The Soap Opera Paradigm: Television Programming and Corporate PrioritiesThe Soap Opera Paradigm is an engaging look at the pervasive use of daytime soap opera storytelling techniques in most television program genres, from prime time soap operas and reality shows to the nightly news, coverage of political campaigns, and sports programming. Drawing from a wealth of research, James Wittebols shows how programming techniques have changed over time and what roles media concentration and commercial influences have played in these changes. Visit our website for sample chapters! |
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THE SOAP OPERA PARADIGM AND THE TELEVISION INDUSTRY | 9 |
The Evolution of the Television Industry | 11 |
The Soap Opera as Commodity Form | 29 |
The WWE Machismo Melodrama and Money | 45 |
SOAP OPERA STORYTELLING IN NEWS | 63 |
The Evolution of the ABC and CBS News Divisions | 65 |
TV News The Shows the Thing | 87 |
Floods of Tears Natural Disasters in the News | 105 |
SOAP OPERA THE GODZILLA GENRE | 149 |
Prime Time Storytelling | 151 |
Reality TV This Is Just Like a Soap | 171 |
A Little Soap with Your Sports? | 191 |
Conclusion | 209 |
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About the Author | |
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