The Hamptons is a limited run prime-time soap opera which aired during the summer of 1983 for 5 episodes on ABC. It was produced by Gloria Monty, the producer credited with turning General Hospital from a low-rated daytime serial to a soap phenomenon. The series is set in Manhattan and the affluent Long Island community referenced in the show's title.
The cast includes actors with previous experience in daytime and prime-time serials: Leigh Taylor-Young, Michael Goodwin, John Reilly Bibi Besch, etc.
The series was shot on videotape rather than film, which gave it a look consistent with most daytime soap operas. The focus of the series was on the wealthy Chadway and Duncan-Mortimer families, who co-owned the stylish Duncan-Chadway department stores. The Chadways were positioned as the noble family, while the Duncan-Mortimers were the schemers. The plots concerned power maneuvers to gain control of the retail corporation, and illicit sexual couplings.
Jan is a 19-year-old girl who was born with a special touch. She can see the death of every person she touches. Every touch and embrace is forbidden for her all her life. Not even her mom could hold her. Her life is under the control of Aunt Chaba, who uses her talents as a way to make a living with the superstition of the villagers.
Nang’ek, a kind and diligent orphan girl raised by a selfish foster mother, faces abuse and exploitation while striving to stay true to her values and sense of duty, even as she navigates a household full of greed and malice.
The official adaptation of the Turkish hit, Fatmagul. Amla, a young innocent girl is raped. In her fight, Abeer who is partly responsible for her trauma, slowly becomes the reason of her strength.
Eighteen years ago, Susan and Michael Vincent travelled to Spain with a group of friends. She was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Martha. Newly released on parole from the Spanish jail, Susan comes back to Chicago to regain her children’s love and prove her innocence.
Sol de Tentacion is a Venezuelan telenovela that was produced by and seen on Venevisión. This telenovela lasted 168 episodes and was distributed internationally by Venevisión International.