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Titans (TV series)
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Titans is a short-lived American
prime time
soap opera
that debuted on October 4, 2000 on NBC
. Thirteen episodes were filmed, of which eleven were actually aired. Produced by Aaron Spelling
, the series was initially marketed as a "Dynasty
for the new millennium," attempting to emulate the style of Spelling's earlier hit series. However, low ratings led NBC to cancel the series before its first season was completed.
) is engaged to the much-younger Heather (Yasmine Bleeth
), but is unaware that she previously had an affair with his son, Chandler (Casper Van Dien
). A pilot, Chandler is unsure whether he should tell his father the truth, but Chandler soon discovers that Heather is pregnant with his child. Meanwhile, Heather clashes with Richard's former wife Gwen (Victoria Principal
), who lives in a mansion across the street. After Richard and Heather marry, Chandler's scheming brother Peter (John Barrowman
) finds out about her affair with Chandler.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
prime time
Prime time
Prime time or primetime is the block of broadcast programming during the middle of the evening for television programing.The term prime time is often defined in terms of a fixed time period—for example, from 19:00 to 22:00 or 20:00 to 23:00 Prime time or primetime is the block of broadcast...
soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
that debuted on October 4, 2000 on NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
. Thirteen episodes were filmed, of which eleven were actually aired. Produced by Aaron Spelling
Aaron Spelling
Aaron Spelling was an American film and television producer. As of 2009, Spelling's eponymous production company Spelling Television holds the record as the most prolific television writer, with 218 producer and executive producer credits...
, the series was initially marketed as a "Dynasty
Dynasty (TV series)
Dynasty is an American prime time television soap opera that aired on ABC from January 12, 1981 to May 11, 1989. It was created by Richard & Esther Shapiro and produced by Aaron Spelling, and revolved around the Carringtons, a wealthy oil family living in Denver, Colorado...
for the new millennium," attempting to emulate the style of Spelling's earlier hit series. However, low ratings led NBC to cancel the series before its first season was completed.
Synopsis
Aviation magnate Richard Williams (Perry KingPerry King
Perry Firestone King is an American television and film actor. King played the role of Cody Allen on the detective series Riptide from 1983 to 1986.-Early life:...
) is engaged to the much-younger Heather (Yasmine Bleeth
Yasmine Bleeth
Yasmine Amanda Bleeth is an American actress. Her television roles include Caroline Holden in the long-running series Baywatch.-Early life and career:...
), but is unaware that she previously had an affair with his son, Chandler (Casper Van Dien
Casper Van Dien
-Early life:Van Dien was born and grew up in Milton, Florida, the son of Diane , a retired nursery school teacher, and Casper Robert Van Dien, Sr., a retired U.S. Navy Commander and fighter pilot. There is a long military tradition in Van Dien's family. Aside from his father, his grandfather was a...
). A pilot, Chandler is unsure whether he should tell his father the truth, but Chandler soon discovers that Heather is pregnant with his child. Meanwhile, Heather clashes with Richard's former wife Gwen (Victoria Principal
Victoria Principal
Victoria Principal is an American actress, best known for her role as Pamela Barnes Ewing on the CBS nighttime drama Dallas from 1978 to 1987.-Early life:...
), who lives in a mansion across the street. After Richard and Heather marry, Chandler's scheming brother Peter (John Barrowman
John Barrowman
John Scot Barrowman is a Scottish-American singer, actor, dancer, musical theatre performer and media personality. Born in Glasgow yet growing up in Illinois after his family emigrated to the United States when he was eight years old, Barrowman was encouraged to further his love for music and...
) finds out about her affair with Chandler.
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- Perry KingPerry KingPerry Firestone King is an American television and film actor. King played the role of Cody Allen on the detective series Riptide from 1983 to 1986.-Early life:...
as Richard Williams (episodes 1-5) - Victoria PrincipalVictoria PrincipalVictoria Principal is an American actress, best known for her role as Pamela Barnes Ewing on the CBS nighttime drama Dallas from 1978 to 1987.-Early life:...
as Gwendolyn "Gwen" Williams - Casper Van DienCasper Van Dien-Early life:Van Dien was born and grew up in Milton, Florida, the son of Diane , a retired nursery school teacher, and Casper Robert Van Dien, Sr., a retired U.S. Navy Commander and fighter pilot. There is a long military tradition in Van Dien's family. Aside from his father, his grandfather was a...
as Chandler Williams - John BarrowmanJohn BarrowmanJohn Scot Barrowman is a Scottish-American singer, actor, dancer, musical theatre performer and media personality. Born in Glasgow yet growing up in Illinois after his family emigrated to the United States when he was eight years old, Barrowman was encouraged to further his love for music and...
as Peter Williams - Jack WagnerJack Wagner (actor)Peter John "Jack" Wagner, II is an American actor and singer, best-known for his roles on the soap operas General Hospital, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Melrose Place.-Early years:...
as Jack Williams (episodes 2, 6-13) - Yasmine BleethYasmine BleethYasmine Amanda Bleeth is an American actress. Her television roles include Caroline Holden in the long-running series Baywatch.-Early life and career:...
as Heather Lane-Williams - Elizabeth BogushElizabeth BogushElizabeth Bogush is an American actress. She has appeared in many TV shows, including Titans with Yasmine Bleeth in 2000 and Breadwinners, and she has guest-starred in many more, including The Adventures of Pete and Pete, Scrubs, Beverly Hills, 90210, Felicity, Everybody Loves Raymond, October...
as Jennifer "Jenny" Williams - Josie DavisJosie DavisJosie Rebecca Davis is an American actress and producer, best known for her role as Sarah Powell in the television sitcom Charles in Charge from 1987 to 1990.-Television work:...
as Lauren "Laurie" Williams - Ingo RademacherIngo RademacherIngo Rademacher is a German-born US-based Australian television actor. He has played the role of Jasper "Jax" Jacks on the American daytime soap opera General Hospital almost continuously since 1996.-Career:...
as David O'Connor (episodes 2-13) - Lourdes BenedictoLourdes BenedictoLourdes Benedicto is an American actress of Filipino/Dominican descent. She is most well known for her starring role as Eva Rios on The Nine, and for her role as Alicia Lawson on the short-lived series Cashmere Mafia. She is primarily known as a television actress, but has been in a few...
as Samantha Sanchez - Jason George as Scott Littleton
- Kevin ZegersKevin ZegersKevin Joseph Zegers is a Canadian actor and model. He is best known for his leading roles as Josh Framm in the Air Bud series, as well as playing Damien Dalgaard in the Gossip Girl series and the protagonist in Rock Mafia's The Big Bang...
as Ethan Benchley (episodes 3-13)
Recurring
- Katie StuartKatie StuartKatherine Anne "Katie" Stuart is a Canadian actress who has appeared in over 15 movies, ranging from the obscure to the more well-known . She has guest-starred on numerous television shows as well as appearing in the television movie A Wrinkle in Time.Stuart was born in Vancouver, British...
as Faith (7 episodes) - Michelle Holgate as Eve (7 episodes)
- Robert PhelpsRobert PhelpsRobert Ralph Phelps is an American mathematician who is known for his contributions to analysis, particularly to functional analysis and measure theory...
as Minister / Bishop (3 episodes) - Timothy StarksTimothy StarksTimothy Starks was a professional football player for the Minnesota Vikings in 1987 when he was 24 years old. He attended Kent State. He played defensive back. He is 5'9" and weighs 175lbs. He was born on December 30, 1963 in Mobile, Alabama.- References :*...
as Simon (2 episodes) - Brittney PowellBrittney PowellBrittney Powell is a German-American actress. She was the star of the series Safety Geeks: SVI. She represented the show at Comic-Con in San Diego, California during 2009 and modeled for the Safety Geeks 2010, 2011, and 2012 Safety Pin-Up Calendars.-Television:* Safety Geeks:SVI - Dr...
as Maureen (2 episodes)
Episodes
- "Original Pilot" - (October 4, 2000)
- "Dysfunction Junction" - (October 11, 2000)
- "Guess Who's Chumming for Dinner?" - (October 18, 2000)
- "Stormy Heather" - (October 25, 2000)
- "Frisky Business" - (November 1, 2000)
- "Bad Will Hunting" - (November 8, 2000)
- "Torn Between Two Mothers" - (November 15, 2000)
- "Desperately Seeking Heather" - (November 22, 2000)
- "Secrets & Thighs" - (December 4, 2000)
- "Angels with Dirty Minds" - (December 11, 2000)
- "Payback's a Bitch" - (December 18, 2000)
- "She Stoops to Conquer" - Not broadcast in the US
- "Someone Wicked This Way Comes" - Not broadcast in the US