Today in Soap Opera History (September 22)

On this date in...

1972: On SEARCH FOR TOMORROW, Joanne Tate (Mary Stuart) married Dr. Tony Vincente (Anthony George).

1988: On GUIDING LIGHT, Harley and Alan-Michael enjoyed the good life.



2008: Rick Springfield aired for the last time as Noah Drake on GENERAL HOSPITAL.

Celebrating a birthday today are:
Lynn Herring (ex-Audrey, AS THE WORLD TURNS; ex-Lucy, GENERAL HOSPITAL/PORT CHARLES; Lisanne, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) - 53
Daniella Alonso (Brenda, MY GENERATION; ex-Carlotta, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS; ex-Pilar, AS THE WORLD TURNS) - 33
Michael Graziadei (Daniel, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS) - 32
Chase Ellison (ex-Noah, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS) - 18

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