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From the Archive: Nicolas Coster Interviews (2010, 2017)

Nicolas Coster His track record in daytime is legendary. He is the self-proclaimed holder of the most daytime roles in history. H…

Damon L. Jacobs • June 04, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History (February 8-14)

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

Roger Newcomb • February 14, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (February 8)

1974: CBS aired the final episode of The Secret Storm . 1978: UK serial Grange Hill premiered. 1977: Ryan's Hope's F…

Roger Newcomb • February 08, 2026

Jed Allan Dead at 84

Jed Allan, known for his roles on soap operas Days of our Lives and Santa Barbara , died Saturday in Palm Desert, CA. He was 84.…

Roger Newcomb • March 12, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (February 1)

1954: CBS daytime soap opera The Secret Storm premiered.  1980: CBS aired the final episode of Love of Life . 1980: The Edge o…

Roger Newcomb • February 01, 2019

EXCLUSIVE: Soap Opera 'Joy' With Diane Ladd and Virginia Madsen

Diane Ladd and Virginia Madsen As you may know by now, the acclaimed new, Golden Globe nominated film Joy not only has an all-…

Anonymous • December 18, 2015

Robert Loggia Dead at 85; Soap Opera Credits Included 'The Secret Storm' and 'Search for Tomorrow'

Robert Loggia in 1977. Oscar-nominated actor Robert Loggia has died at age 85. Loggia's wife Aubrey Loggia said he died Fr…

We Love Soaps • December 05, 2015

FLASHBACK: Mother Daughter Relationships - An "Imitation of Life" on Daytime TV (Part 1)

All My Children's spoiled and selfish Erica Cudahy (Susan Lucci) wipes up the floor with her mother (Fran Helflin), and the…

Roger Newcomb • October 05, 2015

'Young Doctor Malone' Star John P. Connell Dead at 91

John P. Connell John P. Connell, who starred as the title character in NBC daytime soap opera Young Doctor. Malone , has died,…

We Love Soaps • September 10, 2015

FLASHBACK: A Complete, Concise Yearly History of TV Soap Operas - 1947 to 1977 (Part 2)

Brook Byron starred as Althea Dennis in The Brighter Day . A Complete, Concise Yearly History of TV Soap Operas The Soap Box…

We Love Soaps • August 12, 2015

Remembering Woodbridge: A History of the Late, Great 'Secret Storm' (Part 10)

Dan Hamilton as Robert Landers and Ellen Barber as Joanna Morrison. Remembering Woodbridge: A History of the Late, Great 'S…

We Love Soaps • July 21, 2015

Remembering Woodbridge: A History of the Late, Great 'Secret Storm' (Part 9)

Dennis Cooney as Kevin Kincaid, Lynne Adams as Amy Ames Kincaid, and Bernard Barrow as Dan Kincaid. Remembering Woodbridge: A …

We Love Soaps • July 20, 2015

Remembering Woodbridge: A History of the Late, Great 'Secret Storm' (Part 8)

Lori March as Valerie Ames, Eleanor Phelps as Grace Tyrell, Judy Lewis as Susan Ames Carver and Lynne Adams as Amy Ames. Reme…

We Love Soaps • July 19, 2015

Remembering Woodbridge: A History of the Late, Great 'Secret Storm' (Part 7)

Lori March as Valerie Ames with Jada Rowland as Amy Ames. Remembering Woodbridge: A History of the Late, Great 'Secret Stor…

We Love Soaps • July 18, 2015

Remembering Woodbridge: A History of the Late, Great 'Secret Storm' (Part 6)

Marla Adams as Belle Clemens, Nicolas Coster as Paul Britton, and Jada Rowland as Amy Ames Britton. Remembering Woodbridge: A …

We Love Soaps • July 17, 2015

Remembering Woodbridge: A History of the Late, Great 'Secret Storm' (Part 5)

Judy Lewis as Susan Ames and Laurence Luckinbill as Frank Carver. Remembering Woodbridge: A History of the Late, Great 'Sec…

We Love Soaps • July 16, 2015

Remembering Woodbridge: A History of the Late, Great 'Secret Storm' (Part 4)

Lawrence Weber was the final actor to play Peter Ames on The Secret Storm . Remembering Woodbridge: A History of the Late, Grea…

We Love Soaps • July 15, 2015

Remembering Woodbridge: A History of the Late, Great 'Secret Storm' (Part 3)

Ward Costello as Peter Ames and Lori March as Valerie Hill. Remembering Woodbridge: A History of the Late, Great 'Secret S…

We Love Soaps • July 14, 2015

Remembering Woodbridge: A History of the Late, Great 'Secret Storm' (Part 2)

Jean Mowry was the original Susan Ames on The Secret Storm . Remembering Woodbridge: A History of the Late, Great 'Secret …

We Love Soaps • July 13, 2015

Remembering Woodbridge: A History of the Late, Great 'Secret Storm' (Part 1)

CBS soap opera The Secret Storm starred Peter Hobbs as Peter Ames and Haila Stoddard as Pauline Harris. Remembering Woodbridge: …

We Love Soaps • July 12, 2015