By Michele Dargan [Note: This article was originally published in the Palm Beach Daily News] While being a caregiver to her elderly parents, actress Tina Sloan set out to write a book about the experience. But as she was writing, Sloan happened to look down at her feet. “I was in black flats, and I [...]

By Michele Dargan Hey Kim Zimmer fans! For a short time, you will have the chance to see Kim appearing in the Off-Broadway show “Love, Loss and What I Wore Thursday” for a reduced price. Kim (Echo/OLTL, Reva/GL) will be appearing, as part of a rotating cast, from Feb. 16 – March 20 at the [...]

I’ve watched a lot of different soap operas over the years. But Guiding Light was not one of those that I regularly followed. I do, however, have fond memories of going to visit my grandmother on weekday afternoons and she would be watching Guiding Light. Regardless of whether one watched GL or not, it is [...]

Mandy Bruno and Rob Bogue, who play lovebirds Marina and Mallet on Guiding Light, are engaged in real life as well. The soap stars, who were in Orlando last week for a fan event, spent some of their free time Friday at Discovery Cove, swimming with Atlantic bottlenose dolphins and relaxing on pristine beaches. Bogue [...]

OK. Color me surprised. I’m actually digging Guiding Light‘s new format. I had my doubts, but GL? Bravo. In case you weren’t aware, there’ve been changes afoot at CBS’ venerable soap. The look has been seriously overhauled. (Here‘s an article about it on GL‘s Web site.) For starters, instead of the two- to three-wall, open-top [...]

I’m sorry, but I can’t get past the basic skeeviness of Josh (Robert Newman) and Cassie (Nicole Forester) on Guiding Light. Not to knock the characters — individually they’re fine — but as a couple? The pairing just bothers me. Josh isn’t the first soap guy to be involved with sisters, and I’m sure he [...]