Flamingo Road is an American prime time soap opera that aired on NBC. It was first seen as a TV movie on May 12, 1980, and as a series on January 6, 1981, after a rebroadcast of the pilot on December 30, 1980. The show is based on the 1949 movie starring Joan Crawford, which is, in turn, based on the novel by Robert Wilder. Flamingo Road was created to compete against CBS's Dallas and Knots Landing, nighttime dramas that were inspired by the daily afternoon soap operas that had been a staple of TV for years. The character of Constance Weldon ranked at #16 on E!'s list of The 50 Most Wicked Women in Primetime.
Cast: John Beck, Woody Brown, Howard Duff
15 episodes
- 1. The Hostages (1)Sheriff Titus Semple hardens his grip on Truro by double-crossing a drug dealer, who takes revenge by abducting Semple's deputy Fielding Carlyle and his new bride Constance.13CC1 h 0 minJan 6, 1981
- 2. The Hostages (2)Sheriff Titus Semple hardens his grip on Truro by double-crossing a drug dealer, who takes revenge by abducting Semple's deputy Fielding Carlyle and his new bride Constance.13CC1 h 0 minJan 6, 1981
- 3. Illicit WeekendNewly married Fielding, who is running for the state senate, takes his mistress to a campaign speech with him in Tallahassee.13CC1 h 0 minJan 13, 1981
- 4. The Titus TapesTitus bugs rooms above Lute-Mae's bar for the purpose of blackmail. Lane runs into an old acquaintance familiar with her unsavory past.13CC1 h 0 minJan 20, 1981
- 5. A Mother's RevengeSuspicions concerning the Weldon mill fire flare up again. Fielding learns a damaging secret about his political rival.13CC1 h 0 minJan 27, 1981
- 6. The Fish FryWith his popularity at an all-time low, Fielding fortifies himself with drink before an election speech at a fish fry.13CC1 h 0 minFeb 3, 1981
- 7. The ElectionAs the election nears, Sam asks Elmo to endorse Fielding in the state-senate race.13CC1 h 0 minFeb 10, 1981
- 8. Jealous WifeConstance finds Fielding and Lane locked in an embrace and asks Titus to run Lane out of town.13CC1 h 0 minFeb 17, 1981
- 9. TrappedAs Skipper prepares to leave Truro behind, his father is seriously injured in an accident that Skipper blames on himself.13CC1 h 0 minMar 3, 1981
- 10. Bad GirlA girl with a sordid past sets her sights on Skipper. Lane is terrified when an old acquaintance is killed in an "accident."13CC1 h 0 minMar 9, 1981
- 11. SecretsConstance is bent on destroying Skipper's new romance. A killer is tracking Lane.13CC1 h 0 minMar 10, 1981
- 12. They Drive By NightA mysterious killer draws closer to Lane. Fielding is involved in an auto-accident that could ruin his political career.13CC1 h 0 minMar 17, 1981
- 13. Hell Hath No FuryConstance seeks revenge on her estranged husband by having an affair with Sam.13CC1 h 0 minMar 17, 1981
- 14. Bad ChemistryA chemical leak threatens to close down the mill and could impoverish the town unless Fielding persuades the state senate to allow them more time for a clean up.13CC1 h 0 minApr 2, 1981
- 15. HurricaneThe killers tracking Lane seek refuge from a hurricane in Lute-Mae's place.13CC1 h 0 minApr 2, 1981
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Flamingo Road
The lives and trials of the residents of Truro, Florida.
Flamingo Road is an American prime time soap opera that aired on NBC. It was first seen as a TV movie on May 12, 1980, and as a series on January 6, 1981, after a rebroadcast of the pilot on December 30, 1980. The show is based on the 1949 movie starring Joan Crawford, which is, in turn, based on the novel by Robert Wilder. Flamingo Road was created to compete against CBS's Dallas and Knots Landing, nighttime dramas that were inspired by the daily afternoon soap operas that had been a staple of TV for years. The character of Constance Weldon ranked at #16 on E!'s list of The 50 Most Wicked Women in Primetime.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Rita Lakin, Robert Wilder
- Studio
- Lorimar Productions
