Here is a comparison of the last four cancelled soap operas.

Earlier today, Soap Opera Digest shocked the soap world when it reported that after five years on “Days of our Lives,” actor James Scott (EJ DiMera) would soon be vacating Salem after a contract dispute with show producers Corday Productions and Sony Pictures Television hit a snag, now hours later like sands through the hourglass, Scott’s “DAYS” have changed.

“One Life to Live” Episode Recap – Thursday, September 29, 2011.

“General Hospital” Episode Recap – Thursday, September 29, 2011.

“General Hospital” DVR Alerts for the Week of October 3, 2011.

“One Life to Live” DVR Alerts for the Week of October 3, 2011.

Even though viewers have yet to learn the identity of Kim’s (Amanda Setton) comatose friend, look for her doctor to make his first appearance at the Kentucky hospital next month as her conditions takes a sudden change. And it is a face that some soap fans may remember.

“The Young and the Restless” Episode Recap – Tuesday, September 27, 2011

“The Young and the Restless” Episode Recap – Monday, September 26, 2011

“One Life to Live” Episode Recap – Wednesday, September 28, 2011.