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Today in Soap Opera History (February 19)

On this day in... 1970: On Dark Shadows , Nicholas ordered Sky to burn Angelique. 1980: On All My Children , Palmer (James M…

Roger Newcomb • February 19, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History — January 1

1951: Radio soap opera The Archers premiered. It continues to run to this day. 1968: Dark Shadows' Jeremiah tried to bur…

Roger Newcomb • January 01, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History — December 21-27

This Week in Soap Opera History is a curated video roundup celebrating the milestones, debuts, cliffhangers, exits, and unforgett…

Roger Newcomb • December 27, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (October 29)

1981: James Reynolds debuted as Abe on Days of our Lives . 1993: Luke & Laura returned to General Hospital , with Lucky! 1…

Roger Newcomb • October 29, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (September 30)

1978: Lucy was devastated when Gary and Val left Dallas again. 1982: Karen Fairgate met Mack Mackenzie on Knots Landing . 1986:…

Roger Newcomb • September 30, 2025