Today in Soap Opera History (August 26)

1968: The Doctors' Nick proposed to Althea.
1980: Texas' Justin rescued Rikki from a burning race car.
1981: Edge of Night's Sky plotted with Gunther against Gavin.
1991: Young and the Restless' Traci helped Brad with a Jabot ad.

"History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer

"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...

1946: Prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Sterne Carrington (Pepper Young's Family; Rosemary) was featured in TIME magazine.

1968: On The Doctors, while at dinner, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) asked Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) to marry him.

Thanks to Scott for sending in the item above.

1980: On Texas, Terry Dekker (Shanna Reed), Nita Wright (Ellen Maxted), Billy Joe, and Elena Dekker (Caryn Richman) watched Rikki Dekker (Randy Hamilton) in a car race. After getting into an accident. Rikki's car caught fire. He was rescued by Justin Marshall (Jerry Lanning).

Today in Soap Opera History (August 26)

1968: The Doctors' Nick proposed to Althea.
1980: Texas' Justin rescued Rikki from a burning race car.
1981: Edge of Night's Sky plotted with Gunther against Gavin.
1991: Young and the Restless' Traci helped Brad with a Jabot ad.

"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...

1946: Prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Sterne Carrington (Pepper Young's Family; Rosemary) was featured in TIME magazine.

1968: On The Doctors, while at dinner, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) asked Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) to marry him.

Thanks to Scott for sending in the item above.

1980: On Texas, Terry Dekker (Shanna Reed), Nita Wright (Ellen Maxted), Billy Joe, and Elena Dekker (Caryn Richman) watched Rikki Dekker (Randy Hamilton) in a car race. After getting into an accident. Rikki's car caught fire. He was rescued by Justin Marshall (Jerry Lanning).

Today in Soap Opera History (August 26)

1968: The Doctors' Nick proposed to Althea.
1980: Texas' Justin rescued Rikki from a burning race car.
1981: Edge of Night's Sky plotted with Gunther against Gavin.
1991: Young and the Restless' Traci helped Brad with a Jabot ad.

"If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree."
― Michael Crichton

"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...

1946: Prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Sterne Carrington (Pepper Young's Family; Rosemary) was featured in TIME magazine.

1968: On The Doctors, while at dinner, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) asked Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) to marry him.

Thanks to Scott for sending in the item above.

1980: On Texas, Terry Dekker (Shanna Reed), Nita Wright (Ellen Maxted), Billy Joe, and Elena Dekker (Caryn Richman) watched Rikki Dekker (Randy Hamilton) in a car race. After getting into an accident. Rikki's car caught fire. He was rescued by Justin Marshall (Jerry Lanning).

Today in Soap Opera History (August 26)

1968: The Doctors' Nick proposed to Althea.
1980: Texas' Justin rescued Rikki from a burning race car.
1981: Edge of Night's Sky plotted with Gunther against Gavin.
1991: Young and the Restless' Traci helped Brad with a Jabot ad.

"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...

1946: Prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Sterne Carrington (Pepper Young's Family; Rosemary) was featured in TIME magazine.

1968: On The Doctors, while at dinner, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) asked Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) to marry him.

Thanks to Scott for sending in the item above.

1980: On Texas, Terry Dekker (Shanna Reed), Nita Wright (Ellen Maxted), Billy Joe, and Elena Dekker (Caryn Richman) watched Rikki Dekker (Randy Hamilton) in a car race. After getting into an accident. Rikki's car caught fire. He was rescued by Justin Marshall (Jerry Lanning).

Today in Soap Opera History (August 26)

1980: Emily wanted to end it all on Edge of Night. 1996: ESPN
premiered Playmakers. 1996: 7th Heaven made its debut.
1997: Reva got revenge on Annie on Guiding Light.

"To believe what has not occurred in history will not occur at all, is to argue disbelief in the dignity of man."
- Mahatma Gandhi

"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...

1909: Jim Davis was born. The actor would go on to play patriarch Jock Ewing in the CBS primetime soap opera Dallas. Davis died April 26, 1981, at age 71.

1946: Prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Sterne Carrington (Pepper Young's Family; Rosemary) was featured in TIME magazine.

1950: Benjamin Hendrickson was born. He would go on to play a number of soap opera roles including Hal Munson in As the World Turns. Hendrickson died on July 1, 2006, at age 55.

1968: On The Doctors, at a restaurant, Nick (Gerald Gordon) asked Althea (Elizabeth Hubbard) to marry him.

Thanks to Scott for sending in the item above.

1980: On The Edge of Night, Emily (Margo McKenna) threatened to jump from a 6th floor ledge at the hospital.

Today in Soap Opera History (August 26)

1980: Emily wanted to end it all on EDGE OF NIGHT. 1996: ESPN
premiered PLAYMAKERS. 1996: 7TH HEAVEN made its debut.
1997: Reva got revenge on Annie on GUIDING LIGHT.

"Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times."
-Machiavelli

"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...

1946: Prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Sterne Carrington (PEPPER YOUNG'S FAMILY; ROSEMARY) was featured in TIME magazine.

1980: On THE EDGE OF NIGHT, Emily (Margo McKenna) threatened to jump from a 6th floor ledge at the hospital.

NEWS ROUNDUP: Deidre Hall's Eight Favorite DAYS Moments! Plus, Jon Hensley, Colin Egglesfield, BUFFY, Emily VanCamp

Deidre Hall's eight favorite DAYS OF OUR LIVES moments
No. 1 - Episode 4688, Tom arranges a shotgun wedding for Marlena and Eugene (Airdate: April 13, 1984): “It’s chock full of such wonderful dynamics,” Hall recalls to EW. “Roman is meant to be underground. Everyone thought he was dead but he’s underground. Everyone was so animated and incredulous. It played like slapstick, too. It felt like we were in a different genre, like a sitcom. And what was funny was that Eugene didn’t mind marrying Marlena so much.”

Today in Soap Opera History (August 26)

On this date in...

1909: Jim Davis was born.  He is best known for his final role as Jock Ewing in the original DALLAS.   Davis died in 1981 at age 71.

1946: Prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Sterne Carrington (PEPPER YOUNG'S FAMILY; ROSEMARY) was featured in TIME magazine.

1950: Future Daytime Emmy winner Benjamin Hendrickson was born.  He is best known to soap fans for his long-running role as Hal Munson in AS THE WORLD TURNS but also starred in TEXAS, ANOTHER WORLD and GUIDING LIGHT.  Hendrickson died in 2006 at age 55.

NEWS ROUNDUP: Telenovelas, Jon Hensley, Sex For DAYS' Will, Stafford Takes A Loss

Telenovelas Boom in U.S.
Telenovelas, those drama-soaked, tear-filled roller coaster TV soap operas, were traditionally produced in Mexico, but Hispanic actors are increasingly flocking to sunny Florida to film them. In fact, Miami is being called the new Latin Tinseltown.

50 Greatest Soap Couples: #16 Jack & Carly From AS THE WORLD TURNS

COUPLE: Jack Snyder & Carly Tenney
SHOW: AS THE WORLD TURNS
RANK: 16
PLAYED BY:
Jack: Michael Park
Carly: Maura West
YEARS: 1997-2010

STORY:
Jack came to Oakdale working for the FBI trying to bring down James Stenbeck.  He soon joined the Oakdale PD and met Carly, an up and coming fashion designer.  The two clashed but had an instant attraction to each other.  Months later they were trapped in (rogue cop) Teague's cabin in the woods and Carly's startling revelations created an even stronger bond between them.  Despite falling in love, life was not going to be easy for Jack and Carly.  Carly wanted a better life and didn't mind breaking a few rules to reach her goal.  Jack was a "by the book" kind of guy and this difference tore them apart many times over the years.  But Jack and Carly could never stay away from each other very long.

50 Greatest Soap Couples: #22 Holden & Lily From AS THE WORLD TURNS

COUPLE: Holden Snyder & Lily Walsh
SHOW: AS THE WORLD TURNS
RANK: 22
PLAYED BY:
Holden: Jon Hensley
Lily: Martha Byrne, Heather Rattray, Noelle Beck
YEARS: 1985-1995, 1997-2010

STORY:
Lily met Holden when he began working as the stable boy at the Walsh estate.  She was an immediately attracted to the brooding Snyder and soon became close with his entire family, including his older sister, Iva (Lisa Brown).  Over the next year and a half it was slowly revealed that Iva was Lily's biological mother, and then later that Iva was adopted (so Holden and Lily weren't actually related).  In a dramatic scene at the Walsh stables, Iva revealed the truth to Lily when she thought her daughter was in danger from Rod (William Fichtner).  Lily fled to Wyoming and Holden followed.

NEWS ROUNDUP: Buy Products With TiVo, Maurice Benard Fire, Kristian Alfonso Stays, Max Reed Heart Surgery, Jon Hensley Back to B&B

TiVo Treads Into T-Commerce With PayPal Pact
Starting this fall, ToVp will let DVR users click on interactive ads to buy products or services through their PayPal accounts, a solution that will be available to TiVo's cable operator customers.

The concept of letting TV viewers shop with their remote controls has been around since the earliest days of interactive TV -- with limited success to date. Players already engaged in T-commerce include HSN, which provides on-screen interactive TV apps that let viewers buy products featured on the shopping channel through Comcast, Dish Network, Verizon and other operators.

EXCLUSIVE: SoapClassics Releases Special Commemorative Edition AS THE WORLD TURNS DVD: Farewell To Oakdale

SoapClassics has released a special commemorative edition AS THE WORLD TURNS DVD today, "Farewell To Oakdale."

The set features the final ten episodes of the series, and a replica of an actual Director’s shooting script from the program's final week.

As the writers brought the show to a close, John Dixon returned and reunited with Lucinda, Reid tragically died, Chris received another chance at life, Carly and Jack married for the final time, Henry and Barbara were together and happy, and Bob retired from the hospital.

EXCLUSIVE: SoapClassics Releases New AS THE WORLD TURNS DVD: The Story of Lily and Holden

The fans have spoken and SoapClassics has released another classic soap opera DVD, this time an AS THE WORLD TURNS collection: "The Story of Lily and Holden."

The ten episode set traces the 25 year relationship of the legendary ATWT couple Lily Walsh and Holden Snyder. Along the way, other memorable stories and characters will appear including a few that have yet to be seen on DVD.

Here is a summary of the ten episodes on the new "Lily and Holden" set:

Episode 1. A Rocky Start. October 16, 1985

CLASSIC CLIP: Holden & Lily in AS THE WORLD TURNS 2005

In 2005 on AS THE WORLD TURNS Lily wanted to reunited with Holden but was tied to Keith thanks to the agreement she made with him to help Luke. In the clip below, she remembers her life with Holden:

AS THE WORLD TURNS Alum Jon Hensley To Appear on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Jon Hensley, best known for his role as HOLDEN SNYDER on AS THE WORLD TURNS, will play a doctor who will be involved in the Hope/Liam/Steffy storyline on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL.

According to TVGuide.com, B&B will shoot for the second time in the Colorado city the week of March 12 — taking advantage of Aspen Fashion Week — and the episodes will begin airing April 20. Hensley's appearances air May 1-2.

We Love Soaps' Damon L. Jacobs was on the set of B&B on Thursday. Look for interviews with several members of the cast along with executive producer-head writer Brad Bell soon.

Today in Soap Opera History (August 26)

On this date in...

1950: Future Daytime Emmy winner Benjamin Hendrickson, who played Hal on AS THE WORLD TURNS for many years (along with roles on TEXAS, ANOTHER WORLD and GUIDING LIGHT), was born.

CLASSIC CLIP: Holden & Lily in AS THE WORLD TURNS 1998

Lily and Holden were married multiple times on AS THE WORLD TURNS but their ceremony in 1998 was almost ruined by Molly. Watch the clips below: