Today in Soap Opera History (October 24)

1985: Siobhan married Max on Ryan's Hope.
1988: Another World's Felicia married Mitch.
1988: Guiding Light's Rick married Meredith.
2003: A candlelight vigil honoring Macy was held on B&B.

"The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1958: Australia's first television soap opera, Autumn Affair, premiered on Network Seven station ATN-7. The series was canceled in less than a year..

1979: On As the World Turns, Dr. John Dixon (Larry Bryggman) showed up at Kim Stewart's house where her step-daughter, Betsy, was having a party with loud music and friends drinking wine.

Today in Soap Opera History (October 24)

1985: Siobhan married Max on Ryan's Hope.
1988: Another World's Felicia married Mitch.
1988: Guiding Light's Rick married Meredith.
2003: A candlelight vigil honoring Macy was held on B&B.

"History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1958: Australia's first television soap opera, Autumn Affair, premiered on Network Seven station ATN-7. The series was canceled in less than a year..

1979: On As the World Turns, Dr. John Dixon (Larry Bryggman) showed up at Kim Stewart's house where her step-daughter, Betsy, was having a party with loud music and friends drinking wine.

Today in Soap Opera History (October 24)

1985: Siobhan married Max on Ryan's Hope. 1988: Another World's
Felicia married Mitch. 1988: Guiding Light's Rick married Meredith.
2003: A candlelight vigil honoring Macy was held on B&B.

"More and more, I tend to read history. I often find it more up to date than the daily newspapers."
― Joe Murray

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1958: Australia's first television soap opera, Autumn Affair, premiered on Network Seven station ATN-7. The series was canceled in less than a year..

1979: On As the World Turns, Dr. John Dixon (Larry Bryggman) showed up at Kim Stewart's house where her step-daughter, Betsy, was having a party with loud music and friends drinking wine.

'Days of our Lives' Alums Alison Sweeney and Farah Fath Reunite Tonight in 'Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery'

Alison Sweeney, Cameron Mathison and Farah Fath.

The latest Murder, She Baked movie premieres tonight premieres tonight at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Daytime alums Alison Sweeney (Days of our Lives), Cameron Mathison (All My Children) and Barbara Niven (One Life to Live) star in the film series.

Based on the Joanne Fluke book series, the adventures of Hannah Swenson (Sweeney) continue in this holiday edition featuring the baker-turned-sleuth making plum pudding and trying to solve the murder of a man in his office. It turns out the list of suspects who would have wanted to see the guy dead is a long one, from a bitter ex-wife to exasperated investors. But Hannah and her love interest and detective Mike (Mathison) are on the case, not to mention ready for a little Christmastime romance.

Joining the cast for "Murder, She Baked: A Plum Pudding Mystery" is former Days of our Lives and One Life to Live star Farah Fath, who plays Courtney Miller.

Watch a preview of the film below:

Today in Soap Opera History (October 24)

1985: Siobhan married Max on Ryan's Hope. 1988: Another World's
Felicia married Mitch. 1988: Guiding Light's Rick married Meredith.
2003: A candlelight vigil honoring Macy was held on B&B.

"History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again."
― Maya Angelou

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1958: Australia's first television soap opera, Autumn Affair, premiered on Network Seven station ATN-7. The series was canceled in less than a year..

1979: On As the World Turns, Dr. John Dixon (Larry Bryggman) showed up at Kim Stewart's house where her step-daughter, Betsy, was having a party with loud music and friends drinking wine.

Nadia Bjorlin Getting Married Today. Farah Fath, Too!

Soap stars Nadia Bjorlin (Chloe, Days of our Lives) and Farah Fath (ex-Mimi, Days of our Lives; ex-Gigi, One Life to Live) are each heading down the aisle on Friday, May 15.

Bjorlin will says, "I do" to entrepreneur Grant Turnbull in California. She will be back on Days as Chloe this summer.

Fath will wed Phil Galfond, a World Series of Poker bracelet winner and CEO of the highly-regarded online poker school, runitonce.com, in Las Vegas. Melissa Archer (Serena, Days of our Lives; ex-Natalie, One Life to Live) will serve as one of her bridesmaids. Congratulations to the happy couples!

RELATED:
- Nadia Bjorlin Returning to 'Days of our Lives' For a Couple of Episodes

Today in Soap Opera History (October 24)

1985: Siobhan married Max on Ryan's Hope. 1988: Another World's
Felicia married Mitch. 1988: Guiding Light's Rick married Meredith.
2003: A candlelight vigil honoring Macy was held on B&B.

"History cannot give us a program for the future, but it can give us a fuller understanding of ourselves, and of our common humanity, so that we can better face the future."
― Robert Penn Warren

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1958: Australia's first television soap opera, Autumn Affair, premiered. It would be canceled less than a year later.

1979: On As the World Turns, John (Larry Bryggman) showed up at Kim's as Betsy and her friends were playing loud music and drinking wine.

LMN Original Movie 'Non-Stop' Starring Lacey Chabert Premieres November 29; Cast Includes Brandon Beemer, Farah Fath, Micah Alberti

Photo Credit: Adam James

Lacey Chabert (ex-Bianca, ALL MY CHILDREN; ex-Claudia, PARTY OF FIVE) stars in the LMN Original Movie NON-STOP which tells the chilling story of a woman who finds herself trapped, confused and fighting for her life on a transcontinental plane flight.

Veronica Cartwright (ex-Bun, EASTWICK), Betsy Russell, Jim O'Heir, David Lipper (ex-Kevin, TIME OF YOUR LIFE), Drew Seeley (ex-Andrew, GUIDING LIGHT) and Will Kemp (ex-Mitchell, 90210) also star in the original thriller, premiering on LMN Friday, November 29 at 8 p.m. ET/9 p.m. PT.

Today in Soap Opera History (October 24)

1985: RH's Siobhan married Max. 1988: AW's Felicia married
Mitch. 1988: GL's Rick married Meredith.  2003: A candlelight
vigil honoring Macy was held on B&B.

"The man for whom history is bunk is almost invariably as obtuse to the future as he is blind to the past."
― J. Frank Dobie

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1958: Australia's first television soap opera, AUTUMN AFFAIR, premiered. It would be canceled less than a year later.

1979: On AS THE WORLD TURNS, John showed up at Kim's as Betsy and her friends were playing loud music and drinking wine.

Today in Soap Opera History (October 24)

On this date in...

1958: Australia's first television soap opera, AUTUMN AFFAIR, premiered. It would be canceled less than a year later.

1986: On ANOTHER WORLD, Brittany (Sharon Gabet) took the baby and left the Love mansion, but realized she was being watched.

1989: On GUIDING LIGHT, Will (Joseph Breen) forced Mindy to take pills by threatening to kill Rusty.

Most Fascinating People of 2011

Here in Times Square at the We Love Soaps headquarters, fascinating people are our bread and butter.  The more interesting and appealing someone is, the more we want to write about them, and the more you all want to read.  So we know fascinating people!

While it's true that (especially since we cover the inherently dramatic and fabulous world of The Soap Opera) almost everyone we post about, photograph, or interview is at least a little bit fascinating, at least to someone, every year there are definitely some personalities that, truth be told, we just can't get enough of.  One of the joys of the new year is that we get to reflect on all the nutty, inspirational, tear-jerking, shocking, and otherwise fascinating people of the year before.  2011 had some doosies!  Here they are, in no particular order, because they're all very fascinating in very different ways.

PREVIEW: Sunday Night's DIRTY SOAP "The Cold and the Beautiful" (with video Sneak Peeks)

DIRTY SOAP is back with an all new episode on Sunday, November 13 at 10:30 p.m. ET following KENDRA.

On "The Cold and the Beautiful," the gang goes camping where Kelly pushes Farah to confront JP, causing a major fight.

Elsewhere, Nadia surprises Fary at dinner with Brandon but doesn't know Fary has a surprise for her as well.

Watch a sneak peak below.

PREVIEW: Sunday Night's DIRTY SOAP "Days of Our Mama Drama" (with video Sneak Peeks)

DIRTY SOAP is back with an all new episode on Sunday, November 6 at 10:30 p.m. ET following KENDRA.

On "Days of Our Mama Drama," Brandon pleads with Nadia to stand up to her mom (the hilarious Fary Bjorlin).

Elsewhere, Farah's controlling nature takes its toll on her relationship with John-Paul. And Kelly connects with an old friend.

Watch a sneak peak below.

PREVIEW: Sunday Night's DIRTY SOAP "One Life To Give" (with video Sneak Peek)

DIRTY SOAP is back with an all new episode on Sunday, October 30 at 10:30 p.m. ET following KENDRA.

On "One Life To Give," Nadia hires an interior designer for a photo shoot which upsets Fary.

Elsewhere, Farah considers being Danny's egg donor--and has a major health scare.

Meanwhile, Kelly struggles to get her weight back on track.

Watch a sneak peak below.

Today in Soap Opera History (October 24)

On this date in...

1958: Australia's first television soap opera, AUTUMN AFFAIR, premiered. It would get canceled less than a year later.

1989: On GUIDING LIGHT, Will forced Mindy to take pills threatening to kill Rusty if she didn't.

DIRTY SOAP REACTION: What Was Your Favorite Moment?

DIRTY SOAP just ended on the East coast. There was no mention of Kirsten Storms, and Galen & Jenna Gering were absent from the episode as well.

Some of our favorites:
* JP almost having to marry Farah if her father sank that putt
* Discovering Farah started drinking bourbon at age 5

OPINION: DIRTY SOAP's Farah and Jenna Show New And Wonderful Sides To Themselves

DIRTY SOAP didn't have that overt theme jumping out that it had over the past couple of weeks but I picked up on my own theme. 

We have come to know these soap stars in very specific roles on this show but things aren't always so cut and dried. Given that I tend to have very strong feelings for both Jenna Gering and Farah Fath, it is obvious that these are the two people I'm starting to re-evaluate in light of events on last night's episode. I didn't realize that I was going to have some shifts in my opinion at the beginning of this episode. 

Kelly Monaco: It's "Sink Or Swim" Time For GENERAL HOSPITAL; Wants To See Kirsten & Farah "Be Real About What Happened"

Kelly Monaco gave a revealing interview to TheInsider.com about the state of daytime soap operas, DIRTY SOAP, and DANCING WITH THE STARS.

On the current situation with GENERAL HOSPITAL, she said, "We're very aware that we could be pulled at any time, it's the reality of the times. But we're hoping to make daytime cool for a generation that may not know we exist."

SURVEY RESULTS: Nadia Bjorlin, Farah Fath & Kelly Monaco have the Best DIRTY SOAP Quotes

The results are in from our viewer's choice DIRTY SOAP survey, and the five most popular quotes are listed below. Seems we're most interested in what came out of Nadia's mouth--or, um. . . the opposite? Kelly's (bitchy) comment about bitching, at second place, still captured almost a quarter of the vote. I imagine, for some, her admonition was mildly cathartic; didn't it feel like she was speaking for those who could not be heard (the audience)?

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: WE LOVE SOAPS TV Mired In Farah Fath vs. Kirsten Storms Imbroglio Long Before DIRTY SOAP

We've all been watching the mounting rivalry between daytime soap stars Farah Fath and Kirsten Storms on E!'s DIRTY SOAP. Back in Season One of our web series, WE LOVE SOAPS TV, Damon L. Jacobs visited the ONE LIFE TO LIVE studio and spoke with Farah.

It was February 2010, and all he did was innocently ask Farah if she keeps in touch with Kristen. Things got a little bit awkward. . . now we all know why.

Watch her response in this video.