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