1977: Ryan's Hope's Jack and Mary were locked in a storeroom.
1979: As the World Turns' Lisa wanted Hester to be fired.
1990: Guiding Light's Holly revisited the past with Roger.
2009: One Live to Live's Kyle called off his wedding to Nick."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...
1931: Myrt and Marge premiered as a primetime soap opera that followed the lives and escapades of two chorus girls. Creator Myrtle Vail (Damerel) pitched the idea to the Wrigley chewing gum makers, naming her lead characters Myrtle Spear and Marge Minter. Myrt and Marge became the first radio series Wrigley sponsored.
1979: As the World Turns' Lisa wanted Hester to be fired.
1990: Guiding Light's Holly revisited the past with Roger.
2009: One Live to Live's Kyle called off his wedding to Nick."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...
1931: Myrt and Marge premiered as a primetime soap opera that followed the lives and escapades of two chorus girls. Creator Myrtle Vail (Damerel) pitched the idea to the Wrigley chewing gum makers, naming her lead characters Myrtle Spear and Marge Minter. Myrt and Marge became the first radio series Wrigley sponsored.
- 11/2/2018
- by Roger Newcomb
- We Love Soaps
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