Soap operas are some of the most popular TV shows around, from the larger-than-life characters to the twisty plotlines. Whether you love them or hate these dramatic onscreen stories, you can’t deny their longevity in the entertainment world. So, one question remains: Why are they called soap operas?
The history of soap operas, from 1930s radio to 1970s glamor
Ryan’s Hope premiered on this day in 1975!
Did you watch this 70s Soap Opera? pic.twitter.com/pCLxnZcKlL
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Soap operas were born in the 1930s, reports Brittanica, with radio broadcasts of 15-minute episodes full of drama and interesting characters. The shows typically revolved around a large, middle-class family in a small town or city. Each episode followed the characters as they dealt with drama at home and work.
When TV came along, the soap operas moved there and the episodes grew to 30 minutes. The shows were shown...
The history of soap operas, from 1930s radio to 1970s glamor
Ryan’s Hope premiered on this day in 1975!
Did you watch this 70s Soap Opera? pic.twitter.com/pCLxnZcKlL
— DoYouRemember? (@DoYouRemember) July 7, 2021
Soap operas were born in the 1930s, reports Brittanica, with radio broadcasts of 15-minute episodes full of drama and interesting characters. The shows typically revolved around a large, middle-class family in a small town or city. Each episode followed the characters as they dealt with drama at home and work.
When TV came along, the soap operas moved there and the episodes grew to 30 minutes. The shows were shown...
- 2/21/2023
- by India McCarty
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
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