In the world of soap operas, few names resonate as powerfully as Eileen Fulton, who recently died. Her portrayal of Lisa Grimaldi on As the World Turns captivated audiences for decades. She left an indelible mark on the genre.
This week, on Soap Hub Says, Soap Hub‘s Alina Adams broke down Fulton. She touched on how the actress pioneered soaps’ original bad girl with Lisa.
Unforgettable Role
Eileen Fulton first graced the screen as Lisa Grimaldi in 1960, bringing to life a character who would become one of the most beloved and complex figures in soap opera history. Her ability to portray Lisa’s multifaceted personality, from her fiery independence to her vulnerable moments, set a new standard for character development in the genre.
Breaking New Ground
Fulton’s portrayal of Lisa was groundbreaking. She navigated storylines that tackled social issues and personal struggles with authenticity and grace. Her character’s journey through love,...
This week, on Soap Hub Says, Soap Hub‘s Alina Adams broke down Fulton. She touched on how the actress pioneered soaps’ original bad girl with Lisa.
Unforgettable Role
Eileen Fulton first graced the screen as Lisa Grimaldi in 1960, bringing to life a character who would become one of the most beloved and complex figures in soap opera history. Her ability to portray Lisa’s multifaceted personality, from her fiery independence to her vulnerable moments, set a new standard for character development in the genre.
Breaking New Ground
Fulton’s portrayal of Lisa was groundbreaking. She navigated storylines that tackled social issues and personal struggles with authenticity and grace. Her character’s journey through love,...
- 7/22/2025
- by Rachel Dillin
- Soap Hub
As The World Turns spoilers and updates reveal Eileen Fulton, who started her many years in Oakdale as Lisa Hughes, passed away at 91 years young. Ms. Fulton, who played on the CBS soap from four years past its beginning to its end, passed away after a period of declining health.
Almost Fifty Years Portraying Lisa Miller Hughes Eldridge Shea Colman McColl Mitchell Grimaldi Chedwyn
Eileen Fulton spent almost 50 years on the CBS soap opera, playing a schemer who had eight husbands counting Martin Chedwyn (Simon Prebble); most viewers wouldn’t remember him, and it was annulled.
She was the minister’s daughter who portrayed Lisa Miller, one of the first ‘bad girls’ in daytime TV. Fulton passed away on Monday, July 14, in Asheville, North Carolina, the city of her birth, as confirmed by her family.
She joined the top daytime drama, As the World Turns, in 1960, initially for a three-month summer storyline,...
Almost Fifty Years Portraying Lisa Miller Hughes Eldridge Shea Colman McColl Mitchell Grimaldi Chedwyn
Eileen Fulton spent almost 50 years on the CBS soap opera, playing a schemer who had eight husbands counting Martin Chedwyn (Simon Prebble); most viewers wouldn’t remember him, and it was annulled.
She was the minister’s daughter who portrayed Lisa Miller, one of the first ‘bad girls’ in daytime TV. Fulton passed away on Monday, July 14, in Asheville, North Carolina, the city of her birth, as confirmed by her family.
She joined the top daytime drama, As the World Turns, in 1960, initially for a three-month summer storyline,...
- 7/22/2025
- by Rita Ryan
- Celebrating The Soaps
Former soap star Eileen Fulton, best known for her role as Lisa Grimaldi on As the World Turns, has died. CBS aired the show for a long time, and those who remember Eileen turned out in force to pay their respects in memory of her.
Death By Natural Causes
TMZ reported this weekend that Eileen’s death news originated via an obituary shared by Groce Funeral Home. Aged 91, there doesn’t seem to be any suspicion of any foul play. According to the outlet, she suffered from declining health and passed away in Asheville, North Carolina.
Eileen died aged 91 – TMZ – Instagram
Eileen Fulton acted as Lisa Grimaldi for an astonishing number of years. Beginning in 1960, she stayed with the role until 2010. Actually, her long tenure in her role set a record in Daytime TV longevity. Initially seen as a sweet person, the fictional character became more manipulative over the years,...
Death By Natural Causes
TMZ reported this weekend that Eileen’s death news originated via an obituary shared by Groce Funeral Home. Aged 91, there doesn’t seem to be any suspicion of any foul play. According to the outlet, she suffered from declining health and passed away in Asheville, North Carolina.
Eileen died aged 91 – TMZ – Instagram
Eileen Fulton acted as Lisa Grimaldi for an astonishing number of years. Beginning in 1960, she stayed with the role until 2010. Actually, her long tenure in her role set a record in Daytime TV longevity. Initially seen as a sweet person, the fictional character became more manipulative over the years,...
- 7/21/2025
- by JJ Flowers
- Soap Opera Spy
Eileen Fulton, best known as “the original bad girl of daytime TV,“ passed away at age 91 on July 14, 2025, at her home in Asheville, North Carolina, after a period of declining health.”
Fulton Was Born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty In September 1933
Fulton was an iconic soap star. She was born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty in September 1933. She moved to New York City in 1956. Her stage name was Eileen Fulton.
The daytime legend played Lisa Miller on the now-defunct As the World Turns on and off for fifty years. Her character would go on to marry a grand total of eight times.
Additionally, Lisa enjoyed several affairs in between and often during her many marriages. Set in the fictional town of Oakdale, Illinois, Lisa began stirring up trouble when she hired a housekeeper to clean her home and took the credit for her immaculate abode.
Of course, that sounds perfectly tame compared to the soaps now.
Fulton Was Born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty In September 1933
Fulton was an iconic soap star. She was born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty in September 1933. She moved to New York City in 1956. Her stage name was Eileen Fulton.
The daytime legend played Lisa Miller on the now-defunct As the World Turns on and off for fifty years. Her character would go on to marry a grand total of eight times.
Additionally, Lisa enjoyed several affairs in between and often during her many marriages. Set in the fictional town of Oakdale, Illinois, Lisa began stirring up trouble when she hired a housekeeper to clean her home and took the credit for her immaculate abode.
Of course, that sounds perfectly tame compared to the soaps now.
- 7/21/2025
- by Jennifer Gardiner
- Daily Soap Dish
Eileen Fulton, the award-winning actress who captivated audiences for five decades with her portrayal of the fiery and iconic Lisa Grimaldi on CBS’ As the World Turns, has died at the age of 91. Fulton passed away on July 14 in her hometown of Asheville, N.C., after “a period of declining health,” her family announced.
A trailblazer in daytime television, Fulton first joined As the World Turns in 1960. Initially cast for a three-month summer storyline, her performance as one of TV’s first “bad girls” transformed the role into a cultural phenomenon. Her 50-year tenure, spanning until the series’ final episode in September 2010, makes her one of the longest-running actors in soap-opera history.
Fulton’s contributions to the world of daytime drama earned her numerous accolades, cementing her legacy as a soap superstar. She was nominated for one competitive Daytime Emmy: Best Supporting Actress in 1988 (she lost the award to All...
A trailblazer in daytime television, Fulton first joined As the World Turns in 1960. Initially cast for a three-month summer storyline, her performance as one of TV’s first “bad girls” transformed the role into a cultural phenomenon. Her 50-year tenure, spanning until the series’ final episode in September 2010, makes her one of the longest-running actors in soap-opera history.
Fulton’s contributions to the world of daytime drama earned her numerous accolades, cementing her legacy as a soap superstar. She was nominated for one competitive Daytime Emmy: Best Supporting Actress in 1988 (she lost the award to All...
- 7/20/2025
- by Denton Davidson
- Gold Derby
Eileen Fulton, who starred as Lisa Miller on the CBS soap opera “As the World Turns,” died July 14 in Asheville, N.C., after a struggle with declining health. She was 91.
Fulton’s death was announced via an obituary shared through her funeral home.
Fulton, who pioneered the bad girl persona in daytime soaps, joined “As the World Turns” in 1960 and starred as the villainess Lisa Miller until the show’s end in 2010. Her storied turn as Lisa, who was famously married eight times throughout the show, makes Fulton one of the longest-running soap opera actors in American television. Fulton herself pushed for Lisa’s antagonism, which contributed to the show’s longevity and popularity, as well as the character’s enduring appeal.
For her “As the World Turns” role, Fulton was inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame in 1998 and honored with a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in...
Fulton’s death was announced via an obituary shared through her funeral home.
Fulton, who pioneered the bad girl persona in daytime soaps, joined “As the World Turns” in 1960 and starred as the villainess Lisa Miller until the show’s end in 2010. Her storied turn as Lisa, who was famously married eight times throughout the show, makes Fulton one of the longest-running soap opera actors in American television. Fulton herself pushed for Lisa’s antagonism, which contributed to the show’s longevity and popularity, as well as the character’s enduring appeal.
For her “As the World Turns” role, Fulton was inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame in 1998 and honored with a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in...
- 7/20/2025
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Eileen Fulton, who starred as Lisa Grimaldi on “As The World Turns” from 1960 to 2010, died July 14, 2025, at age 91. Her obituary noted Fulton’s death came “after a period of declining health.”
Fulton was cast as Lisa Miller, who would eventually become Lisa Grimaldi, on the soap in 1960, in a performance that was one of the longest-running on a soap in American history. Her character, who was married eight times, was enormously popular and contributed to the show’s overall success.
Fulton graduated from Greensboro College with a degree in music and initially performed in the outdoor group The Lost Colony before moving to New York to pursue an acting career. While living in the city, she studied with Sanford Meisner and Lee Strasberg at the Neighborhood Playhouse and also took up dance lessons with Martha Graham.
Being cast on “As The World Turns” as a major break for Fulton. She...
Fulton was cast as Lisa Miller, who would eventually become Lisa Grimaldi, on the soap in 1960, in a performance that was one of the longest-running on a soap in American history. Her character, who was married eight times, was enormously popular and contributed to the show’s overall success.
Fulton graduated from Greensboro College with a degree in music and initially performed in the outdoor group The Lost Colony before moving to New York to pursue an acting career. While living in the city, she studied with Sanford Meisner and Lee Strasberg at the Neighborhood Playhouse and also took up dance lessons with Martha Graham.
Being cast on “As The World Turns” as a major break for Fulton. She...
- 7/20/2025
- by Stephanie Kaloi
- The Wrap
Eileen Fulton, an As the World Turns icon who portrayed villain Lisa Grimaldi for 50 years, is dead at 91. On July 14, Fulton died in Asheville, North Carolina, “after a period of declining health,” according to an online obituary published by Groce Funeral Home. Fulton joined the cast of the beloved CBS soap opera in 1960, four years after it premiered. Originally, the actress was supposed to be a focal point in a summer storyline; she ended up with one of the longest-running daytime drama roles in history. In 1965, Fulton exited As the World Turns to star in a primetime spinoff, Our Private World, which only aired for one summer season. She briefly left As the World Turns again in the late ’70s, and Lynn Rogers took over the role. Fulton exited again in 1983, with Betsy von Furstenberg replacing her for 18 months. The actress was inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame in 1998. Additionally,...
- 7/20/2025
- TV Insider
Eileen Fulton has passed away.
The late actress, best known for her longtime starring role as Lisa Grimaldi on the soap opera As the World Turns, died earlier this month at the age of 91 years old.
Eileen‘s family announced she passed away on July 14th in Asheville, North Carolina, in an obituary, via Deadline, after “a period of declining health.”
If you didn’t know, Eileen was known as the first bad girl of daytime television, portraying Lisa from May 1960 through September 2010!
The character was originally developed as a nice girl for Lois Smith.
In 1998, she was inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame and in 2004, she received a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award, for her portrayal on the long-running soap.
Eileen is survived by her brother, Charles Furman McLarty, niece Katherine Morris and their children, as well as sister-in-law Chris Page McLarty.
Our thoughts and condolences go...
The late actress, best known for her longtime starring role as Lisa Grimaldi on the soap opera As the World Turns, died earlier this month at the age of 91 years old.
Eileen‘s family announced she passed away on July 14th in Asheville, North Carolina, in an obituary, via Deadline, after “a period of declining health.”
If you didn’t know, Eileen was known as the first bad girl of daytime television, portraying Lisa from May 1960 through September 2010!
The character was originally developed as a nice girl for Lois Smith.
In 1998, she was inducted into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame and in 2004, she received a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award, for her portrayal on the long-running soap.
Eileen is survived by her brother, Charles Furman McLarty, niece Katherine Morris and their children, as well as sister-in-law Chris Page McLarty.
Our thoughts and condolences go...
- 7/20/2025
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Emmy award-winning As the World Turns actress Eileen Fulton died on July 14, 2025, in Asheville, Nc, “after a period of declining health.” Fulton was 91 years old, according to her obituary.
A Legendary Scene-Stealer
Fulton was born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty on September 13, 1933, in Asheville, North Carolina. With just a small role as a receptionist on Nero Wolfe on Television and a supporting role in the film, Girl of the Night, Fulton burst onto the daytime scene in 1960 as the vixen, Lisa Miller, on As the World Turns.
The role was meant to be a short-term role opposite Mr. Nice Guy, Bob Hughes (played by Don Hastings). It wasn’t long before she started earning her moniker as a legendary scene-stealer. Of course, to hear Fulton tell the story it was all about her feisty delivery of the dialogue that made Lisa so interesting and turned a short-term role into a 5-decade legacy.
A Legendary Scene-Stealer
Fulton was born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty on September 13, 1933, in Asheville, North Carolina. With just a small role as a receptionist on Nero Wolfe on Television and a supporting role in the film, Girl of the Night, Fulton burst onto the daytime scene in 1960 as the vixen, Lisa Miller, on As the World Turns.
The role was meant to be a short-term role opposite Mr. Nice Guy, Bob Hughes (played by Don Hastings). It wasn’t long before she started earning her moniker as a legendary scene-stealer. Of course, to hear Fulton tell the story it was all about her feisty delivery of the dialogue that made Lisa so interesting and turned a short-term role into a 5-decade legacy.
- 7/20/2025
- by Sherrie E. Smith
- Soap Hub
Eileen Fulton, the actress who originated the soap opera “vixen” trope as Lisa Miller on CBS’ As the World Turns, died July 14 at the age of 91 in Asheville, N.C. after a period of declining health, her family announced in an obituary.
Known as the first bad girl of daytime television, Fulton occupied the role from May 1960 through September 2010, when the sudser went off the air, making her one of the longest-tenured soap opera stars in U.S. TV history. Initially created as a short-term character and “nice girl” planned for actress Lois Smith, the role catapulted Fulton into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame in 1998 and a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.
Born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty in Asheville on September 13, 1933 to a Methodist minister father and public school teacher mother, Fulton graduated from Greensboro College with a bachelor’s degree in music in 1956 before moving to New York...
Known as the first bad girl of daytime television, Fulton occupied the role from May 1960 through September 2010, when the sudser went off the air, making her one of the longest-tenured soap opera stars in U.S. TV history. Initially created as a short-term character and “nice girl” planned for actress Lois Smith, the role catapulted Fulton into the Soap Opera Hall of Fame in 1998 and a Daytime Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004.
Born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty in Asheville on September 13, 1933 to a Methodist minister father and public school teacher mother, Fulton graduated from Greensboro College with a bachelor’s degree in music in 1956 before moving to New York...
- 7/20/2025
- by Natalie Oganesyan
- Deadline Film + TV
Eileen Fulton, who played Lisa Miller on CBS’ As the World Turns for five decades, has died at age 91. The daytime icon passed on July 14 “after a period of declining health,” according to an obituary posted by her family.
Fulton’s journey to daytime stardom began in 1960 when she joined the cast of As the World Turns, originating the villainous role of Lisa Miller. Her character would eventually tie the knot on eight separate occasions, as all true divas do. She continued to portray Lisa [insert one of many last names here] on and off for the better part of 50 years, making her final on-screen appearance in...
Fulton’s journey to daytime stardom began in 1960 when she joined the cast of As the World Turns, originating the villainous role of Lisa Miller. Her character would eventually tie the knot on eight separate occasions, as all true divas do. She continued to portray Lisa [insert one of many last names here] on and off for the better part of 50 years, making her final on-screen appearance in...
- 7/20/2025
- by Andy Swift
- TVLine.com
Eileen Fulton, the minister’s daughter who spent the better part of 50 years portraying Lisa Miller, one of the first “bad girls” of daytime television, on the CBS soap opera As the World Turns, has died. She was 91.
Fulton died Monday in Asheville, North Carolina, after “a period of declining health,” her family announced.
Four years into the run of As the World Turns, Fulton joined the No. 1 daytime drama in 1960 for what was originally supposed to be a three-month summer storyline. She exited the soap three times — once to headline her own primetime spinoff, 1965’s Our Private World — but continued on through the final episode broadcast Sept. 17, 2010.
Her Lisa had eight husbands, with Nicolas Coster portraying two of them. Three of her marriages ended in divorce, four ended in death and one was annulled. When As the World Turns was done, her character’s full name was Lisa Miller...
Fulton died Monday in Asheville, North Carolina, after “a period of declining health,” her family announced.
Four years into the run of As the World Turns, Fulton joined the No. 1 daytime drama in 1960 for what was originally supposed to be a three-month summer storyline. She exited the soap three times — once to headline her own primetime spinoff, 1965’s Our Private World — but continued on through the final episode broadcast Sept. 17, 2010.
Her Lisa had eight husbands, with Nicolas Coster portraying two of them. Three of her marriages ended in divorce, four ended in death and one was annulled. When As the World Turns was done, her character’s full name was Lisa Miller...
- 7/20/2025
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Best known for her starring role as Lisa Miller (later Lisa Grimaldi) on CBS’ “As The World Turns,” soap opera icon Eileen Fulton has died. She was 91 years old.
Fulton passed away on July 14, 2025, following a period of declining health, in Asheville, North Carolina, her family announced.
Born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty in Asheville on September 13, 1933, Fulton received a bachelor’s degree in music in 1956, with performances in the outdoor drama “The Lost Colony” in Manteo, Nc, before eventually moving to New York to pursue acting.
Fulton first made a name for herself as an actor in 1959, appearing in at least two episodes of the TV show “True Story.” However, it was her role as Lisa on “As The World Turns” that made her a star, playing the role off and on from 1960-2010, with only the show’s cancellation separating her from the character.
In 1988, Fulton received her first-ever Emmy...
Fulton passed away on July 14, 2025, following a period of declining health, in Asheville, North Carolina, her family announced.
Born Margaret Elizabeth McLarty in Asheville on September 13, 1933, Fulton received a bachelor’s degree in music in 1956, with performances in the outdoor drama “The Lost Colony” in Manteo, Nc, before eventually moving to New York to pursue acting.
Fulton first made a name for herself as an actor in 1959, appearing in at least two episodes of the TV show “True Story.” However, it was her role as Lisa on “As The World Turns” that made her a star, playing the role off and on from 1960-2010, with only the show’s cancellation separating her from the character.
In 1988, Fulton received her first-ever Emmy...
- 7/20/2025
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
1970: ABC aired the final episode of The Best of Everything.
1984: All My Children's Tad was celebrated at his bachelor party.
1996: Days of our Lives' Sami and Austin married.
1998: One Life to Live's Bo grieved his son, Drew."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...
1967: On Dark Shadows, while Willie Loomis remained in a coma, Julia Hoffman (Grayson Hall) attempted to hypnotize David Collins (David Henesy) to stop his prying into Barnabas' (Jonathan Frid) affairs.
1970: ABC aired the final episode of The Best of Everything,...
1984: All My Children's Tad was celebrated at his bachelor party.
1996: Days of our Lives' Sami and Austin married.
1998: One Life to Live's Bo grieved his son, Drew."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...
1967: On Dark Shadows, while Willie Loomis remained in a coma, Julia Hoffman (Grayson Hall) attempted to hypnotize David Collins (David Henesy) to stop his prying into Barnabas' (Jonathan Frid) affairs.
1970: ABC aired the final episode of The Best of Everything,...
- 9/26/2019
- by Unknown
- We Love Soaps
1957: CBS aired the last episode of daytime soap Valiant Lady.
1985: General Hospital's Celia and Jimmy Lee married.
2007: Guiding Light's Olivia ran into Reva during Josh's wedding.
2007: One Life to Live's Asa Buchanan 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...
1957: The final episode of daytime soap opera Valiant Lady aired on CBS radio and television. The show, which debuted in 1953, was a follow up to the radio soap opera of the same name that ran from 1938 to 1952. Flora Campbell starred as Helen Emerson during the show's final three years.
1971: On The Doctors,...
1985: General Hospital's Celia and Jimmy Lee married.
2007: Guiding Light's Olivia ran into Reva during Josh's wedding.
2007: One Life to Live's Asa Buchanan 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...
1957: The final episode of daytime soap opera Valiant Lady aired on CBS radio and television. The show, which debuted in 1953, was a follow up to the radio soap opera of the same name that ran from 1938 to 1952. Flora Campbell starred as Helen Emerson during the show's final three years.
1971: On The Doctors,...
- 8/26/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1980: Edge of Night's Draper saw himself in the newspaper.
1980: General Hospital's Monica goaded Lesley into a slap.
1981: Guiding Light's Morgan and Kelly married at Laurel Falls.
1988: As the World Turns' Hank came out to Iva."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...
1899: Actress and writer Bess Flynn was born. She was on the writing team of Irna Phillips' Painted Dreams, the first ever daytime soap opera in 1930. Both Flynn and Phillips played the role of Mother Moynihan. Flynn went on to wrote for three other soaps: We The Abbotts, Bachelor's Children and Martha Webster...
1980: General Hospital's Monica goaded Lesley into a slap.
1981: Guiding Light's Morgan and Kelly married at Laurel Falls.
1988: As the World Turns' Hank came out to Iva."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...
1899: Actress and writer Bess Flynn was born. She was on the writing team of Irna Phillips' Painted Dreams, the first ever daytime soap opera in 1930. Both Flynn and Phillips played the role of Mother Moynihan. Flynn went on to wrote for three other soaps: We The Abbotts, Bachelor's Children and Martha Webster...
- 8/26/2019
- 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
1984: Guiding Light's Nola gave birth.
1986: Dynasty's Alexis took over Blake's possessions and he was not happy.
1999: Another World's Alli faced a ticking time bomb.
1999: Susan Lucci finally won her for Daytime Emmy Award."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...
1964: On Another World, Jim (Leon Janney) convinced Russ (Joey Trent) to attend summer school.
1971: The first episode of Upstairs Downstairs was re-recorded in color after the original recording, which was in black and white, was lost.
1981: On Texas, Joe Foster...
1986: Dynasty's Alexis took over Blake's possessions and he was not happy.
1999: Another World's Alli faced a ticking time bomb.
1999: Susan Lucci finally won her for Daytime Emmy Award."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...
1964: On Another World, Jim (Leon Janney) convinced Russ (Joey Trent) to attend summer school.
1971: The first episode of Upstairs Downstairs was re-recorded in color after the original recording, which was in black and white, was lost.
1981: On Texas, Joe Foster...
- 5/23/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1965: As the World Turns spin-off Our Private World premiered.
1985: Days or our Lives' John rescued Marlena.
1992: Another World's Donna and John shared a kiss.
2004: The Young and the Restless' Kevin flatlined."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...
1948: On This is Nora Drake, Bob had disappeared from the hospital, and Nora knew that she was the cause of Bob's unhappiness. Peggy found him in the park, took him to his room and got him a prescription.
1948: On Claudia, Claudia (Patricia Ryan) and David...
1985: Days or our Lives' John rescued Marlena.
1992: Another World's Donna and John shared a kiss.
2004: The Young and the Restless' Kevin flatlined."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...
1948: On This is Nora Drake, Bob had disappeared from the hospital, and Nora knew that she was the cause of Bob's unhappiness. Peggy found him in the park, took him to his room and got him a prescription.
1948: On Claudia, Claudia (Patricia Ryan) and David...
- 5/8/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1961: As the World Turns Lisa clashed with Ellen.
1967: Jonathan Frid debuted as Barnabas Collins on Dark Shadows.
1990: General Hospital's Robin tried to save Casey.
1991: Another World's Jake wanted another chance with Marley."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...
1961: On As the World Turns, Lisa Hughes (Eileen Fulton) told her in-laws, Chris (Don MacLaughlin) and Nancy (Helen Wagner), she was convinced they were having a boy. Lisa told Chris she would love to name the baby after him. Later, Lisa complained to Penny (Rosemary Prinz...
1967: Jonathan Frid debuted as Barnabas Collins on Dark Shadows.
1990: General Hospital's Robin tried to save Casey.
1991: Another World's Jake wanted another chance with Marley."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...
1961: On As the World Turns, Lisa Hughes (Eileen Fulton) told her in-laws, Chris (Don MacLaughlin) and Nancy (Helen Wagner), she was convinced they were having a boy. Lisa told Chris she would love to name the baby after him. Later, Lisa complained to Penny (Rosemary Prinz...
- 4/18/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1970: The Doctors' Julie stirred up trouble at Hope Memorial.
1976: Ryan's Hope's Faith realized what Kenneth was up to.
1981: Another World's Mac pleaded with Mitch for help.
2006: General Hospital's Bobbie threatened Tracy."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...
1939: Time magazine published a story about radio soap creators, Frank and Anne Hummert, explaining their prolific serial production operation (Blackett-Sample-Hummert Inc.). "By hiring dialogue writers, and not creators, the Hummerts save lots of money. Most serial writers in radio command $200 to $400 a week. For The Goldbergs, Gertrude Berg...
1976: Ryan's Hope's Faith realized what Kenneth was up to.
1981: Another World's Mac pleaded with Mitch for help.
2006: General Hospital's Bobbie threatened Tracy."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...
1939: Time magazine published a story about radio soap creators, Frank and Anne Hummert, explaining their prolific serial production operation (Blackett-Sample-Hummert Inc.). "By hiring dialogue writers, and not creators, the Hummerts save lots of money. Most serial writers in radio command $200 to $400 a week. For The Goldbergs, Gertrude Berg...
- 1/23/2019
- 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
1978: One Life to Live and General Hospital each expanded to an hour."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...
1958: On The Edge of Night, Mike Karr (John Larkin) warned Toni Fescina of the danger if she tried to get hush money from Roy Benson.
1967: On Dark Shadows, Sam Evans (David Ford) woke up and tried to put out the fire, burning his hands in the process. Maggie Evans (Kathryn Leigh Scott ) came in and put the fire out, as Sam frantically claimed that Laura Collins (Diana Millay) burned his hands.
― 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...
1958: On The Edge of Night, Mike Karr (John Larkin) warned Toni Fescina of the danger if she tried to get hush money from Roy Benson.
1967: On Dark Shadows, Sam Evans (David Ford) woke up and tried to put out the fire, burning his hands in the process. Maggie Evans (Kathryn Leigh Scott ) came in and put the fire out, as Sam frantically claimed that Laura Collins (Diana Millay) burned his hands.
- 1/15/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1980: Edge of Night's Calvin and Star were married.
1983: General Hospital's Luke was found after an avalanche.
1984: One Life to Live's Asa was not happy with Clint.
2006: Days' Bo and Hope said goodbye to Zack."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, angered and frightened by Angelique Bouchard (Lara Parker), Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) attempted to meet Josette duPres (Kathryn Leigh Scot). Angelique sent a bat to spy on him.
1972: On The Doctors, Dr. Hendryx insisted that he could not find...
1983: General Hospital's Luke was found after an avalanche.
1984: One Life to Live's Asa was not happy with Clint.
2006: Days' Bo and Hope said goodbye to Zack."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, angered and frightened by Angelique Bouchard (Lara Parker), Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) attempted to meet Josette duPres (Kathryn Leigh Scot). Angelique sent a bat to spy on him.
1972: On The Doctors, Dr. Hendryx insisted that he could not find...
- 1/11/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Four NBC daytime soap operas aired for the final time on December 31st:
Somerset (1976), Texas (1982), The Doctors (1982) and Sunset Beach (1999)."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 Scarlett Hill, Kate (Beth Lockerbie) and Pearl discussed their fears that Ruth was only marrying Mr. Quill for his money. Sheila became extremely rude to Pearl when Pearl tried to show her pictures of the five-year-old she was about to adopt. Sheila revealed a bit of her tragic life to Stan. Ruth openly admitted to Kate that she was only getting married for the money,...
Somerset (1976), Texas (1982), The Doctors (1982) and Sunset Beach (1999)."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 Scarlett Hill, Kate (Beth Lockerbie) and Pearl discussed their fears that Ruth was only marrying Mr. Quill for his money. Sheila became extremely rude to Pearl when Pearl tried to show her pictures of the five-year-old she was about to adopt. Sheila revealed a bit of her tragic life to Stan. Ruth openly admitted to Kate that she was only getting married for the money,...
- 1/2/2019
- by Kevin Mulcahy Jr.
- We Love Soaps
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...
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...
- 12/26/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1975: Frank told Delia he was leaving her on Ryan's Hope.
1993: A new Blair debuted on One Life to Live.
2007: The paternity of Victoria's baby was revealed on Y&R.
2007: General Hospital's Georgie was murdered."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...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Virginia Dalton (Cathleen Cordell) interrupted her husband Peter's (Stephen Elliot) call with the governor, insisting he fire Sybil Gordon (Priscilla Gillette). She later became furious when Peter ignored her warnings about associating with Bruce Thompson's people.
1968: On Dark Shadows,...
1993: A new Blair debuted on One Life to Live.
2007: The paternity of Victoria's baby was revealed on Y&R.
2007: General Hospital's Georgie was murdered."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...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Virginia Dalton (Cathleen Cordell) interrupted her husband Peter's (Stephen Elliot) call with the governor, insisting he fire Sybil Gordon (Priscilla Gillette). She later became furious when Peter ignored her warnings about associating with Bruce Thompson's people.
1968: On Dark Shadows,...
- 12/18/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Susan Seaforth debuted on Days of our Lives as Julie.
1979: Atwt's Lisa faced off with Hester at The Willows.
1995: Another World's Donna sang to a suspicious Matt.
1998: Brooke's Bedroom made its debut on B&B."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...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Peter Dalton (Stephen Elliott) won the election by a landslide.
1968: Susan Seaforth (Hayes) debuted as Julie Olson in Days of our Lives. She has been nominated for four Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on the soap.
1979: Atwt's Lisa faced off with Hester at The Willows.
1995: Another World's Donna sang to a suspicious Matt.
1998: Brooke's Bedroom made its debut on B&B."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...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Peter Dalton (Stephen Elliott) won the election by a landslide.
1968: Susan Seaforth (Hayes) debuted as Julie Olson in Days of our Lives. She has been nominated for four Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on the soap.
- 12/15/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1967: The Doctors' Matt was annoyed to find Nick and John
arguing again. 1986: Ryan's Hope's& Rick wanted more time with
Ryan. 1995: One Life to Live's Viki remembered Tori killed
Victor. 2003: As the World Turns' Rose D'Angelo died."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...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Ed Parmalee (Les Damon) confessed his guilt to Mike Karr (John Larkin) about stabbing Bruce Thompson in the back.
1967: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) interrupted the latest heated argument between Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) and Dr.
arguing again. 1986: Ryan's Hope's& Rick wanted more time with
Ryan. 1995: One Life to Live's Viki remembered Tori killed
Victor. 2003: As the World Turns' Rose D'Angelo died."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...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Ed Parmalee (Les Damon) confessed his guilt to Mike Karr (John Larkin) about stabbing Bruce Thompson in the back.
1967: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) interrupted the latest heated argument between Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) and Dr.
- 12/15/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas faced off with Jeremiah.
1979: Atwt's Bob and Lisa made Christmas Eve plans.
1979: Eon's Deborah was kidnapped. 2000: Vicky McKinnon
appeared as a ghost during a séance on Atwt."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...
1949: On radio soap opera The Guiding Light, Mama Bauer (Adelaide Klein) died.
1967: On Dark Shadows, in a duel, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) shot his uncle, Jeremiah (Anthony George).
1979: On As the World Turns, Dr. Bob Hughes (Don Hastings) made a Christmas Eve date with his ex-wife,...
1979: Atwt's Bob and Lisa made Christmas Eve plans.
1979: Eon's Deborah was kidnapped. 2000: Vicky McKinnon
appeared as a ghost during a séance on Atwt."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...
1949: On radio soap opera The Guiding Light, Mama Bauer (Adelaide Klein) died.
1967: On Dark Shadows, in a duel, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) shot his uncle, Jeremiah (Anthony George).
1979: On As the World Turns, Dr. Bob Hughes (Don Hastings) made a Christmas Eve date with his ex-wife,...
- 12/14/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1979: Eon's "Mrs. Corey" kept an eye on Deborah's condition.
1979: Atwt's Lisa & Bob danced while Bennett fumed.
1984: Days' Salem mourned Roman at his wake.
1998: Gh's Alan found Tammy next to his dead drug dealer."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: On The Story of Mary Marlin, Davey's intended destination was exposed further. An NBC News bulletin, one of the first known casualty reports to come from Pearl Harbor, arrived just before the day's episode of this popular radio soap opera.
1941: On Vic & Sade,...
1979: Atwt's Lisa & Bob danced while Bennett fumed.
1984: Days' Salem mourned Roman at his wake.
1998: Gh's Alan found Tammy next to his dead drug dealer."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: On The Story of Mary Marlin, Davey's intended destination was exposed further. An NBC News bulletin, one of the first known casualty reports to come from Pearl Harbor, arrived just before the day's episode of this popular radio soap opera.
1941: On Vic & Sade,...
- 12/7/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1977: For Richer, For Poorer premiered on NBC.
1979: A mystery person tried to enter The Willows on Atwt.
1989: Guiding Light's Phillip tried to get through to Beth.
1995: Y&R's Ryan pitched a new Jabot ad campaign for teens."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, Burke Devlin (Mitchell Ryan) realized that Victoria Winters was still at Collinwood.
1974: On General Hospital, Phil Brewer (Martin West) was murdered with a geode paper weight.
1974: On Another World, when a bitter and tearful Rachel...
1979: A mystery person tried to enter The Willows on Atwt.
1989: Guiding Light's Phillip tried to get through to Beth.
1995: Y&R's Ryan pitched a new Jabot ad campaign for teens."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, Burke Devlin (Mitchell Ryan) realized that Victoria Winters was still at Collinwood.
1974: On General Hospital, Phil Brewer (Martin West) was murdered with a geode paper weight.
1974: On Another World, when a bitter and tearful Rachel...
- 12/6/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1967: Love is a Many Splendored Thing's Iris crashed her car.
1975: As the World Turns expanded to an hour.
1975: The Edge of Night premieres on a new network, ABC.
1994: One Life to Live's Viki and Sloan were ready to marry."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...
1967: On As the World Turns, after receiving a call from his ex-wife, Lisa (Eileen Fulton), who sounded very sick, Bob Hughes (Don Hastings) prepared to go to her apartment and check on her. He convinced his father, Chris,...
1975: As the World Turns expanded to an hour.
1975: The Edge of Night premieres on a new network, ABC.
1994: One Life to Live's Viki and Sloan were ready to marry."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...
1967: On As the World Turns, after receiving a call from his ex-wife, Lisa (Eileen Fulton), who sounded very sick, Bob Hughes (Don Hastings) prepared to go to her apartment and check on her. He convinced his father, Chris,...
- 12/1/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1979: Miss Ellie saved Southfork on Dallas.
1981: Beverly McKinsey played Iris for the final time on Texas.
1981: General Hospital's Rick proposed to Lesley.
1995: Rebecca Budig debuted as Michelle 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...
1965: On Peyton Place, Miss Choate (Erin O'Brien-Moore) mentioned to Betty Anderson (Barbara Parkins) that Stella Chernak's (Lee Grant) personnel file had gone missing. Miss Choate then caught Betty in the act of returning the file. Later, Miss Choate defended Betty to Mike (Ed Rossi). Note: You'll notice David Canary as Dr.
1981: Beverly McKinsey played Iris for the final time on Texas.
1981: General Hospital's Rick proposed to Lesley.
1995: Rebecca Budig debuted as Michelle 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...
1965: On Peyton Place, Miss Choate (Erin O'Brien-Moore) mentioned to Betty Anderson (Barbara Parkins) that Stella Chernak's (Lee Grant) personnel file had gone missing. Miss Choate then caught Betty in the act of returning the file. Later, Miss Choate defended Betty to Mike (Ed Rossi). Note: You'll notice David Canary as Dr.
- 11/30/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1979: Brian and Paige were married on The Edge of Night.
1983: Kim Zimmer debuted as Reva Shayne on Guiding Light.
1995: General Hospital's Sonny said goodbye to Stone.
1996: Gh's Edward had a Thanksgiving nightmare."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, Matthew (Thayer David) had just begun to strangle Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) when Liz (Joan Bennett) burst into the cottage.
1975: The final CBS episode of The Edge of Night aired. The network also aired the last half-hour episode of As the World Turns,...
1983: Kim Zimmer debuted as Reva Shayne on Guiding Light.
1995: General Hospital's Sonny said goodbye to Stone.
1996: Gh's Edward had a Thanksgiving nightmare."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, Matthew (Thayer David) had just begun to strangle Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) when Liz (Joan Bennett) burst into the cottage.
1975: The final CBS episode of The Edge of Night aired. The network also aired the last half-hour episode of As the World Turns,...
- 11/28/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1963: The original Doctor Who premiered.
1970: Dark Shadows' Daphne and Quentin held a seance on.
1984: Days' Stefano shot Roman, who fell off a cliff.
1988: General Hospital's Cheryl was delirious."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.
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1963: The original Doctor Who series premiered on the BBC. The show depicts the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord—a time-travelling humanoid alien. He explores the universe in his Tardis, a sentient time-travelling space ship.
1964: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) sent a letter to the Baxter family which said she did not kill Tom.
1966: On Dark Shadows,...
1970: Dark Shadows' Daphne and Quentin held a seance on.
1984: Days' Stefano shot Roman, who fell off a cliff.
1988: General Hospital's Cheryl was delirious."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...
1963: The original Doctor Who series premiered on the BBC. The show depicts the adventures of the Doctor, a Time Lord—a time-travelling humanoid alien. He explores the universe in his Tardis, a sentient time-travelling space ship.
1964: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) sent a letter to the Baxter family which said she did not kill Tom.
1966: On Dark Shadows,...
- 11/23/2018
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1976: Search for Tomorrow's Eunice died after Jennifer shot her.
1978: Dallas' Sue Ellen told J.R. she was pregnant.
1981: Sid Fairgate died on Knots Landing.
2009: James Franco debuted on General Hospital."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1957: On The Edge of Night, Mike Karr (John Larkin) Mike convinced Da Thompson to withhold the Harper's involvement with Clayton Pike, so that Mary and Roger Harper could make peace first.
1974: On Another World, Alice Matthews Frame (Jacqueline Courtney) agreed to see Rachel (Victoria Wyndham) after Rachel arrived at the Matthews' home insisting theythey talk.
1976: On Search for Tomorrow,...
1978: Dallas' Sue Ellen told J.R. she was pregnant.
1981: Sid Fairgate died on Knots Landing.
2009: James Franco debuted on General Hospital."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1957: On The Edge of Night, Mike Karr (John Larkin) Mike convinced Da Thompson to withhold the Harper's involvement with Clayton Pike, so that Mary and Roger Harper could make peace first.
1974: On Another World, Alice Matthews Frame (Jacqueline Courtney) agreed to see Rachel (Victoria Wyndham) after Rachel arrived at the Matthews' home insisting theythey talk.
1976: On Search for Tomorrow,...
- 11/19/2018
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1964: Another World's Pat murdered Tom Baxter.
1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas charmed Julia.
1995: Loving's Neil proposed to Kate.
2004: Gh's Jason begged Sam to live after they lost their baby."The best prophet of the future is the past."
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1962: Joseph Allen, who played roles in CBS soap operas Love of Life (Miles Pardee) and The Edge of Night, died at age 44.
1964: On Another World, Frank Andrews (Peter Brandon) arrived home and found Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) standing over the dead body of his roommate, Tom Baxter (Nicholas Pryor).
1965: On Days of our Lives second episode, Marie Horton...
1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas charmed Julia.
1995: Loving's Neil proposed to Kate.
2004: Gh's Jason begged Sam to live after they lost their baby."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1962: Joseph Allen, who played roles in CBS soap operas Love of Life (Miles Pardee) and The Edge of Night, died at age 44.
1964: On Another World, Frank Andrews (Peter Brandon) arrived home and found Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) standing over the dead body of his roommate, Tom Baxter (Nicholas Pryor).
1965: On Days of our Lives second episode, Marie Horton...
- 11/15/2018
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1984: Oltl's Asa wanted to stop Bo from marrying Didi.
1984: Dominic's identity was revealed on Santa Barbara.
1995: The gold balloon wedding of Oltl's Todd and Blair.
2000: AMC's Erica had Libidozone sex with David."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1952: Jone Allison aired for the final time as Meta Bauer on The Guiding Light.
1957: On The Edge of Night, Mike (John Larkin) and Marceau (Carl Frank) arrived at the garage, just as Pike (Leon Janney) forced Mary (Anne Sargeant) into the car.
1969: On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) was angry when Steve (George Reinholt...
1984: Dominic's identity was revealed on Santa Barbara.
1995: The gold balloon wedding of Oltl's Todd and Blair.
2000: AMC's Erica had Libidozone sex with David."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1952: Jone Allison aired for the final time as Meta Bauer on The Guiding Light.
1957: On The Edge of Night, Mike (John Larkin) and Marceau (Carl Frank) arrived at the garage, just as Pike (Leon Janney) forced Mary (Anne Sargeant) into the car.
1969: On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) was angry when Steve (George Reinholt...
- 11/15/2018
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1965: Days of our Lives premiered on NBC."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1965: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) pressed Missy (Carol Roux) to marry him while they were at the Kopper Kettle, but she declined.
1965: On Peyton Place, after the interrogation of Kim, Stella (Lee Grant) was called to the witness stand.
1965: NBC aired the very first episode of Days of our Lives, created by Ted Corday, Betty Corday and Irna Phillips, starring Macdonald Carey and Frances Reid as Tom and Alice Horton.
Read "The Complete Story of Days" from 1965 to 1973 here.
1966: On The Edge of Night,...
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1965: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) pressed Missy (Carol Roux) to marry him while they were at the Kopper Kettle, but she declined.
1965: On Peyton Place, after the interrogation of Kim, Stella (Lee Grant) was called to the witness stand.
1965: NBC aired the very first episode of Days of our Lives, created by Ted Corday, Betty Corday and Irna Phillips, starring Macdonald Carey and Frances Reid as Tom and Alice Horton.
Read "The Complete Story of Days" from 1965 to 1973 here.
1966: On The Edge of Night,...
- 11/8/2018
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1981: Thaao Penghlis debuted as Tony on Days of our Lives.
1981: The Edge of Night's Raven enjoyed being rich.
1989: Guiding Light's Reva realized Dylan was her son.
2008: One Life to Live's Starr gave birth to a baby girl."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1950: On The Guiding Light radio soap opera, Meta (Jone Allison) shot and killed her husband, Ted, after their son, Chuckie, died. Bill and Papa Bauer were shocked to hear the news and Bill vowed to get his sister, Meta, out of jail.
1957: On "the continuing story of" The Edge of Night,...
1981: The Edge of Night's Raven enjoyed being rich.
1989: Guiding Light's Reva realized Dylan was her son.
2008: One Life to Live's Starr gave birth to a baby girl."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 The Guiding Light radio soap opera, Meta (Jone Allison) shot and killed her husband, Ted, after their son, Chuckie, died. Bill and Papa Bauer were shocked to hear the news and Bill vowed to get his sister, Meta, out of jail.
1957: On "the continuing story of" The Edge of Night,...
- 11/6/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
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1977: Ryan's Hope's Jack and Mary were locked in a storeroom.
1979: As the World Turns' Lisa wanted Hester to be fired.
1990: Guiding Light's Holly revisited the past with Roger.
2009: One Live to Live's Kyle called off his wedding to Nick."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1931: Myrt and Marge premiered as a primetime soap opera that followed the lives and escapades of two chorus girls. Creator Myrtle Vail (Damerel) pitched the idea to the Wrigley chewing gum makers, naming her lead characters Myrtle Spear and Marge Minter. Myrt and Marge became the first radio series Wrigley sponsored.
1979: As the World Turns' Lisa wanted Hester to be fired.
1990: Guiding Light's Holly revisited the past with Roger.
2009: One Live to Live's Kyle called off his wedding to Nick."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1931: Myrt and Marge premiered as a primetime soap opera that followed the lives and escapades of two chorus girls. Creator Myrtle Vail (Damerel) pitched the idea to the Wrigley chewing gum makers, naming her lead characters Myrtle Spear and Marge Minter. Myrt and Marge became the first radio series Wrigley sponsored.
- 11/2/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
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1981: James Reynolds debuted as Abe on Days of our Lives.
1993: Luke & Laura returned to General Hospital, with Lucky!
1996: Guiding Light's Annie vowed to get clean.
2007: Jack Branning arrived in EastEnders' Albert Square."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1965: The Days of our Lives pilot was re-shot with Frances Reid replacing Mary Jackson as Alice Horton.
1965: On Another World, Tony Douglas (Alex Canaan) was unhappy with Alice Matthews' (Jacqueline Courtney) timid attitude about intimacy.
1969: NBC aired the 1,000th episode of Days of our Lives.
1979: On As the World Turns, the...
1993: Luke & Laura returned to General Hospital, with Lucky!
1996: Guiding Light's Annie vowed to get clean.
2007: Jack Branning arrived in EastEnders' Albert Square."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: The Days of our Lives pilot was re-shot with Frances Reid replacing Mary Jackson as Alice Horton.
1965: On Another World, Tony Douglas (Alex Canaan) was unhappy with Alice Matthews' (Jacqueline Courtney) timid attitude about intimacy.
1969: NBC aired the 1,000th episode of Days of our Lives.
1979: On As the World Turns, the...
- 10/29/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
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1966: Dark Shadows' Barnabas was aged into an old man.
1982: Gh's Blackie jammed with Eddie (Sammy Davis Jr.).
1990: Another World's Vicky covered for Marley.
1992: As the World Turns' Holden didn't recognize Lily."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1965: On Peyton Place, Leslie Harrington (Paul Langton) traveled to Boston to ask Martin Peyton (George Macready) for help in getting Rodney out of jail.
1967: On Dark Shadows, Dr. Julia Hoffman's (Grayson Hall) experiments with Barnabas Collins' (Jonathan Frid) blood went terribly awry and his youthful appearance reverted to that of a 175-year-old vampire.
1982: Gh's Blackie jammed with Eddie (Sammy Davis Jr.).
1990: Another World's Vicky covered for Marley.
1992: As the World Turns' Holden didn't recognize Lily."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1965: On Peyton Place, Leslie Harrington (Paul Langton) traveled to Boston to ask Martin Peyton (George Macready) for help in getting Rodney out of jail.
1967: On Dark Shadows, Dr. Julia Hoffman's (Grayson Hall) experiments with Barnabas Collins' (Jonathan Frid) blood went terribly awry and his youthful appearance reverted to that of a 175-year-old vampire.
- 10/27/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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1982: As the World Turns' Bob married Miranda.
1985: Jon Hensley debuted as Holden Sndyer on Atwt.
1999: Jason Cook debuted as Shawn Brady on Days of our Lives.
1999: The Young and the Restless' Nikki battled Diane."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1964: On Peyton Place, Betty (Barbara Parkins) was afraid to tell Rodney (Ryan O'Neal) about her pregnancy out of fear he would believe she was trapping him into a relationship.
1970: Actor Herb Holcombe died at age 65. He played Adam Bilodeau in Dark Shadows.
1979: On As the World Turns, when Lisa Colman (Eileen Fulton...
1985: Jon Hensley debuted as Holden Sndyer on Atwt.
1999: Jason Cook debuted as Shawn Brady on Days of our Lives.
1999: The Young and the Restless' Nikki battled Diane."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.
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1964: On Peyton Place, Betty (Barbara Parkins) was afraid to tell Rodney (Ryan O'Neal) about her pregnancy out of fear he would believe she was trapping him into a relationship.
1970: Actor Herb Holcombe died at age 65. He played Adam Bilodeau in Dark Shadows.
1979: On As the World Turns, when Lisa Colman (Eileen Fulton...
- 10/15/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
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1953: Valiant Lady premiered on CBS.
1979: As the World Turns' Lisa was spooked
1981: David Canary debuted on Another World as Steve Frame.
1993: Days of our Lives' Jack Deveraux left Salem."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1950: NBC aired the final primetime episode of Hawkins Falls, one of network television's first successful soap operas. The show premiered in June 1950 as an hour-long weekly nighttime drama in a summer replacement slot but was cut back to a half-hour in August until the end of its run. Hawkins Falls returned to the air in April 1951 as a fifteen-minute weekday soap for NBC.
1979: As the World Turns' Lisa was spooked
1981: David Canary debuted on Another World as Steve Frame.
1993: Days of our Lives' Jack Deveraux left Salem."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.
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1950: NBC aired the final primetime episode of Hawkins Falls, one of network television's first successful soap operas. The show premiered in June 1950 as an hour-long weekly nighttime drama in a summer replacement slot but was cut back to a half-hour in August until the end of its run. Hawkins Falls returned to the air in April 1951 as a fifteen-minute weekday soap for NBC.
- 10/12/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
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