We’ve even revealed how weather forecasters know where to point on the green screen they stand in front of. How come soap operas got their name? It’s all in the ads, babyIt turns out that the “soap” part of the name comes from one of the main early sponsors of content ― detergent. BBC Learning English writes that because most of these shows took place in the daytime, products were aimed at housewives who were more likely to work in the house. And while we associate the term with telly legends like Coronation Street and Eastenders, “soap opera” originally referred to radio shows.

Source: Huffington Post July 30, 2024 16:00 UTC