Today in Soap Opera History (May 8)

1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas bared his fangs (upside down).
1981: The art auction began on General Hospital.
1987: Days of our Lives' Harper arrived in Salem.
2008: Noelle Beck debuted as the new Lily on As the World Turns.

"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.

On this date in...

1959: CBS aired the 2,000th episode of Search for Tomorrow. The network released a celebratory photo with the following caption: "Mary Stuart, who for nearly eight years has played the stellar role of Joanne Tate on the program, shows off a huge orange cake to makr the 2,000th telecast, May 8, of Search for Tomorrow, the oldest daytime serial in television. Search for Tomorrow is seen on the CBS Television Network Monday through Friday, 12:30-12:45 PM, EDT."

1964: On Another World, Alice (Jacqueline Courtney) told Granny Matthews (Vera Allen) that her parents and Russ drove to Oakdale. Another World was originally planned as a spin-off of CBS' As the World Turns before ending up on NBC.

1967: On Dark Shadows, Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) entered Maggie's (Kathryn Leigh Scott) bedroom through the french doors. He stalked over to her bed and bared his fangs. Jonathan Frid inserted his fangs upside down, appearing more frightening than originally intended.

Today in Soap Opera History (December 14)

1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas faced off with Jeremiah.
1979: ATWT's Bob and Lisa made Christmas Eve plans.
1979: EON's Deborah was kidnapped. 2000: Vicky McKinnon
appeared as a ghost during a séance on ATWT.

"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...

1949: On radio soap opera The Guiding Light, Mama Bauer (Adelaide Klein) died.

1967: On Dark Shadows, in a duel, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) shot his uncle, Jeremiah (Anthony George).

1979: On As the World Turns, Dr. Bob Hughes (Don Hastings) made a Christmas Eve date with his ex-wife, Lisa Shea Colman (Eileen Fulton).

Today in Soap Opera History (May 8)

1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas bared his fangs (upside down).
1981: The art auction began on General Hospital.
1987: Days of our Lives' Harper arrived in Salem.
2008: Noelle Beck debuted as the new Lily on As the World Turns.

"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...

1959: CBS aired the 2,000th episode of Search for Tomorrow. The network released a celebratory photo with the following caption: "Mary Stuart, who for nearly eight years has played the stellar role of Joanne Tate on the program, shows off a huge orange cake to makr the 2,000th telecast, May 8, of Search for Tomorrow, the oldest daytime serial in television. Search for Tomorrow is seen on the CBS Television Network Monday through Friday, 12:30-12:45 PM, EDT."

1964: On Another World, Alice (Jacqueline Courtney) told Granny Matthews (Vera Allen) that her parents and Russ drove to Oakdale. Another World was originally planned as a spin-off of CBS' As the World Turns before ending up on NBC.

1967: On Dark Shadows, Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) entered Maggie's (Kathryn Leigh Scott) bedroom through the french doors. He stalked over to her bed and bared his fangs. Jonathan Frid inserted his fangs upside down, appearing more frightening than originally intended.

Today in Soap Opera History (December 14)

1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas faced off with Jeremiah.
1979: ATWT's Bob and Lisa made Christmas Eve plans.
1979: EON's Deborah was kidnapped. 2000: Vicky McKinnon
appeared as a ghost during a séance on ATWT.

"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...

1949: On radio soap opera The Guiding Light, Mama Bauer (Adelaide Klein) died.

1967: On Dark Shadows, in a duel, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) shot his uncle, Jeremiah (Anthony George).

1979: On As the World Turns, Dr. Bob Hughes (Don Hastings) made a Christmas Eve date with his ex-wife, Lisa Shea Colman (Eileen Fulton).

Today in Soap Opera History (May 8)

1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas bared his fangs (upside down).
1981: The art auction began on General Hospital.
1987: Days of our Lives' Harper arrived in Salem.
2008: Noelle Beck debuted as the new Lily on As the World Turns.

"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...

1959: CBS aired the 2,000th episode of Search for Tomorrow. The network released a celebratory photo with the following caption: "Mary Stuart, who for nearly eight years has played the stellar role of Joanne Tate on the program, shows off a huge orange cake to makr the 2,000th telecast, May 8, of Search for Tomorrow, the oldest daytime serial in television. Search for Tomorrow is seen on the CBS Television Network Monday through Friday, 12:30-12:45 PM, EDT."

1964: On Another World, Alice (Jacqueline Courtney) told Granny Matthews (Vera Allen) that her parents and Russ drove to Oakdale. Another World was originally planned as a spin-off of CBS' As the World Turns before ending up on NBC.

1967: On Dark Shadows, Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) entered Maggie's (Kathryn Leigh Scott) bedroom through the french doors. He stalked over to her bed and bared his fangs. Jonathan Frid inserted his fangs upside down, appearing more frightening than originally intended.

Today in Soap Opera History (December 14)

1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas faced off with Jeremiah.
1979: ATWT's Bob and Lisa made Christmas Eve plans.
1979: EON's Deborah was kidnapped. 2000: Vicky McKinnon
appeared as a ghost during a séance on ATWT.

"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...

1949: On radio soap opera The Guiding Light, Mama Bauer (Adelaide Klein) died.

1967: On Dark Shadows, in a duel, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) shot his uncle, Jeremiah (Anthony George).

Today in Soap Opera History (May 8)

1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas bared his fangs (upside down).
1981: The art auction began on General Hospital.
1987: Days of our Lives' Harper arrived in Salem.
2008: Noelle Beck debuted as the new Lily on As the World Turns.

"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...

1964: On Another World, Alice (Jacqueline Courtney) told Granny Matthews (Vera Allen) that her parents and Russ drove to Oakdale. Another World was originally planned as a spin-off of CBS' As the World Turns before ending up on NBC.

1967: On Dark Shadows, Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) entered Maggie's (Kathryn Leigh Scott) bedroom through the french doors. He stalked over to her bed and bared his fangs. Jonathan Frid inserted his fangs upside down, appearing more frightening than originally intended.

Today in Soap Opera History (December 14)

1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas faced off with Jeremiah.
1979: ATWT's Bob and Lisa made Christmas Eve plans.
1979: EON's Deborah was kidnapped. 2000: Vicky McKinnon
appeared as a ghost during a séance on ATWT.

"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...

1949: On radio soap opera The Guiding Light, Mama Bauer (Adelaide Klein) died.

1967: On Dark Shadows, in a duel, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) shot his uncle, Jeremiah (Anthony George).

Today in Soap Opera History (May 8)

1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas bared his fangs (upside down).
1981: The art auction began on General Hospital.
1987: Days of our Lives' Harper arrived in Salem.
2008: Noelle Beck debuted as the new Lily on As the World Turns.

"History never looks like history when you are living through it."
― John W. Gardner

"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...

1964: At the end of the very first week of Another World, Alice (Jacqueline Courtney) told Granny Matthews (Vera Allen) that her parents and Russ drove to Oakdale. Another World, was originally planned as a spin-off of CBS' As the World Turns before ending up on NBC.

1967: On Dark Shadows, Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) entered Maggie's (Kathryn Leigh Scott) bedroom through the french doors. He stalked over to her bed and bared his fangs. Jonathan Frid inserted his fangs upside down, appearing more frightening than originally intended.

NEWS: Noelle Beck; Prospect Park Lawsuit; 'EastEnders' Ratings Rise; Media Feuds; In Memoriam 2014

In Memoriam: Remembering Those We Lost in 2014
Daytime alums James Rebhorn, Victoria Mallory, Justin Gocke, Louan Gideon, Dane Witherspoon, Lee Chamberlin, Matthew Cowles and Charles Keating were among the soap actors that passed away this year.

Former 'As the World Turns' and 'Loving' actress Noelle Beck wants $17M for pad bought for $1.6M
Beck is asking $17 million for her six-bedroom Gramercy Park townhouse – a substantial jump from the $1.6 million she and her husband paid in 1997. The townhouse at 243 East 17th Street, between Second and Third avenues, features seven bathrooms, five fireplaces and cast-iron balconies.

Karlo Mosley's "Spirit of Season" available on iTunes
This holiday season The Bold and the Beautiful got into “Spirit of Christmas” with a very special original song written by Casey Kaspryzk and Anthony Ferrari especially for the show's Christmas episode, which was taped at The Union Rescue Mission @URM on Los Angeles' Skid Row. Sung by actress Karla Mosley, "Spirit of Season" reminds us that no matter who we are, that the greatest gift is the one we give when we help one another.

Decoding the Latest Development in the Ever-Tedious PP vs. ABC Lawsuit
Prospect Park's Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan is "is unfounded, unreliable as its using the basis of the payment of the suit to pay their debts, relying on funds that currently are not tangible. Meaning funds that don’t actually exist and will only exist IF PPN wins their lawsuit. (This is kind of like saying; I will pay my bills once I win the lottery.)"

'EastEnders' brings in best rating since April with Christmas aftermath
EastEnders rose further in the ratings on Monday evening (December 29) and retained its lead over the other soaps, overnight figures show. 8.03 million (32.8%) tuned in at 8 p.m. on BBC One as Mick, Linda and the rest of the Carter family dealt with the aftermath of their dramatic Christmas. BBC Three's repeat screening secured 460k (2.8%) at 10.30 p.m.

The Five Best Media Feuds of 2014
Five spats that kept us entertained this year including Vice vs. Gawker and Bieber vs. Bloom.

Today in Soap Opera History (December 14)

1967: Dark Shadows' Barnabas faced off with Jeremiah.
1979: ATWT's Bob and Lisa made Christmas Eve plans.
1979: EON's Deborah was kidnapped. 2000: Vicky McKinnon
appeared as a ghost during a séance on ATWT.

"Most of us spend too much time on the last twenty-four hours and too little on the last six thousand years."
― Will Durant

"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...

1949: On radio soap opera The Guiding Light, Mama Bauer (Adelaide Klein) died.

1967: On Dark Shadows, in a duel, Barnabas Collins (Jonathan Frid) shot his uncle, Jeremiah (Anthony George).

Today in Soap Opera History (May 8)

Beloved actress Jeanne Cooper from The Young and
the Restless passed away one year ago today.

"The whole past is the procession of the present."
- Thomas Carlyle

"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...

1964: At the end of the very first week of Another World, Alice (Jacqueline Courtney) told Granny Matthews (Vera Allen) that her parents and Russ drove to Oakdale. Another World, was originally planned as a spin-off of CBS' As the World Turns before ending up on NBC.

1967: On Dark Shadows, Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) entered Maggie's (Kathryn Leigh Scott) bedroom through the french doors. He stalked over to her bed and bared his fangs. Jonathan Frid inserted his fangs upside down, appearing more frightening than originally intended.

Today in Soap Opera History (December 14)

1966: A mystery woman arrived on DARK SHADOWS.
1979: ATWT's Bob and Lisa made Christmas Eve plans.
1979: EON's Deborah was kidnapped. 2000: Vicky McKinnon
appeared  as a ghost during a séance on ATWT.

"The farther backward you can look, the farther forward you are likely to see."
- Winston Churchill

"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...

1949: On THE GUIDING LIGHT, Mama Bauer (Adelaide Klein) died.

1966: On DARK SHADOWS, a mysterious woman (Diana Millay) visited the diner and asked Maggie (Kathryn Leigh Scott) many questions about the Collins Family.

1979: On AS THE WORLD TURNS, Lisa (Eileen Fulton) and Bob (Don Hastings) made a Christmas Eve date.

THE CARRIE DIARIES "Too Close for Comfort" Sneak Peek, Noelle Beck Returns

Austin Butler as Sebastian and Noelle Beck as Ginny.
Photo: David Giesbrecht/The CW

The second season of THE CARRIE DIARIES continues on Friday, November 22nd at 8 p.m. ET/PT on The CW.

In "Too Close for Comfort," Carrie (AnnaSophia Robb) spends an exciting day in the city with playwright Adam Weaver (guest star Chris Wood). Samantha (Lindsey Gort), who booked a new job as a nude art model, takes matters into her own hands when she sees a student's painting she doesn't like.

Revisiting LOVING and Corinth on Thursday's GENERAL HOSPITAL

Former ABC Daytime soap opera LOVING is back! At least it was on Thursday's episode of GENERAL HOSPITAL. Luke (Anthony Geary) and Holly (Emma) arrived at an abandoned mansion as they continued to track Jerry Jacks. It was soon revealed they were in a "small town in Pennsylvania" that had once been in the news because of "The LOVING Murders." It was the Alden mansion from LOVING!

Today in Soap Opera History (May 8)

On this date in...

1908: DAYS OF OUR LIVES co-creator Ted Corday was born.

1959: The final episode of early radio soap opera ONE MAN'S FAMILY aired on NBC Radio completing a 27 year run.

1964: At the end of the very first week of ANOTHER WORLD, Alice (Jacqueline Courtney) told Granny that her parents and Russ drove to Oakdale. AW was originally planned as a spin-off of ATWT before ending up on NBC.

Noelle Beck Joins THE CARRIE DIARIES

AS THE WORLD TURNS and LOVING alum Noelle Beck has been cast in THE CARRIE DIARIES, according to TVLine. She will play Sebastian’s sometimes absentee mother, Ginny, who is described as a woman who flits in and out of her son’s life and isn't afraid to share the intimate details of her romantic life with him.

THE CARRIE DIARIES is a prequel of SEX AND THE CITY, a show Beck also guest starred on in its first season as Mr. Big’s first wife Barbara.

Nadia Dajani is also joining the show as Deb, a feisty woman who begins dating Carrie’s widower dad Tom — but without his daughters’ knowledge.

50 Greatest Soap Couples: #22 Holden & Lily From AS THE WORLD TURNS

COUPLE: Holden Snyder & Lily Walsh
SHOW: AS THE WORLD TURNS
RANK: 22
PLAYED BY:
Holden: Jon Hensley
Lily: Martha Byrne, Heather Rattray, Noelle Beck
YEARS: 1985-1995, 1997-2010

STORY:
Lily met Holden when he began working as the stable boy at the Walsh estate.  She was an immediately attracted to the brooding Snyder and soon became close with his entire family, including his older sister, Iva (Lisa Brown).  Over the next year and a half it was slowly revealed that Iva was Lily's biological mother, and then later that Iva was adopted (so Holden and Lily weren't actually related).  In a dramatic scene at the Walsh stables, Iva revealed the truth to Lily when she thought her daughter was in danger from Rod (William Fichtner).  Lily fled to Wyoming and Holden followed.

Today in Soap Opera History (May 8)

On this date in...

1908: Future DAYS OF OUR LIVES co-creator Ted Corday was born.  He died in 1966 at age 58 leaving his wife, Betty, to take over DAYS.  He was previously the executive producer/director at AS THE WORLD TURNS and directed GUIDING LIGHT and VALIANT LADY.  His son, Ken Corday, is executive producer of DAYS today.

1959: Early NBC Radio soap, ONE MAN'S FAMILY, went off the air after 27 years.

1964: At the end of the very first week of ANOTHER WORLD, Alice told Granny that her parents and Russ drove to Oakdale.  AW was originally planned as a spin-off of ATWT before ending up on NBC.