Today in Soap Opera History (July 16)

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1934: Musical radio soap opera DREAMS COME TRUE premiered on the NBC Red network. The show aired three times a week and revolved around vocalist Barry McKinley.  DREAMS COME TRUE was sponsored by Procter & Gamble's Camay soap.

1981: Dianne Thompson Neil (now known as Alexandra Neil) debuted as Ruby Wright (Billy Joe's sister) on TEXAS.

1984: On GUIDING LIGHT, Beth and Lujack almost made love. Watch the episode below:

1987: Charlotte Ross debuted as Eve on DAYS OF OUR LIVES.

2001: Melissa Archer debuted as Natalie on ONE LIFE TO LIVE.

2004: Kirsten Storms aired for the last time as Belle Black on DAYS OF OUR LIVES.

2008: Forbes March made his last appearance as Nash on ONE LIFE TO LIVE.

Celebrating a birthday today are:

Peter Brash (Writer, AS THE WORLD TURNS; DAYS OF OUR LIVES; ANOTHER WORLD; GUIDING LIGHT; RYAN'S HOPE) - 58

Jayma Mays (Emma, GLEE; ex-Charlie, UGLY BETTY) - 33

Brent Weber (ex-Sean, ALL MY CHILDREN) - 32

Fabio Taliercio (ex-Alex, EMPIRE)

AnnaLynne McCord (Naomi, 90210; ex-Eden, NIP/TUCK) - 25

Mark Indelicato (ex-Justin, UGLY BETTY) - 18

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