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5 Forgotten 1980s Soap Operas You Can't Watch Today

From CBS late-night experiments to Showtime originals and ambitious syndicated dramas, these forgotten serials pushed the bounda…

Roger Newcomb • July 29, 2026

When Daytime Doubled: The Soap Opera Expansion That Changed Everything

In the 1970s, daytime television made a high-stakes move: expanding soap operas from 30 minutes to a full hour. Another World le…

Roger Newcomb • May 05, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (November 22)

1963: A live episode of As the World Turns  was interrupted by JFK news. 1984: Days of our Lives' Tony battled lookalike…

Roger Newcomb • November 22, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (July 31)

1984: Charles Shaughnessy debuted as Shane Donovan on Days . 1990: Another World's Frankie and Cass married. 2003: Guidin…

Roger Newcomb • July 31, 2025

Susan Flannery & More to Join Lung Cancer Foundation of America's 'Day at the Races'

Actress Susan Flannery, NFL Linebacker Chris Draft, talk show host Tim Conway, Jr. and other special guests will join lung cancer…

Roger Newcomb • July 17, 2014

Today in Soap Opera History (May 20)

On this day in... 1966: On ANOTHER WORLD, Bill joked about Missy being a heiress, but she didn't care about the money she…

Roger Newcomb • May 20, 2013

Today in Soap Opera History (May 17)

On this day in... 1933: Radio soap opera ONE MAN'S FAMILY expanded from being broadcast on the west coast only to the fu…

Roger Newcomb • May 17, 2013

Stephanie Forrester: "The Last Thing I'm Ever Going To Ask Of You"

In a new CBS promo for THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, it looks like Stephanie Forrester (Susan Flannery) serves up one final surpri…

Roger Newcomb • December 01, 2012

From the Archive: Susan Flannery Interview (2009)

Susan Flannery came in at #1 on the We Love Soaps countdown of the 50 Greatest Soap Actresses Of All Time . The talented and ge…

Damon L. Jacobs • November 26, 2012

Stephanie's 'Bold and the Beautiful' Goodbye Has Been Heartbreaking

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL has pulled out all the stops to tell one final story for Stephanie Forrester. Well, most of them sin…

Roger Newcomb • November 21, 2012

Susan Flannery Surprise Salute Video

Susan Flannery is leaving THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL and the role of Stephanie Forrester on November 26. The show has been airin…

Roger Newcomb • November 14, 2012

Susan Flannery's Final Airdate Will Be Novenber 26

Susan Flannery's final airdate on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL set The long goodbye to Stephanie Forrester on B&B will fin…

Roger Newcomb • November 12, 2012

Stephanie Forrester's Goodbye Party On THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL (Preview)

Stephanie Forrester's goodbye party kicked off on Friday's episode of THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. With Susan Flannery l…

Roger Newcomb • November 09, 2012

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL Celebration of Stephanie's Life (Promo)

"It's the celebration of Stephanie's life," says the announcer in a new promo for THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. …

Roger Newcomb • November 03, 2012

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL's Two-Week Celebration Of Stephanie Forrester

A new CBS promo for THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL offers a sneak peek at the show's upcoming tribute to Susan Flannery's Ste…

Roger Newcomb • October 13, 2012

Susan Flannery Leaving THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Exit Plan Revealed For Stephanie Forrester

As shown in the CBS preview for THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL earlier this week, Stephanie Forrester learns her lung cancer is back…

Roger Newcomb • October 10, 2012

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: A Medical Mystery & A Time Of Crises

It's bad news for Stephanie (Susan Flannery) on THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL this week.  And is there a Katie (Heather Tom) con…

Roger Newcomb • October 08, 2012

Susan Flannery Leaving THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL

Susan Flannery has told the brass at THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL she intends to leave the show. A source tells Soaps in Depth the…

Roger Newcomb • August 20, 2012

Today in Soap Opera History (May 16)

On this date in... 1975: On ANOTHER WORLD, Jim, now a widower, had Russ and Iris over to dinner. 1978: At the 5th Annual Day…

Roger Newcomb • May 16, 2012

FLASHBACK: August 1973, 1974, 1975 - What Was Popular In The Soap World

What was popular in the soap world in the mid-1970s? Daytime TV magazine used to do a fan poll each month and soap fans would c…

We Love Soaps • August 16, 2011