"The Secret Storm" (1954) TV series 1954-1974

Directors:

Gloria Monty
Robert Myhrum

Writers:

Ira Avery (co-head writer)
Jane Avery (co-head writer)

Seasons:

unknown

Release Date:

1 February 1954 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Plot:

Family secrets and hidden passions are the hallmarks of this dark, moody serial. Set in the fictional community of Woodbridge...

Plot Keywords:

Soap

Cast

Joan Crawford

...

Joan Borman Kane (5 episodes, 1968)

Runtime:

USA:15 min (1954-1962) | USA:30 min (1962-1974)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White (1954-1967) | Color (1967-1974)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Company:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS)

Trivia:

The character of Joan Borman Kane was played by Christina Crawford from 1968 to 1969. She was the adopted daughter of movie legend Joan Crawford. In 1968, Christina suffered an ovarian tumor that required hospitalization, causing her to be absent from the show for a several week period. During that time, her mother Joan Crawford played the role, despite that fact that Joan was 63 and the Joan Borman Kane character was 28. Christina Crawford wrote in her book "Mommie Dearest" that when she watched her mother's scenes on the telecast, it was obvious to her that her mother had been drinking during the taping. Joan Crawford's appearance was a ratings bonanza for the show. Christina was upset about Joan's replacing her on the show. Shortly thereafter, the character of Joan Borman Kane was written out of the series.

Movie Connections:

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