Sunday, December 18, 2011

Today in Soap Opera History (December 18)

On this date in...

1946: DuMont Television Network's live soap opera FARAWAY HILL aired its final episode.

1957: On THE EDGE OF NIGHT, Mike told Sara about his meeting with Winston and confessed that staying in the DA's office would be dangerous.

Celebrating a birthday today are:
Gillian Spencer (ex-Jennifer, AS THE WORLD TURNS; ex-Daisy, ALL MY CHILDREN; ex-Lyn, THE EDGE OF NIGHT; ex-Leora, THE SECRET STORM; ex-Robin, GUIDING LIGHT, ex-Victoria, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) - 72
Ray Liotta (ex-Joey, ANOTHER WORLD) - 57
Brad Pitt (ex-Chris, ANOTHER WORLD; ex-Randy, DALLAS) - 48
Steve Austin (WWE) - 47
Shawn Christian (Daniel, DAYS OF OUR LIVES; Brandon, VENICE; ex-Mike, AS THE WORLD TURNS; ex-Ross, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) - 45
Rachel Griffiths (ex-Sarah, BROTHERS & SISTERS; ex-Brenda, SIX FEET UNDER) - 43
Casper Van Dien (ex-Ty, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) - 43
Katie Holmes (ex-Joey, DAWSON'S CREEK) - 33
Josh Dallas (Prince Charming, ONCE UPON A TIME) - 30
Ashley Benson (Hannah, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS; ex-Mia, EASTWICK; ex-Abby, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) - 22
Bridgit Mendler (ex-GENERAL HOSPITAL) - 19

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  2. Happy Birthday To All These Wonderful Soap Stars--Past & Present!

    Brian :-)

    Also, Rest In Peace To Dan Frazer (ex-Lt. Dan McClosky, ATWT, ex-Capt. MacNeil, Kojak).

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