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Gloss - First Episode
Television (Full Length Episode) – 1987
Yuppies, shoulder pads, sports cars and champagne abound in this cult 'glamour soap'. Gloss was New Zealand's answer to American soap Dynasty — only this time the show was built around the wealthy, dysfunctional Redfern family and their Auckland magazine empire. The series epitomised 1980s excess, and became something of a guilty viewing pleasure. In this pilot episode, penned by Rosemary McLeod, a 'Remuera Revisited' plot unfolds as Brad Redfern's plans for a quiet wedding get waylaid by his ex-wife Maxine. Schoolgirl Chelsea wags, listens to her Walkman and gets an edgy haircut. Read more about Gloss here.
Morning, dad. Now you're not going to nag me about my hair, are you? Had it done especially for you.– Chelsea (Lisa Chappell) rocks up to her father's wedding with a very colourful haircut, in clip one
Key Cast & Crew
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Acknowledgements
NZ On Screen acknowledges the talent and creatives for allowing NZ On Screen to reproduce this title on this website
Music
Theme song 'Gloss' sung by Beaver.
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