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Today in Soap Opera History (October 6)

1986: Clarissa found a voodoo doll in her bed on Capitol . 1990: Susan Lucci hosted Saturday Night Live .  1994: General Hospit…

Roger Newcomb • October 06, 2025

The Ellen Holly Story (In Her Own Words)

For more than half a century, Ellen Holly has stood as one of daytime television’s most groundbreaking and enigmatic figures. Now,…

Roger Newcomb • June 08, 2025

Ellen Holly Offers Behind the Scenes Scoop on 'One Life to Live' (Part 2)

We Love Soaps TV visited with Ellen Holly in 2012 at her home in Westchester County, New York. In this never before seen clip, M…

Roger Newcomb • November 30, 2024

Her Story: Ellen Holly on the Early Years of 'One Life to Live' (Part 1)

We Love Soaps TV traveled to Westchester County, New York, in 2012 to speak with daytime television legend Ellen Holly about her …

Roger Newcomb • November 29, 2024

Today in Soap Opera History (October 6)

1986: Capitol 's Clarissa found a voodoo doll in her bed. 1994: GH's Bobbie & Tony mourned BJ on her birthday. 20…

Roger Newcomb • October 06, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (October 6)

1986: Capitol 's Clarissa found a voodoo doll in her bed. 1994: GH's Bobbie & Tony mourned BJ on her birthday. 20…

Roger Newcomb • October 06, 2017

Book Recommendation: Agnes Nixon's 'My Life to Live'

I normally wouldn't make a book recommendation only three chapters into a read, but there's a new release that will be th…

Roger Newcomb • March 30, 2017

In Memoriam: Remembering Those We Lost in 2016 (Updated)

As 2016 comes to a close, we want to pay special tribute to those who passed away this year from the world of soap operas, includ…

Roger Newcomb • December 28, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (October 6)

1986: Capitol 's Clarissa found a voodoo doll in her bed. 1994: General Hospital's Bobbie &Tony mourned BJ on her …

Roger Newcomb • October 06, 2016

Loved Ones Gathered to Say Goodbye at Agnes Nixon's Funeral on Saturday

Legendary soap opera creator Agnes Nixon died on Wednesday morning at a physical rehabilitation facility close to her home in Ro…

Roger Newcomb • October 02, 2016

Erika Slezak on Agnes Nixon: "She Changed My Life and My Career"

Erika Slezak in 1971, shortly after joining the cast of One Life to Live . Legendary One Life to Live actress Erika Slezak, w…

Roger Newcomb • September 29, 2016

Agnes Nixon Dead at 93

Legendary soap opera writer and producer Agnes Nixon died early Wednesday morning. She was 93. Nixon died at a Haverford, Pen…

Roger Newcomb • September 28, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (October 6)

1986: Capitol 's Clarissa found a voodoo doll in her bed. 1994: General Hospital's Bobbie &Tony mourned BJ on her …

We Love Soaps • October 06, 2015

Today in Soap Opera History (October 6)

1986: Capitol 's Clarissa found a voodoo doll in her bed. 1994: General Hospital's Bobbie &Tony mourned BJ on her …

Kev • October 06, 2014

Today in Soap Opera History (October 6)

1986: CAPITOL's Clarissa found a voodoo doll in her bed. 1994: Port Charles mourned BJ on her birthday.  2010: EMMERDALE&#…

Roger Newcomb • October 06, 2013

NEWS: Jacqueline MacInnes Wood, Erika Slezak, Eric Winter, Michael E. Knight, Natalie Zea & Travis Schuldt

Jacqueline MacInnes Wood's next THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL appearances: July 11 & 12 "Wouldn't you like to know…

Roger Newcomb • June 27, 2013

Northwestern Students To Write An Episode Of ALL MY CHILDREN

Chicago native and soap opera pioneer Agnes Nixon created ALL MY CHILDREN two decades after attending Northwestern University.  P…

Roger Newcomb • April 22, 2013

Agnes Nixon: "I'm Thrilled To Tears That I'm Still Here To Witness This"

The legendary Agnes Nixon created both ONE LIFE TO LIVE and ALL MY CHILDREN and is excited about both show's returning on Apr…

Roger Newcomb • April 19, 2013

Agnes Nixon Pledges 'To Do Everything In Our Power To Make The Shows Live Up To Your Expecations'

Agnes Nixon posted on her Facebook page on Sunday a message of thanks after receiving an outpouring of support in response to her…

Roger Newcomb • January 06, 2013

ALL MY CHILDREN Premiered 43 Years Ago Today

The Agnes Nixon daytime soap opera ALL MY CHILDREN premiered on January 5, 1970. Check out some of our favorite articles, featur…

Roger Newcomb • January 05, 2013