“Why everyone in our society should care about the survival of soap operas“
(Linked April 7, 2011 in “Soap Opera Opinions: One Life to Live and General Hospital” by Mary Montanari, National Soap Opera Examiner)
“Jennifer Snelling covers One Life to Live for Examiner and lately, she’s been doing some thinking about the fate of the popular sudser and what its demise would really mean for our society whether you to tune into OLTL or not. In a thought provoking article she delves into the historical importance the development of a medium (the never ending drama) that has become an American legacy….”
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“Is anyone ever truly happy? – OLTL in review, February 28 – March 4“
(Linked March 6, 2011 in “Soap Opera News Beat: Glee, Army Wives, On Air Soaps, WubsNet, the Suds Report” by Mary Montanari, National Soap Opera Examiner)
“One Life to Live Examiner Jen Snelling provides her in depth recap of the week in Llanview and adds some extra features including best and worst of the week. At the conclusion of last weeks recapping, Jen was left with three questions….”
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“Hillary B. Smith auctions for the Willie-Coppee Fund“
(Linked March, 2010 by The Willie-Coppee Fund)
“W-C In The News: We wish to thank our friends in the soap media for all of their support in helping us spread the word about W-C and the ongoing ebay auctions! Recent articles/interviews include….”
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“The stellar cast of ONE LIFE TO LIVE“
(Linked June 27, 2009 in “News Round-up: Spreitler, Reynolds, DS, Santer” by Roger Newcomb at We Love Soaps)
“Jennifer Snelling writes: ‘While it would be practically impossible to list all of the accomplishments of this high-caliber cast, past and present, it is important to remember that while so many daytime actors are not immediate household names, they are no less praiseworthy than some of the most celebrated actors in our culture.’”
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“A Martinez would love to return to Llanview“
(Linked December 18, 2009 in “NEWS: Tina Sloan, A Martinez, Crystal Chappell, 3D TV” by Roger Newcomb at We Love Soaps)
“’I share the enthusiasm of the fans you cite regarding the compelling nature of the relationship between Dorian and Ray,’ Martinez said. ‘Though Ray was not among the most easily accessible of characters, there was a sense as time passed in the storytelling that Dorian might be the one person who could break him free. And it’s true, as you so eloquently describe it, that his vision of her power was very clear, and his respect for her enormous. In that sense, I suppose you could say that Ray’s feelings for Dorian mirror my own feelings for Robin.
‘I’ve worked with many a fine actress in the course of my journey, but none more remarkable than Ms. Strasser. Brilliant and utterly brave, with the work ethic of a warrior. I would love to come back and work with her again.’”
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“A Martinez would love to return to Llanview“
(Linked December 23, 2009 in “Llanview Gossip: December 23 Edition” by Scotty Gore at Soap Opera Network)
“A. Martinez (ex-Ray Montez) reveals in a recent interview with Examiner.com that he would welcome the opportunity to return to “One Life to Live” at some point in the future. To read the insightful interview, click here.”