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By Michael Poirier Contributing Writer, We Love Soaps Insider Few moments in soap history were as bizarre—or as unforgettable—…

We Love Soaps • March 25, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (October 9)

1979: Dick Cavett guest-starred on All My Children . 1981: Kristin was the dead woman in the pool on Dallas . 1985: Melissa Ree…

Roger Newcomb • October 09, 2025

David Hedison Dead at 92

Former Another World star David Hedison died Thursday in Los Angeles, a family spokeswoman announced. He was 92. Born Al David…

Roger Newcomb • July 22, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (January 29)

1973: The Doctors' Carolee received more bad news. 1976: Ryan's Hope's Faith taped a note to her captor's bac…

Roger Newcomb • January 29, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (November 20)

1978: Anthony Geary debuted as Luke Spencer on General Hospital . 1978: Rita Stapleton and Ed Bauer were married on  Guiding Li…

Roger Newcomb • November 20, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (October 9)

1979: As the World Turns' Bob received a strange call from Penny. 1981: Kristin was dead in the pool on Dallas . 1985: Me…

Roger Newcomb • October 09, 2018

Georgann Johnson Dead at 91

Georgann Johnson, best known for her roles on TV and Broadway, died on June 4. She was 91. The actress died in Los Angeles, daug…

Roger Newcomb • June 26, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (January 29)

1973: The Doctors' Carolee received more bad news. 1976: Ryan's Hope's Faith taped a note to her captor's bac…

Roger Newcomb • January 29, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (November 20)

1978: Anthony Geary debuted as Luke Spencer on General Hospital . 1978: Rita Stapleton and Ed Bauer were married on  Guiding Li…

Roger Newcomb • November 20, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (October 9)

1979: As the World Turns' Bob received a strange call from Penny. 1981: Kristin was dead in the pool on Dallas . 1985: Me…

Roger Newcomb • October 09, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (January 29)

1973: The Doctors' Carolee received more bad news. 1976: Ryan's Hope's Faith taped a note to her captor's bac…

Roger Newcomb • January 29, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (November 20)

1978: Anthony Geary debuted as Luke Spencer on General Hospital . 1978: Rita Stapleton and Ed Bauer were married on  Guiding Li…

Roger Newcomb • November 20, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (October 9)

1979: As the World Turns' Bob received a strange call from Penny. 1981: Kristin was dead in the pool on Dallas . 1985: Me…

Roger Newcomb • October 09, 2016

Ken Howard Dead at 71

Ken Howard Actor Ken Howard, who was the current SAG-AFTRA President, died on Wednesday, March 23. He was 71. No cause of dea…

Roger Newcomb • March 24, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (January 29)

1976: Ryan's Hope's Faith taped a note to her captor's back. 1982: Dallas' J.R. Ewing did not want his father…

Roger Newcomb • January 29, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (November 20)

1978: Anthony Geary debuted as Luke Spencer on General Hospital . 1978: Rita Stapleton and Ed Bauer were married on  Guiding Li…

We Love Soaps • November 20, 2015

Today in Soap Opera History (October 9)

1979: As the World Turns' Bob received a strange call from Penny. 1981: Kristin was dead in the pool on Dallas . 1985: Me…

We Love Soaps • October 09, 2015

Today in Soap Opera History (January 29)

1976: Ryan's Hope's Faith taped a note to her captor's back. 1982: Dallas' J.R. Ewing did not want his father…

We Love Soaps • January 29, 2015

Today in Soap Opera History (November 20)

1978: Anthony Geary debuted as Luke Spencer on General Hospital . 1978: Rita Stapleton and Ed Bauer were married on  Guiding Li…

Kev • November 20, 2014

Today in Soap Opera History (November 13)

1985: Santa Barbara's Brick & Amy were married.  1995: The City premiered on ABC. 1998: Guiding Light's Danny m…

Kev • November 13, 2014