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Interviews Francesca James, actress, writer, director and producer of the soap opera `One Life to Live.' Influence of her personal upbringing on her current business ethics; Explanation for her decision to switch from directing to producing.

Focuses on developments in soap operas in the United States for the week of October 19, 1999. `All My Children'; `The Young and the Restless'; `Passions.'

Commends the April 5, 2001 episode of the American soap opera 'General Hospital.'

Evaluates several episodes of the United States television soap opera `The Young and the Restless'. Romance between characters Phyllis Summers and Jack.

Evaluates the storyline and performance of the cast on the television program `ER'. Reasons why the author temporarily stopped watching the show; Scenes on the February 16, 2001 episode `A Walk in the Woods'.

Commends an episode of the television soap opera `The Young and the Restless,' wherein Olivia has an out-of-body experience. Olivia's reunion with her late husband, Nathan; Olivia's appealing description of the after-life.

Reports on the kind of love triangle depicted on United States soap opera `Passions.' Relationships among the characters Teresa, Ethan and Gwen; Efforts of the women to win the love of Ethan.

Focuses on the character Charity in the soap opera `Passions.' Ability of the character to ruin other people's lives on the show; New spin on creating drama explored by the show's writers with the character.

Praises romance-related storylines of the United States soap opera `General Hospital.' Chemistry of the actors playing the characters, Luke and Felicia; Demise of the relationship of V. and Simon.

Discusses the impact of the death of the character of Norma Connolly on the plot of the soap opera `General Hospital.' Impact of the death on the younger children; Use of the death to strengthen the bond between Bobby and Carly.

Critiques the storylines of the United States soap opera `General Hospital'. Power struggles; Dearth of romance; Valentine's Day/storm episodes.

Criticizes the 1999 edition of the Nurses Ball of the television soap operas `General Hospital' and `Port Charles.' Shows' promotion of AIDS awareness in an informative and entertaining manner; Emily's interviews with HIV-positive people.