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This Week in Soap Opera History: August 30-September 5

"This Week in Soap Opera History" is a curated video roundup celebrating the milestones, debuts, cliffhangers, weddings…

Roger Newcomb • September 05, 2026

From the Archive: Patsy Pease Interview (July 2009)

I had the extreme good fortune to meet and talk with the #39 actress on the We Love Soaps countdown of the 50 Greatest Soap Act…

Roger Newcomb • September 04, 2026

FLASHBACK: You Are Cordially Invited to A (Soap) Wedding (Part 1)

When Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) and Doug Williams (Bill Hayes) finally set their wedding date, October 1, 1976, Days of our Li…

We Love Soaps • August 19, 2026

FLASHBACK: A Complete, Concise Yearly History of TV Soap Operas - 1947 to 1977 (Part 1 of 8)

Search for Tomorrow's John Sylvester White (Keith) talks with Cliff Hall (Victor), as Sara Anderson, Lynn Loring (Patti), B…

We Love Soaps • August 16, 2026

7 Memorable Soap Opera Theme Songs With Lyrics

Peabo Bryson (left) sappeared on One Life to Live to sing the show's theme song, while Gary Morris and Crystal Gayle performe…

Roger Newcomb • July 13, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History (June 7-13)

"This Week in Soap Opera History" is a curated video roundup celebrating the milestones, debuts, cliffhangers, weddings…

Roger Newcomb • June 12, 2026

News Roundup: Dean Geyer Joins GH, Jeff Branson to Haven Falls, Redeeming Y&R's Matt

Dean Geyer joining the cast of General Hospital Geyer will be playing the contract role of Tristan Roberts. He began taping June…

Roger Newcomb • June 02, 2026

Frank Salisbury: Remembering a Quiet Giant of Daytime Television

The daytime drama world lost a giant on March 20, 2026. If you were a soap opera fan, you knew my friend, Emmy Award–winning scrip…

Roger Newcomb • April 19, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (April 7)

1966: Peyton Place's Steven prepared for his weddding. 1981: Another World's Sandy took care of Mac after an explosion…

Roger Newcomb • April 07, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (April 5)

On this day in... 1940: The final episode of Procter & Gamble radio soap opera Manhattan Mother aired. Written by Orin To…

Roger Newcomb • April 05, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (March 29)

1962: Search for Tomorrow's Marge was upset when adoption plans fell through. 1982: SFT made its NBC debut. 1982: The fir…

Roger Newcomb • March 29, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History (March 22-28)

Did you know that some of our most beloved daytime dramas share an anniversary week? From legendary debuts to history-making prem…

Roger Newcomb • March 26, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (February 28)

Two legendary actresses died on February 28:  Charita Bauer (1985) and Mary Stuart (2002). On this day in... 1968: On Dark …

Roger Newcomb • February 28, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (February 27)

1968: Dark Shadow' Victoria was found guilty of witchcraft. 1973: Guiding Light's Bauer family attended Papa Bauer'…

Roger Newcomb • February 27, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (February 25)

1980: The Edge of Night's Raven took the witness stand. 1992: General Hospital's Robert said goodbye to Robin. 2009:…

Roger Newcomb • February 25, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (February 15)

(clockwise from top left) 1980: All My Children's Palmer toasted Nina on her 19th birthday. 1985: Santa Barbara's Kel…

Roger Newcomb • February 15, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (January 23)

1970: The Doctors' Julie stirred up trouble at Hope Memorial. 1976: Ryan's Hope's Faith realized what Kenneth was …

Roger Newcomb • January 23, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (January 7)

1963: Search for Tomorrow's Marian faced troubled times. 1974: How to Survive a Marriage premiered on NBC. 1980: As the …

Roger Newcomb • January 07, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History — December 21-27

This Week in Soap Opera History is a curated video roundup celebrating the milestones, debuts, cliffhangers, exits, and unforgett…

Roger Newcomb • December 27, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History — December 23

1981: Rick and Lesley finally said “I do” on General Hospital . 1987: Amanda returned to Springfield on Guiding Light. 1988:…

Roger Newcomb • December 23, 2025