Serial Scoop Now Episode Guide: Season 1

Below is a list of episodes from the first season of Serial Scoop Now. Click on the title to watch the episode.

S1.E1 ∙ Weight NYC Premiere
(Elizabeth Hubbard, Martha Byrne, Michael Park, Daryn Strauss, Anne Sayre)

S1.E2 ∙ My Prime Time
(Nelson Aspen)

S1.E3 ∙ Jeffrey Christopher Todd

S1.E4 ∙ 6th Annual Indie Series Awards (ISAs) Nominations
(Eric Martsolf)

S1.E5 ∙ Victoria Rowell Press Conference

S1.E6 ∙ 6th Annual ISAs Red Carpet Show - Part 1
(Ashley Reinke, Joanna Gaskell, Sheena Metal, Barry Dodd, Karen L. Dodd, Anthony Anderson, Marion Akpan, Lora Lee, Pasha Diallo, Tia Dae, Alexis Robinson Smith, Kelvin Terrell, Melan Perez, Rolfini Whidbee, Rick Kain, Darnell Lamont Walker)

S1.E7 ∙ 6th Annual ISAs Red Carpet Show - Part 2
(David Schatanoff Jr., Alisha Spielmann, Andy Phelan, Jenny Grace, Tina Cesa Ward, Allison Vanore. Rob Gokee, Philip Cook, Mark Hyde, Julie Ann Emery, Kevin Earley, Sam McMurray, David Catalano, Julie Saltman, Marzy Hart, Amanda Fleming)

S1.E8 ∙ 6th Annual ISAs Red Carpet Show - Part 3
(Becky Kramer, Kaitlin Walsh, Alex Trugman, Dee Freeman, Mhairi Morrison, Holly Payberg, Patrika Darbo, Gregori J. Martin, Kristos Andrews, Chrystal Ayers, Matthew Wolf, Jen Lilley)

S1.E9 ∙ 6th Annual ISAs Red Carpet Show - Part 4
(Roger Newcomb, Kevin Mulcahy Jr., Colleen Zenk, Susannah Wells, Jillian Clare, Lori Alan, Patrika Darbo, Brian Beacock, Jen Grable, Paul Nygro, Peter Allen Vogt)

S1.E10 ∙ 6th Annual ISAs Red Carpet Show - Part 5
(Eric Martsolf, Kathryn O'Sullivan, Andrea Evans, Richard Cutting, Paul Belsito, Steven Roche, Jason Stuart, Paul Elia, Lee Garlington, Alexandra Paul)

S1.E11 ∙ 6th Annual ISAs Red Carpet Show - Part 6
(Ethan Daniel Corbett, Bryan James, Mike C. Manning, Yara Estrada, Chad Riley, Troy Mundle, Janet Walmsley, Marco Bossow, Jonathan Holbrook, Dave Shecter, Bruce Weech, Mike Donis, Jonathan Robbins)

S1.E12 ∙ 6th Annual ISAs Red Carpet Show - Part 7
(Wes Hurley, Christopher Balder, Harmony Arnold, Annette Toutonghi, Guinevere Turner, Daryle Conners, Bek Harvey, Kieran Turner, Susan Louise O'Connor, John Halbach, Michael Turner, Kit Williamson, Julia Eringer, Lilly Melgar, Ren Bray, Megan Duffy, Marc Cartwright, Darielle Deigan, Baker Chase, Sebastian La Cause, Andrew Glaszek, Marc Sinoway, Jessica Press)

S1.E13 ∙ 6th Annual ISAs Red Carpet Show - Part 8
(Minae Noji, Graham Shiels, Dominc Rains, Kent King, Milton Liu, Jackie Geary, Gregory Fitzsimmons, Kim Strother, Tiffany Berube, Erin Coleman, Burt Grinstead, Aaron Fradkin, Mackenzie Donaldson, Martha MacIsaac, Ginger Parker, Michael Villar, Michael Premsrirat, Brian Donovan, Jonathan Biver, Michael Plewa, Carter Mason)

S1.E14 ∙ (Verbotene Liebe star) Jo Weil in New York City

S1.E15 ∙ The Under 5ers with Sami Horneff

S1.E16 ∙ The Under 5ers with Matthew Ryan Wilson

S1.E17 ∙ The Under 5ers with Alexandra Nader

S1.E18 ∙ B&B Pop Up Fan Event - Part 1
(John McCook, Jacqueline MacInnes Wood)

S1.E19 ∙ B&B Pop Up Fan Event - Part 2
(Pierson Fodé, Ashleigh Brewer)

S1.E20 ∙ B&B Pop Up Fan Event - Part 3
(Thorsten Kaye, Linsey Godfrey)

S1.E21 ∙ Anacostia at Brooklyn Web Fest
(Anthony Anderson, Marion Akpan, Melan Perez)

S1.E22 ∙ Noam Ash at Brooklyn Web Fest

Today in Soap Opera History (July 21)

1972: Victoria Wyndham debuted as Rachel on Another World.
1980: Edge of Night's Kelly had competition for Jody.
1986: As the World Turns' Nancy mourned her husband.
1987: Days of our Lives' welcomed a new Jack.

"History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1962: Actor Les Damon died at age 54. His soap roles included Ed Palmerlee in The Edge of Night, Jim Lowell in As the World Turns, and Bruce Banning on The Guiding Light.

1965: On General Hospital, Dr. Steve Hardy (John Beradino) and Nurse Jessie Brewer (Emily McLaughlin) filled Mike Costello in on the latest developments with Angie.

Today in Soap Opera History (July 20)

1966: Dark Shadows' David was angry with his father. 1984: Guiding Light's Josh and Reva got heated in the hot tub. 1988: Days of our Lives' Salemites through Kayla a surprise shower. 2010: One Life to Live's Viki plotted to reunite David and Dorian.

"History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1965: On General Hospital, Angie Weeks (Jana Taylor) asked Nurse Jessie Brewer (Emily McLaughlin) for advice.

1966: On Dark Shadows, David Collins (David Henesy) told Victoria Winters (Alexandra Moltke) that he hated his father, Roger (Louis Edmonds).

Denise Alexander Interview Archive (2010, 2013)

Actress and longtime soap opera star Denise Alexander was beloved by fans for her portrayal of Lesley Webber on General Hospital and Susan Hunter Martin on Days of our Lives.  

Early in her career Alexander voiced characters on multiple radio soaps before making her Broadway debut in “The Children’s Hour”. On primetime television she made appearances on classics Father Knows Best, The Twilight Zone and The Danny Kaye Show. In the early 1960s she moved to daytime TV on the CBS soap The Clear Horizon.

She joined the cast of Days of our Lives in 1966 as Susan, where she rose to stardom during her seven-year run. She left Days in 1973 and joined the cast of General Hospital as Lesley to help give the ratings-challenged ABC soap a boost. Lesley fell for Rick Webber (Chris Robinson) and became entangled in a love triangle with rival Monica Bard (Leslie Charleson). Lesley also confessed to the murder of David Hamilton, a crime her daughter Laura (Genie Francis) committed. Her acting earned Alexander a Emmy nomination in 1976 for Outstanding Actress in a Daytime Drama Series.

When storyline called for Lesley to be killed off in a car accident in 1984, fans became outraged. (Editor's Note: Alexander shared the what really happened back then, off the record).  It wasn’t until 12 years later in 1996 that it was revealed that Lesley was actually alive. In between the two soaps, Alexander appeared on NBC’s Another World as Mary McKinnon, working once again with Robinson during a portion of her three-year stint.  She last appeared on General Hospital in 2021.

Denise Alexander passed away in March at age 85, which led me to revisit the times we spoke (always by phone).  Below are my interviews with Alexander from 2010 and 2013 below.

First published in November 2010

ROGER NEWCOMB: You were involved in the industry when it was transitioning from radio to TV.
DENISE ALEXANDER: At the tail end of it. I got to do a little bit of everything.

Today in Soap Opera History (July 19)

1966: Dark Shadows' Roger crashed due to a missing bleeder valve.
1985: John Aniston debuted as Victor on Days of our Lives.
1990: General Hospital's Wendy was murdered.
2010: Scott Clifton debuted as Liam on Bold and the Beautiful.

"History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1940: The first episode of radio soap opera The Carters of Elm Street, written by Mona Kent, aired on the Mutual Network.

Interview Revisited: Ellen Holly on the Early Years of 'One Life to Live'

We Love Soaps TV traveled to Westchester County, New York, in 2012 to speak with daytime television legend Ellen Holly about her storied career. In the never-before-released video below, Ms. Holly talks about the early years of ABC soap opera One Life to Live, which premiered in 1968 and featured her character, Carla.

'Beyond the Gates' Premieres February 24 on CBS

Upcoming CBS daytime drama Beyond the Gates, a 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, premieres Monday, February 24, 2025 at 2pm ET/1pm PT on CBS.

'Beyond the Gates' Cast (and the show's families) Revealed

CBS has revealed the next round of casting for Beyond the Gates, including Brandon Claybon, Timon Durrett, Sean Freeman, Marquita Goings, Maurice Johnson, Trisha Mann-Grant, RhonniRose Mantilla, Ambyr Michelle, Colby Muhammad and Arielle Prepetit. Joining previously announced stars Tamara Tunie (Anita Dupree), Daphnee Duplaix (Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson) and Karla Mosley (Dani Dupree), the new cast members round out the extended families of the Duprees and key characters who influence their worlds. Beyond the Gates, from the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, begins production in November and will premiere on CBS in early 2025.

THE RICHARDSONS

Maurice Johnson stars as Ted Richardson, Dr. Nicole Dupree Richardson’s husband and father to Martin and Katerine “Kat”. Ted is a brilliant plastic surgeon with an ultra-exclusive private practice and women clamor to put their faces and bodies in what they call his blessed hands. Ted has created an impeccable life with his wife – whom he loves passionately – and sleeps well at night, secure that his past will never disrupt his perfect world. Maurice Johnson’s credits include “Chicago Fire,” “Good Girls” and “To Catch a Killer.”

Interview Revisited: Larkin Malloy on the Nelson Aspen 'Where Are They Now Tour' (2010)

Serial Scoop Now is back! Look for brand new content in the coming months as well as interviews from my personal archive. Some have been offline for years while others will include never before seen material. Kicking things off is a video interview from March 2010 with Emmy-nominated Edge of Night actor Larkin Malloy, who passed away in 2016. The interview was conducted by Nelson Aspen as part of his "Where Are They Now Tour" series for We Love Soaps.

Malloy, who came in at #45 on the We Love Soaps 50 Greatest Soap Actors of All Time list, played Sky Whitney on Edge of Night, Kyle Sampson on Guiding Light, Travis Montgomery on All My Children and Clay Alden on Loving. He also had a memorable guest run as Dr. Weston on As the World Turns.

The complete interview has been offline for a decade. Watch it below.

'Days of Our Lives' Announces "Day of Days" Fan Event to Celebrate Season 60

The stars of Peacock’s Days of our Lives will be back with fans at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Saturday, November 2 for the annual “Day of Days” fan event to celebrate the start of the 60th season of the beloved series.

Beginning at 10 a.m., the free event will offer Days of our Lives fans the opportunity to meet their favorite cast members in person, participate in autograph signings, photo ops, giveaways, a Q&A session with the cast, and so much more!

Peacock has some exciting surprises lined up in honor of the milestone season that fans definitely don’t want to miss. For the first time ever, in conjunction with Sony Pictures Consumer Products, there will be celebratory Days branded merchandise for sale.

Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix & Karla Mosley to Star in 'Beyond the Gates'

Tamara Tunie - Photo Credit: Emilio Madrid; Daphnee Duplaix - Photo Credit: Getty Images; Karla Mosley - Photo Credit: Karla Mosley

The first cast members for the upcoming CBS daytime soap opera BEYOND THE GATES have been revealed. Tamara Tunie, Daphnee Duplaix and Karla Mosley will star as prominent members of the Dupree family. Formerly known as “The Gates,” this series from the CBS Studios / NAACP Venture is the first Black one-hour daytime drama to air on television. BEYOND THE GATES begins production later this fall in Atlanta and will premiere on CBS in early 2025.

Tamara Tunie stars as Anita Dupree, matriarch of the family. A famous singer back in the day, Anita worked hard for her success, and raised two daughters with her now-retired senator husband. But underneath her glamorous and refined exterior is a fierceness she gained from her humble beginnings in Chicago. Tamara Tunie is a seasoned daytime star appearing on “As the World Turns” for many years. Also, she originated the role of medical examiner Dr. Melinda Warner with a now landmark 23 seasons on the legendary series “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.” In addition, she has held recurring roles on shows including BLUE BLOODS, THE GOOD WIFE and ELEMENTARY for the Network.

CBS Announces New Daytime Soap Opera 'The Gates'

CBS has announced the series order for the new daytime drama THE GATES for broadcast on the Network in January 2025. The specific time period, launch date and other series details will be announced at later dates.

THE GATES follows the lives of a wealthy Black family in a posh, gated community. Michele Val Jean, who has written more than 2,000 episodes of daytime dramas and won multiple Daytime Emmy and WGA Awards for her work on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL and “General Hospital,” will serve as writer and showrunner. Val Jean will also be an executive producer alongside Sheila Ducksworth, Leon Russell, Derrick Johnson and Kimberly Doebereiner.

THE GATES was developed from the joint venture between CBS Studios and the NAACP. The series will be produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP venture in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble.

The CBS Studios production venture and development deal with the NAACP was established to help elevate a diverse range of voices as well as increase the visibility of Black artists on broadcast and streaming platforms in an ever-evolving media landscape.

UPDATE: The series will be called BEYOND THE GATES.

50th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards Nominations

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) today announced the nominees for the 50th Annual Daytime Emmy® Awards.  The Daytime Emmy® Awards telecast will be presented live at 9 PM EDT (replay at 9 PM PDT) on Friday, June 16 on the CBS Television Network and streamed on Paramount+. The Daytime Creative Arts & Lifestyle Emmy® Awards will be presented on Saturday, June 17 and streamed on the NATAS OTT channel at Watch.TheEmmys.TV. The ceremonies will take place at the Westin Bonaventure Los Angeles.

“Today we not only honor this year’s outstanding programs and individuals, we mark a milestone in television history. Our golden anniversary celebrates the talented creators who have made the last 50 years of Daytime Television so unforgettable,” said Adam Sharp, President & CEO, NATAS. “Partnering with CBS for another two years, we look forward to a very special 50th Daytime Emmy® Awards this June.”

“In addition to this year’s many esteemed nominees, it is especially gratifying to also be celebrating so many milestones of Daytime television in our 50th anniversary year,”  said Brent Stanton, Head of Daytime, NATAS. “Not only are we celebrating 50 years of Daytime Emmy® Award programming,  we are also celebrating the milestones of some of its longest-running shows such as General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, Dr. Phil and Rachael Ray.”