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The actor played antihero Luke Spencer, joining the sudser in 1978.—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026 Roger Howarth, whose daytime TV credits include years-long stints on General Hospital, One Life to Live, and As the World Turns, is joining the CBS sudser in a new role.—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 28 Aug. 2025 Another high school-set Netflix hit, this soapy Spanish drama promises plenty of drama, partying, mystery and romance — as well as all the hallmarks of a truly great teen sudser, like mistaken identities, murders and hospitalizations.—Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2022 Thin, weak strands don't stand a chance against this detoxifying sudser that is specially formulated to remove buildup and leave hair looking and feeling thick, bouncy, and shiny.—Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 23 Aug. 2022 Are My Children, widely credited as TV’s first-ever daytime sudser.—Vulture, 3 Aug. 2022