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Soap

Soap: the TV show that made Soap Operas funny!

19777.34 Seasons85 EpisodesEnded

Overview

The antics of a wealthy family, the Tates, and a working-class family, the Campbells, in the fictional town of Dunn's River, Connecticut.

Created by Paul Junger Witt
Produced by Stu Silver, Susan Harris, Jenna McMahon
NetworksABC

Top Cast

Katherine Helmond

Katherine Helmond

Jessica Tate

Cathryn Damon

Cathryn Damon

Mary Campbell

Richard Mulligan

Richard Mulligan

Burt Campbell

Robert Mandan

Robert Mandan

Chester Tate

Billy Crystal

Billy Crystal

Jodie Dallas

Ted Wass

Ted Wass

Danny Dallas

Diana Canova

Diana Canova

Corinne Tate

Jennifer Salt

Jennifer Salt

Eunice Tate

Jimmy Baio

Jimmy Baio

Billy Tate

Arthur Peterson

Arthur Peterson

The Major

Themes & Keywords

adulterysisterconnecticutventriloquistparodylove affairextended familyufo sightingshell shocked soldier

About Soap

Soap is a comedy, soap, drama series that first aired in 1977 exploring themes of adultery, sister, connecticut, ventriloquist, parody, love affair. Created by Paul Junger Witt, it stars Katherine Helmond, Cathryn Damon, Richard Mulligan. The antics of a wealthy family, the Tates, and a working-class family, the Campbells, in the fictional town of Dunn's River, Connecticut.

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