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Американская мыльная опера (1984–1985)
American soap opera (1984–1985)
"Ритуалы" – американская мыльная опера, которая транслировалась в синдикации с 10 сентября 1984 года по 6 сентября 1985 года. Разработана Джином Паломбо, Клиффордом Чемпионом, Джойс Коррингтон и Джоном Уильямом Коррингтоном, и была свободно основана на одноименном романе Шарлин Кил. Распространялась компанией Telepictures, за один сезон было произведено 260 эпизодов продолжительностью 25 минут.
Rituals is an American soap opera that aired in first run syndication from September 10, 1984, to September 6, 1985. Developed by Gene Palumbo, Clifford Champion, Joyce Corrington and John William Corrington, it was loosely based on a novel of the same name by Charlene Keel. Distributed by Telepictures, 260 25 minute episodes were produced over its single season run.
Сюжетные линии
Шоу происходило в вымышленном городе Уингфилд, штат Вирджиния. Город был домом для предприятий Wingfield Mills и Chapin Industries, главных работодателей. В Уингфилде также находилась школа-интернат для девочек под названием Хэддон-Холл. Сюжет фокусировался на семьях Чапин, Галлахер и Робертсон, а также на людях, связанных с ними социальными или профессиональными узами. История началась со смерти главы семьи Чапин, Кэтрин, и пока все скорбели о ней, её давно отсутствующая дочь Тейлор сошла с вертолёта, держа победный венок скаковой лошади. Было зачитано завещание Кэтрин, что спровоцировало череду споров и распрей из-за наследства. Значительная часть действия разворачивалась в Хэддон-Холле, которым руководил президент Картер Робертсон, не питавший симпатии к семье Чапин. Даже после того, как выяснилось, что он является внебрачным сыном Патрика Чапина, его отношение к семье не изменилось. Он был женат на Кристине Робертсон, чья сестра Сара была замужем за беспринципным Эдди Галлахером, рабочим, которого его дочь, ученица Хэддон-Холла Ноэль, застрелила в целях самообороны после многих лет физического и сексуального насилия. (Это стало результатом телевизионного конкурса, призванного раскрыть личность жертвы, убийцы и мотив преступления.) Сериал завершил свой показ в синдикации в 1985 году.
The show took place in the fictional Virginia town of Wingfield. The community was the home of Wingfield Mills and Chapin Industries, the town's leading employers. Also located in Wingfield was a boarding school for girls called Haddon Hall. The story focused on the Chapin, Gallagher and Robertson families and the people who were connected with them either socially or professionally. The story began with the death of Chapin family matriarch Katherine, and while everyone mourned her, her long absent daughter, Taylor, stepped off a helicopter holding a racehorse's victory wreath. Katherine's will was read, setting off a round of battles and squabbles over the will. Much of the focus of the show was set at Haddon Hall, which was run by president Carter Robertson, who didn't much like the Chapin family. Even when he was discovered to be Patrick Chapin's illegitimate son, he didn't change his views on the family. He was married to Christina Robertson, whose sister, Sara, was married to sleazy Eddie Gallagher, a working class man, who was shot and killed in self defense by his daughter, Haddon Hall student Noel, for years of physical and sexual abuse. (This was the result of an on air contest to discover the victim, the killer, and the motive.) The series ended its syndicated run in 1985.
Робертосоны
Картер Робертсон Чапин (Монте Маркхэм) Муж Кристины и директор женской школы Хэддон-Холл. Он – внебрачный сын Патрика Чапина (и изначально считалось, что он сын дворецкого семьи Чапинов), отец Джеффа. Попал под машину и передвигался в инвалидном кресле. После развода с Кристиной он женился на Мариссе Мэллори (но брак был аннулирован, когда выяснилось, что он все еще женат на Кристине); и после завершения развода женился на младшей сестре Кристины, Лизе. Кристина Робертсон Чапин (урождённая Томпсон) (Кристина Джонс) Жена Картера и сестра Сары Галлахер и Лизы Томпсон. Она была близкой подругой покойной Кэтрин Чапин и получила бриллиант Чапинов в наследство. Позже она развелась с Картером (в этот период у нее был роман с Патриком Чапином, который привел к его смерти и вражде с его дочерью Тейлор фон Платен) и в конечном итоге попыталась выйти замуж за Си Джей Филда, но выстрелила в него, ранив, и убила Сару. Она и Си Джей развелись, осознав, что она не сможет жить с тем, что убила свою сестру. В результате произошедшего она стала монахиней и произнесла заключительные слова сериала: "Жизнь каждого человека уникальна, но ритуалы остаются неизменными". Джефф Робертсон Чапин (Тим Майер) Сын Картера и Кристины. В начале – студент Гарварда, но после избиения Эдди Галлахером вернулся в Уинфилд. Лучший друг Брэди Чапина, который впоследствии стал его дядей. Оказалось, что он столь же расчетлив, как и его родители.
Carter Robertson Chapin (Monte Markham) Husband of Christina and Headmaster of girls school, Haddon Hall. He is the illegitimate son of Patrick Chapin (and was originally thought to be the son of the Chapin family butler), father of Jeff. Was run down by a car, and used a wheelchair for mobility. After he divorced Christina, he later married Marissa Mallory (but annulled it when it was revealed he was still married to Christina); and after his divorce was finalized, married Christina's youngest sister, Lisa. Christina Robertson Chapin (née Thompson) (Christine Jones) Wife of Carter and sister of Sara Gallagher and Lisa Thompson. She was a close friend of the late Katherine Chapin and was given the Chapin Diamond as a result. She later divorced Carter (in between she had an affair with Patrick Chapin, which led to his death and enmity with his daughter, Taylor Von Platen) and eventually attempted to marry C. J. Field, but she shot and wounded him and killed Sara. She and C. J. divorced after realizing she couldn't live with having killed her sister. As a result of what happened, she later became a nun and spoke the final lines in the series, "Each person's life is unique, but the rituals remain the same." Jeff Robertson Chapin (Tim Maier) Son of Carter and Christina. In the beginning, a student at Harvard, but after being beaten up by Eddie Gallagher, lived in Wingfield again. Best friend of Brady Chapin, who later became his uncle. Turns out to be as scheming as his parents were.
Капелины
Патрик Чапин (Деннис Патрик) Глава семьи Чапин. Глава компании Wingfield Mills и Чапин Индастриз, а также один из самых богатых людей в Уингфилде. Семья Чапин, проживающая в поместье под названием The Willows, также являлась основателем Хэддон-Холла, местного женского колледжа (Оуквуд был мужским аналогом Хэддон-Холла и располагался недалеко от Уингфилда). Он отец Брэди, Тейлор, Картера Робертсона и Мишель Давенпорт (от Сары Галлахер); и дедушка Джулии Филд. Похороны его жены, Кэтрин (в девичестве Хэддон), стали открывающей сценой сериала, запустившей большинство сюжетных линий. В конечном итоге он сам умер от сердечного приступа, находясь в объятиях Кристины Робертсон, которая была в него влюблена.
Patrick Chapin (Dennis Patrick) Head of the Chapin family. Head of Wingfield Mills and Chapin Industries, as well as one of the wealthiest people in Wingfield. The Chapin family, who live at an estate called The Willows, also were the founders of Haddon Hall, Wingfield's local women's college (Oakwood was the male equivalent of Haddon Hall, and was not that far away from Wingfield). He is the father of Brady, Taylor, Carter Robertson and Michele Davenport (via Sarah Gallagher); and the grandfather of Julia Field. The funeral of his wife, Katherine (née Haddon), was the opening scene of the show which eventually sets in motion most of the plotlines. He eventually died himself as a result of a heart attack, while in a romantic clinch with Christina Robertson, who had fallen in love with him. Brady Chapin (Marc Poppel in 1984, Jon Lindstrom from 1984–1985) Son of Patrick, brother of Taylor, and half brother of Carter Robertson and Michele Davenport. He is an irresponsible playboy (who also had a cocaine addiction), but was also a champion horseback rider. He fell in love with Dakota Lane, aggravating his ex girlfriend, Noel Gallagher. He eventually married Dakota and they had a child together. Taylor Von Platen (née Chapin) (Jo Ann Pflug in 1984, Tina Louise from 1984–1985) Daughter of Patrick, sister of Brady, and half sister of Carter Robertson and Michele Davenport. Head of the board of trustees at Haddon Hall. a crassly materialistic and money mad woman, she was married five times (one of which was to C. J. Field, with whom she procreated Julia). Taylor is resented by her daughter (due to her continual neglecting of her) and they clashed repeatedly. She made her first appearance interrupting her mother's funeral by stepping off a helicopter with a race horse's victory wreath. She is also involved with Logan Williams, although she is angered at him for being the executor of her mother's will. She had affairs with a lot of men, including Bernhardt Kraus (mainly to aggravate Julia). She gained a personal assistant in hard working student Patty DuPont, whom she matched up with Bernhardt. Had a rivalry with Christina Robertson when she embarked on an affair with her father. Carson "C. J." Field (Peter Haskell) Wealthy former husband of Taylor Chapin and father of Julia. He helped the Chapin family out of financial straits when he married Taylor. He became Governor of Virginia and fell in love with Sarah Gallagher after her first husband's death. They were engaged and were happy until her sister, Christina, killed her and wounded him. He married Christina, but they divorced soon after the marriage because she couldn't live with what she had done to them. Was once married to a woman named Margot and had a son named Mark with her. Was in love with Sarah Gallagher, but was shot by her sister, Christina, whom he later married and divorced soon after. Julia Chapin Field (Andrea Moar) Daughter of Taylor Chapin and C. J. Field. She resents her absentee mother, Taylor (with whom she clashes repeatedly over the series run), which prompts her to have a closer relationship with her father (which came over time as she felt neglected by him as well). In order for her to acquire her grandmother, Katherine's jewelry, she has to remain in Wingfield and graduate from Haddon Hall, which she did. At first very headstrong and spoiled (due to her parents neglect), but with time, she mellows and becomes more mature, becoming Dakota Lane's closest friend and staunchest supporter. Has doomed relationships with Logan Williams (which her mother stopped); Bernhardt Kraus (whom she was engaged to, which was also stopped by her mother) and Luther "Lucky" Washington (which was again stopped but by her whole family this time), half sister of Mark Field.
Брэди Чапин (Марк Поппел в 1984 году, Джон Линдстром с 1984 по 1985 год) Сын Патрика, брат Тейлор и сводный брат Картера Робертсона и Мишель Давенпорт. Безответственный прожигатель жизни (страдавший также кокаиновой зависимостью), но при этом чемпион по верховой езде. Он влюбился в Дакоту Лейн, что вызвало ревность его бывшей девушки Ноэль Галлахер. В итоге он женился на Дакоте, и у них родился ребенок.
Patrick Chapin (Dennis Patrick) Head of the Chapin family. Head of Wingfield Mills and Chapin Industries, as well as one of the wealthiest people in Wingfield. The Chapin family, who live at an estate called The Willows, also were the founders of Haddon Hall, Wingfield's local women's college (Oakwood was the male equivalent of Haddon Hall, and was not that far away from Wingfield). He is the father of Brady, Taylor, Carter Robertson and Michele Davenport (via Sarah Gallagher); and the grandfather of Julia Field. The funeral of his wife, Katherine (née Haddon), was the opening scene of the show which eventually sets in motion most of the plotlines. He eventually died himself as a result of a heart attack, while in a romantic clinch with Christina Robertson, who had fallen in love with him. Brady Chapin (Marc Poppel in 1984, Jon Lindstrom from 1984–1985) Son of Patrick, brother of Taylor, and half brother of Carter Robertson and Michele Davenport. He is an irresponsible playboy (who also had a cocaine addiction), but was also a champion horseback rider. He fell in love with Dakota Lane, aggravating his ex girlfriend, Noel Gallagher. He eventually married Dakota and they had a child together. Taylor Von Platen (née Chapin) (Jo Ann Pflug in 1984, Tina Louise from 1984–1985) Daughter of Patrick, sister of Brady, and half sister of Carter Robertson and Michele Davenport. Head of the board of trustees at Haddon Hall. a crassly materialistic and money mad woman, she was married five times (one of which was to C. J. Field, with whom she procreated Julia). Taylor is resented by her daughter (due to her continual neglecting of her) and they clashed repeatedly. She made her first appearance interrupting her mother's funeral by stepping off a helicopter with a race horse's victory wreath. She is also involved with Logan Williams, although she is angered at him for being the executor of her mother's will. She had affairs with a lot of men, including Bernhardt Kraus (mainly to aggravate Julia). She gained a personal assistant in hard working student Patty DuPont, whom she matched up with Bernhardt. Had a rivalry with Christina Robertson when she embarked on an affair with her father. Carson "C. J." Field (Peter Haskell) Wealthy former husband of Taylor Chapin and father of Julia. He helped the Chapin family out of financial straits when he married Taylor. He became Governor of Virginia and fell in love with Sarah Gallagher after her first husband's death. They were engaged and were happy until her sister, Christina, killed her and wounded him. He married Christina, but they divorced soon after the marriage because she couldn't live with what she had done to them. Was once married to a woman named Margot and had a son named Mark with her. Was in love with Sarah Gallagher, but was shot by her sister, Christina, whom he later married and divorced soon after. Julia Chapin Field (Andrea Moar) Daughter of Taylor Chapin and C. J. Field. She resents her absentee mother, Taylor (with whom she clashes repeatedly over the series run), which prompts her to have a closer relationship with her father (which came over time as she felt neglected by him as well). In order for her to acquire her grandmother, Katherine's jewelry, she has to remain in Wingfield and graduate from Haddon Hall, which she did. At first very headstrong and spoiled (due to her parents neglect), but with time, she mellows and becomes more mature, becoming Dakota Lane's closest friend and staunchest supporter. Has doomed relationships with Logan Williams (which her mother stopped); Bernhardt Kraus (whom she was engaged to, which was also stopped by her mother) and Luther "Lucky" Washington (which was again stopped but by her whole family this time), half sister of Mark Field.
Тейлор фон Платен (урождённая Чапин) (Джо Энн Пфлюг в 1984 году, Тина Луиза с 1984 по 1985 год) Дочь Патрика, сестра Брэди и сводная сестра Картера Робертсона и Мишель Давенпорт. Председатель совета попечителей Хэддон-Холла. Крайне материалистичная и одержимая деньгами женщина, она была замужем пять раз (один из браков – с С. Дж. Филдом, от которого у неё родилась Джулия). Тейлор обижена на свою дочь (из-за постоянного пренебрежения) и они часто ссорились. Она впервые появилась на похоронах матери, сойдя с вертолета с победным венком скаковой лошади. Она также связана с Логаном Уильямсом, хотя сердится на него за то, что он является исполнителем завещания её матери. У неё были романы со многими мужчинами, включая Бернхарда Крауса (в основном, чтобы расстроить Джулию). Она взяла себе личную помощницу – трудолюбивую студентку Пэтти Дюпонт, которую она свела с Бернхардом. Соперничала с Кристиной Робертсон, когда завязала роман с её отцом.
Patrick Chapin (Dennis Patrick) Head of the Chapin family. Head of Wingfield Mills and Chapin Industries, as well as one of the wealthiest people in Wingfield. The Chapin family, who live at an estate called The Willows, also were the founders of Haddon Hall, Wingfield's local women's college (Oakwood was the male equivalent of Haddon Hall, and was not that far away from Wingfield). He is the father of Brady, Taylor, Carter Robertson and Michele Davenport (via Sarah Gallagher); and the grandfather of Julia Field. The funeral of his wife, Katherine (née Haddon), was the opening scene of the show which eventually sets in motion most of the plotlines. He eventually died himself as a result of a heart attack, while in a romantic clinch with Christina Robertson, who had fallen in love with him. Brady Chapin (Marc Poppel in 1984, Jon Lindstrom from 1984–1985) Son of Patrick, brother of Taylor, and half brother of Carter Robertson and Michele Davenport. He is an irresponsible playboy (who also had a cocaine addiction), but was also a champion horseback rider. He fell in love with Dakota Lane, aggravating his ex girlfriend, Noel Gallagher. He eventually married Dakota and they had a child together. Taylor Von Platen (née Chapin) (Jo Ann Pflug in 1984, Tina Louise from 1984–1985) Daughter of Patrick, sister of Brady, and half sister of Carter Robertson and Michele Davenport. Head of the board of trustees at Haddon Hall. a crassly materialistic and money mad woman, she was married five times (one of which was to C. J. Field, with whom she procreated Julia). Taylor is resented by her daughter (due to her continual neglecting of her) and they clashed repeatedly. She made her first appearance interrupting her mother's funeral by stepping off a helicopter with a race horse's victory wreath. She is also involved with Logan Williams, although she is angered at him for being the executor of her mother's will. She had affairs with a lot of men, including Bernhardt Kraus (mainly to aggravate Julia). She gained a personal assistant in hard working student Patty DuPont, whom she matched up with Bernhardt. Had a rivalry with Christina Robertson when she embarked on an affair with her father. Carson "C. J." Field (Peter Haskell) Wealthy former husband of Taylor Chapin and father of Julia. He helped the Chapin family out of financial straits when he married Taylor. He became Governor of Virginia and fell in love with Sarah Gallagher after her first husband's death. They were engaged and were happy until her sister, Christina, killed her and wounded him. He married Christina, but they divorced soon after the marriage because she couldn't live with what she had done to them. Was once married to a woman named Margot and had a son named Mark with her. Was in love with Sarah Gallagher, but was shot by her sister, Christina, whom he later married and divorced soon after. Julia Chapin Field (Andrea Moar) Daughter of Taylor Chapin and C. J. Field. She resents her absentee mother, Taylor (with whom she clashes repeatedly over the series run), which prompts her to have a closer relationship with her father (which came over time as she felt neglected by him as well). In order for her to acquire her grandmother, Katherine's jewelry, she has to remain in Wingfield and graduate from Haddon Hall, which she did. At first very headstrong and spoiled (due to her parents neglect), but with time, she mellows and becomes more mature, becoming Dakota Lane's closest friend and staunchest supporter. Has doomed relationships with Logan Williams (which her mother stopped); Bernhardt Kraus (whom she was engaged to, which was also stopped by her mother) and Luther "Lucky" Washington (which was again stopped but by her whole family this time), half sister of Mark Field.
Карсон "С. Дж." Филд (Питер Хаскелл) Богатый бывший муж Тейлор Чапин и отец Джулии. Он помог семье Чапин выйти из финансового кризиса, женившись на Тейлор. Он стал губернатором Вирджинии и влюбился в Сару Галлахер после смерти её первого мужа. Они были помолвлены и счастливы, пока её сестра, Кристина, не убила Сару и не ранила его. Он женился на Кристине, но вскоре развелся, так как она не могла жить с тем, что совершила. Ранее был женат на Марго и имел с ней сына Марка. Был влюблен в Сару Галлахер, но был застрелен её сестрой Кристиной, на которой позже женился и вскоре развелся.
Patrick Chapin (Dennis Patrick) Head of the Chapin family. Head of Wingfield Mills and Chapin Industries, as well as one of the wealthiest people in Wingfield. The Chapin family, who live at an estate called The Willows, also were the founders of Haddon Hall, Wingfield's local women's college (Oakwood was the male equivalent of Haddon Hall, and was not that far away from Wingfield). He is the father of Brady, Taylor, Carter Robertson and Michele Davenport (via Sarah Gallagher); and the grandfather of Julia Field. The funeral of his wife, Katherine (née Haddon), was the opening scene of the show which eventually sets in motion most of the plotlines. He eventually died himself as a result of a heart attack, while in a romantic clinch with Christina Robertson, who had fallen in love with him. Brady Chapin (Marc Poppel in 1984, Jon Lindstrom from 1984–1985) Son of Patrick, brother of Taylor, and half brother of Carter Robertson and Michele Davenport. He is an irresponsible playboy (who also had a cocaine addiction), but was also a champion horseback rider. He fell in love with Dakota Lane, aggravating his ex girlfriend, Noel Gallagher. He eventually married Dakota and they had a child together. Taylor Von Platen (née Chapin) (Jo Ann Pflug in 1984, Tina Louise from 1984–1985) Daughter of Patrick, sister of Brady, and half sister of Carter Robertson and Michele Davenport. Head of the board of trustees at Haddon Hall. a crassly materialistic and money mad woman, she was married five times (one of which was to C. J. Field, with whom she procreated Julia). Taylor is resented by her daughter (due to her continual neglecting of her) and they clashed repeatedly. She made her first appearance interrupting her mother's funeral by stepping off a helicopter with a race horse's victory wreath. She is also involved with Logan Williams, although she is angered at him for being the executor of her mother's will. She had affairs with a lot of men, including Bernhardt Kraus (mainly to aggravate Julia). She gained a personal assistant in hard working student Patty DuPont, whom she matched up with Bernhardt. Had a rivalry with Christina Robertson when she embarked on an affair with her father. Carson "C. J." Field (Peter Haskell) Wealthy former husband of Taylor Chapin and father of Julia. He helped the Chapin family out of financial straits when he married Taylor. He became Governor of Virginia and fell in love with Sarah Gallagher after her first husband's death. They were engaged and were happy until her sister, Christina, killed her and wounded him. He married Christina, but they divorced soon after the marriage because she couldn't live with what she had done to them. Was once married to a woman named Margot and had a son named Mark with her. Was in love with Sarah Gallagher, but was shot by her sister, Christina, whom he later married and divorced soon after. Julia Chapin Field (Andrea Moar) Daughter of Taylor Chapin and C. J. Field. She resents her absentee mother, Taylor (with whom she clashes repeatedly over the series run), which prompts her to have a closer relationship with her father (which came over time as she felt neglected by him as well). In order for her to acquire her grandmother, Katherine's jewelry, she has to remain in Wingfield and graduate from Haddon Hall, which she did. At first very headstrong and spoiled (due to her parents neglect), but with time, she mellows and becomes more mature, becoming Dakota Lane's closest friend and staunchest supporter. Has doomed relationships with Logan Williams (which her mother stopped); Bernhardt Kraus (whom she was engaged to, which was also stopped by her mother) and Luther "Lucky" Washington (which was again stopped but by her whole family this time), half sister of Mark Field.
Джулия Чапин Филд (Андреа Моар) Дочь Тейлор Чапин и С. Дж. Филда. Она обижена на свою отчужденную мать, Тейлор (с которой она постоянно конфликтует на протяжении всего сериала), что заставляет её сблизиться с отцом (что произошло со временем, когда она почувствовала себя пренебрегаемой и с его стороны). Чтобы получить украшения своей бабушки, Кэтрин, она должна остаться в Уингфилде и окончить Хэддон-Холл, что и сделала. Поначалу она была упрямой и избалованной (из-за пренебрежения родителей), но со временем смягчилась и повзрослела, став ближайшей подругой и самой верной сторонницей Дакоты Лейн. Её отношения с Логаном Уильямсом (которым её мать запретила встречаться); Бернхардом Краусом (с которым она была помолвлена, что также пресекла её мать) и Лютером "Лаки" Вашингтоном (которым запретила вся её семья) оказались неудачными, она сводная сестра Марка Филда.
Patrick Chapin (Dennis Patrick) Head of the Chapin family. Head of Wingfield Mills and Chapin Industries, as well as one of the wealthiest people in Wingfield. The Chapin family, who live at an estate called The Willows, also were the founders of Haddon Hall, Wingfield's local women's college (Oakwood was the male equivalent of Haddon Hall, and was not that far away from Wingfield). He is the father of Brady, Taylor, Carter Robertson and Michele Davenport (via Sarah Gallagher); and the grandfather of Julia Field. The funeral of his wife, Katherine (née Haddon), was the opening scene of the show which eventually sets in motion most of the plotlines. He eventually died himself as a result of a heart attack, while in a romantic clinch with Christina Robertson, who had fallen in love with him. Brady Chapin (Marc Poppel in 1984, Jon Lindstrom from 1984–1985) Son of Patrick, brother of Taylor, and half brother of Carter Robertson and Michele Davenport. He is an irresponsible playboy (who also had a cocaine addiction), but was also a champion horseback rider. He fell in love with Dakota Lane, aggravating his ex girlfriend, Noel Gallagher. He eventually married Dakota and they had a child together. Taylor Von Platen (née Chapin) (Jo Ann Pflug in 1984, Tina Louise from 1984–1985) Daughter of Patrick, sister of Brady, and half sister of Carter Robertson and Michele Davenport. Head of the board of trustees at Haddon Hall. a crassly materialistic and money mad woman, she was married five times (one of which was to C. J. Field, with whom she procreated Julia). Taylor is resented by her daughter (due to her continual neglecting of her) and they clashed repeatedly. She made her first appearance interrupting her mother's funeral by stepping off a helicopter with a race horse's victory wreath. She is also involved with Logan Williams, although she is angered at him for being the executor of her mother's will. She had affairs with a lot of men, including Bernhardt Kraus (mainly to aggravate Julia). She gained a personal assistant in hard working student Patty DuPont, whom she matched up with Bernhardt. Had a rivalry with Christina Robertson when she embarked on an affair with her father. Carson "C. J." Field (Peter Haskell) Wealthy former husband of Taylor Chapin and father of Julia. He helped the Chapin family out of financial straits when he married Taylor. He became Governor of Virginia and fell in love with Sarah Gallagher after her first husband's death. They were engaged and were happy until her sister, Christina, killed her and wounded him. He married Christina, but they divorced soon after the marriage because she couldn't live with what she had done to them. Was once married to a woman named Margot and had a son named Mark with her. Was in love with Sarah Gallagher, but was shot by her sister, Christina, whom he later married and divorced soon after. Julia Chapin Field (Andrea Moar) Daughter of Taylor Chapin and C. J. Field. She resents her absentee mother, Taylor (with whom she clashes repeatedly over the series run), which prompts her to have a closer relationship with her father (which came over time as she felt neglected by him as well). In order for her to acquire her grandmother, Katherine's jewelry, she has to remain in Wingfield and graduate from Haddon Hall, which she did. At first very headstrong and spoiled (due to her parents neglect), but with time, she mellows and becomes more mature, becoming Dakota Lane's closest friend and staunchest supporter. Has doomed relationships with Logan Williams (which her mother stopped); Bernhardt Kraus (whom she was engaged to, which was also stopped by her mother) and Luther "Lucky" Washington (which was again stopped but by her whole family this time), half sister of Mark Field.
Галлахеры
Эдди Галлахер (Грег Маллави) Муж Сары, отец Тома и Ноэль Галлахеров. Он брат Майка. Эдди владеет мотелем и баром под названием "Галлахерс" и когда-то работал на мельнице "Вингфилд Миллс". Очень жестокий, беспощадный и злобный человек (он напал и зверски избил Джеффа Робертсона Чапина), склонный к насилию в семье. Он убит в целях самообороны своей некогда преданной дочерью Ноэль, после физического и сексуального насилия над ней. Том Галлахер (Кевин Спиртас) Сын Эдди и Сары, брат Ноэль, сводный брат Мишель Давенпорт. Полицейский, затем охранник. Презирает своего отца (который выгнал его из города два года назад, из-за чего он пошел в армию) и будет защищать свою мать и сестру от его гнева. Муж Диандры Сантьяго, с которой он познакомился, будучи солдатом в ее родной стране Сан-Рафаэль. По возвращении Эдди выгнал их обоих из дома, что лишь укрепило его ненависть к отцу. Позже он умер от радиационного отравления на электростанции, которую охранял. Диандра вернулась в Сан-Рафаэль и одна воспитала их ребенка (он никогда не знал, что отец ребенка на самом деле его дядя Майк). Майк Галлахер (Кин Шрайнер) Сводный брат Эдди. Муж Лейси Джаррет. Художник и преподаватель изобразительного искусства в Хэддон Холл. У него и Лейси проблемы с усыновлением. У него был роман с женой своего племянника, Диандрой, от которой родилась дочь. Они с Лейси разводятся с взаимными обвинениями, и он уезжает из города на мотоцикле. Диандра Сантьяго Галлахер (Джина Галлего) Жена Тома Галлахера. Она племянница бывшего латиноамериканского политика Энрике Сантьяго, родом из страны Сан-Рафаэль. В конечном итоге она возвращается туда, чтобы одна воспитать своего ребенка с Томом (на самом деле Майка, но Том этого никогда не узнал) после его преждевременной смерти от радиационного отравления. Лейси Джаррет Галлахер (Филес Сэмплер) Жена Майка Галлахера. Она преподавала физкультуру в Хэддон Холл, затем стала деканом женского факультета, а позже – первой женщиной-президентом школы. Приемная мать Кэти Бернс. Она и Майк развелись, он уехал из города, а она осталась в Уинфилде. Сара Галлахер (урождённая Томпсон) (Лоррин Возофф в 1984 году, Лори Бертон с 1984 по 1985 год) Жена Эдди Галлахера и мать Тома и Ноэль. Позже выяснилось, что она мать Мишель Давенпорт (от Патрика Чапина, что объясняло крупную сумму денег, завещанную ей им). Она сестра более состоятельной Кристины Робертсон, и, как правило, более добра и приземленна, чем ее сестра. У нее также есть младшая (и более проблемная) сестра по имени Лиза, которая позже вышла замуж за ее бывшего шурина Картера Чапина. Они с Эдди владели мотелем и баром под названием "Галлахерс". Она убита Кристиной, а ее дочь Мишель взяла на себя управление мотелем и баром. Ноэль Галлахер (Карен Келли) Коварная дочь Эдди и Сары Галлахеров, сестра Тома; позже у нее появилась сводная сестра Мишель Давенпорт. Она студентка Хэддон Холл, мечтающая стать певицей. Сначала она боготворила своего отца и делала все, что он ей говорил, пока не стало известно о физическом и сексуальном насилии над ней. Позже она убила его в целях самообороны и рассказала об этом на судебном процессе по делу об убийстве своей матери. Сначала она была влюблена в Брэди Чапина (он не отвечал ей взаимностью, но был очарован Дакотой Лейн), но позже поняла, что Брэди недостижим, и влюбилась в племянника Брэди (и бывшего лучшего друга) Джеффа Робертсона Чапина.
Eddie Gallagher (Greg Mullavey) Husband of Sara, and father of Tom and Noel Gallagher. He is the brother of Mike. Eddie owns a Motel and Bar called Gallagher's and once worked at Wingfield Mills. A very vicious, brutal and evil individual (he attacked and viciously assaulted Jeff Robertson Chapin) who is quite abusive towards his family. He is murdered in self defense by his once loyal daughter, Noel, for physically and sexually abusing her. Tom Gallagher (Kevin Spirtas) Son of Eddie and Sara, brother of Noel, half brother of Michele Davenport. A police officer later security guard. Despises his father (who drove him out of town two years previously, which had him go into the military), and will protect his mother and sister from his wrath. Husband of Diandra Santiago, whom he met while he was a soldier in her home country of San Rafael. Upon his return, Eddie threw him and Diandra out of his house. This only cements his hatred towards his father. He later died as a result of radiation poisoning at a power plant he was guarding. Diandra returned to San Rafael and raised their child (he never knew that the child's father was really his uncle, Mike) alone. Mike Gallagher (Kin Shriner) Half brother of Eddie. Husband of Lacey Jarrett. An artist and art teacher at Haddon Hall. He and Lacey have issues with adopting a child. Had an affair with his nephew's wife, Diandra, and they gave birth to a daughter. He and Lacey divorce acrimoniously and he leaves town on his motorcycle. Diandra Santiago Gallagher (Gina Gallego) Wife of Tom Gallagher. She is the niece of a former Latin American politician named Enrique Santiago. She came from the country of San Rafael. Eventually returns there to raise her child with Tom (really Mike, but Tom never knew that) alone after his untimely death from radiation poisoning. Lacey Jarrett Gallagher (Philece Sampler) Wife of Mike Gallagher. She is a physical education teacher at Haddon Hall, who later became the school's Dean of Women and then much later on, became the first female president of the school. Adopted mother of Katie Burns. She and Mike divorced and he left town, but she remained in Wingfield. Sara Gallagher (née Thompson) (Lorrine Vozoff in 1984, Laurie Burton from 1984–1985) Wife of Eddie Gallagher, and mother of Tom and Noel. Later revealed to be the mother of Michele Davenport (via Patrick Chapin, which explained a large sum of money she had been willed by him. She is the sister of wealthier Christina Robertson, and tends to be kinder and more down to earth than her sister. She also has a younger (and more troublemaking) sister named Lisa, who later married her former brother in law, Carter Chapin. She and Eddie owned a motel and bar called Gallagher's. She is killed by Christina, and her daughter, Michele, took over management of the motel and bar. Noel Gallagher (Karen Kelly) Scheming daughter of Eddie and Sara Gallagher, and sister of Tom; she later gained a half sister in Michele Davenport. She is a student at Haddon Hall, who is wanting to be a singer. At first, she idolized her father and did whatever he told her to do, until it came out that he abused her both physically and sexually. She later killed him in self defense and revealed this at her mother's murder trial. At first in love with Brady Chapin (he wasn't in love with her, but was smitten with Dakota Lane), but she later realizes that Brady was unattainable, and as such, falls for Brady's nephew (and former best friend), Jeff Robertson Chapin.
Вашингтонцы
Мэдди Вашингтон (Кетти Лестер и Линн Гамильтон) Домохозяйка семьи Чапинов и мать Лаки. Лютер "Лаки" Вашингтон (Рэнди Брукс в 1984 году, Лоуренс Хилтон Джейкобс с 1984 по 1985 год) Сын Мэдди Вашингтон, следователь, вступивший в обреченный межрасовый роман с Джулией Филд.
Maddie Washington (Ketty Lester and Lynn Hamilton) The Chapin family housekeeper, and mother of Lucky. Luther "Lucky" Washington (Randy Brooks in 1984, Lawrence Hilton Jacobs from 1984–1985) Son of Maddie Washington, an investigator, who embarked on a doomed interracial affair with Julia Field.
"Лейны"
Дакота "Коти" Лэйн (Клэр Ярлетт в 1984 году, Мэри Бет Эванс с 1984 по 1985 год) – актриса, дочь Черри Лэйн. В конечном итоге она влюбилась в богатого Брэди Чапина и обрела защитника и близкую подругу в его племяннице Джулии Чапин Филд. У неё обнаружили опухоль головного мозга, которую успешно удалили (Брэди, Джулия и её мать были рядом с ней в этот период). Она родила ребёнка (отцом был Майк Галлахер) и отдала его Лейси. В конце концов она и Брэди поженились и у них родился общий ребёнок. Черри Лэйн (Шарон Фаррелл) – мать Дакоты Лэйн. Массажистка, мечтавшая стать певицей. Она была настоящей сильной личностью, но всегда заботилась о благополучии своей дочери. В конечном итоге она вышла замуж за исследователя по имени Роджер Гибсон.
Dakota "Koty" Lane (Claire Yarlett in 1984, Mary Beth Evans from 1984–1985) An actress, daughter of Cherry Lane. She eventually fell in love with wealthy Brady Chapin, and gained a champion and close friend in his niece, Julia Chapin Field. Had a brain tumor which was successfully operated on (Brady, Julia and her mother were at her side during this time). She gave birth to a child (the father was Mike Gallagher), and she gave the child to Lacey. She and Brady finally married and had a child together. Cherry Lane' (Sharon Farrell) Mother of Dakota Lane. A masseuse who wanted to be a singer. She was a bona fide survivor, but she was always looking out for her daughter's best interests. She eventually married a researcher named Roger Gibson.
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Логан Уильямс (Джордж Лейзенби) – успешный и признанный драматург, бывший любовник Тейлора Чапина. Исполнитель завещания Кэтрин Чапин, что вызвало гнев Тейлора. Марисса Мэллори (Пэтти Дэвис в 1984 году, Дженис Хайден с 1984 по 1985 год) – коварная ассистентка-исследователь в Chapin Industries. Позже она вышла замуж за Картера Робертсона, но брак был аннулирован самим Картером, поскольку он не развелся с Кристиной (и сделал это также из чистой злобы, чтобы лишить ее доступа к своему новообретенному богатству, ведь в то же время стало известно, что он – сын Патрика Чапина). Это привело к союзу Мариссы и Кристины, чтобы отомстить ему. Бернхардт Краус (Кэмерон Смит) – коварный бизнесмен, который когда-то был помолвлен с Джулией Филд, но Тейлор вынудил его расстаться с ней и манипулировал, чтобы тот женился на личной помощнице Тейлора, Пэтти Дюпонт. Однако он искренне полюбил Пэтти, и они вместе счастливо покинули Уингфилд. Мишель Давенпорт (Келли Беннетт) – секретарь Картера Робертсона Чапина. У нее был роман с ним, из-за которого она впоследствии была уволена. Она объединилась с бывшей женой Картера, Кристиной, чтобы с ним расправиться. Позже выяснилось, что она – дочь Сары Галлахер и Патрика Чапина. После смерти матери она управляла мотелем и баром, которыми та владела. Лиза Томпсон Чапин (Уэсли Энн Пфеннинг) – коварная младшая сестра Сары Галлахер и Кристины Робертсон, бывшая проститутка из Вашингтона, округ Колумбия, прибывшая по просьбе Кристины. Позже она вышла замуж за бывшего мужа Кристины, Картера Чапина. Пэтти Дюпонт (Винифред Фридман) – неприметная, но очень трудолюбивая студентка Хэддон-Холла, которая впоследствии стала личной помощницей Тейлора фон Платен. Она также была бывшей соседкой по комнате дочери Тейлора, Джулии Филд. Она вышла замуж за бывшего жениха Джулии, Бернхардта Крауса, после того как коварный Тейлор свел их вместе. Они искренне полюбили друг друга и счастливо покинули Уингфилд.
Logan Williams (George Lazenby) A successful and published playwright, and a former paramour of Taylor Chapin. Executor of Katherine Chapin's will, which angered Taylor. Marissa Mallory (Patti Davis in 1984, Janice Heiden from 1984–1985) A scheming research assistant at Chapin Industries. She later married Carter Robertson, but it was annulled by Carter himself after he wasn't divorced from Christina (and also done to her out of sheer spite to keep her away from his newfound wealth, as he had been revealed to be Patrick Chapin's son at that same time). This led to Marissa teaming with Christina to get revenge on him. Bernhardt Kraus (Cameron Smith) A scheming businessman who was once engaged to Julia Field, but was forced to break up with her by Taylor and was manipulated into marriage to Taylor's personal assistant, Patty DuPont. However, he truly fell in love with Patty and they left Wingfield happily. Michele Davenport (Kelly Bennett) Secretary for Carter Robertson Chapin. She had an affair with him, which later caused her to be fired. She teamed up with Carter's ex wife, Christina, to get even with him. She later revealed to have been the daughter of Sarah Gallagher and Patrick Chapin. After her mother's death, she managed the motel and bar she had owned. Lisa Thompson Chapin (Wesley Ann Pfenning) Scheming youngest sister of Sara Gallagher and Christina Robertson, a former prostitute from Washington, D. C., who came at the behest of Christina. She later married Christina's former husband, Carter Chapin. Patty DuPont (Winifred Freedman) A plain Jane but very hard working student at Haddon Hall who later became Taylor Von Platen's personal assistant. She was also the former roommate of Taylor's daughter, Julia Field. She married Julia's ex fiancé, Bernhardt Kraus after the scheming Taylor matched them up. She and Bernhardt truly fell in love and they left Wingfield happily.
Трансляция
Позже сериал выходил в эфир во Франции с 1989 по 1990 год под названием La Ligne de Chance и в Бразилии с 1989 по 1990 год под названием Rituais da Vida (Ритуалы жизни).
The series later aired in France from 1989 to 1990 under the name La Ligne de Chance and Brazil from 1989 to 1990 under the name Rituais da Vida (Rituals of Life).