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The Story of Soaps

20202hRobin Pelleck,Rebecca Gitlitz
IMDb 7.8

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This ABC/PEOPLE television special highlights the impact of the soap opera. In today's shifting television landscape, "The Story of Soaps" traces how female creators migrated from radio to television to become the dominant force in daytime for more than three decades. Today, the legacy of the soap opera continues all over prime time and reality t.v. An extensive look is taken at this iconic, impactful genre.

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Pop CultureTelevision HistoryDaytime

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What is The Story of Soaps (2020) about?

This ABC/PEOPLE television special highlights the impact of the soap opera. In today's shifting television landscape, "The Story of Soaps" traces how female creators migrated from radio to television to become the dominant force in daytime for more than three decades. Today, the legacy of the soap opera continues all over prime time and reality t.v. An extensive look is taken at this iconic,…

Who stars in The Story of Soaps?

The Story of Soaps stars Shelly Altman (Self), John Aniston (Self), Alec Baldwin (Self), Maurice Benard (Self), Lorraine Broderick (Self). The film was directed by Robin Pelleck.

How long is The Story of Soaps?

The Story of Soaps has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2020.

Is The Story of Soaps worth watching?

The Story of Soaps holds an IMDb rating of 7.8/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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