1975: Mary and Jack shared their first kiss on Ryan's Hope.
1979: The identity of Edge of Night's "Tobias" was revealed.
1979: Guiding Light's Alan bonded with hope on a deserted island.
1995: One Life to Live's Max told hospitalized Luna to hold on."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...
1967: On Another World, Pat Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) introduced Rachel Davis (Robin Strasser) to her Aunt Liz Matthews (Audra Lindley).
1975: On Ryan's Hope, Mary Ryan (Kate Mulgrew) declined when Bob Reid (Earl Hindman) asked her out, but accepted an invitation from Jack Fenelli (Michael Levin) to join him for coffee.
1979: The identity of Edge of Night's "Tobias" was revealed.
1979: Guiding Light's Alan bonded with hope on a deserted island.
1995: One Life to Live's Max told hospitalized Luna to hold on."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...
1967: On Another World, Pat Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) introduced Rachel Davis (Robin Strasser) to her Aunt Liz Matthews (Audra Lindley).
1975: On Ryan's Hope, Mary Ryan (Kate Mulgrew) declined when Bob Reid (Earl Hindman) asked her out, but accepted an invitation from Jack Fenelli (Michael Levin) to join him for coffee.
- 8/26/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1982: Another World's Buzz Winslow died in Wyoming.
1988: General Hospital's Anna lost her baby.
1990: Another World's Jake raped Marley, then got shot.
2000: All My Children's Vanessa and Arlene were busted."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...
1937: Radio soap opera Stella Dallas made its debut as a local show in New York City. The 15-minute drama, with Anne Elstner in the title role, was picked up by the NBC Radio network beginning June 6, 1938, and aired weekdays afternoons through 1955.
1971: Chris Bohn debuted as Dr. Jason Aldrich on The Doctors.
1977: On Another World, Iris Carrington (Beverlee McKinsey...
1988: General Hospital's Anna lost her baby.
1990: Another World's Jake raped Marley, then got shot.
2000: All My Children's Vanessa and Arlene were busted."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...
1937: Radio soap opera Stella Dallas made its debut as a local show in New York City. The 15-minute drama, with Anne Elstner in the title role, was picked up by the NBC Radio network beginning June 6, 1938, and aired weekdays afternoons through 1955.
1971: Chris Bohn debuted as Dr. Jason Aldrich on The Doctors.
1977: On Another World, Iris Carrington (Beverlee McKinsey...
- 10/25/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1975: Mary and Jack shared their first kiss on Ryan's Hope.
1979: The identity of Edge of Night's "Tobias" was revealed.
1979: Guiding Light's Alan bonded with hope on a deserted island.
1995: One Life to Live's Max told hospitalized Luna to hold on."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...
1967: On Another World, Pat Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) introduced Rachel Davis (Robin Strasser) to her Aunt Liz Matthews (Audra Lindley).
1975: On Ryan's Hope, Mary Ryan (Kate Mulgrew) declined when Bob Reid (Earl Hindman) asked her out, but accepted an invitation from Jack Fenelli (Michael Levin) to join him for coffee.
1979: The identity of Edge of Night's "Tobias" was revealed.
1979: Guiding Light's Alan bonded with hope on a deserted island.
1995: One Life to Live's Max told hospitalized Luna to hold on."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...
1967: On Another World, Pat Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) introduced Rachel Davis (Robin Strasser) to her Aunt Liz Matthews (Audra Lindley).
1975: On Ryan's Hope, Mary Ryan (Kate Mulgrew) declined when Bob Reid (Earl Hindman) asked her out, but accepted an invitation from Jack Fenelli (Michael Levin) to join him for coffee.
- 8/21/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1978: Ryan's Hope's Maeve was disgusted with Delia.
1982: Gh's Robert, Tiffany, Jackie & Luke made a pact.
1984: Days of our Lives' Hope moved out of Shenanigans.
2006: Passions' Endora used a rain cloud to wake up Fox."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...
1935: NBC Radio aired the final episode of soap opera Judy and Jane, produced by Frank and Anne Hummert. Sponsored by Folgers Coffee, it...
1982: Gh's Robert, Tiffany, Jackie & Luke made a pact.
1984: Days of our Lives' Hope moved out of Shenanigans.
2006: Passions' Endora used a rain cloud to wake up Fox."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...
1935: NBC Radio aired the final episode of soap opera Judy and Jane, produced by Frank and Anne Hummert. Sponsored by Folgers Coffee, it...
- 4/26/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
On this date in...
1946: Radio soap Amanda On Honeymoon Hill, starring Joy Hathaway, aired its final episode after six years.
1991: Veteran soap actress Emily McLaughlin, who played Jessie Brewer on General Hospital for many years and spoke the show's first line, passed away at age 60. McLaughlin also portrayed Eileen Seaton on Young Doctor Malone.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Carol Burnett (ex-Verla, All My Children) - 78
Michael Damian (ex-Danny, The Young And The Restless) - 49
Olivia Birkelund (ex-Arlene, All My Children) - 48
Jeanne Marie Grunwell Ford (Writer, Days Of Our Lives; ex-As The World Turns; ex-One Life To Live) - 40
McKenzie Westmore (ex-Riley, All My Children; ex-Sheridan, Passions) - 34
Charissa Chamorro (ex-Tory, Guiding Light; ex-Sophia, One Life To Live) - 34
Nate Golon (Jeff, Workshop) - 32
Jordana Brewster (ex-Nikki, As The World Turns) - 31
Shenell Edmonds (Destiny, One Life To Live) - 17...
1946: Radio soap Amanda On Honeymoon Hill, starring Joy Hathaway, aired its final episode after six years.
1991: Veteran soap actress Emily McLaughlin, who played Jessie Brewer on General Hospital for many years and spoke the show's first line, passed away at age 60. McLaughlin also portrayed Eileen Seaton on Young Doctor Malone.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Carol Burnett (ex-Verla, All My Children) - 78
Michael Damian (ex-Danny, The Young And The Restless) - 49
Olivia Birkelund (ex-Arlene, All My Children) - 48
Jeanne Marie Grunwell Ford (Writer, Days Of Our Lives; ex-As The World Turns; ex-One Life To Live) - 40
McKenzie Westmore (ex-Riley, All My Children; ex-Sheridan, Passions) - 34
Charissa Chamorro (ex-Tory, Guiding Light; ex-Sophia, One Life To Live) - 34
Nate Golon (Jeff, Workshop) - 32
Jordana Brewster (ex-Nikki, As The World Turns) - 31
Shenell Edmonds (Destiny, One Life To Live) - 17...
- 4/26/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
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