Soap - The Complete Series (DVD, 2008, 12-Disc Set)

Watching Soap was a blast from the past. It was as good as it was a couple of decades ago, if not better. Even my kids enjoyed watching it. I remember being so upset about the show being cancelled. Watching it again, I realized that it was a show way before it's time. It easily compares to the shows today. In fact, it's a lot better than some of the sitcoms out now. Watching these dysfunctional families is a treat. Watch Benson carry the show with his sarcasm. Seeing Billy Crystal doing the old Jewish man is hilarious (no wonder he made it). Sometimes, I catch myself saying "I see," just like Jessica. Highly recommended.

This was always one of my favorite tv shows in the 1970's. To have it all, the entire series, on DVD, in a boxed set, is GREAT. SOAP is one of the funniest series of its time. If you were a fan of Taxi, Barney Miller, WKRP, and other series of the time, You know what I' talking about. Every week was like a ritual. Everyone was home on the night SOAP aired, as there were no VCR's, back in the day, you HAD to be in front of a TV set every week for your favorites, and this was certainly one of them.

soap is every thing we remembered when it first came out.We are still enjoyingand having a good laugh,looked for this set for a long time

From September 1977 to June 1981, the television sitcom "Soap" had audiences riveted with its madcap assortment of zany characters and off-the-wall plotlines, well incorporated within the framework of this groundbreaking, landmark series. It was also appropriately named, as it played out just like an actual soap opera that airs in daytime television. As announcer Rod Roddy stated at the start of every episode, "This is the story of 2 sisters; Jessica Tate and Mary Campbell." Jessica's family consisted of her husband Chester who was an unfaithful spouse, daughter Corrine who would marry a priest, daughter Eunice who falls for a convict, teenage son Billy who was once kidnapped by a religious cult, and her father The Major who still believes that he is fighting World War II. Mary's family consisted of her husband Burt who belived he was invisible, son Danny who is associated with the mafia, gay son Jody who directs commercials, and stepson Chuck who always carries around his dummy Bob. There were also a lot of great supporting characters, as well. Just like on a soap opera, the story lines carried over from one episode to the next. This was brilliant television comedy that was a whole lot of fun to watch. The show dealt with scenarios such as infidelity, interracial romance, alien abduction, kidnapping, intended suicide, being left stranded at the altar and hypnotism gone awry, among other things. The show also went on to win Emmy awards. This DVD set contains all 90 hilarious episodes, presented in their entirety and in the original broadcast running order. "Soap" is truly one-of-a-kind.

Soap was a pretty funny show, it broke some boundries on TV. I watched it some when it was on TV and have seen re-runs since then, although they are rarely shown lately. It was nice to see the whole bunch of episodes on this DVD and learn different plot twists that I had missed before. It is good comedy and even funnier when I see the whole collection and understand all the jokes and references to the previous episodes. It's pretty off the wall and not normal, just like a "soap" should be. A great concept, well written and acted. It is more entertaining than most of the current TV shows. I was glad to be able to get the whole collection, view it in the order of broadcast, and laugh like mad.

I liked the tv show SOAP for it's portrayal of 2 sisters families, that had problems that weren't on every channel, at least not in the early hours of prime time. The actors/actresses worked very well together, and made you think that they actually were family, with their oddities, addictions, jobs, or sexual addictions/preferences. A show that I loved for the laughter, tears, fears, situations, moral indiscretions, and hang-ups. I had to bid on several sets before I was able to get one, unfortunately I'am not a Gates/Rockefeller/Trump descendant you know! Maybe that's not a bad thing either. But anyways, truly a spectacular show reminiscent of the 'old days' back in the 1970's.

I had enjoyed some of the original TV episodes and they were very funny. So it was a chance for me to enjoy all of them again by purchasing this set. It is comedy at its best. All of the characters are hilarious.

The funniest TV series ever! My husband will enjoy hours of watching these DVD's. Never thought I'd find a brand new packaged series...Thanks

Soap is my favorite comedy of all time! The opportunity to buy the whole series in one package on Ebay at a reduced price was too good to pass up. And what else can I say? Bravo! The product is super, the delivery was lightning fast, and I am now and will for a long time enjoy timeless laughs with the Tates & Campbells.

GREAT TV SERIES
VERY GOOD EBAY'ER BETTER PRICE THEN SAM'S CLUB 1

I watched this show when it was on TV. I loved it. I actually forgot about it until I stumbled across it on E Bay and then I had to have it. I could do without the introduction to the show being played on each episode,but fast forward works for that.

Fantastic for all nostalgics ! Great item - As described ans as nice as you can imagine - Have fun like I am having !

They never show this classic on reruns and I love this series.
This was a great price for the 12 cd set.

Don't know how I like it since I never received it. Ordered it 3 weeks ago and no product and no response from seller.

Love that it is all together. However, the packaging could be better. All the DVDs are piled on top of each other and difficult to get to.

I bought SOAP on impulse, because I have always enjoyed Leslie Nielsen’s antics and had missed the series on TV while working on a Doctorate. It is a bit disappointing: not as hilarious as I had expected. The writing is sometimes flat in comparison with Cheers or Frazier. The humor of Benson’s attitude, etc., have lost their edge over time. But then, it is a satire on real soaps, which I don’t watch, and a viewer in 2008 must use a suspension of disbelief that includes a shift in time and social conditions. Besides, sitcoms probably have a better effect when watched one episode per week than when viewed in steady succession. In all, if not thoroughly engaging, it is generally good.