Black Tie Affair (TV series) explained

Country:United States
Language:English
Num Seasons:1
Num Episodes:13 (8 unaired)

Black Tie Affair is an American crime drama spoof from Jay Tarses that aired on NBC from May 29 until June 19, 1993. During production, the series was known as Smoldering Lust.[1]

Premise

Set in the 1940s, a private eye, who is also a record store owner, investigates a philandering tycoon in San Francisco.

Cast

Reception

Julio Martinez of Variety praised the series for having "a top-notch ensemble", but criticized it for not having "enough character substance and plot development to sustain one's interest in what's to follow".[2] Lisa Schwarzbaum of Entertainment Weekly was more negative on the series, criticizing "the show's lack of smolder, lack of lustiness, and lack of ability to carry off the affectionate parody of the pulp-novel genre".[3]

In 1994, a book authored by Vance Muse titled We Bombed in Burbank: A Joyride to Prime Time was published detailing the failure of Black Tie Affair.[4]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ted Johnson . Jay Tarses: The Black Tie Affair . Los Angeles Times . May 30, 1993 . 2020-04-04.
  2. Web site: Julio Martinez . Black Tie Affair . Variety . May 28, 1993 . 2020-04-04.
  3. Lisa Schwarzbaum . Black Tie Affair . Entertainment Weekly . May 28, 1993 . 2020-04-04.
  4. Bruce Fretts . We Bombed in Burbank: A Joyride to Prime Time . Entertainment Weekly . December 23, 1994 . 2020-04-04.