0
Really weird but my orchestra director told us how......back a long time ago(I don't know how long) when the shows we now call Soap Operas would play on television, the commercials would always be advertising a type of soap. So that's why people started calling them soap operas. By the way, I don't know how the word Opera got there.
What else can I help you with?
What does the word soap mean in the phrase soap opera why is it called soap?
Back in the early days of "Daytime Dramas", they were sponsored almost exclusively by Laundry Soap Manufacturers. Even as far back as radio, when a commercial break came up, you knew it was going to be a commercial for some kind of soap. And that's how they got the name Soap Operas.
Who began soap operas?
Soap sellers.
What soap operas can a person discuss on SoapZone?
There is a wide variety of soap operas on SoapZone. You can use SoapZone to watch soap operas and chat with people about them and common interests between you both.
Why are serials called soaps?
on the radio they advertised soaps In the past many serials were sponsored by soap companies, who advertised their products in breaks in the program. This association between soap and detergent companies and the serials they sponsored lead to the nick name soaps, which is short for soap operas.
Who is James E. Rielly?
He is the one who put the Devil into daytime. James E. Reilly (born July 15, 1948 in Bountiful, Utah) is a writer of American soap operas.
What emotions is potrayed by soap operas?
The emotions that are potrayed in soap operas are sad , angry ,joyful , worried ,and last faithful.
Serious operas were call what?
SOAP
Did he play on any soap operas?
Who?!
Are soap operas funny?
sometimes
What has the author Seli Groves written?
Seli Groves has written: 'Soaps, a pictorial history of America's daytime dramas' -- subject(s): Television soap operas, Pictorial works, History
What is the birth name of Manohar Shyam Joshi?
Manohar Shyam Joshi's birth name is The Father of Indian Soap Operas.
Which soap operas are covered by the website Soap Central?
Soap Central is website dedicated to American soap operas. It covers shows such as Days of Our Lives, The Bold and the Beautiful, All My Children and General Hospital.
