Days of Our Lives: A Complete History of the Long-Running Soap Opera (Library Binding)

~ (Author) "I am an historian and a fan of Days of Our Lives..." (more)
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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

"Like sands through the hourglass...." If you are a Days of Our Lives fan, you know the drill. This is the second book (after Lorraine Zenka's work of the same title, LJ 11/15/95) published this year in honor of the soap's 30th anniversary. Russell's book is well researched (the author is an archivist at UCLA) and provides a complete narrative covering story plots from the beginning of the series, an extensive bibliography, unique information on the actors and their fans, and, most interesting of all, background on the early days of the soaps. This section, titled "Beginnings," gives some insight into how particular soap opera writers and creators of TV shows work to produce entertainments that air five days a week. A good addition where similar titles have been popular.?Judy Hauser, Oakland Schs. Lib. Svcs., Waterford, Mich.
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"dishy and entertaining" -- TV Guide

"enjoyable and accurate" -- Soap Opera Weekly

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Product Details

• Library Binding: 273 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company (November 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786401125
• ISBN-13: 978-0786401123
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #407,379 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars It's an interesting, informative, trivial book., February 19, 1999

By	[e-mail] (Massachusetts, USA) - See all my reviews

I liked how this book was divided into about 6 chapters. The book explanins about how the show was first started, how the fans have always supported it, and the whole storyline. I have only been watching Days for about 2 years, so when I read the storyline, it was really confusing, but I am trying to follow it. It doesn't have any color pictures, and the pictures it does have are mostly of the older families on Days. This book does, however, give you a good background, and it doesn't really leave anything out dealing with information. It also has family trees in the back so you can be sure about the Days generations. You can learn some real trivia from this book. If you want history, and trivia, get this book. It will soon become one of your most treasured posesions.

This book should be well worth your money when you begin reading it.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars good history of plots and stars, January 9, 2007

By	Nancy K. Minard "days couch potato" (Grand Rapids, Mi) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book is a must have for all you newer Days fans who want to know what happened up to 1995. Also it has family trees and history of the making of the show. It helps explain Patch"s history in the story line and so much more on dozens of other people. Makes you feel like an expert on the whole show.It starts at the very beginning and had to end at 1995, but maybe some one will write part 2 for the years 1996 to 2007, I hope.

5.0 out of 5 stars A truly in-depth look at NBC's long running show., March 15, 1999

By	"applekins" (Stafford, TX USA) - See all my reviews

A must for any fan who longs for a return to the enticing storytelling that was once the hallmark of daytime drama. Amazing photos, unbelievable detail... well worth every penny.