Everything We Know About CBS’ New Soap The Gates [Video]

CBS made history earlier this year and announced there was a new soap opera coming to their daytime drama line-up, to replace The Talk.  The Gates will be produced by Procter & Gamble and already has an impressive staff of writers.  Here’s what we know so far about CBS’ new soap!

What Is The Gates About

According to an official press release, The Gates will follow a wealthy African American family, who lives in a gated community. 

The new soap has already been compared to the iconic Generations soap that aired on NBC in the early 90’s.

President Sheila Ducksworth teased, “With multi-dimensional characters, juicy storylines and Black culture front and center, The Gates will have impactful representation, one of the key touchstones of the venture. I’m excited to develop this project with CBS and P&G, two of the longest and most passionate champions of broadcast and daytime television, and the NAACP, whose enduring commitment to Black voices and artists is both powerful …