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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

Today in Soap Opera History (October 6)

1986: Clarissa found a voodoo doll in her bed on Capitol . 1990: Susan Lucci hosted Saturday Night Live .  1994: General Hospit…

Roger Newcomb • October 06, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (August 15)

1984: Guiding Light's Springfield celebrated Founders Day. 1985: GH's Anna & Robert plotted to get the Aztec jewe…

Roger Newcomb • August 15, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (July 17)

1981: Another World's Zachary confessed to murder. 1984: All My Children's Ross told Palmer about his father. 1989: …

Roger Newcomb • July 17, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (May 21)

1984: Guiding Light's Nola gave birth. 1986: Dynasty's Alexis took over Blake's possessions and he was not happy.…

Roger Newcomb • May 21, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (December 23)

1981: Rick and Lesley were married on General Hospital . 1987: Guiding Light's Amanda returned to Springfield. 1988: Sist…

Roger Newcomb • December 23, 2018

'All My Children' Reunion Coming to 'Live with Kelly and Ryan' for Halloween

All My Children stars Susan Lucci and Kelly Ripa played Erica and Hayley in a sketch during a 2016 episode of Live with Kelly.…

Roger Newcomb • October 22, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (October 6)

1986: Capitol 's Clarissa found a voodoo doll in her bed. 1994: GH's Bobbie & Tony mourned BJ on her birthday. 20…

Roger Newcomb • October 06, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (August 15)

1984: Guiding Light's Springfield celebrated Founders Day. 1985: GH's Anna & Robert plotted to get the Aztec jewe…

Roger Newcomb • August 15, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (July 17)

1981: Another World's Zachary confessed to murder. 1984: All My Children's Ross told Palmer about his father. 1989: …

Roger Newcomb • July 17, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (May 21)

1984: Guiding Light's Nola gave birth. 1986: Dynasty's Alexis took over Blake's possessions and he was not happy.…

Roger Newcomb • May 21, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (December 23)

1981: GH's Rick and Lesley were married. 1987: GL's Amanda returned to Springfield. 1988: RH's Sister Mary Joel …

Roger Newcomb • December 23, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (October 6)

1986: Capitol 's Clarissa found a voodoo doll in her bed. 1994: GH's Bobbie & Tony mourned BJ on her birthday. 20…

Roger Newcomb • October 06, 2017

Mark LaMura Dead at 68

Emmy Award nominated actor Mark LaMura, who was best knownfor his long run as Mark Dalton on All My Children , passed away on Mon…

Roger Newcomb • September 11, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (August 15)

1984: Guiding Light's Springfield celebrated Founders Day. 1985: GH's Anna & Robert plotted to get the Aztec jewe…

Roger Newcomb • August 15, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (July 17)

1981: Another World's Zachary confessed to murder. 1984: All My Children's Ross told Palmer about his father. 1989: …

Roger Newcomb • July 17, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (May 21)

1984: Guiding Light's Nola gave birth. 1986: Dynasty's Alexis took over Blake's possessions and he was not happy.…

Roger Newcomb • May 21, 2017

Susan Lucci Featured in New Progressive Ad Campaign

All My Children legend Susan Lucci is once again bringing the drama, this time for a new national advertising campaign for Progr…

Roger Newcomb • May 07, 2017

Casting Director Joan D'Incecco Has Passed Away

Joan D'Incecco Legendary ABC daytime casting director Joan D'Incecco passed away on Friday, December 16. D'Incecc…

Roger Newcomb • December 26, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (December 23)

1981: GH's Rick and Lesley were married. 1987: GL's Amanda returned to Springfield. 1988: RH's Sister Mary Joel …

Roger Newcomb • December 23, 2016