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'Another World' Made Television History With Its Groundbreaking Abortion Story

Susan Trustman starred as Pat Matthews on Anolther World in 1964. Long before daytime soap operas became known for supercouple…

Roger Newcomb • September 04, 2026

1964: Another World's Pat had TV's first abortion. 1985: Santa Barbara's C.C. collapsed before signing divorce pa…

Roger Newcomb • September 02, 2026

Susan Trustman played Pat Matthews on Anolther World in 1964. With the Democratic National Convention making headlines, tal…

Roger Newcomb • September 05, 2012