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Today in Soap Opera History (April 30)

1973: Nancy Pinkerton debuted as Dorian Lord on One Life to Live . 1978: Dallas' Pam revealed her pregnancy but later lost…

Roger Newcomb • April 30, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (April 4)

On this day in... 1975: On Another World , Dennis (Mike Hammett) and Iris (Beverlee McKinsey) came over for the first dinner w…

Roger Newcomb • April 04, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (March 27)

1953: Search for Tomorrow's Jo tried helped a mystery patient. 1979: Ryan's Hope's Rae wanted to make Frank jealou…

Roger Newcomb • March 27, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History (March 22-28)

Did you know that some of our most beloved daytime dramas share an anniversary week? From legendary debuts to history-making prem…

Roger Newcomb • March 26, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (September 20)

Every day, we dig into the archives to celebrate the moments, milestones, and memories that shaped the soaps we love—from daytime …

Roger Newcomb • September 20, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (June 16)

1930: Clara, Lu & Em premiered. 1989: Another World's Rachel said goodbye to Mac. 1992: One Life to Live's Asa …

Roger Newcomb • June 16, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (June 15)

1981: Edge of Night's Raven planned on becoming Mrs. Whitney. 1983: All My Children's Opal held a press conference. …

Roger Newcomb • June 15, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (April 4)

"History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpecte…

Roger Newcomb • April 04, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (March 27)

1953: Search for Tomorrow's Jo tried to help a mystery patient. 1979: Ryan's Hope's Rae wanted to make Frank jeal…

Roger Newcomb • March 27, 2019

Kristoff St. John Dead at 52

Actor Kristoff St. John, who played Neil Winters on the CBS daytime soap opera The Young and the Restless for the past 28 years, …

Roger Newcomb • February 07, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (January 25)

The Guiding Light premiered on NBC Radio on January 25, 1937.  Pictured above, the cast in 1937 at the NBC studio in Chicago. …

Roger Newcomb • January 25, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (September 20)

1979: The Edge of Night's Trent arrived in Monticello. 1985: Santa Barbara's Augusta crashed into Brick and Janice. …

Roger Newcomb • September 20, 2018

Jeanna Michaels Dead at 62

Actress Jeanna Michaels passed away on May 23 after a brief battle with lymphoma. She was 62. "My passion for make-believe…

Roger Newcomb • June 26, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (June 16)

1930: Clara, Lu & Em premiered. 1989: Another World's Rachel said goodbye to Mac. 1992: One Life to Live's Asa …

Roger Newcomb • June 16, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (June 15)

1981: Edge of Night's Raven planned on becoming Mrs. Whitney. 1983: All My Children's Opal held a press conference. …

Roger Newcomb • June 15, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (April 30)

1973: Nancy Pinkerton debuted as Dorian Lord on One Life to Live . 1978: Dallas' Pam revealed her pregnancy but later lost…

Roger Newcomb • April 30, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (April 25)

1967: Dark Shadows' Jason discovered bite marks on Willie's arm. 1978: Ryan's Hope's Pat wanted a divorce fro…

Roger Newcomb • April 25, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (April 4)

"All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in qua…

Roger Newcomb • April 04, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (March 27)

1953: Search for Tomorrow's Jo tried to help a mystery patient. 1979: Ryan's Hope's Rae wanted to make Frank jeal…

Roger Newcomb • March 27, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (January 25)

The Guiding Light premiered on NBC radio on January 25, 1937.   The show ended its run on CBS TV on September 18, 2009. &quo…

Roger Newcomb • January 25, 2018