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John Oliver bags another soap opera role

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John Oliver scores dream job: Soap opera gigs on ‘General Hospital’ and ‘Days of Our Lives’

It’s no joke: John Oliver of HBO’s “Last Week Tonight” is checking into “General Hospital,” the ABC soap opera.

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John Oliver gets his soap opera wish with 'General Hospital' role

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John Oliver Lands Another Soap Opera Role After General Hospital’s ‘Significant’ Gig

The Television Academy has selected seven television legends for its 28th Hall of Fame.

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Late-night host John Oliver is fulfilling his lifelong dream ... of becoming a soap opera star

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John Oliver Debuts Shocking New Look for General Hospital Guest Role

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ABC Offered to Build a Primetime Series Around This Soap Icon—Here’s Why She Turn It Down

Susan Lucci reveals ABC offered her a primetime series but she chose All My Children for work-life balance. She also discusses the potential All My Children revival on Lifetime.

Dark Shadows: Iconic 1960s Soap Opera Revived for New Animated Series in 2026

Back in 1966, a Gothic soap opera launched on ABC that has since gained a cult following. And Hollywood just can't just shake the source material either — even into 2026, with news of another reimagining taking shape.

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‘General Hospital’ Wins Outstanding Daytime Drama at 2025 Daytime Emmys, Extends Record-Breaking Streak

General Hospital just proved that daytime royalty doesn’t retire. The beloved ABC soap opera was named Outstanding Daytime Drama Series at the 2025 Daytime Emmys, snagging the night’s top honor during the 52nd annual ceremony on Friday, October 17.

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The Queen of Soap Operas Started Off By Telling Stories About the Drama She Was Missing in Her Own Life

Irna Phillips was a radio voice actor in Chicago when she was asked to create a serialized program. From that, she created a legacy that includes ‘Guiding Light’ and ‘As the World Turns’