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4 Episodes 1999 - 1999
Episode 1
Thu, Aug 19, 1999
The lifeless body of actress Maxine Montaine is found laying next to the third "O" of the Hollywoodland sign, right in the middle of filming her big production, "Call Me Veronica Blaire." Who will replace her in the title role? In comes sweet, young June Parker, daughter of long-time studio make-up artist Mary Parker, and recent high school graduate with a dream. Despite her mother's concerns about the racy lifestyle of Hollywood, June is determined to be an actress. Having caught the eye of studio executives on the lot of Sylver Screen Pictures, June becomes a candidate to play "Veronica Blaire." However, when Mary refuses to sign the parental consent agreement for her underage daughter, studio publicist Jack Sweeney digs up dirt from Mary's past. It doesn't take long before Mary begrudgingly gives in.
Episode 2
Thu, Aug 19, 1999
Now that Mary Parker has been "convinced" to let June act, studio head Harry Sylver wants to hire June as the next "Veronica Blaire." However, when her no-name status becomes an issue for his brother, financier Myron Sylver, Harry puts Sweeney on a one-week mission to make June an overnight star. With the help of studio stylist Fabian, June is paraded at all the L.A. hot spots, with the city's most eligible bachelors. When the death of screen goddess Jean Harlow jams up the entertainment pages, however, Sweeney must find alternative means to spotlight June. With the help of June's genuine love interest, aspiring writer/production assistant Charlie Patterson, Sweeney schemes to make it look as though a competing studio is aggressively courting June. Sweeney successfully pulls off this stunt and makes an unethical deal with Hollywood gossip reporter Letitia DeVine to broadcast the news over the airwaves of Hollywood.
Episode 3
Fri, Aug 20, 1999
It is 1937, and production of "Call Me Veronica Blaire" is in full swing. June is turning eighteen, and it seems all the buzz and popularity surrounding the latest "it" girl has stirred up new-found romantic interest from Sweeney and business mogul/playboy Roland White. June becomes a full fledged movie star. While Sweeney tries to win her affections by promising to produce Charlie's screenplay, Roland uses his playboy charms and vast fortune to get her attention. Though June tries to stay oblivious, she can't help but be offended by their underhanded tactics. In the meantime, Charlie sells his script to the competitor Metro Pictures and takes June with him.
Episode 4
Fri, Aug 20, 1999
After making a series of disastrous films, Harry Sylver finds himself out of a job. Roland then forecloses on a loan he had made to Sylver Screen Pictures, and appoints himself studio head. He soon woos June back to Sylver Screen Pictures to star in their next film, "Beyond Our Hearts." Meanwhile, it seems June's new-found popularity has gone to her head. The once sweet young woman gets caught up in her own hype and takes on the new persona of studio diva. Not only does she feel she needs to have authority over her wardrobe, she insists on changing the ending to "Beyond Our Hearts." However, when the starlet's wishes are denied, she throws a shameless tantrum and threatens to quit. After much begging and prodding from the director, it is only the harsh words of Sweeney, the new Head of Production, that can get her back to work. As production on the film draws to a close, June picks up a few tricks of her own and begins making power moves within the studio system. Before long, dedicated Charlie is out of the picture and new, more powerful players come onto the scene.