Roger Froilan
School
Salem State College
Expertise
General Hospital, Soap Operas, Classic Television
- Roger has been watching General Hospital since 1981 and is an expert on the show, and he also has a keen interest in the other remaining soap operas as well.
- He placed twice in the Page International Screenwriting Awards Quarter Finals.
- His podcast The East Meets the West won Best Long Form Show for the Amalga-Mania Podcast and Entertainment Awards.
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 award-winning The East Meets the West. He also hosts a monthly, live streaming video show called Fright Lounge. He has interviewed such celebrities as Sean Kanan, Bruce Boxleitner, Dee Wallace, Johnny Whitaker, Jerry Mathers and more. He has worked in video and audio production for over 25 years as well as having been a programming manager at a TV station, while writing for his websites simultaneously. He 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.
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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Laura Wright has loved working with Steve Burton now that he's back on "General Hospital." The two have filmed some intense scenes together already!
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Tom Cruise remains one of Hollywood's most popular and successful actors, putting him in the spotlight. But there are many more things to know about the star.
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Michele Val Jean is no longer working on "The Bold and the Beautiful," but her upcoming soap, "The Gates" is one that fans are already looking forward to.
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"General Hospital" fans are thrilled Steve Burton is reprising his role as Jason Morgan. What will this next chapter be like for the actor -- and the character?
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Jodie Foster sought help from the real-life inspiration for her character in "Nyad" and in the process the actor made a lifelong friend in trainer Bonnie Stoll.
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"General Hospital" fans are thrilled to have Rena Sofer as Lois back on the show, but her recurring status means they'll be getting less Lois than they'd like.
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As the public continues to worry about Kate Middleton's health, Dr. George Crawford explains why her surgical recovery might be taking longer than expected.
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In The List's exclusive interview with Hallmark star Dan Jeannotte, the Sense and Sensibility actor teased a reunion with one of his co-stars on Good Witch.
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William Lipton is booked and busy with a new Amazon series role. But, the General Hospital star probably isn't abandoning Port Charles anytime soon.
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Hallmark star Dan Jeannotte opened up in an exclusive interview with The List about what makes Christmas movies so different including fake snow made of cotton.
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Fans of Spixie were likely thrilled when the couple kissed on "General Hospital," and actor Bradford Anderson explains that Spinelli threw caution to the wind.
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Actor Dan Jeannotte, who plays Edward Ferrars in Hallmark's "Sense and Sensibility," discussed his character's dilemma of love in an exclusive interview.
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There are a plethora of Jane Austen adaptations in Hollywood and Hallmark is the latest to tackle her work. Is "Sense and Sensibility" worth the watch?
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Drake Hogestyn is a soap opera icon, but he took a break from holding things down in Salem to venture into the world of Hallmark Christmas movies.
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Two crew members on "General Hospital" had filed a vaccine mandate lawsuit against ABC. Here's why they filed it and where it stands.
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Marcus Taggert seemed headed for some intriguing storylines before actor Réal Andrews disappeared from "General Hospital." Here's what Andrews has said.
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Genie Francis found young stardom as Laura Webber on General Hospital, but life behind the scenes hasn't been easy for the soap queen.
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Even though Martin Grey left Port Charles, Michael E. Knight's hiatus from General Hospital came as a surprise. What could his absence mean?
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Eliza Bennett is thrilled to be part of the Hallmark family, and the "An American In Austen" star has her eyes on a Christmas movie for the network next.
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Eliza Bennett, star of Hallmark's "An American in Austen," shares that the actors shared some fiery chemistry and a lot of laughs during the movie's filming.
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Longtime General Hospital star Jon Lindstrom has published his first novel, and he had an unusual source of inspiration: deceased actor Tom Sizemore.
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"General Hospital" is the jewel in ABC's soap opera crown, but there's no denying it's lost some of its luster. We've got some ideas about how to polish it up.
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"Love & Jane," starring Alison Sweeney, is the latest Hallmark film to incorporate well-loved Jane Austen in a new way. Is the flick worth the watch?
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After being misdiagnosed with Alzheimer's for nearly a decade, legendary country musician Kris Kristofferson finally received treatment for his actual ailment.
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It's no surprise that Kate Middleton and King Charles III's recent health issues have taken a toll on Prince William. How has he handled the topic in public?
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Tina Fey called on some of her famous friends for her Booking.com Super Bowl 2024 commercial, including a few former costars that make it a "30 Rock" reunion.
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Hallmark's "Paging Mr. Darcy" welcomes viewers into the world of Jane Austen's biggest fans with a fresh take on a classic. Is it worth the watch?