- Mahatma Gandhi
"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...
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| Bartlett Robinson |
1967: On Dark Shadows, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) returned to the Blue Whale Café -- and ran into her former tormentor, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid).
1972: On Another World, Pat (Beverly Penberthy) brought Michael (Tom Ruger) and Marianne (Loriann Ruger) over for a visit with Jim.
1979: On The Edge of Night, Steve (Denny Albee) saved Paige's (Margaret Colin) life.
1981: On Another World, Lenny (Ed O'Neill) forced Dr. Rick Halloway (Tony Cummings) to treat his injury while Sandy tried to convince Lenny to let Rick see Mac. Lenny asked Cecile (Nancy Frangione) how much it was worth to her to have a doctor see Mac.
1981: On General Hospital, Victor showed the guests to the main entrance to the Cassidine compound, made of rock which opened to reveal an elevator. The guests were escorted to the fabulous Crystal Room where the reclusive Mikkos Cassidine (John Colicos) made his entrance. Mikkos informed the group that nobody was allowed to leave the island under any circumstances.
1982: Patty Weaver aired for the final time as Trish on Days of our Lives. She soon joined the cast of The Young and the Restless as Gina.
1984: On Santa Barbara, Joe Perkins (Dane Witherspoon) broke into the Capwell house.
1987: Robert Kelker-Kelly debuted as Sam Fowler on Another World.
1987: Vera Allen, who played Granny Matthews in Another World's original cast, died at age 89. She also played Kass in From These Roots and Ida on Search for Tomorrow.
1994: On All My Children, Noah (Keith Hamilton Cobb) told Julia (Sydney Penny) she had messed with the wrong man.
2004: Martha Madison debuted as Belle Black on Days of our Lives.
Thanks to Enrique for sending in the item above.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
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| James Reynolds |
James Reynolds (Abe, Days of our Lives; ex-Henry, Generations) - 68
Nick Stringer (ex-Andy, Holby City; ex-Frank, Coronation Street) - 66
Daniel Hugh Kelly (ex-Winston, As the World Turns; ex-Travis, All My Children; ex-Frank, Ryan's Hope) - 62
Eric Schiff (ex-Kevin, Days of our Lives) - 56
Justin Theroux (ex-Gary, Central Park West; ex-Joe, Six Feet Under) - 43
Krissy Carlson (ex-Fancy, Passions; ex-Amy, Sunset Beach; ex-Renata, Undressed) - 35
JoAnna Garcia (ex-Megan, Privileged; ex-Bree, Gossip Girl) - 35
Roxanne McKee (ex-Doreah, Game of Thrones) - 34
Jon Prescott (ex-Chad, One Life to Live; ex-Mike, As the World Turns) - 33
Katherine Boecher (ex-Bobbi, Undressed) - 33
Ryan Eggold (ex-Ryan, 90210) - 30
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Just wanted to say thanks for posting these every day. I don't comment, but I always read through the items. Some fond memories are brought back. Thank you. :)
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