Before the age of binge-watching and streaming platforms that know what you want to watch before you do, there was an institution known as “appointment television.” For millions, this daily ritual ...
When CBS’ soap opera “Beyond the Gates” premiered in February, soap opera fans and veterans alike hailed it as a win for Black history and culture. On Monday, the first soap to feature a majority ...
Soap operas like The Young & The Restless andDays of Our Lives have been daytime TV staples for decades. Known for their over-the-top drama, long-running plots, and big ensemble casts, they’ve built a ...
Overview of the upcoming BGSU conference “Soap Operas in Popular Culture.” The soap opera started in the 1930s on radio and remains a fixture today in various formats. How has the soap opera ...