1979: The Edge of Night's Steve saved Paige's life.
1981: General Hospital's Mikkos hosted a dinner party.
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe broke into the Capwell estate.
2004: Martha Madison debuted as Belle on Days of our Lives."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"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 radio soap opera Portia Faces Life, Kathie was shocked to see Portia's late husband, Walter (Bartlett Robinson), alive and well!
1967: On Dark Shadows, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) returned to the Blue Whale Café -- and ran into her former tormentor, Barnabas Collins...
1981: General Hospital's Mikkos hosted a dinner party.
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe broke into the Capwell estate.
2004: Martha Madison debuted as Belle on Days of our Lives."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"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 radio soap opera Portia Faces Life, Kathie was shocked to see Portia's late husband, Walter (Bartlett Robinson), alive and well!
1967: On Dark Shadows, Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) returned to the Blue Whale Café -- and ran into her former tormentor, Barnabas Collins...
- 8/10/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Dark Shadows' Carolyn fainted in the woods.
1993: All My Children's Tad's appeared to be in two places at once.
1994: Port Charles mourned B.J. at her memorial service on General Hospital.
1999: Another World's Joe made a stunning revelation."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"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...
1940: Radio soap opera Lone Journey, sometimes billed as "the distinguished American radio novel," debuted on NBC radio. Sandra Michael wrote the show in collaboration with her brother, Peter. The Montana setting was a place she had lived and...
1993: All My Children's Tad's appeared to be in two places at once.
1994: Port Charles mourned B.J. at her memorial service on General Hospital.
1999: Another World's Joe made a stunning revelation."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"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...
1940: Radio soap opera Lone Journey, sometimes billed as "the distinguished American radio novel," debuted on NBC radio. Sandra Michael wrote the show in collaboration with her brother, Peter. The Montana setting was a place she had lived and...
- 5/27/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1976: Faith was going blind on Ryan's Hope.
1981: Another World's Ada gave Rachel a lecture.
1986: Guiding Light's Claire wasn't willing to give up Michelle.
1986: The "East Coast Capwells" arrived on Santa Barbara."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"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...
1970: On Another World, Missy Palmer Matthews (Carol Roux) told Liz (Nancy Wickwire) that Bill--Liz's son and Missy's husband--drowned after his sailboat capsized during a storm.
1976: On Ryan's Hope, while talking with Mary (Kate Mulgrew), Faith's (Faith Catlin) vision suddenly became blurry. Ed ordered an...
1981: Another World's Ada gave Rachel a lecture.
1986: Guiding Light's Claire wasn't willing to give up Michelle.
1986: The "East Coast Capwells" arrived on Santa Barbara."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into d ifferent and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"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...
1970: On Another World, Missy Palmer Matthews (Carol Roux) told Liz (Nancy Wickwire) that Bill--Liz's son and Missy's husband--drowned after his sailboat capsized during a storm.
1976: On Ryan's Hope, while talking with Mary (Kate Mulgrew), Faith's (Faith Catlin) vision suddenly became blurry. Ed ordered an...
- 3/12/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1980: Miles Cavanagh's condition worsened on The Edge of Night.
1986: Drake Hogestyn debuted as John Black on Days of our Lives.
2000: Passions' Timmy called Dr. Bombay.
2005: As the World Turns' Lucy Montgomery left town."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"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...
1953: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) became upset after reading the story of Kathy Roberts' arrest in the morning paper. Papa Bauer (Theo Goetz) told her not to jump to conclusions about what happen, and that this was no time to selfishly...
1986: Drake Hogestyn debuted as John Black on Days of our Lives.
2000: Passions' Timmy called Dr. Bombay.
2005: As the World Turns' Lucy Montgomery left town."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"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...
1953: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) became upset after reading the story of Kathy Roberts' arrest in the morning paper. Papa Bauer (Theo Goetz) told her not to jump to conclusions about what happen, and that this was no time to selfishly...
- 1/24/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Susan Seaforth debuted on Days of our Lives as Julie.
1979: Atwt's Lisa faced off with Hester at The Willows.
1995: Another World's Donna sang to a suspicious Matt.
1998: Brooke's Bedroom made its debut on B&B."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"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...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Peter Dalton (Stephen Elliott) won the election by a landslide.
1968: Susan Seaforth (Hayes) debuted as Julie Olson in Days of our Lives. She has been nominated for four Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on the soap.
1979: Atwt's Lisa faced off with Hester at The Willows.
1995: Another World's Donna sang to a suspicious Matt.
1998: Brooke's Bedroom made its debut on B&B."History speaks to artists. It changes the artist's thinking and is constantly reshaping it into different and unexpected images."
― Anselm Kiefer
"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...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Peter Dalton (Stephen Elliott) won the election by a landslide.
1968: Susan Seaforth (Hayes) debuted as Julie Olson in Days of our Lives. She has been nominated for four Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on the soap.
- 12/15/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas choked, thanks to Angelique.
1987: Santa Barbara's Mason and Julie had sex in a cave.
1989: Another World's Rachel spent Thanksgiving without Mac.
1999: Chloe Lane first appeared on Days of our Lives."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1967: On Dark Shadows, Angelique Bouchard (Lara Parker) put a handkerchief around the toy soldier's neck. As she tightened it, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) began to choke, and he eventually collapsed on the floor.
1975: On Ryan's Hope, Mrs. Huber (Martha Greenhouse) complained to Frank Ryan (Michael Hawkins) about her apartment building possibly being sold without the tenant's approval.
1987: Santa Barbara's Mason and Julie had sex in a cave.
1989: Another World's Rachel spent Thanksgiving without Mac.
1999: Chloe Lane first appeared on Days of our Lives."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1967: On Dark Shadows, Angelique Bouchard (Lara Parker) put a handkerchief around the toy soldier's neck. As she tightened it, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) began to choke, and he eventually collapsed on the floor.
1975: On Ryan's Hope, Mrs. Huber (Martha Greenhouse) complained to Frank Ryan (Michael Hawkins) about her apartment building possibly being sold without the tenant's approval.
- 11/24/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1972: Jingles the clown scared Andrea on Somerset.
1986: Robert S. Woods debuted as Paul on Days of our Lives.
1986: James Stenbeck returned from the dead with, "Hello, Barbara"
1995: All My Children's Julia found a surprise in her closet."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Roger (Allen Nourse) worried about Mary.
1972: On Somerset, Andrea Moore (Harriet Hall) was terrified when she was woken up in her bedroom by Jingles the Clown. When Carter Matson (Jay Gregory) ran into the room after hearing her screams, he didn't see anything and told...
1986: Robert S. Woods debuted as Paul on Days of our Lives.
1986: James Stenbeck returned from the dead with, "Hello, Barbara"
1995: All My Children's Julia found a surprise in her closet."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Roger (Allen Nourse) worried about Mary.
1972: On Somerset, Andrea Moore (Harriet Hall) was terrified when she was woken up in her bedroom by Jingles the Clown. When Carter Matson (Jay Gregory) ran into the room after hearing her screams, he didn't see anything and told...
- 11/7/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1984: Ryan's Hope's Johnny & Maeve Ryan faced bad news.
1985: General Hospital's Anna set up a "game" with Robin.
1988: Days of our Lives' Eve was a cover girl. 2000: All My
Children's Leo & Greelee were stuck in an elevator."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1972: On Another World, Peggy (Micki Grant) was too tired to get into an argument with Linda (Vera Moore) over Ray and Zack (Terry Alexander).
1979: On As the World Turns, Nancy (Helen Wagner) told Bob (Don Hastings) she was worried about Penny, while Sheila kissed Tom (Tom Tammi).
1984: On Ryan's Hope,...
1985: General Hospital's Anna set up a "game" with Robin.
1988: Days of our Lives' Eve was a cover girl. 2000: All My
Children's Leo & Greelee were stuck in an elevator."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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...
1972: On Another World, Peggy (Micki Grant) was too tired to get into an argument with Linda (Vera Moore) over Ray and Zack (Terry Alexander).
1979: On As the World Turns, Nancy (Helen Wagner) told Bob (Don Hastings) she was worried about Penny, while Sheila kissed Tom (Tom Tammi).
1984: On Ryan's Hope,...
- 10/11/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
It’s no mystery to the cast of The Thorn Birds why the 1983 miniseries was — and remains — the second-highest-rated miniseries ever (after Roots). "The attraction of doing, or thinking of doing, something forbidden appealed to the audience," Piper Laurie, who played Anne Mueller, tells Closer. "It was powerful!" The 10-hour drama, based on Colleen McCullough’s best-selling novel, followed a half-century in the life of the Cleary family in Australia: sheep rancher and matriarch Mary (Barbara Stanwyck), her lust for conflicted priest Ralph De Bricassart (Richard Chamberlain), and his forbidden love for Mary’s niece Meggie (Rachel Ward). With its family drama, scorching love scenes, and sprawling scale, The Thorn Birds "really was a watercooler show," Sydney Penny, who played young Meggie, tells Closer. "I didn’t appreciate how big it was at the time until I was watching the Emmys and I saw all these people I knew who were nominated.
- 9/8/2018
- by Editorial Staff
- Closer Weekly
1979: The Edge of Night's Steve saved Paige's life.
1981: General Hospital's Mikkos hosted a dinner party.
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe broke into the Capwell estate.
2004: Martha Madison debuted as Belle on Days of our Lives."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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 radio soap opera Portia Faces Life, Kathie was shocked to see Portia's late husband, Walter (Bartlett Robinson), alive and well!
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 Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) brought her twins,...
1981: General Hospital's Mikkos hosted a dinner party.
1984: Santa Barbara's Joe broke into the Capwell estate.
2004: Martha Madison debuted as Belle on Days of our Lives."The best prophet of the future is the past."
― Lord Byron
"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 radio soap opera Portia Faces Life, Kathie was shocked to see Portia's late husband, Walter (Bartlett Robinson), alive and well!
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 Randolph (Beverly Penberthy) brought her twins,...
- 8/10/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1979: Ryan's Hope's Delia threated Johnny.
1980: Y&R's Leslie wanted to remember a secret from her past.
1991: As the World Turns' Ellen found out her husband had died.
1996: All My Children's Julia was visited by her Fairy Godmother."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"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...
1950: On radio soap opera The Guiding Light, Ted White (James Monk) told his wife, Meta (Jone Allison), he didn't think she...
1980: Y&R's Leslie wanted to remember a secret from her past.
1991: As the World Turns' Ellen found out her husband had died.
1996: All My Children's Julia was visited by her Fairy Godmother."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"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...
1950: On radio soap opera The Guiding Light, Ted White (James Monk) told his wife, Meta (Jone Allison), he didn't think she...
- 6/5/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Dark Shadows' Carolyn fainted in the woods.
1993: AMC's Tad's appeared to be in two places at once.
1994: B.J.'s memorial service on General Hospital.
1999: Another World's Joe made a stunning revelation."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"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...
1940: Radio soap opera Lone Journey, sometimes billed as "the distinguished American radio novel," debuted on NBC radio. Sandra Michael wrote the show in collaboration with her brother,...
1993: AMC's Tad's appeared to be in two places at once.
1994: B.J.'s memorial service on General Hospital.
1999: Another World's Joe made a stunning revelation."All true histories contain instruction; though, in some, the treasure may be hard to find, and when found, so trivial in quantity that the dry, shrivelled kernel scarcely compensates for the trouble of cracking the nut."
― Anne Brontë in "Agnes Grey"
"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...
1940: Radio soap opera Lone Journey, sometimes billed as "the distinguished American radio novel," debuted on NBC radio. Sandra Michael wrote the show in collaboration with her brother,...
- 5/30/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1976: Faith was going blind on Ryan's Hope.
1981: Another World's Ada gave Rachel a lecture.
1986: Guiding Light's Claire wasn't willing to give up Michelle.
1986: The "East Coast Capwells" arrived on Santa Barbara."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"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...
1970: On Another World, Missy Palmer Matthews (Carol Roux) told Liz (Nancy Wickwire) that Bill--Liz's son...
1981: Another World's Ada gave Rachel a lecture.
1986: Guiding Light's Claire wasn't willing to give up Michelle.
1986: The "East Coast Capwells" arrived on Santa Barbara."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"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...
1970: On Another World, Missy Palmer Matthews (Carol Roux) told Liz (Nancy Wickwire) that Bill--Liz's son...
- 3/13/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1980: Miles's condition worsened on The Edge of Night.
1986: Drake Hogestyn debuted as John Black on Days of our Lives.
2000: Passions' Timmy called Dr. Bombay.
2005: As the World Turns' Lucy left town."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"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...
1953: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) became upset after reading the story of Kathy Roberts...
1986: Drake Hogestyn debuted as John Black on Days of our Lives.
2000: Passions' Timmy called Dr. Bombay.
2005: As the World Turns' Lucy left town."Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times. This arises from the fact that they are produced by men who ever have been, and ever shall be, animated by the same passions, and thus they necessarily have the same results."
― Machiavelli
"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...
1953: On The Guiding Light, Bert Bauer (Charita Bauer) became upset after reading the story of Kathy Roberts...
- 1/25/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: Susan Seaforth debuted on Days of our Lives as Julie.
1979: Atwt's Lisa faced off with Hester at The Willows.
1995: Another World's Donna sang to a suspicious Matt.
1998: Brooke's Bedroom made it's debut on B&B."History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"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...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Peter Dalton (Stephen Elliott) won the election by a landslide.
1968: Susan Seaforth (Hayes) debuted as Julie Olson in Days of our Lives. She has been nominated for four Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on the soap. Check out our 2010 in-depth interview with Mrs. Hayes and her husband and Days co-star,...
1979: Atwt's Lisa faced off with Hester at The Willows.
1995: Another World's Donna sang to a suspicious Matt.
1998: Brooke's Bedroom made it's debut on B&B."History is a vast early warning system."
― Norman Cousins
"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...
1957: On The Edge of Night, Peter Dalton (Stephen Elliott) won the election by a landslide.
1968: Susan Seaforth (Hayes) debuted as Julie Olson in Days of our Lives. She has been nominated for four Daytime Emmy Awards for her work on the soap. Check out our 2010 in-depth interview with Mrs. Hayes and her husband and Days co-star,...
- 12/11/2017
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Glenda Jackson: Actress and former Labour MP. Two-time Oscar winner and former Labour MP Glenda Jackson returns to acting Two-time Best Actress Academy Award winner Glenda Jackson set aside her acting career after becoming a Labour Party MP in 1992. Four years ago, Jackson, who represented the Greater London constituency of Hampstead and Highgate, announced that she would stand down the 2015 general election – which, somewhat controversially, was won by right-wing prime minister David Cameron's Conservative party.[1] The silver lining: following a two-decade-plus break, Glenda Jackson is returning to acting. Now, Jackson isn't – for the time being – returning to acting in front of the camera. The 79-year-old is to be featured in the Radio 4 series Emile Zola: Blood, Sex and Money, described on their website as a “mash-up” adaptation of 20 Emile Zola novels collectively known as "Les Rougon-Macquart."[2] Part 1 of the three-part Radio 4 series will be broadcast daily during an...
- 7/2/2015
- by Andre Soares
- Alt Film Guide
Fox has officially ditched its plan to move struggling freshman comedy I Hate My Teenage Daughter to Wednesdays this April in favor of extended episodes of American Idol.
Instead of airing 90-minute eps of Idol beginning Wednesday, April 4, Fox will continue with the two-hour performance installments for the remainder of the season — thus pushing the final leg of Daughter’s freshman run to summer.
Daughter will wrap its midseason run on Tuesday, Apil 3 at 8:30/7:30c.
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• Katie Couric‘s eponymous daytime gabfest will premiere on September 10, 2012, ABC announced Thursday. Still...
Instead of airing 90-minute eps of Idol beginning Wednesday, April 4, Fox will continue with the two-hour performance installments for the remainder of the season — thus pushing the final leg of Daughter’s freshman run to summer.
Daughter will wrap its midseason run on Tuesday, Apil 3 at 8:30/7:30c.
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• Katie Couric‘s eponymous daytime gabfest will premiere on September 10, 2012, ABC announced Thursday. Still...
- 3/15/2012
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
Dimension Films' thriller Penthouse North casts Andrew Walker in Joseph Ruben film, starring Michelle Monaghan Andrew Walker (Steel Toes, The Torturer, Lifetime's "Against the Wall") has landed the part of Michelle Monaghan's boyfriend in the film where Monaghan plays a blind photojournalist caught up in a game of cat and mouse with sadistic murderer (Michael Keaton). Walker is repped by ICM and Thruline Entertainment, and is also in post-production on Dustin Riekert's western To Kill a Memory. That film stars Sydney Penny, Ernie Hudson, Courtney Gains, Abraham Benrubi, Don Swayze, William Shockley and Ronnie Gene Blevins. Penthouse North is scripted by David Loughery, and also includes Kaniehtiio Horn, Trevor Hayes and Barry Sloane.
- 12/20/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Dimension Films' thriller Penthouse North casts Andrew Walker in Joseph Ruben film, starring Michelle Monaghan Andrew Walker (Steel Toes, The Torturer, Lifetime's "Against the Wall") has landed the part of Michelle Monaghan's boyfriend in the film where Monaghan plays a blind photojournalist caught up in a game of cat and mouse with sadistic murderer (Michael Keaton). Walker is repped by ICM and Thruline Entertainment, and is also in post-production on Dustin Riekert's western To Kill a Memory. That film stars Sydney Penny, Ernie Hudson, Courtney Gains, Abraham Benrubi, Don Swayze, William Shockley and Ronnie Gene Blevins. Penthouse North is scripted by David Loughery, and also includes Kaniehtiio Horn, Trevor Hayes and Barry Sloane.
- 12/20/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
Dimension Films' thriller Penthouse North casts Andrew Walker in Joseph Ruben film, starring Michelle Monaghan Andrew Walker (Steel Toes, The Torturer, Lifetime's "Against the Wall") has landed the part of Michelle Monaghan's boyfriend in the film where Monaghan plays a blind photojournalist caught up in a game of cat and mouse with sadistic murderer (Michael Keaton). Walker is repped by ICM and Thruline Entertainment, and is also in post-production on Dustin Riekert's western To Kill a Memory. That film stars Sydney Penny, Ernie Hudson, Courtney Gains, Abraham Benrubi, Don Swayze, William Shockley and Ronnie Gene Blevins. Penthouse North is scripted by David Loughery, and also includes Kaniehtiio Horn, Trevor Hayes and Barry Sloane.
- 12/20/2011
- Upcoming-Movies.com
On this date in...
1983: Actor David Conant Ford (Dark Shadows, Search For Tomorrow) passed away in his sleep at age 58.
2001: On As The World Turns, Cass Winthrop (Stephen Schnetzer) decided not to cross examine Barbara. Watch it here.
2008: The final episode of Passions (#2,231) aired on DirecTV's The 101.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
John Glover (ex-Billy, Search For Tomorrow) - 67
David Rasche (ex-Cal, Ugly Betty; ex-Robert, All My Children; ex-Wes, Ryan's Hope) - 67
Wayne Knight (Brian, Torchwood: Miracle Day) - 56
David Duchovny (ex-Agent Dennis/Denise, Twin Peaks) - 51
Maggie Wheeler (Trinette, Archer) - 50
DeLane Matthews (ex-Janine, General Hospital; ex-Amber, Guiding Light) - 49
Harold Perrineau (ex-Michael, Lost) - 48
Sydney Penny (ex-Julia, All My Children; ex-Samantha, The Bold And The Beautiful; ex-Meg, Sunset Beach; ex-bj, Santa Barbara) - 40
Rachel York (ex-Rita, One Life To Live) - 40
Michael Shannon (Nelson, Boardwalk Empire) - 37
Luca Calvani (ex-Dante, As The World Turns) - 37
Eric Johnson (ex-Whitney,...
1983: Actor David Conant Ford (Dark Shadows, Search For Tomorrow) passed away in his sleep at age 58.
2001: On As The World Turns, Cass Winthrop (Stephen Schnetzer) decided not to cross examine Barbara. Watch it here.
2008: The final episode of Passions (#2,231) aired on DirecTV's The 101.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
John Glover (ex-Billy, Search For Tomorrow) - 67
David Rasche (ex-Cal, Ugly Betty; ex-Robert, All My Children; ex-Wes, Ryan's Hope) - 67
Wayne Knight (Brian, Torchwood: Miracle Day) - 56
David Duchovny (ex-Agent Dennis/Denise, Twin Peaks) - 51
Maggie Wheeler (Trinette, Archer) - 50
DeLane Matthews (ex-Janine, General Hospital; ex-Amber, Guiding Light) - 49
Harold Perrineau (ex-Michael, Lost) - 48
Sydney Penny (ex-Julia, All My Children; ex-Samantha, The Bold And The Beautiful; ex-Meg, Sunset Beach; ex-bj, Santa Barbara) - 40
Rachel York (ex-Rita, One Life To Live) - 40
Michael Shannon (Nelson, Boardwalk Empire) - 37
Luca Calvani (ex-Dante, As The World Turns) - 37
Eric Johnson (ex-Whitney,...
- 8/7/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
In case you missed them, here are the 15 most popular topics over the past week at We Love Soaps TV:
1. Santa Barbara's Christopher "Chip" Mayer Has Passed Away At Age 57
2. Thursday's One Life To Live: Pure Entertainment
3. Preview: ABC Family Monday Night Soaps Secret Life & Switched At Birth
4. Switched At Birth Secrets: Who is Pandora?
5. Prospect Park Makes Statement: Contract Talks May Delay AMC/Oltl Move to the Web
6. Torchwood: Miracle Day Poll - Five Best Explanations for Why No One Is Dying
7. Interview: Julia Barr Reflects On Her Career and Brooke English, Part 2 of 2
8. Q&A: Sydney Penny of Santa Barbra, AMC, 90210, Days, Drop Dead Diva
9. Interview: Julia Barr Reflects On Her Career and Brooke English, Part 1 of 2
10. Character Actor Tom Aldredge Dies at 83
11. Pictorial: A History of Soap Stars on the Cover of Playgirl
12. Singer Amy Winehouse Dead at 27; Soap World Reacts
13. David Selby, Jonathan Frid,...
1. Santa Barbara's Christopher "Chip" Mayer Has Passed Away At Age 57
2. Thursday's One Life To Live: Pure Entertainment
3. Preview: ABC Family Monday Night Soaps Secret Life & Switched At Birth
4. Switched At Birth Secrets: Who is Pandora?
5. Prospect Park Makes Statement: Contract Talks May Delay AMC/Oltl Move to the Web
6. Torchwood: Miracle Day Poll - Five Best Explanations for Why No One Is Dying
7. Interview: Julia Barr Reflects On Her Career and Brooke English, Part 2 of 2
8. Q&A: Sydney Penny of Santa Barbra, AMC, 90210, Days, Drop Dead Diva
9. Interview: Julia Barr Reflects On Her Career and Brooke English, Part 1 of 2
10. Character Actor Tom Aldredge Dies at 83
11. Pictorial: A History of Soap Stars on the Cover of Playgirl
12. Singer Amy Winehouse Dead at 27; Soap World Reacts
13. David Selby, Jonathan Frid,...
- 7/30/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
The indefatigable Sydney Penny has appeared in The Thorn Birds, Santa Barbara, The Bold And The Beautiful, All My Children, Beverly Hills 90210, and many more. Now, she's joining Days Of Our Lives and Drop Dead Diva.
We recently had a conversation with Sydney about her 30 year career, soap opera morality, web etiquette, being an actress, and her dream job. Read the transcript after the jump. See her in Drop Dead Diva this Sunday, July 30 at 9pm on Lifetime.
We Love Soaps TV: How are you doing? Thank you so much for your time, Ms. Penny! You’ve had so many roles in so many different soap operas, and you’ve also had a lot of lead roles on non-soap TV. Can tell us about how the atmosphere is different on set? Which do you like better?
Sydney Penny: Oh, Kevin. Sure, I would love to answer your question. I...
We recently had a conversation with Sydney about her 30 year career, soap opera morality, web etiquette, being an actress, and her dream job. Read the transcript after the jump. See her in Drop Dead Diva this Sunday, July 30 at 9pm on Lifetime.
We Love Soaps TV: How are you doing? Thank you so much for your time, Ms. Penny! You’ve had so many roles in so many different soap operas, and you’ve also had a lot of lead roles on non-soap TV. Can tell us about how the atmosphere is different on set? Which do you like better?
Sydney Penny: Oh, Kevin. Sure, I would love to answer your question. I...
- 7/27/2011
- by Kevin Mulcahy Jr.
- We Love Soaps
Former All My Children leading lady Sydney Penny has found a (temporary) new home in Salem.
The fan fave is set to join NBC’s Day of Our Lives for a seven-episode stint this summer, timed to the exit of co-star Crystal Chappell, TV Guide Magazine reports. Penny will play a doctor at the rehab clinic treating Carly’s drug addiction.
The Emmy-winning actresses’ arc begins airing Aug. 30.
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• Lifetime’s Project Runway kicks off its ninth season Thursday, July 28 at 9/8c. Episodes will maintain their 90-minute format, with Christina Ricci (Pan Am...
The fan fave is set to join NBC’s Day of Our Lives for a seven-episode stint this summer, timed to the exit of co-star Crystal Chappell, TV Guide Magazine reports. Penny will play a doctor at the rehab clinic treating Carly’s drug addiction.
The Emmy-winning actresses’ arc begins airing Aug. 30.
Ready for more of today’s TV dish? Well…
• Lifetime’s Project Runway kicks off its ninth season Thursday, July 28 at 9/8c. Episodes will maintain their 90-minute format, with Christina Ricci (Pan Am...
- 6/23/2011
- by Megan Masters
- TVLine.com
Sydney Penny Joins Days Of Our Lives; Cody Longo to play Nicholas
Penny has signed on for a seven-episode stint as Dr. Norman at the rehab center treating drug addict Carly Manning (Crystal Chappell).
Longo will play Nicholas Alamain, who will return to the show as part of Carly's rehab story.
Farah Fath's farewell to One Life To Live (as Gigi at least)
"I'm just really trying to look forward and not dwell on losing a job," Fath tells Soaps In Depth. "I've learned so much on Oltl, and I'm taking all of the things that I've learned with me."
Billy Miller staying at Y&R
Miller signed a one year extension with the soap.
ABC plans encores for July 4th
AMC: From November 11, 2010: Kendall and Zach go down memory lane and revisit the history of their relationship. Meanwhile, Jesse learns that Natalia and Brot have been dating,...
Penny has signed on for a seven-episode stint as Dr. Norman at the rehab center treating drug addict Carly Manning (Crystal Chappell).
Longo will play Nicholas Alamain, who will return to the show as part of Carly's rehab story.
Farah Fath's farewell to One Life To Live (as Gigi at least)
"I'm just really trying to look forward and not dwell on losing a job," Fath tells Soaps In Depth. "I've learned so much on Oltl, and I'm taking all of the things that I've learned with me."
Billy Miller staying at Y&R
Miller signed a one year extension with the soap.
ABC plans encores for July 4th
AMC: From November 11, 2010: Kendall and Zach go down memory lane and revisit the history of their relationship. Meanwhile, Jesse learns that Natalia and Brot have been dating,...
- 6/23/2011
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
The doctor is in! Daytime fan fave Sydney Penny — so triumphant as the tragic heroine Julia Santos on All My Children — is joining NBC's Days of Our Lives for a seven-episode stint. A network rep tells TV Guide Magazine that Penny will play Dr. Norman at the rehab center treating drug addict Carly Manning (Crystal Chappell).
And there's more cool casting news here. Carly's son, Nicholas Alamain, will return to the ...
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And there's more cool casting news here. Carly's son, Nicholas Alamain, will return to the ...
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- 6/23/2011
- by Michael Logan
- TVGuide - Breaking News
The summer of 1985. Has it really been twenty-five years. Wow! I don't really feel old, but its amazing that era was so long ago and yet the memories feel like yesterday. I was ten going on eleven and enjoying my summer break. Though my parents wouldn't let me leave my neighborhood with my friends, they always took me to the cinema as often as they could, which is where my love of movies comes from. I consider myself fortunate to have shared some great movie moments with my family and with my parents coming to town to visit me this summer, we hope to have some more.Hollywood still makes great movies today, but the eighties were a time when most of the movies you saw were good. At least they seemed to be good at that early age. Time can often be cruel and with maturity comes the revelation...
- 7/1/2010
- LRMonline.com
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