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Death comes in many forms but it was cancer that took away the lives of a couple of Marvel Cinematic Universe heroes. It was our Black Panther Chadwick Boseman in 2020 and then we lost Kamar de los Reyes, aka the White Tiger, from Daredevil: Born Again in 2023. Most of you know him as the charming antagonist from the Call of Duty: Black Ops franchise as Raul Menendez.

Recently, Daredevil: Born Again director Michael Cuesta discussed him while having a chat with Brandon Davis on Phase Hero: A Film & TV Podcast. And it was then he told us about the experience while working with Kamar. Just like the case with Boseman, Kamar never told anyone about the disease and went on to shoot the latest Marvel TV show.

No One had an Idea What Kamar was Going Through Kamar’s White Tiger debuted in the second episode of the MCU show.

Exciting news for All My Children (AMC) fans who would love to see more of Susan Lucci (Erica Kane). The daytime drama legend will be adding “off-Broadway” production to her resume, as she’s set to debut in ‘My First Ex-Husband’, produced by The View’s Joy Behar.

Behar also stars in the production that centers around women who are, “… married to their jobs, their faith, money and – the wrong man.”

AMC’s Susan Lucci In ‘My First Ex-Husband’ – More On The Production

‘My First Ex-Husband’ features a series of stories that highlight the “messy” truths surrounding love, marriage, and divorce, inevitably revealing the “chaotic, funny and often eye-opening realities of relationships.”

The first cast of ‘My First Ex-Husband’ consists of Behar, Adrienne C. Moore, Tovah Feldshuh, and Susie Essman. Meanwhile, Lucci is set to work with the second cast, including her former AMC co-star Tonya Pinkins (Livia Friye), as well as Cathy Moriarty,...

Joy Behar, best known for hosting The View, is about to come out with a new project. One well-known name is already attached: actress Susan Lucci, best known for her work on All My Children. The upcoming project even brought about a little reunion for the soap opera legend.

Joy Behar’s Project Already Has Quite A Few Names Attached

Behar has been the host of The View since the series started in 1997. However, she’s worn many hats over the years. Beforehand, she’s been a stand-up comedian, a radio talk-show host, and had even been a producer on Good Morning America, in addition to other projects.

However, Behar has recently come out with another new project. The TV personality is set to come out with her own off-Broadway show, My First Ex-Husband.

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Playbill has released the following synopsis: “A no-holds-barred series of stories created by the legendary Joy Behar.

Get ready to step back into the world of Pine Valley as Emmy Award winner Susan Lucci, the face of daytime television, hosts a spectacular evening celebrating the 55th anniversary of the groundbreaking show, All My Children. Joining Lucci are cherished cast members Kelly Ripa (Hayley), Eva Larue (Maria), Jill Larson (Opal), and Eden Riegel (Bianca), […]

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On Tuesday, January 14, 2025, daytime legend Susan Lucci will host a 55th anniversary celebratory event honoring the daytime drama series “All My Children,” where for more than 40 years she captivated audiences with her portrayal of Erica Kane, a character who quickly became a cultural icon. Look for Lucci to reflect on the creation and evolution of her character and the lasting impact of “All My Children” on television history.

Titled “Susan Lucci in Conversation with Andy Cohen: All My Children at 55,” the event will take place in person and online at the 92nd Street Y (92Ny) in New York City on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. Et. Tickets start at $25 for online viewing while in-person runs between $50 and $70, depending on seating location.

Moderated by Bravo star Andy Cohen, fans can look forward to seeing Kelly Ripa (Hayley Vaughan Santos; “Live with Kelly and Mark”), Eva Larue (Maria Santos), Jill Larson...

Ralph Fiennes is no stranger to a historical drama. His filmography includes Schindler's List, The English Patient, and most recently The Return, based on the ancient story, The Odyssey. However, one of his best historical films is actually an animated musical, titled The Prince of Egypt.

The Prince of Egypt combines exciting aspects of filmmaking such as animation and songwriting to bring a classic biblical story to life. As DreamWorks Animation's second film, The Prince of Egypt has an exciting production history that helped make it an audience favorite. Ralph Fiennes also delivers some of his best work in the movie.

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General Hospital (Gh) spoilers tease that Alexa Havins has been tapped to play a pivotal role on the ABC soap, the legacy character of Luke and Laura’s only daughter, Lulu.

Lulu has been comatose since 2020 when she was hurt in an explosion. Last week she regained consciousness following a liver transplant. Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco) was the donor and she did not survive.

General Hospital Spoilers – Alexa Havins As Lulu Spencer

Alexa Havins played Babe Carey Chandler on All My Children from 2003 to 2007 and again in 2011. Havins is the third actress to play Lulu as an adult. Julie Marie Berman was in the role from 2005 to 2013, and Emme Rylan took over the role in 2013, leaving in 2020.

Alexa Havins’ credits include Castle, CSI: New York, and Grey’s Anatomy. She’s also appeared in several films, including Brooklyn Rules and 27 Dresses.

Gh spoilers – Lulu Spencer Is Awake

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Alexa Havins is taking over a prominent role on General Hospital: Luke and Laura’s only daughter, Lulu. Comatose since 2020 when she was caught in an explosion, Lulu has finally regained consciousness after a lifesaving liver transplant. Unfortunately, Sam McCall died of a heart attack after donating part of her liver.

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Best known for her role as Babe Carey Chandler on All My Children from 2003 to 2007 and again in 2011, Havins will be the third actress to tackle an adult Lulu. Julie Marie Berman played the character from 2005 to 2013. Emme Rylan took over the part in 2013 and stayed until 2020.

Since leaving the daytime genre, Havins has had success guest starring on numerous primetime series, including Castle, CSI: New York and Grey’s Anatomy. She’s also appeared in several films, including Brooklyn Rules and 27 Dresses.

Want to learn more about the actress? Here are seven things to know about Alexa Havins.

‘General Hospital’ (Gh) spoilers reveal “All My Children” vet Alexa Havins will debut as Lulu Spencer starting Monday, November 18th, which is perfect for November sweeps.

‘General Hospital’ Spoilers: Lulu Will Wake Up To A Whole New Reality

Lulu has been in a four-year coma, and she’s waking up to a whole different reality. The man she loves, Dante Falconeri (Dominic Zamprogna), had moved on with Sam McCall (Kelly Monaco), and they lived together as a blended family with Rocco Falconeri (Finn Carr), Danny Morgan (Asher Antonyzyn), and Scout Quartermaine (Cosette Abinate).

Not to mention, Dante’s lady love died, saving Lulu’s life. After months of searching and hoping for a miracle, Sam was Lulu’s liver donor. Lulu may wrestle with feelings of guilt over having been the reason why Dante lost Sam, despite wanting to get back together with him before she fell into a coma.

All My Children spoilers and updates reveal the classic soap opera, which has been off the air for quite some time, could be making a comeback through a series of television movies.

The show, along with the other ABC soap One Life To Live, was last seen in a failed early attempt at online streaming by the defunct Prospect Park company.

All My Children Spoilers – Could AMC Be Making A Comeback On Lifetime?

TVLine has learned from several sources that Lifetime is in the early stages of discussions to create a TV-movie franchise centered around beloved characters from the soap opera set in Pine Valley.

This series originally aired on ABC from 1970 to 2011 and saw a short revival as a web series in the spring and summer of 2013. However, an insider has indicated that these talks are still in their infancy, with one source characterizing them as

A representative from...

‘The Young and the Restless’ (Y&R) spoilers cannot be confirmed 100 percent. However, the September 26th episode may be the end of Heather Stevens (Vail Bloom). It is potentially the last time we see Vail Bloom grace our screens on the soap.

Heather, the daughter of Paul Williams and Heather Stevens, was first seen in 1979; however, Vail played Heather from 2007 to 2010. Eden Riegel played Heather from 2010 to 2011 and Jennifer Landon in 2012. Currently, Vail has been playing Heather from 2023 to present.

‘The Young And The Restless’ Spoilers: How Can Sharon Come Back From This?

Y&r took the “no comment” stance and hasn’t verified either way. If the character, Heather, really did take her last breath, how can Sharon Newman (Sharon Case) bounce back from that?

Sharon has been clearly unstable for months, and no one in Genoa City has tried too hard to get her the help she needs. They...

Jeffrey Carlson, whose acting credits included playing one of daytime-tv’s first transgender characters (on ABC’s All My Children), has died at age 48.

The news was shared on Twitter by Time Out New York theater critic Adam Feldman; a cause of death was not given.

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Carlson made his All My Children debut in August 2006 as Freddie Luper aka Zarf, a British rock musician.

Stars of ABC’s classic daytime dramas All My Children, One Life to Live and General Hospital will reunite next month to present a streaming concert of their past musical performances benefiting Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

ABC Daytime: Back on Broadway will gather musical performances by soap stars including Susan Lucci, Anthony Geary and Eva La Rue during the seven annual benefit concerts staged in New York from 2005-11. The daytime actors will revisit the performances in new interviews as part of the special.

The special will stream free of charge on February 11. See viewing options below.

The lineup of performers includes Bobbie Eakes, Melissa Claire Egan, Vincent Irizarry, Eva La Rue, Susan Lucci, Cameron Mathison, Eden Riegel, Chrishell Stause and Walt Willey (from All My Children); Kristen Alderson, BethAnn Fuenmayor, Kathy Brier, Kassie DePaiva, David Gregory, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Catherine Hickland, Mark Lawson, Hillary B. Smith, Jason Tam...

Who were the best LGBTQ couples in daytime soap opera history? The sad truth is that there aren’t that many to choose from. Despite the shows dipping their toes in the water with queer characters and storylines in the 1990s — like Ryan Phillippe as groundbreaking gay teen Billy Douglas on “One Life to Live” from 1992 to 1993 — the show shied away from romance for its queer characters until the 21st century. Scroll down to read some of our forum posters’ favorites below.

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In 2000 “All My Children” made history when Bianca Montgomery (played by Eden Riegel) came out as a lesbian. As the daughter of Erica Kane (Susan Lucci), it was the first time such an important legacy character was written to be gay. She had a few romances over the years, including twins Frankie and Maggie Stone (Elizabeth Hendrickson...

All My Children and Santa Barbara vet John Callahan died on Saturday morning after suffering a massive stroke at his home in Palm Desert, Calif. He was 66.

“May flights of angels wing you to your rest, my dear friend,” Callahan’s ex-wife and former AMC screen partner, Eva La Rue, shared on Instagram. (The two were wed from 1996 to 2005, and have an 18-year-old daughter, Kaya McKenna.) “Your bigger-than-life, gregarious personality will leave a hole in our hearts forever.

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A trailer has hit for Apple TV+’s reboot of Steven Spielberg’s classic 1980s anthology series, Amazing Stories.

Amazing Stories, the classic 1985-1987 NBC anthology television series that carried the unmistakable aura of optimistic wonder of Steven Spielberg, is making a comeback over thirty years in the making, evidenced more vividly than ever before with the arrival of the first trailer for the Apple TV+ reboot series.

The Amazing Stories trailer is a manic montage of marvel, showcasing an initial set of anthological episodes that will manifest with five unique stories. – Oh, and fans of the original series will be very satisfied to know that the iconic orchestral theme song from the original series is not only represented here, but remains intact in its original form.

Video of Amazing Stories — Official Trailer | Apple TV+

While there still isn’t all that much out there in terms...

Exclusive: Wendie Malick, Gravity Falls‘ Alex Hirsch and Boss Baby‘s Sarah-Nicole Robles have been set to lead the voice cast of The Owl House, Disney Channel’s upcoming animated fantasy comedy series. They will be joined for the first season, set to premiere in early 2020, by guests including Matthew Rhys, Isabella Rossellini and Mae Whitman.

Tati Gabrielle (Chilling Adventures of Sabrina), Bumper Robinson (The Game), Issac Ryan Brown (Raven’s Home), Parvesh Cheena (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend) and Eden Riegel (All My Children) will voice guest roles for Season 1.

The news for the series comes as it secured a berth at next month’s New York Comic Con. Malick, Hirsch and Robles will join creator/executive producer Dana Terrace (DuckTales) and art director Ricky Cometa (Steven Universe) for the New York Comic Con panel, set for October 4.

The Owl House follows Luz (voiced by Robles), a self-assured teenage girl who stumbles...

1966: Mia Farrow left Peyton Place.

1979: Calvin had a big day on Edge of Night.

1985: Ryan's Hope's D.J. celebrated her 16th birthday.

2006: Sami and Austin's wedding began."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.

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1966: On Dark Shadows, Bill Malloy (Frank Schofield) set up a meeting with Roger Collins (Louis Edmonds), Burke (Mitchell Ryan) and Sam Evans (David Ford) to settle the manslaughter case once and for all.

1966: Mia Farrow aired for the final time as Allison Mackenzie in Peyton Place.

1974: Christopher Allport...

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...

"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...

1947: On Lora Lawton, Lora (Jan Miner) continued to worry about Peter. The Frank and Anne Hummert radio soap opera ran from 1943 to 1950 on NBC.

1954: On Portia Faces Life, Portia (Frances Reid) was busy taking non-stop phone calls.

1966: On Dark Shadows, Bill Malloy (Frank Schofield), manager of the Collins Fishing Fleet, warned Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) that Burke wanted to take everything the Collins family owned.

1971: On Another World, when Alice (Jacqueline Courtney) returned to Bay City, Steve (George Reinholt) was...

“Pride as an Asian-American transgender woman means to me an opportunity to be visible, and I’m so honored and grateful to ‘General Hospital’ and ABC as a network for allowing me to be visible and to continue to contribute to the narrative of my beautiful transgender community,” says Cassandra James. She’s a transgender actress who plays transgender doctor Terry Randolph in the ABC soap. “Gh” shared her special Pride message with fans on Twitter. Scroll down to watch it at the bottom of this post.

“It’s not lost on me the importance of the work that I’m doing, the importance of Terry, the character that I play, who is an out trans woman, who is a doctor, who has love and support from her friends in Port Charles,” the actress adds. “I think it’s fair to say that these types of portrayals are still quite rare,...

1969: Dark Shadows' Laura was stopped by Angelique.

1983: Ryan's Hope's Delia spotted a familiar face in a play.

1994: General Hospital's Bobbie was kicked out by Tony.

2008: All My Children's Greg visited Jenny's grave."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...

1966: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.

1969: On Dark Shadows, Angelique (Lara Parker) grabbed the hammer and stake away from Laura (Diana Millay), "My name is Angelique,...

1968: Dark Shadows' Mrs. Johnson had a terrible dream.

1981: John Dixon took a tumble down the stairs on As the World Turns.

2002: All My Children's Bianca called her sister, Kendall, "evil".

2010: It was prom night for One Life to Live's Starr X'd Lovers."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...

1968: On Dark Shadows, Cassandra (Lara Parker) encouraged Mrs. Johnson (Clarice Blackburn) to get some sleep but Mrs. Johnson told her she was afraid of having a terrible dream. Once Mrs. Johnson fell asleep she had the dream,...

1967: Dark Shadows' Jason asked patience from Willie.

1979: Guiding Light's Rita had a nightmare about Roger.

1985: As the World Turns' Bob and Kim were married.

1994: Another World's Carl planned on proposing to Rachel."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...

1967: On Dark Shadows, Jason McGuire (Dennis Patrick) implored Willie Loomis (John Karlen) to wait on getting revenge against Burke Devlin (Mitchell Ryan) until after they got their money.

1979: On Guiding Light, Rita Bauer (Lenore Kasdorf) had a nightmare about Roger Thorpe (Michael Zaslow...

1962: Search for Tomorrow's Marge was upset when adoption

plans fell through. 1982: Sft made its NBC debut.

1982: The first daytime episode of Capitol aired on CBS.

2004: All My Children's Kendall told Bianca her baby was dead."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...

1962: On Search for Tomorrow, Marge Bergman (Melba Rae) reeled from Monica's (Barbara Baxley) decision to not give Jimmy up for adoption. She later went to friends Joanne (Mary Stuart) and Arthur Tate (Terry O'Sullivan) for solace.

1962: On As the World Turns,...

1970: A World Apart and The Best of Everything premiered on ABC.

Another World spinoff Somerset premiered on NBC.

Dark Shadows' Maggie found a mysterious note."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...

1970: Daytime soap opera A World Apart premiered on ABC. The show was created by Katherine L. Phillips, Irna Phillips' daughter, and combined Irna's own life story with examples of the generation gap. Susan Sarandon and Matthew Cowles were siblings Patrice and Chris Kahlman, adopted children of soap opera writer Better Kahlman (played by...

1979: Another World's Alice wasn't sure she should marry Dan.

1979: Guiding Light's newly arrived Ross rook Roger's case.

1990: General Hospital's "Duke" died in Anna's arms.

2004: All My Children's Bianca gave birth to Miranda."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...

1968: On Dark Shadows, Victoria Winters (Alexandra Moltke) was shot in the shoulder after a struggling over a gun with her prison guard (Howard Honig). Peter Bradford (Roger Davis) and Victoria attempted to leave the jail.

1976: On Ryan's Hope, Johnny (Bernard Barrow) made peace with...

1971: DS' Bramwell was distraught over losing Daphne.

1984: Rh's Maeve and Johnny received a donation.

1990: Gh's Jerry and "Duke" shot each other.

2001: Oltl's Blair slipped off the Palace Hotel roof."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.

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1942: Irna Phillips' radio soap opera The Guiding Light returned to NBC Radio. After Gl was canceled by sponsor Procter & Gamble, listeners sent over 75,000 letters in protest, leading General Mills to pick up the show 11 weeks later. Gl was canceled again on November 29, 1946, but returned again on...

1971: Erika Slezak debuted as Victoria Lord on 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...

1971: Erika Slezak debuted as Victoria Lord on One Life to Live. The role had been originated by Gillian Spencer in 1968, then assumed by Joanne Dorian starting in 1970. Slezak played the role for 41 years on ABC, and one additional season when show aired online in 2013.

1975: Tom O'Rourke (who would later become Guiding Light's Justin Marler) auditioned for (and landed) a one day gig as a construction boss on Search for Tomorrow.

1968: Dark Shadows' Bathia went up in flames.

1985: Australian soap opera Neighbours premiered.

1988: General Hospital's Duke was involved in a shootout.

2004: All My Children's Bianca went into labor."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...

1968: On Dark Shadows, Bathia Mapes (Anita Bolster) tried to drive Angeligue out but announced she had failed and feared for her life. She said she felt herself on fire then flames sprung up around her.

1977: On Another World, Liz Matthews (Irene Dailey) was upset when Alice (Susan Harney...

Greg Rikaart is no stranger to the Daytime Emmys. He earned five Best Supporting Actor nominations for his role as Kevin Fisher on “The Young and the Restless”, winning on his very first try. He also earned a nomination for Best New Approaches–Daytime Entertainment as part of the cast of the online series “Imaginary Bitches.” But Rikaart could make history if he wins for his new role on “Days of Our Lives.” He would be the first to win Best Supporting Actor for a gay role. And he would be the first openly gay actor to win for a gay role in any category.

Soaps operas were slow to embrace Lgbt characters and storylines, so only a handful of actors have ever won for queer characters in any category. Eden Riegel was the first when she won Best Younger Actress in 2005 for playing Erica Kane’s daughter Bianca on...

1965: Peyton Place's Elliot learned he was a grandfather.

1971: Dark Shadows' Gabriel stabbed Kendrick.

1989: Another World's original Donna Love returned.

2004: All My Children's Bianca remembered killing Michael."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.

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1962: On The Edge of Night, Louise (Mary K. Wells) learned about Phil's (Ray MacDonnell) car crash, unaware that he had been replaced by a double, John Lambert (Ray MacDonnell).

1965: On As the World Turns, Chris (Don MacLaughlin) told Pa (Santos Ortega) about a rare disease that Dan had contracted,...

1981: General Hospital's Lesley had no shortage of admirers.

1985: Daniel confessed his love for Krystle on Dynasty.

1989: Gl's Reva and Sonni walked across a suspension bridge.

2009: The wedding of All My Children's Reese and Bianca began."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...

1939: Virgina Payne joined the cast of radio soap opera The Carters of Elm Street as Ms. Carter. Payne was best known for her 27-year run as "Ma Perkins".

1974: Joseph Gallison debuted on Days of our Lives as Neil Curtis, a role...

1979: Primetime soap opera Knots Landing premiered on CBS.

2002: Days of our Lives' Chloe learned Craig was her father.

2004: All My Children's Bianca was reunited with baby Miranda."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...

1963: On The Edge of Night, Emory Warren (William Berger) came closer to realizing his murderous plan.

1971: On The Doctors, Dr. Althea Davis (Elizabeth Hubbard) filled Dr. Maggie Powers (Lydia Bruce) about her time with her mother during the holidays.

1976: On Ryan's Hope, Jack Fenelli (Michael Levin) demanded an explanation...

1955: Love of Life's Van wanted to adopt Carol.

1986: Search for Tomorrow's Jo had a dream.

2000: All My Children's Bianca came out to Erica.

2008: Atwt's Lucinda didn't know Brian had a thing for her grandson."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...

1939: On Bachelor's Children, Sam and Ruth Ann kept an anxious vigil at the hospital as Sam's wife, Janet, delivered their first child. Complications ensued during the birth, and the ordeal stretched late into the night. Sam tried to rest in the deserted waiting...

1968: Joan Crawford aired for the final time on The Secret Storm.

1980: Edge of Night's Clown Puppet killer was lurking.

1985: Capitol's Leanne collapsed.

1985: Santa Barbara's C.C. remained on life support."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, Mrs. Johnson (Clarice Blackburn) walked in while Joe (Joel Crothers) was trying to kill Barnabas (Jonathan Frid) so Joe ran off. Elizabeth (Joan Bennett) and Roger (Louis Edmonds) found Joe in the Collins mausoleum and brought him back to Collinwood where he addmitted that he tried to kill Barnabas, and said he would try again.

1933: The Romance of Helen Trent premiered.

1987: Matthew Ashford debuted as Jack on Days of our Lives.

1985: Guiding Light's Reva almost ran into Josh at Cedars.

2008: All My Children's Reese and Miranda surprised Bianca."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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1933: The Romance of Helen Trent debuted over CBS Radio. The show aired 7,222 episodes during its run until June 24, 1960. Created by the husband-and-wife team of Frank and Anne Hummert, Helen Trent was conceived as the epitome of virtue in a world where behavior was usually judged in black-and-white terms. Helen Trent never smoked, drank, or...

Late Show with Stephen Colbert writer Ariel Dumas apologized yesterday for tweeting about her happiness in helping to ruin Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s life. Considering Kavanaugh had just secured a lifelong gig on the Supreme Court, the “ruined life” tweet was, as Dumas later said, an attempt at sarcasm.

But did Dumas go too far – in apologizing? Many of her fellow comedy writers are coming to her defense. One even pledged “fire and fury” from Dumas’ fellow female comedy writers if the CBS Late Show writer is “financially” punished.

“Every comedy writer supports you,” tweeted Danny Zuker, executive producer of ABC’s Modern Family. “How great would it be if the people trolling you were this outraged over a woman being sexually assaulted?

Kathy Griffin tweeted Monday that Dumas is “a comedy writer, being held to a higher standard than the President of the United States. Love you @ArielDumas, f*ck the haters.

1966: Mia Farrow left Peyton Place.

1979: Calvin had a big day on Edge of Night.

1985: Ryan's Hope's D.J. celebrated her 16th birthday.

2006: Sami and Austin's wedding began."The best prophet of the future is the past."

― Lord Byron

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1966: On Dark Shadows, Bill Malloy (Frank Schofield) set up a meeting with Roger Collins (Louis Edmonds), Burke (Mitchell Ryan) and Sam Evans (David Ford) to settle the manslaughter case once and for all.

1966: Mia Farrow aired for the final time as Allison Mackenzie in Peyton Place.

1974: Christopher Allport aired for the last time as Tim McGowan in Another World.

1975: Ryan's Hope premiered on ABC."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"

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1947: On Lora Lawton, Lora (Jan Miner) continued to worry about Peter. The Frank and Anne Hummert radio soap opera ran from 1943 to 1950 on NBC.

1954: On Portia Faces Life, Portia (Frances Reid) was busy taking non-stop phone calls.

1966: On Dark Shadows, Bill Malloy (Frank Schofield), manager of the Collins Fishing Fleet, warned Elizabeth (Joan Bennett...

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"

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1946: Mary-Ellis Bunim was born. She produced daytime soap operas Search for Tomorrow, As the World Turns, Santa Barbara and Loving...

Donald Trump’s most winning week of his presidency continued today with Justice Anthony Kennedy announcing his pending retirement from the Supreme Court, and Hollywood types are making their feelings known about it. The mostly unsurprising news came hours after Scotus struck down a pro-union Illinois law and a day after it upheld Trump’s Muslim travel ban.

Kennedy has been the swing vote on a divided court since he was nominated by President Reagan in 1988 and confirmed on a 97-0 Senate vote. While left-leaners are un-thrilled about his siding with the conservative majority in the two crucial decisions this week – and his votes on key states-rights issues over the decades — he has been the key deciding vote in many progressive causes. They include Planned Parenthood v. Casey (1992), which preserved the foundation of legal abortion from Roe v. Wade; the majority decision upholding affirmative action; and a series of gay-rights rulings, most famously the freedom of same-sex marriage via Obergefell v. Hodges three years ago.

Here is a sampling of reaction to Kennedy’s announcement from showbiz people, TV news pundits, some prominent politicians and others. We’ll add to the post as they come in, so refresh for the latest.

Okay yes I love the Handmaids Tale – that doesn’t mean I want to live in it. https://t.co/JkGnZbH088

— Whitney Cummings (@WhitneyCummings) June 27, 2018

#JusticeKennedy was no flaming liberal. He wrote the majority opinion on #CitizensUnited that allowed Corporations to pump as much money into political elections as they want. He also elected George Bush in 2000.

— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) June 27, 2018

Justice Kennedy retiring – great opportunity to make America great again!

— Jeanine Pirro (@JudgeJeanine) June 27, 2018

The illegitimate Potus will now try to ram a Scotus nominee through before Nov. So much for that McConnell rule. Calling on two principled Republicans to stand up against tyranny.

— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) June 27, 2018

Please vote, people. https://t.co/rE781IYzZU

— Chelsea Handler (@chelseahandler) June 27, 2018

#RIPSupremeCourt

— Andy Cohen (@Andy) June 27, 2018

Anyone that heard @HardballChris this afternoon brilliantly & passionately imploring Democrats to do everything to hold up any replacement for Justice Kennedy until after a new Senate is seated in January (like McConnell did with Garland), knows what needs to be done.

— Ken Olin (@kenolin1) June 27, 2018

Wanna puke? This is from April 2017.

Trump’s hidden back channel to Justice Kennedy: Their kids https://t.co/Ly0kNxVDJm h/t @TierneyODea

— rob delaney (@robdelaney) June 27, 2018

I don't understand. Kennedy cares about Lgtb rights. He cares about balance and justice. How can he do this? How can he want that guy to name his replacement?

— Eden Riegel (@edenriegel) June 27, 2018

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced today that he will be retiring. It is Congress’ duty to confirm @realDonaldTrump’s pick to fill Justice Kennedy’s seat in a timely manner.

— Boris Epshteyn (@BorisEP) June 27, 2018

When it comes time to decide on a replacement for Justice Kennedy, I hope that my Republican colleagues who believe that women, not the government, have the right to control their bodies will stand with those of us who oppose any nominee who would deny women the right to choose.

— Bernie Sanders (@SenSanders) June 27, 2018

Justice Kennedy retiring… If you are deeply disturbed, absorb the shock. But respond with even more determination. If you see this as a fight for the future of democracy, let those in power know that the will of the majority can still hold sway. https://t.co/lcKhiAgKao

— Dan Rather (@DanRather) June 27, 2018

There is no single vacancy in the entire federal government with more long term consequences than Justice Kennedy’s seat — his replacement could decide some of America’s largest questions for a generation or more.

— Ari Melber (@AriMelber) June 27, 2018

The winner of the 2020 election will most likely have the opportunity to appoint 2 Scotus Justices, if not 3. If Mr. Trump is re-elected, there will likely be a 7-2 majority opposed to women’s rights, voting rights, and equality for at least 15 yrs. #WakeUp

— Michael Avenatti (@MichaelAvenatti) June 27, 2018

Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy is retiring. Among other things, his replacement will likely overturn Roe v. Wade, which will allow states to prohibit abortion. The consequences of the 2016 election have never been more stark.

— Renato Mariotti (@renato_mariotti) June 27, 2018

Omg! Just when you thought this week couldn't get more lit… I give you Anthony Kennedy's retirement from #Scotus

— Donald Trump Jr. (@DonaldJTrumpJr) June 27, 2018

To every progressive in 2016 who said that elections don’t matter, that both parties are corrupt, or that there’s no difference between Hilary and Trump, welcome to the post Anthony Kennedy, Trump-dominated Supreme Court.

— Keith Boykin (@keithboykin) June 27, 2018

Anthony Kennedy is retiring. Abortion will be illegal in twenty states in 18 months. #Scotus

— Jeffrey Toobin (@JeffreyToobin) June 27, 2018

Center-right Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy to retire. The @Gop is licking their chops to appoint a hard right judge. Dems should say no confirmation hearing until after November. That’s payback for the Merrick Garland appointment. Dems better be prepared to go to war Now.

— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) June 27, 2018

We are now living with the horrible consequences of people out there who chose not to vote in 2016. You didn’t “love” Hillary, u sat out in protest, u wanted Bernie, u assumed she’d win, u just couldn’t get to the polls that day. Don’t blame Trump voters – they voted.

— billy eichner (@billyeichner) June 26, 2018

Amen! https://t.co/PnbAZD8L5w

— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) June 27, 2018

Supreme Court Now

Completely Right Wing

“trumps Supreme Court”Will Take Away Our Rightsroe V.Wade,Gay Rights,Too Many To Listthis Blow Couldn’T Be More Severeif We Dont Fight Like Our Lives Depend On It,

“Some Americans ”Could Find “Themselves”In Internment Camps

— Cher (@cher) June 27, 2018

Rip "lit." Also, America. https://t.co/vLsf4KJXbJ

— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) June 27, 2018

Greg Evans contributed to this report.

1969: Dark Shadows' Laura was stopped by Angelique.

1983: Ryan's Hope's Delia spotted a familiar face in a play.

1994: General Hospital's Bobbie was kicked out by Tony.

2008: All My Children's Greg visited Jenny's grave."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"

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1966: On Another World, Bill (Joseph Gallison) joked about Missy (Carol Roux) being an heiress, but Missy wasn't interested in the money she inherited from her mother.

1968: Dark Shadows' Mrs. Johnson had a terrible dream.

1981: Atwt's John Dixon took a tumble.

2002: AMC's Bianca called her sister, Kendall, "evil".

2010: It was prom night for Oltl's Starr X'd Lovers."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"

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1968: On Dark Shadows, Cassandra (Lara Parker) encouraged Mrs. Johnson (Clarice Blackburn) to get some sleep but Mrs. Johnson told her she was afraid of having a terrible dream.

Soap Opera Digest has reported that actress Elizabeth Hendrickson is joining the cast of “General Hospital” in a new role that starts taping this week. This will be her first time appearing on the ABC soap opera, following nine years (2008-2017) of playing Chloe Mitchell on-and-off on CBS’s “The Young and the Restless.” Last year Chloe skipped town and faked her death to avoid prosecution for murder — they’ll never think to look for her in Port Charles.

Chloe is probably Hendrickson’s best-known role to soap opera fans, and it earned her four Daytime Emmy nominations for Best Supporting Actress. But she actually got her start on “All My Children,” where she played Frankie Stone in 2001 and then her twin sister Maggie Stone from 2002 to 2005 after Frankie was murdered. Those roles were groundbreaking as both Frankie and Maggie were love interests for Bianca Montgomery (Eden Riegel), who made...

1967: Dark Shadows' Jason asked patience from Willie.

1979: Guiding Light's Rita had a nightmare about Roger.

1985: As the World Turns' Bob and Kim were married.

1994: Another World's Carl planned on proposing to Rachel."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"

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1967: On Dark Shadows, Jason McGuire (Dennis Patrick) implored Willie Loomis (John Karlen) to wait on getting revenge against Burke Devlin (Mitchell Ryan) until after they got their money.

1970: A World Apart and The Best of Everything premiered on ABC.

Another World spinoff Somerset premiered on NBC.

Dark Shadows' Maggie found a mysterious note."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"

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1970: Daytime soap opera A World Apart premiered on ABC. The show was created by Katherine L. Phillips, Irna Phillips' daughter, and combined Irna's own life story with examples of the generation gap. Susan Sarandon...

1962: Search for Tomorrow's Marge was upset when adoption

plans fell through. 1982: Sft made its NBC debut.

1982: The first daytime episode of Capitol aired on CBS.

2004: All My Children's Kendall told Bianca her baby was dead."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"

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1962: On Search for Tomorrow, Marge Bergman (Melba Rae) reeled from Monica's (Barbara Baxley) decision to not give Jimmy up for adoption. She...

1979: Another World's Alice wasn't sure she should marry Dan.

1979: Guiding Light's newly arrived Ross rook Roger's case.

1990: General Hospital's "Duke" died in Anna's arms.

2004: All My Children's Bianca gave birth to Miranda."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

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1968: On Dark Shadows, Victoria Winters (Alexandra Moltke) was shot in the shoulder after a struggling...

1968: Dark Shadows' Bathia went up in flames.

1985: Australian soap opera Neighbours premiered.

1988: General Hospital's Duke was involved in a shootout.

2004: All My Children's Bianca went into labor."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

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1968: On Dark Shadows, Bathia Mapes (Anita Bolster) tried to drive Angeligue out but announced she had failed and feared for her life.