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Today in Soap Opera History (May 6)

1985: Nancy Lee Grahn debuted as Julia on Santa Barbara . 1985: GH's Rick began to suspect Derrick was Mike's biologica…

Roger Newcomb • May 06, 2026

Emma Samms Reacts to ‘The Colbys’ Infamous UFO Cliffhanger — Read It on Substack

By Michael Poirier Contributing Writer, We Love Soaps Insider Few moments in soap history were as bizarre—or as unforgettable—…

We Love Soaps • March 25, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (November 13)

ON THIS DAY IN... 1942: On Clara, Lu and Em , Emma "Em" Krueger (Helen King) threw a party. 1964: On Another World…

Roger Newcomb • November 13, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (August 28)

1986: Another World's "Marissa" made her way to Bay City. 1991: Santa Barbara's Dash and Katrina grew close…

Roger Newcomb • August 28, 2019

David Hedison Dead at 92

Former Another World star David Hedison died Thursday in Los Angeles, a family spokeswoman announced. He was 92. Born Al David…

Roger Newcomb • July 22, 2019

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

Today in Soap Opera History (May 21)

1984: Guiding Light's Nola gave birth. 1986: Dynasty's Alexis took over Blake's possessions and he was not happy.…

Roger Newcomb • May 21, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (May 15)

1985: General Hospital's Anna remembered the past. 1985: Dynasty wedding guests faced the Moldavian Massacre. 1987: Days…

Roger Newcomb • May 15, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (May 6)

1985: Nancy Lee Grahn debuted as Julia on Santa Barbara . 1985: GH's Rick began to suspect Derrick was Mike's biologic…

Roger Newcomb • May 06, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (February 13)

1981: General Hospital's Lesley had no shortage of admirers. 1985: Daniel confessed his love for Krystle on Dynasty . 198…

Roger Newcomb • February 13, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (February 2)

1968: The Doctors' Liz was on a ledge, and on the news. 1977: David Hasselhoff performed the Y&R theme song on Merv .…

Roger Newcomb • February 02, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (January 30)

1996: GH's Brenda called Miguel for help stopping Sonny's wedding. 2004: Days of our Lives' Tony "died"…

Roger Newcomb • January 30, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (January 29)

1973: The Doctors' Carolee received more bad news. 1976: Ryan's Hope's Faith taped a note to her captor's bac…

Roger Newcomb • January 29, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (January 12)

1981: Primetime soap Dynasty premiered on ABC. 1993: Maureen Bauer died on Guiding Light . 2009: As the World Turns Luke and…

Roger Newcomb • January 12, 2019

World AIDS Day 2018: Remembering Those We Lost

World AIDS Day takes place on December 1st each year. It's an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against …

Roger Newcomb • December 01, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (November 13)

1985: Santa Barbara's Brick & Amy were married. 1995: Loving spinoff The City premiered on ABC. 1998: Guiding Ligh…

Roger Newcomb • November 13, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (August 28)

1986: Another World's "Marissa" made her way to Bay City. 1991: Santa Barbara's Dash and Katrina grew close…

Roger Newcomb • August 28, 2018

The CW Fall Premiere Dates Revealed: 'Dynasty' Season 2 Premieres October 12

The CW Network has revealed the premiere dates for its new six-night primetime schedule starting this October, plus the time peri…

Roger Newcomb • June 25, 2018

Heather Locklear Arrested Again, Checking Herself Into Treatment

Dynasty and Melrose Place star Heather Locklear was arrested on Sunday night for battery against a police officer and emergency …

Roger Newcomb • June 25, 2018

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, 2018