Soaps Offer Stability and Accurately Portray Social Issues
The article argues daytime soaps like Days of Our Lives and All My Children provide stable routine and reflection of real life. It notes recurring characters and long runs create familiarity, while plots tackle abuse, custody, illness, crime, and social problems with psychological realism and audience identification.
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Washington
Mary
Brooke
Anderson Manufacturing
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Rebecca
Daddy Horton
Julie
Ryan
California
Maine
Shaun Cassidy Launches U S Singing Career On TV
Shaun Cassidy, 18, stars as Joe Hardy on The Hardy Boys Mystery Hour and breaks into the U S music scene with Da Doo Ron Ron on the show. Warner Bros Curb released the single as the episode aired April 10, with a repeat August 7. Cassidy aims to keep acting and music separate, pursuing recording and writing.
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Mike Goodkind
Associated Press
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Bayport
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Shaun Cassidy
Joe Hardy
Crystals
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Curb Records
Cassidy
Shaun
U.S
Shirley Jones
Jack Cassidy
David Cassidy
David
Douglas Returns to Acting in Coma and On Film Projects
Los Angeles AP reports Michael Douglas resumes acting in MGM's Coma after a two year lapse and continues producing The China Syndrome with Jane Fonda and Jack Lemmon. He notes record rental figures and discusses future TV sales and other projects.
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Michael Douglas
MGM
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Jack Lemmon
Norton Ties Knot in Private Las Vegas Ceremony
Heavyweight contender Ken Norton, 34, a Las Vegas resident, wed 29-year-old Jacqueline Norwood in a brief private ceremony. It marks Norton’s second marriage as he continues his career in boxing.
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Ken Norton
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Jacqueline Norwood
Country Star David Houston Seeks Goosebumps Song
Nashville AP David Houston aims for another goosebumps hit after Almost Persuaded. He recalls its success, notes a blues influence in Ain’t That Lovin You Baby, and says he expects another strong chart performance despite recent No 1 droughts. He features in Bootleggers Angels and remains Grand Ole Opry member.
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Associated Press
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Houston
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