Write your answers on a sheet of binder paper. Use the links below to answer the questions. 

Use the 'Primetime Soaps link for the first ten questions: 

1) Why are they called "soap" operas?

2) What was the name of the first primetime soap opera to air on network TV in 1964?

3) What are the three primetime soap operas that rank among the longest running shows in the history of of TV drama?

4) How did Dallas hook male viewers?

5) What did Joan Collins say about Dynasty?

6) What was the name of the longest running primetime soap of all-time?

7) How did Larry Hagman portray J.R. Ewing?

8) Why was Joan Collins brought in by executives to join the Dynasty cast?

9) What did Collins say about the actors on Dynasty? 

10) Why was Donna Mills brought in by executives to join the Knots Landing cast?

For the rest of the questions use the Dallas link:

11) What family did the show revolve around?

12) What espisode remains to this day as the 2nd rated highest TV show of all time?

13) How many episodes were made?

14) What spin-off show came from Dallas?

15) How many parts were in the original mini-series?

16) What is the back story of the show that goes back to the 1930's?

17) Most of the seasons ended with ratings-grabbing cliffhangers, what was the name of the season three finale?

18) How many actors received top billing in the first season? 

19) How many Americans watched the famous 'Who Shot JR' episode? (you might have to google this one). What do you think of this? 

20) Wuld you watch a show like Dallas? Why or why not?