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| 1979: Deer hunters shot at Deborah on EON. 1987: RH's Dakota had news for Johnny. 1987: AMC's Jesse shared his fear about AIDS. 2006: OLTL's Blair worried about her baby. |
- Winston Churchill
"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...
1946: DuMont Television Network aired the final episode of the first network TV soap opera, FARAWAY HILL, created by David P. Lewis. The show had premiered two and a half months earlier on October 2nd.
1979: On THE EDGE OF NIGHT, two hunters shot at Deborah (Frances Fisher) in the woods thinking she was a deer.
1980: On ANOTHER WORLD, Rachel (Victoria Wyndham) gave birth to Matthew.
Thanks to Scott for sending in the item above.
1987: On RYAN'S HOPE, Dakota (Christopher Durham) told Johnny (Bernard Barrow) that Frank (John and Sanderford) and Pat (Malcolm Groome) set him up.
Thanks to Jennifer for sending in the item above.
1987: On ALL MY CHILDREN, Jesse (Darnell Williams) shared his fears about AIDS with Angie (Debbi Morgan). Meanwhile, Cindy (Ellen Wheeler) prayed for strength.
1989: On ANOTHER WORLD, a mystery man carried an unconscious Rachel (Victoria Wyndham) into the E.R.
1991: On DAYS OF OUR LIVES, Desiree McCall (Charlayne Woodard) sang "O' Holy Night."
1995: Stephanie Cameron debuted as Jennifer Horton Deveraux in DAYS OF OUR LIVES.
2006: On ONE LIFE TO LIVE, Blair (Kassie DePaiva) begged "Todd" (Trevor St. John) to save her baby as she was being rushed into surgery.
2006: On THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS, trapped in an elevator during an ice storm, Phyllis (Michelle Stafford) begged Jack (Peter Bergman) to save her baby (Summer) as her contractions started coming faster.
Thanks to Enrique for sending in the item above.
2007: On GENERAL HOSPITAL, Maxie (Kirsten Storms) was devastated over Georgie's death, and Mac (John J. York) told Robin (Kimberly McCullough) about the murder.
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; Former Writer, GUIDING LIGHT; DAYS OF OUR LIVES; GENERAL HOSPITAL; ANOTHER WORLD; ALL MY CHILDREN; AS THE WORLD TURNS) - 74
Ray Liotta (ex-Joey, ANOTHER WORLD) - 59
Brad Pitt (ex-Chris, ANOTHER WORLD; ex-Randy, DALLAS) - 50
Steve Austin (ex-WWE) - 49
Shawn Christian (Daniel, DAYS OF OUR LIVES; Brandon, VENICE; ex-Mike, AS THE WORLD TURNS; ex-Ross, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) - 47
Rachel Griffiths (ex-Sarah, BROTHERS & SISTERS; ex-Brenda, SIX FEET UNDER) - 45
Casper Van Dien (ex-Ty, ONE LIFE TO LIVE) - 45
Lucy Deakins (ex-Lily, AS THE WORLD TURNS) - 42
Katie Holmes (ex-Joey, DAWSON'S CREEK) - 35
Josh Dallas (Prince Charming, ONCE UPON A TIME) - 32
Matt Palazzolo (Brooke, BLOOMERS) - 29
Ashley Benson (Hannah, PRETTY LITTLE LIARS; ex-Mia, EASTWICK; ex-Abby, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) - 24
Bridgit Mendler (ex-GENERAL HOSPITAL) - 21
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].
Happy Birthday also to one of my favorite EASTENDERS actresses ever! Nina Wadia (ex-Zainab Masood) - 45
ReplyDeleteI remember my mom once tearing up while hearing someone sing "O Holy Night" on TV. I think of that every time I hear that song. I'm pretty sure Ms. Woodard's version is what did it. I remember that time in Days history well- I was 10 years old and Desiree had come to Salem with a cast of characters, including Eddie J. Peck as Hawk and Shannon Sturges as Molly Brinker (who was actually brought to town by Eve but was connected to Hawk and her long lost mother Ginger) who Jack and Jennifer met on their honeymoon in Hollywood.
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