The Lot (Season 1)

An early AMC dramedy series profiling the fictional studio Sylver Screen Pictures during the 1930s and the pursuits of its classic Hollywood stars.

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    It (Episode 1)

    Writer: Rick Mitz

    Air date: 1999-08-19

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Sweet young Hollywood hopeful June Parker looks like she may get her big break when the star of Sylver Studios' latest film dies in the middle of production, but her mother won't sign the parental consent agreement for her underage daughter.

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    Overnight Star (Episode 2)

    Writer: Rick Mitz

    Air date: 1999-08-19

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: When his financier brother objects to hiring an unknown to take over the lead in their new picture, studio head Harry Sylver schemes to make her well-known overnight by parading her at all the L.A. hot spots with the city's most eligible bachelors.

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    Stardom (Episode 3)

    Writer: Rick Mitz

    Air date: 1999-08-20

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: June's newfound star status attracts the romantic interest of playboy/mogul Roland White, as well as that of studio publicist Jack Sweeney. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Charlie Patterson finally sells his screenplay, but to competitor Metro Pictures.

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    Happy Landing (Episode 4)

    Writer: Rick Mitz

    Air date: 1999-08-20

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: After making a series of box office bombs, Harry Sylver is forced out by Roland Winters, who appoints himself the new head of Sylver Studios. He then lures June Parker back from Metro Pictures, but the formerly innocent June's stardom has gone to her head and she becomes a demanding diva on the set of her new picture.

The Lot

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