Sep 25 2008
Soap Operas So Underrated
Being that I am the person who brings you TV Fanatic, I am pretty sure most of you will not be surprised that I am a huge fan of Soap Operas. That is right I love Daytime TV as much as the rest of it. Here is the thing, Soap Opera’s always get the shaft. They are viewed as the red headed step children of television. I am here to tell you that they are not that but they are so underrated. Seriously some of the most talented actors on TV are currently on Soap Operas. Think Susan Lucci, Deidre Hall, Eric Braden, Grayson McCouch and many many more. I will be the first to admit that sometimes the stories can be a little ridiculous, and drawn out, but hello that happens on Reality TV too. I just think that too many people write off Soap Operas as second rate and they don’t deserve that. These shows produced new shows every day, unlike primetime shows that produce like 25 new shows a season and take 4 months off in the summer. Let me tell you General Hospital and As The World Turns are two shows that I must watch daily, that is right daily. They are that good and keep me that tuned in. I am not saying that Soap Operas are the greatest thing on television or anything but I am saying people should give them a chance. But hey that is just my opinion!
Soaps have been on for decades. I remember being seven or eight and seeing Marlena being possessed by Satan. Soaps are great my fave are abc soaps, especially OLTL.
Thanks for showing soaps some love! I feel the same way. My personal faves are “The Young and the Restless” and “General Hospital”.