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4.7/10 Running time 60 minutes First episode date 3 January 1988 Number of episodes 16 | 7.4/10 IMDb No. of episodes 16 Original network CTV Final episode date 24 May 1988 Number of seasons 1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Starring Patrick BauchauDomini BlytheJonathan CrombieGuylaine St-OngeCatherine Colvey Cast Patrick Bauchau, Jonathan Crombie, Guylaine St‑Onge Similar ENG, The City, The Campbells, Bordertown, Whistler |
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Mount Royal was a Canadian prime time television soap opera that aired on CTV. It premiered January 3, 1988 with a two-hour episode. The series starred Patrick Bauchau and Domini Blythe. It is said to be Canada's answer to the American soap opera Dynasty.
Contents
- Ctv mount royal promos from 1987 88
- The bones beneath mount royal
- Setting
- Production
- Awards
- Music
- References
The bones beneath mount royal
Setting
The series was set in an upscale Montreal neighbourhood. It followed the Valeur family. Andre Valeur his wife Katherine and their three children Danielle, Stefanie and Rob. The Valeur family not only had a home in Montreal but also in Paris and they spent lots of time there during the show's short run.
Production
The series was produced by CTV, Alliance Communications and the French production company Société Française de Production. It was filmed in both Montreal and Paris and at the time was one of the most expensive Canadian television productions, with a budget of $17 million.
Awards
The show won a Gemini Award for best guest star thanks to Martha Henry's performance. It was also nominated for four other Gemini Awards, including best music composition and best lead actor in a continuing dramatic role.
Music
The show's theme song, titled "The Power and the Glory", was sung by Sherry Kean and Alfie Zappacosta. It was released as a single in 1988 on Attic Records, but failed to chart.