Today in Soap Opera History (May 13)

1993: CBS aired the final episodes of Knots Landing.
1994: GH's Miguel pulled an injured BJ out of a bus crash.
2010: Emmerdale's Aaron revealed he was gay on the witness stand.
2011: Roger Howarth returned to One Life to Live.

"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...

1964: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) told her mother, Mary (Virginia Dwyer), that her brother, Russ, resented their sister, Alice, for being a honor student when he will be forced to go to summer school.

1982: On The Edge of Night, Smiley Wilson (Frank Gorshin), dressed as a biker, tried to steal money from from Raven Whitney (Frank Gorshin) but she outsmarted him.

Today in Soap Opera History (May 13)

1993: CBS aired the final episodes of Knots Landing.
1994: GH's Miguel pulled an injured BJ out of a bus crash.
2010: Emmerdale's Aaron revealed he was gay on the witness stand.
2011: Roger Howarth returned to One Life to Live.

"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...

1964: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) told her mother, Mary (Virginia Dwyer), that her brother, Russ, resented their sister, Alice, for being a honor student when he will be forced to go to summer school.

1982: On The Edge of Night, Smiley Wilson (Frank Gorshin), dressed as a biker, tried to steal money from from Raven Whitney (Frank Gorshin) but she outsmarted him.

Today in Soap Opera History (May 13)

1993: CBS aired the final episodes of Knots Landing.
1994: GH's Miguel pulled an injured BJ out of a bus crash.
2010: Emmerdale's Aaron revealed he was gay on the witness stand.
2011: Roger Howarth returned to One Life to Live.

"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...

1964: On Another World, Pat Matthews (Susan Trustman) told her mother, Mary (Virginia Dwyer), that her brother, Russ, resented their sister, Alice, for being a honor student when he will be forced to go to summer school.

1982: On The Edge of Night, Smiley Wilson (Frank Gorshin), dressed as a biker, tried to steal money from from Raven Whitney (Frank Gorshin) but she outsmarted him.

Today in Soap Opera History (May 13)

1993: CBS aired the final episodes of Knots Landing. 1994: GH's
Miguel pulled an injured BJ out of a bus crash.  2010: Emmerdale's
Aaron revealed he was gay on the witness stand. 2011: Roger
Howarth returned to One Life to Live. 

"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...

1964: On Another World, Pat (Susan Trustman) told Mary (Virginia Dwyer) that Russ resented Alice for being a honor student when he will be forced to go to summer school.

1980: On The Edge of Night, "Kirk" (Tony Craig) and Emily arrived in Monticello and checked into the same hotel Raven (Sharon Gabet) was staying in.

Today in Soap Opera History (May 13)

1993: CBS aired the final episodes of Knots Landing. 1994: GH's
Miguel pulled an injured BJ out of a bus crash.  2010: Emmerdale's
Aaron revealed he was gay on the witness stand. 2011: Roger
Howarth returned to One Life to Live. 

"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: On Another World, Pat (Susan Trustman) told Mary (Virginia Dwyer) that Russ resented Alice for being a honor student when he will be forced to go to summer school.

1980: On The Edge of Night, "Kirk" (Tony Craig) and Emily arrived in Monticello and checked into the same hotel Raven (Sharon Gabet) was staying in.

Today in Soap Opera History (May 13)

1993: CBS aired the final episodes of Knots Landing. 1994: GH's
Miguel pulled an injured BJ out of a bus crash.  2010: Emmerdale's
Aaron revealed he was gay on the witness stand. 2011: Roger
Howarth returned to One Life to Live. 

"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: On Another World, Pat (Susan Trustman) told Mary (Virginia Dwyer) that Russ resented Alice for being a honor student when he will be forced to go to summer school.

1980: On The Edge of Night, "Kirk" (Tony Craig) and Emily arrived in Monticello and checked into the same hotel Raven was staying in.

Victor Newman Pays Tribute to Katherine Chancellor at Her YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Memorial (Video)

"She always spoke the truth to me, no matter what, and I think I've become a better person for it. I know one thing: I will never meet the like of her again," says Victor Newman at Katherine Chancellor's memorial service on THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS next week. Check out a preview below:

Y&R Preview: Katherine Chancellor Memorial Service

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS is honoring the memory of the late Jeanne Cooper by airing a special two-part memorial service for her beloved character, Katherine Chancellor, on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Wednesday. Sept. 4. Cooper’s real-life son, actor Corbin Bernsen, returns to the show as Father Todd, who presides over the service.

[SPOILER ALERT]

In the new preview clip below, Father Todd says, "It's time to celebrate all that we loved about the great Katherine Chancellor." The most intriguing part may be the hint that "one of her last wishes will come true."

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Will Honor Katherine Chancellor In A Special Two-Part Memorial Service On Sept. 3 & 4

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS continues to honor the memory of the late daytime television icon Jeanne Cooper by airing a special two-part memorial service for her beloved character, Katherine Chancellor, on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and Wednesday. Sept. 4 on CBS. Cooper’s real-life son, actor Corbin Bernsen, returns to the show as Father Todd, who presides over the service.

Beau Kazer, Michael Damian, Patty Weaver, Tricia Cast, Lauralee Bell, Corbin Bernsen Returning To THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS For Katherine Chancellor Memorial

Patty Weaver

TV Guide Magazine has revealed that several stars will be returning to THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS for a "flashback-packed tribute" to Jeanne Cooper's beloved character, Katherine Chancellor. Lauralee Bell (Christine), Tricia Cast (Nina), Patty Weaver (Gina), Adrienne Frantz (Amber), Beau Kazer (Brock) and Michael Damian (Danny) will all be there.

[SPOILER ALERT]

On September 3 and 4, past and present citizens of Genoa City will gather at Chancellor Park (a new set that will remain prominent in the show) where they will pay their final respects to Mrs. Chancellor.

The ceremony will be conducted by Father Todd Williams, the recurring character played by Cooper's real-life son Corbin Bernsen. Damian will perform "That's When I'll Stop Loving You."

There's no word yet on other potential returnees such as Stephen Nichols (Tucker McCall), Thom Bierdz (Phillip Chancellor III), Marla Adams (Dina Mergeron) or one of the actresses that played Mackenzie Browning (Ashley Bashioum, Kelly Kruger, Rachel Kimsey, Clementine Ford).

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Today in Soap Opera History (May 13)

On this date in...

1964: On ANOTHER WORLD, Pat told Mary that Russ resented Alice for being a honor student when he will be forced to go to summer school.

1980: On THE EDGE OF NIGHT, "Kirk" (Tony Craig) and Emily arrived in Monticello and checked into the same hotel Raven was staying in.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS Classic Photo Of The Day (Y&R at DONAHUE)

In honor of the upcoming 40th anniversary of THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS (YR40), We Love Soaps will be posting a "Classic Photo of the Day" for the rest of the month. Today's photo is from a taping of the talk show DONAHUE on May 24, 1993, and features Jeanne Cooper (Katherine), Lauralee Bell (Christine) and Tricia Cast (Nina).

Cooper recently spoke with TV Guide Magazine about the symptoms Katherine has been having lately as well as her own bout with the flu.