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Today in Soap Opera History (February 28)

Two legendary actresses died on February 28:  Charita Bauer (1985) and Mary Stuart (2002). On this day in... 1968: On Dark …

Roger Newcomb • February 28, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (February 28)

Two legendary actresses died on this day in history: Charita Bauer (1985) and Mary Stuart (2002). "History speaks to art…

Roger Newcomb • February 28, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

1950: Charita Bauer debuted as Guiding Light's new Bert. 1977: Ryan's Hope's Delia told Pat she was pregnant with…

Roger Newcomb • February 03, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (February 28)

Two legendary actresses died on this day in history: Charita Bauer (1985) and Mary Stuart (2002). "Whoever wishes to for…

Roger Newcomb • February 28, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

1950: Charita Bauer debuted as Guiding Light's new Bert. 1977: Ryan's Hope's Delia told Pat she was pregnant with…

Roger Newcomb • February 03, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (February 28)

Two legendary actresses died on this day in history: Charita Bauer (1985) and Mary Stuart (2002). "All true histories con…

Roger Newcomb • February 28, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

1950: Charita Bauer debuted as Guiding Light's new Bert. 1977: Ryan's Hope's Delia told Pat she was pregnant with…

Roger Newcomb • February 03, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (February 28)

Two legendary actresses died on this day in history: Charita Bauer (1985) and Mary Stuart (2002). "The present contains n…

Roger Newcomb • February 28, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

1950: Charita Bauer debuted as Guiding Light's new Bert. 1977: Ryan's Hope's Delia told Pat she was pregnant with…

Roger Newcomb • February 03, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (February 28)

Two legendary actresses died on this day in history: Charita Bauer (1985) and Mary Stuart (2002). "Mankind are so much th…

We Love Soaps • February 28, 2015

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

1950: Charita Bauer debuted as Guiding Light's new Bert. 1977: Ryan's Hope's Delia told Pat she was pregnant with…

We Love Soaps • February 03, 2015

Today in Soap Opera History (February 28)

Two legendary actresses died on this day in Soap Opera History: Charita Bauer (1985) and Mary Stuart (2002). "There is n…

Roger Newcomb • February 28, 2014

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

THE GUIDING LIGHT's Charita Bauer debuted as Bert Bauer on the radio version of the soap. "Maybe if people started t…

Roger Newcomb • February 03, 2014

FLASHBACK: Irna Phillips Mends with Tradition (1972)

"Writing On: Irna Phillips Mends with Tradition" Broadcasting November 6, 1972 It's safe to say that among soap…

Roger Newcomb • November 06, 2013

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

On this date in... 1950: Charita Bauer assumed the role of Bert Bauer on THE GUIDING LIGHT radio program (Ann Shepard was the …

Roger Newcomb • February 03, 2013

Today in Soap Opera History (December 20)

Charita Bauer on the set of GUIDING LIGHT five days before her 59th birthday in 1981. On this date in... 1922: Charita Baue…

Roger Newcomb • December 20, 2012

EXCLUSIVE: SoapClassics Releases New GUIDING LIGHT DVD - The Bauer Family Story

today has released a brand new, 11-episode GUIDING LIGHT DVD: The Bauer Family Story. The Bauer family first appeared on the 1…

Roger Newcomb • April 17, 2012

FLASHBACK: The Cradle Will Fall - 'Guiding Light' Movie (Watch Entire 1983 Film)

'CRADLE' A BRIGHT SPOT FOR 'GUIDING LIGHT' FANS by Dave Bittan Philadelphia Daily News May 24, 1983 Charita…

Roger Newcomb (We Love Soaps) • March 11, 2012

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

On this date in... 1950: Charita Bauer assumed the role of Bert Bauer on THE GUIDING LIGHT radio program (Ann Shepard was the …

We Love Soaps • February 03, 2012

CLASSIC CLIPS: Charita Bauer

Charita Bauer came in at #22 on the 50 Greatest Soap Actresses of All Time list. Here are some classic clips of Bauer including…

Roger Newcomb • January 18, 2010