Today in Soap Opera History (August 20)

1973: Suzanne Rogers debuted as Maggie on Days of our Lives.
1996: Days' John & Kristen learned she had lost their baby.
2001: As the World Turns' Carly was rescued from quicksand.
2009: One Life to Live's Clint refused to be on reality television.

"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...

1973: Suzanne Rogers debuted as Maggie Simmons in Days of our Lives. In the episode, amnesiac Mickey Horton (John Clarke) stumbled onto Maggie's farm. Rogers, a former Radio City Music Hall Rockette, won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1979 for her work on Days. She is the longest running cast member still on contract the show today (Susan Seaforth Hayes and Bill Hayes debuted on Days before Rogers and still recur--and apparently with a little more frequency this fall).

In a 2011 interview with We Love Soaps, Rogers spoke about winning the Emmy, and how the process changes have made a big difference in who wins the awards these days.

"When I won my Emmy in 1979, all the producers and directors were allowed to vote for the categories because technically the producers and most of the directors see everybody's work," she explained. "I think the minute they limited it for actors just voting for actors, it got to be a very political system. That's not really what it's all about. It's about the work, what's being put up on the screen."

1976: On Another World, Clarice Hobson, pregnant with Robert Delaney's (Nicholas Coster) baby, was threatened by Robert's estranged wife, Iris (Beverlee McKinsey), who ordered her to leave town. While trying to flee her boarding house, Clarice went into labor. End credits rolled during her hospital labor. The unmarried Clarice delivered a son, Cory, on August 23.

Today in Soap Opera History (July 9)

1986: Another World's Cass was determined to see Kathleen.
1991: Days of our Lives' Jack and Jennifer saw a familiar star.
2002: Passions' Theresa begged for help during her execution.
2003: All My Children's Bianca burned her clothes after the rape.

"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...

1946: Mary-Ellis Bunim was born. She produced daytime soap operas Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, Santa Barbara and Loving before moving into reality television with The Real World. She died in 2004 at age 57.

1954: On Search for Tomorrow, Joanne Barron (Mary Stuart) was threatened by Hazel Tate (Mary Patton).

1968: On Another World, Rachel Matthews (Robin Strasser) apologized for not being nice to her mother, Ada, or husband, Russ.

1969: On The Doctors, after Carolee Simpson (Carolee Campbell ) asked Steve Aldrich (David O'Brien) why he was still wearing his wedding ring, he took it off.

Today in Soap Opera History (August 20)

1973: Suzanne Rogers debuted as Maggie on Days of our Lives.
1996: Days' John & Kristen learned she had lost their baby.
2001: As the World Turns' Carly was rescued from quicksand.
2009: One Life to Live's Clint refused to be on reality television.

"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...

1973: Suzanne Rogers debuted as Maggie Simmons in Days of our Lives. In the episode, amnesiac Mickey Horton (John Clarke) stumbled onto Maggie's farm. Rogers, a former Radio City Music Hall Rockette, won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1979 for her work on Days. She is the longest running cast member still on contract the show today (Susan Seaforth Hayes and Bill Hayes debuted on Days before Rogers and still recur--and apparently with a little more frequency this fall).

In a 2011 interview with We Love Soaps, Rogers spoke about winning the Emmy, and how the process changes have made a big difference in who wins the awards these days.

"When I won my Emmy in 1979, all the producers and directors were allowed to vote for the categories because technically the producers and most of the directors see everybody's work," she explained. "I think the minute they limited it for actors just voting for actors, it got to be a very political system. That's not really what it's all about. It's about the work, what's being put up on the screen."

1976: On Another World, Clarice Hobson, pregnant with Robert Delaney's (Nicholas Coster) baby, was threatened by Robert's estranged wife, Iris (Beverlee McKinsey), who ordered her to leave town. While trying to flee her boarding house, Clarice went into labor. End credits rolled during her hospital labor. The unmarried Clarice delivered a son, Cory, on August 23.

Today in Soap Opera History (July 9)

1986: Another World's Cass was determined to see Kathleen.
1991: Days of our Lives' Jack and Jennifer saw a familiar star.
2002: Passions' Theresa begged for help during her execution.
2003: All My Children's Bianca burned her clothes after the rape.

"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...

1946: Mary-Ellis Bunim was born. She produced daytime soap operas Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, Santa Barbara and Loving before moving into reality television with The Real World. She died in 2004 at age 57.

1954: On Search for Tomorrow, Joanne Barron (Mary Stuart) was threatened by Hazel Tate (Mary Patton).

1968: On Another World, Rachel Matthews (Robin Strasser) apologized for not being nice to her mother, Ada, or husband, Russ.

1969: On The Doctors, after Carolee Simpson (Carolee Campbell ) asked Steve Aldrich (David O'Brien) why he was still wearing his wedding ring, he took it off.

'Days of our Lives' Annual 'Day of Days' Event Set for November 11

To celebrate one of the most iconic and enduring series on daytime television, the stars of NBC’s long-running drama Days of our Lives will be meeting fans at the “Day of Days” fan event on Saturday, November 11 at Universal CityWalk, located adjacent to Universal Studios Hollywood.

This complimentary event, set for 10 a.m.-5 p.m., for devoted Days of our Lives viewers will offer fans the chance to meet and greet Salem’s favorite cast members during autograph signings, a Q&A session, a trivia challenge and much more.

Some of the Days stars scheduled to attend include Nadia Bjorlin, Billy Flynn, Deidre Hall, Eric Martsolf, Stephen Nichols, Christopher Sean, Suzanne Rogers, Lauren Koslow, James Reynolds, Camila Banus, Olivia Keegan, Marci Miller, Lamon Archey, Lucas Adams, Kassie DePaiva, Sal Stowers, Judi Evans, Susan Hayes, Bill Hayes, Bryan Dattilo, Galen Gering and Meredith Scott Lynn, as well as special surprise guests.

SCHEDULE OF THE DAY
10-10:30 a.m.: “Day of Days” welcome and cast introductions

10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Meet and greet with the cast of Days of our Lives

12:30 p.m.: Lunch break

2-4 p.m.: Meet and greet with the cast of Days of our Lives

4:15-4:45 p.m.: Days of our Lives Q&A

4:45-5 p.m.: Event finale, including a special sneak preview of future Days of our Lives

Days of our Lives, which is about to begin its 53rd season, is set in the fictitious Midwestern town of Salem. The core families are the Bradys, Hortons and DiMeras, and the multi-layered storylines involve elements of romance, adventure, mystery, comedy and drama.

Days of our Lives is produced by Corday Productions Inc. in association with Sony Pictures Television. Ken Corday is the executive producer with co-executive producers Greg Meng and Albert Alarr. Ron Carlivati is the head writer.

Today in Soap Opera History (August 20)

1973: Suzanne Rogers debuted as Maggie on Days of our Lives.
1996: Days' John & Kristen learned she had lost their baby.
2001: As the World Turns' Carly was rescued from quicksand.
2009: One Life to Live's Clint refused to be on reality television.

"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...

1973: Suzanne Rogers debuted as Maggie Simmons in Days of our Lives. In the episode, amnesiac Mickey Horton (John Clarke) stumbled onto Maggie's farm. Rogers, a former Radio City Music Hall Rockette, won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1979 for her work on Days. She is the longest running cast member still on contract the show today (Susan Seaforth Hayes and Bill Hayes debuted on Days before Rogers and still recur--and apparently with a little more frequency this fall).

In a 2011 interview with We Love Soaps, Rogers spoke about winning the Emmy, and how the process changes have made a big difference in who wins the awards these days.

"When I won my Emmy in 1979, all the producers and directors were allowed to vote for the categories because technically the producers and most of the directors see everybody's work," she explained. "I think the minute they limited it for actors just voting for actors, it got to be a very political system. That's not really what it's all about. It's about the work, what's being put up on the screen."

1976: On Another World, Clarice Hobson, pregnant with Robert Delaney's (Nicholas Coster) baby, was threatened by Robert's estranged wife, Iris (Beverlee McKinsey), who ordered her to leave town. While trying to flee her boarding house, Clarice went into labor. End credits rolled during her hospital labor. The unmarried Clarice delivered a son, Cory, on August 23.

Today in Soap Opera History (July 9)

1986: Another World's Cass was determined to see Kathleen.
1991: Days of our Lives' Jack and Jennifer saw a familiar star.
2002: Passions' Theresa begged for help during her execution.
2003: All My Children's Bianca burned her clothes after the rape.

"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...

1946: Mary-Ellis Bunim was born. She produced daytime soap operas Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, Santa Barbara and Loving before moving into reality television with The Real World. She died in 2004 at age 57.

1954: On Search for Tomorrow, Joanne Barron (Mary Stuart) was threatened by Hazel Tate (Mary Patton).

1968: On Another World, Rachel Matthews (Robin Strasser) apologized for not being nice to her mother, Ada, or husband, Russ.

1969: On The Doctors, after Carolee Simpson (Carolee Campbell ) asked Steve Aldrich (David O'Brien) why he was still wearing his wedding ring, he took it off.

Today in Soap Opera History (August 20)

1973: Suzanne Rogers debuted as Maggie on Days of our Lives.
1996: Days' John & Kristen learned she had lost their baby.
2001: As the World Turns' Carly was rescued from quicksand.
2009: One Life to Live's Clint refused to be on reality television.

"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...

1973: Suzanne Rogers debuted as Maggie Simmons in Days of our Lives. In the episode, amnesiac Mickey Horton (John Clarke) stumbled onto Maggie's farm. Rogers, a former Radio City Music Hall Rockette, won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1979 for her work on Days. She is the longest running cast member still on contract the show today (Susan Seaforth Hayes and Bill Hayes debuted on Days before Rogers and still recur--and apparently with a little more frequency this fall).

In a 2011 interview with We Love Soaps, Rogers spoke about winning the Emmy, and how the process changes have made a big difference in who wins the awards these days.

"When I won my Emmy in 1979, all the producers and directors were allowed to vote for the categories because technically the producers and most of the directors see everybody's work," she explained. "I think the minute they limited it for actors just voting for actors, it got to be a very political system. That's not really what it's all about. It's about the work, what's being put up on the screen."

1976: On Another World, Clarice Hobson, pregnant with Robert Delaney's (Nicholas Coster) baby, was threatened by Robert's estranged wife, Iris (Beverlee McKinsey), who ordered her to leave town. While trying to flee her boarding house, Clarice went into labor. End credits rolled during her hospital labor. The unmarried Clarice delivered a son, Cory, on August 23.

Today in Soap Opera History (July 9)

1986: Another World's Cass was determined to see Kathleen.
1991: Days of our Lives' Jack and Jennifer saw a familiar star.
2002: Passions' Theresa begged for help during her execution.
2003: All My Children's Bianca burned her clothes after the rape.

"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...

1946: Mary-Ellis Bunim was born. She produced daytime soap operas Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, Santa Barbara and LOVING before moving into reality television with The Real World. She died in 2004 at age 57.

1954: On Search for Tomorrow, Joanne Barron (Mary Stuart) was threatened by Hazel Tate (Mary Patton).

1968: On Another World, Rachel Matthews (Robin Strasser) apologized for not being nice to her mother, Ada, or husband, Russ.

1969: On The Doctors, after Carolee Simpson (Carolee Campbell ) asked Steve Aldrich (David O'Brien) why he was still wearing his wedding ring, he took it off.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (April 4-8, 2016)

Ciara and Theo kiss. © jpistudios.com

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of April 4-8, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, April 4
Caroline (Peggy McCay) has a new vision of Victor (John Aniston); Deimos (Vincent Irizarry) looks at a photo of a woman who resembles Nicole (Arianne Zucker); Nicole and Caroline go to Victor's bedside; Summer (Marie Wilson) fears Maggie (Suzanne Rogers) may be paralyzed.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (March 28-April 1, 2016)

Victor faces a life-or-death situation. © jpistudios.com

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of March 28-April 1, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, March 28
JJ (Casey Moss) and Chad (Billy Flynn) look out for Ben Weston (Robert Scott Wilson); Chad and Abigail (Kate Mansi) plan to lure Ben into a trap; Abigail questions her sanity; something is seen on the perimeter of the DiMera compound.

'Days of our Lives' Spoilers (March 21-25, 2016)

According to the new NBC weekly promo for Days, will the daring rescue of
Paul be too late to save him? © jpistudios.com

Check out the day-to-day spoilers and a sneak peek video below to find out what's happening on NBC soap opera Days of our Lives during the week of March 21-25, 2016.

[SPOILER ALERT]

Monday, March 21
Ciara (Vivian Jovanni) shares her pain about the rape with Hope (Kristian Alfonso); Joey (James Lastovic) confesses to Roman (Josh Taylor); Steve (Stephen Nichols) and Kayla (Mary Beth Evans) connect; Belle (Martha Madison) finds Marlena's (Deidre Hall) plan to rescue John (Drake Hogestyn) concerning.

NEWS: Jonathan Jackson, Steve Burton, Jen Lilley, Patrick Dempsey, Kara Royster, Suzanne Rogers

Days of our Lives star Suzanne Rogers (Maggie) gets nervous when shooting Christmas episodes
"I tend to be nervous before I work anyway, and that particular day, there’s so much that I can call upon, so much history. I walk out into the set and it’s all decorated, and the wing chair is there, and you see Tom, you see Alice there, so it's all of that. All of that comes back, and then the minute they open up the lid to the box, where the ornaments are there, there it is."

Jen Lilley, Kate Linder, Emmy Rossum, Lisa Rinna & more feed the homeless on downtown LA on Christmas Eve
Traditional Christmas ham, brown butter garlicky green beans and cheesecake were among the fare at Los Angeles Mission's annual holiday meal Thursday afternoon. More than 600 volunteers, including musician Pharrell Williams and celebrity chef Ben Ford, took to the serving stations to feed more than 3,500 people, many from Skid Row.

Jonathan Jackson and Steve Burton are opening Jack and Jameson's
Smokehouse in Franklin, just south of Nashville.

Soap opera stars Jonathan Jackson and Steve Burton team up for new Franklin (TN) restaurant
Jonathan Jackson (Avery, Nashville, ex-Lucky, General Hospital) has joined forces with actor Steve Burton (Dylan, The Young and the Restless; ex-Jason, General Hospital) to open a new restaurant in Franklin. According to the restaurant's Facebook page, work on Jack and Jameson's Smokehouse is underway at 509 Hillsboro Road. Owners Jackson and Burton have been friends for more than 15 years, and believe Jack and Jameson's (named for their sons, not the booze) is "the kind of family friendly, world-class restaurant and music venue Franklin needs."

David O' Russell's self-reflective Joy movie premieres Christmas Day
Writers Richard Brody in the New Yorker: "Joy' begins not with a vision of Joy’s primal creativity but with a seemingly incongruous graft, a scene that seems like a digression from a story that hasn’t even begun. It’s a clip from a (fictitious) soap opera (featuring Susan Lucci) in which a woman who’s being done of out money by a family cheat gets hold of a gun and is ready to use it to defend her interests. The clip is an elaborate narrative goof in its foreshadowing of a scene in which Joy will have to reconcile herself to the notion of killing to protect an investment. But, more importantly, the faux soap opera is the blatant, almost too obvious and yet surprising hand-tipping of Russell’s crucial theme. Despite the stiff and dull artistry of soap operas, they deal with the very stuff of life—money, love, violence, family, and the conflicts that they spark. To capture any attention at all, a movie or a TV show, whatever its aesthetic virtues or failings, must bear the rough-and-tumble of conflict of daily existence that makes more or less anything happen."

Pretty Little Liars boss clears the air about ending series after Season 7
The Pretty Little Liars may have finally unmasked “A,” but according to executive producer Marlene King, that doesn’t mean their journey is necessarily coming to a close anytime soon. The morning after the big Charlotte/CeCe/”A” reveal this past August, King told TVLine, “We have enough story to take us to the end of Season 7, and we’re going to let the fans tell us if they’re ready to say goodbye to this world and these characters.”

Top TV Showrunners on the Best Shows They Binge-Watched in 2015
The last includes UnREAL, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend and Game of Thrones.

Pretty Little Liars casts Toby's mystery woman, Yvonne
Kara Royster has been cast in the recurring role, Variety has confirmed. Yvonne is described as smart, sleek and classy and an important person in Toby’s life. The character will be in a total of three episodes, first appearing in the fourth episode of Season 6B.

The Flash: Matt Letscher returning as Reverse-Flash
Letscher will be returning to The Flash as Barry’s nemesis, Eobard Thawne, otherwise known as the Reverse-Flash.

Patrick Dempsey responds to THAT Shonda Rhimes comment
Remember when Shonda Rhimes said yes to being petty and shamelessly admitted that she's killed off characters because she didn't like the actors? Remember how everyone then assumed she was shading Patrick Dempsey because "Derek" had just died in a tragic car accident? Well, you can now return to your regularly scheduled (Shondaland) programming — and with zero internal conflict — because Dempsey is A-OK.

"I think she loves being provocative and that’s fine for who she is<" Dempsey recently said. "That gets people talking about all the stuff that she’s doing. She’s an amazing woman who is incredibly productive. She’s promoting a book. She’s promoting three shows. And she’s emerging as the star of all of these things. I think she knows how to deal with the media and what she needs to say to get the response that she’s looking for. She’s very savvy."

Flavorwire: The Best TV Characters of 2015
The last includes Sarah Pfefferman, Transparent; Jessica Huang, Fresh Off the Boat; Rebecca Bunch, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend; and Cookie Lyon, Empire.

TV Insider: The Top 10 TV News Stories of 2015
1. Peak TV 2. The Empire Effect 3. TV Goes Crazy Remaking/Reviving Old Movies and TV Shows

Today in Soap Opera History (August 20)

1973: Suzanne Rogers debuted as Maggie on Days of our Lives.
1996: Days' John & Kristen learned she had lost their baby.
2001: As the World Turns' Carly was rescued from quicksand.
2009: One Life to Live's Clint refused to be on reality television.

"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...

1973: Suzanne Rogers debuted as Maggie Simmons in Days of our Lives. In the episode, amnesiac Mickey Horton (John Clarke) stumbled onto Maggie's farm. Rogers, a former Radio City Music Hall Rockette, won a Daytime Emmy Award in 1979 for her work on Days. She is the longest running cast member still on contract the show today (Susan Seaforth Hayes and Bill Hayes debuted on Days before Rogers and still recur--and apparently with a little more frequency this fall).

In a 2011 interview with We Love Soaps, Rogers spoke about winning the Emmy, and how the process changes have made a big difference in who wins the awards these days.

"When I won my Emmy in 1979, all the producers and directors were allowed to vote for the categories because technically the producers and most of the directors see everybody's work," she explained. "I think the minute they limited it for actors just voting for actors, it got to be a very political system. That's not really what it's all about. It's about the work, what's being put up on the screen."

1976: On Another World, Clarice Hobson, pregnant with Robert Delaney's (Nicholas Coster) baby, was threatened by Robert's estranged wife, Iris (Beverlee McKinsey), who ordered her to leave town. While trying to flee her boarding house, Clarice went into labor. End credits rolled during her hospital labor. The unmarried Clarice delivered a son, Cory, on August 23.

Today in Soap Opera History (July 9)

1986: Another World's Cass was determined to see Kathleen.
1991: Days of our Lives' Jack and Jennifer saw a familiar star.
2002: Passions' Theresa begged for help during her execution.
2003: All My Children's Bianca burned her clothes after the rape.

"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...

1946: Mary-Ellis Bunim was born. She produced daytime soap operas Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, Santa Barbara and LOVING before moving into reality television with The Real World. She died in 2004 at age 57.

1954: On Search for Tomorrow, Joanne Barron (Mary Stuart) was threatened by Hazel Tate (Mary Patton).

1968: On Another World, Rachel Matthews (Robin Strasser) apologized for not being nice to Ada or Russ.

1969: On The Doctors, after Carolee Simpson (Carolee Campbell ) asked Steve Aldrich (David O'Brien) why he was still wearing his wedding ring, he took it off.

Today in Soap Opera History (August 20)

1973: Suzanne Rogers debuted as Maggie on Days of our Lives.
1996: General Hospital's Robin & Jason were happy in Montauk.
1987: John Reid was left at the altar on Ryan's Hope.
2001: As the World Turns' Jack rescued Carly from quicksand.

"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...

1973: Suzanne Rogers debuted as Maggie Simmons in Days of our Lives. Amnesiac Mickey Horton (John Clarke) stumbled onto Maggie's farm.

1976: On Another World, Clarice Hobson, pregnant with Robert Delaney's (Nicholas Coster) baby, was threatened by Robert's estranged wife, Iris (Beverlee McKinsey), who ordered her to leave town. While trying to flee her boarding house, Clarice went into labor. End credits rolled during her hospital labor. The unmarried Clarice delivered a son, Cory, on August 23.

'Day of DAYS' Fan Event Returns To Universal CityWalk With The Stars Of DAYS OF OUR LIVES On November 9

The stars of NBC's daytime drama DAYS OF OUR LIVES will meet fans face-to-face at the "Day of DAYS" fan event on Saturday, November 9 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Universal CityWalk in Los Angeles.

This complimentary event for devoted DAYS OF OUR LIVES viewers will offer fans the chance to meet and greet Salem’s favorite cast members during autograph signings, a Q&A session, a trivia challenge and much more.

Cast Stars Attending Include Alison Sweeney, Deidre Hall, Bill Hayes, Susan Hayes, Shawn Christian, Eric Martsolf, Chrishell Stause, Jen Lilley, Bryan Dattilo, Camila Banus, Mary Beth Evans, John Aniston, Blake Berris, Freddie Smith, Ari Zucker, Greg Vaughan, Galen Gering, James Reynolds, Lauren Koslow, Peggy McCay, Suzanne Rogers, Kate Mansi and more.

Check out the schedule for the day below:

Today in Soap Opera History (August 20)

1973: Suzanne Rogers debuted as Maggie on DAYS. 1996: GH's
Robin & Jason were happy in Montauk.  1987: John Reid was
left at the altar on RYAN'S HOPE. 2001: Jack rescued Carly
from quicksand on ATWT.

"Whoever wishes to foresee the future must consult the past; for human events ever resemble those of preceding times."
-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...

1973: Suzanne Rogers debuted as Maggie Simmons in DAYS OF OUR LIVES. Amnesiac Mickey Horton (John Clarke) stumbled onto Maggie's farm.

1974: On ANOTHER WORLD, Alice (Jacqueline Courtney) told Steve (George Reinholt) she was freeing him from their marriage.

1979: On THE EDGE OF NIGHT, Paige (Margaret Colin) encountered a masked man with a gun.

Today in Soap Opera History (July 9)

On this date in...

1946: Mary-Ellis Bunim was born. She produced daytime soap operas SEARCH FOR TOMORROW, AS THE WORLD TURNS, SANTA BARBARA and LOVING before moving into reality television with THE REAL WORLD. She died in 2004 at age 57.

1968: On ANOTHER WORLD, Rachel (Robin Strasser) apologized for not being nice to Ada or Russ.

NEWS: Chris Carmack & Stella Sisters Become NASHVILLE Series Regulars; Suzanne Rogers' 40th; Zach Roerig Custody Battle; Victoria Rowell

Chris Carmack and the Stella Sisters promoted to NASHVILLE series regulars
Carmack — who recurred in Season 1 as Gunnar’s closeted gay pal Will — has been upgraded to a full-fledged series regular ahead of Season 2. Additionally, siblings Lennon and Maisy Stella (who play Rayna and Teddy’s daughters Maddie and Daphne, respectively) have also been bumped up to regulars. (In the finale, Maddie learned that Deacon is actually her biological father.)

VAMPIRE DIARIES star Zach Roerig involved in custody battle
Roerig, who also played Casey Hughes in AS THE WORLD TURNS, is locked in a legal battle with a woman named Alanna Turner for full custody of their 2-year-old daughter. According to documents obtained by TMZ, now that Turner has been sentenced to Federal prison for "various crimes," Roerig is seeking full custody of their child.