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‘Days Of Our Lives’ premiered on NBC in 1965. The show is pulling out all the stops in honor of the show’s 60th anniversary. Viewers will see many fan favorites return, including Kristian Alfonso and Alison Sweeney. A new preview hints at Drake Hogestyn’s exit storyline. Keep reading for all the details.

Days Of Our Lives Turns 60, Fan Faves Return

It was announced last week that Days Of Our Lives was renewed through 2026. The soap moved from NBC to Peacock in 2022. The show just started its 60th season in August, and there is a lot more in store for viewers to mark the huge milestone.

The 60th season will see the death of Doug Williams after actor Bill Hayes passed away earlier this year. Doug’s funeral coincides with the show’s 15,000th episode. Several old-school characters are slated to return, including Stephen Schnetzer as Steve Olson and Gloria Loring as Liz Chandler.

July 11, 2024 will be remembered as another historic day in Salem, albeit for a reason no one ever hoped would come. Thursday’s episode of Days of Our Lives marked the final appearance of Bill Hayes as Doug Williams, six months after the longtime cast member’s death at the age of 98.

Appropriately, Hayes shared his final on-screen moments with Susan Seaforth Hayes, his beloved wife of 50 years. Fans have cherished watching the couple’s love story unfold, both on screen and off, making their last scene together all the more devastating.

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Days of Our Lives has had a few cast changes lately and there is more coming. As of April 2024, Three stars from the 80s will return, one recast is joining and two new stars. Keep reading to find out the details of the latest cast changes.

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Several Stars Exits Were Announced In October 2023

Nadia Bjorlin who had played Chloe Lane off and on since 1999 announce her departure from the show in October 2023. Chloe left town with Phillip Kiriakis played by John Paul Lavoisier.

John Paul had been on the show off and on since 2015. Martha Madison and Brandon Beemer, who played Belle Black and Shawn Brady off and on since the middle 2000s left the show then as well.

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers also revealed that exiting in October 2023 was Aketra Sevillian who played Talia Hunter. Talia was Jada Hunter’s (Elia Cantu) little...

Days of our Lives 2-week spoilers reveal that Stephanie Johnson learns something distressing. Plus, someone could stop Maggie Horton‘s fake wedding. Finally, Ciara Brady returns later this year for her grandpa’s funeral. Here’s what we know so far for the NBC Peacock exclusive for the weeks of April 15-26, 2024.

Days of our Lives 2-Week Spoilers: Stephanie Johnson’s Unsettling Discovery

Dool 2-week spoilers report that Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) makes an unsettling discovery. Recent episodes show Stephanie learns that her on-again-off-again boyfriend, Everett Lynch (Blake Berris), isn’t exactly who he says he is. Further, he’s Bobby Stein, Detective Jada Hunter’s (Elia Cantu) toxic ex-husband.

Not only that, Stephanie found out that he’s not officially divorced from her longtime friend. Plus, Days of Our Lives recaps show Everett refusing to sign the divorce decree, much to Stephanie Johnson and Jada Hunter’s dismay. But...

Days of our Lives (Dool) spoilers for the week of April 15, 2024 reveal casting changes related to the memorial planned for the late Doug Williams and the actor who portrayed him, Bill Hayes.

So far we know that Melissa Reeves (Jennifer Deveraux), Matthew Ashford (Jack Deveraux), Martha Madison (Belle Brady), Brandon Beemer (Shawn Brady), Sal Stowers (Lani Grant), Lamon Archey (Eli Grant), and Victoria Konefal (Ciara Weston) have been tapped to appear on the special episode.

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Casting News For The Week of April 15, 2024

Also in attendance will be Maree Cheatham, Stephen Schnetzer (Steve Olson), and Gloria Loring (Liz Chandler). Fans will also see Bryan Datillo (Lucas Horton).

Other cast members who will also attend the memorial include Jim Reynolds (Abe Carver), Jackée Harry (Mayor Paulina Price), Josh Taylor (Roman Brady), Stephen Nichols (Steve Brady), Mary Beth Evans (Dr. Kayla Brady), Suzanne Rogers (Maggie Horton Kiriakis), Deidre Hall (Dr.

Days of Our Lives spoilers reveal that Jennifer Horton is returning to the Peacock soap opera. There is a bit of casting roulette since Melissa “Missy” Reeves is reprising the role.

For the past few years, the character of Jennifer has been played by Cady McClain. We also have details on when to expect Jennifer to return to Salem, and how it plays into the tribute for Bill Hayes, who played Doug Williams for decades before his passing.

Days Of Our Lives spoilers – Bill Hayes’ Tribute

Dool spoilers reveal that the world was heartbroken when it was reported that Bill Hayes passed away. The actor and the character he played touched lives on-screen and with viewers for decades.

Of course, the soap is going to have a tribute to Bill, but due to the soap’s advanced production schedule, that won’t air until later this year.

Dool Spoilers – Jennifer Horton Returns

Recently,...

Dool fans are bracing themselves for the emotional funeral of Doug Williams after Bill Hayes’ passing. But will the show bring back Doug’s daughter Hope and her beloved Bo for the tribute?

Dool To Mourn Doug Williams, Celebrate Bill Hayes

Daytime television lost one of the greats in early 2024 when actor Bill Hayes passed away at the age of 98. He played Doug Williams on Days Of Our Lives for over 50 years. His real-life wife, Susan Seaforth Hayes, played Julie Williams, Doug’s wife.

The characters became the show’s matriarch and patriarch after the passing of Alice and Tom Horton (Frances Reid and Macdonald Carey.)

Days of Our Lives plans to kill off Doug Williams to pay tribute to both Bill Hayes and the character at the same time. The soap films months in advance, which means the funeral won’t air until December.

Bill Hayes/Credit: ‘Days Of Our Lives’ YouTube

However,...

It’s been a huge week in the land of soap operas, not only in front of the camera but behind the scenes, too. Time to look through some of the biggest daytime drama news stories from the past week.

General Hospital Spoilers – Two Major Days Comebacks

Hold on to your hats, Days Of Our Lives (Dool) fans, because there are two massive returns on the horizon. Soap veteran and Another World alum, Stephen Schnetzer will reprise his 1970s role on the show, returning as Steve Olson, Julie Williams’s (Susan Seaforth Hayes) brother.

He didn’t offer too many details during his appearance on The Locher Room when he talked about his Dool return; however, it seems as if his comeback could be linked to the tribute the soap is planning for the late and great Bill Hayes (Doug Williams).

In addition, Deidre Hall (Marlena Evans) also announced during...

Days of our Lives has given fans details about the upcoming tribute for the legendary Bill Hayes.

The actor who played Doug Williams on the hit Peacock soap on and off for 50 years died earlier this year.

As Monsters and Critics previously reported, Doug and Bill will be on-screen occasionally throughout July due to Days’ advanced filming schedule.

Now, the powers that be have given Days of our Lives fans an update on when Bill’s passing will be addressed on-screen.

It turns out the episodes featuring Doug’s death are being filmed as we speak.

That means Salem will come together to mourn Doug as Days stars honor Bill on-screen later this year.

Days of our Lives reveals details about the Bill Hayes tribute episode and Doug’s farewell

A spokesperson of the hit daytime drama spilled some tea about what’s ahead for Doug and Bill to Soap Opera Digest.

Days of Our Lives (Dool) spoilers hint that the soap is currently planning a way to honor the memory of actor Bill Hayes (Doug Williams).

While he passed away in January 2024, due to the show’s filming schedule, they have yet to address his death on the daytime drama.

Based on some behind-the-scenes news, it seems like Doug’s passing and funeral episodes will be filmed very soon. Here’s what we know about his Dool tribute so far.

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Two Massive Character Returns

Dool spoilers hint that two major old-school characters are about to hit Salem. According to Soap Opera Digest (Sod) Another World alum, Stephen Schnetzer will reprise his Steve Olson role – Julie Williams’ (Susan Seaforth Hayes) brother. Looks like Steve will be there for Julie when she needs it most.

In addition, Diedre Hall (Marlena Evans) recently informed Sod that actress Gloria Loring is set to come back,...

After nearly 40 years since Liz Chandler was last seen in Salem, Gloria Loring has announced that she will be bringing back the beloved character to the NBC-turned-Peacock soap opera, Days of Our Lives. Deidre Hall, who plays Marlena on the show, revealed the news in an interview with Alan Locher on an episode of the YouTube show The Locher Room. “Speaking of gems, we’re having a number of people coming back to the show in the next few weeks for episodes that we’re doing,” said Hall. “And Gloria Loring is going to be coming back.” This development follows the recent news that fellow Days of Our Lives actor Stephen Schnetzer, who played Steve Olsen, is also set to make a return for upcoming episodes of the show. “I have an announcement to make — breaking news,” Schnetzer said on The Locher Room on Friday, March 29. “As far as I know,...

Days Of Our Lives is pulling out all the stops to honor the legendary Bill Hayes. Gloria Loring is among the alums returning to say goodbye. Keep reading for more on which soap star vets are returning to Salem for the tribute.

Soap Fans Prepare For Emotional Farewell To Beloved Actor

Bill Hayes had a lengthy and memorable career, but his most known role is as Doug Williams on the daytime drama Days Of Our Lives. He first joined the sudser in 1970. He played the role off-and-on for over 50 years. He met his future wife, Susan Seaforth Hayes, during his first year on Dool. The couple married in 1974 and effortlessly played married couple Doug and Julie Williams on the soap for decades.

Bill Hayes/Credit: ‘Days Of Our Lives’ YouTube

Bill Hayes passed away at age 98 in early 2024. Fans were absolutely devastated by the news. Because of the show’s long filming schedule,...

Days of Our Lives (Dool) spoilers indicate a familiar face is about to hit the land of Salem. According to Soap Opera Digest (Sod), actor Stephen Schentzer is joining the cast, set to reprise the role of Steve Olson, Julie Williams’s (Susan Seaforth Hayes) brother. More on this story, below.

Days Of Our Lives Spoilers – Stephen Schnetzer Is Going Back Home

Schnetzer is best known for his soap role as Cass Winthrop on Another World (Aw), a part he also played on As The World Turns (Atwt). Still, Stephen first made his daytime drama debut on Dool, playing Steve Olson, a character he originated from 1978 to 1980.

Schnetzer notes to Sod that he’s flying out to Los Angeles next week to play Olson for a couple of episodes. He goes on to say that he hopes he’s “not giving anything up” and didn’t say any more about his Days run.

Look who’s coming back to Salem: Stephen Schnetzer, who starred as Steve Olson on Days of Our Lives more than four decades ago, says he’s been invited back to the NBC-turned-Peacock soap. “I have an announcement to make — breaking news,” Schnetzer said in a live episode of the YouTube show The Locher Room on Friday. “As far as I know, next week I’m flying out to L.A. I hope I’m not giving anything up, but they’ve asked Steve Olson to come back for a couple of episodes. I’ll say no more than that.” Schnetzer may have said too much, however. “Are we streaming? We’re live, aren’t we?” he said. “Yeah. I lie all the time. Always lying.” In any case, the announcement thrilled fans. “Get out! That is great news!” one person wrote in the chat of that YouTube livestream.

Season 7 of The Bay will kick off with new episodes December 19.

The sudser recently completed its milestone 100th episode, which will be released in early 2023. Viewers can watch the daytime drama series weekdays at 3 p.m. Et/12 p.m. Pt on Popstar! TV.

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“Growing up watching American daytime dramas in a Latino household where telenovelas were also a big part of our upbringing, I’ve always wanted to combine these two worlds and feel our creative team really helped accomplish that in these latest episodes,” said Gregori J. Martin, series creator, director, and showrunner.

Exclusive: Fans of The Bay can now find the digital sudser on Peacock.

The multi-camera serial drama is currently in production on 20 all-new episodes that will be released later this year, marking the completion of its 100th episode. Today, the cast and crew will commemorate the milestone while on location in Sun Valley, CA.

Filmed on location in Puerto Rico and Los Angeles, the new episodes star Daytime Emmy winners Kristos Andrews (Survive the Game) and Karrueche Tran as super couple Pete and Vivian Garrett, as well as Daytime Emmy winners Mary Beth Evans (Days of Our Lives) as Sara Garrett, Tristan Rogers (General Hospital) as Commissioner Lex Martin, Eric Nelsen (1883) as Daniel Garrett, and Mike Manning (This is Us) as Caleb McKinnon. Andrews will be doing double duty as Pete Garrett’s diabolical twin brother Adam Kenway, a role that garnered him a Daytime Emmy for Outstanding...

“Good evening, HeartShare! Long time no see!” Co-host Jim Kerr got right to the heart of the matter as he greeted the crowd gathered at New York City’s illustrious Ziegfeld Ballroom for the 2022 HeartShare Spring Gala on Monday, March 21.

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Due to Covid-19, it was the nonprofit’s first in-person Gala since 2019, but it more than made up for two years without one.

A celebration of the HeartShare Family, the event drew more than 400 HeartShare supporters, Board Members, corporate sponsors, partners, celebrities and staffers to a red-carpet affair with all the glitz and glamour of a Hollywood premiere beneath HeartShare’s name in lights on the Ziegfeld’s iconic marquee. The Gala was also viewed online by more than 100 virtual attendees.

Co-hosted by Emmy-winning “Good Day New York” host Rosanna Scotto and legendary Q104.3 DJ Jim...

1966: Days of our Lives' Tony prepared to leave town.

1985: General Hospital's Josh Clayton was killed.

1994: One Life to Live's paralyzed Luna took her first steps.

1994: All My Children's Hayley and Alec plotted revenge."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1966: On Days of our Lives, Tony Merritt (Richard Colla) told Marie Horton (Maree Cheatham) he was leaving Salem.

1966: On Dark Shadows, news of Bill Malloy's death spread around Collinsport.

1966: On the Season 3 premiere of Peyton Place, Chris Webber (Gary Haynes) was...

1976: Ryan's Hope's Delia searched for evidence against Frank.

1978: All My Children's Erica Kane married Tom Cudahy.

1985: General Hospital's Robin Scorpio arrived in Port Charles.

2011: All My Children's Erica met Verla Grubbs."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.

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1948: On radio soap opera Claudia, Claudia (Dorothy McGuire) had opening night jitters.

1976: On Ryan's Hope, Delia Ryan (Ilene Kristen) lied to her husband, Frank (Michael Hawkins), when he found her searching through his things

1976: On Another World, Sharlene Frame (Laurie Heineman) confessed her...

1968: The Doctors' Nick proposed to Althea.

1980: Texas' Justin rescued Rikki from a burning race car.

1981: Edge of Night's Sky plotted with Gunther against Gavin.

1991: Young and the Restless' Traci helped Brad with a Jabot ad."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1946: Prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Sterne Carrington (Pepper Young's Family; Rosemary) was featured in Time magazine.

1968: On The Doctors, while at dinner, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) asked Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) to marry him.

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2008: The final episode of Passions aired on DirecTV's The 101."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1950: On The Guiding Light, during breakfast Bill Bauer (Lyle Sudrow) told his sister, Meta White (Jone Allison), that he and Bert were interested in buying a house in Beverly Hills. Later, Meta received a long-distance phone call from her husband, Ted.

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1974: Douglass Watson made his first appearance as Mackenzie Cory on Another World. Robert Emhardt, who played the role for just over a year,...

1979:The Edge of Night's Louise attacked Paige.

1980: Gh's Luke & Laura spent the night in Wyndham's.

1987: Bold and Beautiful's Thorne considered a career move.

1993: Oltl's Nora made closing arguments in Todd's case."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1928: Real Folks from Thompkins Corner, one of the earliest documented radio serials, premiered on NBC.

1968: On Another World, Liz Matthews (Audra Lindley) cried to Bill and Missy that they would have been happier if she had died of her heart attack.

1968: On Dark Shadows,...

1984: Charles Shaughnessy debuted as Shane Donovan on Days.

1990: Another World's Frankie and Cass married.

2003: Guiding Light's Ben Reade died.

2008: Molly Burnett made her first appearance as Melanie on Days."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1967: On Another World, Pat (Susan Trustman) admitted to Mary (Virginia Dwyer) that she had kissed Mike Bauer (Gary Pillar) in the park before he left Bay City.

1967: On Dark Shadows, Julia hypnotized Maggie, who then forgot everything that happened while she was missing.

1979: On Another World,...

On the same day (and time slot), Guiding Light's Reva Shayne declared herself "The Slut of Springfield" and Santa Barbara premiered."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.

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1957: NBC Radio aired the final episode of Hilltop House. The show had run on and off since November 1, 1937.

1968: On Dark Shadows, after trying and failing to kill Barnabas (Jonathan Frid), Cassandra (Lara Parker) continued to age rapidly, thanks to Nicholas.

1973: On The Doctors, Dr. Mike Powers (Peter Burnell) assured Penny Davis (Julia Duffy) that she did not cause any of his troubles.

1975: Another World's Iris took a bottle of pills.

1995: Days' Sami fainted at Austin and Carrie's wedding.

1997: An ultrasound couldn't find a heartbeat on Port Charles.

2010: As the World Turns' Barbara had a clown vision of James."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.

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1969: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) clashed with his son, Mike (Peter Burnell), over Mike's recent behavior. Later, Mike apologized and asked Matt for advice in dealing with his feelings for Nancy Bennet (Nancy Donohue).

1975: On Another World, Iris...

1972: Victoria Wyndham debuted as Rachel on Another World.

1980: Edge of Night's Kelly had competition for Jody.

1986: As the World Turns' Nancy mourned her husband.

1987: Days of our Lives' welcomed a new Jack."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1962: Actor Les Damon died at age 54. His soap roles included Ed Palmerlee in The Edge of Night, Jim Lowell in As the World Turns, and Bruce Banning on The Guiding Light.

1965: On General Hospital, Dr. Steve Hardy (John Beradino) and Nurse Jessie Brewer (Emily McLaughlin...

1986: Another World's Cass was determined to see Kathleen.

1991: Days of our Lives' Jack and Jennifer saw a familiar star.

2002: Passions' Theresa begged for help during her execution.

2003: All My Children's Bianca burned her clothes after the rape."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.

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1946: Mary-Ellis Bunim was born. She produced daytime soap operas Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, Santa Barbara and Loving before moving into reality television with The Real World. She died in 2004 at age 57.

1954: On Search for Tomorrow, Joanne Barron...

1986: Another World's Cecile refused to relent to Cass.

1986: A giant "C" fell on Santa Barbara's Mary.

1995: One Life to Live's Antonio reunited with his brother.

2002: Guiding Light's Reva disconnected Richard's life support."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1949: The Brighter Day moved to CBS Radio after having aired its first nine months on NBC Radio. Bill Smith starred as Reverend Richard Dennis, pastor of a parish in the town of Three Rivers, where he tried to be both mother and father to daughters Elizabeth,...

1968: Agnes Nixon's One Life to Live premiered on ABC."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.

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1940: On The Guiding Light, Rose Kransky (Ruth Bailey) and Charles Cunningham had dinner together after a chance meeting on the street.

The episode opened with the following narration: "Where we are free to act, we are also free to refrain from acting. And where we are able to say no, we are also able to say yes. And yet it seems so strange that so many times what we will to be,...

1966: Dark Shadows' Burke gave Carolyn false info on his return.

1991: Another World's Cass saved Kathleen, then took her on a caper.

1992: Aaron Spelling primetime soap Melrose Place premiered.

2002: Days of our Lives' Gemini Twins were rescued."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1935: Radio soap opera Girl Alone premiered. Betty Winkler starred as Patricia Rogers. The cast included future Days of our Lives patriarch Macdonald Carey.

1949: The radio version of The Brighter Day, which premiered on October 11, 1948, aired on NBC for the final time.

1978: Days of our Lives' Steve arrived in Salem.

1983: Loving premiered in primetime on ABC.

1992: Guiding Light's Bridget had bad news for Roger.

2007: Passions' blackmailer wanted Theresa murdered."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.

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1939: NBC Blue aired the final episode of short-lived radio soap opera Orphans of Divorce. Margaret Anglin starred as Nora Kelly Worthington.

1946: On radio soap Rosemary, Rosemary (Betty Winkler) stopped at a drug store to use the telephone to call Dr. Jim (Bill Adams) about Bill's memory return.

1963: On Ben Jerrod,...

1966: The final episode of Never Too Young aired on ABC.

1983: Guiding Light's Nola & Quint were married.

1987: As the World Turns' Iva blurted out the truth about Lily.

1999: A gorilla plotted to interrupt Cass & Lila's wedding on Another World."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.

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1946: Procter & Gamble radio soap opera Life Can Be Beautiful moved to the 3 p.m. Et timeslot on the NBC Radio network. The show had always run in the mornings previously. It would remain in this new timeslot until...

1967: Dark Shadows' Maggie saw Sarah outside the Old House.

1984: All My Children's Edna didn't want Dottie to see Tad.

1995: One Life to Live's Dorian was up to no good with Viki.

2009: EastEnders' Christian and Syed shared a kiss."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.

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1964: On Another World, Missy Palmer (Carol Roux) had dinner with the Matthews family.

1967: On Dark Shadows, Willie (John Karlen) returned to the Old House to check on Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott), who would rather be dead of...

1984: Guiding Light's H.B. questioned Reva's feelings.

1987: Y&r's Brenda Dickson aired for the final time as Jill.

2001: Spyder Games premiered on MTV.

2010: Liz Foster died on The Young and the Restless."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.

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1963: On Ben Jerrod, Agnes (Jeanne Baird) was rebuffed when she sought information.

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1965: On General Hospital, Eddie Weeks (Doug Lambert) and Angie Costello (Jana Taylor) started down a path leading to tragedy.

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1986: Another World's Cass heard Cecile plotting against Kathleen.

1997: Port Charles' Lucy was grabbed while looking for Serena.

2002: As the World Turns' Jack punched Craig.

2013: All My Children's David found Cassandra."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1932: CBS Radio soap opera Judy and Jane aired for the final time. Four months later, it was picked up by NBC Radio. After it was canceled from radio for good in 1935, it continued to be distributed through transcription for 12 more years.

1950: Hawkins Falls premiered on NBC.

1984: All My Children's Jenny wanted a baby.

1989: Another World's Nicole confessed to murder.

2003: Days of our Lives' Lexie gave birth.

2006: The execution of One Life to Live's "Todd" began."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1939: Radio soap opera The Affairs of Anthony debuted on the Blue Network. Henry Hunter starred as Anthony.

1975: On Another World, Alice Frame (Jacqueline Courtney) agreed to let her husband, Steve, be buried in Chadwell.

1980: On Guiding Light, Dr. Ingrid Fisher told Lucille Wexler that...

1980: Days of our Lives' Marlena was devastated when her son died.

1986: Santa Barbara's Eden faced off with a shark.

1989: As the World Turns' Lily tried to leave Montega.

2004: Days' Marlena was overjoyed to find Abe alive."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1941: NBC Radio soap opera Buck Private and His Girl premiered. The series ran for three months.

1948: On radio soap Claudia, Claudia was late for her train.

1964: On Another World, tempers flared between Liz (Audra Lindley) and Janet (Liza Chapman).

1971: On The Doctors,...

1967: Dark Shadows' Carolyn wanted to check out the locked room.

1982: Gh's Laura Templeton did not want to leave Port Charles.

1985: Days of our Lives' Anna and Tony made love.

2002: Passions' Theresa confessed to Julian's murder."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1950: On Irna Phillips' Today's Children, Chris knew the only way to determine whether the fingerprints on the package were Janis's was to ask his mother to get Janis to touch something and then have it inspected by the lab.

1980: Edge of Night's Raven kidnapped Jamey.

1992: Y&R's Sheila pulled a gun on Lauren.

1994: Gh's Luke found out Laura was having a baby girl.

1995: As the World Turns celebrated 10,000 episodes."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1964: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) accused Missy (Carol Roux) of not liking him.

1966: On Peyton Place, Ann agreed to let Allison help out in the therapy room.

1980: On The Edge of Night, Raven (Sharon Gabet) and Eliot (Lee Godart) kidnapped Jamey (James Noseworthy).

1986: On Another World,...

1974: Another World aired a one-hour special.

1983: Peter Reckell debuted on Days of our Lives.

1991: The Dallas series finale aired on CBS.

2013: Jeanne Cooper's final Y&R scene aired."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1968: On The Doctors, Ralph Anderson (Al Hinckley) held Matt (James Pritchett), Althea (Elizabeth Hubbard) and Nick (Gerald Gordon) hostage in Matt's office. As Maggie (Bethel Leslie) banged on the door, a gunshot went off.

1974: Another World broadcast for one hour for the first time in honor of its 10th anniversary.

1983: All My Children's Verla Grubbs told Phoebe about her father.

1985: Todd arrived in Salem. on Days of our Lives.

1990: Bo Brady returned to Days of our Lives.

1991: Another World's Kathleen unintentionally interrupted

Cass & Frankie's wedding."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1966: On Peyton Place, Ann Howard (Susan Oliver) hired Steven Cord (James Douglas) to investigate Chris's fall from the bluff years earlier, convinced she had nothing to do with it.

1967: On Dark Shadows, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) spoke to the portrait of Josette,...

>1969: Dark Shadows' Quentin was shocked to see Laura.

1983: Kristian Alfonso debuted as Hope on Days of our Lives.

2009: Guiding Light's Olivia poured her heart out at Gus's grave.

2011: ABC canceled All My Children and One Life to Live."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1939: On Backstage Wife, Mary went to a portrait sitting at Ken Page's studio. Ken's sister Sandra arrived while Mary was in the dressing room very upset with Ken because he did not want her to see Mary's friend,...

1975: Y&R's Kay begged Phillip not to leave her.

1987: One Life to Live's Viki visited heaven.

1987: B&B's Brooke confided in Stephanie.

2008: Days of our Lives' Shawn & Belle left Salem."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1955: On The Inner Flame, Walt (Karl Swenson) was unwilling to accept Murray's help.

1955: On Golden Windows, Carl told Charles (Eric Dressler) he would confess his crimes.

1955: On One Man's Family, Hazel and Bill returned from their honeymoon.

1955: On Concerning Miss Marlowe, Barbara...

1968: Dark Shadows' Bathia went up in flames.

1985: Australian soap opera Neighbours premiered.

1988: General Hospital's Duke was involved in a shootout.

2004: All My Children's Bianca went into labor."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1968: On Dark Shadows, Bathia Mapes (Anita Bolster) tried to drive Angeligue out but announced she had failed and feared for her life. She said she felt herself on fire then flames sprung up around her.

1977: On Another World, Liz Matthews (Irene Dailey) was upset when Alice (Susan Harney...

Two legendary actresses died on this day in history:

Charita Bauer (1985) and Mary Stuart (2002)."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1968: On Dark Shadows, Reverend Trask (Jerry Lacy) returned to his room with Victoria's belongings. Suddenly he heard chains rattling outside his room and called out, "Who is it?" He opened the door, but no one was there. He heard a woman's scream and ran back into his room and bolted the door, but he continued to hear the chains. Then Barnabas' voice called out to him, and again he shouted,...

1984: The final episode of Edge of Night aired on ABC."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1964: Daytime soap opera A Flame in the Wind premiered on ABC. Producer Joseph Hardy, whose creative efforts helped turn Love of Life into one of the top-ranking daytime dramas, changed things up for the new series.

"With most new serials it takes months to build up audience awareness," Hardy explained at the time. "The story usually doesn’t begin unfolding until long after each of the characters has been introduced. I...

1979: Brian and Paige were married on The Edge of Night.

1983: Kim Zimmer debuted as Reva Shayne on Guiding Light.

1995: General Hospital's Sonny said goodbye to Stone.

1996: Gh's Edward had a Thanksgiving nightmare."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."

― Anselm Kiefer

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1966: On Dark Shadows, Matthew (Thayer David) had just begun to strangle Victoria (Alexandra Moltke) when Liz (Joan Bennett) burst into the cottage.

1975: The final CBS episode of The Edge of Night aired. The network also aired the last half-hour episode of As the World Turns,...

1976: Another World's Mac told Iris to leave Clarice alone.

1978: Dallas' Ray fell for country singer Garnet McGee.

1984: Days' Bo found Roman dead but the body disappeared.

1985: Ryan's Hope's Jillian couldn't remember Frank."The best prophet of the future is the past."

― Lord Byron

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1957: On The Edge of Night, Billy (Pud Flanagan) asked Mary (Anne Sargent) and Roger (Allan Nourse) Harper to legally adopt him.

1963: General Hospital introduced a new opening sequence.

1969: On The Doctors, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) clashed with Dr. Steve Aldrich (David O'Brien) after Nick's wife, Althea, walked out on him. Meanwhile, the staff...

1981: Helena arrived in Port Charles on Gh.

1986: Aw's Cass and Kathleen were married.

1986: Gl's Maeve interrupted Reva & Kyle's wedding.

1995: The end of Loving."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.

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1964: On Another World, Mary Matthews expressed concern to her husband, Jim, over the relationship between Tom Baxter and their daughter Pat (Susan Trustman), a relationship that Mary sensed was falling apart. Pat arrived home looking exhausted, and Mary told Jim she thought Pat had been overworking herself since her recent recovery from illness. Laura Baxter, already distraught over Ken's request for a divorce, was further...

1982: General Hospital's Bryan visited his father.

1988: Guiding Light's Rick had an epiphany on his wedding day.

1997: Another World's Felicia removed her bandages.

2004: Guiding Light's Reva told Cassie that Jb was Jonathan."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.

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1953: On Hawkins Falls, May Shipley (Vivian Lasswell) came to Dr. Floyd Corey (Maurice Copeland) for help with a problem. Meanwhile, Sue Riga (Toni Gilman) tore into Mitch Fredericks (Jim Bannon). Hugh Downs was the announcer for the show at this time.

1975: On Ryan's Hope, Delia Ryan (Ilene Kristen) accused Jillian Coleridge (Nancy Addison) of...