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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Soap_operaSoap opera - Wikipedia

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   A soap opera, daytime drama, or soap for short, is typically a long-running radio or television serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. [1] The term "soap opera" originated from radio dramas being sponsored by soap manufacturers. [2]

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3. www.classicfm.com › why-tv-soap-operas-so-calledWhy are they called soap operas – and what do they have to do ...

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   Feb 25, 2020 · Soap operas were the binge-able Netflix shows of their day, and the long-running TV and radio melodramas – packed with sentimentality and domestic drama, and always based around the daily lives of the same group of characters – are still keeping masses of people hooked.

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4. www.studiobinder.com › blog › what-is-a-soap-operaWhat is a Soap Opera — History, Examples & Evolution

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   Oct 30, 2020 · Learn what a soap opera is, how it originated, and how it evolved over time. Explore the characteristics, examples, and modern takes on this popular genre of television drama.

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6. www.ranker.com › list › best-british-soap-operaBest British Soap Operas of All Time, Ranked

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   Jun 23, 2023 · Heightened drama and ridiculously long feuds keep viewers coming back for more in the best British soap operas. The top British soap opera shows tell ongoing stories about characters who would do anything for each other - and others who would betray their own families to get ahead.

7. www.ranker.com › list › best-soap-operas-of-all-timeA List of the Greatest Soap Operas Ever, Ranked By Fans

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   • General Hospital. Maurice Benard, Steve Burton, Michael Easton. 1,101 votes. Set in the fictitious town of Port Charles, this long-running daytime drama boasts a tableau of endlessly enthralling storylines rooted in the lives of the staff and patients at a prominent general hospital.
   • Days of Our Lives. Suzanne Rogers, Lauren Koslow, Josh Taylor. 1,161 votes. Set in the fictional Midwestern town of Salem, this long-running series has captivated audiences for decades with its intricate web of colorful characters and gripping storylines that intertwine love, loss, and redemption.
   • Dallas. Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray. 1,331 votes. Revolving around the tumultuous and gripping affairs of the affluent Ewing family, this groundbreaking prime-time soap opera overflows with opulence, glamour, and deceit.
   • All My Children. Cameron Mathison, Michael E. Knight, Alicia Minshew. 959 votes. Located in the mythical town of Pine Valley, this iconic daytime drama centers on the trials and tribulations of its residents, tackling a myriad of intense issues such as blackmail, murder, and forbidden love.

8. www.britannica.com › art › soap-operaSoap opera | Romance, Drama & Family | Britannica

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   Sep 30, 2024 · The soap opera is characterized by a permanent cast of actors, a continuing story, emphasis on dialogue instead of action, a slower-than-life pace, and a consistently sentimental or melodramatic treatment.

9. ew.com › gallery › 15-soap-operas-weve-loved-lostThe 15 best soap operas that we've loved and lost

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   Mar 20, 2024 · From ‘Port Charles’ to ‘Santa Barbara,’ EW is remembering the best soap operas that we have loved and lost over the years.