Soap: The Unauthorized Inside Story of
the Sitcom that Broke ALL the Rules
From its tumultuous beginnings in 1977 to its end by firing squad—on screen and off—Soap was as passionate and controversial as the times in which it was made. This book takes you behind the scenes, from the producers' battles with network censors to the creation of enduring storylines such as the death of Peter Campbell, and Burt's abduction by aliens. Based on interviews with nearly 30 members of the cast and crew, this book offers an extensive examination of each episode, and may finally reveal the societal forces that really led to the series' premature demise. design: pnormandesigns
With in-depth analysis, the book places 'Soap,' and its attendant controversies, squarely in its times.
Hear from both sides of the 'Soap' backlash in exclusive interviews with series producers and conservative activists.
Helpful marginalia help you keep track of what was happening in the real world – and the writer's room – during each episode.
With in-depth analysis, the book places 'Soap,' and its attendant controversies, squarely in its times.