description Soap Overview
Soap is an American television series originally airing on ABC from 1977 to 1981. It satirizes the conventions of daytime soap operas through a complex and often absurd storyline involving abduction, cults, and criminal investigations. The show’s unique blend of dark comedy and dramatic elements appealed primarily to viewers interested in unconventional sitcoms and those familiar with the genre's tropes.
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Why was Soap controversial when it aired on ABC?
Soap satirized daytime soap opera plots but pushed network sitcom boundaries with sexuality, religion jokes, organized crime, and absurd family scandals. It premiered on ABC in 1977, when that kind of prime-time satire was much more provocative.
Who created Soap?
Soap was created by Susan Harris, who later became associated with The Golden Girls. The show followed the Tate and Campbell families through increasingly ridiculous soap-opera storylines.
Was Billy Crystal really in Soap?
Yes, Billy Crystal played Jodie Dallas, one of the first openly gay recurring characters on American network television. His role is one reason the series is still discussed in TV history.
Did Soap lead to a spin-off?
Yes, Benson spun off from Soap in 1979, with Robert Guillaume continuing as Benson DuBois. Benson became a successful ABC sitcom in its own right and ran into the 1980s.
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