Today in Soap Opera History (June 9)

"History is a gallery of pictures in which there are few originals and many copies."
- Alexis de Tocqueville

"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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SFT's Jo and Arthur

1870: Author Charles Dickens died at age 58. His works - including "A Christmas Carol" and "Oliver Twist" - were serialized in weekly or monthly parts and have been described as the soap operas of their day.

1944: NBC Radio aired the final episode of its soap opera Kitty Foyle, which starred Julie Stevens as Kitty.

1955: On Search for Tomorrow, Joanne (Mary Stuart) married Arthur Tate (Terry O'Sullivan).

Today in Soap Opera History (June 9)

On this date in...

SFT's Jo and Arthur

1870: Author Charles Dickens died at age 58. His works - including "A Christmas Carol" and "Oliver Twist" - were serialized in weekly or monthly parts and have been described as the soap operas of their day.

1944: NBC Radio aired the final episode of its soap opera KITTY FOYLE, which starred Julie Stevens as Kitty.

1955: On SEARCH FOR TOMORROW, Joanne (Mary Stuart) married Arthur Tate (Terry O'Sullivan).