Today in Soap Opera History (March 22)

1962: Ann Flood debuted as Nancy on EON.  1983: GH's Jimmy
Lee denied having Tolliver's papers. 1991: NBC's DARK
SHADOW's ended. 2004: OLTL's Paul delivered AMC's Babe's
baby.

"There is no present or future, only the past happening over and over again - now."
- Eugene O'Neill

"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: NBC's Blue Network aired the final episode of radio soap opera THE AFFAIRS OF ANTHONY. Henry Hunter starred as Anthony Marleybone Jr.

1955: On THE INNER FLAME, Dorie (Jean Gillespie) asked Amelia for money.

1955: On GOLDEN WINDOWS, Carl was ready to tell Julie (Lelia Martin) the truth.

1955: On VALIANT LADY, Helen (Flora Campbell, who replaced Helen Wagner in the role) told Mickey to be kind to Bonny.

1955: On MISS MARLOWE, gossip spread about Barbara and Mike (Byron Sanders).

1962: Ann Flood debuted on THE EDGE OF NIGHT in the role of Nancy Pollock. Flood would go on to become the longest running actor on THE EDGE OF NIGHT, portraying Nancy Pollock Karr for 22 years, 9 months and 6 days .

1966: On ANOTHER WORLD, Missy Palmer (Carol Roux) agreed to marry Bill Matthews (Joseph Gallison) in June after they both realized they each could love only the other.

1967: Dennis Patrick debuted on DARK SHADOWS as Jason McGuire.



1983: Ariane Munke debuted as Amanda Kirkland on RYAN'S HOPE.

1983: On GENERAL HOSPITAL, Edward (David Lewis), Alan (Stuart Damon) and Monica (Leslie Charleson) demanded to know what Jimmy Lee (Steve Bond) did with Tolliver's papers.



1984: On DAYS OF OUR LIVES, Larry Welch (Andrew Massett) arranged for Hope (Kristian Alfonso) to overhear Diane Parker (DeAnna Robbins) say she was pregnant with Bo's child.



1990: John O'Hurley made his first appearance on SANTA BARBARA, taking over the role of Stephen Slade.

1991: On the final episode of NBC's primetime DARK SHADOWS reboot, Barnabas' vampirism was discovered, and Peter Bradford attempted to save Victoria from being hanged as a witch.



2004: On ALL MY CHILDREN, Babe (Alexa Havins) gives birth to A.J. Chandler (then known as Little Adam) with Paul Cramer's (David Tom) help. Later, Paul told his sister, Kelly, he had a baby for her.



2004: On ONE LIFE TO LIVE Kelly lied to Kevin as she made plans to leave Llanview to meet up with Paul in Pine Valley, after learning Paul found a baby to replace her stillborn son.

Thanks to Enrique for sending in the two items above.

Celebrating a birthday today are:
Michael Baugh (Former Art Director, DAYS OF OUR LIVES; PARADISE BAY) - 71
Veleka Gray (ex-Lyla, AS THE WORLD TURNS; ex-Sharon/Ruby, THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS; ex-Mia, LOVE OF LIFE; ex-Vicki, SOMERSET; ex-Susan, HOW TO SURVIVE A MARRIAGE; ex-Laura, LOVE IS A MANY SPLENDORED THING) - 67
Carlton Cuse (Executive Producer, BATES MOTEL; LOST) - 55
Dax Griffin (ex-Wade, ONE TREE HILL; ex-Tim, SUNSET BEACH; ex-Shane, THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL; ex-Justin, ALL MY CHILDREN) - 42
James Wolk (ex-Douglas, POLITICAL ANIMALS; ex-Bob/Robert, LONE STAR; ex-Sailor, AS THE WORLD TURNS) - 29
Tania Raymonde (ex-Zarra, SWITCHED AT BIRTH; ex-Sonia, 90210; ex-Alex, LOST) - 26
Mick Hazen (ex-Parker, AS THE WORLD TURNS; ex-Jason, GUIDING LIGHT) - 21

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