Today in Soap Opera History (February 18)

1970: Dark Shadows' Jeb dug up Paul's grave.
1976: Ryan's Hope's Reenie begged her father to help her.
1999: Y&R's Katherine was tempted to drink.
2003: As the World Turns' Dusty returned to Oakdale.

"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...

1955: On The Secret Storm, Pauline Harris (Haila Stoddard) refused to help Peter Ames (Peter Hobbs). The episode below was directed by future General Hospital executive producer Gloria Monty.

Today in Soap Opera History (February 18)

1970: Dark Shadows' Jeb dug up Paul's grave.
1976: Ryan's Hope's Reenie begged her father to help her.
1999: Y&R's Katherine was tempted to drink.
2003: As the World Turns' Dusty returned to Oakdale.

"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...

1955: On The Secret Storm, Pauline Harris (Haila Stoddard) refused to help Peter Ames (Peter Hobbs). The episode below was directed by future General Hospital executive producer Gloria Monty.

Today in Soap Opera History (February 18)

1970: Dark Shadows' Jeb dug up Paul's grave.
1976: Ryan's Hope's Reenie begged her father to help her.
1999: Y&R's Katherine was tempted to drink.
2003: As the World Turns' Dusty returned to Oakdale.

"The present contains nothing more than the past, and what is found in the effect is already in the cause."
― Henri Louis Bergson

"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...

1955: On The Secret Storm, Pauline Harris (Haila Stoddard) refused to help Peter Ames (Peter Hobbs). The episode below was directed by future General Hospital executive producer Gloria Monty.

Robb Derringer Returning to 'General Hospital' as Agent Kyle Sloane; Grayson McCouch Out!

GH's Finola Hughes (Anna) and Robb Derringer (Sloane).

ABC soap opera General Hospital has recast Agent Kyle Sloane again. Actually, the show is bringing back the original Sloane, Robb Derringer, who was replaced by As the World Turns alum Grayson McCouch earlier this year.

Since leaving GH, Derringer has guest-starred in primetime series Castle, The Odd Couple and, just last week, TNT's Murder in the First.

According to Soaps in Depth, Derringer will reappear in early September for a short story arc.

Check out a clip of Derringer's Sloane with Anne Devane (Finola Hughes) below:

'General Hospital' Spoilers (June 15-19, 2015)

Sonny can't believe Morgan kissed Denise.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and two sneak peek videos below to find out what's happening on General Hospital during the week of June 15th.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, June 15
Luke (Anthony Geary) shares the truth with Lulu (Emme Rylan) and asks her to keep his secret; Sloane (Grayson McCouch) finds information for Nikolas (Tyler Christopher); Sam (Kelly Monaco) continues to look into ELQ.

'General Hospital' Spoilers (June 8-12, 2015)

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on General Hospital during the week of June 8th.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, June 8
Laura (Anthony Geary) reveals why she is back in Port Charles; Luke (Anthony Geary) makes a sudden announcement; Morgan (Bryan Craig) consoles someone, and finds himself in a compromising position; Sloane (Grayson McCouch) is shocked and saddened by Anna's (Finola Hughes) news.

"If this is yet another attempt to drag Luke back into your storied past, don't bother," Tracy (Jane Elliot) tells Laura.

'General Hospital' Spoilers (June 1-5, 2015)

"You are my daughter!" Delia tells Denise.

Check out the day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on General Hospital during the week of June 1st.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, June 1
Ric (Rick Hearst) plots with Madeline Reeves (Donna Mills); a gentle moment passes between Anna (Finola Hughes) and Sloane (Grayson McCouch); Luke (Anthony Geary) comes back to Port Charles; "Denise DiMuccio" (Maura West) denies that she is Delia's (Ilene Kristen) daughter.

'General Hospital' Spoilers (May 25-29, 2015)

A woman who looks a lot like Ava Jerome arrives at Julian's.  Who is she?

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on General Hospital during the week of May 18th.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)
ABC is airing a repeat of the episode which originally aired on April 1, 2015: Various scenes from the original episode from 1963; questions are answered; the truth about Luke (Anthony Geary) is revealed.

Tuesday, May 26
Shawn (Sean Blakemore) has to make a difficult decision; Sloane (Grayson McCouch) must give Jake (Billy Miller) news; Nina (Michelle Stafford) has doubts about a situation; an unexpected visitor (Maura West) arrives at Julian's (William deVry).

'General Hospital' Spoilers (May 18-22, 2015)

Jake and Sam anxiously wait on an outcome.

Check out day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on General Hospital during the week of May 18th.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, May 18
Nina's (Michelle Stafford) wedding groom is revealed; people are caught in a crossfire.

General Hospital will broadcast live for the second consecutive episode.

Today in Soap Opera History (February 18)

1970: Dark Shadows' Jeb dug up Paul's grave.
1976: Ryan's Hope's Reenie begged her father to help her.
1999: Y&R's Katherine was tempted to drink.
2003: As the World Turns' Dusty returned to Oakdale.

"Mankind are so much the same, in all times and places, that history informs us of nothing new or strange in this particular. Its chief use is only to discover the constant and universal principles of human nature."
― David Hume

"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...

1955: On The Secret Storm, Pauline (Haila Stoddard) refused to help Peter (Peter Hobbs). The episode below was directed by future General Hospital executive producer Gloria Monty.

Today in Soap Opera History (February 18)

1970: DS' Jeb dug up Paul's grave. 1980: AMC's Nina and Cliff
enjoyed Palmer's masquerade party. 1999: Y&R's Katherine was
tempted to drink. 2003: ATWT's Dusty returned to Oakdale.

"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.

On this date in...

1955: On THE SECRET STORM, Pauline (Haila Stoddard) refused to help Peter (Peter Hobbs). The episode below was directed by future GENERAL HOSPITAL executive producer Gloria Monty.

WATCH: First Episode of HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS

As we reported last month, the first episode of HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS would debut online on June 1. You can watch it below.


The first episode will debut on Nick-at-Nite on Monday, June 11 and will repeat every night through Friday. The following week, the regular weeknight airing of the show begins.

HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS Characters: A Closer Look At This Exciting New Soap

HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS will air five nights a week starting Monday, June 18 on Nick at Nite.  We've watched the first two episodes and think it's going to be a hit.  Take a closer look at the characters below with descriptions for each.

Grayson McCouch Joins HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS

AS THE WORLD TURNS and ANOTHER WORLD star Grayson McCouch has landed a role on the new Nick at Nite soap currently in production, HOLLYWOOD HEIGHTS.

McCouch will play Don Masters, a surgeon and the father to Loren’s (Brittany Underwood) high-school nemesis, Adriana (Hunter King). He owns the clinic where Nora (Jama Williamson) works, but their relationship may turn into something more than just professional.