Soap Operas
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The Longest Running Soap Operas in the United StatesSoap 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.
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The Magic World of Soap OperasWhy do we watch soap operas? The reason is simple: real life could never be this much fun.
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Soap Operas Losing ViewersSoap operas are losing viewers, most people prefer to watch series instead. -
What's the Connection with Soap Operas and Social Responsibility: How Soaps Affect Your LifeEveryone loves the sexy drama and romance of a great soap, but have you asked yourself how these saucy stories can actually affect your life? Is there a connection between soap operas and social responsibility? Hmmm... -
The Five Longest Running Soap Operas in the United StatesSoap 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.
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Day-Time Lovers-Top 10 Couples of Soap OperasMy Top 10 Couples of Soap Operas
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The Veteran Shows in the World of Soap OperasThe 5 longest running soap operas.
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Fans of "All My Children" And "One Life to Live" Unite to Save Their Soap OperasAfter learning that ABC was canceling "All My Children" and "One Life to Live," fans and advertisers alike unite to save these soap operas.
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Top 10 Reasons Why Soap Operas Are CanceledOne author's opinion on why soap operas are canceled
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Why Soap Operas Are Dying - How Snooki Killed Erica Kane"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.
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All My Children and One Life to Live Cancelled! ABC Axes Two Daytime Soap OperasIn a surprise move ABC cancelled All My Children AND One Life to Live, two of its remaining three daytime soap operas.
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The Wide World of Soap OperasFor the better part of my life, I have either watched or read up on a few different soap operas. Mostly Days of our Lives.
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Is There a Place for Soap Operas in Today's Society?With society today being so celebrity focused the genre of daytime soap operas seems to be fading away.
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10 Life Lessons Learned from Soap OperasAll I really need to know I learned from watching soap operas! -
Soap Operas: Cheat on Me and I'll Cheat on YouSoap 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
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A History of CBS Soap OperasCBS soap operas for fifty years have mesmerized and entertained the television viewing world. We have experienced dramas, romance and attraction.
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Soap Operas Help Launch Celebrity Careers in EntertainmentThis is a fairly comprehensive list from A-Z of movie and television celebrites whose early careers began on soap operas. -
Why Are Soap Operas Continuing to Lose Ratings?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.
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Soap Operas on the Bubble Because of DeclineDue 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.
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Romance Novels and Soap Operas: Are They an Enhancement or Detriment to Building Good Relationships?Romance novels and soap operas are great sources of entertainment. But, are they ruining your perspective on love?
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Relationship Advice: Why You Shouldn't Look at Soap-OperasThe world is crumbling and so are the marriages and relationships within it. Surprisingly to a few, soap operas do not help.
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Take a Look at Some of the First Soap OperasHighlighted are a list of some of the first soap operas that you may or may not remember.
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How to Overcome an Addiction to Soap OperasStuck on soap operas? Find out how to kick your habit with this testimony. -
Why Are Soap Operas so Popular?This article attempts to analyze the psychological reasons behind Americans watching daytime soap operas.
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Soap Operas: Is Anyone Still Watching These?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.
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Audition Techniques for Soap OperasYou scored your first big audition on a soap opera! Where do you go from here?
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PET PEEVES About Daytime Soap OperasIf you've ever watched any Soap Opera I guarantee that you'll be able to relate to at least one of my pet peeves!
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Suds of Tears for Many as ABC-TV Cancels Soap OperasTV and P&G's soap opera success heads down the drain as the list of soaps die away. Read what is happening and why. -
As the Stomach Turns: A Guide to the Illogical Logic of Soap OperasIf you've ever watched your favorite soap opera with abated breath, abate no more: this article gives the hapless viewer a set of laws about soap opera phenomena. -
Should You Allow a Teen to Watch Soap Operas This Summer?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.
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The Rise and Fall of the Supercouple in Soap OperasA look at how supercouples have undermined the soap genre. -
Unique Baby Names from Soap OperasOver 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
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Lives Without End: The Art of a Soap OperaThe history of Soap Operas
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Top Ten Soap Opera ActressesThis is my list of the top ten best actresses in soap operas. It includes current actresses as well as divas of days gone by.
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Top 10 Soap Predictions for 2010If you watch soap operas, you know how predictable they can be. Check out my predictions for what will happen in the soap world this year.
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The Turbulent History of Password on TV: A Victim of Soap OperasThe new Password with Regis Philbin will be watched by a new generation who probably don't remember some of the turmoil the old TV incarnations went through when on in daytime--namely from news events, inept programmers and a Gothic soap opera. -
Ten Things Soap Operas Can Do to Make Their Shows WatchableWhile most fans have their idea of what it will take to bring them back to their favorite soaps, I've decided to compile a list of things I would love to see change in daytime productions that could make them stronger and more competitive in daytime television. -
Jesse Hlubik from Soap Operas to the Big ScreenAn Interview with actor Jesse Hlubik who dishes the dirt on Lindsay Lohan, soap operas, and horror movies. -
Five Reasons Not to Give Up on Soap Operas YetSoap operas are still alive and kicking. While they may not be as powerful as they once were, soaps still pack a punch.
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Soap Operas: When is Fandom Not Enough?This article focuses on the love of soap opera fans and the affect that love has on the cancellation of soap operas.
