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This Week in Soap Opera History (June 21-27)

"This Week in Soap Opera History" is a curated video roundup celebrating the milestones, debuts, cliffhangers, weddings…

Roger Newcomb • June 26, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History – June 21

1976: Deidre Hall debuted on Days of our Lives . 1984: Guiding Light's Billy was out to destroy Reva. 1993: Days' Lu…

Roger Newcomb • June 21, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History – May 24

1982: Days of our Lives' Salem Strangler "killed" Marlena. 1999: Pop group 98 Degrees sang on As the World Turns…

Roger Newcomb • May 24, 2026

Deidre Hall Invites Ryan Gosling to 'Days of our Lives'

Deidre Hall is returning the love after Ryan Gosling praised her—and soap actors overall—in a recent Happy Sad Confused podcast …

Roger Newcomb • March 26, 2026

Ryan Gosling praises Deidre Hall, 'Days of our Lives' Actors

Ryan Gosling may be one of Hollywood’s most respected actors, but he’s also a fan of daytime drama. In a recent appearance on th…

Roger Newcomb • March 23, 2026

'Soapy' Video Podcast Premieres July 8, Hosted by Rebecca Budig & Greg Rikaart

CBS has announced the expansion of its storytelling slate with Soapy Hosted by Rebecca Budig and Greg Rikaart , a new audio and v…

Roger Newcomb • June 28, 2025

We Love Soaps TV Compilation: Drake Hogestyn Interviews 2011-2012

We Love Soaps TV sat down with longtime Days of our Lives star Drake Hogestyn (John Black) for three interviews in 2011 and 2012…

Roger Newcomb • December 15, 2024

Today in Soap Opera History (May 30)

1995: The exorcism of Days of our Lives' Marlena began. 1997: General Hospital's Monica wanted to shoot Pierce. 2001…

Roger Newcomb • May 30, 2019

Jed Allan Dead at 84

Jed Allan, known for his roles on soap operas Days of our Lives and Santa Barbara , died Saturday in Palm Desert, CA. He was 84.…

Roger Newcomb • March 12, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (October 31)

1968: Joan Crawford aired for the final time on The Secret Storm . 1980: Edge of Night's Clown Puppet killer was lurking. …

Roger Newcomb • October 31, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (October 8-12, 2018): 'Days of our Lives' the Favorite for 13th Week in a Row

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for October 8-12, 2018. NBC's Days of our Lives…

Roger Newcomb • October 18, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (September 10-14, 2018): 'Days of our Lives' the Favorite for 12th Week in a Row

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for September 10-14, 2018. NBC's Days of our Li…

Roger Newcomb • October 12, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (September 23)

1978: Gary and Valene Ewing returned to Dallas . 1984: Primetime soap  Paper Dolls premiered on ABC. 1986: One Life to Live&#…

Roger Newcomb • September 23, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (September 22)

1972: Search for Tomorrow's Jo and Tony were married. 1977: Days of our Lives' Marlena was locked in a sanitarium. …

Roger Newcomb • September 22, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (September 3-7, 2018): 'Days of our Lives' the Favorite for 11th Week in a Row

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for September 3-7, 2018. NBC's Days of our Live…

Roger Newcomb • September 15, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (August 20-24, 2018): 'Days of our Lives' Extends Winning Streak to 10

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for August 20-24, 2018. NBC's Days of our Lives…

Roger Newcomb • September 08, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (August 6-10, 2018): 'Days of our Lives' Tops Poll for 9th Straight Week

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for August 6-10, 2018. NBC's Days of our Lives …

Roger Newcomb • August 24, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (July 23-27, 2018): 'Days of our Lives' Tops Poll for 8th Straight Week

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for July 23-27, 2018. NBC's Days of our Lives …

Roger Newcomb • August 08, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (July 16-20, 2018): 'Days of our Lives' Tops Poll for 7th Week in a Row

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for July 16-20, 2018. NBC's Days of our Lives …

Roger Newcomb • July 29, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (July 9-13, 2018): 'Days of our Lives' Winning Streak Extends to 6 Weeks

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for July 9-13, 2018. NBC's Days of our Lives w…

Roger Newcomb • July 21, 2018