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Bare Essence

Bare Essence

created by Robert Hamilton

1983 1 seasons 11 eps≈ 11h totalEndedNBCSoapDrama

Bare Essence is an American television soap opera which aired on the NBC network during the 1982-1983 season. The series revolved around Tyger Hayes' efforts to succeed in the business world. In the first episode, her new husband Chase Marshall is killed in a racing car accident. Chase's father Hadden opposes Tyger's efforts to join the family business, Kellico, but she is encouraged by Hadden's sister Margaret to try her hand with a new line of perfumes. Ava, the widow of Hadden's other son, is concerned that any success Tyger might have will undermine her son Marcus' position in the company. Both Ava and Marcus' wife Muffin plotted to undermine Tyger's success. To this end, Ava eventually seduces and marries Hadden. Tyger's mother, Lady Bobbi Rowan, falls in love with a Greek millionaire, Niko Theopolous, who wants to exact revenge on the Marshalls.

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Synopsis

Bare Essence is an American television soap opera which aired on the NBC network during the 1982-1983 season. The series revolved around Tyger Hayes' efforts to succeed in the business world. In the first episode, her new husband Chase Marshall is killed in a racing car accident. Chase's father Hadden opposes Tyger's efforts to join the family business, Kellico, but she is encouraged by Hadden's sister Margaret to try her hand with a new line of perfumes. Ava, the widow of Hadden's other son, is concerned that any success Tyger might have will undermine her son Marcus' position in the company. Both Ava and Marcus' wife Muffin plotted to undermine Tyger's success. To this end, Ava eventually seduces and marries Hadden. Tyger's mother, Lady Bobbi Rowan, falls in love with a Greek millionaire, Niko Theopolous, who wants to exact revenge on the Marshalls.

Cast

Ian McShaneIan McShaneNiko Theophilus
Jonathan FrakesJonathan FrakesMarcus Marshall
Michael NaderMichael NaderAlexi Theophilus
Jennifer O'NeillJennifer O'NeillLady Bobbi Rowan
Genie FrancisGenie FrancisPatricia 'Tyger' Hayes
Jessica WalterJessica WalterAva Marshall
Jaime Lyn BauerJaime Lyn BauerBarbara Fisher
Wendy FultonWendy FultonMuffin Marshall
Susan FrenchMargaret Marshall
Al CorleyAl CorleyChase Marshall
John DehnerJohn DehnerHadden Marshall
Anulka DziubinskaAnulka DziubinskaNatasha
Penny FullerPenny FullerLaura Parker
Morgan StevensMorgan StevensLarry DeVito

Creator

Robert Hamilton

Network

NBC

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

11

Episode length

60 min

Total runtime

≈ 11h

First aired

1983

Country

United States

Genres

SoapDrama

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