1977: Leslie Charleson assumed the role of Monica on Gh.
1992: Elizabeth Keifer debuted as Blake on Guiding Light.
2007: The 10,000th episode of One Life to Live aired on ABC.
2007: As the World Turns' Luke and Noah shared an historic kiss."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1933: On radio soap opera Ma Perkins, Ma (Virginia Payne) has found out about Cousin Sylvester's marriage proposal to Penny, and she wondered what kind of men the cousins were.
1967: On Dark Shadows, Julia (Grayson Hall) warned Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) not to become too chummy with Barnabas (Jonathan Frid).
1967: On Another World,...
1992: Elizabeth Keifer debuted as Blake on Guiding Light.
2007: The 10,000th episode of One Life to Live aired on ABC.
2007: As the World Turns' Luke and Noah shared an historic kiss."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1933: On radio soap opera Ma Perkins, Ma (Virginia Payne) has found out about Cousin Sylvester's marriage proposal to Penny, and she wondered what kind of men the cousins were.
1967: On Dark Shadows, Julia (Grayson Hall) warned Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) not to become too chummy with Barnabas (Jonathan Frid).
1967: On Another World,...
- 8/26/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1975: Mary and Jack shared their first kiss on Ryan's Hope.
1979: The identity of Edge of Night's "Tobias" was revealed.
1979: Guiding Light's Alan bonded with hope on a deserted island.
1995: One Life to Live's Max told hospitalized Luna to hold on."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1967: On Another World, Pat Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) introduced Rachel Davis (Robin Strasser) to her Aunt Liz Matthews (Audra Lindley).
1975: On Ryan's Hope, Mary Ryan (Kate Mulgrew) declined when Bob Reid (Earl Hindman) asked her out, but accepted an invitation from Jack Fenelli (Michael Levin) to join him for coffee.
1979: The identity of Edge of Night's "Tobias" was revealed.
1979: Guiding Light's Alan bonded with hope on a deserted island.
1995: One Life to Live's Max told hospitalized Luna to hold on."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1967: On Another World, Pat Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) introduced Rachel Davis (Robin Strasser) to her Aunt Liz Matthews (Audra Lindley).
1975: On Ryan's Hope, Mary Ryan (Kate Mulgrew) declined when Bob Reid (Earl Hindman) asked her out, but accepted an invitation from Jack Fenelli (Michael Levin) to join him for coffee.
- 8/26/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1930: Clara, Lu & Em premiered.
1989: Another World's Rachel said goodbye to Mac.
1992: One Life to Live's Asa married Blair.
2006: Days of our Lives' Ej and Sami danced the tango."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...
1930: Clara, Lu and Em, radio's first network daytime soap opera, premiered on Wgn-am in Chicago. It continued through the 1930s and early 1940s on the NBC Blue Network and CBS, finally airing as a syndicated series in 1945.
1972: On Another World, Gerald (Walter Mathews) dialed Steve's number, handed Rachel (Robin Strasser) the phone,...
1989: Another World's Rachel said goodbye to Mac.
1992: One Life to Live's Asa married Blair.
2006: Days of our Lives' Ej and Sami danced the tango."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...
1930: Clara, Lu and Em, radio's first network daytime soap opera, premiered on Wgn-am in Chicago. It continued through the 1930s and early 1940s on the NBC Blue Network and CBS, finally airing as a syndicated series in 1945.
1972: On Another World, Gerald (Walter Mathews) dialed Steve's number, handed Rachel (Robin Strasser) the phone,...
- 6/16/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
In 1962, legendary soap scribe Agnes Nixon wrote a uterine cancer storyline involving beloved Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) on “Guiding Light,” prompting many women to visit their doctors and get Pap smears. There were no Daytime Emmys back then to acknowledge Nixon’s tale, but since 1973, the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) has been handing out gold statuettes to producers, writers, actors and other creative personnel for their outstanding work in social-issue stories similar to Nixon’s.
The late Nixon recounted in her 2017 memoir, “My Life to Live,” that she had to battle network execs to tell Bert’s uterine cancer story, but today’s writers appear to be able to tackle pretty much anything and everything.
Last year, “General Hospital,” for example, told tales of gender identity, cults, #MeToo and Alzheimer’s.
“The stories arise from the characters who are primed to be involved in very contemporary conflicts,...
The late Nixon recounted in her 2017 memoir, “My Life to Live,” that she had to battle network execs to tell Bert’s uterine cancer story, but today’s writers appear to be able to tackle pretty much anything and everything.
Last year, “General Hospital,” for example, told tales of gender identity, cults, #MeToo and Alzheimer’s.
“The stories arise from the characters who are primed to be involved in very contemporary conflicts,...
- 3/1/2019
- by Michael Maloney
- Variety Film + TV
1968: Dark Shadows' Victoria arrived in the year 1795.
1986: Days of our Lives' Bo had a Britta flashback.
1993: General Hospital's Dominique fainted before her wedding.
1998: Port Charles' Serena bit Rex."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...
1965: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) was found not guilty of murdering Tom Baxter (Nicholas Pryor) by reason of temporary insanity.
1968: On Dark Shadows, in the wake of a seance gone awry, Victoria Winters awoke in the year 1795, a time where each of the Collins...
1986: Days of our Lives' Bo had a Britta flashback.
1993: General Hospital's Dominique fainted before her wedding.
1998: Port Charles' Serena bit Rex."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...
1965: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) was found not guilty of murdering Tom Baxter (Nicholas Pryor) by reason of temporary insanity.
1968: On Dark Shadows, in the wake of a seance gone awry, Victoria Winters awoke in the year 1795, a time where each of the Collins...
- 2/13/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1975: Ryan's Hope's Pat comforted Delia with a song.
1985: Santa Barbara's Lionel fell off a train and had his ID stolen.
2008: Days of our Lives' Ej found John in Stefano's basement.
2014: Guy Wilson made his first appearance as Will on Days."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different 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...
1937: Clara, Lu & Em actress Isobel Carothers died suddenly at age 37. Clara, Lu, and Em was radio's first network daytime soap opera, beginning June 16, 1930 over Wgn-am Chicago, Illinois. It moved to the Blue Network in 1931 and later NBC.
1985: Santa Barbara's Lionel fell off a train and had his ID stolen.
2008: Days of our Lives' Ej found John in Stefano's basement.
2014: Guy Wilson made his first appearance as Will on Days."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different 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...
1937: Clara, Lu & Em actress Isobel Carothers died suddenly at age 37. Clara, Lu, and Em was radio's first network daytime soap opera, beginning June 16, 1930 over Wgn-am Chicago, Illinois. It moved to the Blue Network in 1931 and later NBC.
- 1/9/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1990: Steve Johnson died on Days of our Lives.
1995: British soap opera Hollyoaks premiered.
2001: As the World Turns' Bryant Montgomery died.
2006: Atwt's Oakdale learned Hal Munson was dead."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1978: On Another World, Rachel Cory (Victoria Wyndham) cut off Jamie's (Tim Holcomb) allowance after finding out he had married Blaine Ewing (Laura Malone).
1981: On General Hospital, the residents of Port Charles wanted Luke (Anthony Geary) and Laura (Genie Francis) to have a big wedding.
1990: On Days of our Lives, Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) died, or so Kayla and the...
1995: British soap opera Hollyoaks premiered.
2001: As the World Turns' Bryant Montgomery died.
2006: Atwt's Oakdale learned Hal Munson was dead."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1978: On Another World, Rachel Cory (Victoria Wyndham) cut off Jamie's (Tim Holcomb) allowance after finding out he had married Blaine Ewing (Laura Malone).
1981: On General Hospital, the residents of Port Charles wanted Luke (Anthony Geary) and Laura (Genie Francis) to have a big wedding.
1990: On Days of our Lives, Steve Johnson (Stephen Nichols) died, or so Kayla and the...
- 10/23/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1969: Dark Shadows' Petofi traveled to 1969 in Quentin's body.
1973: Another World's Steve and Alice finally talked about the past.
1985: Santa Barbara's Julia met Dylan.
2010: One Life to Live's Viki wanted Echo to leave Llanview."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1968: On The Doctors, Congressman Jason Randall (M. Emmet Walsh) arrived at Hope Memorial for a hospital tour with a posse of reporters, flustering Nurse Simpson (Carolee Campbell).
1969: On Dark Shadows, Count Andreas Petofi (David Selby), in Quentin's body, informed Angelique she had to follow his orders in the future. Julia (Grayson Hall) realized...
1973: Another World's Steve and Alice finally talked about the past.
1985: Santa Barbara's Julia met Dylan.
2010: One Life to Live's Viki wanted Echo to leave Llanview."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1968: On The Doctors, Congressman Jason Randall (M. Emmet Walsh) arrived at Hope Memorial for a hospital tour with a posse of reporters, flustering Nurse Simpson (Carolee Campbell).
1969: On Dark Shadows, Count Andreas Petofi (David Selby), in Quentin's body, informed Angelique she had to follow his orders in the future. Julia (Grayson Hall) realized...
- 10/10/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1969: Bright Promise premiered on NBC.
1978: The final episode of For Richer, For Poorer aired on NBC.
1986: Another World's Marley and Jake were married.
1989: Terry Lester debuted as Mason Capwell on Santa Barbara."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1947: Radio soap opera Claudia premiered. Due in large part to the success of the two Claudia movies, the D'Arcy advertising agency decided to bring the characters to radio in a five-a-week quarter-hour serial on behalf of its client, Coca-Cola. Kathryn Bard was cast as Claudia and Paul Crabtree as David, with Joe King announcing.
1969: Bright...
1978: The final episode of For Richer, For Poorer aired on NBC.
1986: Another World's Marley and Jake were married.
1989: Terry Lester debuted as Mason Capwell on Santa Barbara."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1947: Radio soap opera Claudia premiered. Due in large part to the success of the two Claudia movies, the D'Arcy advertising agency decided to bring the characters to radio in a five-a-week quarter-hour serial on behalf of its client, Coca-Cola. Kathryn Bard was cast as Claudia and Paul Crabtree as David, with Joe King announcing.
1969: Bright...
- 10/3/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
General Hospital spoilers for next week’s episode of the ABC soap promise lots of soaptastic action and drama as a couple of faves reunite, while the Corinthos clan is at a loss for words. As August winds down, General Hospital fans can look forward to a ton of TNT bombshell antics as the chickens come home to roost: Kevin (Jon Lindstrom) must account for his actions, the Corinthos family sadness expands and spitfire Kristina Corinthos (Lexi Ainsworth) brings her fair share of angst to Port Chuckles. Kiki (Hayley Erin) has a tough road ahead with Dr. Bensch (James DePaiva) after […]
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- 8/24/2018
- by Tanya Clark
- Monsters and Critics
1975: Mary and Jack shared their first kiss on Ryan's Hope.
1979: The identity of Edge of Night's "Tobias" was revealed.
1979: Guiding Light's Alan bonded with hope on a deserted island.
1995: One Life to Live's Max told hospitalized Luna to hold on."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1967: On Another World, Pat Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) introduced Rachel Davis (Robin Strasser) to her Aunt Liz Matthews (Audra Lindley).
1975: On Ryan's Hope, Mary Ryan (Kate Mulgrew) declined when Bob Reid (Earl Hindman) asked her out, but accepted an invitation from Jack Fenelli (Michael Levin) to join him for coffee.
1979: The identity of Edge of Night's "Tobias" was revealed.
1979: Guiding Light's Alan bonded with hope on a deserted island.
1995: One Life to Live's Max told hospitalized Luna to hold on."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1967: On Another World, Pat Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) introduced Rachel Davis (Robin Strasser) to her Aunt Liz Matthews (Audra Lindley).
1975: On Ryan's Hope, Mary Ryan (Kate Mulgrew) declined when Bob Reid (Earl Hindman) asked her out, but accepted an invitation from Jack Fenelli (Michael Levin) to join him for coffee.
- 8/21/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1977: Leslie Charleson assumed the role of Monica on Gh.
1992: Elizabeth Keifer debuted as Blake on Guiding Light.
2007: The 10,000th episode of One Life to Live aired on ABC.
2007: As the World Turns' Luke and Noah shared an historic kiss."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1933: On radio soap opera Ma Perkins, Ma (Virginia Payne) has found out about Cousin Sylvester's marriage proposal to Penny, and she wondered what kind of men the cousins were.
1967: On Dark Shadows, Julia (Grayson Hall) warned Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) not to become too chummy with Barnabas (Jonathan Frid).
1967: On Another World,...
1992: Elizabeth Keifer debuted as Blake on Guiding Light.
2007: The 10,000th episode of One Life to Live aired on ABC.
2007: As the World Turns' Luke and Noah shared an historic kiss."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1933: On radio soap opera Ma Perkins, Ma (Virginia Payne) has found out about Cousin Sylvester's marriage proposal to Penny, and she wondered what kind of men the cousins were.
1967: On Dark Shadows, Julia (Grayson Hall) warned Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) not to become too chummy with Barnabas (Jonathan Frid).
1967: On Another World,...
- 8/21/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
General Hospital spoilers for the Tuesday August 14, 2018 episode of ABC’s soap promise that the courtroom is the place to be as all eyes are on Kiki and Dr. Bensch: who is the victor? Kiki (Hayley Erin) has a ton of problems now that she’s been exposed in her affair with Griffin (Matt Cohen). Will she lose her sexual harassment trial against pervy Dr. Bensch (James DePaiva)? Maybe the better question is, will she lose her mom? Ava (Maura West) has made it clear with the back of her hand just how she feels about her former (we guess) […]
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- 8/13/2018
- by Tanya Clark
- Monsters and Critics
General Hospital spoilers for Wednesday, August 8, 2018, predict an intense episode. There is a lot happening in and around Port Charles and big decisions will need to be made in order for some to move forward. Kiki (Hayley Erin) has been waiting for her trial to begin and is finally preparing herself for what could happen. Dr. Bensch (James DePaiva) is smug enough to believe he has nothing to worry about. With Scott Baldwin (Kin Shriner) representing him, it should be a slam dunk case. Little does the doctor know that he is secretly working with Ava (Maura West) […]
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- 8/7/2018
- by Tiffany Bailey
- Monsters and Critics
General Hospital spoilers for the Tuesday July 24, 2018 episode of ABC’s super soap promise lots of sensational drama and epic action in Port Charles as the week wears on. Let’s get right to all of the exciting action! Poor Kiki (Hayley Erin) has to take a step back in her harassment action against pervy Dr. Bensch (James DePaiva). Just when it looked like all the pieces were falling into place to take down the devious doc, a setback makes her second guess her efforts. Elsewhere Valentin (James Patrick Stuart) also suffers a setback. Most people would hail him a […]
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- 7/23/2018
- by Tanya Clark
- Monsters and Critics
The General Hospital recap for Monday July 9, 2018 revealed that Legal Eagle Scotty (Kin Shriner) tried to delicately tell Ava (Maura West) bad news about Kiki (Hayley Erin) and the lawsuit she has against pervy Dr. Bensch (James DePaiva). She shut him and his drama down, sadly telling him that she already knew about the incriminating pic floating around of Kiki and Griffin (Matt Cohen) hugging it out. A berserk Franco (Roger Howarth) broke the news to her. If Ava only knew the full story! Scotty knows much, much more about this dyad however, he overheard the doctor and […]
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- 7/9/2018
- by Tanya Clark
- Monsters and Critics
General Hospital spoilers for the Wednesday June 27, 2018 episode of ABC’s super soap promise tons of soapy drama descending upon your favorite Port Charles characters, some of whom want justice at any cost. Kiki (Haley Erin) is on a mission. Dr. Bensch (James DePaiva) has been more deplorable than ever after she called him on his sexual harassment. But just when she was about to give up and give in, an angel appeared. This week a young nurse came forward and told Kiki that she, too, was Bensch’s victim. Armed with this new evidence, Kiki ramps up her battle […]
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- 6/26/2018
- by Tanya Clark
- Monsters and Critics
1930: Clara, Lu & Em premiered.
1989: Another World's Rachel said goodbye to Mac.
1992: One Life to Live's Asa married Blair.
2006: Days of our Lives' Ej and Sami danced the tango."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...
1930: Clara, Lu and Em, radio's first network daytime soap opera, premiered on Wgn-am in Chicago. It continued through the 1930s and early 1940s on the NBC Blue Network and CBS,...
1989: Another World's Rachel said goodbye to Mac.
1992: One Life to Live's Asa married Blair.
2006: Days of our Lives' Ej and Sami danced the tango."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...
1930: Clara, Lu and Em, radio's first network daytime soap opera, premiered on Wgn-am in Chicago. It continued through the 1930s and early 1940s on the NBC Blue Network and CBS,...
- 6/20/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
General Hospital spoilers for the Friday June 9, 2018 episode of ABC’s sudser reveal that Nelle (Chloe Lanier) is the conniving gift that keeps on giving. Sure, she gifted a kidney to Josslyn (Eden McCoy) but was it worth all the drama she’s now stirring up? First though, Alexis (Nancy Lee Grahn) has some harsh words for Monica (Patty McCormack). She’s decided to rep young Kiki (Erin Hayley) in her quest for justice against creepy Dr. Bensch (James DePaiva). Kiki has made a statement to Monica about his ongoing sexual harassment but does she believe her? Look for legal eagle […]
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- 6/7/2018
- by Tanya Clark
- Monsters and Critics
General Hospital spoilers for the Thursday May 31, 2018 episode of ABC’s sudser tease that there’s a crazed doctor on the loose in Port Charles! Actually, you can make that two wild-eyed docs if you count Dr. Bensch (James DePaiva) who’s so busy harassing Kiki (Erin Hayley) you have to wonder when he has time to treat patients? Don’t be surprised if a malpractice suit arises, with Kiki getting the blame! On Thursday Dr. Obrecht (Kathleen Gati) has no time for Peter (Wes Ramsey) and his parental drama. It had to come as a shock to her that her beloved […]
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- 5/30/2018
- by Tanya Clark
- Monsters and Critics
General Hospital spoilers for the Tuesday May 29, 2018 episode of ABC’s sudser promise to deliver more than a few sticky wickets and even a shock or two to the good people of Port Chuck. First off Carly (Laura Wright) finally and reluctantly agrees to plead an insanity defense, but the new D.A. Margaux (Elizabeth Hendrickson) says no way Jose. She wants to make a name for herself taking down a mobster’s wife, and it’s going to get a lot worse for Carly before it gets better. Dr. Bensch (James DePaiva) just can’t quit his newly minted doctor-candidate Kiki (Hayley […]
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- 5/28/2018
- by Tanya Clark
- Monsters and Critics
General Hospital spoilers for the Wednesday May 23, 2018, episode of ABC’s super soap tease that tons of soapy action and backstabbing is on tap for your Port Charles faves. Kiki (Erin Hayley) is front and center as she continues to process what’s going on with lecherous Dr. Bensch (James DePaiva). He took her from waitress to doctor-in-training in record time, and now it seems he expects a, ahem, tip or two! Tuesday Kiki found solace with an old friend and on Wednesday the confused blonde does something she may regret as show spoilers reveal that she acts impulsively. Elsewhere, […]
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- 5/22/2018
- by Tanya Clark
- Monsters and Critics
1968: Dark Shadows' Victoria arrived in the year 1795.
1986: Days of our Lives' Bo had a Britta flashback.
1993: General Hospital's Dominique fainted before her wedding.
1998: Port Charles' Serena bit Rex."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"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...
1965: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) was found not guilty of murdering Tom Baxter (Nicholas Pryor...
1986: Days of our Lives' Bo had a Britta flashback.
1993: General Hospital's Dominique fainted before her wedding.
1998: Port Charles' Serena bit Rex."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"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...
1965: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) was found not guilty of murdering Tom Baxter (Nicholas Pryor...
- 2/13/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1975: Ryan's Hope's Pat comforted Delia with a song.
1985: Santa Barbara's Lionel fell off a train and had his ID stolen.
2008: Days of our Lives' Ej found John in Stefano's basement.
2014: Guy Wilson made his first appearance as Will on Days."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...
1937: Clara, Lu & Em actress Isobel Carothers died suddenly at age 37. Clara, Lu, and Em was radio's first network daytime soap opera, beginning June 16, 1930 over Wgn-Am Chicago, Illinois. It moved to the Blue Network in 1931 and later NBC.
The show began as a Northwestern University sorority sketch by Louise...
1985: Santa Barbara's Lionel fell off a train and had his ID stolen.
2008: Days of our Lives' Ej found John in Stefano's basement.
2014: Guy Wilson made his first appearance as Will on Days."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...
1937: Clara, Lu & Em actress Isobel Carothers died suddenly at age 37. Clara, Lu, and Em was radio's first network daytime soap opera, beginning June 16, 1930 over Wgn-Am Chicago, Illinois. It moved to the Blue Network in 1931 and later NBC.
The show began as a Northwestern University sorority sketch by Louise...
- 1/14/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
The first shoe has officially dropped.
ABC’s General Hospital confirmed with a teaser promo on Wednesday that Daytime Emmy winner Steve Burton is in fact en route back to Port Charles — begging the million-dollar question: As whom?
RelatedGeneral Hospital: Who’s Leaving the ABC Soap?
After all, the role that landed gold on Burton’s mantel — that of rich kid-turned-hoodlum Jason Morgan né Quartermaine — is currently being played by three-time Daytime Emmy winner Billy Miller (formerly of CBS’ The Young and the Restless, where Burton most recently hung his proverbial hat. Daytime-tv is so very incestuous anymore).
The rumors are true.
ABC’s General Hospital confirmed with a teaser promo on Wednesday that Daytime Emmy winner Steve Burton is in fact en route back to Port Charles — begging the million-dollar question: As whom?
RelatedGeneral Hospital: Who’s Leaving the ABC Soap?
After all, the role that landed gold on Burton’s mantel — that of rich kid-turned-hoodlum Jason Morgan né Quartermaine — is currently being played by three-time Daytime Emmy winner Billy Miller (formerly of CBS’ The Young and the Restless, where Burton most recently hung his proverbial hat. Daytime-tv is so very incestuous anymore).
The rumors are true.
- 6/28/2017
- TVLine.com
Production on the upcoming fourth season of ABC’s Bachelor in Paradise has been suspended indefinitely, as an investigation is launched into “allegations of misconduct.”
RelatedBachelor in Paradise Season 4 Cast Includes Corinne, Other Troublemakers
In a statement provided to our sister site Deadline, a spokesman for Warner Bros. says “we have become aware of allegations of misconduct on the set of Bachelor in Paradise in Mexico. We have suspended production and we are conducting a thorough investigation of these allegations. Once the investigation is complete, we will take appropriate responsive action.”
Although no details about the allegations have been made public at this time,...
RelatedBachelor in Paradise Season 4 Cast Includes Corinne, Other Troublemakers
In a statement provided to our sister site Deadline, a spokesman for Warner Bros. says “we have become aware of allegations of misconduct on the set of Bachelor in Paradise in Mexico. We have suspended production and we are conducting a thorough investigation of these allegations. Once the investigation is complete, we will take appropriate responsive action.”
Although no details about the allegations have been made public at this time,...
- 6/11/2017
- TVLine.com
The broadcast networks have nearly 20 shows debuting this fall, including David Boreanaz’s Seal drama, the adventures of Fox’s Gifted mutants and The CW’s soapy new Dynasty. To help you prep for it all, TVLine is offering First Impressions of the not-for-review pilots.
Next up on our list….
The Show | ABC’s The Mayor (Tuesdays at 9:30/8:30c, premiere date Tba)
The Competition | NBC’s This Is Us, CBS’ Bull, Fox’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The CW’s Legends of Tomorrow
Related Read First Impressions of ABC’s The Good Doctor, CBS’ Young Sheldon and The CW...
Next up on our list….
The Show | ABC’s The Mayor (Tuesdays at 9:30/8:30c, premiere date Tba)
The Competition | NBC’s This Is Us, CBS’ Bull, Fox’s Brooklyn Nine-Nine and The CW’s Legends of Tomorrow
Related Read First Impressions of ABC’s The Good Doctor, CBS’ Young Sheldon and The CW...
- 6/11/2017
- TVLine.com
The Bold and the Beautiful pulled off the near-impossible in this age of pervasive, invasive social media, surprising viewers with the unannounced return of a well-known character, played by the actress who famously brought her to life.
RelatedGeneral Hospital Adds Oltl Vet James DePaiva in Mystery Role
At the close of this Friday’s episode, B&B fans laid eyes on Sheila Carter, a villainess who last appeared in the CBS Daytime universe in 2006, when she wrapped a run on The Young and the Restless, and who last haunted B&B itself in 2003.
Kimberlin Brown, who over the years...
RelatedGeneral Hospital Adds Oltl Vet James DePaiva in Mystery Role
At the close of this Friday’s episode, B&B fans laid eyes on Sheila Carter, a villainess who last appeared in the CBS Daytime universe in 2006, when she wrapped a run on The Young and the Restless, and who last haunted B&B itself in 2003.
Kimberlin Brown, who over the years...
- 6/9/2017
- TVLine.com
We’ve got questions, and you’ve (maybe) got answers! With another week of TV gone by, we’re lobbing queries left and right about shows including The Leftovers, Gotham, The Bachelorette and Fargo!
1 | With Errin Hayes abruptly on the way out, Kevin Can Wait is totally going to make a widower out of its titular patriarch, right?
2 | Wasn’t it a small shame that American Ninja Warrior: USA vs. The World competitor Jessie Graff wasn’t able to wear her usual Wonder Woman outfit (right), last weekend of all weekends? Which unexpected misstep made you gasp more: Graff...
1 | With Errin Hayes abruptly on the way out, Kevin Can Wait is totally going to make a widower out of its titular patriarch, right?
2 | Wasn’t it a small shame that American Ninja Warrior: USA vs. The World competitor Jessie Graff wasn’t able to wear her usual Wonder Woman outfit (right), last weekend of all weekends? Which unexpected misstep made you gasp more: Graff...
- 6/9/2017
- TVLine.com
General Hospital has some new company. TVLine reports One Life to Live star James DePaiva (pictured, left) has joined the ABC soap in a "top secret" role.DePaiva played Max Holden on One Life to Live from 1987 to 2003. The long-running soap stopped airing on ABC in 2012, a year after All My Children also ended. Currently, General Hospital is the only daytime soap left on the network, where it's been airing since 1963.Read More…...
- 6/8/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Another One Life to Live cast member is scrubbing into General Hospital.
The ABC soap is adding daytime veteran James DePaiva to the cast, according to a video the show tweeted out on Tuesday:
Is that Jimmy DePaiva?!? Watch #Gh daily and you might figure out what his Top Secret role will be. pic.twitter.com/Ra8F7tFWBy
— General Hospital (@GeneralHospital) June 7, 2017
The tweet teases DePaiva’s role as “Top Secret,” so no details yet on who the actor might be playing.
Related General Hospital Vet Peter Hansen, Played Lee Baldwin, Dead at 95
DePaiva is best known to soap...
The ABC soap is adding daytime veteran James DePaiva to the cast, according to a video the show tweeted out on Tuesday:
Is that Jimmy DePaiva?!? Watch #Gh daily and you might figure out what his Top Secret role will be. pic.twitter.com/Ra8F7tFWBy
— General Hospital (@GeneralHospital) June 7, 2017
The tweet teases DePaiva’s role as “Top Secret,” so no details yet on who the actor might be playing.
Related General Hospital Vet Peter Hansen, Played Lee Baldwin, Dead at 95
DePaiva is best known to soap...
- 6/7/2017
- TVLine.com
ABC on Tuesday released the complete list of competitors for the upcoming season of Bachelor in Paradise, and not since Fyre Festival has the word “paradise” filled us with such feelings of impending doom.
VideosThe Daily Show: Trump Evoked Bachelorette in ‘Gangster’ Climate Speech — Watch
For among the crop of Season 4 players lurks some of the most controversial humans ever to dwell in Bachelor Nation, including infamous “villain” Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson, fresh off being rejected by current Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay — you know, for already having a damn girlfriend.
There are also two contestants who are already...
VideosThe Daily Show: Trump Evoked Bachelorette in ‘Gangster’ Climate Speech — Watch
For among the crop of Season 4 players lurks some of the most controversial humans ever to dwell in Bachelor Nation, including infamous “villain” Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson, fresh off being rejected by current Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay — you know, for already having a damn girlfriend.
There are also two contestants who are already...
- 6/6/2017
- TVLine.com
On the day that "One Life To Live" broadcast its final episode, "The View" (weekdays on ABC) paid tribute to the beloved soap. Past and present cast members from the show joined Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd for a look back at the soap's 44 seasons. And one of the central themes of the discussion was how a series that focused on the many tangled relationships of the Lord family actually produced quite a few real-life marriages.
Kassie DePaiva, who played Blair Manning, was the first on stage, with her husband James DePaiva, who played Max Holden. The two talked about how their on-screen romance turned into a real-life marriage. "We had met at a bar and she thought I was a jerk," James remembered. "We had these wonderful scenes where we threatened each other's life or have these wonderful torrid love scenes ... the problem came when we started...
Kassie DePaiva, who played Blair Manning, was the first on stage, with her husband James DePaiva, who played Max Holden. The two talked about how their on-screen romance turned into a real-life marriage. "We had met at a bar and she thought I was a jerk," James remembered. "We had these wonderful scenes where we threatened each other's life or have these wonderful torrid love scenes ... the problem came when we started...
- 1/13/2012
- by Alex Moaba
- Huffington Post
On the day that "One Life To Live" broadcast its final episode, "The View" (weekdays on ABC) paid tribute to the beloved soap. Past and present cast members from the show joined Joy Behar, Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Sherri Shepherd for a look back at the soap's 44 seasons. And one of the central themes of the discussion was how a series that focused on the many tangled relationships of the Lord family actually produced quite a few real-life marriages.
Kassie DePaiva, who played Blair Manning, was the first on stage, with her husband James DePaiva, who played Max Holden. The two talked about how their on-screen romance turned into a real-life marriage. "We had met at a bar and she thought I was a jerk," James remembered. "We had these wonderful scenes where we threatened each other's life or have these wonderful torrid love scenes ... the problem came when we started...
Kassie DePaiva, who played Blair Manning, was the first on stage, with her husband James DePaiva, who played Max Holden. The two talked about how their on-screen romance turned into a real-life marriage. "We had met at a bar and she thought I was a jerk," James remembered. "We had these wonderful scenes where we threatened each other's life or have these wonderful torrid love scenes ... the problem came when we started...
- 1/13/2012
- by Alex Moaba
- Aol TV.
Happy Birthday to "Sexiest Man" Bradley Cooper (above), who turns 37, Vinnie Jones is 47, Joe Flanigan is 45 (best known for Stargate: Atlantis, but I first had a crush on him in Sisters), and the faboo Pamela Sue Martin is 59.Our thoughts go out to Stevie Nicks and her family on the passing of family matriarch Barbara.The latest "found footage" film will be a natural disaster entry. Category Six is about a "group of high schoolers documenting a massive hurricane." Caused, no doubt, by aliens ... or ghosts ... or giant lizard monsters, or something.If you were hoping that Elton John would play one of Rachel's dads on Glee, it's not going to happen.One Life To Live signs off next Friday, and The View will honor the show on that day with appearances by Judith Light, Erika Slezak, Kassie DePaiva, James DePaiva, Robert S. Woods, Hillary B. Smith, Robin Strasser,...
- 1/5/2012
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Glee fans vying for Elton John to play one of Rachel Berry’s theatrically-inclined pops, avert your eyes now: It’s not gonna happen.
“He is, unfortunately, touring,” executive producer Ryan Murphy told TV Guide Magazine when asked if John is a contender to play one of the two dads. Murphy did confirm that he is “currently meeting and talking” to actors, claiming, “So many people are interested in playing them.” (And don’t forget, there are always all of these options, courtesy of TVLine.)
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• Turning from “Rocket Man” to The Six Million Dollar Man...
“He is, unfortunately, touring,” executive producer Ryan Murphy told TV Guide Magazine when asked if John is a contender to play one of the two dads. Murphy did confirm that he is “currently meeting and talking” to actors, claiming, “So many people are interested in playing them.” (And don’t forget, there are always all of these options, courtesy of TVLine.)
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• Turning from “Rocket Man” to The Six Million Dollar Man...
- 1/5/2012
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
On Episode 2.88, We Love Soaps TV travels to the Daytime Emmy Awards in Las Vegas to speak with the cast of One Life To Live including Kassie DePaiva, James DePaiva, Brian Kerwin, Terri Conn, Austin Peck and Melissa Archer.
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- Photos: Daytime Emmy Awards Red Carpet
- Photos: Daytime Emmy Awards Press Room
- Winners: 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards
- Photos: Daytime Emmy Creative Arts Awards
- Winners: 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards
- We Love Soaps TV 2.73 Caroll Spinney & Oscar the Grouch
- We Love Soaps TV 2.74 Crystal Chappell & Kim Turrisi
- We Love Soaps TV 2.75 Martha Byrne & Lisa Brown
- We Love Soaps TV 2.76 General Hospital at the Creative Emmys
- We Love Soaps TV 2.77 Judi Evans & Steve Wilkos
- We Love Soaps TV 2.78 The Young And The Restless at...
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- Photos: Daytime Emmy Awards Red Carpet
- Photos: Daytime Emmy Awards Press Room
- Winners: 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards
- Photos: Daytime Emmy Creative Arts Awards
- Winners: 38th Annual Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Awards
- We Love Soaps TV 2.73 Caroll Spinney & Oscar the Grouch
- We Love Soaps TV 2.74 Crystal Chappell & Kim Turrisi
- We Love Soaps TV 2.75 Martha Byrne & Lisa Brown
- We Love Soaps TV 2.76 General Hospital at the Creative Emmys
- We Love Soaps TV 2.77 Judi Evans & Steve Wilkos
- We Love Soaps TV 2.78 The Young And The Restless at...
- 7/1/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Kristin Alderson was only six years old when she landed the role of Starr Manning on “One Life To Live” in 1998 and she’s been a fan favorite ever since. Her layered work as the daughter of two of the show's most complex characters -- Todd Manning (Roger Howarth, Trevor St. John) and Blair Cramer (Kassie De Paiva) -- has earned her considerable praise from the critics but she has yet to net a single Daytime Emmy nomination. And with Thursday's news that ABC has cancelled the long-running serial as of next January, Alderson only has two more chances to contend. From the outset, the writers forged a strong bond between Starr and her father, first played by Howarth, as the pint-sized pre-pubescent terror would do her daddy's bidding. She also adored Asa Buchanan (Phil Carey), a tough-talking Texan businessman, and would help him taunt Max Holden (James DePaiva). In...
- 4/15/2011
- Gold Derby
James DePaiva will be doing several concert performances of a new show called "Nightmare Alley." This is a staged reading. The performers are on book and there is only piano accompaniment. It is an intimate setting and a chance to observe part of the creation process of a musical.
Get your discount tickets at broadwaybox.com. Just click on Nightmare Alley
The first 4 performances are at the Black River Playhouse in Chester, NJ.
March 25 @ 8 p.m.
March 26 @ 2 p.m
March 26 @ 8 p.m
March 27 @ 2 p.m
The remaining performances are at the Loft at The Players Cub in Manhattan.
March 29 @ 12 noon
March 30 @ 12 noon
March 31 @ 12 noon
April 1 @ 12 noon
April 2 @ 2 p.m
April 3 @ 11:30 a.m
April 5 @ 12 noon
April 6 @ 12 noon
April 7 @ 12 noon
April 8 @ 12 noon...
Get your discount tickets at broadwaybox.com. Just click on Nightmare Alley
The first 4 performances are at the Black River Playhouse in Chester, NJ.
March 25 @ 8 p.m.
March 26 @ 2 p.m
March 26 @ 8 p.m
March 27 @ 2 p.m
The remaining performances are at the Loft at The Players Cub in Manhattan.
March 29 @ 12 noon
March 30 @ 12 noon
March 31 @ 12 noon
April 1 @ 12 noon
April 2 @ 2 p.m
April 3 @ 11:30 a.m
April 5 @ 12 noon
April 6 @ 12 noon
April 7 @ 12 noon
April 8 @ 12 noon...
- 3/23/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
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