Return to Peyton Place
Return to Peyton Place is an American daytime soap opera which aired on NBC from April 3, 1972 to January 4, 1974. The series was a spin-off of the primetime drama series Peyton Place rather than an adaptation of the 1959 novel of the same name by Grace Metalious. The storylines from the daytime show were a continuation of those from the primetime series. Both James Lipton and Gail Kobe worked as writers on the series during its run. Frank Ferguson, Evelyn Scott, and Patricia Morrow reprised their roles from the earlier series. Selena Cross, a major character in the original novel and the films both it and its sequel inspired, had not been included in the primetime TV series because her storyline was considered too risque at the time. She was a featured character in the daytime soap.
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Plot Summary
A young woman returns to her Southern hometown after her mother's death, only to discover a dark secret about her mother's past and her own identity. She becomes entangled in the town's social dramas and her own romantic entanglements, all while confronting the legacy of her mother's controversial novel.
Critical Reception
The film was largely met with negative reviews, criticized for its melodramatic plot and outdated themes. It failed to capture the attention of audiences and is considered a minor entry in the genre.
What Reviewers Say
- The film suffered from a weak and predictable storyline.
- Performances were generally considered uninspired.
- It was seen as an attempt to capitalize on the success of the original 'Peyton Place' without offering anything new.
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Fun Fact
This film is a sequel to the 1957 film 'Peyton Place' and the 1960s television series of the same name, attempting to revive the franchise decades later.
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