The Hamptons 1983
The Hamptons is a limited run prime-time soap opera which aired during the summer of 1983 for 5 episodes on ABC. It was produced by Gloria Monty, the producer credited with turning General Hospital from a low-rated daytime serial to a soap phenomenon. The series is set in Manhattan and the affluent Long Island community referenced in the show's title. The cast includes actors with previous experience in daytime and prime-time serials: Leigh Taylor-Young, Michael Goodwin, John Reilly Bibi Besch, etc. The series was shot on videotape rather than film, which gave it a look consistent with most daytime soap operas. The focus of the series was on the wealthy Chadway and Duncan-Mortimer families, who co-owned the stylish Duncan-Chadway department stores. The Chadways were positioned as the noble family, while the Duncan-Mortimers were the schemers. The plots concerned power maneuvers to gain control of the retail corporation, and illicit sexual couplings.
- Released: 1983-07-27
- Runtime: 60 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Stars: Michael Goodwin, Leigh Taylor-Young, Craig Sheffer, Martha Byrne, Daniel Pilon
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1. Episode 1 1983-07-27
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2. Episode 2 1983-08-03
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3. Episode 3 1983-08-10
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4. Episode 4 1983-08-17
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5. Episode 5 1983-08-24
