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Capitol

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  • 1982-1987
  • 1 Season
  • CBS
  • Drama
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This daytime serial dramatized the power struggles and personal machinations between two feuding political families the wealthy Cleggs and middle-class McCandlesses. Storylines developed from the star-crossed romance between Julie Clegg and Tyler McCandless, which re-activated a lifetime feud between their respective families. In the series' final year, the political intrigue expanded internationally, as several characters became involved in the problems of the war-torn, Middle Eastern nation of Baraqu.

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Constance Towers
Clarissa McCandless
Debrah Farentino
Sloane Denning Clegg Mamoud
Rory Calhoun
Judge Judson Tyler

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Episode 0

Pilot

Fri, Mar 26, 198260 mins

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Awards

  • 1986 - Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/Set Direction/Scenic Design for a Drama Series - winner
  • 1986 - Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Makeup for a Drama Series - nominated
  • 1986 - Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Technical Direction/Electronic Camerawork/Video Control for a Drama Series - winner
  • 1987 - Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/Set Direction/Scenic Design for a Drama Series - nominated

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