According to The Daytime Serials of Television , 1946 -- 1960 , she was the first major character in any serial to have an illegitimate child .
In 1958 , Ellen became pregnant by Dr. Tim Cole ( William Redfield ) and subsequently gave their son up for adoption .
According to The Daytime Serials of Television , 1946 -- 1960 , Ellen was the first major character in any serial to have an illegitimate child .
In 1958 , Ellen became pregnant by Dr. Tim Cole ( William Redfield ) and subsequently gave their son up for adoption .