Dan J Kroll

Beyond the Gates renewed for a second season

Long live the Duprees (and all of their family drama)! Just eleven weeks after its premiere, CBS has announced that it has renewed Beyond the Gates for a second season.…

Dan J Kroll May 12, 2025

A look at some of the best 1980s songs from the King of Pop -- Michael Jackson!

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The 80s Countdown: The only king of pop!

Hello everyone. I hope this is finding you amazing! This week it's time for another 80s Countdown with one of my all-time favorite singers. We are going talk about an…

Nick M May 11, 2025

Editorial Entertainment Soap Operas

My View From Beyond the Gates: DEFCON Dana

If there is smoke coming out of a chimney at Fairmont Crest, it probably has nothing to do with the pope. It could be Vernon and Anita burning old wedding…

Dan J Kroll May 10, 2025

Truth bombs: General Hospital Commentary for the week ending May 09, 2025

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General Hospital Commentary: Truth bombs

Things are getting dangerous in Port Charles as truth bombs are set to drop and shake things up. Will Dante regret how he treated Gio? What will it take to…

Liz Masters May 9, 2025

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SNL S50 E18: Quinta Brunson Nails Her Return in a Most Excellent Episode

Quinta Brunson returned to host Saturday Night Live for the second time. Her first hosting gig was in Season 48, and she was fantastic. She did not disappoint this time…

Jen McClure May 8, 2025

Gatecrashers: Beyond the Gates Commentary for the week ending May 2, 2025. Soap Central founder Dan J Kroll shares his opinions and editorial on daytime in a new home -- DanJKroll.com

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My View From Beyond the Gates: Gatecrashers

It was a week of unwelcome visitors -- I'm looking at you, sportsball. Oh, I almost forgot! There was also that whole anniversary interruptus thing. Grab your favorite wig and…

Dan J Kroll May 3, 2025

Heartbreak Hospital: General Hospital commentary for the week of May 2, 2025. Former Soap Central columnist Liz Masters shares her opinions and editorial on General Hospital in a new home -- DanJKroll.com

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General Hospital Commentary: Heartbreak Hospital

Nina and Portia set a bold plan to take down Drew in motion. Will the ketamine trail lead Mac to them -- or someone else? Brook Lynn shared her adoption…

Liz Masters May 3, 2025

Who needs tariffs when you have an Ass Tax?: Beyond the Gates Commentary for the week ending April 25, 2025. Soap Central founder Dan J Kroll shares his opinions and editorial on daytime in a new home -- DanJKroll.com

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My View From Beyond the Gates: Who needs tariffs when you have an Ass Tax?

Sometimes people need a little encouragement. The roar of applause from an adoring audience. The dangled carrot of a big job promotion. And yes, the threat that your debt could…

Dan J Kroll April 26, 2025

The devil we know: General Hospital commentary for the week of April 25, 2025

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General Hospital Commentary: The devil we know

There are no shortages of baddies in Port Charles these days, but is the devil you know necessarily better than the devil you don't know? Definitely! How far will Sidwell…

Liz Masters April 26, 2025

Doomsoaping: Beyond the Gates Commentary for the week ending April 18, 2025. Soap Central founder Dan J Kroll shares his opinions and editorial on daytime in a new home -- DanJKroll.com

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My View From Beyond the Gates: Doomsoaping

Gambling doctors. Cyberbullying. Lusting after a mobster. Excessive day (and night) drinking. Lying to your parents. What could possible go wrong? Absolutely everything. And with a big party coming up,…

Dan J Kroll April 19, 2025