Derided as low-brow entertainment for women, these shows have survived industry upheaval, changing taste and the digital ...

Stories Without End’ — a new six-episode podcast from WBEZ — explores the origins and real-life plot twists of the Chicago-born television genre.

Days of Our Lives has been going on for decades, and to make a show worth watching for such a long period requires quality content.

How did daytime dramas like “Guiding Light” and “General Hospital” become known as “soap operas”? It's all thanks to commercials.

Most of the prominent examples of soap operas in the country, such as The Young and The Restless, As The World Turns, and All ...

Emmerdale has captivated the audience for decades since its arrival. Though initially this soap opera had humble beginnings, it quickly rose to popularity.

Natalie Moore writes about soap operas, their Chicago origins and relevance through the years. Her upcoming WBEZ podcast ...