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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

This Week in Soap Opera History — December 7-13

Every day, I spotlight moments from Today in Soap Opera History —but some weeks are so stacked with drama they deserve more than a…

Roger Newcomb • December 13, 2025

This Week in Soap Opera History — November 30 - December 6

Every day, I share highlights from Today in Soap Opera History—but some weeks are simply too rich not to revisit in a bigger way.…

Roger Newcomb • December 06, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (December 4)

1950: The First Hundred Years premiered.  1981: Falcon Crest premiered. 2000: Port Charles kicked off the "Fate" a…

Roger Newcomb • December 04, 2025

Crystal Chappell on 'Montecito', the Enduring Power of Story, and Why “Otalia” Still Matters

For more than three decades, Emmy-winning actress Crystal Chappell has been one of soap opera’s most admired storytellers — on sc…

Roger Newcomb • November 10, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (August 4)

1980: Another World spin-off Texas premiered on NBC, starring Beverlee McKinsey as Iris. "History speaks to a…

Roger Newcomb • August 04, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (August 4)

1980: Another World spin-off Texas premiered on NBC, starring Beverlee McKinsey as Iris. "History speaks to artists. I…

Roger Newcomb • August 04, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (December 4)

1950: The First Hundred Years premiered. 1981: Falcon Crest premiered. 2000: Port Charles kicked off the "Fate" a…

Roger Newcomb • December 04, 2018

Kim Zimmer Joins 'Venice' for Season 6

Four-time Emmy-winning actress Kim Zimmer is joining the cast of Crystal Chappell's Emmy and Indie Series Award-winning web se…

Roger Newcomb • October 17, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (August 4)

1980: Another World spin-off Texas premiered on NBC, starring Beverlee McKinsey as Iris. "The best prophet of the futur…

Roger Newcomb • August 04, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (December 4)

1950: The First Hundred Years premiered. 1981: Falcon Crest premiered. 2000: Port Charles kicked off the "Fate" a…

Roger Newcomb • December 04, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (August 4)

1980: Another World spin-off Texas premiered on NBC, starring Beverlee McKinsey as Iris. "History is a vast early warni…

Roger Newcomb • August 04, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (December 4)

1950: The First Hundred Years premiered. 1981: Falcon Crest premiered.  2000: Port Charles kicked off "Fate." 2009…

Roger Newcomb • December 04, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (August 4)

1980: Another World spin-off Texas premiered on NBC, starring Beverlee McKinsey as Iris. "If you don't know history…

Roger Newcomb • August 04, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (December 4)

1950: The First Hundred Years premiered. 1981: Falcon Crest premiered.  2000: Port Charles kicked off "Fate." 2009…

Roger Newcomb • December 04, 2015

Today in Soap Opera History (August 4)

1980: Another World spin-off Texas premiered on NBC, starring Beverlee McKinsey as Iris. "History, despite its wrenchin…

We Love Soaps • August 04, 2015

Trailer Released for Crystal Chappell-Jessica Leccia Alzheimer's Film 'A Million Happy Nows'

Jessica Leccia (left) and Crystal Chappell star in A Million Happy Nows . A trailer has been released for A Million Happy Nows…

Kev • June 29, 2015

Today in Soap Opera History (December 4)

1950: The First Hundred Years premiered. 1981: Falcon Crest premiered.  2000: Port Charles kicked off "Fate." 2009…

Kev • December 04, 2014

Nadia Bjorlin Engaged to Grant Turnbull

Venice star and former Days of our Live actress Nadia Bjorlin is engaged to new beau Grant Turnbull. Turnbull surprised her wh…

Roger Newcomb • August 05, 2014

Today in Soap Opera History (August 4)

1980: Another World spin-off Texas premiered on NBC, starring Beverlee McKinsey as Iris. "To believe what has not occur…

Roger Newcomb • August 04, 2014