The bold, beautiful, and dramatic world of soap operas
About this episode
This episode explores the evolution and cultural significance of soap operas from their origins to modern adaptations.
The soap opera began on the radio in the 1930s, and since then it's evolved quite a bit. This hour, we take a look at soaps and soapiness, from daytime dramas to reality TV. GUESTS: Charlotte Druckman: Journalist and the co-author of Love in the Afternoon, and Evening: Essays and Conversations on Soap Operas Mayukh Sen: Co-author of Love in the Afternoon, and Evening: Essays and Conversations on Soap Operas . He is also a professor at NYU and author of Love, Queenie: Merle Oberon, Hollywood’s First South Asian Star Justis Bolding: Actress, singer, voice artist, and narrator, who played Sarah Roberts in ABC’s One Life to Live Music featured (in order): Faces of the Heart – Dave Koz No More Drama – Mary J. Blige Erica Kane – Aaliyah A Little Bit of Soap – The Jarmels General Hospi-tale – The Afternoon Delights Soap Opera – Brandy Clark Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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