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Today in Soap Opera History (January 24)

1980: Miles Cavanagh's condition worsened on The Edge of Night . 1986: Drake Hogestyn debuted as John Black on Days of our …

Roger Newcomb • January 24, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (September 29)

1969: Bright Promise premiered on NBC.  1978: The final episode of For Richer, For Poorer aired on NBC.  1986: Another World&…

Roger Newcomb • September 29, 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 (January 24)

1980: Miles Cavanagh's condition worsened on The Edge of Night . 1986: Drake Hogestyn debuted as John Black on Days of our …

Roger Newcomb • January 24, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (September 29)

1969: Bright Promise premiered on NBC. 1978: The final episode of For Richer, For Poorer aired on NBC. 1986: Another World&#…

Roger Newcomb • September 29, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (July 2-6, 2018): 'Days of our Lives' Tops Poll for 5th Week in a Row

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for July 2-6, 2018. NBC's Days of our Lives wa…

Roger Newcomb • July 13, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (June 25-29, 2018): 'Days of our Lives' Tops Poll for Fourth Week in a Row

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for June 25-29, 2018. NBC's Days of our Lives …

Roger Newcomb • July 09, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (June 18-22, 2018): 'Days of our Lives' Winning Streak Extends to 3

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for June 18-22, 2018. NBC's Days of our Lives …

Roger Newcomb • June 29, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (April 23-27, 2018): 'Days of our Lives' Remains on Top

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

Roger Newcomb • June 11, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (April 16-20, 2018): 'Days of our Lives' Takes the Top Spot

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

Roger Newcomb • April 27, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (March 12-16, 2018): 'General Hospital' Tops Poll for Fourth Week

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for March 12-16, 2018. ABC's General Hospital …

Roger Newcomb • April 18, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (February 26-March 2, 2018): 'General Hospital' Tops Poll for Third Week

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for February 26-March 2, 2018. ABC's General Ho…

Roger Newcomb • March 15, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (February 19-23, 2018): 'General Hospital' on Top Again

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for February 19-23, 2018. ABC's General Hospita…

Roger Newcomb • March 03, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (February 12-16, 2018): 'General Hospital' Edges 'Days of our Lives' for Top Spot

GH's Franco & Liz were voted favorite couple.  They are played by favorite actor and actress, Roger Howarth and Rebecc…

Roger Newcomb • February 23, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (January 29-February 2, 2018): 'Days of our Lives' Tops Poll for Third Week in a Row

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for January 29-February 2, 2018. NBC's Days of …

Roger Newcomb • February 16, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (January 15-19, 2018): 'Days of our Lives' Stays on Top

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for January 15-19, 2018. NBC's Days of our Live…

Roger Newcomb • February 03, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (January 24)

1980: Miles's condition worsened on The Edge of Night . 1986: Drake Hogestyn debuted as John Black on Days of our Lives . …

Roger Newcomb • January 24, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (January 8-12, 2018): 'Days of our Lives' Takes Top Spot

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

Roger Newcomb • January 18, 2018

Soap of the Week Results (December 11-15, 2017): 'General Hospital' Voted Favorite for 45th Week in a Row

The results are in from the We Love Soaps "Soap of the Week" poll for December 11-15, 2017. ABC's General Hospita…

Roger Newcomb • January 13, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (January 10)

1980: Edge of Night's Calvin and Star were married. 1983: General Hospital's Luke was found after an avalanche. 1984…

Roger Newcomb • January 10, 2018