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Today in Soap Opera History — January 1

1951: Radio soap opera The Archers premiered. It continues to run to this day. 1968: Dark Shadows' Jeremiah tried to bur…

Roger Newcomb • 1/01/2026 12:34:00 PM

Today in Soap Opera History (January 1)

1951: Radio soap opera The Archers premiered. It continues to run to this day. 1968: Dark Shadows' Jeremiah tried to bur…

We Love Soaps • 1/01/2019 06:36:00 PM

Today in Soap Opera History (January 1)

1951: The Archers premiered. 1968: Dark Shadows' Jeremiah tried to bury Angelique alive. 1981: Knots Landing's Dian…

Roger Newcomb • 1/01/2018 07:33:00 PM

Today in Soap Opera History (January 1)

1951: The Archers premiered. 1968: Dark Shadows' Jeremiah tried to bury Angelique alive. 1981: Knots Landing's Diana …

Roger Newcomb • 1/01/2017 02:55:00 AM

Alan Devereux Dead at 75

Alan Devereux Alan Devereux, who played the role of Sid Perks in British radio soap opera The Archers for nearly 47 years, di…

Roger Newcomb • 6/04/2016 05:00:00 PM

Today in Soap Opera History (January 1)

1951: The Archers premiered. 1968: Dark Shadows' Jeremiah tried to bury Angelique alive. 1981: Knots Landing's Diana …

Roger Newcomb • 1/01/2016 10:03:00 AM

NEWS: June Spencer, Jade Harlow, Twitter Trolls, Jimmy & Hazel, Cord Cutting

The Archers star June Spencer has been with the British radio soap opera since its debut in 1950. Actress June Spencer: "…

We Love Soaps • 12/26/2015 02:11:00 PM

NEWS: Samantha Womack, Nolan North, Nathan Fillion, Manu Bennett, 'Nashville' Season 4 Poster

Nashville Season 4 premieres September 23 on ABC. Nashville Season 4 Poster Hints at Deacon's Fate Although Rayna (Conn…

We Love Soaps • 9/15/2015 06:37:00 PM

NEWS: Jessica Collins Leaving 'The Young and the Restless'; Plus, Kristoff St. John, Nicholas Rodriguez, Chrystee Pharris, Louise Shaffer, Jake Wood

We Love Soaps • 5/28/2015 10:34:00 AM

NEWS: Corbin Bleu, Colleen Zenk, Randy Brooks, Jeffrey Christopher Todd, James Scott, 'Dark Shadows' Binge, 'The Archers'

Corbin Bleu and Collee Zenk Review of "Family Shots" play starring Corbin Bleu, Collen Zenk and Randy Brooks "O…

We Love Soaps • 1/27/2015 01:10:00 AM

Today in Soap Opera History (January 1)

1951: The Archers premiered. 1968: Dark Shadows' Jeremiah tried to bury Angelique alive. 1981: Knots Landing's Diana …

Kev • 1/01/2015 08:57:00 AM

NEWS: Ben Hardy, Mark Deklin, Georgia May Foote, Ron Raines, 'The Archers'

Is that really Peter Beale? 'EastEnders' actor Ben Hardy strips half-naked for magazine photo shoot Hardy will grace the…

Roger Newcomb • 4/27/2014 07:01:00 PM

NEWS: Kristoff St. John, 'The Archers', Meg Ryan, 'Game of Thrones' Workout, Teri Polo, 'EastSiders', Matt Bomer

'The Young and the Restless' Star Kristoff St. John & His Documentary 'A Man Called God' (Video) Kristoff…

Roger Newcomb • 4/25/2014 03:59:00 PM

Today in Soap Opera History (January 1)

1951: THE ARCHERS premiered. 1968: DARK SHADOWS' Jeremiah tried to bury Angelique alive. 1981: KNOTS LANDING's Diana a…

Roger Newcomb • 1/01/2014 12:01:00 AM

NEWS: Social Networking No. 1 Online Activity; Roku Beats Apple TV; Chris Fountain Controversy; Paula Garces Baby Show; Is THE NEWSROOM the Best Bad Show Ever?

10 Online Activities That Dominate Americans' Days Social networking was the most time-consuming online activity for America…

Roger Newcomb • 8/18/2013 12:41:00 PM

NEWS: Chandler Massey, Crystal Chappell, Jason Priestley, New ARCHERS Editor Sean O'Connor

Chandler Massey on leaving DAYS OF OUR LIVES once his contract expires "It began at the Emmys, where I commented that I wan…

Roger Newcomb • 8/07/2013 12:24:00 PM

NEWS: Chris Carmack & Stella Sisters Become NASHVILLE Series Regulars; Suzanne Rogers' 40th; Zach Roerig Custody Battle; Victoria Rowell

Chris Carmack and the Stella Sisters promoted to NASHVILLE series regulars Carmack — who recurred in Season 1 as Gunnar’s closet…

Roger Newcomb • 7/08/2013 02:33:00 PM

Arnold Peters Dead at 87

Arnold Peters Veteran actor Arnold Peters, best-known for his role as Jack Woolley in THE ARCHERS for more than 30 years, has …

Roger Newcomb • 5/13/2013 09:08:00 PM

NEWS: Daytime Celebrates, Hugh Bonneville, Cameron Mathison, Larry Bryggman, Vanessa Whitburn, Amber Tamblyn, Shonda Rhimes, Luke Grimes, Jon Hamm

Daytime Soap Operas Have Reason to Celebrate: THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Turns 40 and GENERAL HOSPITAL Turns 50 According to Kar…

Roger Newcomb • 3/28/2013 10:18:00 AM

BBC Has 'Regret' About ARCHERS Abortion Poll

Rachel Atkins plays Vicky Tucker on THE ARCHERS Recently THE ARCHERS aired a storyline featuring a middle-aged couple, Mike an…

Roger Newcomb • 9/12/2012 10:26:00 PM