Today in Soap Opera History (March 4)

1953: Guiding Light's Alice testified at Kathy's grand jury hearing.
1981: General Hospital's Anne prayed for guidance.
1994: All My Children's Kendall leaned more about her father.
2008: Days of our Lives' Daniel Jonas arrived in Salem.

"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...

1953: On The Guiding Light, the grand jury began hearing the case of California versus Kathy Lang Grant (Susan Douglas Rubes) with Alice Graham's testimony. This was 13 years before the setting of the show would move from Selby Flats (a suburb of Los Angeles) to Springfield. Kathy was on trial for the murder of Bob Lang, which happened on September 12, 1952.

Today in Soap Opera History (March 4)

1953: Guiding Light's Alice testified at Kathy's grand jury hearing.
1981: General Hospital's Anne prayed for guidance.
1994: All My Children's Kendall leaned more about her father.
2008: Days of our Lives' Daniel Jonas arrived in Salem.

"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...

1953: On The Guiding Light, the grand jury began hearing the case of California versus Kathy Lang Grant (Susan Douglas Rubes) with Alice Graham's testimony. This was 13 years before the setting of the show would move from Selby Flats (a suburb of Los Angeles) to Springfield. Kathy was on trial for the murder of Bob Lang, which happened on September 12, 1952.

Today in Soap Opera History (March 4)

1953: Guiding Light's Alice testified at Kathy's grand jury hearing.
1981: General Hospital's Anne prayed for guidance.
1994: All My Children's Kendall leaned more about her father.
2008: Days of our Lives' Daniel Jonas arrived in Salem.

"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...

1953: On The Guiding Light, the grand jury began hearing the case of California versus Kathy Lang Grant (Susan Douglas Rubes) with Alice Graham's testimony. This was 13 years before the setting of the show would move from Selby Flats (a suburb of Los Angeles) to Springfield. Kathy was on trial for the murder of Bob Lang, which happened on September 12, 1952.

Shawn Christian Stars in INSP Movie 'Savannah Sunrise' on June 26

Shawn Christian

Days of our Lives alum Shawn Christian will star in Savannah Sunrise, premiering Sunday, June 26 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on INSP. The film also stars Pamela Reed, Clare Carey, and Shawnee Smith.

Straight-laced Joy Miles (Smith) thinks she’s taking a simple road trip to move her free-spirited mother-in-law, Loraine (Reed), from Louisville to Savannah. Complete opposites, the two women manage to tolerate each other—barely. Joy is consumed with work, an impending deadline and a high-stakes project. Reluctantly, Loraine, now widowed, is taking the next step in life, moving to a retirement community, no longer a preacher’s wife, but a woman on her own. Her insights about life and family tend to get under Joy’s skin, especially since Loraine’s words make Joy take a hard look at her own whirlwind life, her priorities, and what is really important to her.

As the weekend unfolds, with its many adventures, hilarious encounters and heart-to-heart revelations, the women come to see each other through new, appreciative eyes. Mile after mile Joy’s true affections for Loraine start to surface. She takes a front-seat-view of how this strong-willed woman is managing the emotional transition of learning to live life after losing her spouse. And despite their many differences, with light-hearted escapades at every turn, they discover how much they respect, and even need, each other.

Savannah Sunrise was directed by Randall Stevens, and written by James Mitchell, Thomas Torrey, and Gary Wheeler.

You can watch a sneak peek below:



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Today in Soap Opera History (March 4)

1953: Guiding Light's Alice testified at Kathy's grand jury hearing.
1981: General Hospital's Anne prayed for guidance.
1994: All My Children's Kendall leaned more about her father.
2008: Days of our Lives' Daniel Jonas arrived in Salem.

"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...

1953: On The Guiding Light, the grand jury began hearing the case of California versus Kathy Lang Grant (Susan Douglas Rubes) with Alice Graham's testimony. This was 13 years before the setting of the show would move from Selby Flats (a suburb of Los Angeles) to Springfield. Kathy was on trial for the murder of Bob Lang, which happened on September 12, 1952.

Shawn Christian Leaving 'Days of our Lives' and the Role of Dr. Daniel Jonas

Shawn Christian

Shawn Christian is leaving Days of our Lives and the role of Dr. Daniel Jonas behind.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Daytime Confidential's Jamey Giddens first mentioned Christian's possible exit back in June, and now Serial Scoop's Michael Goldberg is reporting that Daniel will be killed off.

Unlike the recent deaths of Serena Mason (Melissa Archer) and Paige Larson (True O'Brien), Daniel will not be a victim of Salem's latest serial killer. Apparently he's going to meet his maker in some other way.

Prior to Days, Christian starred in As the World Turns as Mike Kasnoff, and Summerland as Johnny Durant. His other credits include Pacific Palisades, Boston Legal, Las Vegas, Beverly Hills, 90210 and Venice. Christian has recently been busy working on the thriller Last Seen in Idaho.

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Today in Soap Opera History (March 4)

1953: Guiding Light's Alice testified at Kathy's grand jury hearing.
1981: General Hospital's Anne prayed for guidance.
1994: All My Children's Kendall leaned more about her father.
2008: Days of our Lives' Daniel Jonas arrived in Salem.

"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...

1953: On THE GUIDING LIGHT, the grand jury began hearing the case of California versus Kathy Lang Grant (Susan Douglas Rubes) with Alice Graham's testimony. This was 13 years before the setting of the show would move from Selby Flats (a suburb of Los Angeles) to Springfield. Kathy was on trial for the murder of Bob Lang, which happened on September 12, 1952.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (February 9-13, 2015)

Hope uncovers shocking information concerning Aiden's dead wife.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of February 9th.

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Monday, February 9
Hope (Kristian Alfonso) makes an unexpected discovery at Aiden's (Daniel Cosgrove) vacation home; Adrienne (Judi Evans) gives Paul (Christopher Sean) a stern warning - then realizes how much she actually owes her son's ex; Melanie (Molly Burnett) talks to Theresa (Jen Lilley) about Dr. Mandrake; Paige's (True O'Brien) announcement devastates Eve (Kassie DePaiva).

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (February 2-6, 2015)

Sonny is attacked.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of February 2nd.

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Monday, February 2
Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove) starts carrying out a mysterious plan at the vacation home; J.J. (Casey Moss) makes a new confession to Paige (True O'Brien); Chad (Billy Flynn) hits a snag in his effort to do the right thing; Paul (Christopher Sean) tells Sonny (Freddie Smith) he's met another guy.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (January 26-30, 2015)

Clyde has made a lot of enemies in Salem and now he's going to pay.

Check out day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of January 26th.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, January 26
Clyde (James Read) is shot and left for dead; Nicole (Arianne Zucker) makes her move on Serena (Melissa Archer); Chad (Billy Flynn) realizes he's made a mistake; Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove) gets in an uncomfortable position.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (January 19-23, 2015)

Brady is concerned when he spies Theresa with her new beau, Clint.

Check out day-to-day spoilers below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of January 19th.

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Monday, January 19
Nicole (Arianne Zucker) and Serena's (Melissa Archer) argument escalates; Nicole feels Daniel (Shawn Christian) isn't supporting her enough; tensions arise when three couples all end up at the same club; Paul (Christopher Sean) makes a surprising discovery about Will (Guy Wilson).

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (January 12-16, 2015)

Melanie and Brady agree not to tell anyone they are planning a date - but the
cat's out of the bag when someone catches them kissing!

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of January 12th.

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Monday, January 12
An anonymous source offers Nicole (Arianne Zucker) dirt on Serena (Melissa Archer); Jordan (Chrishell Stause) gets unexpected news; Paul (Christopher Sean) endeavors to win Sonny (Freddie Smith) back; Rafe (Galen Gering) receives a new career opportunity.

Tuesday, January 13
Paige (True O'Brien) decides to confront the woman she thinks slept with J.J. (Casey Moss); Victor (John Aniston) and Clyde (James Read) butt heads; Ben's (Robert Scott Wilson) betrayal hurts Jordan (Chrishell Stause); Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove) plans to cut ties with the past.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (January 5-9, 2015)

Paul and Will share a New Year's kiss.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of January 5th.

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Monday, January 5
Sonny (Freddie Smith) approaches Paul's (Christopher Sean) hotel room as Will (Guy Wilson) and Paul are about to kiss; an unexpected kiss surprises Melanie (Molly Burnett) and Brady (Eric Martsolf); Serena (Melissa Archer) confronts Nicole (Arianne Zucker) for snooping; Eric (Greg Vaughan) tries to rescue Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) from a bad date.

Tuesday, January 6
Sonny tells Chad (Billy Flynn) the new club is a bust; Rafe (Galen Gering) accuses Chad of sending the letter that got him fired; Brady tries to stop Theresa (Jen Lilley) and Melanie from fighting; Kayla tells Hope (Kristian Alfonso) that Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove) threatened Bree (Marie Wilson).

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (December 29, 2014 - January 2, 2015)

John asks Marlena for a chance to start over. Photo Credit: NBC

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of December 29th.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, December 29
After his secret is discovered, Rafe (Galen Gering) is fired from the police force; Melanie (Molly Burnett) visits Gabi (Camila Banus) in prison; Will (Guy Wilson) blasts Sonny (Freddie Smith) for not consulting him before taking money out of their joint bank account; Paul (Christopher Sean) gets devastating news.

Tuesday, December 30
Paul tells Sonny that he has never stopped loving him and he wants them to reunite; Melanie warns Jordan (Chrishell Stause) about dating Chad (Billy Flynn); John (Drake Hogestyn) asks Marlena (Deidre Hall) for a chance to start over; Clyde (James Read) seeks out Aiden's (Daniel Cosgrove) services.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (December 22-26, 2014)

Doug and Julie arrive in Salem for the holidays - and Doug is furious with
Hope for not telling him about Aiden.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of December 22nd.

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Monday, December 22
Will (Guy Wilson) and Sonny (Freddie Smith) take Arianna to visit Gabi (Camila Banus); Nicole (Arianne Zucker) looks for information on Eric's (Greg Vaughan) mysterious lover in Serena's (Melissa Archer) hotel room; Jennifer (Melissa Reeves) extends Daniel (Shawn Christian) an invitation; Abigail (Kate Mansi) keeps something from Jordan (Chrishell Stause).

Tuesday, December 23
Doug (Bill Hayes) and Julie (Susan Seaforth Hayes) arrive in town for the holidays - and Doug is furious with Hope (Kristian Alfonso) for not telling him about Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove); Paige (True O'Brien) is stunned when Kimberly (Patsy Pease) tells her the truth about Shane; J.J. (Casey Moss) confronts Eve (Kassie DePaiva) about her lies; Melanie (Molly Burnett) catches Nicole in the act.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (December 15-19, 2014)

Will questions Paul (Christopher Sean) about his love life.
Photo courtesy of NBC

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of December 15th.

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Monday, December 15
Hope (Kristian Alfonso) is warned about Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove); Serena (Melissa Archer) asks Eric (Greg Vaughan) out; Nicole (Arianne Zucker) helps a friend; Theresa (Jen Lilley) witnesses a moment between Brady (Eric Martsolf) and Melanie (Molly Burnett).

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (December 8-12, 2014)

Eric gets a surprise from his past.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of December 8th.

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Monday, December 8
Brady (Eric Martsolf) rescues Melanie (Molly Burnett), and her secret is revealed; Eric (Greg Vaughan) receives a visitor from his past, Serena Mason (Melissa Archer); Sonny (Freddie Smith) hits a snag while trying to open his new club; Abigail (Kate Mansi) issues Chad (Billy Flynn) a warning.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (December 1-5, 2014)

Daniel and Maggie realize Melanie isn't being completely truthful.

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of December 1st.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, December 1
Sonny (Freddie Smith) finally hears from Will (Guy Wilson), only to have his husband angrily rip into him; Chad's (Billy Flynn) true intentions become clear; Melanie (Molly Burnett) warns Abigail (Kate Mansi) about Chad; Jordan (Chrishell Stause) gets a surprise when she shows up to Clyde's (James Read) hotel room to confront him.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (September 29-October 3, 2014)

Ben and Abigail make love for the first time. Photo Credit: NBC

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak preview video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of September 29th.

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Monday, September 29
Susan (Eileen Davidson) has a message for E.J. (James Scott); Paige (True O'Brien) hears about a dark moment in J.J.'s (Casey Moss) family history; J.J. enlists Daniel's (Shawn Christian) help to defend himself against Eve (Kassie DePaiva); Aiden (Daniel Cosgrove) and Hope's(Kristian Alfonso) first date goes roughly.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (September 22-26, 2014)

Theresa fears the truth about what she did to John is about to be exposed!
Photo Credit: NBC

Check out day-to-day spoilers and a sneak preview video below to find out what's happening on Days of our Lives during the week of September 22nd.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, September 22
E.J. (James Scott) and Sami (Alison Sweeney) come together after months of estrangement; Brady (Eric Martsolf) believes Kristen's (Eileen Davidson) drug to save John (Drake Hogestyn) was a lie; Marlena (Deidre Hall) prepares to say goodbye to John; Kristen advises Chad (Billy Flynn) about dealing with enemies.