1968: Dark Shadows' Joe stabbed himself .
1985: Port Charles residents learned Frisco was presumed dead.
1985: Days of our Lives' Abe shot and killed Richard Cates.
2001: As the World Turns' Bryant crashed his car."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.
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1968: On Dark Shadows, Joe Haskell (Joel Crothers) stabbed himself with a letter opener after Angelique (Lara Parker) told him that he bored her and wanted him to go.
1973: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) reassured Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) while Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) performed surgery on her daughter, Penny.
1985: Port Charles residents learned Frisco was presumed dead.
1985: Days of our Lives' Abe shot and killed Richard Cates.
2001: As the World Turns' Bryant crashed his car."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...
1968: On Dark Shadows, Joe Haskell (Joel Crothers) stabbed himself with a letter opener after Angelique (Lara Parker) told him that he bored her and wanted him to go.
1973: On The Doctors, Dr. Matt Powers (James Pritchett) reassured Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) while Dr. Nick Bellini (Gerald Gordon) performed surgery on her daughter, Penny.
- 10/22/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
On April 19th amp 20th, the cult classic musical Reefer Madness, with book and lyrics by Kevin Murphy and book and music by Dan Studney, will be presented in concert at 54 Below for 3 performances only. The concert will star original cast members Christian Campbell, John Kassir, Harry S. Murphy, Amy Spanger, Robert Torti, and several guest stars to be announced soon.
- 3/4/2015
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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“The Little Rascals Save the Day,” which was released on Blu-ray and DVD combo pack on April 1, 2014 and is rated “PG,” stars Bug Hall, Valerie Azlynn, Doris Roberts, Greg Germann, Eden Wood, Jenna Ortega, Steve Monroe, Robert Torti, Drew Justice and Brian Stepanek from writer and director Alex Zamm and writer William Robertson.
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- 4/4/2014
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
The 8th Annual Hack n’ Smack Kerry Daveline Memorial Celebrity Golf Classic supporting Melanoma research teed off in California today.
Co-founded by Kevin E. West and Michael Moynahan, the tournament includes celebrity golfers such as Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), Dennis Haysbert (The Unit), Ron Perlman (Sons of Anarchy), Patrick Warburton (Rules of Engagement), John Schneider (Smallville), Kevin Sorbo (Andromeda/Hercules), Vanessa Branch (Pirates of the Caribbean), Annie Wersching (24), Shawn Ryan (Chicago Code), Dave Coulier (Full House), Stephen Full (I’m in the Band), Jeremy Sumpter (Friday Night Lights), Jeffrey Nordling (Desperate Housewives), Jeremy Ratchford (Cold Case), Paula Trickey (The O.C.), Gregory Itzin (24/Mentalist), Robert Torti (Suite Life of Zach and Cody), Thomas Nicholas (American Pie), Richard Karn (Home Improvement), Eric Martsolf (Days of our Lives), Leann Hunley (Days of Our Lives), Galen Gering (Days of Our Lives), Kate Linder (Young and the Restless), David Naughton (Makin’ It), Scott Elrod (Men in Trees...
Co-founded by Kevin E. West and Michael Moynahan, the tournament includes celebrity golfers such as Joe Mantegna (Criminal Minds), Dennis Haysbert (The Unit), Ron Perlman (Sons of Anarchy), Patrick Warburton (Rules of Engagement), John Schneider (Smallville), Kevin Sorbo (Andromeda/Hercules), Vanessa Branch (Pirates of the Caribbean), Annie Wersching (24), Shawn Ryan (Chicago Code), Dave Coulier (Full House), Stephen Full (I’m in the Band), Jeremy Sumpter (Friday Night Lights), Jeffrey Nordling (Desperate Housewives), Jeremy Ratchford (Cold Case), Paula Trickey (The O.C.), Gregory Itzin (24/Mentalist), Robert Torti (Suite Life of Zach and Cody), Thomas Nicholas (American Pie), Richard Karn (Home Improvement), Eric Martsolf (Days of our Lives), Leann Hunley (Days of Our Lives), Galen Gering (Days of Our Lives), Kate Linder (Young and the Restless), David Naughton (Makin’ It), Scott Elrod (Men in Trees...
- 4/18/2011
- Look to the Stars
BethAnn Bonner is celebrating a birthday today along with Robert Torti, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and more. Happy Birthday to them all.
Tony Roberts (ex-Lee, The Edge Of Night) - 71
Catherine Deneuve (ex-Diana, Nip/Tuck) - 67
Robert Torti (ex-Salvatore, The Young And The Restless; ex-Everett, Beverly Hills, 90210; ex-Jim, Melrose Place; ex-Charlie, Days Of Our Lives; ex-Kyle, Generations) - 49
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (ex-Gabe, Ugly Betty) - 35
BethAnn Bonner (ex-Kat, All My Children; ex-Natasha, Guiding Light; ex-Talia, One Life To Live) - 28...
Tony Roberts (ex-Lee, The Edge Of Night) - 71
Catherine Deneuve (ex-Diana, Nip/Tuck) - 67
Robert Torti (ex-Salvatore, The Young And The Restless; ex-Everett, Beverly Hills, 90210; ex-Jim, Melrose Place; ex-Charlie, Days Of Our Lives; ex-Kyle, Generations) - 49
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (ex-Gabe, Ugly Betty) - 35
BethAnn Bonner (ex-Kat, All My Children; ex-Natasha, Guiding Light; ex-Talia, One Life To Live) - 28...
- 10/22/2010
- by We Love Soaps TV
- We Love Soaps
Alan Cumming and Steven Weber are among the actors hooked on Reefer Madness, the upcoming Showtime original movie musical. Also joining the cast of the off-Broadway adaptation are Neve Campbell and Ana Gasteyer. The stage Reefer is a lighthearted satire of the 1936 film about the evils of marijuana from writers Kevin Murphy and Dan Studney and director Andy Fickman, who are reuniting for the Showtime version (HR 1/30). Reefer also will bring back several stars of the stage version, which ran at the Hudson Backstage Theatre in Hollywood in 2000. Campbell's brother, Christian Campbell, reprises his role, as do Kristen Bell, John Kassir and Robert Torti.
- 3/18/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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