One of the most popular forms of television… Soap Operas. Or watching “your stories”. Been around for decades. Your parents and grandparents I’m sure were obsessed. But why are they called Soap Operas?
The reason comes from way back in the day when they first started it was around World War II era and most of them were only on airing on radio. The TV versions didn’t come until later. All the advertising back then during the programs was coming from soap and detergent companies targeting women. Thus, the name “Soap Opera” was born and has stuck ever since.
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