Hotel (American TV series)

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Hotel
	Season 1 DVD cover
Created by	Aaron Spelling
Developed by	John Furia Jr.; Barry Oringer
Starring	Anne Baxter; James Brolin; Connie Sellecca; Shea Farrell; Nathan Cook; Michael Spound; Heidi Bohay; Shari Belafonte
Music by	Henry Mancini
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
No. of seasons	5
No. of episodes	114
Production
Running time	48–49 minutes
Production company	Aaron Spelling Productions
Original release
Network	ABC
Release	September 21, 1983 –; May 5, 1988

Hotel is an American primetime soap opera series that aired on ABC from September 21, 1983, to May 5, 1988, in the timeslot following Dynasty.

Based on Arthur Hailey's 1965 novel of the same name (which had also inspired a 1967 feature film), the series was produced by Aaron Spelling and set in the elegant and fictitious St. Gregory Hotel in San Francisco (changed from the New Orleans setting of the novel and film). Establishing shots of the hotel were filmed in front of the Fairmont San Francisco atop the Nob Hill neighborhood. Episodes followed the activities of passing guests, as well as the personal and professional lives of the hotel staff.

The distribution rights to the series were originally owned by Warner Bros. Television Distribution, until 2006 when CBS Paramount Network Television bought the television libraries and properties of Spelling Entertainment Inc. from Paramount Pictures Domestic Distribution and Viacom Enterprises.^{[citation needed]}

Premise

Rich aristocrat Victoria Cabot (Anne Baxter) runs the St. Gregory Hotel, assisted by general manager Peter McDermott (James Brolin) and his staff. McDermott and assistant general manager Christine Francis (Connie Sellecca) became romantically involved. Halfway through the series Cabot died, leaving McDermott her share of the St. Gregory Hotel. When McDermott inherited half of the St. Gregory, he ran the hotel and promoted Francis to general manager.

Other staff members included: the guest relations director Mark Danning (Shea Farrell); ex-conman now head of hotel security, Billy Griffin (Nathan Cook); reception manager Julie Gillette (Shari Belafonte); young couple Dave and Megan Kendall (real life spouses Michael Spound and Heidi Bohay), a bellhop and a desk clerk, respectively; and Harry the bartender (Harry George Phillips). Characters Eric Lloyd (Ty Miller); Cheryl Dolan (Valerie Landsburg) and Ryan Thomas (Susan Walters) were added to the cast during its final season.

Cast members Brolin, Sellecca, Belafonte and Cook appeared in every episode of the series. In later years, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., made numerous guest appearances as an opponent of Victoria Cabot and Peter McDermott who plants his daughter, played by Michelle Phillips, in the hotel staff as the concierge.

Bette Davis appeared in the pilot episode as hotel owner Laura Trent, and publicity for the series indicated that Davis was to be a regular on the program. However, the onset of ill health forced Davis to withdraw from the series and Anne Baxter, who had played her nemesis in the 1950 film All About Eve, was brought in as Victoria Cabot, Mrs. Trent's sister-in-law. When Davis' health improved it was intended to bring her back; however, with Baxter on board fulfilling the series matriarchal role it was decided to make Davis' character an offscreen character, who though mentioned, was never seen. Ironically, Davis would outlive Baxter by four years and the series itself by over a year.^[1]

Similar to Spelling's other ABC show, The Love Boat, episodes of Hotel relied heavily on the appearance of recognizable guest stars. However, unlike The Love Boat's comedic story lines, Hotel generally broached more serious and controversial subject matter, such as abortion, infidelity, rape, suicide, AIDS, homophobia, spousal abuse and child molestation.

Episodes

Pilot (1983)

Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
"Hotel"	Jerry London	John Furia, Jr. & Barry Oringer	September 21, 1983 (1983-09-21)
A hooker (Morgan Fairchild) is beaten and raped by four rich kids, of which the ringleader's father (Lloyd Bochner) is a rich and imperious man. A young singer (Erin Moran) is given her big chance by Mel Tormé. A suffering, sensitive divorcee (Pernell Roberts) helps a woman (Shirley Jones) give her philandering husband a taste of his own medicine. The King of Portugal (Alejandro Rey) checks into the hotel for a rest and leaves with a former hash-slinger (Stephanie Faracy). A man (Jack Gilford) dies of a heart attack during an affair. An overbearing couple (Bill Macy and Lainie Kazan) also checks in. Guest stars: Lloyd Bochner as Bradford Sievers, Morgan Fairchild as Carol, Stephanie Faracy as Judy Gillette, Jack Gilford as Max, Shirley Jones as Claire Langley, Lainie Kazan as Fay Wells, Bill Macy as Herman Wells, Erin Moran as Karen Donnelly, Alejandro Rey as King Fernando, Pernell Roberts as Charles Stanton, and Mel Tormé as himself.

Season 1 (1983–84)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	Prod. code
1	1	"Blackout"	Robert Scheerer	Bill & Jo LaMond	September 28, 1983 (1983-09-28)	001
Laura Trent's sister-in-law, the hotel administrator, is visited by an old flame, Christine receives threatening letters from a would-be suitor, and a pregnant woman runs out on her fiance. Guest stars: Stewart Granger as Tony Fielding, Richard Hatch as Don Walden, and Tracy Nelson as Isabel Darby.
2	2	"Choices"	Richard Kinon	Andrew Laskos	October 5, 1983 (1983-10-05)	004
A beauty contestant (Heather Locklear) decides if she should compromise her morals in an effort to influence a contest judge, and Billy is reunited with a professional thief who has designs on both Julie and the hotel vault. Guest stars: Robert Hooks as Frank 'Squire' Vance, Heather Locklear as Miranda Hardwick, Peter Marshall as Garrett Rhodes, and Connie Stevens as Barbara Hardwick.
3	3	"Charades"	Jerome Courtland	Geoffrey Fischer	October 19, 1983 (1983-10-19)	002
The staff is on pins and needles when a visiting politician is marked for assassination, and a troubled woman wanders the halls trying to pick up tricks as a prostitute. Guest stars: Peggy Cass as Sheila, Ron Ely as Evan Paige, Nanette Fabray as Harriet Gold, Hermione Gingold as Felicity, Christopher Norris as Patricia St. Claire, Dick Van Patten as Herbert Pitts, and Robert Vaughn as an assassin.
4	4	"Secrets"	Bruce Bilson	James Fritzhand	October 26, 1983 (1983-10-26)	003
A college student (Leigh McCloskey) hired as a babysitter is accused of molesting his charge, but the victim (Carrie Wells) points the finger of guilt at an unlikely party. A buddy of Peter (Dack Rambo), a priest on sabbatical, is introduced to the joys of the flesh and must make up his mind about his vocation. Guest stars: Leigh McCloskey as Hank Miller, Michelle Phillips as Gerry Howland, Dack Rambo as Chad Lawrence, Robert Reed as Phil Jamison, Leigh Taylor-Young as Carole Jamison, and Carrie Wells as Amy Jamison.
5	5	"Relative Loss"	Richard Kinon	E. Jack Kaplan	November 2, 1983 (1983-11-02)	006
An affair with a young newswoman could destroy a candidate's (Paul Burke) presidential ambitions. Meanwhile, Mrs. Cabot's niece plots to get Christine fired so she can assume that post with the hotel. Guest stars: Paul Burke as Senator Tom Andrews, Hope Lange as Gwen Andrews, Donna Pescow as Gloria Beck, Lynn Redgrave as Carly Knight, Vic Tayback as Wallace Egan, and Charlene Tilton as Holly Lane.
6	6	"Flashback"	Bruce Bilson	Geoffrey Fischer & John Furia, Jr. & Barry Oringer	November 9, 1983 (1983-11-09)	005
Peter's ex-wife (Cathy Lee Crosby) makes an unexpected appearance, and Christine and Mark arrange for a romance for a depressed guest (Diana Canova). Guest stars: Diana Canova as Nancy Domenico, Cathy Lee Crosby as Janet Weaver McDermott, Ken Kercheval as Leo Cooney, John McIntire as Donald Blackwell, and Jeanette Nolan as Edith Krause.
7	7	"Confrontations"	Harry Harris	James Fritzhand	November 16, 1983 (1983-11-16)	008
A convention of racial supremacists, who try to practice their policy at the St. Gregory, communicating with a street mime proves helpful for a mute young woman (Dawn Jeffory). Guest stars: Scatman Crothers as Garland Fisk, Abby Dalton as Helen Scofield, Dawn Jeffory as Andrea Scofield, Martin Landau as Russell Slocum, Maidie Norman as Carrie Garland, and Parker Stevenson as Michael.
8	8	"Faith, Hope & Charity"	Alf Kjellin	Thom Thomas	November 23, 1983 (1983-11-23)	007
A visiting family is embarrassed when one member (Scott Baio) faces charges of shoplifting, and an unexpected twist mars the long-awaited reunion of two college friends (Carol Lynley and Barbara Parkins). Guest stars: Scott Baio as Nick Tomasino, Michael Constantine as Mr. Tomasino, Elaine Joyce as Ms. Gleason, Carol Lynley as Zane Elliott, Barbara Parkins as Eileen Weston, Don Porter as Jonathan Corry, and DeAnna Robbins as Donna Corry.
9	9	"Deceptions"	Curtis Harrington	John Furia, Jr. & Barry Oringer	November 30, 1983 (1983-11-30)	010
Hillary (Pat Klous) is shattered when a vacation romance at Puerto Vallarta turns into sexual blackmail, Mrs. Cabot meddles in the life of a lonely widower, and Billy discovers a street urchin living off the fruits of the St. Gregory. Guest stars: John Davidson as Michael Robson, Elinor Donahue as Louise, James Houghton as Rob, Pat Klous (credited as Patricia Klous) as Hillary Lindamont, Jeremy Licht as Cat Locatelli, and Jean Simmons as Milly Toland.
10	10	"The Offer"	Don Chaffey	Ross Teel & Geoffrey Fischer	December 7, 1983 (1983-12-07)	009
Peter is courted by Mrs. Cabot's rival who threatens to take him from the hotel; an ambitious journalist goes after a rock singer; a couple (Margaret O'Brien and Donald O'Connor) returns to relive their wedding day at the St. Gregory with entertainer Liberace. Guest stars: Albert Hague as Dr. Kazmir, Arte Johnson as Eddie, Dianne Kay as Jennifer Jane Powell, Lorenzo Lamas as Diz Wilder, Liberace as himself, Margaret O'Brien as Martha Connelly, Donald O'Connor as David Connelly, Eleanor Parker as Leslie DeVere, and Craig Stevens as Craig Chase.
11	11	"Christmas"	Philip Leacock	Maryanne Kasica & Michael Scheff	December 21, 1983 (1983-12-21)	012
A bus-boy forced into setting up a robbery masterminded by his brother, learns of an impending promotion and fears going through with the heist; Lisa (Tori Spelling), wishing for a baby brother, is fascinated by a robot on display at the hotel, and discovers that his "master" is divorced, as is her mother, and she schemes to unite them, and a $10 bill bearing a telephone number, which Peter needs in order to reach his special friend, returns to him after passing through numerous hands in the hotel. Guest stars: Karen Grassle as Susan Walker, Martin Hewitt as Ray Follard, Robert Pine as Paul Manning, Tori Spelling as Lisa Walker, Iggie Wolfington as Nicholas Edmund, and Jane Wyatt as Agnes Simpson.
12	12	"Designs"	Don Chaffey	James Fritzhand	December 28, 1983 (1983-12-28)	013
Peter falls victim to Cupid's arrow at a charity luncheon where he meets a wealthy socialite with a secret; Megan starts knitting booties, and Christine is drafted as a model in a fashion show. Guest stars: Gary Collins as Cody Blake, Monte Markham as Daniel Brunell, Constance McCashin as Allison Brunell, and Cristina Raines as Diana Aikin.
13	13	"Reflections"	Vincent McEveety	Robert E. Swanson	January 4, 1984 (1984-01-04)	011
The daughter (Danielle Brisebois) of divorced parents (John McCook and Joanna Pettet) attempts to reconcile them, a financially troubled man (McLean Stevenson) tries to swindle the hotel, and two women compete for the attention of one man. Guest stars: Danielle Brisebois as Darcy Chapman, Kay Lenz as Mary Morowsky, John McCook as Dr. Frank Chapman, Joanna Pettet as Lauren Chapman, McLean Stevenson as Harry Gilford, and Karen Woncemore as Monique Bennett.
14	14	"Tomorrows"	Philip Leacock	Story by : David P. Harmon & Geoffrey Fischer Teleplay by : Geoffrey Fischer	January 11, 1984 (1984-01-11)	014
Mrs. Cabot unites a prince (Jon-Erik Hexum) with a maid (Emma Samms), a law student (Timothy Patrick Murphy) discovers his mother (Adrienne Barbeau) has become dependent upon drugs. Guest stars: Adrienne Barbeau as Barbara Harrington, Phil Coccioletti (credited as Philip Coccioletti) as Frank Rowland, Jon-Erik Hexum as Prince Erik, Anne Jeffreys as Mrs. Jenks, Timothy Patrick Murphy as Andy, Emma Samms as Kathleen Shaye, and Robert Sterling as Mr. Jenks.
15	15	"Passages"	Jerome Courtland	Story by : Bill & Jo LaMond and Mann Rubin Teleplay by : Bill & Jo LaMond	January 18, 1984 (1984-01-18)	015
A bar mitzvah celebration at the hotel nearly turns to tragedy when the father of the boy spies a concentration camp survivor who was responsible for the death of thousands of Jews and wants to take vngeance into his own hands. A wealthy industrialist sends his trusted aide to retrieve his willful daughter at tie St. Gregory, but surprisingly the encounter turns romantic. Guest stars: José Ferrer as Alex Huff, Pamela Hensley as Brooke Whitfield, Ken Howard as Bill Tillery, and Barnard Hughes as Joe Freilich.
16	16	"Mistaken Identities"	Philip Leacock	Story by : Mann Rubin & James Fritzhand Teleplay by : James Fritzhand	February 1, 1984 (1984-02-01)	018
A teenager faces a test of manhood that unexpectedly backfires; two bickering hotel employees discover they are secret pen pals. Guest stars: Phyllis Davis as Claire Thompson, Steve Kanaly as Ed Kerwin, Lance Kerwin as Ron Kerwin, Tom Smothers as Sam, and Carlene Watkins as Karen Halveston.
17	17	"The Wedding"	Vincent McEveety	Andrew Laskos	February 22, 1984 (1984-02-22)	019
The families of a couple (Mary Crosby and Boyd Gaines) about to be wed could be destroyed by a woman's (Patty McCormack) dark secret; the bride's parents (Dina Merrill and Robert Stack) face an emotional trial; financial ruin threatens the father of the groom (Steve Forrest). Guest stars: Mary Crosby as Maggie Blackwood, Steve Forrest as Gil Strider, Boyd Gaines as Jeff Strider, Patty McCormack (credited as Patricia McCormack) as Paula, Dina Merrill as Eleanor Blackwood, Vera Miles as Teresa Clayborne, and Robert Stack as Lewis Blackwood.
18	18	"Memories"	Kim Friedman	Bill & Jo LaMond	February 29, 1984 (1984-02-29)	017
Christine falls in love with an amnesiac (Roy Thinnes) involved in murder and robbery; two couples (Katherine Cannon and Rod McCary, Larry Wilcox and Cassie Yates) try to conceive a baby for the childless pair. Guest stars: Katherine Cannon as Dana Peterson, Rod McCary as Skip Peterson, Roy Thinnes as John White, Larry Wilcox as Brad Koburg, and Cassie Yates as Jennifer Koburg.
19	19	"Encores"	Curtis Harrington	Thom Thomas	March 7, 1984 (1984-03-07)	016
Peter learns he is the father of a 4-year-old child; a former singer (Engelbert Humperdinck) with a drug dependency makes a comeback at the St. Gregory; Julie discovers she has a secret admirer. Guest stars: Marilyn Hassett as Joanne Maxwell, Bo Hopkins as Walt Solanski, Engelbert Humperdinck as Danny Maxwell, Steven Keats as Bix Coleman, and Jan Smithers as Lacey Grant.
20	20	"Prisms"	Corey Bechman	Story by : Robert E. Swanson & David P. Harmon Teleplay by : Robert E. Swanson	March 14, 1984 (1984-03-14)	020
The daughter (Morgan Brittany) of a jewel thief (Louis Jourdan) embroils Peter in a robbery scheme; a man (Don Galloway) and wife (Markie Post) reunite after his mental breakdown; an actress (Eva Gabor) stages a comeback after 20 years. Guest stars: Morgan Brittany as Marila Collins, Bradford Dillman as Paul Stanton, Eva Gabor as Anna Bronti, Don Galloway as Ron Bowman, Louis Jourdan as Adam Vidocq, and Markie Post as Jill Stanton.
21	21	"Trials"	Bruce Bilson	Geoffrey Fischer	May 2, 1984 (1984-05-02)	021
Mrs. Cabot and Peter are held at gunpoint in the penthouse; Mark agrees to help a flashdancer-interior designer (Lydia Cornell) with an elaborate ruse to impress her minister-father (Lew Ayres). Guest stars: Lew Ayers as Nelson O'Neil, Lonny Chapman as Edgar Ellsworth, Lydia Cornell as Doris O'Neil, Gary Frank as Luther, and Shelley Winters as Adele Ellsworth.
22	22	"Lifelines"	Joseph B. Wallenstein	Story by : Gerald K. Siegel Teleplay by : James Fritzhand	May 9, 1984 (1984-05-09)	022
A former Queen of racy films (Sally Kellerman) who is now a successful business executive is threatened with extortion by a man from her past (Mitchell Ryan); a young unwed mother (Melissa Sue Anderson) struggles to give her child up for adoption. Guest stars: Denise Alexander as Gail McLain, Melissa Sue Anderson as Cassie Ray, Howard Duff as Byron Comstock, Sally Kellerman as Lauren Webb, Mitchell Ryan as Steve Cutler, and Ted Shackelford as Tom Webb.

Season 2 (1984–85)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	Prod. code
23	1	"Intimate Strangers"	Vincent McEveety	Story by : James Fritzhand Teleplay by : Bill & Jo LaMond	September 26, 1984 (1984-09-26)	028
A frightened former movie star (Elizabeth Taylor) fires her confidant (Roddy McDowall); an executive sees the husband who abandoned her.
24	2	"Flesh and Blood"	Bruce Bilson	Geoffrey Fischer	October 10, 1984 (1984-10-10)	024
A hotel worker meets her sister for the first time; Peter and Billy must stop a girl from becoming a prostitute; guest Efrem Zimbalist Jr.
25	3	"Fantasies"	Bruce Bilson	Story by : Allison Hock Teleplay by : James Fritzhand & Sheila R. Allen	October 17, 1984 (1984-10-17)	023
An old flame (Ben Murphy) elegantly woos Christine; Peter must stop a friend's (Deborah Adair) revenge on an abusive husband.
26	4	"Transitions"	Charles S. Dubin	Andrew Laskos	October 24, 1984 (1984-10-24)^[2]	027
A woman discovers her husband's bisexuality; Christine features in a television advertisement; Mark instructs a secretary in social etiquette.
27	5	"Outsiders"	Vincent McEveety	Robert E. Swanson	October 31, 1984 (1984-10-31)^[3]	030
A college student yields to pressure; a novelist becomes enamored with a literary critic; the staff discovers that Mrs. Cabot will spend Thanksgiving alone.
28	6	"Vantage Point"	Jerome Courtland	James Fritzhand	November 7, 1984 (1984-11-07)^[4]	029
Mrs. Cabot progresses in managing the hotel; a college reunion evokes emotions for Peter; a playboy swaps roles with a bellhop.
29	7	"Ideals"	Bill LaMond	Thom Thomas	November 14, 1984 (1984-11-14)	033
In defiance of the parents' wishes, Christine battles for a girl's medical care; Mark pops the question to an older professional lady.
30	8	"Final Chapters"	Kim Friedman	James Fritzhand	November 21, 1984 (1984-11-21)	026
Billy and his father get back together; a groom falls in love with a girl who jumps out of a cake; Mrs. Cabot's adolescent nephew adores Christine.
31	9	"Fallen Idols"	Georg Stanford Brown	Bill & Jo LaMond	November 28, 1984 (1984-11-28)^[5]	025
A middle-aged couple who fall in love find that they were friends as teenagers; Dave's marriage is strained by his side gig.
32	10	"Promises"	Kevin Hooks	Geoffrey Fischer	December 5, 1984 (1984-12-05)	034
A masseuse enters into a contract with an illegal foreigner; Christine's godfather courted Mrs. Cabot; an actor examines Peter.
33	11	"Love and Honor"	Robert Scheerer	Andrew Laskos	December 12, 1984 (1984-12-12)	036
A British national (Bruce Davison) suspected of human trafficking is protected by diplomatic immunity; a woman meets her benefactor (Steve Kanaly).
34	12	"New Beginnings"	Joseph B. Wallenstein	Alan Mandel	December 19, 1984 (1984-12-19)	040
A father (Vincent Baggetta) is an unsuitable bone-marrow donor for his son; A spinster (Vera Miles) falls for a professional escort.
35	13	"Crossroads"	Bruce Bilson	Alan Landsberg	January 2, 1985 (1985-01-02)	032
A woman (Emma Samms) challenges her father's choice of son-in-law; a vagrant divulges a secret; Christine might require a mastectomy.
36	14	"Anniversary"	James Brolin	Alan Mandel	January 9, 1985 (1985-01-09)	031
A 35th anniversary is ruined by deceit; Peter's ex-wife arrives from Paris; Michael's ex-wife returns to talk about their daughter.
37	15	"Distortions"	Burt Brinckerhoff	Story by : Gary Kott Teleplay by : Andrew Laskos	January 16, 1985 (1985-01-16)	038
An Indiana garment designer (Mary Crosby) has a beauty therapy that transforms her marriage; A desperate married woman accuses Peter of rape.
38	16	"Sleeping Dogs"	Richard Wells	Maranne Kasica & Michael Scheff	January 23, 1985 (1985-01-23)	042
The hostile marsh Peter worries about an audit; Christine meets up with three college pals; and a woman falls for her husband's murderer.
39	17	"Bystanders"	Bill LaMond	Story by : James Fritzhand Teleplay by : Bill & Jo LaMond	January 30, 1985 (1985-01-30)	039
A bellman is shocked by a pro football reunion; a man discovers his father is seeing his ex-girlfriend; an artist sends his pen pel a picture of Peter.
40	18	"Identities"	Jerome Courtland	Kimmer Ringwald	February 13, 1985 (1985-02-13)^[6]	037
A pianist's reunion with an old lover but spoiled by a jealous wife; Mark is charged with assault; A young genius gains access to the hotel's computer.
41	19	"Images"	Charles S. Dubin	Andrew Laskos	February 20, 1985 (1985-02-20)	045
A woman discovers that beauty isn't everything; Christine inherits a limousine and driver; A relocated witness working at the hotel confronts her history.
42	20	"Skeletons"	Kim Friedman	Story by : Jerry Kaufmann & Jerry Sedley Teleplay by : James Fritzhand	February 27, 1985 (1985-02-27)	044
Mark forgets a debt to Dave and Megan; a man want to die at the hotel on ancestral land; an executive jeopardizes everything by falling in love with an ex-convict.
43	21	"Illusions"	Gabrielle Beaumont	Vincent Virom Coppola	March 6, 1985 (1985-03-06)	041
Before being given a life achievement award, a guy passes out; Peter courted a newswoman who had previously saved his life; and Piper Laurie was a guest.
44	22	"Detours"	James Brolin	Story by : Maxine Herman Teleplay by : Tom Sawyer	March 13, 1985 (1985-03-13)	043
A father seeks forgiveness from his family; songwriters bring back a show and romance; Mrs. Cabot develops a medication addiction.
45	23	"Resolutions"	Jerome Courtland	Greg Strangis	March 20, 1985 (1985-03-20)	046
A youthful romance is ruined by the rivalry between sibling vintners; Dave's pal enters a wine-tasting competition with his own product.
46	24	"Obsessions"	Kevin Connor	Geoffrey Fischer	March 27, 1985 (1985-03-27)^[7]	047
An admirer canine a soap opera star; a sequestered juror falls in love with a fellow jury; and a shoeshine boy works in the hotel.
47	25	"Lost and Found"	Kim Friedman	Thom Thomas	April 3, 1985 (1985-04-03)	035
Peter has a midlife crisis; Dave and Megan's marriage is strained by outside forces; and parents and daughter reconnect.
48	26	"Wins and Losses"	Jerome Courtland	Michael Marks	April 10, 1985 (1985-04-10)^[8]	049
Peter tries to cure a teenage alcoholic; Christine, the manager of the softball team, falls in love with her opponent (Tony Roberts) from a rival hotel.
49	27	"Passports"	Bill LaMond	James Fritzhand	May 8, 1985 (1985-05-08)^[9]	050
Love intertwines the lives of Julie, a singer and songwriter; the parents of a tennis prodigy wish to return to the Soviet Union.
50	28	"Hearts and Minds"	Charles S. Dubin	Kimmer Ringwald	May 15, 1985 (1985-05-15)	048
Christine loses a wager to Mrs. Cabot's acquaintance; a mistress (Julia Duffy) is evicted; an actress (Jean Simmons) fights Alzheimer's.

Season 3 (1985–86)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	Prod. code
51	1	"Missing Pieces"	Gabrielle Beaumont	Story by : Carol Saraceno & Michael Marks Teleplay by : Michael Marks	September 25, 1985 (1985-09-25)	052
Christine's boyfriend (Patrick Duffy) experiences psychotic episodes; two professionals find love; Mrs. Cabot assists the hotel's oldest employee.
52	2	"Rallying City"	Bruce Bilson	James Fritzhand	October 2, 1985 (1985-10-02)	053
Peter is badly injured in a car accident; a girl's relatives fight a will that gives custody of her to a homosexual man.
53	3	"Imperfect Union"	Charles S. Dubin	Geoffrey Fischer	October 9, 1985 (1985-10-09)	054
A woman from Peter's past kidnaps her own child; a mentally challenged couple struggles for freedom.
54	4	"Pathways"	Charles S. Dubin	Mitch Paradise	October 16, 1985 (1985-10-16)^[10]	058
Megan is raped; a wealthy woman (Audrey Meadows) allows an impoverished accident victim (Eddie Albert) to remain in her room.
55	5	"Second Offense"	Burt Brinckerhoff	James Fritzhand	October 30, 1985 (1985-10-30)^[11]	055
An novelist just released from prison conducts a news conference; a lady intends to gratify her grandmother by introducing Dave as her fiance.
56	6	"Saving Grace"	Jerome Courtland	Story by : Donna Pekkonen & Andrew Laskos Teleplay by : Andrew Laskos	December 4, 1985 (1985-12-04)	057
A woman who cares for a crippled dancer is haunted by a secret; an employee is ashamed of her coal-miner father.
57	7	"Echoes"	James Brolin	Story by : Mark D. Kaufmann Teleplay by : Robert E. Swanson	December 11, 1985 (1985-12-11)	059
A man (Christopher Atkins) makes a claim to be Mr. Cabot's son; while a woman (Mimi Kuzyk) finds out a mystery about her fiancé.
58	8	"Celebrations"	Richard Compton	Andrew Laskos	December 18, 1985 (1985-12-18)	056
A woman wishes to marry a millionaire; Mr. Cabot comes for a 75th anniversary celebration; a pregnant maid risks deportation.
59	9	"Cry Wolf"	Nancy Malone	James Fritzhand	December 25, 1985 (1985-12-25)	060
Two police officers say they saw a murder in the garage; Christine's aunt adores a gigolo.
60	10	"Shadows of Doubt: Part 1"	Bruce Bilson	Story by : Michael Marks & Barry Pollack Teleplay by : Michael Marks	January 8, 1986 (1986-01-08)	061
An assassin is interested in Christine's romance; college friends get together; a security guard appears to be dishonest.
61	11	"Shadows of Doubt: Part 2"	Bruce Bilson	Story by : Michael Marks & Barry Pollack Teleplay by : Michael Marks	January 15, 1986 (1986-01-15)	062
Patterson places a bomb in the hotel basement; Christine gets entangled in Adam's lethal espionage.
62	12	"Scapegoats"	Jerome Courtland	James Fritzhand	January 22, 1986 (1986-01-22)	069
Peter finds himself in the midst of a romantic triangle; a hotel bartender finds out he has AIDS and learns the true meaning of intolerance.
63	13	"Recriminations"	Nancy Malone	Story by : Arlene Stadd Teleplay by : Arlene Stadd & Mitch Paradise	January 29, 1986 (1986-01-29)	067
The mother and closest friend of a sophomore in college are in love; Mrs. Cabot intends to wed the police chief of Atlantic City.
64	14	"Child's Play"	Gabrielle Beaumont	Mitch Paradise	February 5, 1986 (1986-02-05)	065
A couple's retirement preparations are disrupted by a pregnancy; Peter fears a teenage acquaintance will appear in a pornographic film.
65	15	"Facades"	Bruce Bilson	Robert E. Swanson	February 12, 1986 (1986-02-12)	051
A mother meets her husband's (Charles Siebert) Amerasian child; a money launderer (Erin Gray) profits off a past romance with Peter.
66	16	"Lovelines"	Alan Cooke	Michael Marks	February 19, 1986 (1986-02-19)	068
A radio psychologist, is threatened by a caller (Susan Blakely); Christine intends to adopt an 8-year-old victim of molestation.
67	17	"Heroes"	Jerome Courtland	Steven Smith	February 26, 1986 (1986-02-26)	071
A jack-of-all-trades looks for work; a teacher tortures a student; and a veteran encounters the man (Haing S. Ngor) who tortured him in Vietnam.
68	18	"Harassed"	Mike Robe	Story by : Bruce Shelly Teleplay by : Michael Marks & Bruce Shelly	March 5, 1986 (1986-03-05)	064
Julie is sexually harassed by Peter's old friend, the new hotel services director; a bride meets her mother (Nanette Fabray), who owns a flower stall.
69	19	"Triangles"	James Brolin	Matt Geller	March 12, 1986 (1986-03-12)	070
A woman thinks she's dating a married man; newlyweds say they were robbed; a marriage struggles after the male had heart surgery.
70	20	"Hidden Talents"	James Brolin	Chris Manheim	March 19, 1986 (1986-03-19)	066
An aerospace engineer challenges her husband's political and marital allegiances; Julie develops feelings for a competitor on a TV talent show.
71	21	"Hearts Divided"	Gabrielle Beaumont	Andrew Laskos	April 2, 1986 (1986-04-02)	063
A female lawyer is planning to elope with a wanted criminal; a student filmmaker wants Megan to be the lead in a movie; and a teenager seems to be a faith healer.
72	22	"Changes of Heart"	James Brolin	Mitch Paradise	April 9, 1986 (1986-04-09)	072
a British hotelier (John Mills), offers Peter his own establishment; a new security officer (Lola Falana), concentrates her attention on an enigmatic visitor.
73	23	"Promises to Keep"	Nancy Malone	James Fritzhand	April 30, 1986 (1986-04-30)	073
An actress's daughter (Debbie Reynolds) writes a critical book about her early years; Christine becomes engaged to a physician (Charles Frank).
74	24	"Separations"	Bruce Bilson	Andrew Laskos	May 14, 1986 (1986-05-14)	074
Peter's brother arrives with the leader (Bianca Jagger) of a Central American country; Christine decides to leave St. Gregory.
75	25	"Horizons"	Nancy Malone	Story by : Geoffrey Fischer & Michael Marks Teleplay by : Geoffrey Fischer	May 21, 1986 (1986-05-21)	075
When Peter elevates Julie to Christine's post without first consulting her, resentment and jealousy interrupt the farewell celebration.

Season 4 (1986–87)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	Prod. code
76	1	"Opening Moves"	Nancy Malone	Andrew Laskos	October 1, 1986 (1986-10-01)	077
A lonely man falls in love with a call girl; Megan has to make a difficult choice; and Charles Cabot a co-owner of St. Gregory (Efrem Zimbalist) attempts to fire Peter.
77	2	"Queen's Gambit"	Richard Kinon	J. P. Brown	October 22, 1986 (1986-10-22)	078
The Cabots fight Peter's legal reinstatement; a concierge (Michelle Phillips) searches for more than a job; lovers plot a husband's murder.
78	3	"Enemies Within"	Bruce Bilson	James Fritzhand	October 29, 1986 (1986-10-29)	079
Charles advocates for thrift; an agoraphobic seeks refuge in the St. Gregory; and concierge Bradshaw has an affair with a married guest (Bert Convy).
79	4	"Double Jeopardy"	Alan Cooke	Story by : Garn Stephens & Emilie R. Small Teleplay by : J. P. Brown & Garn Stephens & Emilie R. Small	November 5, 1986 (1986-11-05)	080
A guest accuses Billy of murder; Elizabeth's actions concern Charles, who discovers her true identity; a man's double existence is revealed.
80	5	"Hornet's Nest"	James L. Conway	James Fritzhand	November 12, 1986 (1986-11-12)	081
An acquaintance from the hotel bar assaults Elizabeth; A handsome scientist falls for a lovely heiress who is already betrothed to another man.
81	6	"Undercurrents"	Bruce Bilson	Duane Poole & Tom Swale	November 19, 1986 (1986-11-19)	082
Charles and Elizabeth attempt to separate Peter and Christine, both professionally and romantically; a soldier experiences a sexual identity problem.
82	7	"Forsaking All Others"	Alan Cooke	Andrew Laskos	November 26, 1986 (1986-11-26)	083
Two Australians propose to buy the hotel, which Charles finds appealing; Charles meets a lost love; and a wealthy recluse seeks his wife.
83	8	"Pressure Points"	Nancy Malone	Sandra Kay Siegel	December 3, 1986 (1986-12-03)	084
Anxiety-ridden Christine has bulimia; a recently acquitted murder convict seeks peace and quiet at the St. Gregory.
84	9	"Restless Nights"	James Brolin	Duane Poole & Tom Swale	December 10, 1986 (1986-12-10)	TBA
A wife engages in an affair to retaliate against her unfaithful husband; a lady who has recently lost her infant daughter longs for another child.
85	10	"Shadow Play"	Bruce Bilson	Steven Smith	December 17, 1986 (1986-12-17)	085
A father encourages his son, a college basketball player, to perform better; the surviving spouses of two accident victims are drawn to one other.
86	11	"Pitfalls"	Roy Campanella II	Mitch Paradise	January 7, 1987 (1987-01-07)	086
Dave uses drugs while studying for the bar test; Christine and Peter became housemates after renovating their flat; and a parolee betrays his mentor.
87	12	"Discoveries"	Jerome Courtland	Story by : Gary Rigdon Teleplay by : Duane Poole & Tom Swale	January 14, 1987 (1987-01-14)	087
Megan chooses to take action against Dave's amphetamine habit; Julie becomes embroiled in a feud between two famous actresses.
88	13	"Fast Forward"	Alan Cooke	Kimmer Ringwald	January 21, 1987 (1987-01-21)	088
Dave's drug usage jeopardizes his future and career; after waking from a ten-year coma, a young woman revels in her attractiveness to men.
89	14	"Controlling Interests"	James Brolin	J.P. Brown	January 28, 1987 (1987-01-28)	089
Dave fails the bar exam, forcing Megan to conceal her pregnancy; a competent professional woman must choose between two very different men.
90	15	"Unfinished Business"	James L. Conway	Doris Silverton	February 4, 1987 (1987-02-04)	090
Peter's ex-wife reappears, reigniting their old relationship; a St. Gregory employee attempts to conceal his illiteracy from his boss and son.
91	16	"Fatal Attraction"	Jerome Courtland	James Fritzhand & Henry Colman	February 11, 1987 (1987-02-11)	091
Peter is torn between his dying ex-wife and Christine; Dave's former fraternity conducts a horrible hazing prank on St. Gregory.
92	17	"Class of '72"	Vincent McEveety	Duane Poole & Tom Swale	March 4, 1987 (1987-03-04)	092
At her fifteen-year high school reunion at the St. Gregory, Christine discovers that the married class hero ( Jeff Conaway), is trying to court her.
93	18	"Barriers"	Roy Campanella II	William Schmidt	March 11, 1987 (1987-03-11)	094
Christine considers joining a labor relations board; Peter's niece moves in with him; a sex researcher entices a case subject.
94	19	"Glass People"	James Brolin	Andrew Laskos	March 18, 1987 (1987-03-18)	093
At the St. Gregory, a group of prominent Hollywood figures produce a film that endorses Christine as a congressional candidate. guest: Stewart Granger.
95	20	"Second Thoughts"	Vincent McEveety	Sandra Kay Siegel	May 20, 1987 (1987-05-20)	095
A friend who is widowed asks Peter to father her child; a divorcee and her daughter argue over the daughter's liaison with a pretty tour guide.
96	21	"Past Tense"	Nancy Malone	James Fritzhand	May 27, 1987 (1987-05-27)	096-097
97	22	"All the King's Horses"	James L. Conway	Duane Poole & Tom Swale	May 27, 1987 (1987-05-27)	096-097
Two fortune seekers compete for a wealthy widow; Christine's first love (Marc Singer), who was thought to be dead, reappears; A scammer claims to have located the missing granddaughter of a wealthy man; Peter dates a woman. A devoted grandfather meets a girl who might be his long-lost grandchild; Dave receives news; Peter and Christine attempt to patch things up.

Season 5 (1987–88)

No. overall	No. in season	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date	Prod. code
98	1	"Hail and Farewell"	Harry Falk	Duane Poole & Tom Swale	October 3, 1987 (1987-10-03)	099
A deceased wife is contacted by a psychic; Christine seeks a different person to accompany her to a banquet than Peter; and Dave searches for a legal job.
99	2	"Mixed Emotions"	Robert Scheerer	Sandra Kay Siegel	October 10, 1987 (1987-10-10)	107
David and Megan argue about his job offer in San Diego; Peter unintentionally starts seeing a dear friend's wife (Priscilla Barnes).
100	3	"Reservations"	Oz Scott	Gary Rigdon	October 24, 1987 (1987-10-24)	103
Christine starts dating an older man; Peter's pal operates an escort service out of a hotel suite.
101	4	"And Baby Makes Two"	Harry Falk	Duane Poole & Tom Swale	October 31, 1987 (1987-10-31)	104
Christine chooses to adopt a baby left at the St. Gregory; a philandering spouse learns his mistress has AIDS. Guest:Kay Lenz
102	5	"Born to Run"	Bruce Bilson	Jean Clarke	November 7, 1987 (1987-11-07)	100
A neglected wife believes her husband is having an affair; Peter purchases a horse from friends and wins their daughter's affection.
103	6	"Desperate Moves"	Harry Falk	Erica Bryne	November 14, 1987 (1987-11-14)	101
Peter's plane crashes on the way to a conference, leaving no survivors; a married mother and her daughter start dating the same man.
104	7	"Revelations"	Nancy Malone	Sandra Kay Siegel	November 21, 1987 (1987-11-21)	105
The presence of Peter's grandma surprises him; the ex-fiancee of a newlywed announces she is expecting a child. Guests Jane Wyatt, Lorna Patterson.
105	8	"Dark Horses"	Bruce Bilson	Story by : Michelle Poteet Lisanti Teleplay by : Jean Clarke & Michelle Poteet Lisanti	November 28, 1987 (1987-11-28)	106
Chaos breaks out when a presidential candidate (Josh Taylor), who proposed to Christine, is targeted for assassination.
106	9	"Fallen Angels"	Nancy Malone	Bruce Shelly & Reed Shelly	December 5, 1987 (1987-12-05)	TBA
A 35-year-old romance is reignited; Christine helps a small-town pastor whose husband is pressuring her into TV evangelism.
107	10	"Prized Possessions"	Bruce Bilson	Duane Poole & Tom Swale	December 12, 1987 (1987-12-12)	108
Christine is drawn to a jewel thief who is being pursued by a detective; Peter is entangled with a man who kidnapped his grandchild.
108	11	"Comfort and Joy"	Bruce Bilson	Duane Poole & Tom Swale	December 19, 1987 (1987-12-19)	110
On their journey back to the St. Gregory, Peter and Christine become stuck; Dave and Megan Kendall, who is expecting, return to the hotel for Christmas.
109	12	"Double Take"	James Brolin	Paul Monette & Alfred Sole	January 2, 1988 (1988-01-02)	102
A country singer (Gordon Lightfoot) deals with his alcoholism; Christine befriends a murder witness (Tippi Hedren) who is being hounded by the killer.
110	13	"Till Death Do Us Part"	Gwen Arner	Paul Monette & Alfred Sole	January 9, 1988 (1988-01-09)	111
Christine is mistaken for the "other woman" by an obsessive wife; a woman's fight with Alzheimer's illness impacts both her husband and daughter.
111	14	"Power Play"	Harry Falk	Story by : Rena Down Teleplay by : Paul & Sharon Boorstin	March 10, 1988 (1988-03-10)	109
Two couples switch partners; Peter McDermott (James Brolin) must choose whether to sell the hotel to Charles Cabot (Efrem Zimbalist Jr).
112	15	"Contest of Wills"	Nancy Malone	Duane Poole & Tom Swale	March 17, 1988 (1988-03-17)	112
A father is approached by the female lover of his deceased daughter; a plumber at the St. Gregory is offered a modeling job.
113	16	"Grand Designs: Part 1"	Richard Kinon	Jean Clarke	April 28, 1988 (1988-04-28)	113
A man tries to rape Julie while they are out on a date; Peter chooses to marry an interior decorator.
114	17	"Aftershocks: Part 2"	Nancy Malone	Story by : Joel J. Feigenbaum Teleplay by : Joel J. Feigenbaum & Jean Clarke & Duane Poole & Tom Swale	May 5, 1988 (1988-05-05)	114
Three former jurors reexamine their decision to acquit a murderer; Peter's fiancée meddles in hotel operations.

Soundtrack

The theme music used for the opening titles was composed by Henry Mancini, who composed famous songs such as "Moon River", "Charade" and "Days of Wine and Roses".

Home media

On July 21, 2009, Paramount Home Entertainment and CBS DVD released Season 1 of Arthur Hailey's Hotel on DVD in Region 1.^[12] The episodes are uncut, with most of them clocking in at over 48 minutes, and some coming in at just a shade under that.

On October 20, 2015, Visual Entertainment released Hotel – The Complete Collection on DVD in Region 1 for the first time in a 29-disc box set.^[13]

DVD Name	Ep #	Release Date
The First Season	22	July 21, 2009

On December 6, 2016, VEI re-released the complete series in a condensed, 20-disc edition. The discs were all compiled in a single, jumbo DVD case (the original complete series edition was released with each individual season contained in five individual DVD cases). The box claims the discs to be Region 1 protected but Seasons 1, 2 and 3 are actually region-free.

Remake

In 2003, Aaron Spelling tried to remake the show, twenty years after the original's premiere. The pilot, which starred Michael Jai White and Christina Vidal, was shot for UPN, which passed on the show.^{[citation needed]}

References

^ "Bette Davis Bars Return To 'Hotel'". The New York Times. February 7, 1984. Retrieved March 27, 2010.
^ "Tonight on TV: Wednesday". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. October 24, 1984.
^ "Tonight's Television: Wednesday". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. October 31, 1984.
^ "Tonight on TV: Wednesday". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. November 7, 1984.
^ "Wednesday TV". NY Daily News. New York City, New York. November 28, 1984.
^ "Tonight's Television: Wednesday". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. February 13, 1985.
^ "Wednesday Night Television". Detroit Free Press. Detroit, Michigan. March 27, 1985.
^ "Wednesday TV". NY Daily News. New York City, New York. April 10, 1985.
^ "TV Highlights". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. May 8, 1985.
^ "TV Tonight". The Charlotte News. Charlotte, North Carolina. October 16, 1985.
^ "Wednesday Night Television". Detroit Free Press. Detroit, Michigan. October 30, 1985.
^ "Hotel DVD news Announcement for Hotel - The 1st Season TVShowsOnDVD.com". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2009. Retrieved April 20, 2009.
^ Street Date, Pricing are Revealed for 'The Complete Collection' DVDs! Archived September 4, 2015, at the Wayback Machine

External links

Hotel at IMDb
Hotel DVD review and production history of series

[1] "Bette Davis Bars Return To 'Hotel'". The New York Times. February 7, 1984. Retrieved March 27, 2010.

[2] "Tonight on TV: Wednesday". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. October 24, 1984.

[3] "Tonight's Television: Wednesday". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. October 31, 1984.

[4] "Tonight on TV: Wednesday". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, California. November 7, 1984.

[5] "Wednesday TV". NY Daily News. New York City, New York. November 28, 1984.

[6] "Tonight's Television: Wednesday". The Pittsburgh Press. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. February 13, 1985.

[7] "Wednesday Night Television". Detroit Free Press. Detroit, Michigan. March 27, 1985.

[8] "Wednesday TV". NY Daily News. New York City, New York. April 10, 1985.

[9] "TV Highlights". The Indianapolis Star. Indianapolis, Indiana. May 8, 1985.

[10] "TV Tonight". The Charlotte News. Charlotte, North Carolina. October 16, 1985.

[11] "Wednesday Night Television". Detroit Free Press. Detroit, Michigan. October 30, 1985.

[12] "Hotel DVD news Announcement for Hotel - The 1st Season TVShowsOnDVD.com". TVShowsOnDVD.com. Archived from the original on April 21, 2009. Retrieved April 20, 2009.

[13] Street Date, Pricing are Revealed for 'The Complete Collection' DVDs! Archived September 4, 2015, at the Wayback Machine

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