Episode 426- The First Soap Opera Ever: Painted Dreams

About this episode

James Lott Jr discusses the impact of the first soap opera, Painted Dreams, and its creator Irna Philips.

Guest Host James Lott Jr, spotlights the first soap opera created for Radio, Painted Dreams and its successor Todays Children. Irna Philips created both and changed the course of dramas forever!

People in this episode

Guest: James Lott Jr

Topics covered

• soap opera
• radio history
• drama evolution
• Irna Philips
• Painted Dreams
• Todays Children

Keywords

• soap opera
• radio
• Irna Philips
• Painted Dreams
• Todays Children
• drama
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Painted Dreams, Todays Children

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