Soap (TV Series 1977–1981) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Mary's other son, Jodie (Billy Crystal, in an early role), is homosexual, having a secret affair with a famous professional football quarterback, and contemplating a sex-change operation. The first season ends with Jessica convicted of the murder of Peter Campbell.

Jodie Dallas is a fictional character from the 1977 American sitcom Soap. He was played by Billy Crystal. The son of central character Mary Campbell, Jodie works as a television commercial director. Jodie was among the first gay characters on American television.

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Jodie Dallas (Billy Crystal) – The son of Mary Campbell and her first husband Johnny Dallas. An openly gay man, he shares his mother's common sense and pleasant temperament. He is first dating a closeted football player named Dennis and prepares to undergo a sex-change operation.

Jun 19, 2022 · Jessica and Chester Tate’s only son, Billy Tate, was brought to life by Jimmy Baio. He lives adventurously getting roped into a cult, and f*ing his high school teacher, Leslie Walker. He remains in the hot seat as she tries to kill him or a family member, needing a taste of Tate blood vengefully.

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Jan 28, 2018 · Jodie Dallas (Billy Crystal) was one of the first recurring gay characters on an American sitcom. (He was not THE first — that honor goes to a short-lived show called The Corner Bar that aired on ABC in 1972.) The Jodie character had religious groups up in arms, but gay groups also expressed concern.

Jodie Dallas is a fictional character from the 1977 American sitcom Soap. He was played by Billy Crystal. The son of central character Mary Campbell, Jodie works as a television commercial director. Jodie was among the first gay characters on American television.

Mar 4, 2021 · Back in 1977, actor and comedian Billy Crystal stunned audiences when he portrayed the first openly gain main character in a TV series, "Soap." and opened the way for gay icons like Ellen DeGeneres