Glitter
Another series from Aaron Spelling, containing many guest-stars each week, that follows the formula used in other Spelling series, like "Love Boat" and "Hotel." This series' setting is GLITTER, a magazine. Every week, two pairs of reporters are sent to get the dirt on a story. Seen most often are Sam Dillon and Kate Simpson, and seen on an alternating basis are Pete Bozak and Jennifer Douglas, and Terry Randolph and Earl Tobin. Also: Angel the magazine's receptionist and Chip the copy boy, who are dating; magazine's photographer Clive; lonely gossip columnist Shelley; and Arthur Hardwick, the magazine's publisher--and (known to few) Kate's father.
- 1984-1985
- 1 season
- ABC
- Drama
Another series from Aaron Spelling, containing many guest-stars each week, that follows the formula used in other Spelling series, like "Love Boat" and "Hotel." This series' setting is GLITTER, a magazine. Every week, two pairs of reporters are sent to get the dirt on a story. Seen most often are Sam Dillon and Kate Simpson, and seen on an alternating basis are Pete Bozak and Jennifer Douglas, and Terry Randolph and Earl Tobin. Also: Angel the magazine's receptionist and Chip the copy boy, who are dating; magazine's photographer Clive; lonely gossip columnist Shelley; and Arthur Hardwick, the magazine's publisher--and (known to few) Kate's father.
Season 1 Episode Guide
14 Episodes 1984 - 1985
Episode 1
Pilot
Thu, Sep 13, 1984 120 mins
A team of investigative reporters and their nation's glamorous people and editor probe the places. The first-issue subjects include a notorious madam, an ambitious U.S. senator and a couple of reunited screen stars.
Episode 2
Trouble in Paradise
Thu, Sep 20, 1984 60 mins
Episode 3
In Tennis, Love Means Nothing
Thu, Sep 27, 1984 60 mins
Margaret Davis, A grand dame of soap opera, seems destined to die at the hands of vengeful producer Ethel Woodley; Sam and Kate suspect there's a softer side to temperamental tennis champ Rusty Walker.
Episode 4
On Your Toes
Tue, Dec 11, 1984 60 mins
Episode 5
A Minor Miracle
Tue, Dec 18, 1984 60 mins
Episode 6
Illusions
Tue, Dec 25, 1984 60 mins
A millionaire wills his estate to man whom he doesn't know. So they try to find out if the will is real or if he is a fraud. And they do a story on an escape artist but they learn that he's pushing his son to follow in his footsteps. And his son's wife is afraid that her husband will not survive.
Episode 7
The Tribute
Fri, Dec 13, 1985 60 mins
Sam and Kate are assigned to interview a revered actress who has dropped out of sight. The woman refuses to be photographed so they snoop around and discover a secret. Pete and Jennifer are interviewing a man who teaches socialites self defense. It's during the interview they discover the man might be doing more than teaching so they ask Shelley to pose as a socialite and sign up for his class.
Episode 8
The Covergirl
Tue, Dec 17, 1985 60 mins
Episode 9
Nightfall
Wed, Dec 18, 1985 60 mins
Episode 10
The Matriarch
Thu, Dec 19, 1985 60 mins
Episode 11
Fathers and Children
Fri, Dec 20, 1985 60 mins
Episode 12
Rock 'n Roll Heaven
Wed, Dec 25, 1985 60 mins
Sam and Kate are doing a story on a musician who died a year ago. But when they get there they discover several anomalies about his death. Pete and Jennifer are checking out male beauty pageant and when they couldn't get in. Pete joins. And one of the magazine's researchers has retired but is not happy about it.
Episode 13
The Runaway
Thu, Dec 26, 1985 60 mins
A desperate father shows up at the Glitter offices when he recognizes his runaway daughter from a photo in the latest issue.
Episode 14
Suddenly Innocent
Fri, Dec 27, 1985 60 mins