Bare Essence
Series Overview
Bare Essence is an American television soap opera which aired on the NBC network during the 1982-1983 season. The series revolved around Tyger Hayes' efforts to succeed in the business world. In the first episode, her new husband Chase Marshall is killed in a racing car accident. Chase's father Hadden opposes Tyger's efforts to join the family business, Kellico, but she is encouraged by Hadden's sister Margaret to try her hand with a new line of perfumes. Ava, the widow of Hadden's other son, is concerned that any success Tyger might have will undermine her son Marcus' position in the company. Both Ava and Marcus' wife Muffin plotted to undermine Tyger's success. To this end, Ava eventually seduces and marries Hadden. Tyger's mother, Lady Bobbi Rowan, falls in love with a Greek millionaire, Niko Theopolous, who wants to exact revenge on the Marshalls.
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1 Season • 11 Episodes
60 min per episode
1983 – 1983
Premiered: Fri, Apr 15, 1983
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 11: “Episode 11”
Courtesy of TV Guide: In the series conclusion, Ava usurps enough power in the family business to place Marcus in a key position; Larry gets trapped in his game plan to encourage Tyger to fall in love with him; Muffin's plot takes shape with Hadden's progressing illness; and a marketing campaign could put Bobbi in the headlines of a fashion magazine.
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Cast & Creators
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Ian McShane
Niko Theophilus
Jonathan Frakes
Marcus Marshall
Michael Nader
Alexi Theophilus
Jennifer O'Neill
Lady Bobbi Rowan
Genie Francis
Patricia 'Tyger' Hayes
Jessica Walter
Ava Marshall
Jaime Lyn Bauer
Barbara Fisher
Wendy Fulton
Muffin Marshall
Susan French
Margaret Marshall
Al Corley
Chase Marshall
John Dehner
Hadden Marshall
Anulka Dziubinska
Natasha
Penny Fuller
Laura Parker
Morgan Stevens
Larry DeVito
Michael Woods
Sean Benedict
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Hamilton
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What is Bare Essence about?
Bare Essence is an American television soap opera which aired on the NBC network during the 1982-1983 season. The series revolved around Tyger Hayes' efforts to succeed in the business world. In the first episode, her new husband Chase Marshall is killed in a racing car accident. Chase's father Hadden opposes Tyger's efforts to join the family business, Kellico, but she is encouraged by Hadden's sister Margaret to try her hand with a new line of perfumes. Ava, the widow of Hadden's other son, is concerned that any success Tyger might have will undermine her son Marcus' position in the company. Both Ava and Marcus' wife Muffin plotted to undermine Tyger's success. To this end, Ava eventually seduces and marries Hadden. Tyger's mother, Lady Bobbi Rowan, falls in love with a Greek millionaire, Niko Theopolous, who wants to exact revenge on the Marshalls.
How many seasons does Bare Essence have?
Bare Essence comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Bare Essence?
Key cast members in Bare Essence include Ian McShane, Jonathan Frakes, Michael Nader, Jennifer O'Neill, Genie Francis.
Who created or directed Bare Essence?
Bare Essence was developed and directed by Robert Hamilton.