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1966: Days of our Lives' Tony prepared to leave town.

1985: General Hospital's Josh Clayton was killed.

1994: One Life to Live's paralyzed Luna took her first steps.

1994: All My Children's Hayley and Alec plotted revenge."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 Days of our Lives, Tony Merritt (Richard Colla) told Marie Horton (Maree Cheatham) he was leaving Salem.

1966: On Dark Shadows, news of Bill Malloy's death spread around Collinsport.

1966: On the Season 3 premiere of Peyton Place, Chris Webber (Gary Haynes) was...

1981: Guiding Light's Kelly confronted Nola about her lies.

1983: All My Children's Angie wanted her parents to raise her baby.

1998: General Hospital's Mac and Felicia were married.

2011: Days of our Lives' T continued to have a problem with Sonny."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...

1950: On CBS radio soap opera The Guiding Light (still two years away from its television debut), Meta Bauer White (Jone Allison) called Dr. Ross Bolling and asked him to visit her. When Ross arrived, Meta revealed she...

1986: Another World's Cass was determined to see Kathleen.

1991: Days of our Lives' Jack and Jennifer saw a familiar star.

2002: Passions' Theresa begged for help during her execution.

2003: All My Children's Bianca burned her clothes after the rape."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...

1946: Mary-Ellis Bunim was born. She produced daytime soap operas Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, Santa Barbara and Loving before moving into reality television with The Real World. She died in 2004 at age 57.

1954: On Search for Tomorrow, Joanne Barron...

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,...

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...

1980: Atwt's Barbara told Tom about the son she gave away (Paul).

1980: The Edge of Night's Margo needed surgery to survive.

1994: All My Children's Brooke had a nightmare.

2004: Original cast member John Clarke ended his run on Days of our Lives."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...

1965: On Peyton Place, Michael (Ed Nelson) told Constance (Dorothy Malone) that Elliot belonged in the past. "Michael, he's here now," Connie told him in an effort to make him see it wasn't that easy. "So am I,...

1986: In the series finale of Search for Tomorrow, Stu asked, "What is it, Jo? What is it you're searching for?"

Jo's reply: "Tomorrow. And I can't wait.""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...

1941: After being canceled by the network, NBC Radio aired what was intended to be the final episode of radio soap opera The Guiding Light. The network received 75,000 protest letters and the show returned 11 weeks later on March 16, 1942, running for four and a half more years on NBC Radio before being canceled again. CBS Radio...

1982: Gh's Luke and Robert searched for Holly in Canada.

1988: Gl's Rusty shot Will and tried to save Mindy.

1995: Loving's Gwyneth was revealed as the Corinth Killer.

2009: As the World Turns' Brad Snyder 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...

1967: On Dark Shadows, Julia (Grayson Hall) felt guilty about telling Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) to bite Vicky. She instead offered to sacrifice herself to restore Barnabas's appearance. Though touched, he declined, noting that he needed her to continue as his doctor. In the meantime, Carolyn (Nancy Barrett) decided -- over David's (David Henesy) protests...

1966: Days of our Lives' Tony prepared to leave town.

1985: General Hospital's Josh Clayton was killed.

1994: One Life to Live's paralyzed Luna took her first steps.

1994: All My Children's Hayley and Alec plotted revenge."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 Days of our Lives, Tony Merritt (Richard Colla) told Marie Horton (Maree Cheatham) he was leaving Salem.

1966: On Dark Shadows, news of Bill Malloy's death spread around Collinsport.

1966: On the Season 3 premiere of Peyton Place, Chris Webber (Gary Haynes) was furious with Steven Cord (James Douglas) for defending his brother,...

1981: Guiding Light's Kelly confronted Nola about her lies.

1983: All My Children's Angie wanted her parents to raise her baby.

1998: General Hospital's Mac and Felicia were married.

2011: Days of our Lives' T continued to have a problem with Sonny."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...

1950: On CBS radio soap opera The Guiding Light (still two years away from its television debut), Meta Bauer White (Jone Allison) called Dr. Ross Bolling and asked him to visit her. When Ross arrived, Meta revealed she wasn't ill and wanted to talk to him about Chuckie,...

1986: Another World's Cass was determined to see Kathleen.

1991: Days of our Lives' Jack and Jennifer saw a familiar star.

2002: Passions' Theresa begged for help during her execution.

2003: All My Children's Bianca burned her clothes after the rape."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...

1946: Mary-Ellis Bunim was born. She produced daytime soap operas Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, Santa Barbara and Loving...

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.

Photo Credit: Sue Coflin/Max PhotosIn 2017 an original play written by As the World Turns alum Trent Dawson, "The F," was produced at Manhatten Rep. in New York City. The play struck a chord with theatre-goers and is now being made into a film.

"The F" follows a real-time argument between Josh and Amanda. In this dark comedy, a New York subway platform becomes the stage for two lovers to battle about the truth: Did he or didn’t he? Who’s perception is real and who is delusional? A strange commuter seems to have the answers to their problems, but will either of them listen to her?

Dawson brought together a number of his former Atwt co-stars to perform "The F" live on stage at a benefit for the film on Friday, June 22. (Click here to support "The F" via the film's GoFundMe page.)

Check out more photos below from the benefit,...

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...

1980: Atwt's Barbara told Tom about the son she gave away (Paul).

1980: The Edge of Night's Margo needed surgery to survive.

1994: All My Children's Brooke had a nightmare.

2004: John Clarke ended his run on Days of our Lives."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...

1965: On Peyton Place, Michael (Ed Nelson) told Constance (Dorothy Malone...

1966: Sft's Joanne and Stu celebrated Christmas with family and

friends. 1986: In the final scene of Search for Tomorrow,

Stu asked, "What is it, Jo? What is it you're searching for?"

Jo's reply: "Tomorrow. And I can't wait.""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...

1941: After being canceled by the network, NBC Radio aired what was intended to be the final episode of radio soap opera The Guiding Light. The network received 75,000 protest letters and the show returned 11 weeks later on March 16, 1942, running for four and a half more years on NBC Radio before being canceled again. CBS Radio...

Tonight, June 10th, 2013 at 7pm, Terri Conn As the World Turns, Anthony Rapp Rent and Patrick James Lynch Stop The Bleeding will lead a benefit reading of 'Deleted Scenes' at The Mainstage Theater, 416 W 42nd Street. Proceeds from the benefit will go to the Hemophilia Association of New York.Lynch, a severe hemophiliac, and his company organized the event in an effort to raise not only money for hemophilia, but also awareness of the disorder. Said Lynch, 'It's an excellent opportunity to bring together two communities that may otherwise not find each other.' Lynch lost a sibling to complications from hemophilia in 2007 and has since worked to better integrate outreach amp advocacy with entertainment.'Deleted Scenes' observes two ex-friends forced to reunite to record the director's commentary track for their hit indie film five years after the film's release. Josh Lynch is now a star and writerdirector Brian Rapp is floundering.

On June 10th, 2013 at 7pm, Terri Conn As the World Turns, Anthony Rapp Rent and Patrick James Lynch Stop The Bleeding will lead a benefit reading of 'Deleted Scenes' at The Mainstage Theater, 416 W 42nd Street. Proceeds from the benefit will go to the Hemophilia Association of New York.Lynch, a severe hemophiliac, and his company organized the event in an effort to raise not only money for hemophilia, but also awareness of the disorder. Said Lynch, It's an excellent opportunity to bring together two communities that may otherwise not find each other. Lynch lost a sibling to complications from hemophilia in 2007 and has since worked to better integrate outreach amp advocacy with entertainment.'Deleted Scenes' observes two ex-friends forced to reunite to record the director's commentary track for their hit indie film five years after the film's release. Josh Lynch is now a star and writerdirector Brian Rapp is floundering.

A host of former daytime stars are heading to Investigation Discovery with the new programming series "Days of Our Knives," set to launch later this summer.

Alicia Minshew (Kendall Hart on "All My Children"), Jacklyn Zeman (Bobbie Spencer from "General Hospital"), and real life couple Austin Peck and Terri Conn (Brad and Kate Snyder from "As the World Turns") are among the daytime stars who will be a part of the "Days of Our Knives" programming slate, which begins August 20 at 1 Pm Et/Pt.

Hosted by the soap stars, the programming, which airs from 1-4 Pm, will ...

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Missing Susan Lucci at 1 p.m.? You're in luck because Investigation Discovery is previewing Lucci's new series, "Deadly Affairs," in the former "All My Children" timeslot on Sept. 3. And that's not all the network is doing to fill the soap opera void.

At the Television Critics Association summer press tour, the network announced "Days Of Our Knives," a new programming block hosted by soap stars. Each week the block of programs will have a different theme and different stars of various soaps introducing the true-life programming.

Tainted Love Week, Aug. 20-24

Hosted by Robert Newman (Joshua Lewis, "Guiding Light") and Kim Zimmer (Reva Shayne, "Guiding Light")

Wicked Women Week, Aug. 27-31

Hosted by Lynn Herring (Lucy Coe, "General Hospital"), Jacklyn Zeman (Barbara “Bobbie” Spencer, "General Hospital"), and Judi Evans (Adrienne Johnson Kiriakis, "Days of our Lives")

Revenge Week, Sept. 3-7

Hosted by Drake Hogestyn (John Black, "Days of our Lives") and Kristian Alfonso (Hope Brady,...

Celeste Holm - Love and Inheritance: A Family Feud

On a recent afternoon, Celeste Holm, 94, sat in her vast living room overlooking Sheep Meadow, holding hands with her husband, Frank Basile, 48, assessing how things had worked out for her.

“I don’t like it at all,” she said.

The couple have had to borrow money to stay in the apartment. They no longer have a housekeeper or a home health aide. Even now, Mr. Basile said, there is a very real chance that they could lose their home, or that Ms. Holm’s sons could force them to sell it.

Espn Reaches Deal to Carry Wimbledon

NBC is out after 43 years as the tournament’s broadcast outlet.

Glee's Naya Rivera & Heather Morris share a kiss on stage

The pair smooched on the final night of the Glee Live tour in Dublin, Ireland.

Terri Conn and Austin Peck marry

Per Peck's Twitter: "It's official.

On Episode 2.88, We Love Soaps TV travels to the Daytime Emmy Awards in Las Vegas to speak with the cast of One Life To Live including Kassie DePaiva, James DePaiva, Brian Kerwin, Terri Conn, Austin Peck and Melissa Archer.

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- We Love Soaps TV 2.73 Caroll Spinney & Oscar the Grouch

- We Love Soaps TV 2.74 Crystal Chappell & Kim Turrisi

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Jessica Collins Joins The Young And The Restless

Collins will arrive July 27 in the contract role of Avery Clark, a high-powered attorney who will represent the accused murderess Sharon Newman.

Terri Conn and Austin Peck are engaged

The co-stars revealed the news in a Daytime Emmy interview.

True Blood returns to strong ratings

The fourth season premiere Sunday matched its series high performance of 5.4 million viewers. It also improved upon its season 3 debut by 6%.

America Ferrera Is Married

The Emmy-winning actress, 27, and Ryan Piers Williams were married Monday night in "an intimate setting amongst close friends and family," her rep tells People.

Wrongly Pronounced Dead Woman Dies at Her Funeral

A medically pronounced dead woman recently died as a result of awakening in the coffin at her own funeral.

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On episode 2.62 of We Love Soaps TV, soap stars Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson and Austin Peck are interviewed during the Love Out Loud VI event at Prohibition in New York City.

Love Out Loud VI Interviews:

- We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock

- We Love Soaps TV 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank

- We Love Soaps TV 2.60 Ilene Kristen & David A. Gregory

- We Love Soaps TV 2.61 Tom Degnan & Maximillan Tapper

- We Love Soaps TV 2.62 Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson & Austin Peck

- We Love Soaps TV 2.63 Thom Racina & Greg Turner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.64 Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn & BethAnn Bonner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.65 Billy Magnussen & Sean Ringgold

- We Love Soaps TV 2.66 Kristen Alderson & Eddie Alderson

Damon L. Jacobs is a Licensed Therapist in New York City who specializes in treating     depression, stress management, HIV/AIDS related concerns,...

On episode 2.64 of We Love Soaps TV, actresses Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn and BethAnn Bonner are interviewed during the Love Out Loud VI event at Prohibition in New York City.

Love Out Loud VI Interviews:

- We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock

- We Love Soaps TV 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank

- We Love Soaps TV 2.60 Ilene Kristen & David A. Gregory

- We Love Soaps TV 2.61 Tom Degnan & Maximillan Tapper

- We Love Soaps TV 2.62 Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson & Austin Peck

- We Love Soaps TV 2.63 Thom Racina & Greg Turner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.64 Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn & BethAnn Bonner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.65 Billy Magnussen & Sean Ringold

- We Love Soaps TV 2.66 Kristen Alderson & Eddie Alderson

Damon L. Jacobs is a Licensed Therapist in New York City who specializes in treating     depression, stress management, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and grief/loss issues.

On episode 2.63 of We Love Soaps TV, Emmy-nominated writer Thom Racina and Empire producer/writer Greg Turner are interviewed during the Love Out Loud VI event at Prohibition in New York City. Racina previews his upcoming web series starring Jessica Leccia and Elizabeth Keifer, while Turner offers a sneak peak at the upcoming fourth season of Empire.

Love Out Loud VI Interviews:

- We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock

- We Love Soaps TV 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank

- We Love Soaps TV 2.60 Ilene Kristen & David A. Gregory

- We Love Soaps TV 2.61 Tom Degnan & Maximillan Tapper

- We Love Soaps TV 2.62 Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson & Austin Peck

- We Love Soaps TV 2.63 Thom Racina & Greg Turner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.64 Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn & BethAnn Bonner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.65 Billy Magnussen & Sean Ringold

- We Love Soaps TV 2.66 Kristen Alderson & Eddie Alderson

Damon L.

On episode 2.59 of We Love Soaps TV, 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank are interviewed during the Love Out Loud VI event at Prohibition in New York City.

Love Out Loud VI Interviews:

- We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock

- We Love Soaps TV 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank

- We Love Soaps TV 2.60 Ilene Kristen & David A. Gregory

- We Love Soaps TV 2.61 Tom Degnan & Maximillan Tapper

- We Love Soaps TV 2.62 Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson & Austin Peck

- We Love Soaps TV 2.63 Thom Racina & Greg Turner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.64 Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn & BethAnn Bonner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.65 Billy Magnussen & Sean Ringold

- We Love Soaps TV 2.66 Kristen Alderson & Eddie Alderson

Damon L. Jacobs is a Licensed Therapist in New York City who specializes in treating     depression, stress management, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and grief/loss issues. He...

On episode 2.60 of We Love Soaps TV, One Life To Live's Ilene Kristen and David A. Gregory are interviewed during the Love Out Loud VI event at Prohibition in New York City.

Love Out Loud VI Interviews:

- We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock

- We Love Soaps TV 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank

- We Love Soaps TV 2.60 Ilene Kristen & David A. Gregory

- We Love Soaps TV 2.61 Tom Degnan & Maximillan Tapper

- We Love Soaps TV 2.62 Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson & Austin Peck

- We Love Soaps TV 2.63 Thom Racina & Greg Turner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.64 Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn & BethAnn Bonner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.65 Billy Magnussen & Sean Ringold

- We Love Soaps TV 2.66 Kristen Alderson & Eddie Alderson

Damon L. Jacobs is a Licensed Therapist in New York City who specializes in treating     depression, stress management, HIV/AIDS related concerns,...

On episode 2.61 of We Love Soaps TV, One Life To Live's Tom Degnan and Maximillan Tapper are interviewed during the Love Out Loud VI event at Prohibition in New York City.

Love Out Loud VI Interviews:

- We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock

- We Love Soaps TV 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank

- We Love Soaps TV 2.60 Ilene Kristen & David A. Gregory

- We Love Soaps TV 2.61 Tom Degnan & Maximillan Tapper

- We Love Soaps TV 2.62 Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson & Austin Peck

- We Love Soaps TV 2.63 Thom Racina & Greg Turner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.64 Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn & BethAnn Bonner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.65 Billy Magnussen & Sean Ringold

- We Love Soaps TV 2.66 Kristen Alderson & Eddie Alderson

Damon L. Jacobs is a Licensed Therapist in New York City who specializes in treating     depression, stress management, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and grief/loss issues.

On episode 2.58 of We Love Soaps TV from the Love Out Loud VI fundraiser at Prohibition in New York City, Billy Warlock discusses his role in "The Normal Heart," the possibility of writing an autobiography someday, and shares his honest opinions on what daytime soaps could have done to save themselves.

We Love Soaps TV: What do you think needs to happen for the last four shows to remain viable and stay on the air? What, if anything, can they do from your perspective?

Billy Warlock: Nothing. And it's not their fault. Honestly, it could have been saved 5, 7, 8, 9, 10 years ago. It's all about money baby. Listen, it's simple. When you see shows getting rid of their mainstays to bring in $1,000 a day actors, that's your first sign of trouble. Tell stories with your core people. Get rid of everybody else. You want the four shows to remain? Get rid...

On episode 2.65 of We Love Soaps TV, actors Billy Magnussen and Sean Ringgold are interviewed during the Love Out Loud VI event at Prohibition in New York City. Ringgold will be appearing on Law & Order: Criminal Intent on May 15 and has a role in The Smurfs movie out this summer.

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Love Out Loud VI Interviews:

- We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock

- We Love Soaps TV 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank

- We Love Soaps TV 2.60 Ilene Kristen & David A. Gregory

- We Love Soaps TV 2.61 Tom Degnan & Maximillan Tapper

- We Love Soaps TV 2.62 Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson & Austin Peck

- We Love Soaps TV 2.63 Thom Racina & Greg Turner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.64 Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn & BethAnn Bonner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.65 Billy Magnussen & Sean Ringold

- We Love...

On episode 2.66 of We Love Soaps TV, One Life To Live stars Kristen Alderson and Eddie Alderson are interviewed during the Love Out Loud VI event at Prohibition in New York City.

Love Out Loud VI Interviews:

- We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock

- We Love Soaps TV 2.59 Beth Chamberlin, Rachael Hip-Flores & Adam Sank

- We Love Soaps TV 2.60 Ilene Kristen & David A. Gregory

- We Love Soaps TV 2.61 Tom Degnan & Maximillan Tapper

- We Love Soaps TV 2.62 Shenell Edmonds, Kelley Missal, Andrew Trischitta, Julie Pinson & Austin Peck

- We Love Soaps TV 2.63 Thom Racina & Greg Turner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.64 Nafessa Williams, Terri Conn & BethAnn Bonner

- We Love Soaps TV 2.65 Billy Magnussen & Sean Ringold

- We Love Soaps TV 2.66 Kristen Alderson & Eddie Alderson

Damon L. Jacobs is a Licensed Therapist in New York City who specializes in treating     depression, stress management, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and grief/loss issues.

On Episode 2.40 of We Love Soaps TV, Damon L. Jacobs welcomes All My Children's Susan Lucci, along with One Life To Live's Terri Conn, Austin Peck, Hillary B. Smith, Kelley Missal and Lenny Platt after the final ABC Daytime/SOAPnet Salute Broadway Cares event in New York City.

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What was hot in the month of February in the soap world? We Love Soaps TV is using data to try to find out. By compiling data from number of reads on each post, the number of searches on our website and hits on our videos, we are ranking the Top 10 People and Shows for the month of February. Thanks to a new interview with Damon L. Jacobs, Drew Garrett captured the top spot for the first time.

10 Hottest People In February (Top 10 Ranking Last Month)

1. Drew Garrett (-)

2. Martha Byrne (-)

3. Terri Conn (-)

4. Anthony Anderson (-)

5. Nick Mathews (-)

6. Crystal Chappell (-)

7. Josie Loren (7)

8. Christopher Templeton (-)

9. Genie Francis (-)

10.Roger Howarth (8)

10 Hottest Soaps In February

1. General Hospital (2)

2. Days Of Our Lives (1)

3. One Life To Live (5)

4. In Between Men (-)

5. The Young And The Restless (4)

6. The Bay (7)

7. As The World Turns (-)

8. Anacostia (-)

9. All My Children (8)

10.The Bold And The Beautiful...

Emmy-winning actress Kim Zimmer is making a splash in the theater world with her poignant role in the new staging of Nora and Delia Ephron's play "Love, Loss, And What I Wore." Enjoy our exclusive new interview with the outspoken and fascinating talent as she discusses this new project, as well as life on One Life To Live, and her upcoming book. Plus, exactly whom was she channeling in her role as a pushy executive producer in Steamboat? Zimmer answers below!

We Love Soaps TV: You just started appearing in "Love, Loss, And What I Wore." How did it go?

Kim Zimmer: Personally it did not go well for me [laughs]. Every time my husband AC Weary is in the audience I get a little nervous. I so love his criticism. I could feel him and I could hear him laughing at Orfeh through the whole thing, but I...

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) in cooperation with the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (ATAS), today announced the Drama Performer Pre-Nominations for the 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy® Awards.

A preliminary Daytime drama performer ballot, containing each of the six performer categories, was assigned to registered, eligible peer voters. This ballot contained the full list of all entrants submitted from each show and each voter was entitled to select as many candidates as they believed worthy of Emmy® consideration. The candidates below, who received the highest number of votes for each show in each category, now advance to the final at-home screening round, due to be conducted in March and April, 2011, which will determine both nominees and winners.

Outstanding Lead Actress In A Drama Series

All My Children, ABC

Rebecca Budig, as Greenlee Hayward

Alicia Minshew, as Kendall Slater

Debbi Morgan, as Angie Hubbard

As The World Turns,...

Nicholas Pryor (ex-Victor, Port Charles; ex-Joel, The Edge Of Night; ex-Linc, All My Children, ex-Ted, Another World; ex-Paul, Love Is A Many Spendored Thing; ex-Johnny, The Secret Storm; The Brighter Day) - 76

John Beck (ex-Bruce, Passions; ex-Sam, Days Of Our Lives; ex-Mark, Dallas; ex-Sam, Flamingo Road) - 68

Keith Hamilton Cobb (ex-Damon, The Young And The Restless; ex-Noah, All My Children) - 49

Terri Conn (Aubrey, One Life To Live; ex-Katie, As The World Turns) - 36...

According to the Internet Movie DataBase (IMDb.com): "The STARmeter rankings provide a snapshot of who's popular based on the searches of millions of IMDb users. Updated weekly, these rankings also graph the popularity of people over time and determine which events affect public awareness."  Here is a listing of some present and past soap stars and their current ranking, as well as some public figures.  Do you agree with the list? Is Lisa Rinna really more popular than President Obama? Weigh in below.   1. Darren Criss (Glee) 3. Leonardo DiCaprio (ex-santa Barbara)4. Johnny Depp (star of Dark Shadows movie)9. Dot Jones (Glee, Venice) 11. Jill Clayburgh (ex-sft)19. Brad Pitt (ex-aw)28. Amber Tamblyn (ex-gh)54. James Franco (ex-gh) 101. Parker Posey (ex-atwt)

119. Jessica Lowndes (90210) 121. Amanda Seyfried (ex-atwt)125. Demi Moore (ex-gh)134. Lyndsy Fonseca (ex Dh, ex-y&R)144. Courtney Thorne-Smith (ex-Melrose Place)157. Morgan Freeman (ex-aw)189. Josh Duhamel (ex-amc)200. Julianne Moore (ex-atwt)208. Paul Wesley (ex-gl)236. Lindsay Lohan...

In case you missed them, here are the 15 most popular topics over the past week at We Love Soaps TV:

1.   Thorsten Kaye Is Still The "Occupant" Of Our Hearts - Part One

2.   Thorsten Kaye Is Still The "Occupant" Of Our Hearts - Part Two

3.   Catching Up With Denise Alexander: The Pretty Interview, Part 3

4.   Give A Damn Campaign Releases New PSA About Glbt Homelessness

5.   News: New Dallas Details, Days Product Placement, Dracula, Sunjata

6.   IMDb Starmeter

7.   News: Beau Bridges, Leslie Uggams, Michelle Stafford, Joan Collins

8.   Terri Conn on Joining One Life To Live

9.   News: Mini Glee, Greg Vaughan, Leona Lewis, Nia Long, Cara Buono

10. We Love Soaps TV 2.29 Van Hansis

11. For Michael Swan Audition Turns Into 'Old Home Week'

12. We Love Soaps TV 2.13 Aaron & Griffin Kunitz

13. News: Agnes Nixon Honored, Kyle Lowder, Coles Whalen, Silbermann

14. Photos: Vanessa Marcil Giovinazzo Operation Smile Event

15. Flashback: Ellen Holly 1969, Part One...

“I was watching the show on November 15th and it really hit me how fortunate I am to be on this Amazing show!!!" said Terri Conn (formerly Colombino) on joining One Life To Live in the role of Aubrey.

"It is classic soap...secrets revealed (Rex's parents), romance (James and Starr on Starr Beach), comedy (Kelly's drunk dialing), and family (the fabulous Cramer girls, the Buchanans, etc) and it Looks like a movie! Everyone is so sweet and they are total pros. I'm having so much fun with my character. I just keep getting more and more excited every day! Thank you Frank Valentini and ABC for giving me a shot!!!”

Tune in for her first airdate as Aubrey Wentworth on Monday, November 29th.

In case you missed them, here are the 15 most popular topics over the past week at We Love Soaps TV:

1.   Exclusive: Steve Burton Dishes On New Cookbook & More!

2.   Jake Silbermann As You've Never Seen Him Before

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4.   80 Years Ago Today: The Soap Opera Was Born

5.   News: Hunter Tylo Lawsuit, Days 45, Stv, Colombino, Fnl

6.   Venice Poll: Are You Watching Season Two?

7.   Exclusive: Anthony Geary on New Show & Storied Career (1/2)

8.   Christian LeBlanc: The We Love Soaps Interview, Part One

9.   Exclusive: Anthony Geary on New Show & Storied Career (2/2)

10. News: B&B Promo, Terri Colombino, Ronn Moss, Dynasty

11. Kathryn Hays: The We Love Soaps Interview, Part Four

12. News: Lone Star, Michael Park, Sean Ringgold, J.R. Martinez

13. Christian LeBlanc: The We Love Soaps Interview, Part Two

14. News: Roache To Meet Hastings, Michael Gregory, Chatikavanij

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B&B commercial claims on October 28 Daytime Television will go where it's never gone before

Brooke in the preview: "Sometimes when we least expect it, something happens and makes us stop and take stock of our lives. We look back on what we've done. And you can't help but wonder, what's next?"

B&B's Ronn Moss loves Australia

"The people all seem to have a no bullshit attitude about life and friendship. If I went there and had my own 'holier than thou' attitude, they would have just said 'get the hell out of here with all that.' I'm not at all like that. I love a good laugh, I love a good bevy, and I don't take myself that seriously."

Terri Colombino spoils her first Oltl scene as Aubrey

"I love Gina! I did my very first scenes with her. Kelly and Aubrey meet on the plane and start chatting it up,...

Fan fave and Emmy nominee Terri Colombino is headed to One Life to Live after 12 years as the eternally adorable Katie on As the World Turns. She's been cast as Aubrey Wentworth, the secret sweetheart of Joey Buchanan (Tom Degnan) and will first be seen November 29 while flying to Llanview to meet the parents. The timing of Aubrey's arrival couldn't be worse for lovelorn Kelly Cramer (Gina Tognoni), who is suddenly intent on going after Joey but has no idea he's already taken. TV Guide Magazine spoke with Colombino about her cool new gig and what's sure to be a very hot triangle!

TV Guide Magazine: Congrats on landing a job on the last New York soap standing. No relocation necessary!

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This week, 'One Life to Live' made a bold move by casting a major star from the late, lamented soap 'As the World Turns.' Will she be the key to pumping up the ratings for 'Oltl'? Plus: Are you interested in a new book coming from a soap scribe? How about an apple pie made by a soap fave?

For all the news read on, and don't forget to read the Soap Round-Up every Saturday to find out what's been happening on screen the soap world.

Colombino Checks Into 'One Life to Live'

One of the most popular stars of 'As the World Turns,' actress Terri Colombino, has landed a new soap opera gig. Colombino has been cast on 'One Life to Live,' reportedly as a member of the Buchanan family, named Aubrey. That means she's...

The veteran soap opera "As the World Turns" aired its final episode Friday, after being on the air 54 years.

The last installment saw most of the Oakdale, Ill denizens finding closure and happiness. Doctor Bob Hughes (Don Hastings) retired from the hospital; Barbara (Colleen Zenk) dissolved her partnership with Paul (Roger Howarth); Casey (Billy Magnussen) left for law school; Chris (Daniel Cosgrove) proposed to Katie (Terri Colombino); Lucinda (Elizabeth Hubbard) and John (Larry Bryggman) got...

After 54 years on the air and 13,858 episodes, As the World Turns has ended.

The last installment aired this afternoon and was filled with closure. Doctor Bob Hughes (Don Hastings) retired from the hospital , Barbara (Colleen Zenk) dissolved her partnership with Paul (Roger Howarth), Casey (Billy Magnussen) left for law school, Chris (Daniel Cosgrove) proposed to Katie (Terri Colombino), Lucinda (Elizabeth Hubbard) and John (Larry Bryggman) got back together, and Janet (Julie Pinson) asked Jack (Michael Park) to be Lorenzo’s godfather.

It seemed like everyone's storyline was wrapped up in some way, except for Luke (Van Hansis). As fans are well aware, he lost Reid (Eric Sheffer Stevens) last week and yesterday, said goodbye to Noah (Jake Silbermann). The closest he got was to be able to use Reid's stethoscope to listen to Reid's heart, now pumping in Chris' body.

Actually, It describes Tptb at Atwt. Join us as the emotional ride begins.

Um ... I wasn't paying close attention, but according to the previews I think Reid wants to join the Bay City Rollers or something."S-a-t-u-r-d-a-y -Night!"

2:05Pm Est: Chris is dead! Oh wait, he's just at death's door. Walk through!

Bob and John work on him, as Luke and Reid watch from outside. Reid says "i'm going in there!" ... because Chris needs a brain surgeon? Luke tries to comfort Kim until Barbara shows up and takes over, as Henry asks Luke where Katie is. Luke says "I don't know."

We immediately cut to Katie still pouring her guts out to Dead Brad's grave when Henry suddenly appears behind her. Isn't it a little morbid to have the town cemetery right next to the hospital? "Mr. Smith, you're likely to be transferred today." "Where?" "Look out the window...