Today in Soap Opera History (October 29)

1981: James Reynolds debuted as Abe on Days of our Lives.
1993: Luke & Laura returned to General Hospital, with Lucky!
1996: Guiding Light's Annie vowed to get clean.
2007: Jack Branning arrived in EastEnders' Albert Square.

"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...

1965: The Days of our Lives pilot was re-shot with Frances Reid replacing Mary Jackson as Alice Horton.

1965: On Another World, Tony Douglas (Alex Canaan) was unhappy with Alice Matthews' (Jacqueline Courtney) timid attitude about intimacy.

1969: NBC aired the 1,000th episode of Days of our Lives.

1979: On As the World Turns, the mystery at The Willows deepened the closer Lisa Colman (Eileen Fulton) got to marrying Bennett Hadley (Doug Higgins).

Today in Soap Opera History (October 29)

1981: James Reynolds debuted as Abe on Days of our Lives.
1993: Luke & Laura returned to General Hospital, with Lucky!
1996: Guiding Light's Annie vowed to get clean.
2007: Jack Branning arrived in EastEnders' Albert Square.

"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...

1965: The Days of our Lives pilot was re-shot with Frances Reid replacing Mary Jackson as Alice Horton.

1965: On Another World, Tony Douglas (Alex Canaan) was unhappy with Alice Matthews' (Jacqueline Courtney) timid attitude about intimacy.

1969: NBC aired the 1,000th episode of Days of our Lives.

1979: On As the World Turns, the mystery at The Willows deepened the closer Lisa Colman (Eileen Fulton) got to marrying Bennett Hadley (Doug Higgins).

Today in Soap Opera History (October 29)

1981: James Reynolds debuted as Abe on Days of our Lives.
1993: Luke & Laura returned to General Hospital, with Lucky!
1996: Guiding Light's Annie vowed to get clean.
2007: Jack Branning arrived in EastEnders' Albert Square.

"More and more, I tend to read history. I often find it more up to date than the daily newspapers."
― Joe Murray

"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...

1965: The Days of our Lives pilot was re-shot with Frances Reid replacing Mary Jackson as Alice Horton.

1965: On Another World, Tony Douglas (Alex Canaan) was unhappy with Alice Matthews' (Jacqueline Courtney) timid attitude about intimacy.

1969: NBC aired the 1,000th episode of Days of our Lives.

1979: On As the World Turns, the mystery at The Willows deepened the closer Lisa Colman (Eileen Fulton) got to marrying Bennett Hadley (Doug Higgins).

Today in Soap Opera History (October 29)

1981: James Reynolds debuted as Abe on Days of our Lives.
1993: Luke & Laura returned to General Hospital, with Lucky!
1996: Guiding Light's Annie vowed to get clean.
2007: Jack Branning arrived in EastEnders' Albert Square.

"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...

1965: The Days of our Lives pilot was re-shot with Frances Reid replacing Mary Jackson as Alice Horton.

1965: On Another World, Tony Douglas (Alex Canaan) was unhappy with Alice Matthews' (Jacqueline Courtney) timid attitude about intimacy.

1969: NBC aired the 1,000th episode of Days of our Lives.

1979: On As the World Turns, the mystery at The Willows deepened the closer Lisa Colman (Eileen Fulton) got to marrying Bennett Hadley (Doug Higgins).

Today in Soap Opera History (October 29)

1981: Abe first appeared on Days. 1993: Luke & Laura
returned on GH, with Lucky! 1996: GL's Annie vowed to get
clean. 2007: Jack Branning arrived in EastEnders' Albert Square.

"History cannot give us a program for the future, but it can give us a fuller understanding of ourselves, and of our common humanity, so that we can better face the future."
― Robert Penn Warren

"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...

1965: The Days of our Lives pilot was re-shot with Frances Reid replacing Mary Jackson as Alice Horton.

1965: On Another World, Tony Douglas (Alex Canaan) was unhappy with Alice's (Jacqueline Courtney) timid attitude about intimacy.

1969: NBC aired the 1,000th episode of Days of our Lives.

1979: On As the World Turns, the mystery at The Willows deepened the closer Lisa (Eileen Fulton) got to marrying Bennett.

Today in Soap Opera History (October 29)

1981: Abe first appeared on DAYS. 1993: Luke & Laura
returned on GH, with Lucky! 1996: GL's Annie vowed to
get clean. 2007: Jack Branning arrived in Albert Square.

"History is a vast early warning system."
― J. 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...

1965: The DAYS OF OUR LIVES pilot was re-shot with Frances Reid replacing Mary Jackson as Alice Horton.

1965: On ANOTHER WORLD, Tony Douglas (Alex Canaan) was unhappy with Alice's (Jacqueline Courtney) timid attitude about intimacy.

1969: NBC aired the 1,000th episode of DAYS OF OUR LIVES.

1979: On AS THE WORLD TURNS, the mystery at The Willows deepened the closer Lisa (Eileen Fulton) got to marrying Bennett.

WHERE ARE THEY NOW: Marcy Walker Smith

Marcy Walker was nominated for six Daytime Emmy Awards for her work in ALL MY CHILDREN and SANTA BARBARA, winning in 1989 for her portrayal of Eden Capwell's brutal rape. She left the world of Daytime behind in 2005 for a new life away from the entertainment business. She's currently serving as the LifeKIDS Pastor for Life Church in Edmond, Oklahoma. Now going by the name Marcy Smith, watch a video below about the latest chapter of her life:

50 Greatest Soap Couples: #7 Cruz & Eden From SANTA BARBARA

COUPLE: Cruz Castillo & Eden Capwell
SHOW: SANTA BARBARA
RANK: 7
PLAYED BY:
Cruz: A Martinez
Eden: Marcy Walker
YEARS: 1984-1991

STORY:
Eden returned to Santa Barbara in 1984 after a trip to Europe.  She had a flirtation with Lionel Lockridge (Nicolas Coster) but it was revealed she had a passionate affair while away with Cruz.  Cruz and Eden soon became involved again, much to her father's (C.C. Capwell) chagrin.  The couple planned to marry but a fire interrupted their wedding.  As a member of the Santa Barbara Police Department, Cruz investigated the death of Eden's brother, Channing, which happened years earlier.  When Cruz arrested Eden's mother, Sophia, for the accidental murder, Eden broke off their engagement.  When C.C. went into a coma, Eden took over as head of Capwell Enterprises.  She worked closely with Kirk Cranston and eventually married him.  When Kirk realized how much Eden still loved Cruz he tried several times to murder her, including dumping her in a shark tank.  Cruz rescued his true love but by that time he was married to Santana Andrade.

CLASSIC CLIPS: Cruz & Eden's Wedding on SANTA BARBARA (1988)

SANTA BARBARA super couple Cruz and Eden were married April 1, 1988. Watch the clips below:

CLASSIC CLIP: Cruz & Eden in The Cave on SANTA BARBARA (1989)

SANTA BARBARA's Cruz and Eden made love in a memorable cave scene in 1989. Watch the clip below:

CLASSIC CLIPS: Marcy Walker

Marcy Walker came in at #26 on the 50 Greatest Soap Actresses of All Time list. Here are some classic clips of Walker including her work on ALL MY CHILDREN, GUIDING LIGHT and SANTA BARBARA.

EMMY WIN: Marcy Walker won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1989 as Outstanding Lead Actress.
1983: Liza wants Tad like she's never wanted anybody before. (ALL MY CHILDREN)

1983: Liza tells Jenny about Tad's affair with her mother. (ALL MY CHILDREN)
1984: Eden arrives home in Santa Barbara. (SANTA BARBARA)

1985: Eden sends Cruz on a wild goose chase. (SANTA BARBARA)
1985: Cruz and Eden dance at the Orient Express. (SANTA BARBARA)

1987: Cruz and Eden return to the grotto. (SANTA BARBARA)
1988: Eden is raped. (SANTA BARBARA)

1989: Eden begs Cruz to understand. (SANTA BARBARA)
1990: Eden remembers her life with Cruz. (SANTA BARBARA)

1991: Eden falls off a cliff to her death. (SANTA BARBARA)
1993: Tangie and Mindy get ready for New Year's Eve. (GUIDING LIGHT)

1995: 'Liza's Back' AMC promo. (ALL MY CHILDREN)
1997: Liza opens up to Jake. (ALL MY CHILDREN)

2001: Adam asks Liza to marry him. (ALL MY CHILDREN)
2005: Liza and Tad discuss Krystal. (ALL MY CHILDREN)

FLASHBACK: Marcy Walker 1985

Performers give ideas about love

By Jon-Michael Reed
Tune in Tomorrow
Apr 12, 1985

Creating sparks for a new love relationship can be one of the more revealing aspects of being a daytime serial performer. For performers Marcy Walker and A Martinez, the love duo of Eden and Cruz on SANTA BARBARA, developing their on screen romance has meant off screen soul-searching.

"It's made me reflect on how I love," says Walker, a divorcee of a six-month marriage. "I like to think Eden loves Cruz for who and what he is: an honest, dependable and tender man - and also for what he isn't, such as rich and socially prominent, which is Eden's background.

50 Greatest Soap Actresses: #26 Marcy Walker

NAME: Marcy Walker
RANK: 26
SOAP ROLES: Liza Colby, ALL MY CHILDREN (1981-1984, 1995-2005); Eden Capwell, SANTA BARBARA (1984-1991); Tangie Hill, GUIDING LIGHT (1993-1995)

AWARDS:
2001 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
1997 Soap Opera Digest Award win for Outstanding Supporting Actress
1997 Soap Opera Update Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress
1992 Soap Opera Digest Award win for Best Death Scene: Daytime
1991 Soap Opera Update MVP Award nomination for Outstanding Actress
1990 Soap Opera Digest Award win for Outstanding Lead Actress: Daytime
1990 Soap Opera Digest Award win for Outstanding Super Couple: Daytime
1989 Soap Opera Digest Award win for Outstanding Heroine: Daytime
1989 Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Favorite Super Couple: Daytime
1989 Daytime Emmy win for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
1988 Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Favorite Super Couple: Daytime
1988 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
1987 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series
1986 Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Favorite Daytime Super Couple on a Daytime Serial
1986 Soap Opera Digest Award nomination for Outstanding Young Leading Actress on a Daytime Serial
1984 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role in a Daytime Drama Series
1983 Daytime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Actress in a Supporting Role in a Daytime Drama Series