Elizabeth Hubbard, who appeared 14 times on Broadway and had long runs as Dr. Althea Davis and the cutthroat Lucinda Walsh on the daytime soap operas The Doctors and As the World Turns, respectively, has died. She was 89.
Hubbard died Saturday of cancer at her home in Roxbury, Connecticut, her son, Jeremy Bennett, told The Hollywood Reporter.
On the big screen, Hubbard played the gynecologist girlfriend of Gene Hackman’s character in I Never Sang for My Father (1970) and appeared in The Bell Jar (1979), Ordinary People (1980), Cold River (1982) and Center Stage (2000).
She portrayed Dr. Althea on NBC’s The Doctors from 1964-82 and the manipulating mogul Lucinda on CBS’ As the World Turns from 1984 until the show’s conclusion in September 2010. (Lucinda and Larry Bryggman’s John Dixon headed off to Amsterdam at the end.)
“I’ve been so lucky playing Lucinda — a character who could do anything,” she told TV Guide in 2010. “She could lie,...
Hubbard died Saturday of cancer at her home in Roxbury, Connecticut, her son, Jeremy Bennett, told The Hollywood Reporter.
On the big screen, Hubbard played the gynecologist girlfriend of Gene Hackman’s character in I Never Sang for My Father (1970) and appeared in The Bell Jar (1979), Ordinary People (1980), Cold River (1982) and Center Stage (2000).
She portrayed Dr. Althea on NBC’s The Doctors from 1964-82 and the manipulating mogul Lucinda on CBS’ As the World Turns from 1984 until the show’s conclusion in September 2010. (Lucinda and Larry Bryggman’s John Dixon headed off to Amsterdam at the end.)
“I’ve been so lucky playing Lucinda — a character who could do anything,” she told TV Guide in 2010. “She could lie,...
- 4/10/2023
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
1976: Ryan's Hope's Frank realized his campaign was over.
1992: All My Children's Nick returned.
1996: Another World's Fax was ready to kill again.
2010: As the World Turns' Henry and Barbara married."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
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1968: On The Doctors, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) and Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) talked about marrying. Both spoke of the changing times-Nick the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy; Althea the 1967 death of her son, Buddy Davis. Meanwhile, Steve (David O'Brien) and Karen (Laryssa Lauret) also headed towards marriage,...
1992: All My Children's Nick returned.
1996: Another World's Fax was ready to kill again.
2010: As the World Turns' Henry and Barbara married."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
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1968: On The Doctors, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) and Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) talked about marrying. Both spoke of the changing times-Nick the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy; Althea the 1967 death of her son, Buddy Davis. Meanwhile, Steve (David O'Brien) and Karen (Laryssa Lauret) also headed towards marriage,...
- 8/27/2019
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1977: Leslie Charleson assumed the role of Monica on Gh.
1992: Elizabeth Keifer debuted as Blake on Guiding Light.
2007: The 10,000th episode of One Life to Live aired on ABC.
2007: As the World Turns' Luke and Noah shared an historic kiss."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1933: On radio soap opera Ma Perkins, Ma (Virginia Payne) has found out about Cousin Sylvester's marriage proposal to Penny, and she wondered what kind of men the cousins were.
1967: On Dark Shadows, Julia (Grayson Hall) warned Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) not to become too chummy with Barnabas (Jonathan Frid).
1967: On Another World,...
1992: Elizabeth Keifer debuted as Blake on Guiding Light.
2007: The 10,000th episode of One Life to Live aired on ABC.
2007: As the World Turns' Luke and Noah shared an historic kiss."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1933: On radio soap opera Ma Perkins, Ma (Virginia Payne) has found out about Cousin Sylvester's marriage proposal to Penny, and she wondered what kind of men the cousins were.
1967: On Dark Shadows, Julia (Grayson Hall) warned Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) not to become too chummy with Barnabas (Jonathan Frid).
1967: On Another World,...
- 8/26/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1996: Nathan Hastings died on The Young and the Restless.
1996: Frankie Frame was murdered on Another World.
1996: Gh's Jason and Robin arrived in Montauk on Stone's birthday.
2013: The series finale of One Life to Live aired online."The best prophet of the future is the past."
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1929: NBC Blue network broadcast Amos 'n' Andy, starring Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll, for the first time. The show ran as a nightly radio serial from 1928 (starting at local Wmaq) until 1943, then as a weekly situation comedy from 1943 to 1955.
1953: On Search for Tomorrow, Arthur Tate (Terry O'Sullivan) told Nathan Walsh...
1996: Frankie Frame was murdered on Another World.
1996: Gh's Jason and Robin arrived in Montauk on Stone's birthday.
2013: The series finale of One Life to Live aired online."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1929: NBC Blue network broadcast Amos 'n' Andy, starring Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll, for the first time. The show ran as a nightly radio serial from 1928 (starting at local Wmaq) until 1943, then as a weekly situation comedy from 1943 to 1955.
1953: On Search for Tomorrow, Arthur Tate (Terry O'Sullivan) told Nathan Walsh...
- 8/26/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: The Doctors' Nick proposed to Althea.
1980: Texas' Justin rescued Rikki from a burning race car.
1981: Edge of Night's Sky plotted with Gunther against Gavin.
1991: Young and the Restless' Traci helped Brad with a Jabot ad."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
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1946: Prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Sterne Carrington (Pepper Young's Family; Rosemary) was featured in Time magazine.
1968: On The Doctors, while at dinner, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) asked Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) to marry him.
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1980: Texas' Justin rescued Rikki from a burning race car.
1981: Edge of Night's Sky plotted with Gunther against Gavin.
1991: Young and the Restless' Traci helped Brad with a Jabot ad."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
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1946: Prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Sterne Carrington (Pepper Young's Family; Rosemary) was featured in Time magazine.
1968: On The Doctors, while at dinner, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) asked Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) to marry him.
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- 8/26/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1981: Another World's Cecile and Jamie were held captive.
1986: The Young and the Restless' Sven charmed Katherine.
1994: All My Children's Erica broke down at Mona's grave.
2002: Barbara interrupted Hal and Emily's wedding on As the World Turns'."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
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1969: On The Doctors, amnesiac Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) realized she was becoming good friends with the husband she didn't remember, Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon).
1980: On Texas, Reena Cook (Carla Borelli) was pleased when Kevin (Lee Patterson) vowed to make their marriage...
1986: The Young and the Restless' Sven charmed Katherine.
1994: All My Children's Erica broke down at Mona's grave.
2002: Barbara interrupted Hal and Emily's wedding on As the World Turns'."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
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1969: On The Doctors, amnesiac Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) realized she was becoming good friends with the husband she didn't remember, Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon).
1980: On Texas, Reena Cook (Carla Borelli) was pleased when Kevin (Lee Patterson) vowed to make their marriage...
- 8/12/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
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1976: Ryan's Hope's Delia talked her way around Frank's suspicions.
1999: Passions premiered on NBC.
2001: As the World Turns' Simon found Katie on an island.
2002: Stephanie Gatschet debuted as Tammy on Guiding Light."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
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1966: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) met Leslie Jackson (Lynne Adams).
1966: New head writer William J. Bell's first Days of our Lives script aired. By this point NBC had canceled Ted Corday's other two daytime soaps launched in 1965, Morning Star and Paradise Bay,...
1999: Passions premiered on NBC.
2001: As the World Turns' Simon found Katie on an island.
2002: Stephanie Gatschet debuted as Tammy on Guiding Light."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
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1966: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) met Leslie Jackson (Lynne Adams).
1966: New head writer William J. Bell's first Days of our Lives script aired. By this point NBC had canceled Ted Corday's other two daytime soaps launched in 1965, Morning Star and Paradise Bay,...
- 7/5/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1966: Dark Shadows premiered on ABC.
1984: Guiding Light's Bert stood after losing her leg.
1995: One Life to Live's "Tommy" was enraged.
2003: Passions paid homage to the musical "Chicago"."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
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1952: ABC Radio aired the final episode of Lone Journey after a 12 year run on multiple networks with multiple sponsors.
1955: On The Brighter Day, Lydia Hamilton (Murial Williams) struggled with her conscience after taking a silver clock.
1963: On Ben Jerrod, Agnes (Jeanne Baird) lost her temper for the second time.
1984: Guiding Light's Bert stood after losing her leg.
1995: One Life to Live's "Tommy" was enraged.
2003: Passions paid homage to the musical "Chicago"."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
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1952: ABC Radio aired the final episode of Lone Journey after a 12 year run on multiple networks with multiple sponsors.
1955: On The Brighter Day, Lydia Hamilton (Murial Williams) struggled with her conscience after taking a silver clock.
1963: On Ben Jerrod, Agnes (Jeanne Baird) lost her temper for the second time.
- 6/27/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1967: Dark Shadows' Carolyn wanted to check out the locked room.
1982: Gh's Laura Templeton did not want to leave Port Charles.
1985: Days of our Lives' Anna and Tony made love.
2002: Passions' Theresa confessed to Julian's murder."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
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1950: On Irna Phillips' Today's Children, Chris knew the only way to determine whether the fingerprints on the package were Janis's was to ask his mother to get Janis to touch something and then have it inspected by the lab.
1982: Gh's Laura Templeton did not want to leave Port Charles.
1985: Days of our Lives' Anna and Tony made love.
2002: Passions' Theresa confessed to Julian's murder."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
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1950: On Irna Phillips' Today's Children, Chris knew the only way to determine whether the fingerprints on the package were Janis's was to ask his mother to get Janis to touch something and then have it inspected by the lab.
- 5/14/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1974: Another World aired a one-hour special.
1983: Peter Reckell debuted on Days of our Lives.
1991: The Dallas series finale aired on CBS.
2013: Jeanne Cooper's final Y&R scene aired."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
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1968: On The Doctors, Ralph Anderson (Al Hinckley) held Matt (James Pritchett), Althea (Elizabeth Hubbard) and Nick (Gerald Gordon) hostage in Matt's office. As Maggie (Bethel Leslie) banged on the door, a gunshot went off.
1974: Another World broadcast for one hour for the first time in honor of its 10th anniversary.
1983: Peter Reckell debuted on Days of our Lives.
1991: The Dallas series finale aired on CBS.
2013: Jeanne Cooper's final Y&R scene aired."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
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1968: On The Doctors, Ralph Anderson (Al Hinckley) held Matt (James Pritchett), Althea (Elizabeth Hubbard) and Nick (Gerald Gordon) hostage in Matt's office. As Maggie (Bethel Leslie) banged on the door, a gunshot went off.
1974: Another World broadcast for one hour for the first time in honor of its 10th anniversary.
- 5/8/2019
- 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
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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
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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
By Jeremy Carr
The success of Larry Cohen’s 1973 Blaxploitation classic, Black Caesar, was so immediately evident that producer Samuel Z. Arkoff, then head of American International Pictures, put the sequel wheels in motion almost instantly. The follow-up, Hell Up in Harlem, was released just 10 months later, still in 1973. Such a hasty turnaround certainly makes its mark on the completed picture, with a frenetic tempo, chaotic storyline, and haphazard construction that all seems to mirror its own pace of production. Yet even in the face of this slapdash development, the film itself is thoroughly entertaining, if not quite living up to its predecessor.
Reprising his role as Tommy Gibbs, the shrewd criminal entrepreneur who worked his way up through the underworld ranks in Black Caesar, Fred Williamson starts off the sequel in dire straits. As seen in the earlier film, Tommy had proudly flaunted an aggressive charm, with a sly...
The success of Larry Cohen’s 1973 Blaxploitation classic, Black Caesar, was so immediately evident that producer Samuel Z. Arkoff, then head of American International Pictures, put the sequel wheels in motion almost instantly. The follow-up, Hell Up in Harlem, was released just 10 months later, still in 1973. Such a hasty turnaround certainly makes its mark on the completed picture, with a frenetic tempo, chaotic storyline, and haphazard construction that all seems to mirror its own pace of production. Yet even in the face of this slapdash development, the film itself is thoroughly entertaining, if not quite living up to its predecessor.
Reprising his role as Tommy Gibbs, the shrewd criminal entrepreneur who worked his way up through the underworld ranks in Black Caesar, Fred Williamson starts off the sequel in dire straits. As seen in the earlier film, Tommy had proudly flaunted an aggressive charm, with a sly...
- 3/16/2019
- by nospam@example.com (Cinema Retro)
- Cinemaretro.com
1968: Dark Shadows' Barnabas entombed Trasked.
1979: Ryan's Hope's Johnny said his peace.
1990: Gh's Robert, Sean & Anna learned Paget was Duke.
1992: All My Children's Donna & Chuck left Pine Valley."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
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1968: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) and Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) performed surgery on Nathan Bunker (House Jameson).
1968: On Dark Shadows, after forcing him to sign a confession stating Victoria Winters was not a witch, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) trapped Reverend Trask (Jerry Lacy) in...
1979: Ryan's Hope's Johnny said his peace.
1990: Gh's Robert, Sean & Anna learned Paget was Duke.
1992: All My Children's Donna & Chuck left Pine Valley."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.
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1968: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) and Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) performed surgery on Nathan Bunker (House Jameson).
1968: On Dark Shadows, after forcing him to sign a confession stating Victoria Winters was not a witch, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) trapped Reverend Trask (Jerry Lacy) in...
- 3/5/2019
- 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
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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
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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
1962: Our Five Daughters premiered on NBC.
1968: Dark Shadows' Angelique dug her way of Jeremiah's grave.
1980: Barbara hid a big secret on As the World Turns.
2004: Rebecca and Julian were married on Passions."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
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1959: CBS Radio aired the final episode of Bakcstage Wife, the story of Mary Noble, a girl from a small town in Iowa who came to New York seeking her future. The show was created by Frank and Anne Hummert and premiered August 5, 1935 on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
1968: Dark Shadows' Angelique dug her way of Jeremiah's grave.
1980: Barbara hid a big secret on As the World Turns.
2004: Rebecca and Julian were married on Passions."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.
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1959: CBS Radio aired the final episode of Bakcstage Wife, the story of Mary Noble, a girl from a small town in Iowa who came to New York seeking her future. The show was created by Frank and Anne Hummert and premiered August 5, 1935 on the Mutual Broadcasting System.
- 1/2/2019
- by Kevin Mulcahy Jr.
- 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
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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.
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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
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.
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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.
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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
1976: Another World's Mac told Iris to leave Clarice alone.
1978: Dallas' Ray fell for country singer Garnet McGee.
1984: Days' Bo found Roman dead but the body disappeared.
1985: Ryan's Hope's Jillian couldn't remember Frank."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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1957: On The Edge of Night, Billy (Pud Flanagan) asked Mary (Anne Sargent) and Roger (Allan Nourse) Harper to legally adopt him.
1963: General Hospital introduced a new opening sequence.
1969: On The Doctors, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) clashed with Dr. Steve Aldrich (David O'Brien) after Nick's wife, Althea, walked out on him. Meanwhile, the staff...
1978: Dallas' Ray fell for country singer Garnet McGee.
1984: Days' Bo found Roman dead but the body disappeared.
1985: Ryan's Hope's Jillian couldn't remember Frank."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1957: On The Edge of Night, Billy (Pud Flanagan) asked Mary (Anne Sargent) and Roger (Allan Nourse) Harper to legally adopt him.
1963: General Hospital introduced a new opening sequence.
1969: On The Doctors, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) clashed with Dr. Steve Aldrich (David O'Brien) after Nick's wife, Althea, walked out on him. Meanwhile, the staff...
- 11/27/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
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1981: Texas' Justin learned Ashley wasn't pregnant.
1981: General Hospital's Rick walked Laura down the aisle.
1995: Days of our Lives' Sami gave birth to Will.
1995: One Life to Live's Todd left for Ireland."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1964: On Another World, Ken Baxter (William Prince) agreed to give up his relationship with Janet Matthews (Liza Chapman) and make his marriage to Laura (Augusta Dabney) work, following the murder of their son, Tom.
1966: On Dark Shadows, a mysterious person tried to enter Victoria Winters' (Alexandra Moltke) room, but her screams scared the intruder away.
1981: General Hospital's Rick walked Laura down the aisle.
1995: Days of our Lives' Sami gave birth to Will.
1995: One Life to Live's Todd left for Ireland."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1964: On Another World, Ken Baxter (William Prince) agreed to give up his relationship with Janet Matthews (Liza Chapman) and make his marriage to Laura (Augusta Dabney) work, following the murder of their son, Tom.
1966: On Dark Shadows, a mysterious person tried to enter Victoria Winters' (Alexandra Moltke) room, but her screams scared the intruder away.
- 11/16/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
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1968: It was Nick and Althea's wedding day on The Doctors.
1983: Guiding Light's Eli Sims wanted revenge.
1998: Paul Anthony Stewart debuted as Danny on Guiding Light.
2003: All My Children's Erica made an unwelcome discovery."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1957: On The Edge of Night, Mike (John Larkin) realized Billy's blood type was not a match with Roger or Mary.
1964: Geoffrey Lumb made his first appearance in Another World as Mitchell Dru in a crossover from P&G's As the World Turns. He had previously played the character on The Brighter Day before joining Atwt and Aw.
1983: Guiding Light's Eli Sims wanted revenge.
1998: Paul Anthony Stewart debuted as Danny on Guiding Light.
2003: All My Children's Erica made an unwelcome discovery."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1957: On The Edge of Night, Mike (John Larkin) realized Billy's blood type was not a match with Roger or Mary.
1964: Geoffrey Lumb made his first appearance in Another World as Mitchell Dru in a crossover from P&G's As the World Turns. He had previously played the character on The Brighter Day before joining Atwt and Aw.
- 11/15/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
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1979: Guiding Light's Rita found out she was pregnant.
1993: General Hospital's Luke and Laura visited Bill Eckert.
2004: Days of our Lives' Abby reunited with Jennifer.
2008: ABC aired the 10,000th episode of All My Children."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) devised a plan to trick Irene into leading the police to Mary.
1965: On Days of our Lives, Julie Olson (Charla Doherty) paid a visit to her aunt, Marie Horton. Craig Merritt also visited Marie, his future daughter-in-law. Julie's father, Ben, had a fight with her lawyer and uncle,...
1993: General Hospital's Luke and Laura visited Bill Eckert.
2004: Days of our Lives' Abby reunited with Jennifer.
2008: ABC aired the 10,000th episode of All My Children."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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On this date in...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Mike Karr (John Larkin) devised a plan to trick Irene into leading the police to Mary.
1965: On Days of our Lives, Julie Olson (Charla Doherty) paid a visit to her aunt, Marie Horton. Craig Merritt also visited Marie, his future daughter-in-law. Julie's father, Ben, had a fight with her lawyer and uncle,...
- 11/15/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
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,...
― 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,...
- 11/8/2018
- 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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1969: Bright Promise premiered on NBC.
1978: The final episode of For Richer, For Poorer aired on NBC.
1986: Another World's Marley and Jake were married.
1989: Terry Lester debuted as Mason Capwell on Santa Barbara."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1947: Radio soap opera Claudia premiered. Due in large part to the success of the two Claudia movies, the D'Arcy advertising agency decided to bring the characters to radio in a five-a-week quarter-hour serial on behalf of its client, Coca-Cola. Kathryn Bard was cast as Claudia and Paul Crabtree as David, with Joe King announcing.
1969: Bright...
1978: The final episode of For Richer, For Poorer aired on NBC.
1986: Another World's Marley and Jake were married.
1989: Terry Lester debuted as Mason Capwell on Santa Barbara."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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On this date in...
1947: Radio soap opera Claudia premiered. Due in large part to the success of the two Claudia movies, the D'Arcy advertising agency decided to bring the characters to radio in a five-a-week quarter-hour serial on behalf of its client, Coca-Cola. Kathryn Bard was cast as Claudia and Paul Crabtree as David, with Joe King announcing.
1969: Bright...
- 10/3/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1976: Ryan's Hope's Frank realized his campaign was over.
1992: All My Children's Nick returned.
1996: Another World's Fax was ready to kill again.
2010: As the World Turns' Henry and Barbara married."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1968: On The Doctors, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) and Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) talked about marrying. Both spoke of the changing times-Nick the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy; Althea the 1967 death of her son, Buddy Davis. Meanwhile, Steve (David O'Brien) and Karen (Laryssa Lauret) also headed towards marriage, if not a romantic one.
Thanks to...
1992: All My Children's Nick returned.
1996: Another World's Fax was ready to kill again.
2010: As the World Turns' Henry and Barbara married."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1968: On The Doctors, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) and Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) talked about marrying. Both spoke of the changing times-Nick the assassinations of Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy; Althea the 1967 death of her son, Buddy Davis. Meanwhile, Steve (David O'Brien) and Karen (Laryssa Lauret) also headed towards marriage, if not a romantic one.
Thanks to...
- 8/27/2018
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1968: The Doctors' Nick proposed to Althea.
1980: Texas' Justin rescued Rikki from a burning race car.
1981: Edge of Night's Sky plotted with Gunther against Gavin.
1991: Young and the Restless' Traci helped Brad with a Jabot ad."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1946: Prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Sterne Carrington (Pepper Young's Family; Rosemary) was featured in Time magazine.
1968: On The Doctors, while at dinner, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) asked Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) to marry him.
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1980: On Texas, Terry Dekker (Shanna Reed...
1980: Texas' Justin rescued Rikki from a burning race car.
1981: Edge of Night's Sky plotted with Gunther against Gavin.
1991: Young and the Restless' Traci helped Brad with a Jabot ad."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1946: Prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Sterne Carrington (Pepper Young's Family; Rosemary) was featured in Time magazine.
1968: On The Doctors, while at dinner, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) asked Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) to marry him.
Thanks to Scott for sending in the item above.
1980: On Texas, Terry Dekker (Shanna Reed...
- 8/27/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
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1977: Leslie Charleson assumed the role of Monica on Gh.
1992: Elizabeth Keifer debuted as Blake on Guiding Light.
2007: The 10,000th episode of One Life to Live aired on ABC.
2007: As the World Turns' Luke and Noah shared an historic kiss."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1933: On radio soap opera Ma Perkins, Ma (Virginia Payne) has found out about Cousin Sylvester's marriage proposal to Penny, and she wondered what kind of men the cousins were.
1967: On Dark Shadows, Julia (Grayson Hall) warned Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) not to become too chummy with Barnabas (Jonathan Frid).
1967: On Another World,...
1992: Elizabeth Keifer debuted as Blake on Guiding Light.
2007: The 10,000th episode of One Life to Live aired on ABC.
2007: As the World Turns' Luke and Noah shared an historic kiss."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1933: On radio soap opera Ma Perkins, Ma (Virginia Payne) has found out about Cousin Sylvester's marriage proposal to Penny, and she wondered what kind of men the cousins were.
1967: On Dark Shadows, Julia (Grayson Hall) warned Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) not to become too chummy with Barnabas (Jonathan Frid).
1967: On Another World,...
- 8/21/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
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1996: Nathan Hastings died on The Young and the Restless.
1996: Frankie Frame was murdered on Another World.
1996: Gh's Jason and Robin arrived in Montauk on Stone's birthday.
2013: The series finale of One Life to Live aired online."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1929: NBC Blue network broadcast Amos 'n' Andy, starring Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll, for the first time. The show ran as a nightly radio serial from 1928 (starting at local Wmaq) until 1943, then as a weekly situation comedy from 1943 to 1955.
1953: On Search for Tomorrow, Arthur Tate (Terry O'Sullivan) told Nathan Walsh...
1996: Frankie Frame was murdered on Another World.
1996: Gh's Jason and Robin arrived in Montauk on Stone's birthday.
2013: The series finale of One Life to Live aired online."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1929: NBC Blue network broadcast Amos 'n' Andy, starring Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll, for the first time. The show ran as a nightly radio serial from 1928 (starting at local Wmaq) until 1943, then as a weekly situation comedy from 1943 to 1955.
1953: On Search for Tomorrow, Arthur Tate (Terry O'Sullivan) told Nathan Walsh...
- 8/20/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1981: Another World's Cecile and Jamie were held captive.
1986: The Young and the Restless' Sven charmed Katherine.
1994: All My Children's Erica broke down at Mona's grave.
2002: As the World Turns' Barbara interrupted Hal and
Emily's wedding."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1969: On The Doctors, amnesiac Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) realized she was becoming good friends with the husband she didn't remember, Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon).
1980: On Texas, Reena Cook (Carla Borelli) was pleased when Kevin (Lee Patterson) vowed to make their marriage work regardless of living in Houston or Bay City.
1981: On Another World,...
1986: The Young and the Restless' Sven charmed Katherine.
1994: All My Children's Erica broke down at Mona's grave.
2002: As the World Turns' Barbara interrupted Hal and
Emily's wedding."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
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1969: On The Doctors, amnesiac Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) realized she was becoming good friends with the husband she didn't remember, Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon).
1980: On Texas, Reena Cook (Carla Borelli) was pleased when Kevin (Lee Patterson) vowed to make their marriage work regardless of living in Houston or Bay City.
1981: On Another World,...
- 8/12/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
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1976: Ryan's Hope's Delia talked her way around Frank's suspicions.
1999: Passions premiered on NBC.
2001: As the World Turns' Simon found Katie on an island.
2002: Stephanie Gatschet debuted as Tammy on Guiding Light."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
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1966: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) met Leslie Jackson (Lynne Adams).
1966: New head writer William J. Bell's first Days of our Lives script aired.
1999: Passions premiered on NBC.
2001: As the World Turns' Simon found Katie on an island.
2002: Stephanie Gatschet debuted as Tammy on Guiding Light."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
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1966: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) met Leslie Jackson (Lynne Adams).
1966: New head writer William J. Bell's first Days of our Lives script aired.
- 7/5/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Irna Phillips was born 116 years ago today. She is pictured
above dictating stories to her assistant, Rose Cooperman."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"
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1901: Legendary soap opera creator Irna Phillips was born in Chicago, the youngest of ten children. She was educated at Northwestern University and the University of Illinois. She took graduate work at the University of Wisconsin. Miss Phillips also had an adopted son and daughter.
above dictating stories to her assistant, Rose Cooperman."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"
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1901: Legendary soap opera creator Irna Phillips was born in Chicago, the youngest of ten children. She was educated at Northwestern University and the University of Illinois. She took graduate work at the University of Wisconsin. Miss Phillips also had an adopted son and daughter.
- 7/1/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1966: Dark Shadows premiered on ABC.
1984: Guiding Light's Bert stood after losing her leg.
1995: One Life to Live's "Tommy" was enraged.
2003: Passions paid homage to the musical Chicago."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"
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1952: ABC Radio aired the final episode of Lone Journey after a 12 year run on multiple networks with multiple sponsors.
1955: On The Brighter Day, Lydia Hamilton (Murial Williams) struggled...
1984: Guiding Light's Bert stood after losing her leg.
1995: One Life to Live's "Tommy" was enraged.
2003: Passions paid homage to the musical Chicago."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"
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1952: ABC Radio aired the final episode of Lone Journey after a 12 year run on multiple networks with multiple sponsors.
1955: On The Brighter Day, Lydia Hamilton (Murial Williams) struggled...
- 6/27/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Listen I have nothing against ants – rubber tree plants, veracity, etc – but put enough of them together and I get nervous. Radiate them? You get the big ass ones in Them! (1954). Delve into cosmic circumstance and you have the smarty pants overlords of Phase IV (1974). Throw a bunch on the television, make them poisonous and you end up with The Love Boat meets The Towering Inferno goofiness of Robert Scheerer’s It Happened at Lakewood Manor (1977), a pretty silly and damn entertaining TV flick.
Aka Ants! upon rebroadcasting and future home video release, It Happ – screw it; let’s just call it Ants! okay? It’s a more fun and less pretentious title (which this thing is anything but), and to the point. Okay, Ants! originally aired December 2nd as part of The ABC Friday Night Movie, and it’s competition was The Incredible Hulk on CBS, while NBC trotted...
Aka Ants! upon rebroadcasting and future home video release, It Happ – screw it; let’s just call it Ants! okay? It’s a more fun and less pretentious title (which this thing is anything but), and to the point. Okay, Ants! originally aired December 2nd as part of The ABC Friday Night Movie, and it’s competition was The Incredible Hulk on CBS, while NBC trotted...
- 6/24/2018
- by Scott Drebit
- DailyDead
1969: Dark Shadows' Quentin visited David.
1988: Days of our Lives' Roman and Abe were promoted.
1998: Y&R's Cole and Victoria ended their marriage.
2009: As the World Turns' Hughes family mourned Adam."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"
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1938: Frank and Anne Hummert radio soap opera Stella Dallas aired on New York local station Weaf for the final time before going national on NBC with the following episode.
1988: Days of our Lives' Roman and Abe were promoted.
1998: Y&R's Cole and Victoria ended their marriage.
2009: As the World Turns' Hughes family mourned Adam."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"
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1938: Frank and Anne Hummert radio soap opera Stella Dallas aired on New York local station Weaf for the final time before going national on NBC with the following episode.
- 6/4/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
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1967: Dark Shadows' Carolyn wanted to check out the locked room.
1982: Gh's Laura Templeton did not want to leave Port Charles.
1985: Days of our Lives' Anna and Tony made love.
2002: Passions' Theresa confessed to Julian's murder."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"
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1950: On Irna Phillips' Today's Children, Chris knew the only way to determine whether the fingerprints on the package were...
1982: Gh's Laura Templeton did not want to leave Port Charles.
1985: Days of our Lives' Anna and Tony made love.
2002: Passions' Theresa confessed to Julian's murder."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"
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1950: On Irna Phillips' Today's Children, Chris knew the only way to determine whether the fingerprints on the package were...
- 5/10/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
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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."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"
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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,...
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."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...
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,...
- 5/9/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1974: Another World aired a one-hour special.
1983: Peter Reckell debuted on Days of our Lives.
1991: The Dallas series finale aired on CBS.
2013: Jeanne Cooper's final Y&R scene aired."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...
1968: On The Doctors, Ralph Anderson (Al Hinckley) held Matt (James Pritchett), Althea (Elizabeth Hubbard) and Nick (Gerald Gordon) hostage in Matt's office. As Maggie (Bethel Leslie) banged on the door,...
1983: Peter Reckell debuted on Days of our Lives.
1991: The Dallas series finale aired on CBS.
2013: Jeanne Cooper's final Y&R scene aired."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...
1968: On The Doctors, Ralph Anderson (Al Hinckley) held Matt (James Pritchett), Althea (Elizabeth Hubbard) and Nick (Gerald Gordon) hostage in Matt's office. As Maggie (Bethel Leslie) banged on the door,...
- 5/3/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Dark Shadows' Barnabas entombed Trasked.
1979: Ryan's Hope's Johnny said his peace.
1990: Gh's Robert, Sean & Anna learned Paget was Duke.
1992: All My Children's Donna & Chuck left Pine Valley."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.
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1968: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) and Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) performed surgery on Nathan Bunker...
1979: Ryan's Hope's Johnny said his peace.
1990: Gh's Robert, Sean & Anna learned Paget was Duke.
1992: All My Children's Donna & Chuck left Pine Valley."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) and Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) performed surgery on Nathan Bunker...
- 3/5/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1980: The Edge of Night's Raven took the witness stand.
1992: General Hospital's Robert said goodbye to Robin.
2009: Oltl's David found out Bo was his biological father.
2010: All My Children's Greenlee married David."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...
1966: On Another World, Lee told Mike Bauer (Gary Pillar) she had come to depend too much...
1992: General Hospital's Robert said goodbye to Robin.
2009: Oltl's David found out Bo was his biological father.
2010: All My Children's Greenlee married David."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...
1966: On Another World, Lee told Mike Bauer (Gary Pillar) she had come to depend too much...
- 2/25/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1978: One Life to Live and General Hospital each
expanded to an hour."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...
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. Roger (Louis Edmonds) believed booze to be the culprit in Sam's accident.
expanded to an hour."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...
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. Roger (Louis Edmonds) believed booze to be the culprit in Sam's accident.
- 1/16/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1962: Our Five Daughters premiered on NBC.
1968: Dark Shadows' Angelique dug her way of Jeremiah's grave.
1980: Atwt's Barbara was keeping a big secret.
2004: Rebecca and Julian were married on Passions."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...
1959: CBS Radio aired the final episode of Bakcstage Wife, the story of Mary Noble, a girl from a small town in Iowa who came to New York seeking her future. The show was created by Frank and Anne Hummert and premiered August 5, 1935 on the Mutual Broadcasting System. Claire Niesen played the role of Mary from the early 1940s until the end of its run.
1968: Dark Shadows' Angelique dug her way of Jeremiah's grave.
1980: Atwt's Barbara was keeping a big secret.
2004: Rebecca and Julian were married on Passions."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...
1959: CBS Radio aired the final episode of Bakcstage Wife, the story of Mary Noble, a girl from a small town in Iowa who came to New York seeking her future. The show was created by Frank and Anne Hummert and premiered August 5, 1935 on the Mutual Broadcasting System. Claire Niesen played the role of Mary from the early 1940s until the end of its run.
- 1/2/2018
- 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
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 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...
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. John Rice (Terry Kiser).
1970: Actress Carolyn Craig,...
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 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...
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. John Rice (Terry Kiser).
1970: Actress Carolyn Craig,...
- 12/12/2017
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Joe Flanigan was born Joseph Harold Dunnigan III on 5th January 1967 in Los Angeles, California. He has three brothers and four sisters. His father left shortly after Joe's birth and Joe changed his surname to Flanigan after John Flanigan, his step father who adopted him. Joe spent most of his childhood at a ranch near Reno, Nevada when his family relocated there when he was aged 6. Joe attended boarding school in Ojai, California at 15. Here he had the lead role in the school production of A Streetcar Named Desire, where he played Stanley Kowalski. After he graduated high school, Joe attended the university of Colorado. Here he read for a history degree and starred in the production of Coriolanus. Joe was seen as shy (hard to believe now) and was told by a friend to take up acting as a means to alleviate his timidness. Said Joe, "At one point in college,...
- 1/30/2012
- by mhasan@corp.popstar.com (Mila Hasan)
- PopStar
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