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| World War II news updates were frequent during the radio soap operas on August 14, 1945. By 7 p.m. ET. Japan had surrendered and celebrations erupted around the country, including including in Times Square where this famous photo was taken, and later published in Life. |
-Robert Penn Warren
"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...
1945: On PEPPER YOUNG'S FAMILY, Harry, Betty, Pepper and Mrs. Green discussed Harry and Betty's upcoming wedding.
1945: On THE RIGHT TO HAPPINESS, Ed (Jerry Macy) wanted an explanation about why some of Emily's (Alice Yourman) dresses were missing.
1945: On WOMAN IN WHITE, Dr. Jonathan McNeil was visited by a student nurse who revealed that she was secretly married, and pregnant.
1945: On THE GUIDING LIGHT, after being censured for wrongdoing, Peter Manno (Jay Novello) decided not to run for office and handed in his resignation as assistant state attorney.
Announcer: "While all the world waits for news from Japan, life still goes on, as it does today for Pete Manno."
1945: Actress Brenda Benet was born. She died in 1982 at age 36 while starring in DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Read her story here.
1967: On DARK SHADOWS, Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) and Julia (Grayson Hall) argued over what to do about Maggie Evans (Kathryn Leigh Scott). Barnabas decided she must die.
1975: On ANOTHER WORLD, Mac (Douglass Watson) threw Iris (Beverlee McKinsey) out of the house.
1980: On THE EDGE OF NIGHT, April (Terry Davis) asked Logan for advice on what to do about "Kirk" and Emily's situation.
1981: On ANOTHER WORLD, Lenny (Ed O'Neill) and Hannah brought their hostages, Sandy (Chris Rich) and Jamie (Richard Bekins), out of the cabin, but took Sheriff Billing's car instead of the marked one provided by the police.
1984: On SANTA BARBARA, Jade (Melissa Reeves), Danny (Rupert Ravens) and Ted (Todd McKee) met Helen aka movie star Peaches DeLight (Virginia Mayo).
1986: Kristen Marie debuted as Cheryl McKinnon in ANOTHER WORLD.
1986: On THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, Andy Richards and Farren Connor (Colleen Casey) were married in an impromptu ceremony at Paul's apartment. Unaware of the wedding, Lauren plotted with Diane to reveal Farren's identity in the newspaper. Diane was waiting in Andy's bed when he arrived home with his new wife.
1996: On ALL MY CHILDREN, Edmund (John Callahan) sang to baby Sam as Bobby (Brian Gaskill) watched.
2003: On THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, after Sally (Darlene Conley) and Clarke gave Macy, Deacon, and Little Eric a proper send-off, Sally proclaimed this as the Spectras moment of triumph over the Forresters.
2006: On GENERAL HOSPITAL, Jason (Steve Burton) and Elizabeth (Rebecca Herbst) made love.
2009: Amanda Setton debuted on ONE LIFE TO LIVE as Kimberly Andrews. Also in the episode, Layla (Tika Sumpter) told Cristian (David Fumero) to stay out of her relationship with Fish (Scott Evans).
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Fran Bennett (ex-Flora, GENERAL HOSPITAL; ex-Mrs. Matson, GUIDING LIGHT) - 76
Cathi Peyton Erman (ex-Nurse Christine, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) - 61
Jackée Harry (ex-Lily, ANOTHER WORLD) - 56
Susan Olsen (ex-Liza, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS; ex-Cindy, THE BRADYS) - 51
David Aaron Baker (Mr. Kozinski, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) - 49
Halle Berry (ex-Debbie, KNOTS LANDING) - 46
Catherine Bell (Denise, ARMY WIVES) - 44
Rhonda Ross Kendrick (ex-Toni, ANOTHER WORLD) - 41
Christopher Gorham (ex-Henry, UGLY BETTY) - 38
Jill Bennett (ex-Michelle, DANTE'S COVE) - 38
Shawn Batten (ex-Sarah, SUNSET BEACH; ex-Natalia, SPYDER GAMES) - 37
Mila Kunis (ex-Ashley, 7TH HEAVEN) - 30
Cassi Thomson (Nikki, SWITCHED AT BIRTH) - 20
Garrett Ryan (ex-Kyle, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS) - 14
EDITOR'S NOTE: If you would like to submit a piece of soap opera history for this daily column, please email it to [email protected].
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