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The first of four parts of the full length first episode from series one.

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The credits from episode one.

Gloss - First Episode

Television (Full Length Episode) – 1987

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Yuppies, shoulder-pads, sports cars and méthode champenoise abound in this cult 'glamour soap'. Gloss was NZ's answer to US soap Dynasty, with the Carrington oil scions replaced by the wealthy Redferns and their Auckland magazine empire. The series epitomised 80s excess, and became something of a guilty viewing pleasure. In this Rosemary McLeod-penned pilot, a 'Remuera Revisited' plot unfolds as Brad Redfern's plans to have a quiet wedding get waylaid by ex-wife Maxine. Schoolgirl Chelsea wags, listens to her Sony Walkman and gets an unorthodox haircut.

Key Cast & Crew

Lisa Chappell

As: Chelsea

Michael Keir-Morrissey

As: Bradley

Ilona Rodgers

As: Maxine Redfern

Janice Finn

Producer

Chris Bailey

Director

Kerry Smith

As: Magda

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TVNZ

Source

Ngā Taonga Sound & Vision - TVNZ Collection

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Music

Theme song 'Gloss' sung by Beaver.

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