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September 8 in Soap Opera History

1969: Where the Heart Is premiered. 1983: Paul's fiancée died on The Young and the Restless . 1986: Ilene Kristen returned to…

Roger Newcomb • September 08, 2026

This Week in Soap Opera History (March 22-28)

Did you know that some of our most beloved daytime dramas share an anniversary week? From legendary debuts to history-making prem…

Roger Newcomb • March 26, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (March 23)

1973: CBS aired the final episodes of Where the Heart Is and Love is a Many Splendored Thing . 1987: The Bold and the Beautifu…

Roger Newcomb • March 23, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (July 5)

1976: Ryan's Hope's Delia talked her way around Frank's suspicions. 1999: Passions premiered on NBC. 2001: As th…

Roger Newcomb • July 05, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (March 23)

1973: CBS aired the final episodes of Where the Heart Is and Love is a Many Splendored Thing . 1987: The Bold and the Beautifu…

Roger Newcomb • March 23, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (November 6)

1981: Thaao Penghlis debuted as Tony on Days of our Lives . 1981: The Edge of Night's Raven enjoyed being rich. 1989: Gui…

Roger Newcomb • November 06, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (September 8)

1969: Where the Heart Is premiered. 1983: Paul's fiancée died on The Young and the Restless .  1986: Ilene Kristen return…

Roger Newcomb • September 08, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (July 5)

1976: Ryan's Hope's Delia talked her way around Frank's suspicions. 1999: Passions premiered on NBC. 2001: As th…

Roger Newcomb • July 05, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (March 23)

1973: CBS aired the final episodes of daytime soap operas Where the Heart Is and Love is a Many Splendored Thing . 1987: The …

Roger Newcomb • March 23, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (November 6)

1981: Thaao Penghlis debuted as Tony on Days of our Lives . 1981: The Edge of Night's Raven enjoyed being rich. 1989: Gui…

Roger Newcomb • November 06, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (July 5)

1976: Ryan's Hope's Delia talked her way around Frank's suspicions. 1999: Passions premiered on NBC. 2001: As th…

Roger Newcomb • July 05, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (March 23)

1973: CBS aired the final episodes of daytime soap operas Where the Heart Is and Love is a Many Splendored Thing . 1987: The …

Roger Newcomb • March 23, 2017

Joseph Mascolo Dead at 87

Joseph Mascolo, an actor most well-known for his portrayal of the evil villain Stefano DiMera on NBC’s daytime drama “Days of our…

Roger Newcomb • December 09, 2016

Alice Drummond Dead at 88

Alice Drummond Actress Alice Drummond died on Wednesday at her home in the Bronx due to complications following a fall that she…

Roger Newcomb • December 04, 2016

Claire Labine Has Passed Away at Age 82

Claire Labine Beloved nine-time Emmy winner writer Claire Labine passed away earlier this week. She was 82. A cause of death …

Roger Newcomb • November 11, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (November 6)

1981: Thaao Penghlis debuted as Tony on Days of our Lives . 1981: The Edge of Night's Raven enjoyed being rich. 1989: Gui…

Roger Newcomb • November 06, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (July 5)

1976: Ryan's Hope's Delia talked her way around Frank's suspicions. 1999: Passions premiered on NBC. 2001: As th…

Roger Newcomb • July 05, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (March 23)

1973: CBS aired the final episodes of daytime soap operas Where the Heart Is and Love is a Many Splendored Thing . 1987: The …

Roger Newcomb • March 23, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (November 6)

1981: Thaao Penghlis debuted as Tony on Days of our Lives . 1981: The Edge of Night's Raven enjoyed being rich. 1989: Gui…

We Love Soaps • November 06, 2015

FLASHBACK: A Complete, Concise Yearly History of TV Soap Operas - 1947 to 1977 (Part 6)

Dark Shadows starred Louis Edmonds and Joan Bennett as siblings Roger Collins and Elizabeth Collins Stoddard. A Complete, Conc…

We Love Soaps • August 19, 2015