

Paper Dolls
Pilot for the TV series introduces the mothers of teenage fashion models who market their daughters for a powerful agent.
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Plot Summary
This miniseries chronicles the cutthroat world of fashion modeling in New York City during the late 1970s and early 1980s. It follows the intertwined lives of several ambitious models, their struggles with the industry's demands, and their fierce rivalries as they navigate fame, betrayal, and personal relationships.
Critical Reception
Paper Dolls was a popular miniseries that captured the glitz and drama of the fashion world, appealing to audiences with its scandalous storylines and glamorous visuals. While some critics noted its melodramatic elements, it was generally seen as entertaining escapism.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its soapy, engaging drama and glamorous presentation.
- Noted for its exploration of the darker side of the modeling industry.
- Criticized by some for being overly melodramatic and predictable.
Google audience: Audience reviews are not readily available for this older miniseries. However, it was a notable television event during its original broadcast.
Fun Fact
The miniseries was a significant ratings success for ABC during its original broadcast, becoming one of the highest-rated television events of 1982.
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