Berrenger's

S01E04: Fame & Misfortune

In Los Angeles, Danny tries to help Shane find her daughter, who was kidnapped by her ex-husband five years earlier. Julio makes a bargain with a factoryowner to get the Julian Morrell dresses done, but Todd pulls the successful line from the salesfloor in an attempt to make Shane look bad.

Overview

Berrenger's is an American primetime television soap opera created by Diana Gould that aired on NBC in 1985. The series revolved around the Berrenger family, a New York dynasty which owned the glamorous department store which bore their name.

Following in the tradition of Dynasty and Dallas, Berrenger's played up to the familiar motifs of 1980s soap operas - glamorous and beautiful characters, using money and power in games of love, business and betrayal.

The series was cancelled after 13 one-hour episodes had been produced. In North America, only 11 of the 13 episodes were screened. Because of studio television output deals it was screened in Europe and Australia, and has sustained a modest cult following.

Episodes

S01E01 Overture

January 5, 1985 120 min
A typical morning at the family-run New York department store Berrenger's has family patriarch Simon at odds with his son Paul over a proposed merger, naive Ohio transplant Cammie starting her first day on the...

S01E02 For Gloria's Benefit

January 12, 1985 60 min
Julio searches for a way to finish the Julian Morrell dress order with his sister Ana's help, Cammie dates John, Gloria prepares for the hospital benefit fashion show and Melody undermines Shane's chances of being...

S01E03 Of Boardrooms & Bedrooms (a.k.a. Paul's Small Victory)

January 19, 1985 60 min
Shane gets a tongue-lashing from Simon about her disruptive relationship with Paul, Cammie's confused by Laurel's sudden hostility, Babs is stung by Simon's conviction she doesn't have what it takes to make a business successful...

S01E04 Fame & Misfortune

January 26, 1985 60 min
In Los Angeles, Danny tries to help Shane find her daughter, who was kidnapped by her ex-husband five years earlier. Julio makes a bargain with a factoryowner to get the Julian Morrell dresses done, but...

S01E05 Seduction (a.k.a. Damsels in Distress)

February 2, 1985 60 min
Paul and Gloria's son David tries to reunite his folks, an enthralled Simon makes Laurel the lead model in a big ad campaign, Paul decides to investigate Danny and Ana worries when she learns who...

S01E06 Dangerous Ground

February 2, 1985 60 min
David takes a few lessons from his rule-bending grandpa while Paul wonders what to make of the news that there are no records of Danny's existence. Todd is named comptroller and Cammie is put in...

S01E07 Power Play

February 9, 1985 60 min
Paul discovers Danny is the owner of Trans Allied and the force behind the impending merger. Simon woos Laurel, Danny offers Gloria power and a position with his company if she votes for the merger,...

S01E08 Best Laid Plans

February 16, 1985 60 min
Danny and Gloria join forces to gain control of the store, Shane and Paul reconcile, Simon's increasing infatuation with Laurel gives Danny a lever and Frank is beaten when he questions the illicit activity in...

S01E09 Roll Tape

February 23, 1985 60 min
Mr. Allen demands his cash from Babs, who turns to her father for help. Treasury Agent Chapman kills himself and the newscast on the dress line turns into an airing of the sex tape of...

S01E10 Hidden Agenda

March 2, 1985 60 min
Laurel vanishes in the wake of the sex tape airing, Simon admits he was wrong about Danny, Paul orders Todd to rehire Frank at the loading dock and Cammie argues with Billy over his gambling...

S01E11 Maelstrom

March 9, 1985 60 min
Simon convinces Laurel to stay with him until the scandal dies down, Shane and Paul plan to wed, Babs catches wind of the loading dock problems, Danny gains part ownership of the Julian Morrell line...

S01E12 Party Favors

60 min
Simon tells Melody there are several possibilities for president, Julio and Barbara discuss finances for their new dress line, Billy's gambling problems resurface and Danny offers to help clear the red tape Shane and Max...

Cast

Eddie Velez
Eddie Velez
Neva Patterson
Neva Patterson
Sam Wanamaker
Sam Wanamaker
Ben Murphy
Ben Murphy
Leslie Hope
Leslie Hope
Jonelle Allen
Jonelle Allen
Art Hindle
Art Hindle
Yvette Mimieux
Yvette Mimieux
Jeff Conaway
Jeff Conaway
Jack Scalia
Jack Scalia
Anita Morris
Anita Morris
Claudia Christian
Claudia Christian

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