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This Week in Soap Opera History — December 7-13

Every day, I spotlight moments from Today in Soap Opera History —but some weeks are so stacked with drama they deserve more than a…

Roger Newcomb • December 13, 2025

Venice

This Week in Soap Opera History — November 30 - December 6

Every day, I share highlights from Today in Soap Opera History—but some weeks are simply too rich not to revisit in a bigger way.…

Roger Newcomb • December 06, 2025

Timothy Patrick Murphy

Today in Soap Opera History (December 6)

1977: For Richer, For Poorer premiered on NBC. 1979: A mystery person tried to enter The Willows on ATWT . 1989: Guiding Li…

Roger Newcomb • December 06, 2025

The Young Marrieds

This Week in Soap Opera History (Sept. 28-Oct. 4, 2025)

Our popular "Today in Soap Opera History" column now has weekly summary reel to highlight some of the biggest milestones…

Roger Newcomb • October 05, 2025

Terry Lester

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

Soap Opera History

Today in Soap Opera History (December 6)

1977: For Richer, For Poorer premiered on NBC. 1979: A mystery person tried to enter The Willows on ATWT . 1989: Guiding Ligh…

Roger Newcomb • December 06, 2018

Terry Lester

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 Opera History

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, 2018

Soap Opera History

Today in Soap Opera History (December 6)

1977: For Richer, For Poorer premiered on NBC. 1979: A mystery person tried to enter The Willows on ATWT . 1989: Guiding Ligh…

Roger Newcomb • December 06, 2017

Terry Lester

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, 2017

Soap Opera History

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, 2017

Soap Opera History

Today in Soap Opera History (December 6)

1977: For Richer, For Poorer premiered on NBC. 1979: A mystery person tried to enter The Willows on ATWT . 1989: Guiding Ligh…

Roger Newcomb • December 06, 2016

Primetime

Patricia Barry Dead at 93

Patricia Barry Actress, philanthropist and businesswoman Patricia Barry, who played memorable roles on Days of our Lives , Guid…

Roger Newcomb • October 13, 2016

Terry Lester

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, 2016

Soap Opera History

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' L…

Roger Newcomb • June 21, 2016

Soap Opera History

Today in Soap Opera History (December 6)

1977: For Richer, For Poorer premiered on NBC. 1979: A mystery person tried to enter The Willows on ATWT . 1989: Guiding Ligh…

Roger Newcomb • December 06, 2015

Terry Lester

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&#…

We Love Soaps • September 29, 2015

Soap Opera History

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' L…

We Love Soaps • June 21, 2015

The Young and the Restless

Today in Soap Opera History (December 6)

1977: For Richer, For Poorer premiered. 1979: A mystery person tried to enter The Willows on ATWT . 1989: GL's Phillip tr…

Kev • December 06, 2014

Terry Lester

Today in Soap Opera History (September 29)

1969: Bright Promise premiered. 1978: For Richer, For Poorer ended. 1989: Terry Lester debuted on Santa Barbara . 1995: A…

Kev • September 29, 2014