Though it has been off the air for six years now, I'll always remember "Santa Barbara" as a terrifically written and superbly acted show. From Nancy Grahn (Julia Wainwright Capwell) and Lane Davies (Mason Capwell) to A Martinez (Cruz Castillo) and Marcy Walker (Eden Capwell Castillo), along with many more talented actors, "Santa Barbara" was a show that took risks and infused humor with drama seamlessly, giving it three well-deserved Emmy Awards for Best Daytime Drama from 1988-1990, with some cast members also taking home awards. I feel that NBC Daytime made a big mistake in cancelling the show. But perhaps it was ahead of its time, as most of the dialogue far outshone any on the currently aired soaps. It is a series I will always be fond of and miss.
Review of Santa Barbara
