"Central Park West" Episode Guide v1.1.0
(c) 1997, Tom Walsh (avs@netport.com)
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The following is an episode guide for the show "Central Park West." It
is not complete yet as I hope to add other information.
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Of course, there is a page at the Internet Movie Database:
http://us.imdb.com/M/title-exact?%22Central%20Park%20West%22%20(1995)
ABOUT THE SHOW:
"Central Park West" was an evening soap opera following young, ambitious
New Yorkers in the publishing, art, and acting businesses.
"Central Park West" was produced by CBS, Inc. The executive producer is
Darren Star, formerly of "Beverly Hills, 90210" and "Melrose Place."
ABOUT THIS GUIDE:
Original run dates and production numbers come from the online Library of
Congress Information Service (telnet://locis.loc.gov). Air dates were
then compared to television listings and modified accordingly. I do not
assume that the LOCIS information is completely correct (I have found
errors), so you shouldn't either. I will correct errors as I find them
or as they are pointed out to me.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS:
Thanks to Audrey DeLisle (rad@crl.com) for supplying the episode
descriptions.
VERSION HISTORY:
v1.0.0 17 September 1997 Initial version
v1.1.0 17 December 1997 Episode descriptions added
CAST:
PERFORMER - CHARACTER
Mariel Hemingway - Stephanie Wells (1995) (new editor at "Communique")
Lauren Hutton - Linda Fairchild Rush (wife of Allen)
Madchen Amick - Carrie Fairchild ("Communique" heiress and columnist;
Linda's daughter and Allen's step-daughter)
John Barrowman - Peter Fairchild (Carrie's brother; assistant DA)
Melissa Errico - Alex Bartoli
Justin Lazard - Gil Chase (stockbroker)
Michael Michele - Nikki Sheridan (art dealer and gallery owner)
Kylie Travis - Rachel Dennis (new "Communique" fashion editor)
Tom Verica - Mark Merrill (playwright; Stephanie's husband)
Gerald McRaney - Adam Brock (1996) (publishing tycoon; owner, Rush Media)
Raquel Welch - Dianna Brock (1996) (Adam's ex-wife)
Ron Leibman - Allen Rush (owner of "Communique")
Noelle Beck - Jordan Tate
EPISODES:
CBS - The show appeared on CBS on Wednesdays from 9:00-10:00 p.m. during
the first half of its run. When the final segments were being burned off,
episodes were also shown on Fridays. The order below is production
number and original air date. The episodes appear to not have titles.
*** SEASON 1 (1995-96) 17 EPISODES ***
1433-0101. 13 September 1995
D: Allan Arkush
At the request of Allen Rush, the "Darth Vader of publishing," Stephanie
Wells arrives from Seattle with husband Mark to revamp the magazine
"Communique," where Carrie, Allen's stepdaughter, has a column; Carrie's
job is in jeopardy.
1433-0102. 20 September 1995
D: Allan Arkush
Carrie loses her column at "Communique, thanks to Stephanie. She takes
an interest in Mark and his play. Alex tells everything to Peter as her
expose hits the stands. Linda suspects Allen of cheating but confronts
the wrong woman. Deanne shows Gil he's not not the only one who is
capable of dirty tricks.
Guests: ??? - Deanne
1433-0103. 27 September 1995
D: James Frawley
Rachel, an old school pal of Carrie, is given the fashion editor
position at "Communique" and dishes dirt about Carrie to Stephanie.
Gil kicks Deanne out of his apartment, but not before she rifles
through his files. Allen sets his sights on Nikki at her gallery's
party. Peter gives Alex a phony excuse, settling the score.
Guests: ??? - Deanne
1433-0104. 8 October 1995
D: Tim Hunter
Mark's play gets a staged reading in the Hamptons and goes perfectly,
leading Carrie to believe she will become its producer; she is also
thrilled that Stephanie did not attend her husband's play's reading.
Rachel cancels her date to attend the reading with Gil and instead
goes with Peter to a gala, preventing Peter from reconciling with
Alex.
1433-0105. 11 October 1995
D: Allan Arkush
There's a leak at "Communique," and Stephanie suspects it is Carrie;
meanwhile, Rachel tries to convince Allen the leak is Stephanie.
Nikki turns down Allen, who, in a rage, strong-arms her customers
at the gallery. Carrie blows her stack when Mark chooses someone
else to produce the play. Peter and Alex leave Rachel's party
together, leaving Rachel free to be pursued by Gil.
1433-0106. 18 October 1995
D: Lorraine Senna
The leak at "Communique" is discovered to be Carrie, and Rachel
and Stephanie are both happy, though for different reasons. Allen
decides to leave Linda. Linda asks Nikki to perform a shady art
deal involving a Renoir. Ian tells Stephanie to keep Mark at bay.
Rachel asks Peter to help her obtain a visa.
Guests: Joe Mantello - Ian
1433-0107. 1 November 1995
D: Victoria Hochberg
Gil tells Mark about Stephanie's private bank account. Alex
figures out Rachel's scheme, angering Peter but delighting Carrie,
who confronts her old school chum with an ultimatum.
Note: This episode was originally scheduled to air 25 October 1995
but was pre-empted by the "Cagney & Lacey" movie.
1433-0108. 8 November 1995
D: Allan Arkush
The buyer of the Renoir contacts Linda and threatens Nikki. A
different "Communique" staffer admits to being the link, requiring
Stephanie to rehire Carrie. Rachel scuttles the surprise birthday
party Carrie planned for Peter by keeping him away, but Alex gives
him a gift that makes up for it. Mark feels guilty and forgives
Stephanie.
1433-0109. 15 November 1995
D: Victoria Hochberg
Gil dishes dirt on Rachel to Peter. Rachel catches Mark and Carrie
together in a compromising situation. Nikki and Peter spend the
night together because of their mutual dislike of Allen. Peter and
Allen confront each other. Allen tells Alex a juicy story about
Peter. A furious Rachel lashes out at Gil. Stephanie assigns Mark
a story for "Communique."
Guests: Bret Easton Ellis (author, "Less Than Zero") - himself
George Plimpton (author, "Paper Lion") - himself
NOTE: The series went on a six-month retooling hiatus at this point.
The emphasis will now shift to the older characters and family
dynamics.
1433-0114. 5 June 1996
D: Lorraine Senna
D: Allan Arkush (segments)
Another publishing tycoon, Adam Brock, arrives. Adam and Allen clash
over ownership of "Communique." Rush Media wins "Communique."
1433-0115. 7 June 1996
D: Allan Arkush
D: Don Scardino (segments)
Allen catches his wife and Adam in a compromising position on film.
Carrie tries to get Jordan to tell her who the missing member of the
Brock clan is. Peter connects with Robin on the eve of his wedding
to Alex. Peter and Alex's wedding becomes a media circus. Carrie
gets a new roomate. Jordan and Adam fight over his treatment of her.
Guests: Amanda Peet - Robin
1433-0116. 12 June 1996
D: Don Scardino
Adam's ex-wife, Dianna, arrives, causing him and "Communique" strife.
The reception Dianna gets from her daughter is very chilly. Gil finds
that Jordan is a kindred spirit, forcing Rachel to admit her feelings
for him. The Rushes and Brocks clash at a party celebrating Peter and
Alex's wedding. Peter's misbehavior leads to possible tragedy.
1433-0117. 14 June 1996
D: Gwen Arner
Mark returns to pitch a book to Jordan and grind an ax with Carrie;
Carrie warns Jordan about Mark and Adam about Linda. Dianna gains
control over Adam and Allen. Gil makes a career move. Alex's lies
are exposed. Dianna is elected to the board of directors of her
ex-husband's company, Rush Media.
1433-0118. 19 June 1996
D: Tim Van Patten
Linda sells her soul to get bail money for Peter. Carrie realizes that
the victim in Mark's new thriller is based on her. Dianna decides to
stay close to Adam. Allen has to destroy the Fairchilds to keep Peter
out of jail. Dianna proves a good asset in the boardroom. Mark
dishes biased dirt on Carrie to Jordan. Carrie is the target of Mark's
rage.
1433-0119. 21 June 1996
D: Victor Lobl
Tyler comes to New York at Dianna's behest for a reunion with Adam.
Mark cruelly taunts Carrie to the point of breakdown. Linda's shares
in Rush Media interest many. Allen and Dianna scheme to kill Adam's
software deal. Tyler's jealous is an asset to Rachel. Jordan decides
to disregard Carrie's suspicions about Mark. The Fairchild-Rush
divorce commences.
Guests: Michael Reilly Burke - Tyler Brock
1433-0120. 26 June 1996
D: Nancy Malone
Linda gets a letter from Peter and loses everything in the process.
Tyler gets info for Dianna and Allen about Adam's software deal. Allen
intends to gain control of Rush Media. Mark continues to taunt Carrie
after she's committed. Rachel and Tyler, Dianna and Allen, and Jordan
and Mark each hold liaisons.
1433-0121. 28 June 1996
D: Don Scardino
Jordan tries to stop Mark's plan to literally destroy Carrie. Dianna
and Linda fight over their men. Gil's future goes south. Tyler votes
at the Rush Media stockholders' meeting, benefitting Dianna; Linda
and Brock feel the heat after they lose control of the media empire.
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