The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of December 23, 2025

Daytime soap opera has one purpose--to sell laxatives, fast food and vitamins. Our audience is women who sit at home worrying about their health and family. We provide escapism. Tri-Valley Area, Northern California

1976

Bill Owens

(American, b. 1938)
America
gelatin silver print
Paper: 20.3 x 25.4 cm (8 x 10 in.); Image: 16 x 21 cm (6 5/16 x 8 1/4 in.)
Gift of George Stephanopoulos 2018.461
Location: Not on view
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https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2018.461