The Story of Soaps(2020)
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.
The Story of Soaps (2020) is a documentary film directed by Robin Pelleck, released on May 19, 2020 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Shelly Altman, John Aniston, Alec Baldwin and Maurice Benard. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Robin Pelleck
- Production:
- MaggieVision Productions, Four M Studios
- Status:
- Released
The Story of Soaps Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Shelly Altman
Shelly Altman
as Self
John Aniston
as Self
Alec Baldwin
as Self
Maurice Benard
as Self
- Lorraine Broderick
Lorraine Broderick
as Self
- James H. Brown
James H. Brown
as Self
Carol Burnett
as Self
Marc Cherry
as Self
Andy Cohen
as Self
Bryan Cranston
as Self
Mary Crosby
as Self
Eileen Davidson
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Robin Pelleck.
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The Story of Soaps Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Story of Soaps – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Story of Soaps?
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The main cast of The Story of Soaps (2020) includes Shelly Altman, John Aniston, Alec Baldwin, Maurice Benard and Lorraine Broderick. The film was directed by Robin Pelleck. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Story of Soaps released?
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The Story of Soaps was released on May 19, 2020 and runs for 2h.
Is The Story of Soaps worth watching?
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The Story of Soaps (2020) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.