Four Corners (US TV series)
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Four Corners is an American prime time television drama that ran from February 24, 1998 to March 3, 1998 on CBS
. It was produced by David Jacobs
of Dallas
and Knots Landing
fame.
Following the death of her husband in a plane crash, Amanda Wyatt (Ann-Margret
) struggles to keep her sprawling Homestead Ranch out of the hands of property developers. Working against her was her devious son Alex (Douglas Wert) who wanted to sell the land to developers and bail out with her cash. Her friend Carlotta (Sonia Braga
) was also fighting to keep the land out of the developers hands as she represented the migrant workers of the area who depended on the land for their income. Other characters included Carlottas son Tomas (Kamar de los Reyes
) who had been in love with Amandas flighty daughter Kate (Megan Ward
) but had given her up for a life in the church but was now fighting his feelings for her; Sam (Raymond J. Barry
), the ranch foreman and potential love interest for Amanda, caring school teacher Eva (Dahlia Waingort) and Caleb (Justin Chambers
), the wayward son of Sam who had just been released from jail.
Produced by Michael Filerman and David Jacobs, who both worked on Dallas, Knots Landing and Falcon Crest
, the show went through a number of name changes before going on air with the series being called Ventanas, Santa Fe and Homestead before they settled on Four Corners. Location filming for the show took place in the San Gabriel Mountains
in California. The premiere episode aired as a two hour movie on CBS in the 9.00-11.00 slot on Tuesday February 24, 1998 with the next episode airing in what was supposed to be its regular one hour slot at 10.00 on March 3, 1998. The show was the first drama on US network TV to be simulcast in both English and Spanish. The show was originally one of the highly touted shows of the 1997-1998 season but quickly became one of its biggest disasters as it was taken off air after only two episodes. It was subsequently rebroadcast on Lifetime Television
as a two part TV movie under the new title of Homestead. When it was aired internationally, it also used this title. It has been aired sporadically on UK digital TV channel CBS Drama
since the channel launched in 2009.
Christopher Klatman was nominated for an Emmy Award
for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music in 1998 but lost out to Fame L.A
.
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
. It was produced by David Jacobs
David Jacobs (writer)
David Jacobs in Baltimore, Maryland is a writer for television, most memorable for being the creator of the two dramas Dallas and Knots Landing....
of Dallas
Dallas (TV series)
Dallas is an American serial drama/prime time soap opera that revolves around the Ewings, a wealthy Texas family in the oil and cattle-ranching industries. Throughout the series, Larry Hagman stars as greedy, scheming oil baron J. R. Ewing...
and Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Knots Landing is an American primetime television soap opera that aired from December 27, 1979 to May 13, 1993 on CBS. Set in a fictitious coastal suburb of Los Angeles in California, the show centered on the lives of four married couples living in a cul-de-sac, Seaview Circle...
fame.
Synopsis
Following the death of her husband in a plane crash, Amanda Wyatt (Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret Olsson is a Swedish-American actress, singer and dancer whose professional name is Ann-Margret. She became famous for her starring roles in Bye Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, The Cincinnati Kid, Carnal Knowledge, and Tommy...
) struggles to keep her sprawling Homestead Ranch out of the hands of property developers. Working against her was her devious son Alex (Douglas Wert) who wanted to sell the land to developers and bail out with her cash. Her friend Carlotta (Sonia Braga
Sônia Braga
Sônia Maria Campos Braga is a Brazilian actress. She has been nominated for both a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award.-Early life:...
) was also fighting to keep the land out of the developers hands as she represented the migrant workers of the area who depended on the land for their income. Other characters included Carlottas son Tomas (Kamar de los Reyes
Kamar de los Reyes
Kamar de los Reyes is an American actor.Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Cuban percussionist Walfredo de los Reyes and a Puerto Rican mother, Matilde Pages, Kamar de los Reyes grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada...
) who had been in love with Amandas flighty daughter Kate (Megan Ward
Megan Ward
Megan Marie Ward is an American actress best known for her numerous credits in science fiction and horror movies and television series...
) but had given her up for a life in the church but was now fighting his feelings for her; Sam (Raymond J. Barry
Raymond J. Barry
Raymond John Barry is an American film, television and stage actor.-Personal life:Raymond John Barry was born in Hempstead, New York . His father, Raymond Barry, worked in sales. His mother, Barbara Barry , was also an actor, known professionally as B. Constance Barry...
), the ranch foreman and potential love interest for Amanda, caring school teacher Eva (Dahlia Waingort) and Caleb (Justin Chambers
Justin Chambers
Justin W. Chambers is an American actor and former Calvin Klein male fashion model. As of 2005, he is starring in the ABC drama series Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Alex Karev....
), the wayward son of Sam who had just been released from jail.
Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Ann-Margret Ann-Margret Ann-Margret Olsson is a Swedish-American actress, singer and dancer whose professional name is Ann-Margret. She became famous for her starring roles in Bye Bye Birdie, Viva Las Vegas, The Cincinnati Kid, Carnal Knowledge, and Tommy... |
Amanda "Maggie" Wyatt |
| Douglas Wert | Alex Wyatt |
| Megan Ward Megan Ward Megan Marie Ward is an American actress best known for her numerous credits in science fiction and horror movies and television series... |
Kate Wyatt |
| Sonia Braga Sônia Braga Sônia Maria Campos Braga is a Brazilian actress. She has been nominated for both a Golden Globe Award and an Emmy Award.-Early life:... |
Carlotta Alvarez |
| Kamar de los Reyes Kamar de los Reyes Kamar de los Reyes is an American actor.Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Cuban percussionist Walfredo de los Reyes and a Puerto Rican mother, Matilde Pages, Kamar de los Reyes grew up in Las Vegas, Nevada... |
Tomas Alvarez |
| Dahlia Waingort | Eva Alvarez |
| Raymond J. Barry Raymond J. Barry Raymond John Barry is an American film, television and stage actor.-Personal life:Raymond John Barry was born in Hempstead, New York . His father, Raymond Barry, worked in sales. His mother, Barbara Barry , was also an actor, known professionally as B. Constance Barry... |
Sam Haskell |
| Justin Chambers Justin Chambers Justin W. Chambers is an American actor and former Calvin Klein male fashion model. As of 2005, he is starring in the ABC drama series Grey's Anatomy as Dr. Alex Karev.... |
Caleb Haskell |
| Tim Carhart | Sheriff |
Production history
Produced by Michael Filerman and David Jacobs, who both worked on Dallas, Knots Landing and Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest
Falcon Crest is an American primetime television soap opera which aired on the CBS network for nine seasons, from December 4, 1981 to May 17, 1990. A total of 227 episodes were produced....
, the show went through a number of name changes before going on air with the series being called Ventanas, Santa Fe and Homestead before they settled on Four Corners. Location filming for the show took place in the San Gabriel Mountains
San Gabriel Mountains
The San Gabriel Mountains Range is located in northern Los Angeles County and western San Bernardino County, California, United States. The mountain range lies between the Los Angeles Basin and the Mojave Desert, with Interstate 5 to the west and Interstate 15 to the east...
in California. The premiere episode aired as a two hour movie on CBS in the 9.00-11.00 slot on Tuesday February 24, 1998 with the next episode airing in what was supposed to be its regular one hour slot at 10.00 on March 3, 1998. The show was the first drama on US network TV to be simulcast in both English and Spanish. The show was originally one of the highly touted shows of the 1997-1998 season but quickly became one of its biggest disasters as it was taken off air after only two episodes. It was subsequently rebroadcast on Lifetime Television
Lifetime Television
Lifetime Television, often referred to as Lifetime TV, or most commonly, Lifetime, is an American cable television specialty channel devoted to movies, sitcoms and dramas, all of which are either geared toward women or feature women in lead roles. The cable network is owned by A&E Television Networks...
as a two part TV movie under the new title of Homestead. When it was aired internationally, it also used this title. It has been aired sporadically on UK digital TV channel CBS Drama
CBS Drama
CBS Drama is a television channel in the United Kingdom and Ireland - home of 'modern US TV classics'.On 14 September 2009, it was revealed that the international arm of CBS, CBS Studios International, struck a joint venture deal with Chellomedia to launch six CBS-branded channels in the UK during...
since the channel launched in 2009.
Awards & Nominations
Christopher Klatman was nominated for an Emmy Award
Emmy Award
An Emmy Award, often referred to simply as the Emmy, is a television production award, similar in nature to the Peabody Awards but more focused on entertainment, and is considered the television equivalent to the Academy Awards and the Grammy Awards .A majority of Emmys are presented in various...
for Outstanding Main Title Theme Music in 1998 but lost out to Fame L.A
Fame L.A.
Fame L.A. was an MGM U.S. television series from 1997-1998. It told the story of a drama/dance school in Los Angeles where students honed their talents while overcoming various personal problems. It starred Christian Kane, Rosalyn Sanchez, and William R. Moses. Its producers included Patricia...
.