Why are they called 'soap' operas?

Here's a look back at the origins of this nostalgic television genre, and the reason these long-running TV serials came to be known as "soap" operas.

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Why Are They Called 'Soap Operas'? 

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H ere's a look back at the origins of this nostalgic television genre, and the reason these long-running TV serials came to be known as "soap" operas.

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