79 Park Avenue

79 Park Avenue
Based on79 Park Avenue
by Harold Robbins
Developed byRichard De Roy
Written by
  • Richard De Roy
  • Jack Guss
  • Lionel E. Siegel
Directed byPaul Wendkos
Starring
ComposerNelson Riddle
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of episodes3
Production
Executive producerGeorge Eckstein
ProducerPaul Wendkos
CinematographyEnzo A. Martinelli
Editors
  • Robert F. Shugrue
  • Rod Stephens
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseOctober 16 (1977-10-16) –
October 18, 1977 (1977-10-18)
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79 Park Avenue, also known as Harold Robbins' 79 Park Avenue, is an American drama television miniseries developed and co-written by Richard De Roy, based on the 1955 novel of the same name by Harold Robbins. The miniseries stars Lesley Ann Warren as Marja Fludjicki, a poor but beautiful girl who is forced into prostitution despite sincere efforts to make a living and ultimately becomes New York City's most famous madam. It also stars Marc Singer and David Dukes.

Directed and produced by Paul Wendkos, the miniseries premiered on NBC on October 16, 1977, and concluded on October 18, 1977. Warren received critical acclaim and a Golden Globe Award for her performance.