The Soap Opera Encyclopedia is a 1985 book by Christopher Schemering which assembles comprehensive information on all daytime and prime time soap operas broadcast up to the time of publication. It was revised in 1987 and reprinted in 1987 and 1988, but is currently out of print. Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... Kristian Alfonso, in an episode of Days of Our Lives in August 1997. ... Peter Reckell, on Days of Our Lives. ... Days of our Lives (Days or DOOL) is an American soap opera. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ... For Philippine soap opera, see Teleserye. ... Ballantine Books, founded in 1952 by Ian Ballantine, is a major book publisher and is currently owned by Random House. ... 1985 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Daytime television is the general term for television shows produced that are intended to air during the daytime hours. ... Prime time is the block of programming on television during the middle of the evening. ... For Philippine soap opera, see Teleserye. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Overview

The Soap Opera Encyclopedia features commentary, analysis and criticism of "every daytime and prime-time television soap opera broadcast on the three major networks, as well as a selection of syndicated, cable, and foreign efforts."^[1] It also discusses background, significant storylines and impact of each program, and lists performers and characters.

Schemering also writes a "Short History of Television Soap Opera" and includes profiles of major performers, writers and producers in the genre in a section entitled "Who's Who in Soap Opera." Finally, the book contains 30 pages of photos from various programs.

About the author

According to the Encyclopedia, Schemering "spent fifteen years collecting memorabilia and information about the soap opera phenomenon" and wrote a syndicated column on the genre.^[2] He was also a regular contributor to The Washington Post Book World and had published film and television articles in The New Republic, USA Today, the Chicago Tribune, the San Francisco Chronicle, the New York Daily News and other publications. ^[3] Schemering is also the author of Guiding Light: A 50th Anniversary Celebration (1986). The Washington Post is the largest newspaper in Washington, D.C., the capital of the United States. ... For other uses, see the New Republic disambiguation page. ... USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. ... The Chicago Tribune is a major daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois and owned by the Tribune Company. ... Todays San Francisco Chronicle was founded in 1865 as The Daily Dramatic Chronicle by teenage brothers Charles de Young and Michael H. de Young. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

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