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Today in Soap Opera History (January 15)

1953: Love of Life's Meg was upset with Vanessa. 1983: Guiding Light's Mike investigated a birth certificate. 1988: …

Roger Newcomb • January 15, 2026

Soap Opera History

Today in Soap Opera History (January 15)

1953: Love of Life's Meg was upset with Vanessa. 1983: Guiding Light's Mike investigated a birth certificate. 1988: …

Roger Newcomb • January 15, 2019

Ruth Warrick

Television Academy Unveils New Online Portal for 'The Interviews: An Oral History of Television'

The Television Academy Foundation has launched its new website for The Interviews: An Oral History of Television , featuring never…

Roger Newcomb • June 05, 2018

Soap Opera History

Today in Soap Opera History (January 15)

1953: Love of Life's Meg was upset with Vanessa. 1983: Guiding Light's Mike investigated a birth certificate. 1988: …

Roger Newcomb • January 15, 2018

Soap Opera History

Today in Soap Opera History (January 15)

1953: Love of Life's Meg was upset with Vanessa. 1983: Guiding Light's Mike investigated a birth certificate. 1988: …

Roger Newcomb • January 15, 2017

Soap Opera History

Today in Soap Opera History (January 15)

1953: Love of Life's Meg was upset with Vanessa. 1983: Guiding Light's Mike investigated a birth certificate. 1988: …

Roger Newcomb • January 15, 2016

Soap Opera History

Today in Soap Opera History (January 15)

1953: Love of Life's Meg was upset with Vanessa. 1983: Guiding Light's Mike investigated a birth certificate. 1988: …

We Love Soaps • January 15, 2015

Soap Opera History

Today in Soap Opera History (January 15)

1953: LOVE OF LIFE's Meg was upset with Van. 1983: GL's Mike investigated a birth certificate. 1988: GH's Grant tri…

Roger Newcomb • January 15, 2014

Ruth Warrick

Ruth Warrick Archive Interview: 'The Guiding Light,' 'As the World Turns,' 'Peyton Place' and 'All My Children'

Actress Ruth Warrick passed away eight years ago today at age 88. In 1999 she reflected on her long career in films and televis…

Roger Newcomb • January 15, 2013

Susan Lucci

WATCH: MEDIA PROBES ("Soap Operas")

In 1982 PBS aired an eight-part series, MEDIA PROBES, that examined the role and impact of mass communications. The series was d…

Roger Newcomb • November 06, 2012

Ruth Warrick

CLASSIC ATWT Photo of the Day: Ruth Warrick

Prior to her roles on PEYTON PLACE and ALL MY CHILDREN, Ruth Warrick played Edith Hughes on AS THE WORLD TURNS from 1956 to 1960.…

Rob Wargo • August 23, 2010

Ruth Warrick

50 Greatest Soap Opera Actresses: Honorable Mention

Now that the countdown of the 50 Greatest Soap Opera Actresses has concluded, We Love Soaps would like to pay tribute to anothe…

Roger Newcomb • February 10, 2010