Thanks for sharing. Would be nice if someone uploaded those Comedy Central “Soap” commercials that ran circa 1993, that featured Katherine Helmond, Robert Guillaume and Jay Johnson. CC was running a laundry-related contest.
Thanks so much! Looks like one of the ads showed alternate footage of Danny crashing into the food cart at the Tates! In the aired version he scoops some of it up.
Yes Kyle, I think you can begin to see why trying to sort out what can be considered ‘Soap’ “canon” is so difficult. If anything, this becomes next to impossible with Season 4.
Sorry for the geekspeak, Becky. “Canon” is basically whatever should be considered part of the official series-wide story of “Soap.” As an extreme example, few would consider “Soap” stories written by fans to be “Soap” canon. TV/comic book fans can go on for hours about things like this.
Ahhh, Tuesday nigts on ABC! One of the best lineups in TV history. I sure wish the networks could have left them intact for more than one season. Thanks for the clip!
I wish there was, Becky. Suffice it to say that when there is, you won’t be able to visit this site without it slapping you in the face like a cold fish!
It was shown during SOAP’s ORIGINAL run on ABC; And during it’s SYNDICATED and Comedy Central airings. This logo is not on the SOAP VHS’s or DVD’s. SOAP currently airs on Antenna TV [Check your local listings.] The classic Sony/Columbia logo has been replaced with the current Sony distribution logo.
I thought this would be a great time to bring this clip over here. I hope you all enjoy it.
That logo is very familiar to me from Soap’s syndicated run, but I don’t think it was on the original ABC run. They sold it to Columbia for syndication. Nice try, Becky, you Sony stockholder!
All in good fun, Becky. That ad was for stations to pick up the syndicated reruns after it left ABC. I guess when it was on ABC it was just owned by Witt/Thomas/Harris.
Thanks for sharing. Would be nice if someone uploaded those Comedy Central “Soap” commercials that ran circa 1993, that featured Katherine Helmond, Robert Guillaume and Jay Johnson. CC was running a laundry-related contest.
The best part was the prize was something like $1,000 in quarters (to do your laundry….)
The Commercial that STARTED it all…
Thanks so much! Looks like one of the ads showed alternate footage of Danny crashing into the food cart at the Tates! In the aired version he scoops some of it up.
Yes Kyle, I think you can begin to see why trying to sort out what can be considered ‘Soap’ “canon” is so difficult. If anything, this becomes next to impossible with Season 4.
What is Soap “Canon” Aaron?
Sorry for the geekspeak, Becky. “Canon” is basically whatever should be considered part of the official series-wide story of “Soap.” As an extreme example, few would consider “Soap” stories written by fans to be “Soap” canon. TV/comic book fans can go on for hours about things like this.
A RARE 1975 Promo for FAY: Starring: Lee Grant [The Oscar Winning Actress and MOTHER of SOAP's Dinah Manoff (Elaine)]
Richard Mulligan’s [Burt Campbell's] 1973 Commercial for Clairol’s® Loving Care Hair coloring.
Richard Mulligan’s [Burt Campbell's] 1973 Commercial for Clairol’s® Loving Care Hair coloring.
Ha ha — Richard’s hair wasn’t so bad, either
No, it wasn’t Aaron.
Another CLASSIC ABC SOAP Prom from 1978:
Soap clip starts :18 seconds into the video and plays all the way to the end.
Ahhh, Tuesday nigts on ABC! One of the best lineups in TV history. I sure wish the networks could have left them intact for more than one season. Thanks for the clip!
Oops. I meant PROMO. I’m sorry for the spelling mistake.
That’s it, Becky — you’re banned from the Internet for your spelling
You’re in good company.
Thanks Aaron.
Is there any news on WHEN the book is coming out?
I wish there was, Becky. Suffice it to say that when there is, you won’t be able to visit this site without it slapping you in the face like a cold fish!
After seeing Jeff’s SOAP Ad http://soapcompanion.files.wordpress.com/2012/04/soap_ad1.jpg it reminded me of the old Sony/Columbia LOGO that ran at THE END of each episode.
It was shown during SOAP’s ORIGINAL run on ABC; And during it’s SYNDICATED and Comedy Central airings. This logo is not on the SOAP VHS’s or DVD’s. SOAP currently airs on Antenna TV [Check your local listings.] The classic Sony/Columbia logo has been replaced with the current Sony distribution logo.
I thought this would be a great time to bring this clip over here. I hope you all enjoy it.
Thanks, Becky
That logo is very familiar to me from Soap’s syndicated run, but I don’t think it was on the original ABC run. They sold it to Columbia for syndication. Nice try, Becky, you Sony stockholder!
Now now, there is enough Sony stock to go around.
I’m not a Sony stockholder.
I just remembered it because of the logo on the bottom of the poster. I thought it ran during the ABC run. My mistake. 
No worries, Becky. Jeff has a Benson-like humor, don’t you Jeff? It’s great that you’ve found all of these clips
All in good fun, Becky. That ad was for stations to pick up the syndicated reruns after it left ABC. I guess when it was on ABC it was just owned by Witt/Thomas/Harris.
Another CLASSIC SOAP Promo from 1978.
Soap clip starts :18 seconds into the video and plays all the way to the end.
Yikes, I forgot the link to the promo.
A shorter version of a previous SOAP promo from 1980.
Many thanks, Becky