"Soap Opera Weekly" Magazine to Cease Production - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 03-22-2012, 05:05 PM

The daytime soap opera genre has received another blow. According to sources, Soap Opera Weekly magazine has folded. Founded in November 1989 by News Corp., with Mimi Torchin as the editor-in-chief, the weekly, tabloid-size publication became a sister publication to industry bible Soap Opera Digest, when that publication was also purchased by News Corp. in 1989.

In 1991, both magazines were sold to K-III, which later became known as Primedia. Primedia sold SOW and SOD to Source Interlink in 2007. In 2011, SOW and SOD's licensing rights were purchased by American Media.

"Either issue 15 or 16 of this year will be the magazine's last one," says an insider.

http://daytimeconfidential.zap2it.co...ase-production

80sTrivia · 03-22-2012, 05:26 PM

Not a surprise at all. With only four soaps left on the air, two magazines on the genre aren't warranted. I believe Soap Opera Digest will announce a similar decision this year...

old grouch · 03-23-2012, 03:55 PM

'Soap Opera Weekly' will probably be replaced by 'Boring Reality and Talk Shows Weekly'.

Retro4Life · 03-23-2012, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by old grouch

'Soap Opera Weekly' will probably be replaced by 'Boring Reality and Talk Shows Weekly'.

Sad thing is, you might not be far off.

catlover79 · 03-25-2012, 02:30 PM

I heard about that. So sad but so not shocking. With only 4 remaining soaps and the print media in general fading, it was just a matter of time.

I just hate to see even more people out of work.

mets82 · 03-25-2012, 02:58 PM

That really stinks!!!

Btw, there is already a magazine out called Reality TV Weekly or something like that. So reallly, 'Boring Reality and Talk Shows Weekly' really isnt to far off after all. Very sad all the way around.

Stuck In The '70's · 03-25-2012, 03:10 PM

Sad to see but daytime TV like we remember it is gone.

Schmoopie · 03-26-2012, 06:45 AM

I loved this magazine and it was only a matter of time. I still look through the soap mags on occasion and they seem to be getting thinner and thinner. Sad....

angiefan · 03-26-2012, 02:12 PM

it said that soap opera digest will disappear this year with sears,a and w ,american appearel, sony pictures, corn pops, and i forgot what the others were.

MickeyMac · 03-26-2012, 03:01 PM

mets82 · 03-26-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by angiefan

it said that soap opera digest will disappear this year with sears,a and w ,american appearel, sony pictures, corn pops, and i forgot what the others were.

Well, somebody has to put a stop to this. This is getting absurd. Thats not right. People are losing there jobs left and right and thats sad.

janet42 · 04-14-2012, 09:27 AM

I used to get Soap Opera Digest when I used to watch "All My Children" and "Falcon Crest".

Jude The Obscure · 05-04-2012, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mets82

That really stinks!!!

Btw, there is already a magazine out called Reality TV Weekly or something like that. So reallly, 'Boring Reality and Talk Shows Weekly' really isnt to far off after all. Very sad all the way around.

I saw that this week and it is placed in the slots that still say "Soap Opera Weekly"--I wonder if it's the same magazine publishing company. Suffice it to say, that's one I'll never be buying.

ABC1 · 05-08-2012, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by old grouch

'Soap Opera Weekly' will probably be replaced by 'Boring Reality and Talk Shows Weekly'.

There already is a Reality Weekly magazine out now. Of course, where I would buy all the soap magazines I could get my hands on, I have no interest in a "reality tv" magazine.
What a loss. I still miss One Life to Live a whole lot.

03-22-2012, 05:05 PM	#1
Brian Damage Moderator Forum Legend I'm Rich Bitch Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 62,155	"Soap Opera Weekly" Magazine to Cease Production The daytime soap opera genre has received another blow. According to sources, Soap Opera Weekly magazine has folded. Founded in November 1989 by News Corp., with Mimi Torchin as the editor-in-chief, the weekly, tabloid-size publication became a sister publication to industry bible Soap Opera Digest, when that publication was also purchased by News Corp. in 1989. In 1991, both magazines were sold to K-III, which later became known as Primedia. Primedia sold SOW and SOD to Source Interlink in 2007. In 2011, SOW and SOD's licensing rights were purchased by American Media. "Either issue 15 or 16 of this year will be the magazine's last one," says an insider. http://daytimeconfidential.zap2it.co...ase-production __________________ The Key to the Kingdom of Heaven: John 3:3 *Money Doesn't Buy Happiness...But I'd Rather Cry in My Private Jet*

03-22-2012, 05:26 PM	#2
80sTrivia Senior Member Pop Culture Soothsayer Join Date: May 23, 2002 Location: Alas, Babylon Posts: 9,836	Not a surprise at all. With only four soaps left on the air, two magazines on the genre aren't warranted. I believe Soap Opera Digest will announce a similar decision this year... __________________ Too Much Information!!! The Wacky! The Weird! The Wild! All in One Place Thank You for Being a Friend: A Golden Girls Trivia Book! The Totally Awesome 80s TV Trivia Book! Evangeline, Alive & Well: A Story of Hope in Haiti

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catlover79 Moderator Forum Legend God Bless Val Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 67,625	I heard about that. So sad but so not shocking. With only 4 remaining soaps and the print media in general fading, it was just a matter of time. I just hate to see even more people out of work. __________________ "Jesus loves you and He approves this message." "I'm alive. I'm feeling good. I'm trying to live every moment as much as I can." - Valerie Harper, March 2013

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mets82 Senior Member Member Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,087	That really stinks!!! Btw, there is already a magazine out called Reality TV Weekly or something like that. So reallly, 'Boring Reality and Talk Shows Weekly' really isnt to far off after all. Very sad all the way around. __________________ http://www.superbowlgreatness.blogspot.com/ Please check out my blog. I vent on all things. TV, sports etc. you name it. Its also a work in progress. Check out and see what you think.

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Stuck In The '70's Forum Legend Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: In Television Hell Posts: 56,756	Sad to see but daytime TV like we remember it is gone. __________________ Sonny

03-23-2012, 03:55 PM	#3
old grouch Senior Member Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,848	'Soap Opera Weekly' will probably be replaced by 'Boring Reality and Talk Shows Weekly'.

03-26-2012, 06:45 AM	#8
Schmoopie Moderator Forum Veteran I adore David Hyde Pierce! Join Date: Jul 13, 2008 Location: Seattle-The home of Niles Crane, Cafe Nervosa and KACL 780AM Posts: 10,543	I loved this magazine and it was only a matter of time. I still look through the soap mags on occasion and they seem to be getting thinner and thinner. Sad.... __________________ Daphne: I hope some day some man will feel that way about me. Niles: Oh, Daphne, don't worry. You are a very special person, and some day a man worthy of you will come along... just as soon as the gods create him. Daphne: I feel very close to you. Niles: I feel very close to you too Daphne. You know it's easy being someone you feel close to when you feel close to someone who's so close.

03-26-2012, 02:12 PM	#9
angiefan Forum Regular happy memorial day Join Date: Apr 15, 2006 Location: grand blanc,michigan Posts: 538	soap opera weekly magazine to cease production it said that soap opera digest will disappear this year with sears,a and w ,american appearel, sony pictures, corn pops, and i forgot what the others were.

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04-14-2012, 09:27 AM	#12
janet42 Senior Member Member Join Date: Feb 21, 2007 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,403	I used to get Soap Opera Digest when I used to watch "All My Children" and "Falcon Crest".

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