Today in Soap Opera History (August 29)

1966: Mia Farrow left Peyton Place.
1979: Calvin had a big day on Edge of Night.
1985: Ryan's Hope's D.J. celebrated her 16th birthday.
2006: Sami and Austin's wedding began.

"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...

1966: On Dark Shadows, Bill Malloy (Frank Schofield) set up a meeting with Roger Collins (Louis Edmonds), Burke (Mitchell Ryan) and Sam Evans (David Ford) to settle the manslaughter case once and for all.

1966: Mia Farrow aired for the final time as Allison Mackenzie in Peyton Place.

Today in Soap Opera History (August 29)

1966: Mia Farrow left Peyton Place.
1979: Calvin had a big day on Edge of Night.
1985: Ryan's Hope's D.J. celebrated her 16th birthday.
2006: Sami and Austin's wedding began.

"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...

1966: On Dark Shadows, Bill Malloy (Frank Schofield) set up a meeting with Roger Collins (Louis Edmonds), Burke (Mitchell Ryan) and Sam Evans (David Ford) to settle the manslaughter case once and for all.

1966: Mia Farrow aired for the final time as Allison Mackenzie in Peyton Place.

Today in Soap Opera History (August 29)

1966: Mia Farrow left Peyton Place.
1979: Calvin had a big day on Edge of Night.
1985: Ryan's Hope's D.J. celebrated her 16th birthday.
2006: Sami and Austin's wedding began.

"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...

1966: On Dark Shadows, Bill Malloy (Frank Schofield) set up a meeting with Roger Collins (Louis Edmonds), Burke (Mitchell Ryan) and Sam Evans (David Ford) to settle the manslaughter case once and for all.

1966: Mia Farrow aired for the final time as Allison Mackenzie in Peyton Place.

Today in Soap Opera History (August 29)

1966: Mia Farrow left Peyton Place. 1979: Calvin had a big
day on Edge of Night. 1985: Ryan's Hope's Ryan wanted D.J. at
her 16th birthday party. 2006: Sami and Austin's wedding began.

"If you don't know history, then you don't know anything. You are a leaf that doesn't know it is part of a tree."
― Michael Crichton

"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...

1966: On Dark Shadows, Bill Malloy (Frank Schofield) set up a meeting with Roger Collins (Louis Edmonds), Burke (Mitchell Ryan) and Sam Evans (David Ford) to settle the manslaughter case once and for all.

1966: Mia Farrow aired for the final time as Allison Mackenzie in Peyton Place.

'Scream Queens' Preview: Halloween Is Here...And So Is The Red Devil

Niecy Nash stars as Denise Hemphill. ©2015 Fox Broadcasting Co.
Photo Credit: Patti Perret/FOX

The hunt is on for Zayday on tonight's new episode of Scream Queens, airing at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

In "Pumpkin Patch," with Halloween just days away, Dean Munsch makes an announcement affecting the campus and, specifically, Chanel's plan to throw a pumpkin patch party in support of her Kappa Kappa Tau presidential campaign.

Meanwhile, Grace and Pete lead a search party for a missing friend, which steers them closer to the Red Devil than ever before, and Chanel #3 and #5 learn what life would be like without Chanel

Watch a sneak peek below:

'Scream Queens' Preview: Haunted House

Glen Powell as Chad in the "Haunted House" episode of Scream Queens.
©2015 Fox Broadcasting Co. Cr: Skip Bolen/FOX.

Halloween is a scream on tonight's new episode of Scream Queens, airing at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

In "Haunted House," as Halloween approaches, Chanel creates a devious plan after Zayday makes a shocking announcement.

Meanwhile Grace and Pete pay a visit to a mysterious woman with ties to Kappa's past. Also, Hester grows closer to Chad, Denise continues her search for the red devil killer and Dean Munsch does everything in her power to keep Wallace University.

Watch a sneak peek below:

'Scream Queens' Preview: The Red Devil's Reign of Terror Continues

Pictured L-R: Nasim Pedrad as Gigi, Jamie Lee Curtis as Dean Cathy
Munsch and Emma Roberts as Chanel Oberlin in Scream Queens.
©2015 Fox Broadcasting Co. Credit: Skip Bolen/FOX.

Scream Queens premiered last week to modest overnight ratings (4 million viewers) but saw a huge bump with DVR and online viewing. In the live-plus-three-day (L3) ratings, Scream Queens got an 80% lift, to a new total of 7.3 million across all platforms, including Fox Now and Hulu. The median age of the show also dropped from 52 to 36.

“The story of the fall is just how much people are time-shifting and watching programming in new and much more dramatic ways than even six months ago,” says executive producer Ryan Murphy.

On the next episode, airing tonight at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX, the Red Devil's reign of terror continues.

In "Chainsaw," Chanel finds a new project in Hester, Chanel #3 confesses a secret and Grace and Zayday uncover a surprising connection between two fellow students. Meanwhile, Denise sets her sights on one of the Kappas, and Dean Munsch appoints a new Wallace University mascot as Chad and Earl Grey lead the fraternity on a witch hunt for the Red Devil.

Watch a sneak peek below:

'Scream Queens' Preview: The Girls of Kappa House Are Dying For New Pledges

Scream Queens premieres Tuesday, September 22 on FOX.

The girls of Kappa House are dying for new pledges in FOX's Scream Queens, premiering with a two-hour special on Tuesday, September 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. Scream Queens is a new killer comedy-horror series from award-winning executive producers Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan.

Kappa House, the most sought-after sorority for pledges, is ruled with an iron fist (in a pink glove) by Chanel Oberlin (Emma Roberts). But when anti-Kappa Dean Cathy Munsch (Jamie Lee Curtis) decrees that sorority pledging must be open to all students, and not just the school’s silver-spooned elite, all hell is about to break loose, as a devil-clad killer begins wreaking havoc across the campus.

An over-the-top, biting satire, Scream Queens is part black comedy, part slasher flick and a modern take on the classic whodunit, in which every character has a motive for murder…or could easily be the next victim.

Watch a sneak peek below:

Today in Soap Opera History (August 29)

1966: Mia Farrow left Peyton Place. 1979: Calvin had a big
day on Edge of Night. 1985: Ryan's Hope's Ryan wanted D.J. at
her 16th birthday party. 2006: Sami and Austin's wedding began.

"History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not be lived again."
― Maya Angelou

"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...

1966: On Dark Shadows, Bill Malloy (Frank Schofield) set up a meeting with Roger Collins (Louis Edmonds), Burke (Mitchell Ryan) and Sam Evans (David Ford) to settle the manslaughter case once and for all.

1966: Mia Farrow aired for the final time as Allison Mackenzie in Peyton Place.

Today in Soap Opera History (August 29)

1966: Mia Farrow left Peyton Place. 1979: Calvin had a big
day on Edge of Night. 1985: Ryan's Hope's Ryan wanted D.J. at
her 16th birthday party. 2006: Sami and Austin's wedding began.

"To believe what has not occurred in history will not occur at all, is to argue disbelief in the dignity of man."
- Mahatma Gandhi

"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...

1966: On Dark Shadows, Bill (Frank Schofield) set up a meeting with Roger (Louis Edmonds), Burke (Mitchell Ryan) and Sam (David Ford) to settle the manslaughter case once and for all.

1966: Mia Farrow aired for the final time as Allison Mackenzie in Peyton Place.

'Glee' Preview: Legendary Actress Shirley MacLaine Guest-Stars

Shirley MacLaine. Photo Credit: Tyler Golden/FOX

With new opportunities come new challenges on an all-new Glee, Tuesday, April 29 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

In "Back-Up Plan," Rachel jeopardizes her "Funny Girl" lead when she auditions for a television pilot.

Meanwhile, Mercedes (Amber Riley) tries to help get Santana (Naya Rivera) in on her recording deal, and Blaine (Darren Criss) befriends an older, rich socialite (guest star Shirley MacLaine).

Watch a sneak peek video below:

GLEE Preview: Break a Leg, Rachel!

Rachel (Lea Michele) rehearses for her Broadway debut in "Funny Girl
 in front of her old friends.  Photo Credit: Tyler Golden/FOX

The night has finally arrived for Rachel's (Lea Michele) Broadway debut in "Funny Girl," and she has very special guests in town to support her career-defining moment in the all-new "Opening Night" episode of Glee airing Tuesday, April 22 at 8 p.m. ET/PT.

Meanwhile, Sue (Jane Lynch) pictures what her trip with Will (Matthew Morrison) to New York will be like.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

GLEE Preview: Help Sometimes Comes From The Most Unlikely Sources

Heather Morris as Brittany S. Pierce.  Photo Credit: FOX

As the fate of the glee club becomes a reality, April (guest star Kristin Chenoweth) and Holly (guest star Gwyneth Paltrow) plot a plan to save New Directions.

Meanwhile, Rachel and Santana attempt to make amends after their blowout fight in the all-new "New Directions" episode of GLEE airing Tuesday, March 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

GLEE "Trio" Preview: Alliances Are Formed In Threes

Elliott (guest star Adam Lambert), Kurt (Chris Colfer) and Dani
(guest star Demi Lovato) .  Photo Credit: Adam Rose/FOX

Alliances are formed in threes on an all-new GLEE, airing Tuesday, March 4 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

As graduation approaches, Tina, Blaine and Sam band together to hold a senior "lock-in" at school, hoping to savor their last chance at hanging out together. But their plans are thwarted when Becky joins unexpectedly.

Meanwhile, in New York, Elliot (guest star Adam Lambert) is stuck in the middle between Rachel and Santana's feud.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

GLEE "Frenemies" Preview

Rachel (Lea Michele, center) performs at a photo shoot to promote
her Broadway debut in "Funny Girl".  Photo Credit: Adam Rose/FOX

Keep your friends close and your frenemies closer on an all-new GLEE, airing Tuesday, February 25 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

Santana auditions and snags the role of Rachel's understudy in "Funny Girl," causing a feud between the roommates.

Meanwhile, back in Lima, Tina and Artie compete against each other to be the class valedictorian.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

GLEE's Lea Michele Opens Up to Ellen DeGeneres About Cory Monteith

GLEE star Lea Michele opened up to Ellen DeGeneres this week about moving forward after the tragic loss of her boyfriend and co-star, Cory Monteith. Watch a clip from the ELLEN show below:

GLEE "Previously Unaired Christmas" Sneak Peek

Rachel (Lea Michele), Kurt (Chris Colfer) and Santana (Naya Rivera).
Photo Credit: Adam Rose/FOX

It's the Christmas special that never was (until now) on an all new episode ("Previously Unaired Christmas") of GLEE on Thursday, December 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

Sue Sylvester introduces the episode as a Christmas special that FOX did not allow to air from last year. The members of New Directions audition for roles in McKinley's living Nativity Scene.

Meanwhile in New York, Rachel, Kurt and Santana work as Santa's elves at a mall.

Watch a sneak peek video below:

GLEE "Movin' Out" Sneak Peek, Tyra Banks Guest Stars

Rachel (Lea Michele) helps Sam (Chord Overstreet) with a photo shoot.
Photo Credit: Mike Yarish/FOX

The fifth season of GLEE continues with a new episode ("Movin' Out") on November 21st at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

The New Directions pay homage to the Piano Man: Billy Joel. As graduation looms closer, the seniors make plans for their futures beyond the halls of McKinley.

Tyra Banks guest stars as Bichette.

Check out a sneak peek below:

GLEE "The End of Twerk" Sneak Peek

Photo Credit: Adam Rose/FOX

The fifth season of GLEE continues with a new episode ("The End of Twerk") on November 14th at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

The glee club learns the dance of the hour: twerking.

Meanwhile, Marley discovers Jake's relationship with Bree, and Rachel (Lea Michele) tries to convince Kurt they both should get tattoos.

Check out a sneak peek below:

GLEE "A Katy or a Gaga" Sneak Peek: Adam Lambert Guest Stars

Elliot "Starchild" (guest star Adam Lambert), Santana (Naya Rivera),
Kurt (Chris Colfer) and Rachel (Lea Michele) perform in the
"A Katy or a Gaga" episode of GLEE. Photo Credit: Adam Rose/FOX

The fifth season of GLEE continues with a new episode ("A Katy or a Gaga") on November 7th at 9 p.m. ET/PT on FOX.

The members of New Directions tackle their assignment of getting out of their comfort zones and determining whether they're more like "Katy" (Perry) or (Lady) "Gaga." Kurt holds auditions for his new band and must decide if he'll let in the overly bold performer, Starchild (guest star Adam Lambert).

Meanwhile, Jake gets closer to Bree (Erinn Westbrook) as he and Marley grow apart

Check out a sneak peek below: