Description: The popularity of soap operas on radio made them a natural for the new medium of television, where soaps quickly became an audience favorite. As television soap operas developed, so did the level of sophistication in delivery, writing and production. Even with technical difficulties, clashing actor egos, and hurried production schedules, television managed to corral a massive audience for the continuing narrative, which combined the excitement of the new visual medium with the old-fashioned pleasures of a story well told.
Brief description: Jim Cox, a leading radio historian, is an award-winning author of numerous books on the subject. A retired college professor, he lives in Louisville, Kentucky.
Review Quotes: "well-researched...recommended"-Choice; "recommended"-Booklist; "worthwhile purchase"-ARBA; "there is certainly no better expert on radio soap operas than Jim Cox"-Illustrated Press; "a must read"-Radio Recall.