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This Week in Soap Opera History (June 14-20)

"This Week in Soap Opera History" is a curated video roundup celebrating the milestones, debuts, cliffhangers, weddings…

Roger Newcomb • June 21, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History – May 25

1967: Dark Shadows' Maggie struggled to retain her identity. 1981: Another World's Cecile told Rachel that Mac had a …

Roger Newcomb • May 25, 2026

From the Archive: Hillary B. Smith Interviews (2010, 2011, 2012, 2014)

Emmy and Indie Series Award-winning actress and producer Hillary B. Smith spent decades working in daytime television with roles …

Roger Newcomb • May 24, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (April 7)

1966: Peyton Place's Steven prepared for his weddding. 1981: Another World's Sandy took care of Mac after an explosion…

Roger Newcomb • April 07, 2026

One Day. Three Soaps. A Battle That Took Aim at CBS

John Beradino starred on General Hospital as Dr. Steve Hardy, with Emily McLaughlin as Nurse Jessie Brewer, and Roy Thinnes as Je…

Roger Newcomb • April 01, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (April 1)

1963: The Doctors premiered on NBC and  General Hospital  debuted on ABC. On this day in... 1963: NBC premiered a new dayt…

Roger Newcomb • April 01, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (February 16)

1968: Dark Shadows' Josette shocked Barnabas. 1981: GH's Heather escaped from the sanitarium. 2009: ATWT aired a sp…

Roger Newcomb • February 16, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History — December 28-January 3

This Week in Soap Opera History is a curated video roundup celebrating the milestones, debuts, cliffhangers, exits, and unforget…

Roger Newcomb • January 03, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History — December 31

Four NBC daytime soap operas aired for the final time on  December 31st:  Somerset (1976), Texas (1982), The Doctors (1982) …

Roger Newcomb • December 31, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (December 17)

1975: Frank told Delia he was leaving her on  Ryan's Hope . 1993: A new Blair debuted on  One Life to Live . 2007: The pat…

Roger Newcomb • December 17, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (August 30)

1968: The Doctors' Mike returned home. 1991: Wayne Northrop returned to Days of our Lives as Roman. 2004: General Hospita…

Roger Newcomb • August 30, 2025

FLASHBACK: The Complete Story of 'The Doctors' (1963-1973)

Daytime TV covered the world of soap operas for decades before finally folding in the 1990s. In the mid-70s, the magazine did …

Roger Newcomb • December 09, 2024

Today in Soap Opera History (August 30)

1968: The Doctors' Mike returned home. 1991: Wayne Northrop returned to Days of our Lives as Roman. 2004: General Hospita…

Roger Newcomb • August 30, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (August 27)

1976: Ryan's Hope's Frank realized his campaign was over. 1992: All My Children's Nick returned. 1996: Another W…

Roger Newcomb • August 27, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (July 23)

1966: Days of our Lives creator Ted Corday died. 1983: Edge of Night's Raven and Sky were thrown in jail. 1993: Salem mo…

Roger Newcomb • July 23, 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 (May 25)

1967: Dark Shadows' Maggie struggled to retain her identity. 1981: Another World's Cecile told Rachel that Mac had a …

Roger Newcomb • May 25, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (April 7)

1966: Peyton Place's Steven prepared for his weddding. 1981: Another World's Sandy took care of Mac after an explosio…

Roger Newcomb • April 07, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (April 1)

1963: The Doctors premiered on NBC, while General Hospital made its debut on ABC. "History speaks to artists. It change…

Roger Newcomb • April 01, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (March 9)

1981: Another World's Cecile announced she had married Jamie. 1987: One Life to Live's Tina went over a waterfall to …

Roger Newcomb • March 09, 2019