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Today in Soap Opera History (April 24)

1978: Ryan's Hope's Pat confronted Delia over on her miscarriage deception. 1987: Days of our Lives' Patch made c…

Roger Newcomb • April 24, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (March 1)

1954: A daytime TV version of One Man's Family premiered on NBC.  1984: Knots Landing's Cathy screamed as Gary was &quo…

Roger Newcomb • March 01, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (April 29)

1980: Edge of Night's Raven finally arrived to see her sick son. 2009: Days of our Lives' Mia met Will's friend, …

Roger Newcomb • April 29, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (April 24)

1978: Ryan's Hope's Pat called Delia on her miscarriage deception. 1987: Days of our Lives' Patch made chili. 20…

Roger Newcomb • April 24, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (December 7)

1979: EON's "Mrs. Corey" kept an eye on Deborah's condition. 1979: ATWT's Lisa & Bob danced while B…

Roger Newcomb • December 07, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (June 21)

1976: Deidre Hall debuted on Days of our Lives . 1984: Guiding Light's Billy was out to destroy Reva. 1993: Days' Lu…

Roger Newcomb • June 21, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (May 17)

1933: One Man's Family expanded to a national audience. 1979: Delia loaned Johnny money on Ryan's Hope . 1988: ATWT…

Roger Newcomb • May 17, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (April 29)

1980: Edge of Night's Raven finally arrived to see her sick son. 2009: Days of our Lives' Mia met Will's friend, …

Roger Newcomb • April 29, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (April 24)

1978: Ryan's Hope's Pat called Delia on her miscarriage deception. 1987: Days of our Lives' Patch made chili. 20…

Roger Newcomb • April 24, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (December 7)

1979: EON's "Mrs. Corey" kept an eye on Deborah's condition. 1979: ATWT's Lisa & Bob danced while B…

Roger Newcomb • December 07, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (June 21)

1976: Deidre Hall debuted on Days of our Lives . 1984: Guiding Light's Billy was out to destroy Reva. 1993: Days' Lu…

Roger Newcomb • June 21, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (May 17)

1933: One Man's Family expanded to a national audience. 1979: Delia loaned Johnny money on Ryan's Hope . 1988: ATWT…

Roger Newcomb • May 17, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (April 29)

1980: Edge of Night's Raven finally arrived to see her sick son. 2009: Days of our Lives' Mia met Will's friend, …

Roger Newcomb • April 29, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (April 24)

1978: Ryan's Hope's Pat called Delia on her miscarriage deception. 1987: Days of our Lives' Patch made chili. 20…

Roger Newcomb • April 24, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (December 7)

1979: EON's "Mrs. Corey" kept an eye on Deborah's condition. 1979: ATWT's Lisa & Bob danced while B…

Roger Newcomb • December 07, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (June 21)

1976: Deidre Hall debuted on Days of our Lives . 1984: Guiding Light's Billy was out to destroy Reva.   1993: Days' L…

Roger Newcomb • June 21, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (May 17)

1933: One Man's Family expanded to a national audience. 1979: Delia loaned Johnny money on Ryan's Hope . 1988: ATWT…

Roger Newcomb • May 17, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (April 29)

1980: Edge of Night's Raven finally arrived to see her sick son. 2009: Days of our Lives' Mia met Will's friend, …

Roger Newcomb • April 29, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (April 24)

1978: Ryan's Hope's Pat called Delia on her miscarriage deception. 1987: Days of our Lives' Patch made chili. 20…

Roger Newcomb • April 24, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (December 7)

1979: EON's "Mrs. Corey" kept an eye on Deborah's condition. 1979: ATWT's Lisa & Bob danced while B…

Roger Newcomb • December 07, 2015