Soap is a US sitcom parodying soap operas, starring Katherine Helmond as Jessica Tate, Robert Guillaume as Benson DuBois, and Richard Mulligan as Burt Campbell.
Main cast
- Jessica TateKatherine Helmond1–4Main
- Burt CampbellRichard Mulligan1–4Main
- Benson DuBoisRobert Guillaume1–4Main
- Mary CampbellCathryn Damon1–4Main
- Chester TateRobert Mandan1–4Main
- Jodie DallasBilly Crystal1–4Main
- Danny DallasTed Wass1–4Main
- Eunice Tate-LeitnerJennifer Salt1–4Main
- Corinne Tate-FlaskyDiana Canova1–4Main
Supporting cast
- Dutch LeitnerDonnelly Rhodes1–4Supp
- Sally CampbellIna Balin1–2Supp
- Father Tim FlotskySal Viscuso1–4Supp
- Elaine LefkowitzRue McClanahan1–2Supp
Guest & voice
- Detective DonahueJohn Byner1Guest
- Maggie ChandlerBarbara Rhoades3Guest
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About this cast
Soap is a groundbreaking American television sitcom that aired on ABC from 1977 to 1981, parodying the melodramatic conventions of daytime soap operas. The series follows the lives and scandals of two wealthy families, the Tates and the Campbells, with a mix of comedy, satire, and absurd plot twists.
FAQs
Who plays Jessica Tate in Soap (TV series)?
Jessica Tate is played by Katherine Helmond.
Who plays Benson DuBois in Soap?
Benson DuBois is played by Robert Guillaume.
Who plays Burt Campbell in Soap?
Burt Campbell is played by Richard Mulligan.
How many seasons of Soap were made?
Soap ran for four seasons from 1977 to 1981.
What network aired Soap?
Soap aired on ABC in the United States.
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