Mount Royal (TV series)

Mount Royal
Created by	Robert Lantos
Starring	Patrick Bauchau; Domini Blythe; Jonathan Crombie; Guylaine St-Onge; Catherine Colvey
Country of origin	Canada
No. of episodes	16
Production
Running time	60 minutes
Release
Original network	CTV
Original release	January 3 –; May 24, 1988

Mount Royal was a Canadian prime time television soap opera that aired on CTV. It premiered January 3, 1988 with a two-hour episode. The series starred Patrick Bauchau and Domini Blythe. It is said to be Canada's answer to the American soap opera Dynasty.

Setting

The series was set in an upscale Montreal neighbourhood. It followed the Valeur family. Andre Valeur his wife Katherine and their three children Danielle, Stefanie and Rob. The Valeur family not only had a home in Montreal but also in Paris and they spent lots of time there during the show's short run.

Production

The series was produced by CTV, Alliance Communications and the French production company Société Française de Production. It was filmed in both Montreal and Paris and at the time was one of the most expensive Canadian television productions, with a budget of $17 million.

Awards

The show won a Gemini Award for best guest star thanks to Martha Henry's performance. It was also nominated for four other Gemini Awards, including best music composition and best lead actor in a continuing dramatic role.

Music

The show's theme song, titled "The Power and the Glory", was sung by Sherry Kean and Alfie Zappacosta. It was released as a single in 1988 on Attic Records, but failed to chart.

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