Dan J Kroll

A look at some of the best songs from one-hit wonders in the 1980s.

The 80s Countdown: One-Hit Wonders

Hello everyone. This week, we present another special 80s Countdown, similar to the previous two columns that celebrated unique Cyndi Lauper and the songwriting legend Diane Warren. This week, we…

Nick M April 8, 2025

April fools: General Hospital Commentary for the week ending April 4, 2025 Former Soap Central Two Scoops columnist Liz Masters shares her opinions and editorial on General Hospital in a new home -- Dan J Kroll's personal web site

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General Hospital Commentary: April Fools

April kicked off with an impressive milestone and some great soapy moments. These days, fools abound in Port Charles because no one seems to make smart choices. Will Kristina do…

Liz Masters April 4, 2025

Tide, tort, and tempting tortellini: Beyond the Gates Commentary for the week ending April 4, 2025. Soap Central founderDan J Kroll shares his opinions and editorial on daytime in a new home -- DanJKroll.com

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Beyond the Gates commentary: Tide, tort, and tempting tortellini

Father versus daughter. Open marriages. Gossipy nurses. Secret baby daddies. Hidden family secrets. How many ways can Beyond the Gates craft soapy drama? The pastabilities are endless! Good news! I…

Dan J Kroll April 4, 2025

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SNL S50 E15: Mikey Madison – Must-watch Moments

Saturday Night Live returned this week after two weeks off, with host and recent Oscar-winning actress, Mikey Madison. This episode was pretty typical SNL, with its fair share of winning…

Jen McClure April 3, 2025

Rage against the patriarchy: Beyond the Gates Commentary for the week ending March 28, 2025. Soap Central founderDan J Kroll shares his opinions and editorial on daytime in a new home -- DanJKroll.com

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Beyond the Gates commentary: Rage against the patriarchy

What does one do when everything seems to be falling to pieces? Blame your dad, of course! Other suitable options include suing your father, back-talking to your grandfather, and possibly…

Dan J Kroll March 28, 2025

The Ex-Files: General Hospital Commentary for the week ending March 28, 2025 Former Soap Central Two Scoops columnist Liz Masters shares her opinions and editorial on General Hospital in a new home -- Dan J Kroll's personal web site

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General Hospital Commentary: The Ex Files

Ex-wives, ex-husbands, ex-lovers, ex-friends -- it was a week for the exes to unite as unexpected alliances were formed and battlelines were drawn. Let's jump right in with this week's…

Liz Masters March 28, 2025

That girl is poison: General Hospital Commentary for the week ending March 21, 2025 Former Soap Central Two Scoops columnist Tamilu shares her opinions and editorial on General Hospital in a new home -- Dan J Kroll's personal web site [Former Soap Central Two Scoops columnist Liz Masters shares her opinions and editorial on General Hospital in a new home -- Dan J Kroll's personal web site]

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General Hospital Commentary: That girl is poison

Valentin's attempt to kill Jack with poised Champagne backfired when Carly drank it. Will Carly heed the advice she's been given, or will Jack prove to be an irresistible lure?…

Tamilu March 22, 2025

Run, run away from Fairmont Crest: Beyond the Gates Commentary for the week ending March 21, 2025. Soap Central founderDan J Kroll shares his opinions and editorial on daytime in a new home -- DanJKroll.com

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Beyond the Gates commentary: Run, run away from Fairmont Crest

The secrets, the scandals, the drama. It's obvious those are three of the reasons we tune in to watch Beyond the Gates. But knowing there's so much drama, you kind…

Dan J Kroll March 22, 2025

Entertainment Music

The 80s Countdown: She’s so unusual, but she shows her true colors

Hello everyone. This week it's time for another special 80s Countdown -- just like the Diane Warren column from a couple of weeks ago. This week, I decided on my…

Nick M March 20, 2025

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Beyond the Gates commentary: Welcome to Fairmont Crest

For the first time since the 1900s, there's a new soap in town. And even though it's just started, Beyond the Gates is already delivering the ground-breaking soapy goodness that…

Dan J Kroll March 15, 2025

Kam on My View From Beyond the Gates: From Zero to ShakespeareFebruary 2, 2026
A lot of people keep speculating that Lab tech Grayson will end up being the Impaler, and now I'm wondering…
Kam on My View From Beyond the Gates: From Zero to ShakespeareFebruary 2, 2026
The domestic violence/murder storyline for the Salingers would be very interesting. Especially if Mr. Salinger ends up dying, and Joey…
Lisa on My View From Beyond the Gates: From Zero to ShakespeareFebruary 2, 2026
Oooh I LOVE this idea of Derek becoming an arsonist!! Makes total sense. And he'd really know how to get…
Kathie on General Hospital Commentary: I Smell SnowFebruary 2, 2026
Elizabeth Korte has been with GH for decades. From everything I heard before she was co-head writer, she was the…
Jane on My View From Beyond the Gates: From Zero to ShakespeareFebruary 1, 2026
All that talk about Ted's roses made me think of William Carlos Williams poem (1923): "The rose is obsolete..." The…