Today in Soap Opera History (October 25)

1982: Another World's Buzz Winslow died in Wyoming.
1988: General Hospital's Anna lost her baby.
1990: Another World's Jake raped Marley, then got shot.
2000: All My Children's Vanessa and Arlene were busted.

"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...

1937: Radio soap opera Stella Dallas made its debut as a local show in New York City. The 15-minute drama, with Anne Elstner in the title role, was picked up by the NBC Radio network beginning June 6, 1938, and aired weekdays afternoons through 1955.

1971: Chris Bohn debuted as Dr. Jason Aldrich on The Doctors.

Today in Soap Opera History (October 25)

1982: Another World's Buzz Winslow died in Wyoming.
1988: General Hospital's Anna lost her baby.
1990: Another World's Jake raped Marley, then got shot.
2000: All My Children's Vanessa and Arlene were busted.

"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...

1937: Radio soap opera Stella Dallas made its debut as a local show in New York City. The 15-minute drama, with Anne Elstner in the title role, was picked up by the NBC Radio network beginning June 6, 1938, and aired weekdays afternoons through 1955.

1971: Chris Bohn debuted as Dr. Jason Aldrich on The Doctors.

Today in Soap Opera History (October 25)

1982: Another World's Buzz Winslow died in Wyoming.
1988: General Hospital's Anna lost her baby.
1990: Another World's Jake raped Marley, then got shot.
2000: All My Children's Vanessa and Arlene were busted.

"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...

1937: Radio soap opera Stella Dallas made its debut as a local show in New York City. The 15-minute drama, with Anne Elstner in the title role, was picked up by the NBC Radio network beginning June 6, 1938, and aired weekdays afternoons through 1955.

1971: Chris Bohn debuted as Dr. Jason Aldrich on The Doctors.

Today in Soap Opera History (October 25)

1982: Another World's Buzz Winslow died in Wyoming.
1988: General Hospital's Anna lost her baby.
1990: Another World's Jake raped Marley, then got shot.
2000: All My Children's Vanessa and Arlene were busted.

"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...

1937: Radio soap opera Stella Dallas made its debut as a local show in New York City. The 15-minute drama, with Anne Elstner in the title role, was picked up by the NBC Radio network beginning June 6, 1938, and aired weekdays afternoons through 1955.

1977: On Another World, Iris Carrington (Beverlee McKinsey) married Brian Bancroft (Paul Stevens).

1977: On One Life to Live, Pat Ashley (Jacqueline Courtney) was unsure how to to end her relationship with Paul Kendall (Tom Fuccello).

Today in Soap Opera History (October 25)

1979: ATWT's Betsy accused John of not liking her. 1988: GH's
Anna lost her baby. 1990: AW's Jake raped Marley then was
shot. 2000: AMC's Vanessa and Arlene were busted.

"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...

1937: Radio soap opera Stella Dallas made its debut as a local show in New York City. The 15-minute drama, with Anne Elstner in the title role, was picked up by the NBC Radio network beginning June 6, 1938, and aired weekdays afternoons through 1955.

1977: On Another World, Iris (Beverlee McKinsey) married Brian Bancroft (Paul Stevens).

1977: On One Life to Live, Pat (Jacqueline Courtney) was unsure how to to end her relationship with Paul (Tom Fuccello).

Today in Soap Opera History (October 25)

1979: ATWT's Betsy accused John of not liking her. 1988: GH's
Anna lost her baby. 1990: AW's Jake raped Marley then was
shot.  2000: AMC's Vanessa and Arlene were busted.

"The man for whom history is bunk is almost invariably as obtuse to the future as he is blind to the past."
― J. Frank Dobie

"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...

1937: Radio soap opera STELLA DALLAS made its debut as a local show in New York City. The 15-minute drama, with Anne Elstner in the title role, was picked up by the NBC Radio network beginning June 6, 1938, and aired weekdays afternoons through 1955.

1977: On ANOTHER WORLD, Iris (Beverlee McKinsey) married Brian Bancroft (Paul Stevens).

1977: On ONE LIFE TO LIVE, Pat (Jacqueline Courtney) was unsure how to to end her relationship with Paul (Tom Fuccello).

Today in Soap Opera History (October 25)

On this date in...

1937: Radio soap opera STELLA DALLAS made its debut as a local show in New York City. The 15 minute drama, with Anne Elstner in the title role, was picked up by the NBC Radio network beginning June 6, 1938, and aired weekdays afternoons through 1955.

1977: On ANOTHER WORLD, Iris (Beverlee McKinsey) married Brian (Paul Stevens). They divorced two weeks after the character of Iris moved to spin-off TEXAS.

Where Are They Now: Tom Eplin

Tom Eplin won legions of fans for his portrayal of Jake McKinnon on both As The World Turns and Another World, where he debuted in February 1985. ATWT axed the controversial actor and killed off AW's beloved Jake in May 2002. Since then, Eplin has laid low, working on a new zombie flick and more recently getting married again.

The results of his work are now paying off. Days of Darkness screened in Los Angeles last week. Look for it at a film festival in your city in the near future. You can check out the trailer below where you'll not only find Tom, but soap alums Eric Morgan Stuart (ex-Chris, Another World) and Marian Tomas Griffin (Mary, As The World Turns).