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Scruples

“PEOPLE WHO HAVE EVERYTHING EXCEPT...”

Series Overview

The title of the bestselling 1978 novel by Judith Krantz is the name of an ultra-chic Bevery Hills boutique that rags-to-riches Billy Ikehorn (Lindsay Wagner) established to fill the void left in her life by the illness of her elderly tycoon husband (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) and his subsequent death. To help make Scruples what it has become, Billy had brought in top fashion photographer Spider Elliott (Barry Bostwick) and fashion designer Valentine O'Neill (Marie-France Pisier), and it is the intertwined lives and romances that propel this sumptuous but sudsy saga.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedMiniseries
Original Network
CBS
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

92 min per episode

Air Date Window

1980 – 1980

Premiered: Mon, Feb 25, 1980

Created By
Alan J. LeviAlan J. Levi

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, Feb 27, 1980

Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alan J. Levi

Screenplay & Story

James Lee, Judith Krantz

Original Score & Music

Charles Bernstein

Director of Photography

Joseph F. Biroc

Producers

Leonard B. Kaufman

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Judith Krantz

Department Leadership Roster

Joseph F. Biroc

Joseph F. Biroc

Director of Photography

Leonard B. Kaufman

Producer

Charles Bernstein

Charles Bernstein

Original Music Composer

James Lee

Writer

Alan J. Levi

Alan J. Levi

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Scruples.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Scruples

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What is Scruples about?

The title of the bestselling 1978 novel by Judith Krantz is the name of an ultra-chic Bevery Hills boutique that rags-to-riches Billy Ikehorn (Lindsay Wagner) established to fill the void left in her life by the illness of her elderly tycoon husband (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) and his subsequent death. To help make Scruples what it has become, Billy had brought in top fashion photographer Spider Elliott (Barry Bostwick) and fashion designer Valentine O'Neill (Marie-France Pisier), and it is the intertwined lives and romances that propel this sumptuous but sudsy saga.

How many seasons does Scruples have?

Scruples comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Scruples?

Key cast members in Scruples include Lindsay Wagner, Barry Bostwick, Marie-France Pisier, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Connie Stevens.

Who created or directed Scruples?

Scruples was developed and directed by Alan J. Levi.