1980: Another World's Tracey and Russ married.
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe spotted his true love, Kelly.
1997: Rebecca Herbst debuted as Elizabeth on General Hospital.
2001: Spyder Games' Gretel performed."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Dark Shadows, Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) asked David (David Henesy) why he attempted to murder Roger and showed him the bleeder valve. He attacked her and she locked it in a dresser drawer. Later, Victoria went to show the bleeder valve to Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) it was missing.
1980: On Another World,...
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe spotted his true love, Kelly.
1997: Rebecca Herbst debuted as Elizabeth on General Hospital.
2001: Spyder Games' Gretel performed."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Dark Shadows, Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) asked David (David Henesy) why he attempted to murder Roger and showed him the bleeder valve. He attacked her and she locked it in a dresser drawer. Later, Victoria went to show the bleeder valve to Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) it was missing.
1980: On Another World,...
- 8/2/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
The cast of Young Widder Brown.
"History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1938: Young Widder Brown premiered on NBC Radio. The popular Frank and Anne Hummert radio soap opera told the story of young Ellen Brown, a 30 year old mother, who struggled to raise her children without the small town mentality that came with living in Simpsonville. The show ran for nearly 18 years, until June 22, 1956.
1972: On As the World Turns, Tom Hughes (Peter Galman) and Carol Deming (Rita McLaughlin) were married. The wedding was shot on location at...
"History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1938: Young Widder Brown premiered on NBC Radio. The popular Frank and Anne Hummert radio soap opera told the story of young Ellen Brown, a 30 year old mother, who struggled to raise her children without the small town mentality that came with living in Simpsonville. The show ran for nearly 18 years, until June 22, 1956.
1972: On As the World Turns, Tom Hughes (Peter Galman) and Carol Deming (Rita McLaughlin) were married. The wedding was shot on location at...
- 7/28/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1976: Ryan's Hope's Delia talked her way around Frank's suspicions.
1999: Passions premiered on NBC.
2001: As the World Turns' Simon found Katie on an island.
2002: Stephanie Gatschet debuted as Tammy on Guiding Light."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) met Leslie Jackson (Lynne Adams).
1966: New head writer William J. Bell's first Days of our Lives script aired. By this point NBC had canceled Ted Corday's other two daytime soaps launched in 1965, Morning Star and Paradise Bay,...
1999: Passions premiered on NBC.
2001: As the World Turns' Simon found Katie on an island.
2002: Stephanie Gatschet debuted as Tammy on Guiding Light."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) met Leslie Jackson (Lynne Adams).
1966: New head writer William J. Bell's first Days of our Lives script aired. By this point NBC had canceled Ted Corday's other two daytime soaps launched in 1965, Morning Star and Paradise Bay,...
- 7/5/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1971: DS' Bramwell was distraught over losing Daphne.
1984: Rh's Maeve and Johnny received a donation.
1990: Gh's Jerry and "Duke" shot each other.
2001: Oltl's Blair slipped off the Palace Hotel roof."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1942: Irna Phillips' radio soap opera The Guiding Light returned to NBC Radio. After Gl was canceled by sponsor Procter & Gamble, listeners sent over 75,000 letters in protest, leading General Mills to pick up the show 11 weeks later. Gl was canceled again on November 29, 1946, but returned again on...
1984: Rh's Maeve and Johnny received a donation.
1990: Gh's Jerry and "Duke" shot each other.
2001: Oltl's Blair slipped off the Palace Hotel roof."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1942: Irna Phillips' radio soap opera The Guiding Light returned to NBC Radio. After Gl was canceled by sponsor Procter & Gamble, listeners sent over 75,000 letters in protest, leading General Mills to pick up the show 11 weeks later. Gl was canceled again on November 29, 1946, but returned again on...
- 3/18/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1981: Another World's Cecile announced she had married Jamie.
1987: One Life to Live's Tina went over a waterfall to her "death" in Argentina.
1987: Another World's Donna & Michael married.
2007: Ashley Abbott arrived on The Bold and the Beautiful."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1953: On Love of Life, nine-year-old Ben "Beanie" Harper (Dennis Parnell) and his roommate planned to escape from the boarding school.
1970: On Dark Shadows, Carolyn Stoddard (Nancy Barrett) told Jeb Hawkes (Christopher Pennock) she could not go through with the wedding.
1987: One Life to Live's Tina went over a waterfall to her "death" in Argentina.
1987: Another World's Donna & Michael married.
2007: Ashley Abbott arrived on The Bold and the Beautiful."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1953: On Love of Life, nine-year-old Ben "Beanie" Harper (Dennis Parnell) and his roommate planned to escape from the boarding school.
1970: On Dark Shadows, Carolyn Stoddard (Nancy Barrett) told Jeb Hawkes (Christopher Pennock) she could not go through with the wedding.
- 3/9/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1980: As the World Turns' Nick met Lisa.
1985: Santa Barbara's Peter kidnapped Eden.
1987: Brenda Dickson was honored.
2007: Guiding Light's Tammy and Jonathan were married."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1937: Aunt Jenny's Real Life Stories premiered on CBS Radio. The popular radio soap opera ran until November 16, 1956.
1968: On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) gave Ada (Constance Ford) some money and told her to take Mary (Virginia Dwyer) out to lunch instead of bringing her to their shabby apartment.
1973: On The Doctors, Martha Allen (Sally Gracie) visited her friend,...
1985: Santa Barbara's Peter kidnapped Eden.
1987: Brenda Dickson was honored.
2007: Guiding Light's Tammy and Jonathan were married."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1937: Aunt Jenny's Real Life Stories premiered on CBS Radio. The popular radio soap opera ran until November 16, 1956.
1968: On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) gave Ada (Constance Ford) some money and told her to take Mary (Virginia Dwyer) out to lunch instead of bringing her to their shabby apartment.
1973: On The Doctors, Martha Allen (Sally Gracie) visited her friend,...
- 1/18/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1967: The Doctors' Althea turned in her resignation.
1997: General Hospital's Helena returned to Port Charles.
2008: All My Children celebrated the life of Myrtle Fargate.
2011: One Life to Live's Roxy dreamed about Fraternity Row."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Peyton Place, Martin Peyton (George Macready) told a drunken Leslie Harrington (Paul Langton) that he had always been inferior.
1967: On The Doctors, Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) stopped by the home of Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) to give him her official resignation from Hope Memorial Hospital.
1997: General Hospital's Helena returned to Port Charles.
2008: All My Children celebrated the life of Myrtle Fargate.
2011: One Life to Live's Roxy dreamed about Fraternity Row."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Peyton Place, Martin Peyton (George Macready) told a drunken Leslie Harrington (Paul Langton) that he had always been inferior.
1967: On The Doctors, Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) stopped by the home of Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) to give him her official resignation from Hope Memorial Hospital.
- 12/19/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Dark Shadows' Joe stabbed himself .
1985: Port Charles residents learned Frisco was presumed dead.
1985: Days of our Lives' Abe shot and killed Richard Cates.
2001: As the World Turns' Bryant crashed his car."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1968: On Dark Shadows, Joe Haskell (Joel Crothers) stabbed himself with a letter opener after Angelique (Lara Parker) told him that he bored her and wanted him to go.
1973: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) reassured Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) while Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) performed surgery on her daughter, Penny.
1985: Port Charles residents learned Frisco was presumed dead.
1985: Days of our Lives' Abe shot and killed Richard Cates.
2001: As the World Turns' Bryant crashed his car."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1968: On Dark Shadows, Joe Haskell (Joel Crothers) stabbed himself with a letter opener after Angelique (Lara Parker) told him that he bored her and wanted him to go.
1973: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) reassured Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) while Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) performed surgery on her daughter, Penny.
- 10/22/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1979: Eon's Deborah began receiving mysterious phone calls.
1984: Days' twins Eric and Sami were born.
1992: Days' Abigail was born.
2006: Gl's Olivia told Gus about her rape."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1965: On General Hospital, Bill (Curtis Taylor) made his feelings clear about Dr. Steve Hardy (John Beradino).
1965: On A Time For Us, Dave (Terrence Logan) listened to Steve's (Tom Fielding) confession.
1965: On The Young Marrieds, Ann (Susan Brown) made an effort to charm Mandy (Marla Palmer).
1970: On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) gave Russ (Sam Groom) a signed legal...
1984: Days' twins Eric and Sami were born.
1992: Days' Abigail was born.
2006: Gl's Olivia told Gus about her rape."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1965: On General Hospital, Bill (Curtis Taylor) made his feelings clear about Dr. Steve Hardy (John Beradino).
1965: On A Time For Us, Dave (Terrence Logan) listened to Steve's (Tom Fielding) confession.
1965: On The Young Marrieds, Ann (Susan Brown) made an effort to charm Mandy (Marla Palmer).
1970: On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) gave Russ (Sam Groom) a signed legal...
- 10/19/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1980: Another World's Tracey and Russ married.
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe spotted his true love, Kelly.
1997: Rebecca Herbst debuted as Elizabeth on General Hospital.
2001: Spyder Games' Gretel performed."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Dark Shadows, Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) asked David (David Henesy) why he attempted to murder Roger and showed him the bleeder valve. He attacked her and she locked it in a dresser drawer. Later, Victoria went to show the bleeder valve to Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) it was missing.
1980: On Another World, Russ Matthews (David Bailey) married Tracy Dewitt (Janice Lynde). At...
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe spotted his true love, Kelly.
1997: Rebecca Herbst debuted as Elizabeth on General Hospital.
2001: Spyder Games' Gretel performed."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Dark Shadows, Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) asked David (David Henesy) why he attempted to murder Roger and showed him the bleeder valve. He attacked her and she locked it in a dresser drawer. Later, Victoria went to show the bleeder valve to Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) it was missing.
1980: On Another World, Russ Matthews (David Bailey) married Tracy Dewitt (Janice Lynde). At...
- 8/1/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
The cast of Young Widder Brown."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1938: Young Widder Brown premiered on NBC Radio. The popular Frank and Anne Hummert radio soap opera told the story of young Ellen Brown, a 30 year old mother, who struggled to raise her children without the small town mentality that came with living in Simpsonville. The show ran for nearly 18 years, until June 22, 1956.
1972: On As the World Turns, Tom Hughes (Peter Galman) and Carol Deming (Rita McLaughlin) were married. The wedding was shot on location at the Riverdale Presbyterian Church in Riverdale, New York.
1976: One...
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1938: Young Widder Brown premiered on NBC Radio. The popular Frank and Anne Hummert radio soap opera told the story of young Ellen Brown, a 30 year old mother, who struggled to raise her children without the small town mentality that came with living in Simpsonville. The show ran for nearly 18 years, until June 22, 1956.
1972: On As the World Turns, Tom Hughes (Peter Galman) and Carol Deming (Rita McLaughlin) were married. The wedding was shot on location at the Riverdale Presbyterian Church in Riverdale, New York.
1976: One...
- 7/26/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1976: Ryan's Hope's Delia talked her way around Frank's suspicions.
1999: Passions premiered on NBC.
2001: As the World Turns' Simon found Katie on an island.
2002: Stephanie Gatschet debuted as Tammy on Guiding Light."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) met Leslie Jackson (Lynne Adams).
1966: New head writer William J. Bell's first Days of our Lives script aired.
1999: Passions premiered on NBC.
2001: As the World Turns' Simon found Katie on an island.
2002: Stephanie Gatschet debuted as Tammy on Guiding Light."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) met Leslie Jackson (Lynne Adams).
1966: New head writer William J. Bell's first Days of our Lives script aired.
- 7/5/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1971: DS' Bramwell was distraught over losing Daphne.
1984: Rh's Maeve and Johnny received a donation.
1990: Gh's Jerry and "Duke" shot each other.
2001: Oltl's Blair slipped off the Palace Hotel roof."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1942: Irna Phillips' radio soap opera The Guiding Light returned to NBC Radio. After Gl was canceled by...
1984: Rh's Maeve and Johnny received a donation.
1990: Gh's Jerry and "Duke" shot each other.
2001: Oltl's Blair slipped off the Palace Hotel roof."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1942: Irna Phillips' radio soap opera The Guiding Light returned to NBC Radio. After Gl was canceled by...
- 3/16/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1981: Another World's Cecile announced she had married Jamie.
1987: One Life to Live's Tina went over a waterfall to her "death"
in Argentina. 1987: Another World's Donna & Michael married.
2007: Ashley Abbott arrived on The Bold and the Beautiful."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1953: On Love of Life, nine-year-old Ben "Beanie" Harper (Dennis Parnell) and...
1987: One Life to Live's Tina went over a waterfall to her "death"
in Argentina. 1987: Another World's Donna & Michael married.
2007: Ashley Abbott arrived on The Bold and the Beautiful."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1953: On Love of Life, nine-year-old Ben "Beanie" Harper (Dennis Parnell) and...
- 3/9/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1980: As the World Turns' Nick met Lisa.
1985: Santa Barbara's Peter kidnapped Eden.
1987: Brenda Dickson was honored.
2007: Guiding Light's Tammy and Jonathan were married."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1937: Aunt Jenny's Real Life Stories premiered on CBS Radio. The popular radio soap opera ran until November 16, 1956.
1968: On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser...
1985: Santa Barbara's Peter kidnapped Eden.
1987: Brenda Dickson was honored.
2007: Guiding Light's Tammy and Jonathan were married."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1937: Aunt Jenny's Real Life Stories premiered on CBS Radio. The popular radio soap opera ran until November 16, 1956.
1968: On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser...
- 1/18/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1967: The Doctors' Althea turned in her resignation.
1997: General Hospital's Helena returned to Port Charles.
2008: All My Children celebrated the life of Myrtle Fargate.
2011: One Life to Live's Roxy dreamed about Fraternity Row."History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Peyton Place, Martin Peyton (George Macready) told a drunken Leslie Harrington (Paul Langton) that he had always been inferior.
1967: On The Doctors, Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) stopped by the home of Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) to give him her official resignation from Hope Memorial Hospital. Althea was pregnant and unmarried at the time,...
1997: General Hospital's Helena returned to Port Charles.
2008: All My Children celebrated the life of Myrtle Fargate.
2011: One Life to Live's Roxy dreamed about Fraternity Row."History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1966: On Peyton Place, Martin Peyton (George Macready) told a drunken Leslie Harrington (Paul Langton) that he had always been inferior.
1967: On The Doctors, Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) stopped by the home of Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) to give him her official resignation from Hope Memorial Hospital. Althea was pregnant and unmarried at the time,...
- 12/19/2017
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
On Episode 2.89, We Love Soaps TV travels to the Daytime Emmy Awards in Las Vegas to speak with the cast of All My Children including Bobbie Eakes, Rebecca Budig, Brittany Allen, Stephanie Gatschet and Sarah Glendening.
Related:
- Opinion: The Good and Mostly Bad of the Daytime Emmy Telecast
- Photos: Daytime Emmy Awards Red Carpet
- Photos: Daytime Emmy Awards Press Room
- Winners: 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards
- Photos: Daytime Emmy Creative Arts Awards
- Winners: 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards
- We Love Soaps TV 2.73 Caroll Spinney & Oscar the Grouch
- We Love Soaps TV 2.74 Crystal Chappell & Kim Turrisi
- We Love Soaps TV 2.75 Martha Byrne & Lisa Brown
- We Love Soaps TV 2.76 General Hospital at the Creative Emmys
- We Love Soaps TV 2.77 Judi Evans & Steve Wilkos
- We Love Soaps TV 2.78 The Young And The Restless at the Creative Emmys...
Related:
- Opinion: The Good and Mostly Bad of the Daytime Emmy Telecast
- Photos: Daytime Emmy Awards Red Carpet
- Photos: Daytime Emmy Awards Press Room
- Winners: 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards
- Photos: Daytime Emmy Creative Arts Awards
- Winners: 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards
- We Love Soaps TV 2.73 Caroll Spinney & Oscar the Grouch
- We Love Soaps TV 2.74 Crystal Chappell & Kim Turrisi
- We Love Soaps TV 2.75 Martha Byrne & Lisa Brown
- We Love Soaps TV 2.76 General Hospital at the Creative Emmys
- We Love Soaps TV 2.77 Judi Evans & Steve Wilkos
- We Love Soaps TV 2.78 The Young And The Restless at the Creative Emmys...
- 7/1/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
All My Children's Bobbie Eakes
"To all the wonderful AMC and Oltl fans: thank you so very much for your support over the years. We will always be grateful."
General Hospital's Steve Burton
"Wow. So sad our daytime family is getting smaller. Hang in there all!! You know we appreciate you."
Gotham's Martha Byrne
"Feeling for all the amc/oltl cast, crew and fans today."
Former One Life To Live star Fiona Hutchison
"I cannot begin to tell all of you how deeply saddened I am to know that All My Children and One Life to Live have been cancelled. My love goes out to all of those amazing actors and actresses as well as to all of you who have given so much to these shows. I feel blessed to have been able to have been a small part of something so extraordinary."
Guiding Light's Ron Raines...
"To all the wonderful AMC and Oltl fans: thank you so very much for your support over the years. We will always be grateful."
General Hospital's Steve Burton
"Wow. So sad our daytime family is getting smaller. Hang in there all!! You know we appreciate you."
Gotham's Martha Byrne
"Feeling for all the amc/oltl cast, crew and fans today."
Former One Life To Live star Fiona Hutchison
"I cannot begin to tell all of you how deeply saddened I am to know that All My Children and One Life to Live have been cancelled. My love goes out to all of those amazing actors and actresses as well as to all of you who have given so much to these shows. I feel blessed to have been able to have been a small part of something so extraordinary."
Guiding Light's Ron Raines...
- 4/15/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
The final stage of grief — Acceptance — is still a ways off for the casts, crews and viewers of All My Children and One Life to Live, the pair of long-running soaps ABC has decided to cancel as of September and February, respectively. But the first stage, Denial, seemingly is behind us, if only because rumors of the possible (evil) twin killing swirled weeks ago.
In the wake of ABC Daytime boss Brian Frons handing down the official word, here is what some soap stars present and past — as well as a few primetime peers — had to say about the saddest...
In the wake of ABC Daytime boss Brian Frons handing down the official word, here is what some soap stars present and past — as well as a few primetime peers — had to say about the saddest...
- 4/15/2011
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Anne Heche is getting noticed again - this time for her talent
"I sometimes wake up and pinch myself and ask, 'Is it really true people are starting to see me in a new way? Can I possibly say I'm in the middle of a new boom in my career?' " she told Reuters. "I do feel like it's a moment of blessing, to be embraced for my art and my work."
Watch: Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo Dishes On General Hospital Return
“I came back to honor my roots. They are the people I grew up with,” she explained. “It was like going to an incredible high school reunion. We had so much fun. I have so much respect for these people. They work so hard. I loved being there… we just had the best time.”
Ratings: ABC Ranks as Daytime’s No. 1 Network Among Women 18-49
ABC stood as Daytime’s No.
"I sometimes wake up and pinch myself and ask, 'Is it really true people are starting to see me in a new way? Can I possibly say I'm in the middle of a new boom in my career?' " she told Reuters. "I do feel like it's a moment of blessing, to be embraced for my art and my work."
Watch: Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo Dishes On General Hospital Return
“I came back to honor my roots. They are the people I grew up with,” she explained. “It was like going to an incredible high school reunion. We had so much fun. I have so much respect for these people. They work so hard. I loved being there… we just had the best time.”
Ratings: ABC Ranks as Daytime’s No. 1 Network Among Women 18-49
ABC stood as Daytime’s No.
- 3/5/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Judith Light: I had to get involved
"The moment it all gelled for me was when I was filming The Ryan White Story and I heard Ryan being interviewed on the set. The woman interviewing him asked him what it was like for him when people found out he had AIDS and he said, 'Well, it was pretty hard. People were really mean to me. They would spit at me sometimes and call me a faggot.' I stood there listening to him and I had an epiphany. I said to myself, 'That is everything right there in that statement. That is Ryan. And that is my friends. And that is my family. And that is this country.'
"And I knew in that moment that I had to get involved and start talking about it all and this was the way I could use my fame for something other than just myself.
"The moment it all gelled for me was when I was filming The Ryan White Story and I heard Ryan being interviewed on the set. The woman interviewing him asked him what it was like for him when people found out he had AIDS and he said, 'Well, it was pretty hard. People were really mean to me. They would spit at me sometimes and call me a faggot.' I stood there listening to him and I had an epiphany. I said to myself, 'That is everything right there in that statement. That is Ryan. And that is my friends. And that is my family. And that is this country.'
"And I knew in that moment that I had to get involved and start talking about it all and this was the way I could use my fame for something other than just myself.
- 12/1/2010
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Macy's Annual Thanksgiving Parade may be the main attraction but it's not the oldest. The 91st Annual Ikea Thanksgiving Day Parade had people braving the cold on Thursday, November 25 morning to watch the colorful floats passing by with celebrities on top of them.
There were a total of 14 balloons, 16 floats and 18 marching bands which started to go in motion at 8:15 A.M with the opening number "Celebrate the Holidays". The Nansemond River High School band became one of the official bands this year. Balloons include the iconic turkey, Horton, Flintstones, Bugs Bunny, Cornucopia, Mr. Potato Head and Elmo.
Brandy hopped on a "Zoom Zoom" float and held an umbrella. Kristen Alderson stood in the middle of livestocks while fellow soap star Stephanie Gatschet took a ride on a scholar-themed float. There was also Justin Guarini on the American Eagle float and Disney's Allstar Weekend on music float.
Beside performances by the celebrities,...
There were a total of 14 balloons, 16 floats and 18 marching bands which started to go in motion at 8:15 A.M with the opening number "Celebrate the Holidays". The Nansemond River High School band became one of the official bands this year. Balloons include the iconic turkey, Horton, Flintstones, Bugs Bunny, Cornucopia, Mr. Potato Head and Elmo.
Brandy hopped on a "Zoom Zoom" float and held an umbrella. Kristen Alderson stood in the middle of livestocks while fellow soap star Stephanie Gatschet took a ride on a scholar-themed float. There was also Justin Guarini on the American Eagle float and Disney's Allstar Weekend on music float.
Beside performances by the celebrities,...
- 11/26/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
ABC Daytime and SOAPnet's Soap Nation tour, in conjunction with Wpvi-tv, bring One Life To Live's Kristen & Eddie Alderson and All My Children's Stephanie Gatschet to the 6Abc Philadelphia Thanksgiving Day parade on Thursday November 25th airing live from 8am to noon. Along with riding on a parade float, Kristen Alderson will be singing “Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree” and co-hosting a few segments of the parade.
The 6Abc/Ikea Thanksgiving Day Parade is Philadelphia’s highest-rated local television event. Produced in its entirety by 6Abc, the ABC-owned station (#1 in the region), is the longest-running Thanksgiving Day Parade in the nation.
For more information on the parade, visit http://dig.abclocal.go.com/wpvi/html/wpviThanksGivingParade.html.
The 6Abc/Ikea Thanksgiving Day Parade is Philadelphia’s highest-rated local television event. Produced in its entirety by 6Abc, the ABC-owned station (#1 in the region), is the longest-running Thanksgiving Day Parade in the nation.
For more information on the parade, visit http://dig.abclocal.go.com/wpvi/html/wpviThanksGivingParade.html.
- 11/22/2010
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Jennifer Love Hewitt attending the 39th Annual Peace Over Violence Humanitarian Awards Dinner and Silent Auction in Beverly Hills.Photo copyright by Koi Sojer / PR Photos. Stephanie Gatschet attending the 39th Annual Peace Over Violence Humanitarian Awards Dinner and Silent Auction in Beverly Hills.Photo copyright by Koi Sojer / PR Photos. Calista Flockhart attending the 39th Annual Peace Over Violence Humanitarian Awards Dinner and Silent Auction in Beverly Hills.Photo copyright by Koi Sojer / PR Photos. Chrishell Stause attending the 39th Annual Peace Over Violence Humanitarian Awards Dinner and Silent Auction in Beverly Hills.Photo copyright by Koi Sojer / PR Photos. Cheryl Burke attending the 39th Annual Peace Over Violence Humanitarian Awards Dinner and Silent Auction...
- 11/1/2010
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
The Good Wife nabs Leelee Sobieski for guest spot
The actress has signed up to play the girlfriend of one of the law firm's most influential clients.
Big Love set to end
HBO announced that the polygamy drama’s fifth season — premiering Sunday, Jan. 16 — will be its last.
Sarah Glendening joins All My Children cast
Glendening (ex-Lucy, Atwt) has been tapped to succeed Brittany Allen as David and Krystal's daughter, Marissa Chandler. She will first air on December 20; Allen's last ep will be broadcast on December 17. Glendening had previously auditioned for the role of Madison, which went to Stephanie Gatschet.
New contract for Oltl's Hillary B. Smith
Smith (Nora) has negotiated another contract to stay on One Life To Live, which has been her daytime home since 1992.
B&B's Ashley Jones recurring, Kristolyn Lloyd on contract
Jones (Bridget, B&B), who has been with the show since 2004, is going on recurring status beginning in December.
The actress has signed up to play the girlfriend of one of the law firm's most influential clients.
Big Love set to end
HBO announced that the polygamy drama’s fifth season — premiering Sunday, Jan. 16 — will be its last.
Sarah Glendening joins All My Children cast
Glendening (ex-Lucy, Atwt) has been tapped to succeed Brittany Allen as David and Krystal's daughter, Marissa Chandler. She will first air on December 20; Allen's last ep will be broadcast on December 17. Glendening had previously auditioned for the role of Madison, which went to Stephanie Gatschet.
New contract for Oltl's Hillary B. Smith
Smith (Nora) has negotiated another contract to stay on One Life To Live, which has been her daytime home since 1992.
B&B's Ashley Jones recurring, Kristolyn Lloyd on contract
Jones (Bridget, B&B), who has been with the show since 2004, is going on recurring status beginning in December.
- 10/29/2010
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Numbers of celebrities have glammed up the red carpet of the 37th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, held at miX Lounge at the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, on Sunday, June 27. Terri Colombino, Alexandra Chando, Stephanie Gatschet and Austin Peck were among the early attendees.
Shelley Hennig, who was nominated for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series, kicked off the star-studded event in a dark green short dress with a simple hair-do. In one shot, Shelley posed along with Shawn Christian, who sported a light shirt matched with a dark tie and vest.
Lindsay Hartley, in the meantime, looked stunning in a loose mini dress, paired with black shoes. Judi Evans and Chrishell Stause were pretty in white. Meanwhile, stars who preferred to wear black outfit include Terri, Nadia Bjorlin, Farah Fath, Maura West, Melissa Egan, Leslie Kay, Julie Pinson, Leann Hunley and Elizabeth Hendrickson.
For the male stars,...
Shelley Hennig, who was nominated for Outstanding Younger Actress in a Drama Series, kicked off the star-studded event in a dark green short dress with a simple hair-do. In one shot, Shelley posed along with Shawn Christian, who sported a light shirt matched with a dark tie and vest.
Lindsay Hartley, in the meantime, looked stunning in a loose mini dress, paired with black shoes. Judi Evans and Chrishell Stause were pretty in white. Meanwhile, stars who preferred to wear black outfit include Terri, Nadia Bjorlin, Farah Fath, Maura West, Melissa Egan, Leslie Kay, Julie Pinson, Leann Hunley and Elizabeth Hendrickson.
For the male stars,...
- 6/28/2010
- by AceShowbiz.com
- Aceshowbiz
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