SOAP OPERAS

Soap Operas began in the radio world of the 1930s and have been a part of daytime television since the 1950s. While many have come and gone, some have withstood the pressures of network ratings and change.

Why do we watch soap operas? The reason is simple: real life could never be this much fun.

One author's opinion on why soap operas are canceled

After learning that ABC was canceling "All My Children" and "One Life to Live," fans and advertisers alike unite to save these soap operas.

"All My Children" has flown the nest and "One Life to Live" has no life left. What is killing off daytime TV soap operas? If you were playing "Clue," you might guess that the murderer was a "Real Housewife" in the accounting office with a script.

In a surprise move ABC cancelled All My Children AND One Life to Live, two of its remaining three daytime soap operas.

Soap operas seem to have been around forever, but which ones have survived the passage of time? Here is a recap of the five longest soaps, including one that started out as a 15 minute serial on the radio.

The 5 longest running soap operas.

My Top 10 Couples of Soap Operas

Romance novels and soap operas are great sources of entertainment. But, are they ruining your perspective on love?

Due to the huge ratings decline of every soap opera on television today, daytime drama may be non-existent in the future. For all of those who have watched certain soap operas since their inception, this could be a big hit to your daytime viewing.

Highlighted are a list of some of the first soap operas that you may or may not remember.

This article attempts to analyze the psychological reasons behind Americans watching daytime soap operas.

The world is crumbling and so are the marriages and relationships within it. Surprisingly to a few, soap operas do not help.

This article is about the reasons why soap operas are continuing to lose ratings and suggestions on how they can get those ratings back up again.

With society today being so celebrity focused the genre of daytime soap operas seems to be fading away.

For the better part of my life, I have either watched or read up on a few different soap operas. Mostly Days of our Lives.

Soap Operas often create a surreal world, and even the morally wrong actions on these shows can be portrayed in a forgiving and seductive light. Do they contribute to the rise in cheating spouses? Let's look at the show Young and the Restless

CBS soap operas for fifty years have mesmerized and entertained the television viewing world. We have experienced dramas, romance and attraction.

Back in the day, like twenty years ago, I understood soap opera addiction. My mom had her "soaps" and my grandmother had hers, and they both followed them religiously.

If you've ever watched any Soap Opera I guarantee that you'll be able to relate to at least one of my pet peeves!

Many teens become avid soap opera viewers during the summer months. Here are some points to consider before allowing your teen to watch these daytime serials while they are off from school.

Over the years, many new parents have named their kids after soap opera characters. Here are some of the more unique character names currently used on soaps