Any fans of Soap here

Platapus · 03-01-19, 07:49 PM

I meant the TV program.

The actress Katherine Helmond who played the character Jessica Tate died. She was 89 years old.

Her career lasted about 50 years

Armistead · 03-01-19, 07:52 PM

we haven't seen soap in the bilge in 4 years now, but since we all smell the same, no one notices

Commander Wallace · 03-01-19, 10:15 PM

I remember seeing reruns of the series. The Tate's and Campbell's. I also remember a very young Billy Crystal in it as well. As I remember, the series was very funny and the cast had a great chemistry.

Rest in peace Katherine and thanks for the laughs.

Eichhörnchen · 03-02-19, 06:10 AM

That was on years ago in the UK... I only vaguely recall it but she is the one character I do clearly remember

Skybird · 03-02-19, 06:13 AM

Before watching soaps I will rather stop frying squirrels.

Currently enjoying, since over a year now, fifth season of this old series, Northern Exposure, which was released completely on German-dubbed DVD just two years ago or so over here, Now that is TV that does not give me the feeling of a complete waste of time.

In Germany they broadcasted just the first season ith 8 episode over 20 years ago - usually at 2 a.m. in the norning. The demand was there amongst audience, it praised it. but the broadcaster said it did not fly. Well, at 2 a.m. in the morning, what did they expect?

u crank · 03-02-19, 06:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Skybird

Before watching soaps I will rather stop frying squirrels.

Soap was a parody of the Soap opera genre. Wife and I use to watch it all the time. It was hilarious and had some real plot twists. Alien abduction was one of them. It also featured a young Billy Crystal as Jodie Dallas, one of the first openly gay characters on US television. Chuck Campbell another character seldom spoke unless it was through his ventriloquist dummy Bob.

R.I.P. Katherine.

Jimbuna · 03-02-19, 07:51 AM

Remember it well.

RIP Katherine

Mork_417 · 03-02-19, 01:55 PM

Never watched soap, but remember her from "Who's the Boss" series during my teens.

RIP

Sailor Steve · 03-02-19, 07:56 PM

I caught it the first time it ran.

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Originally Posted by u crank

Chuck Campbell another character seldom spoke unless it was through his ventriloquist dummy Bob.

"Bob's a dummy!"

"Dumb or smart, they're our children, and we love them."

Yeah, Helmond was a favorite.

03-01-19, 07:49 PM	#1
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,361 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Any fans of Soap here I meant the TV program. The actress Katherine Helmond who played the character Jessica Tate died. She was 89 years old. Her career lasted about 50 years __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	we haven't seen soap in the bilge in 4 years now, but since we all smell the same, no one notices __________________ You see my dog don't like people laughing. He gets the crazy idea you're laughing at him. Now if you apologize like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

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Eichhörnchen Starte das Auto Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: The Fens Posts: 17,376 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	That was on *years* ago in the UK... I only vaguely recall it but she is the one character I do clearly remember __________________

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,609 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Before watching soaps I will rather stop frying squirrels. Currently enjoying, since over a year now, fifth season of this old series, Northern Exposure, which was released completely on German-dubbed DVD just two years ago or so over here, Now that is TV that does not give me the feeling of a complete waste of time. In Germany they broadcasted just the first season ith 8 episode over 20 years ago - usually at 2 a.m. in the norning. The demand was there amongst audience, it praised it. but the broadcaster said it did not fly. Well, at 2 a.m. in the morning, what did they expect? __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,499 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Remember it well. RIP Katherine __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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Commander Wallace Navy Seal Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Under the sea in an Octupus garden in the shade Posts: 5,294 Downloads: 366 Uploads: 0	I remember seeing reruns of the series. The Tate's and Campbell's. I also remember a very young Billy Crystal in it as well. As I remember, the series was very funny and the cast had a great chemistry. Rest in peace Katherine and thanks for the laughs.

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Mork_417 Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: DB-15 Posts: 851 Downloads: 263 Uploads: 0	Never watched soap, but remember her from "Who's the Boss" series during my teens. RIP __________________ Heading to AM49.(U-553)