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Today in Soap Opera History (February 17)

1982: GH's Luke ran into his old friend, Johnny. 1983: Knots Landings' Ciji was found dead. 1987: Ryan's Hope'…

Roger Newcomb • February 17, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (January 8)

1975: Ryan's Hope's Pat comforted Delia with a song. 1985: Santa Barbara's Lionel fell off a train and had his ID…

Roger Newcomb • January 08, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History — January 1

1951: Radio soap opera The Archers premiered. It continues to run to this day. 1968: Dark Shadows' Jeremiah tried to bur…

Roger Newcomb • January 01, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (October 27)

1982: General Hospital's Luke and Robert searched for Holly in Canada.  1988:  Iris returned to Another World . 1995: Lovin…

Roger Newcomb • October 27, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (October 20)

1930: Irna Phillips' soap opera Painted Dreams premiered. 1987: General Hospital's Duke and Anna were married. 1994:…

Roger Newcomb • October 20, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (September 13)

1977: ABC's serialized comedy series  Soap  premiered. 1979:  The Edge of Night's Raven clashed with Elliot. 1985:  Days …

Roger Newcomb • September 13, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (September 13)

1977: ABC's serialized comedy series  Soap  premiered. 1979:  The Edge of Night's  Raven clashed with Elliot. 1985:  Days …

Roger Newcomb • September 13, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (June 18)

1984: Guiding Light's H.B. questioned Reva's feelings. 1987: Y&R's Brenda Dickson aired for the final time as…

Roger Newcomb • June 18, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (June 2)

1969: Peyton Place series finale aired on ABC. 1988: Days of our Lives' Kim had to say goodbye to Shane. 1995: One Life…

Roger Newcomb • June 02, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (May 7)

1968: Dark Shadows' Professor Stokes explained the Dream Curse. 1987: ATWT's Craig and Sierra enjoyed their new baby.…

Roger Newcomb • May 07, 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

Today in Soap Opera History (March 8)

1977: Delia left a suicide note for Pat on  Ryan's Hope . 1984: All My Children's Erica and Adam were married. 1984: …

Roger Newcomb • March 08, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (January 8)

1975: Ryan's Hope's Pat comforted Delia with a song. 1985: Santa Barbara's Lionel fell off a train and had his ID…

Roger Newcomb • January 08, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (January 1)

1951: Radio soap opera The Archers premiered. It continues to run to this day. 1968: Dark Shadows' Jeremiah tried to bur…

We Love Soaps • January 01, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (December 27)

1979: Primetime soap opera Knots Landing premiered on CBS. 2002: Days of our Lives' Chloe learned Craig was her father. …

Roger Newcomb • December 27, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (December 2)

1958: Irna Phillips appeared on To Tell the Truth . 1975: Serena shot her husband on The Edge of Night . 1999: Guiding Light&#…

Roger Newcomb • December 02, 2018

World AIDS Day 2018: Remembering Those We Lost

World AIDS Day takes place on December 1st each year. It's an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against …

Roger Newcomb • December 01, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (November 20)

1978: Anthony Geary debuted as Luke Spencer on General Hospital . 1978: Rita Stapleton and Ed Bauer were married on  Guiding Li…

Roger Newcomb • November 20, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (November 19)

1976: Search for Tomorrow's Eunice died after Jennifer shot her. 1978: Dallas' Sue Ellen told J.R. she was pregnant. …

Roger Newcomb • November 19, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (October 27)

1982: GH's Luke and Robert searched for Holly in Canada. 1988: GL's Rusty shot Will and tried to save Mindy. 1995: L…

Roger Newcomb • October 27, 2018