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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

On February 21-22, 1985, Search for Tomorrow shot for the final time at Reeves Teletape Studio on Broadway and West 81st Street …

Roger Newcomb • September 05, 2025

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

Roger Newcomb • January 23, 2019

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

Roger Newcomb • January 23, 2018

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

Roger Newcomb • January 23, 2017

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

Roger Newcomb • January 23, 2016

"A page of history is worth a pound of logic." ― Oliver Wendell Holmes "Today in Soap Opera History" is a c…

We Love Soaps • January 23, 2015

"Maybe if people started to listen, history would stop repeating itself." - Lily Tomlin "Today in Soap Opera His…

Roger Newcomb • January 23, 2014

On this date in... 1939: TIME magazine published a story about radio soap creators, Frank and Anne Hummert, explaining their …

Roger Newcomb • January 23, 2013

1979 DAYS OF OUR LIVES stars Richard Guthrie and Tracey Bregman (now Lauren on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS). In early December…

Roger Newcomb • January 03, 2013

SEARCH FOR TOMORROW's Travis frantically searched for his wife, Liza, in 1983. Watch the March 7, 1983 below in which Liza s…

Roger Newcomb • March 26, 2012

SEARCH FOR TOMORROW's Liza and Travis fell in love and became of the most popular couples in daytime during their run from 197…

Roger Newcomb • January 26, 2012

On this date in... 1939: TIME magazine published a story about radio soap creators, Frank and Anne Hummert, explaining their …

We Love Soaps • January 23, 2012

SEARCH FOR TOMORROW's Liza and Travis had adventures all over the world including Rome in 1980. Watch an episode from 1980 be…

Roger Newcomb • October 26, 2011

SEARCH FOR TOMORROW's Liza and Travis lost baby Roger Lee in 1981. They tried to patch things up on a cruise to England. Wat…

Roger Newcomb • July 26, 2011