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Today in Soap Opera History (July 16)

1981: Alexandra Neil first appeared on Texas as Ruby. 1987: Days of our Lives' Charlotte Ross debuted as Eve. 2001: One …

Roger Newcomb • July 16, 2019

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 (July 16)

1981: Alexandra Neil first appeared on Texas as Ruby. 1987: Days of our Lives' Charlotte Ross debuted as Eve. 2001: One …

Roger Newcomb • July 16, 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. "History is a vast early war…

Roger Newcomb • August 14, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (July 16)

1981: Alexandra Neil first appeared on Texas as Ruby. 1987: Days of our Lives' Charlotte Ross debuted as Eve. 2001: One …

Roger Newcomb • July 16, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (July 16)

1981: Alexandra Neil first appeared on Texas as Ruby. 1987: Days of our Lives' Charlotte Ross debuted as Eve. 2001: One …

Roger Newcomb • July 16, 2016

How Transgender TV Characters Teach Us About Capturing Audience Attention and Changing Opinions

Rebecca Romijn (right) played Alexis Meade on ABC primetime soap Ugly Betty .  Also pictured, Eric Mabius as Daniel Meade and …

Kate Connors • August 24, 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 (July 16)

1981: Alexandra Neil first appeared on Texas as Ruby. 1987: Days of our Lives' Charlotte Ross debuted as Eve. 2001: One …

We Love Soaps • July 16, 2015

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

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Eric Mabius Previews 'SIGNED, SEALED, DELIVERED'

Eric Mabius brings a varied background to his work. He is the second of two sons of Craig and Elizabeth Mabius. Of Polish, Irish…

Roger Newcomb • October 12, 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 (July 16)

On this date in... 1934: Musical radio soap opera DREAMS COME TRUE premiered on the NBC Red network. The show aired three time…

Roger Newcomb • July 16, 2013

Today in Soap Opera History (April 18)

On this date in... 1961: On AS THE WORLD TURNS, Lisa (Eileen Fulton) wanted to discuss baby names with Bob (Don Hastings).

Roger Newcomb • April 18, 2013

Today in Soap Opera History (March 18)

On this date in... 1977: On ANOTHER WORLD, Liz (Irene Dailey) was upset when Alice and Pat accused her of being instrumental in…

Roger Newcomb • March 18, 2013

Today in Soap Opera History (February 28)

On this date in... 1980: On THE EDGE OF NIGHT, Miles and Nicole reunited.

Roger Newcomb • February 28, 2013

PREVIEW: 'Liz & Dick' Starring Lindsay Lohan

ANOTHER WORLD alum Lindsay Lohan stars as the legendary dame Elizabeth Taylor alongside GCB and UGLY BETTY star Grant Bowler as c…

Roger Newcomb • November 25, 2012

Today in Soap Opera History (August 14)

On this date in... 1945: Actress Brenda Benet was born.  She died in 1982 at age 36 while starring in DAYS OF OUR LIVES.  Read …

Roger Newcomb • August 14, 2012

Today in Soap Opera History (August 11)

On this date in... 1967: DARK SHADOWS aired its first color episode.  Having fainted at the sight of Barnabas Collins (Jonathan…

Roger Newcomb • August 11, 2012

Today in Soap Opera History (July 16)

On this date in... 1934: Musical radio soap opera DREAMS COME TRUE premiered on the NBC Red network. The show aired three …

Roger Newcomb • July 16, 2012