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1960: Search for Tomorrow's Alison dealt with her mother-in-law.

1980: General Hospital's Monica faced a divorce decision.

1989: As the World Turns Paul shot his father, James Stenbeck.

2008: Hollyoaks' John Paul found Kieron's body."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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1938: Radio soap opera Life Can Be Beautiful premiered on CBS, starting a successful 16-year run. Life Can Be Beautiful quickly became known to radio insiders by its initials, and widely referred to as "Elsie Beebe." It was the story of Carol Conrad, a disadvantaged child who--still...

1960: Search for Tomorrow's Alison dealt with her mother-in-law.

1980: General Hospital's Monica faced a divorce decision.

1989: As the World Turns Paul shot his father, James Stenbeck.

2008: Hollyoaks' John Paul found Kieron's body."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...

1938: Radio soap opera Life Can Be Beautiful premiered on CBS, starting a successful 16-year run. Life Can Be Beautiful quickly became known to radio insiders by its initials, and widely referred to as "Elsie Beebe." It was the story of Carol Conrad, a disadvantaged child who--still in her teens--ran into the Slightly Read Bookshop seeking shelter and...

We return with another edition of the Indie Spotlight, highlighting recent independent horror news sent our way. Today’s feature includes digital and DVD release information on The Seasoning House, a trailer for Loss of Life, first details on The Cage, the short film “Don’t Move,” and much more:

The Seasoning House Release Details: “Acclaimed prosthetic effects designer Paul Hyett (The Woman in Black, Unknown) makes his directorial debut with the harrowing horror revenge thriller The Seasoning House, debuting on Digital, Blu-ray™ and DVD December 10th from Well Go USA Entertainment. The chilling film stars Rosie Day (Sixteen), Sean Pertwee (Event Horizon), Kevin Howarth (Gallowwalkers, The Last Horror Movie) and Anna Walton (Hellboy II: The Golden Army). In The Seasoning House, young girls are prostituted to the military and an orphaned deaf mute (Day) is enslaved to care for them. She moves between the walls and crawlspaces, showing a little kindness when she can.

This week we have an extra special edition of Gays Of Our Lives, starting with an interview with the handsome and charming Forbes March, who last week debuted on As The World Turns as Professor Mason Jarvis. Might he be the one man who comes between daytime’s first (and still only) supercouple, Luke and Noah?

In Gool Theater, find out if March’s debut was enough to get As The World Turns out of the doldrums and whether Syed and Christian go past the point of no return on EastEnders.

Scoops And Spoilers has the dish on the final episode of Kings and Ravi’s horrifying experience on Hollyoaks while Gool Newsbeat brings news that will give you insight on the Roman/Axel affair on All That Matters.

Plus, you’ll learn how bisexual actor Ferry Doedens feels about his role on Dutch soap Good Times, Bad Times.

All of this and as always,...

James Sutton has revealed that he misses Hollyoaks co-star Jake Hendriks. The actor said he loved working with Hendriks, who played his character John Paul McQueen's love interest Kieron Hobbs. Hendriks will bow out of the Channel 4 soap in tonight's episode, with Sutton to follow later this month. Sutton is quoted as saying: "I really miss working with Jake Hendriks. I love him to bits. We're very close, so I'll still see him. "A few of us chipped in for his leaving present and bought him an Arsenal (more)...

Hollyoaks' gay priest Father Kieron Hobbs is to bow out of the show in September. The character - played by 26-year-old Jake Hendriks - will meet an untimely demise when he is involved in a plot riddled with twists and turns, culminating in his departure from the village. Speaking of his time with the Channel 4 soap, he said: "It's been an honour to play such an interesting and unusual character and I hope that I've done Father Kieron justice! "It's been great being part of the family at Hollyoaks and I'd like to thank everyone for making my time here so enjoyable." Producer Bryan Kirkwood commented: "In a short space of time Jake has won legions of (more)...

Hollyoaks favourite James Sutton has quit the Channel 4 soap, Digital Spy can exclusively confirm. The 25-year-old, who has captured the hearts of millions since 2006 playing the role of gay student John Paul McQueen, will bow out of the soap in September for pastures new. His exit will naturally coincide with the brief return of Guy Burnet as John Paul's old flame Craig Dean, who makes a comeback in a bid to rekindle their romance. When John Paul sees Craig again for the first time since Craig left for Trinity College, Dublin, his life is thrown into complete disarray. His feelings for Craig begin to resurface and he's forced to make the biggest decision of his life - stay with his fiancé, Father Kieron Hobbs (Jake Hendriks), or reunite with his former love. The situation soon takes a sinister and fatal twist, however, resulting in Craig (more)...

Hollyoaks actor Guy Burnet will make a dramatic return to the soap as Craig Dean later this year in the hope of a sunset ending with lover John Paul McQueen. The 24-year-old, quit the show in August when his character left for Trinity College, Dublin, after his affair with John Paul was dramatically exposed at Craig and Sarah's (Loui Batley) engagement party. With his heart set on rekindling his romance with John Paul (James Sutton), Craig makes a shocking return just as the dust settles in the wake of John Paul's relationship with Father Kieron Hobbs (Jake Hendriks) being exposed to the village. Sarah's feelings for Craig are also pushed to the limit as she attempts to put the devastating revelation that her lover was involved in a gay love affair well and truly behind her. Meanwhile, Craig's mother Frankie becomes so embroiled in her family (more)...