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Somerset

  • TV Series
  • 1970–19761970–1976
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
78
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Joel Crothers in Somerset (1970)
Drama

Somerset debuted as a daytime drama, revolving around the powerful conglomerate Delaney Brands and its effect on the fictional community of Somerset, Illinois. Two years into its run, the se... Read allSomerset debuted as a daytime drama, revolving around the powerful conglomerate Delaney Brands and its effect on the fictional community of Somerset, Illinois. Two years into its run, the serial was transformed into a crime-laden melodrama similar to CBS's "The Edge of Night". Fo... Read allSomerset debuted as a daytime drama, revolving around the powerful conglomerate Delaney Brands and its effect on the fictional community of Somerset, Illinois. Two years into its run, the serial was transformed into a crime-laden melodrama similar to CBS's "The Edge of Night". For the next four years, newspaper publisher Julian Cannell took center stage as Somerset wa... Read all

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
78
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  • Creator
    • Robert Cenadella(series creator)
  • Stars
    • Paul Sparer
    • Georgann Johnson
    • Susan MacDonald
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  • Creator
    • Robert Cenadella(series creator)
  • Stars
    • Paul Sparer
    • Georgann Johnson
    • Susan MacDonald
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    • 1User review
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    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Veleka Gray in Somerset (1970)
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    Paul Sparer
    • Rex Cooper (1970-1976)(original cast)as Rex Cooper (1970-1976)(original cast)…
    1671 episodes1671 eps • 1970–1976
    Georgann Johnson
    Georgann Johnson
    • Ellen Grant (1970-1976)(original cast)as Ellen Grant (1970-1976)(original cast)…
    1670 episodes1670 eps • 1970–1976
    Susan MacDonald
    • Jill Grant Farmer (1970-1972, 1974-1976) (original cast)as Jill Grant Farmer (1970-1972, 1974-1976) (original cast)
    1665 episodes1665 eps • 1970–1976
    Joel Crothers
    Joel Crothers
    • Julian Cannellas Julian Cannell
    21 episodes21 eps • 1974–1976
    Eleanor Phelps
    Eleanor Phelps
    • Hilda Bensonas Hilda Benson
    21 episodes21 eps • 1974
    Ray Fulmer
    • Martin Nell Dillardas Martin Nell Dillard
    17 episodes17 eps • 1974
    Fawne Harriman
    • Ginger Kurtz Cooper #3as Ginger Kurtz Cooper #3
    15 episodes15 eps • 1974
    Audrey Landers
    Audrey Landers
    • Heather Lawrence Kaneas Heather Lawrence Kane
    14 episodes14 eps • 1974–1976
    Mary Woronov
    Mary Woronov
    • Stephanie Dillardas Stephanie Dillard
    13 episodes13 eps • 1974
    JoBeth Williams
    JoBeth Williams
    • Carrie Wheeleras Carrie Wheeler
    12 episodes12 eps • 1976
    Barry Jenner
    Barry Jenner
    • Tony Cooper #3as Tony Cooper #3
    12 episodes12 eps • 1974
    Michael Lipton
    • Dr. Stan Kurtzas Dr. Stan Kurtz
    11 episodes11 eps • 1974–1976
    Gene Bua
    • Steve Sladeas Steve Slade
    11 episodes11 eps • 1976
    Ed Kemmer
    Ed Kemmer
    • Ben Grantas Ben Grant
    10 episodes10 eps • 1974
    Harriet Hall
    • Andrea Mooreas Andrea Moore
    9 episodes9 eps • 1972–1974
    Gloria Hoye
    • Dr. Terri Martin Kurtzas Dr. Terri Martin Kurtz
    9 episodes9 eps • 1974–1976
    Veleka Gray
    Veleka Gray
    • Victoria Paisleyas Victoria Paisley
    8 episodes8 eps • 1976
    Tina Sloan
    Tina Sloan
    • Kate Thornton Cannellas Kate Thornton Cannell
    7 episodes7 eps • 1974–1976
    • Creator
      • Robert Cenadella(series creator) (head writer)
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    Somerset debuted as a daytime drama, revolving around the powerful conglomerate Delaney Brands and its effect on the fictional community of Somerset, Illinois. Two years into its run, the serial was transformed into a crime-laden melodrama similar to CBS's "The Edge of Night". For the next four years, newspaper publisher Julian Cannell took center stage as Somerset was besieged by arson, blackmail, extortion, and murder. —Mark Faulkner <mtfalknr@cc.memphis.edu>
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      • Drama
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    • Trivia
      Ted Danson's TV debut.
    • Connections
      Spun-off from Another World (1964)

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    7/10
    Decades after "Winterset," Arrives "Somerset"
    This stylish 30-minute television daytime serial has been promoted as a spin-off from its parent series "Another World," which is set in the fictional community of Bay City, not to be confused with the Michigan city, and yet "Somerset" is sometimes said to be set in Michigan.

    Well, "Somerset" takes on various tones as its central themes alter under the direction of a changing slate of head writers throughout its six-year tenure, which begins with the characters of Missy, Lahoma and Sam, who leave Bay City with the aspirations of new ventures and challenges, and segues into story-lines of Romance, Mystery and Crime, involving families and individuals along the way.

    Now, this series continues to coexist with "Another World," occasionally welcoming an exchange of characters or references upon one series of another.

    Scheduled in the final afternoon time-slot, "Somerset" lives up to its evening foreshadowing in elegant fashion with class and style, with Drama and Romance intertwining this fictional suburban community.

    Many familiar lovely actresses have graced this series with their fine talents, including Bibi Besch, Veleka Gray, Alice Hirson, Georgeann Johnson, Fawne Harriman, Lois Kibbee, Audrey Landers, Susan MacDonald, Beverly Penberthy, Mae Questel, Jane Rose, Tina Sloan, Lois Smith, Marie Wallace, Sigourney Weaver, Ann Wedgeworth and JoBeth Williams.

    And also many familiar distinguished actors have performed during the years of "Somerset," including Richard Bright, Gene Bua, Jordan Charney, George Coe, Nicolas Coaster, Joel Crothers, Ted Danson, Val Dufour, Bernard Grant, Bruce Gray, Lou Jacobi, Barry Jenner, Ed Kemmer, Ted Le Plat, Ron Martin, James O'Sullivan, Michael Nouri, Jameson Parker, Dennis Patrick, Christopher Pennock, Roger Rathburn, Gary Sandy, Frank Schofield, Richard Shoberg, Gary Swanson, Edward Winter.

    So, following "Somerset" generates many memories of character interaction in grand style, often complex, and invariably providing entertaining escapism and dreams which coincide with it.
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    • Release date
      • March 30, 1970 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Another World: Somerset
    • Filming locations
      • JC Studios, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Procter & Gamble Productions (PGP)
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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