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"Soap" Summary

A hilarious 1970s sitcom that parodied the absurdities and intricacies of soap operas, Soap followed the over-the-top exploits of two sisters and their respective families. Jessica Tate (Kathryn Helmond) is the head of the aristocratic Tate family, while Mary Campbell (Cathryn Damon) and her husband Burt are blue collar, with ties to the mob.

Nothing is unheard of and everything is melodramatic, with pimples assuming the same importance as alien abduction and frequent murder. Everyone sleeps with everyone, and the characters' relationships are nebulous.

The show also had a great deal of topical prescience, addressing issues like racism and homosexuality, and featuring the first openly gay character on television. In season four, Jessica recovers from her coma and dumps all her suitors, Leslie (Marla Pennington) continues her efforts to kill Billy (Jimmy Baio), Eunice (Jennifer Salt) and Dutch (Donnelly Rhodes) get engaged, and El Puerco plans his revolution.

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"Soap" Information

First Episode:

1: 1x01 -- Episode 1 (Sep/13/1977)

Last Episode:

90: 4x21 -- Episode 90 (May/25/1981)

Ratings:

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Reviews:	1 review available
Classification:	Scripted
Genre:	Comedy \| Soaps
Status:	Canceled/Ended
Network:	ABC ( USA)
Runtime:	30 Minutes
Premiere:	September 13, 1977
Ended:	May 25, 1981
Color:	Color

"Soap" Cast

•Allan Miller	played	Dr. Alan Posner
•Diana Canova	played	Corinne Tate Flotsky (S01-S03)
•Edward Winter	played	Congressman Walter McCallum (1977-1979)
•Jay Johnson (1)	played	Chuck/Bob Campbell
•Jimmy Baio	played	Billy Tate
•Rebecca Balding	played	Carol David
•Richard Mulligan	played	Burt Campbell
•Robert Guillaume	played	Benson DuBois (S01-S02)
•Robert Mandan	played	Chester Tate
•Rod Roddy	voiced	Announcer

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"Soap" Crew

• Creator	Susan Harris (1)
• Executive Producer	Paul Junger Witt \| Tony Thomas
• Supervising Producer	Susan Harris (1)
• Producer	Dick Clair \| Jenna McMahon (1) \| Stu Silver
• Associate Producer	Harry Waterson \| Andrew J. Selig \| Marsha Posner Williams
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