A dispute of the simplistic illusion of soap fans as bored housewives or losers.

The soap opera, one of U.S. television's longest-running and most influential formats, is on the brink. Declining ratings have been attributed to an increasing

Australia holds a unique place in the global scheme of fandom. Much of the media consumed by Australian audiences originates from either the United States or th

The Soap Opera Paradigm is an engaging look at the pervasive use of daytime soap opera storytelling techniques in most television program genres, from prime tim

An engaging, in-depth look at the myriad pleasures of the soap opera fan.