Overview
- The series premiered on November 8, 1965, and current coverage marks its 60th anniversary with reflections on its enduring appeal.
- HELLO! reports the show has produced roughly 15,000 episodes and airs weekdays on Peacock, with media reporting a renewal for two more seasons.
- Longtime star Deidre Hall called a 60-year run "completely unheard of," crediting the show's collaborative crew and devoted fan base.
- Forbes highlights the soap’s signature families—Hortons, Bradys and DiMeras—and its classic device of reviving characters presumed dead.
- Anniversary features also spotlight the show's wide-ranging alumni, with HELLO! noting appearances by Christina Applegate, Jensen Ackles, Pamela Anderson and Pat Sajak.