http://blog.commarts.wisc.edu/2013/01/28/the-soaps-rise-again/ Responses to Media and Culture Fri, 12 Feb 2016 19:35:04 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.7.5 http://blog.commarts.wisc.edu/2013/01/28/the-soaps-rise-again/comment-page-1/#comment-391935 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:21:59 +0000 http://blog.commarts.wisc.edu/?p=17457#comment-391935 I believe that the fragmentation of our viewing has been happening for at least a decade now. The changing landscape of how and when something is being viewed has created many niche websites that stream their content.
I feel like this is a smart move for the daytime drama genre. They successfully moved from radio to television, now they can do the same from television to internet. True, it may be a bit more difficult than the former, but it can be done.
I disagree with your statement: “News coverage and fan buzz about soaps has been positive and hopeful of late, a 180-degree turn from just over a year ago, when despair, cynicism, and dismissiveness reigned.” When ABC/D cancelled two shows at once, we fans went to work. There are many different groups all working in concert with one another and we emailed, called, tweeted, held rallies, commented on articles, called into radio shows, posted articles on Facebook and supported sponsors who stood with the fans. THAT is a big reason why they have a new life online. Because Prospect Park heard us and saw there was still story to be told and people who wanted to hear and see those stories.
YES, the soaps will rise again!

]]> http://blog.commarts.wisc.edu/2013/01/28/the-soaps-rise-again/comment-page-1/#comment-391897 Wed, 30 Jan 2013 07:15:43 +0000 http://blog.commarts.wisc.edu/?p=17457#comment-391897 The fans refuse to let the genre die-and that’s a good thing. We are fierce, loyal, and committed.

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