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Billy Crystal got his start as one of the first gay characters to appear on prime-time television in this once controversial series. As TV entertainment, SOAP was ahead of its time both creatively--functioning as a parody of the soap opera within the trappings of a prime-time sitcom--and topically--dealing with such issues as interracial marriage, gay parenting, marital infidelity, and impotence. Robert Urich, Richard Mulligan, Katherine Helmond (WHO'S THE BOSS), Robert Guillaume (SPORTS NIGHT), and a host of others round out the impressive ensemble cast of all four seasons and 85 episodes of this must-own for any enthusiast of progressive television. Fans that can't get enough of Guillaume's Benson on this series may be interested to know the character was spun-off into its own show, titled BENSON.

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UPC0043396259560

eBay Product ID (ePID)65806374

Product Key Features

ActorRichard Mulligan, Cathryn Damon, Billy Crystal, Katherine Helmond

RatingNR

Edition12-Disc Set

FormatDVD

Release Year2008

GenreTV Shows, Comedy

Additional Product Features

Number of Discs12

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Display Format12-Disc Set

Leading RoleRichard Mulligan, Cathryn Damon, Billy Crystal, Katherine Helmond

Release Date20080610

Film CountryUSA

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4.8

32 product ratings

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by iluvmyboba
Jun 15, 2016Top favorable review
Soap - The Complete Series
I just started Season 3 and I must admit that this show keeps you interested. The characters range from zany, quirky to out of this world. And though this show debuted in the late 70's, it really holds up well. Not to mention it's a plus pointing out all of the wonderful actors that have passed through the series. For example, Robert Urich, Doris Roberts, Howard Hesseman, Candace Azzara, Harold Gould, Eugene Roche, Caroline McWilliams, Lynne Moody. Great acting, good story lines, and superb comedy.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
by harrygarmes
Mar 29, 2025Top critical review
Every single disc has smudges and scratc...
Every single disc has smudges and scratches. One disc has white spots on it? Several episodes skip theres fingerprints all over disc. Not happy. Waste of money.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by surreal_sales
Sep 12, 2017
The original politically incorrect show
Fun, offensive, politically incorrect spoof of soap operas that will question what you know, what your opinions are and why you have them all while making you laugh. What more can you ask from satire? Unfortunately this set will not play on my DVD player and I must watch it on my laptop, which is somewhat tedious. This happens often with eBay purchased DVDs.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by ronald71*
Feb 11, 2020
Great Buy
This is one great program for anyone who likes to laugh and loves comedy ! All the characters are amusing each with there own sense of humor ! Program is entertaining very enjoyable !
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by mredsai-67
Feb 22, 2021
good tv.
when I was in high school I used to rush home after Jazz Band practice to make sure I saw it.
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by trecl_3675
Oct 10, 2022
Soap on DVD is great
Get it! Love it! Don't pay to much though, it's only a tv show
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
by upshcs
Oct 26, 2021
On time and looks OK
Needless to say,I have not viewed all the disks, the one I looked at was fine. Thank you
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by daspo-4649
Jul 05, 2021
As good as remembered...?
Couldn't pass it up...priced to buy. Haven't seen since televised...?
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
by douglash1009
Jul 10, 2018
Bing watching is fun
Lots of good scenes I remember from the original programs. We enjoy watching several at a time.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
by jc2444
Jun 26, 2023
Very funny series
Fun to watch a series I haven't seen in years.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned