Apr 28, 2020
Episode Description
Dr. Elana Levine and Cynthia Bemis Abrams wrap up this engaging
four-part series by examining the downfall of daytime dramas. They
discuss the economic pressures, evolving audience demographics, and
shifts in network decision-making that led to the genre's decline.
Topics include advertising revenue challenges, the rise of
alternative entertainment platforms, and the lasting impact of soap
operas on television storytelling. Dr. Levine, author of Her
Stories and professor at the University of
Wisconsin-Milwaukee, offers her expert insights into how these
shows attempted to adapt and what ultimately replaced the serial
drama format.
Resources Mentioned
Her Stories by Elana Levine (Duke University
Press)
Book link
Related Episodes:
Pt. 1 Her Stories with
Elana Levine (6.5)
Pt. 2 Her Stories with
Elana Levine (6.6)
Pt. 3 Her Stories:
Feminism & Inclusion in Daytime (6.20)
Daytime Drama’s Place in
TV Herstory (3.2)
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