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| 1981: Rick and Lesley finally said “I do” on General Hospital. 1987: Amanda returned to Springfield on Guiding Light. 1988: Sister Mary Joel made a life-altering choice on Ryan’s Hope. 2002: A homeless woman named Sylvia offered Brittany unexpected wisdom on The Young and the Restless. |
ON THIS DAY IN...
1963 – The Edge of NightWinston Grimsley laid out a convoluted plan designed to keep the Warrens from leaving town. Meanwhile, Emory and Lyn Warren discussed money, health, and Lyn’s fear that Emory would abandon her after the baby was born. He promised he wasn’t going anywhere—famous last words in soap history.
1964 – The Edge of Night
Gerry McGrath awaited trial for the murder of Dave Hansen.
1971– Days of our Lives
The Horton family gathered to celebrate Christmas—proof that even Salem once knew peace.
1971– Days of our Lives
The Horton family gathered to celebrate Christmas—proof that even Salem once knew peace.
1973 – Soap Legend RememberedIrna Phillips, the architect of daytime drama, died at age 72. Her legacy includes Painted Dreams, Guiding Light, As the World Turns, Another World, and Days of our Lives. If soaps have DNA, her name is written on every strand.
1976 – All My Children
Tara shared a heartfelt moment with Ruth ahead of her wedding to Phil.
1977 – Search for Tomorrow
Joanne and Bruce Carson performed “Come Christmas Day.”
1981 – Search for Tomorrow
A new opening title sequence debuted, remaining on air until February 25, 1986.
1981 – General Hospital
Rick and Lesley were married—one of Port Charles’ most enduring supercouple moments.
1983 – Search for Tomorrow
Sunny and Hogan toasted Christmas with milk cartons, followed by a special closing set to “O Holy Night.”
1983 – As the World Turns
Oakdale gathered at Ellen and David Stewart’s home for a Christmas celebration.
1986 – All My Children
Erica Kane unleashed a blistering tirade at Brooke after learning about Adam’s job offer.
“You’ve never had a dream of your own.”
Classic Erica. No notes.
1987 – Guiding Light
Amanda’s surprise return stunned Ross Marler.
1988 – Ryan's Hope
Jack and Ryan struggled to accept Sister Mary Joel’s decision to remain in the convent.
1988 – All My Children
Phoebe Wallingford prepared for a lonely Christmas—only to end up with a full house and a surprise visit from Chuck Tyler.
1988 – General Hospital
Sean and Tiffany were married. Elsewhere, Lucy panicked when Tony was rushed into surgery before signing their lucrative divorce agreement, threatening to take BJ against his wishes.
1992 – The Young and the Restless
Jack Abbott delivered a Christmas Eve warning to Victor Newman.
1992 – All My Children
Opal Cortlandt gave birth to her son, Petey.
1993 – As the World Turns
Lily told Holden their kiss at the pond was “a mistake.” Holden wasn’t buying it.
1994 – Days of our Lives
A possessed Marlena levitated over her bed. Christmas in Salem, folks.
1994 – As the World Turns
Holden moved Tracy by teaching her deaf son J.R. a holiday song in sign language—an act that reignited Lily’s feelings and led her to lie to Damian.
1999 – In Memoriam
Legendary casting director Betty Rea (Guiding Light, As the World Turns) died at age 82.
2002 – The Young and the Restless
Isabel Sanford (The Jeffersons) made her final TV appearance as Sylvia, a homeless woman who urged Brittany to reconnect with her family.
2003 – In Memoriam
Actor George Pentecost (Another World’s Tony the Tuna) died at 64.
2005 – All My Children
Cady McClain returned after three years when Dixie was revealed to be alive.
2009 – All My Children
Greenlee was discovered alive in a Massachusetts clinic under David’s care.
2011 – General Hospital
Dante and Lulu were married.
The episode also marked Jonathan Jackson’s final appearance as Lucky Spencer as a series regular—though, as soap fans know, “final” is a flexible word.
Today's Birthdays
- Don Frabotta (Days of our Lives) – 84
- Susan Lucci (All My Children) – 79
- Allison Argo (Search for Tomorrow, The Bold and the Beautiful) – 72
- Joan Severance – 67
- Martha Byrne (As the World Turns) – 56
- Robert Benvenisti (Days of our Lives) – 52
- Amanda Gunnarson (Days of our Lives) – 36
- Jessica Gunnarson (Days of our Lives) – 36
Soap producer and CBS Daytime executive Paul Rauch was born on this day in 1932. He passed away in 2012.
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