1982: Days of our Lives' Jessica and Joshua were married.
1984: A Martinez debuted as Cruz on Santa Barbara.
1993: Maurice Benard debuted as Sonny on General Hospital.
2001: Bold and the Beautiful's Tony told Kristen he was HIV+."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...
1968: On Dark Shadows, Adam (Robert Rodan) vowed to kill Victoria, the woman Barnabas loved, unless Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) made someone for him to love.
1980: On The Edge of Night, April (Terry Davis) confronted Emily (Margo McKenna) with the fact that "Kirk Michaels" was dead.
1984: A Martinez debuted as Cruz on Santa Barbara.
1993: Maurice Benard debuted as Sonny on General Hospital.
2001: Bold and the Beautiful's Tony told Kristen he was HIV+."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...
1968: On Dark Shadows, Adam (Robert Rodan) vowed to kill Victoria, the woman Barnabas loved, unless Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) made someone for him to love.
1980: On The Edge of Night, April (Terry Davis) confronted Emily (Margo McKenna) with the fact that "Kirk Michaels" was dead.
- 8/13/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1981: Gh's Robert tried to steal the formula from Victor.
1984: Eileen Fulton returned to As the World Turns as Lisa.
1992: Atwt's Margo was raped.
2007: Passions' Sheridan decided to electrocute Theresa."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...
1922: Schenectady, New York radio station Wgy aired a staged dramatic play for the first time. This tryout was a hit which led to weekly studio broadcasts of full-length stage plays.
1971: On The Guiding Light, Ken tried to intervene in an argument between his mother, Barbara (Barbara Berjer), and 18-year-old sister,...
1984: Eileen Fulton returned to As the World Turns as Lisa.
1992: Atwt's Margo was raped.
2007: Passions' Sheridan decided to electrocute Theresa."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...
1922: Schenectady, New York radio station Wgy aired a staged dramatic play for the first time. This tryout was a hit which led to weekly studio broadcasts of full-length stage plays.
1971: On The Guiding Light, Ken tried to intervene in an argument between his mother, Barbara (Barbara Berjer), and 18-year-old sister,...
- 8/6/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1972: Emmerdale Farm premiered.
1985: Atwt's Holden introduced himself as the new stable boy.
1985: Theo died on Days of our Lives.
1992: Days of our Lives' Isabella died."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...
1939: Irna Phillips' The Right to Happiness, a spinoff of popular radio soap opera The Guiding Light, premiered on the NBC Blue Network. The show initially focused on the character Rose Kransky from Guiding Light but eventually Carolyn Allen (played first by Eloise Kummer and then Claudia Morgan) took center stage. Carolyn remained the central character of the program until the series...
1985: Atwt's Holden introduced himself as the new stable boy.
1985: Theo died on Days of our Lives.
1992: Days of our Lives' Isabella died."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...
1939: Irna Phillips' The Right to Happiness, a spinoff of popular radio soap opera The Guiding Light, premiered on the NBC Blue Network. The show initially focused on the character Rose Kransky from Guiding Light but eventually Carolyn Allen (played first by Eloise Kummer and then Claudia Morgan) took center stage. Carolyn remained the central character of the program until the series...
- 10/17/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1984: Ryan's Hope's Johnny & Maeve Ryan faced bad news.
1985: General Hospital's Anna set up a "game" with Robin.
1988: Days of our Lives' Eve was a cover girl. 2000: All My
Children's Leo & Greelee were stuck in an elevator."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...
1972: On Another World, Peggy (Micki Grant) was too tired to get into an argument with Linda (Vera Moore) over Ray and Zack (Terry Alexander).
1979: On As the World Turns, Nancy (Helen Wagner) told Bob (Don Hastings) she was worried about Penny, while Sheila kissed Tom (Tom Tammi).
1984: On Ryan's Hope,...
1985: General Hospital's Anna set up a "game" with Robin.
1988: Days of our Lives' Eve was a cover girl. 2000: All My
Children's Leo & Greelee were stuck in an elevator."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...
1972: On Another World, Peggy (Micki Grant) was too tired to get into an argument with Linda (Vera Moore) over Ray and Zack (Terry Alexander).
1979: On As the World Turns, Nancy (Helen Wagner) told Bob (Don Hastings) she was worried about Penny, while Sheila kissed Tom (Tom Tammi).
1984: On Ryan's Hope,...
- 10/11/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1982: Days of our Lives' Jessica and Joshua were married.
1984: A Martinez debuted as Cruz on Santa Barbara.
1993: Maurice Benard debuted as Sonny on General Hospital.
2001: Bold and the Beautiful's Tony told Kristen he was HIV+."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, Adam (Robert Rodan) vowed to kill Victoria, the woman Barnabas loved, unless Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) made someone for him to love.
1980: On The Edge of Night, April (Terry Davis) confronted Emily (Margo McKenna) with the fact that "Kirk Michaels" was dead.
1980: On Texas, Iris (Beverlee McKinsey) worried...
1984: A Martinez debuted as Cruz on Santa Barbara.
1993: Maurice Benard debuted as Sonny on General Hospital.
2001: Bold and the Beautiful's Tony told Kristen he was HIV+."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, Adam (Robert Rodan) vowed to kill Victoria, the woman Barnabas loved, unless Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) made someone for him to love.
1980: On The Edge of Night, April (Terry Davis) confronted Emily (Margo McKenna) with the fact that "Kirk Michaels" was dead.
1980: On Texas, Iris (Beverlee McKinsey) worried...
- 8/13/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Alexander Loy attends Bye-Bye Bin Laden Los Angeles Premiere. Photo copyright Robert Delgadillo / PR Photos. Paulo Benedeti attends Bye-Bye Bin Laden Los Angeles Premiere. Photo copyright Robert Delgadillo / PR Photos. Cc Perkinson attends Bye-Bye Bin Laden Los Angeles Premiere. Photo copyright Robert Delgadillo / PR Photos. Kiko Ellsworth attends Bye-Bye Bin Laden Los Angeles Premiere. Photo copyright Robert Delgadillo / PR Photos. Walid Amini attends Bye-Bye Bin Laden Los Angeles Premiere. Photo copyright Robert Delgadillo / PR Photos. 09/08/2011 - John Downey III - "Bye-Bye Bin Laden" Los Angeles Premiere - Arrivals - Infusion Lounge at Universal CityWalk - Los Angeles, CA, USA © Robert Delgadillo / PR Photos 09/08/2011 - Cory...
- 9/12/2011
- by M&C
- Monsters and Critics
On this date in...
1918: Future soap legend Larry Haines, best remembered for his 35 year role as Stu on Search For Tomorrow, was born. Haines died on July 17, 2008 at age 89.
1984: Eileen Fulton returned to As The World Turns as Lisa. Lisa arrived home and found husband Whit McColl's dead body.
2008: Former Another World actor Morgan Freeman was injured in a car accident in Ruleville, Mississippi.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Martin Sheen (ex-Jed, The West Wing; ex-Jack, As The World Turns; ex-Roy, The Edge Of Night) - 71
Philip Casnoff (ex-Rob, One Life To Live; ex-Brian, The Edge Of Night; ex-Nikolai, Oz) - 62
Jay North (ex-Al, General Hospital) - 60
John C. McGinley (ex-Ned, Another World) - 52
Isaiah Washington (ex-Preston, Grey's Anatomy) - 48
Melissa Ponzio (Melissa, Teen Wolf; ex-Angie, Army Wives; ex-Alice, One Tree Hill) - 39
Michael Ealy (ex-Marshall, Flashforward) - 38
Paulo Benedeti (ex-Tony, The Bold And The Beautiful; ex-Jesse,...
1918: Future soap legend Larry Haines, best remembered for his 35 year role as Stu on Search For Tomorrow, was born. Haines died on July 17, 2008 at age 89.
1984: Eileen Fulton returned to As The World Turns as Lisa. Lisa arrived home and found husband Whit McColl's dead body.
2008: Former Another World actor Morgan Freeman was injured in a car accident in Ruleville, Mississippi.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Martin Sheen (ex-Jed, The West Wing; ex-Jack, As The World Turns; ex-Roy, The Edge Of Night) - 71
Philip Casnoff (ex-Rob, One Life To Live; ex-Brian, The Edge Of Night; ex-Nikolai, Oz) - 62
Jay North (ex-Al, General Hospital) - 60
John C. McGinley (ex-Ned, Another World) - 52
Isaiah Washington (ex-Preston, Grey's Anatomy) - 48
Melissa Ponzio (Melissa, Teen Wolf; ex-Angie, Army Wives; ex-Alice, One Tree Hill) - 39
Michael Ealy (ex-Marshall, Flashforward) - 38
Paulo Benedeti (ex-Tony, The Bold And The Beautiful; ex-Jesse,...
- 8/3/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
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