Soap (TV Series, 1977 - 1981)

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I think the only downside of the show is how they keep trying to turn Jodie (the gay character played by Billy Crystal) straight. First, he was going to have a sex change and become a woman. Then, he was "tricked' into sleeping with Carol and getting her pregnant. Then, he meets the lesbian Alice, they become roommates, and then they start dating.

And midway through Season 4, Jodie sleeps with the female private investigator who is helping him track down Carol and Wendy. So, the gay guy has managed to hook up with 3 women on the show so far... that might be more than his straight brother (or the same).

Seasons 3 and 4 don't stand up to Seasons 1 and 2. The writing was much sharper in the first two seasons, and while Saunders is a decent character, he doesn't compare to Benson.

Still a great show.

Also, noticed Joe Mantegna played Juan One.