Bracken's World
Century Studios head John Bracken dominates the lives of film industry folk and wannabes through his secretary Sylvia.
- 1969-1970
- 2 seasons
- NBC
- Drama
Century Studios head John Bracken dominates the lives of film industry folk and wannabes through his secretary Sylvia.
Season 2 Episode Guide
15 Episodes 1970
Episode 1
Love It or Leave It, Change It or Lose It
Fri, Sep 18, 1970 60 mins
An older establishment actor (Forrest Tucker) clashes seriously with a younger anti-establishment actor. They clash both in acting style and political views. Kevin Grant has a difficult job directing this film.
Episode 2
Murder Off-Camera
Fri, Sep 25, 1970 60 mins
Kevin Grant arrives home (after being with Diane Waring) to find his wife unconscious and his son missing.
Episode 3
Jenny, Who Bombs Buildings
Fri, Oct 2, 1970 60 mins
A woman out on bail for bombing a bank is offered a movie role.
Episode 4
Together Again, for the Last Time
Fri, Oct 9, 1970 60 mins
The star of a motion picture dies during production, but John Bracken demands that the picture be completed.
Episode 5
Preview in Samarkand
Fri, Oct 16, 1970 60 mins
Kevin Grant finds romance in an ambitious and liberated woman.
Episode 6
The Mary Tree
Fri, Oct 23, 1970 60 mins
Kevin Grant films a documentary on a famous writer (Edward G. Robinson).
Episode 7
Hey, Gringo... Hey, Pocho
Fri, Oct 30, 1970 60 mins
Kevin Grant wants to cast a Mexican-American actor for a leading role in a TV series. John Bracken, who is an old friend, is skeptical of the choice.
Episode 8
A Team of One-Legged Acrobats
Fri, Nov 6, 1970 60 mins
Rachel breaks up the marriage of a director-writer team after she is given a small part in their film.
Episode 9
The Anonymous Star
Fri, Nov 13, 1970 60 mins
Kevin Grant has to work with a very difficult actress (Janet Leigh).
Episode 10
Infinity
Fri, Nov 20, 1970 60 mins
Bracken's cameraman begins to lose his sight but endeavors to keep it quiet for fear of losing his job.
Episode 11
Nude Scene
Fri, Nov 27, 1970 60 mins
An actor and actress both grapple with their feelings concerning appearing nude in an upcoming role.
Episode 12
A Score Without Strings
Fri, Dec 4, 1970 60 mins
Kevin hires a composer who impressed him from a Carnegie Hall concert to score his upcoming youth-oriented movie. When the musician's artistic temperament and style threatens production, Kevin and Bracken must intervene with the help of Paulette - his new love interest, and Grace, her overbearing mother.
Episode 13
Will Freddy's Real Father Please Stand Up?
Fri, Dec 11, 1970 60 mins
While washing a car with his brother, young and outgoing Freddie Jr. catches the eye of Bracken, who snaps him up as a natural to play a black student in the starring role of a new TV series. Soon, Freddie's remarried mother's worst fears come true, when the boy's adored real father - a gin soaked fry cook, shows up for a birthday bash thrown by the studio for the troubled man - putting more pressure on the thirteen year old boy.
Episode 14
The Country Boy
Fri, Dec 18, 1970 60 mins
A singer (Tim Matheson) has great ambition to be an actor. He enlists Laura Deane's help in learning, but develops a romantic interest in the older woman.
Episode 15
Miss Isabel Blue
Fri, Dec 25, 1970 60 mins
An activist actress is causing difficulties by demanding changes in the script and rallying the workers to demand more rights.