BUBBLES: THE SOAPS.ABOUT.COM NEWSLETTER
December 10, 1999 Vol. 2, Issue 23

~ FEATURE ARTICLE - SOAP OPERA TRIVIA AND QUIZ BOOKS
~ HOLIDAY FUN - SOAP OPERA CHRISTMAS
~ POLL OF THE WEEK - Y&R: MOST UNLIKELY LOVE MATCHES?
~ LINK OF THE WEEK - EPISODIC
~ FANS SPEAK OUT - BEST OF 1999
~ GUIDE EXTRA - FREE ONLINE HOLIDAY CARDS

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SOAP OPERA TRIVIA AND QUIZ BOOKS
Are you a soap opera trivia buff? These trivia and quiz books are sure to
take your knowledge to a new level.
http://soaps.about.com/library/weekly/aa120999a.htm

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SOAP OPERA CHRISTMAS
Read letters to Santa written on behalf of our soap characters, have a
snowball fight, send free cards, shop for soap opera related gifts, books,
videos. New cards, letters, and other areas added frequently, so check back
often.
http://soaps.about.com/library/christmas/blchristmas1.htm

POLL OF THE WEEK: Y&R: MOST UNLIKELY LOVE MATCHES?
http://forums.about.com/ab-soaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=3011.1

LAST WEEK'S POLL: VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE NBC SOAP!
http://soaps.about.com/library/news/blpoll_19.htm

ABOUT.COM AFFILIATE PROGRAM
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you can earn 6 cents per click through until the end of the year! That
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http://soaps.about.com/library/blaffiliate.htm

SOAP SUDS DAILY
Your *free* daily dose of soap opera news and information. Updated daily
with VCR alerts, hot links, and news. This page also links you directly to
recaps for the daytime shows, spoilers, and much more.

(Here's a sample of the news you'll find each day)

BEVERLY HILLS 90210
-Josie Davis (ex-Grace, Y&R) joins the cast in a currently un-named role in
early 2000.

BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL
-Tasia Velenza joins the cast as Suzanne. She'll first air December 15.

GUIDING LIGHT
-Laura Wright has resigned a contract to remain with the show for 3 more years.

PARTY OF FIVE
-Sean Maher joins the cast, in a currently un-named role, sometime in early
2000.

PASSIONS
-Rumor has it that walking papers may be handed out to a few of the cast
members sometime early next year. No official word, and currently no
speculation on who could possibly be getting the boot.

PORT CHARLES
-Amy Webber has decided to leave the role of Lark Scanlon. The role will be
recast.

SUNSET BEACH
-Eddie Cibrian will return for the final episode December 31.

YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS
-December 13 will take us back to Traci and Ashley's childhood. Kellie
Sparrman will play the young Ashley, and Amella Benninger will portray Traci.

For all the most recent soap opera news visit Soap Suds Daily.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blnewsuds.htm

SOAP OPERA UPDATES
Daily and weekly updates for some of our favorite soap operas, written by
fans.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blshowupdates.htm

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EPISODIC
You've heard of Soap Opera Digest for TV soaps? Meet their counterpart for
web soaps. Find recaps, spoilers, background, and more. Maintained by:
EpisodicGal.
http://www.cultureland.com/episodic/

------------------ Fans Speak Out ------------------

BEST OF 1999
"...with 1999 dwindling down, place your votes for the best of 1999. My
categories are as follows(please interject with new categories if you think
of any)" - Marybeth
http://forums.about.com/ab-soaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=3225.1

PASSIONS: SANTA FE - CHEMISTRY
"Sheridan and Luis, Shuis, as they are now being called by fans, are
phenomenal! Passions wouldn't be the same without them. They are definitely
one of the hottest couples to grace Daytime TV in a LONG time! Their
chemistry has the enthusiasm of viewers of all ages shooting through the
roof! " - SAVVYDAZE
http://forums.about.com/ab-soaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=3245.1

Y&R: VICTORIA'S STALKER
"Who do you think it is doing this to Victoria? I THINK it may be someone
at Jack's Company. What do you think?" - SUNSHINE
http://forums.about.com/ab-soaps/messages?lgnF=y&msg=3276

------------------ Community Guide ------------------

SOAP OPERAS COMMUNITY GUIDE
Stop by for the up-to-the minute lowdown on what's going on in the soap
operas community. Keep up with our chat schedule, our recent forum posts,
free stuff, and much more.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blcommunity.htm

------------------ Passions Guide ------------------

NBC'S PASSIONS - YOUR GUIDE
News, updates, photos, links, polls, and more...all about the new NBC
daytime soap Passions.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blpassions.htm

------------------ Guide Extra ------------------

FREE ONLINE HOLIDAY CARDS
Christmas is just a few weeks away, please feel free to send your loved
ones and friends a free on-line holiday card courtesy Soap Operas at About.com.
http://soaps.about.com/library/blwebcard.htm

----------------- Other About.com Soap Opera Sites ------------------

ONE LIFE TO LIVE
http://onelifetolive.about.com

GENERAL HOSPITAL FANS
http://generalhospital.about.com

ALL MY CHILDREN FANS
http://allmychildren.about.com

DAYS OF OUR LIVES FANS
http://daysofourlives.about.com

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Don't hesitate to email me with any comments or suggestions for future
issues. I'll see you again next week!

Heather Arsenault
Soap Operas
http://soaps.about.com
soaps.guide@about.com

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