“Lace” is a novel by Shirley Conran, which was adapted into a television miniseries in 1984. The miniseries follows the same basic plot as the novel. The story revolves around the character of Lili, a successful fashion model who discovers that her biological mother is a wealthy socialite named Pagan Trelawney. Lili embarks on a quest to find her mother, and along the way, she becomes involved in a web of deceit, betrayal, and intrigue. The series follows the story of four women: Pagan Trelawney, Maxine Pascal, Judy Hale, and Kate Munro. The women are all linked by a mysterious woman named Lili, who was their mother's friend and may have been their father's lover. Lili has recently died, and in her will, she leaves a clue to the identity of the women's biological father. The four women then embark on a quest to discover the truth about their father and their own identities.
The “Lace” miniseries received mixed reviews. Some critics praised the performances of the cast, particularly Bess Armstrong as Lili and Brooke Adams as Pagan Trelawney. Others criticized the miniseries for its melodramatic plot and its portrayal of women as sex objects.
The “Lace” miniseries did not win any major awards.
Despite the mixed reviews, the “Lace” miniseries was a ratings success and helped to popularize the book even further. The miniseries was watched by millions of viewers and was broadcast in countries around the world. The popularity of the miniseries also led to a sequel, “Lace II,” which aired in 1985.
The miniseries deals with themes of family, love, and betrayal, as the women uncover dark secrets from their pasts. It features a star-studded cast, including Bess Armstrong, Brooke Adams, Phoebe Cates, Arielle Dombasle, Anthony Higgins, and Angela Lansbury.
“Lace” was highly successful, and a sequel, “Lace II,” was released in 1985.
| Genre | Drama |
|---|---|
| Based on | Lace by Shirley Conran |
| Screenplay by | Elliott Baker |
| Story by | Shirley Conran |
| Directed by | William Hale |
| Starring | Bess Armstrong Brooke Adams Arielle Dombasle Phoebe Cates |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 2 |
| Production | |
| Production locations | Granada, Andalucía, Spain |
| Editor | John F. Link |
| Running time | approx. 225 minutes |
| Production company | Lorimar Productions |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | February 26 – February 27, 1984 |