Roger Froilan
School
Salem State College
Expertise
General Hospital, Soap Operas, Classic Television
- Roger has been a soap opera news writer for Static Media since July 2022 and is a fully dedicated cinephile with a passion for movies, television, comic books, and especially "General Hospital."
- Roger has been watching "GH" since 1981 and is an expert on the show. He also has a keen interest in the other remaining soap operas.
- He has interviewed celebrities such as Sean Kanan, Bruce Boxleitner, Dee Wallace, Johnny Whitaker, and Jerry Mathers.
Experience
Roger has regularly written for the websites Horror Haven and Haven Podcasts, as well as contributed articles to Drive-In Asylum Magazine. He is currently the producer and host of three popular podcasts: "Then Is Now Podcast," "The Cult Movie Lounge," and "The East Meets the West," which won Best Long Form Show for the Amalga-Mania Podcast and Entertainment Awards. Roger also hosts a monthly, live-streaming video show called Fright Lounge. He has worked in video and audio production for over 25 years and is a programming manager at a TV station while simultaneously writing for his websites. He placed twice in the Page International Screenwriting Awards Quarter Finals.
Education
Roger has a bachelor's degree in English from Salem State College in Salem, MA.
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Stories By Roger Froilan
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From "All My Children" to "General Hospital," Michael E. Knight and James Patrick Stuart are more than just co-stars — they're best friends.
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Sometimes soap opera drama spills over into real life. This was the case during the romance between "General Hospital" stars Chad Duell and Kristen Alderson.
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Jon Lindstrom and Cady McClain have both brought the drama in their respective soap operas, but their real-life marriage is straight from a fairy tale.
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"The Young and the Restless" actor Eric Braeden is a major music fan, and in particular loved Prince. Here's how the actor mourned the late music icon.
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Eric Braeden and Peter Bergman's characters on "The Young and the Restless" often clashed, but their feud occasionally spilled over into real life.
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Although Dr. Britt Westbourne and Michael Corinthos never met on-screen on "General Hospital," Kelly Thiebaud and Bryan Craig found love behind the scenes.
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Despite playing a mother on "The Young and the Restless" for many years, Melissa Claire Egan suffered numerous setbacks on her own journey to motherhood.
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Maurice Benard recently expressed his dismay at the attitudes some newer actors have exhibited over the years.
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Luke and Laura's iconic "General Hospital" wedding skyrocketed Genie Francis to fame at age 19. Why did she suddenly leave the soap right after?
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"General Hospital" fans were shocked when their favorite villain, the drug-dosing schemer Heather Webber played by Robin Mattson since 1980, was recast.
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Sometimes actors take their work home with them. Sometimes, running lines with yourself can be taken the wrong way by the people you live with -- like this.
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While Britt faces health issues on "General Hospital," in real life, Kelly Thiebaud has adopted a cleaner lifestyle to keep her own health in good standing.
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Mishael Morgan's decision to drop to recurring status on "Y&R" has left many wondering why. The actress has finally opened up about her reasoning.