The Soap Opera Encyclopedia

Fascinating trivia, inside stories, history, nostalgia -- an in-depth look at every daytime soap opera on TV!<br /><br />A unique look at TV's most endearing kind of show, <em>The Soap Opera Encyclopedia</em> is a must-have for any soap fan. Readers will find the history and stars of all the shows, including backstage anecdotes,year-by-year ratings and a who's who with cast lists of all the featured actors and behind-the-scenes personalities. Comprehensive and completely accessible, <em>The Soap Opera Encyclopedia</em> is the one and only reference to nearly 100 soaps from the first 50 years of TV. Discover:<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Which former <em>General Hospital</em> star's face was once insured for one million dollars.<br />What <em>Days of Our Lives</em> love theme became a hit single<br />What film legend once wrote <em>Guiding Light </em> a fan letter<br />Which role on <em>All My Children</em> Susan Lucci originally auditioned for<br />Which scene from <em>The Young and the Restless</em> was named 1985's Most Tasteless Episode by <em>Soap Opera Digest</em><br />And so much more!