Using more sophisticated production techniques than their daytime equivalents, prime time soap operas have been a part of American television since 1946, though they did not hit their prime (no
pun intended) until later. Following the history of these shows tells us much about the changing medium of television, the development of American entertainment and social tastes, and how the
two inter-relate. Prime time soap operas have been both followers and leaders of television and cultural trends. This book will be of interest to media scholars, as well as those of us who just
enjoy the weekly drama of these ongoing shows. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
