soap opera

1. A sentimental, melodramatic serialized program, especially for television, often panned for having shallow, unrealistic characters and storylines. The name alludes to the fact that early radio shows of this type were sponsored by soap companies. I used to roll my eyes at the soap operas my mother watched, but now I'm completely hooked on them, too. The only thing the people in my office discuss are the latest scandals in the various soap operas they all follow.

2. By extension, a situation that is so melodramatic or sensational as to be reminiscent of such a show. Why does every relationship Jeff gets into turn into a soap opera? I swear, he looks for drama like this.

soap opera

1. A radio or television serial with stock characters in domestic dramas that are noted for being sentimental and melodramatic. For example, She just watches soap operas all day long. This term originated in the mid-1930s and was so called because the sponsors of the earliest such radio shows were often soap manufacturers.

2. Real-life situation resembling one that might occur in a soap opera, as in She just goes on and on about her various medical and family problems, one long soap opera . [1940s]

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释义	soap opera soap opera 1. A sentimental, melodramatic serialized program, especially for television, often panned for having shallow, unrealistic characters and storylines. The name alludes to the fact that early radio shows of this type were sponsored by soap companies. I used to roll my eyes at the soap operas my mother watched, but now I'm completely hooked on them, too. The only thing the people in my office discuss are the latest scandals in the various soap operas they all follow. 2. By extension, a situation that is so melodramatic or sensational as to be reminiscent of such a show. Why does every relationship Jeff gets into turn into a soap opera? I swear, he looks for drama like this. See also: opera, soap Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. soap opera 1. A radio or television serial with stock characters in domestic dramas that are noted for being sentimental and melodramatic. For example, She just watches soap operas all day long. This term originated in the mid-1930s and was so called because the sponsors of the earliest such radio shows were often soap manufacturers. 2. Real-life situation resembling one that might occur in a soap opera, as in She just goes on and on about her various medical and family problems, one long soap opera . [1940s] See also: opera, soap The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. See also: be in a dream world chew on the scenery chew the scenery chew up the scenery dream in color dream in colour cliff-hanger have it both ways reminisce about reminisce about (someone or something) References in periodicals archive The state broadcaster's budget was voted down by the ruling Disy and Diko, with Disy head Averof Neophytou saying the channel had begun to broadcast 'soap operas'. 'Problems not solved by voting down budgets' However, if 'First Love' co-star Alonzo were to be part of the cast, only then would Muhlach entertain the thought of starring in his first ever soap opera. Aga Muhlach will only do soap opera with Bea Alonzo Q How does acting in a soap opera compare to working on a drama series? New character creates a stir on Rownd a Rownd Within the United States and United Kingdom, soap opera has been among the most studied of all television genres, key not only to explicitly feminist scholarship but also to a host of television research concerned with the medium's storytelling capabilities and its distinctiveness from other media. Love in the afternoon: the supercouple of 1980s US daytime soap opera The series -- which says it's the world's highest-rated daily soap opera with an estimated 26.2 million viewers -- owes its longevity to its international allure. 'Bold & Beautiful' celebrates 25 years In the study, a 12-episode soap opera video series, "Love, Sex and Choices" was created as an intervention to reduce HIV risk. Smartphones could help HIV prevention In order to establish a trusted and appealing version of the past in a soap opera that qualifies to be considered a pedagogical tool to be treasured and consulted, executives of Televisa hired professional historians as advisors in the production process of Senda de gloria, El vuelo del aguila and La antorcha encendida. Contemporary hi(stories) of Mexico: fictional re-creation of collective past on television Bradford, who sued for copyright infringement, said that the storyline of the soap opera had been borrowed from three of her books, especially from 'A Woman of Substance'. Defamation case after Barbara Taylor Bradford's copyright infringement suit Three of the characters of the CBS soap opera As the World Turns ran away this fall to hide among their peers at 10 college campuses in nine different states. I'm ready for my close-up, professor: soap opera makes college tour. (Update) "Soap Style," a one-hour program, will feature a different soap opera star each week. SHOPNBC PROGRAM TO PLAY OFF NBC SOAPS As of this writing, research has yet to ask the question: "What do men get from watching TV soap operas?" And, "What do they do with the information obtained?" This study specifically asks: "Why are men motivated to watch this type of media content?" In addition, the research focuses on the utility of TV soap opera content and the function of messages contained in television soap operas in the everyday life of a male viewer. Reaching the male consumer by way of daytime TV soap operas Lucian soap opera wanted to convey when they created an innovative radio program addressing health and family issues while providing high-quality popular entertainment. Healthy soaps. (Americas Ojo!) TV Azteca hopes to expand its viewers' horizons by broadcasting a new soap opera: Latin Lover. TV Azteca: xxx. (Asides) A family connection won him an early break in the entertainment business; he acted in a radio soap opera in Argentina at age 5. Coast-to-Coast Comedy The Ambassador team, led by Project Director Bob Rey, will fast-track the renovation of the women's rest room -- the only public facility available to "The View's" predominantly female live audience -- while working around the daytime soap opera's production schedule and minimizing disruption and noise for other ABC productions being taped at the site. Firm hired to quietly overhaul TV studio
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