The Story of Soaps
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robin Pelleck, Rebecca Gitlitz
- Original Title
- The Story of Soaps
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- MaggieVision Productions, Four M Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robin Pelleck, Rebecca Gitlitz
Robin Pelleck, Bruce Gersh, Bruce Robertson, Maura Mandt, Rebecca Gitlitz
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Rebecca Gitlitz
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What is The Story of Soaps 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, impactful genre.
Who directed The Story of Soaps?
The Story of Soaps was directed by Robin Pelleck, Rebecca Gitlitz.
Who stars in The Story of Soaps?
The principal cast of The Story of Soaps includes Shelly Altman, John Aniston, Alec Baldwin, Maurice Benard, Lorraine Broderick.
When was The Story of Soaps released and how long is it?
The Story of Soaps was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.