On this date in...
1950: On radio soap opera THE GUIDING LIGHT, Ted told Meta he didn't think she made an effort to understand Chuckie.
1964: On ANOTHER WORLD, Alice decided to enter the Institute of Art.
1995: Daytime soap opera producer/writer Allen M. Potter died at age 75. Potter was producer and head writer for GUIDING LIGHT; producer for AS THE WORLD TURNS, OUR PRIVATE WORLD and THE DOCTORS; and executive producer of ANOTHER WORLD.
1996: On ALL MY CHILDREN, Julia's fairy Godmother arrived.
1999: On THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL, Thorne assured Ridge (Ronn Moss) and Eric (John McCook) that Spectra would not pull any surprises at the showing.
2005: ALL MY CHILDREN co-stars Alexa Havins and Justin Bruening were married.
Celebrating a birthday today are:
Bill Hayes (Doug, DAYS OF OUR LIVES) - 87
Daniel von Bargen (ex-Joe, GUIDING LIGHT; ex-Lt. Cody, ALL MY CHILDREN) - 62
Chad Allen (ex-Eric, GENERAL HOSPITAL: NIGHT SHIFT) - 38
Scott Holroyd (ex-Paul, AS THE WORLD TURNS) - 37
Liza Weil (Amanda, SCANDAL; ex-Dr. Glass, ANYONE BUT ME; Paris, GILMORE GIRLS) - 35
EDITOR'S NOTE: If you have a tip on a bit of soap history on this date or future dates, let us know. Send an email to editor@welovesoaps.com
Wanted to take a moment to thank you Roger for putting this daily posting together. Without doubt this is one of my favorite postings to read and watch. It's a wonderful way to honor the shows that have added so much to our lives. Your hard work is sincerely appreciated!
ReplyDeleteI agree. Today in Soap Opera History is probably my favorite post each day. I love the comprehensive birthday lists. Very well done.
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