1986: Bobby was alive and well on Dallas; his death was a dream.
1994: All My Children's Erica visited her mother's grave.
1995: Another World's Grant shot his brother, Ryan, in the back.
1997: Days of our Lives recast the role of Jack...in a shower."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1938: Radio soap opera Houseboat Hannah premiered on the NBC Red Network. Hard working Dan O'Leary, who lost an arm in a factory accident, moved his financially strapped family aboard a house boat in Shanty Fish Row on San Francisco Bay.
1994: All My Children's Erica visited her mother's grave.
1995: Another World's Grant shot his brother, Ryan, in the back.
1997: Days of our Lives recast the role of Jack...in a shower."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1938: Radio soap opera Houseboat Hannah premiered on the NBC Red Network. Hard working Dan O'Leary, who lost an arm in a factory accident, moved his financially strapped family aboard a house boat in Shanty Fish Row on San Francisco Bay.
- 3/12/2022
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- We Love Soaps
1984: All My Children's Jenny wanted a baby.
1989: Another World's Nicole confessed to murder.
2003: Days of our Lives' Lexie gave birth.
2006: The execution of One Life to Live's "Todd" began."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...
1939: Radio soap opera The Affairs of Anthony debuted on the Blue Network. Henry Hunter starred as Anthony.
1975: On Another World, Alice Frame (Jacqueline Courtney) agreed to let her husband, Steve, be buried in Chadwell.
1980: On Guiding Light, Dr. Ingrid Fisher told Lucille Wexler that...
1989: Another World's Nicole confessed to murder.
2003: Days of our Lives' Lexie gave birth.
2006: The execution of One Life to Live's "Todd" began."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...
1939: Radio soap opera The Affairs of Anthony debuted on the Blue Network. Henry Hunter starred as Anthony.
1975: On Another World, Alice Frame (Jacqueline Courtney) agreed to let her husband, Steve, be buried in Chadwell.
1980: On Guiding Light, Dr. Ingrid Fisher told Lucille Wexler that...
- 5/29/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1969: Dark Shadows' Laura was stopped by Angelique.
1983: Ryan's Hope's Delia spotted a familiar face in a play.
1994: General Hospital's Bobbie was kicked out by Tony.
2008: All My Children's Greg visited Jenny's grave."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...
1966: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.
1969: On Dark Shadows, Angelique (Lara Parker) grabbed the hammer and stake away from Laura (Diana Millay), "My name is Angelique,...
1983: Ryan's Hope's Delia spotted a familiar face in a play.
1994: General Hospital's Bobbie was kicked out by Tony.
2008: All My Children's Greg visited Jenny's grave."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...
1966: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.
1969: On Dark Shadows, Angelique (Lara Parker) grabbed the hammer and stake away from Laura (Diana Millay), "My name is Angelique,...
- 5/23/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Angelique's portrait first appeared on Dark Shadows.
1980: The Edge of Night's Nola confessed her crimes.
1989: Another World's Vicky gave birth to a baby boy.
1996: General Hospital's Jason ran into Robin on the bridge."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...
1968: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) tried to console Dr. Karen Werner (Laryssa Lauret) after she received a cablegram with news of her father's death.
1968: On Dark Shadows, Natalie DuPres (Grayson Hall) saw the portrait of Josette hanging over the...
1980: The Edge of Night's Nola confessed her crimes.
1989: Another World's Vicky gave birth to a baby boy.
1996: General Hospital's Jason ran into Robin on the bridge."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...
1968: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) tried to console Dr. Karen Werner (Laryssa Lauret) after she received a cablegram with news of her father's death.
1968: On Dark Shadows, Natalie DuPres (Grayson Hall) saw the portrait of Josette hanging over the...
- 3/14/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
2008: All My Children's Greg and Jenny married.
1986: Another World's Felicia and Zane tied the knot.
1991: Guiding Light's Beth and Phillip were finally married.
2002: Atwt's Nancy felt her late husband's presence in a special Valentine's Day episode."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...
1967: On Peyton Place, Chris began a new journey, gunfire brought police to the Webber house, and Constance made plans with Edward.
1975: On Another World, Mackenzie Cory (Douglass Watson) married Rachel Davis Matthews Clark Frame (Victoria Wyndham) at Mac's New York City townhouse.
1986: Another World's Felicia and Zane tied the knot.
1991: Guiding Light's Beth and Phillip were finally married.
2002: Atwt's Nancy felt her late husband's presence in a special Valentine's Day episode."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...
1967: On Peyton Place, Chris began a new journey, gunfire brought police to the Webber house, and Constance made plans with Edward.
1975: On Another World, Mackenzie Cory (Douglass Watson) married Rachel Davis Matthews Clark Frame (Victoria Wyndham) at Mac's New York City townhouse.
- 2/14/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Dark Shadows' Victoria arrived in the year 1795.
1986: Days of our Lives' Bo had a Britta flashback.
1993: General Hospital's Dominique fainted before her wedding.
1998: Port Charles' Serena bit Rex."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...
1965: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) was found not guilty of murdering Tom Baxter (Nicholas Pryor) by reason of temporary insanity.
1968: On Dark Shadows, in the wake of a seance gone awry, Victoria Winters awoke in the year 1795, a time where each of the Collins...
1986: Days of our Lives' Bo had a Britta flashback.
1993: General Hospital's Dominique fainted before her wedding.
1998: Port Charles' Serena bit Rex."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...
1965: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) was found not guilty of murdering Tom Baxter (Nicholas Pryor) by reason of temporary insanity.
1968: On Dark Shadows, in the wake of a seance gone awry, Victoria Winters awoke in the year 1795, a time where each of the Collins...
- 2/13/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1981: General Hospital's Lesley had no shortage of admirers.
1985: Daniel confessed his love for Krystle on Dynasty.
1989: Gl's Reva and Sonni walked across a suspension bridge.
2009: The wedding of All My Children's Reese and Bianca began."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...
1939: Virgina Payne joined the cast of radio soap opera The Carters of Elm Street as Ms. Carter. Payne was best known for her 27-year run as "Ma Perkins".
1974: Joseph Gallison debuted on Days of our Lives as Neil Curtis, a role...
1985: Daniel confessed his love for Krystle on Dynasty.
1989: Gl's Reva and Sonni walked across a suspension bridge.
2009: The wedding of All My Children's Reese and Bianca began."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...
1939: Virgina Payne joined the cast of radio soap opera The Carters of Elm Street as Ms. Carter. Payne was best known for her 27-year run as "Ma Perkins".
1974: Joseph Gallison debuted on Days of our Lives as Neil Curtis, a role...
- 2/13/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1976: Days of our Lives' Laura gave birth to Jennifer.
1985: Santa Barbara's Kelly received white carnations.
1995: One Life to Live's Joey wanted answers from his mother.
1996: Another World's Grant took Vicky hostage."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...
1973: Denise Alexander aired for the final time as Susan Hunter Martin on Days of our Lives.
1976: On Days of our Lives, Laura Horton (Susan Oliver) gave birth to a baby girl, Jennifer Rose. "A daughter—almost as pretty as you," said the proud father,...
1985: Santa Barbara's Kelly received white carnations.
1995: One Life to Live's Joey wanted answers from his mother.
1996: Another World's Grant took Vicky hostage."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...
1973: Denise Alexander aired for the final time as Susan Hunter Martin on Days of our Lives.
1976: On Days of our Lives, Laura Horton (Susan Oliver) gave birth to a baby girl, Jennifer Rose. "A daughter—almost as pretty as you," said the proud father,...
- 2/11/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1955: Love of Life's Van wanted to adopt Carol.
1986: Search for Tomorrow's Jo had a dream.
2000: All My Children's Bianca came out to Erica.
2008: Atwt's Lucinda didn't know Brian had a thing for her grandson."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: On Bachelor's Children, Sam and Ruth Ann kept an anxious vigil at the hospital as Sam's wife, Janet, delivered their first child. Complications ensued during the birth, and the ordeal stretched late into the night. Sam tried to rest in the deserted waiting...
1986: Search for Tomorrow's Jo had a dream.
2000: All My Children's Bianca came out to Erica.
2008: Atwt's Lucinda didn't know Brian had a thing for her grandson."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: On Bachelor's Children, Sam and Ruth Ann kept an anxious vigil at the hospital as Sam's wife, Janet, delivered their first child. Complications ensued during the birth, and the ordeal stretched late into the night. Sam tried to rest in the deserted waiting...
- 12/22/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1975: Delia took action to save her marriage on Ryan's Hope.
1979: Deer hunters shot at Deborah on The Edge of Night.
1985: Santa Barbara's Lionel (Don Stewart) apologized to Brick.
2006: One Life to Live's Blair worried about her baby."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: DuMont Television Network aired the final episode of the first network TV soap opera, Faraway Hill. The show, created by David P. Lewis, premiered two and a half months earlier on October 2nd.
1967: On The Doctors, when Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) told Dr.
1979: Deer hunters shot at Deborah on The Edge of Night.
1985: Santa Barbara's Lionel (Don Stewart) apologized to Brick.
2006: One Life to Live's Blair worried about her baby."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: DuMont Television Network aired the final episode of the first network TV soap opera, Faraway Hill. The show, created by David P. Lewis, premiered two and a half months earlier on October 2nd.
1967: On The Doctors, when Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) told Dr.
- 12/18/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1969: Dark Shadows' Petofi traveled to 1969 in Quentin's body.
1973: Another World's Steve and Alice finally talked about the past.
1985: Santa Barbara's Julia met Dylan.
2010: One Life to Live's Viki wanted Echo to leave Llanview."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1968: On The Doctors, Congressman Jason Randall (M. Emmet Walsh) arrived at Hope Memorial for a hospital tour with a posse of reporters, flustering Nurse Simpson (Carolee Campbell).
1969: On Dark Shadows, Count Andreas Petofi (David Selby), in Quentin's body, informed Angelique she had to follow his orders in the future. Julia (Grayson Hall) realized...
1973: Another World's Steve and Alice finally talked about the past.
1985: Santa Barbara's Julia met Dylan.
2010: One Life to Live's Viki wanted Echo to leave Llanview."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1968: On The Doctors, Congressman Jason Randall (M. Emmet Walsh) arrived at Hope Memorial for a hospital tour with a posse of reporters, flustering Nurse Simpson (Carolee Campbell).
1969: On Dark Shadows, Count Andreas Petofi (David Selby), in Quentin's body, informed Angelique she had to follow his orders in the future. Julia (Grayson Hall) realized...
- 10/10/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1986: Bobby was alive and well on Dallas; his death was a dream.
1994: All My Children's Erica visited her mother's grave.
1995: Another World's Grant shot his brother, Ryan, in the back.
1997: Days of our Lives recast the role of Jack...in a shower."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1938: Radio soap opera Houseboat Hannah premiered on the NBC Red Network. Hard working Dan O'Leary, who lost an arm in a factory accident, moved his financially strapped family aboard a house boat in Shanty Fish Row on San Francisco Bay. Resourceful and resolute Hannah O'Leary became...
1994: All My Children's Erica visited her mother's grave.
1995: Another World's Grant shot his brother, Ryan, in the back.
1997: Days of our Lives recast the role of Jack...in a shower."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.
On this date in...
1938: Radio soap opera Houseboat Hannah premiered on the NBC Red Network. Hard working Dan O'Leary, who lost an arm in a factory accident, moved his financially strapped family aboard a house boat in Shanty Fish Row on San Francisco Bay. Resourceful and resolute Hannah O'Leary became...
- 9/26/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1987: Santa Barbara.'s Cruz went to Summerfest with Eden.
1992: Gl's Alan-Michael switched out Eleni's birth control pills.
2009: One Life to Live's Nora slapped Tea in court.
2009: General Hospital's carnival began."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...
1969: On Dark Shadows, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) told Magda Rakosi (Grayson Hall) what would happen when he used the rods--his body would remain while his spirit traveled into the future. He told her to go to Collinwood and warn Quentin to leave.
1970: On Another World, Pat and John Randolphs's twins, Michael and Marianne Randolph, were born.
1992: Gl's Alan-Michael switched out Eleni's birth control pills.
2009: One Life to Live's Nora slapped Tea in court.
2009: General Hospital's carnival began."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...
1969: On Dark Shadows, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) told Magda Rakosi (Grayson Hall) what would happen when he used the rods--his body would remain while his spirit traveled into the future. He told her to go to Collinwood and warn Quentin to leave.
1970: On Another World, Pat and John Randolphs's twins, Michael and Marianne Randolph, were born.
- 9/4/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1984: All My Children's Jenny wanted a baby.
1989: Another World's Nicole confessed to murder.
2003: Days of our Lives' Lexie gave birth.
2006: The execution of One Life to Live's "Todd" began."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...
1939: Radio soap opera The Affairs of Anthony debuted on the Blue Network. Henry Hunter starred as Anthony.
1975: On Another World, Alice Frame (Jacqueline Courtney) agreed to let her husband,...
1989: Another World's Nicole confessed to murder.
2003: Days of our Lives' Lexie gave birth.
2006: The execution of One Life to Live's "Todd" began."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...
1939: Radio soap opera The Affairs of Anthony debuted on the Blue Network. Henry Hunter starred as Anthony.
1975: On Another World, Alice Frame (Jacqueline Courtney) agreed to let her husband,...
- 5/30/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1969: Dark Shadows' Laura was stopped by Angelique.
1983: Ryan's Hope's Delia spotted a familiar face in a play.
1994: General Hospital's Bobbie was kicked out by Tony.
2008: All My Children's Greg visited Jenny's grave."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 Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.
1983: Ryan's Hope's Delia spotted a familiar face in a play.
1994: General Hospital's Bobbie was kicked out by Tony.
2008: All My Children's Greg visited Jenny's grave."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 Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.
- 5/24/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Angelique's portrait first appeared on Dark Shadows.
1980: The Edge of Night's Nola confessed her crimes.
1989: Another World's Vicky gave birth to a baby boy.
1996: General Hospital's Jason ran into Robin on the bridge."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...
1968: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) tried to console Dr. Karen...
1980: The Edge of Night's Nola confessed her crimes.
1989: Another World's Vicky gave birth to a baby boy.
1996: General Hospital's Jason ran into Robin on the bridge."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...
1968: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) tried to console Dr. Karen...
- 3/14/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1981: General Hospital's Lesley had no shortage of admirers.
1985: Daniel confessed his love for Krystle on Dynasty.
1989: Gl's Reva and Sonni walked across a suspension bridge.
2009: The wedding of All My Children's Reese and Bianca began."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...
1939: Virgina Payne joined the cast of radio soap opera The...
1985: Daniel confessed his love for Krystle on Dynasty.
1989: Gl's Reva and Sonni walked across a suspension bridge.
2009: The wedding of All My Children's Reese and Bianca began."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...
1939: Virgina Payne joined the cast of radio soap opera The...
- 2/13/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Dark Shadows' Victoria arrived in the year 1795.
1986: Days of our Lives' Bo had a Britta flashback.
1993: General Hospital's Dominique fainted before her wedding.
1998: Port Charles' Serena bit Rex."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 Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) was found not guilty of murdering Tom Baxter (Nicholas Pryor...
1986: Days of our Lives' Bo had a Britta flashback.
1993: General Hospital's Dominique fainted before her wedding.
1998: Port Charles' Serena bit Rex."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 Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) was found not guilty of murdering Tom Baxter (Nicholas Pryor...
- 2/13/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1976: Days of our Lives' Laura gave birth to Jennifer.
1985: Santa Barbara's Kelly received white carnations.
1995: One Life to Live's Joey wanted answers from his mother.
1996: Another World's Grant took Vicky hostage."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...
1973: Denise Alexander aired for the final time as Susan Hunter Martin on Days of our Lives.
1985: Santa Barbara's Kelly received white carnations.
1995: One Life to Live's Joey wanted answers from his mother.
1996: Another World's Grant took Vicky hostage."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...
1973: Denise Alexander aired for the final time as Susan Hunter Martin on Days of our Lives.
- 2/6/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1955: Love of Life's Van wanted to adopt Carol.
1986: Search for Tomorrow's Jo had a dream.
2000: All My Children's Bianca came out to Erica.
2008: Atwt's Lucinda didn't know Brian wanted her grandson."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...
1939: On Bachelor's Children, Sam and Ruth Ann kept an anxious vigil at the hospital as Sam's wife, Janet, delivered their first child. Complications ensued during the birth, and the ordeal stretched late into the night. Sam tried to rest in the deserted waiting room and fitfully dozed as memories spanning the breadth of his relationship with Janet flickered through his semi-conscious mind.
1986: Search for Tomorrow's Jo had a dream.
2000: All My Children's Bianca came out to Erica.
2008: Atwt's Lucinda didn't know Brian wanted her grandson."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...
1939: On Bachelor's Children, Sam and Ruth Ann kept an anxious vigil at the hospital as Sam's wife, Janet, delivered their first child. Complications ensued during the birth, and the ordeal stretched late into the night. Sam tried to rest in the deserted waiting room and fitfully dozed as memories spanning the breadth of his relationship with Janet flickered through his semi-conscious mind.
- 12/22/2017
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1975: Delia took action to save her marriage on Ryan's Hope.
1979: Deer hunters shot at Deborah on The Edge of Night.
1985: Santa Barbara's Lionel (Don Stewart) apologized to Brick.
2006: One Life to Live's Blair worried about her baby."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...
1946: DuMont Television Network aired the final episode of the first network TV soap opera, Faraway Hill. The show, created by David P. Lewis, premiered two and a half months earlier on October 2nd.
1967: On The Doctors, when Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) told Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) that she had...
1979: Deer hunters shot at Deborah on The Edge of Night.
1985: Santa Barbara's Lionel (Don Stewart) apologized to Brick.
2006: One Life to Live's Blair worried about her baby."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...
1946: DuMont Television Network aired the final episode of the first network TV soap opera, Faraway Hill. The show, created by David P. Lewis, premiered two and a half months earlier on October 2nd.
1967: On The Doctors, when Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) told Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) that she had...
- 12/18/2017
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
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,...
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,...
- 8/2/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
If you’ve yet to shed a tear about the end of All My Children‘s 41-year run on ABC, Friday’s installment of The View should do the trick.
The Pine Valley tribute, co-hosted by the one and only Susan Lucci, featured countless interviews and reunited some of the soaps most memorable couples — Kim Delany’s Jenny and Laurence Lau’s Greg included!
The special hour also featured the followingbehind-the-scenes look at the cast’s final day on the All My Children set. Break out the Kleenex and push play!
Click here to view the embedded video.
Ready for...
The Pine Valley tribute, co-hosted by the one and only Susan Lucci, featured countless interviews and reunited some of the soaps most memorable couples — Kim Delany’s Jenny and Laurence Lau’s Greg included!
The special hour also featured the followingbehind-the-scenes look at the cast’s final day on the All My Children set. Break out the Kleenex and push play!
Click here to view the embedded video.
Ready for...
- 9/23/2011
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
In case you missed them, here are the 15 most popular topics over the past week at We Love Soaps TV:
1. Maura West Out As Diane on Y&R
2. News: P&G Expands Web Presence, Genie Francis, Jeff Branson, BAFTAs
3. News: Maria Bell, Brian Frons, Jane Lynch, Oprah, Ingo Rademacher
4. News: Billy Miller, Megan Ward, Dynasty, Ana Ortiz, Glee
5. News: Eden Riegel, Ricky Martin, Marnie Schulenburg, WWE
6. News: Claire Bloom, Afternoon TV, Cady McClain, Port Chuck
7. News: Genie Francis, Fox, Naya Rivera, Edward James Olmos
8. News: Ratings, Jon Hamm, Frances Conroy, Jeff Conaway
9. News: Natalie Cassidy, Older Viewers, Tristan Rogers, Lisa Kudrow
10. News: Univision, Andrea Parker, Larry Hagman, Erika Christensen
11. News: 25 Stylish Men, Eileen Fulton, Mary Hart, Laurence Lau
12. David Sutcliffe's "Group" Needs You: The Wls Interview, Part Three
13. Phyllis Avery Dead at 88
14. David Sutcliffe's "Group" Needs You: The Wls Interview, Part Four
15. Flashback: Great Courtroom Trials - Leslie...
1. Maura West Out As Diane on Y&R
2. News: P&G Expands Web Presence, Genie Francis, Jeff Branson, BAFTAs
3. News: Maria Bell, Brian Frons, Jane Lynch, Oprah, Ingo Rademacher
4. News: Billy Miller, Megan Ward, Dynasty, Ana Ortiz, Glee
5. News: Eden Riegel, Ricky Martin, Marnie Schulenburg, WWE
6. News: Claire Bloom, Afternoon TV, Cady McClain, Port Chuck
7. News: Genie Francis, Fox, Naya Rivera, Edward James Olmos
8. News: Ratings, Jon Hamm, Frances Conroy, Jeff Conaway
9. News: Natalie Cassidy, Older Viewers, Tristan Rogers, Lisa Kudrow
10. News: Univision, Andrea Parker, Larry Hagman, Erika Christensen
11. News: 25 Stylish Men, Eileen Fulton, Mary Hart, Laurence Lau
12. David Sutcliffe's "Group" Needs You: The Wls Interview, Part Three
13. Phyllis Avery Dead at 88
14. David Sutcliffe's "Group" Needs You: The Wls Interview, Part Four
15. Flashback: Great Courtroom Trials - Leslie...
- 5/29/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
In case you missed them, here are the 15 most popular topics over the past week at We Love Soaps TV:
1. Photos: Soap Fans Unite During Rally At ABC Upfront
2. News: Agnes Nixon Donates Scripts, Richard Culliton, Jeff Conaway
2. We Love Soaps TV 2.67 Soaps Fans Rally at Lincoln Center
4. We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock
5. News: 90210 Preview, Advertisers Entice Over-55 Set, Nicollette
6. ABC: Garin Wolf Named Head Writer of General Hopsital
7. Robin Strasser Leaving Before The End of One Life To Live
8. We Love Soaps TV 2.68 Mimi Torchin
9. Gh Casting News: Ingo Rademacher Fired! Annie Ilonzeh Out?
10. News: Bo & Nora Tragedy, ABC Pickups, Freddie Smith, Amanda Robb
11. News: Daytime Ratings, Macho Man Dead, Trends For Fall
12. Bob Guza Out As Head Writer of General Hospital; Garin Wolf In!
13. Dena Higley Out as Head Writer of Days Of Our Lives
14. News: 25 Stylish Men, Eileen Fulton, Mary Hart, Laurence Lau
15. Interview: Emmy-winning Writer Sheri Anderson,...
1. Photos: Soap Fans Unite During Rally At ABC Upfront
2. News: Agnes Nixon Donates Scripts, Richard Culliton, Jeff Conaway
2. We Love Soaps TV 2.67 Soaps Fans Rally at Lincoln Center
4. We Love Soaps TV 2.58 Billy Warlock
5. News: 90210 Preview, Advertisers Entice Over-55 Set, Nicollette
6. ABC: Garin Wolf Named Head Writer of General Hopsital
7. Robin Strasser Leaving Before The End of One Life To Live
8. We Love Soaps TV 2.68 Mimi Torchin
9. Gh Casting News: Ingo Rademacher Fired! Annie Ilonzeh Out?
10. News: Bo & Nora Tragedy, ABC Pickups, Freddie Smith, Amanda Robb
11. News: Daytime Ratings, Macho Man Dead, Trends For Fall
12. Bob Guza Out As Head Writer of General Hospital; Garin Wolf In!
13. Dena Higley Out as Head Writer of Days Of Our Lives
14. News: 25 Stylish Men, Eileen Fulton, Mary Hart, Laurence Lau
15. Interview: Emmy-winning Writer Sheri Anderson,...
- 5/22/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
The 25 Most Stylish Men on TV
GQ has named the 25 best-dressed men on television including:
24. Lane Pryce (Jared Harris), Mad Men
23. Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick), Gossip Girl
19. Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård), True Blood
16. Blaine Anderson, (Darren Criss), Glee
15. Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder), The Vampire Diaries
13. Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin), 30 Rock
9. Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi), Boardwalk Empire
7. Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), Glee
5. Chalky White (Michael Kenneth Williams), Boardwalk Empire
2. Don Draper (Jon Hamm), Mad Men
Hulk Hogan, other WWE stars react to "Macho Man" Randy Savage's death
"I'm completely devastated, after over 10 years of not talking with Randy, we've finally started to talk and communicate," Hulk tweeted. "He had so much life in his eyes & in his spirit, I just pray that he's happy and in a better place and we miss him."
Mary Hart's "Et" exit marks the end of an era of nice TV
"The tone of television has changed,...
GQ has named the 25 best-dressed men on television including:
24. Lane Pryce (Jared Harris), Mad Men
23. Chuck Bass (Ed Westwick), Gossip Girl
19. Eric Northman (Alexander Skarsgård), True Blood
16. Blaine Anderson, (Darren Criss), Glee
15. Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder), The Vampire Diaries
13. Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin), 30 Rock
9. Nucky Thompson (Steve Buscemi), Boardwalk Empire
7. Will Schuester (Matthew Morrison), Glee
5. Chalky White (Michael Kenneth Williams), Boardwalk Empire
2. Don Draper (Jon Hamm), Mad Men
Hulk Hogan, other WWE stars react to "Macho Man" Randy Savage's death
"I'm completely devastated, after over 10 years of not talking with Randy, we've finally started to talk and communicate," Hulk tweeted. "He had so much life in his eyes & in his spirit, I just pray that he's happy and in a better place and we miss him."
Mary Hart's "Et" exit marks the end of an era of nice TV
"The tone of television has changed,...
- 5/21/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
On this date in...
1975: At the 2nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included The Young And The Restless (Drama Series, Writing), Macdonald Carey and Susan Flannery.
1980: At the 8th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included Guiding Light (Drama Series), Douglass Watson, Judith Light, Warren Burton and Francesca James. Hugh McPhillips won for "Cameo Appearance," a short-lived category.
1994: At the 21st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included All My Children (Drama Series), Michael Zaslow, Hillary B. Smith, Justin Deas, Susan Haskell, Roger Howarth and Melissa Hayden.
2005: At the 32nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included General Hospital (Drama Series, Directing), Christian LeBlanc, Erika Slezak, Greg Rikaart, Natalia Livingston, David Lago and Eden Riegel.
2008: Laurence Lau returned to All My Children as Greg Nelson.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Constance Towers (Helena, General Hospital; ex-Julianna, Sunset Beach; Clarissa, Capitol) - 78
Paolo Seganti (ex-Damian, As The World Turns...
1975: At the 2nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included The Young And The Restless (Drama Series, Writing), Macdonald Carey and Susan Flannery.
1980: At the 8th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included Guiding Light (Drama Series), Douglass Watson, Judith Light, Warren Burton and Francesca James. Hugh McPhillips won for "Cameo Appearance," a short-lived category.
1994: At the 21st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included All My Children (Drama Series), Michael Zaslow, Hillary B. Smith, Justin Deas, Susan Haskell, Roger Howarth and Melissa Hayden.
2005: At the 32nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included General Hospital (Drama Series, Directing), Christian LeBlanc, Erika Slezak, Greg Rikaart, Natalia Livingston, David Lago and Eden Riegel.
2008: Laurence Lau returned to All My Children as Greg Nelson.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Constance Towers (Helena, General Hospital; ex-Julianna, Sunset Beach; Clarissa, Capitol) - 78
Paolo Seganti (ex-Damian, As The World Turns...
- 5/20/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
On this date in...
1961: On The Edge Of Night, Mike, Ed, and Teresa faced death in the deserted mine shaft.
1984: Krystal and Blake's daughter, Kristina, is born prematurely on Dynasty.
1985: Bobby and Pam reunite on Dallas as J.R. tries to have Sue Ellen committed again for her alcoholism.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Laurence Lau (ex-Brian, As The World Turns; ex-Sam, One Life To Live; ex-Greg, All My Children, ex-Jamie, Another World) - 57
Victoria Rowell (ex-Drucilla, The Young And The Restless) - 53
Lisa Linde (ex-Ali, Days Of Our Lives) - 39
Eileen Boylan (ex-Betsy, Greek; ex-Sage, General Hospital) - 22...
1961: On The Edge Of Night, Mike, Ed, and Teresa faced death in the deserted mine shaft.
1984: Krystal and Blake's daughter, Kristina, is born prematurely on Dynasty.
1985: Bobby and Pam reunite on Dallas as J.R. tries to have Sue Ellen committed again for her alcoholism.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Laurence Lau (ex-Brian, As The World Turns; ex-Sam, One Life To Live; ex-Greg, All My Children, ex-Jamie, Another World) - 57
Victoria Rowell (ex-Drucilla, The Young And The Restless) - 53
Lisa Linde (ex-Ali, Days Of Our Lives) - 39
Eileen Boylan (ex-Betsy, Greek; ex-Sage, General Hospital) - 22...
- 5/10/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
"All My Children" turns 40 next week, and several of its former stars are returning to the ABC soap to help celebrate.
Among the returnees for the show's 40th anniversary are Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, whose characters, Hayley and Mateo, return to Pine Valley when it's voted "The Most Congenial Town in America" and Hayley produces a segment on the town for her TV show, "The Wave."
Other returnees for the 40th anniversary, which will be celebrated in special episodes airing Monday, Jan. 4 and Tuesday, Jan. 5, include Eva Larue (now of "CSI: Miami"), Julia Barr, Leven Rambin (who recently began a guest arc on "Grey's Anatomy"), Taylor Miller, Laurence Lau, James Mitchell and Eden Riegel.
"All My Children" premiered on Jan. 4, 1970 and has been a staple of ABC's daytime lineup ever since. Jan. 4 also marks the start of production at the show's new home in Los Angeles, which will allow...
Among the returnees for the show's 40th anniversary are Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos, whose characters, Hayley and Mateo, return to Pine Valley when it's voted "The Most Congenial Town in America" and Hayley produces a segment on the town for her TV show, "The Wave."
Other returnees for the 40th anniversary, which will be celebrated in special episodes airing Monday, Jan. 4 and Tuesday, Jan. 5, include Eva Larue (now of "CSI: Miami"), Julia Barr, Leven Rambin (who recently began a guest arc on "Grey's Anatomy"), Taylor Miller, Laurence Lau, James Mitchell and Eden Riegel.
"All My Children" premiered on Jan. 4, 1970 and has been a staple of ABC's daytime lineup ever since. Jan. 4 also marks the start of production at the show's new home in Los Angeles, which will allow...
- 12/28/2009
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
"All My Children" alums husband and wife Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos will return to the ABC daytime drama, in two episodes Jan. 4 and Jan. 5, which will mark "Children's" 40th anniversary.
"It is always great to come home," Ripa said.
Several other "Children" veterans, including La Rue, Julia Barr, Laurence Lau, Taylor Miller, James Mitchell, Leven Rambin and Eden Riegel will be part of the anniversary episodes.
Its story line will have Pine Valley elected "The Most Congenial Town in America," and Hayley (Ripa) and Mateo (Consuelos) will return to their hometown for Hayley to produce and host a documentary for her television show "The Wave," as she interviews her family members, friends and citizens who all call Pine Valley home.
Jan. 4 also marks the long-running soap's first day of production in Los Angeles after four decades in New York.
"It is always great to come home," Ripa said.
Several other "Children" veterans, including La Rue, Julia Barr, Laurence Lau, Taylor Miller, James Mitchell, Leven Rambin and Eden Riegel will be part of the anniversary episodes.
Its story line will have Pine Valley elected "The Most Congenial Town in America," and Hayley (Ripa) and Mateo (Consuelos) will return to their hometown for Hayley to produce and host a documentary for her television show "The Wave," as she interviews her family members, friends and citizens who all call Pine Valley home.
Jan. 4 also marks the long-running soap's first day of production in Los Angeles after four decades in New York.
- 12/28/2009
- by By Nellie Andreeva
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After a beloved three-decade long run as Brooke English on All My Children, Julia Barr left the show after an ugly contract dispute 2006.
So you can imagine the surprise of fans when they heard the following news: the actress will appear on the show's 40th anniversay episodes, which air on January 4 and 5.
Other former stars returning for the occasion will be: Kelly Ripa (Hayley), Mark Consuelos (Mateo), Eva Larue (Maria), Taylor Miller (Nina) and Laurence Lau (Greg). But all eyes will be on Barr.
She spoke to TV Guide Magazine about the comeback in a recent interview. A couple of excerpts follow...
On her original exit: It was not an appropriate way to go. After being on the show for so long the character needed some kind of closure and so did the fans. For whatever reason that didn’t happen. Now, hopefully, it will.
On her return: This is to the show’s credit.
So you can imagine the surprise of fans when they heard the following news: the actress will appear on the show's 40th anniversay episodes, which air on January 4 and 5.
Other former stars returning for the occasion will be: Kelly Ripa (Hayley), Mark Consuelos (Mateo), Eva Larue (Maria), Taylor Miller (Nina) and Laurence Lau (Greg). But all eyes will be on Barr.
She spoke to TV Guide Magazine about the comeback in a recent interview. A couple of excerpts follow...
On her original exit: It was not an appropriate way to go. After being on the show for so long the character needed some kind of closure and so did the fans. For whatever reason that didn’t happen. Now, hopefully, it will.
On her return: This is to the show’s credit.
- 12/2/2009
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
There's reason to be hopeful about All My Children's move to Hollywood. Oh, yes, Thorsten Kaye has decided not to go -- bye, bye Zach -- but there's a list of stars lining up for the anniversary that's pretty spectacular.
In honor of All My Children's 40th Anniversary, Julia Barr is coming back as Brooke English. Also slated to appear are a bunch of other former AMC stars, including Eva Larue, Taylor Miller, Laurence Lau, Eden Riegel, Leven Rambin and the previously announced Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.
Julia's return is a big get because she was such big part of the soap for so long. The two-time Emmy winner was on AMC from 1976 to her exit in 2006. This anniversary show will be a chance for fans to hear what Brooke -- Erica's rival for all those years -- has been up to.
Next in line is Eva Larue.
In honor of All My Children's 40th Anniversary, Julia Barr is coming back as Brooke English. Also slated to appear are a bunch of other former AMC stars, including Eva Larue, Taylor Miller, Laurence Lau, Eden Riegel, Leven Rambin and the previously announced Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos.
Julia's return is a big get because she was such big part of the soap for so long. The two-time Emmy winner was on AMC from 1976 to her exit in 2006. This anniversary show will be a chance for fans to hear what Brooke -- Erica's rival for all those years -- has been up to.
Next in line is Eva Larue.
- 11/13/2009
- by Allison Waldman
- Aol TV.
As previously announced, Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos will help All My Children celebrate its 40th anniversary.
But those won't be the only alums making appearances on the special January 4 and 5 episodes of this soap opera. Here's a list of who else is expected to guest star:
Eva La Rue as Maria Santos; Eden Riegel as Bianca Montgomery Laurence Lau as Greg Nelson; Taylor Miller as Nina Cortlandt Warner; Leven Rambin as Lily Montgomery; Julia Barr as Brooke English.
Which of these former stars are you most excited to see again?...
But those won't be the only alums making appearances on the special January 4 and 5 episodes of this soap opera. Here's a list of who else is expected to guest star:
Eva La Rue as Maria Santos; Eden Riegel as Bianca Montgomery Laurence Lau as Greg Nelson; Taylor Miller as Nina Cortlandt Warner; Leven Rambin as Lily Montgomery; Julia Barr as Brooke English.
Which of these former stars are you most excited to see again?...
- 11/11/2009
- by matt@iscribelimited.com (M.L. House)
- TVfanatic
This week’s column kicks off with Gays Gone By featuring As The World Turns’ first gay character all the way back from 1988. Gool Theater has the return of Spanish teen soap Física O Química and some steamy clips from All That Matters. Plus spoilers of domestic unrest on Forbidden Love and a shocking kiss on EastEnders. Meanwhile, Gool Newsbeat has the dish on what’s ahead for The Young and the Restless’ Rafe Torres and Raising the Bar’s Charlie Sagansky. And as always, I've got the Snapshots and Soap Stud Of The Week for you!
Table Of Contents
Feature: Gays Gone By
Gool Theater
In My Humble Opinion (Imho)
Scoops & Spoilers
Gool Sneak Peeks
Gool Newsbeat
Bits & Pieces
Ratings & Rankings
Snapshots
Soap Stud Of The Week
Question Of The Week
Gays Gone By — As The World Turns’ Hank Eliot
While As The World Turns’ Luke Snyder (Van Hansis...
Table Of Contents
Feature: Gays Gone By
Gool Theater
In My Humble Opinion (Imho)
Scoops & Spoilers
Gool Sneak Peeks
Gool Newsbeat
Bits & Pieces
Ratings & Rankings
Snapshots
Soap Stud Of The Week
Question Of The Week
Gays Gone By — As The World Turns’ Hank Eliot
While As The World Turns’ Luke Snyder (Van Hansis...
- 6/17/2009
- by dennis
- The Backlot
(Getty Images/Stephen Lovekin)
Two weeks ago, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) named CBS’ daytime soap opera As the World Turns Outstanding Daily Drama for their storyline centered on gay teens Luke Snyder and Noah Mayer. This was the second year in a row that Atwt won the award.
It was also the second year in a row that Tom O’Neil, who writes the Gold Derby blog for the Los Angeles Times, decried GLAAD’s bestowing the honor on the show; last year he also called on the media watchdog group to rescind the same award. This year he was joined by Nelson Branco of The Suds Report in condemning both GLAAD and As the World Turns.
Said O’Neil in a post titled “GLAAD continues to reward bias against gays”:
When the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) bestowed its awards last Saturday night,...
Two weeks ago, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) named CBS’ daytime soap opera As the World Turns Outstanding Daily Drama for their storyline centered on gay teens Luke Snyder and Noah Mayer. This was the second year in a row that Atwt won the award.
It was also the second year in a row that Tom O’Neil, who writes the Gold Derby blog for the Los Angeles Times, decried GLAAD’s bestowing the honor on the show; last year he also called on the media watchdog group to rescind the same award. This year he was joined by Nelson Branco of The Suds Report in condemning both GLAAD and As the World Turns.
Said O’Neil in a post titled “GLAAD continues to reward bias against gays”:
When the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) bestowed its awards last Saturday night,...
- 4/8/2009
- by michael
- The Backlot
Chatting With … Sri Rao
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Sri Rao, the former head writer of last year’s best soap opera on either daytime or nighttime television, General Hospital: Night Shift. In addition to discussing his work on that gay-inclusive, critically acclaimed show, Rao also shared his thoughts on the depiction of gay characters in the genre, who should write gay characters, how As the World Turns handled the Luke and Noah storyline, as well as news about a new project very close to his heart.
[While very interesting and worthwhile, this interview is five pages long. To skip directly to this week's In My Humble Opinion, Gool Newsbeat and Scoops And Spoilers click here.]
Sri Rao
Photo credit: Entwined Studio
AfterElton.com: You were the head writer for General Hospital: Night Shift. Had you written for soaps before that?
Sri Rao: No, this was my first foray into the soap opera genre. I had been watching General Hospital for my entire life. I’m a long-time fan of the show so I was very familiar with it.
I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Sri Rao, the former head writer of last year’s best soap opera on either daytime or nighttime television, General Hospital: Night Shift. In addition to discussing his work on that gay-inclusive, critically acclaimed show, Rao also shared his thoughts on the depiction of gay characters in the genre, who should write gay characters, how As the World Turns handled the Luke and Noah storyline, as well as news about a new project very close to his heart.
[While very interesting and worthwhile, this interview is five pages long. To skip directly to this week's In My Humble Opinion, Gool Newsbeat and Scoops And Spoilers click here.]
Sri Rao
Photo credit: Entwined Studio
AfterElton.com: You were the head writer for General Hospital: Night Shift. Had you written for soaps before that?
Sri Rao: No, this was my first foray into the soap opera genre. I had been watching General Hospital for my entire life. I’m a long-time fan of the show so I was very familiar with it.
- 2/23/2009
- by dennis
- The Backlot
In The Spotlight — Emmerdale
This week we bid a fond farewell to Emmerdale’s Paul Lambert (out actor Matthew Bose) and Jonny Foster (Richard Grieve), by taking a look back at their relationship as they exit the series for a new life in Australia – oh, yeah, and to give their troubled marriage a second (or is it third?) chance. It’s been a long hard road for this couple that found their love tested time and again.
Matthew Bose (left) and Richard Grieve
During Paul’s years living in Emmerdale, he endured a series of unsuccessful relationships and tumultuous events including the night he rescued his neighbor Grayson Sinclair (Christopher Villiers) during an assault (and somehow managing to learn of Grayson’s bisexuality in the process0. Grayson’s wife, Perdy (who is aware of her husband’s bisexuality) instantly concluded Paul and Grayson were secretly lovers, but once Paul convinced...
This week we bid a fond farewell to Emmerdale’s Paul Lambert (out actor Matthew Bose) and Jonny Foster (Richard Grieve), by taking a look back at their relationship as they exit the series for a new life in Australia – oh, yeah, and to give their troubled marriage a second (or is it third?) chance. It’s been a long hard road for this couple that found their love tested time and again.
Matthew Bose (left) and Richard Grieve
During Paul’s years living in Emmerdale, he endured a series of unsuccessful relationships and tumultuous events including the night he rescued his neighbor Grayson Sinclair (Christopher Villiers) during an assault (and somehow managing to learn of Grayson’s bisexuality in the process0. Grayson’s wife, Perdy (who is aware of her husband’s bisexuality) instantly concluded Paul and Grayson were secretly lovers, but once Paul convinced...
- 2/2/2009
- by dennis
- The Backlot
Getting To Know … Shameless
The love life of gay teenager Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns) on the U.K. series Shameless has never been easy. Whether it’s having to steal a bed just so he can have sex with his hot new boyfriend (somehow landing in prison because of it), trying to keep his ongoing affair with a married man a secret, or that fling with a homophobic drug dealer who has a strange sexual quirk (big surprise), something always comes along to make finding love (or just getting laid) a trying ordeal for poor Ian.
Gerard Kearns as Ian Gallagher
Shameless, which airs on Channel 4, the same network that brings us Hollyoaks, is a dark and perverse comedy/drama about the twisted lives of the extremely dysfunctional Gallagher family, as well as their friends and their enemies. Created by Paul Abbott, who is also the executive producer, the series...
The love life of gay teenager Ian Gallagher (Gerard Kearns) on the U.K. series Shameless has never been easy. Whether it’s having to steal a bed just so he can have sex with his hot new boyfriend (somehow landing in prison because of it), trying to keep his ongoing affair with a married man a secret, or that fling with a homophobic drug dealer who has a strange sexual quirk (big surprise), something always comes along to make finding love (or just getting laid) a trying ordeal for poor Ian.
Gerard Kearns as Ian Gallagher
Shameless, which airs on Channel 4, the same network that brings us Hollyoaks, is a dark and perverse comedy/drama about the twisted lives of the extremely dysfunctional Gallagher family, as well as their friends and their enemies. Created by Paul Abbott, who is also the executive producer, the series...
- 1/26/2009
- by dennis
- The Backlot
This week we speak with Tom Chroust, former head writer of Forbidden Love. Chroust started at the show as an intern in August 1998 and eventually became head writer at Fl from July 2007 to June 2008. (He now is part of the writing team at All That Matters.)
During Chroust's tenure as head writer at Fl he shepherded the internationally loved romance between Christian Mann (Thore Schölermann) and Olli Sabel (Jo Weil). We talked to the out writer via email about that storyline, as well as other plots and characters he enjoyed working on. We also asked him what he wished he could have done differently and lots more!
German soap writer, Tom Chroust
AfterElton.com: How did you come up with the love story for Christian and Olli? Was it a story that you already had in mind in general, meaning a gay love story, or for them in particular?
Tom...
During Chroust's tenure as head writer at Fl he shepherded the internationally loved romance between Christian Mann (Thore Schölermann) and Olli Sabel (Jo Weil). We talked to the out writer via email about that storyline, as well as other plots and characters he enjoyed working on. We also asked him what he wished he could have done differently and lots more!
German soap writer, Tom Chroust
AfterElton.com: How did you come up with the love story for Christian and Olli? Was it a story that you already had in mind in general, meaning a gay love story, or for them in particular?
Tom...
- 1/19/2009
- by dennis
- The Backlot
Consider this Bgwe: Armageddon Edition.
Just lately I've been filled with a keen sense of dread, like the world is on the edge of some cataclysmic disaster. And no, I'm not talking about those rumors that ABC plans on renewing According to Jim for yet another year.
A ninth season of the James Belushi sitcom would be a major disaster, sure, but I'm more concerned about an unusual spate of minor earthquakes in Yellowstone National Park, which might be the signal of some imminent volcanic eruption that would take out the entire Midwest (buh-bye Utah) and throw enough volcanic ash into the atmosphere to cast the rest of the globe into a nuclear winter for decades.
Note to self: Stock up on self-tanner.
If a volcanic eruption doesn't get us then there's always bird flu, or solar storms, or a giant meteor. At any rate, something big is coming, I can feel it.
Just lately I've been filled with a keen sense of dread, like the world is on the edge of some cataclysmic disaster. And no, I'm not talking about those rumors that ABC plans on renewing According to Jim for yet another year.
A ninth season of the James Belushi sitcom would be a major disaster, sure, but I'm more concerned about an unusual spate of minor earthquakes in Yellowstone National Park, which might be the signal of some imminent volcanic eruption that would take out the entire Midwest (buh-bye Utah) and throw enough volcanic ash into the atmosphere to cast the rest of the globe into a nuclear winter for decades.
Note to self: Stock up on self-tanner.
If a volcanic eruption doesn't get us then there's always bird flu, or solar storms, or a giant meteor. At any rate, something big is coming, I can feel it.
- 1/16/2009
- by dennis
- The Backlot
In this edition of Gays Of Our Lives, we introduce “In The Spotlight,” a new recurring feature where we examine in depth a particular series, character or storyline of gay interest.
First up, Casualty’s Dr. Toby De Silva, played by Matthew Needham, who bid goodbye this past week to the long running BBC medical series after a story arc during which the character struggled not only with his sexuality, but with his decision to become a doctor as well.
When Toby first joined the show in September 2007, his conflict over whether or not to be a doctor was quickly apparent as we learned that his overbearing parents had forced him into medicine. And while his relationships with women were rare, fleeting and usually disastrous, there hadn’t been much of an inkling regarding Toby being gay – at least not until he was found in bed with Ben Harding (Mark Letheren...
First up, Casualty’s Dr. Toby De Silva, played by Matthew Needham, who bid goodbye this past week to the long running BBC medical series after a story arc during which the character struggled not only with his sexuality, but with his decision to become a doctor as well.
When Toby first joined the show in September 2007, his conflict over whether or not to be a doctor was quickly apparent as we learned that his overbearing parents had forced him into medicine. And while his relationships with women were rare, fleeting and usually disastrous, there hadn’t been much of an inkling regarding Toby being gay – at least not until he was found in bed with Ben Harding (Mark Letheren...
- 1/12/2009
- by dennis
- The Backlot
It’s been a busy year for soaps and dramas featuring gay characters (you should just see the number of shows I have to watch). A lot of it was good, much of it was bad, and some . . . well, that’s the point of this week's survey. We’re looking for your opinions on the year's best and worst in soaps and dramatic shows featuring gay characters. From Best Series to Worst Storyline to Best Couple to Most Shocking Plot Twist, we want to know what you loved and hated in the shows featuring your favorite and not-so-favorite gay characters. The results will be announced in the Dec. 15th edition of “Gays of Our Lives.” And please, if you feel there’s someone we’ve missed, you can write in your own choice!
Best Show
Best Show
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Most Disappointing Show
Most Disappointing Show
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Best Storyline
Best Storyline
( surveys...
Best Show
Best Show
( polls)
Most Disappointing Show
Most Disappointing Show
( polls)
Best Storyline
Best Storyline
( surveys...
- 11/17/2008
- by dennis
- The Backlot
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