Today in Soap Opera History (May 18)

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Eileen Fulton

1960: Eileen Fulton debuted in the role of Lisa Miller on AS THE WORLD TURNS. She would play the iconic role for most of the next 50 years until the show's cancellation in 2010.  The character was also was used as the focal point of the primetime spin-off OUR PRIVATE WORLD in 1965.  Read our 2011 interview with Fulton here.

1967: On DAYS OF OUR LIVES, Tom (Macdonald Carey) called Susan (Denise Alexander) to get her back to the hospital because there were complications with Dickie.

DEXTER Season 8 Trailer

Today, SHOWTIME unveiled what DEXTER fans have been anticipating for months - the official trailer of the eighth season of DEXTER, which offers an extended look at what's in store for the landmark series' final season. DEXTER premieres on Sunday, June 30 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Check out the trailer below:

Alison Sweeney Visits HOME & FAMILY

On Friday, May 17, Alison Sweeney stopped by the HOME & FAMILY house to visit with Mark Steines and Cristina Ferrare, co-hosts of the Daytime Emmy-Nominated series on Hallmark Channel. She talked about life behind the scenes of the hit reality show THE BIGGEST LOSER, her 20-year stint on DAYS OF OUR LIVES and the drama her character has been involved in. She even shared some quick fitness tips that help her stay fit with a hectic schedule.

Watch Sweeney's segment below:

Mishael Morgan Joins THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS

Mishael Morgan

Mishael Morgan has joined the cast of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS as Hilary Curtis, according to Soap Opera Digest. She will debut on June 14 in scenes with Daniel Goddard (Cane) and Christel Khalil (Lily).

Among Morgan's past credits are films Total Recall and Casino Jack, and TV series REPUBLIC OF DOYLE, FAMILY BIZ and THE BEST YEARS. She recently guest-starred on SUPERNATURAL.

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SCANDAL Season Finale Was The Show's Most-Watched Telecast Ever

Photo: ABC

In its second season finale, ABC's red-hot SCANDAL delivered the series most-watched telecast ever (up for the 3rd week in a row) and tied a series high in Adults 18-49 for the 2nd week running. The show also achieved new all-time highs across all key Women (W18-34/W18-49/W25-54). Scandal dominated the 10 o'clock hour, beating the second hour of CBS' 2-hour ELEMENTARY finale by 68% in Adults 18-49 to finish as the #1 TV series in its slot on each of its last 16 first-run broadcasts.

Syfy Announces 5th & Final Season of WAREHOUSE 13

Syfy today announced that its long-running flagship series WAREHOUSE 13 will return for a fifth and final season of six episodes in 2014.

A production of Universal Cable Productions, WAREHOUSE 13 will begin filming in Toronto this summer.

Said Mark Stern, President, Original Content, Syfy, and Co-Head, Original Content, Universal Cable Productions: "WAREHOUSE 13 has been an incredible signature series for us. We are grateful to the loyal and passionate fan base and know that Jack Kenny, his gifted creative team, and outstanding ensemble cast will give them an amazing finale season."

READER POLL: Daily Soap of the Week (May 13-17, 2013)

Which daily soap opera, actor, actress and couple did you enjoy the most during the week of May 13-17, 2013? ONE LIFE TO LIVE, Roger Howarth, Alison Sweeney and DAYS OF OUR LIVES couple Sonny & Will are the reigning champs. But who were your favorites this week? Vote in the poll below and check back next week for the results.

Voting ends at 9 a.m. ET on Monday, May 20. Scroll down to the bottom and click "Done" when finished.

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- Former DAYS OF OUR LIVES Actor Dylan Patton Arrested For Selling Cocaine Out Of His House (Updated)
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- Darin Brooks Joins THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, Debuts In BLOOMERS

Watch MORE ONE LIFE TO LIVE (Video)

The Friday recap of TOLN's ONE LIFE TO LIVE is now online at Hulu.com and iTunes. Hosted by Leslie Miller, the show features Jerry verDorn and Kelley Missal, behind the scenes with the casting department, and Snoop Lion talks about writing the theme song. Watch it below:

Watch MORE ALL MY CHILDREN (Video)

The Friday recap of TOLN's ALL MY CHILDREN is now online at Hulu.com and iTunes. Hosted by Leslie Miller, the show features Julia Barr and Robert Scott Wilson in the studio, plus Denyse Tontz, Jordan Lane Price and Sal Stowers behind the scenes, and a preview of singer Jason Derulo's appearance. Watch it below: