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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

Today in Soap Opera History (March 29)

1962: Search for Tomorrow's Marge was upset when adoption plans fell through. 1982: SFT made its NBC debut. 1982: The fir…

Roger Newcomb • March 29, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (March 21)

1979: Guiding Light's Jackie wanted Alan to keep her secret. 1980: J.R. Ewing was shot on the third season finale of Dalla…

Roger Newcomb • March 21, 2026

Today in Soap Opera History (November 25)

ON THIS DAY IN... 1960: Often referred to by aficionados as "the day radio drama died" or "the day the radio soap…

Roger Newcomb • November 25, 2025

Today in Soap Opera History (March 29)

1962: Search for Tomorrow's Marge was upset when adoption plans fell through. 1982: SFT made its NBC debut. 1982: The fi…

Roger Newcomb • March 29, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (March 21)

1979: Guiding Light's Jackie wanted Alan to keep her secret. 1980: J.R. Ewing was shot on the third season finale of Dalla…

Roger Newcomb • March 21, 2019

Today in Soap Opera History (November 25)

November 25, 1960: "The Day Radio Drama Died" "The best prophet of the future is the past." ― Lord Byron …

Roger Newcomb • November 25, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (April 26)

1978: Ryan's Hope's Maeve was disgusted with Delia. 1982: GH's Robert, Tiffany, Jackie & Luke made a pact. 1…

Roger Newcomb • April 26, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (March 29)

1962: Search for Tomorrow's Marge was upset when adoption plans fell through. 1982: SFT made its NBC debut. 1982: The fi…

Roger Newcomb • March 29, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (March 21)

1979: Guiding Light's Jackie wanted Alan to keep her secret. 1980: J.R. Ewing was shot on the third season finale of Dalla…

Roger Newcomb • March 21, 2018

Today in Soap Opera History (November 25)

November 25, 1960: "The Day Radio Drama Died" "History is a vast early warning system." ― Norman Cousins …

Roger Newcomb • November 25, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (April 26)

1978: Ryan's Hope's Maeve was disgusted with Delia. 1982: General Hospital's Robert, Tiffany, Jackie & Luke m…

Roger Newcomb • April 26, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (March 29)

1962: Search for Tomorrow's Marge was upset when adoption plans fell through. 1982: SFT made its NBC debut. 1982: The fi…

Roger Newcomb • March 29, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (March 21)

1979: Guiding Light's Jackie wanted Alan to keep her secret. 1980: J.R. Ewing was shot on the third season finale of Dalla…

Roger Newcomb • March 21, 2017

Today in Soap Opera History (November 25)

November 25, 1960: "The Day Radio Drama Died" "More and more, I tend to read history. I often find it more up t…

Roger Newcomb • November 25, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (April 26)

1978: Ryan's Hope's Maeve was disgusted with Delia. 1982: General Hospital's Robert, Tiffany, Jackie & Luke m…

Roger Newcomb • April 26, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (March 29)

1962: Search for Tomorrow's Marge was upset when adoption plans fell through. 1982: SFT made its NBC debut. 1982: The fi…

Roger Newcomb • March 29, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (March 21)

1979: Guiding Light's Jackie wanted Alan to keep her secret. 1980: J.R. Ewing was shot on the third season finale of Dalla…

Roger Newcomb • March 21, 2016

Today in Soap Opera History (November 25)

November 25, 1960: "The Day Radio Drama Died" "The present contains nothing more than the past, and what is foun…

Roger Newcomb • November 25, 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