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The Great Radio Soap Operas
The Great Radio Soap Operas
Author: Jim Cox
This reference work contains exhaustive histories of 31 of network radio's most durable soap operas on the air between 1930 and 1960. The soap operas covered are Aunt Jenny's Real Life Stories, Backstage Wife, Big Sister, The Brighter Day, David Harum, Front Page Farrell, The Guiding Light, Hilltop House, Just Plain Bill, Life Can Be Beautifu...  more » and Young Widder Brown.

Included for each series are the drama's theme and story line, an in-depth focus on the major characters, and a listing of producers, directors, writers, announcers, casts, sponsors, ratings, and broadcast dates, times and networks. Profiles of 158 actors, actresses, creators and others who figured prominently in a serial's success are also provided.
ISBN-13: 9780786438655
ISBN-10: 0786438657
Publication Date: 8/26/2008
Pages: 341
Edition: Paperback
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Publisher: McFarland
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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