Movie

The Story of Soaps

★ 7.0(6)20202h 0m

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Director: Robin Pelleck, Rebecca Gitlitz
Release date: 2020-05-19
Runtime: 2h 0m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: MaggieVision Productions

About The Story of Soaps

The Story of Soaps is a 2020 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Robin Pelleck and Rebecca Gitlitz, starring Shelly Altman, John Aniston and Alec Baldwin. It has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 6 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Story of Soaps in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Shelly Altman

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John Aniston

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Alec Baldwin

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Maurice Benard

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Lorraine Broderick

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James H. Brown

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Carol Burnett

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Marc Cherry

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Andy Cohen

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Bryan Cranston

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Mary Crosby

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Eileen Davidson

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Themes & keywords

pop culturetelevision historydaytime

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Story of Soaps in Canada?+

The Story of Soaps is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Story of Soaps on Netflix?+

The Story of Soaps is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Story of Soaps?+

The Story of Soaps has a runtime of 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).

Who stars in The Story of Soaps?+

The Story of Soaps stars Shelly Altman, John Aniston, Alec Baldwin, Maurice Benard and Lorraine Broderick.

When did The Story of Soaps come out?+

The Story of Soaps is a 2020 movie directed by Robin Pelleck and Rebecca Gitlitz.

What genre is The Story of Soaps?+

The Story of Soaps is Documentary film.

Who directed The Story of Soaps?+

The Story of Soaps was directed by Robin Pelleck and Rebecca Gitlitz.