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Vanessa Marcil

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

Vanessa Marcil

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

Vanessa Marcil

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

Lisa Rinna

Lisa Rinna Returning to 'Days of our Lives' as Billie Reed in Early 2018

Lisa Rinna is returning to NBC soap opera Days of our Lives as Billie Reed, according to a new report by Entertainment Weekly . …

Roger Newcomb • September 01, 2017

The Young and the Restless

'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Returns on December 6, Two New Cast Members Join Eileen Davidson, Lisa Rinna & Company

Eileen Davidson The glittering ladies of Bravo Media's The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills are back for season seven on T…

Roger Newcomb • November 01, 2016

Vanessa Marcil

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

Lisa Rinna

Will a New Talk Show Hosted by 'Days of our Lives' Alum Lisa Rinna Fill Meredith Vieira's Slot? Will NBC Renew 'Days' This Week?

Lisa Rinna Lisa Rinna has landed a job as the host of an upcoming NBC talk show, which sources tell Page Six could ultimately …

We Love Soaps • January 10, 2016

Robert Kelker-Kelly

'Days of our Lives' Alum Lisa Rinna: "I Hated Robert Kelker-Kelly"

Lisa Rinna doesn't mince words about her former co-star. In a new behind-the-scenes video released by Bravo, Real Housewive…

We Love Soaps • December 03, 2015

Vanessa Marcil

Today in Soap Opera History (September 18)

2009: CBS aired the final episode of Guiding Light . "History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced…

We Love Soaps • September 18, 2015

The Bold and the Beautiful

NEWS: Ken Corday, Karla Mosley, Lisa Rinna, 'Empire' Ad Rates, New 'PLL' Intro

Days of our Lives viewers saw Bo Brady's face on Tuesday. Ken Corday happy to have Peter Reckell back as Bo Brady on Days…

We Love Soaps • September 08, 2015

Primetime

'Oprah: Where Are They Now?' Season 7 Will Feature Lisa Rinna, Danny Pintauro, Debbi Morgan

Lisa Rinna, Danny Pintauro, Debbi Morgan OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network will premiere an all-new season of Oprah: Where Are They N…

We Love Soaps • September 02, 2015

RHOBH

Andy Cohen: 'The Housewives Have Replaced the Modern Soap Opera in a Way for a Lot of People'

Watch What Happens: Live host and Real Housewives executive producer Andy Cohen appeared on CBS This Morning yesterday to prom…

Kev • December 02, 2014

Yolanda Foster

'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Adds Lisa Rinna & Eileen Davidson to Season 5 Cast, Watch the Trailer

Bravo's The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills premieres another season of over-the-top glamour and underhanded drama on Tuesd…

Unknown • November 04, 2014

Vanessa Marcil

Today in Soap Opera History (September 18)

2009: CBS aired the final episode of GUIDING LIGHT. "History cannot give us a program for the future, but it can give us …

Kev • September 18, 2014

Sing Your Face Off

'Sing Your Face Off' to Premiere May 31: John Barrowman Hosts, Lisa Rinna To Transform into Dolly Parton & Britney Spears

Lisa Rinna as Britney Spears on Sing Your Face Off.  Photo Credit: Kelsey McNeal/ABC Sing Your Face Off , a talent variety com…

Roger Newcomb • May 30, 2014

Vanessa Marcil

Today in Soap Opera History (September 18)

2009: CBS aired the final episode of GUIDING LIGHT. "History cannot give us a program for the future, but it can give us a…

Roger Newcomb • September 18, 2013

Primetime

Lisa Rinna Approached To Join REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS

Lisa Rinna with her husband, Harry Hamlin With cast shakeups happening for THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF BEVERLY HILLS, RadarOnline.c…

Roger Newcomb • March 29, 2013

Primetime

Lisa Rinna Joins ALL-STAR CELEBRITY APPRENTICE

Donald Trump, executive producer and star of THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE announced today the cast of the first ever ALL-STAR CELEBRI…

Roger Newcomb • October 12, 2012

Vanessa Marcil

Today in Soap Opera History (September 18)

On this date in... 1967: Irna Phillips' soap LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING premiered on CBS.  The show ran until March 2…

Roger Newcomb • September 18, 2012

Lisa Rinna

Lisa Rinna Involved in Car Accident

DAYS OF OUR LIVES actress Lisa Rinna is shaken but okay after a scary car accident Friday morning. toofab spoke with the actre…

Roger Newcomb • September 14, 2012