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

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

Bought this because I watched the first season, and decided I needed to see all 4 seasons.

If you like the series Soap, this is a good buy. The show is great, but the presentation of the DVD could use more work. The menu screens are grainy, the DVDs are kept in a pile in a tray with a spindle rather than individual cases, there is no episode guide, and I didn't even know there were DVD extras until I unexpectedly found them on one of the discs. I've seen better presentation skills on bootleg DVDs from China. Hence the 4 stars instead of 5.

The quality is as can be expected from a 1970's tv show, but is still much better than you'll get from a download.Vollständige Rezension lesen...

Soap - The Complete Series (2008, DVD)

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.Vollständige Rezension lesen...

Soap - The Complete Series

I just started Season 3 and I must admit that this show keeps you interested. The characters range from zany, quirky to out of this world. And though this show debuted in the late 70's, it really holds up well. Not to mention it's a plus pointing out all of the wonderful actors that have passed through the series. For example, Robert Urich, Doris Roberts, Howard Hesseman, Candace Azzara, Harold Gould, Eugene Roche, Caroline McWilliams, Lynne Moody. Great acting, good story lines, and superb comedy.Vollständige Rezension lesen...

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The original politically incorrect show

Fun, offensive, politically incorrect spoof of soap operas that will question what you know, what your opinions are and why you have them all while making you laugh. What more can you ask from satire?
Unfortunately this set will not play on my DVD player and I must watch it on my laptop, which is somewhat tedious. This happens often with eBay purchased DVDs.Vollständige Rezension lesen...

Great Buy

This is one great program for anyone who likes to laugh and loves comedy ! All the characters are amusing each with there own
sense of humor ! Program is entertaining very enjoyable !

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A sitcom in a class all its own!

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.Vollständige Rezension lesen...

good tv.

when I was in high school I used to rush home after Jazz Band practice to make sure I saw it.

Soap on DVD is great

Get it! Love it! Don't pay to much though, it's only a tv show

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Soap-The Complete Series

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.Vollständige Rezension lesen...

On time and looks OK

Needless to say,I have not viewed all the disks, the one I looked at was fine. Thank you

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