Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

1950: Charita Bauer debuted as Guiding Light's new Bert.
1977: Ryan's Hope's Delia told Pat she was pregnant with his baby.
1986: Days of our Lives' Bo confessed to treason.
1987: Santa Barbara's Richard left a bomb with Cruz.

"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.

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1950: Charita Bauer assumed the role of Bert Bauer on The Guiding Light radio program (Ann Shepard was the original radio Bert). She would continue to play the character as the show premiered on television two years later and until December 1984, just before her death. More on Charita Bauer here.

1967: On Another World, Lenore (Judith Barcroft) declined to consider it when Helen suggested she and Bill wait until to marry so Bill can get over his butterflies.

1975: On The Doctors, once he found out how disappointed Toni Ferra (Anna Stuart) was about waiting to meet his mother, Dr. Alan Stewart (Gil Gerard) agreed to go to Hawaii for their honeymoon.

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

1950: Charita Bauer debuted as Guiding Light's new Bert.
1977: Ryan's Hope's Delia told Pat she was pregnant with his baby.
1986: Days of our Lives' Bo confessed to treason.
1987: Santa Barbara's Richard left a bomb with Cruz.

"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...

1950: Charita Bauer assumed the role of Bert Bauer on The Guiding Light radio program (Ann Shepard was the original radio Bert). She would continue to play the character as the show premiered on television two years later and until December 1984, just before her death. More on Charita Bauer here.

1967: On Another World, Lenore (Judith Barcroft) declined to consider it when Helen suggested she and Bill wait until to marry so Bill can get over his butterflies.

1975: On The Doctors, once he found out how disappointed Toni Ferra (Anna Stuart) was about waiting to meet his mother, Dr. Alan Stewart (Gil Gerard) agreed to go to Hawaii for their honeymoon.

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

1950: Charita Bauer debuted as Guiding Light's new Bert.
1977: Ryan's Hope's Delia told Pat she was pregnant with his baby.
1986: Days of our Lives' Bo confessed to treason.
1987: Santa Barbara's Richard left a bomb with Cruz.

"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: Charita Bauer assumed the role of Bert Bauer on The Guiding Light radio program (Ann Shepard was the original radio Bert). She would continue to play the character as the show premiered on television two years later and until December 1984, just before her death. More on Charita Bauer here.

1967: On Another World, Lenore (Judith Barcroft) declined to consider it when Helen suggested she and Bill wait until to marry so Bill can get over his butterflies.

1977: On Ryan's Hope, Delia (Ilene Kristen) told a stunned Pat (Malcolm Groome) that she was pregnant with his child. Pat tried to deny it, claiming Roger (Ron Hale) was the father.

Tyler Perry's 'Too Close to Home' Coming to TLC, Cast Includes Heather Locklear, Matt Battaglia, Kelly Sullivan

TLC started production with Tyler Perry Studios on the network's first scripted series Too Close to Home, written, directed and produced by Tyler Perry. Production began this week in Atlanta at Tyler Perry Studios new studio lot located on the former Fort McPherson army base. The eight-part drama tells the story of a young woman who escaped her working class upbringing to discover unparalleled success in the fast-paced D.C. political circuit. Too Close to Home is slated to premiere later this summer.

Danielle Savre will star as the lead Anna while Heather Locklear and Matt Battaglia join the cast as guest stars. Cast in other leading roles are Brock O'Hurn, Kelly Sullivan (ex-Sage, The Young and the Restless; ex-Connie, General Hospital), Brad Benedict and Brooke Anne Smith.

Series regulars include Alpha Trivette, Trisha Rae Stahl, Robert Craighead, Annie Thrash, and Curran Walters. Recurring cast members are Ashley Love-Mills, Nick Ballard, Charles Justo, Christian Ochoa, and Justin Gabriel.

"We are thrilled with this dynamic cast for our first ever scripted project on TLC," said Nancy Daniels, President and General Manager, TLC. "Tyler Perry has proven time and time again that his characters are at the crux of great storytelling. Too Close to Home is yet another example of that, and we know our viewers will be enthralled with how this story unfolds."

The story follows Anna, a young woman who escaped her working class upbringing in Alabama to start fresh in Washington, D.C. After making national headlines in a major political scandal involving one of the nation's most powerful players, she is forced to return to her roots and face a past she thought she left behind. Seeking help and forgiveness from the same people she abandoned for a "better" life, Anna finds herself right back where she worked so hard to escape... Too Close to Home.

Today in Soap Opera History (February 3)

1950: Charita Bauer debuted as Guiding Light's new Bert.
1977: Ryan's Hope's Delia told Pat she was pregnant with his baby.
1986: Days of our Lives' Bo confessed to treason.
1987: Santa Barbara's Richard left a bomb with Cruz.

"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...

1950: Charita Bauer assumed the role of Bert Bauer on The Guiding Light radio program (Ann Shepard was the original radio Bert). She would continue to play the character as the show premiered on television two years later and until December 1984, just before her death. More on Charita Bauer here.

1967: On Another World, Lenore (Judith Barcroft) declined to consider it when Helen suggested she and Bill wait until to marry so Bill can get over his butterflies.

1977: On Ryan's Hope, Delia (Ilene Kristen) told a stunned Pat (Malcolm Groome) that she was pregnant with his child. Pat tried to deny it, claiming Roger (Ron Hale) was the father.

'The Young and the Restless' Tuesday Preview: Jill and Lauren, Stitch's Secret, Mysterious Michael Phone Call, Plus Kelly Sullivan Debuts as Sage Warner

Michael (Christian LeBlanc) and Kevin (Greg Rikaart)

On Tuesday's episode of CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless, Lauren (Tracey Bregman) tells Jill (Jess Walton) they are in trouble of what Madame Isadora says is true; Chelsea (Melissa Claire Egan) says goodbye to Adam; Stitch (Sean Carrigan) is determined to reveal the family secret he shares with Maureen (Meredith Baxter).

Meanwhile, Kevin (Greg Rikaart) overhears Michael's (Christian LeBlanc) phone conversation. "I don't want my wife knowing about this," Michael says.

Watch a sneak peek below:

Former 'General Hospital' Actress Kelly Sullivan Joins 'The Young and the Restless'

Kelly Sullivan chats with Y&R star Peter Bergman at the 2014
Daytime Emmy Nominee Reception.

Former General Hospital actress Kelly Sullivan has joined the cast of CBS soap opera The Young and the Restless.

She will play Sage Warner, an "intelligent, competent, discreet, and reserved. However, that reserve masks a well of passion and fire beneath the surface. She'll do anything for those she loves."

"I’m incredibly honored and flattered to even be considered to be part of the Young and Restless family," Sullivan told Soap Opera Digest, who first reported the news. "I’m also thrilled to be working with [Executive Producer] Jill Farren Phelps again like we did on GH."

For now, the role is recurring, and Sullivan starts taping on September 24. Her first air date is set for October 28.

Sullivan played Connie Falconeri/Kate Howard on GH from 2011-2013, when her character was murdered by Ava Jerome (Maura West), then made a return visit in March. Sullivan was nominated for a 2014 Daytime Emmy Award for her work.

GENERAL HOSPITAL Day-By-Day Spoilers (Week of September 2nd)

Photo Credit: ABC

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 September 2nd.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, September 2
Repeat episode from July 5, 2013: Hearing Milo talk about passion, Shawn realizes he does not want to resign from Sonny’s employment. Michael is horrified to discover a tied up Kiki and tears into his brother. Morgan tells him to butt out, and they discuss Michael’s reason for the visit. Emma shows Britt her new baby doll. But all thumbs soon-to-be-mom accidentally sets the baby doll on fire when it starts to pee. AJ and Liz cookout at the park with Aiden, and they watch fireworks together. Max finds Milo in the park and shares his support of Milo’s decision. Later the brothers watch fireworks together. Nik and Spencer watch from afar and decide to find a different place to sit – where they stumble upon a crying woman, in need of a prince.

GENERAL HOSPITAL Day-By-Day Spoilers (Week of August 26th)

Photo Credit: ABC

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 August 26th.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, August 26
Derek's (William deVry) memories start to return; Sonny (Maurice Benard) opens up to Connie (Kelly Sullivan).

GENERAL HOSPITAL Promo: Red Hot Revelation Sets Off An Explosive Confrontation

In this week's promo for GENERAL HOSPITAL, "a red hot revelation sets off an explosive confrontation. The heat is on in Port Charles." Check it out below.

Kelly Sullivan Leaving GENERAL HOSPITAL (Updated)

Multiple sources confirm to Soap Opera Digest that Kelly Sullivan, who took over the role of GH's Kate Howard in 2011, will be exiting as Kate's integrated persona, Connie.

This week's GH promo featured Connie and Olivia and their potential love triangle with Sonny (Maurice Benard).

GENERAL HOSPITAL Promo: Devoted Cousins Want The Same Dangerous Man

Devote cousins Connie (Kelly Sullivan) and Olivia (Lisa LoCicero) want the same dangerous man (Maurice Benard) on GENERAL HOSPITAL. This week "a twisted triangle begins." Check out the latest ABC promo for GH below:

Samantha's Freinds Presents: Summer Fun In Port Charles Fundraising Event

EVENT: Hanging With The Ladies Of GENERAL HOSPITAL

GENERAL HOSPITAL stars Laura Wright (Carly), Julie Berman (Lulu), Kelly Sullivan (Connie) and Lisa LoCicero (Olivia) will be appearing live at the Brokerage in Bellemore, New York on January 26 at 1 p.m.

Details of the special event are below:

What: Hanging with the Ladies of GH
General Admission event includes a Question & Answer Session, Small Talk, and photo opportunity.
When: Saturday, January 26 at 1 p.m.
Ticket Price: $84.00 - $157.00
2 beverage per person minimum
Door Time: 11:30 a.m.

Click here for more information.

TWITTER PICKS: Today's Fun Photos are from Tamara Braun, Camila Banus, Ingo Rademacher, Charles Shaughnessy and Kelly Sullivan

Below are some of our favorite recent Twitter photos from soap stars. Post your own favorites in our Comments section.

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"East Wing at the #WhiteHouse awaiting #KennedyCenter honorees and the president of the USA."