Today in Soap Opera History (May 20)

1969: Dark Shadows' Laura was stopped by Angelique.
1983: Ryan's Hope's Delia spotted a familiar face in a play.
1994: General Hospital's Bobbie was kicked out by Tony.
2008: All My Children's Greg visited Jenny's grave.

"History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1966: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.

1969: On Dark Shadows, Angelique (Lara Parker) grabbed the hammer and stake away from Laura (Diana Millay), "My name is Angelique, perhaps you have heard of me." The two women clashed and Angelique became angry and threatened Laura: "I am going to destroy you!"

Today in Soap Opera History (May 20)

1969: Dark Shadows' Laura was stopped by Angelique.
1983: Ryan's Hope's Delia spotted a familiar face in a play.
1994: General Hospital's Bobbie was kicked out by Tony.
2008: All My Children's Greg visited Jenny's grave.

"All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1966: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.

1969: On Dark Shadows, Angelique (Lara Parker) grabbed the hammer and stake away from Laura (Diana Millay), "My name is Angelique, perhaps you have heard of me." The two women clashed and Angelique became angry and threatened Laura: "I am going to destroy you!"

Today in Soap Opera History (May 20)

1969: Dark Shadows' Laura was stopped by Angelique.
1983: Ryan's Hope's Delia spotted a familiar face in a play.
1994: General Hospital's Bobbie was kicked out by Tony.
2008: All My Children's Greg visited Jenny's grave.

"History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1966: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.

1969: On Dark Shadows, Angelique (Lara Parker) grabbed the hammer and stake away from Laura (Diana Millay), "My name is Angelique, perhaps you have heard of me." The two women clashed and Angelique became angry and threatened Laura: "I am going to destroy you!"

Today in Soap Opera History (May 20)

1969: Dark Shadows' Laura was stopped by Angelique.
1983: Ryan's Hope's Delia spotted a familiar face in a play.
1994: General Hospital's Bobbie was kicked out by Tony.
2008: All My Children's Greg visited Jenny's grave.

"If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree."
― Michael Crichton

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1966: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.

1969: On Dark Shadows, Angelique (Lara Parker) grabbed the hammer and stake away from Laura (Diana Millay), "My name is Angelique, perhaps you have heard of me." The two women clashed and Angelique became angry and threatened Laura: "I am going to destroy you!"

'Containment' Premieres Tonight on The CW, Stars 'One Life to Live' Alum Trevor St. John

The cast of Containment.

The all-new limited series event Containment premieres Tuesday, April 19 at 9 pm ET/PT on The CW. One Life to Live alum Trevor St. John (Victor Lord, Jr.) stars as Leo Greene.

When a mysterious and deadly epidemic breaks out in Atlanta, a vast urban quarantine is quickly enforced, forcing those stuck on the inside to fight for their lives while local and federal officials desperately search for a cure. Trying to keep the peace on the streets is police officer Lex Carnahan, who has quickly risen through the ranks of the Atlanta PD. But Lex’s job becomes even harder when he learns that his longtime girlfriend, Jana, and his best friend and fellow officer Jake, are trapped within the cordoned area. Also quarantined in viral ground zero is 17 year-old Teresa, who is eight months pregnant and now separated from her boyfriend on the other side; Katie Frank, an elementary school teacher now placed on lockdown with her entire class, including her young son; and CDC researcher Dr. Victor Cannerts, the doctor who initially made the controversial call to quarantine the area and is now racing to find a cure for the virus. On the outside, Dr. Sabine Lommers is leading the government efforts to contain the outbreak, and has asked for Lex’s help in enforcing the cordon – which grows increasingly difficult as the public trust deteriorates. And the public has reason to be wary, as journalist Leo begins unraveling a conspiracy, finding that something doesn’t add up in the official story being told. Torn apart from their loved ones, the survivors trapped within the cordon are fighting against not only fatal infection, but also isolation, fear, and the disintegration of society around them. But as they begin to gain each other’s trust, hope remains, and on either side of the cordon unlikely heroes will rise.

Rounding out the cast of Containment are David Gyasi, Christina Moses, Chris Wood, Kristen Gutoskie, Claudia Black, George Young and Hanna Mangan Lawrence.

Based on the original Belgian series created by Carl Joos for Eyeworks, Containment is produced by My So-Called Company in association with Warner Bros. Television, with executive producers Julie Plec and David Nutter.

Today in Soap Opera History (May 20)

1969: Dark Shadows' Laura was stopped by Angelique.
1983: Ryan's Hope's Delia spotted a familiar face in a play.
1994: General Hospital's Bobbie was kicked out by Tony.
2008: All My Children's Greg visited Jenny's grave.

"History never looks like history when you are living through it."
― John W. Gardner

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1966: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.

1969: On Dark Shadows, Angelique (Lara Parker) grabbed the hammer and stake away from Laura (Diana Millay), "My name is Angelique, perhaps you have heard of me." The two women clashed and Angelique became angry and threatened Laura: "I am going to destroy you!"

Today in Soap Opera History (May 20)

1969: Dark Shadows' Laura was stopped by Angelique.
1983: Ryan's Hope's Delia spotted a familiar face in a play.
1994: General Hospital's Bobbie was kicked out by Tony.
2008: All My Children's Greg visited Jenny's grave.

"The whole past is the procession of the present."
- Thomas Carlyle

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

On this date in...

1966: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.

1969: On Dark Shadows, Angelique (Lara Parker) grabbed the hammer and stake away from Laura (Diana Millay), "My name is Angelique, perhaps you have heard of me." The two women clashed and Angelique became angry and threatened Laura: "I am going to destroy you!"

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES "No Exit" Preview: Good News, Bad News

Shaun Sipos as Aaron, Paul Wesley as Stefan and Ian Somerhalder
as Damon.  Photo Credit: Bob Mahoney/The CW

The fifth season of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues with a new episode ("No Exit") on Thursday, February 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

As Damon's (Ian Somerhalder) behavior escalates from destructive to deadly, Stefan (Paul Wesley) begins to regret their last conversation and decides to track Damon down and intervene. For reasons of her own, Elena (Nina Dobrev) volunteers to come along.

Dr. Wes (guest star Rick Cosnett) enlists the Travelers to set a trap that will once again test Damon's friendship with Enzo (guest star Michael Malarkey).

NEWS: Deidre Hall, Kin Shriner & Robin Mattson, Eric Braeden, Eileen Fulton, Trevor St. John

DAYS OF OUR LIVES star Deidre Hall Previews John and Marlena's Reunion
What happens in their first scene together? And exactly where does it take place?

"I'm going through the park," previews Deidre Hall (Marlena) in character. "I stop to do something in my handbag, and I hear, 'Doc.' We all get chills, because nobody else calls her that."

"We had one scene where I turn on him and go after him," recounts Hall. "He tries to involve himself in something that's not really his business, and I turn on him. 'Where were you? Why weren't you here? I have so many reasons to be angry at you...'"

EDITOR'S NOTE: Deidre Hall is nominated for Best Supporting Actress - Comedy at the 5th Annual Indie Series Awards.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES "Fifty Shades of Grayson" Sneak Peek

Shaun Sipos as Aaron, Paul Wesley as Stefan and Ian Somerhalder
as Damon.  Photo Credit: Bob Mahoney/The CW

The fifth season of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues with a new episode ("Fifty Shades of Grayson") on Thursday, December 12th at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

Damon (Ian Somerhalder) realizes Elena (Nina Dobrev) is in danger and enlists Stefan's (Paul Wesley) help to find her. The brothers pay a visit to Aaron (guest star Shaun Sipos), and Damon shocks Stefan by revealing his first-hand knowledge of Aaron's family. In an attempt to stop Damon, Dr. Wes (guest star Rick Cosnett) unleashes his secret weapon, forcing Damon to deal with a part of his past he thought was gone forever, as well as the consequences of his decades-long plan for revenge.

THE VAMPIRE DIARIES "The Cell" Sneak Peek

Trevor St. John guest stars as Dr. Whitmore. Photo Credit: The CW

The fifth season of THE VAMPIRE DIARIES continues with a new episode ("The Cell") on Thursday, December 5th at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

Stefan (Paul Wesley) continues to offer Katherine (Nina Dobrev) his support while trying to mask his own pain, until Caroline (Candice Accola) shows up with an unusual form of therapy.

After trying to make amends with Caroline, Elena (Nina Dobrev) grows so concerned about Damon (Ian Somerhalder) that she turns to Aaron (guest star Shaun Sipos) for help.

Today in Soap Opera History (May 20)

On this date in...

1966: On ANOTHER WORLD, Bill joked about Missy being a heiress, but she didn't care about the money she inherited from her mother.

1969: On DARK SHADOWS, Angelique threatened to destroy Laura.

1975: At the 2nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS (Drama Series, Writing), Macdonald Carey and Susan Flannery.

Trevor St. John Returns To ONE LIFE TO LIVE

In what turned out not to be a very closely guarded secret, actor Trevor St. John's Victor Lord Jr. character was revealed to be the mystery person at the end of ONE LIFE TO LIVE's premiere episode on Monday.

In the ABC finale of the series, the final scene was of a very much Victor Jr. We don't know what the character has been up to since then but he's obviously escaped the clutches of Allison Perkins. Stay tuned!

RELATED:
- Watch Monday's ONE LIFE TO LIVE episode
- GMC's 'Finding Normal' Premieres May 18, Stars Candace Cameron Bure, Trevor St. John

GMC's 'Finding Normal' Premieres May 18, Stars Candace Cameron Bure, Trevor St. John

Trevor St. John - Photo: GMC

On Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19, GMC TV, America's channel for uplifting entertainment, will present the funny, lighthearted and poignant original GMC World Premiere Movie Finding Normal (#FindingNormal), a "fish-out-of-water" romantic comedy starring Candace Cameron Bure (FULL HOUSE), Lou Beatty Jr. (GREY'S ANATOMY), Andrew Bongiorno, Mark Irvingsen and Trevor St. John (ONE LIFE TO LIVE, THE CLIENT LIST). Brian Herzlinger directs from a screenplay written by Cary Solomon and Chuck Konzelman. Finding Normal was filmed in Columbia, Louisiana. The movie will premiere exclusively on GMC TV on Saturday, May 18 and Sunday, May 19 at 7:00, 9:00 and 11:00 p.m. ET/PT.

OUT ON THE TOWN: Trevor St. John At 'The Cottage' Premiere

ONE LIFE TO LIVE alum Trevor St. John attended the premiere of The Cottage at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in Beverly Hills on October 5. The chilling suspense-thriller starring David Arquette debuts on DVD today from Entertainment One and Visualeyes Productions.

St. John is pictured with Josh Daugherty (DAY BREAK) and The Cottage's Kristen Dalton. Find out more about the film below:

Today in Soap Opera History (May 20)

On this date in...

1966: On ANOTHER WORLD, Bill joked about Missy being a heiress, but she didn't care about the money she inherited from her mother.

1969: On DARK SHADOWS, Angelique threatened to destroy Laura.

1975: At the 2nd Annual Daytime Emmy Awards, winners included THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS (Drama Series, Writing), Macdonald Carey and Susan Flannery.