's regular slot, your station is either owned by ABC or your affiliate is the non-ABC Owned station that opted to follow suit with ABC Owned Stations.

When you saw "used to," do you mean pre-September 2012? I ask because ABC moved GH from its regular slot to the OLTL slot. Only the ABC Owned Stations moved it back to its regular slot a few years later. If your GH is at 1:00, and it was the OLTL slot, that's why.