A Woman of Independent Means
Series Overview
Bess Steed marries her childhood sweetheart in the early part of the 20th century and begins a life in the high society of Dallas, Texas. As time goes by, things do not work out as she expects. Her husband dies of influenza, and she finds that she must pick up and carry along with her life. She proves to be a strong, committed, and loving individual who attracts new loves into her life and finds that she can take good care of the old ones. Despite further tragedy in losing her oldest son, and a second marriage that is not all that she expects it to be she continues to survive as independently as she has discovered the courage to do so.
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1 Season • 3 Episodes
60 min per episode
1995 – 1995
Premiered: Sun, Feb 19, 1995
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Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 3: “Episode 3”
Frustrated with her marriage, Bess (Sally Field) accompanies her children on a Queen Mary cruise, where she experiences romance with an older man; after her father's death, Bess and Sam (Jack Thompson) reconcile.
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Cast & Creators
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Sally Field
Bess Alcott Steed Garner
Sheila McCarthy
Totsie
Ann Hearn
Lydia
Pam Dougherty
Second Jessamine Sister
Jessica Drake
Pregnant Woman
Andrea Roth
Eleanor, as an adult
Andrew Lowery
Drew, as an adult
Brenda Fricker
Mother Steed
Lawrence Monoson
Walter Burton
Charles Durning
Andrew Alcott
Tony Goldwyn
Robert Steed
Ron Silver
Arthur
Jack Thompson
Sam Garner
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Greenwald
Cindy Myers, Elizabeth Forsythe-Hailey
Laura Karpman
Steven Shaw
Éva Gárdos
Robert Greenwald, Sally Field
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Greenwald
Producer
Steven Shaw
Director of Photography
Éva Gárdos
Editor
Stephen Marsh
Production Design
Robert Greenwald
Director
Julie Weiss
Costume Design
Laura Karpman
Original Music Composer
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested.
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Parental Guidance Suggested.
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What is A Woman of Independent Means about?
Bess Steed marries her childhood sweetheart in the early part of the 20th century and begins a life in the high society of Dallas, Texas. As time goes by, things do not work out as she expects. Her husband dies of influenza, and she finds that she must pick up and carry along with her life. She proves to be a strong, committed, and loving individual who attracts new loves into her life and finds that she can take good care of the old ones. Despite further tragedy in losing her oldest son, and a second marriage that is not all that she expects it to be she continues to survive as independently as she has discovered the courage to do so.
How many seasons does A Woman of Independent Means have?
A Woman of Independent Means comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in A Woman of Independent Means?
Key cast members in A Woman of Independent Means include Sally Field, Sheila McCarthy, Ann Hearn, Pam Dougherty, Jessica Drake.
Who created or directed A Woman of Independent Means?
A Woman of Independent Means was developed and directed by Robert Greenwald.