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Today in Soap Opera History (November 25)

ON THIS DAY IN... 1960: Often referred to by aficionados as "the day radio drama died" or "the day the radio soap…

Roger Newcomb • November 25, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (November 25)

November 25, 1960: "The Day Radio Drama Died" "The best prophet of the future is the past." ― Lord Byron …

Roger Newcomb • November 25, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (August 14)

As word spread about the end of World War II, listeners were glued to the radio for updates. "The best prophet of the fu…

Roger Newcomb • August 14, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (November 25)

November 25, 1960: "The Day Radio Drama Died" "History is a vast early warning system." ― Norman Cousins …

Roger Newcomb • November 25, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (August 14)

As word spread about the end of World War II, listeners were glued to the radio for updates. "History is a vast early war…

Roger Newcomb • August 14, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (November 25)

November 25, 1960: "The Day Radio Drama Died" "More and more, I tend to read history. I often find it more up t…

Roger Newcomb • November 25, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (November 25)

November 25, 1960: "The Day Radio Drama Died" "The present contains nothing more than the past, and what is foun…

Roger Newcomb • November 25, 2015

Today in Soap Opera History (August 14)

As word spread about the end of World War II, listeners were glued to the radio for updates. "History, despite its wrenc…

We Love Soaps • August 14, 2015

Today in Soap Opera History (November 25)

November 25, 1960: "The Day Radio Drama Died" "Most of us spend too much time on the last twenty-four hours and …

Kev • November 25, 2014

Today in Soap Opera History (August 14)

"To believe what has not occurred in history will not occur at all, is to argue disbelief in the dignity of man." - Mah…

Roger Newcomb • August 14, 2014

Today in Soap Opera History (November 25)

1960: Known as "The Day Radio Drama Died." "That is the supreme value of history. The study of it is the best gu…

Roger Newcomb • November 25, 2013

Today in Soap Opera History (August 14)

World War II news updates were frequent during the radio soap operas on August 14, 1945.  By 7 p.m. ET. Japan had surrendered …

Roger Newcomb • August 14, 2013

Today in Soap Opera History (November 25)

On this date in... 1960: Has been identified as a watershed in broadcasting. It's often referred to by aficionados as &quo…

Roger Newcomb • November 25, 2012

Today in Soap Opera History (November 25)

On this date in... 1960: Has been identified as a watershed in broadcasting. It's often referred to by aficionados as &quo…

Roger Newcomb • November 25, 2011

50 Greatest Soap Actors: #16 Larry Haines

NAME: Larry Haines RANK: 16 SOAP ROLES: Neil Warren, LOVING (1994-1995); Sidney Sugarman, ANOTHER WORLD (1989); Stu Bergman,…

We Love Soaps • April 26, 2010

50 Greatest Soap Actresses: #22 Charita Bauer

NAME: Charita Bauer RANK: 22 SOAP ROLES: Bert Bauer, GUIDING LIGHT (1950-1985); TO HAVE AND TO HOLD (1975-1976); Sarah, ROSE…

We Love Soaps • January 18, 2010