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Exclusive: The Randy Mantooth Interview - Remembering a Beloved Daytime Leading Man

By Michael Poirier Guest Contributor, We Love Soaps Insider Randy Mantooth first came to national prominence as paramedic John Gag…

We Love Soaps • July 12, 2026

Randolph Mantooth Dies at 80

Actor Randolph Mantooth, beloved for his role as firefighter-paramedic Johnny Gage on the hit 1970s NBC series Emergency! , has d…

Roger Newcomb • July 10, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History (March 22-28)

Did you know that some of our most beloved daytime dramas share an anniversary week? From legendary debuts to history-making prem…

Roger Newcomb • March 26, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (November 13)

ON THIS DAY IN... 1942: On Clara, Lu and Em , Emma "Em" Krueger (Helen King) threw a party. 1964: On Another World…

Roger Newcomb • November 13, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (November 10)

ON THIS DATE IN... 1964: On Another World , Mary Matthews expressed concern to her husband, Jim, over the relationship between To…

Roger Newcomb • November 10, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (September 19)

Every day, we dig into the archives to celebrate the moments, milestones, and memories that shaped the soaps we love. Relive the w…

Roger Newcomb • September 19, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (September 11)

1975: Ryan's Hope's Jack visited Sister Mary Joel. 1984: Santa Barbara's Jade ran into David Hasselhoff. 1986: A…

Roger Newcomb • September 11, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (July 8)

1966: Dark Shadows' Burke gave Carolyn false info on his return. 1991: Another World's Cass saved Kathleen, then took…

Roger Newcomb • July 08, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (March 28)

1977: Ryan's Hope's Maeve tried to reason with her son-in-law. 1983: Guiding Light's Silas held Quint at gunpoint…

Roger Newcomb • March 28, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (November 13)

1985: Santa Barbara's Brick & Amy were married. 1995: Loving spinoff The City premiered on ABC. 1998: Guiding Ligh…

Roger Newcomb • November 13, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (November 10)

1981: Helena arrived in Port Charles on GH . 1986: AW's Cass and Kathleen were married. 1986: GL's Maeve interrupted…

Roger Newcomb • November 10, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (September 19)

1979: Word of Dan Stewart's death spread on  As the World Turns . 1984: Days of our Lives' Eugene had a vibe about a p…

Roger Newcomb • September 19, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (September 11)

1975: Ryan's Hope's Jack visited Sister Mary Joel. 1984: Santa Barbara's Jade ran into David Hasselhoff. 1986: A…

Roger Newcomb • September 11, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (July 8)

1966: Dark Shadows' Burke gave Carolyn false info on his return. 1991: Another World's Cass saved Kathleen, then took…

Roger Newcomb • July 08, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (March 28)

1977: Ryan's Hope's Maeve tried to reason with her son-in-law. 1983: Guiding Light's Silas held Quint at gunpoint…

Roger Newcomb • March 28, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (November 13)

1985: Santa Barbara's Brick & Amy were married. 1995: Loving spinoff The City premiered on ABC. 1998: Guiding Ligh…

Roger Newcomb • November 13, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (November 10)

1981: Helena arrived in Port Charles on GH . 1986: AW's Cass and Kathleen were married. 1986: GL's Maeve interrupted…

Roger Newcomb • November 10, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (September 19)

1979: Word of Dan Stewart's death spread on  As the World Turns . 1984: Days of our Lives' Eugene had a vibe about a p…

Roger Newcomb • September 19, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (September 11)

1975: Ryan's Hope's Jack visited Sister Mary Joel. 1984: Santa Barbara's Jade ran into David Hasselhoff. 1986: A…

Roger Newcomb • September 11, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (July 8)

1966: Dark Shadows' Burke gave Carolyn false info on his return. 1991: Another World's Cass saved Kathleen, then took…

Roger Newcomb • July 08, 2017