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Quiz about Obscure Trivia on Soap Operas

Obscure Trivia on Soap Operas Trivia Quiz

This is a quiz on the world of television soap operas in general. You do not have to be a soap opera fan, but it might help a little.

A multiple-choice quiz by dcpddc478. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
dcpddc478

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
318,090

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

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Last 3 plays: Guest 173 (8/10), ncrmd (8/10), Guest 108 (6/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. This American television soap opera started on the radio in 1937 and did not end until 2009. What is the name of this long running soap? Hint

"Another World"

"All My Children"

"The Edge of Night"

"The Guiding Light"

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Question 2 of 10

2. Actress Susan Lucci played the character Erica Kane on which American daytime soap opera, at its inception in 1970? Hint

"As the World Turns"

"General Hospital"

"All My Children"

"The Guiding Light"

3. Until the 1960s and 1970s, all soaps were filmed in New York City. In these decades many of the shows moved to California for production. What was the reason for the change of production venues? Hint

It cost much less money to film in California.

Better weather for outdoor scenes.

All the actors lived in California.

They went from live broadcast to filming episodes.

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Question 4 of 10

4. This Gothic soap opera ran in America between 1966-1971. What was the name of the soap whose lead character was named Barnabas Collins? Hint

"One Step Beyond"

"Vampire's Lair"

"Dark Shadows"

"The Munsters"

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Question 5 of 10

5. The soap opera is very popular in the Latin culture. What is a primary difference between most American and Latin soaps? Hint

Latin soaps have a lot more children characters.

There is no sexual innuendo in Latin soaps.

The length of the series run.

Latin soaps are filmed completely outside.

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Question 6 of 10

6. This long running American soap opera is set around a medical facility in Port Charles, New York. Premiering in 1963, what is the name of this multi-award winning soap? Hint

"Medical Center"

"The Guiding Light"

"The Doctors"

"General Hospital"

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Question 7 of 10

7. Russian soap operas are usually set around which of the following? Hint

the medical world

the criminal world

the religious world

the academic world

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Question 8 of 10

8. Airing its 49th season in 2009, what's the name of England's oldest television soap opera? Hint

"Home and Away"

"EastEnders"

"Coronation Street"

"Emerdale"

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Question 9 of 10

9. Australian soap operas are different from American and British soaps in what important way? Hint

They have partial nudity.

They have a lot of religious overtones.

They use very young characters only.

They are frequently filmed outdoors.

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Question 10 of 10

10. Nancy Hughes was listed in the "2008 Guinness World Book of Records" as the longest-running character portrayed by only one actor/actress. From which American soap opera is this character? Hint

"As the World Turns"

"The Edge of Night"

"Search for Tomorrow"

"General Hospital"

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. This American television soap opera started on the radio in 1937 and did not end until 2009. What is the name of this long running soap?

Answer: "The Guiding Light"

"The Guiding Light" ran for over fifty years on CBS. The first televised episode of the show debuted five days after Franklin Roosevelt's 2nd inauguration. Its last episode was shown on September 18, 2009.

2. Actress Susan Lucci played the character Erica Kane on which American daytime soap opera, at its inception in 1970?

Answer: "All My Children"

As of 2009, Erica Kane is a lead character in "All my Children". The show is set in Pine Valley, Pennsylvania it runs on ABC. Its name comes from a poem written by Agnes Nixon. Also Richard Nixon appeared on its 10,000 episode!

Answer: They went from live broadcast to filming episodes.

Until the 1960s and 1970s all soaps were shown live on television. They often had an air of the theater about them. If there was a mistake it could not be edited out. Bloopers were live and for all to see. Another added benefit was that two or three episodes could be filmed in one day as opposed to filming one live episode every day.

The cost was not less and very few shots were ever filmed outdoors.

4. This Gothic soap opera ran in America between 1966-1971. What was the name of the soap whose lead character was named Barnabas Collins?

Answer: "Dark Shadows"

"Dark Shadows" was very unusual for its time. While it featured ghosts, werewolves and vampires, it was definitely a soap opera. This ABC soap has a very loyal fan base and is still shown in reruns.

5. The soap opera is very popular in the Latin culture. What is a primary difference between most American and Latin soaps?

Answer: The length of the series run.

Latin soaps run for about one year and sometimes less. There are new soaps with new stories all the time. They are called "telenovelas". American soaps can go on and on until the show is canceled.

6. This long running American soap opera is set around a medical facility in Port Charles, New York. Premiering in 1963, what is the name of this multi-award winning soap?

Answer: "General Hospital"

"General Hospital" has won over 10 daytime Emmys. It can claim some of the most popular episodes ever watched on daytime soaps. It was so popular that a British version of the same name ran from 1972-1979. "Time" magazine listed "General Hospital" at 31st in its 2007 list of "The 100 Best TV Shows of all Time".

7. Russian soap operas are usually set around which of the following?

Answer: the criminal world

Russian soap operas usually take place and focus on the criminal element. Most shows are serialized and romanticize the criminal and his place in society.

8. Airing its 49th season in 2009, what's the name of England's oldest television soap opera?

Answer: "Coronation Street"

"Coronation Street" debuted on television in 1960. It has remained one of the most popular shows in Britain. A prime difference between British and American soaps is that British soaps occupy prime time television slots, meaning that they play in the evening instead of daytime hours.

9. Australian soap operas are different from American and British soaps in what important way?

Answer: They are frequently filmed outdoors.

The primary difference is that Australia makes the most of its beautiful and exotic scenery by filming out of doors. There programs feature middle-aged, middle income characters and are often filmed in locations such as out-door bars, cafes, and at the beach.

10. Nancy Hughes was listed in the "2008 Guinness World Book of Records" as the longest-running character portrayed by only one actor/actress. From which American soap opera is this character?

Answer: "As the World Turns"

The character Nancy Hughes from the soap "As the World Turns" was portrayed by actress Helen Wagner for over 50 years. The field of soap operas holds most of the records of this type as many thespians find this kind of work to be the most reliable.

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