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Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

1950: Charita Bauer debuted as Guiding Light's new Bert. 1977: Ryan's Hope's Delia told Pat she was pregnant with…

Roger Newcomb • February 03, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

1950: Charita Bauer debuted as Guiding Light's new Bert. 1977: Ryan's Hope's Delia told Pat she was pregnant with…

Roger Newcomb • February 03, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

1950: Charita Bauer debuted as Guiding Light's new Bert. 1977: Ryan's Hope's Delia told Pat she was pregnant with…

Roger Newcomb • February 03, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

1950: Charita Bauer debuted as Guiding Light's new Bert. 1977: Ryan's Hope's Delia told Pat she was pregnant with…

Roger Newcomb • February 03, 2016

50 Years of 'Days of our Lives': The Hortons and The Bradys (Video)

Macdonald Carey and Frances Reid as Dr. Tom and Alice Horton. NBC has posted a special Days of our Lives 50th anniversary vide…

We Love Soaps • September 01, 2015

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

1950: Charita Bauer debuted as Guiding Light's new Bert. 1977: Ryan's Hope's Delia told Pat she was pregnant with…

We Love Soaps • February 03, 2015

SPOTLIGHT: 'Days of our Lives' Star Susan Seaforth Hayes Shines In Poignant Scenes With Blake Berris

On November 8, 1965, the very first episode of Days of Our Lives aired. It featured a teenage Julie Olson (originally played by …

Michael Goldberg • May 11, 2014

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

THE GUIDING LIGHT's Charita Bauer debuted as Bert Bauer on the radio version of the soap. "Maybe if people started t…

Roger Newcomb • February 03, 2014

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

On this date in... 1950: Charita Bauer assumed the role of Bert Bauer on THE GUIDING LIGHT radio program (Ann Shepard was the …

Roger Newcomb • February 03, 2013

DAYS OF OUR LIVES Reaches 12,000 Episode: A Celebration In Photos

NBC is airing the 12,000th episode of DAYS OF OUR LIVES on Friday. Below are some of our favorite photos from throughout the ye…

Roger Newcomb • January 10, 2013

Today in Soap Opera History (December 9)

On this date in... 1914: Future soap legend Frances Reid was born (PORTIA FACES LIFE; AS THE WORLD TURNS; DAYS OF OUR LIVES).…

Roger Newcomb • December 09, 2012

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

On this date in... 1950: Charita Bauer assumed the role of Bert Bauer on THE GUIDING LIGHT radio program (Ann Shepard was the …

We Love Soaps • February 03, 2012

Today in Soap Opera History (December 9)

On this date in... 1914: Future soap legend Frances Reid was born (PORTIA FACES LIFE; AS THE WORLD TURNS; DAYS OF OUR LIVES).…

We Love Soaps • December 09, 2011

In Memoriam - Those We Lost in 2010

The soap world lost a number of greats both in front of and behind the camera this year. Here is the annual WE LOVE SOAPS TV tribu…

We Love Soaps • December 31, 2010

50 Greatest Soap Opera Actresses: Honorable Mention

Now that the countdown of the 50 Greatest Soap Opera Actresses has concluded, We Love Soaps would like to pay tribute to anothe…

Roger Newcomb • February 10, 2010

Ken Corday Pays Tribute To Frances Reid

Ken Corday, executive producer of DAYS OF OUR LIVES, released the following statement regarding the passing of Frances Reid: T…

Damon L. Jacobs • February 06, 2010

CLASSIC CLIP: Alice Discovers Tom Dead

In 1994, Alice Horton found that Tom had peacefully died in his sleep.  Watch the scene where she discovers him below.

Damon L. Jacobs • February 05, 2010

Kevin Spirtas Pays Tribute To Frances Reid

Kevin Spirtas played the devilishly devious Dr. Craig Wesley on DAYS OF OUR LIVES from 1997-2003.  He shared these words today wit…

Damon L. Jacobs • February 04, 2010

CLASSIC CLIP: Frances Reid on PORTIA FACES LIFE

In 1954, Frances Reid played the title role in the television version of the radio soap opera PORTIA FACES LIFE. Watch an episode…

Roger Newcomb • February 04, 2010

Crystal Chappell on Frances Reid

On her Twitter page today, Crystal Chappell shared her thoughts about the beloved legend: Frances Reid was one of the most love…

Damon L. Jacobs • February 04, 2010