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FLASHBACK: A Complete, Concise Yearly History of TV Soap Operas - 1947 to 1977 (Part 1 of 8)

Search for Tomorrow's John Sylvester White (Keith) talks with Cliff Hall (Victor), as Sara Anderson, Lynn Loring (Patti), B…

We Love Soaps • August 16, 2026

From the Archive: Don Hastings Interview (2010)

Today is Don Hastings 92nd birthday, a perfect time to revisit our January 2010 interview with the daytime legend. Although most …

Damon L. Jacobs • April 01, 2026

October 20, 1930: The Soap Opera Was Born

Originally posted October 20, 2010. Painted Dreams premiered October 20, 1930. 80 YEARS AGO TODAY: THE SOAP OPERA WAS BORN …

Rob Wargo • October 20, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (September 28)

1981 — General Hospital was featured on the cover of Newsweek. 1989 — Knots Landing debuted a new opening sequence. 1994 — Al…

Roger Newcomb • September 28, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (September 18)

Every day, we dig into the archives to celebrate the moments, milestones, and memories that shaped the soaps we love. Relive the w…

Roger Newcomb • September 18, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (June 29)

1966: Dark Shadows' Victoria noticed her letter had moved. 1987: As the World Turns' Margo and Hal shared a kiss.…

Roger Newcomb • June 29, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (July 8)

1966: Dark Shadows' Burke gave Carolyn false info on his return. 1991: Another World's Cass saved Kathleen, then took…

Roger Newcomb • July 08, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (September 28)

1962: Daytime soap operas The Brighter Day (CBS) and Our Five Daughters (NBC) aired for the final time. 1981: General Hospit…

Roger Newcomb • September 28, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (September 18)

2009: CBS aired the final episode of Guiding Light . "The best prophet of the future is the past." ― Lord Byron &…

Roger Newcomb • September 18, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (July 8)

1966: Dark Shadows' Burke gave Carolyn false info on his return. 1991: Another World's Cass saved Kathleen, then took…

Roger Newcomb • July 08, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (July 1)

Irna Phillips was born 116 years ago today. She is pictured above dictating stories to her assistant, Rose Cooperman. "Al…

Roger Newcomb • July 01, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (June 29)

1966: Dark Shadows' Victoria noticed her letter had moved. 1987: As the World Turns' Margo and Hal shared a kiss. 19…

Roger Newcomb • June 29, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (September 28)

1962: Daytime soap operas The Brighter Day (CBS) and Our Five Daughters (NBC) aired for the final time. 1981: General Hospit…

Roger Newcomb • September 28, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (September 18)

2009: CBS aired the final episode of Guiding Light . "History is a vast early warning system." ― Norman Cousins &…

Roger Newcomb • September 18, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (July 8)

1966: Dark Shadows' Burke gave Carolyn false info on his return. 1991: Another World's Cass saved Kathleen, then took…

Roger Newcomb • July 08, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (July 1)

Irna Phillips was born 116 years ago today. She is pictured above dictating stories to her assistant, Rose Cooperman. "H…

Roger Newcomb • July 01, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (June 29)

1966: Dark Shadows' Victoria noticed her letter had moved. 1987: As the World Turns' Margo and Hal shared a kiss. 19…

Roger Newcomb • June 29, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (September 28)

1962: Daytime soap operas The Brighter Day (CBS) and Our Five Daughters (NBC) aired for the final time.  1981: General Hospi…

Roger Newcomb • September 28, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (September 18)

2009: CBS aired the final episode of Guiding Light . "More and more, I tend to read history. I often find it more up to d…

Roger Newcomb • September 18, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (July 8)

1966: Dark Shadows' Burke gave Carolyn false info on his return. 1991: Another World's Cass saved Kathleen, then took…

Roger Newcomb • July 08, 2016