Guiding Light

There’s sad news to report today in the world of daytime drama, another veteran actor has died. Miriam Colon, who starred on, “Guiding Light,” from 1999-2002 as Maria Santos, passed away March 3. She was 80-years old. (adsbygoogle =…

Many soap fans recognize soap veteran Marj Dusay as the vindictive and cold-hearted Vanessa Bennett from the now-canceled soap opera ‘All My Children’ from 1998 to 2003 then unfortunately, her character was eventually killed off. …

After Grant Aleksander (ex-Philip Spaulding) was spotted around the Days of Our Lives’ set, there had been suggestions that he was joining the show. Gran debunked those rumors a few days later, stating he was on the set to visit some old…

Two ex-stars of Guiding Light will soon reunite onstage in a play penned by a fellow ex-cast member and directed by another! The play contains some soap opera hallmarks: resentments, forgiveness, and families healing. Related: Daytime Soap…

Daytime Stars and Strikes is at it again – teaming up with some of our favorite soap stars to raise money for Autism. In April 2016 the organization is bringing us a three day long extravaganza packed full of fun and some familiar faces…

Do you miss 'Guiding Light' as much as we do?  We love 'B&B, 'GH,' 'DOOL,' and 'Y&R' - but sometimes we get a little nostalgic and miss some of the now cancelled soaps like 'Guiding Light.'  The cast and crew of 'Guiding Light' was…

Soaps are known for outrageous plots, but that’s part of why we love our favorite daytime shows so much. One of the plotlines that draw most outside the lines are the ghostly appearances of beloved (and sometimes horrifying) characters…

Soap fans know that some of the best acting in Hollywood takes place on the sets of our favorite daytime dramas. We all know that Demi Moore started out on General Hospital back in the 80s, but what you might not know is that there’s a…

Great news for a “Young and the Restless” Alum, Jeff Branson. The handsome actor married his long-time girlfriend, Jaimie Foley in a beach-side ceremony in Florida in September. The couple has a one-year-old son, Van, who was reportedly the…

Last week we caught up with some of our favorite guy soap stars - where are they now? This week let's catch up with some of the ladies. This week we'll take a peek at what's up with Crystal Chappell, Linda Dano and Amanda Seyfried. All…

Sad news for fans of the “Guiding Light” – the Dutch Colonial house that served as the front exterior of the Spaulding home – as well as the interior dining room – is scheduled to be auctioned to the highest bidder. The 4,543-square-foot,…

Roger Thorpe was last seen on Guiding Light in 1997, but has been far from forgotten. Thorpe came to Springfield and immediately began seducing a string of women with his cagey ways. And when seduction wasn't enough, he attempted to rape…

The latest "Guiding Light" news reveals that Emmy-nominated actor Grant Aleksander who played Phillip Spaulding on and off from 1982-2009 will be appearing on the Cape May stage in New Jersey in a production of Mary, Mary.  The play, one…