Orleans (TV series)
| Orleans | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by |
Toni Graphia John Sacret Young |
| Written by |
Linda Bergman Toni Graphia Jim Miller Pam Veasey John Sacret Young |
| Directed by |
Steve Dubin Jan Egleson Fred Gerber Scott Paulin Pat Quinn John Sacret Young |
| Starring |
Larry Hagman Michael Reilly Burke Vanessa Bell Calloway |
| Composer(s) | David Langley Hamilton |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | John Sacret Young |
| Producer(s) | Colleen McCormick |
| Running time |
60 minutes (with commercials) |
| Production company(s) |
Samoset Productions Paramount Television |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Original release | January 7 – April 10, 1997 |
Orleans is an American drama series that aired on CBS from January 7, 1997 through April 10, 1997. It ran for 8 episodes. The series was said to be inspired by the experiences of creator/producer Toni Graphia, who was the daughter of a Louisiana judge.[1]
Synopsis
The show was centered on the character of Judge Luther Charbonnet, portrayed by Larry Hagman. He was a judge seated in New Orleans and had a family that consisted of some wildly different characters. One of the sons was an assistant district attorney, another son was a police officer, and a daughter who ran a casino. An overall backstory to the series was that Judge Luther had another daughter who was missing or had been dead for years, and he had a search going on for information on her. Several "taboo" subjects were touched on this series, including interracial relationships (Judge Luther had a black girlfriend) and incest (the daughter had a relationship with her cousin).
The show was promoted heavily before it had aired, and originally had the old timeslot that Dallas did during its run. However, the ratings were not great, and it was quickly moved to Friday nights.
Cast
- Larry Hagman.....Judge Luther Charbonnet
- Michael Reilly Burke.....Jesse Charbonnet
- Vanessa Bell Calloway.....Rosalee Clark
- Brett Cullen.....Clade Charbonnet
- Colleen Flynn.....Paulette Charbonnet
- Lynette Walden.....Rene Doucette
- O'Neal Compton.....Curtis Manzant
- Charles Durning.....Frank Vitelli
- Richard Fancy.....Vincent Carraze
- Jerry Hardin.....Leon Gillenwater
- Melora Hardin.....Gina Vitelli
- Cotter Smith.....Bill Brennecke
Episode list
| Episode # | Production Code | Episode Title | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 001 | Pilot (Part 1) | January 7, 1997 |
| 2 | 002 | Pilot (Part 2) | January 7, 1997 |
| 3 | 005 | "Why Did the Crawfish Cross the Road?" | January 14, 1997 |
| 4 | 003 | "Luther's Temptation" | January 21, 1997 |
| 5 | 006 | "Hijack" | January 28, 1997 |
| 6 | 004 | "Baby-Sitting" | March 27, 1997 |
| 7 | 007 | "When the Saints Go Marching In" | April 3, 1997 |
| 8 | 008 | "Missing" | April 10, 1997 |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Result | Category | Recipient |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Emmy Award | Nominated | Outstanding Music Composition for a Series (Dramatic Underscore) | David Langley Hamilton (For pilot episode) |
| 1998 | NAACP Image Awards | Nominated | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series | Vanessa Bell Calloway |
References
- ↑ The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946–Present. Ballantine Books. 2003. p. 892. ISBN 0-345-45542-8.