During the course of its lifetime, the channel occasionally aired past episodes in thematic format, such as "Daytime's Most Unforgettable Weddings", spotlighting the best episodes of popular couples on ABC's soaps. Other thematic episode blocks included the "Sonnylicious!" marathon, featuring select episodes highlighting Maurice Benard's best performances as his "General Hospital" character Sonny Corinthos, and the "Tad the Cad" marathon, with classic 1980s episodes of "All My Children" involving the Michael E. Knight character of Tad Martin's romantic trysts with Liza Colby and her mother, Marian. These kinds of marathons were usually limited to series to which Soapnet had the rebroadcast rights (ABC's soaps, "Days of our Lives" and previously, "The Young and the Restless"). However, in a lead-up to the 33rd Daytime Emmy Awards, the channel showed episodes of soaps that showcased performances that garnered award-nominating attention – including those from "Guiding Light" and "As the World Turns" – a first for the channel. Also, during its 13-year existence, the channel aired marathons of its acquired programs; such as on September 3, 2007, when it aired a marathon of "The O.C." called "Summer Spice", showcasting the metamorphosis of Summer Roberts (played by Rachel Bilson) throughout the series.