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The Story of Soaps

The Story of Soaps

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Story of Soaps
  • Genres: Documentary
  • Release Date: 2020-05-19
  • Runtime: 120 minutes
  • Rating: 7/10 (6 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: MaggieVision Productions, Four M Studios
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3578
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Shelly Altman

Shelly Altman

as Self

John Aniston

John Aniston

as Self

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

as Self

Maurice Benard

Maurice Benard

as Self

Lorraine Broderick

Lorraine Broderick

as Self

James H. Brown

James H. Brown

as Self

Carol Burnett

Carol Burnett

as Self

Marc Cherry

Marc Cherry

as Self

Andy Cohen

Andy Cohen

as Self

Bryan Cranston

Bryan Cranston

as Self

Gallery

Movie scene

External Links

Keywords

pop culturetelevision historydaytime

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Story of Soaps?â–Ľ

The Story of Soaps is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2020-05-19.

Who are the main actors in The Story of Soaps?â–Ľ

The main cast includes Shelly Altman, John Aniston, Alec Baldwin, Maurice Benard, Lorraine Broderick, .

Where can I watch The Story of Soaps online?â–Ľ

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Story of Soaps is available.

Is The Story of Soaps based on a true story?â–Ľ

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Story of Soaps?â–Ľ

The Story of Soaps has an IMDb rating of 7/10 based on 6 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Story of Soaps?â–Ľ

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Story of Soaps?â–Ľ

The soundtrack was composed by MaggieVision Productions, Four M Studios. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Story of Soaps filmed?â–Ľ

The Story of Soaps was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Story of Soaps?â–Ľ

The total runtime of The Story of Soaps is 120 minutes.

Is The Story of Soaps suitable for kids?â–Ľ

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Story of Soaps?â–Ľ

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Story of Soaps.

Does The Story of Soaps have a post-credit scene?â–Ľ

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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