1968: The Doctors' Nick proposed to Althea.
1980: Texas' Justin rescued Rikki from a burning race car.
1981: Edge of Night's Sky plotted with Gunther against Gavin.
1991: Young and the Restless' Traci helped Brad with a Jabot ad."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: Prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Sterne Carrington (Pepper Young's Family; Rosemary) was featured in Time magazine.
1968: On The Doctors, while at dinner, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) asked Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) to marry him.
Thanks to Scott for sending in the item above.
1980: Texas' Justin rescued Rikki from a burning race car.
1981: Edge of Night's Sky plotted with Gunther against Gavin.
1991: Young and the Restless' Traci helped Brad with a Jabot ad."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: Prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Sterne Carrington (Pepper Young's Family; Rosemary) was featured in Time magazine.
1968: On The Doctors, while at dinner, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) asked Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) to marry him.
Thanks to Scott for sending in the item above.
- 8/26/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1967: Dark Shadows' Carolyn wanted to check out the locked room.
1982: Gh's Laura Templeton did not want to leave Port Charles.
1985: Days of our Lives' Anna and Tony made love.
2002: Passions' Theresa confessed to Julian's murder."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...
1950: On Irna Phillips' Today's Children, Chris knew the only way to determine whether the fingerprints on the package were Janis's was to ask his mother to get Janis to touch something and then have it inspected by the lab.
1982: Gh's Laura Templeton did not want to leave Port Charles.
1985: Days of our Lives' Anna and Tony made love.
2002: Passions' Theresa confessed to Julian's murder."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...
1950: On Irna Phillips' Today's Children, Chris knew the only way to determine whether the fingerprints on the package were Janis's was to ask his mother to get Janis to touch something and then have it inspected by the lab.
- 5/14/2019
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Exclusive: Ben Aldridge has been cast as the co-lead opposite lead Jack Bannon in the upcoming Epix drama series Pennyworth. Aldridge will play Thomas Wayne to Bannon’s Alfred Pennyworth in the Batman prequel from Gotham showrunner Bruno Heller, executive producer/director Danny Cannon and Warner Horizon Scripted TV.
The 10-episode, hour-long drama series is based on DC characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger. It follows Bruce Wayne’s legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth (Bannon), a former British Sas soldier in his 20s, who forms a security company and goes to work with a young billionaire Thomas Wayne (Aldridge), who’s not yet Bruce’s father, in 1960s London.
Aldridge’s Thomas Wayne is a young, fresh-faced billionaire hailing from the East Coast of the United States. Confident and extremely disciplined, this young aristocrat meets an unlikely business partner in Alfred Pennyworth.
Heller and Cannon executive produce and Cannon will direct the pilot episode.
The 10-episode, hour-long drama series is based on DC characters created by Bob Kane with Bill Finger. It follows Bruce Wayne’s legendary butler, Alfred Pennyworth (Bannon), a former British Sas soldier in his 20s, who forms a security company and goes to work with a young billionaire Thomas Wayne (Aldridge), who’s not yet Bruce’s father, in 1960s London.
Aldridge’s Thomas Wayne is a young, fresh-faced billionaire hailing from the East Coast of the United States. Confident and extremely disciplined, this young aristocrat meets an unlikely business partner in Alfred Pennyworth.
Heller and Cannon executive produce and Cannon will direct the pilot episode.
- 10/15/2018
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
1975: One Live to Live's Tony and Pat got reacquainted.
1984: Guiding Light's Lillian and Phillip mourned Beth.
1995: Y&R's Victor vowed to prove Nick didn't shoot Matt.
2003: "Death" came for Sheridan Crane on Passions."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...
1932: General Mills-sponsored Betty and Bob debuted on NBC Blue radio. It was the first daytime show to be produced by Frank Hummert and Anne Ashenhurst. Married in 1935, the Hummerts became known as the "King & Queen of Soaps". Betty and Bob was the first true network soap opera on the air, using melodrama at its core.
1984: Guiding Light's Lillian and Phillip mourned Beth.
1995: Y&R's Victor vowed to prove Nick didn't shoot Matt.
2003: "Death" came for Sheridan Crane on Passions."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...
1932: General Mills-sponsored Betty and Bob debuted on NBC Blue radio. It was the first daytime show to be produced by Frank Hummert and Anne Ashenhurst. Married in 1935, the Hummerts became known as the "King & Queen of Soaps". Betty and Bob was the first true network soap opera on the air, using melodrama at its core.
- 10/11/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1986: Capitol's Clarissa found a voodoo doll in her bed.
1994: Gh's Bobbie & Tony mourned Bj on her birthday.
2010: The "Train Crash" episode of Emmerdale.
2011: One Life to Live's Cord & Tina revisited the past."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...
1966: On Dark Shadows, Burke Devlin (Mitchell Ryan) told Carolyn (Nancy Barrett) that Roger Collins (Louis Edmonds) may have kept the expensive fountain pen for himself on the night Bill Malloy died.
1970: On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) cried to Steve (George Reinholt) that their sick little boy, Jamie, would die as punishment for her sins.
1994: Gh's Bobbie & Tony mourned Bj on her birthday.
2010: The "Train Crash" episode of Emmerdale.
2011: One Life to Live's Cord & Tina revisited the past."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...
1966: On Dark Shadows, Burke Devlin (Mitchell Ryan) told Carolyn (Nancy Barrett) that Roger Collins (Louis Edmonds) may have kept the expensive fountain pen for himself on the night Bill Malloy died.
1970: On Another World, Rachel (Robin Strasser) cried to Steve (George Reinholt) that their sick little boy, Jamie, would die as punishment for her sins.
- 10/10/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1968: The Doctors' Nick proposed to Althea.
1980: Texas' Justin rescued Rikki from a burning race car.
1981: Edge of Night's Sky plotted with Gunther against Gavin.
1991: Young and the Restless' Traci helped Brad with a Jabot ad."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...
1946: Prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Sterne Carrington (Pepper Young's Family; Rosemary) was featured in Time magazine.
1968: On The Doctors, while at dinner, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) asked Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) to marry him.
Thanks to Scott for sending in the item above.
1980: On Texas, Terry Dekker (Shanna Reed...
1980: Texas' Justin rescued Rikki from a burning race car.
1981: Edge of Night's Sky plotted with Gunther against Gavin.
1991: Young and the Restless' Traci helped Brad with a Jabot ad."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...
1946: Prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Sterne Carrington (Pepper Young's Family; Rosemary) was featured in Time magazine.
1968: On The Doctors, while at dinner, Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) asked Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) to marry him.
Thanks to Scott for sending in the item above.
1980: On Texas, Terry Dekker (Shanna Reed...
- 8/27/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1967: Dark Shadows' Carolyn wanted to check out the locked room.
1982: Gh's Laura Templeton did not want to leave Port Charles.
1985: Days of our Lives' Anna and Tony made love.
2002: Passions' Theresa confessed to Julian's murder."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...
1950: On Irna Phillips' Today's Children, Chris knew the only way to determine whether the fingerprints on the package were...
1982: Gh's Laura Templeton did not want to leave Port Charles.
1985: Days of our Lives' Anna and Tony made love.
2002: Passions' Theresa confessed to Julian's murder."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...
1950: On Irna Phillips' Today's Children, Chris knew the only way to determine whether the fingerprints on the package were...
- 5/10/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
1970: Dark Shadows' Jeb dug up Paul's grave.
1976: Ryan's Hope's Reenie begged her father to help her.
1999: Y&R's Katherine was tempted to drink.
2003: As the World Turns' Dusty returned to Oakdale."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...
1955: On The Secret Storm, Pauline Harris (Haila Stoddard) refused to help Peter Ames (Peter Hobbs...
1976: Ryan's Hope's Reenie begged her father to help her.
1999: Y&R's Katherine was tempted to drink.
2003: As the World Turns' Dusty returned to Oakdale."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...
1955: On The Secret Storm, Pauline Harris (Haila Stoddard) refused to help Peter Ames (Peter Hobbs...
- 2/18/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
Brian Williams, you’re officially out of the doghouse.
The former Nightly News anchor’s six-month suspension — which began in February, following an investigation into his coverage of the Iraq War — is officially over, according to CNNMoney.
RelatedBrian Williams Breaks Silence on NBC News Controversy: ‘I Own This’
After an extensive review confirmed that many of Williams’ field reporting anecdotes were inaccurate, the newsman took a position as MSNBC’s anchor of breaking news and special reports. Lester Holt assumed Williams’ former spot in the Nightly News anchor chair.
“What has happened in the past has been identified and...
The former Nightly News anchor’s six-month suspension — which began in February, following an investigation into his coverage of the Iraq War — is officially over, according to CNNMoney.
RelatedBrian Williams Breaks Silence on NBC News Controversy: ‘I Own This’
After an extensive review confirmed that many of Williams’ field reporting anecdotes were inaccurate, the newsman took a position as MSNBC’s anchor of breaking news and special reports. Lester Holt assumed Williams’ former spot in the Nightly News anchor chair.
“What has happened in the past has been identified and...
- 8/12/2015
- TVLine.com
A General Hospital character is getting a new — but familiar — face.
On the heels of day player Robb Derringer tweeting-n-deleting about his release from the role of special agent Kyle Sloane, ABC has confirmed for Soap Opera Digest that daytime-tv vet Grayson McCouch is taking over the part.
McCouch’s soap resume include As the World Turns‘ Dusty Donovan (#Lusty4ever) and Another World‘s Dr. Morgan Winthrop, while his primetime credits include All Souls, Legacy and, most recently, Fox’s Gotham (as ill-fated Thomas Wayne).
Derringer, who made his Gh debut in mid-November, will continue to appear as Kyle for the next several weeks,...
On the heels of day player Robb Derringer tweeting-n-deleting about his release from the role of special agent Kyle Sloane, ABC has confirmed for Soap Opera Digest that daytime-tv vet Grayson McCouch is taking over the part.
McCouch’s soap resume include As the World Turns‘ Dusty Donovan (#Lusty4ever) and Another World‘s Dr. Morgan Winthrop, while his primetime credits include All Souls, Legacy and, most recently, Fox’s Gotham (as ill-fated Thomas Wayne).
Derringer, who made his Gh debut in mid-November, will continue to appear as Kyle for the next several weeks,...
- 1/6/2015
- TVLine.com
On the news that "Gotham" has received a full-season order of 22 episodes, Sneak Peek more new footage and images from "Arkham", the next episode of the violent 'Batman' prequel drama series airing October 13, 2014 on Fox:
"...as a city council vote on the future of the 'Arkham' district approaches, politicians from both sides are in danger.
"'Gordon' and 'Bullock' must race to protect the council and an old friend visits Gordon..."
Cast includes Ben McKenzie as 'Detective James Gordon', Donal Logue as 'Harvey Bullock', Jada Pinkett Smith as 'Fish Mooney', Sean Pertwee as 'Alfred', Robin Lord Taylor as 'Oswald Cobblepot'/'The Penguin', Erin Richards as 'Barbara Kean'...
...David Mazouz as young 'Bruce Wayne', Camren Bicondova as 'Selina Kyle'/'Catwoman', Zabryna Guevara as 'Captain Sarah Essen', Cory Michael Smith as 'Edward Nygma'/'Riddler', Victoria Cartagena as 'Renee Montoya', Andrew Stewart Jones as 'Crispus Allen' and John Doman as 'Carmine Falcone'.
"...as a city council vote on the future of the 'Arkham' district approaches, politicians from both sides are in danger.
"'Gordon' and 'Bullock' must race to protect the council and an old friend visits Gordon..."
Cast includes Ben McKenzie as 'Detective James Gordon', Donal Logue as 'Harvey Bullock', Jada Pinkett Smith as 'Fish Mooney', Sean Pertwee as 'Alfred', Robin Lord Taylor as 'Oswald Cobblepot'/'The Penguin', Erin Richards as 'Barbara Kean'...
...David Mazouz as young 'Bruce Wayne', Camren Bicondova as 'Selina Kyle'/'Catwoman', Zabryna Guevara as 'Captain Sarah Essen', Cory Michael Smith as 'Edward Nygma'/'Riddler', Victoria Cartagena as 'Renee Montoya', Andrew Stewart Jones as 'Crispus Allen' and John Doman as 'Carmine Falcone'.
- 10/14/2014
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Take a look @ more footage and images from the next episode of the 'Batman' prequel drama series "Gotham", titled "Arkham", airing October 13, 2014 on Fox:
"...as a city council vote on the future of the 'Arkham' district approaches, politicians from both sides are in danger.
"'Gordon' and 'Bullock' must race to protect the council and an old friend visits Gordon..."
Cast includes Ben McKenzie as 'Detective James Gordon', Donal Logue as 'Harvey Bullock', Jada Pinkett Smith as 'Fish Mooney', Sean Pertwee as 'Alfred', Robin Lord Taylor as 'Oswald Cobblepot'/'The Penguin', Erin Richards as 'Barbara Kean'...
...David Mazouz as 'Bruce Wayne', Camren Bicondova as 'Selina Kyle'/'Catwoman', Zabryna Guevara as 'Captain Sarah Essen', Cory Michael Smith as 'Edward Nygma'/'Riddler', Victoria Cartagena as 'Renee Montoya', Andrew Stewart Jones as 'Crispus Allen' and John Doman as 'Carmine Falcone'.
Guest cast for "Arkham" include Richard Kind as 'Mayor James',...
"...as a city council vote on the future of the 'Arkham' district approaches, politicians from both sides are in danger.
"'Gordon' and 'Bullock' must race to protect the council and an old friend visits Gordon..."
Cast includes Ben McKenzie as 'Detective James Gordon', Donal Logue as 'Harvey Bullock', Jada Pinkett Smith as 'Fish Mooney', Sean Pertwee as 'Alfred', Robin Lord Taylor as 'Oswald Cobblepot'/'The Penguin', Erin Richards as 'Barbara Kean'...
...David Mazouz as 'Bruce Wayne', Camren Bicondova as 'Selina Kyle'/'Catwoman', Zabryna Guevara as 'Captain Sarah Essen', Cory Michael Smith as 'Edward Nygma'/'Riddler', Victoria Cartagena as 'Renee Montoya', Andrew Stewart Jones as 'Crispus Allen' and John Doman as 'Carmine Falcone'.
Guest cast for "Arkham" include Richard Kind as 'Mayor James',...
- 10/9/2014
- by Michael Stevens
- SneakPeek
Recently, Fox released the new,official synopsis/spoilers for their upcoming "Gotham" episode 4 of season 1. The episode is entitled, "Arkham," and it sounds like things will get very intriguing and intense as Gordon and Bullock race against time to protect the council, and more. In the new, 4th episode press release: A political vote will shake Gotham City. Press release number 2: As a contentious city council vote on the future of the Arkham district ,approaches, politicians from both sides are going to be in danger. Gordon and Bullock will have to race to protect the council ,and an old friend is going to visit Gordon. Guest stars will feature: Richard Kind as Mayor James, Drew Powell as Butch Gilzean, Grayson McCouch as Thomas Wayne, Evander Duck as Councilman Kenkins, Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Gladwell, David Zayas as Maroni, Brad Calcaterra as Minks, Danny Mastrogiorgio as Frankie Carbone and Mackenzie Leigh as Liza.
- 10/6/2014
- by Eric
- OnTheFlix
Fox's baby Batman show Gotham has transformed an old hospital in Staten Island, NYC into Arkham and Blackgate Penitentiary. We've got the pics!
We know the show's fourth episode is titled after the Asylum of DC lore, but the official synopsis for the episode makes it sound like there's a political showdown over what to do with the Arkham property.
A Political Vote Shakes Gotham City On An All-newgotham Monday, October 13, On FOXAs a contentious city council vote on the future of the Arkham district approaches, politicians from both sides are in danger. Gordon and Bullock must race to protect the council and an old friend visits Gordon in the all-new "Arkham" episode ofGotham airing Monday, Oct. 13.Guest Cast: Richard Kind as Mayor James, Drew Powell as Butch Gilzean, Grayson McCouch as Thomas Wayne, Evander Duck as Councilman Kenkins, Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Gladwell, David Zayas as Maroni, Brad Calcaterra as Minks,...
We know the show's fourth episode is titled after the Asylum of DC lore, but the official synopsis for the episode makes it sound like there's a political showdown over what to do with the Arkham property.
A Political Vote Shakes Gotham City On An All-newgotham Monday, October 13, On FOXAs a contentious city council vote on the future of the Arkham district approaches, politicians from both sides are in danger. Gordon and Bullock must race to protect the council and an old friend visits Gordon in the all-new "Arkham" episode ofGotham airing Monday, Oct. 13.Guest Cast: Richard Kind as Mayor James, Drew Powell as Butch Gilzean, Grayson McCouch as Thomas Wayne, Evander Duck as Councilman Kenkins, Hakeem Kae-Kazim as Gladwell, David Zayas as Maroni, Brad Calcaterra as Minks,...
- 9/29/2014
- by Da7e
- LRMonline.com
The upcoming "Gotham" TV series, which is a prequel to the "Batman" franchise, is still shooting in New York City. And today we have new set photos of Bruce Wayne (David Mazouz), Thomas Wayne (Grayson McCouch), Martha Wayne (Brette Taylor), Harvey Bullock (Donal Logue), James Gordon (Ben McKenzie) and 14-year-old actress Camren Bicondova as Selina Kyle/Catwoman. Check everything out below. "Gotham" follows James Gordon through a dangerously corrupt city teetering on the edge of evil and his first major case, which is the murder of Thomas and Martha Wayne. The TV series will also chronicle the birth of one of the most popular super heroes of our time, Batman. "Gotham" has yet to announce a debut date. Photos: (click to enlarge)...
- 3/22/2014
- WorstPreviews.com
As production continues in Manhattan for Fox and Warner Bros. Television's "Gotham," we've been amassing quite a bit of photos from the set of the upcoming series. Just yesterday we got our first look at Donal Logue as Harvey Bullock and today we've got new photos showing the young Bruce Wayne, played by David Mazouz, along with his parents Thomas and Martha Wayne, played by Grayson McCouch and Brette Taylor. Check them out in the gallery viewer below! "Gotham" is an origin story of the great DC Comics super villains and vigilantes, revealing an entirely new chapter that has never been told. From executive producer/writer Bruno Heller (.The Mentalist,. .Rome.), "Gotham" follows one cop's rise through a dangerously corrupt city teetering on the...
- 3/21/2014
- Comingsoon.net
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