Soap (Complete First Season) (1977)

Starring: Katherine Helmond  Robert Mandan  
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Publisher: Columbia Tri-Star
Format: DVD
UPC: 00043396012219
Buy.com Sku: 40226148
Item#: VSTX9Q
Buy.com Sales Rank: 1557
Category Keywords: 1970s  Satire 
Rating: NR
 
The Groundbreaking Comedy Series!
 
 
Features: DVD, Pan and Scan (TV Format), Aspect Ratio 1.33:1, Mono Audio
 
The controversial sitcom that defined the late '70s and became an instant classic, Soap took viewers into the homes of not one but two of the most dysfunctional families ever - and we couldn't help but embrace every eccentric one of them!

This first season introduces us to the quirky lives of the Tates and the Campbells. The unparalleled cast features Billy Crystal, Richard Mulligan, Robert Guillaume, Emmy nominees Katherine Helmond and Cathryn Damon, Robert Mandan, Diana Canova, Jimmy Baio and Arthur Peterson. The series' first season was nominated for 4 Emmy Awards and won for Outstanding Art Direction in a Comedy Series.

This 3-disc set contains the entire first season of 25 full episodes!
 
"...became an instant smash hit with its brilliant and satirical spoofs of classic daytime programming."  Britt Gillette, The DVD Report
"Groundbreaking, hilarious, and surprisingly touching, it was must-watch TV of the late 1970s..."  Bryan Byun, DVD Verdict

 


Editor's Note

Airing on ABC-TV from 1977 to 1981, SOAP parodies the conventions of the soap opera in its story of two families, the Tates and the Campbells, and all their adventures and disagreements--which include everything from infidelity to insanity to alien abduction. The series is also notable for having one of the first openly gay characters in prime time television--Jodie Dallas (Billy Crystal). The first season is included in these three volumes.

 

Features
Interactive Menus
Scene Selection
Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound
 
Technical Info

Release Information
Studio: Columbia Tri-Star
Release Date: 3/24/2009
Running Time: 600 minutes
Original Release Date: 1977
Catalog ID: 01221
UPC: 00043396012219
Number of Discs: 3

Audio & Video
Original Language: English
Available Audio Tracks: English
Video: Color

Aspect Ratio
Standard  1.33:1 [4:3]

 
Cast & Crew
Bea Arthur
Billy Crystal
Cathryn Damon
Katherine Helmond
Arthur Peterson
Diana Canova
Richard Mulligan
Robert Guillaume
Robert Mandan
Andrew J. Selig - Producer
Edward Stephenson - Production Designer
Gary Anderson, et. al. - Editor
George Aliceson Tipton - Original Music By
J.D. Lobue - Director
Jay Sandrich - Director
Larry Boelens - Cinematographer
Richard Hissong - Cinematographer
Susan Harris, et. al. - Writer
Tony Thomas - Executive Producer

 
Awards

Winner (1981)
   Golden Globe, Katherine Helmond, Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Musical/Comedy

Nominee (1981)
   Golden Globe, Soap, Best TV-Series - Musical/Comedy

Winner (1980)
   Emmy, Richard Mulligan, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series
   Emmy, Cathryn Damon, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Winner (1979)
   Emmy, Robert Guillaume, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series

Nominee (1978)
   Emmy, Gary Anderson, Outstanding Achievement in Video Tape Editing for a Series
   Emmy, Paul Junger Witt, et. al., Outstanding Comedy Series
   Emmy, Jay Sandrich, Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
   Emmy, Katherine Helmond, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series

Winner (1978)
   Emmy, Edward Stephenson, Robert Checchi, Outstanding Art Direction for a Comedy Series

Golden Globe (1981)
Katherine Helmond, Winner, Best Performance by an Actress in a TV-Series - Musical/Comedy
   Soap, Nominee, Best TV-Series - Musical/Comedy

Emmy (1980)
Cathryn Damon, Winner, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Richard Mulligan, Winner, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series

Emmy (1979)
Robert Guillaume, Winner, Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy or Comedy-Variety or Music Series

Emmy (1978)
Edward Stephenson, Robert Checchi, Winner, Outstanding Art Direction for a Comedy Series
   Gary Anderson, Nominee, Outstanding Achievement in Video Tape Editing for a Series
   Jay Sandrich, Nominee, Outstanding Directing in a Comedy Series
   Katherine Helmond, Nominee, Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
   Paul Junger Witt, et. al., Nominee, Outstanding Comedy Series

  
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Cinematography 4
Plot 5
Acting 5
Overall Satisfaction 5
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5 of 5 Big Fan Wednesday, April 27, 2005
A Viewer from Vero Beach, FL  

This is great, whats not to love. I wish they still made them like this.
 
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